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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 26 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Livermore District Expected to Revoke Two Schools’ Charters The Livermore Valley Joint process in this school year. If the more Valley Charter Preparatory says nothing about surrender- Unified School District was ex- district failed to meet the deadline, (LVCP), has not surrendered its ing the charters. It states that the pected to revoke the charters for it would have to start the process charters. schools would be closed in ac- See Inside Section A the two Livermore public charter all over again in the new school Teresa Fiscus, a school district cordance with charter school law. Section A is filled with schools at its meeting June 27. year, said Assistant Superintendent administrator who attended the Van Schaack said that techni- information about arts, people, The board vote came after The Chris Van Schaack. TVLC board meeting June 13, cally the corporation could still use entertainment and special events. Independent’s deadline. Van Schaack said last week that said that surrender of the charters the charters. Revocation would put There are education stories, a The staff recommendation on Tri-Valley Learning Corporation was not discussed or announced a definite end to the use. variety of features, and the arts the agenda item called for revoca- (TVLC), which has been operating publicly following a closed session However, TVLC spokesperson and entertainment and tion. The district wants to meet a the K-8 Livermore Valley Charter of the TVLC board. Chris Bertelli said that the issue of bulletin board. June 30 deadline to accomplish the School (LVCS) and the Liver- The TVLC board resolution (See CHARTERS, page 6) Smoking Banned in Multifamily Rental Units The Pleasanton City Council voted to enact an ordinance that would place limits on smoking in multifamily rental units. The unanimous decision was based on concerns for exposure and health issues related to second hand smoke. The new ordinance must be formally adopted at a subsequent Council meeting. Any new smok- ing restrictions will generally take effect six months later, likely sometime in spring 2018. In addition to approving the ordinance, the council directed staff to look into expanding the new rules to include privately owned townhomes and condos in the future. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Specifically, the new ordinance The music of Crawdad Republic inspired audience members to dance. The bluegrass, folk, country band performed June 20 at Evenings would prohibit smoking inside on the Green - Art & Music. Sponsored by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, live music will be offered Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. multifamily rental apartments, as through August 15. The event takes place on the Shea Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. For another well as on balconies, patios and in common indoor and outdoor photo, go to page 6. areas such as swimming pools. The new rules relate to all smoking products, including e-cigarettes. Smoking medical marijuana would Supervisors Pledge Support for Climate Agreement be allowed, if a tenant can prove to the owner that he or she cannot The Alameda County Board of gas emissions, fostering climate impacting County residents, in- the Paris Climate Agreement. receive benefit through edibles, Supervisors pledged its support resilience in Alameda County cluding those most vulnerable, and Through the Paris Agreement, lotions, or pills. for the Paris Climate Agreement communities, and working with sees climate action as imperative countries agreed to adopted volun- In an effort to provide some in the face of the federal govern- leaders at all levels of government to support safe and healthy com- tary targets to reduce greenhouse accommodation for smokers, the ment’s decision to withdraw from to create an environmentally sus- munities. gas emissions and committed to ordinance allows for apartment that historic accord. At its June tainable future. The Board stated On June 1, the Trump admin- holding global warming to under owners to establish an outdoor 27 meeting, the Board recommit- that it recognizes that the effects of istration began proceedings to two degrees Celsius. The United smoking area at least 25 feet away ted to reducing local greenhouse climate change are already directly withdraw the United States from States now joins Syria and Nica- from non-smoking areas. To enforce these new restric- (See CLIMATE, page 2) (See SMOKING, page 4) Livermore Downtown Steering Committee To Further Refine Development Options The Livermore Downtown the committee will finalize out- three groups; one group came up Steering Committee will refine reach plans to gain as much input with three plans, two produced two four development options at its from all segments of the public as plans for a total of seven. One of June 29 meeting. possible. the plans from each group was re- The final plans would go to the The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. quired to site a hotel on the eastside city council on July 31 for discus- in the city council chambers. of Livermore Avenue, adjacent to sion and approval. The public At its June 22 session, the com- the Bankhead Theater. The groups would then be asked to weigh in mittee reviewed the four proposals were also directed to place a hotel on what they like or dislike about