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VOLUME LII, NUMBER 12
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SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
Kaiser Joins Lung Cancer Trials
Linking Genetics, Drug Therapy
Find Out What's
Happening
Check Out Section A
Section A is filled with
information about arts,
people, entertainment and
special events. There are
education stories, a variety
of features, and the arts and
entertainment and bulletin
board.
By Jeff Garberson
Kaiser Permanente is
participating in two very
large clinical trials that are
being carried out nationwide
in an effort to improve lung
cancer treatment by linking
a patient’s genetic profile to
his or her response to specific drugs.
The trials may also have a
larger role in improving the
way cancer drugs are tested.
They “have the potential to
fundamentally transform
how doctors identify the best
experimental treatments for
cancer patients,” according
to Dr. J. Marie Suga, a hematology oncologist based
in Kaiser’s Vallejo medical
center.
Suga heads the trials in
Kaiser’s Northern California
region. All Kaiser medical
centers in Kaiser’s Southern
California, Northwest and
Hawaii regions are also
participating.
As big as it is, Kaiser
alone does not see nearly
enough lung cancer patients
to meet the needs of the
trials, so more than 200
medical centers will be participating across the country,
according to information
from the National Cancer
Institute, which supports
the work.
In Northern California ,
Kaiser treats roughly 1,600
lung cancer patients in a typical year, Suga said. Only a
small fraction will meet the
criteria required for participation. Lung cancer patients
in the Tri-Valley who meet
White House
Science Advisor
To Take Top
Role at Lab
Patricia Falcone, the associate director for National
Security and International
Affairs in the White House
Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), has
been selected as deputy
director for Science and
Technology at Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
Falcone will join the Lab
on April 7.
She replaces Greg Suski,
who held the position on an
(See LAB, page 5)
Regional Trail
Dedication
Scheduled
A dedication ceremony
will mark the public opening
of the Shadow Cliffs to Del
Valle Regional Trail on the
Sycamore Grove Extension
property.
The event will be held
March 21, 2015, 10:30 a.m.
Hosting the ceremoney will
be Tri-Valley Conservancy,
Livermore Area Recreation
and Park District and East
Bay Regional Park District.
This trail segment completes a critical gap and
connects two regional parks:
Lake Del Valle Recreational
Area and Sycamore Grove
Regional Park. Accomplished through collaboration among public agencies
and non-profit organizations,
this trail will increase recre(See TRAIL, page 2)
(See TRIALS, page 4)
Glazer,
Bonilla
Headed for
Run-Off
In May
Moving Trash
To New Site
Was Expected
Moving San Francisco
trash from the Altamont
Landfill to another site will
not impact the city's ability to pay-off its part of the
Bankhead Theater agreement.
Last September, the
Livermore City Council approved an agreement with
the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center to purchase the Bankhead Theater.
The city issued $9.2 million in certificates of participation (COP) to purchase the
theater. The certificates will
be paid off using the community impact fees from the
Altamont and Vasco Road
landfills.
City Manager Marc Roberts commented, "San Francisco taking its trash elsewhere will have no negative
impact on the city's ability to
pay off the COPs. The expected move was calculated
into the cash flows."
He added, "Conversely, if
San Francisco stays longer
than anticipated, the city
will be able to make the payments and have additional
cash."
At the time the council
approved purchase of the
Bankhead Theater, city officials estimated potential
revenue from the landfill
fees at about $17 million,
more than enough to cover
the roughly $13 million the
city will need to pay off the
certificates and service the
debt.
strict medical criteria may
join one of the trials.
The two trials are known
by acronyms: LUNG-MAP
and ALCHEMIST.
L U N G - M A P, w h i c h
stands for Lung Cancer
Master Protocol, began last
June. It expects to screen
some 600 to 1,200 patients
nationally every year for
Photo - Doug Jorgensen
One young man held out his plate for a serving of green pancakes last Saturday during the annual Alameda
County Firefighters Local 55 Pancake Breakfast.
Voters in the State Senate 7th District headed to
the polls Tuesday to decide
on a replacement for Mark
DeSaulnier, who was elected
to Congress.
With all precincts reporting, it appears that Democrats Steve Glazer and Susan
Bonilla will face each other
in a run-off vote on May 19.
Neither received over 50
percent of the vote.
Glazer led with 33,361
(33.2%) votes followed by
Bonilla with 24,635 (24.5%).
Former Assemblyman Joan
Buchanan, a Democrat, was
third with 22,950 (22.8%)
votes followed by Republican Michaela Hertle 16,820
(16.7%) and Terry Kremin
with 2,834 (2.8%).
Hertle had dropped out of
the race at the beginning and
endorsed Glazer.
Independent expenditures, reported at over $2
million, played a role in the
election with most of it benefitting Glazer and Bonilla.
Glazer was the top vote
getter in both Contra Costa
and Alameda Counties.
Pleasanton Schools Considering Bond/Tax Survey
Pleasanton Unified
School District Trustees
want to look into hiring a
consultant to see how a general obligation bond issue
or a parcel tax would test in
public polling.
Trustees said at their
meeting March 10 that they
want to explore financing
for future tech program
costs, and also the need to
improve old buildings and
adapt spaces for modern
curriculum.
Trustees indicated that
they were aware of the need
for a large capital investment
in technology and various
building improvements. One
identified project was updating the district's wireless
system on all campuses.
Tech use currently exceeds capacity so much that
Pleasanton Middle School
has had problems with its
wireless system. It will cost
$895,000 to install a new
system districtwide, according to a bid from a provider.
The board authorized
staff to negotiate with that
provider. However, the sum
of $895,000 prompted the
trustees to discuss where
they might find the money.
Trustees said that they
would be fine taking
$220,000 from the interest
earned by the Sycamore
Fund, money set aside to
finance technology. They
also have hopes of obtaining
(See SURVEY, page 4)
Expert on the Economic
Impact of the Arts to Speak
"No Foolin' . . . The
Arts Mean Business" is the
theme of a free workshop to
be presented Wed., April 1
at the Bankhead Theater in
Livermore.
Randy Cohen, vice president of Research for Americans for the Arts, will be the
guest speaker. He will talk
about the economic impact
of the arts on communities
and tourism.
Visit Tri-Valley organized the presentation as
part of its ongoing effort to
increase tourism focused on
the arts.
A reception will be held
in the Bankhead Theater
lobby from 5 to 6 p.m.
prior to the speech scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. in the
theater. Cohen's talk will be
followed by a question and
answer session.
Cohen is a noted expert
in the field of arts funding,
research, policy, and using
the arts to address community development issues. He
publishes The National Arts
Index, the annual measure
of the health and vitality of
arts in the U.S., as well as
the two premier economic
studies of the arts industries.
Cohen developed the
National Arts Policy Roundtable, an annual convening
of leaders who focus on
the advancement of American culture, in partnership
with Robert Redford and
the Sundance Institute. A
sought after speaker, he has
given speeches in 49 states,
and regularly appears in
news media—including the
Wall Street Journal, The
New York Times, and on
C-SPAN, CNN, CNBC,
and NPR.
(See ARTS IMPACT, page 4)
Inside
SECTION A
Editorial..............................4
Art & Entertainment........... 8
Mailbox...............................4
Bulletin Board................. 10
Roundup...............................3
Milestones ...................... 12
Short Notes..................... 10
MAIN SECTION
Sports.................................6
Classifieds.......................10
Obituaries.......................9
Photo - Doug Jorgensen
Students at Junction Avenue K-8 School in Livermore were dressed in blue, the color
representing colon cancer, as part of a wellness series that provided information
about various cancers.
Junction Avenue Students Gain an
Understanding of the Importance of Health
By Carol Graham
The students at Junction
Avenue K-8 School get it.
"Health is important because you don’t want your
lack of health to interfere
with discovering new things
and living a fulfilling life,"
said Jessica Keaney.
"Being healthy is impor-
tant for living a long life,"
noted Emily Andrassy. "It
also makes you feel good
about yourself."
"To me, being healthy is
(See HEALTH, page 12)
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County Proceeding with Community
Choice Aggregation Program Study
Alameda County has accelerated its efforts to establish a Community Choice
Aggregation (CCA) program
by launching a technical
study and formally announcing the creation of a countywide Steering Committee.
Community Choice allows local governments to
aggregate electricity demand
within their jurisdictions in
order to procure or develop
electricity for its customers
while partnering with the
local utility that continues to
provide billing and delivery
services. A CCA program
could provide lower electricity rates, sharp reductions
in greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, and opportunities
for local economic development.
“A well-designed Community Choice program
promises to provide Alameda County, its cities, residents and businesses with
a cornucopia of benefits,”
said Supervisor Scott Haggerty, Chair of the County
Transportation and Planning Committee, the body
leading the effort. “Marin
and Sonoma counties have
already shown that it can
be done. We want to see if a
program can be established
here that will have an even
greater impact than the existing CCAs have had.”
The County and Community Development Agency
(CDA) staff are seeking
members for a Steering
Committee to advise the
County during the entire formation process. The Committee will continue in that
role if the County and its
cities decide that a CCA
program is viable and can
deliver significant benefits
to residents and businesses.
Steering Committee applications are available on
the County’s CCA website at www.acgov.org/cda/
planning/cca/index.htm or
requested from County CDA
staff by sending an email
to Bruce Jensen at CCA@
acgov.org . Any interested citizen may apply for a
membership on the Steering
Committee.
Qualifications and instructions for the Applications may be found on the
Application forms. Applications must be completed and
submitted by April 7, 2015
either by email or by mail
to Bruce Jensen, Alameda
County Planning Department, 224 West Winton Avenue, Room 111, Hayward,
CA 94544
The County will also
soon release a Request for
Proposals for a consultant to
conduct the technical study
to assess the potential impacts of a CCA program on
electricity rates, GHG emissions, and local employment
opportunities.
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TRAIL
(continued from page one)
ation opportunities for the
local community and visitors to the Tri-Valley.
Funds received from
Coastal Conservancy, TriValley Conservancy, East
Bay Regional Park District,
Livermore Area Recreation
and Park District, Alameda
County, City of Livermore
and Sierra Club were used to
preserve the property.
These partners work to
create local trail networks
that provide additional access points to the regional
parklands and trails in order
to offer loop trail experiences and to connect this
community with the regional
system.
The event will be held at
Sycamore Grove Park, 5049
Arroyo Road – look for signs
to the Campfire Area.
Photos - Doug Jorgensen
The annual St. Patrick's Celebration in Dublin featured
a parade on Saturday morning. Entries included bands,
tractors, animals, and more. Spectators got into the
spirit of the festivities by wearing green tinted glasses.
After 20 Years at Amador,
Brady Moves to District Job
Ann Brady spent her last
day on the job at Amador
Valley High School March
13, after 20 years of service
in the principal's office.
Autograph-seeking students brought in posters for
her to sign, showing how
much they care about the
contact she had with them
over the years.
The district won't be losing Brady's services. After
the weekend break, Brady
started her new job on March
18 on the Special Education
administrative aide staff at
district headquarters, one
mile from Amador.
After Brady was hired
20 years ago, she worked
on the Amador office staff
for five years, when Steve
Dellanini was principal at
Amador. She then became
the principal's secretary, and
continued that job for three
principals: Bill Coupe, Jim
Hansen, and Tom Drescher,
who started in the position
last year.
"It has been a wonderful
job. I had a great time with
students. I wouldn't have
traded it for anything. I like
working with teen-agers.
It keeps you young," said
Brady.
At the district Special
Education office, Brady
will still have contact with
students and their parents.
She regards the new job
as the second phase of her
life. Brady said that Special
Education is a special pas-
sion for her.
The posters that she
signed were brought to her
by students and a couple of
teachers in the high school's
leadership classes. Special
needs classes brought her a
video, which thanked her for
her years of service.
Marla Silversmith, director of the district's Special
Education, said, "Brady
always has the best for every
child. She works diligently
for all children. It's an honor
to have her on our team."
The front office is an
important part of Special
Education. It is where families get the first impression
of Special Education. It's
important to have people
who get to know the families, said Silversmith.
When Silversmith taught
Special Education at Amador, she knew Brady. "She
was an amazing help to me.
I know what she did at that
site. I'm excited to have her
support for the whole district," said Silversmith.
Superintendent Parvin
Ahmadi said that she serves
with Brady on the district's
classified employees communication council. "She is
a wonderful contributor. We
want to thank her for her service as the principal's right
hand at Amador. I know
she will do a wonderful job
here."
Although she is leaving
Amador, Brady said, "I am,
and always will be, a Don."
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Livermore Opens Its Homes to Japanese Sister City,
Prepares for Selecting Students to go to Japan in the Fall
Groundwater Plan
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
seeks public input on a draft strategic plan for its role in
carrying out the sustainable groundwater laws enacted last
fall by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.
The draft plan describes DWR's responsibilities and
vision for carrying out the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, a package of laws that aim to protect the
groundwater basins.
Under the Act, local agencies must form sustainable
groundwater management agencies by June 30, 2017 for
basins established by DWR as high and medium priority
under the California Statewide Groundwater Elevation
Monitoring (CASGEM) Program. The laws allow for state
intervention through the State Water Resources Control
Board if -- only if -- a local agency fails to manage its
groundwater sustainably.
The public and stakeholders are invited to send comments and suggestions about the Draft Strategic Plan to
[email protected].
For more information on the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act and its implementation, please visit http://
www.water.ca.gov/cagroundwater/. To sign up for email
updates, please visit http://www.water.ca.gov/groundwater/
sgm/subscribe.cfm.
Californians Willing to Change
As California enters a fourth year of drought, a new
statewide poll reveals that the vast majority of Californians
– some 90 percent – are willing to make significant changes
to conserve water both inside and out, and more than 80
percent believe it’s important to conserve water regardless
of whether the state is in drought or whether conservation
is mandated by local water agencies.
The statewide poll of 801 registered voters – commissioned by the Association of California Water Agencies
in partnership with the statewide conservation education
program Save Our Water – also found that more than 80
percent of Californians view the drought and water shortages as “extremely” or “very” serious problems. Some 86
percent of polled residents believe that California is in a
state of persistent water shortage.
The polling also indicates that Californians nearly universally agree that the drought is the most pressing problem
facing the state and is more concerning than the economy,
education, health care costs and taxes.
Mark Cowin, director of the Department of Water Resources, noted that the poll indicates over three-quarters of
Californians have been getting the message about the state’s
ongoing drought. DWR is a partner with ACWA in the Save
Our Water program.
The poll of registered voters was conducted Feb. 22 –
March 1 by the polling firm Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin,
Metz & Associates, or FM3. Its findings arrive as the State
Water Resources Control Board prepares to act on proposed
new emergency water conservation regulations and extend
existing ones as the state remains locked in a grinding fourth
year of drought. The Sierra snowpack is at record low levels
and January was among the driest months on record.
Livermore and Yotsukaido, Japan, have been
sister cities since 1977.
The middle school student
exchange program started
in 2001.
Livermore Yotsukaido
Sister City Organization
(LYSCO) has been the overseeing organization since inception. Over the years, long
friendships have developed
over shared cultures, shared
interests, and shared experiences. Each March, middle
school students from Yotsukaido visit Livermore for
a week. They stay with host
families with middle school
students, attend school with
them, and assimilate into the
families. In October, Livermore middle school students
go to Yotsukaido for similar
experiences.
This year, 20 students
along with 5 adult chaperones from Yotsukaido
arrived in Livermore on
March 13. After meeting
their host families and a
welcome from Livermore
Mayor John Marchand, the
students were off for a week
of fun and learning.
A tour of San Francisco took place on Monday,
March 16th.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the students were
scheduled to attend school
with their host students.
Valley Montessori, St. Michaels, Mendenhall and
East Avenue middle schools
will all play host to the
Japanese students. While at
school, they attend classes
and participate in special
activities planned by the
school, students, and parent
organizations.
Photo - Jeanie Haigh
Students welcomed to Livermore.
These exchanges have
allowed two cultures to
come together in friendship and peace. “I have
made friends that will last
a lifetime from my experiences with our Yotsukaido
sister city. Friends I now
call my extended family.
We are able to enjoy each
other’s company, share our
lives, and know that we’ll
be there for each other, says
Keith Jess, President of
the Livermore-Yotsukaido
Sister City Organization.
Keith has travelled to Japan
6 times with LYSCO.
Livermore Mayor Marchand adds, “I can say from
personal experience that
participating in the sister city
program provides a wonderful opportunity to share our
cultures and create lifelong
friendships.”
Plans are underway for
Livermore’s visit to Yotsukaido in October. An informational meeting for
Livermore middle school
students interested in applying for a student am-
bassador position, going
to Yotsukaido and staying
with a host family, will be
held Thursday, March 27th
at 7:30PM in the East Ave
Middle School Library. All
current Livermore 7th graders (will be in eighth grade
for the 2015/2016 school
year) who are interested
must attend with at least 1
parent or guardian.
Students are chosen after
applications and interviews.
The selected students and
their families must attend
planning and informational
meetings and pay expenses.
The students must participate in a skit performance
and must attend those rehearsals before the October
trip.
For more info on the
Livermore Yotsukaido Sister
City program, go to www.lysco.org or contact President
Keith Jess at 510-501-8652,
email lysco2014@gmail.
com
Pleasanton Community Concert Band Presents
40th Anniversary
Spring Concert
“O, To Be In England, Now
That April Is (Almost) There”
(Handel to Harry Potter)
March 29, 2015 • 2pm-3:30pm
Firehouse Arts Center
4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton
Doors will open at 1:45 p.m.
Concert is free, donations appreciated.
For info: (925) 846-5897
www.pleasantonband.org
State of the City
Dublin Mayor David Haubert will present his first State
of the City Address on Wednesday, March 25, at a luncheon
sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
The event will be held at the Shannon Community
Center.
Tickets are still available, at a cost of $40 per person.
Contact the Dublin Chamber of Commerce at (925) 8286200 to reserve a seat.
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EDITORIAL
Trail Creates Connection
A new trail will officially open to the public
this Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.
The trail segment, located on the former
Bobba Property, connects two regional parks:
Lake Del Valle Recreational Area and Sycamore Grove Regional Park.
The 5-foot-wide natural dirt trail was constructed by Livermore Area Recreation and
Park District rangers and volunteers as well
as East Bay Regional Park District volunteers.
The purchase of the property and completion of the trail was accomplished through
collaboration among public agencies and
non-profit organizations including the Coastal
Conservancy, Tri-Valley Conservancy, East
Bay Regional Park District, Livermore Area
Recreation and Park District, Alameda County, the City of Livermore and the Sierra Club.
Partnerships such as this work to create
local trail networks that provide additional
access points to the regional parklands and
trails. The goal is to link communities and
regional parks along one continuous trail that
will increase recreational opportunities for
both members of the local community and
visitors to the area.
We look forward to the day when a collection of local paths are transformed into a
true network.
SURVEY
(continued from page one)
$350,000 from the state from
its E-Rate funding, although
districts with low socioeconomic enrollment, foster
youths and English Learners
could bump Pleasanton off
the list.
However, Pleasanton appears to be ready to meet
the state's deadline to apply for the funds. Districts
throughout the state may be
behind in the pursuit, said
Deputy Superintendent and
Chief Business Official Luz
Cázares.
At a past meeting, the
board was apprised of the
need for $6 million in technology upgrades. Trustee
Mark Miller said that the district might not receive the $6
million that it is hoping for,
but the $890,000 wireless
upgrade may be possible.
In looking at the district's
overall tech picture, trustees
said it may be time to hire a
consultant to at least outline
a strategy to raise the money,
and perhaps test community
support for a bond measure
and/or a parcel tax.
Upgrading facilities
would be part of the strategy,
said trustees. Former trustee
Jeff Bowser supported that
point from the audience by
urging a funding measure for
the ballot in 2016. "It would
give us plenty of time to
plan, and garner support for
it," said Bowser.
Trustee Jamie Hintzke
said that some districts put
both the upgrading of facilities and a parcel tax for
ongoing operations on the
ballot at the same time, since
they are needed together.
Miller agreed that the
district needs a new funding source. "We can bring
up a tech plan in May, and
a future vision for tech and
facilities. This is just a down
payment. We really need to
take a big step forward," said
Miller.
Cázares said that she will
return to the board March 24
for clarification of what the
trustees want in the hiring of
a consultant.
On another item related
to electronics used by students and teachers, the board
reviewed a set of guidelines
for using social networks.
Among them are personal
postings. Teachers are to
obtain opt-in permission
from parents on blogs where
teachers post class lists.
With lines between public and private blurred in social media, teachers should
be careful where they post
personal information, and
not post anything that is
inappropriate, the guidelines
say.
Other suggestions refer to
copyright observance, good
taste, and awareness that
once a file or comment is
sent or published, it continues to reflect on the person
who sent it.
Grant and Miller noted
that the suggestions are only
guidelines. Both noted that
it will be important in the
future to set policies, which
can address issues of legality, if they arise.
District Coordinator of
Communication and Community Engagement Nicole
Steward also announced
that the district's redesigned
web page was posted March
9. Further, the district has a
new Facebook page, which
already has picked up 500
likes. In addition, the district
has started an Instagram
page.
ENERGY CONSULTANT
PROMISES SAVINGS
The board discussed a
proposal to hire a consulting
firm to advise the district
on energy efficiency on all
utilities -- water, sewer, electricity and natural gas, with
an eye toward significant
savings.
A staff report said that if
the district hires the candidate, Cenergistics, which is
based in Texas, there would
be an estimated gross savings of 26 percent in the first
year based on implementing the consultant's recommendations. The savings
would amount to $411,000
annually.
The gross savings are
offset by the costs that are
part of program, including
the hiring of an administrator, and required software
and fees. The estimate for
first-year net savings to
the district was estimated
at $146,000. Cenergistics
says that if the district loses
money in any year in the
five-year contract, the firm
will pay the difference, so
there will never be any cost.
After five years, Cenergistics' fees stop. The savings continue from the effects of the five years of
work. The savings to the
district become even greater.
Cenergistics representative Bob Wells said that the
Dublin Unified School District started with the firm's
program 81 months ago.
Over that time, the district
has saved $4.6 million, according to Wells.
The item will come back
to the board March 24, after
more negotiation with Cenergistics.
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Swalwell Leading Democratic
Effort to Reach Younger Voters
Rep. Eric Swalwell is
leading a House Democratic
group that will reach out to
voters of his generation to
get them more interested
and active in the political
process.
Swalwell, 34, heads
the Future Forum. Eleven
House Democrats under
age 40 have been invited to
participate. The new group
was announced by House
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. It will work out of the
House Democratic Policy
and Communications Committee.
According to Swalwell,
younger people, who have
not been voting in big
numbers, don't necessarily
believe that politics is irrelevant. So many young
people don’t feel invested in
the political process or think
it matters whether they get
involved. We need to make
sure that changes now, for
the future of our country,
states Swalwell.
"They look at congressional gridlock, and ask,
'Why participate?' My job
is try to engage them, try to
hear their voices, and work
collaboratively with them,"
said Swalwell.
Swalwell told The Independent that the group wants
to listen to all younger people, not just Democrats. It is
a generation that some call
"millenials," but Swalwell
disagrees with that label.
"Millenials is not a name
that we gave ourselves. We
are a problem-solving generation. Trying to avoid a
label is more our spirit,"
said Swalwell. In coming
up with the new name for
his outreach group, he commented, "We’re gonna kind
of crowdsource it among the
members.
The emphasis for Future
Forum is not so much on
an age, as it is a mind-set,
said Swalwell. The younger
generation's big issues include student loan debt, and
finding a way to be entrepreneurs. The Forum will
be listening to all concerns.
Student loan debts are
weighing down people, said
Swalwell. "They may take
the first job offered to pay
off the loan. It may not be
the best job, or their passion.
They may have to take a risk
on starting a new business.
Carrying a student loan debt
affects buying a first home,
getting married, having
kids," explained Swalwell.
Swalwell added that he
owes $100,000 in student
loan debt. He graduated
from college, and attended
law school. "I want to make
sure that we are providing
access (to college) to people
who are qualified. They are
working as hard as they
can. I wake up in the morning thinking about my own
debt," said Swalwell.
Ways to solve the problem include government
loans at the lowest possible
interest rate, and free tuition
in community colleges, an
idea that President Obama
put forth in his State of
the Union message, said
Swalwell.
Free community college would be important for
many people, said Swalwell.
Work force employees worry about their jobs. It's important for them to upgrade
their skills. The same is true
for people in mid-career
who see a need to improve
themselves.
As Obama suggested, tax
deductions for community
colleges and grants for them
could help make community college tuition-free, said
Swalwell.
Swalwell will be looking at job incubators as a
way to help create entrepreneurs. He has visited
Innovate Pleasanton, which
was launched last year to incubate new tech businesses.
Swalwell is planning to visit
New York, Boston and San
Francisco tech incubators.
beled ALK and EGFR. The
basic question is whether
two drugs targeting these
mutations – crizotinib for
ALK and erlotinib for EGFR
-- can prevent recurrence of
the cancer and lengthen the
lives of the patients.
“Both trials test cancer
tissue to find the malignant
genetic changes in order to
identify the best treatment
for the patient,” said KaiserVallejo’s Suga.
