VOLUME XLVIII, NUMBER 7 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Pleasanton to Reopen Union Negotiations The City of Pleasanton will from the union. Union workers contributions toward pensions, humans, not as dollars signs.” tremely disappointed with the reopen contract negotiations with said that they had already made and implementation of a 2-tier Brenda Wood, business man- turn of events. Comments have the Pleasanton City Employees wage, retirement and medical system, with new employees ager for Local 995 PCEA de- been made attacking workers. Association (PCEA). concessions. being offered a different retire- clared, “We are saddened by She pointed out that benefits are PCEA represents all city em- Mayor Jennifer Hosterman ment. what has happened. Workers not entitlement, they are pay of ployees with the exception of commented, “This is about bal- Employees told the council are being made scapegoats for a negotiated compensation pack- police and fire personnel. ancing the needs of all of the they felt betrayed by the council the current economic problems. age. “All we ask for is respect and Speakers at a recent workshop taxpayers with those of employ- backing out of a contract that Attacking public employees and fairness in the process.” raised concerns about unfunded ees. I know this isn’t going to had been fairly negotiated. Many our retirement security is not the Resident David Miller said pension liabilities, how much be easy.” declared that they worked hard to answer. The average retirement by taking action now, it would employees contribute towards The council had been sched- provide services for Pleasanton pay for Pleasanton workers is prevent problems in the future. Find Out What's their pensions, and health care uled to ratify the contract nego- residents, and now feel that their $26,660 a year, not a lot to live If the pensions continue to be costs. Much of the focus was on tiated last year. The item was efforts are unappreciated. Sev- on. Public workers make less unfunded they may not be there Happening the approval of a pending con- continued pending further discus- eral said they had to commute than those in the private sector. when needed. He thanked the tract with Local 995. sions and negotiations of a new to work, because they could not We are all angry that Wall Street union for agreeing to reopen Check out the Some declared that the city contract. Potential bargaining afford to live in Pleasanton on was bailed out and we were left negotiations. second section should go back to the bargaining points include employees pay- the salary they received. One holding the bag. “ Resident Bart Hughes said Section II is filled with infor- table to gain further concessions ing the full amount of employee urged the council. “Treat us like Alda Nash said she was ex- (See NEGOTIATIONS, page 5) mation about arts, entertainment and special events. There are education stories, a variety of features, and the arts and enter- tainment and bulletin board list Regional Theater

Public Can Moves Forward Comment on forward with the amendments Plans for a 2000-seat regional to the DDA. Doug Horner was Proposals for theater in downtown Livermore opposed. continue to move forward. Horner wanted to add a provi- Shadow Cliffs The city council approved sion that would have held up the East Bay Regional Park Dis- amendments to a disposition and sale of the bonds until the state trict (EBRPD) will conduct a development agreement (DDA) budget is passed and the fate of public meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 and issuance of bonds. The DDA redevelopment districts in the p.m. on Wed., Feb. 23 at the Vet- is a partnership that includes the state had been determined. erans’ Building, 301 Main Street, city, Redevelopment Agency and Councilmember Jeff Wil- Pleasanton, to review proposed Livermore Valley Performing liams and lawyers pointed to changes to the Shadow Cliffs Arts Center (LVPAC). Approval langauge already in the DDA Regional Recreation Area. of the issuance of bonds allows that provides the city with the The document under con- LVPAC to apply for a credit rat- protection it needs. Understand- sideration is the Land Use Plan ing and to prepare the bonds for ing this, the majority voted for Amendment Update (LUPA). sale. The final step before the the staff recommendation. The The document looks at the over- start of construction, likely some- recommendation was to amend all park. However, a major point time in early summer, would be and restate the DDA originally for staff to approve the sale of the of concern has been acreage in Photo - Doug Jorgensen approved in 2009. the water slide area, which was bonds. Before that final approval, If the theater moves forward, abandoned by a private conces- Workers were busy last week putting the finishing touches in place for this weekend's opening the city would verify all of the of the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. tax increment funds from re- sionaire in 2008, as a result of proposed financing sources and development would finance business difficulties. uses of funds. The city could opt the public share of the regional The district says the goal is to out of the project at that time. theater. establish a more natural and park- West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Once the bonds were sold, there As part of his budget, Gover- like landscape. The plan looks at would be no turning back. nor Jerry Brown has proposed to various areas in the park. The vote was 4 to 1 to move Major features of a new-look (See REGIONAL, page 4) Shadow Cliffs would include Station to Open on Saturday removal of the water slides there By Ron McNicoll are expected be among the dig- they didn’t want to double back now, with construction of a new BART will open its $106 nitaries. to the east from their westward million West Dublin/Pleasanton The parking lots are the big destination, said transportation maintenance yard and staff office station to the public on Feb. feature welcomed by Valley planning officials. Test Correction Puts taking their place. 19. Two parking ramps near it commuters and those to the East The station also will encour- There would also be creation have capacity for a total of 1190 who have seen the lots and ramp age transit-oriented development School in Noncompliance of a marsh, which a grassroots vehicles. for the East Dublin/ Pleasanton (TOD), which is vital to helping Pleasanton Middle School has students, failed to meet profi- group, Friends of Shadow Cliffs The opening will be one day station fill up by 7:30 a.m. on California meet its goals for been put into program improve- ciency standards set out by the (FSC), opposes. It would re- after officials gather at the station weekdays. reduction of greenhouse gases, ment mode by the Pleasanton Federal No Child Left Behind quire staff time to manage it, for ceremonies to dedicate the The new station also will said BART spokesman Linton Unified School District. (NCLB) Act. (See COMMENT, page 9) station. Reps. Jerry McNerney attract riders from north of Dub- Johnson. Although the school has a The same subgroup missed and John Garamendi, Supervisor lin along Interstate 680. Those There also are plans for office very high API score of 903 the required level in the previous Scott Haggerty and BART area drivers skipped the East Dub- and hotel development and up overall, performance in math for year. Last year it appeared they Hertz Foundation representative John McPartland lin/Pleasanton station, because (See BART, page 5) one testing subgroup, Hispanic (See SCHOOL, page 5) Plans Move to Downtown Better Cancer Therapy: Livermore The Hertz Foundation, a ma- Livermore Company jor supporter of U.S. science and technology education at the Scores Technical Advance graduate level, expects to move By Jeff Garberson medically useful instrument in to downtown Livermore in April A small Livermore company the next two years at a relatively from its present location on Re- announced that it achieved a affordable size and cost. search Drive near Vasco Road. significant technical success in For certain kinds of tumor, Negotiations are not yet final an effort to make a more effective protons deliver their cell-killing but are far enough along to be kind of radiation therapy more dose in a much tighter target disclosed publicly, Foundation widely available. area than do the X-rays used in president Jay Davis said in an The company, Compact Parti- conventional therapy, greatly interview before announcing cle Acceleration Corp., or CPAC, reducing unwanted damage to the move to the Livermore City reported that it had generated a healthy tissue. A physics phe- Council Monday night. The new proton beam using a cluster of in- nomenon called the Bragg effect location will be 2300 First Street, novative technologies that should means that they deposit very little the building also occupied by make it possible to produce a (See CANCER, page 5) Lawrence Livermore National Security near the Bankhead Theater. The reason for the move is Charter Schools on to strengthen the Foundation’s fund-raising efforts and connec- Track to Move into New tion with the City, Davis said. The Foundation’s endowment, Facility This Summer originally provided by the late By Patricia Koning ning Commission approved the Photo - Doug Jorgensen John Hertz, founder of the car The ambitious plans to move project at its Feb. 1 meeting. Arroyo Seco students looked over the work of fellow students. Pictured are (from left) Sophia rental company, has dwindled the Livermore Valley Charter “TVLC completed all of the re- Jones, Renee Stoyer, Nick Tivey, Jessica Bonfiglio, and Melia Miller. with expenses and the declining School (LVCS) and Livermore quired studies, including traffic, economy. A big part of Davis’s Valley Charter Preparatory High noise, environmental review, and responsibilities these days is School (LVCP) to a new campus the scenic corridor. They also finding more resources. before the start of the 2011/12 met with the Livermore Police Arroyo Seco Fifth Graders Learn about The Foundation aims to sup- school year are on track. Department to review plans for port the top one percent of gradu- “We are very close to making the drop off and pick up areas to this a reality,” said Bill Batchelor reduce the traffic impact and to Healthy Bodies, One Body Part at a Time ate students in science and tech- By Patricia Koning testines, both large and small. It’s tal exhibit at The Tech Museum nology, offering an exceptionally at a recent town hall meeting for develop measures to ensure the parents of both schools. Batch- safety of the elementary school In addition to the books that not a dissection experiment gone in San Jose. “The exhibit showed generous five-year commitment fill the library at Arroyo Seco El- horribly wrong, but an innovative what happens when we take care at $50,000 per year. Historically, elor is executive director of the aged children,” said city planner Tri Valley Learning Corporation Frank Guido. ementary School, there are now science project. of our bodies and also what hap- it emphasized the physical sci- (TVLC), which oversees both All that remains is for TVLC body parts—everything from Fifth grade teacher Connie pens when we do not—that’s the ences, but half its fellows today schools. to secure financing. TVLC will the pancreas to the esophagus, Ormond came up with idea after part that really stood out for me,” are in the biological sciences. The City of Livermore’s Plan- (See CHARTER, page 4) including veins, brains, and in- visiting the BODY WORLDS Vi- she explained.(See “It HEALTHY, inspired page me to9) The Foundation has had a disproportionate influence on the leadership of U.S. science, PET OF THE WEEK industry and academia. On a Inside Meow! Meet Cupid- a ten year old fully declawed Lylac per capita basis, its fellows have point Siamese looking for a home. Talking and cuddling earned more Nobel prizes, Law- Art & Entertainment...... Section II Short Notes...... 10 are his two favorite hobbies. He can surely add some love rence awards and memberships into your life, and would make a great companion for your in the National Academy of Bulletin Board...... Section II Sports...... 6 plans this Valentine’s Day. Keep in mind though, because Science than have recipients of Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 he is fully declawed, he must stay indoors at all times. To the prestigious National Science learn more and fall in love with our adoptable animals, call Foundation fellowships. Editorial...... 4 925-426-8656 or visit the website www.valleyhumane.org. Hertz Foundation fellows Mailbox...... 9 Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street, have founded companies, taken Pleasanton. Hours are Tues.- Sat. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (See MOVE, page 3) PAGE 2 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Economy Showing Signs of Recovery in Pleasanton The economic situation is the past year include remodeling on priority projects for transpor- For the short term, there will council for helping to make improving. At the same time of the city’s permit center, com- tation funding. “It is our hope that be no new hires in the city. Pleasanton what it is today. “Each Pleasanton has moved ahead with pleting the youth master plan up- Highway 84 improvements will There are plans to engage in la- councilmember brings a different plans that bode well for the future date, and installing solar panels move up on the list.” bor concessions and long range perspective. I believe we make of the city. at the operations center. The solar A goal in planning is to pro- fiscal planning. All city depart- decisions that are in the best in- That was the message de- power is expected to save the city mote fiscal stability by support- ments are being asked to look at terest of the entire community.” livered by Pleasanton Mayor $3.6 million over the next twenty ing and promoting the local expenditures and eliminate all Hosterman used a story told Jennifer Hosterman during her years, said Hosterman. economy, according to Hoster- non-essential spending, reduce to her that she said provides an annual state of the city talk. The “There has been a residential man. “Pleasanton is a good place overtime, delay non-essential interesting picture of the local presentation was hosted by the boomlet,” Hosterman declared. for businesses to relocate. It is projects, and examine programs economy. According to what Pleasanton Chamber of Com- Over the past year, 557 homes at the hub of 580/680 with easy and services very carefully. For she was told, in one of the sports leagues, every year there are a merce. were sold, a 20 percent increase access to Silicon Valley and the the third year, there will be no few families in need of scholar- “Economic gain is visible. over 2008. “We still have a ways rest of the Bay Area. The city salary increases for management. ships. Typically it is 8 to 10. Last The second and third quarters to go in that area.” has a high achieving school Staff is in its second year of no year, there were 28 requests. This Sparky, a 4-year old Lab-Pitbull have been good for commercial The city is moving ahead district. Through the dedicated pay raises. year, the number is back down Mix, was dognapped from a development,” she continued. with planning transit oriented and high quality work of city Hosterman praised the city to eight. New businesses are moving here. development in Hacienda Busi- staff, Pleasanton has become a shopping center in Livermore Among them are Xradia, Inc., X- ness Park. premier destination for families last Saturday. His owner, Ray Imaging, Callidus Software, In the retail sector, the city and businesses. John, went into one of the Workday and the Patelco head- council approved extended hours “People feel safe. The parks businesses in the center at the quarters. Safeway has purchased for music at downtown restau- are green and well manicured. corner of North Livermore Ave. and renovated another building to rants, bringing in more people to Pleasanton’s success is not an and Portola, for a few minutes. expand its footprint. Clorox will dine. A new shop local campaign accident, serendipity or a stroke When he came out the dog was bring jobs and create a new inno- was launched. The campaign of good luck. It is the direct result vation center in the five buildings is important, because for every of many hardworking staff mem- gone. The dog was not wearing it will occupy. dollar spent in Pleasanton, money bers and a caring community of a leash or a collar at the time. Roche Molecular Systems’ comes back to the city that pays residents and businesses,” Hos- According to witnesses at the center of research, development, for services for residents, she terman stated. scene, four people used food to and production is expanding. Up- stated. Hosterman also related some lure the dog around the corner, grades are planned at Stoneridge “The highlight of last year “somber news,” noting that the put him in their car and took Mall. CarrAmerica has plans to was the opening of the Firehouse U.S. economy is slowly emerg- off. Sparky is black, weighs expand, including three new of- Arts Center. It has been win- ing. Projected growth remains fice buildings, a 130 room hotel, ning awards for its elegant and slow. Locally, we are impacted 62 pounds, has a stocky build, retail and potentially residential intimate setting,” Hosterman by the state and federal govern- white paws, white patch on his development. continued. ments. One piece of good news, chest and a white stripe down Hosterman noted that all of Transportation is improving. is that property tax revenue will his snout. There is a reward for the environmental work has been Hosterman noted that a second be up 2 percent. However, the information that leads to the completed for the Staples Ranch BART station will begin operat- sales tax will be flat. dog’s recovery. Call 1-408-910- property. The property has been ing soon (Feb. 19). New east- “2010 was about doing the annexed to the city. “We will bound HOV lanes have opened same with less in Pleasanton. 1397, or Home Again at 1-888- begin to review the development on I-580; groundbreaking is Much of the financial collapse 466-3242. Sparky’s microchip proposals for the site and to work planned on westbound HOV is the result of a lack of plan- number is 483B7F7925. with Livermore on improvements lanes. A policy statement was ning. That won’t happen here in to El Charro.” concluded with Livermore, Dub- Pleasanton. Our goal is to sustain Other accomplishments over lin and Alameda County agreeing what we have - a safe, clean city and robust economy.” Hosterman said that the city is holding steady financially. “The sky is not falling Budget Requests Up for Lab in Pleasanton. The city has $881 The budget requests for ages its resources. It represents requests $2.5 billion in FY 2012 million in assets.” FY2011 and FY2012 for the an increase of 5.1 percent from and $14.2 billion over the next Lawrence Livermore National the $11.2 billion requested for five years to reduce the global Laboratory show an increase. FY 2011. nuclear threat by detecting, se- In 2011, the budget, if ap- The President’s request in- curing, safeguarding, disposing proved, woudl go from $1.08 cludes $7.6 billion for the Weap- and controlling nuclear and billion to $1,134 billion. There ons Activities appropriation, radiological material, as well as would be a decrease in spend- an 8.9 percent ($621 million) promoting the responsible ap- increase over the President’s FY plication of nuclear technology ing for nuclear nonproliferation and science. and an increase in spending for 2011 request. These resources will support, among other things, To download a copy of the FY weapons activities. In 2012, the 2012 Budget Request and watch budget is proposed at $1,176 bil- the operation and construction of the modern research facili- Administrator D’Agostino’s lion. There is increased spending message to the NNSA workforce, for both weapons activities and ties needed to undertake cutting edge science and attract the visit NNSA’s budget page at nonproliferation. next generation of nuclear secu- http://www.nnsa.energy.gov/ In a video message to the rity experts. It is the first step in aboutus/budget. National Nuclear Security Ad- implementing President Obama’s The Alliance for Nuclear Ac- ministration (NNSA) workforce, commitment to invest $85 billion countability (ANA), a national NNSA Administrator Thomas over the next decade to sustain network representing communi- D’Agostino hailed President the nuclear deterrent and to ties downwind and downstream Obama’s Fiscal Year 2012 Bud- modernize the infrastructure that from U.S. nuclear facilities, and get Request for NNSA as a supports it. Tri-Valley CAREs, a part of the critical investment in building There is an increase of 3.1 network since 1989, question the nuclear security enterprise percent over the FY 2011 level to whether increased funding for required to enhance the security protect and advance the scientific nuclear energy and weapons will of our country and our allies. capabilities at the U.S. national divert resources from legally The budget request, which security laboratories and a 21 required environmental cleanup was delivered to Congress on percent increase for infrastruc- and clean, sustainable energy Monday, provides $11.78 bil- ture improvements. programs. lion to invest in a modern, 21st The FY 2012 budget request A Tri-Valley CAREs press re- century national security enter- also provides the resources re- lease notes that despite pledging prise, implement the President’s quired to implement the Presi- to reduce the U.S. nuclear stock- nuclear security agenda, and dent’s commitment to secure vul- pile in the recently ratified New improve the way the NNSA nerable nuclear material around START treaty, the Department conducts business and man- the world within four years. It of Energy (DOE) will likely ask Congress for significantly more funds for nuclear weapons ac- Adding Iron Horse Trail tivities, including expanding U.S. Link Finds Support warhead production capacity, East Bay Regional Park Dis- hood. while nonproliferation programs trict’s (EBRPD) bid to link 28 One specific concern is a are allowed to stagnate. miles of the northerly portion of mini-park adjacent to the trail the Iron Horse Trail to an existing right of way. EBRPD has agreed segment in Pleasanton found sup- to move the park to a nearby loca- port and cooperation at a meeting tion, at its own expense. of the city council, planning com- Jim Townsend, trail devel- mission, and the city’s committee opment program manager for trails and bike paths last week in EBRPD, said that a federal grant Pleasanton. was enough not only to construct The new link would run from the trail link, but also move the the East Dublin/Pleasanton mini-park. BART station for 1.6 miles, and The park currently contains connect to the remainder of the basketball courts, tennis courts trail at Santa Rita Road. and a tot lot. The park is currently The trail begins in Concord, maintained by the homeowners and ends at Valley Avenue and association. However, the city is Stanley Boulevard, where trail offering to take over maintenance users then can move to the trail of the tennis courts and basket- along Stanley. ball court, but not the tot lot. Cyclists and hikers took to It’s not clear whether the the microphone to praise the homeowners association wants connection. Homeowners in the to continue the tot lot, since the Valencia subdivision expressed population in the subdivision is some concern, because it will aging. come through their neighbor- The city maintains the Iron hood. However, they said they Horse Trail segment that goes from Stanley Boulevard along are willing to continue working Valley Avenue and north from with EBRPD and city staff to Busch Road to Santa Rita Road. make sure the trail would be EBRPD will maintain the new compatible with their neighbor- 1.6 mile segment.

The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - PAGE 3 MOVE Wind Power Discussed; Climate Change Next (continued from page one) This possibility of a reliable fell apart” soon after they were fany Burkel. leadership positions in the mili- One amusing example of a Corp. and abundant source of renew- turned on. But engineers and There are two sessions, 9:30 tary, and won major scientific new Hertz fellow accomplish- The cookbook’s website able energy for the future was the scientists “stuck with it,” he a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at the Bank- awards. For example, Davis ment is the recent publication claims that “it achieved astound- topic of, “It’s Gust About Time: said, and now wind energy is head Theater, 2400 First St., proudly noted that Maj. Gen. of a six-volume, 2,400-page sci- ing new flavors and textures by Harnessing the Wind for Our booming. Livermore. Neil McCasland, a 1988 Hertz ence based cookbook, Modernist using tools such as water baths, Future Energy Needs.” “That’s what so exciting Seating is on a first-come, fellow, has been named director Cuisine: The Art and Science of homogenizers, centrifuges, and The talk was presented by about science,” McNerney said. first-served basis; there is no pre- of the Air Force Research Labo- Cooking, which sells on Amazon ingredients such as hydrocol- Lawrence Livermore National “There’s always something new registration. Directions, maps ratory in Ohio, replacing Maj. for nearly $500. The book was loids, emulsifiers and enzymes” Laboratory scientists Jeff Mi- to discover. Science is where it and a complete list of lectures are Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, a 1982 co-authored by Hertz fellow – an application of scientific skill rocha and Sonia Wharton, and is at.” available at http://education.llnl. Hertz fellow, who has been made Nathan Myhrvold, who was chief and cultural imagination that teacher Christine Tyler. The McNerney challenged aspir- gov/sos/. Science on Saturday director of the Space and Missile technical officer of Microsoft, helps show the wide range of lecture was the second in the ing scientists and engineers to is presented by LLNL’s Science Command in El Segundo and founder of Microsoft Research interests of Hertz fellows. 2011 Science on Saturday lecture “stick with it,” because they are Education Program. nominated for a third star. and later of Intellectual Ventures series. the future of technology. The presenters discussed why Science on Saturday (SOS) is the wind blows, where it blows a series of free science lectures best and how energy can be for middle and high school stu- generated from the wind. A total dents. Each topic highlights cut- of more than 1,000 students, ting-edge science occurring at the teachers and community mem- Lawrence Livermore National bers attended the two sessions in Laboratory (LLNL). The talks the Bankhead Theater in Liver- are presented by leading LLNL more. science researchers supported Congressman Jerry McNer- by master high school science ney, a former wind energy engi- teachers. neer and Sandia employee, wel- The next lecture in the series comed the audience by opening is Feb. 19: “Withstanding Cli- with a quick summary of how far mate Change: You Can Change wind technology has come since the World,” presented by Dean he started working on windmills Williams, LLNL scientist; and in the 1980s. McNerney joked teachers, Roger Johnson and Tif- about how the windmills “often

Livermore Gives Green Light To High End Outlet Center The Livermore City Council lion in annual sales tax. The total approved a revised plan for a reimbursement is capped at $16 high end outlet retail center in million and $1 million annually. Livermore. A study finds that the project The Paragon Outlets (for- would generate between $1.8 merly Prime Outlets) new plan and $2 million in annual sales includes eight retail buildings tax revenue. This is expected to and a food court with an overall generate $1 million or more of area of 540,000 square feet. sales tax revenue annually to the There will be 240 parking spaces. city beginning within three years It would be built at the corner of after operations begin. the El Charro/I-580 interchange City Councilmember Marj on 42 acres. Paragon has also Leider suggested a name that purchased additional 17 acres, included a reference to wine which will be developed at a country. future date. Councilmember Doug Horner Senior Planner Ben Murray said he had feared that under the told the council that the project new ownership the old design for includes a vineyard buffer and the outlet would be used. “My scenic corridor protection provi- suspicions were unfounded. It’s sions. The plan includes updated beautiful.” architecture and landscaping. Paragon Outlets plans on Under the revised plan, the bringing 134 stores to the original sales tax reimbursement agree- 42-acre property. ment is amended. To receive a Two members of the public sales tax reimbursement, Paragon urged the council to make sure must generate more than $1 mil- that Paragon has agreements with major tenants before pro- ceeding. PAGE 4 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 EDITORIAL Pleasanton Will Have Trimester Schedule Boosts Learning Final Vote on School Cuts The trimester schedule initiated at Granada and Livermore The Pleasanton school board 15, with a final notice going out Federal Education Jobs Act at be approved by teachers. Their high schools three years ago is making a big difference, will make its list of cuts to bal- in May. $2.7 million, and spending from union is in negotiations now according to a recent progress report ance its budget when it meets CLASS SIZE REDUCTION the undesignated reserve at $1.9 with the district. There has been The report is the work of Chris Van Schaack, the Liver- Feb. 22. INCLUDED ON CUTS LIST million. Those two categories no public discussion about such more School District’s student services director. Van Schack Meeting Feb. 8 and 15, the The $3.1 million list of cuts total $4.6 million. With the $3.1 a change. was Granada’s principal when the trimester schedule was board heard from the public includes the elimination of K-3 million in program cuts, they A suggestion was made about inaugurated. He promised at that time to do a progress report about what cost savings should class size reduction, which would would balance out the $7.7 mil- freezing step and column raises when the innovative schedule reached its third year. take place in the budget. save $1.3 million. Currently lion deficit projection. for teachers. Staff and trustees The plan was presented to the School Board by Van After testimony at the Feb. 15 these classes have a 25:1 ratio. If there were a state tax ex- pointed out that the scale is cre- Schaack and Livermore High School principal Darryl meeting, trustees gave tentative Before the past year, class sizes tension election in June, and it ated to encourage and reward Avilla. At the time, the schools were on two different block approval to a list of cuts totaling were 20:1, with the expansion of passes, and if the district’s $2 teachers to advance their educa- schedules. $3.1 million in order to balance classes going for savings to meet million parcel tax is approved by tion. It also recognizes the skills Three years ago students were having trouble fitting a budget for fiscal year 2011/12. the current year’s budget. voters in May, the district would gained by experience. electives into their schedules. Student achievement was Staff will take those program Some $400,000 would be be looking at a better scenario, Freezing step and column stagnant. Change has come since then, thanks to the flex- cuts and translate them into job saved by eliminated the 25:1 and not face as many cuts. might save money in the short ibility permitted under the new system. The report shows descriptions, so there can be a class ratio in 9th grade math and Speakers form the audience term, but once that agreement no list of positions for the board English, bringing those classes had suggestions about what the longer applied, teachers would major gains in all areas — standardized test scores in tentatively to elminate at the to 32 students each, and saving board might do. Carl Palowich revert to the levels where they English, the arts, math, history and science — as well as meeting Feb. 22. $400,000. said at the Feb. 15 meeting that would have been without the the Academic Performance Index (API) at both Granada The district must close a gap Other proposed cuts include the district should give up five freeze. That can put a hardship and Livermore High. of $7.7 million as projected cur- reductions in various programs, days of instruction on the school on a district to meet that demand The API scores for Hispanic students, English Language rently, because of uncertainty including one specialist section calendar, since the state is of- all in one year, said Cazares. The Learners and socio-economically disadvantaged students about any good news from Sac- per week for grades 1 to 5, read- fering districts that flexibility to district would have to set aside has shot up spectacularly, besting even the overall gains at ramento about revenue beyond ing specialists, Barton reading save money. funds every year to meet the the two high schools. the basics proposed by Gov. Jerry program, high school and middle He asked the board if it wants obligation. “ I was beside myself when I saw these improvements,” Brown in January. school counseling services, Re- 180 days of instruction, but with At the meeting Feb. 8, teachers exclaimed Trustee Bill Dunlop. All trustees made it clear that gional Occupation Program, program cuts and layoffs, or a union president Trevor Knaggs At a time when much of the news concerning the pub- they are reluctant to approve the classified support and the work shorter work year for teachers, said that step and column is a lic schools seems to be about failure, this report is to be list of cuts, but felt there is no year for management. and retention of all teachers and “lifeline for teachers who have celebrated. Good work. choice right now. Preliminary Resources available to the programs. had no COLA for three years.” notices for teacher layoffs must district to help balance the budget Such a change would have to be received by teachers by March are one-time money from the