created by committee members for on the westside of the avenue. The the plans with the goal of creating the development of 8 acres in the seven options were narrowed down a preferred option to guide the core of the downtown. to four for further discussion. development. At a previous meeting, com- Consultant David Early from Also at the June 29 meeting, mittee members were divided into (See DOWNTOWN, page 10) Proposed Project Would Support Livermore's 'Housing First' Initiative The Livermore City Council services. effort is expected to be completed authorized a loan of up to $355,970 Tri-Valley-BMR, LLC (below within a 12-month time frame. to pay the pre-development costs market rate) plans to expand exist- The loan request includes and feasibility analysis for the pur- ing services and to create housing $100,000 that would serve as a chase of property on N. Livermore on the site that would support the deposit towards the $2.4 million Avenue. city's Housing First initiative to purchase price, portions of which The money comes from the move people from homelessness. would become non-refundable at city's affordable housing fund. An undeveloped area on the site key decision points in the develop- The site is owned and occupied could accommodate between 8 and ment process. Staff notes that it is by Vineyard Christian Fellow- 14 affordable housing units. anticipated that pending the out- ship Church, which has allowed Housing Consortium of the East come of the initial due diligence/ a variety of nonprofits to use the Bay (HCEB), which is the control- pre-development work and com- buildings to benefit the homeless ling agent of Tri-Valley-BMR, munity meetings, HCEB would Photo - Doug Jorgensen and low income families. Services requested the loan. Existing pro- request a commitment from the The first of three family campouts was held in Dublin over the have included Open Heart Kitchen viders and additional key homeless city for the balance of the acquisi- weekend. Families were busy setting up camp on June 24. In the (OKH). A fire in February severely and safety net service representa- tion price and some funding for the background is The Wave, Dublin's new waterpark. Future campouts damaged the kitchen and dining tives in the community will work housing component. The requests are planned for July 15-16 at Alamo Creek Park and August 12-13 areas and displaced OKH's food on the predevelopment plan. The (See INITIATIVE, page 6) at Schaefer Ranch Park. For registration information, go to www. dublin.ca.gov

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Dublin Schools, City Look to Pleasanton Voters Split on Whether Huddle on Facility Needs To Rebuild or Relocate Civic Center Dublin Mayor David an audience member noted with votes in favor of creat- Pleasanton voters are Center and the Library in- problems with Civic Center Haubert and City Manager that Councilmembers Abe ing the districts. Future oc- evenly divided between volves interconnected pro- facilities, at least 66 percent Chris Foss have been talking Gupta and Arun Goel have cupants of the development two different plans to ad- cesses: the completion of the were very concerned or to the Dublin Unified School open letters on-line about will be paying assessments dress Civic Center building Civic Center/Library Master somewhat concerned when District representataives the need for a second high on their property tax bills. deficiencies: rebuild at the Plan, the completion of the informed about leaky roofs, about holding a joint meet- school in Dublin. Also, 18 The Mello-Roos Act, current site or relocate to Downtown Specific Plan use of aging temporary ing to discuss school hous- speakers at the previous passed in 1982, enabled cit- the Bernal property. That and its conclusions regard- structures, outdated wiring, ing needs. The discussion council meeting asked for ies and counties to raise ad- was the main take-away of a ing use of the existing civic heating and air conditioning would include what Dublin the topic to be put on the ditional money on property survey conducted to answer center site, downtown park- in Civic Center buildings, could do to build a second agenda. The item was not assessments despite limita- general questions about ing, etc., and preparation of challenges with an under- high school. placed on it, she said. tions imposed by Proposi- downtown Pleasanton. a financing plan. sized police station and Haubert brought up the In other action, the coun- tion 13. Long term residents pre- In regard to the down- lack of space in the library issue at the City Council cil established assessment Foss announced that the ferred keeping the civic cen- town, the most clear-cut to adapt to new technology. meeting June 20. School districts for community ser- City Council meetings in ter in the downtown, while result related to housing in At least 61 percent were board president Megan vices in the future Dublin July and August will be held younger voters would like the downtown with 75% concerned about lack of ac- Rouse confirmed later that Crossings development, in Ambrose Hall at Shannon to see vibrant new develop- opposed to building more. cess to buildings for people the two entities are trying to under the Mello-Roos Act. Community Center. Major ment on the site. A majority said they visit with disabilities and the size come up with a satisfactory Mail ballots to the devel- work on heating and cooling The survey results were Downtown weekly. Most of the library being only half date for the