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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 24 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL County Supervisor Haggerty Will Not Seek Another Term By Janet Armantrout Alameda County Supervisor Haggerty has a long list of still have reserves." completed. Scott Haggerty has announced accomplishments, with financial During the recent recession, Other accomplishments in- that he will not seek re-election stability a particular source of no county employee lost his or clude instituting a fracking ban See Inside Section A in 2020. pride. Alameda County has earned her job. for the county, expanding Bed & Section A is filled with After 23 years in office, he the county triple A ratings from all He points to the Bankhead Breakfast opportunities in South information about arts, declared, "I'm tired. The job has of the rating agencies. The reserve Theater as another project he is Livermore, and establishing a people, entertainment and really taken a toll. I need to get policy that he helped to put in proud of. Haggerty obtained $23 microbrewery ordinance. special events. There are healthy." place contains over $100 million. million from the Altamont and The ag barn at the fairgrounds, education stories, a variety He added that for the past year, He noted, "We paid $200 million Vasco landfills to make it a reality. Stanley Blvd. improvements, HOT of features, and the arts he had been thinking about not drawing down our Other Post- He made sure that the BART lanes on 580 and 680, and a ballot and entertainment and running. Employment Benefits (OPEB) and to Warm Springs extension was measure that raised over $8 billion bulletin board. (See HAGGERTY, page 2) KTVU Airs Kumagai Zip Trip to New District Livermore Rep for By Bruce Gach KTVU Channel 2 debuted Zip Bauer-Kahan Trip with a live broadcast from By Ron McNicoll Livermore on June 7. The show called the city one of the hottest Dublin Councilmember Shawn spots to bring a family to live. Kumagai has accepted a new job They referred to Livermore as the as District Director for Assembly- “Gateway to the Central Valley.” member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. Gasia Mikaelian, who was born, Kumagai will continue his raised and schooled in Livermore, role on the council, and has also and Mike Mibach spoke for the announced the start of his 2022 station. They pitched their chairs campaign for re-election to the in the center of town near Lizzie City Council. Fountain. Background music was Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, who plans to retire in 2021, has achieved several Kumagai joined Bauer-Ka- supplied by Crawdad Republic. meaningful accomplishments over the course of his 23 years in office, such as ensuring the County’s han’s staff a little more than a Both described the founding long-term financial stability. Though he is not running for another term, he is far from finished with month ago. He sees it as a good fit of Livermore in 1869 by William his to-do list. Finishing Valley Link planning, building an East County Fire Station on Greenville Road, for him. “It’s rewarding. I interact Mendenhall, and the naming of the and completing the Dublin BART parking structure are just some of the projects he intends to pursue. with district stakeholders. I’m city for his friend Robert Liver- Haggerty is pictured in front of the Carnegie Building in Livermore, where he was photographed when familiar with that as a council- member.” more, who had settled in the area in he first entered office. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) (See KUMAGAI, page 3) (See ZIP TRIP, page 12) The Independent and Its Publisher Named Citizen of the Year By Carol Graham he added, “Joan’s distinguishing get something done, join up with dutifully upheld the principles expecting to find work as a jour- characteristics are her unwaver- Joan Seppala, and I mean that needed to convey the honor to out- nalist. She visited ten newspapers, On June 2, the Livermore Lions ing energy, her positive outlook, sincerely.” standing citizens ever since,” said and was offered jobs as a reporter, Club presented its Citizen of the her ability to work collaboratively The Citizen of the Year award Livermore Mayor Emeritus Dr. but only on the society page. She Year in Alameda County award with others to accomplish goals, dinner and ceremony, held at The Marshall Kamena. “Who is Joan was told that they only hired men to The Independent, and to Joan and her tenacity to stick with a Grill at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Kinney Seppala? She is publisher to cover hard news. Seppala, its founder and publisher. vision when others have lost faith. was attended by 185 Lions, digni- of The Independent and president So Seppala set out to find inves- “Every community needs a She has improved the quality taries, colleagues, family members of the Livermore Valley Perform- tors, and a year later founded The champion, and that champion of life for all citizens and future and friends. ing Arts Center.” Independent. is Joan Seppala,” said Alameda generations of Livermore and the “In 1925, the Lions Clubs of Al- She earned her master’s degree “The first issue was printed in County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Tri-Valley.” ameda County gave a challenge to in English literature from the Uni- September 1963,” Kamena said. Reading a commendation He added, “If you want to be- the Livermore chapter to designate versity of Chicago in 1962. At 24, “It was, and has been, dedicated signed by all five supervisors, come a winner, and you want to a Citizen of the Year, and they have Seppala moved to the Bay Area (See LIONS CLUB, page 10) Blackman Wants Better Schools; Planning for Growth Council Asks For Information Although the results are not that point, Blackman received have the appointment vacated and Blackman told a reporter that official yet, because the Alameda 587 votes and Niranjana “Nini” an election called. although many people endorsed On Initiative County Registrar of Voters has not Natarajan 251. Blackman was endorsed by her, she did not rely on endorse- By Bruce Gach certified them, Gabrielle Blackman As of Tuesday, 843 ballots were Councilmember Arun Goel, and ments, but on her community is clearly the winner in the two- counted. 2018 council candidate Bobby involvement and speaking out At the June 10 Livermore City person run for the vacancy in Area Natarajan had been appointed Khullar, both of whom have called about fast growth and its impact Council meeting, the pending 4 of the Dublin Unified School on a 3-1 vote in December to re- on the council to tighten up the on school construction. She does downtown initiative was dis- District (DUSD). place Joe Giannini, who resigned rapid growth rate. Dublin Between not want the physical impact of cussed. The main concerns ex- Blackman received 70% of in October, owing to a time con- 2017 and 2018, Dublin grew at growth to impede Dublin’s student pressed by council members were the vote in the second update of flict. 4.5%, the fastest city growth rate performance in the classroom. the direct and indirect costs of the the counting late last week. At Voters in Area 4 petitioned to in the state. (See BLACKMAN, page 3) (See INITIATIVE, page 8) Pediatric Clinic 1st Year Was More Eventful Than Expected The pediatricians at Palo Alto time and two part-time board- Medical Foundation (PAMF) certified pediatricians work at took part in an on-site reception to the facility. celebrate their first year of treating Their year had three major sur- patients at the foundation’s offices prises, with higher case numbers in Dublin recently. than they could have imagined The doctors’ offices are located at the start of their first year of at 4050 Dublin Blvd. Three full- (See CLINIC, page 2) Pleasanton City Council Reviews Two Budgets The Pleasanton City Council 2020/21 total $189.7 million and reviewed the proposed 2-year op- $194.3 million respectively for the erating budget and 4-year Capital operating budget and $28.6 million Improvement Program (CIP) bud- and $25.2 million for the CIP. get at its June 4 meeting. Tina Olson, finance director, The final vote will take place presented the operating budget. This weekend marked the 101st Livermore Rodeo. Xtreme Bulls demonstrated professional bull riding on June 18. Among the highlights, she told Total city budget expenditures the council that the largest revenue on Friday. A parade was held Saturday in downtown Livermore (pictured above). The action moved to Robertson Stadium for a full weekend of events. For more rodeo photos, see page 8. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) for fiscal years 2019/20 and (See BUDGETS, page 3)
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BODY MASSAGE HAGGERTY ACUPRESSURE (Continued from first page) THERAPY for transportation projects paid for the kids' books and road property. that." He also had questions body like that is fantastic. were all led by Haggerty. school supplies until they His one disappointment about the one unit per 320 Some people say you get & FOOT Haggerty found funding graduated or didn’t need the involves mental health is- acre zoning, when compared burnt out doing these jobs, REFLEXOLOGY to expand exam rooms at assistance. sues. "A lot of people are to Tracy, which zones at but I don’t feel burnt out $ Axis Community Health Haggerty’s office started outdoors who have mental 1,500 units per 320 acres just at all. I feel like every day 5 OFF Center’s Livermore clinic, the Tri-Valley School Ini- illnesses. We need to get across the county line. is a new day. Every day is Any One Hour Treatment. Offer good Monday- Friday as well as money for the tiative, which resulted in them housed and medi- Haggerty’s Chief of Staff, another project we get to Must present or mention Community Health Center counselors being placed cated." Shawn Wilson, spoke of his work on." this ad before treatment. Dental Clinic in Dublin. He in Dublin, Pleasanton and He mentioned homeless- experience with the super- Haggerty’s last day in Offer ends 6/30/19. also provided funding for Livermore unified schools. ness as an issue that has ex- visor. “Having worked for office will be January 5, HOLIDAY capital and operations costs He continues to increase the ploded. Families are living many elected officials in my 2021. He will celebrate his LIVERMORE SPA to the new Pleasanton clinic funding for more services. in their cars. He said, “We career, I have never worked 63rd birthday December Body & Foot Reflexology that serves the Tri-Valley. With 18 months left in his need to use our resources to for anybody who felt so pas- 31, 2020. In retirement, 925.606.1098 When the Tri-Valley Ha- term, he doesn't plan to rest get families into housing and sionate about what they want Haggerty plans to visit Mt. 1883 Second St. Downtown Livermore ven’s water heater flooded on his laurels. He will con- get them to work.” to do and so passionate about Rushmore, and be with his Open 7 Days a Week 10am–9pm the shelter, he came up with tinue to shepherd projects He has defended Measure what they want to give back kids. the funding to repair water through the system. D, the initiative that estab- to the community, and so damage so the shelter could For one, he expects to lished the county's urban passionate about delivering stay open. finish Valley Link planning growth boundary. He does deliverables for his district. Haggerty helps peo- before he leaves. Other have some issues with the That’s what makes it refresh- ple personally, as well as projects underway include measure. ing and reassuring to get up through the county. Diane an East County Fire Station He noted, "I have a prob- and go to work every day. and Mark Cadigan, both 43, on Greenville Road, under- lem with some of the rules. You have that side of him died of heart attacks within grounding utilities on Tesla To help agriculture, you that you agree with whole- two weeks of each other. Road, finishing the parking have to give them the tools heartedly, which is why I They left eight children from garage at Dublin BART, and to build their businesses. got involved in government. their blended family. Scott trying to buy the Tesla off- Sometimes Measure D stops Working alongside some-
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Typically, District Direc- Victor Aguilar, a gay man not allowed at the park. on the city’s flagpole. Then, tors for legislators provide running for the San Leandro The afternoon will in- the council and others went constituent services, such City Council, are serving as clude live music by Com- out at about 11:30 p.m. June as looking into problems co-hosts. bo1, an eight-piece jazz 3 to place the Rainbow Flag that residents may be hav- The event will take place combo involving students on the city’s flagpole, which ing with the government from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from Dublin High School. is lighted. It will fly there 30 bureaucracy, or informing June 27 at the Port Bar, 2023 Lawn games, and a Pride days, June 3 to July 3. people about the services Broadway, Oakland. Tickets rock painting station will be A formal ceremony to which they are entitled. are $50, with sponsorships available. Parking is limited, to raise the flag has been They also attend commu- at $250 and $500. so carpool or ride-share are scheduled for June 22 at nity meetings and award Kumagai is establishing recommended by organizers 2 p.m. presentations, when their a 2022 campaign committee The event was planned A Dublin Pride event, elected bosses’ schedules to report the contributions as a Gay Pride/ Community now connected to flying don’t permit them to do so. under FPPC rules. Pride celebration by a few the rainbow flag, has been Kumagai’s previous DUBLIN PRIDE activists who responded to conducted in the commu- work involved develop- PICNIC JUNE 15 Kumagai’s call for Dublin nity for many years in an- ment of training programs Kumagai talked about to fly the Rainbow Flag to other context. That Dublin for businesses. the Dublin Pride Picnic observe June as Gay Pride Pride event has been held 3-YEAR CAMPAIGN slated for noon, June 15, Month, something done by every year close to annual CAN FOCUS ON at Heritage Park in Dublin, municipalities around the national Earth Day obser- FUND-RAISING with activities for children United States, including six vances. Typically, people Although the election for and a short program. others in Alameda County. promote recycling and clean Kumagai’s council term is Speakers include Kum- After a setback at a coun- up creeks on that day. three years away, he wants agai, Councilmember Jean cil meeting in May, the Kumagai served on the to start early, because he Josey, Dublin Pride Com- council established at a environmental Dublin Pride could then raise funds on munity Group members subsequent meeting a policy Committee this year as a a long-term basis, with one Jeannine Sullivan and Val guiding when flags can fly council representative. or two big efforts each year. Williams. The East Bay Gay Pride Picnic organizers will community has already provide charcoal for the scheduled a fund-raiser to BBQs for attendees to use. benefit Kumagai’s cam- People should bring their SELL YOUR CAR BY NEXT FRIDAY! paign. The East Bay Stone- own food, chairs, blankets Established online Auto Auction will wall Democratic Club and and beverages. Alcohol is EXPOSE YOUR CAR TO 500+ AUTO DEALERS OVER 100 VEHICLES SOLD EACH WEEK! BUDGETS BRING YOUR CAR AND TITLE TO OUR OFFICE (Continued from first page) EACH M, W, F FROM 10AM - 2PM source comes from property fully funded; four are in the for a Free evaluation taxes at $73.2 million, rep- design phase. and photos resenting a 5.1% increase PRIDE RESOLUTION over 2018-2019. Sales tax The council was asked to revenues remain flat and approve a resolution desig- • No Charge To List Your Car are predicted to come in at nating June as Pride Month $22.2 million. There has • Your Car and Car Title Stay In Your Possession in Pleasanton. They agreed • Pay only $99 sales fee if your car sells been a decrease in sales to look at the issue. The item tax income in the building will be placed on the June 486 S. K Street, Livermore, CA 925.315.4033 and construction, business 18 agenda. and industry, and autos and transportation sectors. She noted that auto purchases declined statewide over the past year. The largest increase in sales taxes was generated by the hotel/motel tax at $6.8 million, showing a 52% in- crease since 2013-2014. Ol- son noted this is significant because there were no new hotels added in Pleasanton. Personnel represent the largest expenditure at 73% of the budget. Brian Dolan, assistant city manager, addressed the CIP. For the first two years of the CIP, projects Material Handling Wheelchair Golf Aerial Lift are fully or partially funded; the second two years, funds have been provided for the planning. He noted that 19 of 23 council priority projects are Everybody is BLACKMAN (Continued from first page) Talking about The most important issue the school board faces right now is hiring a new superin- tendent. The former superin- Electric Vehicles tendent, Leslie Boozer, left the district after a surprise Automotive Delivery announcement at a school board meeting. Blackman said that what she will be looking for in candidates would be a good educational background with business sense and management experience. She does not want someone who is just interested in “moving up the ranks”. Asked what other im- portant business the school board should address in the near future, Blackman said there needs to be a better focus “on the big picture, Airport Construction All-Terrain Sweepers & Floor Care instead of decision by fire drill.” Blackman has served on When that subject arises, people usually talk about on-road electric cars, not realizing that many several committees, includ- ing one on design of the high millions of off-road electric and hybrid vehicles have already been in use for decades. These school. A Dublin resident for functional utility, recreational and industrial vehicles are all around, virtually everywhere you look. 13 years, Blackman’s three children attend Dublin pub- We know! We’re Curtis Instruments, Inc., in Livermore, your good, clean and green neighbor, lic schools, including one in the lower grades. working to make the world a better place, one vehicle at the time. As specialists in In a statement released battery powered vehicles, Curtis helps the manufacturers of EVs make their vehicles achieve by the district, Board Presi- dent Amy MIller said, “The optimum drive performance, while preventing carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, and hydrocarbon selection of Gabi lends an- pollution. Curtis is a global technology leader in the design and development of integrated other unique perspective to the makeup of the Board. power and control systems, instrumentation and related technology for all types of zero-emission We are one step closer to a fully seated board, which equipment and transportation. will help the district navigate the many major projects and decisions in front of us. We look forward to work- ing with Gabi as we move towards the 2019-20 school year.” An election will be held in November to fill the seat vacated by Dan Cunniing- ham who resigned effective March 1. The winner will bring board membership www.curtisinstruments.com back to five trustees.
