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STREAM(continued from page one)of Arroyo de la Laguna, whichcarries much of the area’s stormwaterto Alameda Creek and onto San Francisco Bay, as regionallyimportant to the flood protectiongoals of the entire Valley.The SMMP list a project for thisstretch of arroyo that includesbed/bank stabilization, restoration/rehabilitationthrough bioengineeringmethods, and otherhabitat enhancements within thereach.Private landowners alongVALLEY ROUNDUPBill Benefits VeteransA bill authored by Congressman Jerry Mc-Nerney (CA-11) to address the needs of veteranswho have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI)passed the House of Representatives.“Many service members who were woundedin Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced atraumatic brain injury. In fact, traumatic braininjuries are the hallmark injuries of these wars,”said Rep. McNerney. “It is our responsibilityto ensure that the Veterans Administrationis equipped and ready to provide the ongoingservices necessary to fully address the impact oftraumatic brain injuries.”McNerney’s bill helps develop improved policiesfor care and rehabilitation of veterans withtraumatic brain injuries by establishing a specialpanel to assess how well the VA treats veteranswith TBI. It will also help establish TBI-specificeducation and training programs for VA healthprofessionals.Congressman McNerney’s bill passed theHouse as part of the comprehensive Caregiversand Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Theinclusion of McNerney’s bill in this Act is animportant step because the legislation reflectslanguage agreed upon by both the House andSenate. The Senate could take up the Caregiversand Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act in thecoming months.Workshop to Help SeniorsCongressman Jerry McNerney (CA-11) willhold a senior assistance workshop in Dublin.The workshop will take place on Friday, April30th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the DublinSenior Center, located at 7600 Amador ValleyBoulevard.Representatives from the Centers for Medicareand Medicaid Services, the Social SecurityAdministration, and Alameda County Adult andAging Services will be on hand to offer oneon-oneassistance to seniors with obtainingbenefits, including applying for Social Securityand Medicare benefits, checking on the status ofa previous application, and obtaining help withmissing Social Security payments.In addition, representatives from the DublinPolice Department and the Eden I&R / AlamedaCounty 2-1-1 program will give presentationson topics relevant to seniors, such as fraud preventionand how to connect with social serviceagencies.For questions regarding the workshop, contactCongressman McNerney’s Pleasanton office at925-737-0727.Murder Charge in Baby’s DeathThe Livermore Police Department arrestedJessica Adams for the murder of her two monthold baby, Gary Sterling.Livermore police and medical personnelresponded to a call about an unresponsive babyon March 19. His mother told the officers thatshe had accidentally suffocated him while sheRANCHO(continued from page one)for other children and adults inyour community and across thecountry. We are here today to beinspired by you.”Sully told the Rancho studentsthey have a unique school cultureand attitude. “It’s so much fun tobe here, such joy in the room,” hesaid. “Before I landed the planein the Hudson, I hoped that by theend of my life that I would havedone enough things, one day at atime, to have made a differencein the world. You are on the rightpath of making heroic choices,one day at a time.”The Sullenbergers joinedCalabrese and several Ranchoteachers on stage to lead thechildren in the fitness song “TonyChestnut (Toe-Knee Chest-Nut)”.The Rancho students then sangthe Rancho school song to theSullenbergers and then everyone—all522 students, theirteachers, other staff members,and plenty of parents—headedout to the track where the Sullenbergersjogged a lap with thestudents.Lorrie and Sully spent a longtime signing autographs on copiesof Sully’s book “HighestDuty: My Search for What ReallyMatters”, scraps of paper, hands,and even the back of the students’Governor’s Fitness Challenge t-shirts. Several children, walkingaway from Sully, swore they’dnever wash their hands again.Every student at Rancho hascompleted the Governor’s Challengesince it began in 2006. Theschool has been finalist in eachof the last three academic years.To participate in the Governor’sChallenge, students must be active30-60 minutes a day at least3 days a week for a month inaddition to physical educationclasses. For more information onthe Governor’s Challenge, visitwww.calgovcouncil.org.the stretch near Verona Bridgeformed a neighborhood coalitioncalled Friends of Verona Reach toaddress their concerns about erosionand loss of property, alongwith overall stream health. Thebank erosion is a major sourceof sediment buildup in the downstreamarea of the arroyo, whichreduces its stormwater-carryingcapacity. In addition, the erosionis so great that large amounts oftree debris can become lodgeddownstream, causing out-of-bankflooding.Although many of the Valley’sstreams and channels are underpublic ownership, the VeronaReach of Arroyo de la Lagunais one of many privately ownedareas seen as important to theoverall health of the Upper AlamedaCreek Watershed. Achievingflood protection in the Valley istherefore difficult for Zone 7 toaccomplish without costly orunpopular land acquisition. Zone7 is hopeful that public/privatewas sleeping.Sterling was transported to Valley Care Hospitalin Pleasanton where he was pronounceddeceased.An investigation led detectives to believe thatAdams caused the infant’s death due to “her deliberatedisregard for his life.” Investigators concludedthat when Adams used methamphetaminefor four consecutive days and refused to sleep,she knew she was incapable of safely caring forSterling. Although she was aware of the dangersof caring for Sterling while under the influenceof methamphetamine, she did not make arrangementsfor others to care for him, in consciousdisregard for his life.Adams is a long time abuser of methamphetamine,with numerous arrests for drug relatedcharges. She has been through numerous drugrehabilitation facilities, where she learned thedangers of using of methamphetamine.Adams had made plans to use methamphetaminein celebration of her upcoming birthday. Inpreparation for using methamphetamine, Adamsstated she stopped breastfeeding Sterling. Adamstraveled with Sterling to a residence in Richmond,California. Adams stated that while atthe Richmond residence, she continually smokedmethamphetamine from March 15, 2009 untilMarch 18, 2009.Adams then returned to her Livermore residence.Although Adams was presented with opportunitiesto have someone else care for Sterling,she continued to keep him in her custody. Adamswas with Sterling on a couch inside their residence.While on the couch, Adams fell asleep for the firsttime since beginning her methamphetamine usefour days earlier. While sleeping, Adams rolledon top of Sterling, smothering him.Adams has two other children, currently agesthree and five. Both of these children had methamphetaminein their system when born. Theywere removed from her custody by Child ProtectiveServices.Funds for SchoolsA “drop off and donate drive” last Thursdayat Pleasanton schools resulted in donations of$73,000.CORE, Community OutReach for Education,is a combined effort by PPIE (Pleasanton Partnershipsin Education Foundation), all PleasantonUnified School parent groups, and the District toraise funds for libraries, technology, and studentsupport programs.The overall goal of the campaign, which willrun through June 1, is $954,064. PUSD familieshave been asked for a donation of $150 perstudent, and community members are invitedto donate as well. Currently, the campaign hasraised a total of $130,165.The next Drop and Donate day is May 27.However, donations may be made any time, bycheck on online at www.ppie.org.A garage sale is planned for Friday, April 30(3 - 6 p.m.) and Saturday, May 1 (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.)at 2810 Camino Segura.partnerships in implementingsome SMMP projects could be awin-win for everyone involved.The grant program will requireminimum criteria to befurther refined through the pilotprogram: Grantee must providea 25 percent match for requestedgrant funds. Grant funds may beprovided only to non-governmentalorganizations, non-profits,homeowners associations orother groups assisting privatelandowners. Grantee must ownland within Zone 7’s jurisdictionand be located on a stream identifiedin the SMMP or subsequentflood protection improvementplans as needing improvementor enhancement.Zone 7 DirectorsWon't IncreaseMeeting PayIn a unanimous decision,Zone 7 Water Agency’s Board ofDirectors chose not to increasethe amount of money directorsare paid to attend Board meetings— even though their currentcompensation falls belowthat of other water districts inthe region.Board members said theydon’t serve in a publicly electedoffice for the money. Plus, theywant to set an example in thesedifficult economic times byforegoing an increase in compensation.“It’s important for the publicto know that the board sittinghere making policy and waterrates decisions is, in comparisonto neighboring boards, reallypaid leanly,” said BoardPresident Dick Quigley. He saidcompensation is particularlysmall when considering all thetime that Board members putinto Zone 7 business outside ofBoard meetings themselves.The Board’s current compensation,last adjusted in June2008, is $159.99 per meeting,with a maximum of four meetingsper month for a maximummonthly total of $639.96. Duringthat same period, the Bay Area’sConsumer Price Index rose 3.8percent.The mean compensation levelof other six Bay Area wateragencies surveyed is $166 permeeting, with a maximum of 9.2meetings per month for a maximummonthly total of $1,448.88.Currently, Zone 7 is also theonly agency of those surveyedin which board members arenot eligible for health and dentalbenefits.The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010 - PAGE 3

PAGE 4 - The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010EDITORIALCommunity RespondsInstrumental music in elementary schools in the LivermoreValley Joint Unified School District appears to havebeen saved for at least another year, thanks to the LivermoreValley Education Foundation (LVEF) working withthe community.LVEF president Vicki Schellenberger announced recentlythat the foundation was closing in on its goal to raise$100,000 for elementary music. She told the Livermoreschool trustees, “Keeping an elementary instrumental musicprogram is really a game changer. If you cut elementarymusic, in four years you’ll see a drastic change at the highschools.”The community stepped up to contribute to the program:Wente Vineyards, through the wine bottle auctions at itssummer concert series; ABC Music, though its House ofFloyd concert in February; and the Gene Morgan InsuranceAgency, which donated $10,000 in November. Earlierthis year, the middle school and high school bands andorchestras raised nearly $9,000 at two “Make Time forMusic” concerts.LVEF continues to fundraise through its “Straight A’sfor Livermore Students: Academics, Athletics, and Art”program. The goal is to raise a total of $300,000, to be splitevenly among the three areas.We hope the community comes through with funding forall of these programs to ensure Livermore students havethe well rounded educations they deserve.RULING(continued from page one)outstanding claims of discrimination.The claims need to beresolved before the city could filean appeal,” explained Brown. Headded that an appeal would bea long and expensive process.“The council needs to think aboutcommitting the needed time andresources to an appeal.”The city could comply. “Whatthat means is subject to somedebate. As it reads, the rulingeliminates the cap and allows ‘byright’ development,” said Brown.It isn’t clear whether the developmentwould be ‘by right.” He saidthat short of eliminating the cap,the city could leave it in placewith the ability to make exceptionsto accommodate regionalhousing numbers. “It would be afloating cap.”Negotiations are a third option.Brown said that strict complianceto the ruling wouldn’tnecessarily advance the city’s orthe advocate’s best interest. Thecity has been in talks with UrbanHabitat.He said the city can retain itsright to litigate at the same timeis is negotiating. “We intend todo so until the time we have anagreement that both sides findacceptable.”Mayor Jennifer Hostermannoted, “The ruling means thatthe city is obligated to plan andzone to allow for the possibilityof development. In no way isthe city committed to build ordevote public resources to buildinghomes.”Brown pointed out that sincethe cap was approved in the mid-1990s, state obligations haveevolved. Dozens and dozens oflaws have been approved, chippingaway at local control.There are growth managementregulations available. Such toolshave been tested in the courts andupheld, said Brown.City Planning Director BrianDolan discussed some of thegrowth management tools thecity could utilize in the future.He noted that the city shouldhave completed a housing elementupdate by June 2009. “Wewanted to see the outcome of thelitigation,” he stated. The updatewill begin soon. It offers an opportunityto include new growthmanagement tools.One option is to rely on citywidestandards for services andinfrastructure to limit growth.The city’s current system isnot based on a level of servicestandard, explained Dolan. Hepointed out that if this optionwere selected, both commercialand residential growth would beimpacted.The city could develop a newprogram. Growth could be grantedthat meets policy themes suchas green building. “It is a systemreferred to as a ‘beauty contest.’Projects are ranked based onwhat a city has set as criteria. Theproposal that ranks the highestwould be the one that met thelargest number of criteria.(INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.)Councilmember Jerry Thornewondered if growth could bebased on social services thatshould be provided by the stateor the county.Dolan replied, “I wouldn’tdismiss the idea out of hand.”The public testimony followed.Kay Ayala commented thatlocal control is being taken away.She said that the city should appealthe decision.Others focused on negotiation.Affordable housing advocatesPat Belding and Becky Dennisurged a settlement.Belding stated, “An appealwould be a further waste oftaxpayers money. This is an opportunityto gain the workforcehousing that the city needs.”Dennis talked about infrastructure.She said that the cityknows what its sewer capacity is,the water it needs, and the traffic.She suggested allocating buildingpermits to both commercial andhousing development in a fairmanner. “The city cannot failto allocate infrastructure to lowand very low income housing. Itshould not all go to commercialdevelopment.”Mary Roberts, who took partin the most recent housing elementupdate as a planningcommissioner, said that people“didn’t plan, they had agendas.I don’t think we should appeal.I prefer negotiation. We needto be able to retain the right ofdiscretionary approvals.” Robertssaid it is time to look at a moreregional approach to housing.There is lots and lots of highdensity housing in Dublin that isempty and more is on the way.Those should count as regionalhousing, said Roberts.One expert in the field of landuse believes the city councilowes an obligation to the residentsof Pleasanton, who havetwice approved the cap by largemargins. “State law has imposedall this ambiguous verbiage onlocal governments. It needs to besorted out with legal opinions.”In the end, the city might find thatthe restrictions are very onerous.On the other hand, the city mightnot have as heavy an obligationas it is facing now. The expertsaid he would probably go withan appeal of the court decision.He said when planning forhousing, a city doesn’t have tohave provide any fixed amount inorder to meet state law. It can takeinto account all of the planningobjectives such as the environment,natural resources and openspace. A city would only have tozone to meet its regional housingnumbers assigned by ABAG, nomore.There are no dollars for affordablehousing. Who is goingto pay for it, he asks. He pointedout that the housing can’t bebuilt unless it is subsidized.The city can’t pay, and neitherthe state nor developers will.“The numbers are an effort toPublisher: Joan Kinney SeppalaAssociate Publisher: David T. LowellEditor: Janet ArmantroutThe Independent is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St.,Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Application to Mail at Periodical Postage Prices Pending at theLivermore Post Office and additional mailing offices. The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to TheIndependent, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550.Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212.Editorial information may be submitted by editmail@compuserve.com.Pleasanton Objects to Condition on Rt. 84 FundsThe City of Pleasanton will besending a letter to the Tri-ValleyTransportation Council (TVTC)objecting to a condition placedon funding a project Pleasantonhas long wanted.Matt Sullivan, who representsPleasanton on TVTC, told thecouncil last week, “The goodnews is there is funding to beginplanning the portion of Route 84between Pigeon Pass and I-680.”There is $2.94 million designatedfor the area.“However, I have an issuewith the decision. There is acondition attached. The moneyis not approved unless there is asigned memorandum of understandingamong the membersof the Triangle Committee onarterial extensions. I objectedstrenuously and voted against theallocation, because of that condition,”explained Sullivan.The Triangle committee consistsof Livermore, Pleasanton,Dublin, and Alameda County.It was established to study waysto improve traffic on local highways.One of those is the extensionof roads in the threecommunities: Stoneridge Dr. inPleasanton, Jack London Blvd.in Livermore, and Dublin Blvd.in Dublin.beat down local restrictions ondevelopment.”Of the court ruling, he saidthat the judge’s remedies wayovershot the mark. The judgehad no authority to throw out thecap entirely. Saying the city can’tissue any commercial approvalsuntil land is rezoned is too higha price. The City of Pleasanton,itself, should be asked how to fulfillstate numbers. The Plaintiffshould agree to drop the complaintif the city makes realistic,practical adjustments.He said the Superior Courtruling does not set a precedent.However, if it were appealed tothe Court of Appeal, the resultingdecision would set a precedent.Some cities have built inescape valves, if their caps werenot allowed. The current Pleasantoncap allows no exceptions. Itcould be 2020 or 2025 before thecap is reached at the rate housingis being built.(Opinions voiced in letterspublished in Mailbox are thoseof the author and do not necessarilyreflect the opinion of TheIndependent. Letter Policy: TheIndependent will not publishanonymous letters, nor will itpublish letters without names.Abusive letters may be rejectedor edited. Frequent letter writersmay have publication of theirletters delayed.)Pleasanton has been at oddswith other valley communitiesover the extension of StoneridgeDrive. The extension was approvedas part of the StaplesRanch development. However,a lawsuit challenged the adequacyof the Staples Ranchenvironmental impact report inlooking at impacts resulting fromthe extension. An out of courtsettlement was reached. Thecity agreed to conduct additionalstudies. The council will thenreview the new information andrevisit the approval of the roadextension, along with StaplesRanch plans.Councilmember Cindy Mc-Livermore was recently labeleda “boomtown to be” byradio talk show host Mike Consol.His show, Boomtown Business,airs on KDOW AM1220Saturday 7 a.m. or Sunday 11a.m.On April 17, his programfocused on Livermore. He didn’tsay which city would be the topicof the program. He stated, “I’mtalking about a boomtown in thefuture tense, rather than the present.I believe it is on the cusp ofbreaking out in a big way.”He added, “In fact, if municipalitieswere stocks and I was astock picker, this city would bemy hot pick as the city that willpull away from the pack when theeconomy rises out of this dreadfulrecession. “He said the city has outstandingfundamentals:1. It’s got a sizable population,so it already has a critical mass ofpeople and political power2. It’s got lots of undevelopedland.3. It’s got a science and technologypark in formation.4. It was selected as one ofonly six places selected to bepart of the state’s iHub program,acres which are designed to spureconomic growth by showcasingand supporting California’s mostpromising hubs of innovation..5. It’s got a thriving and quaintdowntown.6. It’s got a strong housingstock with lots of recently completelyconstruction.7. It on tap to have a BARTline extension brought to the citywith one and maybe even twoGovern urged the council to senda letter to TVTC. “Somethinglike this has never happenedbefore. It is not a good thing tostart now. I think it’s really badbusiness,” she declared. “Fundsshould be based on commuteneeds. Funding decisions shouldnot be political.”City Manager Nelson Fialhocommented, “We advocatedstrongly against the inclusion ofthe condition, but were unsuccessfulin having it removed.”Sullivan noted that placing acondition by a regional committeesets a precedent that couldlead to other regional agenciesplacing conditions on projectsnew BART stations.8. It is home to two federalnational laboratories.9. It is home to – or has significantoperations from – signatureemployers such as Comcast,Kaiser, FormFactor, the WineGroup and Topcon PositioningSystems.10. Lastly, this city – and valley– has given birth to and hostsmore than 40 wineries.He followed the introductionwith an interview of Rob White,Livermore’s economic developmentdirector, and Dale Kaye,CEO of the Livermore Chamberof Commerce.Consol asked White if he feltLivermore were poised to pullaway and become a boomtown.White replied, “Livermorealready is a boomtown.” It continuesto see business growth.There is low unemploymentunder 8 percent, and the businessoccupancy rate is in the low 90s.“There are a couple of jewels youdidn’t mention. The Livermoreairport allows businesses to easilyaccess world markets. Plus,there is a lot of industrial landavailable that is under utilized ornot built on,” said White.Kaye noted there has beena recent influx of new businessthat provides potential for greaterthings to come as they spreadthe word about what Livermorehas to offer. Many of the businessescoming are technologycompanies.Consol noted, “Livermore isincredibly well balanced. It hastechnology, emerging tourism,its ag heritage has been protected,there are wineries, a variety ofon member jurisdictions. “Ourbusinesses and people are payinginto the TVTC fund. Settinga condition on spending thosefunds is a line that shouldn’t becrossed,” declared Sullivan.Livermore City CouncilmemberDoug Horner, who representsLivermore on TVTC, told the citycouncil that because of the slowdown in development, TVTCfunds are coming in more slowlythan anticipated. “There is $2.94million for Pleasanton to beginplanning the southern portion ofRoute 84. The provision movesforward only if the MOU issigned,” stated Horner.Livermore Labeled 'Boomtown'Doctors RespondBruce M. Gach, M.D.It’s an easy task for someonetrained in public speaking toundermine the truth with generalitiesstated as facts. Chairs ofBoards of Directors and C.E.O.srise to such positions in partbecause of their abilities to convincetheir “stakeholders” oftheir version of the truth. Thearticle “Doctors Group at Oddswith Foundation” is pepperedwith assertions from ValleyCare’sBoard Chair Deborah McKeehanwhich illustrate how easy it is tomanipulate facts. The ValleyCareMedical “Foundation” is a threatto the patient’s free choice ofmedical care. If a patient sees afoundation physician, that physicianis only allowed to referthe patient to other physiciansemployed by the Foundation unlessthe particular specialty is notavailable within the Foundation.That is part of their employmentagreement with the hospital.The Foundation has hired manyof its doctors from out of ourarea and now has most specialtiesrepresented to avoid outsidereferrals. Is an unknown doctorthe person you want to trust withyour health?McKeehan stated that thereis room to have independentdoctors and Foundation doctorspractice together at the hospital.The facts are the non-foundationpediatricians no longer getreferrals from the communityobstetricians since all but two areFoundation employees referringonly to Foundation pediatricians.That’s okay for the obstetricianssince they are paid a set salaryby the Foundation no matter howmany deliveries they may or maynot perform.The foundation pediatricianswere hired to serve the obstetrician’sneeds, not the community.McKeehan’s statement that“there is a waiting list for familiesto see a pediatrician in this area”may be based on requests forsame day full physical exams.There is no waiting list in thenon-foundation pediatricians’offices for same day ill or urgentvisits. In fact, actual statistics bygovernmental agencies revealthat this geographic area has hadan excess of pediatricians per100,000 lives for years.McKeehan compares JohnMuir’s Foundation with ValleyCare’s.John Muir formedits Foundation legally. Separatefrom their Foundation is the JohnMuir Medical Group, composedof independent practitioners.They formed an alliance withtheir hospital because of themanner in which they were approached.They know they canrefer elsewhere as they deemappropriate. McKeehan goes“on to say that all hospitals willeventually include foundations."That simply is not true and isanother reason to question all ofher other claims.Finally, when looking up theregulations for a group to qualifyfor Foundation designation youwill find that legally constitutedfoundations must have in place40 physician members in tenseparate specialties before applyingfor Foundation status. Agreementswith outside providers toaccept referrals don’t qualifyin this number. ValleyCare hasyet to meet those governmentrequirements to call their groupa Foundation.Where do you as a patientwish to place your trust, withyour community physician or inan organization that isn’t honestwith you?Vote No on Measure DAnne FoxPleasantonBack in 1993, the Lin landdevelopment speculator fileda lawsuit against the City ofLivermore where it owns 1,400acres in North Livermore northof I-580. In 2000, they filed anotherlawsuit against the citizensof Alameda County after votersapproved an open space measure,and in 2008, sued the citizens ofPleasanton .In the November 1993 elections,the aloof land speculatorfrom outside the country, in spiteof never actually showing up inperson to any local city hearing,spent record amounts of arounda half-million dollars to influencelocal elections and to tryto convince Pleasanton votersto approve Kottinger Hills andDublin voters to double its populationand approve Measure B,in order to annex another 1,400acres of East Dublin it owns nearTassajara Road. The result? Takea look at that view of 14,000housing units in East Dublin ,30,000 new commuters and thetraffic congestion which has beenthe result.Now Kottinger Hills is backon the ballot in Pleasanton , butthis time it is called Oak Grove,with 51 Ridgeland "Hotels,"all of which are proposed to belarger than the existing "HaywardHotel"---that monstrosityof a house on top of PleasantonRidge.I do NOT support Oak Groveand here is why:1. It involves scraping offridgetops to flatten ridgelines fordevelopment.2. It puts houses on ridgetopareas which voters have time andtime again said are inappropriatefor development3. It grades steep slopes inexcess of 25% slope.4. Oak Grove is not environmentallysensitive to the site.It fills valleys with 26 acres ofthe dirt from the scraped offridgetops.5. Oak Grove does not createopen space. The open space isalready there.6. Grading is near or adjacentto 900 rare native blue oaktrees.7. Oak Grove does not raiserevenues for the city. It willactually cost more than the taxescollected to maintain and servicethe development, and requiresformation of a Geologic HazardAbatement District (GHAD).The driving force behind allthese Lin-initiated sprawl Tri-Valley developments is landspeculation.Thanks to a referendum, likePleasanton rejected KottingerHills in 1993, the Pleasanton voterswill have a chance to deliver(More MAILBOX, page 5)housing, mass transit is comingand there is a regional theater inthe offing. With the BankheadTheater, there is a tremendousplay for culture.” He suggestedthat is all good for business.He pointed out that the cityand chamber have worked togetherto bring in businesses andthose businesses in turn promoteLivermore. He added that it israre for a chamber and governmentto work together.White said that one of thecompanies coming to Livermoreis Bridgelux. “The company wasconsidering moving its manufacturingoffshore. We were able tobring them to Livermore.”White added there is a commonvision at all levels. Themayor is on the board of theChamber. City and chamberstaffs work well together. Thereis constant communication. Henoted that over seventy companyheadquarters or regional headquartersare located in the Valley,most of them in Livermore. Theyare new and clean tech companies,all start-ups.Kaye said it is important totake advantage of all the jewels.She noted that not just Livermorecompanies are involved, but Sybasein Dublin and Chevron inSan Ramon. “These companiesare interested in being interconnected.”Consol said that neither thechamber nor the city act as ifLivermore were a really smalltown. Livermore operates likecities such as Los Angeles. Itplays in the same way the bigboys and girls do. It has paiddividends in a really big way inattracting new business.White said it is the quality oflife that is attractive. Plus the cityhas a top priority to be businessfriendly.Kaye said there are seventhings that are identified as promotinginnovation. They are: agood research institution, entrepreneurs,investment capital,a talented workforce, businessfriendly government, quality oflife, and social and professionalnetworks. Kaye said, “We don’thave boundaries. We are lookingat a brand of innovation. It’s a jobcreator that will help everyonein the region. The trend is toinvolve the larger companies inthe effort.”When asked about companiesin the pipeline, White declined toname them. He did say that bigtransportation companies couldbe establishing new facilities.They currently work with Sandiaon combustion research. Henoted that Sandia is changing theway combustion is accomplished.Auto makers can’t change to allelectric quickly. However, theycould change the way fuel isburned to create a zero emissioncar.Another aspect of the nationallaboratories that could lead toincreasing numbers of businessesin Livermore is the National IgnitionFacility. “If we can solve away to power the world in Livermore,it’s a big thing.”White explained that NIF isthe experiment, not the powerplant. “It looks like researcherswill reach their goal of fusion inMay or June,” he statedConsol also noted that thefilm commission is an excitingdirection.Kaye said it started as aneconomic development initiative.Filming is excellent for everybusiness in the area. The city isgeneric enough to be shot as a lotof places. We are now scoutingfor an Ernest Hemingway filmthat takes place in Key West.“The single best element in beinga successful commission iscooperation. We respond to suchstrange requests as a call for fivecows all with white faces that hadto be on site in half an hour.“Over the last five weeks,seven or eight major productionshave filmed in the area, mainlycommercials. We are looking forfeatures,” said Kaye.A blogcast is available on theinternet by going to http://www.KDOW.biz.