REGIONAL THEATER (continued from page one) dissolve redevelopment districts. ment districts were dissolved, she second would be to set another reduction in tax increment due to fund if redevelopment agencies A letter was read from school Brown has said that current feared there would be no ability date to re-examine the project." slow recovery and second reces- were to be dissolved. trustee Stewart Gary, formerly obligations would be respected. to move forward to build incre- He added that it would take 90 to sion in the late teens. Neither Valerie Raymond said that Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Chief, According to city consultants, it ment to pay off bonds. 120 days to prepare the bonds. would result in the use of general dissolving redevelopment would expressing strong support for the is unclear what would happen Len Alexander, executive Alexander said that LVPAC fund monies. allow tax dollars to go to other regional theater. He noted that to the project if districts were director of LVPAC, said that had already spent $7 million on Roberts continued that when local agencies. "I do feel it's time the plan provides an opportunity dissolved. LVPAC would not sell the bonds the project. Costs are running all five stress tests were com- for redevelopment money to go to diversify the economy with a Tom Webber, a financial con- without the needed funds. That at $75,000 a month. At some bined, use of the general fund to agencies that really need it. strong, bold project. sultant for the city, said he is not would put both the city and point, it will become a burden. was required. The maximum Redevelopment has become a Another trustee, Bill Dunlop, sure that the proposed agreement LVPAC in jeopardy. "If we reach He suggested that the moment amount each year would be $2.2 honey pot for special interest also speaking for himself, noted with LVPAC would protect tax the point where we are ready to the city feels secure, it should million; the total use would be groups." that studies show that music increment funds from being go, all parties would take a look move forward as expeditiously $11.2 million over nine years. Joanne Eteve said that the helps students improve aca- taken by the state. "We just don't at the numbers. If they do not as possible. The general fund would be repaid general fund already supports demic performance. "Anything know." match what is projected for any The DDA includes the fol- over five years. diverse cultural programs, such that brings more arts will have a City Manager Linda Barton reason, there are two options. lowing: the RDA would lease Oversight provisions are in- as those offered at the library. The positive impact on children and pointed out that if redevelop- One is to end the project. The the land for the regional theater cluded in the DDA. LVPAC council promised no use of the students." to LVPAC; LVPAC would build, finances would be monitored general fund. She urged them to Some speakers said that now own and operate the regional the- annually for the life of financ- keep that promise. She declared, is the time to move forward with CHARTER ater; the total cost of the theater, ing, including the ending balance "This plan supports your political historic low interest rates and (continued from page one) including financing, is estimated against projections. If targets supporters at the expense of our construction costs. Others com- pay for the purchase and reno- buildings on the west side of to be $184 million (nominal dol- were missed by more than 10 quality of life." mented that a down economic vation of the buildings through Constitution Drive, totaling over lars) over 30 years; RDA would percent three years in a row or by Over sixty speakers said that period was the time to be bold a revenue municipal bond offer- 100,000 square feet, will serve pay $123 million (nominal dol- more than 20 percent in one year, the regional theater would im- and move forward. The benefits ing of $25 million and $7 mil- as the LVCS campus. A building lars) in tax increment over 30 a correction plan would be re- prove the quality of life in the outweigh the risks. lion in seller financing from the near Independence Drive, total- years through a lease for the quired. If the corrections were not city and the region. It would Susan Houghton, director of developer. Revenue municipal ing 80,000 square feet, will serve facility; the sources of funding made, increasing oversight would also increase diversity, arts and public and government affairs for bonds are often used by airports as the LVCP campus. In between for the debt service include tax be applied up to the appointment cultural experiences. Safeway, declared, "If we don't and hospitals to borrow money the buildings are 13 acres of open increment, Altamont and Vasco of a financial overseer. LVPAC Board President Phil do it now, it will never happen." against future income. In this space that will be developed into landfill fees, fund-raising, facility Alexander addressed some of Wente stated, "This is an iconic Jon Harvey, reading a letter case, TVLC is borrowing in an- athletic fields. The entire campus fees, and operations. the concerns raised by members project. It will define the city. It from the Greenbelt Alliance, ticipation of future per-student consists of about 30 acres. LVPAC is primarily respon- of the public. One is that no self- will create tremendous economic pointed out that measures such as funding it will receive from the Batchelor anticipates that the sible for debt service. If there respecting artist would come to activity estimated at $20 mil- the regional theater provide well State. municipal bond offering will hap- were a shortfall, LVPAC would Livermore. Alexander said that lion a year. I believe we are in documented environmental, eco- The scope of this facility proj- pen in late March, with escrow use its available resources to pay the Bankhead Theater has proven a position to move this project nomic and social equity benefits. ect is very rare for an indepen- closing on the facility in April. the debt service. If the shortfall that that is not true. Over 100 at- forward." They also help position the city dent charter school, especially a As soon as the funding is in place, were from tax increment, LVPAC tractions from around the world Supervisor Scott Haggerty to capitalize on the fundamental relatively young school. LVCS TVLC will begin the first phase would be repaid when incre- have appeared there since 2007. said that when the small theater shift that has begun in the real is in its sixth year of operation of the facility renovation. This ment funds became available. Few of the artists knew where was proposed, a lot of people said estate market toward redevelop- and LVCP is in its first. “We spring and summer, TVLC will The general fund is included in or what Livermore was. Each of it couldn't be built. What it has ment of town centers and away are charting a new path,” said develop the buildings into class- the lease agreements and would them has offered to return. accomplished for downtown is from construction in the outskirts Batchelor. “Projects of this size rooms and other school space. ultimately be responsible for debt A second concern is that amazing. The community is vi- of suburban areas. and quality are usually done by Parking lots between the rows of to the extent that all other funding audiences would not come to brant. "Livermore has shown the Sierra Club representative large organizations like Aspire buildings on the K-8 site will be sources were unable to meet the Livermore. Alexander said that state what can be accomplished Dick Schneider made similar Public Schools or KIPP. We’re converted to play areas and the debt service. The primary sources there have been an average of 190 that is positive using redevelop- observations. now getting contacted by a lot of bocce ball court will be converted of funding must pay back the public events each season at the ment dollars. I'm sure the council Landscape architect Bruce Jett other charter schools.” into an outdoor amphitheater. general fund if an advance were Bankhead, with an average atten- has done everything it can to put commented on a national study One factor that influenced Batchelor also hopes to complete needed. dance of 70,000 each year. There safeguards in place to move for- that showed that the arts generate both the Planning and Airport the outdoor athletic fields and Amendments to the original are 49 weekends completely ward with the regional theater. It $166.2 billion in economic activ- Commissions, said Guido, was basketball courts before school DDA include the use of the booked this year. Almost $3 mil- will finish the vision." ity annually. The arts provide 7 that TVLC had looked exten- begins in late August. general fund to guarantee the lion in ticket revenue have been Speakers from the business million job. $33 billion goes back sively at other sites. TVLC was While TVLC will launch a financing, leases to replace the returned to local groups. The last sector pointed out that the theater to local governments with an in- able to demonstrate property capital campaign to raise addi- operating covenant, $5 million 7 of 8 LVPAC shows have sold would help them to recruit and vestment of only $4 billion. was the one site that met all of tional money through grants, do- reduction in RDA payments, out. The current receipts are 15 retain highly skilled employees. the needs of the schools. “We’ve nations, and fundraising. Batch- fixed rate financing to replace percent ahead of forecast. Audi- It would boost the economy. spent the last three years aggres- elor says this money will be used variable rate financing, and pay- ences for a recent show, Diavolo, Livermore Chamber of Com- sively looking at properties for to furnish the campus and create ment byLVPAC of a $12.3 mil- included 50 percent first time at- merce CEO Dale Kaye said a new campus,” said Batchelor. the fields. “This project does not lion credit enhancement fee to tendees. Six percent came from that the chamber supports the Amador P.E. “This is the one.” hinge on the success of the capital the city. distances of 35 to 90 miles. "If regional theater. "I have been LVCS’ current facility on campaign,” he said. Marc Roberts, Community you have the right attractions, told by businesses that it would to Offer Self- Sonoma Street was built in 1948 The second phase of the proj- Development Director, told the people will come here," declared be a flourishing asset to bring as a neighborhood school in- ect will create the athletic and council that the RDA is expected Alexander. people in and keep them here. Defense Classes tended to house 500 students. A performing arts facilities. The to have $301 million in tax incre- The final concern was whether Innovation Tri-Valley has stud- The Amador Valley High total of 932 students now attend athletic complex will include an ment available over the 30 year the regional theater would nega- ied the regional theater and feels School P.E. classes have decided the school and over half the artificial turf soccer field, tennis life of the agency. Use of tax tively impact the Bankhead. To very strongly that it is good for to contribute to the task of help- classrooms are portables. “We courts, a gymnasium, outdoor increment would pay off current date, LVPAC has received $26 business." ing women learn self-defense. are not a neighborhood school. basketball courts, a swimming debt service, finance the L Street million in cash contributions and David Rice, CEO of the Tri- The goal is to lower the number Our students come from all over pool complex, and a baseball/ parking garage, repay current pledges. The fund-raising for the Valley Community Foundation, of assaults on women by teaching Livermore,” explained Batch- multiuse field. The performing city loans and agency operations, regional theater is at 52 percent said the foundation would be them self-defense. elor. “We are a huge burden on a arts center will include an out- and finance the regional theater. of the goal. In FY2010, LVPAC there to support the regional the- In similar projects around the neighborhood.” door amphitheater and a 600-seat There would be $58 million achieved a net operating surplus. ater. It is an important economic Bay Area, they have found much LVCP’s current home at theater. Batchelor says this phase unallocated Alexander pointed out that the generator. success. For example, IMPACT the former Portola Elemen- will take three to five years, de- It was estimated that both plan to operate the regional Todd Thomas, president of Bay Area has been teaching more tary School is adequate for the pending on funding. RDA and LVPAC have one and a theater has been developed by Amerimade Technology Inc., than 12,000 females how to de- school’s current needs. “We have Once escrow closes, TVLC half times the amount of funding experienced professionals. It is a stated that the regional theater fend themselves against verbal, the potential to grow at Portola will turn its attention to the tough needed to move forward with the flexible plan with a mix of rentals impacts the technology commu- physical, and sexual assaults for a few years,” said Batchelor. logistics of making a dream come regional theater. and LVPAC presentations. "The nity. "We are a little challenged since 1985. At the event, Tri- “But eventually we will have true—completing renovation Roberts noted that a variety of plan strengthens the Bankhead in recruiting high skill staff. We Valley P.O.W.E.R. NOW, which 1,080 students. Portola was in a little over four months and stress tests had been applied to Theater. There are shared over- could just pay a lot of money and stands for Protection Of Women intended to be a neighborhood then moving over 50 classrooms the financing proposal to deter- head costs. More experienced benefits. We can also provide a Every Where Right NOW, we elementary school housing 500 and over 100 teachers and staff mine the impact the short-term personnel can be hired, and there well rounded community. The hope to provide the same. We students.” members in what will probably significant reductions in particu- are greater fund-raising opportu- regional theater will help recruit would appreciate any help that The new campus is located at be a very short window of time. lar funding sources would have nities." In addition, there would and retain staff." you may give. the corner of Constitution Drive “We are already doing extensive on the city's general fund. be greater visibility for the arts Nicolas Liang, from Uncle The comprehensive self-de- and North Canyons Parkway planning for the move. The start The tests looked at three stress overall. It would provide market- Yu's at the Vineyard located fense clinic will be held on March (across the street from Costco). of school is going to come very factors for LVPAC, including ing ties to bigger names. For ex- across from the Bankhead The- 26th, 2011. At this event the goal A series of small, stand-alone quickly,” said Batchelor. converting the Bankhead debt to ample, if Yo-Yo Ma were brought ater, said that half of his business is to impart valuable self-defense fixed rate, a $3.6 million reduc- in, the two symphonies that use comes from outside of Liver- information and techniques to tion in fund-raising, and short- the Bankhead, could guarantee more. "Every time the Bankhead the Tri Valley community at term severe operational stress. tickets to the performance to has a show, we are extremely large. Trained professionals are Roberts stated that none of the their season ticket holders, said busy." donating their time to help train Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell stresses individually required use Alexander. Those representing educa- community members to be safe (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Editor: Janet Armantrout of the general fund. However, Members of the audience tion declared it would help fill a and get out of harms way. All if combined, $1.8 million over weighed in with their observa- void left by the cancellation of ages and genders are welcome to The Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Liver- three years would be required tions. Only a few spoke in oppo- art and music programs in the attend any of the training sessions more, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. 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The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - PAGE 5 Garamendi Brings Town Hall to i-Phones SCHOOL (continued from page one) By Ron McNicoll fice on Feb. 8 through i-Phones, front of them could see Garamen- the situation. After carefully would be expected by compli- The first i-Phone congres- Facebook, and streaming video di’s congressional office. examining policy, the state can had risen to above the standard ance authorities. sional forum in U.S. history has on the web, through a page called “For the very first time, a look at the solution. in the 2010 results. Most school districts who taken place from the offices of “Visible Vote.” telephone town hall was held in Garamendi opposed the Pe- Howecer, recomputing the received news they that would Rep. John Garamendi, whose One caller was vacationing real live TV and i-Phone. Also ripheral Canal in 1982. In the test answers to correct original have to start on the plan already district includes Livermore. on a beach in Mexico. Plain old you’ve seen inside of the historic phone conference, he counseled scoring errors resulted in "one were notified during the summer. Thousands were hooked up to land-line telephones also worked Cannon House Office Building.” against a rush to build a periph- student not achieving," said dis- Pleasanton did not hear about Garamendi’s congressional of- for the phone conference. How- (The structure was built in 1908, eral canal around the Delta. trict spokesperson Myla Grasso. it until February, upon learning ever, the people with screens in when the Capitol Building ran Some of the pressure for In effect, the district became about the recalculation of the API out of office space for congres- squeezing more water from the "in non-compliance" with the scores, said Grasso. sional members.) Delta by using a Peripheral Canal NCLB, she said. The NCLB standards will rise McNerney Continues to Garamendi answered a wide comes from the demand gener- The NCLB standards rise sharply in the next few years, as variety of questions during his ated by growth in Southern Cali- annually, according to a steeper one hour or so on the phone. fornia, which made it unpopular set out by the original law. Con- Push for Veterans' Benefits scale every year. As a result, gressional members have talked Congressman Jerry McNer- veterans suffering from post- One from a Livermore caller, in northern California in 1982. asked, “I have not heard one valid Garamendi and former Contra many districts will be coming about changing those standards, ney (CA-11) met one-on-one traumatic stress disorder. With into conflict with the standards, so that the seemingly impossible with Secretary of Veterans Af- an increasing number of veterans reason why we are still there (in Costa County supervisor Sunne Afghanistan). Can you give me a Wright McPeak, now a Pleasan- if they have not already. goal of having every student at fairs Eric Shinseki. suffering from PTSD, this type To comply with the new con- During the meeting, Congress- of care is more important than valid reason why we are there?” ton resident, helped organize the 100 percent proficiency no longer man McNerney discussed several ever.” “I cannot. I don’t think there initiative that sunk the original dition imposed by law, the school would be required. issues of importance to veterans The congressman discussed is a good answer. I disagree with Peripheral Canal. must conduct a survey of faculty, Instead, many educators prefer with the secretary, including the with the secretary the new vet- Obama. The effort in Afghanistan Garamendi told those on the and re-examine the academic a "growth model," which would future of the Livermore Veterans erans’ medical facility that is is misguided. We need to remove phone conference that the fifth plan for the school, said Grasso not set an absolute level, rather a Administration (VA) facility, planned for San Joaquin County. troops as soon as we can, begin- biggest river in the West is the This is a new experience for goal of steady growth in student the status of a new San Joaquin Congressman McNerney again ning this summer, not in 2014,” water flowing through southern the Pleasanton district. Grasso performance, said Grasso. veterans’ medical facility, the expressed to the secretary the said Garamendi. California wastewater treatment said that as a result she did not VA’s backlog of benefits claims importance of completing this The Congressman said that plants, implying that southern have many details about what waiting to be processed, and the facility that will serve thousands the U.S. should be putting its California development could need to improve care for veterans of veterans and create approxi- money into social development look to that source for water with post-traumatic stress disor- mately 900 jobs. and eduction in Afghanistan. “We conservation. der (PTSD) and traumatic brain Congressman McNerney spend over $100 billion a year in Defenders of some resurrected Fatal Accident Reported in Livermore injuries. also pointed to the need to ad- Afghanistan. That’s about a half- form of a Peripheral Canal have The Livermore Police De- struck the west curb. At the Congressman’s request, dress the VA’s backlog of benefit trillion dollars, or $500 billion, said it’s necessary to meet future partment responded to a single the Secretary of Veterans Affairs claims waiting to be processed. The Lexus then swerved to the by the time serious withdrawal water commitments to Liver- vehicle collision on N. Vasco left and travelled over the raised visited the Livermore VA last According to the VA, about Rd. between Garaventa Ranch year, toured the facility, and met 400,000 claims are waiting to is underway (in 2014),” said more, Pleasanton and Dublin, as center median and crossed the with a group of local veterans. be processed. However, veteran Garamendi. well as Central Valley and south- Rd. and Dalton Rd. on Feb. 10 northbound lanes of traffic with- During last week’s meeting, Con- advocacy groups such as the “We need that money at home ern California water users. at about 6:30 p.m. out hitting any other vehicles. gressman McNerney again urged American Legion believe this to pay down the deficit and for A Lexus SUV had been trav- The Lexus collided with a the secretary to revisit decisions number to be closer to 1 million. high-speed rail. We’re talk- elling southbound on N. Vasco concrete abutment and came made by past Secretaries of Vet- As the Ranking Member for the ing about a serious crisis for Rd. when it veered right and to rest. The 70 year old male erans Affairs to close the Liver- Subcommittee on Disability and California and the nation, if the driver was pronounced dead at more VA and to instead develop a Memorial Affairs, Congressman levees break in the Delta,” said the scene. Garamendi. plan that would allow the facility McNerney is the highest ranking NEGOTIATIONS The collision investigation is to stay in veterans’ hands. Democrat on the subcommittee “We do have a terrorism prob- (continued from page one) Rep. McNerney stated, “The charged with overseeing how lem. We need to focus on it like ongoing. Livermore VA is a uniquely situ- the VA processes many types of a laser. The CIA thinks there are that he understands the potential employees.” Anyone who witnessed the ated facility that is an important benefits for veterans. not many in Afghanistan. There impact on the lives of employees. The Vice President of a union collision is asked to contact the resource for the thousands of Finally, Congressman McNer- The fact is that personnel costs that represents merchant marine Livermore Police Traffic Unit at are more in Pakistan, Yemen, and continue to go up at an unsustain- veterans who live in the area. ney and Secretary Shinseki spoke Somalia,” said Garamendi. workers was in the audience. 925-371-4850. Vasco Rd. was Given its tranquil setting, I’ve about the need to improve care able rate. Something has to be Dave Connolly called Pleasanton closed until approximately 9:30 Asked about the future of the done. “I hope during the negotia- long advocated for the facility for veterans suffering from post- Delta water supply, Garamendi a microcosm of a national debate. due to the investigation. to remain in veterans’ hands and traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tions that options are considered “We are watching this situation said it’s important to pay atten- that will minimize the impact on very closely for fairness, process be used to provide treatment for and traumatic brain injuries. tion to what science learns about