meeting. opers involved in Dublin system will force the move presented at last week's saw little need for new res- of the accepted standard of Shortly after the begin- Crossings were returned until September. Pleasanton city Council taurants or nightlife. one square foot per resident. ning of the June 20 meeting, meeting. The survey found that There was support to ask Several councilmembers 70% of residents believe that voters to approve changes in voiced the opinion that in- the city is generally headed the Bernal plan to allow for CLIMATE clusion of statements such in the right direction. the civic center buildings to (continued from page one) as "historic value" when When asked about state- move to the site. describing the current civic ments that describe the Sixty-eight percent of the ragua as the only countries a decade ago with our for- erations and unincorporated center buildings may have downtown area, 96 percent respondents felt that the city in the world not part of that ward-thinking Vision 2016 communities within the skewed the results. said that downtown has a should do what's best for the Agreement. initiative,” said Supervisor County. It recently launched Councilmember Jerry small-town feel; 70 percent city when it comes to ad- Alameda County joins Keith Carson. East Bay Community En- Pentin pointed out that the said there is not enough dressing city building needs the State of California and In 2007 the County estab- ergy to promote renewable offices are located in por- parking; and 64 percent said even if it costs a little more. many concerned cities and lished a target of reducing power, received awards for tables. there are fewer shopping Three different funding counties that have issued greenhouse gas emissions having one of the greenest City Manager Nelson opportunities compared to possibilities for the civic statements in support of the 80% by 2050 and called on fleets in the nation, assisted Fiahlo said staff had noticed neighboring cities. center were described in Paris Agreement. counties across the state to the 552 local businesses that. However, he said, the Forty five percent of re- the survey: a half cent sales “Today’s action builds join us in this effort. The currently California Green survey is not just about the spondents agreed that the tax, a general obligation on Alameda County’s long County adopted climate Business Certified, and in- civic center, but includes the Civic Center is rundown and bond, and an increase in the history of leadership in sus- action plans for reducing stalled 3.5 megawatts of Downtown Specific Plan outdated. Forty two percent transient occupancy tax. All tainability and climate pro- emissions from its own op- on-site solar power systems. update. agreed that the library is achieved majority support, tection efforts starting over Mayor Jerry Thorne said overcrowded, while 37 per- but the sales tax and bonds, he doesn't think people cent disagreed. which require two-thirds understand the situation. When asked about specif- support, did not reach that DSRSD to Build Facility to The portables are 30 years ic issues related to existing threshold. old; some have no running Deal with Fats, Oils and Grease water. He added, "It may not be cheaper to stay in place." HAPPY Last week the Dublin providing an ideal environ- disposal option for compa- The survey, conducted San Ramon Services District ment for bacteria to de- nies that pick up grease trap by FM3 a year ago, included FOURTH OF JULY! (DSRSD) Board of Directors compose the organic solids waste from restaurants. The questions about the general awarded a $7.8 million con- in wastewater and destroy concentrated grease helps direction of the city, the tract to GSE Construction pathogens. The process pro- digester bacteria break down preferred characteristics of Company to build a fourth duces biogas, a renewable solids more efficiently and the downtown area, general anaerobic digester and a re- fuel that DSRSD captures produce more biogas. The and specific concerns about ceiving station for fats, oils, and uses to generate electric- receiving station also will the condition of the Civic Linda Futral and grease at the DSRSD ity and heat for treatment generate tipping fee revenue, Center structures, the size Broker/Realtor Regional Wastewater Treat- plant operations. DSRSD of the library, planned and which DSRSD will use to 858 South K Street 925.980.3561 ment Facility in Pleasanton. needs an additional digester offset operating costs. potential changes to the [email protected] In addition, the DSRSD to handle growth in its cus- land use plan for the Bernal 4 BD/3 BA, ~1854 sqft, 3 car www.lindafutral.com Construction starts in License #01257605 Board authorized $473,000 tomer base and provide August and will take a year property, and components garage. Tucked on one of the best for engineering services dur- enough redundant capacity to complete. The project’s of a potential new civic quiet, quaint downtown streets. ing construction by Carollo to take a digester offline for total cost, including design, center. OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM Engineers and $496,000 for cleaning and maintenance. is budgeted at $13.1 mil- The future of the Civic construction management by The receiving station lion. Fees collected from The Covello Group. will provide a local, envi- developers for infrastructure Anaerobic digesters work ronmentally responsible expansion are funding about like mechanical stomachs, 90 percent of the cost.

