Ride the Rapid Free Now thru February 11, 2011

LIVERMORE, CA – January 31, 2011— Tri-Valley residents are finding out that sometimes there IS such a thing as a “free ride.”

Today, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) announced the extension of its’ free trial period on the RAPID which now runs through February 11, 2011. The three-week long free ride promotion was established to gain new riders and encourage current Wheels riders to try the new service. The Rapid connects passengers to places such as the Stoneridge Mall, BART, the Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories and points in between.

The new, faster service features fewer stops and more frequent service than traditional routes and uses advanced technology to provide speedier trips through the 14-mile corridor. Major features include:

• Rapid buses arriving every 10 minutes during the busy morning and afternoon commute times to maximize convenience

• Transit signal priority which allows buses to get through traffic signals faster

• New, modern bus shelters with electronic signs that tell riders when the next bus will be arriving

The Rapid buses and bus stops are identified by a distinctive design and logo and feature bus shelters, benches, trash and recycling receptacles and bicycle racks for those who would like to bike a portion of their commute.

In addition to improved service and comfort, the Rapid reduces the impact on the environment by decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption through the use of clean hybrid electric buses.

“I encourage residents to take advantage of the free fares to give the new Rapid service a try. I believe they will find it a fast and convenient alternative to the stress and expense of driving a car with eco-friendly benefits, and will consider using it more often after the trial period ends,” said Scott Haggerty, Alameda County Supervisor and LAVTA chair.

About LAVTA
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels bus system and the Tri-Valley Rapid, provides local public transit service to the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton and nearby unincorporated areas of Alameda County and provided over 1.8 million trips last year.

For more information about the Rapid, visit www.trivalleyrapid.com or call (925) 455-7555.

A portion of the funding for the Rapid free trial ride promotion is sponsored by 511.org. 511 is a
free phone and web service that provides Bay Area transportation information. Call 511 or visit
511.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 30, 2011, will mark twenty-two (22) years since the kidnapping of Ilene Misheloff from the streets of
Dublin. On January 31, 2011, at 7:00 PM Ilene’s family and friends will participate in a Candlelight Walk and
Ecumenical Prayer Service in honor of Ilene Misheloff. The Public is invited to participate in the walk, which
will start at Wells Middle School (6800 Penn Drive, Dublin) and proceed to Saint Raymond’s Church (11555
Shannon Avenue, Dublin).

Thirteen-year-old Ilene Misheloff vanished while walking home from Wells Middle School in Dublin on
January 30, 1989. The investigation into Ilene’s disappearance continues in an effort to return Ilene safely to
her parents. There is currently a $100,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the
subject(s) responsible for Ilene’s disappearance.

Further information regarding the candlelight walk may be obtained from the Ilene Misheloff recovery center at
925-829-3810.

Ilene Misheloff website:

Police Contact:

www.find-ilene.org

Sergeant Nate Schmidt
925-833-6682

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jerry Schneider | PR/Media Relations
Professional Bowlers Association | 719 Second Avenue, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98104
| jerry.schneider@pba.com | 262.366.2157

Ryan Ciminelli Wins PBA One A Day Earl Anthony Memorial
for First Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour Title

DUBLIN, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2011) – In his fourth season competing on the Lumber Liquidators Professional Bowlers Association Tour, Ryan Ciminelli of Cheektowaga, N.Y., broke through to win his first title Sunday in the PBA One A Day Earl Anthony Memorial at Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl.

In a battle of lefthanders in the championship match, the 24-year-old Ciminelli defeated Tour veteran and 13-time Tour titlist Patrick Allen of Wesley Chapel, Fla., 237-215, to win the $20,000 first prize.

Ciminelli’s previous best Tour finishes were second in the 2009 PBA Cheetah and Viper Championships and third in the 2010 United States Bowling Congress Masters.

“Even though I didn’t win last year I had a good year and just didn’t want to go back into a slump,” Ciminelli said. “Sometimes I think you have to go through the losing part first to prepare yourself to win.”

As the top seed for the tournament, Ciminelli felt this was his best opportunity to win a title and as a result lost a lot of sleep the night before the finals.

“I probably only got four or five hours of sleep last night,” Ciminelli said. “But every time I closed my eyes I visualized a lot of scenarios and hoped this would be the outcome so I’m extremely relieved.

“I was bowling against one of my heroes in a tournament named after one of the greatest bowlers of all-time so it was even more than I could ask for.”

In the semifinal match Allen defeated PBA Hall of Famer and 35-time Tour titlist Pete Weber who finished third, 212-206, to advance to the final.

Even though Allen had to settle for second he was encouraged by his finish.

“Ryan got off to a strong start and I just couldn’t catch him,” Allen said. “He bowled great and I’m happy for him.

“I haven’t bowled well since late last year so this was a confidence booster for me. I bowled well against Tommy (Jones) in the first match but was probably lucky to win against Pete but overall it was a good tournament for me.”

In the opening match, Allen defeated another 13-time Tour winner, Tommy Jones of Greenville, S.C., who finished fourth, 226-223.

PBA One A Day Earl Anthony Memorial
Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl, Dublin, Calif., Jan. 30

FINAL STANDINGS
1, Ryan Ciminelli, Cheektowaga, N.Y., (one game) 237 pins, $20,000.
2, Patrick Allen, Wesley Chapel, Fla., (three games), 653, $10,000.
3, Pete Weber, St. Ann, Mo., (one game), 206, $6,000.
4, Tommy Jones, Greenville, S.C. (one game), 223, $5,000.

PLAYOFF RESULTS
Match One:
Allen def. Jones, 226-223.

Semifinal Match:
Allen def. Weber, 212-206.

Championship Match:
Ciminelli def. Allen, 237-215.

About the PBA
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is an organization of more than 3,800 of the best bowlers from 13 countries who compete in Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour, Regional and Senior Tour events. Nearly one million ESPN viewers watch PBA Tour on Sundays during the tour season and thousands watch PBA activities online by using PBA’s video streaming service, Xtra Frame. PBA sponsors include Bayer, Brunswick, Budweiser, GEICO, Golden Corral, Go RVing, Lumber Liquidators, One A Day Men’s 50+ Multivitamin, Pepsi-Cola, Storm Products and the United States Bowling Congress, among others. For more information, log on to www.pba.com.

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