Befitting their nationwide
scope, the trials involve
extensive collaboration between the public and private
medical sectors, according to the National Cancer Institute. For example,
participating LUNG-MAP
organizations include five
major pharmaceutical companies and large foundations that support medical
research. The lead medical organization is itself a
multi-part cancer research
collaboration called SWOG
-- formerly Southwest Oncology Group. It has now
expanded throughout the
U.S. and overseas.
LUNG-MAP has five
separate studies running
concurrently, each examining patient response to a
different drug. Four of the
drugs will target particular
genetic mutations, while
the fifth drug is known to
strengthen the immune system.
Five to seven more drugs
might be tested over the next
five years, according to the
National Cancer Institute.
The “master protocol”
in the LUNG-MAP name
reflects a major development
in conduct of large scale
medical trials, in the view of
Dr. David Gandara, director
of the Thoracic Oncology
Program at the University of
California at Davis and cochair of the national LUNGMAP program.
The standard approach
has been to develop a new
protocol for each drug. This
is “very inefficient, a very
slow process,” especially because at the end of years of
trials, only about 15 percent
of experimental drugs turn
out to be suitable for clinical use, he said in a video
interview made available by
UC-Davis.
The ability to test multiple drugs and possible gene
targets simultaneously has
come about only recently,
with profound advances in
medical technology, he said.
“The world is watching…to see if this ‘master
protocol’ approach can be
successful. If it is successful, this will transform how
we develop cancer drugs.
“The benefit to the patients is that we can test their
tumors; we test for over 200
genes; and then we’re able
to select a drug (with) the
highest likelihood of benefiting them.”
Kaiser-Vallejo’s Suga
hopes that, beyond lung
cancer, the genetic testing
of tumors will lead to wider
applications.
“In the future we may
not be treating for lung or
prostate or breast cancer, but
rather identifying the genetic
mutations that cause cells
to become cancerous and
treating them – what is often
referred to as personalized
medicine,” she said.
TRIALS
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mutations in more than 200
genes known to be connected with cancer.
It will focus on patients
with a particular kind of cancer that has spread, or metastasized, from its original site
in the lung. The cancer is
called squamous cell, referring to the flat cells where
it starts, typically found on
the surfaces of the bronchial
tubes. Squamous cell cancer
represents about one-fourth
of all lung cancers.
The patients must have
finished one line of treatment, such as chemotherapy
with or without radiation.
ALCHEMIST stands for
A djuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trials.
It began last August. It will
target patients with certain
unusual genetic changes
who have early stage, nonsquamous cell cancer that
has been removed from the
lung surgically.
Patients in the ALCHEMIST trial will appear to
be free of the disease but at
risk for recurrence because
of mutations to genes la-
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No reservations are
required for the April 1
event. However, attendees
are encouraged to sign up
in advance at https://branhttp://visittrivalley.us9.
list-manage.com/track/clic
k?u=c39ca7e34960a5b578
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e=d5c3116afd.
Visit Tri-Valley has been
active in promoting the area
with focus on increasing
room nights at local hotels.
Social media has been
one avenue. Successful
digital campaigns include
one involving the Liver-
more Valley Wineries that
received 4 million impressions and counting; another,
Romancing the Arts, 1.6
million impressions; and a
third, Tri-Valley Beer Trail,
2.3 million impressions.
In the last six months, the
social media has seen an 80
percent increase in likes on
Facebook, a 111 percent increase in favorites on Twitter
and a 770 percent increase in
retweets.
Events booked in the past
six months by the sports
department include the
Golden West Grand with
400 to 500 room nights;
and the Intermediate Little
League World Series. Visit
Tri-Valley helped to secure
sponsorship and hotel blocks
to ensure the series returned
to Livermore. The Livermore Half Marathon secured
200 to 300 room nights and
expo space at the Bankhead
Theater. In 2016 and 2017,
the California Community
College Basketball Championships will be held at
Las Positas College with a
projected total 200 to 300
room nights.
Potential events include
the 2017 Asian Basketball
Championships, July 2017
with 1200 to 1500 room
nights; 2017 US Synchronized Swimming in June
2016 with 1500 to 2000
room nights; and, the 2017
U.S. National Target Championships and U.S. Open
JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development) National Outdoor Championships
in July 2015 with 2000 plus
room nights.
For information, contact
846-8910 or [email protected].
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plutonium experiments at
the Z-facility at Sandia,
NM and at the JASPER gas
gun and U1a facility at the
test site in Nevada. These
facilities have containment
mechanisms for plutonium
debris that NIF lacks.
The Lab has said NIF
experiments will begin with
plutonium-242, an isotope
with a longer radioactive
half-life than weapons-grade
plutonium. Thus, any data
obtained would have to be
extrapolated to weaponsgrade material. It’s open
to question whether any
plutonium shots on NIF are
necessary.
Further, conducting plutonium shots on multiple
machines around the country
appears profligate at best,
wasteful and dangerous at
worst.
laugh at their mistakes, or
resort to shame or ridicule
when they displease me.
May I never punish them for
my own selfish satisfaction
or to show my power.
Let me not tempt my
child to lie or steal. And,
guide me hour by hour that I
may demonstrate by all I say
and do that honesty produces
happiness.
Reduce, I pray, the meanness in me. And, when I am
stressed, help me, to hold
my tongue.
May I ever be mindful
that my children are children and I should not expect
of them the judgement of
adults. Let me not rob them
of the opportunity to wait
on themselves and to make
decisions.
Bless me with the generosity to grant them all their
reasonable requests and
the courage to deny them
privileges I know will do
them harm.
I've been extremely disappointed to watch ground
be broken, and a gigantic
rock fountain being constructed at the plant, the
corner of Isabel and Jack
London. While I assume
this fountain will be filled,
and operate on, treated effluent (if it's using drinking
water, that should be criminal.) - it's extraordinarily
tone-deaf and setting a really
poor example to spend City
funds to permit and build
a large outdoor fountain,
with the requisite amount of
evaporation and water refill
needs in the current drought
conditions.
Personally, we haven't
run our sprinklers since
spring of last year, and are
letting our lawn die, but trying to keep it neat, in advance
of replacing our landscaping
with a very drought-tolerant,
yet barefoot-walkable yard.
I'd irrigate it with treated
effluent if we could get it
piped in. In addition, we
are currently renovating
our house, and integrating
all low-flow appliances and
fixtures, and keep our hot tub
covered constantly except
when we're using it.
In my opinion, no new
outdoor water features or
golf courses should be permitted, at least until the
current drought is resolved.
Waste at the Lab
Scott Yundt
Livermore
Livermore Lab is likely
to again receive $332.5 million for its failed National
Ignition Facility (NIF) in
2016, despite the fact it has
not achieved the “ignition”
for which it is named and
has produced little science
while consuming $8 billion
taxpayer dollars.
Recently, NIF started
conducting controversial
experiments with plutonium. Exact dollar amounts
for these experiments are
not listed in the 2016 budget
request.
The government already
conducts weapons-grade
Prayer for Parents
Clive Bush
Livermore
Make me a better parent.
Teach me to understand my
children, to listen patiently
to what they have to say,
and to answer all their questions kindly. Keep me from
interrupting them or contradicting them. Make me as
courteous to them as I would
have them be to me.
Forbid that I should ever
No Fountains
Kevin Perry
Livermore
As a homeowner in
Livermore (on Wall St.,
near Granada High School),
my commute takes me by the
Livermore Water Reclamation plant near the airport,
at Isabel and Jack London.
The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 5
LAB
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Photo - Doug Jorgensen
Members of the Dublin High School varsity women's basketball team cheer on their
teammates in the 59 to 54 win over Del Oro last Saturday. The win advanced Dublin
to the next round in the CIF Division II playoffs. Dublin played St. Francis Tuesday
and came away with a 48 to 39 victory. The Lady Gaels will play next on Sat., Mar. 21
at 10 a.m. against Archbishop Mitty. The game will be played at Sleep Train Arena in
Sacramento.
interim basis after former
Science and Technology
deputy director Bill Goldstein was named lab director
last May.
As a member of the
LLNL senior management
team, Falcone will serve as
the principal advocate and
champion of the Laboratory’s science and technology base, and oversee the
strategic development of
its capabilities. She will be
responsible for the Laboratory's portfolio of science,
technology and engineering
(ST&E) activities, collaborative research with academia and the private sector, the Institutional ST&E
Roadmap, and the internal
investment portfolio, including the Laboratory Directed
Research and Development
Program.
During her tenure as an
associate director at OSTP
– a position appointed by
the President and confirmed
by the Senate – Falcone
advised on a wide range of
national security science and
technology issues, including
the health of national security science and technology
capabilities in federal and
national laboratories, universities and industry.
Prior to her appointment
as associate director, she was
on assignment from Sandia National Laboratories to
OSTP, working on science
and technology issues associated with nuclear security.
While at Sandia Falcone
served in a variety of technical and management positions and was named a
distinguished member of the
technical staff in 1989.
Throughout her career,
Falcone has worked with
Lawrence Livermore and
arrives with knowledge of
the National Nuclear Security Administration and its
laboratories.
HOME OF THE WEEK
Technology Keeps Students More Involved at School
For students in Lisa Wilson’s combination fourth and
fifth grade class at Arroyo
Seco Elementary School in
Livermore, technology that
meets them on their own
terms is promoting engagement, responsibility and
academic success.
Students are taking responsibility for their own
learning in ways not possible
before technology entered
the picture. Kids are watching video-based math lessons, instantly submitting
assignments, and keeping
up with their grades and
homework at home and on
the go through laptops, smart
phones and other Internetconnected devices.
Parents are also keeping
up with their children’s progress through regular digitally
delivered progress updates.
The result has been a significant increase in student
engagement in class, new
interest in making up missed
assignments and motivation
to achieve at higher levels.
Wilson, maintains a “no
excuses” policy when it
comes to homework and
class projects. She opens her
doors at seven-thirty a.m. for
any students who may not
have access to technology at
home. The kids use Google
Chromebooks to check their
grades and assignments on
the learning management
system, School Loop; review math on the Ten Marks
and XtraMath websites;
reinforce spelling through
online games at Spelling
City, and more.
“I’ve seen a significant
change in student behavior
with the use of technology,” says Wilson, who is
in her 24th year of teaching.
“When students have the
power to instantly check on
their standing in class, and
know their parents are being
informed of their progress
on a daily basis, they really
step up to the plate and take
ownership of their learning.”
Wilson also says technology saves her precious time.
“At parent conferences, I can
instantly pull up grades, assignments, and even graphs
that show a student’s progress and grade trends. This
saves me about 20 percent
of the time I used to spend
on such common tasks.” She
also says technology allows
her to address the individual
needs of both struggling and
excelling students. She uses
a management system that
immediately flags low and
high academic performance
and software programs that
automatically adjust to a
user’s level of mastery.
Students from Wilson’s
class weigh in on how technology is affecting their
learning experience. Fourthgraders Irina and Tori say
they like to e-mail their
teacher with homework and
technology questions, and
to check grades and assignments to see where they need
to make improvements.
Fifth-grade student Ryan
says it’s much easier to
type using a word processer
than to write in cursive. His
classmate, Joaquin, says
using Google Docs is great
because he can share work
with others and get help
along the way.
Another fifth-grader, Mufaro, addresses an issue of
concern to many parents and
educators when she says,
“Using technology in class
will help with my future ca-
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The Nor Cal Firecrackers 04 team were crowned tournament
champs at the Cal Breeze St. Patrick's Tourney played in Elk
Grove. In the semifinal game, the Firecrackers took out the #1
seed, Cal Breeze, and advanced to the championship game
where they would go on to win 15-8 against Nevada Stealth
from Reno. Pictured are (back) Coach Freddie Dimas, Lexy
Dimas, Zafirah Doss, Brianna Swihart, head coach Steve
Johnston, Marissa Herrera, Taylor Rapp, coach Brian Rapp;
(front) Emily Aleman, Kira Johnson, Delaney Johnston,
Makayla Winchell, and Anahi Morales ( not pictured- Raegan
Chioino).
East Avenue wrestlers
Matt Anderson (top photo)
took third place and Angel
Martinez took fourth place
at the 23rd Annual Bronco
Wrestling Classic.
Pictured are Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Erediano.
Under the instruction of Vince Aying, the two competed
at The National Black Belt League’s Proper Challenge on
March 14, 2015. Aying took 3rd place in the 11 & Under
Black Belt sparring division. Erediano took 1st place in
the 11 & Under Advanced girls sparring division and Josiah Ventura (pictured
2nd place in the 11 & Under Black Belt sparring division. at right) took first place at
the 23rd Annual Bronco
Wrestling Classic.
Aiden Lewis tags Eric Halsch during a play at the plate as
umpire Paul Lux prepares to make the call in a Granada
Little League Majors game between the Cardinals and
Royals. Photo - Bill Nale
The Guardian Knights Wrestling Team attended the CAUSA
FolkStyle Championship Wrestling Tournament last weekend,
3/14-15. Of the 23 GK wrestlers who entered, 9 placed.
Saturday's wrestling included the freshman and sophomore
boys and girls, while Sunday included the juniors and
seniors. The placed wrestlers include Jordyn Parker and
Alexis Simmons both taking 6th place for the Frosh/Soph
girls. Sabrina Afani took 4th and Rachel Butler grabbed
the 1st place in the Jr/Sr girls. For the boys, freshman
Zachary Stewart placed 3rd and Anthony Martinez 8th. The
sophomores on the team, Blaine Nye and Justin Phillips took
4th and 8th respectively. Junior, Dustin Dukleth, placed 4th
in the State Wrestling Tournament.
Livermore’s Cyclone Wrestling Club sent 3 girls to
the 16th Annual USGWA Girls Northern California
Championships in Vallejo on Sunday. From left to right:
8th grader Mya Waechtler, 2nd place and 1 pin. 6th
grader Ximena “X” Pulido, 4th place. 7th grader Jessica
Bepple, 2nd place and 2 pins. They will be competing
at middle school girls state championships in Napa on
April 4th.
Livermore Runner Wins
MIT sophomore Maryann Gong
(Livermore ) highlighted the final day
of the NCAA Division III Indoor Track
& Field Championships at the JDL Fast
Track by capturing the 3000m Finals
with a time of 9:47.62. Gong secured
the win by rushing past Cornell College
sophomore Abrah Masterson (Granby,
Colo.) during the final lap en route to
claiming her initial Individual National
Championship.
Gong, who claimed her third AllAmerica honors this weekend with the
3000m victory, also competed in the 1
Mile and finished third, crossing the
finish line in 4:57.42. Her third place
performance secured her All-America
honors.
MIT concluded the weekend with
a fourth place finish in the team rankings with an overall score of 34 points.
Pleasanton Girls
Softball
Pleasanton Girls Softball League
results from opening weekend:
6U: Plaza Loans vs. GFI stainless:
The visitors, Plaza Loans, started
the game with a nice hit from Kate
Breen. There was good catch and
throw coordination between Hanna
and Claire Yung from the home team
GFI stainless. Haley Madsen did some
nice catching and a couple of great hits.
Lauren Keltner excelled at 1st base.
Vanessa Valle from GFI stainless was
the star in the last inning. Top Players:
GFI stainless – Hanna, Vanessa Valle,
Claire Yung; Plaza Loans - Kate Breen,
Lauren Keltner, Haley Madsen
8U: Pleasanton Police Officer's
Association vs. Sclincher Orthodontics: Pleasanton Police Officer's Association took on Sclincher Orthodontics
in the second game of the season.
The teams were neck-and-neck the
entire game. Both teams played well
defensively, but the play of the game
was made by Isabella Bronson of
Sclincher Orthodontics who caught a
solid pop-fly at the pitcher's mound to
make the third out of the third inning.
The batting highlight was an RBI
double by newcomer Penelope White
of Pleasanton Police Officer's Association. Top Players: Pleasanton Police
Officer's Association - Nadia Brown,
Audrey Piumarta, Emma Shenfiel;
Sclincher Orthodontics - Piper Bailey,
Mia Becher, Amy Lynn Fitzsimmons
Pleasanton Police Officers Association vs. Gourmet Works: Pleasanton Police Officers Association and
Gourmet Works heated up the field on
an already warm Saturday afternoon.
Gourmet Works held true to their name
with a barrage of singles to start off
the first inning. Caydence Likeness of
Gourmet Works looked great on the
mound. Zoe Wagner had an RBI double
to bring home the 4th and 5th runs for
Pleasanton Police Officer’s Association, closing out the first inning. Sasha
Gorrepati was strong on defense for
Pleasanton Police Officer’s Association, making two outs at second. Top
Players: Pleasanton Police Officers
Association - Annalise DeMange, Abigail Kent, Alyson Schaeffer; Gourmet
Works - Abby Harmon, Jaela LaSague,
Peyton Silversmith
Middle School Teal: LogoBoss
14, Tim McGuire Realty 8: The game
started slow as both teams showed a
little off-season rust but by the 3rd
inning the hits were flying! Natalie
Maedler was stellar at the plate knocking in 2 with a mad double and Violet
Rocha showed her speed on the base
pads for Tim McGuire Realty. Pitcher
Emma Seitz settled into a strong
rhythm and kept LogoBoss in check
most of the game. LogoBoss secured
the victory with some amazing effort
by both Genevieve Taylor and Abbey
Heinemann. The MVP goes to Juniper Huneke who dominated on the
mound and shut down Tim McGuire
Realty for the victory. Top Players:
Tim McGuire Realty - Natalie Maedler,
Violet Rocha, Emma Seitz; LogoBoss
- Abbey Heinemann, Juniper Huneke,
Genevieve Taylor
Dietz & Watson 17, Scott McElroy
DDS 2: For Scott McElroy DDS, Mia
DeLaCruz pitched a fine three innings, while Megan Rovira and Olivia
Caponigro were defensive standouts
with a tag at 3rd and great catching,
respectively. For Dietz & Watson,
Valerie McKeever started and pitched a
strong couple of innings, Claire Enright
doubled, and Zoe Chidambaram made
a nice tag at 2nd. Top Players: Dietz
& Watson - Zoe Chidambaram, Claire
Enright, Valerie McKeever; Scott
McElroy DDS - Olivia Caponigro, Mia
DeLa Cruz, Megan Rovira
Dietz & Watson 10, VEP Healthcare 10: It was a high-scoring affair.
For VEP Healthcare, Cynthia Arriga
pitched strong, Angelina Padua tripled,
and Alex Amavizca caught a nice
game. Dietz & Watson featured strong
innings pitched by Darina Wolfe, great
defense by Aleah Martinez at 2nd, and
a triple by Andrea Harding. Top Players: Dietz & Watson - Andrea Harding,
Aleah Martinez, Darina Wolfe; VEP
Healthcare - Alex Amavizca, Cynthia
Arriaga, Angelina Padua
San Jose Boiler Works 17, LogoBoss 7 : San Jose Boiler Works won
17-7, thanks in part to 3 RBIs from both
Kristina Cuevas and Emily Sanchez,
and 1 RBI and multiple great defensive
plays from Morgan Barrowcliff. LogoBoss had an outstanding catcher Beth
Earle, and key fielding from Genevieve
Taylor. Destiny Baker had a great
hit and brought in a couple of runs.
Top Players: San Jose Boiler Works Morgan Barrowcliff, Kristina Cuevas,
Emily Sanchez; LogoBoss - Destiny
Baker, Beth Earle, Genevieve Taylor
Tim McGuire Realty 11, San Jose
Boiler Works 5: Tim McGuire Realty
jumped out ahead early on San Jose
Boiler Works with great hitting and
defense by Naomi Chin. Mariah Cannady launched a double to contribute
to the early outburst. Kayla Galves,
Emily Capas, and Nina Balestreri
lead the Teal Deal in a comeback bid
putting up several late runs. In the end,
Tim McGuire Realty preserved the
win behind a great shut down pitching performance by Anika Nicolas.
Top Player: Tim McGuire Realty Mariah Cannady, Naomi Chin, Anika
Nicolas; San Jose Boiler Works - Nina
Balestreri, Emily Capas, Kayla Galves
Tim McGuire Realty 15, Doctors Giving Back 2: The contest was
tight early on. Kealy Morrissey and
Calli Turns dominated in the field
for Doctors Giving Back and Emma
Reddy showed off her skills at the
Livermore American Little League's Tyler Orth (AAA
Rangers) was presented a game ball for an outstanding
play at shortstop. Brandon Von (AAA Rangers) also
received a game ball for great hits and impressive effort
on the field.
In the photo, Foothill High School Falcons soaring high
at Las Positas College “Hawk” Invitational.
Livermore AAA Division player, Denny Derham,
represented Granada Little League at Spring Training
in Arizona. Here he is getting an autograph from Bryan
Anderson a catcher for the Oakland A's.
plate. Tim McGuire Realty were led
by battery mates Julia Thomas and
Anika Nicolas who combined for 6
consecutive strike outs. Alex Stokoe
was a key power provider for Tim
McGuire Realty getting on base and
scoring in almost every inning. Top
Players: Doctors Giving Back - Kealy
Morrissey, Emma Reddy, Calli Turns;
Tim McGuire Realty - Anika Nicolas,
Alex Stokoe, Julia Thomas
VEP Healthcare 13, Scott McElroy
DDS 4: Kayla went 3-for-3 and Ruby
scored twice in support of Lacy's strong
performance on the mound throwing
five strikeouts in two innings as VEP
Healthcare defeated Scott McElroy
DDS on a hot Saturday afternoon.
Top Players: VEP Healthcare - Lacy
Becker, Makayla Rios, Ruby Stinson
Granada Little League
Granada Little League results:
T-ball: Red Sox vs. Giants: Top
offensive players for the Sox were
Diego Bennett with 2 grand slams
and one home run and Dylan Alcalde
3 for 3 with 3 RBIs. Top defensive
players for the Red Sox were Mia
Martin at pitcher, Noah Yen at first
base and Knox Hooker at centerfield
and second base.
Farm: Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks: The Cardinals played a great
first game on Saturday. Top offensive
players for the Cardinals were James
Souza, Emery Lentz, and Dylan Bennett. The boys made some great hits.
The defense communicated well with
players Noah Langhart on third base,
Madden Macchiano as catcher and
Ethan Davis with great direct throws.
Division A: Cardinals vs. A's:
The Cardinals had a great showing at
Wednesday's game against the A's. Top
players: Parker Larrabee (P), 2 put outs
to 1B, hitting 2 for 2. Anthony Ponce
(1B, 2B), 3 put outs, hitting 2 for 3.
Outstanding last inning with a diving
catch by Lane Curtin (SS) to Anthony
Ponce (2B) to retire the side. Austin
Karlj received the game ball for his
3 put outs at 1B and hitting 3 for 3.
Cardinals vs Yankees: The Cardinals' top defensive plays on Saturday
were 3 caught fly balls with one resulting in a double play. Top players:
Zachary Lindstrom with a fly ball at
3B, throws to Diego Silva (1B) for a
double play. Diego also had an unassist
at 1B, batted 2 for 3, RBI. Game ball
went to Nicolai Barron for a caught fly
ball at 3B in the last inning, and batted
1 for 2. Another game ball handed
out to pool player, Badger (A's), for
a caught fly ball (P), batted 2 for 2,
double. Offensively: Anthony Ponce,
2-3, double, 2 RBIs. Austin Kralj, 1-2,
double. James Chow, 2-2, RBI. Robert
Hansen, 1-2, RBI.
AA Division: Yankees 8, A's 12:
Zachary Berg pitched great for two
innings, and made a great catch at
first. Matthew Newbould hit a double
to drive in a run, Logan Robinson
had a hit including an RBI, and Tyler
Kennedy had a hit and two RBIs to
tie the game.
AA Cardinals wrapped up their
preseason on Saturday, finishing with
a 1-2 record. On 3/7 the Cards beat the
Red Sox. Nathan Blanton picked up the
win in relief as well as 2 RBIs with a
timely base hit in the third. A crucial
double play early involving Blanton
and Jacob Freitas stopped a mounting
Red Sox rally and helped set the game
tone. Freitas and Joey Keeler led the
hitting attack for the Cards. Two days
later, on 3/9, despite a strong rally
in the bottom of the last inning, the
Cardinals fell to the Yankees, 6-10.
Luke Schwarz led the Cards at the
plate, going 2-2 with drives into the
outfield. Blanton, Keeler, Aiden Clarin
and Stefano Matteucci also had hits and
RBIs. Freitas was solid on the mound,
striking out the side in the third and
keeping the Cards in position to win.
On 3/14 the Cards lost to the Orioles,
6-10. Blanton started and pitched well,
recording 5 K’s while allowing 1 run in
2 innings of work. The game was tied
heading into the last inning, but with 2
outs Gavin Bates stroked a single into
right center and scored on a deep triple
into right by Matteucci. The Cards
couldn’t hold on in the bottom half.
Keeler extended his hitting streak to
3 games. Ayden Duffin continued to
play strong, heady defense as he has
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all preseason. Freitas also recorded a
hit and scored a run. Dominic Franco
led the pitchers with 5 strikeouts in 2
innings of work.