Hydrogen Powered Buses to CANCER Be in Downtown Livermore (continued from page one) Lawrence Livermore and Technologies Program. The energy while transiting tissue, cial information is not publicly ativity and innovation that you He is proud that three out of Sandia national laboratories will DOE is actively engaged in then release most of their energy available. normally find in a start-up with the company’s four major sup- showcase two buses powered by market transformation efforts to while stopping. CPAC is located at the corner a disciplined approach, world pliers “are right here in the Bay hydrogen, now operating at both demonstrate hydrogen technolo- By contrast, X-rays cause in- of Vasco Road and Patterson Pass class engineering and a vision for Area,” chosen for the quality of Livermore sites. The collabora- gies and educate the public about jury to tissue relatively uniformly Road, close to the Lab, to which growth with respect to supplier their work and continuing abil- tive effort is part of a strategy for the safety, energy security and as they enter, pass through and it still has research ties. CPAC is and partner selection, etc., that ity to “support our long term an energy sustainable future and environmental advantages of hy- exit the body. comprised of about 8,000 square you normally find in an estab- plans.” cleaner environment. drogen as a transportation fuel. Because of its clinical advan- feet of lab space, 5,000 square lished company.” The vehicles will be on dis- They will be displayed at 11 tages, proton therapy is in use feet of office and another 5,000 play in downtown Livermore. a.m. Tues., Feb. 22 in the parking at a number of major medical square feet of warehouse that can The public is welcome to stop by lot adjacent to the Bankhead The- centers in the U.S. The cost of be customized as needed. It has and take a ride. Scientists will ater, 2400 First St., downtown setting up a proton therapy fa- 10 mostly technical employees A Long History of Medical Studies be on hand to answer questions Livermore. cility can exceed $200 million, today and expects to add 20-25 Interest in the use of radiation The therapeutic advantage about hydrogen technology and The U.S. Department of En- requiring not only an expensive more by the end of this year, to treat disease dates from the of protons over X rays is that energy research conducted at ergy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technolo- scientific instrument (a proton Zografos says. If all goes well, early days of the Lawrence Lab protons tend to cause less dam- the laboratories. In addition, a gies Program conducts compre- accelerator) but a major build- CPAC may add another 20 or so in Berkeley, parent lab to the age to healthy tissues. For one Toyota Prius equipped with a hensive efforts to overcome the ing to house it and in many by the end of 2012. now fully independent Lawrence thing, protons are heavier and cryogenic tank will be on display, technological, economic, and cases multiple patient treatment The accelerator concept pio- Livermore. don’t scatter as much into nearby as well as a fuel cell mobile light- institutional obstacles to the areas. The high cost limits the neered at the Lab and now being Ernest Lawrence, the Berke- tissues. For another, they release ing system. Posters and brochures widespread commercialization therapy’s availability, although developed by CPAC is called ley lab’s founder, predicted in their energy in a relatively con- also will be available. of fuel cells and related technolo- interest continues to grow and a Dielectric Wall Accelerator. early 1934 to his brother, John, fined space at the end of their Leased from the Ford Motor gies. The program works with there are now some 30 facilities Clusters of charged particles ride a physician, “Neutron rays will flight, keeping damage confined. Company, the buses use internal partners in industry, academia, worldwide. moving electrical fields in much find their application in medi- The end-of-path energy release combustion engines, but are a non-profit institutions, and the CPAC hopes to bring the the way surfers ride waves on the cine.” He also discussed the use phenomenon is called the Bragg bridge to vehicles that will use national laboratories, and coordi- cost down dramatically, partly ocean. A key advance has been of radioactive sodium, produced effect, for the British physicist hydrogen fuel cells - the power nates closely with other programs because of the small expected the development of optical de- in the cyclotron in Berkeley, as who discovered it in 1903. train of the future. in four DOE offices – Energy size of its accelerator, about 10- vices that can switch capacitors a therapeutic cocktail in which Berkeley Lab researchers The project is funded by the Efficiency and Renewable En- 15 feet long by five feet wide. — electrical storage devices – at radioactive atoms “might hook continued to do experimental Department of Energy (DOE) ergy, Science, Fossil Energy, and Unit costs in the range of $20-30 extremely high speeds, generat- onto cancer cells and radiate therapy with charged particles Office of Energy Efficiency and Nuclear Energy. million have been mentioned in ing the needed electrical fields. them internally.” heavier than protons in the 1970s. Renewable Energy /Fuel Cell earlier articles about the compa- The recent achievement the The Berkeley Lab pioneered Particles like carbon have still ny’s work. However, Anthony acceleration of a proton beam many of the modern uses of ra- stronger Bragg effects and are BART Zografos, CPAC’s vice president about two centimeters through dioactivity in medicine, in large potentially more effective than (continued from page one) and general manager, declines to a module whose components part because with Lawrence’s protons. However, heavy particle more extension through its initial specify a price today on the basis are commercially available and cyclotrons and nearby medical accelerators are more expensive to 617 TOD units on the Dublin EIR phase. Work will continue of business confidentiality. whose architecture worked as schools it had the resources to do still, and there are few carbon side of the station. The Windstar into the next phase, which is the In any case, the cost of add- planned, and to analyze the re- so. In 1946, Robert Wilson, who therapy centers operating in the apartment development with 150 project EIR. ing proton therapy to a cancer sults thoroughly with multiple worked for a time at the Berkeley world. units, 20 percent of them afford- THOUGHTS treatment center could depend diagnostic systems. The energy Lab and went on to one of the Livermore’s Compact Particle able, has been approved on the ON INITIATIVE as much on decisions about level was still far too low for most illustrious careers in mod- Acceleration Corp. says it is fo- Pleasanton side of the station. Former BART director Robert construction as on the expense tumor therapy, Zografos wrote ern particle physics, proposed us- cusing on proton accelerators and The private sector has con- Allen is a member of a group of the technical equipment. The in an email. However, a clinical ing protons for therapy. Berkeley has no plans to explore machines tributed from $15 million to $20 circulating a petition to locate small CPAC system would be machine would be built by as- performed some of the earliest that would accelerate heavier million towards construction of the Livermore extension in the far cheaper to find or create a sembling sequences of “smaller proton therapy treatments, start- particles for therapy. the station, said Johnson. Another Interstate 580 median all the space for than some of the bas- segments like the one we are ing in 1954. $15 million came from local and way to Greenville Road, instead ketball court sized facilities in characterizing today,” so they are state financing. of coming down Portola Avenue use today. “extremely confident” in the path The station is the 44th to open downtown, and then east along The accelerator is based on to a commercial product. since BART began in 1972. It is First Sreet underground to Vasco principles long explored at Law- To Zografos, the pace of the first station opened in eight Road. The initiative calls for rence Livermore National Labo- progress in the past year has been years. the first station to be built at the ratory for its programs. Nicholas “literally breathtaking.” The station’s Pleasanton Isabel site. Christofilos pioneered induction At the beginning of 2010, entrance is a short walk from Allen and other supporters accelerators starting with the big CPAC was comprised of “three Stoneridge Mall. There is a say the cost would be lower. The ASTRON controlled fusion ma- people in a warehouse,” he wrote. walkway through the station con- freeway option would not take chine in the 1960s. Leading more Now it has a “state-of-the-art necting Pleasanton and Dublin. It homes away from people in the directly to the proton therapy facility.” is the first one in the Valley that path of the route to downtown. work was the Lab’s effort three “I think what we have been allows pedestrians to walk over McPartland said that he would decades later to greatly improve able to do better than anyone Interstate 580. support putting the initiative insulator and vacuum technol- has been to combine the cre- BART DIRECTOR on the ballot, with one caveat, ogy in order to get higher energy HAILS OPENING namely, that those who are adver- acceleration of intense pulses John McPartland, the director tising the petition are honest with of electrons for radiography of who represents the Valley on the the public, and reveal that putting nuclear weapon components. BART board, told The Indepen- stations right on highway 580 Technologies pioneered at the dent that the station opening “is will mean that federal funding Laboratory generated a number a significant milestone in the would not be available. of patents. The potential for continued effort to provide public McPartland explained, “The medical application of a compact transportation to citizens of the project won’t be able to meet accelerator was recognized at the Tri-Valley area.” TOD guidelines from the fed- UC-Davis Cancer Center, which Completing the West Dublin eral government. Federal funds employs proton therapy for cer- station is an incremental step represent greater than a 50 per- tain eye cancers and which has in bringing the BART line into cent share of the total cost. That been involved in several collabo- Livermore, added McPartland. means that the pricetag would fall rations with the Laboratory. McPartland explained that the on the state and county, and “you TomoTherapy, a Madison, West Dublin station was really know what that means,” said Wisc., company that develops the first one planned in the Val- McPartland, referring to the $25 and sells various radiation ther- ley. However, the BART board billion budget deficit facing the apy products, joined the effort in many years ago wanted to extend state for the coming year. 2007 and helped create CPAC a to Livermore, and decided to McPartland made it clear that year later to focus on the proton push as far east as it could. That if he did support putting the ques- accelerator effort. CPAC has brought the line’s terminus to the tion on the ballot, provided the licensed a number of the Labora- east Dublin/Pleasanton station, backers produce their financial tory patents and generated more which was opened in the 1980s. plan, he definitely would not of its own. Then the BART board wanted endorse either side of the ballot When CPAC was established, to fulfill its commitment to build question. “I want the citizens of its announced funding was $45 the West Dublin/Pleasanton sta- Livermore to be the determiners million from private investors tion, and obtained financial help of their own fate. I will support including TomoTherapy and from private parties. (the decision on a route) as best potential customers. While To- McPartland said he already I can as a BART director.” moTherapy is publicly traded, has been working on the Liver- CPAC is private, so further finan- PAGE 6 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Pictured in photo are Livermore Aquacowboy team members: Nina Hayes, Katie Kulp, Trent Trump, Haley Hamza, Nathan Boas, Coach Alex Silver, Adriana Rocha, Desiree McConn, Evan Livermore’s Springtime Tumbling and Trampoline team members Carlo, Cat Elliott, Megan Fairbanks, Sarah Swanson, Julia Rocha, Pleasanton U13 Rage AC team, coached by Dave Shaw, won the 2011 are (left to right) Lexi Carzoli, Megan Hebert, Megan Contarciego, NorCal Cup Gold Championship game February 13, in Woodland Nicolette McConn, Sydney Magann, Caroline Eckel, Coach Lisa Kaitlyn Clevenger, Sabra Wilson, Anna O’Brien, Nicholas Abrego, White, Jack Rehberger, Ben Rocha, Celine Nguyen. against CalOdyssey. It was a "nail-biter" of a game which was tied at Delaney Foote, David Davisson, Jeremy Pigford; and front the end of regular play and the two, five minute- golden gold overtime Kendall Aasen. play periods. The game was settled with penalty kicks, with the Rage High School Wrestling February 26 & Sunday, February 27, Las AC team came out victorious. Pictured are (back row) Coach Dave Shaw, Livermore High School grapplers de- Positas College (turf field) both days; Age Maggie Kilday, MacKenzie Bammer, Mildreth Gil, Amanda Jensen, feated Granada 40-25. 11: 8:30am-10:30am; Age 12: 11:00am- Contact Kelly Knabe at 828-255 ex 5423 place (24.0)/3rd place (24.3); Double Mini Kennedy Truex, Bryanna Schreiber, Madison Avery; (middle row) Xenia For the first time in 6 years, Livermore 1:00pm; Age 13: 1:30pm-3:30pm; Age 14: or e-mail [email protected] for Level 6 - 1st place (57.9)/1st place (58.0); Cowboys bested their cross town rivals, 4:00pm-6:00pm more info. Tumbling Level 5 - 1st place (55.2)/1st Perea, Jasmine Dessouky, Lisa DeFeo, Sami LaBella, Heather Jackson, the Granada Matadors. Led by decisive U15-U16 Age Groups: Tuesday, April place (55.3) Christina Echavia; and (front row) Nicole Tsuno, Megan Martin, Sadie wins from seniors Alex Baxter and Terin 12 & Thursday, April 14, Val Vista Park; Sabra Wilson: Trampoline Level 6 - 2nd Moore, Katlyn Franciscovich O’Callaghan, Livermore jumped to a 6 Age 15: 4:00pm-5:30pm; Age 16: 5:30pm- PGSL Registration place (24.8)/2nd Place (24.6); Double Mini match, 25 point lead. Granada rallied with 2 7:00pm 2011 Registration is still open for Level 6 - 2nd place (56.8)/2nd place (57.0); pins by heavyweight Bennett and 103 pound U17-U18 Age Groups: Thursday, April some divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom Tumbling Level 5 - 3rd place (49.2)/2nd Campiotti,but Livermore answered back with 21 & Friday, April 22, Val Vista Park, Age 17: Girls Softball League. All girls living in place (52.9) 2 more wins by sophomore Nicko Lang and 4:00pm-5:30pm; Age 18: 5:30pm-7:00pm Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol are eligible to Ages 12 & up: Kendall Aasen: Tram- senior Ryan Hastings. Granada senior Joey U19 Select & Advanced: Val Vista play. We encourage families with daughters poline Level 7 - 4th place (18.3)/3rd place Wolfson may have suffered a season ending Park, 4:00pm-6:00pm in grades K-3 to register as there are still (23.4); Double Mini Level 8 - 5th place injury in his match to Tyler Rardon. openings. "Black" division teams have been (55.8)/2nd place (59.2); Tumbling Level 7 Results: 103 -- Campiotti (G) p. Cortez formed, and "Teal" division teams are nearly - 1st place (53.6)/3rd place (53.3) Bocce Kits for Rent finalized. However, there's still room in a Lexi Carzoli: Trampoline Level 5 - 4th 3:21; 112 – Lang (L) p. Benavidas 0:56; 119 Following the debut of two new bocce -- Hastings (L) d. Coburn 6-2; 125 --Campi- few of PGSL's "White" divisions. Register place (21.8)/1st place (22.8); Double Mini courts at the freshly renovated Bothwell ASAP as Opening day is just a few weeks Level 5 - 5th place (54.7)/ 1st place (57.1); otti (G) d. Disbrow 8-2; 130 – Cuneo (G) d. Park, the Livermore Area Recreation and Krenz 16-2; 135 – Rardon (L) d. Wolfson away. Two ways to register: 1) Online at Tumbling Level 4 - 2nd place (49.9)/2nd Park District is now making bocce ball kits www.pleasantonsoftball.org; 2) Mail-in: place (50.4) Inj. Default; 140 – Higgins (G) p. Bohland available for rent to the public. 1:10; 145 -- Baxter (L) d. Van Galder 10-0; PGSL, P.O. Box 911 , Pleasanton , CA Megan Contarciego: Trampoline Level Bocce ball kits can be checked out for a 94566 (download a registration form from 6 - 3rd place (23.5)/1st place (23.5); Double 152 -- O'Callaghan (L) d. Kraft 11-0; 160 -- week at a time from the Robert Livermore Morgan (L) p. Bradley 3:29; 171 -- Mitchler the website). Late fee of $25 applied after Mini Level 6 - 1st place (56.7)/1st place Community Center. The kits are available at 11/30/10. For more information or ques- (57.8); Tumbling Level 4 - 1st place (54.0)/1st (L) d. Cook 8-7; 189 – Laursen (L) d. Gomez the front counter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10-8 OT; 215 -- Neil (L) tf Smith. 19-4; 285 tions, email Christine Tanis at christine.t@ place (56.1) Monday through Friday. pleasantonsoftball.org. Delaney Foote: Trampoline Level 8 - 1st – Bennett (G) p. Lewis 1:21 Rental for one week is $20, plus a $40 Livermore JV defeated Granada 45- place (53.1)/1st place (52.3); Double Mini refundable deposit by credit card or cash – a Level 8 - 1st place (60.5)/1st place (61.3); 26 and ended their regular season with a total of $60. The $40 deposit is refundable if perfect 7-0 EBAL record and a 13-3 record Tumbling & Trampoline Tumbling Level 7 - 2nd place (52.3)/2nd equipment is returned in good condition. Kits place (53.6) overall. are rented on a first-come, first-served basis; Livermore’s Springtime Tumbling and Trampoline hosted two dual meets Anna O’Brien: Trampoline Level 7 - 5th reservations are not available in advance. place (3.0)/2nd place (24.0); Double Mini Rental of a bocce ball kit does not guarantee on February 12, 2011. Eleven athletes The Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club (BUSC) U13 Premier from Springtime competed in Trampoline, Level 7 - 2nd place (58.5)/2nd place (57.9); Pleasanton Seahawks a bocce ball court will be available. Tumbling Level 6 - 5th place (51.5)/2nd team are NorCal Premier 2 State Cup Champions after defeating the As the weather reached unseasonably The Robert Livermore Community Cen- Double-Mini Trampoline, and Tumbling. In the first meet Springtime competed against place (52.8) Rays 97B on Saturday morning in Woodland, CA. Ballistic maintained warm temperatures, the Pleasanton Se- ter is located at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Jeremy Pigford: Trampoline Level 7 - 3rd ahawks (PLS) turned in many hot times at Bothwell Park is located at 2466 Eighth Starz Gymnastics, Dance and Cheer and possession of the ball for the majority of the match, and jumped out Marin Elite Gymnastics Academy. They place (23.3)/1st Place (25.2); Double Mini the Pacific Swimming Zone 2 Short Course St., Livermore. For more information, call Level 8 - 2nd place (58.0)/4th place (58.8); to a 2 to 0 first half lead. Cameron Owens scored Ballistic's first goal Winter Championship Meet February 5 925-373-5700. followed that with a second meet against Vargas Academy of Gymnastic Arts. The Tumbling Level 6 - 1st place (54.9)/1st with a beautiful crossing far-post header. Ryan Racer scored next for - 6, 2011 at Campolindo High School in place (54.5) Moraga. results for both meets are: Ballistic with a header of his own. The Rays scored on a penalty kick Results: Ages 11 & under: Nicholas Abrego: Dublin Bowl-a-Rama Trampoline Level 5 - 2nd place (21.7)/2nd early in the second half. BUSC's next goal came when Mitchell Wilson Pre-Novice Group: Christina Coatney Dublin Partners In Education is now continued to better her B times in the 25/50 place (22.3); Double Mini Level 5 - 2nd Gymfinity Gymnastics dribbled around two defenders, had his shot blocked by the keeper, recruiting teams to bowl at the annual Bowl- place (56.7)/ 1st place (56.5) The Level 7, 8 and 9 teams from Gym- free and 25 breast a-Rama event. This family fun event raises but gathered the rebound and scored. Keeper Omeed Ziari had a stellar Intermediate 1: New B-times: Rachana Kaitlyn Clevenger - Trampoline Level 7 - finity Gymnastics participated in the Winter money to support program in the Dublin 1st place (24.1)/1st place (24.0); Double Mini Invitational hosted by San Mateo Gymnastics game, saving several well hit shots on goal. The final score was BUSC Mukkamala, Nick Wonosaputra; New A- public schools. All families are invited to times: Alex Ren, Paulina Umansky Level 7 - 2nd place (57.7)/1st place (58.9); in Redwood City, CA on February 5-6, 2011. join in the fun, kids and grandparents are Tumbling Level 6 - 1st place (52.1)/2nd In the Level 7 Middle age division, Dakota 3, Rays 97B 2. The BUSC U13 Premier Team coached by Justin Rothling Varsity Group: New A-times: Jae Wil- welcome. liams, Natalie Cook, Shri Gandhi place (50.5) Abundiz placed 3rd on the balance beam. includes Chudi Atuegbu, Nathan Esparza, Max Gershman, Nima Habibi, The event will be held Sunday, March David Davisson: Trampoline Level 6 - 1st Taylor Hurst dominated in the Level 8 Older Pre-junior: Lara Serban 3 new best 6, fun starts at 1:00 till 4. Registration forms Jeffrey Klei, Sam Molz, Cameron Owens, Carsen Paynter, Ryan Racer, times (LTB), Emma Valentine 3 LTB, place (25.1)/1st place (24.9); Double Mini A division, placing first in all events. Isla are available at all public school offices and at Level 7 - 3rd place (55.1)/2nd place (58.3) Andrews achieved a new personal best on Cameron Ritchie, Tylor Silva, Jackson Still, Nick Tucker, Geoffrey Paarsa Heidari 2 LTB, Rishi Kodali LTB Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowling Center. - 50 free; Ben Sproul new Junior Olympic Megan Hebert: Trampoline Level 6 - 3rd bars and took home the bronze medal in the Wiederecht, Mitchell Wilson and Omeed Ziari. (JO) 50 back Junior: Nja Zuniga 2 LTB, Olivier Rooney 3 LTB, Will Rose 4 LTB, Aditya Gupta LTB - 50 free, Aaron Li 2 LTB, Mat- thew Li LTB - 100 breast, Michael Martin 100% LTB, Rishab Nair 4 LTB, Miranda Heckman 2 LTB, Tim Yao Far Western - 50 breast and Miranda Heckman - high point winner for the 10 and under girls Pre Senior: Vera Umansky and Adrien Rooney swam very well, Analese Chinn 5/7 LTB, Kayla Lindsay 3 LTB, Shawn Kim 100% LTB, Chris Lee 100% LTB, Moriah Simonds 5/6 LTB and Nathaniel Sproul 100% LTB & 1 new JO

Livermore Aquacowboys At the Pacific Swimming Zone 2 Cham- pionships held on 02/05/11-02/06/11 the Livermore Aquacowboys team achieved 7th Place overall among a field of tough competi- tors. Alex Gonzalez, Megan Hill, Katie Kulp and Trent Trump were selected for the Zone 2 All Star Team. Andrew Hayes was the high point winner of the 17-18 boys division and Evan Carlo finished second. New best times were achieved by Jessica Akins, Sarah Bass, Megan Hill, Taber Da Costa, Daiki Nishikawa, Victoria Carroll, Caroline Eckel, Sydney Magann, Katherine Rehberger, Julia Rocha, Megan Wilcox, Al- exander Bass, Paige Da Costa, Christopher Gonzalez, Matthew Hayes, Jared Hill, Collin Trump, Annemarie Arnold, Taylor Brennan, Allie Clark, Megan Fairbanks, Nicolette Mc- Conn, Sofia Moufarrej, Victoria Moufarrej, Celine Nguyen, Sarah Swanson, Alexander Gonzalez, Ben Rocha, Shahini Ananth, Cat Elliott, Haley Hamza, Katie Kulp, Brianna Reynolds, Adrianna Rocha, Trent Trump, Shelby Swanson, Nathan Boas, Evan Carlo, and Andrew Hayes. New Junior Olympic qualifying times were turned in by Victoria Carroll, Caroline Eckel, Sydney Magann, Allie Clark, Megan Fairbanks, Sarah Swanson, Alexander Gon- zalez and Haley Hamza. New Far Western qualifying times were swum by Sarah Swanson, Alexander Gonza- lez, Haley Hamza and Andrew Hayes. A new Pacific Recognition time was recorded by Katie Kulp.

Baseball Alumni Game Livermore High School baseball alumni are invited to play in an alumni game this year on Saturday March 12th and 11:00. The alumni will be playing against the current Varsity team. Lunch will be provided afterward for all those that participate. Even if you do not wish to play or you physically are unable to, come on out and check out the new facility and enjoy a free lunch. Any questions, please feel free to check our website at www.eteamz.com/LHSCow- boysBaseball or e-mail Coach Perotti at [email protected]

BUSC 2011 Placement Dates Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club (BUSC) has released its 2011 placement dates for the upcoming 2011-12 soccer season. The sessions are scheduled around the two 3-day holiday weekends during the month of Febru- ary. BUSC has also rented the turf fields at Las Positas College in order to eliminate any possible rain out issues. These placements are for all competitive levels of play for the age groups below. The U9 & U10 age groups will run in the “academy” format, which means players will be selected from a player pool of the top 50 players for each age group. These players will train together during the March-May time frame. Coaches will use this spring training to determine what team the players will be placed upon after they return from the club break, which takes place from June 17 through July 4. Each age group will have 5 teams of 10 players. A U9/10 academy parent information night will be announced soon. Please check the website for details. All parents are asked to register their kids for try outs by completing the registra- tion form available on the website www. busc.org. This pre-registration process will allow BUSC to properly prepare with staff and equipment. U11-U14 Age Groups: Saturday, The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - PAGE 7

won the 1st & 3rd with the Cavaliers taking their 1st victory of the season in the 2nd game. Cavaliers demonstrated some solid tracking and excellent defense against the more experienced Marin team. There were several pop passes to forwards who were running closely in support of the backs that allowed the Cavaliers to break the gain line consistently. The final play of the game was a score by the Cavaliers with a brilliant rolling maul that started on the 10m line and rolled all the way in for the score. Tries – Mark Silverthorn (2), Tyler Bonitz (2), Liam Bretz, Anthony Campa and Marc Gaultier. Man of the Match was Patrick Michie. U14s – Pleasanton Cavaliers Vs Marin: The Cavaliers were up against two strong Marin teams and lost 35-12 with the A side. Tries were by Justin Silliman (2) and a conversion by Paul Campa. Men of the Match – Justin Silliman & Jacob Felix. The match against the B side was a score of 31-7 to Marin. Tries were by Justin Silliman (2), Tomas Rozsa (2), Paul Campa (1) and conver- sions by Paul Campa (3). Men of the Match – Tomas Rozsa and Michael Balesteri. High School – Pleasanton Cavaliers Vs Live Oak High School: Livermore's Robert- son Park hosted the games on Sunday. Varsity – They came out strong and prevailed in a convincing low scoring match. The Cavaliers equaled Live Oak in scrums won and also forced 11 turnovers. Injured players were Parker Clayton and Nic LaTourette. Tries – John Jelincic, Robert Lopez and conver- sion by Sheldon Du Plessis. Final Score 12-0 to Cavaliers. Junior Varsity – the Junior Varsity played hard in a back and Photo - Doug Jorgensen forth match with many lead changes. Two tries scored by Grant Bonham maneuvering Pleasanton Seahawks swim team members turned in solid performances at the two-day Nor-Cal both times through Live Oak's defense and one more score by Zach Summerfield. A Superleague Championship held in Pleasanton over the weekend. couple of Cavalier hiccups gave Live Oak a try with seconds left to go. Final Score 22-19 to Live Oak. World Walk to Wellness Launches Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dublin High School girls varsity soccer team advanced to the first round of NCS Division II with a win last week over Dougherty Series of Trail Walks on February 26 Valley. The Lady Gaels took on Alhambra in the first round Explore Pleasanton from a some luck, we’ll see ducks, her- “We can still walk’n’talk and Future World Walk to Well- in a game played Wed., Feb. 16 at Alhambra High School in new angle. ons, and egrets. Wear comfort- have fun. We can dry off later.” ness group trail walks lead by Martinez. Noria Mitchell (19), from Dublin, battles for the ball in Community members are able shoes,” advises Bengtson. Sutton is taking the wellness Dolores Bengtson are planned the Dougherty Valley game. invited to join monthly group “Bring along some water and concept one big step further this for March 19 at Callippe Preserve walks to get acquainted with dress in layers. If it looks like it month, hosting an organizing City Golf Course Trail and April Pleasanton’s public trail system. might rain, bring a raincoat. For meeting to create a “Community 9 at the Marilyn Kane Trail, both The first World Walk to Well- ‘new walkers’ – don’t sweat it of Wellness.” The meeting will Saturdays, and both beginning at ness trail walk will be held on – the trail is flat, and we’ll go at take place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. 9 a.m. Advance registration is Saturday, February 26, starting a comfortable pace. Most of all, in the Pleasanton Public Library not required for participation. at 9 a.m. from the south parking be prepared to be amazed and Community Room. “If you know lot of the Tennis & Community surprised at how much you will of people who should attend to Park, 5801 Valley Avenue (at enjoy the morning!” help form what we are and do, Hopyard Road). Like all World Walk to Well- please let them and me know Expert guide Dolores Bengt- ness events, this trail walk is free. by reply to Ron@MrPedometer. son will lead the walk across the However, voluntary donations com,” Sutton added. pedestrian bridge to the north to Pleasanton Partnerships in side of the Pleasanton Canal, Education (PPIE) Foundation are then head west to Arroyo de la welcome. So far, World Walk to Laguna, south along the arroyo Wellness has raised $6,000 for trail to Arroyo Del Valle, east to PPIE, including matching funds Pleasanton Valley, then loop back provided by corporate sponsor to the tennis park. Participants ACCUSPLIT, makers of pedom- should allow about two hours eters and stopwatches. to complete the loop, which is W. Ron Sutton, CEO of AC- mostly along wide gravel paths. CUSPLIT and a Pleasanton “Come prepared to explore resident, created the World Walk Pleasanton from a new angle, to Wellness program to promote from the banks of our arroyos healthy lifestyle choices in our and canal,” said Bengtson, who is community. Working with volun- well known from her long career teers, Sutton has hosted weekly with the city’s parks and commu- walks exploring Pleasanton city nity services department. “This parks for the past two months. walk on the well maintained Sign up for e-mail notification of Photo - Doug Jorgensen service roads along the arroyos park and trail walks at walks@ Livermore High defeated Granada 3 to 0 in the final EBAL varsity will open up an entire new world WorldWalkToWellness.org . men's soccer match. Both squads advance to the NCS Division to you. “If the rain is not falling side- I championships. Livermore took on James Logan and Granada “For sure I’ll fill you in about ways, I’ll still be out, staying faced De La Salle in the first round games played on Wed., Feb. ‘Pleasanton and water!’ and, with active, in the rain,” said Sutton. 16. In the photo, Livermore's Alex Gonzales (7) and Granada's Cody Martinez (11) battle for the ball.

Level 8 younger age group. In the Level McCreary 279, Gil Criste 258, Mike Hill 8 Older B, Emma Soriano placed 2nd on 258, Jerry Friesen 258, Alex Holland 257, Volunteers Sought to Help the beam while Kaitlin Hausmann took 3rd Bill Lindke Jr. 249, Tom Roberts 245, Matt on the bars. Coleman 245, Phil Sivret 243, Billy McClain Build Trails in Holdener Park Level 7: Younger: ALL-AROUND: 242, Mike Adema 232, Norm Schaegel 225, Katie Mathers 34.975 (4th). VAULT: Judy Piper 203 and Tom Gramatica 201. The Livermore Area Recre- Feb. 26. Work days are from 9 Mathers 8.675 (8th). BARS: Mathers 8.75 Rusty Browning in the Practice Kings & ation and Park District and the a.m. to 3 p.m. (5th). BEAM: Mathers 9.0 (4th). FLOOR: Queens League bowled 253, Craig Truscott Mathers 8.55 (9th) 235 and Josh Helfarich 173. Nick Tehero in East Bay Trail Dogs are inviting “It’s kind of a way to give Middle: ALL-AROUND: Dakota the Family Affair League rolled 254, Chuck the public to be part of a joint back for people who are used Abundiz 33.45 (8th). VAULT: Abundiz Anderson 246, Jeff Richter 223, Bob Elson effort to build a trail in Holdener 8.725 (6th). BARS: Abundiz 7.15 (12th). 214, Mike Collins 214 and Erica Smith 212. to hiking the LARPD trails in BEAM: Abundiz 8.8 (3rd). FLOOR: Mike Wood in the Early Years Fun Time Park. Sycamore Grove,” said Liver- Abundiz 8.775 (6th) League bowled 265, Charlie Butkiewicz 243, The 55-acre open space park more resident Steve Ruley, lead Level 8: Younger: ALL-AROUND: Isla Keith Wilson 224, Dan Stuber 223, Brian Andrews 35.325 (5th). VAULT: Andrews Johmann 213 and Mark Hernandez 209. is located at 2995 Hansen Road volunteer for the project. 8.15 (9th). BARS: Andrews 9.55 (3rd). Rich Canada in the Cheyenne League rolled in south Livermore. The park was Volunteers can show up on BEAM: Andrews 8.9 (4th). FLOOR: An- 280, Mike Stephenson 268, John Twardy 266, acquired by LARPD in 2003 and drews 8.725 (6th) Dave Erwin 264, Mike Bowers 258, Duane the day of or sign up in advance Older A: ALL-AROUND: Taylor Hurst Moschetti 254, Gabe Donohue 245, Kevin dedicated in 2008, but this will be to participate. For more informa- 35.7 (1st). VAULT: Hurst 8.425 (1st). Duguid 243and Scott Hylton 222. the first official trail for the park, tion, visit www.eastbaytraildogs. BARS: Hurst 8.75 (1st). BEAM: Hurst 9.2 Morning League Bowles Frank Cerros (1st). FLOOR: Hurst 9.325 (1st). and Dick Greene in the Monday Primetimers designed for hikers only. org, e-mail volunteer Steve Ruley Older B: ALL-AROUND: Emma So- League both bowled 212, John Waite 211, The East Bay Trail Dogs, a at [email protected] or call riano 33.675 (4th); Rebecca Meister 24.725 Rich Harris 207, Jim McQuaid 201, Otis volunteer organization that as- (6th); Kaitlin Hausmann 23.8 (8th). VAULT: Farris 200, Carla Van Epps 194, Rosemarie the LARPD ranger office at 925- Soriano 8.675 (2nd); Meister 8.05 (7th); Phipps 190 and Dale Irving 171. Rich Baguio sists public agencies with design, 960-2400. It is recommended Hausmann 7.8 (8th). BARS: Hausmann 8.8 and Garry Rodrigue in the Sirs & Sirettes construction and maintenance of volunteers bring water, lunch, (3rd); Soriano 8.05 (7th). BEAM: Meister League rolled 223, Norm Taasevigen 210, 8.35 (5th); Soriano 8.2 (8th). FLOOR: Larry Preszler 200 and Bo Wong 191. Tom trails, has organized a series of gloves and a hat. Work days will Soriano 8.75 (4th); Meister 8.325 (6th); Crane in the Donna's Mixers League bowled work days in the park to build the be canceled if raining heavily. Hausmann 7.2 (7th). 238, Don Tunison 218, John Foscalina 217, new trail. Volunteers are invited Level 9: Middle: ALL-AROUND: Clint McFaddin 213, Rose Nelson 212, Valentina Barbalinardo 17.875 (11th). Doug Parker 212, Dick Braden 210. John to join; no prior experience is VAULT: Barbalinardo 8.775 (4th). BEAM: LeMire in the Friday Primetimers League necessary. Barbalinardo 9.1 (4th). rolled 236, Norm Taasevigen 210, Otis Farris 210, John Waite 209, Alma Taasevigen 206, This is LARPD’s first time Bob Stein 192, Shirley Davis 192, Barbara partnering with the Trail Dogs. Bowling News Thompson 176. Work began on Tuesday, Feb. Bruce Ragusa in the Generation Gap Youth Bowler Eric Smyth in the Gen- League bowled 254, 195 and 188 for a 637 eration Gap League bowled 277, Casey 8, on the dirt trail that will be series that was 157 pins over average at the Vangalder 264, Ross Anderson 240, Justin cut into the hillside of the park. Granada Bowl in Livermore. Mark Mc- Agness 211 and Katelynn Goddard 211. Creary in the Cheyenne League rolled 278, In last weekend of the 46th Annual The goal is to extend the trail to 279 and 252 for a 809 series and Ray Salas Livermore Valley Tournament - Tammy the upper southeast corner of the bowled 300, 257 and 286 for a 843 Series. Lewis bowled 257, 269 and 279 for a 805 park to a viewpoint on one of Youth Bowler Jeoffrey Anderson rolled his series. Dwayne Hunter and Moeses Syo each 1st "Perfect" 300 game. Youth Bowler Shawn rolled "Perfect" 300 game; Ron Pallan was the hills. Donohue bowled a "Perfect" 300 Game. close with a 299. Volunteers are needed to par- Tom Jaegel in the Generation Gap League bowled 225, Phillip Jarret 223 and ticipate on the following dates: Austin Bartee 165. Dale Mellberg in the Youth Rugby Saturday, Feb. 19, and Saturday, Getaway Fours League rolled 245, Wesley The Pleasanton Cavaliers Rugby Club Nortny 244, Rich Novotny 241, Lee Pettus results: 238, Jim Fuchs 224, Neil Lund 220, Bastian U8/10s – Pleasanton Cavaliers Vs SFGG: Sopora 214 Jeff Cote 213, Debbie Evans 192 The Pleasanton Cavaliers played a 7-a-side and Sharon Lusareta 185. Roger Purta in match on Treasure Island on Sunday. Kyle the Match Point League Bowled 269, Gene Kenny scored the first two tries, Colin Tanaka 268, Scott Hylton 256, Dan Loder Miller scored one off the middle, Vincent 252, Mark Eiden 243, Eric Joergensen 238, Schollaci scored one off the wing and Angus Randy Miller 227, Roy McCord 221, Wayne Hicks-Frazer scored another after a 60m run Brewster 216 and Alvin Bettis 207. David with the ball. Drab in the 4 Seasons Heating & Air League U12s - Pleasanton Cavaliers Vs Marin: rolled 280, Johnathan Miller 279, Mark The team played three 20 min games. Marin PAGE 8 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 - PAGE 9