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Corrections A story in the May 30 The district has an obliga- issue reported that the Pleas- tion to contribute to PERS. anton Unified School Dis- The district will have more EDITORIAL trict (PUSD) will be in better money, thanks to the May fiscal shape, according to Revise, because it will not Work Together Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May have to contribute as much budget revision. money as the January bud- People, not just politicians, should heed lowing: Start with what you have in common. The story said that the get said would be the case. Catharine Baker's advice to Las Positas College Build uncommon, unexpected alliances. Be PUSD budget will be im- However, with budget trailer graduates. prepared to take the heat, and stand by others proved because more money bills still alive, the final leg- will come to the district islation is not known. The former assemblymember told them, “The who take the heat, for doing this. Don’t be a jerk. for the Public Employees ability to work with someone or some group you A quote from Helen Keller declares, "Alone Retirement System (PERS). don’t agree with, or even like, is something you we can do so little; together we can do so much." PERS is the retirement sys- A letter in last week's tem used by many non- Independent stated that As- need to know if you want the degree you receive We agree that working as a team represents sembly Representative Re- today to have its full impact on your life.” the way to accomplish what needs to be done. certificated employees, for example, administrative becca Bauer-Kahan voted Steps she suggested taking include the fol- assistants and custodians. NO on HR 22. That is incor- However, PERS does not rect. According to her staff, send money to the district. she did not vote no. MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in letters Square park in the cen- ment of our downtown by borhood of $635,000 to rodeo steers at slaughter on fossil fuels like coal, oil, published in Mailbox are ter of the City. Don’t tell our own voting power! Join $795,000. The Consolida- plants near Cheyenne, Wyo. and gas. It starts low, and those of the author and do me underground parking me, keep the faith, and visit tion with Alameda County These injuries included bro- grows over time. This will not necessarily reflect the can’t work here, it can if we wwww.betterlivermore.com starts in the area of $200,000 ken bones, torn muscles, drive down carbon pollu- opinion of The Independent. choose it to. to volunteer! and can rise to $300,000. damaged ligamentum nu- tion because energy com- The Independent will not The new Central Park Alameda County is in the chae in the neck, damaged panies, leading industries, publish anonymous letters. Plan Initiative will provide A Short Note process of formulating the internal organs and blood in and American consumers All letters are required to 316 more parking spaces costs for a 2020 election, so the peritoneal cavity. These will move toward cleaner, have the names of the per- near Livermore Ave., where About the Future that cost may well increase. animals obviously were in cheaper options. sons submitting them and we need them the most! The Plan of Livermore This money could be bet- extreme pain before they The money collected city of residence. Abusive Monica Kulander, Livermore letters may be rejected or new Central Park Plan relo- ter spent on necessary City were killed. from the carbon fee is al- edited. Frequent letter writ- cates the 3-story proposed I would like to add just projects rather than voters Horses and bulls risk located back every month ers may have publication of hotel location off of the a short sentence or two responding to glitzy 4-color broken bones from bucking in equal shares to the Ameri- their letters delayed. Letters East-side Bankhead corner about the future plan for newspaper ads ground out beyond their normal buck- can people in the form of a should be sent by email to to a more realistic and lo- Livermore: by a self-interested small ing patterns. The flank strap carbon dividend to spend [email protected]) gistically-reasonable place- The proposal for a down- group. and spurs cause the extreme as they see fit. Program ad- ment on the North-side of town with a larger park, bucking. ministrative costs are paid An Opportunity to the Central Park. As stated larger hotel, more parking, Cruelty Inherent Causing animals pain from the fees collected. The many times, this is a once- and fewer private residents and sometimes death is not government would not keep Create a Beautiful in-a-lifetime opportunity to in the heart of town and yet a In Rodeo something that children any of the money from the Livermore create a beautiful Livermore few new retail shops sounds Peggy W. Larson, DVM should find acceptable. Will carbon fee. Michael Ferrucci, Livermore downtown for generations just right for our lovely city. As a former bareback these kids become intolerant With this bill, most peo- Who doesn’t want a to come. Retail, educational, Let’s make it happen for the rider in the rodeo and as a to the treatment of animals ple will receive more in better Downtown Plan for art and entertainment ame- love of Livermore and all veterinarian who treated and of humans in the future? carbon dividends than they Livermore? How about a nities will flourish. We can its residents to enjoy in the rodeo horses, rodeo cannot The FBI finds that maltreat- pay in increased costs for real and better Central Park? be proud of what we will future. We can do this and it exist without animals being ment of humans and animals fuel or other products. They Of course we all want more leave for future generations. will be good! injured or dying. And rodeo coincide with each other. will have more money in and better parking! I grew I am excited about the real is NOT ranching tradition. That is the reason that the their wallets to spend in up in San Francisco, where opportunity for voters to There Will Be an None of my ranch clients FBI has declared that ani- their communities, therefore my father managed Union sign the Central Park Initia- Answer, Let It Be... rode their bulls, speed roped mals are sentient. They are generating new jobs. Square Garage below Union tive and create the develop- their calves, or forced their indeed sentient, just like The U.N. Intergovern- Daryl R. Carlson, Livermore expensive horses to buck. humans. mental Panel on Climate The very responsive Calf roping causes seri- Change and the National Livermore Clerk’s office ous injuries to the neck. Help Get H.R. 763 Oceanic and Atmospheric furnished ball-park esti- Dr. Robert Bay, a veterinar- Passed into Law Administration’s National mates for the cost of a Spe- ian from Colorado, eutha- Climate Assessment reports cial Ballot Initiative. There (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) nized several roping calves Ron Sadler, Livermore late last year made it clear PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala are two paths: a Stand Alone There is a bill in the ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) to study their injuries. He that the world must cut car- EDITOR: Janet Armantrout Election, or a Consolidated found hemorrhage, torn house of representatives that bon dioxide emissions by at THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., one with Alameda County. ligaments and cartilage, torn if passed would be a major least 45 percent in 12 years Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional These are guesstimates but step in the fight against entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. and bruised muscles, dam- to preserve any hope of com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, a Stand Alone could cost Climate Change. That bill 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. aged trachea and damaged maintaining a livable planet. $12-15 per registered voter, thyroid glands in the neck. is the Energy Innovation Twelve years! All of hu- Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 that number moving up and and Carbon Dividend Act, during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. Meat inspectors Charles manity should be tackling Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. down from about 52,000, Haber and Robert Fetzner H.R. 763. the Climate Change prob- www.independentnews.com making the cost in the neigh- found multiple damages in H.R. 763 puts a fee (See MAILBOX, page 9) THE LIVERMORE CENTRAL PARK PLAN
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FlagPole Plaza 1 Signature Central Park to form a 5 Center for Science, Culture & Education continuous expanse of greenery from the for education, classes, performances and Bankhead Theater Park Plaza to L Street. displays of science, art and history. 2 Retain Stockmen’s Park to honor our 6 Affordable housing, in an appropriate ranching history. location not covering the Central Park, to 3 Convenient Parking with new garages meet City needs. to offer 316 more spaces than the city plan 7 Wine Country Hotel with up to 160 rooms, near Livermore Avenue. a resort destination. 4 Black Box Theater with flexible seating for 8 L Street Parking Garage. A new, 3-story performance, education and cultural events. parking garage will also offer convenient parking near L Street.
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Pleasanton Valley Club Dolphins 13/14 boys relay (left to right): Dustin Schmidt, Evan Grell, Evan Hoffman, Nathan Bodensteiner The West Coast Kaos U16 girls capped off a successful 2018/2019 season with a 3-2 victory and the NorCal NPL 1 championship. After 14 matches, Kaos finished at the top with 35 points and 9 goals above their closest competitor.
The Special Olympics Torch will be travelling through Livermore and Pleasanton on Monday, June 17, starting at the Livermore Police Department at 10 am. Local Pleasanton Valley Club Dolphins 7/8 Girls Backstroke recordholder Alana Rauscher police officers participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, moving the torch Pleasanton Valley through selected cities as it makes its way to the Special Olympic Summer Games in Club Swimming Davis June 21-23. Ryan Butterly, an adult Special Olympic Athlete from Livermore, In their first meet of the season the shows up year after year to support and run with the Livermore police officers. Ryan Pleasanton Valley Club Dolphins takes classes at Las Positas College, and just bought his first home in Livermore 2019 Livermore Graduates beat the San Ramon Marlins 1192 to 232. Two Pleasanton Valley in April. In the photo, from 2012, Ryan is holding the torch. (Photo - Wanda Butterly) Club records were set at this meet: Celebrate Accomplishments Evan Grell, Evan Hoffman, Nathan Bodensteiner, and Dustin Schmidt broke the 13/14 boys 200 Medley mediately following Boise, Coach Troy Record and Alana Rauscher broke Dayak and several of the Kaos players the 7/8 Girls 25 Backstroke Record. will be heading to London and Paris to play in a few international friendly matches and to see the Women’s World Tapestry West Coast Kaos Cup taking place in France. The U16 ladies of West Coast Neighborhood Kaos closed out the 2018/2019 season PENDING! with a 3-2 victory against Santa Rosa, winning the NorCal NPL 1 league 4BD/3BA championship. The girls played 14 matches to achieve a league leading 2,177sf. record of 13-1-1. The victory over the week sealed Kaos’ position as the top $1,250,000 16,748 sf. lot team with 35 points and more than 43 goals, 9 more than their closest competitor. 2152 Rhone Ct. Livermore West Coast Kaos now prepares to represent Northern California at the U.S. Youth Soccer regional champion- Tyler Moxley ship in Boise, ID. Teams from all over 4th Generation Realtor the west coast, including Hawaii, will be competing for a chance to play in Broker Associate Livermore High School Class of 2019 (Photo courtesy of the coveted national championship to 925.518.1083 Livermore Granada Boosters) be held later in July in Kansas. Im- License #01412130 TylerMoxley.coM
With pomp and circum- on to the next chapters of stance, speeches from proud their lives – continuing their principals and honored vale- educational experience in dictorians, a short walk colleges and vocational across the stage, and a toss schools, pursuing careers, The Livermore of the hat, the Livermore and serving in the military. Valley Joint Unified School Many students will take ONE DAY ONLY! District (LVJUSD) Class of advantage of the local insti- Citywide 2019 concluded its school tution of higher education, year and its K-12 education. Las Positas College, while SATURDAY, Commencement cer- others will spread across the emonies for the 1,091 se- state from Sonoma to Sacra- Garage Sale JUNE 15, 2019 niors were held for all four mento to San Diego. Some Starring…old stuff in new roles! 8am to Noon LVJUSD high schools – students will travel across at these locations! Vineyard Alternative High the country to states such 2437 2ND ST 6456 DOVE CT School, as well as Livermore Arizona, Idaho, and Massa- 1917 5TH ST 5648 DRESSLAR CIR Adult Education, celebrated chusetts; with others leaving 1657 6TH ST 3926 EAST AVE 3812 MADEIRA WAY on June 4th; Del Valle Con- the country altogether for 554 ALDEN LN 3942 EAST AVE 1124 MADRONE WAY 32 ROCKROSE ST tinuation High School’s an international education 523 ANDREWS ST 5514 EDNA CT 211 MAPLE ST 48 ROCKROSE ST ceremony was held on June or experience. 23 student 4371 ARABIAN RD 129 EL CAMINITO 318 MARIE CMN 956 ROXANNE ST 5th; and Granada and Liver- athletes have committed 4443 ARABIAN RD 231 EL CAMINITO 1027 MARIGOLD RD 5381 SANDRA WAY more high schools sent off to bringing their talents to 5558 ARLENE WAY 426 EL CAMINITO 762 MARIPOSA AVE 1020 SAPPHIRE DR their graduates on June 7th. schools across the country, 5754 ARLENE WAY 6457 EL CAPITAN WAY 2013 MARS RD 846 SATURN WAY LVJUSD students in the signing letters of intent to 5757 ARLENE WAY 5682 ELDER CIR 669 MAYTEN DR 1321 SAYBROOK RD Middle College – a joint aca- ensure financial aid. 5828 ARLENE WAY 678 ENOS WAY 1488 MELANIE WAY 5114 SCENIC AVE demic program offered by Over half of the students 1689 ARROWHEAD AVE 788 ESTATES ST 2514 MERLOT LN 5170 SCENIC AVE Las Positas College and the in the graduating class have 1089 AUBURN ST 1094 EVE LN 3857 MILLS WAY 257 S SEA WAY Tri-Valley school districts – been enrolled in LVJUSD 1722 AUTUMN OAK DR 2645 FARNSWORTH DR 4244 MILTON WAY 869 SEMINOLE DR 4329 BAYLOR WAY 5589 FELICIA AVE 640 MORAGA DR 1165 SHERRY WAY graduated on May 28th. schools since kindergarten. 5578 BECK LN 1162 FLORENCE RD 677 MORAGA DR 1170 SHERRY WAY This year, Granada High Teachers, staff, alumni, and 488 BELL AVE 463 FONTONETT AVE 4771 MULQUEENEY CMN 3670 SILVER OAKS WAY School (GHS) saw an in- families have watched their 4344 BELLMAWR DR 2259 FRENCH ST 1233 MURDELL LN 4293 STANFORD WAY crease in the number of students grow into compas- 5574 BERWIND AVE 4473 GALE ST 661 NEWBURY ST 4174 SUGAR PINE WAY students completing the sionate, thoughtful, ambi- 4126 BISHOP PINE WAY 4656 GOLF DR 736 NEWBURY ST 285 SWAN DR prestigious International tious, strong people. “Their 2711 BRIARWOOD DR 761 GRACE CT 1837 NIAGARA DR 1745 TAHOE CT Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma potential beyond high school 5633 BRIDGEPORT CIR 527 HAGEMANN DR 5142 NORMA WAY 4105 TORREY PINE WAY Programme. 15 students is boundless,” said Super- 2358 BROADMOOR ST 6481 HALF DOME CT 642 S O ST 457 TYLER AVE graduated as candidates for intendent Kelly Bowers. 2055 BUCKSKIN RD 2141 HAMPTON RD 769 S O ST 1580 VANCOUVER WAY this internationally recog- “LVJUSD is proud to send 2130 BUENA VISTA AVE 627 HANOVER ST 225 OLIVINA AVE 2663 VERNAZZA DR nized diploma after com- off these students into the 1565 BUTTERCUP CT 658 HANOVER ST 6433 OWL WAY 6924 VILLAGE CT pleting a rigorous, globally world – confident in their 739 CALIENTE AVE 833 HAZEL ST 6448 OWL WAY 6970 VILLAGE CT focused curriculum. GHS abilities, their knowledge, 3859 CALIFORNIA WAY 1965 HELSINKI WAY 2480 PALM AVE 6981 VILLAGE CT and Livermore High School and their power to do good.” 263 CAMBRIDGE WAY 1253 HIGUERA CT 1334 PARIS WAY 2238 VINTAGE LN (LHS) had a combined 48 4107 CAMROSE AVE 294 HILLCREST AVE 1673 PEACHTREE CMN 2795 VINTAGE CT Advanced Placement (AP) 1085 CARRARA WAY 1117 HILLCREST AVE 1370 PINE ST 884 WAGONER DR Scholars and 8 National 1412 CHERYL DR 3749 HILLSIDE AVE 727 POLARIS WAY 1326 WAGONER DR 2071 CHESTNUT ST 227 IVORY PL 1759 WALNUT ST Merit Scholarship Final- 4165 POMONA WAY 1295 CLARET RD 870 S J ST 130 PRATO WAY 824 WAVERLY CMN ists. 468 LVJUSD students 364 CLARKE AVE 1451 JASMINE CT 111 RAINIER AVE 1276 WESTBROOK PL were awarded the Golden 2590 COLLEGE AVE 4993 JULIE ST 1373 REBECCA DR 2593 WHITE CRANE CIR State Seal of Merit, which 604 COLUSA WAY 4646 KIMBERLEY CMN 4904 RHONDA LN 284 WHITE FANG WAY recognizes superior aca- 1986 CORNFLOWER CMN 1533 KINGSPORT AVE 6962 RIDGE CT 5853 WILMA CT demic accomplishment in 1733 CORTE GLORIETA 1617 KLONDIKE PL 555 RIDGECREST CIR 1338 WILTON RD six core subject areas. The 257 COVELLITE LN 732 LELAND WAY 1167 RINCON AVE 866 YOLO WAY Seal is awarded jointly by 5566 CRESTMONT AVE 746 LELAND WAY 2217 RIVERS BEND CIR 529 YOSEMITE DR the California Department of 717 DAISYFIELD DR 836 LELAND WAY 2959 RIVERS BEND CIR 2779 YOUNTVILLE CT Education and the LVJUSD 720 DAISYFIELD DR 5286 LILAC AVE 438 ROBERT WAY 2157 ZINFANDEL CT Board of Education. 107 758 DANA CIR 5294 LILAC AVE graduates earned the Seal 815 DANA CIR 1001 LISBON AVE of Biliteracy – an honor 1698 DARWIN AVE 1065 LISBON AVE Presented by: bestowed on students who 807 DEL NORTE DR 221 LLOYD ST graduated with fluency in 726 DELAWARE WAY 445 LORREN CT both English and a second 856 DELAWARE WAY 816 LUCERNE ST language. Students will now move For more information visit: www.LivermoreSanitation.com or call 925-449-7300 JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 7
Historic Walks Offered In Downtown Livermore Gary Drummond Memorial History Walks return on Thursday, June 13 at the Livermore Farmers Market. The walks are free. Call 925-449-9927 or stop in at the History Center in the Carnegie Library, 2155 Third Street in Livermore, to give the organizers a head count. Livermore Heritage Guild provides a one-mile leisurely walk through the downtown area. Tours are led by docents sharing stories and history. Tours are offered at 6:30 pm on the second Thursday each month during the Farmers Market. Tours depart from the Carnegie Library and last about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
Tuesday Tunes opened its summer series on June 11 with Livermore native Jim Hurley and his jazz quartet, Night Harvest, performing on the Shea Homes Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater. Up next week is Matt Finders & www.SherrillCody.com Friends, playing jazz, blues, funk and Latin. Bassist Matt Finders, also a Livermore native, spent 17 years playing with the Tonight Show Band. Matt has directed the jazz programs in Livermore's schools, founded the Jazz Labb music camps, and formed Element 116. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) Housing for Developmentally Disabled is Within Their Reach By Bruce Gach At the June 10 Livermore fered the ability to purchase loan. The city would hold developmental disabilities City Council meeting, a units that they occupied a second silent loan for an independent living envi- motion to accept purchase, with down payment as- $495,000 for each property. ronment that is safe, quality sale and loan and regulatory sistance to do so. Only one These two amounts equal and affordable to those in www.SherrillCody.com agreements with Tri-Valley of the four tenants pursued the fair market value for the low income category. REACH for two properties this option. The other three each unit. REACH will REACH owns a total of was unanimously accepted. tenants will be vacating provide the upkeep for the 10 properties, and serves Francis Reisner, housing their units within the next properties from its own 26 adults in Livermore and program manager, noted three months. REACH also funds. The city’s loans will Pleasanton. that in March a disposition wishes to purchase a second be paid over 55 years with plan was approved by the unit located on L Street. excess revenues if any are council for five townhouses REACH requires second- received after maintenance in the Stations Development ary financing from the city and mortgage expenses are in downtown. The disposi- to purchase the units so that paid. tion authorized working the units can be available During the public hear- with Tri-Valley REACH to for those who are only able ing, Kay King, Tri-Valley acquire a vacant unit at Gil- to pay extremely low rents. REACH board member, told lete Place along with one ad- REACH will pay the city the council that the group ditional unit, if available, to $175,000 for each of the has been around for over 28 provide affordable housing. properties from their own years. The focus has always Four tenants were of- funds and a private bank been to provide adults with