Majors: Cardinals 9, Giants8:
Fans were treated to a high-scoring
affair as the teams combined for 18
hits, including four extra base hits. The
Cardinals' starter Austin M struggled,
allowing six in 1 2/3 innings. The
bullpen gave up two runs and the
offense banged out nine to pick up
the slack and secure the win for the
Cardinals. The Cardinals came out
swinging, scoring six runs in the first
inning to jump ahead of the Giants
early. The Cardinals scored in the first
on an RBI single by Austin, an RBI
single by Chase K, and a grand slam
by Connor C. The Cardinals would
not relinquish the lead as the Giants
were unable to weather a six-run first
inning deficit. The Giants scored on a
two-run single by Andrew B, an RBI
single by Neil S, and a passed ball in
the first inning, an RBI single by Steven
L and a wild pitch in the second inning,
and a two-run triple by Dylan M in the
sixth inning. Despite their efforts, the
Giants couldn't finish the comeback.
Colton T lasted two innings on the hill
for the Giants before the call to the
bullpen. Colton allowed five hits and
seven runs. The Cardinals got one-run
rallies in the fourth inning and the sixth.
In the fourth, the Cardinals scored
on an RBI single by Maximillian H,
scoring Connor.
A's 2, Rangers 4: A's built an early
edge on Saturday, but the Rangers
roared back to steal a 4-2 victory. The
A's led until the fifth inning, when the
Rangers worked their way back and
took the lead on an RBI single by
Aiden O. Mason F had a hot bat for
the Rangers going 2-2, driving in one
and scoring one run. He doubled in
the second inning and singled in the
fifth inning. Nicholas L put together
a nice outing. Nicholas held the A's
hitless over three innings, allowing no
earned runs, walking two and striking
out six. A's were led by a flawless day
at the dish by Calvin F, who went 2-2
against the Rangers. He singled in the
first and doubled in the third. Calvin
was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted
just five innings, walked none, struck
out one, and allowed four runs. The
Rangers jumped out to an early 1-0
lead in the bottom of the second. The
Rangers' attack began with a single
from Colton O. A stolen base then
moved Colton from first to second.
Mason doubled, scoring Colton. The
Rangers stayed on top until the final
out after taking the lead in the fifth,
scoring two runs on an error and an
RBI single by Aiden.
Pleasanton Seahawks
The Pleasanton Seahawks team
membersswam at the Last Chance B/
A+ Short Course Yard 2015 on March
6-8, 2015 in Oakdale, CA.
Representing the Pleasanton Seahawks were the following: Jessica
Tsai age 7 with 3 new Best Times,
Maya Wang (8) 3BT, Raghav Vats (8)
3BT, Paige Bennett (9) 3BT, Christina
Coatney (10) 7 BT, Camille Demange
(10) 1 BT, Aria Harris (10) 5BT,
Breuklynn Harris (10) 6 BT, Sydney
Lu (10) 8 BT, Sophia Pedersoli (10) 5
BT, Sophia Stiles (10) 6 BT, Christina
Tsai (10) 6 BT, Crystal Wang (10) 3
BT, Mica Wang (10) 4 BT,
Joanna Zhu (10) 2 BT, Eric Kang
(9) 6 BT, Tom Li (10) 2BT, Sahil Mehta
(9) 1 BT, Karan Saini (10) 3BT, Ronin
Tsang (10) 3BT, Ethan Wang (10) 4
BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (9), Kevin
Yuan (10) 4 BT, Nikita Gautham (11)
3 BT, Emily Harris (12) 2 BT, Olivia
Kim (11) 3BT, Mackenzie Lee (12) 4
BT, Jocelyn Martin (12) 2 BT, Nicole
Stiles (12) 1 BT, Emma Washam (12)
4 BT, Mattias Bengtsson (11) 4 BT,
Ryan Fortani (12) 1 BT, Bryson Huey
(11) 7BT, Alex Ren (12) 5 BT,
Jovanni Shen (11) 6 BT, Madhav
vats (12) 7 BT, Andrew Wang (12) 7
BT, Justin Wang (11) 3 BT, Medha
Gautham (13) 3 BT, Kaela Lee (13) 1
BT, Isabelle Smedley (14) 5 BT, Darron
Sai (13) 7 BT, Tristan Guerrero (13)
3 BT, Aaron Lee (13), Aaron Lin (13)
1 BT, Aditya Mehta (13) 2 BT, Jalen
Shen (13) 5 BT, Hudson Tsang (13) 1
new Best Time.
Foothill Swim Team,
The Foothill High School Swim
Team had two very strong showings
this weekend.
First, the Foothill Girls Varsity
Team beat Cal High (92-78). The Varsity Boys played tough, losing by 8
points. JV swimmers had many new
best times.
Second, at the Hawk Invitational,
Foothill Varsity Girls, Boys and JV
Girls all took first place amongst the
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The Phantom Lacrosse U15 team won their game
against the West Valley Red Hawks last weekend.
Michael Nowaczyk scored two and Ryan Patchen scored
one goal with assists from CJ Alire and Daniel Pryor.
Goalie Shane Grimes had seven saves. The defense
was outstanding with great work done by the middies
and a core of Gregory Short, Harrison Meadows, Angus
Stewart and goalie Shane Grimes. Pictured are Max
O'Connor, Ryan Patchen, and Daniel Pryor.
The Phantom Lacrosse U-11 team faced off against the Diablo
Venom on Saturday , winning 12-4. Goals by: Kinsey Claudino,
Jack Hansen, Bodhi English, Keenan Kheirolmoon and Jared
McQuilliam. Assists by Lucas Wallin and Bodhi English. Great
work in the goal by Alec Phillips. Sunday, they found victory
again, beating the Diablo Pincers 14-2. Goals by: Kinsey
Claudino, Bodhi English, Jared McQuilliam, Jack Hansen,
Connor Lemmons, Ben Operin, James Foley and Alec Phillips.
Saves by Alec Phillips and Chase Parker. Great teamwork by
all, with great attack leadership by Kinsey Claudino and Ben
Operin, unstoppable face-offs by Bodhi English, James Foley
and Nick Hall and an outstanding defense led by Alec Phillips
and Aiden Noonan.
The Livermore Phantom U13 Purple played two close games
this past weekend finishing with a tie and a win. On Saturday,
the U13 Purple team earned a tie against a very good Head
Royce team from Oakland. The boys made a late game push
to take the lead but the game ended on a last second goal
by the visitors to tie up the score. The Phantoms were led by
their attack and middies who fought hard for every ground ball
and shot. On Sunday, the Phantoms completed the comeback
getting a win over the Elk Grove Gladiators. In a tight contest
that saw the Phantoms behind for most of the game, the boys
played confident in the final quarter scoring 4 goals to take
the lead. The team was led by strong goalkeeping and good
defense. The boys gave a tremendous effort over the two
games winning many important ground balls and making
good passes in the box. Pictured above is goalkeeper, Josh
Amick, making one of many saves this weekend. Pictured
below is Kelsey Sako of the Phantom U13 Purple clearing the
ball from her defensive position. Kelsey would earn an assist
on a goal from her pass.
five teams.
The varsity girls won with 612
points. They were followed by Heritage 543, James Logan 357, Liberty
255, and Freedom 248.
Varsity boys collected 495 points
to 411 for James Logan, 377 for
Heritage, 267 for Freedom, and 52
for Liberty.
JV girls scored 631 points, Heritage 520, James Logan 343, Liberty
103 and Freedom 91.
JV boys saw James Logan win with
574 points, Heritage 277, Freedom
244, Foothill 160 and Liberty 22.
Foothill JV boys swam great, but sickness limited the team to 5 swimmers.
Livermore American LL
Livermore American Little
League results:
T-Ball: 3/14: Storm vs. Mudcats:
The Storm played a great game against
the Mudcats. Storm's Jack Burnett was
awarded a game ball for getting the first
infield out of the season when he fielded
the ball and tagged first base. Jack also
had three excellent hits throughout the
game. Jake Billdt was given a game
ball for his hit through the infield. Jake
also played great defense while playing second base. Nixon Hobbs played
excellent defense at third base and had
a big hit to the outfield that brought in
two runs for his team.
3/14: River Bandits vs. Hot Rods:
All of the players on both teams played
hard, displayed good sportsmanship
and above all had fun. Star of the game:
Dylan Lange
Single A: 3/10: Orioles 7 Reds 10:
Orioles' Nico Rodriguez hit a home
run along the right field baseline in
the 1st inning. He also caught a fly
ball at third base. Grant Weber fielded
a grounder at shortstop and ran to get
the runner out at 3rd. Wyatt Swartz
picked up a grounder close to 2nd and
threw it to Kaden Temores at 1st for
the out.Orioles' Star of the game: Nico
Rodriguez In a game that featured five
lead changes, the Reds came out on top
with a big fifth inning. The tying and
winning runs were driven in by Aaron
Cahilig, who hit a three-run triple. Sam
Flynn and Wyatt Watson-Bird also hit
triples in the game. Reds' Star of the
game: Aaron Cahilig
3/11: Athletics 9, Rangers 19: It
was a tough loss against the Rangers
but the A's learned a lot. There were
some spectacular plays for the A's by
Patrick, Garin, Jacob, Lane and Noah
who all had 2 hits. A's Matt, Savanna,
Philip, Anderson, Sean and Shaun who
all had 1 hit. Jacob, Savannah, Garin,
The Pleasanton Pride Girls U13B lacrosse team played their
first games of the season Sunday, March 8th, at Burlingame
High School. They dominated in the first game over Menlo
Atherton Grizzlies, winning 6-2. Ananya Kuttikkad and Lily
Freschi were great at capturing the ground balls, getting it in
our possession, Eva Bull and Sydney Fluker were there for the
assists, and Noelle Jue, Olivia Simonds and Nikki Trueblood
shot for the goals. The second game against Burlingame
Coyotes proved to be more of a challenge but the Pride girls
held their own. Coyotes' offense was tough, scoring 7 goals,
Pride pulled together as a team and succeeded in scoring 4
goals by Eva Bull, Noelle Jue, and Olivia Simonds.
Noah, Matthew, Patrick and Ryan all
had RBIs. A's Savannah played a stellar defensive game at three different
positions. Shaun R. tagged a runner
out at short-stop. A's Star of the game:
Ryan Ong for an infield catch, strong
play at the mound, 3 for 3 when hitting
and 2 RBI's
3/14: Yankees 12, Rangers 18:
Rangers played a strong game on both
offense and defense in their 18 to 12
win over the Yankees. Rangers' Erik
Shock had the biggest contribution
with a grand slam over the left field
fence in the 2nd inning. Angeline Dillon also contributed by going 2 for 3.
Devin Ingersoll and Dylan Boyd both
went 3 for 3 with multiple doubles
while Noah Blake contributed defensively with a play from third base to
kick off a strong defensive stand in the
4th inning as well as another out from
2nd base in the final inning. Rangers'
Star of the game: Erik Schock
3/14: Reds 15 vs. Athletics 4: The
A's fought hard against the undefeated
Reds. Despite the loss, the Athletics
played remarkably well. A's Jacob S.
continued to be a hitting dynamo going
3 for 3 at bat for the 3rd straight game.
Patrick B. also hit well going 2 for 3, in
addition to impressive defense as the
A's lead first-baseman. Ryan O., Noah
L. and Lane I. were all able to get on
base. Noah and Ryan earned credit for
2 RBI's each. It was an incredible effort on the field that wasn't necessarily
reflected in the scoreboard. A's Star of
the game: Anderson S. 2 for 2 at bat
and stopping multiple runners at 2nd
base. The Reds defeated the A's with
an awesome display of power hitting
and impressive defense. The game
featured 24 hits for the Reds with 1/3
of those doubles--three by Colt Piazza
who went 3-3 with 3 runs scored and
5 RBI's. On his heels were teammates
Aaron Cahilig (3-3, 3 runs scored, 3
RBIs), Sam Flynn (3-3, 2 runs scored,
3 RBI's), and Wyatt Watson-Bird (3-3,
2 doubles, 2 RBI's). Reds' Star of the
game: Colt Piazza
AA Division: 3/9: Giants 12, Reds
18: Every one of the Reds' players
scored at least once. Seven players
had multiple RBIs. Six players scored
at least 2 times. Andrew led the team
with 3 RBIs and Joey, Will, AJ, Tavey,
Dylan and Xavier each had 2 RBIs.
Doubles were logged by Andrew,
Tavey, AJ and Anthony. It was a multiple hit day for Joey, Will, Andrew,
Anthony and Dylan. Other Notables:
Reds' Dylan got his first base hit as a
baseball player (along with his second
and third) today. Joey and Will teamed
up on a great infield play to force out
the runner trying to go home on an
infield hit. Dylan caught a line drive
at 3B to end the 3rd inning. AJ pitched
3 up and 3 down in the 4th with 2 Ks.
Reds' star of the game: Dylan - 3 for
3 today with 2 RBIs. Anthony - 2 for
3 with a double and an RBI.
3/10: Yankees 9, Rangers 7: Yankees took an early lead in the top of
the first with an RBI single by Jaden
Vassallo scoring Rylan Sullivan. After
the Yankees added to the lead with
another 4 runs in the top of the second,
the Rangers answered scoring three
runs closing the gap to two runs. That
would would remain the closest the
Rangers would come before the game
was stopped after five innings due to
darkness. Yankees spread the hitting
around with all ten players recording
a hit and together racking up 14 in all.
Zach Peeso was the winning pitcher
after throwing 49 pitches and recording
6 strikeouts. Luther Hart threw one
solid inning of middle relief and struck
out one while holding the Rangers to
only one earned run. Rylan Sullivan
came in at the bottom of the fourth for
the save, throwing 36 pitches over two
innings and striking out six.
3/14: Reds(17) vs. Angels(9):
Reds' Will and Jonny each hit a triple.
Jonny, AJ and Andrew logged a double
each. Anthony went a perfect 3 for 3.
Our RBI leaders were Anthony (4) and
2 each by Eddie, Will, AJ, Andrew and
Tavey. Eddie, Will, Jonny, AJ, Andrew,
Xavier and Elijah all scored multiple
runs. Jonny pitched a 3 up, 3 down
inning in the 2nd. Elijah shook off
getting hit by a pitch and quickly stole
two bases. Other Notables: The Reds
put up runs in each inning and sent an
average of 7 batters per inning, which
is continuing to help us with their run
production. Reds' Star of the Game:
Jonny Salcido. He had a double, triple
and pitched a great first two innings.
3/14: Rangers 3, Yankees 6:
Yankees came out ahead on Saturday
despite late game heroics by Ranger
hitters including a home run over the
centerfield fence by Justin Matchett.
Yankees' Luther Hart came out as the
Yankee starter and threw 70 pitches
over three shutout innings. The Yankees, meanwhile, made the most of
only 5 hits including an inside the park
home run by Riley Durrant. Yankees'
Rylan Sullivan proved once again why
he gets paid the big bucks (actually just
snacks) when he pitched out of a bases
loaded third inning and threw another
shutout inning in the forth. Yankees'
star of the game: Luther Hart
AAA Division: 3/9: Rangers 4,
Orioles 8: The Rangers threatened
early. With only one out and the bases
loaded in the first inning, Orioles’
starting pitcher, Jake Salhoff, struck
out the next two batters to end the
threat. In the bottom half of the first,
Salhoff helped his cause by blasting a
line drive to the center field wall for an
inside-the-park home run, putting the
birds up 3-0. An inning later, following
an RBI double by Bret Whitelaw and
an RBI single by Jacob Roach, Oriole
slugger Jadon Compagna drilled a
bases-clearing double to center field
to end the inning and put the game
out of the Rangers’ reach. In relief,
Rangers' pitcher, Brandon Von, put
the cuffs on the Orioles as he hurled
a 1-hit shut-out over the last three
innings. Despite quietly reducing the
Orioles’ margin with four scores on
aggressive base running by Von, Tyler
Orth, and Justin Torres, the Rangers
were stifled by Orioles pitchers Garret
Bozdeck, Adams Doyle, and Tristan
Webb who tallied 13 strikeouts with
starter, Salhoff. Orioles' Star of the
Game: Jake Salhoff
3/14: Angels 7, Rangers 15: The
Rangers are on a winning streak with
impressively high scoring in the last
few games.Impressive defensive work
kept the Angels at bay. Rangers' Star of
the game: Vinnie Vandersall who hit 3
for 3 with equally stellar performance
on defense. The second game ball goes
to #33 Brandon Vonn who pitched 4
innings and on multiple occasions
fielded the ball from the mound despite
some unearthly bounces.
3/14: Orioles 6, Yankees 13: It
was a complete team effort in the
Yankees' win. The Yankees' offensive
charge was led by Jose Cardenas and
Dominic Shepard. The pair were on
base 6 times and drove in 4 runs.
Yankees' defense and pitching were
also major factors in the win. In the
first inning, Dominic Shepard made a
diving catch in centerfield and turned a
double play by doubling up the runner
on second base. Starting pitcher, TC
Hill, pitched two solid innings, struck
out 3 O's batters and allowed just one
run. Andruw Navarro came on in relief
to close the game and seal a win for the
Yankees.Yankees' Star of the Game:
Dominic Shepard
Major Division: 3/12: LALL
Giants 7, LNLL Giants 3: LALL was
hosted by the National Giants for the
first interleague game. The American
Giants took an early lead with the help
of Aiden Bartlett's bunt and Christian
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Livermore Phantom lacrosse U9 played a great game against
the Skyline Red U9 on Saturday, March 14th. First score of
the game was made by Blake Wilkinson with an assist by
Josh King. Josh King was the star of the game with 4 more
consecutive scores with assists by Blake Wilkinson, Ryan
Doko and Andrei Gran. Alistair Bealer made the next score
with an assist by Josh King. Eljay Schellenberg made his first
score of the season and the team's last score of the game with
an assist by Andrei Gran. Beautiful offensive plays by Rodger
Mayhew and Sebastian Padilla. Good defensive plays by Devin
Shumate and Riley Doko. Pictured are Eljay Schellenberg #50,
and Josh King #1.
Lopez's three-run bomb. LALL's
Jackson Vandegriff pitched two shutout innings. Derek Thompson pitched
three shut-out innings to maintain the
lead. Second baseman, Drew Kardy,
made an outstanding catch by sprinting
to right field. American's offense and
defense remained strong even when
LNLL scored three runs. Bartlett's
game winning catch shut the National
Giants down and Diesel SorgdragerDreher got the save.
3/14: LNLL Pirates 0, LALL
Giants12: Giants' Diesel SorgdragerDreher only gave up one hit in four
innings pitched. Aiden Bartlett led the
offense for the Giants by going three
for three. A solid effort from Kirk
Stempien and Travis Swartz helped
lead the Giants to a 12-0 victory in
four innings.
American Yankees 8: What great
early season baseball for both squads
that ended in a tie. For the Pirates,
Garret Gomes caught two balls in
center and hit an impressive double.
Gino Barbalinardo hit a loud double to
centerfield. Riley Scott had a great day
at the plate hitting two doubles. One
of Riley's doubles was a 3 run game
tying double in the bottom of the 6th.
Pitcher Ty Clappin came in and struck
out the side in extra innings.
AAA Division: Giants 15, Red Sox
14: Giants' Connor Morgan kept the
game close with a stellar performance
on the mound. Catcher Christian Cordero threw out two would-be base base
runners attempting to steal. Coby Elola
lined a single to right field, driving in
two runs securing the walk-off victory for the Giants. Omar Sanchez of
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Majors: National Pirates 8,
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the Red Sox had big hit and knocked
in two runs. Corey Stimpson had an
excellent outing, having pitched 4 solid
innings. James Theberge had a key hit
advancing runners.
AA Division: Athletics vs. Giants:
The Athletics showed strong pitching,
with Elias Ferran striking out three batters in the 2nd inning. On offense, he
hit a single in the 1st and 6th innings.
Aiden Bessolo caught a fly ball in the
3rd for an out and later struck out three
batters at the top of the 5th. The Giants
excelled at both offense and defense
and scored several runs.
Nationals vs. Red Sox: For the
Nationals, Caden Green hit a double
to start the game off and doubled in
the last inning then tied the game off
a single from Tyler Laymon. Noah
Jacobs had a great defensive game with
a throw from left field to 3rd to get out
the runner and stop the Red Sox from
going ahead. For the Red Sox, Ryan
Millies made an outstanding stop at
second base and a strong throw for the
out in the bottom of the first. Simran
Chatha caught a fly ball in left field,
closing the bottom of the fourth inning.
He followed up his great defensive play
with a double to left field.
A's vs. Red Sox: For the A's,
Dominic Hurtado struck out two batters and threw to first for the third out
of the 1st inning. John Maloneytripled
to bring in 2 runs. Jaden Snowden hit
a double in the 4th. For the Red Sox,
Chaz Patterson stopped a ground ball
at second and threw it to Jake Sekany
for the out at first. Chaz also caught
a line drive at third for an out. Jake
Sekany followed up his great fielding
with two additional outs at first, one
thrown by Diego Flores. Diego Flores
led the team at bat in the bottom of
the fourth with a double in left field.
Pirates vs. Rangers: Power pitcher
Tanner Breesch threw two strong innings in a game against the Rangers.
For the Rangers, Sam Milochik had a
strong lead-off single backed by two
doubles by Jack Eaton. Trevor Straume
smashed a three-run homer.
A Division: Red Sox vs. Athletics:
On Saturday, the Red Sox battled the
A's in a game that went 5 innings. The
Red Sox and A's both had multiple
web gems leading to numerous three
out innings. Bryce Willis of the Sox
completed a double play with a nice
catch at first base. Jayden Altizer hit
two line drives to the outfield. For
the A’s, Kaison Pastorius stopped a
powerful line drive pitching and then
threw to 1st base to get the runner out.
Jake Bradley hit an awesome ball into
center-field to get on base.
Red Sox vs. Diamondbacks: The
single A Red Sox took on the Diamondbacks Thursday in a battle that didn't
lack defense. Riley Lambardo flashed
the leather with a great catch down
the first baseline. The Diamondbacks
nearly turned a triple play. Oliver
Holmes had two extra base hits, including a line shot in the left center gap.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks: For
the Dodgers ,Parker Pompilio had
an amazing day at the plate with two
huge line drives to center both for 2
RBI's. Also for the Dodgers, Amauri
McCune went 4 for 4 at bat and made
an important out catching a pop fly at
short stop. The Dbacks had a great
game both offensively and defensively.
Joey Osorio went 4 for 5 with a 2 run
double and Nate Graber and Dylan
Amador had big bats both going 4 for
4. Joey also made an unassisted double
play catching a fly ball at pitcher and
tagging the runner out at 2nd. Josh
Graber played hard at shortstop and
caught 2 fly balls.
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals: The
Single A Diamondbacks started the
season off with a Bang. In four innings
of play, as a team, they racked up 32
singles, as well as 3 extra base hits off
the bats of Dylan Amador, Sean Nelson
and Gregory Brazil. The team made 10
defensive outs in the field including 2
fly ball catches by Joey Osorio.
Dodgers vs. Athletics: For the
Dodgers, Raul Moreno went 4 for 4
at the plate, including a monster hit
down the third base line for a 3 run
home run in the 2nd inning. Also for
the Dodgers, Tyler Harris caught a pop
fly at pitcher then made a double play
and had 3 RBI's.For the A’s, Harmon
Skeen caught a line drive in centerfield
and threw it to 2nd for the out. When
Harmon came up to bat, he hit the
ball deep into left field helping the
player on 2nd get to 3rd and Harmon
made it to 2nd. Jamier Snowden got
on base after hitting a powerful line
drive straight down the 3rd base line
into the outfield.
T-Ball: Yankees Vs. Phillies: The
Yankees' LJ Parra and Nolan McClung
nearly completed a 4-3 double play.
The Phillies displayed solid hitting and
fielding as well. A good performance
by both teams.
Rockies vs. Giants: The Rockies
put together a solid effort fielding &
batting. Kaylee Bruan led the way with
solid defense. She also hit 3 singles
and drove in 3 runs. Sarah Theberge
hit 3 singles and drove in 3 runs. Gavin
Mills hit 3 singles. Ashton Young hit
two singles and loaded the bases twice.
Rockies vs. Yankees: The Rockies gave a solid team effort to field
grounders and get batters out on base
or running. Cohen Knuth stopped
a grounder and tagged out the base
runner in the 2nd. He also stopped a
grounder and threw out the base runner
at first in the 3rd. He hit 2 singles and
drove in a run. Dylan Stites stopped a
grounder and put out the running trying
to go from 2nd to 3rd. He also hit a
double in the first and a single in the
3rd. Kade Wilder hit two key hits in
the first and 3rd that cleared the infield
and rolled to the fence to drive in a total
of 3 runs for the Rockies.
Dodgers vs.Pirates: Kieran Luu
earned a fantastic out for the Pirates
by tagging out a player at 3rd base.
Austin Ryan's consistent hitting kept
the Pirates' offense charged. Jacob
Gandara hit two un-catchable balls that
kept the Dodgers on their toes. Matt
Naward's terrific hitting brought in
several runners throughout the game.
Carlo Traverso demonstrated amazing
batting skills at all of his at-bats. As,
pitcher, Avery Lockhart showed quick
fielding skills. Oliver O'Bryan batted
several solid hits to bring in Dodgers'
runners.