(Opinions voiced in letters the CEF of Northern California is taught from 3:00 to 4:00 PM city mitigation efforts, then we all with a phone number, I would Maybe, but definitely wrong. published in Mailbox are those office. Over the course of the once a week by an Emma Smith know it will only be a matter of be happy to personally contact of the author and do not neces- conversation she told me that teacher in her classroom. Stu- time before city commerce will you. In Memoriam sarily reflect the opinion of The while the Bible is inspired by dents attending six weeks in a be detrimentally affected, to the Chris Green Independent. Letter Policy: The God, Hindu sacred texts are in- row will receive a stuffed toy; harm of all Livermore residents Use of Classroom Pleasanton Independent will not publish spired by Satan. Homosexuality children who bring a friend, will and business owners, resulting in Gil Stratton We are approaching 6,000 anonymous letters, nor will it is a life-style, a sin on par with receive a piece of candy, as will investors with vacant apartments Livermore U.S. soldiers who have died publish letters without names. murdering a child. the friend. and shuttered businesses. Such Look out Livermore! A little responding to a call to serve our Abusive letters may be rejected Livermore is a diverse com- While this teacher has the escalating criminal behavior brochure came into my hands country. This says nothing of the or edited. Frequent letter writers munity. right to teach this after-school will, with certainty, diminish from some corporation titled additional lives of the citizens may have publication of their We have a Hindu temple. class, I feel conducting it in her consumer pursuits in Livermore’s "Child Evangelism Fellowship, of Iraq and Afghanistan. We letters delayed.) Christianity is practiced in many classroom blurs the line between downtown. It is imperative to Inc." which claims to teach kids continue to spend over $2 bil- forms. We have a strong Jewish her role as a public school teacher continue proactive action as- 5-12 years old "Dynamic Bible lion a day on this war: money Club Questioned community as well as a Muslim and her efforts to evangelize siduously in the matter while it Lessons," "Inspiring Missionary which is actually “borrowed”. Karen Hogan community. Atheists sip coffee at children in her religion. remains manageable in the early Stories," and "Life-Changing Pleasanton’s current share of this Livermore local cafes seated next to groups With freedom of speech stages. Intensifying concerns to Scripture Memories" and appar- cost is $523 million. And yet, no A Good News Club has been conducting Bible studies. comes responsibility. I worry this uneasiness will be amplified ently will use a classroom provid- one talks about it and it receives formed at an elementary school Homosexual “life-style” is that the children in this teacher’s by others in the future, especially ed by a Livermore public school. no notice in the media. The Iraq/ in Livermore. Sponsored by the indistinguishable from hetero- club might find it difficult to so in the media, should remedial It claims that the Christian work- Afghan Wars have out-lasted all Child Evangelism Fellowship sexual “life-style”: parents who relate to students of other faiths action only diminish or fail to ers are screened by themselves. I previous U.S. wars, and we are (CEF), its purpose, according to love their children, work hard to or “life-styles.” The Good News curb criminal gang assaults on just wonder why this group wants not out yet. the CEF Website, “ . . . is to evan- provide for them, help them with Club could create confusion, property and persons. to use a public school for their Do you know anyone in- gelize boys and girls with the homework, take them to church, friction, and bad feeling among I am aware that significant activities. With all the churches in volved in the war in Iraq or Af- Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ do their best to guide them into the students. numbers of gang members state- Livermore, I would have thought ghanistan? Do you care about the and establish (disciple) them in being the person they are meant wide, as reported from various this corporation could have found men and women who have died the Word of God and in a local to be. Gang Activity media sources, are illegal im- a better home in a religious en- for these wars? Pleasantonians 4 church for Christian living.” I like this diversity. I think it Tony Favero migrants and as such I desire vironment. Maybe the existing Peace cares. We read the names I spoke with a woman in makes for a healthy community. Property owner and former to know if the city is reporting churches have shunned them for of the lost American soldiers The local Good News Club Livermore resident such individuals caught in gang good reason. each month. We remember each Half Moon Bay activity/crimes to ICE (U.S. If we have learned anything person and their hometown. They Dear Mayor Marshall Kame- Immigration and Customs En- from the missteps of the Catho- are men and women like you and HEALTHY na, City Manager Linda Barton, forcement) and if not, why not? lic Church recently, it is that the me, with families and towns in (continued from page one) Sophia Nicholas decided to Livermore City Council: Your answer to these questions is downstream lawsuits are finan- which they were born, grew up do this project with our students make a model of healthy teeth This communication address- appreciated. cially crippling. If things are too and lived. as the culminating activity for our because her braces and headgear es a matter of mounting angst I encourage the council and hot for regular churches to touch Care, by joining us on the sec- Human Body Systems unit.” were recently removed. Like concerning our commercial in- police force to relentlessly pur- why in the world would the ond Wednesday of each month, in The students could choose any the other Sophia’s project, she vestment at 2255 Chestnut Street, sue and utilize all necessary school district want to underwrite front of the Pleasanton Museum body part that was covered in made the different types of teeth Livermore, located at the inter- resources to advance success- such a religious activity? on Main Street, at 7 p.m. We are the unit and make it a healthy or to scale. In creating her model, section of Livermore Ave. ful and effective new strategies There is often a difference a grass-roots organization for unhealthy specimen. With a few she learned the location of the We have expended consider- leading to the eradication of the between what is legal and what the East San Francisco Bay . All guidelines on making the body wisdom teeth. able resources in the last few escalating law-breaking in the is right. A good example is that are welcome. For more informa- parts three-dimensional and sug- Looking at Nick Tivey and years to address various security community. Wichita church that disrupts fu- tion, visit our web page at www. gestions for materials, Ormond Jessica Bonfiglio’s models of the issues affecting our apartment Please let me know if I may nerals for war veterans. Legal? pleasantonians4peace.org and turned the students loose. brain, the difference between a tenants. Among other things, provide any assistance to ad- Yes. Right? No. I see this as Facebook. “I was surprised and thor- healthy and unhealthy specimen a large masonry wall was con- vance this proaction effort. the same sort of thing. Legal? oughly pleased with what they is quite clear. Nick’s model brain structed to curtail repeated de- came up with,” she said. “None looks shrunken compared with struction of a chain link fence Response to Letter of them had gone to the exhibit Jessica’s model and has deep to discourage further criminal Steve Sweeney COMMENT intrusion into the complex, thus (continued from page one) before doing the project. They grooves. He used pictures of Chief of Police any public meetings about the just used their creativity.” brains of people who died from restoring a safe and comfortable Livermore Police Department Historically a marsh was never environment for residents and there, said Dolores Bengtson, a plan, except for the initial one The body parts the students Alzheimer’s disease to create I am responding to your mes- in 2009. replicated include tongues, teeth, his model. their children. sage on behalf of Mayor Kamena spokesperson for FSC. At first we assumed these FSC would like to see an in- FSC is also concerned that the livers, lungs, skulls, skeletons, Ormond also encouraged and the City Council. I appreci- tentative plan “is silent” about the eyes, hearts, kidneys, brains, the students to see the BODY were merely isolated episodes ate you taking the time to alert terpretive center built on the site and once resolved, the state of of the defunct water slide area. current ban on fishing at Shadow large intestines, small intestines, WORLDS Vital exhibit for them- us to your concerns regarding Cliffs. “We are concerned that veins, the esophagus, alveoli, and selves. Sophie Jones’ family pro- affairs would return to normal. the incidents of crime that have Such a facility could be an excel- This appears to not be the case as lent place for classes and youth the changes proposed for Re- pancreas. They showed gum dis- vided general admission tickets occurred on your property. Un- millard marsh may well result ease, how Alzheimer’s affects the to The Tech Museum for every the existing and increasing gang fortunately, we do experience groups that come to Shadow activity in Livermore presents Cliffs to study geology, biology, in future use restrictions,” the brain, what Crohn’s Disease does student who wanted to go. some gang activity in Livermore group says. to the intestines, broken bones, “It was totally cool,” said a rising concern to us and other but do our best to address it. hydrology and “the economic property owners, especially so in forces that result in land form For more information about tumors, an infected, twisted large Tivey. “There was every body Over the past few months we the proposed changes, see www. intestine, and cirrhosis of the part you could imagine. I learned the vicinity of the new downtown have seen an increase in this type alterations and reclamation,” Livermore developments. says a statement on the group’s ebparks.org/planning, or call Ce- liver, along with many specimens about bones that I never knew of activity, particularly in the lia McCarthy, 510-544-2351. of perfectly healthy body parts. existed. Everyone should go see I recently learned that our Chestnut/North “I” Street area. website at www.FriendsOfShad- Katie Siedl made unhealthy this.” apartment tenants are increas- This has been evident by some owCliffs.com. lungs using black balloons to BODY WORLDS Vital is the ingly in fear for their property acts of violence and associated Ayn Wieskamp, who repre- indicate tar. She put a tumor latest chapter in the HUMAN and persons; just last week one graffiti. Our patrol officers have sents the Valley on the EBRPD near the top of one lobe and us- SAGA project, a series of curated tenant observed a gang member been very proactive in addressing board, told The Independent that ing a straw to blow air into the museum exhibitions that began jumping over the fence (from city the problem by arresting numer- the district is not building any balloons, demonstrated how the with exploration of the brain property) in a failed attempt to ous individuals, identifying their interpretive centers at small parks tumor prevents air from reaching and neuroscience, cardiology gain entry into his apartment, last gang affiliation for enhance- like Shadow Cliffs, because it is the blocked lobe. and the heart, human develop- Tuesday evening the same tenant ment of criminal charges, and not cost-effective. Jack Perry also made un- ment and longevity and aging. experienced an attempted break conducting probation and parole The agency does have a mo- healthy lungs. He was inspired by Vital celebrates the potential of in and had a car stolen from the searches. bile visitors center, which pulls a project in science class in which the human body and the body in premises. I find the continuing in- As far as your question re- into parks on a scheduled basis the students examined healthy motion. Featuring authentic hu- cidents to be very distressing and garding Livermore being a sanc- with its displays, and provides and unhealthy pig lungs. “Seeing man bodies, the exhibition shows disturbing, and I would certainly tuary city, we are not. While we an opportunity for the district how the pig lungs worked made the body in health, distress, and presume that city officials would do not target people based upon to communicate park users. The me realize how important the disease. as well. Note: the latest intrusions their citizenship, those who are mobile center will be parked out- lungs are,” he said. BODY WORLDS Vital pre- emerged from the adjoining city arrested are transported to the side the Veterans Center at 6:30 Sophia Jones created a skel- miered at The Tech Museum property on Livermore Ave. county jail where, among other p.m. before the meeting on Feb. eton using a skull keychain, and is scheduled to remain open Please note that our com- things, their citizenship status is 23 to provide the public with an toothpicks of different sizes, and through April 24. For more infor- mercial property is merely one evaluated. idea of how it works. straw from a broom. With help mation and for tickets, visit www. block away from the main core I have researched the his- FSC raises other issues about from her uncle, who is an engi- thetech.org. To learn more about of Livermore's new downtown tory of calls for service at your the plans, too. They are critical neer, she was able to make all of BODY WORLDS, visit www. development and theater. Should specific property and would like that EBRPD did not conduct the larger bones to scale. bodyworlds.com. the ascendant gang/criminal ac- to discuss this matter with you tivity fail to respond to current further. If you could provide me

Craig Lewis Guymon being with his family. His quiet ana, and moved from Indiana to appreciated. Craig Lewis Guymon was sense of humor will be greatly Livermore in 1974 and became a Arrangements by Callaghan born February 20, 1953 in Cedar missed by his family and friends. member of the First Presbyterian Mortuary. City, Utah and died unexpectedly Craig was buried on February Church. on January 4th at Roselawn Cemetery in His passions included his James John Mattos 31, 2011 in Livermore. His memorial service hometown of Kendallville, IN, Livermore resident James O a k l a n d . was held on February 5th at The basketball, his dogs (Boxers), Mattos passed away peacefully In 1954, he Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- and traveling. Most of all he on Saturday, February 12, 2011. and his fam- ter-day Saints, Hillcrest Avenue was a great provider for his fam- He was born April 24, 1950. Jim, ily moved chapel, Livermore, CA. ily who he loved and kept as his as he was known to family and to Las Ve- top priority. friends, touched many lives with gas, Nevada Richard (Dick) Olen His was preceded in death by his sense of humor, generosity a n d l a t e r Swafford his son Kent in 2008. He is sur- and caring personality. relocated to Richard was born on Aug. 10, vived by his loving wife, Joyce, Jim is survived by Carla, Livermore, 1935, in Fort Wayne, Indiana and of 54 years, his children, Kim his devoted wife of 34 years; California in passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 8, Coupe and Kevin Swafford both his loving daughters, Sara and 1965. He graduated from Liver- 2011. He was 75 years old. of Livermore, his grandchildren, Catherine, son-in-law Ryan and more High School in 1971. Richard was a graduate of Sean Swafford, and Krystal and grandson John. He is also sur- Craig worked as an electrician, North Cen- Jeremy Coupe. vived by his mother Faith, sisters mechanic, and in recent years at tral College A Memorial Service will be Marcia and Glorian, brothers Don a recycling center in Oakland. in Naper- held on Saturday, Feb 19, at and Richard and niece Angela. He was amazing with his hands ville, Illi- 3:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Friends and Family are invited and could fix just about anything. nois, where Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Liver- to a celebration of Jim’s life on Craig was married to Gloria Prin- he earned more, CA. February 18 at 11:30 am at the dle but was later divorced. He is a d e g r e e In lieu of flowers, donations Chapel of Callaghan Mortuary, survived by his parents, Lloyd in politi- to the American Cancer Society 3833 East Ave, Livermore. and Mary Lou Guymon; brothers cal science. or Humane Society would be Steve (Michelle) Guymon and He was a Jesse (Sandy) Guymon; and his teacher and basketball coach sisters Dorothy (Joe) Kennedy for 10 years and then served and Mary Ann (Dave) Andersen as a sales manager for a school and Angie (Lee) Kendall; and supply company for almost 40 seventeen nieces and nephews. years. He was a member of the Any chance he got he enjoyed Lions Club in Fort Wayne, Indi- PAGE 10 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Toasting Abe and George Family Game Day program. Meet Ranger Glen Florey at For Presidents' Weekend A family game day is planned at 6 p.m. at the Wetmore Road entrance to Sycamore Grove Park. By Laura Ness Speaking of Petite Sirah, the and Sun. only. Come and enjoy spot on a cool winter’s day, and the Livermore Lirbray. Board games—remember those? Winter is a great time for as- Are you feeling a bit Presi- Bent Creek tasting room will be sweeping views of the valley as Zin fans can rejoice in Noah’s tronomy (when you can see the stars) dential? Sometimes, it’s better the spring rains green everything latest offering. Make it a family outing! Bring the open from noon to 4:30 Satur- entire family and learn to play some of as it gets dark so much earlier. That to be a former President than a day, Sunday and Monday. This up all over again. Concannon invites you to join the newer hit board games with Kevin plus the amazing beauty of winter standing one: just ask Mubarak. 2007 is some of the best Petite The annual Wood Family them on Presidents Day weekend O’Hare and friends from KublaCon, a constellations is a great combination. This coming weekend, whether presently being poured in all of Vineyards, Presidents Weekend for gourmet artisan cheeses paired family gaming club (www.kublacon. This program will include walking you’re feeling Presidential or Livermore Valley. Good times Barrel Tasting will celebrate its with their award-winning wines. com). Enjoy playing some of the about a mile and a half into the park, th not, you’ll have three days to start at the end of the road, and 5 year this weekend. Rhonda $15/person: $10/Gatekeeper’s familiar classic games you know and observing along the way. Please dress celebrate the birthdays of Abe continue all the way home to and friends present their Annual Guild members. Reservations love as well. Drop in on Saturday, warmly and leave flashlights at home and George, and you won’t lack your dining table. Snag some of Presidential fiesta, Saturday & recommended: 925-583-1561 March 12th, any time between 10 a.m. to protect night vision. Canceled if for opportunities to trade a few their 2005 Syrah, on sale for $115 Sunday, February 19 & 20, Mitchell Katz Winery is also and 4 p.m., in the Craft Room of the raining. Abes, Andrews and Grants for per case. from noon - 4:30. They’ll be open on Monday, so come on out Civic Center Library, located at 1188 Sun., Feb. 20, the topic will be a really fine time in Livermore Cuda Ridge, home of Presi- releasing a 2006 Merlot from and grab some of those big medal S. Livermore Avenue. First Flowers. Meet Ranger Amy Valley wine country. dential purple power, will be their own estate vineyard, as winner wines before they’ve All those attending can enter Wolitzer at 2 p.m. at the Wetmore First of all, if you missed the open Sat.-Mon. of Presidents well as the 2nd official release disappeared into the annals of a contest to win a board-game re- Road entrance to Sycamore Grove official unveiling of the stupen- weekend. The standard tasting of their 2007 Cabernet Sauvi- history. lated prize, sponsored by Cooleykatz Park. dously delicious 2003 Cabernet flights, including their recent gnon, McGrail Vineyards along Not too early to plan ahead. Toys! While the East Coast and the Port from Steven Kent, and as- award winners from the S.F. with a barrel sample and futures Here are some happenings into All ages are welcome to this free Sierra are still buried under feet of suming there’s any left of it, get Chronicle competition, will be offering on the awesome 2009 next week: library program. Contact Youth snow, signs of spring are coming on extremely limited Services at (925) 373-5504 or Gary full force here in the Bay Area. Join on over there and check out not available for $5.00 standard Grenache ( Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 this nature program to search for the only the new Experience tasting flight, $10.00 reserve flight. production, approximately 40 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Steven Myer at (925) 373-5500, ext. 5582, for more information. blooms of early spring. Participants format, but this Port. It will de- Enjoy cheese pairings, fruit, and cases produced) . Reserve your Kent and La Rochelle Winery will also enjoy the last of the “fungal light you with its heart and soul crackers. Roger Kardinal, leg- case and become an Extended site, join your host, Steven Kent flowers” of winter as they fade away. of cassis. At $30, (one Andrew endary Livermore folk musician, Family Member. You’ll be glad Mirassou, in the La Rochelle tast- Dublin Bowl-a-Rama This walk will last two to three hours. Dublin Partners In Education is and one Alexander), this beauti- will be playing on Sunday, Feb to be part of this family: they ing room for a pairing created by Canceled if raining heavily. now recruiting teams to bowl at the ful Port is so worth it. The bottle 20. Visit www.CudaRidgeW- never fight, they always agree Chef Neil Marquis Reservations There is a $5 per vehicle parking annual Bowl-a-Rama event. This alone is poetry. ines.com or call 510-304-0914 on what to have with dinner Required, Please call Tracey at fee. A $2 donation is requested to help family fun event raises money to Fond of fondue? We’re sure for more details. (wine, of course, what else?) 925-243-6448 to reserve your support the programs. Participants support program in the Dublin public George enjoyed his cheese, and everyone always wants to space, VISIT LRwine.com for may call 925-960-2400 for more Fenestra gives you a peek schools. All families are invited to information. although there’s no historical of the future this weekend with help with homework, so come complete menu. join in the fun, kids and grandparents reference to fondue consumption unreleased wines right from the on over. There is a $5 tasting fee Thursday February 24, 2011, are welcome. at Mount Vernon. But you can en- barrel. Winemaker, Brent Amos, and you get to keep your logo’d 6 p.m.: Retzlaff winemaker din- The event will be held Sunday, Theater Class joy some great fondue and barrel and owner, Lanny Replogle, will crystal wine glass, because quite ner at Nonni’s Bistro in Pleas- March 6, fun starts at 1:00 till 4. Las Positas College forensics sampling at Crooked Vine/Stony share interesting tidbits and facts frankly, Rhonda doesn’t feel like anton. Enjoy dishes such as Registration forms are available at team, the Talk Hawks, will hold a Ridge, all three days, from 11:30 on the wines as you taste. Regular washing them! Extended Family Smoked Salmon Timbale paired all public school offices and at Earl fund-raiser on Fri., Feb. 25 at 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. $5 tasting fee applies. “Club” members, bring and show with Retzlaff Sauvignon Blanc, Anthony’s Dublin Bowling Center. p.m. in room 801 at the college. Eagle Ridge invites you to Thomas Coyne holds its an- your card (or check the list) for Cappucino of Mushrooms, as Contact Kelly Knabe at 828-255 The event features a full screening come find out who chopped nual Winter Open House on waived tasting fee. well as grilled fresh sturgeon, ex 5423 or e-mail knabekelly@dub- of “Theater Class,” a raffle and chance down that cherry tree, while you Presidents weekend at the his- Visit Retzlaff over Presidents both paired with Retzlaff Char- lin.k12.ca.us for more info. to meet the cast. Tickets are $5. feast on food and wine pairings, torical tasting room. Tom plans to Day weekend for a chance to do donnay, and Duck Breast with All donations and ticket sales sup- including Cherries Jubilee and release four exciting new wines some special barrel samplings, Blueberries & Gorgonzola paired port the forensics team. Las Positas Constellations & Flowers College is located at 3000 Campus their luscious Zinfandel. Zinfully and will serve a selection of fine paired with an assortment of with Retzlaff Merlot. There’s Winter Constellations is the theme Hill Dr., Livermore. speaking, this is a terrific tribute fruits and cheeses. Once again, goodies. The cost for the bar- more! All this for $65.00 for of the Sat., Feb. 19 Livermore Area For information about Theater to our early Presidents. But don’t it’s time for Bottle Your Own rel tasting is $5.00, and please Future Members, $75.00 for non Recreation and Park District ranger Class go to www.theater-class.com. forget that Petite Sirah – a mighty Wine! They will be offering Vino stick around to enjoy the current members. Call Nonni’s Bistro: nice wine for a savory Yankee Tinto Barato. Limit 6 per person. offerings in the tasting room. 925-600-0411 style pot roast, perhaps? Available February 19 & 20, Sat. “Gloria’s Pride,” is sure to hit the