PAGE 6 - The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010It’ll be rodeo time again in six short weeks. June 12 and 13 are thedates for the 92 nd Annual Livermore Rodeo. Check out the websitewww.livermorerodeo.org for all the event information, tickets andhost hotel information. For early birds, tickets will be on sale atthe Rodeo booth in front of Baughman’s during the Livermore WineCountry Festival May 1 and 2. Buy your tickets early for the bestseats in the shade.The Rodeo Week’s events are as follows (all but the parade areheld at Robertson Park):• Wednesday, June 9 is Local Team Penning and Mixer. Ticketsare $20. They will be sold at Baughman’s. This is an age 21 and overevent. It includes team penning, tri-tip bbq, and dancing to live musicfrom Whiskey Dawn. Check out the band at www.whiskeydawn.com.If you like good food, good music and a really good party you needto come. This event is limited to 1,000 and usually sells out.• Thursday, June 10, 6pm, is Family Night. It includes local teamroping, The Nestle Nesquik Wild Cow Milking, $1 hot dogs, $1sodas, Nesquik and Juicy Juice. This is a free event. Bring the kidsand their friends and enjoy some good, clean family fun. You won’tfind a free event like this anywhere else. Wild Cow Milking is trulyand literally a kick in the pants. The kids will love it.• Friday, June 11 is Professional Slack at 8am. This is where thepro cowboys and cowgirls compete for a spot in the weekend rodeo.This is also free to anyone who wants to see the nation’s best proscompete for a spot in the weekend rodeo.• Saturday, June 12 is the Livermore Rodeo Parade at 10am. Theparade is hosted by The Livermore Rotary Club. It runs along 2 ndStreet in downtown Livermore. Get there early for a spot on the curb.Each year the parade draws more and more people so give yourselfa few extra minutes for parking and getting to 2 nd Street.• Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13 are the dates for the 92 ndAnnual Livermore Professional Rodeo. Both shows start at 2pm andinclude the awesome majesty of the Grand Entry, the presentation ofthe Country’s Flag and Military’s Colors by the Veteran’s of ForeignWars, the speed of all the timed events and of course all the buckingaction of the broncs and bulls. The Riatta Ranch Cowboy Girls trickriding team is back as is the US Army Mounted Unit. Both dayspromise to be full of exciting action and great family fun.The 2010 Queen contest was the closest in many years. In fact,the judges took over 2 hours to decide who would be crowned MissLivermore Rodeo 2010. It was that close. The judges selected BaileyCastello to represent the Livermore Rodeo up and down the state forthe 2010 rodeo season. Bailey is a long-time horse enthusiast and hasbeen part of the rodeo family for many years. “She will do Livermoreproud. Get your girls a picture with Miss Livermore Rodeo 2010 atthe rodeo. Congrats Bailey.”The time is getting close for one of this town’s biggest weekends.Come out and support your Livermore Rodeo. This event isa significant part of this town’s heritage and kids will love it. Sowill friends and family. We’ve partnered with the Doubletree Hotelto offer out-of-towners 2 free tickets if they stay at the Host Hotel.Give the Doubletree a call and ask for the Rodeo Promo and they’lltake good care of you.Similarly, if you purchase some Wrangler products at Baughman’syou’ll receive a ticket voucher for either Saturday or Sunday. So pickup a new pair of jeans or a fancy new shirt and you’re in.The organizers are looking forward to welcoming everyone June12 and 13, and remind people not to forget about Family Night orthe Mixer. Just come and relax, have a few laughs, grab a bite toeat and enjoy some true western fun. Everyone can be a cowboyfor a day.Good Year for BlueDevils Ice HockeyThe 2009-2010 season marked the 40thanniversary of the Tri-Valley Blue Devils, ayouth ice hockey club based at Dublin Iceland.The club was founded by the Merrickand Long families in the East Bay in 1970and initially played at Southland Mall's icerink in Hayward.The sons and grandsons of the foundersare coaching and playing with the clubtoday.The Blue Devils had a successful 40thanniversary season, with multiple tournamenttitles, four teams advanced to the statechampionships and one traveled across thecountry to compete in the USA Hockey TierII Nationals in New York.In January, Tri-Valley's PeeWee B (under12) team won the International SilverStick Championship, an honor known asthe Stanley Cup of youth hockey. The teamname will be engraved on the Silver Sticktrophy in the Hockey Hall of Fame for thenext year. The same team won their divisionat the Norcal championships and finishedsecond in the state championships in SanJose on April on 11.The Midget AA (under 18) team playedwell at the state championships in Valencia inmid-March, earning a return trip to the USAHockey Tier II Nationals. They traveled toRochester, New York in early April to playteams from New Mexico, Illinois, Delawareand Tennessee. The team advanced to thequarter-finals and then to the semi-finalswhere they were defeated in overtime by ateam from Oklahoma that ultimately wonthe national title. Last year, the Blue Devil'sfirst-ever AA team made it to Nationals andwas eliminated in the second round.The Blue Devils' Squirt B (under 10)team was undefeated, 14-0, in the regularseason and won the Norcal championshipin late March by scoring 27 goals while allowingonly five during the championshiptournament. The team finished second inthe state championships that took place inSan Jose April 9-11.The Squirt A team finished the regularseason in first place and advanced to boththe Norcal and state championships, wherethey finished second.The Midget A (under 18) team completedthe regular season in second placeand played in both the Norcal and statechampionships.Over President's Day weekend, the Mite(under 6) team captured the title at the WineCountry Face Off in Santa Rosa and theBantam A (under 14) team was undefeatedat the Polar Bear Invitational Tournamentin Phoenix. They beat a Bantam team fromCalgary, Alberta for the championship.The Tri-Valley Blue Devils offer bothtravel and in-house ice hockey teams forboys and girls ages 4 to 18. Currently, thereare more than 300 kids in the program andthey come to Dublin from as far away asElk Grove, Corte Madera and Stockton toplay. The 2009-2010 season was the veryfirst for the Blue Devils High School teamsthat play in the Bay Area league run by theSan Jose Sharks. Tri-Valley fielded three JVteams and a Varsity team.For more information, please visit theTri-Valley Blue Devils web site at www.trivalleyminorhockey.comPleasanton American LLPleasanton American Little Leaguehighlights:Farm B: Yankees vs. White Sox: TheYankees and the White Sox were fired up toplay their baseball game. Thomas Babati hada huge hit into the field and ran the baseswith ease. Eric Millar fielded the ball andthrew like a pro. Caleb Lammie swung thebat and connected with a slamming hit to thefield. The boys enjoyed playing and seemedto work together as a team.Farm A: Angels vs. Athletics: Angelsplayed the A’s in a spectacular game thatlooked like it took place more in the air than onthe ground. Nolan Jetter’s hitting—includingthe innings during which he experimentedwith batting as a lefty—made spectators wishthey had brought their binoculars: tall, arcinghits momentarily lost in the white cloudsthen descend on the grass with disarmingspeed. Mike Rodriguez sent the balls flyingeach time he was up to bat. Brett Ciraulo asthird baseman consistently fielded groundersand sent them air mail to first base. After agood single, Connor Schmidt leapt aroundthe bases as his teammates’ hits successivelysent him bouncing into home with a grin thatlit up the field.Minors AA: White Sox vs. Yankees: TheWhite Sox scored 3 runs, and the Yankeesscored 7 runs. Jake Gebb hit an outstandingtriple for the White Sox. Great job Jake.Matthew Greenup hit an awesome doublefor the White Sox too.Minors AAA: White Sox 2, Angels 6:The White Sox were having one of their bestgames of the season leading 2-1 going intothe fourth inning. Pitcher Braxton Henleyhad many strikeouts in both the secondand third innings and great infielding byCameron Hennings and Dylan Barker keptthe Angels off the scoreboard. The WhiteSox were also hitting well with a double byRadley Rel in the second inning. Barkerhad a Single RBI; Jake Wilner and DanielCoyle hit singles. With the score at 2-2 inthe fifth inning, the pressure was on WhiteSox pitcher Noah Moreno. Moreno andthe team again allowed no runs in the finaltwo innings. With the score tied, an extraseventh inning was played. Key bunting andsteals allowed the Angels to make 4 runs inthe seventh inning.Majors: A's 10, Indians 9: The Indiansjumped out to a 5-0 lead, but it wasn't enoughto put away the first-place A's, who answeredevery Indians rally and clawed back to wina 10-9 battle. The Indians opened the gameby sending 10 batters to the plate and scoredfive runs on four singles from Brett de Geus,Nolan Burton, Michael Schwanhausser andFabian Placencia, a walk and two hit-batters.But the A's responded immediately with afirst-pitch liner, a double and a three-runhomer on a two-out, 3-2 pitch that closed thegap to 5-4. In the second inning, the Indiansstretched their lead to 7-4 as Nick Martindoubled to right-center, de Geus rippedhis second single, and Patrick Loughnanepounded a grounder between third and short.But the A's knotted the score at 7-7 in thethird with three singles and two walks andan errant overthrow to the pitcher that set offa wild 2-4-2-3-2 play that allowed the tyingrun but ended with the second A's runner outat the plate as he tried to score when the firstthrow home caromed back toward first base.The Indians scratched out a 9-7 lead in thefourth by loading the bases on three one-outwalks, with de Geus scoring on a wild pitchand Burton on an infield grounder by DustinDukleth. The resilient A's closed the gap to9-8 in the bottom of the inning, then took a10-9 lead -- their first of the game -- in thefifth and held on.Studios of Self DefenseMartial artists from United Studios ofSelf Defense in Livermore competed in amartial arts tournament recently in SouthSan Francisco. The event, attended by 802competitors from the Bay Area and restof California, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona,Washington and Utah, comprised of threeevents: sparring, forms (classically called"katas"), and kata with weapons. The eventsaw competitors from over 25 schools compete,and was open to all of United Studiosof Self Defense’s 200-plus schools.Team Livermore had 18 representativesranging all the way from white to black beltsin various age and rank categories, althoughUSSD does not allow people under theage of 16 to receive a full level black belt.Competitions are separated by both age andrank to ensure fairness.Placing in various events included:1st place: Alex Flegel-Jr. Pee WeeKata, Orange Belts; Alaric Hileman-JuniorKata, Green Belts; Roger Hileman-Sr. Menand Women's Kata, Green Belts; KaeliseHileman-Women's Sparring, Green Belts2nd place: Justin Kundert-Boys Sparring,Green Belts; Alaric Hileman-Jr. Men'sSparring, Green Belts; Carla Kochmann-Sr.Women Sparring, Brown and Black Belts;Skyler Goddard-Mens Sparring, Brown andBlack Belts3rd place: Nick Anderson-Jr. Mens Sparring,White through Orange Belts; KaeliseHileman-Men and Women's Kata, GreenBelts; Brian McKee-Mens Sparring, Brownand Black Belts4th place: Jason DeSantis-Pee Wee BoysSparring, Green Belts; Tyler Felgenhauer-Boys Sparring, Green Belts; Hannah Peacock-JrWomen's Sparring, Purple and BlueBelts; Roger Hileman-Sr. Men and Women'sKata, Brown and Black Belts (competing asgreen belt); Roger Hileman-Men's Sparring,Green BeltsFighting Spirit Awards: Jasmine Geyer-Pee Wee Girls Sparring and Kata, Blue Belts;Michael Butterfield-Boys Sparring and Kata,Brown and Black Belts; Adam Heinke-PeeWee Boys Sparring and Kata, White andYellow Belts; Mattea Maroney-Junior Kata,Brown and Black Belts; Gabrielle Drewes-Pee Wee Kata, Green BeltsFor more information about tournamentsand other events at United Studios of SelfDefense, call 925-449-1746 or stop by 44291st Street in Livermore.Pleasanton National LLPleasanton National Little Leaguehighlights:Single A: Giants vs. Dodgers: TheDodgers put up a tough game for the visitingGiants. Logan Seitz led the way by going4-4 and scoring a run for the Home team.Tanner Fehrmann helped the cause withsome nice play in the field and also went2-3 at the plate. Aidan McCarthy hit theball well and scored a run for the Dodgers.The play of the game was Garrett Alsup’squick thinking on the mound with the basesloaded. His fielding of a grounder and a nicethrow to catcher Logan Seitz saved a run inthe final inning of the game.Nick Costellowas the MVP for the Giants. He crushed acouple of the hardest hit balls we’ve seenthis season. He was equally tough in thefield, not letting anything get past him a 3 rdbase. Robby Perkins Arango was the otherstar for the visitors, showing great range atshortstop and proving to be a really toughout at the plate.Dodgers vs Mets: The Dodgers and Metsplayed a great game this Saturday. The scorewent back and forth right to the end. Just agreat day for baseball. JT Fulmer and DeclanAlsup started the game off for the Dodgerswith back to back singles, leading to the first2 runs of the game. Garrett Alsup also had ahot bat for the visitors, going 2-3 including abig double in the 4 th inning. Benjamin Woldcame up with the big plays in the field againfor the Dodgers. Fielding a hard hit ball intoright field, Ben made a great pickup and throwto 1 st for the out. He also made a spectaculargrab to end the game, catching a hard shot tothe outfield that would’ve easily been extrabases and scored the two baserunners. TheMets had a terrific game themselves. JustinRasmussen led the way for the home teamgoing 4-5 with a huge double to centerfieldin the 2 nd inning bringing in two runs. KevinSantero was solid for the Mets on offense anddefense, going 2-3 at the plate. Kyle Mannlooked great behind the plate. Nothing gotpast the Mets catcher. He also went 2-4 atbat and scored a run for the Mets.Granada Little LeagueGranada Little League highlights:Granada Junior 90's: Granada 11,Pleasanton American 11: The Granada Junior90's squared off against Pleasanton Americanthis past Friday in Livermore. After trailingfor most of the game, Granada scored6 runs in the bottom of the 7th to tie thegame. Brandon Self led the Granada attackwith 3 hits. Jose Gonzalez finished with 2hits, including a double and 2 RBI's. MattyProetel, Logan VanSchaack, Tyler Offill andNick Campiotti all had a hit to go along withan RBI. The pitching for Granada struggledmost of the game as once again walks keptthem in trouble throughout. Seldom usedpitchers Campiotti & Self were able to shutdown the potent Pleasanton offense in the 6thand 7th innings to allow Granada to comeback and tie the game.Granada 10, Valley White 0: JT Storti gotthe call on the mound for Granada and in turnpitched 5 scoreless innings while allowing1 hit with 0 walks and 3 strikeouts. Storti,Jose Gonzalez ans Logan Vanschaack allturned in a solid offensive showing as theyfinished with 6 hits, 2 doubles and 5 RBI's.Tyler Offill, Nick Campiotti, John Madrugaand Jacob Benavidez each had a base hit forGranada. Defensive standouts for Granadawere Shortstop Ryan Dearborn and secondbasemen Brandon Self.Granada 12, Valley White 2: The GranadaJunior 90's were able to take home a win inthe second game of the double header this pastSaturday as Logan VanSchaack pitched 6 inningsto earn the win. VanSchaack completedhis strong game by allowing 5 hits, 2 runs (0earned), and 6 strikeouts. Once again, JoseGonzalez and JT Storti were the offensivespark for Granada as they each had 2 hitswith 3 RBI's. VanSchaack, Ryan Dearborn,and Matty Proetel all hit safely with 2 hitsof their own. Brandon Self and Tyler Offilleach had a single. For the game, Granadafinished with 11 hits in 24 at bats, 12 runsand 7 stolen bases.Majors - Dodgers 6, Mariners 4. Tophitters Dodgers - AJ McMillan - 3 run HR,3 RBI, 1R; Kyle Moylan - 2H, 1 RBI, 1R;Kyle Emrich - double, 1R; Mariners - AdamPadilla - triple, 1R; Gregory Moreland- single, double, RBI; Jason Frost - double,1R. Top pitchers Dodgers - Nick Lind - 4IP,2H, 1R, 6K; Mariners - Anthony Miller - 4IP,2H, 3R, 3K. The Dodgers' AJ McMillan hita three run homer in the bottom of the firstto tie the game at 3, and Nick Lind and AnthonyMiller dueled for 4 innings each. TheDodgers broke through in the bottom of thefifth, scoring 3 times to come from behindand win their fourth straight.D-Backs 8, A's 7. Top Hitters D-Backs- Stanley 1B, 1B, 2B, 2RBIs, 2 runs scored;Reeves 2B, 1RBI, 2 runs scored; Rasmussen2B, 2 runs scored. Top Hitters A's - Hinds1B, 2B, 1 run scored; Swadener 1B, 1B, 2runs scored; Bricker 1B, 2B, 2RBIs. TopPitcher D-Backs - Steim 3.5IP, 0R, 3H, 1K.Top Pitcher A's Lesky 4.5IP, 4R, 7H, 3K.A close game between the D-Backs and A'scame down to the wire. The A's came frombehind to go ahead by one run in the fifth. TheD-Backs then took the lead by one run in thesixth, but with two men in scoring positionthe A's were unable to convert in the sixthand the D-Backs held on for the win.Minor AAA - A's 16, Red Sox 4. TopHitters Red Sox – Michael Thaete 2 hits, 1RBI. Top Hitters A's – JJ Sailors 1 BB, 1run scored Mitchell Rocereto 2 hits, 2 RBI,1 run scored; RJ Wright 2 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runsscored. Top Pitchers Red Sox – Jack Kath2 IP, 3H, 3R, 4 K's. Top Pitchers A's – SethStreet 1 IP, 1 H, 0R, 2 K's.A's 14, Phillies 8. Top Hitters Phillies- Jason Van Bladel 2 hits, 2 RBI. Top HittersA's - Alex Hattori 3 hits 1 RBI; Troy Forward3 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs scored. Top PitchersPhillies - Reid Heffron 1 1/3 IP, 2H, 1R, 4K's. Top Pitchers A's - Blake Downey 2 2/3IP, 2 H, 2R, 5 K's.Dodgers 11, A’s 5. Top Hitters Dodgers– Andrew Walker 2 hits, 1 RBI, 3 runsscored; Mark Silverthorn 1 single & 1 triple,3 RBI. Top Pitchers A’s – Joe Murphy 2 2/3IP, 2 hits, 1 R, 7 K’s. Top Pitchers Dodgers– Drew Kujacich 4 IP, 2 hits, 3 R, 5 K’s.Great game that went back and forth untilthe 6th inning. The A’s took the lead 5-3 inthe 4th inning when RJ Wright crushed atriple to the left field wall and scored on thethrowing error. The Dodgers manufactured 2runs in the 5th to tie the game. After AndrewWalker came in for relief and held the A’sin the 5th, the Dodgers exploded for 6 runsin the top of the 6th inning to take the leadfor good led by Mark Silverthorn’s massivebases loaded triple and then scored on thethrowing error.A's 13, Giants 11 - The A's steal a winover the Giants in a back and forth battle.With strong offense from Malini Tia withtwo singles, one RBI and two runs scoredand from Emory Larson with two singles,two RBI's and one run scored the Giantswere strong. The A's answered back withhits of their own including a single, an RBIand 3 runs scored from Albert Amavizcawho reached base 4 times and RJ Wrightwith one RBI and 2 runs scored who alsoreached base 4 times. The pitchers for bothteams dueled with strong performances forthe Giants from Woody Stultz for 3 inningsand 4 strikeouts and Cameron Geyer for3 innings. Joe Murphy put together threestrikeouts in two innings for the A's followedby 3 strong innings by Blake Downey with7 strikeouts. The Giants took the lead in thebottom of the fifth with a double from Stultzscoring two runs but the A's answered backwith a huge triple from Mitchell Roceretothat put two more runs across. The A's heldthe lead in the bottom of the sixth to finishthe game with a 13 to 11 win.Diamondbacks 8, Dodgers 7. Top Hitters:DBacks - Dillon Martinez-1 x 1B, 2 x2B; Lucas Anninos-3 x 1B, 2 runs scored;Grant Riddiough- 3 x 1B, 1 run scoredDodgers-Morgan Kelly- 2 x 1B, 2B; MarkSilverthorn-2 x 1B, 2 runs scored; DrewKujacich-2B, 1 run scored. Top Pitchers:DBacks- Lucas Anninos-3IP, 6H, 4R, 3K.Dodgers- Drew Kujacich-5IP, 7H,7R,1K;Andrew Walker-3IP, 2H,1R,2K. What agreat hard fought battle by both teams! Thegame was tied 6-6 after the sixth inning. TheDBacks came back strong with a run in thetop of the 7th and their defense held off theDodgers. There were lots of great hits anddefensive plays by both teams throughoutthe game.Minor AA - Phillies 6, D-Backs 6. TopPitchers: Cameron Stephenson, Coby Cortez,Johnny Geyer and Justin Watson. Top Hitters:Morgan Labrucherie, Coby Cortez, DanielGranados, Johnny Geyer and Justin Watson.Offense: Kinar Desai, Ethan Dreger, JacobKeeler, Max O’conner, Harry Rose, DevinShah. Great game and a close match up.Diamondbacks 15, Dodgers 10. Top HittersD-backs - Scott McPherson 1B, TravisSilva 2B, 3 RBI, Colby Smith 1B. Top HittersDodgers - PJ Kalcic 2B, Thomas Vi 2B.Top Pitchers D-backs - Zach Parodi, NoahWiesner. Top Pitchers Dodgers - JonathanNguyen, Michael Nowaczyk. A tight battlewas broken open when Travis Silva hit a laserinto left center field with the bases loaded.Kyle Correia played an active game behindthe dish for the Dodgers.Minor A - Mariners (Offense) ColtonOsborn, Colton Trudeau, Dylan Corker.Defense: Peyton Stultz, Tyler Marks,Vijay Memula. Pirates (Offense) MasonEastman, Zach Gooby, Matthew Gomes;(Defense) Ryan Wenzel, Vincent Dixon,Daniel Becerra.Phillies: (Offense) Logan Hartrum,Matthew Kronmal, Ty Bothwell-Mitlitsky;(Defense) Aidan Ackerman, Alec Faith,Logan Finch. Red Sox: (Offense) ShlockBansal, Skyler Ferguson-Rosa, Cody Ward;(Defense) Malik Merchant, Luke Moylan,Chris Perez.Farm - Team Mariners (Offense) ConnorPerkins, Samuel German, Andrew Bates;(Defense) Justin Gilliam, Joshua Henninger,Jordan Fritz. Team Pirates (Offense) BenWigginton, Sam Morrisroe, Wesley Short;(Defense) Landon Jansen, Will Wentworth,Jake Fields.Giants (offense) Sam Carbonaro, ConnorWaklee, Hayden Williams (defense) DaleSpence, Noah Thompson, Stephen Geyer:A's (offense) Colin McConnell, Ryan Macintire,Neil Shah (defense) Benjamin Sears,Claire March, Donovan HolmesA's: Neil Shah, Ben Sears, AugieMascari. Red Sox: Joshua Johnson, AidanBuenrostro, Christian Silva.Diamondbacks (defense) Ryan Tafoya,Zachary Van Huis, Ryan Stear (offense) BenO'Connor, Ben Wiesner, Grant Thrailkill:Pirates (defense) Wil Wentworth, Jake Fields,Nicholas Hall (offense) Garett Robb, WesleyShort, Garrett RiddioughYankess- (offense) Michael Anolin,Tate Magindale, Skyler Steele- (defense)Jake Addington, Shawn Walker, HudsonSteele- Phillies (offense) Austin Machedo,Mark Bennet, Michael Straus - (defense)Cooper Meyer, Hunter Houghton, IsiahGarrido- RamariezTeeBall - Phillies (Offense) Tanner Parker,Jared Di Paola, Ryan Martin (Defense)William Eccles, Sean Nadeau, Elena Woolsey:Yankees - (Offense) Braden Vash, LuthorHart, Reggie Wade (Defense) Tyler Trudeau,Daphney Lux, Andrew McAlindenLivermore American LLLivermore American Little Leaguehighlights:Junior 80's: Pleasanton AmericanPirates 13, Livermore American A's 2: TopPirates players: Cole Goeta, Nick Soldati;Top A's players: Thomas Brown, AaronArndt, Christian Morris. Goeta hit a baseclearing triple; Soldati played great defense.For Livermore, Brown, RBI single; Arndt,on base 3 for 3; Morris, 2 for 2, 4 K's aspitcherMajors: Giants 13, A's 3: The A's andGiants played an exciting game, with theGiant's taking an early lead. Oustandingpitching by Garrett Cordisco, with 10 strikeouts, kept the A's scoreless until the 5th, whenSam Bothwell started a rally with a doubleand Austin Birdwell with an RBI. Greatdefense by the A's Brandon Pierra with 2great catches in center field. The Giant's offensewas solid with Jake Ledbetter (singler,RBI) and Cole Jacobs (2 singles, 3 stolenbases) securing the win for the Giants. Topplayers Giants: Garrett Cordisco (3 for 4,3 RBI's), Jake Ledbetter, Cole Jacobs; Topplayers A's; Sam Bothwell, Brandon Pierra,Austin BirdwellAAA Division: Padres 19, Mariners 3:The Padres came out swinging Saturday, bestingthe Mariners 19-3. While every memberof the Padre team got at least 1 run, highlightswere Noah Reno (home run, 3 RBI's, 3 runs)and Adam Lebish (3B, 3 RBI's). CameronPriest played great defense at shortstop. Onthe Mariner's side, Dominic Bartoni lookedvery good in the field, aggressive base runningby Jose Mariscal turned a single into ahomerun, and Sam Ogunfunmi got a single& an RBI.AA Division: Astros 6, Cardinals 4: TheAstros and the Cardinals faced off in theirsecond game of the season. Both teamsstarted strong; the Cardinals scored a run inthe top of the 1st, Branden Trevethan hit a linedrive double and scored on a single by RyanCarlson. The Astros' Carson King answeredback with an awesome in-the-park home runin the bottom of the 1st. The Astros turned upthe heat in the 3rd inning. Jack Volponi hit asolid single to right-center and then workedhis way to third with two stolen bases. GavinNapier and Daulton Johnston each doubledand Carson King tripled, bringing the Astrosrun total to 4 at the end of three. The Cardinalsthreatened in the 4th inning but were shutdown by a fantastic catch in left field madeby Astro Nick Hermann. The Cardinalswould not trail for long however; they tiedit up in the top of the 5th on hits by RyanCarlson, Joe Hager, and a well-hit double byJames Duperly. Astro Shane Grimes had astrong single in the bottom of the 5th butthe Astros could not bring him around. Yetthe Astros refused to let go - Gavin Napierpitched three straight strike-outs in the top ofthe 6th and then singled in the bottom of the6th to get the rally going. Daulton Johnstonsingled and the winning runs then scored ona powershot double hit by Carson King wholed the Astros to victory.Tigers 8, Reds 1: The Tigers startedthe game with a giant roar. In the top of the1st inning Nolan Smith caught 2 high fliesand made a double play with Joseph Fieldsto keep the Reds at 0. In the bottom of theinning, Smith, Ian Partridge, Mason Arnold,and Grand Hrdlicka all made hits, and theTigers scored 4. The Reds pitching buckleddown and prevented further runs until the4th inning. In the bottom of the 4th, theTigers scored 4 more, with Ian Toland, DrewBrauderick, and Cameron Songey each earningRBIs. Songey also stole 2nd base. TheReds defense clamped down, with WilliamSteinberg, Xavier Pelican, and Julian Stroudmaking an outstanding play to tag a runnerout at home. In the fifth inning, the Reds'bats started to heat up. Mike Viscaino hit aTri-Valley Blue Devils Squirt B team won the Norcal Championship.Team members are from Pleasanton - Sarah Takahashi, Ian Montesanti,Dylan Dilger, Gavin Wallace; Livermore - Zach Acton; Dublin - PeytonWisch; Danville - Erich and Henrick Lang, Mason Evans; Alamo - ColeMadzey; San Ramon - Gabe Buckles, Sage Zonner, Justin Morkin;Castro Valley - Ethan Stibich; San Lorenzo - Christian Wong-Ramos;Brentwood - Alex Barclay, Ethan Dodd; Tracy - Kyle Corliss; Stockton- Jered Stevenson. The head coach is Andrew Barclay (Brentwood),assistant coaches are Greg Acton (Livermore), Thomas Corliss (Tracy)and Jason Wisch (Dublin)Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club U14 Premier reached thesemifinals of the CYSA-North State Cup tournament at the MorganHill Soccer Complex last weekend. The boys won their 4-team bracketin the preliminary round in Rio Linda in early April, then advanced tothe Sweet 16 round, where they defeated Heritage Manchester 5-2.They then advanced to the quarterfinals, where they bested AlmadenStorm 4-2. Premier then met Santa Clara Sporting in the semifinal gamewhere, despite playing some of their best soccer all season, they fellshort 0-1 but finished in the top 4 of the 47 U14 teams entered. Picturedare (front, left to right) Marco Neves, Kamron Crow, Scott Simpson,Jackson Adams, Rob Rowenhorst, Tommy Thompson, Connor Clark,coach Todd Higley; (back) coach Pablo Espinosa, Nathan Howald,Michael Paiva, Collin Blaney, Aaron Trujillo, Thomas Lee, Nate Grixti,Max Molz, Brenden Inchauspe, and Pablo Espinosa.