Rockies vs. Dodgers: The Rockies’ Raymond Hewlett showed off his
superstar fielding skills by making an
awesome catch at third base for an
out. He was awarded the very first
game ball of the season. Kaylee Bruan
finished the game with solid hit and a
home run. Both the Rockies and the
Dodgers worked hard, showed good
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pro
sportsmanship and had tons of fun. It
was a tie score.
Yankees vs. Red Sox: Blake Young
nearly turned a double play. Adrien
Acuna hit a line drive double to centerfield. After the game, the Rockies
were introduced on the main field
along side all of Livermore National
Little League’s teams in the opening
day ceremony.
Dodgers vs. Athletics: For the
Athletics, Michael Pinter and Andrew
Rodriguez-Martin were great hitters.
Roman Seronello made an awesome
play at first base and Marcello Mendez
demonstrated all around solid playing
skills. For the Dodgers, Johnny Lee hit
an un-catch-able fly ball to center-field.
Dane Pappas hit a terrific double. Reno
Bolyard was an impressive fielder
throughout the game.
Christensen Wrestling
The Christensen Middle School
wrestling team earned 16 medals,
5 of them champions, last Saturday
at the 23rd annual Bronco Classic
wrestling tournament at San Leandro
High School.
8th grade team captain Mya
Waechtler cruised through 3 matches, 2
by pin, one by major decision, to earn
her first championship of the season.
Two other girl wrestlers earned 1st
place as well. 8th grader Zakiya Clark
also won all three of her matches, all by
pin, to claim first place. Only 1 match
made it to the 2nd round. Jalen Bets
recorded 2 pins and one major decision
to finish with a perfect 3-0 record and
a first place medal. 8th grader Ethan
Montesinos came in 1st place for the
2nd tournament in a row. He was 3-0
with 1 pin.
7th grader Kyle Ericksen blew
away his competition also. He finished
3-0, all 3 by pin. Only one opponent
made it to the 2nd round. Anthony
Casillas, 7th grade, pulled out an overtime victory in his first match and then
pinned his next opponent. He finished
with a record of 2-1 and a 2nd place
medal. 7th grader Spencer Tadokoro
came in 2nd place with a record of 2-1.
He had one pin and nearly came in
first, losing 4-5 in the finals. 7th grade
heavyweight Owen Hopkins finished
with a record of 2-1 and earned a 2nd
place medal.
8th grader Joseph Fields pinned
his final opponent in the 3rd round
and came in 3rd place. His record
was 3-1. 8th grade heavyweight Angel
Romo continues to impress in his first
year of wrestling. He had 2 pins and
one major decision. His record was
3-1 and came in 3rd place. 7th grader
Chris Bepple was 3-1 and finished
in 3rd place. He had 2 pins and one
technical fall. 7th grader Jordan Bets
came in 3rd place and had 3 wins. 1
by pin and 2 by major decision. 6th
grade girl Montse’ Arevalo came in
3rd place. Her record was 3-1.
Wrestling in his first tournament,
6th grader Shane Waechtler had 2 pins,
both in the first round and came in third
place with a record of 3-1. 7th grader
Nick Tran had 2 wins by pin and finished with a record of 2-2. He finished
in 4th place. 6th grade girl Ximena
“X” Pulido had one pin and one win
by major decision. She finished with
a record of 2-2 and came in 4th. The
team will be competing this Saturday
at Harvest Park middle school’s TOC
qualifying tournament in Pleasanton.
East Avenue Wrestling
The East Avenue Middle School
wrestling team had five medalists at
the 23rd Annual Bronco Wrestling
tournament on March 14. East Avenue advanced two wrestlers to the
championship finals claiming two
gold-medals.
Seventh-grader Josiah Ventura
(175-pounds) and eighth-grader
Cheyanne Smith (Hwt) each won gold
medals in their weight division. Both
Smith and Ventura had impressive
tournaments pinning all their opponents to claim gold medals. Eighthgrader Marcus Shepard (109) went
2-2 for the day taking fourth place in
his weight division.
Sixth-graders Matt Anderson
(160) took third place in his weight
division and Angel Martinez (105)
took fourth place. Anderson had a very
exciting final match pinning his final
opponent in the consolation finals..
Angel Martinez had the fastest pin for
the team pinning one of his opponents
in 13 seconds in the first round.
Over 350 wrestlers from 20 middle
schools competed in the tournament.
Half Marathon
Livermore Half Marathon will be
held March 28.
Race organizers encourage runners to register soon for the 13.1 mile
race through the scenic vineyards of
Northern California.
Recently named the Livermore
Destination Event Partner of the Year,
the race start, finish and RunLiv Wine
and Music Festival will take place in
historic Downtown Livermore.
Weekend highlights include the
RunLiv Expo and RunLiv Wine and
Music Festival featuring wine from
local wineries, beer from Eight Bridges
Brewing Company, and the best food
and music Livermore has to offer.
To register or access more information about the Livermore Half
Marathon, visit www.runlivermore.
com.
Nominations Sought
for Coach of the Year
Is there a high school Coach this
academic year who made a difference
in sports training and will also have a
positive impact on the rest of a person's
life? There is chance to thank that person by nominating him or her for the
Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstanding
High School Coach of the Year Award.
"This will be the fifth year of
our outstanding high school athletic
awards for students.” said TV30 Executive Director Melissa Tench-Stevens.
“The coach motivates and provides
guidance to the students and many
times their support is so powerful it
influences the students for the rest of
their lives. We thought it was important
to recognize the coach’s dedication
with this award."
To nominate a favorite coach,
go to www.tv30.org and click on the
banner at the top of the website. Fill
out the short form. The winner will
be announced at this year’s Tri-Valley
Sports Final Outstanding Athletic
Awards Event taking place on May
28, 2015 at the Robert Livermore
Community Center. The deadline to
submit the nomination is May 1, 2015.
'Uno' - Practical Film and Media Workshop
Movie Premieres at the Vine Cinema
By Carol Graham
Hester Wagner understands that hard work is
the catalyst for showcasing
talent.
"Too often, many of
my students have been oppressed or treated like they
are not capable, and told that
there are things they cannot
do," says Wagner, Program
Director of the Practical
Film and Media Workshop
whose students have developmental disabilities. "I
hope that seeing their work
on the big screen with a full
house at a theater will help
the students to really see and
believe they are powerful
members of the world and
deserve to be recognized!"
On Tuesday, March
24th, the students' thesis
film "Uno" will premiere at
Livermore's Vine Cinema
& Alehouse. All are invited
to attend the double feature
which includes the previous
semester's film, "Offices and
Accountants."
"Currently, the disability community is the most
under-represented group in
the media. We have shown
in Uno that talent extends to
all groups of people," adds
Wagner. "I continue to be
impressed by the focus, talent and motivation of our
students. We are a polished
film crew. We have fun, but
we work hard."
Work on Uno began last
August, when five students
developed and wrote the
script over a six-week period.
"We started with a poem
called Paid Friends, which
is about how people with
disabilities are surrounded
by people, but not peers,
who are often paid to be
there, like support workers,
nurses, and drivers. The
poem discusses the writer's
need to find a friend of
her own who is not paid
to spend time with her,"
says Wagner. "That was our
jumping off point for the
script. Our writers brainstormed and came up with
an overall outline for the
story. They wrote their own
versions of the script independently, which I then took
and melded into one which
we reviewed, tweaked and
locked into the version that
was filmed. It is truly a collaboration and everyone's
ideas were included in the
piece."
Uno tells the story of
a friendship between two
men, one with autism and
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one who lost his leg in the
Persian Gulf War. Each
has struggles to overcome,
learning that going it alone
in life is sometimes not the
best approach.
"We knew we'd have the
game of Uno in the film,
but the title also alludes to
the solitary theme for each
man and how that changes
through the film," says Wagner.
The screening begins
at 7 p.m. Tickets can be
purchased for $10 at www.
vinecinema.com or at the
Vine's box office, 1722 First
Street.
"The money we raise
will continue to support
and grow the workshop as
we build our resources and
opportunities," says Wagner.
"To educate our students
to be ready to work in this
ever-changing industry, having up-to-date software and
hardware is vital. It also
allows us to enter our films
in festivals which raises
awareness for our program,
but more importantly helps
to shift the perception of
individuals with disabilities
in the public eye. As far as
we have come, we still need
to overcome judgments and
low expectations of what
our folks can do. We hope
to blow those issues away.
Our participants are super
talented and capable."
The Practical Film and
Media Workshop opened
its doors in Livermore in
2013, when Joey Travolta's
Inclusion Films partnered
with Futures Explored, Inc.,
a nonprofit that provides
life skills and work-related
training to adults with developmental disabilities,
including autism, Down syn-
drome and cerebral palsy.
The Workshop, a 20-week
vocational program, focuses
on providing students with
hands-on, working knowledge of film production
while increasing students'
ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines.
"It was really fun and
a good experience," says
Sammy Justi, one of the 23
student filmmakers. "It was
like nothing I was used to. I
liked getting to know different people."
The premiere will include drawings for souvenirs
from the film and donated
prizes (including local wine
tasting, a personal training
session, and Casse-Croute
Bakery gift certificate) along
with a screening of "Offices
and Accountants."
"It's a fantasy film which
takes the Dungeons and
Dragons' concept and inverts
the realities. The 'real' world
contains wizards and elves;
as they play the game they
enter the mundane world
of the corporate office, although they find that world
alluring and mysterious,"
says Wagner.
"I hope the students
continue to become better
and better filmmakers," she
adds. "And that the audience
leaves with an increased
awareness of and belief in
the capabilities, talents and
skills of our students."
For more information,
visit www.futures-explored.
org or www.inclusionfilms.
com.
Zone 7 Supports Salmon
Zone 7 directors voted 6-0, with one abstention, to approve an agreement with Alameda County to contribute to
a project that will improve two culverts, and help facilitate
migration of steelhead farther up Stonybrook Creek in Sunol.
The decision was made at the director's meeting on Feb.
16.
Stonybrook Creek, a tributary to Alameda Creek, flows
to the Bay. Steelhead have been seen along Alameda Creek
and in Stonybrook Creek.
Total cost of the project is $1.9 million, with the bulk of
it coming from grants and federal appropriations. Zone 7
staff has identified $123,000 in its budget that it can make
available in working with the county to meet the county's
share of $225,000. There will be negotiations with the county
over the amount of the contribution.
Director Sandy Figures abstained. He said he was worried
about possible future implications in which Zone 7 would
later be tapped to give up water to support creek levels for
the fish during a drought.
Staff attorney David Aladjem said that the memorandum
of understanding for the project says that Zone 7 would not
be responsible for any maintenance or repair of the project.
Aladjem said that the provision of water would be included
in the clause that holds Zone 7 free of any maintenance
obligation.
Second City Performing at the Bankhead
“The Second City Hits
Home” brings to the Bankhead Theater a night of
improvisation and sketch
comedy tailored for local
audiences.
Legendary Chicagobased comedy group The
Second City helped launch
the careers of such superstars as Bill Murray, Tina
Fey, Steve Carell and Amy
Poehler.
In “The Second City Hits
Home,” some of today’s
brightest comedy stars shine
a spotlight on the heart of
Livermore, finding the fun in
such hometown topics as the
wine industry, high science
at the labs, and the world’s
fastest rodeo, mixed in with
classic sketches, songs and
improv from their archives.
The Second City returns
to the Bankhead Theater
for one performance only
at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,
March 26, 2015.
The Chicago Tribune
has called The Second City
“a comedy powerhouse.”
However, when it opened
its doors in December 1959,
no one could have guessed
it would become one of the
most influential and prolific
comedy venues in the world.
Under the leadership of
Paul Sills, Howard Alk and
Bernie Sahlins, the group developed an experimental and
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The Bankhead Theater is
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Tickets to all shows can be
purchased at the box office,
online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling
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unconventional approach
to creating and performing comedy based on improvisational games. Their
spontaneous, interactive
style appealed to a younger
generation of both performers and audiences, and took
traditional stand-up comedy
in an entirely new direction.
Now celebrating 54 years of
cutting-edge comedy, The
Second City is considered
a Chicago landmark and a
national treasure.
“The Second City Hits
Home” is part of the 20142015 LVPAC Presents
season which features acclaimed performers in music, dance, comedy and other
performing arts. Tickets
are $52 or $29 for adults
and $16 for students. Also
appearing this season will
be The Capitol Steps with
their annual evening of razor
sharp political satire on Friday evening, May 1, 2015.
Members of The Capitol
Steps combine personal experience working on The
Hill with musical, acting,
improv and sheer comedic
talent as they present an
equal opportunity skewering
Barrel Tasting
March 21 & 22
$5 per person
Noon-4:30pm
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from the barrel.
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Insurgent (pg13)–3d-dbox
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gunman (r)
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The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 9
Clara Fanelli
Resident of Livermore
since 1985
Aug. 4, 1926-March 5, 2015
Clara Fanelli passed
away on Thursday before
dawn, in
her bed
at home.
She died
without
suffering, of
heart
failure.
Clair
touched
many
lives
with her
most positive outlook on
life and faith in God’s plan
for all of us. She was a
beacon of encouragement
for everyone who knew
her, especially those at the
Livermore Senior Center,
Silver Oaks Manor, the local VA Hospital and other
nursing homes. She worked
at many senior facilities
and volunteered as a Social
Director and Coordinator.
Clara was born in Philadelphia, PA, as the first generation of Italian emigrants,
Josephine and Carmen Borda. She is survived by her
two sisters and a brother
who live back East. In California, Clair is survived by
her son and families, including 4 great grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass was
held at at St. Michael’s
Church on March 16. Burial
followed at St. Michael’s
Cemetery.
Arrangements by Callaghan Funeral Home.
John Robert Hiskes
5-30-1928 to 2-19-2015
It is with great love and
sadness that the family of
John R. Hiskes announces
John’s passing on Thursday
evening February 19, 2015,
the night of the rare planetary
alignm e n t
of the
crescent
moon,
Ve n u s ,
a n d
Mars.
It followed
complications of a recent
illness. He was surrounded
by his loving family.
John was born in Chicago
on May 30, 1928, and raised
there. He was the loving son
of John and Alice Hiskes,
close brother of Donald
Hiskes and sister-in-law
Ruth, beloved husband and
best friend of Dolores G.
Hiskes, devoted father of
Robin Hiskes Caproni, John
Grant Hiskes, son-in-law
Christopher Caproni. He had
a special bond with and love
for grandchildren Connor
Grant Caproni and Austenne
Nicole Caproni.
Following high school,
he served in the Coast Guard
as an electronic technician,
attending to all the lighthouses up and down the
west coast. This instilled
a deep love for all things
California and further developed his love for travel and
adventure, which first began
when he read Halliburton’s
Royal Road to Romance as
a Christmas gift given to him
by his mother when he was
a young boy.
He married the love of
his life Dolores in 1951,
and moved once and for
all to California, where he
received a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics at the University
of California in Berkeley.
Following receipt of the
Ph.D. they moved to Livermore, where he pursued a
career in atomic and molecular physics and magnetic
fusion which involved numerous trips to Europe and
the Soviet Union, including
a year-long assignment in
Abingdon, England, and a
memorable summer in Paris
at the Ecole Polytecnic.
Recently he discovered a
gift for tutoring, and was
in much demand as a math
tutor for junior-high-school
students through the Rotary
club. John & Dolores joyfully resided with their two
children in Livermore until
moving to The Redwoods
retirement home in Mill
Valley two years ago.
John was Grant’s scout
leader and president of the
local branch of the Sierra
Club. One icy winter he recreated the legendary Snow-
shoe Thompson’s solo trek
across the Sierras carrying
The Nevada Appeal in his
backpack, just as Snowshoe carried the mail in the
1860’s. He and some friends
then formed a ski touring
group to make annual midwinter east-west traverses
of the Sierra Nevada, and
together with friend Ron Korner founded the “Friends of
Snow Creek Lodge,” a group
that worked successfully to
stop the planned demolition
of this historic old lodge.
Having discovered the
fascinations of Yosemite
during his college years,
he launched a campaign to
climb all the high points
in the Park — a campaign
that frequently diverted him
into other explorations and
excursions. Together with
son Grant he wrote The Discovery of Yosemite 1833,
as they explored the wild
back country and detailed
the route of the Walker Expedition’s trek through the
Yosemite Region. Copies
of this book now reside in
the Bancroft Library at U.C.
Berkeley and in the California Historical Society’s
library in San Francisco.
His love for travel was
legendary, and was a high
point of his life. He and
Dolores took many cruises
around the world throughout the years and had many
adventures. He cherished
the photo son-in-law Christopher had framed for him
showing him in the exact
pose as Halliburton in front
of the Taj Mahal. During the
1980’s he retraced the silk
route from China into Russia, and once took an all-day
train trip to Padua Italy just
so he could see Galileo’s
ancient old lectern, kept in a
locked room. Daughter Robin was born on his birthday.
Every year they always had
dinner together, just the two
of them, including the year
Robin spent in Bordeaux,
when they met in Paris.
He loved astronomy and
hand-built two telescopes
including grinding the lens.
They currently reside in his
observatory at the family
cabin at Truckee. An avid
jogger, he and Dolores won
the costume division of the
Bay to Breakers race twice
during the 1980’s. He ran the
Dipsea race 21 times, and
was presented with a plaque
on his 80th birthday which
is permanently embedded
in the 80th stair at the beginning of the Dipsea trail.
John retired from the
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1991,
still pursuing a wide range
of interests including travel,
cosmology, history, archeology, astronomy, and religion.
He searched for Fremont’s
cannon as well as joining the
search for Amelia Earhart.
More recently, he and friend
Jim Wilson had formed
the “Livermore Theological Society,” a loosely knit
group that hashed out thorny
theological questions over
dinner, and he was a member
of the NNBC (The No-Name
Book Club). comprised primarily of fellow employees
at LLNL.
John was much loved,
and he will be greatly
missed. Family and friends
are invited to a celebration of his life on April 11,
2015, at 11:00 at the Livermore Unitarian-Universalist
Church, 1893 North Vasco
Road, Livermore.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to: “Rotary
Club of Livermore,” POBox
694, Livermore CA 94551,
with a notation to “Fund
READY tutoring program
in memory of John Hiskes.”
Ryan Daniel
Rossknecht
Jan. 6, 1993-March 1, 2015
Ryan was welcomed into
this world on January 6,
1993 by
his parents, Dan
and Amy
Rossknecht
at Kaiser
Hospital
in Walnut
Creek.
R y a n
joined his
brother
Rick and
sister Katie to complete our
family. Ryan was loved by
all four of his grandparents,
Gus and Nona Rossknecht,
and Vern and Iona Hansen,
we are hopeful they are in
heaven greeting him. All his
Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins,
loved and spoiled him with
affection as he became the
baby to both sides of our
families.
Ryan attended Croce Elementary School, Christensen
Middle School, LHS and he
graduated from Vineyard
School in June 2011. He
wrestled, played basketball,
but baseball is where he
shined. He loved to fish
with his dad and brother,
and wouldn't miss the opportunity to hangout with
his dog, Shady. Ryan will
be remembered as a loving,
caring, sensitive person with
a big spirit and personality
to match.
A Celebration of Life
will be held at the Robert Livermore Community
Center, 4444 East Ave.,
Livermore, CA 94550 on
Saturday, March 21, 2015
from 1-3 PM.
In lieu of flowers please
give to the SPCA or your
favorite charity.
Nancy Ward
May. 27, 1934 ~ March 2, 2015
Resident of Burney, CA
Nancy Ward, a former
city editor of the Contra
Costa Times and the TriValley Herald, died Monday
at Mercy Hospital in Redding. She was 80.
A resident of nearby Burney, she had a long newspaper career in both editorial
and advertising and later in
portrait sales.
After school in her hometown of Dubuque, Iowa,
Nancy served for seven
years in the U.S. Navy.
While stationed at Great
Lakes Naval Station, she
worked as a public information officer.
After a stint as a reporter,
sports writer and photographer on a Peoria, Ill., newspaper, she left the Midwest
in the '60s for the Bay Area.
She was hired as a reporter
on The Pittsburg Post Dispatch, worked as city editor
on The Tri-Valley Herald in
Livermore and then as city
editor on The Contra Costa
Times in the early 80s.
In the Times newsroom,
Nancy was known for her
malapropisms, which staff
recorded in a computer file.
Samples include: "Frankly
Charlotte, I don't give a
damn." "Ancient Orange."
"We have a story coming
on Ruben's Cube." "The
surveys are unanimous,"
she said, explaining that
you don't have to sign your
name. "We're going to cut
the story to rhythms."
She lived on a 54-foot
houseboat in the Pittsburg
Marina at that time, which
prompted several comments:
"I think I'll just go home and
bounce against the dock,"
she said. "The last time I
tried to dock at the Riverview, I ripped all the cleats
out of the pier. But hey, it
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wasn't my fault." One day,
stepping off the boat to go
to work, she missed the dock
and fell into the water, high
heels and all.
Perhaps her best line
was "When I was a reporter
I couldn't spell. I couldn't
spell until I became an editor."
She moved to Burney 12
years ago when her house in
the Santa Cruz Mountains
burned to the ground.
Nancy was a giver. In
Burney, she helped the elderly by driving them to medical appointments in Redding, taking them shopping
or helping in their homes.
An animal lover, she was
known in the local Safeway
as The Cat Lady because she
bought so much cat food, not
just for her cats, but also for
the town strays.
She is survived by a niece
and three nephews of the Osterberger family in Dubuque
as well as great- and greatgreat nephews and nieces.
Her California survivors
include Charlie, Molly and
Marlene Michelson and
Crickett McNealy, all members of her adopted family.
Donations in her memory may be made to animal
charities.
Her life will be celebrated
Sunday, April 26 in Santa
Cruz. Email [email protected] for
details.
Club.
He met the love of his
life, Eileen Mew, in 1937
and they married within
months. Through their long
lives together their hometowns included Oakland,
San Lorenzo, San Ramon,
Grass Valley and Livermore.
He served his country during
World War II and the Korean
War in the U.S. Navy as a
member of the Naval Transport Service. He worked for
the Southern Pacific Railroad for many years on the
Belt Line in Alameda until
he joined the Oakland Fire
Department in 1946. Being
a fireman was one of his
proudest accomplishments.
He retired from the OFD
in 1968.
Since he was mechanically inclined he was often
found wrenching on autos
in the driveway of the old 15
Engine firehouse in downtown Oakland. With a growing family he always had a
second job as a mechanic
for Anderson Brothers in
San Lorenzo and then AAA
Equipment in Oakland.
He and Eileen traveled the
world including trips to Russia, Mexico, Australia, Japan
and the family homesteads
in Ireland and England. He
continued to travel after his
beloved Eileen passed away
in 1996.
He prided himself on
always having a well-pro-
ducing vegetable garden,
supplying family and friends
with wonderful choices. For
many years he even provided grapes to Nevada City
Winery. Greg’s main focus
was always on his family.
He is preceded in death
by his loving wife of 58
years, Eileen, his parents,
his brothers William and
Harold, and his sister Teresa.
He leaves behind his sister,
Mary Kaufman, and his 7
children: Gregory Smith, Jr.
(Roberta), Brian Smith, Sr.
(Janice), Elaine Davis (Guy),
Patricia Buti (Wayne),
Sheila Geldermann, Bernadette Revak (Stuart), and
Kathleen Bartels (Michael).
His descendants include 27
grandchildren, 32 greatgrandchildren, and 5 greatgreat grandchildren, 64 in
all, including 5 named after
him.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, beginning at
5 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.
at Callaghan’s Mortuary,
3833 East Ave., Livermore.
A Funeral Mass will be said
at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March
20, at St. Michael’s Church,
458 Maple St., Livermore.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
his memory to St. Vincent
de Paul Society of St. Michael’s, 458 Maple St.,
Livermore, CA 94550
Arrangements by Callaghan Mortuary.
Kenneth Olsen Sr.
Kenneth Olsen Sr., 82
of Livermore, passed away
3-12-2015 in Livermore, Ca.
Funeral service and burial will be at St. Michaels
Cemetery, 3885 East Avenue, Livermore, Ca.
94550 on
Thursday
3-19-2015
at 1:00 pm.
Kenneth
was born to
Bertel and
Mae Olsen
6-18-1932.
He worked as an Electronic Technician/ Coordinator for Lawrence Livermore
lab.
He enjoyed Family, Humor, Baseball, electronics
and computers, aviation,
history, travel, you control
and remote control planes,
outdoor adventures, and life
in general.
Kenneth is survived by
Cecilia, Kenneth, Michael
and Allen
Condolences may be
emailed to [email protected]
Gregory Smith, Sr.
On Friday, March 13,
2015, Gregory Smith, Sr.
passed away peacefully surrounded by his 7 children.
Gregory Michael Smith
was born on September 29,
1918 to Edward and Christine Smith in San Francisco,
one of 5 children. He grew
up roaming the hills of the
East Bay after moving there
for his mother’s health. As
a youth, he would caddy at
golf courses throughout the
Bay Area, his favorite being
old Castlewood Country
Stress Expert Scheduled
to Speak at Las Positas
The Las Positas College Psychology department
will host a talk by world
renowned stress expert Dr.
Robert Sapolsky.
He will speak at the
college on Wednesday,
March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in
the main theater of the college's Mertes Center for
the Arts. Admission is $15
for the general public and
$10 for students. Tickets
can be purchased online
at:brownpapertickets.com/
event/1357959.