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Zone 7 Water Agency directors Jim McGrail and that efforts of Zone 7 to get Staff said it ran advertis- Other directors said that tion’s governance committee approved a Sustainable Angela Ramirez Holmes the word out to the public ing about the ordinance in delay would mean a risk and board of directors. Ground Water Management voting against it. were not satisfactory. They two Valley weekly papers, that the state could im- Director John Greci said, Ordinance to meet state re- Both directors said they wanted to delay the item and sent out information pose its own sustainable “I sure wish that someone quirements. don’t necessarily disapprove for another month, during in the on-line bulletin that ordinance on Zone 7. The were here from the wine as- The vote was 5-2 at the of what is written in the or- which staff would improve it circulates to interested deadline to avoid manage- sociation, besides director board meeting June 21, with dinance. However, they said communication efforts. parties. ment from Sacramento is McGrail, or from any other June 30. agricultural entity.” Greci Zone 7 policy regarding said that his big concern is management of its ground- putting off the issue. "We’ll water has been praised by be told by the state how to do ROUNDUP the state as a model. it (the ordinance). I’d like to Board president Dick see us stay on the path and Fairness in Forgiveness Quigley said that there get this approved.” Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) introduced the Fairness NNSA Looking into Unsafe Shipment were plenty of opportuni- The ordinance will pro- in Forgiveness Act, which would let current and former The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) ties for the public to com- hibit certain actions, in- long-time workers at all 16 privately operated Department has been informed by Los Alamos National Laboratory ment. The water resources cluding the unsustainable of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories seek forgiveness that proper procedures were not followed in shipping small committee heard it; it came extraction or wasteful use of their federal student loans. quantities of special nuclear material to both Lawrence before the board twice for of ground water, export of The Fairness in Forgiveness Act would make all of the Livermore National Laboratory and the Savannah River public hearings. Director water to areas or users out- labs’ staff members eligible for the Public Service Loan National Laboratory last week. Bill Stevens pointed out side the service areas, and Forgiveness Program (PSLFP), which provides forgive- The shipments should have been made using commercial that no one showed up for the waste or unreasonble use ness of federal student loans for those who work at least ground cargo services, and were packaged and container- the June 21 hearing, or an of surface water within the 10 years in public service. Eligibility would be retroactive ized for this mode of transportation. However, the actual earlier one. service area. to October 1, 2007, the beginning of the PSLFP. shipment documents were instead prepared for transport McGrail said that not Under current Department of Education rules, no via commercial air cargo services, a mode of transportation everyone in the agricultural for-profit organizations can qualify as public-service em- not authorized by Federal regulations. The shipments were community reads a weekly ployers; only government entities and non-profits that are subsequently sent aboard commercial cargo aircraft. Upon paper. He stated that staff tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code are receipt of the shipments at their respective destinations, did not reach out to the Jim’s automatically eligible. safety tests confirmed that there was no loss of radioactive Livermore Winegrowers Five of the 16 DOE national labs – Lawrence Livermore material or contamination. Association, of which he Pool and Sandia in Swalwell’s district, as well as Idaho, Los “This failure to follow established procedures is abso- is a member. The lack of Alamos, and Savannah River – are operated by for-profit lutely unacceptable,” said NNSA Administrator Lt. Gen. outreach was confirmed S ervice companies, rendering their workers ineligible. Frank Klotz, USAF (Ret). by an e-mail from the Once a Week or “Student loan debt in our nation exceeds $1.3 trillion, An investigation is being conducted to determine the root winegrowers’ executive Twice a Month which weighs down opportunity for new graduates, fami- cause of this incident, as well as procedures to avoid future director, Chris Chandler. lies, and our economy,” said Swalwell. “Expanding PSLFP incidents of this type. Upon completion of the investiga- She said she would like Pool Service eligibility to staff at these particular DOE national labs tion, NNSA says it will use the full terms and conditions time to share the proposed 925.588.6123 helps them better manage their loans and will allow us to of the contract to ensure that any responsible parties are ordinance with the associa- Lic. #740612 recruit and retain scientists, engineers, computer experts, held accountable. and others in similar professions willing to devote their careers to the public good.”