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Portola Ave., Livermore, CA the fictitious business name more, CA 94551, is hereby Two locations will showcase Be Your Own Boss! COUNTY BIDDERS CON- 2938. Published February ROUTE! act business under the ficti- The Independent Legal No. 94551, is hereby registered by or names listed. registered by the following RFQ #900834 cats only: Petsmart in Dublin 25 Machines + Candy All for FERENCE 17, 2011. tious business name(s) listed 2928 Publish February 3, the following owner(s): Signature of Registrant: owner(s): for Chip Seal Program Road noon to 4 and the Pet Food $9995. Vend3, 800 Grand above on January 18, 2011 10, 17, 24, 2011. Billy Jordan, 73 N. Alta Dena /s/: Karen Trown Harmony Pennington, 3068 Screening - Rock, Thursday, NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS Express in Livermore 1 to 4. Blvd., Deer Park, NY. 1- Signature of Registrant: St., Mountain House, CA This statement was filed with Gardella Plaza Apt 3, Liver- February 24, 2011, 10:00 Notice is hereby given that Sundays, cats are at Petsmart 877-915-8222. Major CC /s/: Keely Payne FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 95391 the County Clerk of Alameda more, CA 94551 a.m. – Public Works Agengy, sealed competitive bids will in Dublin 1 to 4, and PetCo accepted! (CAL*SCAN) This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted on February 1, 2011. Expires This business is conducted 4825 Gleason Drive, Confer- be accepted in the office in San Ramon 11 to 3. TVAR to DOUBLE the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 447206 by: an Individual February 1, 2016. by: an Individual ence Room 410B, Dublin, of the GSA-Technical Ser- at (925) 803-7043 website at Learn How The following person(s) do- YOUR 2011 INCOME at on January 18, 2011. Expires Registrant has not yet begun The Independent Legal No. Registrant has not yet begun CA vices Department, County www.tvar.org ing business as: Happy Tails NETWORKING/NORTH this Live Event: www. January 18, 2016. to transact business under 2941 Publish February 17, to transact business under of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Dog Packs, 3037 Badger COUNTY BIDDERS CON- 4)FOUND WealthBuilders The Independent Legal No. the fictitious business name 24, March 3, 10, 2011. the fictitious business name RFQ #900834 Drive, 9th Floor, Suite 907, Drive, Pleasanton CA 94566 FERENCE Conference.com/money 2922. Publish January 27, or names listed. or names listed. for Chip Seal Program Road Oakland, CA 94612 FOUND AN ANIMAL? is hereby registered by the MAN- (Cal-SCAN) February 3, 10, 17, 2011. Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: Screening - Rock, Friday, FREE SECTION. Call following owner(s): DATORY PRE-PROPOSAL /s/: Billy Jordan NAME STATEMENT /s/: Harmony Pennington February 25, 2011, 2:00 p.m. Richard 925 243-8000 to let FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Janet Vigallon, 3037 Badger CONFERENCE AND SITE 65) ENGINEERING This statement was filed with FILE NO. 447950-952 This statement was filed with – General Services Agency, - 33,000 households know! NAME STATEMENT Drive, Pleasanton CA 94566 The following person(s) do- VISIT SOUTH COUNTY -Product Devel- the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room Project #10020 - Ashland Engineers FILE NO. 446543 Scott Vigallon, 3037 Badger ing business as: 1) Home 6)LOST opment/ Marketing/ Sales/ on January 26, 2011. Expires on February 14, 2011. Expires 1105, 11th Floor, Oakland, Youth Center, Tuesday, Feb- The following person(s) do- Drive, Pleasanton CA 94566 Loan Funding, 2) The Home Support for LED products January 26, 2016. February 14, 2016. CA ruary 22, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. LOST A FAMILY PET? FREE ing business as: Vincent’s This business is conducted Mart, 3) Trupro Real Estate Responses Due by 2:00 for Asia Pacific region. Mail: The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. – Ashland Village Apartments, SECTION. Call Richard 925 Diamond Sawing & Drilling by: Husband and Wife Services, 39 California Ave. pm on April 1, 2011 County Job 4900-01, Bridgelux, 2933 Publish February 10, 2944 Publish February 17, 1300 Kentwood Lane, San 243-8000 to reach 33,000 LLC, 5015 Pisces Ave., Liver- Registrant has not yet begun #201, Pleasanton, CA 94566, Contact: Kai Moore (510) 101 Portola Ave, Liver- 17, 24, and March 3, 2011. 24, March 3, 10, 2011. Leandro, CA households more CA 94551 is hereby to transact business under is hereby registered by the 208-4882 or via email: kai. MANDATORY more, CA 94551 Atten- registered by the following the fictitious business name following owner(s): [email protected] PRE-PROPOSAL CONFER- AUTOMOTIVE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS dance at Networking Con- owner(s): or names listed. Gary Stange, 4103 Stanley Notice is hereby given that ENCE - NORTH COUNTY 71) HELP WANTED NAME STATEMENT ference is Non-mandatory. Project #10020 - Ashland 10)AUTOS WANTED Vincent’s Diamond Sawing Signature of Registrant: Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 sealed competitive bids will FILE NO. 447574 Specifications regarding the Youth Center, Wednesday, INDEPENDENT & Drilling, LLC, 5015 Pisces /s/: Janet Vigallon The following person(s) doing This business is conducted be accepted at the Alam- DONATE YOUR CAR: Chil- above may be obtained at the February 23, 2011, at 10:00 CONTRACTORS WANTED Ave., Livermore CA 94551 This statement was filed with business as: Beachcomber by: an Individual eda County Social Services dren’s Cancer Fund! Help for Senior Home Health Alameda County GSA Current a.m. – Lakeside Plaza Build- Save A Child’s Life Through This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda Studio, 154 Jensen Way, The registrant began to trans- Agency, 2000 San Pablo Care. Must Have Experi- Contracting Opportunities ing, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Research & Support! Free by: a Limited liability com- on January 25, 2011. Expires Livermore, CA 94550, is act business under the ficti- Avenue, 4th Floor, Oakland, ence. Internet website at www. Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oak- Vacation Package. Fast, pany January 25, 2016. hereby registered by the fol- tious business name(s) listed CA 94612 Senior Solutions, Inc. NETWORKING/ acgov.org. land, CA Easy & Tax Deductible. The registrant began to trans- The Independent Legal No. lowing owner(s): above on August 8, 1993. Attendance at the Call 1-800-252-0615. 925 443-3101 NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS 2/17/11 act business under the ficti- 2929 Publish February 3, 10, Loren C. Olk, 154 Jensen Signature of Registrant: Request for Mandatory Pre-Proposal CONFERENCE CNS-2041923# (CAL*SCAN) Hiring tious business name (s) listed 17, 24, 2011. Way, Livermore, CA 94550 /s/: Gary Stange Proposals (RFP) – ES for Conference is required. ABLE TO TRAVEL. The Independent Legal No. 8 people. No experience above on August 3, 2010 Elizabeth L. Olk, 154 Jensen This statement was filed with Refugees, LEP CalWORKs, Responses Due by 2:00 pm DONATE VEHICLE: RE- 2937. Published February necessary. Transportation & Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Way, Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda SA 2011/2012, Monday, Feb- on March 14, 2011 County CEIVE $1000 Grocery Cou- /s/: Kim A. Valdez NAME STATEMENT 17, 2011. Contact : Howard Johnson pons. Your Choice. Noahs lodging furnished. Paid train- This business is conducted on February 9, 2011. Expires ruary 28, 2011, 1:30 p.m. ing. Work and travel entire This statement was filed with FILE NO. 447495 by: Husband and Wife February 9, 2016. – Alameda County Social at (510) 208-9648 or via Arc - No Kill Animal Shelters. The following person(s) do- NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS USA. Start today. www.Pro- the County Clerk of Alameda Registrant has not yet begun The Independent Legal No. Services Agency, 2000 San Notice is hereby given that email: howard.johnson@ Advance Veterinary Treat- ing business as: CMK Solar, Information re- tekChemical.com 1-208-590- on January 7, 2011. Expires to transact business under 2942. Publish February 17, Pablo Avenue, 3rd Floor, sealed competitive bids will acgov.org ments. Free Towing, IRS Tax 2850 Calle Reynoso, Pleas- garding the above may be 0365. (CAL*SCAN) January 7, 2016. the fictitious business name 24, March 3, 10, 2011. Berkeley Room, Oakland, be accepted in the office of the Deductible, Non-Runners. anton CA, 94566, is hereby obtained at the Alameda The Independent Legal No. or names listed. CA GSA-Purchasing Department, 1 - 8 6 6 - 9 1 2 - G I V E . registered by the following NETWORKING/SOUTH County Current Contracting 2924. Publish February 3, 10, Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County of Alameda, 1401 (CAL*SCAN) owner(s): COUNTY BIDDERS CON- 17, 24, 2011 /s/: Loren C. Olk and Eliza- NAME STATEMENT Request for Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Craig Minoru Kurotori, 2850 FERENCE beth Olk FILE NO. 448030 Proposals (RFP) – ES for Oakland, CA 94612 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Calle Reynoso, Pleasanton, The following person(s) NET- This statement was filed with Refugees, LEP CalWORKs, NAME STATEMENT CA 94566 doing business as: Curves WORKING/NORTH COUNTY the County Clerk of Alameda SA 2011/2012, Tuesday, FILE NO. 447209 This business is conducted Livermore, 1129 Catalina BIDDERS CONFERENCE on February 1, 2011. Expires March 01, 2011, 9:30 a.m. RFP #900803 for INMATE The following person(s) doing by: an Individual Dr., Livermore, CA 94550, February 1, 2016. – Alameda County Social Ser- COMMISSARY, Tuesday, business as: Esteem Produc- Registrant has not yet begun is hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. vices Agency, 24100 Amador March 01, 2011, 2:00 p.m. tions, 327 Jillana Ave., Liver- to transact business under following owner(s): 2935 Publish February 10, Street, 2nd Floor, Poppy Room, – General Services Agency, more CA 94550 is hereby the fictitious business name Amber Baydo, 1137 Via 17, 24, and March 3, 2011. Hayward, CA 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room registered by the following or names listed. Granada, Livermore, CA Responses owner(s): Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Christina Chan, 327 Jillana /s/: Craig Kurotori NAME STATEMENT Ave., Livermore CA 94550 This statement was filed with FILE NO. 447533 Brianna Slaven, 1412 Portola the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) do- Ave., Spc. 12, Livermore CA on January 28, 2011. Expires ing business as: Hometown 94550 January 28, 2016. House Services, 575 South This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. O St, Livermore, CA 94550, by: a Joint venture 2931 Publish February 10, is hereby registered by the The registrant began to trans- 17, 24, and March 3, 2011. following owner(s): act business under the ficti- Mary Marcyes Strommer, tious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 575 South O St, Livermore, above on January 20, 2011 NAME STATEMENT CA 94550 Signature of Registrant: FILE NO. 446926-27 This business is conducted The following person(s) do- /s/: Christina Chan & Brianna by: an Individual ing business as: 1) Monkey Slaven The registrant began to trans- Barrel Press, 2) Jennifer This statement was filed with act business under the ficti- Fosberry, 4544 Sierrawood the County Clerk of Alameda tious business name (s) listed Lane, Pleasanton, CA 94588, on January 25, 2011. Expires above on January 27, 2011 is hereby registered by the January 25, 2016. 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However, they caution that changes to the current structure should not undermine the ability of families to own homes they can afford. “Reducing the government’s involvement in the mortgage finance market is necessary for a healthy market, but should not be done at the expense of the economy or homebuyers,” Phipps said. “Any proposal for increasing fees and borrowing costs beyond actuarially sound levels will only make it harder for working, middle- class individuals to achieve home ownership, and only the wealthy will be able to achieve the American dream.” If you are thinking about purchasing or selling your home, or refinancing your mortgage, and want to do so before changes are enacted, contact your local Realtor. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Prudential California Realty, Livermore. PAGE 12 - The Independent, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 McNerney Introduces Recycled Water Bill Rep. Jerry McNerney, D- jointly by Dublin San Ramon and in Central and Southern Pleasanton, has introduced leg- Services District and EBMUD to California. Climate change is islation that would provide $125 learn firsthand about what recy- also predicted to bring longer million in grant funding for cling projects are accomplishing. droughts. recycled water. The joint partnership, organized McNerney said in a prepared The bill, HR 395, has the in the 1990s, is called DERWA, release, “Given the fragile state title Healthy Communities Water or DSRSD EBMUD Eastbay of California’s water supply, it’s Supply Act. It is an amendment to Recycled Water Agency. crucial that we invest in ways to the federal Clean Water Act. Wastewater projects like increase our water availability. The bill was introduced Jan. DERWA are “a good investment This legislation provides grants 24. It is expected to be assigned for our area and our state,” said to improve water sources through to the House Committee on McNerney. innovative means like recycling Transportation and Infrastruc- Much of California’s water and reclamation projects.” ture, which deals with water supply is being squeezed in two McNerney introduced similar projects. ways. Environmental problems legislation, which was passed by McNerney visited the re- in the Delta must be solved to en- the House, in previous sessions of cycled water project in the 11th able more water to flow through Congress. However, the bills did Congressional District that is run there to customers in the Valley not advance in the Senate.

Nominations Sought for Community of Character Award Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Pleasanton Community cess is due to its compassionate enue; The Pleasanton Chamber LT. John Fields is pictured center back holding his nephew. Surrounding him are family and of Character Collaborative is citizens. She wished to remind of Commerce office, 777 Peters friends. For more photos, go to independentnews.com. soliciting nominations for the people to model ethical standards Avenue; The Pleasanton Library, 2011 Juanita Haugen Community of behavior. 400 Old Bernal; or The Civic of Character Award. The Juanita This year’s Juanita Haugen Center, 200 Old Bernal. Big Welcome Home Haugen Community of Character Community of Character Award Nominees must be Pleasanton Award was established in 2008 recipients will be announced residents, demonstrate a commit- Lieutenant John Fields was During his most recent deploy- The first injury was when a to recognize Pleasanton citi- May 11, 2011 at the Community ment to quality volunteer work greeted with a Welcome Home ment, John was the Biometrics bomb went off in close proximity. zens chosen by their peers who of Character Collaborative Cel- in the community and exhibit Ceremony who was returning OIC, assigned to a Special Task It knocked him unconscious leav- consistently model high ethical ebration at the Pleasanton Senior volunteerism above and beyond after 13 months in Afghanistan. Force to identify Afghan citizens ing him with very little hearing in and moral standards of behavior Center. their day to day job responsibili- It was his 7th deployment in against the Terrorist Watch List. one ear. The other, more serious advocated by the Collaborative: Anyone wishing to nominate ties. Afghanistan. He led a Joint Service team on injury required that he be flown Past award recipients are Dr. Livermore Military Families, Responsibility, Compassion, a person who has demonstrated a over 80 field operations through- off of the base, to a more sophis- Pushpa Dalal (2010), Chris Mill- family and friends hosted the out Afghanistan that involved ticated medical unit in Germany. Self-Discipline, Honesty, Re- commitment to our Community welcome at the Livermore home direct contact with criminals This happened to coincide with spect and Integrity. of Character traits through their er (2010), Bob Athenour (2010), of his sister, Deborah Fields. A and insurgents and exposure to the Volcano Cloud eruption in The award is named in honor volunteer work may download The George A. Spiliotopoulos In- motorcycle escort traveled with insurgent attacks. John and his Iceland that completely shut of longtime Pleasanton Unified a form at the following: www. vitational Tournament Volunteers him from San Francisco Airport team conducted over 30,000 down European flight travel. In School District Board Member communityofcharacter.org . The (2010), Jerri Pantages-Long to Livermore. biometric enrollments resulting route to Germany, John’s plane and community volunteer, Juan- deadline for nominees is April (2009), Sue Evans (2009), Ken A large flag was hung on the in the detention of 68 criminals was redirected to Iraq (mid-air) ita Haugen. Haugen, co-founder 15, 2011. Mano (2009), Lori Rice (2008), front of the house. and insurgents. where John received treatment. of the Pleasanton Community Nomination forms are also and Diana and Howard Menden- According to those who at- He was injured at least twice John is currently an O3 in line of Character program, believed available at the Pleasanton School hall (2008). tended, John was “floored” by during this deployment. for a promotion to 04. that part of Pleasanton’s suc- District office, 4665 Bernal Av- the welcome home.

Lab Showcases Energy Work Coin Club Annual Show Set in March Lawrence Livermore National energy choices, all aimed at sion, speakers will explore the The Livermore Valley Coin supplies last. This year’s raffle Members of the Livermore Laboratory is showcasing its ensuring the nation’s energy construction of energy system Club will hold its 48th annual will feature a U.S. $10 gold coin Valley Coin Club will set up work in energy research when security,” said Tomás Díaz de la portraits for meeting stringent coin show and sale on Sunday the American Association for the (1/2 ounce of gold) for the grand numismatic displays, information Rubia, LLNL deputy director for emission standards, what can be March 6, 2011, from 10 am to 5 prize and 14 additional runner-up table and will be available to dis- Advancement of Science holds its science and technology. learned and areas of focus. pm. The show will be held at the annual gathering, Feb. 17-21, at gold and silver coins. Tickets are cuss the club’s activities. Lunch Throughout the conference, Lab physicist Hui Chen will Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Drive the Walter E. Washington Con- assorted Lab scientists will speak present “Generation of Positrons $1.00 each or 6/$5.00, available service will be provided by Pit vention Center. Springtown in Livermore. at the show. An hourly drawing Stop BBQ & Deli. For further on topics of national interest, with Intense Laser Light,” as More than 30 dealers from This year’s theme, “Science from future sources of clean, part of the session “Through the will also be held for a U.S. silver information please call Stephen Without Borders,” integrates renewable energy to adventures Looking Glass: Recent Adven- all over Northern California will dollar. Kramer at (925) 980-9307. interdisciplinary science – both in antimatter. tures in Antimatter.” Antimatter offer gold, silver, and base metal across research and teaching Lab chemist Trish Baisden provides unique opportunities in coins from the United States and – that utilizes diverse approaches will help celebrate the 100th science and technology, ranging foreign countries. Ancient coins as well as the diversity of its anniversary of Marie Curie’s from fundamental tests of the will be offered as well. Prices practitioners. second Nobel Prize with “Marie symmetries of nature to the study range from a few cents to hun- The Lab will join hundreds Curie, the Premier Chemist, of materials and human metabo- dreds of dollars. of other research institutions, Co-Discoverer of Radiation and lism. This symposium explores Dealers will make apprais- universities, high-tech industries Radioactivity.” Baisden will be forefront science with positrons als and purchase coins from the and professional societies to one of three speakers who will (the antiparticles of electrons), public. present exhibits on all facets of reflect on Curie’s work. The antiprotons, antiatoms and the Admission is free. Wooden science. The Lab’s booth will be session begins at 10 a.m. Friday, most complex antinuclei yet “nickels” commemorating the open to conference participants Feb. 18. observed. The symposium takes event will be given away while Feb. 18-20, and family day guests Also that day, Jane Long, Feb. 19-20. principal associate director at The exhibit will feature an large, will present a discussion energy-related theme with two on “Portraits of the California major components. The first in- Energy System in 2050: Cut- cludes a 3D virtual ride on a beam ting Emissions by 80 Percent,” of light as it barnstorms through beginning at 1:30 p.m. This the National Ignition Facility study looks at ways California (NIF) — the world’s largest laser can meet the governor’s order system — and smashes into a BB- to reduce greenhouse gas emis- sized target filled with fusion fuel, sions to 80 percent below 1990 all in a quest to develop fusion as levels by 2050. During this ses- a future energy source. The second area focuses on finding solutions for the energy- climate challenge. Visitors can try out a simulation developed by LLNL scientists as a learning tool about energy and climate change. Players face the challenge of meeting the world’s 21st century energy demands on a fixed budget while keeping carbon emissions at a minimum. “This exhibit features two of the Laboratory’s most exciting and important research thrusts — laser fusion research with NIF and understanding climate change and the impact of our THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION Ii THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Art, Community, & Education

Dance Presentation Benefits

Diabetic Youth Foundation Photos of "Variations in Motion" by Kerri Hamilton. Le Tableau Magnifique, ballet starting with the classically roman- company for Livermore School of tic Les Sylphides and Sleeping Dance, will be performing “Varia- Beauty and evolving into more tions in Motion” at The Bankhead jazzy-style ballet with dances to Theater on Saturday, March 5, The Andrews Sisters and 70’s era 2011, with performances at 2:00 music and progressing to the very p.m. and 7:00 p.m. contemporary and athletic move- The performances are a benefit ment set to Thom Willems’ “In the for The Diabetic Youth Founda- Middle, Somewhat Elevated.” tion. A portion of the proceeds will The ensemble concludes with be given to the organization. “Elements,” which represents the The Company will present five earth and its beauty. From rain and different programs starting with wind to fire and flowers to celestial a full-length production of the lights, this piece fuses classical and story ballet, Coppelia, the classic, contemporary styles with fabrics, comedic tale. The dancers will lights, and diverse movement. then perform a montage from the Please contact The Bankhead Broadway hit musical, Wicked, Theater at (925) 373-6800 or via which brings to life the friendship their website at www.livermore- of Glinda, the Good Witch, and El- performingarts.org. Tickets are phaba (also known as “The Wicked $18, $20, and $24. There will be Witch of the West”). a dessert reception in the lobby Diablo Ballet Dancer and for- following each performance. mer Miami City Ballet Company Le Tableau Magnifique Ballet member, David Fonnegra, adds a Company dancers have performed Balanchine style piece to the reper- for local charitable venues, includ- tory with a “Tribute to Serenade,” ing The Taylor Family Founda- set to Tchaikovsky’s beautiful tion, Rosewood Gardens, Heri- score. “Dancing Through Time” illustrates the evolution of ballet, (continued on page 6) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment The Tubes to Rock the Firehouse in Pleasanton

The Tubes will rock the Fire- and interviews of the group. Today’s complement of The house Arts Center on March 4. From the group’s inception, Tubes includes four members of Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts The Tubes’ musicians have put the original band that formed in Center will host the San Francisco- creativity and art skills into their 1969: vocalist Fee Waybill, guitar- based rock group for an 8:00 p.m. live performances and have been ist Roger Steen, drummer Prairie performance. The Firehouse Arts know through the years for their Prince and bass player Rick An- Center is located at 4444 Railroad theatrics. One critic opined that derson. Keyboardist David Medd Avenue in downtown Pleasanton. with their media savvy and theatri- joined the band in 1996. The Tubes’ 1975 debut album cal skills,, The Tubes were “born Tickets are $30, $35 and $40. included the hit single “White to create rock video, but arrived Group discounts are available. Punks on Dope,” a tribute to their several years too early.” The band Tickets may be purchased online at rich, white fans in San Francisco. did produce at least one collection www.firehousearts.org up to three During the band’s first 15 years, its of music videos, however, which hours prior to the performance, live performances were character- were issued on the 1982 Pio- by phone at (925) 931-4848, or in ized by wild satires of media, con- neer Artists laserdisc “The Tubes person at the Firehouse Arts Center sumerism and politics. The group Video.” The recording contained Box Office. Box Office hours are developed a faithful cult following versions of twelve of the band’s Wednesday-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 and continues to draw audiences hits, mostly from “The Completion p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 throughout the United States and Backwards Principle” album, in- p.m., and for two hours prior to abroad. The Tubes’ most recent cluding “Mondo Bondage,” “Talk the performance. The entrance album, “Mondo Birthmark,” was to Ya Later,” and “White Punks to free parking is on Spring Street released in 2009, and contains on Dope”, based on the group’s near First Street. previously unreleased rare photos stage shows.

Off-Broadway Comedy, 'Queen of Bingo' at Firehouse Theater A Go-Go will present (Babe) are seasoned actors who with a bingo game of its own and its production of Queen of Bingo have appeared of dozens of pro- the chance to win a frozen turkey. at the Firehouse Arts Center Febru- ductions on both stage and screen. Photos of all turkey winners are ary 24-27. Partlow is well-known to Bay Area posted on the Theatre A Go-Go Performances will take place audiences for his appearances as website, www.theatreagogo.com. at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday a guest equity actor with Diablo Tickets to Queen of Bingo are and Saturday evenings, February Light Opera Company (DLOC) in Adult-$13, $20 and $25; Child- 24, 25 and 26, and at 2:00 p.m. 2008. He won the San Francisco $15 and Senior-$22. They may on Sunday, February 27. The Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle be purchased online at www. Firehouse Arts Center is located Award for Best Actor in a Musical firehousearts.org up to three hours at 4444 Railroad Avenue in down- for his portrayal of Will Rogers prior to the performance, by phone town Pleasanton. in The Will Rogers Follies with at (925) 931-4848, or in person Queen of Bingo is an Off- DLOC that year. at the Firehouse Arts Center Box Broadway hit comedy about a Addressing to topics of bingo, Office. night in the lives of Sis and Babe, family bonds, widowhood, diet Box Office hours are Wednes- two sisters on the older side of 50 crazes, winning and losing and sib- day-Friday, 12 noon-6:00 p.m., who want to add a little fun and ling rivalry with humor and hilarity Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and excitement to their lives with a appropriate for all age groups, the for two hours prior to the perfor- night out at the local bingo game. show features the “middle bird mance. Group discounts are avail- In a comedic twist, the sisters are special” just before intermission. able. Entrance to free parking is on played by two male actors. Shane During that segment, the audi- Spring Street near First Street. Partlow (Sis) and Rowan Joseph ence is invited to join in the fun Shane Partlow and Rowan Joseph perform.