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INITIATIVE (Continued from first page) process. referring to Coomber’s re- Citizens for a Livermore quest, stated that if residents Central Park filed an initia- saw the costs, it might influ- tive that outlines a new plan ence their wish to sign or not for the center of the city. sign the initiative. Councilmember Bob Trish Munro wondered, Coomber asked staff about “Why are we being asked the costs to put the initiative again to spend private and on the ballot, move Veterans public money that could be Way eleven feet from its spent caring for the home- present spot, and the need less, ensuring infrastruc- for another RFP for the hotel ture is in good condition developer. or developing community City Manager Marc Rob- programs for all of us.” erts replied that when an Roberts made sure that initiative is filed, the council the council was asking staff has the ability to request in- to develop the financial im- The Xtreme Bulls tour was a new addition to the rodeo, formational reports explain- pacts both direct and indirect. having their inaugural ride at the 101st Livermore Rodeo. ing any of the effects of the Councilmembers agreed that (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) initiative at any point in the staff should return with that process. information. Roberts will City Attorney Jason Aca- give direct costs, what does la noted that if the initiative a special election cost, pos- qualifies, three questions sible changes in land cost Numerous events were held during the Livermore will be asked of the council. and land use areas, as well as Rodeo —including national anthem auditions, a princess - Should the Council re- a list of other possibilities to competition, a cowgirl luncheon and a junior rodeo. quest a final report, which study. Councilmember More photos are available at www.independentnews. must be presented within Barry Fadem, the attor- com. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) thirty days? ney for the initiative, was - Should the initiative be asked by The Independent placed on the ballot? after the meeting whether - Should the initiative be the initiative would require adopted? a special election with its Councilmember Bob extra costs. He replied, “No Woerner wanted to make special election is required sure there was flexibility that would result in any in collecting information. additional cost to the City Specifically, he wanted to of Livermore. Pursuant be sure there was no harm to California law, the City in collecting and updating Council has complete au- the information. Roberts thority to place the initia- answered there would be tive on the March 3, 2020 Family Night at the rodeo included activities such as no problems with updating statewide primary ballot at local team roping and wild cow milking, along with a information. no additional cost to the City performance by the Diablo Ladies Drill Team. (Photo Mayor John Marchand, of Livermore.” – Doug Jorgensen)
Chamber of Commerce to Present TRAVEL Program on B Corp Businesses BUG B Corp businesses, what planet, profit’ approach to Walker of Beneficial State are they, and why have they their business,” said Dawn Bank, a socially responsible OCEAN AND risen in popularity among Argula, Chamber CEO. “B and financially sustainable those looking to adopt a Corp certification employs banking institution; and RIVER CRUISES socially conscious business best management practices Carolina Miranda, founder model? This is the program that support businesses in and CEO of Cultivating (925) 447-4300 topic featured at the Liver- being good stewards of the Capital, sustainability coach In Downtown Livermore more Valley Chamber of human and environmental for the public and private travelbuglivermore.com Commerce luncheon on elements of their operations sectors. June 27. without ignoring the bottom The luncheon is sched- Jennifer Cantero, Direc- line.” uled for Thursday June 27 tor of Marketing at Sensiba Cantero will moderate a from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at San Filippo LLP, an ac- panel of local B Corp busi- the LARPD Robert Liver- counting firm located in nesses from various indus- more Community Center. Pleasanton, is the featured tries to discuss the process For information and to make speaker and moderator. SSF of becoming a B Corp, the reservations for the LVCC is the first, and currently, the benefits both inside and luncheon and the luncheon only B Corp accounting firm outside a business, and cur- series visit www.livermore- in California. rent topics of global con- chamber.org or call 925- “We are excited about versation among B-Corps. 447-1606. Luncheon tickets introducing the B Corp The panel includes – Emily are $55 for LVCC members model to Chamber mem- Allbritten of Athleta, a pro- and their guests and $65 for bers, many of whom strive ducer of athletic apparel for “Not-Yet” LVCC members. in Dublin is CLOSING to incorporate the ‘people, women and girls; Andrea Alameda County Library to Eliminate Fines On July 1, Alameda cess, especially for fami- including those who need County Library will elimi- lies on fixed incomes and our services the most,” said nate all fines on library among children and teens. Cindy Chadwick, County materials. Alameda County Nearly 80,000 Alameda Librarian. provides library services at County Library cardholders Eliminating overdue ENTIRE STORE ten libraries throughout the have outstanding fines that fines is becoming a nation- county, including the Dublin prevent them from check- wide trend for libraries. library, located at 200 Civic ing out materials; of these Alameda County Library is Plaza. By contrast, Liver- library cardholders, more pleased to join its neighbor- more and Pleasanton librar- than 20,000 are children ing libraries in the Bay Area IS ON ies are operated by the cities. and teens. The experience who have gone fine-free, The Alameda County of other libraries that have including San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted eliminated fines has shown Library, Contra Costa Coun- on May 7th to approve the that library fines are not an ty Library, Berkeley Public library’s proposal to elimi- effective tool in encouraging Library, and Oakland Public nate daily fines and all past library members to return Library. overdue fines on library borrowed items on time. Library members will materials. By eliminating Overdue library fines still be expected to return fines, the library is removing and fees account for less library materials on time barriers and strengthening than two percent of the and will be billed for lost its commitment to equitable library’s revenue. “Elimi- or damaged items. Visit access for all. nating overdue fines will aclibrary.org to learn more Studies have shown that strengthen our communities about its new fine-free bor- SALE! library fines create signifi- by restoring library access to rowing policy. cant barriers to library ac- tens of thousands of people, Save big on everything for the outdoors including sportswear, bikes, camping gear, ski and snowboard gear
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MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) lem as though their lives comes in third densest in flush away. the Central Park Plan of- convenient parking for the they do so anyway. With depend on it — because the world after Singapore As for the problems of fers Livermore what the city we love. Council’s encouragement they do. H.R. 763, if enacted and Bahrain. Its population refugeeism; where there hundreds of people who they blamed individuals to now, would reduce carbon continues to grow while the are massive concentrations took part in the planning No Right to Complain justify their frustration, but emissions by 40 percent increasingly rapid melt from of people in tropical areas workshops said was most As Public Fights Back foolishly insulted the pub- over the next 12 years. the Himalayas becomes con- abroad who are beginning important for Livermore’s lic’s own intelligence at the For the sake of our chil- tinually less dependable as to find fresh water more downtown: open space and Elizabeth Judge, Livermore same time. dren, grandchildren, and all a source for its agriculture. scarce and precious, we parking. The Central Park In Livermore it appears Over 6600 residents sent future generations, I respect- For instance, the rushing could sponsor joint projects Plan proposes a public park to be ok for a few men to a Referendum as a warning fully ask Congressman Eric waters are dissolving the in solarization and in devel- stretching from L Street on double-cross the public, but shot across the bow to sig- Swalwell to join 41 of his delta to the south into the oping nuclear power plants the west to South Livermore not ok for a few women to nal the Council that its plan fellow congressmen in co- Bay of Bengal. for desalination; we could Ave. on the east, and, cru- help the public fight back. was unpopular. In a recent sponsoring the Energy In- We seem to ask, "What encourage contraception cially, more parking spaces All four potential down- election, Council winners novation and Carbon Divi- has this to do with us?" Just (children are precious and where they are most needed town “concepts” that came ran basically unopposed, dend Act, and work to get it as we can ignore the nega- should not be doomed to — near the Bankhead The- out of the $500K public thus Council failed to get passed into law. tive impact our interven- spend their whole life in a ater. outreach process had a Cen- the hint. tions on the political and struggle-to-the-death with I’m a volunteer at the tral Park extending from the So tenacious women are Bankhead to L Street. Park- Migrations to Come environmental problems of other children); and we Bankhead and have heard facilitating the Central Park Latin America have had, so could promote further the many patrons complain that ing was first on the public’s Plan Initiative. Enough Tom O'Neill, Livermore list; housing was dead last. Bruce Gach wrote a good we can do the same toward emancipation of women. they arrived late to a perfor- valid signatures will put the Bangladesh and India. We Beyond those and other mance because they couldn’t But a few well-connected choice of site plans on the report (6/6/19) on a timely men hijacked the public pro- Livermore Immigration Fo- can, if we wish, continue to things, we should begin find a parking space. When primary ballot next March, ask, "Who says we're warm- planning at the international a new, popular movie opens cess to promote their own not in a costly special elec- rum held May 19. site plans to favor Black- This set me to thinking ing the planet and bring- level for vast relocations of at Livermore Cinemas, the tion. ing climate change?" We people whose habitats are parking problem is espe- smith Square (BS). It keeps sacred the BS about the planet as a whole. They brought in a Black While Democrats make can ask this question while disappearing beneath their cially acute. Older, less area, includes the undis- floods carry our own homes feet. The alternative — not mobile patrons of the Bank- Box Theater and a Science puted Stockmen’s Park fun of Trump for his shift- and Social Center to keep a ing manuevers regarding downstream or droughts less possible because we head, as well as of Liver- and fortunately puts the induce firestorms that burn find it unimaginable — is more Cinemas and nearby westside hotel from limiting theater and science center refugees at our southern the old muffler shop (aka, border, the truth is Demo- them to the ground. We can massive die-offs, a huge restaurants, need parking in exchangeable spots. It continue, that is, playing the increase in tensions among near these amenities; the BS). They added extra, af- provides the required 84 af- crats seem equally clueless fordable housing to rally when it comes any long- pre-pubertal games that are those who live, and the planned garage on L Street, fordable housing units, and so familiar to us. likelihood of passing to a quarter-mile away, is too housing fans and City Coun- locates a bigger hotel on term position on what to do cil went along with the stunt. about much larger efforts Or we can start planning. our children the legacy of a far, even for patrons who Railroad at L. Here at home we can Mad-Max world. aren't mobility-challenged. To add insult to injury, Why should Presidio to emigrate--soon to come those who gained from this not just from Latin America cease to buy internal-com- We need parking adjacent squeeze a 133 room hotel bustion cars, we can fly to the Bankhead, especially hijacking flaunted their vic- at the corner of Livermore but (among other places) Central Park Plan tory prior to that unforgetta- from Africa and from the airplanes less, we can get off Johnna Thompson, handicapped parking spaces. and Railroad, an iconic mis- our meat addiction (which These are provided in the ble Council meeting. They take, when it could have Sub-Continent of India, Livermore brought a bus, music and Pakistan, and Bangladesh. would be good for us and Central Park Plan. a 160 room hotel instead, other living things), we I was pleased to read in I will be signing the ini- free food for themselves, with great views, space for If one withdraws the spe- The Independent that an as a hundred awestruck tax cial cases of Monaco and can solarize our electrical tiative; I look forward to lucrative weddings and no technology, and we can stop initiative process has begun being able to vote for a vi- paying residents looked on. required valet parking. Vatican City from the the in order to let Livermore These characters have list of "the world's densest using the ocean as a toilet sionary downtown plan with for any trash we wish to voters decide the character a beautiful central park and no right to complain when countries," then Bangladesh of our downtown. I believe the public fights back! Yet, OBITUARIES
Ken Darrell for 31 years, starting her Jayne Elizabeth Giffin August 1964 - June 1965. Vernon Richard He took various part-time Mar. 30, 1945 - May 3 - 2019 career in 1970 as a Reading May 8, 1926 - May 22, 2019 They lived with a German “Rich” Claeys jobs. In 1951 he joined the Air Specialist at Martin East and family for four months, vis- Force. He chose the Air Force Ken Darrell passed away West School in Atchison, and Jayne Elizabeth Giffin, 93, ited East Berlin, traveled by Nov. 19, 1942 - May 6, 2019 because they had a full-time peacefully in his Livermore retiring on October 17, 2001, passed away peacefully on ship from Italy to Pakistan, Vernon Richard “Rich” band. After basic training at home on the morning of May as the Program Director/ May 22, 2019, in Livermore, visited her brother who was Claeys passed away peaceful- Parks Air Force Base in Dub- 30, 2019, at the age of 74. He Department Chair at Foothill Calif., after suffering a stroke. teaching in Kandahar, Af- ly in his home of 40 years on lin, he was sent to percussion was at home with his wife High School in the East Side She will be remembered by ghanistan, then traveled to the evening of May 6, 2019. school in Washington, D.C., Linda, his daughter Kristin, Union High School District her family and friends for her India, Thailand, Hong Kong Rich was born November 19, for three months. He went in his son-in-law Kenon, and located in San Jose, Calf. quick mind, remarkable ad- and Tokyo before returning 1942, to Vernon and Jessie as a Corporal and came out a his two grandchildren Brooke Joyce was an active mem- ventures, passion for educa- home. The following year, Claeys in Oakland, Calif., Staff Sergeant. and Brady. ber of the Livermore Unitar- tion, and deeply-rooted faith. they drove to Mexico City and was laid to rest on June He met his wife at a USO ian Universalist Church. In with her brother’s family. 6, 2019, at the Sacramento show she was dancing in and addition to multiple other Jayne and her husband Bill National Cemetery in Dixon, they saw quite a bit of each activities, she deeply loved participated in the Pacific Calif. other and were soon en- working with the youth pro- Cup race to Hawaii in 1990 Rich served in the Army gaged to be married. In 1954 gram and co-creating and in their sailing yacht, Our from 1959-1963. In 1963 they married. They moved to teaching an anti-bias cur- Destiny, and also traveled he started his 46-year ca- Texas for his final two years, riculum. extensively in China and reer as Office & Warehouse and was released from duty She enjoyed spending Russia. Jayne enjoyed cruises manager for Hewitt Robins in September 1956, and they quality time with family and across the Atlantic, through and Dresser Industries & returned to Oakland. Settling friends, co-raising her grand- the Panama Canal (twice), Jeffery Chain, located in San into their new home, his daughter, reading, writing and up the Mississippi River Leandro, Hayward, and later wife, Isabel, started teaching poetry, and tending to her on a paddle wheel steamer. Stockton. dance, and Bill joined Local 6 garden. Jayne and her husband Al Musicians Union right away. She was the best mom traveled to Australia and He started playing a few Ken was born in New and gran gran on this earth! New Zealand, and she visited jobs till different musicians Rochelle, N.Y., March 30, The world has lost a strong, Jayne was born on May Costa Rica three times. heard him and started rec- 1945, to George Darrell and phenomenal woman. 