Visitors are reminded
that the campus has a $2
parking fee. Daily parking
permits are available from
vending machines in the
campus parking lots.
Sapolsky's presentation
"Why Zebras Don't Get
Ulcers" is based on his bestselling book, in which he
explores the relationship between stress, stress-related
diseases, and coping. "We
are very excited to welcome one of the true giants
of modern science back to
Las Positas College for this
fascinating and informative discussion," said Ernie
Jones, LPC psychology
instructor.
Sapolsky is a professor
of biology and neuroscience
at Stanford University, a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research
at the National Museum of
Kenya, and a recipient of a
MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. Widely acknowledged as one of the one of
the best scientist-writers
of our time, Dr. Sapolsky
has authored several books
including Why Zebras Don't
Get Ulcers, A Primate's
Memoir, and The Trouble
with Testosterone. He is
also a frequent contributor
to numerous scientific journals and popular magazines,
including Discover, The
New Yorker, and Scientific
American, and he writes a
biweekly column for the
Wall Street Journal entitled
"Mind & Matter." In 2008,
National Geographic & PBS
aired the acclaimed special
"Stress: Portrait of a Killer
" featuring Dr. Sapolsky and
his research on the subject.
The Las Positas College Psychology Department regularly presents
world-renowned speakers
and events for students and
Tri-Valley residents. For
more information, contact
Instructor Ernest Jones at
(925) 424-1217 or ejones@
laspositascollege.edu.
The college is located at
3000 Campus Hill Drive in
Livermore.
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Wines Due March 25 for Uncorked Competition
by Laura Ness
This weekend will feature barrel tasting at Livermore
Valley wineries. With wineries hosting special tastings on
March 21 and 22 from noon to 4:30 p.m. each day.
It’s hard not to make a good choice when putting together
an itinerary. However, if you haven’t been out to the far end
of Tesla lately, you might want to make a trip out there to
catch the last of the pure emerald green hills covered with
the most outrageous mustard ever and accented with happy
looking poppies.
Some things of note if you haven’t been out past Vasco on
Tesla in a while: Darcie Kent’s property, the former Cedar
Mountain, is undergoing a major transformation, with the
beautiful former Ault residence turned into a delightfully
comfortable tasting room with a front porch that now looks
out on the recently cleared vineyard land, awaiting new
planting.
Farther up Tesla, you can see the energetic spring growth
at Julio Covarrubias’s vineyard, known as Casa de Vinas:
truly a family operation that is showing great promise for
Bordeaux varieties, as well as Petite Sirah. Julio is particularly excited about the Malbec coming off this vineyard:
he and Colin Cranor at Nottingham have formed quite the
partnership in taking this vineyard to the next level.
If you haven’t experienced Garre’s new café yet, visit
that on your way to Bodegas Aguirre, where you must try
the Cabernet Franc and his lovely Malbec as well.
Drop into Les Chenes for a delightful seated wine and
cheese pairing experience, where your palate will be pleasantly piqued by the most excellent pas de deux that Candice
has created. She and Richard serve up the kind of exemplary
winery hospitality that makes people want to return again
and again. The Roussanne is so totally French in style: wait
a bit before you down that bottle. On the other hand, the
Primitivo is so ready to rock, you’ll be happy to share with
friends, accompanied by some BBQ.
Barrel Tasting Participants
Learn about Ants
no more” on Tuesday, April 21,
2015 at 7:30 p.m. at First Church
of Christ, Scientist, Livermore,
located at 263 S. N Street. Admission is free.
“This one hour presentation
introduces prayer as a means
of dealing with the emotional,
mental and physical issues stemming from unhealed anger,” says
Nanouche. She will share how
she overcame post-traumatic
symptoms and anger following
her own childhood sexual abuse,
and will offer tips on how to
move forward on the path to
forgiveness and healing.
Nanouche trained and practiced as a Christian Science
Nurse for 10 years before
changing her focus from nursing
care to the practice of Christian
Science healing. She brings over
30 years experience to her work
as a practitioner and teacher
of Christian Science. She has
lectured on the subject of prayer
and health throughout the US,
and was the contact person for
information on Christian Science to public authorities, the
legislature and the media for
several years in New Jersey,
USA
Nanouche is a member of
the Christian Science Board of
Lectureship. She travels from
her home in Paris, France. She
Ants will the topic of a Sun.,
March 22 program presented by
the Livermore Area Recreation
and Park District ranger staff.
Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at
2 p.m. at the Sycamore Grove
Reservable Picnic Area.
Their strength is legendary,
as is their ability to ruin a picnic
or raid the kitchen pantry – ants
are amazing insects. Some are
hunters, some are gatherers
and some are farmers. Join this
program to look into the life of
these little critters and explore
some of the species found
around the world. Canceled if
raining. Please call for directions
at 925-960-2400.
There is a $5 per vehicle
parking fee at either entrance
to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3
donation is requested to help
support the programs unless
other fees are specified. Participants may call 925-960-2400 for
more information.
Tri-Valley Teachers
Rewarded Stipends
The California Retired
Teacher Association (CalRTA)
of the TRI-Valley awarded 20
stipends of $150 each to be spent
in the classroom for additional
teaching material. Close to 150
applicants from the four school
districts applied, and the selections were difficult.
Those receiving stipends are
the following:
Dublin: Melissa Chiconi,
Frederiksen ES; Vena Geasa,
Fallon MS; Jeanne Morgan,
Dublin H S; Christina Roberts,
Frederiksen ES; Kristin Shellammer, Wells MS; Lisa M Silva,
Dublin ES
Livermore: Laura Aguiar, L.
Croce ES; Alexandria Malloy,
Livermore HS; Christina Rocha,
Mendenhall MS; Teren Ruiz,
Altamont ES; Dianne Russell,
Del Valle HS;
Pleasanton: Heather Halliday Dickson, Foothill HS;
Janet Dobbs, Valley View ES;
Merilee Fisher, Village HS;
Tessie Gonsalves, Harvest Park
MS; Jodee Nunemacher, Mohr
ES; Paula Simms, Amador HS;
Cheri Weinhagen, Hart MS
Sunol: Karen Jeffries,
Livermore Valley Charter
School: Heather Smith
Vacancies
City of Pleasanton is currently accepting applications
to fill vacancies on several city
commissions and committees.
Commission members must
be Pleasanton residents of all
ages, with the exception of the
Economic Vitality Committee,
in which case members must
be employed in the city of
Pleasanton. Applications must
be received no later than Friday,
April 3, 2015. Interviews will be
held on April 16 and 17.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply for a seat now
on the following commissions
and committees:
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ON PLACING
LEGAL NOTICES
Call 925-243-8000
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501381
The following person(s)
doing business as: A Cut
Above Construction, 2658
5th Street, Livermore, CA
94550, is hereby registered
by the following owner(s):
Kyle Daniel Plotz, 2658 5th
Street, Livermore, CA 94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Kyle Plotz
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 17, 2015.
Expires February 17, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3761. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501327
The following person(s) doing business as: SNR Legal
Assistant Services, 546 Tyler
• Civic Arts Commission-1
Youth member for a 2-year term
• Economic Vitality Committee-1 representative from
each of the following categories:
Business At-Large, Commercial
Services Firm, Environmental
Industry, High Technology,
Residential Real Estate Broker,
Residential Real Estate Development
• Human Services Commission-1 Member, 1 Youth
member for a 2-year term
• Library Commission-1
member, 1 Youth member for a
2-year term
• Parks and Recreation Commission, 1 Member, 1 Youth
member for a 2-year term
• Youth Commission-Representatives from middle school,
high school and an at-large
member.
• 3 At-Large Community
Members for Civic Center/
Library Master Plan Task Force
Applications are available
online at the City's website at
http://www.cityofpleasantonca.
gov/pdf/newcommapp.pdf. For
additional information, contact
the Office of the City Clerk at
(925) 931-5027.
Angry No More
Michelle Nanouche will
present a lecture titled, “Angry
Visit 35 Participating Wineries: 3 Steves Winery, Bent Creek
Winery, Big White House Winery, Boa Ventura de Caires, Caddis
Winery, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine
Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent,
Eagle Ridge Vineyard, Eckert Estate Winery, Ehrenberg Cellars,
El Sol Winery, Fenestra Winery, Garre' Vineyard & Winery, John
Evan Cellars, Las Positas Vineyards, Les Chênes Estate Vineyards,
Longevity Wines, McGrail Vineyards & Winery, Mitchell Katz
Winery, Murrieta's Well, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery,
Page Mill Winery, Pat Paulsen Vineyard, Retzlaff Estate Winery,
Rodrigue Molyneaux, The Steven Kent Winery, Stony Ridge
Winery, Vasco Urbano Wine Co., Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting
Room, Winemakers Studio, Wood Family Vineyards.
is available to lecture in French
and English.
Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe will be at
the Pleasanton Automall March
23 through 28.
The free digital fingerprint
and photo safety program will
be provided along with safety
tips. No database or records of
children are maintained. The
records will go home with the
parents.
The Pleasanton Automall is
located at 4355 Rosewood Dr.,
Pleasanton. No appointment is
required.
For information, call the Automall at 463-4700 or Kidsafe
at 866-962-5487. Information
can also be found at www.
pleasantonauto.com.
Museum Survey
Valley Children's Museum,
the only children's museum in
the Tri-Valley, is conducting a
survey to determine its future
direction.
The museum addresses the
need for play-based educational
program in the Tri-Valley. Responses to the survey will help
make a better museum for the
children in the community. As
a thank you, those who take
The event is presented by the Livermore Valley Winegrowers
Association. Tickets and information can be found at the association's website, www.lvwine.org.
Reminder for Tri Valley Conservancy Competition
Those who make commercially available wine from
Livermore Valley grapes, are invited to enter the "Uncorked"
Competition. Make haste, as the entry deadline is March 25.
The competition is open only to wines made from grapes
grown in the Livermore Valley AVA. All wines entered
must be available for retail sale, and indicate the Livermore
Valley AVA or San Francisco Bay Appellation on the label.
Wines are to be delivered by 5pm on Wednesday, March
25, 2015 to: Tri-Valley Conservancy, 1457 First Street,
Livermore, California
Deliveries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday – Friday. Call or email if there is a need to make
special arrangements to drop off wine. 925-449-8706,
[email protected]
All wines entered will be tasted in a pre-screening by
a panel of local winemakers on April 1. The final judging
will take place on April 8 at Casa Real.
Mark your calendars for the April 9th Uncorked! Celebration & Awards, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Casa Real at Ruby Hill
Winery. See the TVC website at www.trivalleyconservancy.
org for tickets and information.
the survey will be entered into
a raffle to win a free birthday
party at VCM. Odds of winning
will depend on the number of
entries received.
To take the survey, go to:
http://www.shortwebsurvey.
com/VCM9
Bidding Underway
The 22nd Annual Alameda
County Women’s Hall of Fame
Awards Luncheon will take
place soon. People can already
bid on an exciting array of items
available through the event’s
Silent Auction.
Prizes in this year’s auction
include two opportunities to win
a Luxury Suite for an Oakland
Athletics baseball game at the
O.Co Coliseum and a Luxury
Suite for one show of the Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey
Circus at Oakland’s Oracle
Arena. Proceeds support the
“Leading the Way” Youth Scholarship Fund and non-profit,
community partners providing
resources to youth, women and
families in Alameda County.
To submit a bid online, go
to www.acgov.org/whof/luncheon2015.htm.
Online bidding will end
at noon on Friday, March 20.
Bidding will continue on paper
at the luncheon on March 21.
The winners will be announced at the end of the
luncheon.
Doggy Day Set
Doggy Day will be held on
Main Street in downtown Pleasanton on Saturday, March 28.
Stop into participating shops
and restaurants with dog friendly
patios on March 28 for special
offers and free treats for pups.
Participating businesses are
making donations to Valley Humane Society, a Pleasanton nonprofit organization that works
to save and improve the lives
of companion animals. More
than 20 shops and restaurants
are participating:
Acadia Health, Cellar Door,
Clover Creek, Cocina Mexico,
Coffee Tea Superstore, Drift
Co., Fleet Feet Sports, Jewelers
Gallery, Main Street Spirits and
Deli, Mangia Mi, MD Laser Spa,
Milfleur, Murphy's Paw, Nonni's
Bistro, Passionate Athlete,
Pastas Trattoria, Rick's Picks,
Rising Loafer, Stacey’s Café,
Studio Seven Arts, The Corner
Creperie, Towne Center Books,
Vic's All Star Kitchen, Vintage
Massage Therapy, and Workbench True Value Hardware.
For more details, visit PleasantonDowntown.net.
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Ave., Livermore, CA 94550,
is hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Susan Randi, 546 Tyler Ave.,
Livermore, CA 94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Susan Randi
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 13, 2015.
Expires February 13, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3762. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501380
The following person(s) doing
business as: Totally FUNdraising, 2442 Research
Drive, Livermore, CA 94550,
is hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Sherry M. Lemas, 1220 Hillcrest Ave, Livermore, CA
94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
925-961-8920
Nabil Abudayeh, MD, FACC
Board Certified in Cardiology
1022 Murrieta Boulevard, Livermore
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Sherry M. Lemas
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 17, 2015.
Expires February 17, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3763. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501355
The following person(s) doing
business as: Lemongrass
Thai Restaurant, 2216 First
St., Livermore, CA 94550,
is hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Kanitta Manyasthien, 3029
Carlson Blvd., El Cerrito,
CA 94530
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Kanitta Manyasthien
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 13, 2015.
Expires February 13, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3764. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501624
The following person(s) doing
business as: Jetson Promotions, 970 Bellflower St.,
Livermore, CA 94551, is
hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Mark Aaron Handelman, 970
Bellflower St., Livermore,
CA 94551
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Mark Handelman
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 23, 2015.
Expires February 23, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3765. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 500497
The following person(s) doing business as: Monarch
Counseling Services, 2068
1st St, Livermore, CA 94550,
is hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Heather Corbett Ford, 2068
1st St, Livermore, CA 94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant began to
transact business using the
fictitious business name(s)
listed above on 6/16/2004.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Heather Corbett Ford
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda
on January 23, 2015. Expires
January 23, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3766. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 500531
The following person(s) doing
business as: Law Offices of
Matthew B. Ford, 2068 1st
St, Livermore, CA 94550,
is hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Matthew B. Ford, 2068 1st St,
Livermore, CA 94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant began to
transact business using the
fictitious business name(s)
listed above on 1/29/2000.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Matthew Ford
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda
on January 23, 2015. Expires
January 23, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3767. Published February
26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. HG15760177
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS:
1.Petitioner:
Rajan Sohal
filed a petition with this court
for a decree changing names
as follows:
Present Name:
Ahana Monga Sohal
Proposed Name:
Aahana Monga Sohal
2.THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this
matter appear before this
court
at the hearing indicated
below
to show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted. Any
person objecting to the name
changes described above
must file a written objection
that includes the reasons for
the objection at least two
court
days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and
must appear at the hearing to
show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely
filed,
the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
a. Date: 5/8/2015
Time: 8:45 AM
Dept: 503
b. The address of the court is:
Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
3.a. A copy of this Order To
Show Cause shall be published at least once each
week
for four successive weeks
prior
to the date set for hearing on
the petition in the following
newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:
The Independent Newspaper
2250 First St
Livermore, CA 94550
Dated: February 26, 2015
/s/: Winifred Y. Smith
Judge of the Superior Court
The Independent
Legal No. 3768.
Published March 5, 12, 19,
26, 2015.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case No. HG15760185
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS:
1.Petitioner:
Supriya Sohal
filed a petition with this court
for a decree changing names
as follows:
Present Name:
Supriya Sohal
Proposed Name:
Supriyaa Sohal
2.THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this
matter appear before this
court
at the hearing indicated
below
to show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted. Any
person objecting to the name
changes described above
must file a written objection
that includes the reasons for
the objection at least two
court
days before the matter is
scheduled to be heard and
must appear at the hearing to
show cause why the petition
The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 - PAGE 11
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely
filed,
the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Silvergate Drive, Dublin, CA
94568
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed
above on February 15, 2015.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: William D. Anderson
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 24, 2015.
Expires February 24, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3771. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
NOTICE OF HEARING
a. Date: 5/8/2015
Time: 8:45 AM
Dept: 503
b. The address of the court is:
Hayward Hall of Justice
24405 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
3.a. A copy of this Order To
Show Cause shall be published at least once each
week
for four successive weeks
prior
to the date set for hearing on
the petition in the following
newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:
The Independent Newspaper
2250 First St
Livermore, CA 94550
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501783
The following person(s) doing business as: Sun Pointe
Services, 5643 Charlotte
Way, Apt. 161, Livermore, CA
94550, is hereby registered
by the following owner(s):
(1)Phillip Yecny, 1727 Lucretia Ct, San Jose, CA 95122
(2)Eric Yecny, 5643 Charlotte
Way, Apt. 161, Livermore,
CA 94550
This business is conducted
by a General partnership
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Phillip Yecny
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 25, 2015.
Expires February 25, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3772. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
Dated: February 26, 2015
/s/: Winifred Y. Smith
Judge of the Superior Court
The Independent
Legal No. 3769.
Published March 5, 12, 19,
26, 2015.
STATEMENT OF
ABANDONMENT
OF USE OF
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME
FILE NO. 483430
The following person(s) has
(have) abandoned the use
of the Fictitious Business
Name: California Hair - Nails,
4082 East Ave, Livermore,
CA 94550.
The Fictitious business Name
Statement being abandoned
was filed in the County of
Alameda.
The full name of Registrant:
Duyen To, 2742 Merchant Ct,
Tracy, CA 95377
Signature of Registrant:
/s/: Duyen To
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda
on March 2, 2015. Expires
March 2, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3770. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501232
The following person(s) doing
business as: Eastern Medical Center, 5933 Coronado
Lane, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588, is hereby
registered by the following
owner(s):
Teresa T. Shen PHD LAC
Inc. A professional Acupuncture Corporation, 5933
Coronado Lane, Suite 100,
Pleasanton, CA 94588
This business is conducted
by a Corporation
The registrant began to
transact business using the
fictitious business name(s)
listed above on 12/22/2009.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Teresa Shen L.Ac CEO
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 10, 2015.
Expires February 10, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3773. Published March 12,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501738
The following person(s) doing
business as: William Anderson Construction, 11475
Silvergate Drive, Dublin, CA
94568, is hereby registered
by the following owner(s):
William Anderson, 11475
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 24, 2015.
Expires February 24, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3776. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501224
The following person(s) doing business as: Affordable
Custom Signs, LLC, 5675
Arlene Way, Livermore, CA
94550, is hereby registered
by the following owner(s):
Affordable Custom Signs,
LLC, 5675 Arlene Way, Livermore, CA 94550
This business is conducted
by a Limited liability company
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: James Miller, Manager
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 10, 2015.
Expires February 10, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3774. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501873
The following person(s) doing
business as: MDx HR Solutions, 5186 Mt. Tam Circle,
Pleasanton, CA 94588, is
hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Vicki S. Miller, 5186 Mt. Tam
Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed
above on January 19, 2015.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Vicki S. Miller
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 26, 2015.
Expires February 26, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3777. Published March 19,
26, April 2, 9, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501734
The following person(s) doing business as: Spools &
Seams, 3908 Madeira Way,
Livermore, CA 94550, is
hereby registered by the
following owner(s):
Shawna DeLucio, 3908 Madeira Way, Livermore, CA
94550
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant has not yet
begun to transact business
using the fictitious business
name listed above.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Shawna DeLucio
This statement was filed with
the County Clerk of Alameda on February 24, 2015.
Expires February 24, 2020.
The Independent Legal No.
3775. Published March 12,
19, 26, April 2, 2015.
NOTICE OF PETITION TO
ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
CHARLES JUNIOR MOHN,
aka CHARLES J. MOHN
Case No. RP15761562
1.To all heirs,
beneficiaries,creditors,
contingent creditors, and
persons who may otherwise
be interested in the will or
estate, or both, of:
Charles Junior Mohn, aka
Charles J. Mohn
2.A Petition for Probate has
been filed by: David C. Mohn
in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
FILE NO. 501690
The following person(s) doing business as: Fit For Life,
2525 Secretariat Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566, is hereby
registered by the following
owner(s):
Jeffery King, 2525 Secretariat
Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566
This business is conducted
by an Individual
The registrant began to
transact business using the
fictitious business name(s)
listed above on 2/10/2010.
Signature of Registrants
:s/: Jeffery King
This statement was filed with
4. ( ) The petition requests
the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to
probate. The will and any
codicils are available for
examination in the file kept
by the court.
5. ( X ) The petition requests
authority to administer the
estate under the Independent
Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the
personal representative to
take many actions without
obtaining court approval.
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8.If you are a creditor or
a contingent creditor of
the decedent, you must file
your claim with the court and
mail a copy to the personal
representative appointed
by the court within the later
of either (1) four months
from the date of first issuance of letters to a general
10. (X) Attorney for
Petitioner:
David A. Bromley
319 Diablo Rd., Suite 100
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 362-1445
The Independent Legal No.
3778.
Published March 19, 26, April
2, 2015.
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7.If you object to the
granting of the petition,
you should appear at the
hearing and state your
objections or file written
objections with the court
before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person
or by your attorney.
9.You may examine the file
kept by the court. If you are
a person interested in the
estate, you may file with the
court a Request for Special
Notice (Form DE-154) of
the filing of an inventory and
appraisal of estate assets or
of any petition or account as
provided in Probate Code
section 1250. A Request for
Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
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6.A hearing on the petition
will be held in this court as
follows:
Date: April 22, 2015
TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201
at:
SUPERIOR COURT OF
CALIFORNIA,
County of Alameda
2120 Martin Luther King,
Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Probate
personal representative, as
defined in section 58(b) of
the California Probate Code,
or (2) 60 days from the date
of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under
section 9052 of the California
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requests that: David C. Mohn
be appointed as personal
representative to administer
the estate of the decedent.
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HEALTH
(continued from page one)
important because you need
a body to function properly,"
added Eva Brown. "For
adolescents it's vital to be
healthy because it affects the
brain activity and growth."
These three 8th-graders
are part of Junction's ASB
Leadership class, a group
of 26 students who this year
decided to focus on community service. The community
served? Their fellow classmates, as they launched the
Junction Avenue Wellness
Education Campaign.
"It's a grassroots campaign - a group of kids
teaching other kids about
making healthy choices,"
said Leadership teacher Jan
Bennett. "It has been all
student-driven. I'm just a
guide and facilitator. I have
a fantastic group of students
who want to make a positive
mark and do some good in
their community."
The students chose not
only to focus on drug-use
prevention, but to expand
the campaign to include
teaching kids how to make
healthy choices in general
with topics ranging from
tobacco and drugs to eating
well and exercising.
"We had a representative
for TUPE (Tobacco-Use
Prevention Education) come
teach the leadership kids
about the negative effects
of smoking and specifically
e-cigarettes as that is the in
thing with this age," said
Bennett of the California
Department of Education's
tobacco-use prevention program. In science classes,
TUPE provided displays
about all aspects of tobacco
use, including cigarettes,
chewing tobacco and marijuana.
Yet, "The main focus
was hookah pens because
there is so much these kids
don't know or understand.
Unfortunately middle school
kids are starting to take up
this habit thinking it's cool,
not knowing the risks," said
Bennett. "The contents of
the vapors are not regulated
so we really don't know exactly what's in them."
To further support the
wellness campaign's goals,
the students hosted a Can-
cer Awareness Spirit Week
in late February. Each day,
students were asked to show
support for research and
finding a cure by wearing the
color associated with various cancers: orange for leukemia awareness, black for
melanoma and skin cancer
awareness, pink for breast
cancer awareness, white
for lung cancer awareness,
and blue for colon cancer
awareness.
"Wearing the colors
that represent the differ-
ent cancers drew the staff
and middle school students
together, knowing we were
all thinking about that particular cancer on that day,"
said Bennett. "Each day the
science teachers shared a
small informational lesson
about the cancer of the day
and how it affects the body.
PE teachers shared statistics
and how the cancer affects
the community."
Cancer Awareness Spirit
Week culminated with a
Walk for Wellness, which
took place during lunch on
Friday at the school track.
"So many people walked
around the track for health,
it was amazing!" said 7thgrader Kayla Galo.
Added Eva, "I was surprised by the amount of students who got into the spirit
of supporting others who are
suffering from cancer."
As the leadership students continue to find ways
to encourage healthy choic-
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participation in sports and
celebrating Teens Kick Butts
Day, Bennett noted, "I am
very proud of them. Not only
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community, they have begun
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
•
SECTION A
Piano Program to Feature
Russian Ballet Masterpieces
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay
Firehouse Program Focuses
on the Literary Arts
A theater event celebrating the literary arts in
Pleasanton will be staged from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wed.,
April 8 at the Firehouse Arts Center.
The program is hosted by current Pleasanton
Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay, and includes
film and guest speakers. The event will conclude
with an open mic session.
The evening will begin with the premiere
screening of the documentary ‘8 Shots of Ink,’
which highlights the work, tenures and accomplishments of past Pleasanton Poets Laureate.