The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010 - PAGE 7Photo - Doug JorgensenAmador Valley High School player got trapped in a run-down in agame against Granada in varsity baseball action. The Dons cameaway with a 10 to 2 victory. The Dons' JV team won, 5 to 2.double and stole third base. Julian Stroudalso hit a double and brought Viscainohome to score a run. However, the Tigersdefense held strong in the final innings;highlighted by Toland's huge catch in rightfield at the top of the 5th. The Reds wereunable to rally in the 6th, leaving the finalscore Tigers 8 and Reds 1. Top offensiveplayers for the Reds: Mike Viscaino, JulianStroud, and Jackson Brown. Top players forthe Tigers: Nolan Smith, Cameron Songey,and Ian Toland. Top 3 defensive players forthe Reds: William Steinberg, Xavier Pelican,and Julian Stroud.White Sox 2, Cardinals 1: Branden Trevethanand Reece Wilkins pitched incrediblegames for their teams. The game was tied 1-1in the bottom of the 7th inning when ColeGibson from the White Sox had a walk offhit, scoring Jacob Zayas from third base. Topplayers for the Cardinals:, James Duperly,Shane Cromwell, Branden Trevethan; Topplayers for the White Sox: Jacob Zayas,Cole Gibson, Reece WilkinsA Division: Braves 17, Rays 4: TopBraves players: Jesse Wolfson was 4 for4, scored one run and had 2 RBIs; PatrickCurulla was 4 for 4, scored 2 runs and hadone RBI; Chris Miller scored one run, madea clutch out at 2nd to end the game. Raystop players: Drew McDonald. He had 2hits and made a good defensive out on 3rd;Tyler Ramirez. He had an RBI. He caughta flyout at 3rd and was responsible for anunassisted triple play.; Colby Scherere: Hehad 2 outstanding defensive plays includinga flyball on first base.Rays 4, Yankees 9: Top players Yankees:Evan Sire - 3 for 3 - 1 double, 2 runs, 1 RBI;Jack Kilner - 3 for 3 - 1 run, 2 RBIs; JosephOrluck - 3 for 3 - 2 runs, 1 RBI. Top playersRays: Ethan Zenner - 2 for 3; Michael Grant- 2 for 3; Zachary Medina - 2 for 3Yankees vs. Orioles: The Orioles werevictorious over the Yankees with a score of 12to 0. The Yankees were short on players butgave it their all. Kyle Stow, Reece Bittner andEvan Sire were all 2 for 2. The Orioles werewell represented with outstanding hitting anddefense efforts by Kaitlyn McDonald, MasonPaulo and Cameron Winter.T-Ball: Orioles vs. Giants: Top playersGiants: Luke Dodson-was the Giants playerof the game; Drew Kardy-demonstrated greathitting skills; Keoni Hurskin-played greatdefense in the field. Top players Orioles:Brett Whitelaw- had some solid hits; JarrettWilliams- played great defense; DylanBorges- Great hitsGiants vs. Rangers: Top players Giants:Luke Darby-Great hitting; Ryan Demoexcellentfielding; Joey Makarewicz-outstandinghustle in the field. Top playersRangers: Damien Stiles-excellent fieldingskills; Henry Timmons-hit a homerun; EthanDurns-had some big hitsRangers vs. Brewers: Top players forthe Rangers included: Stone Stephensonwho had a big hit in the first inning and\ dida great job fielding balls in right field, HenryTimmons with an excellent hit in the firstinning and great a great assist to first base,and Michael Vieira with big hits in both thefirst and second innings.Pleasanton Girls SoftballPleasanton Girls Softball Leagueresults:T-Ball: TIMMCGUIRE.NET AlainPinel Realtors vs. Richert Lumber Co., Inc.:Great game between TIMMCGUIRE.NETAlain Pinel Realtors and Richert Lumber Co.,Inc. Olivia Beaumont was really on her toesat shortstop and made a great throw to firstbase. Olivia Fragomeli played second baseand really hustled during every play. EllaPatterson played catcher for the first timeand showed good form. Lauren Reilly dida great job in the field and Hannah Macucciwas a great hitter. Mackenzie Klein showedgood speed running the bases. Overall allgirls had great hits during the game andfielding plays.Top Players: TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain Pinel Realtors - Olivia Beaumont,Oliva Fragomeli, Ella Patterson; RichertLumber Co., Inc. - Mackenzie Klein, HannahMasucci, Lauren ReillyFloor Coverings International East Bayvs. Hyatt-Summerfield Suites: Hyatt-SummerfieldSuites’ top players are NatalieO'Sullivan and Erica Haley for hitting andElla Hodges for fielding. Top Players: FloorCoverings International East Bay - NatashaHicks, Samantha Richert, Jane Ruby; Hyatt-Summerfield Suites - Erica Haley, EllaHodges, Natalie O'SullivanMicro Division: Temperature Perfectionvs. Greyhound Properties: A spiritedcontest between Temperature Perfectionand Greyhound Properties, highlighted bykey hits from Whitney Dishman, MayseneMendes and Camille Kulak of GreyhoundProperties. The Temperature Perfection trioof Charlotte Whiting, Emma Seitz and AlexStokoe provided a spark with big hits andrecorded some key outs to successfully offsetthe power display by Greyhound Properties.Top Players: Temperature Perfection - EmmaSeitz, Alex Stokoe, Charlotte Whiting;Greyhound Properties - Whitney Dishman,Camille Kulak, Maysene MendesSean Doyle vs. Greyhound Properties:For Greyhound Properties, MasynneMendes, Stella Kruschke, and Lexi Whitneyplayed great overall games. Top Players:Sean Doyle - Jillian Brugaletta, AllisonCasey, Emily Verbeck; Greyhound Properties- Stella Kruschke, Masynne Mendes,Lexi WhitneyGreyhound Properties vs. Jabwire: ForGreyhound Properties, both Amanda Dilgerand Camille Kulak did a super job pitchingtwo innings each and Whitney Dishmanhad a great overall game. For Jabwire,Clarissa Mendoza, Kate Reedy, and KennaAsmussen did a great job pitching too. TopPlayers: Greyhound Properties - AmandaDilger, Whitney Dishman, Camille Kulak;Jabwire - Kenna Asmussen, Clarissa Mendoza,Kate ReedyTotal Player Center vs. GFI Stainless:For Total Player Center, Nicole Williams dida great job as pitcher, while Kate Weckwerthmade some powerful hits to the outfield andEmily Hunt scored an out at third base. TopPlayers: Total Player Center - Emily Hunt,Kate Weckwerth, Nicole Williams; GFIStainless - Dana Chabrien, Samika Goel,Elina VermanaFernando's Mexican Restaurant vs. AllStar Sports: All Star Sports’s Tara Daly hada monster hit to out field, Brianna Fong alsomade several key hits, and Haley Kolon wasall around awesome in the field. Fernando’sMexican Restaurant’s Payton Pozzi pitchedlike an All-Star, Rachel Lemmon made afantastic throw to first base for an out, andIsabella Fragomeli was strong at bat. TopPlayers: Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant -Isabella Fragomeli, Rachel Lemmon, PaytonPozzi; All Star Sports - Tara Daly, BriannaFong, Haley KolonJabwire vs. Total Player Center: TopPlayers: Jabwire - Megan Rovira, MadelineShimy, Peyton Williams; Total PlayerCenter - Emily Hunt, Aoife Stapleton, ColieWilliamsAll Star Sports vs. Delores Gragg, Realtor:For All Star Sports, Brooke Szurgotwas an outstanding third baseman. EmmyMadigan crushed the ball in the infield, andMaddie Beyer made a clutch out at first.For Delores Gragg, Realtor, Paige threw tothird base for a key out while she was on thepitchers mound. Kayla made an amazing playat first when she was playing second base,and Mia was at the top of her game playingoutstanding defense in the infield.Temperature Perfection vs. Contra CostaCo. Public Auto Auction: For Contra CostaCo. Public Auto Auction, Bella Segundo,Alyson Marzocco and Kannon Phipps allcontributed big hits and sound defensiveplay while Hannah Kramer, Corey Timbyand Sydney Soares fueled a strong comebackwith key hits and solid base running.Both teams did a fantastic job of pitching,and battled hard. Top Players: TemperaturePerfection - Hannah Kramer, Corey Timby,Sydney Soares; Contra Costa Co. PublicAuto Auction - Alyson Marzocco, KannonPhipps, Bella SegundoMini White Division: Borg Fence vs.Diablo Designs Tile & Marble: Pitchingdebuts of Nikki Harman and Emily Murawskicomplemented the solid hitting from AlexAmavizca and Isabel Mayfield. Top Players:Diablo Designs Tile & Marble - Alex Amavizca,Nikki Harman, Isabel MayfieldSavvy Seconds vs. TG InformationSystems: For TG Information Systems, KylieStewart made a great hit with an RBI andpitched well. Sydney West did a wonderfuljob in right field with first base back up.Madeline Ward was awesome pitching. FromSavvy Seconds, Christina Castaneda madegreat plays out at third two times. Allie Simonwas fantastic pitching with a no run inning, anice double, and a RBI. Sammi Carlson madea beautiful throw to first base. Top Players:Savvy Seconds - Sammi Carlson, ChristinaCastaneda, Allie Simon; TG InformationSystems - Kylie Steward, Madeline Ward,Sydney WestSavvy Seconds vs. Sports Assoc. ofAlameda Co. Deputy Sheriff: Sports Assoc.of Alameda Co. Deputy Sheriff had greatpitching by Natalie Larsen and a wonderfulhit struck by Stephanie Silva. SavvySeconds also had some great pitching fromGeneva Ekren. Natalie Tarantino made anamazing defensive play at second. AllieSimon had yet another big hit, double. TopPlayers: Savvy Seconds - Geneva Ekren,Allie Simon, Natalie Tarantino; Sports Assoc.of Alameda Co. Deputy Sheriff - NatalieLarsen, Stephanie SilvaMini Teal Division: Blueline Company1, Genworth Financial 5: Jessica Colepitched a great second inning and got a basehit. Hannah Schott did a great job pitchingin the third inning and had a base hit. TopPlayer: Blueline Company - Jessica Cole,Hannah SchottBlueline Company 7, State Farm Insurance– Leslie Wolf 2: In her pitching debut,Hunter Faria got all three outs by strike-out.Sarah Sullivan did a great job catching andhad a base hit. Alliannah Cuevas hit twosingles and scored a run. Alexis Blaschka hadtwo fantastic innings of pitching, backed bya hit to the outfield. Chloe Engel was catcherfor two innings then took the mound withconfidence to pitch. Elena Webster had a hitfar into the outfield. Top Players: BluelineCompany - Alliannah Cuevas, Hunter Faria,Sarah Sullivan; State Farm Insurace-LeslieWolf - Alexis Blaschka, Chloe Engel, ElenaWebsterMini Black Division: ConstructionTesting Services (CTS) 2, Ogden Costa CreativeGroup 4: Construction Testing Services(CTS) had strong pitching performances fromKaitlyn Jones and Lauren Hermes. LaurenSowers had a strong outfield performance.Top Players: Construction Testing Services(CTS) - Hanna Fleshman, Allison Jenezon,Taylor Sowers; Ogden Costa Creative Group- Isabella Clark, Sarah Costa, AmandaHoffmanBob's Giant Burgers vs. 5, ConstructionTesting Services (CTS) 2: Olivia McGeepitched 4 out of the 7 innings taking the winfor Bob's Giant Burgers throwing some strongstrikes to the opposing team. She had 3 putout for Bob's Giant Burgers while batting 2for 3 with 2 runs being scored. Libby Shlagcame in taking the save and pitching the last3 innings for Bob's Giant Burgers. She batted1 for 3 with a double and scoring a run forBob's Giant Burgers. Emily Cabral batted 1for 3 having 2 RBIs for the team. She alsohad two defensive put outs for Bob's GiantBurgers. Top Players: Bob's Giant Burgers- Emily Cabral, Olivia McGee, Libby Shlag;Construction Testing Services (CTS) - HarperCook, Kaitlyn Jones, Nicole RiordanOgden Costa Creative Group 6, John Rocha–ReMaxAccord 9: John Rocha–ReMaxAccord had some great hits in the win overOgden Costa Creative Group. Top Players:Ogden Costa Creative Group - Julia Balestreri,Allison Defazio, Kathryn Lee; JohnRocha–ReMax Accord - Mckenna Harris,Espi Lotti, Brooke PromesMinor Teal Division: Robert Half International,Inc. 1, TIMMCGUIRE.NET AlainPinel Realtors 15: Top Players: Robert HalfInternational, Inc. - Emma Brunker, IsabellaMora; TIMMCGUIRE.NET Alain PinelRealtors - Charli Faris, Karlee SchweitzerConcord Feed 11, Robert Half International,Inc. 2: Maria Summersett of ConcordFeed made her pitching debut and did an awesomejob. Kara Haynie also pitched a greatgame for Concord Feed. Concord Feed’sbats were buzzing, with several girls batting2 for 2. Top Players: Concord Feed - ErinChilicky, Kara Haynie, Maria Summersett;Robert Half International, Inc. - Talia Florio,Lauren Milligan, Caitlyn SiguaAssociation Management Solutions,LLC 11, Richert Lumber Co., Inc. 5: RichertLumber Co., Inc. was led by Jessica Emdewho had two excellent catches in the fieldand had a hit and RBI, Hannah Friesenpitched one inning, had one strikeout, andJenna Voorhies chipped in with one hit of herown. Association Management Solutions,LLC was led by Natalie Lambros who hadthree hits, two RBIs and caught two pop flys.Krista Buescher had two hits and three RBIs,and Julia Goetz added a hit and an RBI. TopPlayers: Association Management Solutions,LLC - Krista Buescher, Julia Goetz, NatalieLambros; Richert Lumber Co., Inc. - JessicaEmde, Hannah Friesen, Jenna Voorhies.J. Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier 9, Robert HalfInternational, Inc. 3: A great game with greatplays on both sides. J. Lohr Winery–JeffMeier: Julia Oltman played well as catcherand also scored one run, hit two singles andstole bases. Lauren Schaefer played wellat third base where she got an out. AbbySage struck out 2 players as pitcher and alsohit 2 doubles and caught a pop fly. RobertHalf International, Inc.: Audrey Morse dida super job as catcher. Stephanie Owensmade great plays at second base and JennaTaffe played well at first base. Top Players:J. Lohr Winery–Jeff Meier - Julia Oltman,Abby Sage, Lauren Schaefer; Robert HalfInternational, Inc. - Audrey Morse, StephanieOwens, Jenna TaffePhoto - Doug JorgensenThe Livermore High School varsity boys' lacrosse team lost toFoothill, 13 - 2 Foothill scored five goals in the first quarter andtwo in the second to take a 7 - 2 lead at the half. Foothill addedthree goals in both the third and fourth. The Livermore boys JVteam also lost to Foothill, 13 - 4Concord Feed 0, Roof-Life Construction21: Top Players: Concord Feed - BrittanyBarrowcliff, Shannon Greenhouse, KaraHaynie; Roof-Life Construction - MeganMannion, Clarissa Punla, Lailinda XuMinor Black Division: ACC EnvironmentalConsultants, Inc. 9, PleasantonGlass 0: ACC Environmental Consultants,Inc.’s pitchers throw a seven inning no-hitter.Alex Sanchez pitched four innings, EmilyCrimi two innings and Christina Echaviaone inning. Sophia Brown had a nice hitand scored twice. Caroline McMorrow andEmily Crimi also scored twice. Emma Furrpitched three solid innings for PleasantonGlass. Top Players: ACC EnvironmentalConsultants, Inc. - Emily Crimi, ChristinaEchavia, Alex Sanchez; Pleasanton Glass- Emma FurrACC Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1,Pacific Dental Care 2: Top Players: ACCEnvironmental Consultants, Inc. - MadisonAvery, Christina Echavia, Alex Sanchez;Pacific Dental Care - Karen DiDio, JessicaO'Neal, Megan ShackleyACC Environmental Consultants, Inc.10, TPC Softball 1: ACC EnvironmentalConsultants, Inc. came back strong aftertheir first game close loss with a big winagainst TPC Softball. ACC EnvironmentalConsultants, Inc. once again had great pitchingand defense to hold TPC Softball to onerun. ACC Environmental Consultants, Inc.had great hitting by Madison Soble, JenyceDutcher, Christina Echavia, Michelle Woodwho each had two hits. Madison Soble andChristina Echavia also scored twice. TopPlayers: ACC Environmental Consultants,Inc. - Jenyce Dutcher, Madison Soble, MichelleWood; TPC Softball - Lauren Blach,Jillian Pluschkell, Emily TrinidadMajor Teal Division: 3PAR, Inc. 5,Contra Costa Co. Public Auto Auction 7:Top Players: 3PAR, Inc. - Molly Hamilton,Shelby Richmond, Meghan SensibaMancebo Corporation 13, Kevin Martin,Attorney at Law 12: Top Players: Mancebo