8, 1926, in Johnson City, Jayne’s Christian faith was ommending him to different Sylvia Darrell. He married Joyce is survived by her N.Y., to William Williams central to who she was. She bandleaders. He started play- Linda Angerame on February loving family, including and Nellie (Tompkins) Wil- loved being part of a church ing with Del Courtney. Then 20, 1977, in West Hempstead, daughter Sheria Johnson; liams. Jayne was the middle community and she enthusi- he started playing shows at N.Y. They traveled across daughter Nia Rashidchi, son- of three children. She was astically invited people to at- The Fairmont Hotel and Bim- the country together on a in-law Sammy Rashidchi, editor of her high school tend church with her. She was bo’s Night Club. There he was motorcycle and arrived in and granddaughter Roya newspaper, and tied for top fond of The Voice translation playing Annie, Guys & Dolls, the city of Alameda, Calif. Rashidchi; daughter Terra honors in math her senior of the Bible and gifted copies The Rat Pack, Tony Bennett, Ken started his own business, Deva McNair, son-in-law year. She was a graduate of of it to everyone she knew. Rich loved to ride dirt Bing Crosby, Frankie Laine, Ken Darrell’s Hair Design, Benjamin J. Shepherd, and Houghton College where she She took delight in attending bikes, but what he loved most Bob Hope, The Ink Spots, in Alameda, and his business granddaughter Azaya Deva- earned a B.A. in Psychology, the church where her son is was waterskiing and boating. Rosemary Clooney, Keely thrived. Ken and Linda be- Shepherd; brother, William played basketball and was the pastor. His true legacy is memori- Smith, The King Sisters, came parents to their daugh- Wesley Taylor, sister-in-law a cheerleader for the men’s In addition to traveling, alized by two values: first, he Connie Haines, Pat Yanks, ter, Kristin Lyn, on March Sue Taylor, nieces Leslie basketball team. Jayne earned Jayne loved to read, play was a hard worker and great and many more. He played 13, 1981. They later moved Taylor and spouse LaTau- a Master of Arts in School bridge and dominoes, play the leader; and second, he loved with Tex Beneke, George to a small ranch in Livermore nya Bynum, Leila Taylor, Administration from the Uni- piano, research family gene- deeply and had a huge heart Shearing, Ernie Heckscher, in 1986 and owned many Bukeka Blakemore and versity of Michigan in 1954, alogy, work sudoku puzzles, for his family and friends. Bob Crosby, Les Brown, animals. spouse Eugene Blakemore, and a Doctorate of Education ski, sail, knit, and listen to Always the gentlemen, he the Oakland Symphony, etc. Ken was known for his Makeda Hawk and spouse in Educational Administra- music. had a sense of humor and was In theater he played Annie, love for his family, and his Peter Hawk, nephew Jeffrey tion from Brigham Young Jayne married Les Beach compassionate. Man of La Mancha, Guys & love for all of his animals, Taylor, and grandnephews University in 1977. in 1948, and they divorced Rich was preceded in Dolls, Peter Pan, 42nd Street, throughout the years includ- Delbert Eugene Shoals and Jayne was a dedicated in 1963. She married Wil- death by parents Vernon and Ain’t Misbehavin’, Anything ing dogs, cats, pigs, horses, Robbie Hawk. and gifted educator. She liam Brill in 1977 and was June Claeys, mother Jessie Goes, and To Bessie With chickens, ducks, rabbits, and Friends and family are taught second grade in Flint, widowed in 1994. She mar- Claeys, and brother Edward Love. He was Band Master sheep. He was also known for invited to the viewing and Mich., and on a military base ried Alva Giffin in 1998 and Claeys. on cruise ships - Princess, his consistent and determined funeral service at Callaghan in French Morocco during was widowed in 2010. Jayne He is survived by his son Sitmar, Royal Viking, and work ethic. Ken was a man Mortuary on Tuesday, June the Korean War. She taught was preceded in death by Robert Harvey, sister Sharon Crystal Cruises. who enjoyed a good conver- 18 (Viewing: 2 - 3 p.m.; 1st-3rd grades in Spokane, her brothers, William and Hernandez, brother Grant He is survived by his sation, a good joke, or a good Funeral Service: 3:30 - 4:45 Wash., before becoming an Donald Williams. Jayne is Claeys, nieces Deborah Bai- wife Isabel of 64 years, and time with family and friends. p.m.), located at 3833 East elementary school principal survived by her son, Randy ley and Kimberly Sheehan, daughter Nancy Doorn of A Celebration of Life will Avenue in Livermore, Calif., there. The summer that Alas- (Joan) McGrady-Beach of three grandchildren, a neph- Sedro-Woolley, Wash., and be held at Callaghan Mortu- (925-447-2942). The repast/ ka became a state, she taught Dublin, Calif.; grandchildren ew, three nieces, and two her husband Kris Doorn and ary on Friday, June 14, at reception will take place education students at Sheldon Ian (Jessica) McGrady-Beach great-nephews and a great his grandchildren Nicholas, 2 p.m. from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Uni- Jackson College in Sitka. of Maple Valley, Wash., Em- niece, as well as his two cats Myles, Olivia Doorn and Callaghan Mortuary is tarian Universalist Church Following her divorce, she ily (Zach) André of Austin, Socks and Squeakers. Alyssa Nawrocki; Godchild honored to be serving the at 1893 North Vasco Road, moved to California where Texas, and Alyssa McGrady- Rich deeply loved, was Teresa Sheridan and her Darrell family. An online Livermore (925-447-8747). she taught in Davis and Santa Beach of New Braunfels, deeply loved, and is greatly daughters Michele and Me- guestbook is available for If attending services, please Clara, where she supervised Texas; great-grandchildren missed. lissa; niece Diane Handy condolences at www.cal- student teachers. From 1970- plan to wear bright, vivid Lincoln and Morgan Mc- and her husband Alan, Tony laghanmortuary.com. 1989 Jayne worked for San colored clothing. Grady-Beach and Immanuel, Bill Nawrocki Schennek and Ed Schennek Jose Unified School District In lieu of flowers, please Ezra and Malakai André; as brothers-in-law. where she was principal of Nov. 18, 1931 - June 7, 2019 Joyce Rosalind Taylor contribute to the following well as stepchildren Bill and Bill Nawrocki was born Funeral will be June 20, non-profit organizations: Empire Gardens Elementary Heidi Brill and Paul Giffin, Nov. 30, 1938 - June 5, 2019 School, principal of Brett Nov. 18, 1931, in Chicago, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Callaghan Joyce Rosalind Taylor Livermore Unitarian Uni- numerous stepgrandchildren, Ill., and died June 7, 2019. Mortuary, 3833 East Ave., versalist Church = Liver- Harte Middle School, and niece Kathy Fossdahl, and passed away on June 5, 2019, head of the testing depart- Livermore. , CA 94550. in Livermore, Calif., after a more Unitarian Universalist three nephews. Celebration of Life will be Church donation link: Tri- ment for the district. At age Special thanks to the staff valiant battle with lung can- 70, she was invited to teach at Elk’s Club #2117, 940 cer. She was 80 years young. Valley Haven: https://donate- at Quail Gardens in Liver- Larkspur Dr., Livermore, now.networkforgood.org/ education students in Mos- more and Hope Hospice for She touched many lives with cow for a semester. She was CA 94551. her abundant love, zest for National Museum Afri- their loving care. In lieu of flowers, please can American History Cul- known for her innovative pro- A memorial service will life, and amazing spirit. grams and wholistic, student- contribute to Alzheimer’s Joyce was born in Atchi- ture (Smithsonian) African be held on Saturday, June Association or Hope Hos- centered approach to educa- 22, at 11 a.m. at John Knox son, Kan., on November American Smithsonian Mu- tion, which were validated by pice, 6377 Clerk Ave. #100, 30, 1938. She earned her seum Donation Page. Presbyterian Church. In lieu Dublin, CA 94568. rising student achievement of flowers, donations can Bachelor of Science de- Callaghan Mortuary is under her leadership. Callaghan Mortuary is gree in Education from honored to be serving the be made in Jayne’s memory honored to be serving the Jayne’s love of travel was to John Knox Presbyterian Kansas State University, Taylor family. An online ignited in French Morocco. He was the elder of the two Nawrocki family. and her Master’s degree guestbook is available for Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, brothers. After high school he An online guestbook is She and her son, Randy, trav- Dublin, CA 94568. in Education from Xavier condolences at www.cal- eled around the world from lived at home and attended available for condolences University in Cincinnati, laghanmortuary.com. Knapp School of Percussion at www.callaghanmortuary. Ohio. She was an educator in Chicago on a scholarship. com. 10 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019 LIONS CLUB (Continued from first page) to the protection of sur- hills and valleys, viticulture, to drop to once-a-week; rounding agriculture and and celebrating the cultural our 50 pages fell to six. We open space, educational life of the Valley.” were overdrawn every day. and cultural amenities, and Accepting the award, If we covered our checks by social justice. Seppala thanked the Liver- 2pm, the bank agreed not to “She and her team have more Lions Club members bounce them. Some citizens scrupulously reported both and President Ben Barri- loaned us $100 for a few sides of the issues with entos, Scott Haggerty and days. Margaret Tracy loaned solid, fact-based reporting. Marshall Kamena. As Ka- us $10,000 for a few years. Their editorials have sup- mena explained, others who A young scientist starting ported what is right for the have received the award at the lab loaned us his community, even when it include former U.S. Su- paycheck at the beginning was not in their own best preme Court Chief Justice of the month, but we had to interests. Their news and Earl Warren, U.S. Senate return the money at the end editorials have been in keep- Majority Leader and Oak- of the month to cover his ing with the name of the land Tribune publisher Bill bills. They say that I married paper: The Independent.” Knowland, initial director Lynn Seppala for his money. Seppala’s vision, which of Lawrence Radiation Lab “On a serious note, we sides with the interests of Herbert York, Haggerty, Ka- survived only because our residents instead of special mena and recently Alameda shared values with the broad interests, has not wavered County District Attorney community brought ongoing in The Independent’s 56- Nancy O'Malley. support. year history. In 1972, for “This honor comes at a “Over the years our repu- example, The Independent remarkably helpful time,” tation for fairness in news played a strong role in the Seppala said, prompting coverage has also been a Joan Seppala, founder and publisher of The Independent, holds the commendation Save All Valley Environ- laughter and applause. “New source of strength. We have given to her by Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, honoring over 50 years of ments (SAVE) initiative, attacks on The Independent adopted an unusual division service to the community. The ceremony coincided with the celebration of Seppala's and later fought to support are coming, triggered by my of power. When I go to our 80th birthday. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) the South Livermore Valley grassroots participation in editor Janet Armantrout to as a voice for the voiceless. ing the Citizen of the Year January blizzard. Second, I Area Plan, which helped the creation of the Down- ask for another story on one In the words of America’s award, the event celebrated sailed across the Atlantic in preserve Livermore's wine town Initiative that was just of my grassroots projects, most trusted broadcaster Seppala’s 80th birthday. a 36-foot catamaran, surviv- country. Seppala and The filed in May. This initiative she says, ‘No, we have too Walter Cronkite, ‘The free- Honoring his wife, Lynn ing 25-foot waves through Independent also backed a will let citizens vote for an many now.’ She is the boss. dom of the press is not just Seppala said, “It has been a night that would not end. citizens’ initiative that led inspiring plan that creates a It’s her job to protect the pa- important to democracy, it said that it takes a village to Third, I married the pub- to one of California’s first Central Park in the heart of per’s balance and integrity. I is democracy.’” raise a child. I paraphrase lisher of The Independent. Urban Growth Boundaries, our city, convenient parking can work hard on grassroots Speaker Chris Gonzales it this way: it takes a com- “My life took a devastat- supported by 66% of the and more. issues, and depend on an agreed. munity to raise a newspaper, ing turn with my stroke 26 voters. “How did The Indepen- editor who makes sure that “Imagine a dystopian and it takes a newspaper to years ago. Without my wife, The road was not bump dent come to accept the risk the paper is evenhanded.” United States today where raise a community. Joan’s I would not have been able free. Nine years after it involved in taking on issues The evening’s program the free press does not exist. vision and what has inspired to salvage my life. With her started, The Independent like this?” she asked. included two winning es- The government is in charge this community cannot be help, wisdom and support, I was boycotted by business “Because I had no jour- says read by Livermore of deciding what people see separated. Joan’s talent to even prospered. I would not interests who wanted to nalism background, I took to students who spoke on the and hear. Newspapers and assess a situation about the trade my life for the world. develop the ranchlands and heart the advice of our first topic “Freedom of the Press: news outlets do not exist environment, the arts or the Joan, thank you for more vineyards surrounding the editor, Dana McGaugh. He What does it Mean?” unless they are owned by disadvantaged, and do what than I can recount here. Tri-Valley, greatly reducing explained that newspapers “Freedom of the press is the government. Clueless is best for the community, “So, what is it like to live the paper’s ad revenue. must support what is right an essential cornerstone to citizens only know what carries over to her personal with a 60-year legend of this Kamena stated, "Al- for the whole community, democracy enshrined in the the government wants them life. Valley? Well, there are very though the consequences even if advertisers canceled. Bill of Rights,” said Sachi to know. This is what a na- “I have embarked on few dull moments,” he con- were enormous, we now Editor Bob Several and then Uppal. “We support a free tion is like when they don’t three very dangerous quests, cluded. “Let’s make a toast know that Joan’s commit- Janet Armantrout followed press when we engage in have a free press,” Gonzales each of which was ultimate- to Joan — visionary Wonder ment to truth, justice and that practice. The catch is public dialogue. Freedom of said. “As Thomas Jefferson ly rewarding,” Lynn said. Woman, wise counselor, the American way prevailed. that in suburban cities, al- the press ensures that people said, ‘Our liberty depends “First, I spent three days in seeker of truth and justice, Thanks to the idealism and most all income comes from have the right to disagree on the freedom of the press, an igloo, marooned on Mt. our devoted friend, and my caring of the community, local advertisers. and to debate, and to come and that cannot be limited Shasta at the 10,000-foot precious and loving wife. The Independent is still here “In 1972, the boycott that to a conclusion that will ben- without being lost.’” level in Avalanche Gulch, To Joan!” in 2019, supporting the pro- Marshall mentioned caused efit society. The press’s free- In addition to bestow- waiting out a ferocious tection of our beautiful open our three-time a week paper dom is necessary to serve
RM Wine Scores 100 Points Livermore Sweeps State Fair Competition By Laura Ness Manager and CEO, tells The State Fair awarded Grace, 2018 “Fashionably Marketing Manager for Las result. A lot of that has to us, "The Commercial Wine 129 double gold medals, Late,” Late Harvest White Positas said they had entered do with the right farming, The California State Competition is not only the 325 gold medals, 1,117 sil- Wine, El Dorado one other major competi- picking date, and techniques Fair's Commercial Wine oldest wine competition in ver medals, and 967 bronze Best Micro White: Dou- tion, Orange County, and used on the crushpad and Competition is a big one, the country, but it continues medals this year. There were ble Gold, 99 points, Halleck were awaiting the results. in the cellar. A winemaker and happens to be the lon- to expand its prestige year also 303 Best of Class of Ap- Vineyard, 2018 Gewurztra- Meredith Sarboraria, has plenty of opportunity to gest standing wine compe- after year. Winning top hon- pellation Awards, 24 Best of miner, Calandrelli Vineyard, consulting winemaker at leave their mark on a wine, tition in the Golden state, ors at the State Fair is seen California Awards, 22 Best Russian River Valley Rodrigue Molyneaux, de- despite what is widely 'as- having originated in 1855. It as a pinnacle achievement of Region Awards, three How exciting for the serves congratulations for sumed' about the region is the only competition of its and honor for California Best Micro Winery awards, Livermore Valley to achieve her win at the State Fair for of origin. I'm hoping that type to partition California wine makers." the Best Value Award, and such a significant sweep Best Micro Winery Red with assumptions start to more into 11 wine regions and to This year, 2,811 Cali- five Best of Show Awards. at this major competition. the 2016 RM Sangiovese. accurately reflect the facts recognize the best wines in fornia wines were judged Three of the five Best Great to see such recogni- She also took home a silver about this AVA, because we each region. It also recog- over three days by respected of Shows at the California tion for the winemaking for the 2018 RM Pinot Blanc are consistently producing nizes the best of varietals winemakers, wine mer- State Fair went to Livermore team at Concannon, in- and a double gold for 2016 some great wines here in and styles. chants, writers, promoters, Valley wineries this year: cluding winemakers James RM Cabernet Franc at the Livermore." Rick Pickering, Cali- and educators from across Foster and Alyssa Barber. State Fair. A list of the 2019 CA fornia State Fair General the country. Best of Show Red: Congratulations to Concan- She and Brent Amos are State Fair Commercial Wine Double Gold, 99 points, non for putting their stamp both alums of the Lanny Competition winners can be Concannon Reserve, 2016 firmly on this competition. Repogle “School of wine found at CAStateFair.org. Stampmaker’s GSM, Liver- Brent Amos of Las Posi- competition success,” hav- The Best of Show Com- more Valley tas Winery once again nailed ing raked in their fair share mercial Wine Competition Best of Show White: Best White with his awe- of medals over the years winners will be acknowl- Double Gold, 99 points, some 2018 Verdelho. When while at Fenestra, only to edged on Thursday, June 27, Las Positas Vineyards, 2018 asked to comment on this go on to their respective on the west steps of the Cap- Verdelho Estate, Livermore significant achievement, next careers with tremen- itol. Later that evening, the Valley he simply said, “four for dous success, each winning winning wine makers will Best Micro Red: Double four.” Which translates to major competitions in their sample their wines at the Gold, 100 points, Rodrigue four Best of Shows at four own right. Best of California Tasting Molyneaux Estate Winery major wine competitions For Sarboraria, who event at Cal Expo, held prior and Vineyard, 2016 Sangio- this year alone, beginning started her consultancy, to the California State Fair vese, Livermore Valley with Best Red at the SF Barrel Down Wine Services, Gala benefiting The Friends Best of Show Sparkling: Chronicle Competition for after leaving Fenestra, this of the California State Fair. Double Gold 99, Korbel, the 2016 Malbec, followed win is doubly sweet. “It’s You can purchase tickets to NV Blanc de Noirs, Meth- by Best White and Best of the first 100 point wine for the Gala at CAStateFair.org/ ode Champenoise, Cali- Show at the 2019 Tri-Valley me and I am so proud to GALA. fornia Conservancy “Uncorked” win this honor for Garry and The award-winning Best of Show Pink: Dou- competition for the 2018 Nancy of Rodrigue Moly- wines will be featured be- ble Gold, 98 points, Button- Verdelho, which was then neaux, and for Livermore.” fore hundreds of thousands wood Winery & Vineyard, followed by a Best of Show She goes on to observe, of guests at the 2019 Cali- Meredith Sarboraria, consulting winemaker at Rodrigue 2018 Syrah Rosé, Estate for the 2018 Albarino at the "I think this shows that just fornia State Fair, which runs Molyneaux Estate Winery and Vineyard in Livermore Grown, Santa Ynez Valley Alameda County Fair, and about every varietal can be July 12-28. Valley, pictured with the 100-point 2016 Sangiovese, Best of Show Dessert: now this high honor for grown and made well here, awarded Best Micro Red. Double Gold 99, Lewis the Verdelho. Curtis Pipes, without the heavy-handed