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Grand Jury is calling on Chan had $2.8 million car- Miley’s interest in vio- supervisors to have more submit proposals. ried over, and 2nd District lence prevention was mo- The new ordinance prohibits smoking inside transparency and controls The report also suggests Supervisor Richard Valle tivated by a county effort the apartments, as well as on balconies, patios when it comes to the money there should be signed con- $2.4 million. started a decade ago to deal and in common indoor and outdoor areas, such that they transfer from their tracts for any amount over MILEY PUTS with such problems, includ- discretionary funds to non- $25,000, as spelled out in MONEY TO USE ing domestic violence, elder as swimming pools. the MAPP. The report cites Existing restrictions in Pleasanton include profits in their district. Miley told a reporter abuse, and youth violence. In the current practice, the board itself, in a 2003 that he has a low carryover Miley has also given banning smoking during events held in the supervisors donate from vote, as saying that FMRP because he spends as much money to Pleasanton area downtown, on trails and in parks; regulating their discretionary funds to spending should be subject as he can, instead of letting projects, including $50,000 smoking in public and work places; and allowing non-profits that they want to the same procedures as it linger in reserve. He has to the capital campaign of to help. The discretion- other county spending. given money to violence AXIS Health Center, and a property owners to prohibit smoking in outdoor Supervisors don’t spend dining areas. ary funds are savings from prevention projects in East donation to Tri-Valley Se- money supervisors did not all their FMRP savings in Oakland and in the Cher- nior Support. The council, in looking to include all multi- spend on hiring more staff one year. The carryover ryland and Ashland unincor- “We do get a lot of re- family dwellings, directed city staff to look into and other business expenses totals $9.7 million in the porated areas. quests, a significant number. expanding the ordinance to include privately each year. The money goes latest report, or more than $1 Records from the Grand We look on how to sup- into the Fiscal Management million than they receive for Jury show that Miley, who port them with their goals, owned townhomes and condos. a whole year of fresh FMRP According to the American Lung Association, Rewards Program (FMRP). lives in Oakland, donated mission and agenda,” said The reward for saving mon- funds. In fiscal 2016-17, a total of $206,000 to the Miley. secondhand smoke leads to more than 41,000 ey is discretionary spending. they received $8.6 million. Urban Strategies Council Haggerty did not respond deaths per year. It can cause or make worse a All county departments have Among individual su- between October 2014 and to a request for a response in wide range of damaging health effects in children FMRP funds. pervisors, Nate Miley, who May 2015. The council time for The Independent’s However, the Grand Jury represents the 4th District, works on violence preven- deadline. Haggerty lives and adults, including lung cancer, respiratory which includes Pleasanton, infections and asthma. in its June 1 report wants to tion in East Oakland. in Dublin, and represents see supervisors go out for East Oakland, Castro Valley, Miley donated $98,000 Dublin, Livermore, Fremont Over the years, owners of multifamily rental bids on any donation amount and unincorporated urban to Hill Communications and Newark. properties have changed their view of smoking over $3,000. It is something areas near Hayward, was between October 2014 and Grand Jury records for ordinances. At one time, there was concern that that the county’s Manual the lowest in carryover with December 2015. The firm roughly a two-year period of Accounting Policies and $283,000 left in that fund in conducts public relations. in 2014 and 2015 show that a ban on smoking would impact the ability to 2016-17. rent units; just the opposite has proven to be true. Procedures (MAPP) requires Miley said he has used it to the biggest benefactor of of every county department. First District Supervisor help gain recognition and Haggerty’s donations was Pleasanton renters can now look forward to The Grand Jury sees this as Scott Haggerty was second facilitate meetings in the the Las Positas 4-H Camp a healthier lifestyle, thanks to the city council. better accountability with lowest at $796,000. Highest unincorporated Ashland- at $50,000. Other signifi- potentially better results for on the carryover list was 5th Cherryland area for another cant donations added up to District Supervisor Keith $31,000 to the Livermore school district, $25,000 each to the Taylor Family SMOKING Foundation and the Dublin (continued from page one) Gael Boosters Club, $20,000 to the Livermore Rodeo tions, landlords will be re- During the public hear- expanding the ordinance prohibiting smoking would work it in 2018. Foundation, and $10.000 quired to take reasonable ing, Bill Mulgrew, execu- to include all multi-family impact the ability to rent. Existing restrictions in to the Fremont Symphony steps to inform residents tive director of the Rental units, not just rentals. Just the opposite is true; non- Pleasanton include banning Orchestra. and guests of the smoking Housing Association, spoke Serena Chen from the smoking units attract more smoking during events held Supervisors have not re- prohibition, including the in support of the ordinance, American Lung Association tenants, she stated. in the downtown area; regu- viewed the Grand Jury re- posting of signs. It will be up as did all of the those who spoke for Bruce Fiedler, who Councilmember Jerry lating smoking in public and port yet as a body. They have to property owners to initiate addressed the council. has been instrumental in Pentin wanted to impose work places, and allowing two to three months to reply. compliance, if they receive Americans for Non having smoking ordinances the same restrictions on property owners to prohibit Miley said he probably a complaint. If compliance Smokers Rights was rep- passed in both Dublin and smoking marijuana as will smoking in outdoor dining would like to see the board remains an issue, city staff resented by Liz Williams. Pleasanton. He was not able be applied to other forms of areas. cap the carryover amounts, may issue administrative She told the council, "This to attend the meeting. She smoking, such as no smok- When told the downtown but he would not want the board to have any monies we citations, including fines of is a powerful way to have a pointed out that there has ing indoors. He also sup- ordinance is in place only public health impact by re- ported revisiting application are able to keep in reserve go $100 for a first violation, been a sea-change on the during special events, Mayor out to county departments. $200 for a second violation ducing second hand smoke. part of property owners of the rules to condos and Jerry Thorne stated, "We townhomes. "We are the heads of this within one year, and $500 We are not against smoking when it comes to smok- are still exposing people to $3 billion corporation. We for a third violation within in ways that do not harm ing ordinances. There was City Manager Nelson second hand smoke in the are responsible enough to one year. other people." She suggested concern at one time that Fialho stated staff would downtown." disburse those funds,” stated Miley.