A Look at Lost San Francisco Landmarks Part of Livermore Read Program Author James R. Smith will had no rival. San Francisco’s only tells of the lost landmarks, but Lane Rogers. The pair also co- to join their neighbors by par- discuss his book San Francisco’s earthquakes, 1906 and prior will also dishes up the flavor of what it wrote Serious Mischief: Crimes in ticipating in the Livermore Reads Lost Landmarks at 7pm on Tues- be presented in a richly illustrated was like to experience these past California, slated for publication Together free events for children day, February 22 at the Livermore discussion of how the city earned treasures. in 2012. Smith is currently work- and adults during the month of Public Library Civic Center, 1188 its seal and what really happened. California historian James ing on San Francisco’s Playland February 2011. Copies of books S. Livermore Avenue. There is no James Smith’s book San Fran- R. Smith is the author of San at the Beach: The Golden Years, and event schedules are available charge for this event. cisco’s Lost Landmarks is not just Francisco’s Lost Landmarks and covering 1945 through 1972. at all Livermore Public Library lo- People who recall San Francis- a list of places, facts and dates San Francisco’s Playland at the This program is part of Liver- cations. Livermore Reads Together co’s prior days bemoan that it just — this pictorial history shows why Beach: The Early Years, as well as more Reads Together, a communi- is sponsored by The Friends of the isn’t the same... and they’re right. San Francisco has been a legend- a number of historical articles. He ty-wide reading program featuring Livermore Library. San Francisco will always remain ary travel destination as well as co-authored The California Snatch James Dalessandro’s book, 1906: For additional events check the one of the world’s great cities, but one of the world’s premier places Racket: Kidnappings during the A Novel, about the San Francisco library’s website at www.liver- yesterday’s San Francisco, with to live and work for more than Prohibition and Depression Eras earthquake and fire. The com- more.lib.ca.us. its personalized style and charm, one hundred and fifty years. It not with friend and noted author W. munity of Livermore is encouraged Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 3 The Music of Doris Day Planned for Bankhead Vocalist Laura Didier and the that they had the chemistry needed knew that, if done right, a tribute Jim Martinez Jazz Trio will present to form a musical partnership. would be a wonderful and thor- “The Music of Doris Day” at the “Laura was a bright talent that oughly entertaining event!” Bankhead Theater in Livermore on needed some polishing. I saw “I threw myself into research Sunday, February 27, 2011. The it right away and invited her to for this show,” says Laura. “I show starts at 2 pm. join my Jazz group,” explained read everything I could find on Jim Martinez, 45, is a Classi- Jim. “We worked often in clubs, Doris Day, I watched her movies, cally-trained Jazz pianist based festivals, wineries, wherever Jazz her TV shows, and in doing so, I in Sacramento, California and is played. She even traveled inter- discovered many interesting facts has performed or recorded with nationally with us. Laura certainly about this multi-talented star. I some of the biggest names in Jazz. got a crash course education in love sharing these stories with our Lionel Hampton, the Stan Kenton singing with a high energy trio”. audiences and they’ve expressed Band, the Nelson Riddle Orches- This education came just at the how much it adds to their enjoy- tra, Bucky Pizzarelli, Christian right time. Jim and Laura received ment of the evening.” McBride, Roy Hargrove and many not only accolades for their music, The Doris Day tribute features others. He opened All-Star Night but an interesting common obser- Didier, backed by the Jim Marti- Laura Didier and Jim Martinez to perform. for twelve consecutive years in a vation from fans. “I would need nez Trio, singing many of Doris’ row at the 2007 Lionel Hampton four hands to count how many greatest hits from her big band and cert takes place at the Bankhead Journey,” “Secret Love” and “Que Jazz Festival in Moscow, Idaho. times someone told us Laura re- movie years. Didier added, “For Theater in Livermore on Sunday, Sera Sera (Whatever Will Be, Jim recently worked as pianist and minded them of Doris Day,” Jim anyone who grew up with Doris February 27 at 2 pm. Didier, Will Be”). Audiences will also be musical director for Joan Rivers recalled. “Not just her voice but Day, this concert will certainly backed by the Jim Martinez Jazz treated to stories, highlights and and Bob Newhart. He has recorded everything else, too. We heard it bring back fond memories. But Trio, will also perform some of anecdotes from Ms. Day’s career. thirteen CD’s and performs inter- so much it was uncanny.” even if they didn’t grow up with Doris’ popular hits spanning five For tickets, go to www.Liver- nationally. “One day, I said to Laura, ‘Hey, her, folks always leave with huge decades, including “Sentimental morePerformingArts.org. At a Jazz jam session in early we should do a tribute to Doris smiles and we love it!” 2007, Martinez met vocalist Laura Day!’ Her eyes lit up. We both “The Music of Doris Day” con- Didier. They discovered quickly 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment 'Yeomen of the Guard' - Musical, Mirth and Mystery by Susan Steinberg the Tower still fascinated with its offered to the world in merry guise, After two triumphant runs in lore and legends. unpleasant truths are swallowed Walnut Creek and San Francisco, The plot was set in the chaotic with a will. So he who’d make the Lamplighters will finally bring era of the Puritan rebellion against his fellow creatures wise should their stunning production of G autocratic King Charles II, when always gild the philosophic pill.” & S’s “Yeomen of the Guard” to accusations of witchcraft, treason, Two separate casts of equal Livermore on February 19 and or both could sent an innocent excellence alternate in the major 20. man to the executioner’s block on roles, all with outstanding voices Just imagine the stately old Tower Green, a fate that awaits the (non-miked) and impressive acting Tower of London magnificently play’s gallant hero as the curtain skills, a combination which has re-created on the Bankhead stage. opens. earned the Lamplighters national As my grandchildren would say, Colonel Fairfax, a much-ad- and international acclaim and “AWESOME!” Throw in a rous- mired soldier, has been imprisoned awards. ing chorus of traditionally red- and sentenced to death on the false With veteran director Barbara uniformed Beefeaters (the Tower testimony of an influential cousin, Heroux at the helm and beloved guards), eight (count them – eight) scheming to inherit his fortune if company conductor Baker Peebles outstanding singers, a rowdy but he dies a bachelor. leading the full Lamplighter or- tuneful crowd of l7th Century Lon- Anxious to thwart his greedy chestra, “Yeomen” is a rare delight. doners, and you have some idea of accuser, Fairfax arranges to be Peter Crompton designed the im- this show’s magnitude. married before his execution. A posing set, and the gorgeous period Those “topsy-turvy” musical terrified young girl, in need of costumes were created by the late comedy partners, Gilbert and Sulli- money to buy medicine for her sick great John Gilkerson. van, always aspired to write a more mother, consents to be blindfolded All the clever lyrics are now “important” or “serious” work. and wed for “an hour of marriage” and Head Tormenter, now in deep (or not) united, and which forever clearly shown on supertitles, so the Even Queen Victoria suggested it in exchange for a purse of gold. disgrace. separated? That’s the captivating audience can enjoy every hilarious to Sir Arthur when she knighted She is Elsie Maynard, a strolling Only two characters are happy cliffhanger right down to the very line, a great modern innovation. him. (Curmudgeonly social critic minstrel, traveling with jester Jack at this unexpected development. last moment. Having joined the standing Gilbert had to wait a lot longer for Point, and playing to local crowds One is Sgt. Meryll’s flirtatious While the complex plot evolves, ovation at a packed Yerba Buena that honor, as his sarcastic parodies to earn a few coins. daughter Phoebe, who has had listeners are treated to some of the Center performance in San Fran- of governmental idiocy had really Imagine her horror when good a girlish crush on the handsome most beautiful G&S music ever cisco last week, this reviewer is rankled royalty.) friends manage to liberate Colonel doomed colonel, and now can written, beginning with a full looking forward to enjoying the In “Yeomen” they found their Fairfax., boldly presenting him in a freely hug and kiss him as her symphonic overture. A glorious rich theatrical experience again at perfect subject: political intrigue Guardsmen’s uniform as the heroic supposed “brother." The other is series of solos, duets, quartets, Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. and romantic plotting at London’s son of their beloved Sgt. Meryll. Fairfax himself, who learns to his and full-throated choruses fill the “Yeomen” will play for only oldest historical monument. Long And imagine the shame and con- joy that Elsie is his unknown bride, score, including such favorites as two shows, on Saturday, February a repository for the Crown Jewels, sternation of those respected sol- giving him the delightful opportu- the lyrical “I Have A Song To Sing, 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Febru- refuge for the royal family, and diers who have seemingly allowed nity to woo his own wife, trying to Oh”, and the famous patter song “A ary 20 at 2 p.m. at the Bankhead lock-up for such famous prison- a “great villain” to escape! test her constancy. Private Buffoon Is A Lighthearted Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. ers as Queen Anne Boleyn, her Even more distraught are Jack Pursuing Phoebe is her clum- Loon.” Tickets are available at the box-of- daughter Princess Elizabeth, Sir Point, who had planned to marry sy suitor Wilfred, and pursuing Gilbert’s wickedly witty humor fice, by phone at 925-373-6800, or Walter Raleigh, and the two poor Elsie, now still a wife rather than Phoebe’s father is that implacable is also on display, especially in online at www.livermoreperform- little princes supposedly done to a widow, and lunk-headed buffoon old spinster, Dame Carruthers. echoes of Shakespeare’s Jester ingarts.org. death by their uncle, Richard III, Wilford Shadbolt, Chief Jailer Which couples will be happily Jaques, as Jack Point sings: “When Las Positas to Host Cuban Week Celebration Las Positas College will pres- a trip to Cuba as an education and also is director and co-founder of ent Cuban Week/La Semana Cu- cultural exchange. Las Positas Col- a local non-profit organization, bana, February 22-25, featuring a lege Foreign Language Instructor BasicNecessities, helping families celebration of the Cuban people, and Coordinator Catherine Suárez and individuals in need who live history, art, dance, music, and saw this as an opportunity for phi- within the Tri-Valley. religions, providing education, lanthropy and sent out a request Suárez pointed to Moniz as the information - and a chance to for donations. “mastermind” behind “Faces of practice speaking Spanish. The two faculty members will Cuba.” On his 20 trips to Cuba, All events are free and open to share stories of their trip during he has taken hundreds of students the public. They will take place Cuban Week at the presentation, and community members to visit 7-9 p.m. each day For a complete “Cuba through My Eyes,” on with doctors, teachers, architects, schedule, please visit the website at Thursday, February 24, 7-9 p.m. women’s organizations, farmers, www.laspositascollege.edu. Dona- in the Barbara Fracisco Mertes cooperatives, and Cuba’s solar tions are requested for the Cuban Center for the Arts Black Box energy leaders. Association for the Disabled, a Theater. During the November trip, public program helping children The generosity of many stu- the group traveled on a religious with special needs in Cuba. dents, staff, faculty, and residents license, meeting people of many The theme of the fourth annual of East Bay communities brought different faiths including Jewish, Cuban Week is “Yemaya: Embrac- countless smiles to the “Faces Baptist, Santería, and Catholic. ing the Earth.” The festival, orga- of Cuba” cultural exchange pro- The delegation brought donations nized by Cubans living throughout gram. Suárez said she was “over- to churches, synagogues, medical the Bay Area, is sponsored by the whelmed” with all the funding and Faculty members Rick Moniz of Chabot College and Catherine Suárez of clinics, hospitals, libraries, and Las Positas College Spanish De- donations. “I was able to fill five Las Positas College visit a synagogue in Havana, during a November trip schools, including an art school partment, with support from the extra large duffle bags with all of to Cuba where they met people of many different faiths including Jewish, for students with Down syndrome. Las Positas College Foundation, the school and medical supplies Baptist, Santería, and Catholic. Suárez said they hope to travel to The Milanese Family Gift Fund, donated,” she said. Hundreds of Positas College t-shirts. common cause. I believe that the Cuba again in January of 2012. and BasicNecessities.org. Cubans, including many children, “My goal with this project is human spirit is much stronger than Las Positas College is located at This past November, Chabot received shoes, socks, soap, tooth- to use education, art, and culture any government,” said Suárez, 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Liver- College History Instructor Rick paste, books, baseballs, art sup- to bring the American and the who founded Las Positas College’s more. There is a parking fee. Moniz organized “Faces of Cuba,” plies, medical supplies - and Las Cuban communities together for a Cuban Week four years ago. She

Community THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 5

New Session of Paws to Read at Livermore Library

Based on the overwhelming through April 29, with two ses- A Look Back at the 60s response to this popular program sions between 3 and 4 p.m. (No By Sarah Bobson in which children read to dogs, sessions will be held on April 8 the Paws to Read program will due to Spring Break.) Sessions ". . . my fellow Americans: ask munity, in an apartment strewn aerogrammes, sent via air mail, begin its new season at the Rincon will be approximately 25 minutes not what your country can do for with what appeared to be every took 10 to 14 days to be delivered. Library this March. Paws to Read, long and will be held in the Rincon you – ask what you can do for your newspaper they had ever read, They always seemed to crisscross a program sponsored by the Liver- Library Meeting Room. Registra- country.” dirty clothes, unwashed dishes, and in the mail, creating a crazy quilt th more Public Library and the Valley tion begins Friday, February 18 . Those words, eloquent, iconic, empty beer bottles. Looking down of communication. By the time I Humane Society, is based on stud- Children may register for up to delivered by John F. Kennedy in on this archaeological site was a got an answer, I had forgotten the ies which show that reading with three sessions during the Spring his 1961 inaugural address, cap- gallery of political and cultural question. trained therapy dogs can improve a series, as space allows. Drop-ins tured the hearts and minds of the posters affixed to the walls with It was my duty to keep Chris child’s self-esteem and confidence, may be accepted on a first come, 60’s generation, a generation that scotch tape. well stocked with news and stuff as well as encourage a child to read first served basis. Participating believed one person could make a The first time I walked into that from back home. I sent copies of more. This program has proved to children should not be fearful of difference, could make the world apartment, I was struck by a poster political magazines like The New be very popular with youngsters dogs or have allergies to pets. a better place. of the handsome, somber Che Republic, alternative newspapers perfecting their reading skills. For more information or to reg- Sargent Shriver’s death last Guevara, his faced framed by that like The Village Voice. I made au- The Spring program series at ister, please call the Rincon Library month on January 18 at the age of iconic beret, moustache, long hair, diocassettes of LP’s (long-playing Rincon Library will take place at 925-373-5540. 95, and JFK’s address, delivered and dark beard. Che, as he was records) like The Beatles’ “Abbey on Friday afternoons, March 4 50 years ago on January 20 (eerie simply and reverently called by Road,” and single hits such as how close the dates are), bring to his admirers, Chris among them, ”Baby Love” and “Stop in the mind that generation’s idealism. was Fidel Castro’s right-hand man Name of Love” by Diana Ross and Shriver took up his brother-in- during the Cuban Revolution. Che the Supremes. law’s clarion call. Although his Al- became a martyr in 1967, when he Although the Peace Corps pro- zheimer’s prevented him before he was killed by CIA-assisted forces vided Chris with a deferment, I died from remembering his legacy, in Bolivia. don’t think he ever felt comfortable he leaves behind programs such On another poster, Bob Dylan, accepting what I believe seemed as Head Start, Job Corp, Upward another of Chris’ heroes, stood in to him to be a selfish escape. I Bound, Foster Grandparents, and front of a New York City build- think he also felt he was letting his Volunteers in Service to America ing, peering with dark, brooding, grandmother down. She was, after (VISTA). poet’s eyes, his hair, curly and wild all, a member of the Daughters of I will remember Shriver most about his face, a checkered muffler the American Revolution. for the Peace Corps, which he wound around his neck. Chris, also So, when Chris returned home founded in 1961. In its early days, a musician and songwriter, wore from the Peace Corps, he im- I thought becoming a Peace Corps his own curly hair like Dylan’s, mediately enlisted in the Army, volunteer (you were called a vol- untamed and free. Chris’ voice three months before he turned 26, unteer, although you were paid a adopted the same nasal quality. At the age that granted an automatic small stipend, and provided with the time, I didn’t think it sounded deferment. The Army sheared his room and board) meant going like singing, perhaps because I was Dylan locks and gave him its own to some distant, exotic part of studying opera. brand of combat deferment by the world and helping the poor So, after VISTA, Chris joined placing him in a communications inhabitants develop agricultural the Peace Corps, which deferred division in Thailand. programs, learn English, and build him from the guns and the possibil- Before shipping overseas, Chris roads and bridges. For this, the ity of getting his head blown off in visited me. One evening, we at- locals, I imagined, would not only Vietnam. He taught English in the tended a rock concert. Next to the be able to improve their lives, but landlocked, West African country long-haired, pot-smoking hippies they would see what great people of Niger. I remained behind in wearing tie-dyed shirts, love beads, Americans were. Looking back New York City, where I attended and frayed, bell-bottom jeans, over the years and the trail of vol- college. Chris, in green fatigues, his hair cut unteers suspected of being spies For two years, we sent each short, looked out of place. On the or, what’s worse, murdered, I see other aerogrammes (a compact, outside, he resembled the enemy, this was an idealistic and naïve lightweight letter and envelope, all the warmonger, but on the inside I notion. in one), sometimes two and three knew he was still one of them. My sweetheart took up the a day, of love mixed with current Those were idealistic, but clarion call to join the Peace Corps events, politics, and polemics. The schizophrenic times. in order to obtain a deferment from another government call: the draft. Up until then (1968), Chris had avoided becoming one of Uncle Sam’s boys by serving a stint in VISTA, the domestic equivalent to the Peace Corps. I would like to think that Chris accomplished some good in VIS- TA. He and three of his deferment buddies worked out of a parish in East Harlem. What they did there, though, was not clear to me since they slept late, got to work around noon, and called it quits by 4. They lived in the local com- 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment

Music Review Two Talented Teenagers Amaze the Audience By Nancy O’Connell lia is a section of Finland very near as always, kept perfect rhythm The Livermore-Amador Sym- to the Russian border. The Suite on her timpani. The melodies are phony, under the direction of Dr. is based on tales from that area. very familiar today. However, the Arthur Barnes, performed an excit- The French horn fanfares near the program notes state that Chabrier ing concert at Livermore’s Bank- beginning of the Intermezzo were was admired by many composers, head Theater on Feb. 12. Two very played well as the strings mur- including those known as Les gifted young artists, Anna Lorenz, mured like the wind rustling the Six. Darius Milhaud, who taught harpist, and Da Eun Kim, violinist, high grasses of a Finnish field. at Mills College for many years, performed flawlessly with the sym- The woodwinds opened the was a member of that group, and phony. Listeners were enchanted Ballade and introduced the theme he, in turn, influenced many San with their obvious mastery of their which went through many varia- Francisco Bay area musicians. instruments. Both were winners tions. There was a beautiful After the intermission, Robert of the 2010-2011 Competition for English horn solo played by Eva Williams conducted Rossini’s Young Musicians. Langfeldt and a long section for Overture to William Tell. There Not everyone in the audience just the strings, with the basses and was a beautiful cello solo which “Angry girls,” Karen Ordaz, Elise Scarlott, and Pleasanton resident was aware that the doors actually cellos in their lower registers while concluded with a harmonic high Isabella Ohlmeyer (far right) perform as Eloi girls in “The Time opened at 7 p.m., when a half-hour the winds and brass were tacet, on the finger board. Performed Machine: Love Among the Eloi” at Ohlone College. lecture was presented on the mu- or silent. The lively Alla Marcia by Nick Dargahi, the entire solo sical program. Robert Williams, movement included a full percus- was well executed. In the Adagio who later conducted the Overture sion section. Young Peter Lalor, an ethereal flute solo by Marianne 'Time Machine' a Finalist for Ken- to William Tell, spoke on the first with his triangle, kept perfect time. Beeler and an English horn solo by three works which were to be There was a stirring finale with the Eva Langfeldt depicted the calm nedy Center Festival performed. Then Peter Curzon full orchestra as all of the brass led after a storm at sea. By Patricia Koning years earlier in graduate school at explained some of the background in a forte series of cadences. Da Eun Kim, the young violin On Sunday, the cast and crew the University of California Los for the last half. He told those Sixteen-year-old Anna Lorenz soloist, appeared in a magenta of Ohlone College’s production of Angeles. present that William Tell is based appeared on the stage and seated strapless gown. She played the “The Time Machine: Love Among “I remember being very excited on a 15th century folk tale that is herself behind her golden harp. Wieniawski Concerto No. 2 in D the Eloi” packed up their sets and about this play when we did a read- actually based on a legend. No one She looked lovely in a shimmer- Minor with a full, rich tone. She costumes and headed north to ing at the festival,” says Blank. today knows whether there was ing turquoise gown I later learned had some very difficult passages Humboldt State University. They “Last year I was searching for such a Swiss hero or not. was created by her mother. Anna’s that she surmounted with ease. performed on Wednesday at the an edgy, original production and Peter Curzon sang some of hands and graceful arm move- Her double stops were perfectly in Kennedy Center American Col- Ed’s play seemed like the perfect the melodies from each work. He ments displayed a maturity far tune. Wieniawski was a virtuoso lege Theater Festival (KCACTF) choice.” was witty and amusing. When beyond her years as she performed violinist from Poland who placed Western Regional Conference for a After a positive response from he came to his description of Debussy’s Danses. Her arpeggios great demands on the violinists shot at performing in the Kennedy his staff, Blank decided to make Khachaturian’s Masquerade Suite, in the Danse Sacre were never who played his music, but the tal- Center in Washington, DC. “Time Machine: Love Among the he demonstrated the Polish dance overshadowed by the orchestra. ented Da Eun Kim mastered every The production also won Best Eloi” Ohlone’s fall production. in the Mazurka, but then said, “I’m Dr. Arthur Barnes followed her note and every passage. She, too, Overall Cast Ensemble and Best Ohlmeyer admits to being a little not a trained dancer,” and wisely every nuance as the group accom- had two curtain calls and received Original Costume Creation for skeptical when she first read the refrained from demonstrating panied her. The Danse Profane several bouquets. the time machine vest. Three of script. “We speak in the invented the whirling dervishes whom the placed more technical demands The final piece, Khachaturian’s the actors, April Labson, Bobby Eloi language for a good part of the composer had envisioned in his on the harpist. Her cadenza was Masquerade Suite, composed in August, and Jessica Bettencourt, production, in fact my character Galop. beautiful. She played the difficult 1944, was well performed. All are nominated to compete in the Rooba’s first words are in Eloi,” Jean Sibelius’ Karelia Suite, harp glissandos near the end of the strings used uniform bow- prestigious Irene Ryan Acting she says. “But we all also trusted Competition at the Western Re- Tom. Once we got familiar with the Opus 11 was composed in 1893, the Debussy with ease. After two ings. The concertmaster, Kristina gional Conference. script, it all made sense.” but was revised by Sibelius and in curtain calls, she was presented Anderson, played a lovely solo “We’re really proud to have Mast spent a week fine tuning 1899 appeared in the three move- with a bouquet of flowers. in the Nocturne. In the Romance been chosen as the best overall the script with the cast and advis- ments heard in this concert. Kare- To the surprise of the audience there was an outstanding trumpet ensemble,” says cast member Isa- ing the design team. “This was a after the harp was wheeled off, solo executed by Michael Port- belle Ohlmeyer, a 2008 graduate wonderful opportunity for them,” it reappeared behind the violins. noff. The Galop was lively and of Amador Valley High School in says Blank. “Very seldom do you Anna herself also came back on spirited, bringing the concert to a Pleasanton. “We were so shocked get a published, award-winning DANCE stage, now dressed all in black triumphant close. when we found out we’d been cho- playwright to spend so much time (continued from front page) - a quick change - to play as an It was an evening full of excit- sen as a finalist for the conference. on a production.” tage Estates, The Livermore Art orchestral harpist in Chabrier’s ing music, and it introduced two It’s pretty exciting!” Blank has entered a few previ- Association, and ValleyCare Med- Espana Rhapsody. In a quip to talented young girls to the listen- “Time Machine: Love Among ous Ohlone productions in the ical Foundation. the audience, Dr. Barnes chal- ing public. Both Anna Lorenz and the Eloi” had its world premiere KCACTF and it’s something he Two students at Livermore lenged us. “What were you doing Da Eun Kim should have brilliant at Ohlone last October. Playwright always encourages his students to School of Dance have Type I Dia- at sixteen? I’ll bet it was nothing careers in the future. It looked as Edward Mast adapted the play attend. “The convention is very from the H.G. Wells classic, “The exciting and a great learning ex- betes. Holding a benefit for The like this.” though the theater was sold out. Chabrier composed Espana It was heartwarming to see many Time Machine”. The play places perience,” he says. “The students Diabetic Youth Foundation is not the time traveler in a future Ava- attend workshops all day and then only a way for Livermore School Rhapsody in 1883 after he and his high school students in the audi- wife had visited Spain. He used ence. Perhaps one of them will tar-like world where every earthly watch the different competitions. of Dance students to give back to need of the young and athletic It’s great exposure to the world California youth who have Type some of the melodies he heard on be a winner of the competition his journey and many of his own. next year. On October 2nd, 2011, inhabitants is met. outside of Ohlone.” I Diabetes, it is a way to show Mast first wrote the script in the “Time Machine: Love Among love, compassion, and support for The music was lush and romantic. recordings are due for those who early 1990’s when he and director the Eloi” is one of four finalists fellow dancers. Please come and It called for full orchestra - trom- wish to enter the contest, and the Tom Blank were working together in the Western Regional Con- support a very good cause and a bones, French horns, trumpets, the actual competition is held on Oc- at a play festival in Los Angeles. (continued on page 10) dedicated group of dancers. tuba and percussion. April Nissen, tober 23rd. The two had become friends Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 7 15 Performers Vie for Top Prize at Livermore’s Talent Competition By Patricia Koning building careers in business and What do a poet, a backwards entertainment. Jason entered the piano player, and a guzheng have Livermore’s Talent Competition in common? They’ll all be featured this year for an opportunity to in the third annual Livermore’s break into the performance circuit Talent Competition at the Bank- in California. head Theater on Feb. 26. The other Since moving to Utah five years finalists include vocalists, dancers, ago to attend BYU as an under- pianists, a viola player, a flamenco graduate, he’s played in various guitarist, and a beatbox artist. Utah performing arts venues for Livermore’s Talent Competition family audiences, and for a number has grown since it was launched in of corporate parties and functions. 2009, attracting a wider variety of His most noteworthy performance talents each year. This year 125 was on the Ellen Degeneres show people from across the country en- last year, where he performed his tered the competition; 56 competed trademark backwards piano act. in the semi-finals, which took place He’ll be performing a version at the end of January. of that at the Livermore’s Talent The finalists are all from the Competition finals. Bay Area and range in age from 10 The youngest performer in the Juliet Thorn will sing. to 33. At the competition, a panel show is 10-year-old Juliet Thorn of three judges will choose one of Pleasanton. This will be largest winner in the 17-and-under divi- audience ever for the Alisal El- Ryan Flynn of Dublin. A junior sion and one in the 18-and-over ementary School fifth grader—her at Valley Christian High School, Jason Black plays the piano both backwards (shown) and division. Each winner will receive past experience includes school Ryan was a finalist last year as forwards. a $2,500 cash prize. The audience talent shows and music recitals. well and won the in-theater text will also select an “Oscar Winner” Juliet’s mother Marie Thorn said vote. “I really liked the show last Santiago, vocalist, San Leandro; 18-and-over division; piano vocal- by text voting. she started singing at the age of year, which is one reason I entered Juliet Thorn, vocalist, Pleasanton; ist Hannah Nafzinger in the 17- Jason Black, a 2005 graduate four and has never stopped. “She again,” he says. “It’s also a great Kriesha Tiu, vocalist, Brentwood; and-under division; guzheng artist of Granada High School, is one of had this big loud voice. We had to opportunity to perform. I just love and Belinda and Virginia Yan, Malina Jiang in the online vote; seven finalists in the 18-and-older wait until she was seven to start playing flamenco guitar.” guzheng duet, Orinda. and Ryan in the in-theater text division. While his talent is defined vocal lessons, because no teacher Ryan began playing guitar The finalists in the 18-and-over vote. In the first Livermore’s Tal- as piano, he describes his particular would take someone that young,” when he was eight, studying with division are: Jason Black, pianist, ent Competition, the 18-and-over style of playing as “much different she explains. Charles Sedlak, who specializes Livermore; Rosalyn Chan, vocal- winners were acrobatic gymnasts than most classical pianists, with a Juliet is a little nervous about in flamenco. “If you can play fla- ist, South San Francisco; Trevor Kristen Allen and Michael Ro- lot of musical parodies and remixes performing in the finals, but she’s menco, you can play anything,” Condon, poetry recital, Modesto; drigues. The 17-and-under winner of popular songs.” See video clips also excited to sing for so many says Ryan. “It’s so cool.” Kimberly Griffin, tap dancer, Wal- was vocalist Monica Pidoy. and learn more at www.jasonlyle- people. “I love to sing. I always The finalists in the 17-and-un- nut Creek; Tiantian Lan, viola, San To buy tickets, go to www. black.com. have a song in my head,” she says. der division are: Jack Bianchi, tap Francisco; Jenny Liu, pianist, San livermoreperformingarts.org, call He now lives in Salt Lake City, “I enjoy putting a lot of emotion dancer, Danville; Rachael Breen, Francisco; and Francisco Romero, 925.373.6100, or visit the box where he is pursuing a master’s into singing.” If she wins she plans pianist, Oakland; Ryan Flynn, fla- beatbox, San Francisco. office at 2400 First Street in Liver- degree in accounting at Brigham to buy herself a pair of ice skates. menco guitar, Dublin; Jacquelynne Last year’s winners were so- more. Ticket prices are $49, $39, Young University (BYU) and also The third Tri-Valley finalist is Garcia, dance, Fremont; Ellona prano Lang Michelle Nixon in the and $29.