/s/: Changil Kim, Founder/ ness under the fictitious busi- transact business under the ability Company. The date more, CA 94550.This business Keith Britto, 4435 First Street the following owner(s): LEGAL NOTICES Owner. This statement was ness name(s) listed above: fictitious business name(s) on which the registrant first is conducted by a Limited Li- #133, Livermore, CA 94551. Jose I. Moran, 1037 E Airway filed with the County Clerk of N/A. Signature of Registrants: listed above: September 28, commenced to transact busi- ability Company. The date on This business is conducted Blvd Space 9, Livermore, CA FOR INFORMATION Alameda on May 10, 2019. /s/: Rita Owens, CEO. This 2016. Signature of Registrants: ness under the fictitious busi- which the registrant first com- by an Individual. The date on 94551. This business is con- PLACING Expires May 10, 2024. statement was filed with /s/: Yenifer Yang Johnson, ness name(s) listed above: menced to transact business which the registrant first com- ducted by an Individual. The LEGAL NOTICES The Independent Legal the County Clerk of Al- Member. This statement was N/A. Signature of Registrants: under the fictitious business menced to transact business date on which the registrant Call 925-243-8000 No. 4552. Published May ameda on May 14, 2019. filed with the County Clerk of /s/: Duangdao Piyanontalee, name(s) listed above: May 20, under the fictitious business first commenced to transact 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2019. Expires May 14, 2024. Alameda on April 29, 2019. Principal. This statement was 2019. Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: May 28, business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal Expires April 29, 2024. filed with the County Clerk of /s/: James Bateman, Man- 2019. 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The Independent Le- Expires May 28, 2024. ameda on May 29, 2019. en Gate Dr. # 261, Dublin, CA Moxie, 2. Urban Beauty Net- FILE NO. 558517 NAME STATEMENT gal No. 4556. Published The Independent Le- Expires May 29, 2024. 94568, is hereby registered by work, 11501 Dublin Blvd. The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 55906 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. gal No. 4557. Published The Independent Le- the following owner(s): Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568, business as: AB Trading, LLC., The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. gal No. 4558. Published Changil Kim, 6775 Golden is hereby registered by 378 Coleen St., Livermore, CA ing business as: Senior care FILE NO. 559373 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. Gate Dr. # 261, Dublin, CA the following owner(s): 94550, is hereby registered by Authority, 1452 N. Vasco The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94568.This business is con- Rowens & Co., LLC, 11501 the following owner(s): Rd., #123 Livermore, CA ing business as: Bateman FILE NO. 559697 NAME STATEMENT NOTICE OF PETITION ducted by an individual. The Dublin Blvd. Suite 200, Dub- AB Trading, LLC., 378 Coleen 94551, is hereby registered by Therapy Services, LLC, 3848 The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 559705 TO ADMINISTER date on which the registrant lin, CA 94568.This business St., Livermore, CA 94550. the following owner(s): Madeira Way, Livermore, CA business as: Preparedness The following person(s) do- ESTATE OF: first commenced to transact is conducted by a Limited Li- This business is conducted All Biz Franchise, LLC., 6413 94550, is hereby registered by Teams of America, 4435 First ing business as: Moran’s JOHN H. LORIO business under the fictitious ability Company. The date by a Limited Liability Com- Almaden Way, Livermore, the following owner(s): Street #133, Livermore, CA Auto Glass, 1037 E Airway Case No. RP19020566 business name(s) listed above: on which the registrant first pany. The date on which the CA 94551.This business is Bateman Therapy Services, 94551, is hereby registered by Blvd Space 9, Livermore, CA To all heirs, beneficiaries, N/A. Signature of Registrants: commenced to transact busi- registrant first commenced to conducted by a Limited Li- LLC, 3848 Madeira Way, Liver- the following owner(s): 94551, is hereby registered by creditors, contingent creditors, JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 11
and persons who may an inventory and appraisal of trant first commenced to trans- ness under the fictitious busi- The name, address, and Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. com. Principals only. EOE. also requires that contractors otherwise be interested in estate assets or of any petition act business under the fictitious ness name(s) listed above: telephone number of plaintiff’s The location is Delucchi Park, include their license numbers the will or estate, or both, of: or account as provided in Pro- business name(s) listed above: N/A. Signature of Registrants: attorney: 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am 65) HELP WANTED on all advertising. Check your JOHN H. LORIO. bate Code section 1250. A Re- N/A. Signature of Registrants: /s/: Britanny Maldonado, Dean Lloyd to 1:00pm. contractor’s status at www. 57) SERVICES A Petition for Probate has been quest for Special Notice form is /s/: Anna Gordon Pope, Owner. This statement was Law Offices of Dean Lloyd Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB filed by: ANN GREENBERG in available from the court clerk. Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 425 Sherman Ave, Suite 330 at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- BE WARY of out of area com- (2752). Unlicensed persons the Superior Court of California, (X) Attorney for Petitioner: filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 29, 2019. Palo Alto, CA 94306 dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to panies. Check with the local taking jobs less than $500 must County of ALAMEDA. JAY ROADARMEL, Alameda on May 16, 2019. Expires May 29, 2024. Telephone: 650-328-1660 3pm. Better Business Bureau before state in their advertisements The Petition for Probate requests 1181 SANTA RITA ROAD. Expires May 16, 2024. The Independent Legal Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. you send money or fees. Read that they are not licensed by that: ANN GREENBERG STE 207, The Independent Legal No. No. 4565. Published June Date: 04/17/2018 Clerk, by: ORG, to see adoptable ani- and understand any contracts the Contractors State License be appointed as personal Pleasanton, CA 94566 4562. Published June 13, 20, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2019. Chad Finke, Deputy. mals, volunteer opportunities, before you sign. Shop around Board.” representative to administer (925)-271-5646. 27, July 4, 2019. and how to donate. for rates. REAL ESTATE the estate of the decedent. The Independent Legal No. SUMMONS The Independent Legal Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL ( X ) The petition requests the 4459 Published June 6, 13, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Na- No. 4566 Published June TO PLACE RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- 168) LAND FOR SALE decedent’s will and codicils, if 20, 2019. NAME STATEMENT tionstar Mortgage, LLC dba Mr. 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2019. CLASSIFIED AD ter, and Instagram. 170) LAND FOR RENT any , be admitted to probate. FILE NO. 559905 Cooper; Bank of America, N.A.; Call (925)243-8000 DENEICE HUTCHERSON; The will and any codicils are FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- FERAL CAT FOUNDATION 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / Does 1 through 24, inclusive. avaliable for examination NAME STATEMENT ing business as: The Last ANIMALS Cat & kitten adoptions now at MERCHANDISE DUPLEX / APT RENTAL in the file kept by the court. FILE NO. 558994 Factory, 2011 Research the new Livermore Petco on (X) The petition requests The following person(s) do- Drive, Livermore, CA 94550, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY 2) CATS/ DOGS Saturdays from 10:00AM to 114) FOR SALE 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- authority to administer the ing business as: JuJu’s is hereby registered by PLAINTIFF Kevin Hutcherson. 2:30PM. We have many ador- 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ ALS TO SHARE ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, estate under the Independent Bloomers, 1877 Spruce the following owner(s): able, tame kittens that have YARD SALES for adoption information con- 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL Administration of Estates Act. ST., Livermore, CA 94551, Red Vinyl Unlimited, LLC, Case Number: RG17861258. been tested for FIV & FELV, tact Valley Humane Society at SPACE (This authority will allow the is hereby registered by 585 S. K. ST, Livermore, CA altered & vaccinated. We also 18) FREE SECTION (925)426-8656 personal representative to take the following owner(s): 94550. This business is con- NOTICE! You have been sued. have adu Free Pine & Oak Wood Inland Valley Publishing Co. many actions without obtaining Julie K. Deane, 1877 Spruce ducted by a Limited Liability The court may decide against lt cats & ranch cats for adop- You cut & haul it Client Code:04126-00001 court approval. Before taking ST., Livermore, CA 94551. Company. The date on which you without your being heard tion. Lots of Pine cones, too Re: Legal Notice for certain very important actions, unless you respond within 30 Please call Classified Ads This business is conducted the registrant first commenced EMPLOYMENT however, the per- by an Individual. The date on to transact business under the days. Read the information be- (408)897-3156 The Federal Fair Housing Act, sonal representative which the registrant first com- fictitious business name(s) low. You have 30 CALENDAR Title VII of the Civil Rights Act International B2B Solutions, will be required to menced to transact business listed above: June 4, 2019. DAYS after this summons and 127) LOST/ FOUND of 1964, and state law prohibit Inc. (Pleasanton, CA) give notice to interested persons under the fictitious business Signature of Registrants: legal papers are served on you advertisements for housing and F/T Positions. Trvl Req. un- NOTICES / unless they have waived name(s) listed above: N/A. /s/: Jeffrey Kaskey, Chief Ex- to file a written response at this employment that contain any anticipated Client sites, US. ANNOUNCEMENTS notice or consent- Signature of Registrants: ecutive Office. This statement court and have a copy served Adopt a new best friend preference, limitation or dis- Automation Software Engi- 155) NOTICES ed to the proposed /s/: Julie K. Deane, Owner. was filed with the County Clerk on the plaintiff. A letter or TVAR crimination based on protected neer - RPA: resp. for arch, action.) The independent This statement was filed of Alameda on June 4, 2019. phone call will not protect you. Tri-Valley Animal “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- classes, including race, color, dsgn, devp, testing & suppt. of administration authority will be with the County Clerk of Al- Expires June 4, 2024. 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A hearing on the June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS You can find these court forms petition will be held in this court NAME STATEMENT and more information at the as follows: Date: JULY 8, 2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 559973 California courts online Self- TIME: 9:31 AM Dept 202. NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- Help Center (www.courtinfo. at: SUPERIOR COURT OF FILE NO. 558908 ing business as: Go To Your ca.gov/selfhelp), your county CALIFORNIA Coun- The following person(s) do- New Home, 5711 Signal Hill law library, or the courthouse ty of Alameda ing business as: Elegant Drive, Dublin, CA 94568, nearest you. If you cannot pay 2120 Martin Luther King, Hair & Nails, 2606 Old First is hereby registered by the filing fee, ask the court clerk Jr. Way Berkeley, CA 94704 ST., Livermore, CA 94550, the following owner(s): for a fee waiver form. If you Berkeley Probate Court. is hereby registered by The Alexander James Com- do not file your response on If you object to the the following owner(s): pany, Inc., 5711 Signal Hill time, you may lose the case granting of the petition, you Carolyn Chau-Tran, 22714 Drive, Dublin, CA 94568. by default, and your wages, should appear at the hearing Wildwood ST., Hayward, CA This business is conducted money, and property may be Cherie Doyle Leslie Faught and state your objections or 94541. This business is con- by a Corporation. The date taken without further warning file written objections with the ducted by an Individual. The on which the registrant first from the court. There are other 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 court before the hearing. Your date on which the registrant commenced to transact busi- legal requirements. 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KTVU reviewed Livermore in their Zip Trip series, calling the city one of the hottest The First Street Alehouse TRI-VALLEY spots to raise a family. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) and Posada Restaurants were part of a featured food CONSERVANCY the 1830’s. They mentioned the downtown has changed As for growth, Marchand segment. the 101-year annual rodeo a lot in the years. Marchand said, “If you don’t grow, you Claudine Wong inter- Help Preserve that celebrates the area’s stated that after moving the are going to die as a com- viewed Matt and Emily long tradition of ranching. highway out of downtown, munity. One of these days Stout-Garcia and daughter Land for Future They noted the many vine- the area was transformed you are going to have to let Annalise about the Spec- yards that benefit from the into an award-winning the young people inherit this trum Community Services’ Generations ideal conditions for growing downtown with sidewalk community. 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Marchand Livermore can grow before fighter/paramedic Gustavo loves barrel racing. “There also mentioned the 100th exceeding resources. “We’re Trejo. He took an overtime is a romance to it you can’t Anniversary of Livermore going to keep it an amazing shift, and ended up saving give up.” Stockmen’s Rodeo Associa- community.” the life of Scott Leather. Malicoat gave the an- tion and the 101-year rodeo Mike Mibach mentioned Both men and their families swers to a trivia contest parade scheduled for the how expensive it was for have formed an enduring asked of local citizens. next day. people to live in the Bay bond and friendship. 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Tell me about the necessary assets, keep- Randy Johnson, who grew the fight to preserve Liver- ing in mind that the number up in Livermore, one of more’s small-town heritage one priority in this commu- – CONCRETE WORK – baseball’s tallest players, a and feel, while really having nity is public safety. 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE hall of famer winning over to make some concessions Carolyn Wente, inter- • Foundations 300 games. Malicoat was to the modern world we viewed by Sal Castaneda, • Driveways reminded by a resident that are living in.” Marchand discussed the initiation of • Sidewalks (Stamped, pitcher Marc Davis from replied, “After a tremendous Wente wineries by her great Exposed, etc.) Livermore also won a Cy public outreach program, grandfather in 1883. The [email protected] Call for your Young award. most agreed that the hotel operation is now owned Free Estimate Today! 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The Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel Featuring Kyle Martin
Broadway “piano man” Kyle Martin brings his high- energy tribute to the music of legendary performers Elton John and Billy Joel to the Firehouse Arts Center Theater in Pleasanton on Saturday, June 22, at 8:00 p.m. The show’s set list includes classic hits “Uptown Girl,” “Tiny Dancer,” “New York State of Mind,” “Philadelphia Free- dom,” and many more. Bay Area audiences will remember Martin from his sold-out performances in “The World of Webber” which debuted at Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center in 2013 to standing ovations. Kyle Martin made quite a name for himself with both Broadway and Rock fans when he was hand-picked to star as the piano man in both the 2nd and 3rd National Tours of Broadway’s Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp Tony Award-win- ning musical “MOVIN’ OUT.” Unlike a traditional musi- cal, that show is essentially is a series of dances linked by a thin plot, and none of the dancers sing. All the vocals are performed by the pianist (Martin) and band suspended on a platform above the stage while the dancers act out the narrative without dialogue, making the show, in essence, a rock ballet. Kyle out-performed over 30,000 people to nab the coveted role, and reviews like “Dynamic,” “Spectacu- lar,” and “A piano player with a touch like Billy Joel,” are just some of many accolades he received along his journey. Performed in cabaret concert style, this concert is part
(continued on page 4) Kyle Martin Livermore School of Dance Jazz Division Performs 'Everything Old Is New Again'
Livermore School of hop. A variety of music will ers, view information and Dance Jazz Division, accompany the dancers. memory tables and take a presents “Everything Old Throwback dances from photo at the photo booth. is New Again”, a Dance the last 15 years along with Senior shows are Friday, Showcase directed by Liz new dances of today will June 21st at 7:00 pm and Roberts, celebrating Liver- be performed by students Saturday, June 22nd at 4:00 more School of Dance’s ages 3 1/2 to adults. Also pm. Junior show is Satur- 15th Anniversary. featured will be the Jazz day, June 22nd at 11:00 am. The dance performances Company dancers and stu- Performances will be at the will include all genres of dent choreography debuts. Livermore High School dance including, jazz, tap, A meet and greet recep- Theater, 600 Maple Street, modern, contemporary lyri- tion immediately following cal, musical theater and hip each show. Meet the danc- (continued on page 4) Curtain Call 2 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019 Bankhead Theater’s “Summer in Space” Family Film Series To Honor Apollo Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary
The Bankhead Theater’s the 50th anniversary of the head’s newly-installed wide In addition, “Man on the July 10, the iconic phrase friendly activities, auxiliary Family Fun Film Series landmark Apollo moon screen which now extends Moon,” a special free art “Houston, we have a prob- events and receptions will returns with “Summer in landing. “Star Trek: The the full width and height of exhibit will be on display lem” will come to life in the offer an opportunity to ap- Space,” three films that Wrath of Khan,” “Apollo the stage with the curtain beginning July 10, 2019 in Ron Howard film, “Apollo preciate both the challenges reflect a human fascina- 13,” and “WALL-E,” will open, roughly twice the size the Bankhead Gallery cen- 13,” which captures the and rewards of scientific tion with space and honor be shown on the Bank- of the prior screen. tered around stunning pho- fraught and frightening discovery and space explo- tographs from the National moments of the 1970 lunar ration. Aeronautics and Space mission. “Apollo 13” stars This is the second Administration (NASA.) Tom Hanks and Kevin summer for the Fam- Tickets for the “Sum- Bacon. In the final film ily Fun Film Series. The mer in Space” films are of the summer, dedicated Bankhead’s Classic Film just $5 each for all ages. robot WALL-E becomes Musicals started in early Popcorn, beverages, and captivated by EVE, a robot 2018 and will resume this space-themed snacks will in search of planetary life, fall with favorites from the be available for sale in setting in motion one of Golden Age of film musi- concessions. Pixar’s most imaginative cals, accompanied by news- The Summer in Space and charming adven- reels and cartoons of the series opens on Wednesday, tures. “WALL-E” will be era. Currently scheduled are June 19 at 7:00pm with screened on August 7. “Royal Wedding” (1951) “Star Trek: The Wrath of “WALL-E” is rated G featuring Fred Astaire and Khan.” In the second fea- (General Audiences) by the Jane Powell on September ture film based on the popu- Motion Picture Association 18, the beloved World War lar 1960s television show, of America (MPAA.) “Star II musical “South Pacific the crew of the Starship En- Trek: The Wrath of Khan” (1958) with Mitzi Gaynor terprise, including William and “Apollo 13” are rated and Rossano Brazzi on Shatner as Admiral James PG (Parental Guidance.) October 16, and “High T. Kirk, Leonard Nemoy The “Man on the Moon” Society” (1956) featuring (Spock) and DeForest Kel- exhibit will be free and a star-studded cast of Bing ley (Dr. McCoy), must fight open to the public begin- Crosby, Frank Sinatra and off the charismatic tyrant ning July 10. Art, large Grace Kelly on November Khan as he tries to establish format historical NASA 13. For more information his own galactic empire. On photos, interactive family- visit lvpac.org.