PAGE 8 - The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010Corporation - Diane Hadley, Brianna Jack,Jillian Quintanal; Kevin Martin, Attorneyat Law - Lexi Campisi, Zoe Chapman,Sydney SmithMancebo Corporation 8, ViewMobile-Dental.com 13: ViewMobileDental.com tookan early lead by scoring 10 runs in the first2 innings. Mancebo Corporation battledback, scoring 5 runs in the last 3 innings tofall short 13 to 8. For ViewMobileDental.com, Miranda Paulos had 2 RBIs, CassieBalducci went 3 for 3, Ashna Jasuja had2 hits, while Maddie Dragotta struck outthe only 3 batters she faced. ManceboCorporation were led by Jaime Rinetti andJillian Quintanal, both going 1 for 1, with2 walks, and scored 4 of the team's 8 runs.Top Players: Mancebo Corporation - JillianQuintanal, Jaime Rinetti, Jenn Teitell;ViewMobileDental.com - Maddie Dragotta,Ashna Jasuja, Miranda PaulosMancebo Corporation 4, Kaelin Construction,Inc. 5: Top Players: ManceboCorporation - Cassidy Holmes, MeghanFletcher, Kendall Martinez; Kaelin Construction,Inc. - Stephanie Chilicky, EricaGoldhawk, Haley Hjerpe3PAR, Inc. 10, Melisa Mazotti-Johnson,VP Tucker Assoc. 1: For 3PAR, Inc., CarlyKrakauer allowed just 1 run, pitching acomplete game and Shelby Richmond hit a 3RBI triple. Top Players: 3PAR, Inc. - JaimeAltman, Carly Krakauer, Jacquie PriceSenior Division: Cardinal Jewelers9, Tracey Buescher-Hometown GMAC1: Tracey Buescher-Hometown GMACjumped out to a 1-0 lead after the first inning.However, Cardinal Jewelers dominated therest of the game and won 9-1 with excellentdefense, solid hitting and aggressive base running.Tracey Buescher-Hometown GMACwere led by Carly Botelho with a hit, EileenAdams with a hit and Gina Daly with a hitand an RBI. Cardinal Jewelers were led byAlex Ruis with two hits, Alyssa Dunlap withtwo hits and Christine Balestreri with a hit.Top Players: Cardinal Jewelers - ChristineBalestreri, Alyssa Dunlap, Alex Ruis; TraceyBuescher-Hometown GMAC - Eileen Adams,Carly Botelho, Gina DalyTracey Buescher-Hometown GMAC 13,Livermore Smoke Eliminators 10: TraceyBuescher-Hometown GMAC and LivermoreSmoke Eliminators played in an instantclassic. The game saw lead changes everyinning and neither team led by more than threeruns. It was filled with excellent pitching,well played fielding and game changing hits.Livermore Smoke Eliminators were led byIcacia Pereida with a double and a triple and3 RBIs, Victoria Rowell with a single andtriple and one RBI, and Janet Koenig with asingle. Tracey Buescher-Hometown GMACwere led by Sarah Machado with three hits,two RBIs and two innings of excellentpitching, Gina Daly with a single, doubleand three RBIs and three innings of pitchingincluding the closeout inning preserving thevictory, and Olivia Buescher with two hitsand two RBIs. Top Players: Tracey Buescher-Hometown GMAC - Olivia Buescher, GinaDaly, Sarah Machado; Livermore SmokeEliminators - Janet Koenig, Icacia Pereida,Victoria RowellFoothill Little LeaguePleasanton Foothill Little League(PFLL) highlights:Majors: Giants 6, Angels 18: The Angelsdefeated the Giants on a beautiful springevening. Joshua Ott led the offensive attackfor the Angels with 3 hits, 4 runs scored and 2RBI. Matt Bishop had a single and a double,3 RBI and 1 run scored, Joey Richardson had2 hits and 2 runs scored, Nick Bush had 1hit and 3 runs scored, Jack Sanderson had 1hit and 2 RBI, Jordan Singh scored 3 runs,Mitchell Walsh had 1 hit, 1 run scored and1 RBI, Brett Derham had a run scored and 2RBI, and Bobby Fjerstad had 1 hit and 1 runscored. In total the Angels had 10 hits. JackSanderson and Joshua Ott held the Giants to3 earned runs, while only walking 2 battersand striking out 6. Joey Richardson madeseveral great plays on defense for the Angels,and Mitchell Walsh and Joshua Ott teamedup to throw out a Giant runner at home by agreat throw and an acrobatic catch and tag byOtt, and Jordan Singh and Nick Bush teamedup for a game ending double play when Singhran down a fly ball in left field and threwa strike to Bush at first base to double offthe Giants runner. Top Offensive Players:Joshua Ott, Matt Bishop and Nick Bush. TopDefensive Players: Joey Richardson, JordanSingh and Joshua OttAAA Division: Red Sox 13, Orioles 5:After falling behind early in the game, thedangerous Red Sox bats came alive withSean Sexton, AJ Warford and Will Brendeleach delivering 2 clutch hits. Once in thelead, the Red Sox defense held tight. RamonCristwell caught a deep fly in center field,Will Brendel snapped up a hot grounder at 3rdfor a force play and Will Mattingly and SeanSexton both made critical plays at 2nd base.Mitch Lawrence allowed only 1 run over 3innings pitched and Dylan Walsh closed outthe game with a dramatic strikeout.Red Sox 15, Tigers 5: The Red Soxhad a great game Friday night playing forthe first time under the Bernal lights. Theoffense was on fire, led by AJ Warford whohad 2 extra base hits and 4 RBIs. BrandonFan, Will Brendel and Mitch Lawrence hadclutch RBI singles while Ben Carter andRamon Cristwell each scored 2 runs. DylanWalsh, Justin Newton and Brandon tore upthe bases with 5 steals each. Sean Sextonled the defense with 2 shutout innings onthe mound and executing a critical doubleplay at 2nd base. AJ also pitched 2 stronginnings with Mitch closing out the game fora Red Sox win.AA Division: Rangers vs Mets: In ahard fought battle the Rangers' rallies in the5th & 6th was enough to post a win againsta very good Mets team. On the basepathsIan Montesanti, Dylan Dilger and BrandonLipscomb scored the max 3 runs in the 5thafter each player along with "DK" DylanKolon got a base hit followed by a two outtowering triple by Chandler Queenan to bringthem all in to score.A Division: The Diamondbacks hitthe cover off the ball at Saturday's game.Coben Emerson had a number of great playsin the field, including an unassisted doubleplay. Anshul Panda made a nice catch on afly ball at second base. Taylor Lee, NoahLee, and Jack Spinola were on as well withgreat hitting. Overall a great team effortplayed by all!T-Ball: Express vs. Rivercats: An excitinggame was played by both teams withgood hitting and fielding. For the Express,the game ball was given to Nicholas Walshfor being a great all around team player.Micah Masten played well all around andRiley San Filippo made an outfield hit. Forthe Rivercats, Gavin Le Bars, Chase Knight,and Tyler Ferry all had good hits. Top playersfor the Express: Nicholas Walsh, MicahMasten, and Riley San Filippo. Top playersfor the Rivercats: Gavin Le Bars, ChaseKnight, and Tyler Ferry.1:10.57200 Individual Medley: VG: 2nd A.McLaggen 2:28.54; VB: 1st Carlo 2:02.95,2nd Lindsay 2:03.20, 3rd Harker 2:19.9550 Free: JVG: 3rd Darling 29:29; JVB:2nd Stoll 25.14; VG: 1st C.McLaggen 25.12;VB: 1st Kulp 23.1750 Fly: JVB: 2nd Stoll 30.55, 3rdPeters 30.94100 Fly: VG: 1st Swanson 1:03.12; VB:1st Guido 55.27, 3rd Chandler 56.92100 Free Style: JVG: 3rd White 1:07.14;VG: 1st Hayes 54.93 ; VB: 2nd Hayes 51.03,3rd Kulp 53.10500 Free: JVG: 3rd Danner 6:58.70;JVB: 2nd Shaffer 5:59.78; VB: 1st Chandler4:47.85, 2nd Dourov 4:57.55200 Free Relay: JVG: 2nd Glover,Douglas, White, Darling 2:02.00; JVB: 1stBlaze, Shaffer, Neumayer, Stoll 1:45.50,3rd Peters, Middlecamp, Mccallum, Shull1:49.63; VG: 2nd A.McLaggen, Swanson,Boeher, C.McLaggen 1:48.69; VB: 1stLindsay, Kulp, Dourov, Hayes 1:35.55, 2ndFirl, Benge, Glover, Linhart 1:39.61100 Back Stroke: JVB: 1st Blaze 1:12.38,3rd Shaffer 1:12.98; VG: 1st Hayes 1:02.08;VB: 1st Carlo 56.60, 2nd Hayes 57.47100 Breast Stroke: JVG: 1st Douglas1:24.29, 2nd McEntee 1:32.64; JVB: 1stShull 1:16.40, 3rd Middlecamp 1:21.52; VB:2nd Schierloh 1:08.96, 3rd Benge 1:15.08400 Free Relay: JVG: 3rd Danner,Guilford, Menise, White 4:56.53; JVB: 2ndShaffer, Stoll, Shull, Snyder 4:00.94, 3rdNeumayer, Eckles, Skaor, Shanley 4:22.77;VG: 2nd C.McLaggen, McDiarmid, Stroud,Hayes 3:54.79; VB: 1st Chandler, Cuido,Kulp, Carlo 3:27.76, 3rd Glover, Linhart,Hughes, Firl 3:45.50Honorable Swimming Effort: JVG:Mikki Glover 100 Back stroke; JVB: JoshSnyder 500 Free Style VG: Emma Hughes200 Free Style; VB: Alec Grabarek 50Free StyleAmador SwimmingAmador Valley High School JV girlsswimming and diving team turned in somenice individual performances, but fell toCarondelet 127-59. Lissi Knell was astandout for the Dons with first place finishesin the IM and in the fly. She also swam onthe medley and 400 free relay teams whichfinished second. Joining Knell on the medleyrelay were Lindsey DeWilde, Elaina Gates,and Katie Marlin. Swimming on the 400team were DeWilde, Marlin and KristineWaldear.The diving team was also impressive withNicole George, Raquel Fraticelli, and GabbySchulz going 1-2-3 to sweep the event. TheDons other top three finishers were EricaEfigenio, second place in the breaststroke,and Emily Truax, third in the 200.Despite missing many key swimmers,the Amador Valley JV swim team kept theirperfect EBAL season going with a 104-72win over De La Salle. James Cheney was akey part of the Dons victory with a pair ofindividual wins in the 200 and 500 free, andparticipated in a pair of relay wins on the 200and 400 free relays.Amador came into the meet down by sixpoints from the diving event held earlier, butthey quickly erased that deficit by going 1-3in the medley relay. David Becker, CamrenChang, Kaleb Peterson, and Alec Grotegutgot to the wall first for the Dons.Amador then took 11 and 10 points inthe 200 free and the IM with Cheney winningthe 200 and Justin Pasquale taking theIM. The Spartans brought the score to 37-31by winning the 50 free, but Pedersen wonthe fly, and Ben Sorensen and Becker went1-2 in the 100 free to open the lead backto 58-42. After Cheney and Joey Lindleywent 1-2 in the 500 and Amador won the200 free relay (Cheney, Matt Sun, Sornsen,and Grotegut) the Dons were up 78-52 andit was all but over.Becker won the backstroke and AndrewSong and Chang went 2-3 in the breast toset up an anti-climatic 400 free relay whichsaw Cheney, Becker, Sun, and Sornsen takethe event and cap the win.The Dons managed to grab five individualfirsts, and four seconds, but the depth ofthe De La Salle varsity swimming and divingteam was just too much for Amador Valleyto overcome and they fell 105-81.Andrew Seitz posted a pair of firsts forthe Dons, in the IM and the 500 free, to leadthe Dons first place finishers. Bryan Hugheschipped in a first in the fly and a second inthe 200 free, while Kyle Surber did likewisein the 50 and 100 free. Nick Johnston andJason Chen went 1-2 in the back for one ofAmador’s few event point total wins. Chenalso finished third in the IM behind Seitz.Tyler Pullen and Peirson Connors placedsecond and third respectively in the divingevent held earlier.Amador got as close as 10 points afterthe IM, but the Spartans slowly pulled aheadand led by 14 after Seitz, Tim McLaughlinand Stefan Hall went 1-3-5 in the 500 free.However, that’s as close as the Dons wouldget as De La Salle gained six in the 200free relay and 10 in the breaststroke to putthe meet away.The Amador Valley varsity girls fellbehind early and could not come back againstCarondelet falling by a 122-64 score.The Dons came into the swim meetup by six points after divers Emma Rigl,Haley Brott and Marina Mihov finished1-3-4. Chelsea Finn gave the Dons somehope with a second place finish in the IM,but the strong and deep Carondelet teamstill pulled ahead.Catherine Breed was a bright spot for theDons with a first place finish in the 100 freeand a second place finish in the fly. DanielleStickler, swimming the backstroke, alsograbbed a second spot.Amador had four third place finishers,Roshni Nair in the 200 free, Natalie Wongin the fly, Bernadine Martin in the 500 free,and Finn in the breaststroke.Livermore National LLAAA Division: Cardinals 2, Giants 1:Cardinals and Giants played a great defensivegame. For the Giants, Joey Sullivan had abig hit to center field in the 4th inning.VictorSamara came through with a 2 out hit inthe 6th. Michael Friesen pitched 2 shutoutinnings to start the game and hit 2 for 2with the only Giants RBI. For the Cardinals,defensively - Ian Slominski threw out 2 runnersat 3rd base; Jake Winslow played wellat 3rd; Cole Rees played well at 1st.KadeGomes pitched 6 great innings. Offensively- It was pretty tight and hits were few, butTrey Olsen and Ian Slominski got on baseand scored the 2 runs.Crush BasketballIn 8th grade MVP flight basketball actionthis past weekend, the Tri-Valley Crush tookthree wins in as many games.The Crush #10 team won two games,defeating ASA Green and East Bay Bulldogs.Against ASA Green, the Crush jumped toan 10 point first quarter lead and cruised toa 49-31 victory. James Dayton led the winnersin an all-around game with 9 points, 3rebounds and 4 assists, and big man DominicDeFina had 3 assists of his own.In Sunday's game against the toughBulldogs, everything went right for the Crushas they had a 32 point first half on their wayto a 52-28 win. Dayton again led the teamwith 12 points, including 2 treys and StephenGoode had 11 points and a team high 7 rebounds.Dominix Kovacs had an amazing 6steals together with 8 points, and Grant Perrycontributed 9 of his own.The Crush #2 team won their only gameof the weekend, beating Piedmont by a 39-19margin. Holding Piedmont to only 6 pointsin the first half, the Crush was able to keeptheir players rested in the moderately pacedgame. Austin Medeiros led the victors with 11points on smooth shooting, Andre Kasten has6 rebounds on the inside, and Calvin Rasboldhad 3 assists and added 7 points.Livermore LacrosseFinally, Finally the Cowboys win in theEBAL - April 20The Livermore Boys Varsity Lacrosseteam earned its first victory in the East BayAthletic League by beating crosstown rival,Granada Matadors, 11 - 5.Granada scored first. Then TommyParker scored, assisted by Kyle Kline, to tiethe game at one each. Granada scored againto take a one goal lead after one quarter by ascore of 2 - 1. In the second quarter Livermorescored three goals, two by Parker and one byScott Gragg, to take a 4 -2 lead at the half,Kline had all three assists.In the third quarter, the Cowboys scoredthree more goals. Parker had his fourth goalof the game, Kline followed, and Travis Cyronekhad his second goal of the year fromthe Long-Stick-Middie position. Kline hadhis fifth assist. Granada scored with secondsleft to make the score 7 - 3 Livermore afterthree quarters.Finally, in the fourth quarter, Livermoreput the game out of reach as they scoredfour times. Gragg had his second of thegame, Stan Steeper, Daniel Rowan, andEric Loberg followed with goals. Parker hadthree assists in the quarter. Granada added alate goal to make the final score Livermore11 - Granada 5.The defense was lead by Chris Hill,Rusty Schmidt, Joe Gonzales, Aubrey Gottand Michael Fischer. Gavin Herr had foursaves in the victory.As with the Varsity, the Livermore BoysJV team won their first EBAL game by defeatingthe Granada Matadorsby ,6 - 2The Cowboys scored two goals in thefirst quarter to take a 2 - 0 lead after onequarter. Goals were by Junior McCammonand Brandon Hall, both unassisted. In thesecond quarter Livermore, added two moregoals by Max Kreger and Mac Morgan.Hall had the lone assist. Livermore lead 4- 0 at the half.In the third quarter, Livermore addedtheir final two goals of the game. McCammonhad his second goal of the game asdid Kreger. James Ellis had the lone assist.Granada added a goal in the third and one inthe fourth to make the final score Livermore6 - Granada 2.The defense was lead by SpencerDavidson, Jacob Farmos, Chris Alderson,Joe Munns, Niklas Palomba and MaxByrnes. Steven Martinez had 10 saves inthe victory.The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team camedownoff of their victory over Granada andwere flat in losing to Foothill, 13 - 2Foothill came out and scored five goalsin the first quarter and two in the secondto take a 7 - 2 lead at the half. Livermore'sgoals were by Tommy Parker. Scott Gragghad the lone assist. Foothill added three goalsin the third and fourth to make the final scoreFoothill 13 - Livermore 2. Gavin Herr hadsix saves in the loss.The Livermore Boys JV team followedsuit in losing to Foothill, 13 - 4Foothill took a 4 - 1 lead at the half.Brandon Hall had the goal and Max Kregerhad the assist. Foothill scored eight in thethird to put the game away in one of the worstquarters of the year. Hall had his second goalof the game in the third quarter. Mac Morganhad two goals in the fourth quarter, assistedby Aaron Untalan. Steven Martinez had 12saves in the lossLivermore took on the #5and #10 teams in the CIF this week and cameout losing both games April 13.The Livermore Varsity Lacrosse teamplayed its best EBAL game ever in losing tothe Mustangs of Monte Vista, 10 - 7The Cowboys scored first on a goalby Tommy Parker assisted by Kyle Kline.Monte Vista scored two to go ahead 2 - 1after one quarter.The same combo worked their magicagain to tie the score at 2 apiece. The Mustangsthen scored the next two to take a 4- 2 lead, but Scott Gragg scored, assistedby Ryan Wilkerson, to make the score 4- 3 at the half.Monte Vista scored the next three goalsto take a 7 - 3 lead. Then Parker scored again,assisted by Kline, to creep closer, but a lastsecond goal gave Monte Vista an 8 - 4 leadafter three quarters.The Mustangs scored again to makeit 9 - 4. Then, unassisted goals by Graggand Stan Steeper brought the Cowboys to ascore of 9 - 6. Monte Vista tacked on theirfinal goal to take a 10 - 6 lead. Then Goalie,Gavin Herr took off down the field to scorea goal, assisted by Kline, to make the finalscore 10 - 7, a very good game. (MonteVista was favored by 7 goals.) Herr had 12saves in the loss.JV team lost 12 - 1 to Monte VistaJunior McCammon had the lone goalassisted by James Ellis. Steven Martinezhad 10 saves in the loss.On April 16, an under-manned Cowboystake it on the chin, losing to California HighSchool, 11 - 3. The game started well for theCowboys as the score was 4 - 3 well into thesecond quarter on goals by Scott Gragg, EricLoberg, and Tommy Parker. Kyle Kline hadthree assists. The California Grizzlies thenscored the next two goals to lead 6 - 3 at thehalf. California scored four in the third quarterand one in the fourth to make the final score11 - 3. Herr had 14 saves in the loss.The JV Lacrosse team lost to the Grizzlies,7 - 5. At the half, Livermore was down 4- 2. Goals by Junior McCammon and BrandonHall, assisted by Nick Vickers, provided theoffense in the first half. California went up 5- 3 after three quarters. The third Livermoregoal was by Hall assisted by McCammon.Livermore finally caught the Grizzles ongoals by Hall again, assisted by Mac Morgan,and the final Cowboy score was made byMorgan unassisted. But Livermore sufferedinjuries and couldn't sustain pressure.California went ahead with 1:37 left in thegame and tacked on their last goal while theCowboys were a man down. Steven Martinezhad 8 saves in the loss.Granada LacrosseThe Granada High School girls varsitylacrosse team won a tough game against CalHigh on Friday night, 12-9. Friday night’swin by Granada was the first time the Matadorshave beaten Cal High in four years.The first half was a back and forth duelending up with Cal ahead 7-6 via a goal inthe last minute of the first half. The Matadorsopened up the second half with intensity andfocus that gave them control of the field untilthe end of the game. The Matadors capitalizedon several shots to earn 6 goals vs.Cal High’s 2 in the second half. Granada’smidfield performed very well with multipleturnovers and recovery of ground ballsby Captains Hayley Olson, Catrina Hickmanand Jamine Sanck. Melanie Pachecocontrolled multiple draws and helped theMatadors win crucial control of the ball atmid field throughout the night. Granada’sdefense held tight and shut down severaldrives by Cal with strong contributions byAndrea Chy, Ariana Garcia, Jasmin Alvesand Aly Codiroli, in addition to capitalizingon several well executed clears by GoalieAllison Davis.By the end of the game, the Matadorscame out on top with scoring contributionsbeing made by Captain Hayley Olson,4 goals, Livv Gerton, 4 goals, ShannonSunnergren, 2 goals and Camille Hannawith 2 goals.Youth Football and CheerLivermore Youth Football and Cheer isthe longest established football/cheerleadingprogram in Livermore. This is the 36th yearof fun, family, football and cheer.The league is supported by GranadaHigh School, Livermore High School,Valley Christian High School, and TheDiablo Valley Youth Football Conference.The program emphasizes education, family,and the football knowledge and techniquesthat prepare athletes for the exact structureof high school and collegiate football andcheer programs. Competition is againstteams from cities, structured around theEast Bay Athletic League. This is the onlyprogram in Livermore offering this levelof instruction.The Football program is offered forathletes from 7 to 14 years old, and the Cheerprogram is offered for athletes from 5 to 14years old. Practice starts August 2. Everyonewho signs up will participate. There is an earlyregistration discount of just $75 until April30. There are discounts on fees for familieswith multiple athletes. Payment plans areavailable on a limited basis.Visit the program website at Livermorekids.comor call the athletic directorEric with questions at (925) 200-1556 or email Livermorekids@grnail.comPGSL BoardNotice is hereby given that PleasantonPhantom Girls Softball League is acceptingnominations for its 2011 Executive Boardof Directors. Nominations are to be madeat the board's regularly scheduled meetingon Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the HyattSummerfield Suites, 4545 Chabot Drive, Pleasanton , CA 94588 . The meetingbegins at 8:00pm. Voting will take place onSaturday, May 22, 2010. All adults 18 yearsof age and older who are associated with theLeague (i.e. player parents, coaches, boardmembers) are eligible to vote. Ballots willbe available on Saturday (5/22/10) at thePleasanton Sportspark next to the SnackBar by GSB 7.Baseball CampsLivermore High Varsity Baseball CoachDavid Perotti is hosting two summer camps.Each camper will receive individual instructionfrom coaches and Livermore Highplayers, a snack each day and a camp shirt.There are two 5-12 year old camps that cost$100 and $125. The two dates are: June 28-July 1 (four days only) and July 12-16 andrun from 9-12 each day. For more info tosign up please contact David Perotti at (925)586-2811 or dpperotti@yahoo.com or checkwebsite www.eteamz.com/lvbCharity Cup Golf ClassicBeeb’s Sports Bar & Grill is hosting its15 th Annual Charity Cup Golf Classic at LasPositas Golf Course (915 Clubhouse Drive)in Livermore on Friday May 21 st , 2010.The cost is $150.00 per player includesgreen fee, cart, golf shirt, lunch, dinner,on-course refreshments, awards ceremony,huge raffle giveaway and a chance to win$10,000 and more!All proceeds will benefit the Helen DillerFamily Cancer Research CenterLunch & Registration begins at 11am.Shotgun start is at 1:00pmTo register visit www.beebsatlaspositas.com or call (925) 455-7070.Entries limited to the first 144 receivedso don’t delayBowling NewsIn the Monday Getaway Fours, LaurieChapman rolled 85 pins over average fora 224 game.Roger Purta turned in a 289 game inthe Tuesday Match Point league. DerrekGillians shot a 269 and 259 game, BrandonKlinefelter a 278, and Isiah Hayggod a 234game. Mark McCreary rolled triplicate 247in the 4 Seasons Modified Guys & Dolls, FredMcCarrell bowled a 279 game, Pat Braga hada 234 game and Tom Grammatica bowled118 over series average with games of 179-202-202. Ray Salas turned in a 290 game inthe Cheyenne league, Glen Thompson a 273and Wayne Folster 257. Austin Stuber, inthe Generation Gap league, rolled 73 overaverage with a 255 game.Senior bowler Dick Braden, in the MondayPrimetimers, rolled a 245 game, TonyGiannotti a 226, John Waite a 222. In thesame league, Harry Thompson bowled 100pins over series average with games of 190,206 and 196 for a 592. Tom Crane rolled a259 game in the Sirs & Sirettes league withRon Knott rolling 70 over for a 235 gameand Paul Guerrero a 234.Youth Bowler, Brendan McClain bowled67 over average for a 212 game in the FridayFamily Affair league. Nick Moreland, in theGeneration Gap on Sunday, rolled 63 overaverage for a 178 game.Livermore SmokeLivermore SmokeUnder-8: Lightning Bolts vs Lightning:Lightning Bolts players: Emily Brown, HannahWhitelock, Nicole Benjamin; Lightningplayers: Zakiya Clark, Tiffany Rucker, CloeWilliams.Lightning Bolts vs Wildcats: LightningBolts players:: Elliana Aggarwal, SofiaRandall, Katherine Terry; Wildcats players:Taylor Bond, Jillian Devine, Payton HallAmador JudoThe Amador Judo and Jujitsu Studioin Livermore sent 12 competitions to thesemiannual City College of San FranciscoJudo Tournament. It was held last weekend.Players from all over California competed.The Amador team brought home 15 topmedals:1st place: Abby Maciel-Lahann, Dublin,jr. female; Dan Ikegami, Dublin; jr. male;Rafael Gamboa, Dublin, jr. male; VictoriaBurke, Livermore, intermediate femaile; NathanMaratea, Livermore, intermediate male;Adam Skinner, Livermore, sr. male; JamieBehymer, Livermore, sr. female; BradleyMaratea, Livermore, black belt.2nd place: Garrison Groves, Livermore,jr. male; Gabrielle Gamboa, Livermore,jr. female; Victoria Burke, Livermore,brown belt; Bradley Maratea, Livermore,brown belt.3rd place: Kai Ikegami, Dublin, jr. male;Josh Rodrigues-Lahann, Dublin, jr. male; JasonCraig, Livermore, intermediate male.Photo - Doug JorgensenGranada High School diver goes into the water during a meetwith Foothill. The Granada girls varsity won, 10-6, led by MelissaParker, 1st, , Mandy Bakker, 2nd, and Taylor Fleet, 6th. The girlsJV was also victorious, 13 to 3. Jamie Haines, Jackie Neumanand Summer Johnson finished 1-2-3. The boys varsity cameaway with a 11 to 5 win, Caleb Knight finished 1st, Josh Knight3rd and Cory Johnson, 4th.Granada SwimmingGranada High School and Foothill Highmet in a swimming meet over the weekend.Highlights (JVG junior varsity girls; JVBjunior varsity boys; VG varsity girls, VBvarsity boys):200 Medley Relay: JVG:2nd Glover,Douglas, Danner, Darling 2:20.09; JVB:1stBlaze, Middlecamp, Peters, McCallum2:07.05, 2nd Eckles, Shanley, Snyder,Skaor; VG: 2nd McDiarmid, A. McLaggen,Swanson, Hayes 1:59.55, 3rd Harker, Clark,Boeher, C McLaggen 2:02.13; VB: 1st Carlo,Schierloh, Guido, Hayes 1:45.39, 3rd Lindsay,Dourov, Chandler, Harker 1:47.96200 Free Style: JVG: 3rd Darling2:31.04; JVB: 2nd Neumayer 2:15.17; VB:1st Guido 1:48.58, 2nd Dourov 1:54.62100 Individual Medley: JVG: 3rd Glover1:16.58' JVB: 2nd Shull 1:09.95, 3rd Snyder

The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010 - PAGE 9Shirley Sue SimmonsShirley passed away peacefullyat home with her family byher side on April 16, 2010 after ashort battle with cancer. She wasa residentof Pleasanton.S h ewas bornon Aug.2, 1945 inMonterey,CA. and itremainedher favoriteplace.S h ewas preceded in death by herfather, Angelo DiVecchia. Sheis survived by her loving husbandof 47 years Ron, sonsMike (Kelly), Tim (Michelle),Steve (Christine); and 7 granddaughters;mother, Idris (Sue)DiVecchia; 2 brothers, 2 sistersand many friends.She became a self taughtbaker extraordinaire, among hermany other talents. Volunteeringas a docent at Alviso Adobe inPleasanton and being “grandma”at Forest Home Farms in SanRamon was her passion. Shewas a long time member Orderof the Eastern Star Oak LeafChapter #8Shirley was loved by all andlived a life with no regrets.Friends and family are invitedto A Celebration of Life honoringShirley at Graham-Hitch Mortuaryin Pleasanton on April 30, at2:00 pm. Contributions in hername can be made to the AmericanCancer Society.Carole N. RoseOn April 18, 2010 we losta remarkable Tri-Valley resident,wife,m o t h e r ,cousin, andfriend, CaroleRose.C a r o l epassed onpeacefullya m i d s th e r f o u rmen, twodaughterin - l a w s ,her brother(John), sister-in-law (Trish) andan assortment of four footedfriends. Carole was devoted toher family and to raising her threeboys. Carole spent a number ofyears as a production patterndesigner assistant for Byer ofCalifornia. At Byer, Carole mademany new friends with whomshe continued to stay in contactwith to this day. Carole alwaysconsidered all her friends as partof her extended family.Carole was an avid quilter,making many baby quilts forfriend’s new babies and fullsized quilts for family members.She was always on the lookoutfor that special piece of fabricthat would fit into her current ormaybe a future project.Carole is survived by her husbandof 52 years William (Bill)P. Rose, son William (Bill) P.Rose Jr. of Woodfords, CA, sonGeorge Matthew Rose, of NewYork City, Patrick Allan Rose ofSan Francisco, daughter-in-lawsSusie Pacheco-Rose of San Franciscoand Karen Brickey-Rose ofWoodfords.No services are contemplated.In place of flowers please make adonation to the Leukemia/LymphomaSociety.Carol A. PenzottiCarol A. Penzotti died April11, 2010. Carol was born in Baltimore,MD on March 23, 1945. Shemoved toT e m p e ,AZ, whereshe spenther adolescence,and eventu a l l ymoved tothe Califo r n i aBay Areawhere shehas lived for the last 40+ years,mostly as a resident of Livermore.A true craftsperson, Carol wasa naturally talented and notoriouslyprolific, especially with hercross-stitch creations. Creativitywas an innate part of who she wasand how she expressed herself.Amongst her creative pursuitswere cross-stitch, knitting/crochet,and most recently beadingand jewelry making. If youwere counted among her friendsyou would surely have receiveda handmade gift from her. In additionto her crafts, Carol had agreat love of reading, crosswordpuzzles, and all things whimsical.She delighted in spendingtime with family and friends.She adored her grandchildrenand great-grandchildren, andshe loved animals (especiallyher cats).Carol is survived by her husbandof 28 years, Richard Penzotti,her daughter Renee, her sisterand brother, four grandchildren,and three great-grandchildren.Carol was preceded in death byher daughter Terrie, and by herson Robert.Carol’s thoughtful, generousand kind spirit will be greatlymissed by all of her friends andfamily.Those wishing may make memorialcontributions in Carol’sname to the Valley HumaneSociety, 3670 Nevada Street,Pleasanton, CA 94566.Private family services areplanned.Charlotte Keogh BachledaCharlotte Bachleda was bornJune 18, 1918, and entered intorest April 19, 2010, she was 91years old.Charlotte was born in Connecticutlived in the Livermorefor 48 years. She and her latehusband moved to Pattersonwhen he retired in 1984, but shereturned to Livermore when hepassed away in 1998Charlotte was a parishioner ofSt. Michael’s Catholic Church formany years. She was a Radiomanin the Navy and met her late husbandwho was also in the Navy,while training in Jacksonville,Fla. She enjoyed watching andattending Oakland A’s game,gardening, and taking annualfamily trips to South Shore LakeTahoe. Her main focus in life washer 6 children.Charlotte was preceded indeath by husband Milan VictorBachleda in 1998. She is survivedby children Janet (Bob)Newlands of Livermore, CA;Mary Anne (Jack) Gomes ofVista, CA; Julie (Andy) Thomasof Reno, NV; Valerie (Dan) Steussyof Poway, Ca; John (Holly)Bachleda of Livermore, CA; andPaul Bachleda of Livermore, CA.She is also survived by grandchildrenKaren Homer; LauraWebster; Scott Newlands; NicoleEdminster; Danielle, Lauren, andAustin Steussy; Sarah and EmilyBachleda, and great-grandchildMadison Edminster.Mass of the Resurrectionwas celebrated April 23, atSt. Michael’s Catholic Church,Livermore. Burial followed atthe San Joaquin Valley NationalCemetery in Santa Nella whereCharlotte and Milan were reunited.Arrangements by CallaghanMortuary.Francis MarcielFrancis Marciel, born in Livermore,CA. on Dec. 13, 1925 toFrank and Marie Marciel, passedaway suddenly on April 18, 2010in Mt. Vernon. OR.Francis grew up in a largeranching family in the LivermoreValley and spent his youth workingon the ranch learning theskills and techniques he wouldutilize the rest of his life. Asan adult, he farmed, ran cattleand did harvesting jobs in theAltamont & Midway areas in thesurrounding Livermore hills. Hemarried his wife Mary on Feb.18, 1956. They settled on ruralBuena Vista Ave. in Livermore.In 1970 they bought a 2,200acre ranch in Mt. Vernon, ORnear John Day, moving there in1971 where they continued todevelop the ranch and raise theirthree children. Fittingly, Francisspent the last day of his life ridingaround his beloved ranch onhis trusty 4-wheeler with Maryat his side.Other survivors besides Maryare daughters Sheryl Wishard(Bard) of Prairie City, OR,Joanne Hansen (Frank), and sonJohn Marciel both of Mt. Vernon.Surviving brothers are Paul,Lawrence, Herman and RoyMarciel and sisters Marie Brockman,Theresa Turpin and SharonMarciel. Six granchildren, fourgreat-grandchildren and numerousneices and nephews alsosurvive.A Memorial Service will beheld at the family ranch in Mt.Vernon on Sat., May 1st at 1 p.m.Private scattering of Francis'sashes on the ranch will be carriedout by the immediate family at alater date.Doris Lee WandenDoris Lee Wanden passedaway Saturday, April 17, 2010at her Camanche Lake housein Ione, CA at the age of 67years. She was born December 4,1942 to Floyd and Dora (Drew)Haskins in El Reno, OK. Dorismarried Gilbert Wanden on April14, 1962 in Hayward, CA. Beingwith her family was the most importantthing to her. She touchedthe lives of many, and will bedeeply missed.She is survived by her husband,Gilbert Wanden of Livermore,CA; children, Wade EricWanden of Pleasanton, AaronDrew Wanden of DiscoveryBay, Christina Renee Wandenof Livermore; sisters, Rita JaneJacobs of Valley Springs, BarbaraJean Cambria of Livermore;grandchildren, Tyler Drew Wanden,Sierra Lynn Wanden, EmilyLauren Perry, Allison GracePerry, and Cody James Franco.At the family’s request therewill be no services. Inurnmentwill be in Memory GardensCemetery in Livermore.Memorial contributions maybe made to Children’s HospitalFoundation, 800 Research Parkway,Suite 150, Oklahoma City,OK 73104. Condolences may beoffered to the family, via e-mail,at condolences@danerimortuary.com . Arrangements have beenentrusted to Daneri Mortuary inJackson.Lucille (Lou) AngelinaRomaniello GranicaPleasanton resident LucilleGranica passed away suddenlyon April 12, 2010. Lou was bornin Waterbury, CT on November28, 1942.Lucille was raised in an ItalianAmerican home, and wasextremely proud of her heritage.Lou relocated to California in1973 with her only daughter,Gina. She spent most of heryears living in the South Bay, butrelocated to the Livermore/Pleasantonarea in 2005 to be closerto Gina, her son-in-law Scott,and her only grandson Andrew(Drew). She was a resident ofRidgeview Commons in Pleasantonand a member of the UnitedChristian Church in Livermore.She was very passionate aboutdonating a lot of her time andefforts to both facilities, in bothfundraising and activity causes.Lou taught most who touchedher life or whose lives she touchedto LOVE big, LIVE big, haveFAITH, and to LAUGH hearty.She is survived by her daughter,Gina, son-in-law Scott, andher grandson Drew of Livermore,CA, along with her older brotherLeonard Romaniello, Sr. andhis children, Lenny and Cathy,and her great niece and nephew,Michael and Christina of Waterbury,CT.She will be remembered as aloving mother, grandmother, auntand friend.A memorial service was heldat United Christian Church onApril 16th. Her family requeststhat in her memory donationsbe sent to the United ChristianChurch, 1886 College Avenue,Livermore, CA 94550 in hername.Marion Blanche FreyMarion went to be with Jesuson Sunday afternoon, April 18,2010. Following a lengthy illness,she passed away peacefullyat her home in Keizer, Oregon.She was born March 21, 1922in Charlotte s t o w n ,Prince EdwardIsland,Canada, toJ a c k a n dB l a n c h eS t e w a r t .The familyincludedthree brothersand twosisters.Marion married NormanStewart. They had three children:Don, Linda and Scott. Widowedin 1951, she immigratedto California in 1961. She foundBill Frey, the love of her life, inLivermore. They married in 1962- making her the adopted motherof Bill and Linda Frey. Marionand Bill enjoyed water skiing,camping, biking and later becamesnowbirds between Oregon andYuma, AZ. In 1989, Marion wasdiagnosed with Parkinson's disease.They moved from Azalea,Oregon to Keizer. They enjoyednew friends and worship timesat First Baptist Church in Salem,volunteer work with Mealson Wheels, and building a newhouse.Marion is remembered as aloving, kind and gentle woman.Her favorite hobbies were oilpainting, poetry, reading, playingthe organ and sharing lifestories.She is survived by her husband,Bill; brother John andsisters, Vida and Shirlie, all inCanada; her children, LindaHuffman, Linda Frey and BillFrey of California and ScottStewart of British Columbia. Shewas predeceased by her parents,brothers Ira and Gordon and son,Donald.Burial will be in Truckee,California. The memorial servicewill be Sat., May 1 at 1:30 p.m.,First Baptist Church of Salem.In lieu of flowers, memorialdonations may be made to theParkinson's Center of Oregon atOHSU in Portland Oregon.There will be a memorial serviceat 1 p.m. on May 8 at CedarGrove Church in Livermore.Donate by mail, send a checkor money order to: OHSU Foundation,1121 SW Salmon St.,Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205-2021.Frank La Ferrera"Dago Frank"Frank La Ferrera died April21, 2010.He was thedevoted husbandto Marion for 62 years, lovingfather to Sandra and Denise andfather-in-law to Ken, dear grandpato Amber,Kendra andBrooke, andcaring brotherto Nancy,Steve andSalvatore.He wasb o r n i nBrooklyn,New Yorkon August 3,1930. He moved to San Franciscowhen he was a boy and graduatedfrom Mission High School. Frankwas coined the "newspaper boy"in the North Beach district whenhe was 10 years old, standing infront of the old Fior de Italia inWashington Square. He was aforeman in the iron trade for 58years and loved every minute ofpunking iron and the camaraderieof his co-workers at Soule Steeleand RPS. Frank was an aviddeer hunter, fisherman and lovedworking in his garden. He willbe missed dearly by his familyand friends.The family requests that anydonations may be made to HopeHospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Suite100, Dublin, CA 94568.Arrangements by Graham-Hitch Mortuary.James E. Collins Sr.James E. Collins Sr. was bornon January 21, 1941 and passedaway peacefully at his home inLivermore, CA; on April 5, 2010.He was 69 years old.Jim was a veteran of the U.S.Navy and worked for Ford forover 35 years after serving in themilitary. As a hobby Jim enjoyedbuilding and restoring classiccars and was an active memberof The Good Guys Auto Club.Jim was loved by many and willbe missed by all.He is survived by his sonsJames E. Collins Jr. and MichaelE Collins, daughter-in-law KariValasek, and grandsons MichaelE. Collins II and Ryan D.Dicus.Jim has seven brothers andsisters: Ivan, Delbert (deceased),Eddie, Betty, John, Pat andTom.Jim was laid to rest at theSacramento Valley NationalCemetery in Dixon, CA.Colonel John TomanPleasanton resident John Tomandied April 23, 2010.John was the beloved husbandof Mary Toman, devoted father toJohn J. Toman of Oakdale, CA,Lani Toman of Redondo Beach,CA, Tom Toman of Pleasanton,Lindy Chase of Loxahatchee,FL, Chris Toman of Livermore,CA, and cherished grandfather toeight grandchildren.John, affectionately knownto many simply as, “the Colonel,"touched many lives withhis boundless optimism. He wasborn in Scranton, Pennsylvaniaon May 5, 1930, graduatedhigh school from Girard College,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,graduated from the West PointMilitary Academy in 1953, wasassigned to the Army Corps ofEngineers and served a tour inKorea in 1954 as a combat engineer.He earned Masters Degreesin Physics and Civil Engineeringfrom the University of Illinois,later resigned his active U.S.Army commission to accept aposition at Lawrence LivermoreNational Laboratory where he(continued on page 10)