Review: Recorders Rate Raves By Susan Steinberg are unheard of, but any and all the straightforward cylindrical played music originally written Fugue”. In between, such beloved If it’s a gaggle of geese and a mixtures of recorders can and are Medieval and Renaissance record- for other instruments or for the composers as William Byrd, Jos- flock of flutes, why not a regiment frequently played together. In fact, ers, usually made of maple, with voice. Only in the Baroque Era did quin des Prez, and John Dowland of recorders? the recombining of instruments a generous bore that produced a composers write specifically for contributed works in their own That was certainly the appear- (some even exchanged between “sturdy” sound. In contrast, the recorders, and many well-known signature styles. ance of an impressive array of players during a performance) more slender, elegantly-shaped pieces date from that period. Most interesting to avid listen- recorders marshalled for the Faral- gave the audience an extra measure boxwood instruments of the Ba- Interestingly, a renewed inter- ers was the obvious stylistic change lon Quartet’s recent concert here in of visual entertainment, like a deft roque period had narrow bores, est in recorder groups in the 20th from the merry free-for-all “jams” the Las Positas Early Music Series. basketball handoff. offering a smoother “silkier” tone, Century resulted in a proliferation of the Renaissance to the orderly One of the large bass recorders In addition to trading off instru- earning the German sobriquet of of modern compositions, probably measures of the Baroque. Since actually did resemble a blunder- ments of different sizes, the players “sweet flute”. more than the heritage of olden the program was not arranged in buss, while the nearly 7-foot “great also switched from Medieval to Baroque recorders evolved in days. The instrument’s range and chronological order, the contrast bass” looked like an old-fashioned Renaissance and Baroque styles, other ways as well, from the origi- versatility make it a popular choice between a chorale by Bach (1685- small-bore field cannon. each with different tuning and nal single octave of earlier times to for contemporary musicians who 1750) and the following song from Fortunately, these formidable fingering. Quite an impressive a more flexible 2+ octave range, can utilize the different possible the Glogauer Liederbuch (1480) instruments were created to make demonstration of their expertise skillfully utilized by such famous tunings. Baroque recorders, for illustrated better than any lecture music, not war. And lovely music and versatility. composers as Bach and Vivaldi. example, are ½ step lower than the differences between these they did make for the apprecia- A fascinating pre-concert pre- The construction of new sizes, the older instruments, but there periods. tive audience at the college’s new sentation led by master harpsichord from tiny sopranino to long contra- are other tuning choices, including Each piece conjured up the era performing arts center. Joining builder Kevin Frye introduced bass and mammoth “Great Bass” the dissonant Pythagorean System, of its origins, from country fairs to with troops of smaller recorders listeners to the amazing history models also broadened the range of which must truly be the music of courtly manors, England’s stately – soprano, tenor, and alto – they of- and evolution of this supremely recorder sound, from high piccolo- the spheres. castles to Germany’s mighty ca- fered a surprising range of sound, popular instrument. Dating from like notes to low double bass tones. Indeed, utilizing some 15 as- thedrals. The audience was trans- like that of a string quartet, but ancient times, the simple shep- A group of these instruments could sorted recorders, the acclaimed ported from the romantic ballads with greater possible variations. herd’s pipe of classical mythology even achieve a fair imitation of a Farallon Quartet produced an eve- of Elizabethan times to the lusty Imagine a quartet consisting developed and rose to prominence multi-voiced organ. ning of genuinely heavenly music, drinking songs of German beer- of 1 violin, 1 cello, and 2 double in the magnificent royal courts of By the Renaissance Period, from old German songbooks of the halls, and the cerebral organ mas- basses. Or 3 violas and a cello. Europe. recorder quartets were becoming late 15th Century to the majesty (continued on page 9) With strings, such combinations Listeners learned to distinguish popular, although they usually of Bach’s complex “Art of the 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Art & Entertainment

Jazz, Saturday, January 29, 2011 – Tues- edu/communityed/index.php? www.firehousearts.org. of Livermore as a fund-raiser. www. day, February 22, 2011. Gallery Reception Al Stewart, Singer, Songwriter, and Folk livermoreperformingarts.org or call Saturday, January 20, 2011, 3 to 5pm. WINERY EVENTS Musician, March 11, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts 925-373-6800. Bay Area artists such as Chester Elmore, Livermore Valley GrapeXpo, Tuesday, Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Godspell, Livermore High School produc- Joan Finton and James Gayles will be March 1, 2011, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, pre- www.firehousearts.org tion, Feb. 25, 26 and March 4, 5, 8 p.m. at featured in an exhibit that celebrates sented by Livermore Valley Winegrowers A Tribute to Patsy Cline with Joni Morris, the school, 600 Maple St., Livermore. jazz and how it can inspire visual artists. Association. Martinelli Event Center, March 12, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, One Act Plays, noon March 9, 8 p.m. March This exhibit will be held in conjunction 3585 Greenville Rd., Livermore. Free 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 11. Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts, with our annual Campana Jazz Festival, to members LVWA members/ $15 non firehousearts.org 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Per- February 17-20, 2011. Firehouse Arts members. RSVP by February 25 to LVWA San Ramon Symphonic Band, March 11, forming Arts Events Line at 925.424.1100 Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. offices 925.447.WINE (9463) or www. 7:30 p.m. “The Art of the Wind Band,” or go to www.laspositascollege.edu/per- www.firehousearts.org. LVwine.org/calendar. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, formingarts Wente Vineyards, work of local photogra- Tamás Estates news & events: Tamas 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 The Sound of Music, presented by Amador Pleasanton Art League and pher, Jennie McGregor, from now through Tuesdays, February 22, 4-7 pm, explore or SanRamonPerformingArts.com. Valley and Foothill high schools, March Livermore Art Association meeting February 28. Wente Vineyards Estate a world of wines rooted in California. Early Music Concert, Jay White, Counter 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 7:30 p.m. Amador Mon., Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Winery tasting room, 5565 Tesla Road in Reservations are highly recommended, Tenor; Yuko Tanaka, Harpsichord, March Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Cultural Arts Bldg., 455 Black Ave., Livermore. Features lose-up photography as space is limited. Complimentary for 12, 2011. 7:30 pre-concert talk, 8:00 Tickets at www.firehousearts.org. of nature, including botanicals, insects Salute! wine club member and one guest. concert. The Morning Star - music from Sunol Repertory Theatre, annual melodra- Pleasanton. Guest artist will be and animals. $10 for non-members Livermore; infor- Northern Europe. Barbara Mertes Center ma Trouble Bubbles at the Hot Springs or master quilter Linda Schmidt. Linda Wild Vine art exhibition program in Febru- mation at 925-456-2380. Tamás Estates, for the Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 Hold Your Nose as You Walk By, by Gary was chosen as the 2003 Teacher ary features husband-and-wife team Ken 5565 Tesla Road. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Tickets are McCarver. March 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, April of the Year by The Professional Ball and Victoria Whyte Ball. The exhibit Thomas Coyne Winery winter open house $15 for individual concerts. www.lpcear- 1, 2. 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She has participates in Second Saturday Open served. "Bottle Your Own Wine" We will org Thursday-Sunday Studios/Art Crawls. be selling Vino Tinto Barato at the Open Livermore-Amador Symphony, concert, Arsenic and Old Lace, Asbury Players, been teaching at Quilt University Harrington Art Gallery exhibit, Marks of House. Bring a clean bottle, we will fill, Brahms’s 4th and soloist Joe Bonfiglio, March 18, 19, 20, 2011. Asbury United since 2002. The meeting is open Nature. A look into artistic interpretations cork and label it for you for $6.00 per March 26, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- to the public. There is no admission of the pleasant, abstract qualities of images bottle. Use our bottle for $6.50. Or you 2400 First St., Livermore. Brahms’s 4th more. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday charge. in nature. Includes works by Sheila Met- may bottle label and cork it yourself. This and Joe Bonfiglio, soloist. Prelude talk 7 and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. calf Tobin, JoAnn Biagini and Rebecca is available only on Feb 19 and 20. Limit p.m. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreper- Doors open 20 minutes prior to show Alex. Monday, March 7 – Saturday, April of six bottles per person. For more info formingarts.org time. Tickets are $10 general admission, 2, 2011. Gallery Reception Wednesday, call (925) 373-6541 or visit http://thom- $8 for seniors and children under 12. For March 9, 2011, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Firehouse ascoynewinery.com ON THE STAGE additional ticket information, please call Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- Bat Boy: The Musical, Tri-Valley Rep- 455-1048. anton. www.firehousearts.org. MUSIC/CONCERTS ertory Theatre. Studio Theatre, 1048 The National Tour of The Music Man, Call for Artists – 13th Annual Art in the America, Feb. 18, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasanton. March 19, 8 p.m. Dougherty Valley Park, October 1 & 2, 2011, on the Town Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Weekends Feb. 18-March 13. Call 462- Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Green, Danville. Open to artists with Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 or SanRa- 2121 or go to www.trivalleyrep.com for Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 or SanRa- quality work in the following catego- monPerformingArts.com. information. monPerformingArts.com. ries: Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, Youth Music Festival, Sat., Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Little House On The Prairie, Feb. 19-27, Judy, Judy, Judy, a cabaret tribute will be Graphics and Fine Jewelry. Booth spaces Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Presented by Bay Area Children’s The- performed at the Firehouse Arts Center, for Art in the Park are 10’ x 10’ and are Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. ater, Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, $70 for Alamo Danville Artists’ Society org Canyon Rd., San Ramon, 973-3343 or on March 20, 2 p.m. A tribute to the members and $85 non-members plus Peter Fletcher - Classical Guitarist, Sun., SanRamonPerformingArts.com. legacy of legendary singer and actress 10% of sales to the Art in the Schools Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Arsenic and Old Lace, Asbury Players, Judy Garland. Performers will include fund. For an application, send an e-mail 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. March 18, 19, 20, 2011. Asbury United internationally known Tielle Baker, San to [email protected] or call 925 firehousearts.org Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- Francisco Cabaret Gold Award-winning 828-9170. Art in the Park, sponsored by Pacific Chamber Symphony, concert Feb. more. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday singer Pamela Brooks, Emmy Award ADAS and the Town of Danville, is a 25, features master flutist Sheridon Stokes and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. singer ML Parr, joined by celebrated jazz fund raiser for Art in the Schools of the rejoins PCS for a program of works for Doors open 20 minutes prior to show pianist Richard Nelson Hall. San Ramon Valley School District. In flute and orchestra: Vivaldi’s Concerto for time. Tickets are $10 general admission, Golden Dragon Acrobats, Chinese touring the last few years, ADAS & Art in the Two Flutes, the Adagietto from Mahler’s $8 for seniors and children under 12. For company, Fri., March 25, 7:30 p.m. Bank- Park have given over $100,000 directly Symphony #5, and the world premier of a additional ticket information, please call head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. An Afghan Art Show featuring to classroom teachers for special art proj- work by Los Angeles composer Christo- 455-1048. Tickets or information www.livermore- paintings by Abdul Shokoor ects. Since school funding has been so pher Caliendo. Bankhead Theater, 2400 9th Annual Youth Music Festival will performingarts.org or 925-373-6800. Khusrawy will be on display at the drastically cut, these ADAS art grants are First St., Livermore. Tickets or informa- be presented on Saturday, February 19, Aquila Theatre Company in Pirandello’s Pleasanton Library on Sun., Feb. extremely important to the arts programs tion www.LivermorePerformingArts. 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Six Characters in Search of an Author, in our local schools. org or call the Bankhead Theater at 925 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Youth Tues., March 29, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Feb. 23 373-6800. between the ages of six and 18 will Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. from 1 to 8 p.m. Abdul Shokoor MEETINGS/CLASSES The Music of Doris Day, with Jim Martinez showcase their musical talents. General www.livermoreperformingarts.org or Khusrawy is newly arrived from Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Trio and Laura Didier, Sun., Feb. 27, 2 admission tickets are $8. They may be 925-373-6800. Afghanistan. His art reflects the 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., purchased online at www.firehousearts. Shakespeare’s Associates’ production of own materials and easels. Open to all art- Livermore. www.livermoreperformin- org up to three hours prior to the perfor- A Life in the Theatre by David Mamet. rich history of a proud people who ists. Professional artist models (nude). No garts.org or 925-373-6800. mance, by phone at (925) 931-4848, or March 31-April 23, 2011, Thursdays, survive even in these challenging instructor. Students under 18 need written Robin and Linda Williams, masters of in person at the Firehouse Arts Center Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at the times. Shokoor is known for his parental permission to attend. Cost $20 bluegrass and harmonizing, Fri., March Box Office. Box Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street, technique of using a pallet knife on per session. At the Bothwell Arts Center, 4, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Shakespeare’s Associates’ Winter Fund- Livermore, CA. Tickets from $25-$35 oils to change the textures of his 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and St., Livermore. Tickets or information raiser. Saturday, February 26th at 6PM at 1-800-838-3006 or www.Livermore- refreshments are available. Call or email www.livermoreperformingarts.org or at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Shakes.org. For more information visit painting. “My knife style is new, and Barbara Stanton for more info about the 925-373-6800. Street, Livermore, CA. Tickets $60-$80 www.LivermoreShakes.org or call 925- while I use it in a new way, it is still workshop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ The Tubes, March 4, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts at -800-838-3006 or www.Livermore- 443-BARD (2273). a copy of impressionism art.” See earthlink.net. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Shakes.org. www.LivermoreShakes. Reach for the Stars! An Evening of the the website at http://artafghan.com/ Art Critique and Coffee, every Friday, www.firehousearts.org org or (925) 443-BARD. Arts for the Arts, Livermore Valley 10 a.m. at Border's Cafe, Rose Pavilion, Tuck and Patti, Jazz Duo, March 5, 8 p.m. The Yeomen of The Guard, Lamplight- Education Foundation presents a spe- artafghan/index.php The program is Pleasanton. Information at poetryoncan- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad ers Music Theatre. 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. cial evening fund-raiser featuring arts free and open to all. No registration [email protected]. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 19 and 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 20. Bankhead showcase performances by elementary, required. The library is located at Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop org Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. middle and high school students en- 400 Old Bernal Ave., Livermore. taught by Livermore artist Carolyn Lord, Pleasanton Chamber Players, March 6, www.livermoreperformingarts.org or rolled in Livermore Valley Joint Unified Saturday, March 19 and Sunday March 3 p.m. Celebrating the anniversary of 925-373-6800. School District’s music, drama, dance For more information, call Penny 20, 2011, 9 am to 4 pm. $99 plus $50 Chopin’s 200th birthday, award winning Queen of Bingo, theater a go-go, Feb. 24- and visual arts programs. Thurs., March Johnson, 925/931-3405. Model’s fee. Students bring own art Belgian pianist Evelyne Brancart, chair 26, 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts 31 at 7 p.m. at the Bankhead Theater in supplies Register through Las Positas of the piano department at Indiana Uni- Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Livermore. Tickets are $25 for reserved Community Education. "Figure Drawing versity, will perform Chopin’s 24 Etudes, www.firehousearts.org seats; students tickets are $12.50 with the and Painting Workshop" , when register- Op. 10 & 25, and Schumann’s Sonata Livermore 2011 Talent Finals, Sat., Feb. purchase of a reserved seat in any section. ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS ing the Class' Code Number is AL478 No. 1 in F# minor, Op.11. Firehouse Arts 26, 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 www.livermoreperformingarts.com, or at p.m. For information call 449-9927. How to register www.laspositascollege. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. First St. Presented by the Rotary Clubs the Bankhead box office, 2400 First St., Harrington Art Gallery exhibit, Look of Art & Entertainment THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 9

Livermore. February 19. For additional events check to that artwork. The artwork will be on famous French Quarter jazz club, with Livermore Reads, February 20, 2pm. The DANCE the library’s website at www.livermore. display at Little Valley Winery, Studio 7, concerts at 6 and 7 p.m. (separate fee). 1906 Earthquake: Lessons Learned, Le Tableau Magnifique, Livermore lib.ca.us. Rising Loafer, Towne Center Books, and www.livermoreperformingarts.org or Lessons Forgotten, and Managing Earth- School of Dance, will be performing Going Places: A Classic Film Series, shown Comerica Bank in downtown Pleasanton. 925-373-6800. quake Risk. The 1906 earthquake marked “Variations in Motion” at The Bankhead the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The winning poem will be displayed Science on Saturday, March 5, Super- the birth of modern earthquake science. Theater on Saturday, March 5, 2011, with in the Pleasanton Library's meeting room adjacent to the corresponding piece of art heavy Elements: Search for the End of Mary Lou Zoback, former Chief Scientist performances at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. through June 2, 2011. The program is a and a $50 prize will be given to the best the Periodic Table, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 of the US Geological Survey, will bring us The performances are a benefit for The partnership of Las Positas College and the poem in the Junior Poet category. This a.m. at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First up to date on what we’ve learned. Diabetic Youth Foundation and a por- Pleasanton Public Library proudly pres- contest is sponsored by The Pleasanton St., downtown Livermore. Presented Livermore Reads, February 22, 7pm. tion of the proceeds will be given to the ent. Candy Klaschus, film historian and Cultural Arts Council, in cooperation by the Lawrence Livermore National San Francisco’s Lost Landmarks with organization. The Company will present Coordinator of the Humanities Program with The Pleasanton Arts League. For Laboratory. Topics are to be determined. Author James Smith. San Francisco’s five different programs starting with a at Las Positas College, is the host. There information on how to register for the www.livermoreperformingarts.org or earthquakes, 1906 and prior, will full-length production of the story ballet, is no admission charge. 400 Old Bernal contest and contest details, please go to 925-373-6800. be presented in an illustrated discussion Coppelia. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Ave., Pleasanton. 931-3400. No registra- www.pleasantonarts.org. Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, of how the city earned its seal and what St., Livermore. Tickets or information tion required. A Toast to Heroes: A Literary Evening Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 at really happened. at (925) 373-6800 or via their website Facing Ali, a documentary film about boxer on the Myth & Reality of the Hero & the Dublin Civic Center. Festival includes Livermore Reads, February 24, 7pm. The at www.livermoreperformingarts.org. Muhammad Ali, will be shown on March the Un-hero. Fri., Feb. 18, 8 to 10 p.m. authentic music and dance, an Irish Tea Miles Brothers: Before and After the Tickets are $18, $20, and $24. There 17 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Cottage, over 150 arts & craft and vendor Earthquake. David Kiehn, Historian of will be a dessert reception in the lobby road Ave., Pleasanton. Presented by the Ave., Pleasanton. Poet Laureate Deborah booth displays, two stages of entertain- the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum following each performance. Pleasanton Library. Doors open 6:15pm, Grossman and Livermore Poet Laureate ment, carnival rides, food and drink. Also a will show short films and photographs by Taylor 2, Paul Taylor’s dances, Tues., film screens at 7pm. Seating is on a first- Cher Wollard will co-host the first Literary Firefighter Pancake Breakfast, Lions Club the Miles Brothers, pioneers in American March 22, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead The- come, first-served basis. The film events Evening at the new Firehouse Center. Nar- Parade, Dublin Sister City Green & White cinema, including their 1906 filmA Trip ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. are free and open to all. No registration rator Robert Eastwood, award-winning Gala and the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Down Market Street, an historic 13- livermoreperformingarts.org or 925- is required. For more information, call poet, author and artist from San Ramon, Walk. www.ci.dublin.ca.us minute journey shot just days before the 373-6800. Penny Johnson, 931-3405. will weave his perspective on the mythol- Museum on Main, 2011 Ed Kinney earthquake. ogy of the heroic and un-heroic with other Lecture Series. Wednesday, March 16, Livermore Reads, February 26, 1:30am. AUDITIONS/VOLUNTEERS CHORAL invited Bay Area writers. $5, students free. 7pm, An Evening with Julia Morgan. Aftershock!: Teens Prepare for Disaster Solo Piano Competition for young artists, Valley Concert Chorale, Winter concert, www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Assistance. At Aftershock!, teens will sponsored by Las Positas College Music “In Remembrance,” marking the upcom- La Semana Cubana/Cuban Week 2011 Ave., Pleasanton. No reservations are learn first aid for earthquake and fire Department, open to ages 14 through ing 10th anniversary of the September 11, Yemaya: Embracing the Earth, Feb. required. Tickets are available at the door disasters through a special American 24. The winner will perform George 2001 tragedy. Fri., March 18, 8 p.m. First 22-25, Las Positas College, 3000 Cam- on a first come first served basis. The Red Cross training course designed for Gershwin’s, “Rhapsody in Blue” at the Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Streets, pus Hill Dr., Livermore. Events are in Firehouse Arts Center is located at 4444 teens. Other topics include first response May 4, 2011 Orchestra Concert as part of Livermore. Ticket information at www. the evening. Feb. 22: Meet the Artists; Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets topics and techniques, and a look at teen the inaugural season for the new Barbara valleyconcertchorale.org. Exhibit: Filling the Space/Llenando el are $10 general admission, $5 members volunteer opportunities with the American Fracisco Mertes Center for the Arts. The Espacio; Artist in Residence: Alnolkys and seniors, $3 students/teachers with Red Cross. application deadline is February 10, 2011. OPERA Turro and Photography by Eira Arrate; ID. Information, contact Jennifer Amiel, Livermore Reads, February 26, 2pm. Jack The selection will take place in February. Livermore Valley Opera, presents Batá Music: Somos 3 Jesús Díaz, Sandy Director of Education at (925) 462-2766 London: Eyewitness to the Great Quake. To request application forms and informa- Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, March 12, Pérez and Eric Barbería. Wed., Feb. 23: or [email protected] Jack London: Eyewitness to the Great tion, please contact Music instructor Mary 13, 19, 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Cuban Words/Palabras Cubanas, The 3rd annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, Quake is a dynamic portrait of California Campbell, mcampbell@laspositascol- St., Livermore. www.livermoreperform- Poetry of Nicolás Guillén preformed by Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- through the eyes of the renowned author, lege.edu, (925) 424-1118. ingarts.org or 925-373-6800. Joel and Ana María Oliver; Cuban Author tion. March 19-20, noon to 4:30 p.m. at adventurer and social crusader, Jack Auditions, “Rebecca of Sunnybrook The Barber of Seville, Opera San José Odette Alonso Yodu Streaming Live various wineries. www.lvwine.org. 447- London, as performed by Michael Oakes, Farm," Civic Arts Stage Company Spring continues its 27th Season presents from Mexico City via Webcam. Thurs., 9463. Taste wines right out of the barrel, artistic director of Live Oakes Educational Show, Directed by Paula Wujek. Auditions Rossini’s comic opera, The Barber of Feb. 24: Cuba Café/ Café Cuba: Abel meet winemakers, and more. Theater. Follow London as he journeyed are Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and Seville. Eight performances are sched- Magritte: Cuban Singer and Song Writer 10th Annual Pleasanton Poetry, Prose throughout the region documenting the 27, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. uled from February 12 through 27 at the Lara Greene: Presentation: The Sound of & the Arts Festival, Sat. and Sun., devastation of the 1906 earthquake –one Audition packets will be available at www. California Theatre, 345 South First Street Son; Rick Moniz and Catherine Suárez: March 26 and 27, Firehouse Arts Center, of the most articulate of the eyewitness firehousearts.org/programs. After receiv- in downtown San José. Tickets are on Presentation: Cuba Through My Eyes. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Guest accounts. ing the packet, auditioners must email sale at the Opera San José Box Office, Fri., Feb. 25: Discussion Panel: Feminine speakers, poetry and prose workshops name, parent’s name if under 18 years, by phone at (408) 437-4450 or online Voices/ Voces Femeninas followed by for adults, youth and teen workshops, telephone number and email address to at www.operasj.org. This production of Cuban Guateque/ Guateque Cubano, Trío writing contests and an award ceremony. [email protected]. Applicants will The Barber of Seville is made possible, Pasión Habanera, Dance Performance by For information, contact Michelle Russo, be notified by phone or email of audition in part, by a Cultural Affairs Grant from Yussef Breffe Cuban Dance Instructor City of Pleasanton Civic Arts, mrusso@ci. time confirmation. the City of San José. and Choreographer For more information pleasanton.ca.us, (925) 931-5350 or REVIEW Auditions, The Sound of Music, Tri-Valley Marie's Take on Anna Russell or "I'm please visit our web site lasemanacubana. Deborah Grossman, City of Pleasanton (continued from page 7) Repertory Theatre. Saturday February not making this up, you know!" is the org, the Las Positas College home page poet laureate at pleasantonpoetry@gmail. 19 at 11:00am or Monday, February 21 topic for the winter gala sponsored by laspositascollege.edu or call Catherine com. www.firehousearts.org. at 7:30pm. Call-backs by invitation only the San Francisco Opera Guild, East Bay Suárez at (925)424-1212. A Special Poetry Evening with Cynthia terpieces of J. S. Bach. Feb. 22 and 24 at 7:30pm. 1048 Serpentine Chapter. Sun., Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the Science on Saturday, February 19, Bryant, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 7:30 This rare evening of pleasure Lane #303, Pleasanton. Please prepare a Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Withstanding Climate Change: You Can - 8:30 p.m. Towne Center Books, 555 for Early Music enthusiasts and brief song (16-32 bars). Bring sheet mu- Lake Dr., Danville. Soprano Marie Plette Change the World, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 Main Street in Pleasanton. Cynthia’s latest newcomers alike ushered in a sic; accompanist provided. Please bring will present an interpretation of Anna a.m. at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First books are Pebbles in the Shoe and No Time brilliant season for this popular a picture and resume, stapled together. Russell's hilarious musical synopsis of St., downtown Livermore. Presented by to Shoot the Poets. Light Refreshments. No tapes; no a capella. Be prepared to "The Ring of the Nibelungen." Check-in the Lawrence Livermore National Labora- Free event. series at Las Positas College, dance. www.trivalleyrep.com for more and no-host bar are at 4:30 p.m., dinner tory. www.livermoreperformingarts.org now in its sixth year. Two more information. Director: Daren A.C. at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program and or 925-373-6800. LIVERMORE READS concerts are scheduled for March Carollo, Vocal Direction: Sean Aloise, drawing. Cost is $85 per person. Proceeds Theater Class, presented by Las Positas Livermore Reads, February 17, 7pm. 12, “The Lure of London”, and Choreographer: Todd Aragon, Producer: benefit programs for singers in the Adler College Talk Hawks, Fri., Feb. 25, 7:30 A Dramatic Reading from 1906: A April 2, “The Enticement of Italy”. Kathleen Breedveld, Musical Director: Fellowship and Merola Opera programs p.m. in room 801 at the college, 3000 Novel. A cast of volunteer readers from Mark them on your calendars for Jo Ann Fosselman. Performance dates: as well as for students in K-12th grades. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Full screen- Shakespeare’s Associates will bring James July 22, 2011 through August 7, 2011, Reservation deadline is Feb. 22. Seating ing, raffle and meet the cast. Tickets $5 Dalessandro’s book 1906 to life with a a unique visit to other times and Bankhead Theater, Livermore. is open. Reserved priority seating for at the door. All donations and ticket sales dramatic reading. With an introduction other lands. reservations of tables of 8. Non-members support the Talk Hawks forensics team. by Philip Manwell, the featured selec- MOVIES are very welcome. No tickets will be Information, www.theater-class.com. tions will provide a glimpse of 1906 Note: A growing local interest Kings of Pastry, a documentary film, will mailed. Names will be on list at door. 48th Annual Coin Show and Sale, hosted San Francisco— part Paris, part Dodge in Early Music has resulted in the be shown on February 17 at the Firehouse Contact the con-chairman Elva Cooper at by Livermore Valley Coin Club on Sunday City— corruption, bravery, a journalist, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- 925-846-2092 or PhilandElva@Comcast. March 6, 2011, from 10 am to 5 pm. The a runaway, a Chinese slave girl ... and formation of the new Tri-Valley ton. Presented by the Pleasanton Library. net, Irene Reich at [email protected] show will be held at the Elks Lodge, 940 Enrico Caruso! Livermore Reads Together Medieval and Renaissance Col- Doors open 6:15pm, film screens at 7pm. (not between Jan. 15 and 30) or Silvia Lin Larkspur Drive Springtown in Livermore. – 1906: A Novel is sponsored by The legium. Prestigious musicians Seating is on a first-come, first-served at [email protected] or 925-838-9255 Admission is free. For further informa- Friends of the Livermore Library. For ad- Shira Kammen, Greg Ingles, basis. The film events are free and open (not from Feb. 1 to 20). tion please call Stephen Kramer at (925) ditional events check the library’s website Peter Maund, and David Morris to all. No registration is required. For 980-9307. at www.livermore.lib.ca.us. alternate as directors, welcoming more information, call Penny Johnson, MISCELLANEOUS New Orleans Bash, Fri., March 4, 5 p.m. Livermore Reads, February 19, 12 noon, 931-3405. Arts/poetry contest, Pleasanton Cultural Bothwell Arts Center, 8th and H Streets, Vine Cinema. Classic Movie Screening all instruments (at 440 pitch) in- Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street in Liver- Arts Contest is sponsoring a Linked Visual Livermore. Presented by Livermore – San Francisco. View a special showing cluding voice. Sessions are held more, will present a special showing of Arts and Poetry Contest with a cash prize. Valley Performing Arts Center. Masks of the classic 1936 movie San Francisco Monday nights, 7:30 to 9:30 PM the classic 1936 movie, San Francisco, Poets and Junior Poets will have through are optional. Highlights include Hur- starring Clark Gable, Jeanette MacDon- in Dublin. For more information, as part of the Livermore Public Library’s Tuesday, February 22, to view visual art ricanes, New Orleans Jazz and cuisine, ald, and Spencer Tracy, nominated for contact collegium2011 @gmail. Livermore Reads Together series. The created by members of The Pleasanton and the option to attend a Preservation best actor. Livermore Reads Together com. or call 925-424-1209. film will screen at noon on Saturday, Arts League and write a poem in response Hall Experience, a tribute to the world- – 1906: A 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Community Livermore Daughters of the American Revolution Honor Student Essay Winners By Patricia Koning Determining the winners of The Josefa Higuera Livermore the Good Citizen Essay Contest is (JHL) Chapter of the Daughters of a rigorous process. First, faculty the American Revolution honored at Livermore and Granada High the winners of its annual essay con- Schools selected students who tests at a ceremony held Sat., Feb. met the Good Citizenship criteria 5. Ashley McKinzie, a fifth grader of being a leader, dependable, pa- at Altamont Creek Elementary triotic, and service-oriented. Those School won the American History students then submitted transcripts, Essay Contest and Daniel Caval- letters of recommendation, and an ieri, a freshman at Livermore High essay on how they are a good citi- School (LHS), won the Christo- zen. They also wrote a timed essay pher Columbus Essay Contest. In on “Our American heritage and our the Good Citizen Essay Contest, responsibility to preserve it: what Pictured are the four winners (from left) Daniel Cavalieri, winner of the Christopher Columbus Essay Rachelle Hamblin was awarded is the greatest challenge we face in Award who went on to win the District IV DAR Award as well; Rachelle Hamblin, Ashley McKinzie, a first place and Kathryn Rambo America today?” For winning first received second place. Both are place, Rachelle received a $1,000 fifth grader at Altamont Creek Elementary who won the American History Essay Award with her essay seniors at LHS. cash award and Kathryn received entitled “Memoirs of Paul Revere;” and Kathryn Rambo. For the American History Essay a $500 cash award. Contest, students in fifth through Rachelle’s long list of accom- polo, academic awards including heritage that goes with it. The essay contests take place eighth grade wrote from the per- plishments includes varsity soccer, designation as a National Merit “The American dream is dwin- in the fall. Topics usually are an- spective of Paul Revere, reflecting a 4.3 grade point average, National Scholarship Commended Student dling. Societal tensions are replac- nounced in early September and back on his accomplishments that Council of Teachers of English and AP Scholar, and serving on the ing it. For the first time, America is entries are due in November. The he wished to be remembered for Achievement Award in Writing, Tri-Valley Youth Planning Board building a wall to keep immigrants JHL DAR chapter also gives out in the annals of American history. Girl Scout Silver Award, and serv- and Livermore Area Youth Advi- out,” she wrote. “By preserving a Teacher of the Year Award each Ashley received a $200 Series ing as a Young Adult Volunteer at sory Commission. In her essay, the puzzle of American heritage, spring. For more information, visit EE Savings Bond and her teacher the Livermore Public Library, to she wrote about how economic and Americans can preserve the nation www.californiadar.org/chapters/ Joel Loftus received a $100 cash name a few. In her essay, she wrote political issues are jeopardizing they love and the ideals it stands jhlivermore. award for classroom needs or sup- about how politics are splitting the the American dream of liberty and for: life, liberty, and the pursuit of plies. Altamont Creek Elementary people of the United States and equality and the idea of American happiness.” School will receive a certificate threatening to tear the country of participation from the National apart on issues like illegal immi- Saturday Salon: 'A One Art Song' Society of the Daughters of the gration and the war in Iraq. American Revolution (NSDAR) “All in all, if the USA wishes to 4th Street Studio invites writ- United States from 1949 to 1950, a listen to what they have written. because 31 fifth graders from the remain a powerhouse in its world, ers to read and listeners to listen Pulitzer Prize winner in 1956, and All literary forms are welcome: school submitted essays. the people of it—whether Repub- at its monthly Saturday Salon on a National Book Award Winner for fiction, literary non-fiction, mem- For the Christopher Columbus lican, Democrat, or not—must Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 Poetry in 1970. oir, poetry, monologues, and short Essay Contest, high school stu- find a way to listen to each other p.m. 4th Street Studio is located at Bishop once wrote, “If after I dramatic works. dents wrote on the topic “What les- and to resolve their issues, both 2235 Fourth Street in Livermore. read a poem the world looks like Bring a nosh and something to sons from Christopher Columbus’ inside and outside of the White Everyone has up to ten minutes to that poem for 24 hours or so I’m drink to share. life can we draw on today to bring House, to keep a united country,” read. The public is welcome. sure it’s a good one.” Come to 4th Saturday Salon at 4th Street clarity to our decisions in the face she wrote. This month’s Salon, part two Street Studio’s Saturday Salon and Studio is sponsored by Fourth of an uncertain future?” Daniel re- Kathryn’s impressive resume of a planned year-long focus on give yourself the chance to look Street Studio. ceived a $250 cash award. He was includes, among other achieve- American authors, is “A One Art the world in a new way, provided also the District winner, earning ments, three years of student Song for the Rainy Season Kind of by the writers who read there. The The Salons, which began in a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, and is leadership, being DECA presi- Night” to celebrate the American Salons provide an opportunity for January of 2004, are now in their entered in the State competition. dent, varsity swimming and water poet Elizabeth Bishop (February writers to read their work — so eighth year, and are held on the 8th, 1911 – October 6th, 1979). they can hear how it sounds when third Saturday of each month at 4th She was the Poet Laureate of the read aloud, and so others can Street Studio, 2235 Fourth Street. TIME MACHINE (continued from page 6) Before and After the Earthquake ference, which is comprised of opportunity for his cast and crew. Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, The show was first performed The Miles Brothers: Before published in 2003. His research on company, only four days before Northern California, Northern in the small NUMMI Theater in and After the Earthquake will be the subject, which began in 1995, the 1906 earthquake. Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Ohlone College’s Gary Soren presented at 7pm on Thursday, sparked a renewed interest in this This program is part of Liver- Wyoming. The other finalists are Smith Center for the Performing February 24 at the Livermore local Niles history, resulting in more Reads Together, a communi- Cal State East Bay’s “Xtigone”; and Visual Arts. On Feb. 11, a Public Library Civic Center, 1188 the first Broncho Billy Silent Film ty-wide reading program featuring Saint Mary’s College, Moraga’s special encore benefit production S. Livermore Avenue. There is no Festival in June 1998, and the James Dalessandro’s book, 1906: “Angels in America—Millennium was staged in the Smith Center’s charge for this event. formation of the Niles Essanay A Novel, about the San Francisco Approaches”; and the University 400-seat Jackson Theater. “We’ll David Kiehn, Historian of the Silent Film Museum, a non-profit earthquake and fire. of Idaho’s “UP”. perform in a 900-person theater at Niles Essanay Silent Film Mu- organization, in 2001. From the finalists at the eight Humboldt,” says Banks. “That’s a seum will show short films and The community of Livermore is regional conferences, a panel of size some of these students may photographs by the Miles Broth- He is the historian and film pro- encouraged to join their neighbors three judges and the KCACTF never see again for the rest of their ers, pioneers in American cinema, grammer for the Museum, located by participating in the Livermore artistic director will select four to lives.” including their 1906 film A Trip at the historic Edison Theater in the Reads Together free events for six of the best and most diverse For more information on the Down Market Street, an historic Niles district of Fremont, Califor- children and adults during the productions to be showcased at the KCACTF, visit http://www.ken- 13-minute journey shot just days nia. In October, 2010, he was seen month of February 2011. noncompetitive national festival at nedy-center.org/education/actf/. before the earthquake. on 60 Minutes in a segment with Livermore Reads Together is the Kennedy Center in April, all Results from the Western Regional David Kiehn is the author of Morley Safer about A Trip Down sponsored by The Friends of the expenses paid. Conference will be announced on Broncho Billy and the Essanay Market Street, a film which he Livermore Library. For additional No matter what the outcome, Friday, Feb. 18. Film Company, the definitive histo- discovered was shot by the Miles events check the library’s website Banks says it’s a once in a lifetime ry of that pioneering film company, Brothers, a San Francisco film at www.livermore.lib.ca.us.