Following the film, guest speakers and former
poets laureate Jim Ott, Kirk Ridgeway, and Deborah Grossman will read, as will current Pleasanton Teen Poets Laureate Maya Lyubomirsky and
Nicole Tsuno. Host for the program will be current
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay.
Special guest Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal, President of Tri-Valley Writers of Northern California,
will also speak. She will talk about local literary
groups in the Tri-Valley, including the evolution of
opportunities to read, discuss, improve, critique,
and publish a wide variety of writing genres.
An ‘open mic’ session will follow the formal
program. It will be hosted by Jordan Bernal, the
current facilitator for ‘Open Mic Night with My
Friends,’ the longest standing general writing group
in Pleasanton. This will be the March meeting
for the organization, which generally meets at
the Pleasanton Library on the 2nd Monday of the
month, and continues to welcome writers of all
ages, genres, and experience levels.
Open mic pieces may be prose, poetry, or
(continued on page 7)
At the piano
Stanislav Khristenko
The winner of the 2013 Cleveland International Piano
Competition, Stanislav Khristenko, performs at the
Bankhead Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 8:00
pm, as part of the Del Valle Fine Arts’ 2014-2015 chamber music season.
Khristenko has prepared an unusual and exciting
program for his recital at the Bankhead entitled Russian
Ballet Masterpieces. Russia is unique in the way that
ballet music is so central to its musical culture. Its famed
ballet companies, the Ballets Russes, the Kirov and the
Bolshoi have commissioned Russia’s greatest composers
to produce some of their finest and most beloved music.
Ballet’s popular melodies in a variety of rhythmic forms
have likewise inspired pianists to put together suites of
ballet music for recital performance.
Many consider Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet
to be the greatest of all ballet scores. Prokofiev, a piano
virtuoso himself, prepared a selection of music from the
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THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
Scott Adams to Speak at Rotary Gala Dinner
Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip, will be
the keynote speaker Friday, May 8, at a gala dinner and
dance celebrating 50 years of Rotary Club community
service in Pleasanton.
Adams has earned international acclaim for Dilbert,
now syndicated to more than 2000 newspapers worldwide and www.Dilbert.com, a website featuring Adams’
comic strips and frequent blogs. He has also written nine
Purchase Tickets Early for Gala
to Benefit Valley Humane Society
books including the best-selling The Dilbert Principle.
A long-time Rotary supporter, Adams will bring
his unique perspective to
the “50 Years of Rotary in
Pleasanton” Gala Dinner and
Dance in the grand ballroom
of Pleasanton’s Castlewood
Country Club. Pop-legends
band Magic Moments will provide musical entertainment.
The black-tie optional event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the charter award from Rotary International
sanctioning the formation of the Rotary Club of Pleasanton in June 1965. The Rotary Club of Pleasanton North,
chartered in 1987, and Tri-Valley Evening Rotary Club,
chartered in 2002, will also be honored for supporting
community service projects that have helped Pleasanton
residents and enhanced the city’s civic character.
The gala dinner and dance will follow dedication
ceremonies April 30 for a newly named Rotary Park and
installation of a traditional street clock at Main St. and
Vervais Ave. (just north of downtown Pleasanton’s Main
Street Bridge). Pleasanton’s Rotary clubs are donating
the clock to the city. Historical exhibits of Pleasanton
Rotary memorabilia will be displayed May 6 to Aug. 2
at the Pleasanton Museum on Main, Pleasanton Public
Library and City Council Building.
All 50-Year of Rotary events are open to the public.
Tickets to the dinner and dance can now be purchased at
Scott Adams
the celebration website (www.pleasantonrotary50.org). It
also covers related events and membership opportunities
with Pleasanton’s three Rotary chapters.
SF Shakespeare Presents 'As You Like It'
The Pleasanton Library performance of Shake- “As You Like It” featuring
Valley Humane Society’s gala benefit, Tails at Twilight,
presents
a special one-hour speare’s comedy-romance members of The San Franis set for Friday, May 15, 2015 from 6-11 pm. It will be
held at the Bella Rosa center at Garré Vineyard and Winery, located at 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore.
This will be an evening supporting local animal rescue,
humane education, and community service efforts.
Dance and mingle with friends and animal lovers under
a galaxy of celebration lanterns, each marked with the
name of a beloved pet, past or present. Savor scrumptious
hors d’oeuvres, a full no-host bar, and an elegant sitdown
dinner.
Tickets are $100 per person until April 15, and $125
thereafter. Add one or more celebration lanterns for $25
each to recognize or remember a special pet. Dress to
impress.
Live and silent auctions will offer an interesting array
of enticements to raise funds for Valley Humane Society.
Proceeds benefit the organization’s lifesaving animal
welfare programs and life-enriching community services,
such as Canine Comfort pet therapy, which offers therapeutic pet visitation to children with cancer, Alzheimer’s
patients, autistic campers, and more.
Visit valleyhumane.org to reserve tickets today.
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival presents a special one-hour performance
Sponsorship opportunities are available, call (925)
of “As You Like It” at the Pleasanton Library. Photo - San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
426-8656 for more information.
cisco Shakespeare Festival
on Sunday, March 29, 2015
at 2:00 p.m.
This special event is
sponsored by Friends of
the Pleasanton Library. The
performance includes an
exciting wrestling match,
the famous “all the world’s
a stage” speech, and a few
walk-on roles that provide
audience volunteers a chance
to get into the act.
There is no admission
charge.
For more information
about this and other library
events, visit the library’s
website at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/services/library,
or call (925) 931-3400 ext. 4.
The library is located at
400 Old Bernal Avenue.
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Program of Irish Music and Dance Set at the Bankhead Theater
In keeping with the
spirit of celebrating St.
Patrick’s Day this month,
the Bankhead Theater will
showcase Celtic music,
Irish song and world-champion dance with “Women
of Ireland” on Wednesday,
March 25, 2015.
The traditions of Ireland
are highlighted by the vocals of the O’Neill Sisters,
as well as Irish dancers
and lively instrumentalists.
The show presents Ireland’s
ethnic music in a fresh and
contemporary style.
Tickets for the single
performance of “Women
of Ireland” on March 25th
at 7:30 p.m. are $52 and
$69 for adults and $16 for
students.
Taking its name from
a beautiful piece of music
known in the Irish language as 'Mná na hÉireann'
(Women of Ireland), the
show features Ireland’s
next generation of female
performers. Fiona, Naomi
The O’Neill Sisters
and Evangeline O’Neill
come from a musical family. Their mother and aunts
toured as the Corcoran
Sisters in the 1970s. The
sisters grew up immersed
in the traditional music of
Ireland, as well as from
around the world. The
O’Neill Sisters released
an album of Irish music in
2005 and, although they
have worked in a variety of
genres both independently
and as a group, have chosen to focus on the music
that connects them to their
heritage.
The O’Neill Sisters are
joined by fiddle players
Niamh Fahy and Niamh
Gallagher, award-winning
aerialist Elena Marina,
principal dancer Caterina
Coyne and over two dozen
performers. The show is
directed and choreographed
by Anthony Fallon, who
starred as the lead in the
world-renowned produc-
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score for piano performance. This suite opens Khristenko’s program. The noted Russian pianist and conductor,
Mikhail Pletnev, prepared transcriptions from the ballet
Anna Karenina by Rodion Shchedrin, arguably Russia’s
most distinguished living composer. Shchedrin’s connections to the ballet are many; for one, his wife is Maya
Plisetskaya, one of the greatest ballerinas of the Twentieth
Century.
The first half of the program concludes with Khristenko’s own arrangement of music from Aram Khachaturian’s Gayane. Everybody knows one number from
Gayane, the exciting Sabre Dance. Patrons may recognize
another selection - the evocative Adagio used in 2001: A
Space Odyssey.
Tchaikovsky’s ballets have for over a century helped
to keep ballet companies, big and small, solvent. Mikhail
Plenev has arranged a suite of selections from two of
Tchaikovsky’s popular masterworks, Sleeping Beauty and
Nutcracker.
Khristenko’s program concludes with one of the most
hair-raising and virtuosic pieces in the whole piano literature, Stravinksky’s Three Movements from Petrushka.
Stravinsky prepared the piece on commission from Artur
Rubinstein, and it quickly became a bravura favorite of
pianists capable of surmounting its formidable technical
demands.
The Ukrainian born pianist has been performing on
four continents since his first solo recital at the age of
eleven. His performances have been praised in Gramophone Magazine (UK), Washington Post (USA), Le Soir
(Belgium), El Pais (Spain). Mr. Khristenko has appeared
as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of
Belgium, the Cleveland Orchestra, Hong Kong Chamber
Orchestra, Berliner Musikfreunde Orchestra, Takamatsu
Symphony Orchestra and Moscow Conservatory Orchestra, among others. His performance highlights include
solo recitals in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Schubertsaal in Vienna and Phillips Collection in Washington.
Mr. Khristenko has won top prizes at some of the most
prestigious international piano competitions. In 2013
alone he won First Prize at the Maria Canals International
Music Competition and was named Fourth Laureate at the
Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Tickets are $42/$35/$28 and are available at the Bankhead Theater box office, 2400 First Street in Livermore,
by phone at (925) 373-6800 or online at www.bankheadtheater.org.
Students through high school are admitted free but
tickets must be arranged by calling or going to the box
office. College students are $10 on the day of the performance. The final DVFA concert is the violin/guitar Duo
Rendezvous on Saturday May 2.
tion “Riverdance” for more
than a decade. As Fallon
told the Connecticut Post,
“Ireland has an extremely
old tradition of Irish songs,
but also contemporary
songs and dance. The dance
elements are extremely
upbeat and high energy."
“Women of Ireland” is
tied together by a common
theme that celebrates the
most revered qualities of
Irish and Celtic music and
transports the sounds of the
old country from the Irish
fireside to the international
stage.
The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400
First Street in downtown
Livermore. Tickets may be
purchased at the box office,
online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling
373-6800.
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Review
Lucia di Lammermoor - A Performance Not to Be Missed
by Sarah Bobson
Blood and bel canto,
and a mad scene to die
for: That’s what Livermore Valley Opera’s latest
production of Lucia di
Lammermoor is all about.
The singing, acting, staging and orchestral playing
by this resident company
of Gaetano Donizetti’s
glorious and challenging
opera reached new heights
Saturday night at the
Bankhead, and it is not to
be missed.
Stage Director Candace
Evans, who brings to this
production vast experience
as a singer and dancer, and
director and choreographer
of over 90 operas, musicals, plays, and ballets, and
who has been praised by
Opera News for her flawless sense of timing, has
breathed new life into two
19th century works. The
libretto by Salvatore Cammarano is based loosely on
Sir Walter Scott’s historical
novel, The Bride of Lammermoor. It is the tragic
story of a young Scottish
girl who is prevented,
through deceit, lies, and
forgery, from marrying
the man she loves, her
brother’s sworn enemy,
and forced into a political
marriage in order to bring
fortune back to her family’s estate. In the process,
she goes mad, kills her
unwanted bridegroom, and
dies. In many productions
of Lucia, the characters
appear to be heartless mannequins strutting around
in tartans. Under Evans’
direction, however, we see
their humanity, even that
of the opera’s arch villain,
Enrico, Lucia’s brother,
and his hatred for Lucia’s
lover Edgardo.
Evans has made good
use of color, not only
visually but symbolically,
enhanced by Jean-Francois
Revon’s elegant, minimalist sets, and the backdrop
lighting. Throughout the
production, red is a symbol
of blood, black represents
the darkness of peoples’
machinations, and white
is used for purity. This is
seen most vividly in Act
II as guests gather in the
Great Hall of the Lammermoor Castle, where
ladies’ black gowns and
men’s black attire are
punctuated by splashes of
red rose bouquets, and in
Act III in the mad scene.
In many productions, the
dressing gown Lucia wears
after she has killed her
bridegroom Arturo on their
wedding night is white and
studded with his blood. In
this production, curiously
enough, Lucia descends
the stairs from her bed
chamber dressed in a shiny
red nightgown, meant to
represent blood, beneath
an open white gown.
The shininess of the red,
however, undermines the
emotional tone and tragedy
of the innocent girl covered
in her husband’s blood and
instead makes her look like
a harlot.
Many great divas have
become identified with
the role of Lucia. Maria Callas displayed her
considerable talents as a
dramatic actress. Joan
Sutherland’s unnaturally
powerful coloratura performed unbelievable feats
of singing pyrotechnics.
Any soprano who sings the
role is stepping into large
operatic shoes, but Erin
Sanzero, with her strong
coloratura and naturalistic
but dramatic acting skills,
combined the best qualities of her predecessors. In
this her debut performance
Photo - Doug Jorgensen
The singing, acting, staging and orchestral playing take the performance by the
Livermore Valley Opera to new heights.
with LVO, she portrayed
the youthful Lucia that one
would expect in the story.
She playfully dismisses
the misgivings her companion, Alisa, has about
her meeting with Edgardo.
Envisioning her next tryst
with him, she rolls on
the ground and sings in a
supine position, something
she does a lot in this opera.
Sanzero has a full-bodied
voice that glides like honey
through the athletic runs
in her arias. However, it is
in the mad scene, which
audiences wait for, that one
appreciates her vocal and
acting technique. She wanders through Lucia’s hallucinations, made especially
eerie by the flute accompaniment and her plucking
the petals from a rose, with
an uncanny authenticity
that rings true.
Christopher Bengochea
possesses a fine tenor
voice. Unfortunately, his
performance Saturday
night was marred by
sickness. From his first
entrance in Act I, Scene 2
as Edgardo, it was evident
when his voice began
cracking that he was in
trouble. Trooper that he
was, he sang throughout
the opera, sometimes sotto
voce, sometimes attempting the high notes, sometimes singing an octave
lower. He even attempted
his big Tomb scene aria at
the end, where he laments
losing his beloved Lucia.
Here, as a grieving lover,
his barely audible voice
worked in his favor. When
he finally stabbed himself,
his dying gasp resounded
with physical agony.
Roberto Perlas Gomez, a favorite with LVO
audiences, performed the
role of Enrico, Lucia’s
scheming, seemingly heartless brother, to dramatic
delight. Enrico is usually
portrayed as a complete
villain because he forces
his sister to marry against
her wishes in order to save
the family estate. But under
Evans’ direction, Gomez,
whose baritone was in top
form, showed a more realistic, human, tender side to
Enrico as a man who feels
duty bound to save the
family name and to protect
his sister’s future.
Two surprises of the
evening: Kirk Eichelberger
as the chaplain Raimondo
and Michael Dailey as the
short-lived bridegroom Arturo. Eichelberger lent his
rich, resonant basso and his
skillful acting to the role
of the deceitful chaplain
who appeals to Lucia’s
sense of piety and duty in
order to convince her to
marry Arturo. Arturo is one
of those small roles that
could easily be forgotten,
even though his marriage
to Lucia is pivotal to the
plot. Dailey, with his sizable, evenly placed tenor,
made the most of his few
minutes in the spotlight.
He took command of the
role and hammed up his
portrayal of the dandy who
at the time of his betrothal
can think of nothing better
to do than pick lint from
his jacket sleeve.
In minor roles, Chester
Pidduck, tenor, as Normanno and Nikola Printz,
mezzo-soprano, as Alisa
were affecting.
With the exception
of a few tentative horn
entrances and a dragging
tempo here and there, the
orchestra, under the baton
of Music Director Alex
Katsman, never sounded
better. The harp solo in Act
I, Scene 2, simulating rippling water from the fountain, was mellifluous, and
the flute accompaniment to
Lucia’s mad hallucinations
was haunting. The chorus
sounded robust and looked
animated and engaged.
A nice touch: Supertitles
provided the names and
titles of production staff as
they took their bows.
All performances take
place at the Bankhead
Theater, 2400 First St.,
Livermore.
Tickets for next Saturday evening’s performance,
March 21st at 7:30 p.m.
(an hour earlier than usual),
and next Sunday’s matinee,
March 22nd at 2:00 p.m.,
are available at the box
office, at 925-373-6800, or
at www.livermoreperformingarts.org.
Prices are: adults
$39-$84; students 18 and
younger $10 off on all
days, all seating sections
(student ID required). Included in the ticket price is
a pre-performance lecture
one hour prior to curtain. A
traditional artist’s reception
is held in the lobby immediately following each
performance.
For more information
about LVO, visit www.
livermorevalleyopera.org.
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Rock Music of the 1970s Brought to Life by BOSTYX
BOSTYX to perform two shows at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Pure classic rock comes to the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Friday and
Saturday, March 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m.
BOSTYX, the cream of today’s rock musicians, will perform the most memorable
hits of legendary American powerhouse bands BOSTON and STYX.
The band features lead singer/guitar David Victor, the voice of BOSTON’s recent
mega-hit “Heaven on Earth.” Hits slated for this show include BOSTON’s “More Than
a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Don’t Look Back,” and “Amanda.” STYX chart-toppers
include “Come Sail Away,” “Babe,” “The Best of Times,” and of course “Mr. Roboto.”
Reserved seating tickets for BOSTYX are $30.00-$40.00, and can be purchased online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office,
4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton.
Perhaps no two 1970’s era bands better defined the all-American good-times classic
rock sound more than BOSTON and STYX. These artists took rock music to places it
had never been, with a radio-friendly and highly-polished sound, and with vocals and
harmonies that set the standard for every popular classic rock band that followed.
BOSTYX re-creates the music and experience of these two iconic bands with a full
complement of world-class musicians. Handling the lead vocals of STYX’s Dennis
DeYoung is multi-talented drummer and lead vocalist, Glenn Jost. Lead vocalist/guitarist David Victor takes on the vocals of BOSTON’s Brad Delp and STYX’s Tommy
Shaw.
Speaking of David Victor, BOSTON fans everywhere know his voice from his recent
stint as the band’s lead vocals, perhaps most notably on their 2013-14 #1 hit “Heaven
on Earth.” Victor was featured as a guitarist/vocalist on BOSTON’s summer 2012 and
2014 tours of North America, and in 2013 at the sold-out Boston Strong Benefit with
Aerosmith at the Boston Garden in front of an audience of nearly 20,000.
BOSTYX has become the new darling of the tribute rock scene, from the Whiskey A
Go-Go in Hollywood to just about every major festival stage. Fountain Park Summer
Music Series notes:
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by Sarah Bobson
Tom Hayden in 2015: Still Fighting the Fight
A luminous jack-o-lantern (Omphalotus illudens)
mushroom in the late fall oak woodlands. Photo
copyright John Whittlesey.
Alviso Adobe Exhibit
Focuses on Mushrooms
Mushrooms: Keys to the Kingdom Fungi, an
exhibit that explores the lives and environmental
roles of fungi, comes to Alviso Adobe Community
Park in Pleasanton.
It will be on display from March 22 to May 17,
2015. This traveling exhibit focuses on the ecology
of mushroom-producing fungi and reveals their
beauty, diversity and critical significance to the
environment.
Admission is free.
The exhibit features 30 photographs of mushrooms in the wild taken by Northern California
plants people and naturalists John Whittlesey and
Jennifer Jewell. Through large, detailed photographs, 3D models and hands-on demonstrations,
this exhibit introduces viewers to a wide range of
mushroom-producing fungi and their valuable roles
in the environment.
Among the many little-known facts about
mushrooms is that they have no chlorophyll, so they
don’t need sunshine to grow and thrive. Or, that one
portabella mushroom contains more potassium than
a banana.
Alviso Adobe Community Park is located at
3465 Old Foothill Road in Pleasanton. The park is
open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit
www.pleasantonadobe.com or call (925) 931-3479.
Tom Hayden walked slowly to the front of the room
packed with more than 100 people, most of them, like
him, spouting grey hair, with years of living and protesting written on their faces. He was about to address
a meeting of the San Mateo County Democracy for
America organization.
Hayden’s topic, “Saving Democracy, Preventing War,
and Blocking the Right,” did not come as a surprise. In
the 60s, he was a leader of the student, civil rights, peace
and environmental movements. An ardent opponent of
the Vietnam War, he was an icon to antiwar activists. According to former presidential adviser Richard Goodwin,
Hayden was “the single greatest figure of the 1960s
student movement.” For some, he might also be remembered as one of actress Jane Fonda’s husbands, perhaps
influencing her to make that controversial trip to Hanoi
in 1972, just one year before they married.
As for me, I remember Hayden as someone who
wrote intellectual books and gave speeches with dense
verbiage I often found difficult to follow. I first heard
of him during the 1968 sit-ins at Columbia University.
However, his activism went further back than that. He
was one of the founding members of the radical organization SDS, Students for a Democratic Society, which
had a decisive presence during those sit-ins. In 1962, he
became well known as one of the principal authors of
the Port Huron Statement, the founding document of the
New Left that laid out what it saw as the fundamental
problems in American society and called for a new grassroots movement against segregation, poverty, and war.
Since those early days, Hayden served 18 years
in the California legislature, where he chaired labor,
higher education and natural resources committees. He
wrote many books on a wide range of topics. Today, he
is director of the Peace and Justice Resource Center in
Culver City. He is still very much involved in the fight to
improve society, whether it is to end the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, erase sweatshops, reform politics
through a more participatory democracy, or save the
environment.
Unlike the protest rallies Hayden attended in his
youth, which were filled with people his own age, young
people were mostly absent from this evening’s event.
Although by its title the talk promised to address ways
to save democracy, prevent war, and block the political
right, a battle that Hayden, now 75, has been waging
for nearly 50 years, the 60s radical focused instead on
climate change.
“I have been trying to transition from talking about
war, war, war,” he said. “What is the connection between
war and climate change? You usually fight where it hurts.
I am getting quite sick and tired of opposing wars that
are becoming more and more insane. War is a great carbon emitter. I think that these wars are perpetual. They illustrate that we are entering into a new dark age. I wasn’t
prepared to see the country take this turn. The America I
am fighting is about half of the country. The rest of it is
lost to me. They call it red vs. blue. Categories add to our
confusion.”
What has brought about Hayden’s shift in focus? Perhaps it is an attempt to attract a younger following, the
leaders of today and tomorrow.
“There are environmental clubs on campuses across
the nation,” he said. “It is the great unifier today to make
the world a better place. It may be even more significant
than the nuclear issue of the 60s. The greatest trauma of
my life was the Cuban Missile Crisis and the thought that
life could be obliterated in an instant.”
Hayden, with the aid of a PowerPoint presentation
titled “Building a Green Power Bloc,” talked about
the United Nations Climate Treaty Timeline 2014-15
Conference. He proposed that California be the Green
Global Model, that the state is “the pivotal point setting
the agenda for the United States and the world. Silicon
Valley is the Wall Street of the Green economy.” He
called for a Green Global New Deal. “I think that the
Silicon Valley is the key to financing climate stabilization. Together with the government, I call them the Green
Billionaires.”
After his talk, I had an opportunity to chat with
Hayden. I started off by saying it was an honor to meet
him, that when I was a student at Columbia University
during the 1968 student sit-ins, I had no idea that one
day I would meet him. He seemed uncomfortable with
the accolades, so I got right down to the business of the
interview, which he was kind enough to grant me at the
last minute. I knew I had to keep it short, so I asked him
what was uppermost in my mind.
First, I asked what Hayden feels is the legacy of the
60s. “I don’t think the legacy has been worked out,” he
said. “People don’t remember the decade similarly, so to
say that it was about nothing is ridiculous. I think it has
definitely opened up American society to new ideas and
new values. Many of them were incorporated. Many of
the values simply were won, that’s why the movement
declined. There was a very colorful counter-movement
right from the beginning, which was Young Americans
for Freedom, and they had a very long evolution and
success in the Republican Party as well. I think that until
something else changes, the outcome is that it produced
two or three Americas that are clashing; the so-called red
and blue divide is completely crazy. The red states are
the confederacy and the Wild West on the one hand, and
the blue states are really New England and the centers of
the labor movement in the Middle West and the Pacific
coast. People keep consolidating their position in those
states, which doesn’t mean there aren’t conservative
areas in California, and there’s Austin, which is in Texas.
Generally we’re divided and it’s over the fault lines of
the 60s.”
For my follow-up, I asked Hayden what he would like
to be his legacy. His succinct answer didn’t surprise me
at all: “It isn’t over yet,” he said.
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Exhibition of Work by Women Now On Display
at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore
Feathers by Marie Cameron
Our Lady of the Flowering Earth by Annette
Wagner
Livermore Teen Poet of the
Month Announced
The February 2015 Livermore Teen Poet of the Month
is Riddhi Panchal. She is a sophomore at Livermore High
School.
The winning poet is selected by Livermore Poet Laureate
Kevin Gunn.
Riddhi's interests include computer science and engineering. Swimming is also a big passion of hers. In her free time,
she loves watching anime. She can speak English, Hindi
and Spanish fluently, and, is currently learning Japanese
and Korean.
HER WINNING POEM:
There once was a girl,
An ordinary looking girl.
The only difference was that
She had darker skin and didn't know much English.
The others kids made to sure she knew she was not like them.
They called her names and teased her to no end.
One day, the girl had enough and told her Grandma
about this.
Her grandma had only one piece of advice for her.
"Think of those kids as sandpaper,
They may rub you the wrong way, but in the end,
You'll come out nice and polished.
And the sandpaper?
It'll just be ugly and useless."