MAILBOX in the ocean, forest fires in (Opinions voiced in let- America’s involvement in carbon emissions has grown change seriously and to cre- town. In the last revision that the Paris Climate Accord. California, and the amount around the world. The Paris ate a plan to decrease CO2 was published in the Inde- ters published in Mailbox of pollution trapped in sea are those of the author and Although some politi- Climate Accord was signed emissions. It is ambitious to pendent the residential liv- cians tend to ignore the ice. This data comes from by Obama as a pledge to re- believe that the terms of the ing was hidden in the article do not necessarily reflect the historical records, collected opinion of The Independent. fact, a buildup of CO2 in duce CO2 emissions. Trump agreement will be met soon, as clusters of 36 units, but it the atmosphere does cause by measuring such things has since pulled out of the but there is hope as alternate doesn’t say how many of the The Independent will not as the amount of trapped publish anonymous letters. climate change. Like grav- agreement, citing false in- power technology grows and 36 unit clusters they want ity, human-induced climate CO2 in Antarctica’s ice core. formation as his reasons emerging nations become built. Again the taxpayers of All letters are required to Computers run scenarios have the names of the per- change caused by unchecked why. The largest miscon- more developed. Capping this city do not want residen- CO2 emissions should no to estimate future global ception regarding Ameri- global warming to just 2°C tial living in the downtown. sons submitting them. Abu- temperatures based on dif- sive letters may be rejected longer be debated. Simply ca’s involvement is money. above pre-industrial global If the city wants residential put, the addition of CO2 in ferent predicted variables. Although Trump said the temperatures will become living in the downtown area or edited. Frequent letter Scientists have determined writers may have publication the atmosphere from coal agreement will cost the US plausible in the future. put it on the Northside of burning factories, for ex- that the only way to halt to “trillions of dollars,” Obama It seems like Obama Railroad Ave. where there of their letters delayed. Let- exponential global tempera- ters should be sent by email ample, causes less light to committed only $3 billion pledged a great deal, so are a bunch of ugly looking escape back into space. The ture increase is to decrease to be used to aid developing what have other countries small industrial buildings. to editmail@compuserve. the amount of CO2 added com) more light trapped on Earth, nations in establishing more pledged? The US agreed to The city still wants the the hotter it gets. to the atmosphere. But how environmentally friendly in- curb greenhouse gas emis- hotel on the Eastside of Imagine a ping pong do scientists know that the dustry. The European Union, sions by 26 to 28 percent. Livermore Ave., which will Climate Change game between Earth and computer predictions are in contrast, has committed Both China and India have make for a very congested Charlie Chesney CO2 molecules where ping accurate? They tested the $11.2 billion to help China agreed to more ambitious area for delivery trucks to Livermore pong balls represent light past. Scientists modeled jumpstart their program to goals. China pledged to pull in and make deliveries A Rebuttal to Rich Buck- waves from the sun. The global temperatures during curb CO emissions invest $360 billion in re- to the small business that ley’s Climate Change and game starts out fine - Earth different periods of Earth’s 2. Despite the concern of newable energy and India are there now and any new David Marco’s Paris Accord is able to hit ping pong balls history, such as the Ice Age, job loss during the transi- pledged to obtain 40 percent ones that will be built there. I I was surprised to see back into space. But more and compared the computer tion from fossil fuel to clean of energy from non-fossil live at Casse-Croute Bakery two climate pieces spread- CO2 molecules join the results to ice core data. It energy, it will actually create fuel sources. China has also and see how trucks have to ing misinformation in June game. Soon Earth is over- turns out that the computer’s more jobs. In 2016, over implemented incentives maneuver to park and unload 15th’s Mailbox. Rich Buck- whelmed and unable to hit climate models accurately 370,000 solar jobs were cre- which have resulted in a their supplies, and this will ley made a good point re- back many ping pong balls. predicted the past, giving us ated, compared to just over 70% increase in electric only get to be a bigger prob- garding the lack of accep- It is easy to imagine that hope that we can trust these 160,000 in coal vehicle sales and India has lem in the future. And, the tance in climate change, Earth will struggle under models. 