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27-Year Veteran Leaving Livermore Police Department The Livermore Police Depart- son homicide case leading to the ment has announced the retirement arrest and conviction of Richard of 27 year veteran police Captain Christopher Tully who is now on Scott Trudeau. Captain Trudeau San Quentin’s Death Row. began his law enforcement career • 1990 – Instrumental in the in 1982 as a reserve police officer Kay Carrie homicide case result- for the City of Pleasanton. Hired ing in the arrest and conviction of as a full-time police officer by the two suspects. City of Livermore in 1984, Captain • 1992 - Lead investigator in Trudeau has worked in virtually the largest multi-jurisdictional every aspect of the department. methamphetamine manufacturing Starting as a patrol officer, he case in California at that time. The also worked as a detective, SWAT investigation lasted 2 ½ years, The Foothill High School JV and Varsity cheer teams each placed Team member, Field Training Of- involved five states and concluded 1st in the United Spirit Association California Spirit Championship ficer, Crime Prevention Officer, with more than 100 arrests. He competition Sunday at UC Davis. The teams won the JV Show and Crisis Negotiator. Captain received the department’s Medal Cheer Intermediate and Varsity Show Cheer Advanced divisions, Trudeau was promoted to the rank of Merit and Police Officer of the competing against three other teams from Northern California of Sergeant in December 1998, Year Award for this investigation. in each division. The teams will next compete in the National the rank of Lieutenant in January • 1999 – Established the Tactical competition in Anaheim in March. Coached by Megan Moore, the 2001, and the rank of Captain in Dispatcher Program and was one February 2008. Captain Scott Trudeau of the first to develop the Tactical Varsity team includes Jori Berman, Bailey Downum, Alylssa Dunlap, Throughout his career, Captain Intelligence Analyst position for Sarah Hadley, Alex Holterhoff, Keri Kodama, Danielle Kozel, Hayley Trudeau has distinguished himself the Crisis Negotiation Team; cre- Long, Addie Mantor, Gabbie Scalise, Mackenzie Shields and Paige as a true professional and a servant ligence information as a means to ated the Active Shooter Response Tabler. Coached by Kim DeJoy and Karen Maurice, the JV squad to the public. He has a natural protect his community, as well as Plan and training for the depart- includes Amanda Arnold, Haley Bowers, Caressa Duarte, Michelle ability for creative problem solv- the greater law enforcement field. ment in the wake of the Columbine French, Diane Hadley, Camille Hamlin, Hayley Jefferies, ‘Alakoka ing and promoting efficiency and Some of the more memorable High School incident. Kailahi, Emily Palange, Natalie Pearce, Taylor Sanchez, Summer crime solving through the use of accomplishments during Captain Captain Trudeau and his wife Shelton, Natalie Wright and Haley Zavattero. technology. He has a strong inter- Trudeau’s career include: Linda both grew up in Livermore est in Homeland Security and the • 1986 – Developed the infor- and graduated from Granada High collection and analysis of intel- mant that broke the Shirley Ols- School. He is an active member of the community including member- ship in the Rotary Club of Liver- more Valley. Captain Trudeau will be greatly missed and will leave a void that will not be easy to fill. We are truly grateful for the many contributions he has made to the police department and the service that he has provided the citizens of Livermore. The department will officially say good-bye to Captain Trudeau on February 10, 2011.

For the third year, a cheer team from Pleasanton Middle School has won first place in the California Spirit Championships. Competing in the Junior High Show Cheer Novice division, the team, coached by Kim DeJoy, placed first against four other teams from northern California. The team is made up of 7th and 8th grade girls and has competed in regional events in Fremont and Tracy this school year. The team will next go to Disneyland in March for the Junior National Championships. Last year the team won both the Spirit Championship and the Junior National Championship in their division. The competition at Davis was very successful for Pleasanton schools with the team from Hart Middle School taking second place in the Junior High Show Cheer Novice division. The Hart team is coached by Nancy Jefferies. Hart will also be going to Disneyland in March. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 Community

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Cullen for more information at (925) 931-5387 First St., Livermore. Tickets or information at Scholarship Foundation. The awards are of- [email protected]. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box or email: [email protected]. Funding for (925) 373-6800 or via their website at www. fered to high-school graduating seniors and Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin this program is provided by Alameda County livermoreperformingarts.org. Tickets are $18, college/university students. All applicants must non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Board. Include name of organization, meeting Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) $20, and $24. There will be a dessert reception be planning a career in education. Requirements school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. date, time, place and theme or subject. Phone and Measure B Funds. in the lobby following each performance. are: a) applicants must be residents of the All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. number and contact person should also be 20th annual Livermore Wine Country Livermore Community Blood Drive: Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol area, b) Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Festival will be held April 30 and May 1, 2011. Friday, February 18, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United high school applicants must be seniors planning Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ser- Bingo Bash, Italian Catholic Federation, Volunteers are needed to help make the event Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Every to attend a four-year college in fall, 2011, c) vices on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., Branch $285, fund-raiser Fri., March 4 at St. a success. Festival hours are Saturday 10:00 day, Bay Area hospitals need hundreds of units community college applicants must be qualified worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ All Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Liver- a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to of blood to keep sick and injured patients alive. to transfer as juniors to a four-year institution are welcome. more. Doors open at 7 p.m Tickets $10 per 5:00 p.m. The wine pouring shifts are Saturday There is no substitute for blood, and it can only in fall, 2011, d) 4-year college applicants must Stepping Stones on Grief Journey, Grief person good for ten games of bingo with prizes, 10:30 a.m. (½ hour to set up) to 2:00 p.m. and be replaced by blood donations. Please register be sophomores who will continue as juniors Ministry bi-monthly sessions, Catholic Com- dancing to the music of DJ Joe Buonsante and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to clean up). at www.redcrossblood.org and use Asbury925 in fall, 2011. Questions about the scholarship munity of Pleasanton. Feb., 24 and Mar. 10, 24, surprise entertainment. Raffle, beverages, Sunday 10:30 a.m. (½ hour to set up) to 1:30 as the Sponsor Code, or call Thomas Petty at should be sent to [email protected] or call 7:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge cookies and chips available for purchase. p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1/2 hour to 925-980-8164. 925-443-6097. Application packets for the Dr., Pleasanton. No preregistration required. Proceeds go to the Children' Hospital Oakland clean up). All volunteers required to attend Widowed Men and Women of Northern scholarships can be downloaded at the retired Open to all regardless of religious affiliation. Cooley's Anemia Research and the group's the Wine Country Festival Volunteer Training CA., Lunch in Pleasanton, Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m., educators’ website www.div85.calrta.org/. Ap- Please call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377, for more college scholarship fund. Reservations, call Meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, RSVP by Feb. 19 to Roselyn, 999-9936. Happy plication deadline is March 7, 2011. information. Elaine M. 846-0986 or Phylis B. 454-9565. April 21 at 6:00 p.m. Download a volunteer hour in Castro Valley, Feb. 24, 4 p.m., RSVP Disability Action Network (DAN) meet- A Call to Justice: Amos/Micah/Hosea, If unable to attend, a donation would be ap- agreement form at www.livermoredowntown. by Feb. 22 to Vee, 510-782-4169. Birthday ing, second Thursday of each month at 2:00 is the theme of the St. Charles/St. Michael's preciated. Mail to E. Meier, 6597 Lansing Ct., com. Forms must be returned no later than dinner in Pleasanton, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., RSVP by pm, Livermore CRIL office, 3311 Pacific Ave., Bible Study for January 24-March 7. God Pleasanton, CA 94566. Monday, April 18th, 2011. For information, Feb. 22 to Anne, 846-3736. Lunch and musical Livermore. The Disability Action Network is stood by his people and did the right thing Livermore Lions Crab Feed: Sat., Feb. call 373-1795. performance in Pleasanton, March 13, 11:50 a group of people with all kinds of disabilities for them - the Bible calls this "justice." All 19, 5 to 9 p.m. Los Vaqueros Grill, 1000 N. Birds of Mt. Wanda, Sat., Feb. 26 John a.m. lunch, 2 p.m. performance of Tom Rigny's who are working together to make changes in are invited to join the bible study group on Vasco Rd., Livermore. Dinner includes Crab, Muir National Historic Site, 8:30 a.m. gradual Flambeau at the Firehouse Arts Center, RSVP the community. The group works on health care, Monday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm at St. pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert ticket climb. Meet at the CalTrans Park and Ride, to Athene ASAP, 846-0111. housing, access, attendant programs, transpor- Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., in purchase also includes water, coffee, tea and corner of Alhambra Ave. and Franklin Canyon Find a Treasure, American Cancer Society tation, and other issues affecting people with Livermore. To reserve materials (cost $10) or soft drinks. A No host bar will be available. Rd., Martinez. Wear good walking shoes. Bring Discovery Shop in Pleasanton is requesting disabilities. For more information, please call have questions call Julie at 925-447-4549 ext There will be raffle prizes, silent auction, and water and binoculars, if available. Heavy rain the donation of costume or precious jewelry Jessica Lehman at (510) 881-5743 x5937. 114 or at [email protected]. door prize of a flat screen TV. Tickets $35. cancels. Information at 228-8860. for its annual jewelry event, “Find a Treasure: Toastmasters, Amador Valley group meets Engaging Spirituality, series sessions Contact Ben Barrientos at 925-449-9974 or Tri-Valley Communities Against a Ra- on March 11 and 12. Donations are accepted at Mimi's Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Dr., Dublin, 7 Monday evenings, offers daily practices for [email protected]. dioactive Environment (Tri-Valley CAREs) at the shop during open hours: Monday to a.m. Thursday mornings. Learn to communi- living deeply. Twenty-one week program Livermore High Cowboy Boosters was founded in 1983 in Livermore, by con- Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5. cate more effectively, improve presentation starts Mon., Jan. 24, 7 to 9 p.m. St. Michael's Round-up, dinner, dance, auction benefiting cerned neighbors living around the Lawrence The Discovery Shop is located in the Mission skills and leadership potential. Contact Hal Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. Sponsored Livermore High School athletics. Sat., March Livermore National Laboratory, one of two Plaza Shopping Center at 1987A Santa Rita Brown, 462-2412, for information. by St. Michael Parish Social Concerns Ministry. 12, 6 to 11 p.m. Shrine Event Center, 170 locations where all US nuclear weapons are Road, Pleasanton. Contact Monda Wiseman, Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to Information and directions to the meeting loca- Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Tri-tip dinner with designed. Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear Mgr. at (925) 462-7374 for more information. new and established residents of the Tri-Val- tion, call Carolyn Owens, 447-8987. all the fixings, silent, live, dessert, themed bas- weapons and environmental clean-up activities All proceeds benefit the American Cancer ley. Activities include a coffee on the first The deaf community is invited to worship kets auctions, raffles and drawings. Dancing. throughout the US nuclear weapons complex, Society’s programs of research, education, Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the at First Presbyterian Church in Livermore, Tickets $45 per person, $30 for LHS staff and with a special focus on Livermore Lab and the service and advocacy. second Wednesday of the month, bunco, Mah where ASL translation will be provided every coaches; table of 8 $360 with $45 donated to surrounding communities. Tri-Valley CAREs' Livermore Adult Community Education Jongg, bridge, walking and hiking groups, Sunday at 10:30 A.M The church is located on sport of choice. Information email coferhome@ overarching mission is to promote peace, justice is currently accepting enrollment for the follow- family activities and monthly adult socials. the corner of 4th and L streets. aol.com. LHS Cowboy Boosters, 600 Maple and a healthy environment. All are welcome at ing classes; SAT/PSAT Preparation, English as Information, call 215-8405 or visit www. Divorce Care, Valley Bible Church, 7106 St., Livermore, CA 94550. our monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic a Second Language, GED, Adult High School PleasantonNewcomers.com. Johnson Dr., Pleasanton, 13-week seminar Pacific Locomotive Association, non- Center Library Thursday, February 17 from Diploma, CAHSEE Preparation, Microsoft and support group for people going through profit group operates the Niles Canyon Railroad 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call Office 2007, Phlebotomy, Clinical Medical RELIGION divorce or separation. Video shown each night between Fremont Niles District and Sunol. Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. featuring experts on various topics such as Volunteers are sought for the following glazier, our website at http://trivalleycares.org Nursing Asst., Hemodialysys Tech., Physical Services on Sunday at 8:30, 11 a.m. and 6 controlling anger, forgiveness, caring for kids, painter, electrician, mechanic or welder to Free income tax help, Livermore, AARP Therapy Aide, Sterile Processing Tech., Estate p.m. with Sunday school or Bible study for and managing finances. The group meets on restore historic trains. Other volunteers can be volunteer preparers. Monday, Feb. 7-April 18, Planning, Retirement Planning, CPR/First Aid, all ages at 9:45 a.m. Bible study for adults Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. starting March 8. There is a brakeman or brakewoman, shopkeeper, tree noon-4 p.m. Robert Livermore Community Art Classes and Health & Fitness Classes. Call and activities for all ages on Wednesdays at a one-time charge for the workbook and other trimmer, docent, caterer or engineer. For more Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, by ap- 925-606-4722 for more information or visit us 6:45 p.m. 447-1848. materials of $25. Preregistration is required. opportunities, call Rich Alexander at 510-996- pointment, 373-5760. Thursday and Friday, at www.livermoreadulted.org. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Contact Mark Porter at 846-9693 or mcporter@ 8420 or email [email protected]. Feb. 3-April 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Civic Center Tuff Girl Fitness is offering a free fitness non Blvd., Livermore. Services: Sunday school hotmail.com. Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club, Library, 1188 So, Livermore Avenue, first boot camp on Saturday, Feb 19th from 9am- 9:45 a.m., worship 11 a.m., Tuesday Bible Concert, featuring Yogi musician Dada Feb. 19, 38-51 miles Cinderella training ride, come, first served. Bring W2, all 1099 forms, 10:30am in Livermore in Honor of National study, 10 a.m. to noon. 1-888-805-7151. and his band Eternal Wave, Tues., Mar. 1, 7 meet 9:30 a.m. at San Ramon Central Park, Re- copy of previous year's tax return, and other Cancer Prevention Month. We have a team for Tri-Valley Unity Church, 2260 Camino p.m., at Tri-Valley Unity, 2260 Camino Ramon, becca Wood, [email protected]. Feb. 20, important documents. the Avon Walk San Francisco and will accept Ramon, San Ramon. Class for children, ages San Ramon, (Gayle at 925-925-3143). Sug- 35 miles South Livermore over Patterson Pass Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful War donations, but not required. To sign up go to 1-10, during church service, 10 to 11:15 a.m. gested donation $15. See his website www. to Midway, meet 10 a.m. at former Nob Hill Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the month, www.tuffgirl.com or send an email to getfit@ Ongoing adult classes and small groups. All eternalwave.com Dada will also perform Feb. Market, Steve Whelan, 415-971-6828. Feb. February 23, between 5 - 6 at the corners of tuffgirl.com are welcome. (925) 829-2733. www.trival- 27 during 10:00 a.m. service and follow with 23, 25 miles, Benecia, meet 10 a.m. Barbara First and Neal Streets. Please join us if you Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- leyunity.com a meditation/ chanting workshop - $10 sug- Wood, 707-745-6353. Anyone planning to go can. Questions?? Call Cathe Norman at (925) ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednesdays Spiritual Reiki Group The Japanese gested donation, kids free. All are welcome. on a ride is asked to call the leader for details 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, system of Reiki is a spiritual practice which Dada specializes in spiritual eco-folk music on where to meet and what to bring. com; or [email protected]. www.Pleas- 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated uses meditations, chanting, visualizations, and kirtan singing. CYO Basketball crab feed, Fri., Feb. antonians4Peace.org. with the church. Information at www.dbsal- and hands-on energy group work so that we Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 25, Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindberg Ave., Spanish/English dual immersion, K- liance.org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, can connect to our true nature. No prior Reiki Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for all Livermore, 6 p.m. to midnight. Dinner includes 5th grade in Livermore. Now enrolling for Al Pereira, 462-6415. experience is necessary. On the first and third ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s choice of crab or chicken, pasta, bread and kindergarten. Junction Ave K-8 School offers Scholarship applications, The applica- Saturdays of every month, 10-11:45 a.m. at Tri- Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study salad. Silent and live auctions. Tickets $40 bilingual and bi-literate education for free. tions for Livermore students for college schol- Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer per person (adults only please). For tickets or Dual immersion classroom tour Feb. 23 at 9 arships from the Pedrozzi Foundation are now Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle at 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at information contact Norma Jean at 216-2519 a.m. For more information, contact Jennifer available online at www.pedrozzifoundation. [email protected]. 846-8650 for weekly programs. or [email protected] or go to www. Hayes at 606-4720 ext. 6332 or jhayes@ org. The deadline for finalizing all applications Community Bible Study Class, book of Pre-Lenten Retreat, St. Innocent Ortho- smsccyo.org. lvjusd.k12.ca.us. will be March 1, 2010 by 5:00 pm. This is also Luke will be the topic of study in Pleasanton at dox Church, 193 Contractors St., Livermore. Livermore Library Board, meeting Le Tableau Magnifique, Livermore the deadline for receipt of all sealed, official Valley Bible Church. CBS is a non-denomina- Speaker Father Sergius Abbot of the Monastery 7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 24 at the Civic Center School of Dance, will be performing “Varia- transcripts. The Pedrozzi Scholarship Founda- tional Bible study ministry open to all women, of St. Tikhon in South Canaan, PA. Fri., Feb. Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. An agenda tions in Motion” at The Bankhead Theater on tion will be awarding many annual and multiple with a special children's program for ages 0-5 18, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 19, 9 a.m. will be posted at the library 72 hours prior to Saturday, March 5, 2011, with performances at year scholarships to graduates of the Livermore years old. The class meets on Thursdays from divine liturgy, 10:30 a.m. light breakfast, 11 the meeting. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The performances are Valley Joint Unified School District. 9:30-11:30AM beginning 9/9/10 and goes a.m. first presentation, break for lunch at nearby Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting a benefit for The Diabetic Youth Foundation Retired Educators’ Scholarship: Up to until 5/12/11. More information about the restaurants, 2 p.m. second presentation, 4:30 Mon., Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at IBEW Hall, 6250 Vil- and a portion of the proceeds will be given six scholarships, each worth $1,500.00, are CBS program and registration available by p.m. vespers; Feb. 20, 10 a.m. divine liturgy. lage Parkway, Dublin. Ian Fletcher will discuss to the organization. Bankhead Theater, 2400 offered by the Tri-Valley Retired Educators contacting Sharon at 925-399-5072, or email Information 449-4965. why free trade is bad for America; the topic of his new book Free Trade Doesn't Work. See www.freetradedoesntwork.com. Refreshments - Public invited - Discussion & Q&A Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- port Group's next meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. The meeting place is Heritage Estates Retirement Community, 900 E. Stanley Blvd. in the second floor conference room. All are welcome. Contact Ann Laye @ 443-4098 for further information. Volunteer Drivers Needed, Senior Sup- port Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer Drivers to transport seniors to their medical appointments. The Senior Transpor- tation Program supplements existing public and paratransit services by providing rides via volunteer drivers. Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, a registered vehicle, carry automobile liability insurance, and have a clear DMV record. Please contact Jennifer