PAGE 10 - The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010(continued from page 9)served for 26 years, retiring as asenior scientist in1990.He retired as a member of theArmy reserves after 30 years ofmilitary service in 1983 as thecommandant of a U.S. Armyreserve school for which he wasawarded the highest militaryaward in peace time, the Legionof Merit. His passions for the last20 years of his life were both:serving as Chairman, CEO, andPresident of Pan American Resources,Inc., a public companywith a patented system for convertinglandfill waste into electricity;and his several nationalspeaking engagements as an experton energy and environmentalissues. He was a member of St.Augustine’s Catholic parish andenjoyed world travel, woodworking,golf, performing as a vocalist,and spending time with hisbeloved family and friends.A memorial mass was celebratedon April 28th at St.Augustine Catholic Church,Pleasanton, CA, followed bymilitary honors committal atSt. Augustine’s Cemetery, 5780Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.Family asks that memorialcontributions be made to GirardCollege, 2101 South CollegeAve., Philadelphia, PA 19121, inthe name of John Toman, Class of1947, or flowers sent to Graham-Hitch Mortuary, Pleasanton.Donald James WilsonWith great sadness we announcethe passing of DonaldJames Wilson on April 22, 2010.He was a resident of Livermore.Donald was born July 3, 1959in Berkeley, California. Duringhis childhood he was very activein sports; he loved playing soccerand baseball and was also a BoyScout. He also spent several yearsin drum corps. He was a studentat Granada High School, and enjoyedthe Army where he proudlyserved his country repairingtanks. Donald was a mechanicfor many years by trade and lovedto fix things with his hands. Asan eagle collector, Don lovedgarage sales and thrift shoppingwhere he found most of his eaglecollection treasures. He was trulya “simple man” and wanted nothingmore in life than to be happy.Don always had something funnyto say, whether it was wrong orright it was hilarious and downrightfunny. Always so giving andhelping to others. He would givethe shirt off his back for another.He loved to watch baseball andhis favorite team the Giants. Asfor football he was a diehardRaiders fan.Donald is survived by hismother Martha Wilson of Livermoreand father Wayne Wilsonof Sacramento. Father to DonaldWilson II, Jason Wilson, AshleyWilson, Megan Wilson, and EmilyWilson. Grandfather to TylerConder, AJ Shipman,, AureannaFernandez and Madeline Wilson.Brother to Sheryl Pierce,Brother-in-law Jeff Pierce andbrother to Michael Wilson, Sister-in-lawJulie Wilson. Uncle toMelisa Maynard, Jessica Wislon,Sarah Pierce, Jay Pierce, andMichael P. Wilson. Great Uncleto Toni Juarez , Taylor Juarez,Brooklyn Juarez, Leslie Juarez,Chance Posada, Shelby Pierce,and Devon Oase. Donald wasloved by all and will be missedby everyone; he will be in ourhearts forever as he touched allof our lives.Nothing was better than thesmile on your face as I yelledacross the way “Hey Don Petty”,wearing your favorite hat.You will forever be in my heart“Uncle Dizzel” I love you, yourniece Jessica Wilson.Born a free spirit, reborn a“Freebird," fly freebird, fly.All my love your son DonaldWilson IIThere will be a visitation onFri. April 30; 10:00-11:00am, inthe Chapel of Callaghan Mortuary3833 East Ave. Livermore;with a Celebration of Life commencingat 11:00am. A burialprocession will follow to the SanJoaquin Valley National Cemeterywhere Don will be laid torest and also receive traditionalArmy honors.Arthritis WalkThe 2010 Tri-Valley ArthritisWalk will be held on Saturday, May1st at the LifeStyleRx, 1119 EastStanley Boulevard at 8:00am.Please visit the Tri-Valley ArthritisWalk website at www.aw2010trivly.kintera.org . For more information,contact Sarina Aguirre, ArthritisFoundation Community DevelopmentManager at saguirre@arthritis.org or call 415-356-1237.Sheep Shearing DayVisit Forest Home Farms HistoricPark to watch the sheep get theirannual haircuts on Sunday, May 2,11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.There will be something for thewhole family. There will be live musicand demonstrations of old-time traditionssuch as lace-making, woodcarving,quilting, and spinning. Natureloverswill find garden tastings andsheepdog demonstrations. Children'sactivities include 4-H animals, crafts,games and tractor rides.Take a tour of the property andvisit the old-fashioned Gift Shoppefeaturing Victorian items and farmmementos. Food will also be availablefor purchase. Price is $2 higherat the gate, so pre-register and savemoney.For registration information call(925) 973-3200 or visit www.sanramonrecguide.com.The activity numberis #64661. For more informationabout Forest Home Farms HistoricPark call (925) 973-3284.Forest Home Farms Historic Parkis located at 19953 San Ramon ValleyBlvd. Parking at the farm is limited,but parking will also be available onPine Valley Road, west of San RamonValley Blvd.Thinking DifferentlyAuthor Javy Galindo will discusshis book The Power of ThinkingDifferently at the Livermore PublicLibrary Civic Center, 1188 S. LivermoreAvenue, at 2 p.m. on Sunday,May 2.There is no charge for this event.Books will be available for sale andsigning.“Creativity isn’t reserved for theelite, the painter, inventor, or entrepreneur.It is a skill that we are all bornwith and can harness to enhance allaspects of our lives,” says creativityexpert Javy W. Galindo, author ofThe Power of Thinking Differently:An Imaginative Guide to Creativity,Change, and the Discovery of NewIdeas. “Regrettably, far too many ofus react to our circumstances withhabitual responses that leave us feelingstuck, frustrated, and desperatefor deeper meaning.”Galindo claims that the key to creativityis overcoming our neurologicallywired thinking habits in order toexplore creative possibilities. In hisbook, he takes a unique approach toLEGAL NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDSunderstanding the innovative mindby exploring the latest research incognitive science and psychologywhile also reflecting on the creativityof famous artists, scientists, andbusiness people.Galindo lightheartedly guides thereader through the universal stagesof the creative process and describesthe nature of creative insight, ways totranscend creative blocks, the keys tocultivating creativity in groups, andhow to break free of groupthink byusing both sides of the brain. As a result,readers discover how importantrelaxation, collaboration, diversity, asense of humor, and a sense of playare to finding new ideas.The Friends of the Livermore Libraryhave underwritten this programas part of the Friends Authors andArts Series. For additional events,check the library’s website at www.livermore.lib.ca.us.Storytime with FarmerStorytime with the Farmer will beheld at Forest Home Farms HistoricPark in San Ramon.The topic for Wed., May 5, 10a.m. to 11 a.m. is "Happy Mother'sDay."There will be stories, songs,crafts and refreshments. There willalso be an opportunity to visit withthe animals that live at Forest HomeFarms Historic Park.Children must be accompanied byan adult, but only children need to register.Pre-register by calling the SanRamon Community Center at (925)973-3200 or register online at www.sanramonrecguide.com. Cost is $5for residents and $6 for non-residents.Ages 3-5 only. Space is limited. Thisevent will be held outdoors, so pleasedress appropriately. 4/19- Activity#64662 and 5/5- Activity #64663.Forest Home Farms Historic Parkis located at 19953 San Ramon ValleyBoulevard, San Ramon, just south ofPine Valley Road. Call 925-973-3284for information.AABC ScholarshipsActivities and Academic BoosterClub (AABC) of Foothill High isaccepting applications for four scholarshipsof $500 each from Foothillseniors.The application can be found atwww.foothill-falcons.org or on theAABC webpage under scholarships.The deadline to submit an applicationhas been extended to May 7. Pleasesubmit applications to Mrs. Bing inthe Foothill counseling office.Day of ServiceRecognizing the impact of thecurrent economic environment onCalifornia's valuable local, regional,and state parks, members of TheChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints have designated Saturday,www.independentnews.comMay 8, 2010 as a statewide day ofservice.Some 75,000 volunteers, 8 yearsand older, will participate in the"Mormon Helping Hands - RenewingCalifornia Parks" service projects.Mormons in every community inCalifornia, working with park andcivic officials, have identified hundredsof projects in parks throughoutthe state.In the Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermorearea, approximately 1,000volunteers will work in city parks andhistoric sites, as well as walking trailsand arroyos. Volunteers will wear thedistinctive yellow Mormon HelpingHands vests, the official vests usedby members of their church whenparticipating in humanitarian serviceprojects and disaster relief offortsthroughout the world.For more information aboutMormon Helping Hands, pleasevisit http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/and type "HelpingHands" in SearchVisitors Center UpgradesMount Diablo Interpretive Association(MDIA) is working withMountning to supplyinterpretive materials for some ofthe new display areas, like the visitorreading area and the rotating seasonaldisplays, among others. And lastly,MDIA will provide new merchandisingfixtures and equipment for the newVisitor Center Retail Area.LEGAL NOTICESFOR INFORMATIONPLACING LEGALNOTICESCONTACT BARBARA @925 243-8000FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436284The following person(s) doingbusiness as:Why Not 3D,1130 Catalina Dr., Apt#80,Livermore Ca 94550 is herebyregistered by the followingowner(s):Jermel Algernon Wells, 1130Catalina Dr., Apt #80, LivermoreCA 94550This business is conductedby:an IndividualThe registrant began to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name (s) listedabove on January 1, 2010.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Jermel A. WellsThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon March 23, 2010. ExpiresMarch 23, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2754. Publish April 8, 15, 22,29, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436610-436611The following person(s) doingbusiness as:1)ExperienceDisc, 2)Triple Point Advisors,3266 Chablis Court, PleasantonCa 94566 is herebyregistered by the followingowner(s):Gauri Reyes, 3266 ChablisCt., Pleasanton Ca 94566This business is conductedby:an IndividualRegistrant has not yet begunto transact business underthe fictitious business nameor names listed.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Gauri ReyesThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon March 30, 2010. ExpiresMarch 30, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2755. Publish April 15, 22,29, May 6, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436942The following person(s) doingbusiness as:Vega’s Landscaping,1039 Bluebell Dr. #3,Livermore Ca 94551 is herebyregistered by the followingowner(s):Samuel Vega, 1039 BluebellDr. #3, Livermore Ca 94551This business is conductedby:an IndividualThe registrant began to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name (s) listedabove on April 7, 2010.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Samuel VegaThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon April 7, 2010. Expires April7, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2756. Publish April 15, 22,29, May 6, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 437013The following person(s) doingbusiness as:Lalman, Inc. dba:Del Valle Lodge, 3979 FirstStreet, Livermore Ca 94550is hereby registered by thefollowing owner(s):Lalman, Inc., 3979 FirstStreet, Livermore Ca 94550This business is conductedby:a CorporationThe registrant began totransact business under thefictitious business name (s)listed above on December27, 1996.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Sabhash L. PatelThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon April 8, 2010. Expires April8, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2758. Publish April 15, 22,29, May 6, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 437014The following person(s) doingbusiness as:Deepesh, Inc.,dba: Sands Motel, 3787 FirstStreet, Livermore Ca 94550is hereby registered by thefollowing owner(s):Deepesh, Inc., 3787 FirstStreet, Livermore Ca 94550This business is conductedby:a CorporationThe registrant began to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name (s) listedabove on October 9, 1996.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Sabhash L. PatelThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon April 8, 2010. Expires April8, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2759. Publish April 15, 22,29, May 6, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436535The following person(s) doingbusiness as:ManbhavanCatering, 4386 DiavilaAve., Pleasanton Ca 94588is hereby registered by thefollowing owner(s):Mukta Arora, 4386 DiavilaAve., Pleasanton Ca 94588This business is conductedby:an IndividualRegistrant has not yet begunto transact business underthe fictitious business nameor names listed.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Mukta AroraThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon March 29, 2010. ExpiresMarch 29, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2760. Publish April 15, 22,29, May 6, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436986The following person(s) doingbusiness as:dgbestdeals,2648 St Helena Ct., LivermoreCa 94550 is hereby registeredby the following owner(s):Dennis D. Gordon, 2648 St.Helena Ct., Livermore Ca94550This business is conductedby:an IndividualThe registrant began to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name (s) listedabove on April 1, 2010.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Dennis D. GordonThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon April 8, 2010. Expires April8, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2761. Publish April 22, 29,May 6, 13, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436376The following person(s) doingbusiness as:Hey Nay NayInk Dba: The Bracelet Bar,252 Main St., Pleasanton Ca94566 is hereby registered bythe following owner(s):Nancy K. McKain, 95 WindwardCommon Unit 2, LivermoreCa 94551This business is conductedby:an IndividualRegistrant has not yet begunto transact business underthe fictitious business nameor names listed.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Nancy K. McKainThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon March 24, 2010. ExpiresMarch 24, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2762. Publish April 22, 29,May 6, 13, 2010.FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO. 436612The following person(s) doingbusiness as:PerformanceLandscape Service, 5781Preston Avenue, LivermoreCa 94551 is hereby registeredby the following owner(s):Plants Direct Inc., 5781 PrestonAvenue, Livermore Ca94551This business is conductedby:a CorporationThe registrant began to transactbusiness under the fictitiousbusiness name (s) listedabove on August 9, 1996.Signature of Registrant:/s/:Darrell L. AmaralThis statement was filed withthe County Clerk of Alamedaon March 30, 2010. ExpiresMarch 30, 2015.The Independent Legal No.2763. 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But a number of factors go in to determining marketvalue.In preparing a CMA, your agent begins by gathering and sortingdata about real estate activity in your neighborhood.This activity falls into four categories:• Properties currently on the market.• Properties in contract or “pending.”• Properties that have sold within a certain time frame. In afast-moving market, that generally means no more than threemonths back.• Properties that have been withdrawn from the market duringthat same period.The goal is to find properties in each category as similar toyours as possible, and within a definite time period.Last winter when your neighbor’s house went into contract,your house may well have garnered the same price. Severalmonths later, the market has shifted. Some neighborhoods havegone up in price; some have gone down or stayed flat.Your agent begins by setting criteria, then narrows the searchas much as possible. The more market activity, the more focusedthe search can be, and the more accurate the results.Begin with the old real estate maxim: “location, location,location.”The best comparable properties – or “comps” – are those inthe same neighborhood or development. But often there is notenough activity to provide a clear picture.Agents may expand the search based on proximity – meaningthey will search for properties within a certain distance from yourhome – typically .5 to 1 mile for suburban properties. Other timesagents may look for homes in neighborhoods that are similar toyours.Similarity of neighborhoods is based such factors as the ageof the development, proximity to downtown, amenities such asparks and libraries, tests scores at the local schools, crime rates,how well-maintained the neighbors’ homes are.Two identical houses can sell for very different prices basedon location.The agent then narrows the search to focus on homes mostlike yours. The criteria most often used include:• The size of the home in square footage. Only finished, permittedspace is considered. Garages and screened-in porches arenot included.• The number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Homes with guestcottages or granny units can count those bedrooms and bathrooms,as long as they were built with permits.• The age of the home. In general, new homes sell for morethan older homes. One exception may be beautifully maintainedand/or refurbished vintage homes in desirable locations.• Lot size. Buyers may pay premiums for lots that are larger,especially if the space is well utilized.• Is it a short sale? Many buyers will underbid properties beingsold short because of the hassles and delays often associatedwith these sales.Once your agent has a list of homes similar to yours, he or shewill figure the average list and sales prices of those properties.Then it’s time to refine the value by looking at criteria thatcannot be programmed in to a CMA calculator. For these crucialfactors, you will have to depend on the knowledge and expertiseof your agent.For example:• Location of the lot. Houses on busy streets tend to sell forless than those on quiet cul-de-sacs, for example.• Condition of the property. Agents who are familiar with aneighborhood know which homes were move-in ready and whichrequired major repairs.• Floor plan. While square footage is important, how that squarefootage is used may impact price.Some floorplans are more popular than others. Is it a singlestory home or are there lots of stairs? Is this the original floorplan or was the home added on to? Were the add ons done withpermits? How does it flow with the rest of the house?• Upgrades. Things like kitchen and bath remodels, ingroundpools, upgraded flooring, beautiful landscaping and hardscaping,newer or well-maintained decks and patios, and solar panels mayadd value to a home.• Is it a custom home? Does it “fit” the neighborhood? Homesthat are much larger and more lavishly appointed than theirneighbors’ are valued less than similar homes built areas filledwith big houses. The same goes of houses that are of a vastlydifferent design style.Even though your agent prepared a CMA when you first starteddiscussing selling your home, if it’s been more than a few weeks,he/she will likely update it based on current market conditions.If you delay offering your home for sale, or if your propertystays on the market for a while, the analysis will have to be updatedcontinually.The last thing you want is to price your property based onoutdated statistics, and watch the market pass you by.A CMA is designed primarily for homeowners who want tosell their property.However, a professional market analysis is also a useful tool forbuyers wondering what the perfect home in the perfect neighborhoodwill really cost – not just what it’s listed for in the MultipleListing Service or what Zillow estimates as its value.The List Price is the asking price. It may or may not representa realistic value for the property.Some sellers price their homes for more than a CMA shows itis worth because they want to “test the market,” to see if anyonewill pay their asking price.Some sellers price their homes low, either because they arewilling to sacrifice full price for a quick sale or because they believelisting it low will generate multiple offers and thus a higherselling price. If you see a home listed for a price that is “too goodto be true,” it probably is.A Realtor can help a smart buyer calculate the fair market valueof a property, which is the amount the house will likely sell for.So, for a free Market Analysis of your home – or a home youare considering making an offer on – call your Realtor today.Cher Wollard is a Realtor withWindermere Welcome Home, Livermore.

PAGE 12 - The Independent, APRIL 29, 2010Livermore, Pleasanton Agree to Discuss Airport IssuesThe cities of Livermore andPleasanton have a tolling agreementwith regard to litigationinvolving Livermore’s recentvote to change the zoning of itsairport.The tolling agreement extendsthe right of Pleasanton to filea lawsuit by 15 days startingApril 21.Livermore City AttorneyJohn Pomidor commented, “Theagreement gives the two sides anopportunity to talk a little morewithout the threat of litigation.”He said any lawsuit would belimited to issues addressed duringthe discussion on changes atthe airport.As part of the hearings on rezoningof the Livermore Airport,Pleasanton sent a letter statingthey believe there are fundamentalflaws in the environmentalResidents of the area will havethe opportunity to add a horse orburro to their families, when theBureau of Land Managementbrings its Wild Horse and BurroAdoption Program to the LivermoreRodeo Grounds, RobertsonPark, 3500 Robertson Park Road,Livermore, on Saturday and Sunday,May 1 and 2.“We’re holding the adoptionin conjunction with the CaliforniaState Horseman’s SpringStampede,” said Doug Satica,manager at BLM’s Litchfieldwild horse and burro facilitynear Susanville. “We encourageeveryone to come out and enjoyboth events.”The BLM will offer 30 horses,mostly yearlings, and 10 burrosfor public adoption. Anyone interestedcan preview the animalswhen they arrive at about 3 p.m.on Friday, April 30.The event gates will be openfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.Adoptions begin with silent biddingfrom 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Saturday. Animals not taken duringbidding will be available fora $125 adoption fee.“With spring and summerdays ahead, this is a good timeto begin training an adopted mustangor burro,” said Satica. “Ourhorses and burros are certified tobe healthy and they are ready tobegin training.”The horses are from herdmanagement areas in NortheastCalifornia and Northwest Nevada.Burros (donkeys) camefrom Southern California deserts.All available animals havereceived de-worming treatmentsand vaccinations for West Nilevirus, rabies and common equinediseases. All have negative Cogginstest results. Adopters receivecomplete health records for theiranimals so they can begin healthcare programs with their veterinarians.To qualify, adopters must beat least 18 years old and haveno convictions for inhumanetreatment of animals. BLM staffmembers will interview all prospectiveadopters to be sure theymeet the BLM adoption requirements.Newly adopted horses andburros must be kept in corralswith at least 400 square feet ofspace per animal (20 feet by 20analysis and “disagree with theconclusions.”The letter points out thatthere was no analysis providedof future improvements. Theletter also raised concerns aboutimpacts from jet travel, whichcould be significant in those portionsof Pleasanton lying underthe flight path. Single event noiseis not dealt with in the analysis.The airport study is based on anoverall average of noise, the letterpoints out.Pleasanton also raised concernsabout language relating togrant assurances. When a publicagency accepts grant monies forthe purposes of acquiring land foran airport, it must agree to adhereto specific assurances relating touse, operation and maintenanceof the airport. The objectionPleasanton had was includingWild Horses, Burros Available for Adoption in Livermorefeet), surrounded by a fence builtof pipe or boards. The corral enclosuremust be six feet high foradult horses.Horses under 18 months oldcan be kept in corrals with fivefootfences. Four-and-a-half-footfences are allowed for burros.Adopters must provide a twosided,roofed shelter to provideprotection from extremeweather.“Adopted animals should bekept in this corral until they canbe approached, handled, halteredand led,” Satica explained. “Nongentledanimals should not beplaced in large, open pastures.”At the adoption event, Adoptersmust provide a halter and leadrope. BLM wranglers will halterand load adopted animals. Adulthorses must be transported instock trailers with side-swinginggates.Title to adopted wild horsesand burros remains with thefederal government for one year.After providing a year of goodcare, adopters can receive title.The BLM or a representativewill check on the condition ofthe animal during the adoptionperiod.Wild horses and burros areprotected by a federal law, theWild and Free Roaming Horsesand Burros Act. The law recognizesthe animals as “livingsymbols of the historic andpioneer spirit of the west,” andrequires the BLM to manage thethe construction of airport facilitiesin the assurances. They feltfacilities should not be part of theassurances.In addition to Pleasanton,those opposed to changes at theairport are most concerned aboutsingle event. They would like tosee a system put in place similarto that used by the City of Haywardat its airport.The City of Hayward has anordinance that limits the noiselevel (measured in decibels) ofplanes using the Hayward Airportand provides for fines for violationsof the limits. The airportmaintains four noise monitorsthat are designed to measurethe noise of aircraft taking offand landing. When someonecomplains about noise, airportstaff check noise monitor recordsto see if the noise reported exceededthe limits set by the ordinance.If it did, the staff will thenidentify the aircraft that exceededthe established noise limit.If the aircraft is based atthe Hayward Airport, airportstaff will speak to the owner tolearn why the aircraft may haveexceeded the noise limit. If theaircraft is not based at the HaywardAirport, the aircraft owneris notified that the aircraft maynot use the airport so long as theaircraft is unable to comply withthe noise limits.Dan McIntyre, Livermorepublic works director, said thatthe city conducts a noise studyevery two years. In 2007, thecouncil considered an option tostudy noise or to monitor it. Thedecision was to study the level ofnoise. “That’s all we are doing.”wild herds.The BLM periodically gathershorses and burros to control herdpopulations on ranges sharedwith wildlife and domestic livestock.Herd sizes are controlledto ensure there is sufficient feedand water for all range users andto ensure that natural resourcesare not over-used.For additional information onthe adoption event or wild horsemanagement, contact the BLMtoll free at 1-866-4MUSTANGSor the Litchfield Corrals at (530)254-6575. Information is alsoavailable online at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov.At its meeting earlier thisyear, the council rescinded the35 year old airport master plan.It reduced projections of futureuse at the airport, down from370,000 operations to 220,000by 2030. Operations at the airporthave never reached the projectednumbers. The highest numberof annual operations was about283,000 in 1993. There are currentlyabout 140,000 annualoperations. The number of planesto be based in Livermore wasreduced from 900 to 720.The level of development isreduced from 1.9 million squarefeet to about 1.4 million squarefeet. To date, about 670,000square feet of facilities have beenconstructed.The new zoning would specificallyidentify the permittedland uses and development standardsfor the airport. It wouldconstrain development to theextent feasible under FAA rulesand regulations.The Livermore city councilalso approved a resolution thatincluded what they hoped wouldcalm those with concerns aboutthe airport.They include such thingsas staff will take no action toencourage a major cargo carrierservice to come to Livermore;the city does not intend to extendthe existing runways; and thecity will continue to aggressivelyfoster reduction of airport noiseconsistent with federal law andin cooperation with other Tri-Valley cities.

THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION IIArt, Community, & EducationTHURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010Chef Suzanne Aziz, founderof The Heart and S.O.U.L.of Nutrition, will discuss"Cooking Organically forHealth" at the upcomingGood Food Festival in Pleasanton.Healthy Eating Goal ofGood Food FestivalThe City of Pleasanton will hosta Good Food Festival on Saturday,May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at the Pleasanton Senior Center.The Senior Center is located at3939 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.This free event targets all agesand offers something for everyoneinterested in learning about healthyeating. It kicks off at 9:15 a.m.with keynote speaker Dr. SusanRapp from Kaiser Permanente. In“Eat Healthy and Thrive,” she willcover goals for eating well, dietmyths, how to read food labels, andexamples of healthy foods, amongother topics.“The Good Food Festival is anopportunity for all ages to learnabout the small things we can do(See GOOD FOOD, page 3)Favorite Songs of HarryChapin to be Featuredin Special Tribute Concertat the BankheadWith signature songs such as “Cat’s in the Cradle”and “Taxi,” Harry Chapin is recognized as one of themost iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s. His tragicallyearly death in 1981 cut short his prolific career,but his classic folk rock music lives on in the heartsof his own and subsequent generations.A Tribute to Harry Chapin, featuring some of hisbest known songs, arrives at the Bankhead Theaterfor one performance only on Friday evening, June4, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Performed by the Steve ChapinBand, led by Harry’s brother Steve, with original bandmembers and guest vocalist Jessica Craven of theChapin Sisters, the concert will be a Chapin familyevent and a celebration of Harry Chapin’s legendarysongwriting gifts.Harry Chapin was known for his ability to transformsimple stories and heartfelt messages into memorablesongs. Often called an American troubadour, Chapintook great pleasure in touring small towns and playingintimate venues, where his relaxed stage presenceconnected him with audiences in a very personal way.His songs were inspired by the everyday stories of ordinarypeople, such as the cab driver in his song “Taxi”and the father and son of his best known hit “Cat’sin the Cradle,” which soared to number one on thepopular music charts in December 1974. A cautionaryreflection on a man’s distant relationship with his son,(See CHAPIN, page 3)

2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 Art & EntertainmentWhat’s so funny about greed?The Producers Camped-out at the Bankheadby Harry StollIn The Producers—one producerwhines, the other wheedlesmoney out of lonely loaded oldladies—and together, they betagainst their investors, a preposterousnotion with absolutely nobasis in reality. Max Bialystockand Leo Bloom choose a musical,Springtime for Hitler, that will sooffend the audience it will openand close the same night. Theycook the books intending to takethe money and fly down to Rio. Butalas, poor Bialystock and Bloom,it’s too bad to fail. After an initialgasp, the audience finds letting thesunshine into the evil vile life ofHitler is not an outrage, but outrageous,and Springtime is a joy tothe world. It’s not Bloom’s day andBialystock plunges.The Producers is a derivative ofMel Brooks’ screenplay for his filmdebut in 1968. He adapted it for thestage in 2000 and it was a huge hit.His oeuvre includes Robin Hood:men in tights, Dracula: dead andloving it, and the in-progress, CEO,Baby.The Tri-Valley Repertory Theatrepresent it at the Bankhead—with disciplined, but over the top,around the bend, and below theBorscht Belt performances, direction,dancing to the music, choreography,and script—to sneak apeek into the human heart. Thistale of greed is good. KathleenBreedveld is the producer and JohnMaio the director.Jeff Seaberg portrays the bullyingBialystock and Robert Lopezthe shrinking violet Bloom. Bothdistinction up the place. The oncebigshot Bialystock is withoutprofit in his hometown.Lighting designer AndrewDorland lights up the sky overBialystock when BookkeeperBloom notes that a failed productioncan make money. Bialystockbludgeons bookkeeper Bloom intoleveraging and slicing and dicingthe investments. Lopez’ Bloomis an honorable wimp who is tooeasily corrupted by thoughts ofshow biz glitz, including babeson Broadway, “… in nothing butpearls.”Bialystock plays sex games toget old ladies’ largesse. In The WellHung Stable Boy and the MilkMaid, Savannah Stratton is deliciouslylascivious as she deliversCast of "The Producers" in rehearsal for the Bankhead Theater production.raucous lines lying spread on hiscasting couch while he becomes aman with a mission.Seaberg has a big show bizvoice and Lopez a beautiful widerangingvoice. They are so goodyou believe it.Tiffany Davis is the oo la laUlla, who undulates, dances likea windup doll, and is chosen forthe play by the panting pair. Tiffanydelivers a smart portrayal ofthe cliché dumb blonde. She haslegs up to here, no to there, andprovides an insight when she sitson the couch between them anduncrosses and recrosses them atthe speed of sight. Davis plays herwith naughty innocence.The script shtiks it to the audiencewith a glut of good gags—beforeyou can swallow one herecomes another. It’s gritty and witty,sometimes silly, but ya gotta payattention. Check the backgroundposters, such as “King Leer.”Ben Krantz should be chargedwith larceny for his love childFranz Liebkind, who is the derangedplaywright of Springtimefor Hitler. Bulky Ben happilydances and sings in celebrationof all things Third Reichian. Hisplay might not play in Peoria butSandpoint will love it. When it’scorrupted, he is enraged and wavesa Luger, taking names and kickingattitudes.Doing this corruption is theworst director they could find,Roger DeBris of the Gay WhiteWay—played by Kenneth Blairwith swishiness. When B&Bvisit his house to sign him up, heintroduces his all-gay productionteam. “They all live here.” That’sa comment on the high proportionof gays in theater.Some of the gay scenes drag,with caricatures rather than characters.The biggest audience laughsat the gay gags came from females,while the biggest laughs at dumbblonde cheap shots came frommales. Brooks fan, Danville actorG. Scott Phillips, points out thatBrooks is an equal opportunityoffender. He says, “The gay stereotypesdepicted (Roger DeBrisand his entourage) certainly existwithin the gay community, but theyare only a part of who we are.”The young actors play oldladies bent, creaky, croaky, andphony. They are clad in floral printPhoto - Doug Jorgensendresses, and carry patent leatherpurses. One scene with three oldladies would make Archie Bunkersquirm. But then immediately,they captivate with a walker-dancecreated by Tri-Valley Rep’s KevinHammond. In a Busby BerkeleyesqueTilt-a-Whirl, the circlingdancers raise their walkers andthe light bounces off the flyingaluminum legs, then they comeback to earth.The costumes by Lisa Danz aregorgeous and fitting, the choreographydances, and the sound ofmusic echoes to support the story.The ensemble dance numbers area high kick as they spin, glisten,and all in all are shiny and bright.Those are some of The Producerslong suits—its length isn’t. Geez,26 scenes.During intermission, the audienceis handed a playbill of Springtimewith ads done in a 1950s styleand a pun-filled production crewlist, such as “Orchestrations …Blair Flatley,” but missed sayingit’s performed at The Blankhead.The Tri-Valley troupe’s Springtimefor Hitler is lavish and flieslike a mockingbird with swastikadancers, and soldiers in well-tailoreduniforms, including a blueeyedblonde dude in dark blue,played by Bob Stratton. His castnotes have the Brooksian commentthat he “… likes blind sky diving,Sumo wrestling, and full contactgardening. There are brown shirtsto poke fun at, including Hitler inJodhpurs, sitting on the edge of thestage for his soliloquy, perhaps tooclose to the audience for comfort.We know what happens to Hitler.What do you think happens tothose who scheme to cheat theirinvestors? Part of the answer isat the Bankhead in The Producers.It’s springtime, time to seeSpringtime for Hitler, the musicalwithin a musical.The Producers:Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, LivermoreRemaining runs:Fridays and Saturdays April 30, May 1, 7, and 8, at 8p.m. and matinees Sundays May 2 and 9, at 2 p.m.Admission:$36.50 general, $34.50 for seniors over 60, and $26.50for juniors, under 18Tickets:Online www.livermoreperformingarts.org, by phone925.373.6800, or at the ticket window

Art & Entertainment“Ranch Shed” by Kathleen Meyer.'Art Made Easy' Work in ExhibitThe public is invited to the opening reception for the 16th annual“Celebrating Art Made Easy” art exhibit on Mon., May 3, 6 to 9 p.m.The exhibit features the work of Charlotte Severin and her studentsfrom the 2009-2010 class.The exhibit will be held at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 SunolBlvd.Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.The exhibit will include plein air paintings (painted on location), aswell as flowers, till life, figures created using live models, and experimentalworks on Yupo and crumpled rice paper and collage.In addition to the opening reception, the exhibit will be open forthe public to view May 4 to 6, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and May 7, 9 a.m.to noon.For additional information, contact Charlotte Severin, 846-6382.CHAPIN(continued from front page)“Cat’s in the Cradle” was based ona poem written by Chapin’s wifeand set to music after the birth oftheir son Josh. While he built areputation for his music, Chapinwas also known for his passionatededication to humanitarian causes.He was posthumously awardeda Congressional Gold Medal forhis activism in working to combatworld hunger.A Tribute to Harry Chapinbrings together the talent found inhis extended family. Since 1991the Steve Chapin Band has performedthe songs of Harry Chapin,together with songs written bySteve, to audiences throughout theUnited States. The band includesbass player “Big John” Wallaceand drummer Howard Fields,who toured with Harry Chapinin the 1970s, as well as Wallace’sson Clark and Steve Chapin’sson Jonathan, both of whom playthe guitar. Also representing thefamily’s younger generation isguest vocalist Jessica Craven ofthe Chapin Sisters, a group whoselyrical sound and rich three-partharmonies are establishing a well-deserved reputation of their own.This evening of song is enlivenedby the casual onstage sharing ofpersonal anecdotes and storiesof the band members’ years withHarry Chapin on the road and inthe studio.A Tribute to Harry Chapinis part of the Livermore ValleyPerforming Arts Center’s LVPACPresents series featuring acclaimedperformers in music, dance andother performing arts throughoutthe year. Closing this season’sseries will be a lively performanceby the Doo Wah Riders on Fridayevening, June 11, 2010 at 8:00p.m. Known for their energeticand original style of “country witha Cajun twist,” the Doo Wah Ridersconcert marks the third yearthe Bankhead Theater has offereda country music performance inconjunction with the annual LivermoreRodeo.The Bankhead Theater is locatedat 2400 First Street in DowntownLivermore. The Ticket Officeis open Tuesday through Saturdayfrom 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.On performance days the ticketBroadway Chorus will perform“The Great Choruses of Broadway2” on Mother’s Day weekend.The show will feature selectionsfrom beloved Broadway musicalsincluding Gypsy, The Sound ofMusic, Les Miserables and Hairspray.Pianist Daniel Lockert willperform along with other musicians.Also performing will be theBroadway Kids Chorus, made upof local children in grades 1-8,directed by Martie Muldoon.The three performances will beheld on Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m.,Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. andSunday, May 9 at 2 p.m. at theAmador Theater, 1155 Santa RitaRoad in Pleasanton.Tickets are available onlineat www.trivalleyrep.org or at theAmador Theater box office onGOOD FOOD(continued from front page)to improve our diet, and the majorimplications those changes canhave on our short-term and longtermhealth,” according to eventcoordinator Diana Tucker.Concerns about the growingepidemic of obesity among adultsand children are sweeping thenation. The American Heart Associationreports that Americanoffice remains open through intermission.To purchase ticketscall 925-373-6800 or visit www.livermoreperformingarts.orgThe Mount Diablo Rose Society22 nd Annual Spring Rose Show isset for Sunday, May 2.It will be held at the Dublin SeniorCenter, 7600 Amador ValleyBlvd., Dublin.This is an American Rose Societysanctioned show.Novice public entries and entiresfrom society members arewelcome between 7 to 10 a.m.The show will be open to thepublic for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m.The awards presentation will takeplace at 3:30 p.m.There is no admission charge.For more information call (510)331-6115THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 3Broadway Chorus Plans Mother's DayWeekend PerformancesRose SocietyAnnual ShowScheduledadults eat 22 teaspoons of sugar aday, and teens eat 34 teaspoons ofsugar a day. By comparison, mostwomen should be getting no morethan 6 teaspoons a day of addedsugar, while men have a recommendedlimit of 9 teaspoons.Following the keynote speech,visitors can participate in a numberof workshops and seminarsincluding:• Eating Well at Any Age presentedby Carol Garberson, R.D.,Senior Support of the Tri-Valley• Shopping on a Shoestring presentedby the ‘Shoestring Sisters’,Susan May and Joanne Hall• Eating Organically for Healthpresented by Suzanne Aziz, Founderof The Heart and S.O.U.L ofNutrition, and• Container Gardening presentedLivermore-Amador Valleythe show days. Ticket prices areadults 18+ $18, seniors 60+ $15,juniors under 18 $10. There is a10% discount for those who hold aBroadway Chorus “business card”available from any BroadwayChorus member. For more informationvisit the chorus website,www.broadwaychorus.org, or call925.462.2121Broadway Chorus is a communitychorus located in the Tri-Valley area (Pleasanton - Dublin- Livermore, California). It is partof the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre,formerly known as PleasantonPlayhouse. Tri-Valley Repertoryprovides regional Theatre productionsfor the San Francisco EastBay and the Tri-Valley area includingPleasanton, Dublin, Livermore,Sunol and San Ramon.The adult Broadway Chorus is amixed group of about 80 men andwomen non-auditioned performersdirected by Jenny Matteucci andaccompanied by Daniel Lockert.There is also a Broadway KidsChorus for students in grades 1-8 directed by Martie Muldoon.Typically there are two concertsannually which usually includeboth the adult and youth groups.Broadway Chorus encourages thecommunity to attend the performanceslisted on the website andwelcomes members of the communityto join and sing with thegroup. The website is located atwww.broadwaychorus.orgGarden ClubHealthy food cooking demonstrationswill also be included andare scheduled as follows:• Making Your Own HealthySnacks for Kids (ongoing throughoutthe morning) presented byCrista Haar, Cal High SchoolCulinary Department• Quick and Healthy Meals(10:00 a.m.) presented by MechielTaylor• Cooking Organically forHealth presented by Suzanne Aziz,Founder of The Heart and S.O.U.L.of NutritionThe Pleasanton Senior Center’s‘Snappy Café’ will offer a healthylunch for $5 for non-seniors and $2for seniors. For more information,please contact the Pleasanton SeniorCenter at (925) 931-5365.

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 Art & CommunityFr. Jim SullivanSeven Summers From the Shore Debutsin the East BayFr. Jim Sullivan of Our Lady ofGuadalupe Parish in Fremont, formerlyof Pleasanton, has publishedhis first book, Seven SummersFrom the Shore: A Seminarian’sStory.He launched the publicationwith with numerous book-signingparties and events in the East Bay.During the gatherings, Fr. Jimgave humorous readings from hisbook. He expressed appreciationto his friends, reminding themthat the entire proceeds from thebook will be used to support hisyouth ministry in Caracas, Venezuela.Tico and Valentina Zendejas,Miguel Vargas, and Ravi Armanof the Marysville Youth Group,and E.J. Rin from the AlamedaYouth Group, were special guestsat book-signing parties. Eventswill be on-going throughout thespring and summer. A secondprinting of the book has alreadybeen scheduled.The book is about Fr. Jim’spilgrimage from seminarian topriesthood and the young menfrom Marysville in his youth groupthat he mentored and traveled withto Betania near Caracas, Venezuela.While there, he met and hasbeen working with another groupof young men for three and a halfyears.Fr. Jim expressed gratitude forthe support given by his friendsand parishioners to continue hiswork with these impoverishedyoung men from Caracas. “I thinkthe main things the guys have gottenfrom me, so far, are deeper faith(which just) happens automatically,if you hang around with me forlong, and greater hopes, a broadervision of what might be possiblefor them, in life,” he stated.“They are great buddies withthe Californians. This is good forall of them — sometimes I thinkthis ministry is as much for theNorth Americans as for the SouthAmericans. I want to help thembuild better lives for themselvesand their families. I want them todraw closer to God, be more seriousabout their faith, which theyall have. I believe that several ofthem are future priests. We havesponsored some of them in Englishprograms, paid their tuition, paidrent for one of them for a semesterso he could study fulltime, and soon. Their employment opportunitiesrise with their capacity withEnglish.”Tico Zendejas, who was in theMarysville youth group, attributesthe success of the young men, bothCalifornian and Venezuelan, toFather Jim’s efforts.To order Seven Summers Fromthe Shore, go to www.catholiccaliforniapress.comThe Board of Directors of theMuseum on Main in Pleasantonis taking nominations for the FirstAnnual Museum on Main HeritageAwards. The awards recognizeexcellence in the preservation ofour community’s history.Each year a panel of qualifiedjudges, including historical preservationarchitects, members ofthe history profession, representativesfrom the community and themuseum’s board will select awardwinners in five categories. Thisyear’s honorees will be publiclyacknowledged at an award ceremonyto be held September 24,2010 at the museum, 603 MainStreet.The five awards that will bepresented are:• Historic Preservation Award:The building should demonstrateexcellence in the adaptive reuseof an historic structure maintainingthe historical integrity of the exteriorwhile renovating the interiorspace to a use other than that whichMuseum on Main to HonorExcellence in Preservation of Historywas originally intended.• Historic Business Award:The business should demonstrateexcellence in the preservation ofhistoric structure that has alwaysbeen a business or commercialproperty, maintaining as much ofthe original character of the structureas possible.• Educator Award: The honoreeshould be an educator in thePleasanton Unified School Districtwho has shown exceptional supportfor and dedication to formalor informal education programs,particularly in the area of history,civic engagement or the socialsciences.• Phoebe Hearst Award: Thehonoree should have made significantand lasting contributions tothe field of history and/or historicpreservation in our community,• Historic Organization Award:The honored group should havemade significant contributions tomaintaining the history and/or historiccharacter of our community,either through preservation of astructure, creation of incentivesfor preservation, or work in recordingthe community?s history; ORit may be a group that has had asignificant impact on the historyof our community.Those who wish to nominatea building, organization or individualmay pick up a nominationform and a complete set of criteriafor each award at the Museum onMain or by visiting the Museum’sweb site at www.musuemonmain.org. Nominators will be asked toattach a short essay, no more thana one page, single-spaced page inlength, discussing the reasons fornominating this particular property,business, group or individual.Other materials as appendices attachedto this application.All nominations must be receivedby June 30, 2010. For moreinformation, please contact JimDeMersman at 925-462-2766 orexecutive@museumonmain.org.Festivities Mark Opening of LivermoreSummer Farmers' MarketThe Livermore Certified Farmers’Market will open for the seasonon Thursday, May 8.The farmers’ market will beheld each Thursday from 4:00pmuntil 8:00pm in Carnegie Parkbetween J and K Streets throughOctober 21. The market willshowcase Northern California’sfreshest fruits and vegetables atreasonable prices.“We are pleased to continue ourwell-received presence in the communityas a way to help promotebuying local and eating healthy,”said John Silveira, Director ofPCFMA.To celebrate the new seasonLivermore Downtown Associationwill be in attendance for a special“Thirsty Thursday” event. Marketpatrons can sample local wines.There will be live music and gourmetfood. Local artisans will alsobe in attendance, displaying handmadearts and crafts. Market manager,Thomas Dorn, says “Therewill be food, fun, live music andother great entertainment offeredthroughout the season. It’s going tobe a lot of fun for everyone.”Local farmers and other producerswill bring produce likestrawberries, raspberries, cherries,salad greens, artichokes, and lateron in the season terrific peaches,nectarines, tomatoes, peppers andcorn, all locally grown and straightfrom the fields. Live music as wellas visiting bands will be featuredeach week.The Pacific Coast Farmers’Market Association is the state’slargest operator of Certified Farmers’Markets, with over sixty CertifiedFarmers’ Markets weeklyin the Bay Area during the peaksummer months. Certified Farmers’Markets are locations that offeronly California-grown productssold directly to consumers by thefarmers that grew, nurtured andharvested the crops. All PCFMAmarkets accept WIC FMNP (WomanInfant and Children Farmers’Market Nutrition Program coupons)and EBT (the Golden Stateadvantage food stamp cards).For more information on theLivermore Certified Farmers’Market, please contact the PacificCoast Farmers’ Market Associationat (800) 949-FARM, (925)825-9090, or go to www.pcfma.com.Featuring Joan Gelfand andRebecca Foust with guest hostDeborah Grossman, poet laureateof Pleasanton, reading poemsabout mothers and motherhoodon Sun., May 2 at RavenswoodHistoric Site, 2 to 4 p.m.The City of Livermore and PoetLaureate Cher Wollard present thePoetry at Ravenswood This Weekendlatest in a continuing series.Featured poets will read at 2p.m. An open follows, after a shortbreak.Joan Gelfand of San Franciscois a 2008 Pushcart prize nomineeand winner of the 2005 Best FictionAward from Chaffin Journal.She is the Fiction Editor for ZeekMagazine and a teacher with CaliforniaPoets in the Schools. Thewinner of the 2010 Cervena Barvafiction award, her chapbook ofstories “Here and Abroad” will bepublished late this spring. She willbe reading from her books SeekingCenter and A Dreamer’s Guide toCities and Streams.Rebecca Foust is the authorof Dark Card and Mom’s Canoe,awarded the 2007 and 2008 RobertPhillips Poetry Chapbook prizes,and All that Gorgeous, PitilessSong, winner of the Many MountainsMoving Poetry Book Prize.God, Seed, a book of environmentalpoetry with art by LornaStevens, will be released this yearby Tebot Bach Press. Her poemshave appeared in Atlanta Review,Margie, The Hudson Review andWomen’s Review of Books. Shehas been twice nominated forPushcart awards.Light refreshments will beserved. Admission is $5. Ravenswoodis located at 2657 ArroyoRd., Livermore.

Art & CommunityTHE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 5Music Review: Battle of the BassesProduces Exciting ProgramBy Nancy O’ConnellOn Saturday evening, April24th, the last of the three earlymusic concerts was given in theLas Positas College library. Everyseat was taken, so word of thesewonderful programs is spreading.Kevin Fryer, a master harpsichordbuilder, was the pre-concertspeaker, and he first interviewedDavid Morris, who brought threefascinating instruments with him– the viola da gamba, a bass violin,and a Baroque cello. Morrisspoke on the evolution of thesethree basses over the last four anda half centuries.David Morris started his cellostudies at the age of 12. Later hereceived his BA and MA in musicfrom U.C.Berkeley. He receiveda scholarship to Jerusalem andencountered the viola da gambafor the first time. His instrumenthas seven strings instead of theusual six. The viola da gamba isin the lute family, and it is tunedin fourths, rather than fifths, withthe interval of a third in the middle.He told the audience that all of thestring instruments are descendedfrom the Arab world’s stringedfiddle, called a spike fiddle. Thisis still played today in Egypt andother countries, and the bow is heldunderhanded, instead of the way amodern cellist holds his bow.Next he introduced a bass violinwhich he had created especiallyfor him. It is bigger than a cello,is tuned down one whole notefrom cello tuning, and was playedstanding up, because one was notallowed to sit in the presence ofroyalty. In the days of courtlymusic, royalty was often the employer.The third instrument hedemonstrated was the Baroquecello, which closely resembles thecello of today, but it had no endpin, so he played it gamba style,holding it between his legs.Yuko Tanaka, harpsichordist,a native of Japan, has played withmajor Baroque ensembles andreceived her PhD in early musicfrom Stanford University . Herbeautiful instrument was built byRon Nakashima and is based onone created in 1624 by JoannesRuckers. This instrument belongsto Marilyn Marquis, who spearheadedthese early music concertsfive years ago.The concert itself opened witha work by Diego Ortiz for viola dagamba and harpsichord. Ortiz in1553 wrote a book on ornamentation,and this piece demonstratedsome of the many types. Not onlytrills, but mordents and appoggiaturasembellished the melodies. AsMorris played, one had a chanceto look closely at the gamba. Thefingerboard is much shorter thanon a modern cello, and there arefrets which enable the player toplay chords more easily.According to David Morris, TobiasHume ( ca. 1569-1645) wrote“scads of pieces”. The three whichhe played demonstrated the varietythat the viola da gamba can attainwithout keyboard accompaniment.There were many double stopsin The Spirit of Gambo. LovesFarewell sounded more like alively folk song with much crossingof the strings, and A SouldiersGaliard was rhythmical – a truegalliard, a 16th century dance form– gay and rollicking, in 3/4 time.Marin Marais lived from 1656to 1728, and he left five books ofmusic for gamba and bass viol.Explaining that playing the entireSuite could take all evening, DavidMorris chose a subset to share. ThePrelude was delightful, and theAllemande was livelier with manydouble stops, ornamentation andtrills. The Sarabande, a populardance form, was more serious andrefined and in triple time with anaccent on the second beat. DavidMorris used every inch of his bow,using an underhanded hand position.In the Gigue, there were rapidnotes, and his fingers climbed farup the fingerboard past the frets.The harpsichordist flawlesslyfollowed him. The Rondeau andChaconne demonstrated difficultpassages which Morris surmountedwith ease.This Suite for gamba was verypopular in 1724, but it was 50years later before viola da gambamusic reached Germany. No formof instant communication in thosedays! Karl F. Abel’s father was agood friend of J.S. Bach, and Karlbecame close to one of Bach’ssons when both lived in England.Abel’s Sonata in E Minor had aModerato which featured drivingrhythms, and an Allegro which ledthe performer from the lowest tothe highest range of his gamba.After the intermission, DavidMorris brought out his bass violin.He said that because it wasa band instrument, there was nosolo music for it. He performeda work of Francesco Rognoni’s,who died around 1525. For thebass violin, Mr. Morris held hisbow overhanded, but not all theway at the frog, as it’s held formodern cello playing. There wereno longer frets on the fingerboard,but marvelous deep sounds cameforth.Domenico Gabrielli was themost famous cellist of his day. Hewas connected to a church in Bolognawhich was like a conservatory,and he trained many cellists. HisSonata, written about 1689, hadfour movements. In the Largothere was an especially beautifulmelody played principally on thetop two strings, the D and the A.Accompanied by the harpsichordistthroughout, this Sonata had aslow third movement, followed bya very brief Prestissimo.David Morris referred to JohannSebastian Bach as a “brilliantdinosaur”. Suites as danceforms were dying out, but Bachperfected the form based on all thathad gone before. He performedthe Bach Suite #2 in D Minor forcello solo. The Prelude had muchcrossing of strings and ended withseveral chords. In the Allemandehe handled the trills and doublestops with ease. The Courante haddifficult 16th note passages, but histone quality remained beautiful.The Sarabande, here presented asa stately dance form had doublestops and several chords crossing3 or 4 strings. Morris had perfectbow control, even at the tip. In theMenuettos, he played with his bowmuch closer to the fingerboard,wending his way through verytricky passages. The Gigue in 3/8time was gay, with staccato usedfor emphasis, and again, manychords.The last work on this excitingprogram was by Giacobo BaseviCervetto, who lived for 101 years!An Italian of Jewish descent, hetraveled to England to sell Stradivariusviolins. This venture wasnot successful, but he and hiscompositions were very popularwith the English.His Sonata IX in F was for celloand harpsichord. The Caccia wasa tour de force for the cellist, butmost memorable of the four movementswas the Andante allegrowith its haunting melody.Cheers erupted from the backof the audience when the playersstood to take their bows, andtwo curtain calls brought themout again from behind the librarystacks. No actual stage curtain inthis setting! Next year, however,these early music concerts willbe held in the new performingarts center on the campus. Whenconcert halls replaced the smaller,private homes, the beautiful violscould not be heard. Whichinstrument won the “battle of thebasses?” The cello. Its tone carriedto the back of every concert hall.Hike forHope OffersTwo TreksThe trails of the Sunol RegionalWilderness are are the location forthe Hike for Hope benefiting HopeHospice.It will be held May 1. The hikewill start between 8:30 and 9:30a.m.Registration fee is $35, children6 years and younger are free.There are two treks availablefrom easy to moderate: The LittleYosemite Hike is along a tree linedpark service road. The moderatetrail continues up the CanyonView Trail.The park is located at 1895Geary Rd., Sunol.Registration can be completedat www.hopehospice.com/hikeforhope.Parking is $5 per car. Hikefor Hope’s designated parking isadjacent to the Alameda CreekPicnic area. Follow the parkingdirectional signs after entering thepark. Additional parking will beavailable in the overflow parkinglot located 1.3 miles of the parkentrance, (watch for signs). Ashuttle bus will be available fortransporting you to hiker registrationinside the park.Spring StampedeOffers Variety ofHorse EventsCalifornia State Horsemen’sAssociation, Region 5 is holdingits 17th Annual Spring Stampede,May 1st & 2nd at Robertson Park atthe Livermore Rodeo Grounds.This is a fundraiser for the Region5 Equestrian Program.The 2-day includes a Gymkhana,Cattle Sorting, WineryTrail Rides, Western/English HorseShow, Kiddie Korral Children’sArea, Vendors, Food & Drink.For information go to www.springstampede.info or contactGina at 925-354-6514 or Lvs-2ride@yahoo.com.