3. As the renewable en- pledged to only sell electric people staying in that fancy despite the population want- these circumstances. Climate change deniers ergy sector grows, so will vehicles in the country by hotel are going to complain ing clean air and water. Many Americans con- also question the credibility clean energy jobs. It is im- 2030. The Paris Climate about deliveries being made However, I disagree with tinue to dispute this fact. The of scientists. I am sure many portant to remember that Accord in no way punishes to the small businesses next Rich when he focuses the credibility of climate models of us have heard a phrase the Paris Climate Accord is the US, but instead encour- to the hotel. blame on atmospheric sci- are often questioned. Some similar to, “97 percent of a voluntary agreement and ages all countries to make One reason for not want- entists, as I believe climate believe they are inaccurate scientists agree with global does not force any one coun- personal, fluid commitments ing the hotel on the westside change skeptics come from or riddled with error, but it warming.” But where did try to pay. This allows for to reduce CO2 emissions. is because the city thinks the spread of misinforma- is important to remember this figure come from? A country-specific plans and is In short, I disagree with that Blacksmith Square is tion. that climate models are first study conducted in 2013 sur- nonbinding to accommodate Trump’s decision to with- an inferior view and is ugly David Marco’s ten argu- created from an equation: veyed 12,000 peer-reviewed unforeseen financial circum- draw from the Paris Climate to the hotel guests; and who ments in favor of Trump’s . Scien- scientific papers written by stances. Because the agree- Accord. The agreement was wants to look out the win- decision to pull out of the tists use this to solve for tem- climate scientists ment has no binding contract not a binding contract and dow of a ten star Hotel on Paris Climate Accord is perature by inputting incom- 1. The study found that and allows for fluid pledges, the US only pledged $3 those ugly buildings; just a great example of this. ing sunlight and surface re- 97 percent of scientists I see no cheaper option to billion. Although a few de- remember we like those ugly None of his arguments were flectivity. To consider other agreed that climate change encourage the reduction of grees seems insignificant to buildings, it is part of OUR based in true, scientific fact. variables, such as pollution, is human-induced. global CO2 emissions. some, the effects would be town and OUR history. The I believe the Paris Climate scientists turn to computers The other 3 percent were Another argument against devastating, especially to only people who will be able Accord ultimately failed to to decrease human error. skeptical that humans played the accord involves just two those living at sea level. The to stay in the exclusive hotel secure American support due A published climate model a role in climate change, degrees. If all countries fol- public must be further edu- with valet parking are not to a lack of education. I hope is made up of many mod- but still agreed that Earth low the agreement, global cated and false information the average Americans, they to present an alternate, fact- els, where computers have is warming. Although poli- temperatures will remain rescinded to aid the general will be the ones who have based view on both human- analysed, for example, the ticians may cite climate 2°C above pre-industrial understanding of basic cli- money. If the city can’t keep induced climate change and amount of phytoplankton change deniers, the larger global temperatures. This mate science. Despite the the hotel full, don’t expect scientific community agrees may not sound substan- debates, I fail to understand the taxpayers to make up for that deniers are uncredible. tial - what’s a few degrees, the resistance to improving the empty rooms. This is because climate sci- right? But an increase will air and water quality and Between our City Fathers entists must read many peer- accelerate glacial melting, ensuring the survival of and the Downtown Mer- reviewed published papers resulting in rising seas and species, including our own. chant’s Association much of (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) that support the notion that Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala threaten homes in areas like what they have done in the Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) CO2 contributes to climate Editor: coastal Florida. Not only Hotel and More downtown has been wrong. Janet Armantrout change. A climate change The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., will rising sea levels uproot William Beiriger We went from four lanes of denier has therefore ignored, Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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surrendering the charters in- for going out of business. with a waiting list. LVCP volves only semantic differ- It covers a situation where opened in 2012, and enrolled ences. In effect, the TVLC there eventually won’t be more than 400 students. decision to close the schools any surviving assets. Credi- Parents and students said was a charter surrender, tors will still work to recover that they loved the schools, said Bertelli. “The technical assets. and the high academic per- status of the charters for the The Livermore school formance, as judged by stan- short life they have left is district has some assets at dardized tests. Eventually irrelevant. There are no more TVLC, mostly lab equip- overspending on such items schools,” Bertelli stated. ment, chairs and desks, as computers for every stu- All three TVLC board which it provided at the dent, a 1:1 ratio that the members voted at the June request of TVLC. Rules set school district could not 13 meeting to close the by a state law require the afford for its students, took two schools, and to convert local district to help stock its toll on TVLC cash flow. Chapter 11 bankruptcy pro- a public charter school. The Also presenting debt ceedings to Chapter 7. assets are not included in worries for parents was a The Chapter 11 proceed- TVLC holdings. complicated property ar- ings, which have been in As for the transition rangement that had LVCP process for several months of charter school students sharing a 3-story building in an Oakland court, were to district schools, Van on