The theme for March is Stereotyping. Poems should be
30 lines or less. Submit entries by March 31 to [email protected]. Please reference March Teen Poetry in
the subject line. Include information on grade, school and
interests.
The Bothwell Arts Center and the Silicon Valley
Women’s Caucus for Art
(SVWCA) are hosting a
new exhibit entitled SWAN
Day/Support Women Artists Now Art Exhibition.
The exhibition is on display
through May 4, 2015 at the
Bankhead Theater, 2400
First St., Livermore.
An artists’ reception will
be held on Thursday, April
2 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The
reception is free and open
to the public.
SWAN Day, an international holiday, is designed
to showcase the power and
diversity of women’s creativity. Dedicated to rais-
ing awareness of women
artists, SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now)
works towards developing
opportunity and visibility
for women artists. SWAN
Day is officially on the last
Saturday of March, but it is
celebrated throughout the
month.
Art in the exhibition represents artists from coast
to coast, with the majority
submitted by Northern California artists. “I was very
impressed with the quality
of the work submitted and
it has been a pleasure to
see the range of images that
tell a story of women’s creativity”, says Linda Ryan,
manager of the Bothwell
Arts Center and juror for
the exhibit.
The Bankhead Theater
hosts receptions for the rotating art exhibitions in the
Lobby and Founder's Room.
These are free to the public
and allow you to meet the
artists and explore the exhibitions at your leisure. Proceeds from art sales benefit
the Bothwell Arts Center.
The Bankhead Theater
Art Exhibition program is
managed by the Bothwell
Arts Center with significant
help from Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center,
Bankhead staff and local
volunteers.
rison Kay as Pleasanton’s
8th poet laureate. Her 2
year term concludes in
May, 2015. Pleasanton
residents interested in applying for the position may
visit www.firehousearts.org
for more information, or
contact City of Pleasanton
Literary Arts Coordinator
Julie Finegan at jfinegan@
cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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songwriting. Sign-up is
5:30 p.m. in person only.
Twelve spots are available.
All open mic participants
who sign up by 6:00 p.m.
will receive one complimentary ticket to the event.
Tickets are $10 adults,
$5 students. Purchase online at www.firehousearts.
org, or at the door, or at
the Firehouse Box Office:
4444 Railroad Avenue,
Pleasanton, or 925-9314848. Hours: Wednesday Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm
and Saturdays 10:00am4:00pm.
‘8 Shots of Ink,’ a
documentary film project,
was co-created by the team
of Sandra Harrison Kay,
filmmaker and consultant
Jane Berry, and Foothill
High School videography
student Casey Boyden.
The film includes interviews with past Pleasanton poets laureate Kirk
Ridgeway, Martha Meltzer,
Deborah Grossman, and
the program’s founder and
second poet laureate Jim
Ott, who also pays tribute
to Pleasanton’s first poet
laureate, Charlene Villella,
now deceased. The conversations include Q&A
covering topics many aspiring writers are interested
in, such as: “who inspires
you,” “what is your perfect
writing environment,” and
the ever-popular “where
can I go to share my
work.” Sandra Kay notes
that their “common passion
is for words and writing,
but otherwise each writer,
each poet, is entirely
unique in voice and style.”
Regarding the motivation for the project, Kay
says: “I wanted to create
something I wished had
been available to me when
I became poet laureate, and
I wanted one convenient
visual means for people
to put a face with a name,
with a voice, for our poets
laureate.”
This is the final official
program for Sandra Har-
'Chasing Spirits' Author to
Present Program at Alden Lane
Alden Lane Nursery will showcase Ernest Wertheim and
his book "Chasing Spring" Saturday, March 21st, 10:00am
to 11:00am and again 1:30pm-2:30pm.
Wertheim, a holocaust survivor went on to serve in WWII
with General MacArthur, is more than simply a landscape
architect and garden center expert known around the world.
He fled Nazi Germany while being fired upon, arriving in
America in 1938, then, as World War II broke out, served
in the Pacific Theater as an intelligence officer for General
MacArthur, all the while taking note of the horticulture
around him.
He writes, "During my youth, in the Germany of the
1920s, my country was in chaos, defeated by war, and in
economic crisis. But all I could see was the crocus, the
lavender and golden flower, poking its way above the snow
after a long and colorless winter. The sight was exhilarating
to my young eyes. How brave the crocus was withstanding
the cold to announce springtime had come to Hamburg..."
His book Chasing Spring will be available for purchase
at the event. There is no admission charge.
Please call ahead to reserve a spot 447-0280.
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THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS
Livermore Art Association Gallery,
located in the Carnegie Building,
offers art classes, unusual gifts,
painting rentals, art exhibits and
information pertaining to the art
field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The
gallery has been open since 1974
and is run as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4
p.m. For information call 449-9927.
Members of the Pleasanton Art
League Public Art Circuit are
currently exhibiting art at six businesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin
Area. Viewing locations are: Bank
of America at 337 Main Street,
Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber
of Commerce at 777 Peters Street,
Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, &
Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard
Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749
Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward
Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard,
Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café
at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton.
If interested in becoming a member
of the Pleasanton Art League or for
information regarding the Public
Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at
(510) 877-8154.
Call for Artists, Livermore Art Association Art in the Vineyards to be
held May, 24 at Wente Vineyards
is accepting applications from LAA
members and non-members, 2
dimensional art, Photography and
pottery. Request applications at
[email protected]
Special Exhibits: Firefighter Homage and Mt. Diablo 2014 Vistas.
February 25 through April 4.
Thematically related installations
at the Firehouse Arts Center in
Pleasanton. Oil painter Vincent Liu,
currently from Saratoga, exhibits a
series of works depicting firefighters. Concurrently, watercolor artist
Robin Purcell of Danville exhibits
a collection of paintings featuring
Mt. Diablo after the 2014 wildfires.
The public is invited to explore and
enjoy the exhibits during Firehouse
Arts Center open hours: Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00
p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always appreciated. For more information, contact
Gallery Director: JFinegan@
cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the
gallery: 925-931-4849.
Order & Chaos, An Abstract Art
Exhibit featuring a variety of media
at the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.
Open to the public March 7 through
April 11. The group of 7 South Bay
artists known as “The Abstract
7” joins sculptural artist Melissa
Woodburn in an interesting new
exhibition. Media includes acrylic
skins, chine colle, photography,
collage, paper-folding, pine needle
and clay sculpture, and watercolor.
Regular gallery hours: Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00
p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton,
4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations
always appreciated.
Imagination Expressed 2015, the
Pleasanton Art League's ninth art
exhibit at Museum on Main. March
11 – May 3, includes paintings,
photography, baskets, pottery,
porcelain and jewelry. 603 Main
Street, Pleasanton CA 94566.
Museum hours are Tue. - Sat. 10
AM - 4 PM, Sun 1 PM - 4 PM.
Celebrate Women! Art Show through
March 31, Building 2400 at Las
Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill
Dr., Livermore.
Spring Art Show, Livermore Art
Association, April 11 and 12 at
The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave.,
Livermore. Open 10 to 5 each
day. Public reception, April 11, 7
to 9 p.m. Food, live music, and
plenty of art to browse, plus a gift
shop. No admission charge. www.
livermoreartassociation.org
7th Annual Essential Nude Art
Show, Livermore Art Association,
April 24, 25, 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth
St., Livermore. Reception, 7 to 9
p.m. April 23. Public invited to
attend.
Artists’ Flea Market, Sat., April 25,
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. adjacent to the
Farmers’ Market, Delucci Park,
Pleasanton. Pleasanton Art League.
Paint, canvas, frames, easels,
paper, books, etc.
MEETINGS/CLASSES
Show and Tell, Artists are invited to
a monthly function at the Bothwell
Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466
Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring
finished or unfinished work to show
and if desired, receive a critique
from the group. Refreshments are
brought by some of the artists,
and a donation of $5.00 is desired
although not mandatory. Contact
for this event is D’Anne Miller at
[email protected], or Linda
Ryan at [email protected]
ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss
and share work with Professional Artists in sketching, painting,
exhibiting and marketing your work.
ACC members currently working
on exhibiting theme works, under
the Inspiration of "The Artist's
Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen
Pathways." Meets and Critiques
Friday mornings in Pleasanton.
[email protected]
Figure Drawing Workshop, every
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Artists bring their own materials
and easels. Open to all artists.
Professional artist models (nude).
No instructor. Students under 18
need written parental permission
to attend. Cost $20 per session.
Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St.,
Livermore. Coffee, tea and refreshments are available. Call or e-mail
Barbara Stanton for more info about
the workshop, 925-373-9638 [email protected].
Preschool Art classes: Thursday
mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children
aged 3-5 are welcome to join this
class. Classes cover drawing,
painting, print-making, sculpture
and ceramics. For further information, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at
(925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@
hotmail.com or visit http://childrensartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/
Art Classes, For children, teens and
adults. Beginner to advanced.
Drawing, painting, printmaking,
sculpture and ceramics taught by
highly experienced artist and art
instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst.
Weekday and weekend classes,
Homeschool classes, Special
classes during school breaks
offered. (925) 216-7231 or email
[email protected] for
further info.
Piano and keyboard lessons, For
children to adult. Beginner to early
intermediate level. Half-hour private classes or small group classes
offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925)
216-7231 or email thomasin_d@
hotmail.com for further info.
PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League,
now meeting the 1st Thursday and
3rd Wednesday of each month
7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in
Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge
ourselves to poetically relay our
thoughts, emotions and experiences
through poetry. Become a member
& share your work - Contact [email protected] for more info
on Theme Challenges, Membership
& Opportunities.
Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the
2nd and last Saturday from 12
noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music
Studio located at 1756 First St.,
Livermore. Confirm participation by
calling (925) 960-1194 or via the
website at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners are welcome.
Bring some music to share with
the group. Ukuleles are available
for purchase. Small $5 fee to cover
meeting costs.
Pleasanton Art League, drawing
workshop led by Francesca Pastine
on May 2 and 3 at the Firehouse
Arts Center in Pleasanton. The
workshop fee is $199 early bird
before March 15, 2015 or $209
after that. To register online, go to
www.palworkshop5.eventbrite.com
To register by mail, please provide
name, address, phone, email and
mail it with your check payable
to Pleasanton Art League, c/o
Workshops, P.O. Box 23, Pleasanton,
CA 94566. For more information, go
to www.pal-art.com
Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond
- Classes are for beginners and
intermediate students. Classes
start Mon., ​March 30th, 9:30 to
noon for five weeks and Tues., ​
March 31st, 6:30 to 9PM for five
weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot,
Location, Bothwell Art Center 2466
8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up
Art and Frame 925-443-3388
WINE & SPIRITS
Thomas Coyne Winery, taste a
special red blend from the barrel
on March 21 & 22 from 12 pm to
5 pm. This is a work of art blended
from grapes from the 2013 harvest.
Meat and Treats BBQ will be just
across the street on Saturday the
21st. 2405 Research Dr., Livermore.
(925) 373-6541, http://thomascoynewinery.com
Wood Family Vineyards, Livermore,
open noon to 4:30 p.m. March 21
and 22 for barrel tasting. Livermore
Valley Winegrower's 7th Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, Taste wines
right out of the barrel, meet winemakers, and more. Two different
barrels at Wood Family Vineyards.
Zinfandel futures will be available
for purchase. This is a fund-raiser
for the LVWA. Participants must
have an event glass to sample
from the barrels. Attendees pay
$40 advance available now through
March 20th at 2 pm on the website,
$45 day of. Visit www.LVwine.org
to purchase advance tickets and
for all additional information. www.
woodfamilyvineyards.com
Barrel Tasting Weekend, noon to
4:30 p.m. March 21 and 22. Taste
wines right out of the barrel, meet
winemakers and more. Each winery
will host a unique experience during
barrel tasting weekend including at
least 1 barrel sample for each ticket
holder. $40 advance/ $45 day of
event Tickets and more information
is available at the Livermore Valley
Winegrowers Association website:
www.lvwine.org/event/1192/Barrel_Tasting_Weekend.html
Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore Valley
Barrel Tasting Weekend, 12:00
- 4:30, March 21 and 22. Learn
about Futures Club and become
a member. Live Music with Jeff
Bordes; Fine food from Cheese
Therapy. Tickets available at www.
lvwine.org. 1356 S Livermore Ave,
Livermore.
Eckert Estate Winery, barrel tasting
weekend, March 21 and 22, noon to
5 p.m. Taste the 2013 Petite Sirah.
Barrel Wood type demonstration
of several woods at different toast
levels. Rockin' Dough Pizza will be
whipping up wood-fired pizzas and
great sandwiches. 5963 Graham
Court, Suite D, Livermore. (925)
371-8606, www.eckertestate.com
Charles R Vineyards (8195 Crane
Ridge Road, Livermore) offering a
vertical tasting of three Cabernet
Sauvignon's for the 7th annual
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Barrel tasting on March
21 and 22nd from 12-4:30pm.
Venture down the end of Greenville
Road and sip Charles R's 2012
Cab from the barrel and taste the
difference with a vertical tasting
of our 2009 and 2010 Cab's. On
Saturday, the Michael James Band
returns with live music on the patio
as Fab Delights offers incredible
truffles. Tickets at lvwine.org
Las Positas Vineyards events: Sat.
and Sun., March 21st & 22nd,
Livermore Valley Winegrowers
Association Barrel Tasting Weekend.
Taste wines straight out of the
barrel, meet Winemaker Brent Amos
and buy " futures." Tickets are $40
in advance & $45 day of and are
good for both days. Tickets are
on sale at LVwine.org. Saturday,
March 21 Evening in the Vineyards
Comedy Nights featuring Micheal
Manicini. Cover charge is $20 for
general admission & $35 for dinner
and show. LPV wine club members
will receive a $5 refund at check in.
Dinner is from 6:30-7:30pm. Show
starts at 8pm. Tickets available
at www.laspositasvineyards.com
under the section "happenings."
For more information, contact the
winery at 925-449-9463 or email
curt@ laspositasvineyards.com
Sunday, March 22nd, "Sunday
Funday" celebrating St. Patrick's
Day with a special Irish cheese &
wine pairing flight. $10 for club
members & $15 for non-members.
Tasting room hours are 11:304:30pm. For more details, contact
the winery at 925-49-9463 or
email curt@ laspositasvineyards.
com
Vasco Research Project—Grenache:
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,
March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join
winemaker Collin Cranor and
his team for a tasting workshop
focused on Grenache and Grenache
blends. For a complete description
of the flights and discussion visit
our website www.nottinghamcellars.com For tickets contact Dave
at [email protected]
or 925.294.8647 $35 Club/$50
Public Limited to 40 guests. RSVP
Required
MUSIC/CONCERTS
Blacksmith Square, music every
Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 South Livermore Ave.,
Livermore.
Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears
regularly at: The Castle Rock
Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola
Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday
each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance
floor, full bar, small cover.
“Yea for the 90’s!” Youth Music
Festival. 18 young Pleasanton
musicians come together in the
13th Annual Youth Music Festival
Show. Back up bands include
Backdraft (middle school) and
Lies in the Silence (high school).
Two performances: Saturday,
March 21, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30
p.m. $10 general admission, $5
students. Firehouse Arts Center,
4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown
Pleasanton. Tickets available at
www.firehousearts.org, 925-9314848, or at the Box Office at the
center.
Kit & The Kats: “Put a Nickel in
the Jukebox!” Sunday March 22,
3:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts
Center in Pleasanton. Recording artist Laura Ellis headlines a
delightful romp through the hits of
1958-63: a little R&B, a little Pop,
a little Rock ‘n Roll! Three singers,
a four-piece band, plus vintage
video clips in this energetic live
production. Songs include Peggy
Sue, The Twist, Mama Said, Johnny
Angel, and many more. Reserved
seating tickets are $25.00-$35.00;
available at www.firehousearts.
org, 925-931-4848, or at the center
Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue,
Pleasanton.
In The Mood, Hop aboard the “Chattanooga Choo Choo” to “Tuxedo
Junction” and get “In the Mood”
to hear a “Moonlight Serenade”
performed by a 13-piece Big Band
and six singer-dancers with some
hot boogie woogie! In The Mood is a
fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller,
Tommy Dorsey, The Andrews Sisters
and big band greats of the ‘40s.
March 24 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,
Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.
org or 373-6800.
Women of Ireland, music and
dance. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 25.
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,
Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.
org or 373-6800.
BOSTYX – featuring former BOSTON
vocalist/guitarist David Victor.
Firehouse Arts Center, Friday and
Saturday, March 27, 28, 8:00
p.m. All the Hits of Boston & Styx!
Featuring lead singer David Victor,
the voice of BOSTON’s recent
chart-topping mega-hit “Heaven on
Earth.” Performing the biggest hits
THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
of both bands, including BOSTON
hits: “More Than a Feeling,”
“Peace of Mind,” “Don’t Look
Back,” and “Amanda.” STYX play
list includes: “Come Sail Away,”
“Babe,” “The Best of Times,” and
of course “Mr. Roboto.” Reserved
seating tickets are $30.00
- $40.00; available at www.
firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848,
or at the center Box Office, 4444
Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton.
Note: Both shows are close to
sold out at this time.
Led Zeppelin Live Experience, The
Ultimate Rock Tribute To Led Zeppelin 8 p.m. March 27. Bankhead
Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore.
www.bankheadtheater.o4g or
373-6800.
Del Valle Fine Arts, Stanislav
Khristenko, piano. 8 p.m., March
28. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First
St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800.
Jan & Dean’s Beach Party, 8 p.m.
Fri., April 3. Bankhead Theater,
2400 First St., Livermore. www.
bankheadtheater.org or 3736800.
Easter Parade in Concert: A
tribute celebration of Irving
Berlin’s Academy Award-Winning
Musical Score from the classic
holiday film starring Judy Garland
and Fred Astaire. Four singers,
two dancers, and popular
music director Joe Simiele come
together in this delightful holiday
production for the whole family.
Presented in Cabaret style. Two
performances, Saturday, April 4,
at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.
Reserved seat tickets are $15.00
- $25.00 Tickets available at
www.firehousearts.org, 925-9314848, or at the Firehouse Arts
Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad
Avenue, Pleasanton.
Craicmore, Contemporary
Traditional Celtic Music, April
10, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center,
4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton.
www.firehousearts.org or 9314848. Livermore-Amador Symphony,
presents Fantastic Flute featuring
Annie Wu, soloist. 8 p.m. Sat.,
April 11. Bankhead Theater, 2400
First St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800.
Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. Tues., April
14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First
St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800.
Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2
p.m., April 19, An Italian Feast.
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,
Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.
org or 373-6800.
Hotel California, a salute to the
Eagles. 8 p.m. Sat., April 18.
Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St.,
Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800.
Dark Side of the Moon, classic
albums live - Pink Floyd. 8 p.m.
Sat., April 25. Bankhead Theater,
2400 First St., Livermore. www.
bankheadtheater.org or 3736800.
ON THE STAGE
Sunol Repertory Theatre, How the
Other Half Dies, mystery, Fridays
and Saturdays, 8 p.m. March 6
to 28. Sunol Glen Auditorium,
11601 Main St., Sunol. www.
Sunol.net/SRT
Las Positas College, One Act
Plays, March 18, 1 p.m. and
March 20, 8 p.m. Black Box
Theater, Performing Arts Center,
3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore.
http://laspositascollege.edu/
performingarts
Chanticleers Theatre, Castro
Valley’s community theatre in
the park, presents an evening
of cabaret entertainment ranging
from star impersonators to solo
guitar and flute, to a fabulous
rock, funk and blues band is
being presented on Saturday,
March 28th at 7:00 pm to raise
funds for theatre improvement
projects. Tickets are $30, which
includes all the acts, desserts,
beverages – wine and nonalcoholic – and one raffle ticket.
Go to www.chanticleers.org or
call 510-SEE-LIVE for reservations. One performance only on
Saturday, March 28th at 7:00
p.m. at Chanticleers Theatre,
3683 Quail, Castro Valley in the
Community Park.
San Francisco Shakespeare
Festival - As You Like It, 2 p.m.
March 29, Pleasanton Library,
400 Old Bernal Ave. No admission charge. 931-3400 ext. 4.
The How and The Why, Douglas
Morrisson Theatre staged reading, third in Bare Bones series.
Mature language and subject
matter. Appropriate for ages
16 and up. Monday, March 30,
2015, 8 p.m. Douglas Morrisson
Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. $10 open seating. (510)
881-6777; www.dmtonline.org
Las Positas College, Cabaret,
April 10-19, 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat.,
2 p.m. Sun. Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus
Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/performingarts
Fiddler on the Roof, Pacific Coast
Repertory Theatre, April 17-May
5. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2
p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444
Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www.
firehousearts.org or 931-4848.
Of Mice and Men, by John Stein-
beck, April 17-May 3, weekends.
Village Theatre, Pleasanton.
www.villagetheatreshows.com or
314-3400.
Play On! a comedy by Rick Abbot,
presented by the San Ramon
Community Theater. Comedy
about a theater group trying
desperately to put on a play, as
they deal with the maddening
interference from a haughty
author who keeps revising the
script. Performances will be
held at the Front Row Theater,
17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San
Ramon, weekends April 17 to
May 3; curtain 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. For information and tickets, go to www.
sanramoncommunitytheater.org
Hank Williams: Lost Highway,
April 17-26. Douglas Morrisson
Theatre, 22311 N. Third St.,
Hayward. Program and facility of
the Hayward Area Recreation and
Park District. www.dmtonline.org
or 510-881-6777.
Best of the Best, Las Positas
College, celebration of the arts
and fund-raiser for Las Positas
College Foundation, April 25.
3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore.
http://laspositascollege.edu/
performingarts
COMEDY
The Second City, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.,
March 26. Bankhead Theater,
2400 First St., Livermore. www.
bankheadtheater.org or 3736800.
Mark Nizer: Live in 3D, juggling
and comedy. 2 p.m. Sun., April
12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First
St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800.
MOVIES
Classic Film Series, First Thursday
of each month at 7:00 p.m.
through June 2015 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal
Ave. Apr. 2, Dog Day Afternoon;
May 7, Coal Miner's Daughter;
June 4, My Left Foot. Theme
Almost True, presented by Las
Positas College coordinator of the
Humanities Candace Klaschus, a
film historian. Pleasanton Library
meeting room. The programs
are free and all are welcome to
attend. Note that some films are
mature in content and may not be
suitable for children. 931-3400,
ext. 4.
The movie “Vessel” will be shown
at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 28
at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village
Parkway, Dublin, CA. This 71
minute film is about Dr. Rebecca
Gomberts travels on a boat she
had designed for the purpose of
creating a safe place to perform
early abortions. After her travels
as a Greenpeace doctor, she
was horrified to see firsthand
the conditions that some of the
47,000 women who die each year
from illegal abortions were forced
into. She hoped that she could
find a way to at least make a dent
in that statistic. By taking the
women into International waters,
the laws of Netherland prevailed
on her ship; therefore, making
it legal to give them the pill that
induces abortion in early stage
pregnancies. This movie night
event is free (although a $3.00
donation is appreciated), unaffiliated and open to the public, a
meet & greet potluck begins at
6:30 PM, while the film starts
at around 7 PM, and we have a
discussion period following the
film. For more information, call
925-548-7323 or email [email protected].
DANCE
Dance for a Difference - The Tale
of Romeo and Juliet. Presented
by Tiffany's Dance Academy,
Bay Area Dance Company and
Con Danza, Saturday, March 21,
2015 at 7pm, Livermore High
School Theater, 600 Maple Street,
Livermore. For more information
please contact Robbie Teruya at
[email protected] or
(925) 583-2806.
Square dancing for all ages 8
years and up, Thursdays from
7:00-8:30pm at Del Valle High,
2253 5th Street, Livermore.
Families and friends welcome.
September classes are free to
new dancers. Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980.
AUDITIONS/REGISTRATIONS
Auditions, The King and I for
Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre
production. Auditions at 1020
Serpentine Lane, Ste. 101,
Pleasanton. Adult and teen 14+,
April 11, 6 p.m. on April 13, 7:20
p.m.; children ages 4-13 April 18
vocals 9:30 a.m. dance 11 a.m.;
callbacks April 19. Prepare brief
Rodgers and Hammerstein ballad;
for more information regarding
requirements and character
breakdowns, go to www.trivalleyrep.org/
OPERA
Lucia, Livermore Valley Opera,
March 21, 22. Lucia di Lammermoor is a tragic story that serves
as a protest against deceitful
tactics and a practice of forced
marriage. Bankhead Theater,
2400 First St., Livermore. www.
bankheadtheater.org or 3736800.
MISCELLANEOUS
Political Issues Book Club meets
the 4th Tuesday of each month,
and reads books about issues and
trends that are driving current
affairs in both the national and
international arenas. Topics
that have been covered include
politics, governance, economics,
military affairs, history, sociology,
science, the climate, and religion.
Contact Rich at 872-7923, for
further questions
We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a
member-centered book group
led by a small group of book club
veterans, with reading selections
based on member recommendations and consensus. No
homework required– share your
insights or just listen in! Contact
Susan at 337-1282 regarding the
We’re Talkin’ Books! Club.
Storied Nights: An Evening of
Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday of
each month. Features local authors reading their work 7:30 to 9
p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 152
So. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's.