Humor From the World’s Only Indian-Jewish Comedian
Mahatma Moses’ Com- Comedy Competition. He is 8:00 p.m. Mahatma Pleasanton. Box Office p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 if not sold out. Free parking edy Caravan rolls into the also founder of Desi Com- Moses Comedy Caravan hours are Wednesday - a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two available in the center lot, Firehouse Arts Center on edy Fest, and is featured on (in English). An evening Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 hours prior to performances entrance on Spring Street. Sunday, June 23, for two NBC, CBS, NPR, NDTV. of cerebral, witty, clean hilarious, yet very different 5:00 p.m. Mahatma comedy starring the unique shows. Indian-Jewish stand- Moses’ Comedy Caravan and wacky award-winning up comic Samson Koletkar (in Marathi). A stand-up comic Mahatma Mo- and his special guests pres- comedy show in Marathi ses. Opening act: Abhay ent bucket-loads of clean language featuring Samson Nadkarni (Desi Comedy and clever humor, with Koletkar aka Mahatma Mo- Fest). This performance is crazy stories of growing up ses. Joining him are Abhay 90 minutes long with no Jewish in India, becoming Paranjape, Meg David, intermission. an American citizen, and Shruti Nimkar, and Adwait General seating tickets adopting his younger child. Paranjpe. This performance are $20 for one show, $30 Samson has been named is 2 hours long with one for both shows. Tickets on- to the top 10 list of "10 Best 15-minute intermission. line at www.firehousearts. Indian-Origin Comedians NOTE: Show content for org, by calling 925-931- of the Last Decade" by the Marathi show will be 4848, and in person at the BookMyShow, and Winner different than the English Box Office, 4444 Railroad of the 2015 International show. Avenue, in downtown Society of Humor Studies JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 3 American Idol Lee DeWyze to Play Concert in Livermore
Singer-songwriter Lee “The Breakdown,” which Live Act of the Year. Viele’s DeWyze (pictured at right) was featured on Showtime’s recently released album brings his expressive roots- hit Shameless last season. “What’s His Name?” is a driven folk-rock style back Returning to open for showcase of his passionate to the Bankhead Theater in DeWyze will be Frank and compelling storytelling Livermore on his “Night Viele whose skills as a style. and Day” tour. Tickets for singer, guitarist, songwriter The Bankhead Theater his single performance on and performer have been is located at 2400 First Saturday, June 22, 2019 are recognized by the New Street in Livermore. Tickets just $20. England Music Awards for are available at the box Even before winning Album of the Year, Male office,online at www.lvpac. the ninth season of Ameri- Performer of the Year, and org or by calling 373-6800. can Idol at the age of 23, DeWyze had begun to build a solid career using his extensive musical talents on the guitar, mandolin, banjo and piano. Elmore Maga- zine has praised his ability to “transport his listeners out of their world and into his song.” DeWyze began writing songs at the age of 15 and his straight-from- the-heart lyrics and passion- home for his skills across films and advertisements Back. DeWyze’s sixth stu- ate, personal delivery soon a wide range of projects. including the song “Black- dio album “Paranoia” was Emmy Nominated “Glee” Star earned him a wide circle of More than 30 of his songs bird” on The Walking Dead released in 2018. Described fans that continues to grow. have been featured in and “Sink or Swim” in the as cinematic and seductive, Matthew Morrison DeWyze has found a popular television shows, Julia Roberts’ film Ben is the album included the song with the Livermore-Amador Symphony Bothwell Arts Center to Host Oneida Stowe Art SEASON OPENING GALA Mimi Fox Guitarist Exhibit During East Bay Open Studios SEP 7 The Bothwell Arts exhibit of works by Oneida 22-23, 2019. A Bay Area is in numerous private and Center will feature the Stowe (1944-2005), during tradition for more than 40 corporate collections and works of acclaimed local the Annual East Bay Open years, EBOS is a unique she is listed in California artists, including a special Studios (EBOS) on June opportunity for artists, art Art Review and American collectors and art lovers to Artists. The Stowe exhibit connect with each other in at the Bothwell will include person. original and signed prints of Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 Stowe’s watercolors, oils, p.m. Bothwell Arts Center acrylics and drawings. All is located at 2466 Eighth pieces will be available for Street, Livermore. Admis- purchase. MOMIX • 10/19 LONESTAR & PHIL VASSAR • 12/9 sion is free. EBOS provides visitors Oneida Stowe was an ac- with a free, self-guided tour THE CHOIR OF MAN • 1/27 complished Livermore artist of working artists’ studios. and educator who taught art Five artists will be hosted classes at Las Positas Col- at the Bothwell this year lege for 15 years. She had including Linda Ryan, Judy many exhibitions in the Tri- Rice, Barbara Stanton, Amy Valley and throughout the Greenberg and James Bo- US and accrued a long list nacci. Light refreshments of awards including Ford and live jazz music by Beat Foundation Scholarships, 5 will be offered during this the Andrews Portrait Award free event. from Asilomar, and first For more information place from the Society of about EBOS: https://east- 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org Painting by Oneida Stowe Western Artists. Her work bayopenstudios.com/ 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore
4 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019 New Book Features Photos by Bill Owens of the Altamont Festival Former Independent tion and racial discrimina- and a deadly violence; photographer Bill Owens tion, against authority in as the Stones continued has created a new book of general. to play and much of the previously unpublished "The lineup at Altamont crowd remained oblivi- images of the Altamont featured the Stones, Jef- ous, an 18-year-old African festival. ferson Airplane, Carlos American boy named "Bill Owens: Altamont Santana and many oth- Meredith Hunter was killed 1969" presents a series of ers; Owens was hired by by the Hells Angels hired photographs of the Rolling the Associated Press to as concert security. This Stones’ infamous concert cover what promised to book captures the festival’s at the Altamont Speedway be a huge rock concert. agitational energy that near Livermore. But when Owens arrived manifested itself in slogans According to a de- at the Altamont Speedway and billboards, sit-ins and scription on Amazon the with “two Nikons, three demonstrations and con- Altamont Speedway Free lenses, thirteen rolls of certs that were treated as Festival has become an em- film, a sandwich and a jar collective rites." blem of the upheavals and of water,” he witnessed one Bill Owens (born 1938) aftershocks of a decade of of the defining moments of made his name in 1973 with change. At Altamont, Ow- the late ‘60s. At Altamont the publication of Suburbia, ens captured a generation’s the utopian hopes and in- one of several monographic desire to stand up and raise nocent conviviality of the studies he undertook into its voices against the war in 1960s gave way to tension the customs of middle-class Vietnam, against segrega- America. Livermore School of Dance presents Oklahoma ballet PIANO MEN (continued from front page) (continued from front page) of the Firehouse Cabaret org, by calling 925-931- day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m., Livermore. Dance opened in 2004 and a love of dance in a Series, produced by the Bay 4848, and in person at the Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 Area’s award-winning Es- Box Office, 4444 Railroad p.m., and two hours prior Tickets are $14/$15/$18 under the ownership of Liz nurturing, professional and are available at Roberts and Shelly Scho- ses Productions. Avenue, in downtown to performances if not sold environment. Go to liver- Reserved seating tickets Pleasanton. Box Office out. Free parking available https://26812.danceticket- endienst. The main goal of moredance.com for more ing.com. the studio has always been are $22 - $32. Tickets on- hours are Wednesday - Fri- in the center lot, entrance information. line at www.firehousearts. on Spring Street. Livermore School of to promote self-confidence
Hike for Hope Raises $90,000; 600 Hikers Take Part
The Hope Hospice and Home Health community programs and services possible.” Aviation, Sansei Gardens Inc., New Image Landscape returned to Livermore’s Del Valle Regional Park on May Hope relies on this event to fund many of its services, Company, Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 4 for the ninth annual Hike for Hope, which raised more including the Family Caregiver Education Series and grief and Heritage Bank of Commerce. A list of all sponsors than $90,000 for Hope’s patient care and community support services, which are made available to the public at and gifts-in-kind is available at TheHikeForHope.com. services. no cost. As of June 6, the top team fundraisers included: More than 600 hikers and walkers hit the trails to sup- “The event wouldn’t have been possible were it not for First Place: Team Braveheart, $3,232; Second Place: port Hope’s mission to provide patient care in local com- our 60 amazing volunteers,” says Jennifer Pettley, Hope’s Revelli Team Hope, $2,073; Third Place: Team Roger, munities. Many participants were hiking in memory of Director of Development. “We are also grateful for the $1,815; Fourth Place: Team Peachy, $1,352; Top indi- departed loved ones and carried photos or mementos with folks from MCE Corp., which treated all the hikers and vidual fundraisers included; First Place: Victoria Oliver, the. Participants also could write names of loved ones on volunteers to a wonderful barbecue lunch following the $1,540; Second Place: Colin Ritchie, $1,515; Third Place: paper shoes and hang them on the Shoe Memorial. hike. Linda Simpson, $1,370; Fourth Place: Angie Birdwell- “We are so grateful to the Hike for Hope participants, Corporate supporters and top sponsors were Hitachi Royers, $1,210 sponsors, donors, and volunteers,” says Hope CEO Jen- Vantara, Graham-Hitch Mortuary, Pleasanton Emergency The 2020 event— the Tenth Anniversary—is scheduled nifer Hansen. “As a non-profit agency, Hope is blessed Medical Group, MCE Corp., Bradley Tanks Inc., Skycam for May 2. Watch for updates at TheHikeForHope.com. by the generosity of our community, which makes our JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 5 Teen Club Hosts Seminar for Parents on Using Positive Psychology at Home By Justin Wang Positive psychology want their criticisms to be said MC’s of the seminar, expertise,” said Elissa Lu her parenting skills. “I hope Children are usually on is a scientific study of the heard,” said Xie. “Other- Daphne Yan and Matthew from Pleasanton, a mother my kids can see my change the receiving end of instruc- strengths that enable indi- wise, parents will only have Yuan. “Most families don’t of two girls. “One piece of gradually.” tion and education from viduals to thrive. “Instead positional influence, not get to talk to a professional her advice that struck me GLIFY also hosts other adults. But from time to of just fixing kids’ weak- relational influence.” psychologist, and this semi- was that the ratio of posi- activities aimed at benefit- time, it is beneficial for par- nesses, positive psychology She recommended that, nar was that opportunity. tive comments to negative ing the youth communities ents to get some education is about amplifying their for every critical or nega- That’s why over the years comments that we make to locally and globally. More on parenting. That’s why on strengths,” said Xie. “It tive comment parents make our event has been well our children at home should information can be found at April 13, a group of teenag- can be summarized into an toward their teenagers, they received.” be 3:1, while I probably did www.hsleadershipinitiative. ers organized a seminar to acronym PREAM - Positive have to compensate by of- GLIFY’s youth mental the opposite.” org. educate parents on using emotions, Relationships, fering at least three genuine health seminar is an annual Elissa said that she Justin Wang is Vice positive psychology to help Engagements, Accomplish- positive comments, big or event. would implement what she President of Public Rela- their kids. ments, and Meaning.” small. “I have certainly bene- learned from the talk into tions at GLIFY. He is a These teenagers are Positive emotions can Data was presented from fited from Dr. Xie’s breadth her daily life to improve sophomore from Dougherty members of Global Leader- help students learn quicker prominent researches on of knowledge and depth of Valley High School. ship Initiatives for Youth and more efficiently, ex- youth psychology, “which (GLIFY), a non-profit plained Xie. “Somebody helped both parents and organization made up of who has a good mind set teenagers understand the high schoolers and middle when working is more like- importance of youth mental schoolers in the Tri-Valley ly to persevere and battle health,” said Roy Lin, co- area. challenges with creative president of GLIFY, adding The seminar, held at the solutions.” that the audience could Tri-Valley Chinese Bible Xie calls on parents to relate to the many real-life Church in Pleasanton, fea- show their love and ap- examples that she provided tured Dr. Julie Xie, a school preciation every day to their from her experience work- psychologist of Fremont children. “Relationships ing as a school psycholo- Unified School District and are just as important for gist, counseling students on an author of Being a School children’s mental health.” a myriad of issues related Psychologist in America. She recommended that par- to school, family, friends, Titled “Positive Fam- ents think of their favorite stress, just to name a few. ily, Successful Children -- manager and try to do what Mental health seminars Application of Positive Psy- they do. are a special opportunity chology in Rearing Teens,” “Parents must invest in for families to learn how this seminar attracted more their children with posi- to bond and for parents than 200 people. tive reinforcements if they to raise their kids better, Bay Area Parks, Outdoor Treasures New Exhibit at the Harrington Gallery
A new art exhibition, dren’s Program: YOUNG@ Richard Lindenberg, Caro- Bay Area Parks, Outdoor ART will be offered on lyn Lord, Kim Lordier, Will Treasures, will be featured Thursday, June 20, 4:30- Maller, Heather Martin, at the Harrington Gallery in 5:45 pm. Joseph McFadden, Susan conjunction with the Cali- Exhibiting artists are Migliore, Clark G. Mitch- fornia Art Club The show Charity Anderson, Edwin ell, Mark Monsarrat, Jamie runs June 14 to July 20. Bertolet, Nanette Biers, Morgan, Donald Neff, An opening recep- Cathy Boyer, John Buck- Erika Perloff, Robert Porter, tion will be held from 1 lin, David Casterson, Bill Jan Prisco, Jim Promessi, to 3 p.m. on June 15. The Cone, Kevin Courter, Laura Carole Rafferty, Michael Gallery is located in the Culver, Mary Fassbinder, Reardon, Nancy Roberts, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Tatyana Fogarty, Kathleen Julia Munger Seelos, Linda Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- Gadway, Randy Gallegos, Sutton, Nancy Takaichi, ton. Terry Guyer, Vanessa Carol Tarzier, Marte The exhibit features the Hadady, Annie Haines, Thompson, Jon Tocchini, beauty and diversity of Bay Cynthia Hamilton, Michele Nancy Call Torres, Joseph Area parks from the coastal Hausman, Ruan Hoe, Ellen Veltkamp, Cleo Vilett, beauty of Point Reyes to the Howard, Deepali Kapatkar, LaRhee Webster, and Tonya majestic redwood forests of Paul Kratter, Lawrence Zenin. Muir Woods to the slopes Kushner, Leslie Landers, For information, go to of Mount Diablo. Robyn Leimer, Amy Leung, www.firehousearts.org. Exhibition Related Chil- 6 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019
BikeMobile to Be Held at Bonsai Show at Alden Lane Scheduled Livermore Library The ancient art of bonsai Japanese style) will be on will create a bonsai which of course, according to an- The Livermore Public Library will host the ( miniature trees in the display Father's Day week- some lucky person may win cient Chinese and Japanese BikeMobile for a free bike repair day on Saturday, end, June 15 & 16, from 10 and take home. traditions. June 22, 2019 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Civic AM to 4 PM at Alden Lane, Cultivation of bonsai can The Valley Bonsai Center Library, located at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. corner of Holmes St. and require patient artistry-- the Society has members whose Youth are invited to bring their bikes to this fun Alden Lane in Livermore. melding of the imagina- trees are 50 years old and event. The BikeMobile staff provides free bike Admission is free. tion of the artists with the some members who are just repairs, teaches mechanics and safety, and provides Charles Harder, who growing habits of the tree-- beginners. Memberships free bike accessories and decoration supplies. The founded the Valley Bonsai to shape an aesthetically are $30 per year; family BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and Society in 2008, will give a pleasing result over many memberships are $40. gears and even replace broken or worn out parts like chains, seats and tires. The BikeMobile can- demonstration on both days years. Or the art can bring Silk scrolls with photo- not replace missing wheels or gears. The event also at 1 PM to exhibit bonsai quick results. The miniature graphs of Japan and short includes a workshop teaching how to repair a flat techniques and to answer trees can be made to look poems/ haiku will also be tire. The BikeMobile will serve as many people as questions. Each day, he like mature trees, stylized, on display. possible, however the first 20 people are guaranteed assistance. Summer reading is for everyone at the Livermore Public Library! The 2019 Summer Reading Pro- Program on 125th Anniversary gram has a reading game for every age. Prizes will The Pleasanton Library will host two programs on Pleasanton at 125 with staff from be awarded in all games, with the goal of reading, the Museum on Main. sharing what was read, and having fun. View the Since the town's incorporation in 1894, Pleasanton's municipal government has Livermore Public Library’s website for more detailed tackled all sorts of challenges, from dusty streets and stray livestock to securing a information and start playing on June 1st. All pro- steady water supply to balancing rapid development with a high quality of life. As the grams run through August 14th. city has grown and new needs have arisen, its residents have expanded and reshaped Visit the library to pick up a Summer at Your their government to meet those challenges. Look back on a century and a quarter of Library events booklet, call 925-373-5504, or visit Pleasanton's experience of self-government. the library’s website, www.LivermoreLibrary.net, for The program will take place on Sundays, June 23 and 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. further details. The Pleasanton Library is located at 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. For information, contact, Yu Tao - 925-931-3410 Cones for Paws Along the Ice Cream Trail The Ice Cream Trail invites participants. Itis an award-winning trail featuring 16 County Fair to Feature Special Days unique ice cream shops in the Tri-Valley. The Alameda County June 30 Fest, and Cocktail Fest. These shops offer different styles of frozen treats. To encourage equal opportunity Fair is paying homage to “The Alameda County Tickets for those events scooping, Visit Tri-Valley is rewarding real ice cream fanatics with their own stylish the Bay Area’s deep multi- Fair prides itself on com- may be purchased online VTV ice cream scooper when they visit five stops on the Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail. cultural roots through sev- munity and inclusiveness,” up to the day before the There will be $5 donated to Big Dawgs Rescue. eral exciting new cultural said Angel Moore, Vice event and include admis- To win, download an ice cream passport or pick one up at a participating shop. Visit festivals which will debut President of Business De- sion or purchased separate 5 stops on the trail (get a stamp on the passport with each visit). After 5 stamps, submit this year at the Fair. velopment. “We are excited from admission and can be the passport to Visit Tri-Valley. These celebrations take to introduce these new purchased at the door. For details and participating businesses, go to https://visittrivalley.com/activities place on several specific festivals to recognize the For more additional days and will feature live importance that diversity details, including schedules, click on things to do. entertainment, attractions, plays in all communities discount days, and concert cooking demonstrations, throughout the Bay Area.” and ticket info, visit the and more. The Fair is also bring- Fair’s website at www. Author Publishes Second Novel in Trilogy Out at the Fair cele- ing back Brew Fest, Wine alamedacountyfair.com. brates LGBTQ pride, while Eloise Hamann, local author from Dublin, has announced publication of her second Fiesta a la Feria, Bolly- novel in the Ocean Worlds trilogy, Lost Sea. Her character-driven novels are multi-genre wood at the Fair, and Asian Win Tickets to the Fair and laced with a bit of mystery, romance, and social commentary. Pacific Celebration at the TV30 will be giving away tickets to Alameda County Her first novel, Lower World, is set under the sea floor. Lost Sea continues with a Fair honor the multicultural Fair "TV30 Lucky Fans" for admission to the Fair. The group of tetrapeds—human-like beings with human-like issues—who fled for their lives roots and communities of last TV30 drawing date for 2019 Fair tickets will be held the Bay Area. on June 19th. from their dysfunctional government after discovering a lost sea beneath the sea floor. Fiesta a la Feria – June They not only struggle to survive in a primitive environment, but the male protagonist 16 To be eligible go to the Tri-Valley TV website at tv30. discovers evidence that they are not alone. Out at the Fair – June 22 org and click on the “Lucky Fan” icon. Winners will be Eloise retired from teaching mathematics at San Jose State University. She writes Asian Pacific Celebra- contacted and names announces TV30 as well as on the a blog on unusual discoveries in science, ones that are as strange as Science Fiction. tion at the Fair – June 23 TV30 Facebook page. A person can enter as many times https://ewrtitessite.wordpress.com. Bollywood at the Fair – as they want. There is no cost or obligation.
JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 7
A presentation shows how women’s rights affect communities around the world. Presenters answer questions about how human actions influence climate change.