8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010ART/PHOTO EXHIBITSLivermore Art Association Gallery,located in Carnegie Park, offers artclasses, unusual gifts, painting rentals, artexhibits and information pertaining to theart field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. Thegallery has been open since 1974 and isrun as a co-op by local artists. Hours areWed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informationcall 449-9927.Seward Johnson Sculptures DowntownPleasanton, interactive exhibit by sculptorJ. Seward Johnson placed on sidewalklocations. The eleven life-size, threedimensionalbronze sculptures depict theeveryday activities of people who may befound anywhere, from a man reading anewspaper on a park bench and an elderlywoman carrying a bag of groceries to achild welcoming a soldier home from duty.The exhibit will remain in place throughJune 30, 2010. More information aboutthe J. Seward Johnson exhibit is availableby contacting Pleasanton Fine ArtsCoordinator Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ci.pleasanton.ca.us or (925) 931-5355.Art Exhibition – Works by Colin Hurleyat Ryan Fine Art gallery, An exhibition ofworks by this expressionistic painter withlocal roots, creating a range of playful toedgy works in media from acrylic to spraypaint, will be showing at Ryan Fine Artfrom April 16th through May 8, with areception Friday, April 30 from 5:30-8:00p.m. Ryan Fine Art is located at 171 So.J Street, and open lunch hours Thursdaythrough Saturday and Friday evenings.Info at www.lindaryanfineart.com.Call to Artists - Art Exhibition, What LiesAbove, Below & Through, a juried exhibitionexploring surface, depth, opacity& transparency. Entries due April 16th.Exhibition runs May 14 - June 19th at RyanFine Art, 171 So. J Street, Livermore. Seewww.lindaryanfineart.com for details.Through the Glass Eye, current exhibitshowcased at the gallery at Deer RidgeVineyards. This exhibit features landscapephotographic works by Marc Davis, ChrisFoster, Stephen Joseph, Lon Overacker,and Lawrence Piggins. Free and opento the public during tasting room hours,Friday through Sunday, 11 am - 5 p.m. untilMay 21, 2010. Preview the collection atwww.deerridgevineyards.com/glasseye.html. Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 WetmoreRd., Livermore.The Contra Costa JCC will open threenew exhibits featuring work by MichaelYashar, a collection of Ketubot, and Traditions:From Generation to Generation,an eclectic collection of Judaica fromthe local community. The exhibits willbe housed at the Contra Costa JCC’sFriedkin Art Gallery, Gallery 925, andTice Valley Gallery from May 12 throughSeptember 17, 2010. Gallery hours areMonday through Thursday, 9:00 am to8:00 p.m and Fridays, 9:00 am to 3:00p.m. The public is invited to enjoy theexhibits. Admission is free. The ContraCosta JCC is located at 2071 Tice ValleyBlvd. in Walnut Creek.Call for Artists, Art in the Park, Danville:12th Annual Fine Arts Festival, October2 & 3, On the Town Green, Front StreetPark, by the Library. Categories: Paintingsin All Media, Photography, Ceramics,Sculpture, Graphics and limited openingsin Fine Jewelry (no crafts). Sponsored byAlamo Danville Artists’ Society and theTown of Danville, this event is a FundRaiser for Art in the Schools of the SanRamon School District. Art in the Parkincludes a Judged Inside Art Show andfood, wine and live entertainment. Boothspaces are 10’ x 10’ and the fees are $85 fornon ADAS members. Artist’s applicationsavailable: e-mail ormawebb@comcast.net or call 925 828-9170.Art exhibit, Louise Gibler will be exhibitingher oil paintings consisting of still life,landscape, floral and figurative subjectsfor the months of May and June 2010 atthe Garre Vineyard & Winery 7986 TeslaRoad, Livermore. Hours of operation areMonday through Friday 11 a,.m. to 12:30p.m. and weekends 11:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.All the pieces are framed and done in thechiaroscuro style of painting.Diapers to Diapers, poetry, prose and photographyexhibit. Vogue Studio, 5410-4Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Reception withartists Sat., May 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Creativedirector: Sandra Kay; photographer:Monica Dawn. Gourmet appetizers. Livemusic by the band 256. $3 at the door.Tri-Valley Haven fund-raiser.Pleasanton Art League, 41st Annual ArtShow, May 21-23, Alviso Adobe, 3465Old Foothill Road, Pleasanton. 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to2:30 p.m. Sunday. No admission charge.Public is invited.Art & Wine Crawl, May 38, 5:30 to 7:30p.m. downtown Livermore. Several artists’receptions, studios and wine tastingvenues. Organized by Ryan Fine ArtGallery, pick up a map, 171- South JStreet, Livermore. Maps available oneweek prior to exhibition. www.lindaryanfineart.com.Art in the Vineyard, May 30, WenteVineyards Estate Winery, 5565 TeslaRd., Livermore. Art in action, art displaysand sales, entertainment, wine tasting.Information go to www.livermoreartassociation.org.WINERY EVENTSVino Carnival, a wine country Auctionbenefiting these local children's charities,hosted by the Livermore Valley WinegrowersFoundation. Sat., May 1, PalmEvent Center, 1184 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton.5 p.m. silent auction and upscalecarnival cuisine, 7:30 p.m. live auctionand dessert/port pairing. Tickets $175 perperson. Game token packages available,buy 5 game tokens and event ticket for$200. www.lvwine.org.Cinco de Merlot, May 1, Cedar MountainWinery, So come by between 12:00-4:00and enjoy some Mexican food and Merlotcompliments of Cedar Mountain. 7000Tesla Road, Livermore, 925-373-6910.Art, Wine & Chocolate, An evening ofwine-tasting, live music and fine art tobenefit Camp Kadima. Saturday, May 1,7:30-10 p.m. Come experience the fineart of nine diverse award-winning andupcoming Bay Area artists. Works ondisplay will include original watercolors,acrylics, oils, ceramics, photography andjewelry. Enjoy wine tasting from LittleValley’s selection of superb wines. Treatyourself to delicious gourmet desserts.Live music performed by Night Harvest.Tickets are $20. Little Valley Winery,739 Main Street, Pleasanton. ContactSharon Cohen, 925-931-1055 x11 orcampkadima@bethemek.org.Lavish Laines Winery, May 7-9: releaseof the 2008 Gewurztraminer. Come outand taste this wine. For more informationon anything about Lavish Laines Wineryplease feel free to send an email to lalvishlaines@yahoo.com.Tasting Room openingsoon at the Good Brewer, 2960 PacificAvenue, Livermore. Fri.-Sun. 11-5.Mother's Day Picnic, May 9, noon to 4:30p.m. at Retzlaff Winery in Livermore.Cost: $10.00 for adults, children 15 andunder free. Reservations required, 925-447-8941. Come and enjoy a day underthe shade of the winery's old trees. Kickoff your shoes and dance to the music of,Top Secret. Please call 925-447-8941 formore information.Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Mother'sDay May 9. Have a picnic and taste wine.There will be treats to dip into a chocolatefountain. All mother's get free tasting.Picnic spots available first come, firstserved. Reserve a table, with linens foronly $15.00. Private Courtyard max 50people, $200.00. Wine club recieves 10%discount on table & courtyard rental. 3053Marina Ave, Livermore, www.rmwinery.com, to reserve e-mail info@rmwinery.com or call 443-1998. 3053 Marina Ave.,Livermore.Tamás Estates will host Buon Appetito,on a new day, May 12, featuring a foodand wine pairing experience. 4 to 7 p.m.Offered complimentary to Salute wineclub members. Reservations are highlyrecommended. Seating is limited. Openfor Club Members and up to 4 guests each.$10 for guests. Visit tamasestates.comor call 925-456-2380 to purchase ticketsor to make reservations. 5565 Tesla Rd.,Livermore.MUSIC/CONCERTSLas Positas College Music DepartmentRecital, May 5, 12:30 p.m. College theater,3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore.Free admission. 424-1119.Las Positas College Orchestra and BandConcert, May 5, 7:30 p.m. location TBA.Information 424-1119.KC and the Sunshine Band, May 7, 8 p.m.Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center.Tickets or information at www.sanramonperformingarts.comor 973-ARTS.Leo Kottke, Livermore Valley PerformingArts Center Presents. May 14, 8p.m.. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,Livermore. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Las Positas College Vocal Jazz Concert,May 14, 8 p.m. on campus, 3000 CampusHill Dr., Livermore. $12 general admission,$8 seniors and students. 414-1119.Livermore Amador Symphony, concertMay 15, “Strings, Tuba and Mahler,” TonyClements, tuba. 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater,2400 First St., Livermore. 925-373-6800,www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Las Positas College Instrumental JazzConcert, May 15, 8 p.m. on campus,3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. $12general admission, $8 seniors and students.414-1119.Pacific Chamber Symphony concert,Thurs., May 20, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater,2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets availableat 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.JAMfest Youth Concert, May 28, 7 to8:30 p.m. Lions Wayside Park, corner ofFirst and Neal Streets, Pleasanton. Localyouths perform. City of Pleasanton Parks& Community Services contact at MarkDuncanson at 925.931.3481ON THE STAGEThe Producers, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatremainstage musical, April 30, May 1,2, 7, 8, 9. Bankhead Theater, 2400 FirstSt., Livermore. Tickets or information at925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Treasure Island, April 23-May 2, 2010,at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa RitaRd., Pleasanton. Presented by City ofPleasanton Civic Arts Stage Company, inpartnership with the San Francisco ShakespeareFestival. Performances are April23-24 and April 30-May 1 at 7:30 p.m.,April 24 at 11:00 a.m. and May 1-2 at 2:00p.m. Audience members are encouragedto bring donations of nonperishable fooditems to the theater to benefit The HavenFood Pantry. Tickets are $12, $16 & $20for adults and $8, $12, & $16 for childrenand seniors. All tickets may be purchasedonline at www.civicartstickets.org upto three hours prior to the performance,by phone at (925) 931-3444, or in personat the Amador Theater Box Office. Boxoffice hours are Monday through Fridayfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for two hoursprior to the performance. Group discountsare available.Dark Deeds at Swan's Place or NeverTrust a Tattooed Sailor, May 14-16 &21-23. San Ramon Community Theaterpresents the tongue-in-cheek, uproariousmelodrama. Classic Olio songs, skits,and dances between scenes. Front RowTheater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd.,San Ramon. www.sanramoncommunitytheater.orgPlays Inspired by O’Neill, May 16, 2010.From the new collaboration between theFoundation and Playground, eight new,short plays which all pay homage in oneway or another to Eugene O'Neill and/orhis works. 3 p.m. Danville Town Hall,201 Front Street. Tickets $25. www.eugeneoneill.org/eventsLas Positas College One Act Plays, May19, 12:30 p.m. and May 21, 8 p.m. oncampus, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore.Free admission. 424-1119.Tri-Valley High: The Impossible FilmProject, May 20, 21, 22. Creatures ofImpulse, teen improv group, creates shortfilms based on audience suggestions.Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton.$8 in advance and $10 at the door; studenttickets with valid ID $5 in advance andat the door.Twelve Angry Men, presented by the King'sPlayers, a local, amateur theater company.May 21, 22, and 23, 2010. 7 p.m. CedarGrove Community Church, 2021 CollegeAve., Livermore. 925-447-2351.Desire Under the Elms by Eugene O’Neill,May 23, 2010, 3 p.m. A classic play, oneof O'Neill's renderings of Greek tragedytransported to American soil. Directedby Soren Oliver. The Eugene O'NeillNational Historic Site, Tao House Tickets$25. www.eugeneoneill.org/events.A Tribute to Harry Chapin, Fri., June 4,8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,Livermore. LVPAC Presents The SteveChapin Band with special guest JessicaCraven of The Chapin Sisters. Ticketson-sale to public Tues. April 27 at noon.925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.DANCESaturday Night Dance Parties, themedparties each Saturday night from Salsato Swing, includes an optional groupdance lesson at 7:15. $15 cover charge,7:15 dance lesson, 8:00-10:30 for danceparties. It's All About Dancing, 171 So.Livermore Avenue, 925-449-9292, orstudio@itsallaboutdancing.com.Wayward, an immersive dance/theatreevent that will lead audiences on a journeythrough and around the Cal State East BayUniversity Theatre, will be performed at8 p.m. May 7-8 and 14-15, and at 2 p.m.May 16. The show, rated “R” for maturecontent and non-sexual nudity, will consistof two parts, both focused on issuesconcerning growing up, rites of passageand what it means to be an adult. Guestswill assemble in the University Theatre,25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Ticketsto “Wayward,” at $15 p.m. general, $10youth/senior/alumni, $5 for CSUEBstudents, may be reserved at http://class.csueastbay.edu/theatre/Ticket_Reservations.phpor at 510-885-3118.Las Positas College Dance Performance,May 7 and 8, 8 p.m. college theater, 3000Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. $12 generaladmission, $8 students and seniors.424-1119.AUDITIONS/VOLUNTEERSAuditions, Joseph and The Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat. Tri-Valley RepertoryTheatre: Adult Auditions: (ages 14-matureadult) May 10 and May 11 at 7:30 pmCall-backs by invitation only, May 15 atnoon. All auditions at 315 Wright BrothersAvenue, Livermore. Bring a current headshot and resume. Prepare 16 bars up-tempoBroadway song with sheet music in yourown key. Everyone auditioning must beprepared to dance. No flip flops or barefeet Children's auditions: (ages 7-13) onSaturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. at 315 WrightBrothers Avenue, Livermore. Children donot need to prepare music, but must beready to dance and learn music from theshow. A parent must stay on the premisesduring the audition. If your child is cast inthe show, at least one parent must volunteerto supervision duties for 2 rehearsalsor performances. Cast: featured, 6 men,1 narrator (female); featured 11 men, 1woman; ensemble. More information goto www.trivalleyrep.com/auditions.MOVIESA Patch of Blue, Classic Film Series,Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.,May 6, 7 p.m. Las Positas College andPleasanton Public Library present thisclassic film series with Candy Klaschus,film historian and Coordinator of the HumanitiesProgram at Las Positas College.No admission charge.Book Into Film, "Emma," May 16. A filmbased on the book by Jane Austin. Viewthe movie at 2:00 p.m. in the PleasantonPublic Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue,Pleasanton, followed by a comparison ofthe movie with the book. Free. Information:925-931-3405.Film Program for MAP, (Mature AdultProgram), "Miss Potter" will be shownTues., May 18 at 1 p.m. at the PleasantonLibrary. Beatrix Potter has delightedgenerations of children with her books.But she kept her own private life lockedcarefully away. Oscar-winning star ReneeZellweger brings her secret story to thescreen in "Miss Potter.” Rated PG. 93minutes. The film will be shown in theLibrary Meeting Room. The PleasantonLibrary is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave.,Pleasanton. This program is free. No registrationis required. For more information,call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.Book Into Film, "Clueless," May 30. Readthe book, then view the movie at 2:00 p.m.in the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 OldBernal Avenue, Pleasanton, followed by acomparison of the movie with the book.Free. Information: 925-931-3405CHORALLas Positas College Choir Concert, May 4,8 p.m. Centerpointe Presbyterian Church,Pleasanton. Information 424-1119.Ohlone College Community Chorale andFremont Christian High School LivingWater Vocal Ensemble, directed by DarrylGuzman Sat., May 8, 3 p.m. works byAmerican composer Randall Thompsonincluding "Frostiana," a unique collaborationbetween Thompson and Americanpoet laureate Robert Frost. The music

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 9has been described as "American inspirit but universal in appeal." CentervillePresbyterian Church, 4360 Central Ave.in Fremont. Tickets: $10-$15. www.smithcenter.comBroadway Chorus will perform "The GreatChoruses of Broadway 2" on Mother's Dayweekend. The show will feature selectionsfrom beloved Broadway musicalsincluding Gypsy, The Sound of Music,Les Miserables and Hairspray. PianistDaniel Lockert will perform along withother musicians. Also performing will bethe Broadway Kids Chorus, made up oflocal children in grades 1-8, directed byMartie Muldoon. The three performanceswill be held on Friday, May 7 at 8 p.m.,Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May9 at 2 p.m. at the Amador Theater, 1155Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton. Tickets areavailable online at www.trivalleyrep.orgor at the Amador Theater box office on theshow days. Ticket prices are adults 18+$18, seniors 60+ $15, juniors under 18$10. There is a 10% discount for those whohold a Broadway Chorus "business card"available from any Broadway Chorusmember. For more information visit thechorus website, www.broadwaychorus.org, or call 925.462.2121Cantabella Children’s Chorus, annualspring concerts, “Hope for Resolution,”Saturday, May 22, at Amador Theater,1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton.Award-winning choral group presentstraining and performing choirs, gradesK-12, at 1:30 PM; performing choirsonly, grades 5-12, at 4:00 PM. Concertswill conclude with performance of titlesong, composed for Mandela and deKlerk, a message of peace and unity forall people. Tickets at the door: $15 foradults, $5 for children.Folk Songs From Around the World,Valley Concert Chorale, Sat., May 22, 8p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Pleasanton.Music from Norway, Japan, Nigeria, Argentina,Iceland, the USA, (of course!).www.valleyconcertchorale.org.OPERALa Rondine, by Puccini. April 29, May 1,4, and 7 at 8 p.m., May 2 and 9 at 3 p.m.San Jose Opera. California Theatre, 345South First St., San Jose. $51-$91. 408-437-4450 or www.operasj.org.Live Theater-Casts from the Met: 10 a.m.Saturdays at Dublin's Royal HaciendaCinema. May 1, Armida. Replays of eachopera will be shown on Wednesday at 6:30p.m. as follows: May 19, Armida.MISCELLANEOUSAn Afternoon of Poetry about Mom,Sun., May 2, 2 to 4 p.m. RavenswoodHistoric Site, 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore.In collaboration with the City ofLivermore and Poet Laureate Cher Wollard,Pleasanton Poet Laureate DeborahGrossman will guest host at Ravenswood.San Francisco poet and fiction writer JoanGelfand will read poems on family fromSeeking Center and A Dreamer’s Guideto Cities and Streams. Rebecca Foust willread from Dark Card and Mom's Canoe.Deborah Grossman will also read fromher book, Goldie and Me, co-authored byher mother. An Open Mic follows. Cost:$5.00, students free. pleasantonpoetry@gmail.com.Rehearsal behind the scenes, Livermore'sShakespeare’s Associates behind thescenes rehearsal, "Romeo and Juliet."May 8 Spring Fund-raiser for a rare opportunityto experience the world insidethe rehearsal room. Dinner, dessertand Livermore Valley Wine (donatedby Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery). Theactivities are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. BothwellArts Center located at 2466 8th Street inLivermore. Tickets are $135 per person fordinner, wine, and workshops. All proceedswill benefit the Livermore ShakespeareFestival. Guests are encouraged to callKatie Marcel at (925) 443-BARD oremail Katie@LivermoreShakes.org byMay 1st to secure a seat for an eveningto remember.1st Wednesday Party, May 5, 6 to 9p.m. “Cinco De Mayo” theme. DowntownPleasanton. Featured band TheHouserockers. Pleasanton DowntownAssociation hosting. 484-2199. events@pleasantondowntown.netLas Positas College Speech PerformanceNight, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,Livermore. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $12 and$8. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Livermore Rotary, 12th annual WineTrain on the Niles Canyon Railway. Thefamily event is set for Saturday, May 8.Proceeds benefit the Rotary scholarshipand community projects. Depart SunolStation at 6:30 p.m. and return at approximately8:30 p.m. There will be winetasting, soft drinks and water. Appetizersand desserts will be available on thetrain. Strolling musicians will entertainriders. A pre-boarding show will featureentertainment by gunfighters of the OldWest. The fare is $25, which includesone complimentary wine taste; youth fare(under 21) is $10. Tickets are availableatthe Travel Bug, 2269 Third St., Livermore.For more information, call Kathy Coyleat 606-7564.Las Positas College Speech Tournament,May 14, 1 to 5 p.m. on campus,3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Freeadmission.Symphony Awards, Livermore-AmadorSymphony will present four awardsof $399 each at the May 15 concert tograduating high school seniors who haveparticipate in school and communitymusical activities during high school.Information regarding the awards and anapplication form may be found at www.livamsymph.org. Questions directed at447-8789.2010 Hidden Gardens of the Valley Tour,May 16, Fund-raiser for Valley HumaneSociety. Features gardens in Pleasanton.Tickets or information www.valleyhumane.org.An Evening with Teddy Roosevelt,Thursday, May 20, Sit back and enjoyan evening with U.S. President TheodoreRoosevelt. Museum on Main Ed KinneyLecture series. 7 p.m. at LynnewoodUnited Methodist Church, 4444 BlackAve., Pleasanton. Tickets are $5 membersand seniors, $10 nonmembers, $3 studentsand teachers with ID. Reservations aresuggested. Tickets may be purchasedat the door. Call the Museum on Mainat 462-2766.A Taste of Summer, BBQ Cook-off competitionwill be held Friday May 21, 2010, atthe Alameda County Fairgrounds, from 4to 8 p.m. The event is a charity fund-raiserfor “Hacienda Helping Hands” the charitablegiving arm of the Hacienda BusinessPark in Pleasanton. http://helpinghands.hacienda.org/Taste of Summer BBQ, Friday, May 21,4 to 8 p.m. Fund-raising event for HaciendaHelping Hands. Alameda CountyFairgrounds, Pleasanton. Tickets $20.www.tvcfoundation.org.Celebrate!, a Pleasanton Schools EducationalEnrichment (PSEE) benefit to Savethe Arts in Pleasanton Schools. Two-dayfund-raiser and celebration showcasingthe talent of Pleasanton students througha visual arts show and performing artsextravaganza at the Bankhead Theaterin Livermore, May 21-22. Proceeds willgo to support PUSD's elementary bandand strings programs and Visual andPerforming Arts (VAPA) specialists forthe 2010/11 school year. PSEE's goal isto raise $290,000. Visit www.psee.org forupdated information or to make a donation.May 21 will feature a visual arts showwith wine and cheese tasting. May 22 willfeature performances by groups from allPUSD schools, starting at 9 a.m. www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Open Heart Kitchen fund-raiser, May 22,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by HK Cyclesat 196 Airway Blvd., Livermore. Therewill be a band, food, drinks. Everything isbeing donated, so any proceeds raised willgo directly to Open Heart Kitchen. Cost topartake is $15/single person, $20/couple.The band performing is "Relic." All areinvited to attend.Author Peggy Kennedy, discusses herbook, Approaching Neverland: A Memoirof Epic Tragedy and Happily Ever After.Sun., May 23, 2 p.m. Livermore Library,1188 So. Livermore Ave. Admissionis free. For more information call 925-373-5505.Let’s Go Science, Livermore ValleyPerforming Arts Center Presents. May23. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,Livermore. 925-373-6800, www.livermoreperformingarts.org.Livermore Heritage Guild Auction, May29, Duarte Garage, corner of PortolaAvenue and L Street. www.livermorehistory.com.Spring Antiques & Collectibles StreetFaire, May 30, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MainStreet, downtown Pleasanton. Informationavailable at 484-2199. events@pleasantondowntown.net. PleasantonDowntown Association.Angela Johal's latest tissuepaper paintings will be ondisplay at Wente VineyardsEstate Winery Tasting Roomfrom May 1-31. An artist'sreception with wine and cheesewill be held on Sun., May 2, from1-3 p.m. Pictured is one of herpaintings, "Fruit of the Vine."The tasting room is located at5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore.Color Bands - Metallic is the theme of an exhibit of work by artistClaudette McDermott at Poetry on Canvas in Pleasanton. She is thefeatured artist in a series of exhibits called, "The Creative Process."Her personal motto is, "Keep creating and keep the passion. Sellto paint, don't paint to sell." For information go to poetryoncanvas.com or call 461-5084.

10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 CommunityDublin Rotary honored sixcommunity superstars.The Superstar Awards program,now in its second year is intendedto recognize City and School Districtemployees who meet veryhigh standards and would notlikely receive recognition eitherfrom the public or from electedofficials.The selection criteria includeLeadership by Example, EthicsFirst (Embodied by the Rotary4-way Test), An Openness to NewIdeas, and Dedication to Excellence.These broad categories include32 specific criteria which are usedto select the Superstars. The honoreesare selected by representativesof the City and School District insix specific categories: City – Police,Fire, and Non-EmergencyService; School District – Teacher,Administrator, and Classified.The Superstars are:Dublin Rotary Honors Community SuperstarsSergeant George Lytle is a27-year officer with 11 years assignedto Dublin Police Services.He is currently the Supervisor ofthe Special Investigations Unit.Last year he organized the HolidayCrime Suppression Unit; for thefirst time there were no holidaycrimes in the commercial areas ofthe City. Fire EngineerLisa Feldman works at Station16 on Donohue Drive. She is amember of the Urban Search andRescue Task Force and operatessome of the Department’s morespecialized pieces of equipment.Last year she coordinated Dublin’sHoliday Toy program.the City’s Disaster Preparednessefforts and as the guiding forcein the week’s Dublin Pride Weekcelebration.Bonnie Reed is the Secretaryto the Principal of Dublin HighSchool, who was effusive in describingBonnie as patient, helpful,thorough, fair and honest, courteousand confidential and a trueprofessional.outstanding Music Director. Infive years, he has grown the musicprogram from 35 students to over200 participating in marching, jazzand beginning band. He also isthe 2010 President of the DublinTeacher Association. As the unionpresident he has been instrumentalin working with the District toproblem solve all issues during thistime of massive budget cuts.In Between Stitches Featured inQuilt Sampler MagazineIn Between Stitches, a quilt shop in Livermore, has been chosen asone of the ten featured shops across the United States and Canada forthe Spring 2010 issue of “Quilt Sampler” magazine, published by BetterHomes and Gardens.The magazine is published twice a year. It has been profiling topquilt shops for the past 13 years. Shops submit a detailed application ontheir history, business promotions, charitable work, teaching schedulesand design philosophies. A panel of experts selects ten to be featuredin each issue.The magazine will be available on newsstands on May 11. Employeesof each quilt shop also design an original quilt for the magazine. Thefull-sized pattern appears in the issue.Roger Bradley is an AdministrativeAnalyst for the City. Hissignificant contributions are asthe manager of the EnvironmentalServices Division, the head ofLee Fallon is Fallon School’sKeith Nomura is the Principalof Green Elementary School andencompasses character valuesimportant to this award – valueof respect, leading by example,mutual respect at all levels, highintegrity and ethics.The Wells Middle School JazzBand entertained the crowd.The American Red CrossNorthern California Blood ServicesRegion presented DavidWaterman, Cathy Slinkard andthe Lawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory Retirees groupwith the President’s VolunteerService Award, a national honoroffered in recognition of volunteerservice.Waterman of Livermore qualifiedfor the gold level of thePVSA, having logged well inexcess of 500 hours of volunteerservice with the Red Cross sinceSeptember 2002.“Dave cares about these donors,about this community, andabout the Red Cross,” VolunteerAmerican Red Cross Honors Local VolunteersServices Coordinator Anne Blackstonesaid. “No matter what isgoing on in his life, Dave tries tobe at every blood drive and doeswhatever he can to ensure the communitydonors leave happy. Andfor that we extend our profoundthanks to him.”Waterman volunteers his timeat Livermore-area blood drives,where he serves as a blood donorambassador in the canteen area.After donating blood, donorsare required to rest for fifteen minutesin a refreshment area referredto as the “canteen”. Watermanprovides donors with juice andsnacks, which help restore thefluids and nutrients lost duringthe donation process. He alsoprovides educational informationand helps donors schedule theirnext appointment.As a blood donor ambassador,Waterman is often the face of theRed Cross to many donors. It’s hisjob to thank them for their donations,make sure they are comfortableand most of all make sure eachof them feel appreciated.The Red Cross presented theLawrence Livermore NationalLaboratory Retirees group witha President’s Volunteer ServiceAward. The group qualified for agold level award under the family/groupcategory by amassingmore than 1,000 hours of volunteerservice with the Red Cross since2000.The LLNL Retirees staff at leastthree four-day blood drives everyyear with lab employees (someyears it’s as many as five four-daydrives). At each weeklong drivethe group contributes 120 hoursof service to the lab donors. Inthe last five years alone, the LLNLblood drives have collected morethan 4,500 pints of blood.Slinkard, a Livermore resident,received a silver level PVSA. Shehas recorded more than 250 hoursof volunteer service, and has donea little of everything during hertime with the Red Cross. Slinkardhas worked at the registration deskand in the canteen at mobile blooddrives and blood donation centers,and sometimes makes blood donationreminder calls to donors.The President’s Volunteer ServiceAward is issued by the President’sCouncil on Service andCivic Participation on behalf ofthe President of the United Statesto recognize the best in Americanspirit, and to encourage all Americansto improve their communitiesthrough volunteer service.For more information on volunteeringwith the Red Cross, pleasevisit our website, redcrossblood.org.