Information go to http://facebook.
com/StoriedNights
Livermore Half Marathon, March
28, 8 a.m. start and finish in
downtown Livermore. http://
runliv.com/
“8 Shots of Ink” – Celebrating
the Literary Arts in Pleasanton.
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00-8:00
p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center
Theater in Pleasanton. Host:
Sandra Harrison Kay, current
Pleasanton Poet Laureate. Guest
speakers: Past Pleasanton Poets
Laureate Jim Ott, Kirk Ridgeway,
and Deborah Grossman; Teen
Poets Laureate Maya Lyubomirsky and Nicole Tsuno; Tri-Valley
Writers of Northern California
President Deborah ‘Jordan’ Bernal.
Special debut screening of the
film ‘8 Shots of Ink,’ documenting the history of the Pleasanton
Poet Laureate program, including
interviews with former laureates.
Open mic session to follow
hosted by ‘Open Mic Night with
My Friends.’ Open mic pieces
may be prose, poetry, or song
writing. Sign-up is 5:30 p.m. in
person only. 12 spots available.
All open mic participants who
sign up by 6:00 p.m. will receive
one complimentary ticket to the
event. Tickets are $10 adults,
$5 students. Purchase online
at www.firehousearts.org, or at
the door, or at the Firehouse Box
Office: 4444 Railroad Avenue,
Pleasanton, or 925-931-4848.
Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) annual silent auction featuring: Fly
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Fishing Gear (Rods, Reels, Lines,
Hand Tied Flies, Buddy Trips and
more.) Non-Fishing Items (Wine,
Olive Oil, Jewelry, Gift Certificates
for Local Merchants). April 9 at
Livermore-Pleasanton Rod and
Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road,
Livermore. Prizes will be available
for preview at 6:00 PM. The auction
will begin at 7:00 PM. Proceeds of
the auction help finance Tri-Valley
Fly Fishers, a non-profit organization, comprised of women and
men from the Tri-Valley, East Bay
and Brentwood areas who enjoy
the sport of fly fishing. Visitors
are welcome to join the club for
the fun-filled silent auction. For
information, contact: Martin Plotkin,
President of Tri-Valley Fly Fishers at
[email protected]
Dionysus Dash 5k, Sunday, April
12th, Start time 8:15am, Course
runs throughout the Concannon
Vineyard estate. The Dionysus Dash
will raise money to support a great
local charity in our community,
Exceptional Needs Network. To
register http://www.dionysusdash.
com/livermore.html
John Mather, Nobel Laureate and
Astrophysicist: The Story of
our Universe: Beginning to End.
7:30 p.m., April 16. Rae Dorough
Speaker Series, Bankhead Theater,
2400 First St., Livermore. www.
bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800.
The Museum on Main 2015 Ed
Kinney Speaker Series An Evening
With… A Rebel Soldier, Tuesday,
April 21st, 7pm: Commemorating
the 150th Anniversary of the close
of the Civil War and the disbanding
of Confederate troops, including
Mosby’s Rangers, Fred Rutledge
takes the stage as a Confederate
Cavalryman. Rutledge shares the
tactics, weapons, and equipment
of the time. Firehouse Arts Center,
4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton.
Tickets may be purchased online
at www.museumonmain.org, at
Museum on Main during regular
operating hours or by phoning the
museum at (925) 462-2766.
TRAVEL
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Cruise from
San francisco
(925) 447-4300
In Downtown Livermore
2269 Third Street
www.travelbuglivermore.com
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Sunflower Hill Adds Board
Members; Advisor to Team
Sunflower Hill, a Tri-Valley​based non-profit seeking to
create an intentional residential community for individuals
with special needs, has added four new board members and
one new advisor to its organization.
Pleasanton residents Cindy Everson and Carolyn Zalewski, Cindy O’Hare of Danville and Dean Clark of San
Ramon were recently elected to the Board of Directors.
Julie Borg, Founder and CEO of Borg Fence in Livermore, joins as a new advisor. She is also the owner of Borg
Lumber, LLC a wholesale lumber company and is a longtime supporter/volunteer for a number of local charities.
Everson has two teenage sons with Autism and previously served as the co-founder and President of the nonprofit
organization PAR (Providing Autism Research) For Kids
Sake for more than 10 years. Everson is a partner in the
company, MatchPoint Solutions, LLC.
Zalewski, a former corporate lawyer with expertise in
contracts and corporate transactions, has been an active
volunteer with a number of local special needs organizations
including Special Olympics, School of Imagination and
PAR For Kids Sake. She has a 12 year-old son with Autism.
O’Hare is a licensed professional fiduciary and principal
of RCO properties and Estate Management Advisors. She
previously served in various management positions with
Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Luis Obispo and
is involved with a number of community organizations.
Clark, an experienced software and technology leader,
is currently the Senior Director of Systems Engineering for
VMware. He is the father of a teenage son with Autism and
Fragile X syndrome.
Borg joins existing Sunflower Hill Advisors, John Sensiba, Sblend Sblendorio, Alan Cerro, Toby Trevarthen, Vicki
Obee, Dr. Lynne Mielke and Dr. Glen Petersen.
Everson, Zalewski, O’Hare and Clark join existing Sunflower Hill board members, Janeen Rubino Brumm, Leslie
Vilfort, Anne Daniels, Tamara Notestine, Christina Bogert,
Angi Queenan, Lynn Monica, Jon Elfin, Dave Muller, Rosemary Kirbach and Susan Houghton.
For more information on Sunflower Hill, visit www.
sunflowerhill.org
Library, LARPD Team Up for
Special Outdoor Story Time
Pack a picnic blanket and come to Sycamore Grove Park,
Wetmore Road Entrance (1051 Wetmore Road), for a special
story time on Sunday, March 29, 2015 starting at 1:00 pm.
The Livermore Public Library and LARPD’s (Livermore Area Recreation and Park District) Ranger Amy,
have teamed up to entertain families with children’s books
about nature and wildlife. There may even be a visit from
the famous Smokey the Bear!
Families that sign up for this special program by Friday,
March 27, 2015 will be given a free parking pass for the day.
Call (925) 960-2400 or email either valleywilds@larpd.
org or [email protected] to RSVP.
Please make sure to indicate the number of people in
a group. Drop-ins are welcome however should be aware
there is a $5 per vehicle parking fee. This event will be
cancelled if raining.
For further information, please call 925-373-5500, or
visit the library’s website at www.livermorelibrary.net.
(Organizations wishing to run notices in Bulletin Board, send information to PO
Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Board or email information to
[email protected]. Include name of organization, meeting date, time, place
and theme or subject. Phone number and contact person should also be included.
Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.)
Animal Lover’s Boutique, at the Feline Medical Center, 3160 Santa Rita
Road in Pleasanton, will hold the annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 21, 2015.
Proceeds from the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. special sales event will benefit Jackie Barnett’s
Just Like New (JLN) Fund, which aids sick and injured pets. For more information,
please contact Cindy Ferrin (925-323-8517) or visit the Paws In Need website at
www.Paws-In-Need.org.
Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club will meet on Thursday, April 9, 7:00pm
at Alisal School's multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton. Bart O'Brien,
former horticultural director of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden will speak on
bringing native plants to residential gardens. Bart O'Brien is now director of the
Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Park. Visitors are welcome. For more
information, call Bev at 925 485 7812 or visit www.lavgc.org.
Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky
and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meeting.
Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00
p.m. talk starts at 7:30pm. For more info visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers.
org/
Fertile Groundworks Garden of Grace Learning Series, March 28, noon to
1 p.m. Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave, Livermore. Subject will be
Growing Tomatoes. www.fertilegroundworks.org
Retired Public Employees Associations (RPEA), open to all retired public
employees under the Calpers retirement program. Thurs., April 2, 10:45 a.m. at
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit & Grill, 3054 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Speaker will be Joanne
Hollander, RPEA director of health benefits. Information or to RSVP call Muriel at
447-1920 or email [email protected]
Breakfast with Bunny, Sat., March 28, 9 a.m., open to ages 1-7 and adults;
$8 per person. Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore.
No tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, call
LARPD 373-5700 or www.larpd.org
Become a Volunteer Tutor at the Livermore Public Library. Literacy tutors help
adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills or learn English as
a Second Language. No previous experience necessary. After successfully completing
Tutor Training, volunteers are paired with an adult learner. Pairs typically meet at the
local library once or twice a week for an hour to two hours each meeting. Next tutor
training: 6pm – 8:30pm: Monday, March 30th, Wednesday, April 1st & Monday, April
6th. For more information or to sign up for Tutor Training, contact (925) 373-5507 or
[email protected].
The movie “Vessel” will be shown at 7 p.m. on Sat., March 28 at the IBEW
Hall; 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA. This 71 minute film is about Dr. Rebecca
Gomberts travels on a boat she had designed for the purpose of creating a safe
place to perform early abortions. After her travels as a Greenpeace doctor, she was
horrified to see firsthand the conditions that some of the 47,000 women who die
each year from illegal abortions were forced into. She hoped that she could find a
way to at least make a dent in that statistic. By taking the women into International
waters, the laws of Netherland prevailed on her ship; therefore, making it legal to
give them the pill that induces abortion in early stage pregnancies. This movie night
event is free (although a $3.00 donation is appreciated), unaffiliated and open to the
public, a meet & greet potluck begins at 6:30 PM, while the film starts at around 7
PM, and we have a discussion period following the film. For more information, call
925-548-7323 or email [email protected].
Bras for the Cause “Diamond Jubilee” Breast Cancer Walk, Tri-Valley SOCKs
(Stepping Out for Cancer Kures). 5/9/2015, 5:30pm registration, 7:00pm walk start.
www.trivalleysocks.org. Registration fee & minimum $200 in donations required;
register link on website. A fun evening 10k walk through downtown Pleasanton with
most participants in decorated or themed bras. Bra judging contests, raffle baskets,
goody bags & a fun Finisher's Party included. 100% of funds raised are donated to
local Bay Area beneficiaries.
Widowed Men and Women of Northern CA, March 21, 1 p.m., friendly bridge in
Dublin, RSVP by March 14 to Marge, 828-5124. March 22, 11 a.m., bunch in Livermore, RSVP by March 20 to Ruby, 462-9636. March 25, 1 p.m., lunch in Pleasanton,
RSVP by March 22 to Gloria, 846-8320. March 28, 5 p.m. family dinner in Oakland,
RSVP ASAP to Gino, 243-1282.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society will present Bill Levesque who will
talk on TimeShaker. The meeting will be on April 13, at 7:30, held at the Congregation
Beth Emek in Pleasanton. Bill Levesque is the president of TimeShaker, a company
devoted to helping people and organizations capture their past. For additional
information contact program chairs Marilyn Glass & Diane Wiedel at [email protected]. All are welcome. There is no charge.
NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & Support Group meets monthly for parents/
caretakers of children ages 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets the third Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Pathways
to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in and
free. Contact person is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331.
Donations Needed, The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pleasanton
is requesting donations of necklaces, bracelets rings and watches as well as women’s accessories for its annual jewelry event “Glitter and Glamour” on April 17-19,
2015. Donations are accepted at the shop during open hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat 105; Sun 12-5. The Discovery Shop is located at 1989-E Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton.
Contact Kelley Meno at 925-462-7374 for more information. All proceeds benefit the
American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, service and advocacy.
“Let’s go fly a kite!” The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, is scheduled for
Sunday and Monday, May 24- 25, 2015 in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta
Blvd. from 10am to 5pm both days. Vendors are sought in the following categories:
Non-profit Food and Beverage; Businesses, Children/Family Activity Vendors and
Non-profit information vendors. Eligibility rules and application form at www.artandwind.com. For more information, call Mary Ann Wilkman at (925) 973-3210 or visit
website at www.ArtandWind.com
Assistance League of Amador Valley 20th Annual Mad Hatter's Tea Party
on Saturday, April 11 at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Starting at noon,
tea, sandwiches and cakes will be served. Participants will be seated at beautifully
decorated tables. Award winning author, Margaret Zhao will present the program. She
is the of "Really Enough: A True Story of Tyranny, Courage & Comedy." Zhao, along
with co-author, Kathleen Martens, won the Sharp Writ Book Awards Best Biography
Memoir for 2012. Tickets are available for $50 per guest beginning February 1st and
ending March 31 (the reservation deadline.) Call Assistance League 925-846-8490
for reservations and payment options. Seating will be available for 300 guests.
Castlewood Country Club is located at 707 Country Club Drive.
Livermore High Calculus Students are gearing up to go to Calculus Camp, April
11-13. Donations would be greatly appreciated to offset the cost of this trip for these
hardworking students and can be made at: www.gofundme.com/LHSCalcCamp
Walk MS Tri-Valley, to be held on Saturday April 19, 2015 at the Alameda
County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, raises money for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society. For more information about the event, check out the event website at http://
walkcan.nationalmssociety.org
Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis stabilization counseling for those experiencing
difficulties related to domestic violence, abusive situations, sexual assault or other
challenging emotional issues. We provide assistance with individual therapy and/or
group support. Please call to schedule an appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling
Intake)
Dionysus Dash 5k, Sunday, April 12th, Start time 8:15am, Course runs throughout the Concannon Vineyard estate. The Dionysus Dash will raise money to support
a great local charity in our community, Exceptional Needs Network. To register http://
www.dionysusdash.com/livermore.html
Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group for retired men who seek activities to
enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings feature lunch and an interesting speaker.
Men have the opportunity to learn about and join activities such as hiking, bridge,
investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood carving. There is also a neat group of
guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at
the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30.
Any retired man is welcome to drop by to learn about your opportunities. For more
information check our website: branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at
[email protected] (put “SIR” in the subject line).
ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support
group for people with difficulty discarding unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a
psychological issue, not an organizing issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100
Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except
some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or 925922-1467. More information at: www.ClutterLess.org
American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is looking for veterans in the Livermore
area who are interested in performing community service for young people and
promoting veterans affairs. Interested veterans will meet with other like-minded veterans for camaraderie and support of veteran’s causes. The American Legion is the
largest federally chartered veteran’s organization that is the veterans lobby and voice
to congress. The Livermore American Legion Post 47 meets the second and fourth
Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L
Street, Livermore. Enter the building from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more
information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.
[email protected] or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048.
Crab Feed, sponsored by the Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. on Friday,
March 20, 2015. Event supports programs, students, & faculty at Livermore High
School. More info to come. Want tickets? Want to help? Contact [email protected] or Ray at 925-606-5518.
Eric's Corner is a free support group for people who are dealing with a diagnosis
of Epilepsy. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton.
We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of each month. For more information
please visit us at ericscorner.org
Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes visitors to come experience a great time
while making a difference in our community & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd
& 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org
Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard Active Duty and Veterans. Meet with other
like minded veterans for camaraderie and support of veterans causes. The Fleet
Reserve Association is a chartered organization that provides a voice in Congress.
THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
Young veterans are highly encouraged to get involved in promoting the concerns of
your generation. The local branch of the FRA meets the first Friday of each month
at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more
information go to www.fra.org or contact Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine
Maese at 454-1582.
Operation: SAM “Supporting All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military
support organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation since January
2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale support of deployed troops. For information or donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email operationsam@comcast.
net or call 925-443-7620.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets
Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd.,
Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/
pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415.
Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Friday of every month 50% off most of the store sale.
For more information visit www.shepgate.org/holiday
Pleasanton Library’s Project Read needs volunteer tutors to help adults with
English skills. Project Read provides the workbooks and study guides as well as
teaching volunteers how to develop teaching skills, craft curriculum, and gain experience. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old, and fluent in American English
and be able to devote a consistent hour or two weekly to a student for a semester.
For more information, email [email protected], or call Penny
Johnson, 925/931-3405.
Bereaved Mother’s Network of the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of each
month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Civic Center Library, Small Conference Room. The
aim of the network is to allow bereaved mothers to make connections with, share resources, and support other mothers who have been through the worst experience of
their lives, losing a child. For more information, contact [email protected].
Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open to new and established residents of the
Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon
on the second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups,
family activities, and monthly adult socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit
www.PleasantonNewcomers.com
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) offers services to help
people with disabilities and supports them to live independently and participate in
their community for as long as they are willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains
offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide information and referrals and
provide community education at senior centers and affordable housing complexes
to residents of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311
Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531,
by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at [email protected]. All services
are free.
Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday
of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are welcome.
Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280.
DBE Daughters of the British Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain
Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month at
Castlewood Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization made up of women of British or British Commonwealth heritage and
ancestry with a focus on charity and fellowship. Those interested in helping with “the
cause," enjoying social activities, and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Edith
Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for additional
information.
VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Veterans of Foreign Wars, all military braPleasanton Military Families is a Pleasanton based support group for those who
have a loved one serving in the Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd
Tuesday of each month to share concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys that are
experienced. There is no better support than being surrounded by others who know
what you are going through. Three times per year, the group collect supplies and
sends care packages to the troops. Contact [email protected] for the location
of the next meeting.
Livermore Military Families, a support group for families in Livermore who
have a loved one serving in the Military, is intended to be a safe place for family
members to come and share their experiences and concerns with others who
understand what they are going through. All family members are welcome to attend
meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Livermore Veterans
Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo.
RELIGION
First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and
children’s program For more information www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078.
Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship
at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult
worship service. AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or
www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com.
Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday
service. Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org
Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and
Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055.
Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org.
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049
or EastBaySecularJews.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday.
Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church
and reading room are located at Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, which is
open to the public, features books, CDs and magazines for sale. For information, call
(925) 447-2946.
Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship
service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church
provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday
night program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St.,
Livermore. Information, 447-8840.
Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m.
worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible study/Sunday school. For information,
call 925-447-1246.
Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m.
Sunday worship. Information 447-1950.
Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore
Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org.
United Christian Church, www.uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congregation
offering community and spiritual encouragement for questioners, seekers and risktakers. Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College
Ave. at M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more information.
Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services:
Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-8057151.
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-4475462, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.
livermoresda.org/ All are welcome.
Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School
9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior adult
ministries meet every other month. Call the office at 846-8650 for more information.
Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and
11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is
Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is adult Bible study, youth activities
and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all events. 447-1848, www.
trinitylivermore.org
St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups
following the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details,
contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800.
St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday
Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at
(831) 278-1916.
St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on
Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m.
All are most welcome to come and worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. For
more information call the church office 925-462-4802.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925)
447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m.
Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:25 Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung
Eucharist with choir, child care provided. 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www.saintbartslivermore.com
Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East Avenue, Livermore, worship service
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Little Brown Church, United Church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30
a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-8622580
Pathway Community Church, 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship
Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically based practical messages, nondenominational. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores
the main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email
[email protected] for more info.
Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www.
trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are
Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday
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10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Kid’s Church following worship, nursery available; Wednesday
7 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in
the dining hall; 925-449-4848.
Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton. Services 9 a.m.
blended with choir and band. Childcare for infants through age 6 and children start
in the worship service with their parents. 10:30 contemporary worship led by a band.
Sunday school for children and middle-schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org (925)
846-4436.
Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and
11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org
Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary School,
6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m.
Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship
Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or call 447-2351.
Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.
jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick.
Well Community Outreach Center ministry provides meats, canned and dry
goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only available prior to the start of the school
year). Those with an immediate need or who would like to donate nonperishable food
items, call the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Friday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment only. The
Outreach Center will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh and
Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be on a first come first serve basis between 11
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore.
Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday
school for youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. Children are
welcome in all services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, send an email to
[email protected] or visit website at www.lynnewood.org.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore.
3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. 1501 Hillcrest
Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown ward, 1 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday
at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574
Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday
9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway.
John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship
service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school
youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846.
Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College
Ave. (United Christian Church). More information: [email protected] or
(925) 315-7170.
Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sunday
service; children’s program available. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and
activities. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ 925.829-2733.
Dealing with grief, St. Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton.
Second and fourth Thursday evenings at 7:30pm starting April 9 through May 28,
2015. A one-time donation of $15 is requested. Space is limited and pre-registration
is required. Please call Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377
Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Valley, people from all faith traditions,
cultures, races and sexual orientations are welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more information contact
[email protected].
St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages)
– 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church.
Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, annual Community Potluck Second Seder on Saturday
April 4, from 5 pm – 7:30 pm. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8 th St. in Livermore. Kidfriendly (but not kid-centered) haggadah is secular and progressive with lots of singing. After the hour-long ceremony, participants will share a potluck dinner. Please call
Jamie at 510-888-1404 to let us know you are coming and what you’d like to bring
for the potluck. Call by March 31 so we can be sure to have enough eggs, charoses,
celery, and – of course- wine.
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THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
Robotics Team Captures Top
Spots in State Competition
At 96, Mary Benitez Has
Discovered the Joys of Art
Mary Benitez, age 96, started taking art classes about
two and a half years ago. It is something she never
dreamed of doing.
She attends a senior group, The Golden Circle,
where the art classes are taught by Thomasin Dewhurst
in Livermore. The rest of the week she spends sewing,
embroidering, crocheting, knitting or grooming flowers in
the yard.
Mary says, "I never thought I would ever get the
chance to even start to paint. I'm so thankful that I have
moved in with my daughter, Sallie, and son-in-law, Frank
Witt. They have taken the time to get me involved in
many activities. I have finally begun to enjoy life. I started my art class about 2 & 1/2 years ago. I am amazed at
how my paintings actually come to life. My friends and
neighbors that have seen my work are very impressed.
I am so pleased with my art instructor, Thomasin De-
Writers Invited to Open Mic
Whistlestop Writers and Livermore Literary Arts will
host an open mic for writers of all genres on Wednesday,
March 25, 2015, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the
Square, 21 South Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore.
Stop by for an evening of food, wine, and writing.
Cynthia Patton, the event’s host, says, “Even if you don’t
have anything to read, show up to support local writers and
get inspired!”
The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on
the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information go to http://facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or call
925-890-6045.
Mary Benitez at work (left) and with her finished painting
(above).
whurst, who is so patient with me. I am 96 years old and I
know it has to be somewhat of a challenge."
Mary was born in 1918 to Demetrio and Juanita Amaya. Her parents owned a 68-acre farm in Utopia, a small
town in the hills of Texas with a population of less than
two hundred. To support their nine children, Demetrio
and Juanita planted, harvested, and sold vegetables and
cotton, along with raising and selling animals. This was
during the Great Depression, so everyone in the family
was given a job on the farm. All of this work didn't leave
any time for Mary to explore arts and crafts, so her talent
was never discovered when she was young. Demetrio
eventually sold the family farm and bought a smaller one
in Sabinal, Texas. Mary's job was to help load the cart
and horse with fruits and vegetables, and take them into
town to sell. In the 1940's some of Mary's brothers joined
the military, and three of them were sent overseas.
Mary married Patricio Benitez in 1939. They lived in
various places throughout the southwestern and western
United States. They finally settled in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Pat and Mary raised five sons and three daughters.
This year they would have celebrated their 64th anniversary, but Pat passed away in 2005. At that point, the
family felt it would be best for Mary to live in California
where her daughters now reside.
Mary currently lives with her daughter and son-in-law,
Sallie and Frank Witt, in Livermore. Her life there has
been rich and full of joy and new experiences.
Mary's motto has always been, "You must stay busy."
Her daughter adds, "If you knew her, you'd realize that
she lives by that rule."
The Quarry Lane School in Dublin Lower Division Robotics team took both first and second place at the Northern
California VEX IQ State Championship held at Willow
Glen School in San Jose on Saturday, March 7th. The two
teams have qualified for and will now head to the national
level of competition.
The team of Nicole Grethlein, Avery Kuo, Connor Ortiz,
Justin Chan, Michael Li and Elan Murray edged out the
competition and took first place while the duo of Edward
Kim and Arya Sasikumar finished second. With their second
place win, Edward and Arya are still ranked third nationally.
The teams will compete next at the 2015 VEX Robotics
World Championship taking place on April 15 through 18
in Louisville, KY.
The world championships will be the culmination of an
intense and exciting year for Quarry Lane robotics. “It is
quite remarkable to see the students’ hard work and countless hours of practice pay off,” says Mike Chow, Robotics
Coach and Chair of Applied Science and Engineering at
Quarry Lane. “The skill level and maturity that they bring
to the table as they have progressed through the season and
levels of competition is simply incredible.”
The success of the Lower Division Robotics Team thus
far highlights Quarry Lane’s goal of becoming a national
model for pre-collegiate engineering education. “Engineering is in our DNA,” says Sabri Arac, Headmaster and
Founder of The Quarry Lane School. “Our programs are
designed and run by engineers with years of real world
engineering experience. The success of our robotics teams—
particularly our Lower Division teams—is a reflection of
our programs.”
The VEX IQ Challenge is a STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology and Math) program for elementary and
middle school students. The upcoming tournament is expected to attract more than 800 teams and 15,000 students
from over 25 countries.
Select Imaging Recognized
Leon Gundersen and Les Jacob, Select Imaging, Dublin,
received the top management award from CPrint® International during its biannual board meeting in Oakland, CA.
Each six months, CPrint® selects the printer who has demonstrated the most significant positive changes in their company over the past six months from among its participants.
According to Tom Crouser, CPrint® Chairman, Select
Imaging is among an elite group of companies whose growth
and profitability are increasing in the face of ever increasing
competition.
Select Imaging is located at 6398 Dougherty Road, Suite
27, Dublin, CA. For more information about the company,
call 925-803-1210, or visit the company’s website at www.
SelectImaging.com.