Students Share Expertise in Fifth Grade Exhibition
“Would you like to learn were passionate about, what resources, air quality, and about women’s rights?” they were interested in see- human rights. Students “Can we tell you what we ing change, and what they were tasked with pursuing learned about plastic pol- had learned about so far in background information lution in our oceans?” Joe their education. The central and interviewing experts for Michell K-8’s multipurpose idea Women’s Rights Af- their idea, allowing them to room and several class- fect Communities Around expand the scope of their rooms buzzed with ques- the World was close to the understanding and develop tions and calls to action as hearts of those students strategies that would ad- students eagerly presented while they developed an ac- dress the issue at the core their Fifth Grade Exhibi- tion plan and discussed the of their idea. These experts tion on the topic, “Sharing topic with experts. “This served as representatives of the Planet” – a capstone was something we were all local and global resources. project that serves as the passionate about before,” They helped students culmination of three months said one student, speaking determine an approach to of work. The projects for her group. “Working on their ideas, and actions that reflect the mission of the our project gave us more could be taken to address Younger students are shown how human actions impact marine environments. International Baccalaure- information about our topic the problems students Photos of exhibitions courtesy of LVJUSD ate (IB) World School to and how we could act to discovered during their develop thoughtful and car- make changes.” research. These interactions during Joe Michell’s Open to behavior such as plastic students demonstrated their ing young people who have The research, source helped students clarify their House. During the day, reduction for the sake of mastery of inquiry, encour- a stake in creating a better gathering, and organization thoughts, provided insight, students from other grade oceans or cleaning hiking aged action, and broadened and more peaceful world. of information reflected the and served as a model for levels walked through the gear to mitigate the spread perspectives both for them- In groups of three to rigor of the IB program. how to communicate the exhibitions while the 5th of invasive species. selves and their audience. five, students developed a With the latitude to explore issues surrounding their graders presented their cen- The Fifth Grade Exhibi- Younger students saw central idea and lines of in- ideas important to them, ideas. tral ideas and detailed their tion served to showcase the examples of how they could quiry into the rights and re- students looked into a wide When it came time to lines of inquiry, answering students’ ability to organize start to apply their own IB sponsibilities of everyone in variety of topics such as present their findings on questions and recommend- information and commu- World School education to the struggle to share finite human impact on marine May 23rd, the 5th grade ing actions to their audi- nicate it to an audience global issues, seeing how resources with other people ecosystems and specific students were experts in ence. Some issues called spanning from kindergar- they would continue to and living things. Groups animal populations, plastic their own right. In the eve- for an increase in awareness teners to parents. In sharing build on the foundation of determined their central consumption, mining, ning, they would present to and advocacy, while others carefully researched ideas, their education. ideas based on what they poaching, non-renewable parents and the community recommended adjustments 8 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT
ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. further info. and wine affair at Casa Real. Friday Amador Valley Community Park, Santa Livermore Art Association Gallery, Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & firehousearts.org Piano and keyboard lessons, For through Sunday, wineries across the Rita & Black Avenue, Pleasanton. located in the Carnegie Building, offers Alameda CPA's at 7077 Koll Center EBOS - East Bay Open Studios June children to adult. Beginner to early region host ten food and wine events Livermore Shakespeare Festival, art classes, unusual gifts, painting Parkway, Suite 183, Pleasanton; The 15, 16, 22 and 23 from 11 am. to 6 intermediate level. Half-hour private including Port tastings, a hike in the July 3 to August 4, Wente Vineyards rentals, art exhibits and information Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., pm. Meet artists and see how some classes or small group classes vineyard, honey tasting and more. Estate Winery, The Tragedie of Othello pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street of the art is made. Free catalogs offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- and The Complete Works of William St., Livermore. The gallery has been Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. available at Way Up Art and Frame, 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ sociation, www.lvwine.org/ Shakespeare (Abridges) (Revised). open since 1974 and is run as a If interested in becoming a member 1912 2nd. Street and Bothwell Arts hotmail.com for further info. www.LivermoreShakes.org. co-op by local artists. Hours are Wed.- of the Pleasanton Art League or for Center 2466 Eight Street in Livermore Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last MUSIC/CONCERTS Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For information call information regarding the Public Art and the Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Saturday of each month from 12 Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Dreamcoat, Tri-Valley Repertory 449-9927. Circuit, call John Trimingham at (510) Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. It can noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Theatre, July 20, 27 and Aug. 3 at 8 Members of the Pleasanton Art 877-8154. also be downloaded from the website located at 1756 First St., Livermore. S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// p.m. and July 21, 28 and Aug. 3 and 4, League Public Art Circuit are cur- California Art Club exhibit of Bay Area eastbayopenstudios.com. Confirm participation by calling (925) retzlaffvineyards.com 2019 at 2 p.m. his family. Bankhead rently exhibiting art at five businesses Parks: Outdoor Treasures. June 14- Man on the Moon: 50th Anniversary 960-1194 or via the website at www. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. in the area. Viewing locations are: July 20. Opening Reception: Saturday, of the Lunar Landing Exhibit, July GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners regularly at: Old Mexico Bar & Grill www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. The Stanford Health Care Dermatol- June 15, 1:00–3:00 pm. Harrington 10-Sept. 9. The Commemoration are welcome. Bring some music to in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- ogy Clinic, 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Gallery, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Reception July 20 from 1-4 pm. share with the group. Ukuleles are the 2nd Tuesday each month from COMEDY Suite 111, Livermore; Pleasanton Bankhead Theater Gallery, 2400 First available for purchase. Small $10 fee 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small Free Comedy Show every Thursday St., Livermore. www.lvoac,org to cover meeting costs. cover. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the 33rd Annual Art Under the Oaks cel- Dave M'ore Band, performs June 14, Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 ebration the weekend of July 20 and WINERIES 9 p.m. R-Place, 2562 Old First St., First St. in Livermore. 21. Event combines art, wine, food, Fun Fridays at Wood Family Vine- Livermore. Free comedy show every Thursday at live music and family fun for all ages. yards. Live Music 5 to 8 pm, tasting Lee DeWyze 8 p.m. June 22. Bankhead Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 First Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, room opens at noon. 6/14 – Truth Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. St., Livermore 7:30pm. Livermore. Free admission. Without Fear; 6/21 – Luna Fish; www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. Mahatma Moses’ Comedy Caravan. 6/28 – Blue Spoonfulls. Acoustic P Piano Men: The Songs of Elton Award-winning, clean and witty MEETINGS/CLASSES Wednesdays 4 – 7 pm 6/19 – Mark John and Billy Joel – Featuring Kyle stand-up comedy featuring Indian- The Young Artists’ Studio has openings Clarin; 6/26 – Caitlin Jemma. 2407 Martin. Saturday, June 22, 8:00 Jewish comic Mahatma Moses aka in its 2018 – 2019 school year art Research Dr., Livermore. p.m. Firehouse Arts Center Theater Samson Koletkar and friends. Marathi classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers Charles R Vineyards 4th Friday Free in downtown Pleasanton. Acclaimed language show: 5:00 p.m. (2 hours small group, individualized instruction Summer Concert Series June 28 - star of the Tony Award Winning with intermission) starring Koletkar in art to students ages 7 through Jack Quigley Souled Out! – Serving up Broadway National Tour of Billy Joel’s with Abhay Paranjape, Meg David, high school. She also works with a gumbo pot of acoustic blues, rock “MOVIN OUT,” Kyle Martin brings a Shruti Nimkar, and Adwait Paranjpe. adults. Projects include all kinds of and soul; July 26 - Chris Ahlman – high-energy concert of “piano man” English show: 8:00 p.m. (90 minutes, drawing, painting, print making and Singer Songwriter, playing acoustic hits to the Firehouse. Includes no intermission) starring Koletkar, sculpture. Home schoolers and high pop, folk and rock; August 23 - Rick Uptown Girl, Tiny Dancer, New York with opening act Abhay Nadkarni school students working on advanced Spitaleri - Danceable rock and roll State of Mind, Philadelphia Freedom, (winner Desi Comedy Fest). General portfolios are welcome. Peggy has from the 60s through today; Septem- to name just a few. Reserved Seat seating tickets: $20 one show; $30 been an art instructor in the Livermore ber 27 – The Spencer James Band - A Tickets: $22-$32. Tickets available at both shows. Tickets available at www. Valley for many years. Contact her at remix and a mashup of great blues www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ and rock 'n' roll. 8195 Crane Ridge 4848, or at the center Box Office, at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad comcast.net. Road, Livermore, www.CharlesRVine- 4444 Railroad Avenue, in downtown Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Free Figure Drawing Workshop, every yards.com 925-454-3040. Pleasanton. Free parking. parking. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists Charles R Vineyards. Grillin' & Chillin' Derik Nelson & Family, 8 p.m. July 12. Sklar Brothers,Sat., July 13, 8:00 p.m. bring their own materials and easels. with Dad, Sunday, June 16, 12:00pm Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, post-modern take on a stand-up Open to all artists. Professional artist to 4:30pm; your Pop, a picnic and Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call comedy duo. Bankhead Theater, 2400 models (nude). No instructor. Students some meat for the grill, we'll provide 925-373-6800. First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, under 18 need written parental the fire; live music with Maddy Jessica Fichot Sun., July 14 at 7:00 373-6800. Chard permission to attend. Cost $20 per Hudson, American Idol contestant, p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 and Dad can pick his favorite wine to 8th Street, Livermore. Enchant- DANCE 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and pair with the menu, and we'll provide ingly Original Chanteuse Chanteuse Xtreme’s Favorite Things, Dance Com- Gallery Hosts Guest Artist refreshments are available. Call or Port for his dessert. 8195 Crane Ridge and songwriter. www.lvpac.org or pany performing in their end of year e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info Road, Livermore. www.charlesrvine- 373-6800. showcase. 11 a.m. June 22. Bankhead Livermore Art Association Gallery guest artist, Laura about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - yards.com 925-454-3040 New Christy Minstrels, 8 p.m. July 26. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Marion has been painting since she could hold a brush. Al- [email protected]. Las Positas Vineyards, Sunday, June Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. though portraiture is her favorite genre, Laura has honed Preschool Art classes: Thursday 16th celebrate Fathers Day at Las Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call her craft over the last 15 years as a commission artist. She mornings 9:45–10:45. Children aged Positas and the West Side Wine 925-373-6800. MOVIES 3-5 are welcome to join this class. Trail. LPV will be featuring its special How Lucky Can You Get? The Songs Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public works primarily in water-based oil paints although she Classes cover drawing, painting, print- Sausage, Hot Dog , Potato Chip and of Kander & Ebb performed by Tielle Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the enjoys acrylics, water-color, chalk pastel, graphite, scratch making, sculpture and ceramics. For Wine Pairing Flight that day. Live Baker, 2 p.m. July 28. Firehouse month with host Steve Chiolis. This art, and pen and ink. further information, contact Thomasin music on the patio, tables on patio Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., year's theme is FOG CITY – films Laura grew up in Northern California but now lives in Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or and Oak Tree are limited to 2 hour Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org or about San Francisco. Films are free. LosAngeles. She makes frequent trips to Livermore, her [email protected] or visit maximum with purchase of at least 2 931-4848. No registration is required. The films http://childrensartclassesprojects. bottles of LPV wine. Tables are first are screened in the Pleasanton home town. When she’s not painting, she’s a singer in two blogspot.com/ come first serve. Friday, June 21st ON THE STAGE Library large meeting room. Everyone bands, Ivory Deville and The Walcotts. Art Classes, For children, teens and Evening in the Vineyards featuring a Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. is welcome to attend. Some films Laura’s work can be seen currently at The Big White adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- " Frankie Bones." Wine and artisan Bay Area Children's Theatre presents are mature in content and may not House Winery and John Evan Cellars, 6800 Greenville ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture pizza's available for purchase ( sorry Based on the original Broadway be suitable for children. For more Road Livermore, where she is the resident label artist. and ceramics taught by highly no outside food or beverages permit- production. June 27 and 28. Bankhead information or assistance, contact the experienced artist and art instructor, ted ); to purchase tickets, visit www. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Pleasanton Public Library at (925) Her paintings will be on view at the Livermore Art As- Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and laspositasvineyards.com. Space is www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. 931-3400, extension 4. 400 Old sociation Gallery June 18 through October 5. weekend classes, Home school limited. As You Like It, free Shakespeare in Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. The Gallery is located in the Carnegie Building, 2155 classes, Special classes during school Taste Our Terroir in Livermore Valley the Park presented by San Francisco Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan (1982 Third St., Livermore; 449-9927; www.livermoreartasso- breaks offered. (925) 216-7231 or Wine Country, July 25 - July 28, Shakespeare Festival, Saturdays and movie) June 19, 7:30 p.m. all tickets ciation.org/laa-gallery.html email [email protected] for Livermore Valley Wine Country. Food Sundays at 7:00pm June 29–July 14 $5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., JUNE 13, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. org, 373-6800. Ao Li: An Evening of Favorite Arias, 8 www.livermorevalleypera.com Livermore, Saturday, June 16 and Livermore Civic Center Library: Chas- p.m. June 29. Firehouse Arts Center, Livermore, CA. There is no charge Sunday, June 17 from 10 am to 4 pm. ing the Moon sneak-peek screening, 7 OPERA 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. MISCELLANEOUS and no sign-up needed to attend this www.valleybonsaisociety.com/ p.m. July 3. 1188 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore Valley Opera Opera In The firehousearts.org or 931-4848. A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and informal gathering. Hosted by local Rock Sale at Barn. Livermore Valley Livermore. Vineyard #1 at Nella Terra Cellars, Livermore Valley Opera, Opera In The older meets on the first Tuesday writer and NaNoWriMo (National Lithophiles Gem & Mineral Society Apollo 13 (1995 movie)July 10, 7:30 Sunol, special Father’s Day Edition, Vineyard #2 at Retzlaff Vineyard, of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Novel Writing Month) participant is having a rock sale at the “Barn” p.m. all tickets $5. Bankhead Theater, June 16th. Tickets and information at Livermore, July 14th, includes “Arias p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center Sydney Dent. To learn more about this on Sunday June 23, noon – 4 pm. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. www.livermorevalleypera.com a la Carte”. Tickets and information at Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, program check the library’s website at 3131 Pacific Ave. near the Livermore Livermorelibrary.net or call the library Civic Center. Sale will include rocks, at 925-373-5500. minerals, slabs, fossils, lapidary tools, Political Issues Book Club meets the th and foldable display cases. Free 4 Tuesday of each month, and reads admission. books about issues and trends that Museum on Main, An Evening with… Musical Version of As You Like It are driving current affairs in both the Prime Minister Winston Churchill: national and international arenas. Tuesday, July 9th, 7pm; AMADOR \The San Francisco Shakespeare in the Park does it feel like to experi- budding relationship. They Topics that have been covered include THEATER. Tickets at www.museumon- Shakespeare Festival an- will be presented by San ence love – this feeling that cross paths once again in politics, governance, economics, mili- main.org or (925) 462-2766. nounces the dates and cast Francisco Shakespeare all human beings, no matter the Forest of Arden, but this tary affairs, history, sociology, science, amie Metzl, Hacking Darwin, Rae for Free Shakespeare in the Festival, Saturdays and their circumstances, seem time Rosalind is disguised the climate, and religion. Contact Rich Dorough Speakers Series,7:30 p.m. Park performances of As Sundays at 7:00 pm June to have in common?’ We as a boy named Ganymede, at 872-7923, for further questions. . July 15. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 2019 Alameda County Fair -- June 14 Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or You Like It: a new musical. 29–July 14. The perfor- are enormously grateful to and Orlando is unable to -July 7. live Action Sports shows, big see through her disguise! 373-6800. This year, the Festival will mances will take place in our neighbors experiencing name concerts and Live Horse Racing. Little League® Intermediate Base- present an original musical the Amador Valley Com- homelessness who have Will Rosalind-as-Gany- For more information and schedules, ball World Series, July 28 – August featuring nine songs by The munity Park, Santa Rita & shared with us, in work- mede find a way to reunite visit www.AlamedaCountyFair.com 4, 2019. Livermore, Max Baer Park. Kilbanes. The duo of Kate Black Avenue, Pleasanton shops and in rehearsals, Rosalind and Orlando? Valley Bonsai Society 10th Annual https://www.littleleague.org/world- Kilbane and Dan Moses “While developing this their own humanity and Come to Free Shakespeare Bonsai Show at Alden Lane Nursery, series/2019/5070/ are a Bay Area favorite new musical version of As their own stories.” in the Park to find out the acclaimed for powerful You Like It,” explains En- This comedy is about the fate of these lovers in exile. story-telling indie rock. nals, “we asked ourselves love between Rosalind and Directed by Artistic An additional two songs and our community, ‘What Orlando, young lovers who Director Rebecca J. Ennals, are provided by Festival does the Court represent? meet in the corrupt Court of the play will feature Re- Resident Artist, Phil Wong. What does it mean to go Duke Frederick. To avoid gina Morones as Rosalind, Music direction is by Bren- into the Forest? What does unjust political persecution, Michael Barrett Austin* den Getzell, who also plays it mean to be exiled, now both must flee separately as Orlando, Anne Yumi multiple instruments in the and in the near future?’ and into exile before they have Kobori as Celia, Norman production. most importantly ‘What a chance to explore their Gee* as Adam/Touch- As You Like It, free stone, Maryssa Wanlass* as Jaques/Lady, Rondrell McCormick* as Oliver/ Corin, Dave Sikula as Duke Frederick/Duke Senior, Akaina Ghosh as Dennis/ Silvius, Gwen Loeb* as Le Beau/Audrey, Andrea J. Love* as Charles/Phebe, performance interns Skylar Adams, Griffin O’Connor, Last year's event. Peter Stielstra, and Dani- elle Ferrer as ensemble, and Adam Thompson as Yoga Day at the Bankhead bassist. Will Shattuc is the show’s Assistant Director. In honor of International Yoga Day, a free outdoor yoga The production features and mediation session will again be offered to the com- costume design by Susan munity on the Shea Homes Plaza outside the Bankhead Szegda, set design by Neal Theater from 5 to 8 p.m. Now in its fourth year, the event Ormond, fight choreogra- has attracted participants of all ages for the free outdoor phy by Sydney Schwindt, yoga session, live music, and prize drawings. and lighting design by John On June 21, 2019, instructors from Dragonfly Yoga Bernard. The cast includes + Wellness, Joya Yoga, and Omni Fitness will teach an returning favorites from all-level class, accompanied by live music provided by past Shakespeare in the Park productions, including Meredith McHenry. Participants should wear comfortable As You Like It, free Shakespeare in the Park will be presented by San Francisco Festival Resident Artists clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel. The event will be Shakespeare Festival, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00 pm June 29–July 14. The (Ghosh, Kobori, Morones, held on the grass area. performances will take place in the Amador Valley Community Park, Santa Rita & and Wanlass) and talented No prior experience is needed. Sponsored by the Liver- Black Avenue, Pleasanton. Pictured, from left, are Anne Yumi Kobori as Celia, Michael newcomers to the company. more Valley Performing Arts Center. Barrett Austin* as Orlando, and Regina Morones as Rosalind in As You Like It. (*member *denotes members of The event is free. For more information: www.lvpac. Actors' Equity Association) photo: John Western Actors’ Equity Association com.