CommunityTHE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 11Air Force Reserve Airman StevenJ. Anderson (shown in photo)graduated from basic military trainingat Lackland Air Force Base, SanAntonio, Texas.The airman completed an intensive,eight-week program that includedtraining in military discipline andstudies, Air Force core values, physicalfitness, and basic warfare principlesand skills.He is the son of Robert Andersonof Paradise, and the grandson of JoyMontgomery of Livermore.Army National Guard Spec. RyanN. Baughman has graduated from OneStation Unit Training (OSUT) at FortLeonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.,which included basic military trainingand advanced individual training(AIT).During basic military training, thetrainee received instruction in drill andceremony, weapons qualification, mapreading, tactics, military courtesy, militaryjustice, physical fitness, first aid,and Army doctrine, history, principlesand traditions.During AIT, the soldier completedthe military police specialist course toacquire skills to provide combat areasupport, conduct battlefield circulationcontrol, area security, prisoner of waroperations, civilian internee operations,and law and order operations. Thetrainee performed as a team memberin support of battlefield operations,installation law and order operationsand security of Army resources andinstallations. Additional training includedproviding peacetime supportto the military community throughsecurity of resources, crime preventionprograms, and preservation oflaw and order.He is the son of Michael W. Baughmanand Dawn R. Baughman, both ofLivermore. His wife, Stephanie, is thedaughter of Cindy J. Colisino of Morgantown,W.Va. Baughman graduatedin 2004 from Livermore High School,and earned a master's degree in 2009from the University of West Virginia,Morgantown.PPIE Student Grant Awards Go to Seven ProjectsWaste Management Earns Clean Air AwardPleasanton Partnerships inEducation (PPIE) Foundation hasannounced the latest round of PPIEStudent Grants. Seven PleasantonUnified School District studentshave been selected to receive fundingfor their Student Grant projects(see list below).The PPIE Student Grant program,now in its twentieth year,promotes positive learning experiencesinside and outside theclassroom, and supports co-curricularand extra curricular studentactivities and projects. Generalguidelines require each applicationto be student authored, to havea teacher sponsor and the siteprincipal’s approval. To bettersupport student interests, two grantcycles are offered, the first in thefall semester and the second in thespring semester. The PPIE GrantProgram is funded by generousdonations from our partners including:Accusplit, ACOE, ADP/ ProAction Foundation, BlackTie Transportation, The CloroxCompany, ClubSport Pleasanton,Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, FremontBank, Kaiser Permanente,KKIQ, Oracle, Pleasanton NorthRotary, Robert Half International,Rotary Club of Pleasanton, Tri-Valley Community Foundation,Vulcan Materials, and the WalterS Johnson Foundation.PPIE Foundation also offersEducation Grants for PleasantonUnified School District employeesto fund projects that are studentfocused,that promote creativityand innovative thinking, and thatoffer expanded learning opportunitiesto students. Applications areavailable on the PPIE Foundationwebsite, www.ppie.org. Grantrequests are accepted in amountsup to $2500.00.Pleasanton Partnerships in EducationFoundation, a communitybasedvolunteer group, exists toenhance learning experiences forstudents of the Pleasanton UnifiedSchool District through a partnershipof businesses, schools and thecommunity.PPIE Foundation Student GrantAwards, 2009-2010, Cycle #2Donlon Paws Newspaper: KileyGrundstrom, Donlon ElementarySchool, $340.00 to providea digital camera and printing supportfor student produced schoolnewspaper.Ken Lewis with award.Altamont Landfill was awardedthe 2010 Clean Air Award forits Greenhouse Gas EmissionsReductions. Presented by BreatheCalifornia, the award recognizesthe Altamont and its owner/operatorWaste Management’s innovativeconversion of landfill gas toliquefied natural gas (LNG). Thebio-fuel from the LNG plant,which opened in November 2009,is expected to reduce nearly 30,000tons of carbon dioxide emissionsin California annually. A panel ofGreen Ribbon Judges includingrepresentatives from the NaturalResources Defense Council,Silicon Valley Leadership Group,Environmental Defense Fund andBay Area Rapid Transit selectedthe Altamont Landfill from numerousnominees.State Senator Mark Leno in aSenate Certificate of Recognitionstated “I commend your dedicationto creating the world’s largestlandfill gas to liquefied naturalgas plant in an effort to reducegreenhouse gas emissions. It isthrough the ongoing efforts of organizationssuch as yours that theworld will be brighter for futuregenerations.”Waste Management was presentedwith the Clean Air Awardat an awards luncheon at the St.Francis Hotel in San Francisco onApril 16, 2010. Eight additionalhonorees were recognized forYearbook Committee: CarlyMoresco, Donlon ElementarySchool, $270.00 o purchase threedigital cameras to provide picturesfor yearbookScience Under A Microscope:Pranav Praveen, Mohr ElementarySchool, $250.00 o purchasemicroscopes to explore microorganismsmore closely in BiosphereIII projectCalculators In The Classroom:Patrick Tambunting, Mohr ElementarySchool, $190.00 topurchase calculators for group andindividual math activitiesEvery Fifteen Minutes: LaurenTraurig & Rachel Usedom,Foothill High School, $500.00 tosupport anti-drinking and drivingprogram delivered to Juniors andSeniors.Art Room – Recess ActivitiesProgram: Paige Williams, WalnutGrove Elementary School,$500.00 to purchase art suppliesfor weekly art projects conductedduring recessThe Beacon – Literary Magazine:Connie Wu, Foothill HighSchool, $300.00 in seed moneyto provide support of new literarymagazine including student createdliterary and art workstheir contributions to improvingair quality. The 20th Anniversaryof the Clean Air Award, BreatheCalifornia was founded in 1908 tocombat tuberculosis and today isdedicated to fighting lung diseaseby advocating for clean air, climateprotection and policies to promotepublic health.Waste Management Area Directorof Landfill Operations KenLewis who accepted the award onbehalf of Waste Management said,“It is an honor to receive this awardin recognition of our innovativeapproach to harnessing waste inplace to create the lowest carbonfuel available. Fueling our garbagetrucks with garbage is the ultimateclosed-loop solution.”The Altamont Landfill LNGPlant produces nearly 13,000 gallonsof clean-burning fuel a day— enough to power more than 300of Waste Management’s more than500 natural gas vehicles in California.Harvesting the gas from theexisting waste, without anothermorsel of organic material enteringthe landfill, the Altamont will producean average of 10,000 gallonsof LNG a day for the next 30 years.An alternative to foreign fossilfuel, Altamont LNG is a sustainableuse of a naturally occurringgas byproduct of decaying wastein landfills. The Altamont capturesmore than 93% of the landfill gas- among the highest capture ratesin the industry — to convert toLNG and fuel turbines to produceenough electricity to power nearly8,000 homes annually.Waste Management has thelargest fleet of natural gas vehiclesin the industry. To meet its growingdemand for bio-fuel, WasteManagement is in the process ofsighting an LNG plant in SouthernCalifornia. It is also preparingto build a fueling station atthe Altamont Landfill to fuel itstransfer trucks from the DavisStreet Transfer Station and otherthird-party vehicles that travel tothe Altamont.For more information about theAltamont LNG Plant or to scheduletour, please contact Karen Sternat 510-613-8720 or kstern2@wm.com.

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 Community(Organizations wishing to run notices inBulletin Board, send information to PO Box1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of BulletinBoard. Include name of organization, meetingdate, time, place and theme or subject. Phonenumber and contact person should also beincluded. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.)The Peddler Shoppe, located in thePleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.,will be open on Sat., May 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. The shoppe features many one-of-a-kinditems, all handcrafted by local senior citizens.Wide selection of gifts for the individual,family or friends.Valley Humane Society presents “HiddenGardens of the Valley Tour,” from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, rain orshine. Tickets are $35 per person. Gardens inPleasanton will be visited. (925) 426-8656.Livermore Master Gardener DemonstrationGarden, Guided tours Saturdays: May1, 8, 15, 22; 10-noon. The garden demonstratesdrought tolerant plant and other earth friendlygardening techniques -- Alameda County MasterGardeners will be on site to give tours andanswer plant and gardening questions. 3585Greenville Rd Livermore by the MartinelliCenter. For more information: http://groups.ucanr.org/ACMG/index.cfmArts and Crafts Faire, Sat., May 1,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fund-raiser for OperationS.A.M. (Serving all Military). Veterans MemorialBuilding, L Street, between fith andsixth streets, Livermore. Handcrafted giftsfor Mother's Day.Pleasantonians 4 Peace, is sponsoring acandlelight Vigil in front of the Museum onMain, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton,Wed., May 12, at 7 PM. Participants willreflect on the human and monetary costs ofthe war, honor veterans who have sacrificed,and visualize ways of moving beyond thisconflict to a more peaceful world. In addition,there will be a Peaceful War Protest onthe fourth Wednesday of the month, May 26between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and NealStreets. Questions?? Call Cathe Norman at(925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or kdowding@pacbell.net. Websitewww.Pleasantonians4Peace.orgLivermore Amador Genealogical Society,meets Tues., May 11, 7:30 p.m. Guestspeaker will be Douglas Mumma. He willtalk about FamilyFinder and the Mumma"proof of concept" project. The meeting is atCongregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court,Pleasanton. For information, or directionsgo to www.L-AGS.org/maps/Pls-BethEmek.html. Family Tree DNA [FTDNA] will soonbe offering a new DNA diagnostic tool called"FamilyFinder" which matches linked blocksof DNA across the 22 autosomal chromosomeswhich everyone has. For additional informationcontact Dick Finn, Program Chairperson,at program@L-AGS.org.Granada High School Class of 1980reunion. Friday, June 25, 2010 Pine StreetBar & Grill Mixer 8:00pm; Saturday, June26, 2010 The Club at Las Positas-Beeb'sDinner Reception 6:30-11:30pm; After Party,Jackie Tarin Rankl's Residence 11:30pm to1:00am. Find information on www.GranadaHigh.com/alumni /free register, Facebookand Classmates. Tickets on sale now $90per graduate, $60 for guest through May1st. Questions/Concerns please contact PattiWilson Smylie 925.487.2080 or seeme@pattismylie.comValley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club,Sat., May 1, 35 miles from Shannon Center inDublin to Sunol Regional Park, meet 9 a.m.,Bill Goodwin, 487-0521. Sun., May 2, 30 milesDublin to Danville, meet at Livermore Cyclery,9 a.m. Bob Heady, 833-8214. Mon., May 3, 8to 18 miles mountain bike trails Lake Chabotloop, meet 7 p.m., Janie Page, 408-598-0247.Wed., May 5, 38 miles Lafayette to Pinol viaReliez and Pig Farm Hill, meet 10 a.m., GailBlanco, 872-1001. Anyone planning to go ona ride is asked to contact the leader for detailson where to meet and what to bring.Chefs Grand Tasting, Fri., May 21,5:30 to 10 p.m. Shannon Community Center,Dublin. Food samplings and fine wines fromtop local restaurants and wineries, musicalentertainment, silent auction. Hosted byRotary Club of Dublin. Proceeds go to OpenHeart Kitchen and the Rotary Club charitableprojects. Tickets $75 per person. www.rotarydublin.org. Tickets available at CauchiPhotography, Earl Anthony's Dublin Bowl, orJon Ric Express Spa.Wildflower Walk, Sat., May 1, John MuirHistoric Site, two hour walk starts at 9 a.m. Meetat CalTrans Park and Ride, corner of AlhambraAve. and Franklin Canyon Rd., Martinez. Noadmission charge. Bring water. Wear goodwalking shoes, trail is steep. If rains heavily,walk cancelled. Information, 228-8860.Pleasanton VIP Travelers, Culinary Instituteof America and Rachael Dunn Chocolatesin St. Helena, Wed., May 26, $88 members, $89nonmembers. Columbia State Park, National,Hotel and Railtown, June 19, $78 members,$79 nonmembers. Reservations sign up at thetravel desk at the Pleasanton Senior Center,5353 Sunol Blvd.Free computer class, Livermore AdultEducation is offering a free computer class 5/3-6/4, Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm to peoplewho qualify through a One-Stop Career Center.This intensive computer course includes Word,Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 2007. Somecomputer experience is required. For moreinformation please call 925-606-4722 or visitus at 1401 Almond Ave. Livermore.Pee Wee Art Time. For 2—5 year olds andan adult. Planned projects followed by time toexplore other art mediums of the children’schoice. Lots of paint, glitter, glue, clay, collage,etc, all doable for preschoolers! Books,blocks, enriching toys and story. BothwellArts Center, 2466 8th St, Livermore, Calif.Thursdays, 9:30 am—10:30 am. April 29,May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 10. $20/class, includesall supplies. Sign up for as many classes asyou like. To register or for more information,contact Ava Chinn peeweeclasses@gmail.comor (925) 462-5915Learn Scottish Country dancing at theLivermore class of the Royal Scottish CountryDance Society, San Francisco Branch. Livelyreels and jigs, graceful strathspeys. All ages.Adults Mondays 8 to 9:30 p.m. LivermoreVeteran's Hall, 522 South L St., Livermore;youth or adult Fridays 7 to 8:30 p.m. at theValley Dance Theatre School, 2247 SecondSt., Suite B, Livermore. Call Margaret Ward,449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen, 447-1833.Meat Sale, Foothill High School AthleticBoosters is having a Meat Sale on May 1 and 2from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the FoothillHigh School Parking lot, Pleasanton. Proceedsfrom the sale benefit all sports and all athletesat Foothill High School.Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated,Voters in the upcoming Republicanprimary are invited to attend a candidateforum hosted by the Tri-Valley RepublicanWomen Federated at its next dinner meetingon Thursday, May 13. Ask questions ofRepublican candidates for national and stateoffices, and learn more about the propositionson the June 8 ballot. Meeting starts at 6:30pmat Cattlemens Restaurant, 2882 Kitty HawkRoad, Livermore. $26 for members, $30 fornonmembers. Advance reservations requiredby Monday, May 10. Call Phyllis at (925)462-4931 to RSVP. www.trivalleyrepublicanwomen.orgfor more information.Education Fair, Thurs., May 13, 4 to 7 p.m.Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave.Meet representatives from Golden Gate Universityand other bay area universities. Learnabout their programs and financing opportunities.Information, call the Livermore EconomicDevelopment Department, 960-4140.Veterans Employment Conference,Wed., May 26, 9 to 11 a.m. Robert LivermoreComunity Center, 4444 East Ave. Employersand Federal Contractors are invited to learnabout government programs and incentivesfor the hiring of veterans. Information, call theLivermore Economic Development Department,960-4140.Good News Bears, nonprofit with a missionto distribute stuffed animals to socialservices, emergency services, medical facilitiesand anyone who needs a hug. Based inLivermore, the group reaches around the BayArea and the world. Volunteers needed to holdcollections of gently used teddy bears and otherstuffed animals, assist with fund-raising anddeliver the animals to organizations supportedby the group. Meetings 2nd Tuesday of themonth, 6:30 p.m. at the Livermore PoliceStation. Log on to www.goodnewsbears.orgor call 373-7982 for more information.Volunteer Orientation, Tri-Valley AnimalRescue, Sat., May 8, 1 to 2:30 p.m. EastCounty Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive,Dublin. Volunteer opportunities include socializingshelter animals, becoming a dog/catfoster, helping at adoption events, helping withfund-raising and marketing efforts, and plentyof other supportive roles available. Tri-ValleyAnimal Rescue is a 100% non-profit, 100%volunteer organization, whose mission is toend the unnecessary euthanasia of homelessanimals. Please bring a pen and $10 cash orcheck as a donation to help cover the cost ofmaterials. Open to age 18 years or older. ContactValerie May, vmaykm03@hotmail.com or829-6660. To find out more about the organizationand volunteer opportunities, please visitwww.tvar.org or call 925-803-7043.ClutterLess Self Help Support Group,(CL) is a nonprofit, peer-based, self-helpsupport group for people with difficultydiscarding unwanted possessions. Meetingsin Room 7 at 7 p.m. every Monday 7:00 to8:30 p.m. at the St. Mary & St. John CopticOrthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 MiradorDrive, Pleasanton. Just come or call our one ofthe volunteers: 925-200-1943, or go to www.ClutterLess.org.Shop for the Cause, Sun., May 2, 1 to6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 522South L Street in Livermore. 35 commercialvendors as well as artisans and crafters offeringa wide variety of products and services.Fund-raiser for National Alliance on MentalIllness (NAMI) Tri-Valley Chapter. Raffle withvariety of items. www.nami-trivalley.org forfurther information.Rummage Sale, Sat., May 1, HolyCross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho St.,Livermore. 8 a.m. to noon - rain or shine.Proceeds from the Rummage Sale will bedonated to American Cancer Society. Hostedby Livermore Moms.Tri-Valley Republican Women will offertwo nonpartisan scholarships -- one for $1,000and one for $500 -- to eligible high school seniorsfrom the cities of Pleasanton, Dublin andLivermore who will attend a two- or four-yearacademic college in September 2010. Winnerswill be chosen on the quality of their essays,written as open letters to Congress, addressingthe issues involved in the Federal government'scomplete assumption of the college studentloan program in the Budget ReconciliationAct of 2010. Submission deadline is May15; winners will be announced May 21. Forcomplete rules and submission procedures,contact Janet-marie Persico at jmpersico@comcast.net or visit www.trivalleyrepublicanwomen.org.San Ramon Valley Newcomers Clubinvites new & long-time residents to itsmonthly luncheon on May 20 at Forbes MillRestaurant, 200 Sycamore Valley Rd., West,Danville from 11:30 - 2pm. Program will bethe annual installation of officers. The costis $19. Call Myrna, 560-0656, for reservations& info.St. Michael School first annual AlumniDay on May 14, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.The evening event will be catered in the schoolhall. Casa Orozco will be providing the appetizersand the event will include pictures andpresentations from prior graduating classes,homeroom teacher attendance, and plenty offun and games. There will be fundraiser for theSt. Michael Technology Fund. No attendancefee is required. Please contact the school toreserve space for the first annual Alumni Day,email Jtyler@csdo.org.Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, PetSmartCharities National Adoption Event. It runs FridayApril 30 to Sunday May 2, 2010. PetSmartCharities Adoption Center at PetSmart 6960Amador Plaza Road, Dublin; (925) 803-8370.Adoptable pets will be available from 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and, from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.Picnic in the Park, Fri., June 4, 11 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. Bray Commons. Open to familyand friends. Barbeque lunch, games, prizes andentertainment. Shuttle service to and from thepicnic is available at the Dublin Senior Centerby reservation. Price includes a reserved seatat a picnic table and lunch. Tickets on saleuntil May 31: Res $3/Non-Res $4. Ticketsafter May 31: $5. Activity Code 24377. www.DublinSeniorCenter.com. Dublin SeniorCenter, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd.Latin DancEscape, Saturday, May 1,7-10pm. Hot and spicy Mexican, Cuban,Salsa and other Latin music. Dance Instructionprovided in the first hour. Singles andcouples welcome. Tickets on sale until April31: $9. Res/$10 Non-Res. Tickets at the Door:$12. Activity Code: 23441. www.DublinSeniorCenter.com.Dublin Senior Center, 7600Amador Valley Blvd.Navigating the College ApplicationMaze, This course will provide an overviewof the entire application process including generalprocedures, early action/decision, gettingrecommendations, writing strong essays, andstrategies for keeping everything organized.Many shortcuts, time-saving resources, andtips will be provided. Livermore Adult Education- Tuesday, 5/18 6:30-9 and Saturday5/22 - 9-11:30 www.livermoreadulted.org- 925 606-4722Bingo night, benefiting ChristensenMiddle School Wrestling team, Sat., May 8.Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave., Livermore.Doors open 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.Must be at least 18 to play. One pack $17; gamespay $175, $250, and $500. Mystery envelopeto first 150 players. Snack bar. Proceeds willbe used to purchase uniforms and equipment.Contact Laura Sheppard at the Bingo Ranch,606-7777, for information.Blue Star Moms East Bay, Chapter 101, iscollecting donations for the deployed militarypersonnel to be placed into care packages andmailed to them for 4th of July. The dates for"Drop Zones" are: Sat., April 24, 10-3, PleasantonWal-Mart; Sat., May 1, 10-3, Molly'sPup Purr-ee; Sat., May 8, 10-3, PleasantonWal-Mart; Sat., May 22, 10-3, Pleasanton Wal-Mart. Information contact Stephanie Nimitz,snimitz410@yahoo.com.Calpers retirees, all retired public employeesunder the Calpers retirement program areinvited to attend bimonthly meetings at EmilVilla's Hickory Pit & Grill, 3064 Pacific Ave.,Livermore, at 10:45 a.m. Dates are June 3,August 5, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2. For more information,call Dona Allen, 443-3484.Sixth Annual Bringing Back the NativesGarden Tour: Registration for the Sixth AnnualBringing Back the Natives Garden Tour,which will take place on Sunday, May 2, 2010from 10 to 5, is now open. This free, award-winningtour features 50 pesticide-free Alamedaand Contra Costa county gardens that conservewater, provide habitat for wildlife, and contain50% or more native plants. This self-drive tourshowcases a variety of gardens, from largeparcels in the hills to small lots in the flats.Native plant sales and talks at select gardens.Space is limited and registration is required;register early to ensure a place. Volunteers areneeded. Please register or volunteer at www.bringingbackthenatives.netDaughters of the American Revolution,Jose Maria Amador Chapter, Pleasanton,volunteer women's organization that promotespatriotism, preservation of American historyand promotion of education. Members andprospective members welcome. For more informationand meeting location, contact Susanat 699-4147 or susanhsp@comcast.net.The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. inLivermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas VidasYouth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16years and is now working with Christensen,Arroyo Seco and East Ave Schools, and ExceptionalNeeds Network and All American SportsAcademy Teams. Come play Bingo and supportthe kids in Livermore. Call 925-606-7777.Pleasanton Newcomers Club and Tri-Valley, great way for new and established residentsto meet new friends, keep in touch withold friends, have fun and become acquaintedwith neighbors, merchants, restaurants, professionalservices, and Pleasanton and Tri-Valleycommunities. Coffee on first Wednesday ofeach month, or come for lunch on the secondWednesday of each month. Information, visitthe website at www.pleasantonewcomers.comor call Sandy B. at 249-1776.RELIGIONCalvary Chapel, Livermore, presents:‘The Truth Project: Know what you believeand why." Wednesdays at 7 pm in March, andApril. Located on 545 N L Street, Livermore.Call (925)447-4357 or visit calvarylivermore.org for more information.Exploring the Gospel of St. Luke: JoinFr. Thomas Bonacci, C.P., scripture scholar,over five weeks, where he will look at Luke’sunique contribution to the Gospel traditions ofJesus who models what it means to be “Spiritfilled”people. Anyone in the community who isinterested in understanding more about Luke’sGospel is invited. The sessions are on Mondayevenings, April 26, May 3, 17 & 24 at 7:30 pmin Borromeo Hall at St. Charles Borromeo 1315Lomitas Ave., Livermore. A $5 freewill donationfor Fr. Thomas would be appreciated. Formore information contact Julie at upcatholic@aol.com or 925-447-4549 ext 114.Meditation Study Group - Practice newmeditation methods, based on teachings ofShinzen Young, using audio, video and handouts.Meeting 7:15-8:30 pm on the second andfourth Tuesdays of the month, at Tri-ValleyUnity's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador ValleyBlvd., #120, Dublin. Contact Gayle atgstaehle@comcast.netPrayer Circle - Prayer, meditation, study,and sharing. Meeting 7:15-8:30 pm on thefirst, third, and fifth Tuesdays of the month,at Tri-Valley Unity's Gathering Place, 7567Amador Valley Blvd., #120, Dublin. ContactBob at hardyco1@comcast.net.Learn the Old Testament: Over 4 millionpeople have benefited from the Walk Throughthe Bible Seminar, a fast moving & enjoyableteaching technique to over-view the entire OldTestament’s 70+ key milestones with handmotions to glue them in memory. Join us atValley Community Center, 4455 Del ValleParkway, Pleasanton. Sat., May 1 (9 am – 4pm) for middle school through adults who areeager to learn the Old Testament. $25 coverscourse material, lunch and refreshments.Advance Registration required - Diane Saito925-829-4380, ttsaito@comcast.net.Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz,Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost.925-305-9468.Jewish Voice for Peace political activistMichael Batchelder will speak at the FirstPresbyterian Churchin Livermore on Sunday,May 16. Batchelder is a solar power engineerand long-time political activist. The eveningwill begin with refreshments and fellowship inthe Fellowship Hall (enter on South K Street)at 6:30 pm. At 7 pm, Batchelder will Israelipolitics, U.S. policy and practical peace activism,The program will Include an opportunityfor questions, answers and discussion and willconclude at 8:30 pm. The program is sponsoredby The Vineyard Chapter, Pilgrims of Ibillin.All are welcome. The program is free. Donationsgladly accepted. For more information,Contact First Presbyterian Church, (925)447-2078.Victory Point Church will dedicate itsnew sanctuary at 6258 Preston Avenue in Livermoreon Friday, April 30, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.Businesses and individuals who transformedan office warehouse into a sanctuary will behonored. Guest speaker will be The ReverendRon Mullings. Nursery provided. Visit the websiteat http://www.visitvictorypoint.org or call925-455-0700. Pastor is Stuart Young.Science & The Bible: The GenesisDebate is the topic for May 11 at 7:30 pm atSt. Charles, 1315 Lomitas Ave., in Livermore.Santa Clara University Religious Studies professor,David Pleins will explore the currentdebate over the Genesis creation story from avariety of angles, looking in particular at thetheological debates, the scientific challenges,the history of the conflict, the public policydebate, and the enduring meaning of myth.Bring a friend to share this with and questionsto ask. A $5 freewill donation will go to pay forspeaker fees. For information contact Julie atupcatholic@aol.com or 447-4549 ext 114.Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times:Prayer-Based Solutions, talk by David Stevens,May 23, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. FourPoints by Sheraton Pleasanton Hotel, AmadorRoom, 5115 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Thereis no admission charge. Stevens’ ideas are basedon the teachings of Jesus as recorded in theBible, and as discussed in Science and Healthwith Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker. Moreinformation go to www.seekanswers.info. Thistalk is given is hosted by the Christian Sciencechurches in Hayward and Livermore. Care forchildren too young to attend the talk will beprovided onsite.Art Show, An exhibit of paintings, photography,jewelry and more will be shown atTri-Valley Unity on May 16, 11:30 to 1:30,2260 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Musicwill be performed and a raffle held as well.Light refreshments served; love offering.Event preceeded by church service at 10 a.m.at which the Clarewood Singers perform. Allare welcome. www.trivalleyunity.com (925)829-2733.