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(Organizations wishing to run notices Rock Sale at Barn. Livermore Valley 8447 or [email protected] Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and Counter Point (Addiction Family Israeli and other world dances, easy line in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Lithophiles Gem & Mineral Society is having Master Gardeners talks, Demonstra- graceful strathspeys that are the traditional Support Group) free faith based, Christ and circle dances, no partners required, ca- Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care a rock sale at the “Barn” on Sunday June tion Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore social dance of Scotland. Make new friends centered (Al Anon based) program designed sual dress. $3 per session (first time free). of Bulletin Board or email information to 23, noon – 4 pm. 3131 Pacific Ave. near . trained Master Gardeners are on site at and have fun while you exercise. Join us to help individuals with family members who Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell [email protected]. Include name the Livermore Civic Center. Sale will include to answer question and give tours of the Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the Livermore suffer from alcoholism and drug addiction. Arts Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, of organization, meeting date, time, place rocks, minerals, slabs, fossils, lapidary garden 9:30am-11:30am on the second Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- Meet Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Livermore. Information: George Pavel (925) and theme or subject. Phone number and tools, and foldable display cases. Free Saturday of the month; talks on seasonally more. No prior dance experience or partner Michael Elementary School (345 Church 447-8020 or [email protected] contact person should also be included. admission. appropriate topics. All Talks are 10 am- 11 required. We welcome new dancers at any Street, Livermore). For further information, Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Joya Yoga Fundraiser for Sunflower on the second Saturday of the Month Mar- time. Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 contact Rachel at (510-501-1411). 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Hill; From 5 - 9 pm on Saturday, June Nov. July 13 Irrigation How much water do I or Sheena MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- 22, Joya Yoga will hold a fundraiser for really need to apply; Aug. 10 Soil- why does more information. get together for events like board games, days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No Sunflower Hill at Dante Robere Winery,1200 it matter so much; Sept. 14 Firescaping in a Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise movies and fan conventions. Meetings every partner or special attire needed. For more Wetmore Road in Livermore. The event will Suburban environment; Oct. 12 Propagation: Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board games information call Margaret 925-447-6980 or feature stationary cycling classes, live music Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant Favorites- (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Loca- A schedule of upcoming events can be found [email protected]. from Night Harvest, Mediterranean food Winter interest tion: Sunrise Mountain Sports 2184 First on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift for purchase, raffle, games and more. For National Alliance on Mental Illness Street Livermore. The run/walk will start TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at 925- Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be more information and to register, visit http:// (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support at 6:30PM, but come hang with us around 209-1214 for more information. 9-7 Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, joyayoga.com/wineitup/. Group, meets every Wednesday, from 6PM to socialize/warm-up/change. There Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Mon- closed Sunday. Donations can be left at Widowed Men and Women of 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal are a variety of distances starting at 2 miles days at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in the 4014 East Ave in the rear of the building, Northern Ca. June 23, 1 p.m. hamburgers, Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. and they go up to 9 miles. The most popular Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed pie and ice ream celebration, RSVP by June This group provides support and education is the 3.5 mile course (that does have two East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting Sundays & holidays. 20 to Hilda, 398-8808. June 27, 1 p.m. for anyone experiencing a mental illness. For water fountains along its route). Dogs, kids, all year, saving items for the annual bazaar Italian Catholic Federation, meets luncheon in Pleasanton, RSVP by June 24 to further information, visit www.nami-trivalley. and people of all paces are welcome. More in November. Ninety-five present of the 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Gloria 846-8329. org or contact Kendall @ 925-872-0170. information located on Sunrise's Facebook proceeds are donated to local charities. Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge The Fifth Annual Hope 100 Golf Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/ Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all Benefit Marathon accepting player registrations. St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, events/237597100263100/ meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at things Italian is invited to meet to celebrate Join Hope Hospice for a fun and challenging Pleasanton, on June 13 and 27, July 11 and Livermore Veterans of Foreign 6:30 p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the the Italian heritage with monthly dinner Planned day where you will be among an exclusive 25 and August 8. Please call Eleanor at 846- Wars (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Wardrobe Room, Pleasanton. Check website meetings and holding charitable events. The group of passionate golfers completing 8708 for more information. All are welcome Veterans from foreign conflicts who are for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. group supports Children's Hospital research, Dine on an Italian dinner 100 holes in one day, all for a great cause! regardless of religious affiliation. interested in staying engaged with other org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit college scholarships and other charities. and help prevent animal The event takes place September 30 at Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Veterans and their families. The VFW is one organization that seeks to identify needs For information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, overpopulation by attending Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Group - those with Parkinson's or a variant of the strongest Veterans organizations in within the community and work together to president, 462-2487. the Paws In Need fundrais- Each golfer commits to raising $2,500, diagnosis plus their care partners meet at America but is in serious decline because fulfill those needs. For more information or ClutterLess Self Help Support Group er on Monday, June 24th, with net proceeds benefiting Hope's patient the Pleasanton Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of lack of membership. Meetings on the to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub.org. (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, 2019. Dinner and raffle bas- care and grief support programs in the East of every month from 10am-12Noon. Hear first and third Mondays of each month with All are welcome. self help in-person support group for Bay and Tri-Valley areas. You can pay your speakers on a variety of related topics and a light dinner social at 6:00pm followed by Have you been affected by some- people with difficulty discarding unwanted kets will be available from own $2,500 entry fee directly, or encourage to share challenges, solutions, and tri- a business meeting at 7:00pm at the Vet- one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer possessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 5pm – 8pm at Gianni’s Ital- friends and family to collectively support you umphs! Contact mary.behrendt@comcast. eran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. L. St. (corner hope and strength for families and friends of Valley Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor ian Bistro, 2065 San Ramon and cover the fee. Register at hope100golf- net or 925-462-5081 for more information. of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th St.). For problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, Activity Room, Pleasanton, every Monday Blvd., San Ramon. marathon.com. For registration questions No cost. more information contact Commander Hank 925-277-7661, [email protected]. 7 - 8:30 pm (except postal holidays). www. There will be a special a or sponsorship inquiries, contact the Hope Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer Ron Recovery International (RI) is a clutterless.org (national) or www.Clutterles- la carte menu, from appetiz- Hospice Development Department at (925) located at 301 Main St. is looking for few Gillette: 925-443-4444. weekly self-help group, led by a trained, sEastBay.org for more info. 829-8770. good veterans to join us. We meet the Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- peer volunteer leader, for people who want Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy ers to main courses to des- Livermore Lions Club meets for dinner second Tuesday of each month at 1900 ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over to reduce their stress. There is no charge Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky sert. Volunteers from Paws every third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm hr. or consider joining us for coffee/donuts forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Anyone 18 or older is welcome; just drop in. and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd In Need will be serving , so at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. every Saturday 0700-0830. All veterans all agency, has provided shelter and counseling Meetings every Sunday 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Friday of the Month for our club meeting. tipping them well is highly in Livermore. Lions are the world's largest welcome to join us at coffee. You qualify to for survivors of sexual assault and domestic Arbor Vista library room, 1300 South Liver- Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. important. service organization. Livermore Lions attend if you served. Come and meet other violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. more Avenue.. Call Barbara, 916-335-8836 Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 All tips, donations and support the needs within the community veterans and you will hear and see nothing The Haven provides free, professional or Dave, 415-948-9462. p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For more info and state, the nation and the world. Funds has changed since you were discharged. We individual and group therapy for survivors Ethos 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers. 10% of the proceeds will provided to support the homeless, the fire enjoy new faces and guarantee you will en- of domestic violence, sexual assault, and Livermore. Free and confidential services org/ benefit local animals. The victims, and the hurricane and earthquakes joy being around veterans. Please consider poverty. For more information on Tri-Valley related to pregnancy include guidance and Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Spay/Neuter and Urgent victims. Charities include: Canine Compan- coming and joining your comrades, because Haven’s Support Groups and Individual referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Care programs rely solely ions, Blind Centers, and the Ear of the Lion. there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. Counseling, please call: (925) 449-5845. (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. costumes give free guided tours beginning on public donations and Check out our website (livermorelionsclub) Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our Docents for the Livermore History- Meals on Wheels Volunteers are at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays contributions from the com- for up-coming projects and events. All are post at americanlegionpost237@comcast. Mobile. Volunteers interested in Livermore needed to deliver fresh meals to homebound of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 welcome to meetings and to participate net history and/or like working with children seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton one Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and munity to provide financial in activities. AA If you want to drink, that's your busi- (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Mission day per week, Monday-Friday between 10 the beautifully landscaped grounds. For assistance for veterinary Dress a Girl Around the World, an ness. If you want to stop, we can help. Call is to teach children the history of Livermore am-12 p.m.. For more information, please information on the Ravenswood Progress medical needs in the Tri- invitation to make simple dresses for Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 and instill in them a sense of pride in the call (925)483-1989. League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Valley area. girls in third world countries. Meetings Native Daughters of the Golden city. There will be training. Time commitment Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Program, please call the Docent Coordinator Dinner prices vary. are once a month. The next meeting is West, (California born Women) is a fraternal could be as little as a few days a year. There invites interested individuals to attend its at (925) 443-0238. Reservations are available June 22, from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s and patriotic organization founded on the are usually have 3 docents at each school. morning meeting. Meetings are held every Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Hall, Corner of 3rd and Maple St., Livermore. principles of : Love of Home; Devotion to If interested, call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443- Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill group of retired men who join together to by calling the restaurant at Bring sewing machine or serger, iron, ironing the Flag; Veneration of the Pioneers; Faith 3076 or E-mail [email protected]. at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Club better enjoy their leisure time. Activities 925-820-6969 or by going board, scissors, along with helping hands. in the Existence of God., Angelita Parlor No. Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing House Drive, Livermore. For more informa- include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Gianni’s page on Yelp. For (Those planning to stay all day should bring 32, Livermore, meet first Monday of the familiar tunes with other folks along with tion, go to www.livermorevalleyrotary.org/ fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. more info, contact event a bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, 2160 First piano accompaniment. The words of the or contact Frank Vallejo, President of Rotary The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in coordinator Lisa at 925- cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t St., Livermore (easy entrance from back songs will be provided. No musical experi- Club of Livermore Valley, at 925-595-2004 Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ra- 216-1621 or lisawilliams. make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buchberger, ence needed. Most Mondays, from 11:00- or [email protected] mon. The group meets for lunch on the first arrange for kits that can be sews at home. 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org 12:00 at the Robert Livermore Community Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Thursday of each month at the San Ramon [email protected]. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- Scottish country dancing in Center. Small fee. experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon.
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Please read more about the Tri-Valley SIR at Livermore 94550 and can be reached by North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore. Summer worship schedule one service at 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor www.trivalleysir.org and the Statewide SIR at phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Service 10:30am. Church of the open mind, org or 925-447-1848. 9:30 a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community www.sirinc.org/. For information or to attend 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ loving heart and helping hands. All are St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas church office 846-0221, send an email to Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at a meeting, call Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. cril-online.org. All services are free. welcome. Childcare, and religious education Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following [email protected] or visit our website 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at American Legion Post 47 in Livermore Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy for children as well as adults are offered. For the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 at www.lynnewood.org. 10:45 AM is looking for veterans in the Livermore Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday more information, visit www.uucil.org or call p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Asbury United Methodist Church area who are interested in performing of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor 925-447-8747. La Scola at 447-9800. day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling community service for young people and movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement Congregation Beth Emek, Center for St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday promoting veterans affairs. Interested Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward Worship time is at 10:00 a.m.. Children’s veterans will meet with other like-minded Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contact is the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 10:30 am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward and youth groups Sunday School during veterans for camaraderie and support of Lee Parlett 292-9280. anton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del worship services and Sunday evening veterans' causes. The American Legion is DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. (831) 278-1916. Valle Branch (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Middle School and High School Youth the largest federally chartered veterans John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Sacrament meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Groups. Children are welcome at all organization that is the veterans lobby and the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single services, and childcare in the nursery. For voice to congress. The Livermore American 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Adult Ward 12:30. more information about other opportunities Legion Post 47 meets the second and fourth Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- visit our website at www.asburylive.org or Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. All are most welcome to come and Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday call 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L up of women of British or British Common- First Church of Christ, Scientist, worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC Liver- Street, Livermore. Enter the building from wealth heritage and ancestry with a focus Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. For more information call the church office anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 more,” where you can find our most updated the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more on charity and fellowship. Those interested Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is 925-462-4802. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday information and worship sermons. information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or in helping with “the cause," enjoying social held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ activities, and forming long-lasting friend- and reading room are located at Third and , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner ships, contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998- N Streets. The Reading Room, open to the www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Worship. For more information visit at 925-449-6048. 3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 public, features books, CDs and magazines service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel Eric's Corner is a free support group for additional information. for sale. For information, call (925) 447- and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 at 449.1444. for people who are dealing with a diagnosis Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), 2946. childcare and Godly Play children education. Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend Information on programs and memberships, Sunset Community Church, 2200 Little Brown Church, United Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 in Livermore invites members of the these meetings. Meetings are held at training philosophies and schedules, and all Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 during worship. Adult education Sundays community to Wednesday evening study, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/mara- service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on thon/endurance training program. www. at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth group subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” the third Thursday of each month. For more trivalleytriclub.com. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Pathway Community Church, 1055 Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin. The church address is 1759 Locust Street in information please visit us at ericscorner.org Pleasanton Military Families is a of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary org (925)828-1846. Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study begins at Assistance League® of Amador Val- Pleasanton based support group for those program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Chil- St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated who have a loved one serving in the Military. call 447-6282. dren, youth, adult programs. Biblically based St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell group of volunteers, reaching out to those The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday practical messages, nondenominational. 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Tuesday of each month to share concerns, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- All are welcome. www.pathwaycommunity- 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: doing it. Regular meetings are held on the fears, and to celebrate the joys that are more. Information, 447-8840. church.org (925) 322-1222. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the experienced. Three times per year, the group Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Sunday Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For collects supplies and sends care packages S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen more information or weekday Bible study more information, see our website, www. to the troops. Contact PMFSG.ca@gmail. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday programs offered as well. All are welcome. and Prayer group schedules, go to www. amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail com for the location of the next meeting. Bible study/Sunday school. For information, School at 10:20 am. For more information, Meeting place Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, celebrationcc.org. Welcome home. assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. Livermore Military Families, a call 925-447-1246. visit www.goodshepherd-livermore.org or Livermore. For more information contact B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- com, or call (925) 461-6401. support group for families in Livermore Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at call (950) 371-6200. [email protected] or visit us at tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Operation: SAM “Supporting All who have a loved one serving in the 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 http://csllvlighthouse.org. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Military, is intended to be a safe place for calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives and Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented support organization based in Livermore. family members to come and share their Granada Baptist Church, 945 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday away clothing and other items every Monday in both Hebrew and English. Families are S.A.M. has been in operation since January experiences and concerns with others who Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 10-12. Donations are also accepted on welcome. Blessing of bread and wine (or 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale understand what they are going through. Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, grape juice) follows each service and all are support of deployed troops. For information All family members are welcome to attend – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 447-3428. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary Livermore. invited to Oneg, a fellowship meal. or donations, visit www.operationsam.org, meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 aged children go to Kid’s Church following Christ Church (a nondenominational Asbury United Methodist Church email [email protected] of each month at the Livermore Veterans Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 evangelical church formerly meeting in 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Church, where all are welcome is starting a to new and established residents of the 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., A Caregivers Support Group. Second Satur- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email org/ All are welcome. the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; day of the month from 10:30 – Noon in the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Fireside Room. The group will be facilitated on the second Wednesday of the month, Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or by Pastor Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, RELIGION school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org call 925.846.0665. others with experience in this area. This family activities, and monthly adult socials. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. group is open to people in the community Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. as well. For more information, please talk www.PleasantonNewcomers.com tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study will be taking a break, Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- Services include band-led worship music, with Pastor Kathy. www.asburylive.org or Community Resources for Indepen- Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and Senior Adult Ministry every other month. 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Bible-based messages and Sunday School call 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help children’s program For more information Call for date and time and other church Cedar Grove Community Church, for pre-schoolers and elementary through be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC people with disabilities and supports them www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. programs at 846-8650. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship high school students. Infant care is provided. Livermore,” where you can find our most to live independently and participate in their Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. updated information and worship sermons. community for as long as they are willing St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, All are welcome.. and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) Tagalog Mass: 3rd Sunday of the Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sun- Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday month (remaining dates for the year-June information and referrals and provide worship service. AWANA children's program days, and during the week at various times/ jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Oct. 20, Nov. 17); Time: community education at senior centers and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. locations. Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Lynnewood United Methodist Church Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. 3:30 pm St. Michael Catholic Parish, 458 affordable housing complexes to residents Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Grade) meet on Sundays at 9 a.m and on at 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, offers a Pastor: Jeff Barger. Maple St.; Potluck reception to follow in the of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Weds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. Awana meets friendly congregation where all are welcome. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, parish hall. Check https://stmichaelliver- office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, more.com/Filipino for details 12 The Independent • JUNE 13, 2019 Milestones Pacific Pearl Adds Restaurants Pacific Pearl, an Asian- American-themed shopping center in Pleasanton, has added three new restaurants and one insurance company. Dalian Club House opened earlier this month, while Bonchon Chicken, Yin Ji Chang Fen, and Allstate In- surance are each expected to open this spring. Dalian Club House: Bringing the distinctive taste of Northern China’s cuisine and seafood to Pleasanton. Bonchon Chicken is a casual restaurant offering a unique California-Korean fusion menu that includes customer favorites such as the chain’s cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, noodle Pictured are, left to right, Tim, John, and Mark. soup, Korean tacos, a sesame ginger salad and a breaded chicken cutlet on steamed Brothers Earn Eagle Rank rice topped with katsu sauce John, Mark and Tim Les- continue running track there. ball dugouts at Ken Mercer and spicy mayo. ter, sons of Tim and Elizabeth All three have held nu- Sports Park. Yin Ji Chang Fen, a Lester of Pleasanton, have merous offices in the troop, Troop 908 is sponsored by Cantonese-style fast casual each earned their Eagle Scout including patrol leaders, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church. restaurant offering Chinese award. John and Mark are Senior Patrol Leader for To earn the rank of Eagle favorites like barbecue pork twins. Tim is a year younger. troop campouts and Assis- Scout, a Scout must be active rice and noodle rolls and They will be honored to- tant Senior Patrol Leaders. in their troop, provide leader- chicken congee. gether at a joint Eagle Scout The Lester’s are a Scouting ship, earn 21 merit badges Allstate Insurance offers Court of Honor to be sched- family. Their dad, Tim, is an including the areas of citizen- auto, property, commercial uled this summer. All three Assistant Scoutmaster and ship, camping, communica- and life insurance. are members of Pleasanton’s Elizabeth served as secretary tions, cooking and lifesaving To learn more about these Troop 908. of the troop committee. Their or emergency preparedness and other retailers, restau- John and Mark are ju- youngest son is a Cub Scout as well as demonstrate that Two sisters have achieved the honor of valedictorian of rants and services now open niors at Amador Valley High in Pack 948. His dad is As- they live by the principles School and Tim is a sopho- sistant Cubmaster and mom of the Scout Oath and the their graduating classes at Granada High School. Enikoe or coming soon to Pacific Pearl – visit http://shoppaci- more for the coming school is his Den Leader. The whole Scout Law. Bihari held the honor in 2015 and younger sister, Kinga year. John and Tim (not family has been involved A Scout must also plan, Bihari this year for the class of 2019, ficpearl.com/stores. twins) are on the Amador with and enjoys the scouting develop and give leadership Varsity Track team and com- program. to others in a service project Altar Server Recognized peted in State finals. Mark For his Eagle project, benefiting a religious institu- is a member of the Amador John completed a landscap- tion, school or community The Livermore Knights of Columbus recognized altar server, Xavier Pelican, for his Valley Marching Band. All ing project for St. Augustine group. outstanding service to St. Michael Church on Sunday May 19th. Xavier started participat- three boys enjoy the out- Catholic Church in Pleas- Anyone interested in join- ing in the 8 AM Sunday service in 5th grade and has been a dedicated server at that mass doors, as evidenced by the anton. Mark built Umpire ing any level of Scouting for 8 years through his entire middle- and high-school years. Grand Knight Wesley Arnold participation in scouting, Equipment Storage Units can contact the Twin Valley presented Xavier a special award and spoke on his behalf to the St. Michael parishioners. and also enjoy traveling. All for the Pleasanton Little District Executive, Matt Xavier is graduating from De La Salle High School. He will be continuing his studies at of the boys have plans to at- League. Tim constructed Lindberg, matt.lindberg@ the University of Colorado at Boulder where he plans to remain active in his faith life while tend a four year college and helmet shelves for two base- scouting.org. pursuing a degree in business. John and Tim would like to