Independence Drive with intended to resolve a $3.5 Schaack said that virtually a private academy founded million debt by TVLC, so it all the enrollment has been by former TVLC CEO Bill could regroup, and keep the completed, with 40 or 50 Batchelor. The school, Cali- schools open. students coming over in the fornia Preparatory Academy However, it became clear past two weeks or so. They (CPA), was later joined with that with more children leav- are being distributed among Squaw Valley Academy to ing the schools, state Aver- the district’s high schools rename the school Squaw age Daily Attendance finan- and middle schools. The Valley Academy Bay Area. cial support would be too K-5 students will attend the There was also the TVLC low in the future to continue. former Portola School site, promise to construct traffic As a result, TVLC decided now known as Lawrence improvements on North to terminate the schools by Elementary, after Ernest Canyons Drive and a park- the end of the school year. O. Lawrence, the physicist ing lot for LVCP. The vision, The Chapter 7 bank- after whom Lawrence Liver- as described by Batchelor, ruptcy filing is designed more National Laboratory was to provide enough park- Photos - Doug Jorgensen is named. The elementary ing eventually for the ex- The Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin Relay for Life was held at Livermore High School school will focus on science, pected enrollment of 650 over the weekend. Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Brown math, technology, engineer- students each at LVCP and Society. During the 24 hour event, members from each team take turns walking around ing and the arts. It will serve CPA. as a magnet school, not a the track. At sunset, luminaries were lit in remembrance of those who have been lost TVLC cash flow by mid- Signs $183 neighborhood school, said 2016 could not cover the to cancer and to recognize cancer survivors. Van Schaack. cost, which was expected Billion That brings the charter to be as much as $1 million. schools full circle. LVCS That prompted parents to INITIATIVE Budget was founded by parents who take a closer look at TVLC (continued from page one) protested the closure of two finances, and start the mi- Gov. Jerry Brown signed district schools, both with support. Cities plan projects gration of students from the would be considered by great opportunity to enhance California's $183 billion open enrollment. They did the complimentary services and they just kind of sit on charters to the district. the city council at a future budget in time for the ar- not want their children in meeting. that are provided at the site. a shelf. Having everyone in- The parking lot was built Heather Greaux, execu- We have found Livermore to volved is great and will help rival of the new fiscal year neighborhood schools, but with funds from Batchelor, tive director of Open Heart be compassionate, fair and to move it forward." on July 1. preferred the arts-oriented who sought private financ- Kitchen, told the council that dedicated toward improving MATTERS INITIATED “California is taking de- teaching at one of the closed ing for the work. the site enabled Open Heart the lives of all citizens. The Spedowfski said he cisive action by enacting district schools, which they Van Schaack said that it is Kitchen to meet a critical Vineyard project will be the would like to be able to a balanced state budget,” considered a magnet school. unlikely that history would need. "We are happy to have next example of Livermore's interact with the downtown Brown said in a statement They decided, along with repeat itself; that we will an opportunity to continue heart." steering committee in an issued in signing the bill some of the teachers, to cre- see another public charter our work and to collaborate Councilmember Bob organized back and forth on June 27. “This budget ate a similar school by start- discussion. He wanted to school formed by parents with other organizations. Carling commented, "It's a provides money to repair ing the public charter school. terrific project. It's needed. It be able to ask questions of whose children are in district It will allow us to take our our roads and bridges, pay LVCS opened in 2005, services to the next level." will be an excellent start to committee members. schools, because today all HCEB executive director dealing with homelessness Staff will come back with down debt, invest in schools, and grew to 1100 students, Livermore schools are open Darin Lounds stated, "This and the underserved." a proposal to set up a ses- fund the earned income tax enrollment schools. is an opportunity to work Councilmember Steve sion that would provide an credit and provide Medi-Cal with the city on its home- Spedowfski added, "I re- opportunity for the council health care for millions of less services, to create new ceived many e-mails in favor to meet with the committee Californians.” homes that will be afford- of the project. We can't make by adding one more meeting Some $74 billion will go 1st Wednesday Party to able. In addition, we have a it work without community to the committe's schedule. to K-12 schools and com- munity colleges, about $3 Celebrate First Responders billion more than funds for School District Named Top Workplace the current year. Included The 1st Wednesday Street Roderick's BBQ, Chick n will be nearly $900 million Party of July 5th from 6-9pm Chill and 3 Geeks. In- For the second year in a of something meaningful. ple assume it’s all about in one-time money, about will mark the Second An- row, the Livermore Valley fancy perks and benefits.” dulge in sweet treats from They also feel that new $147 per pupil in the state. nual Salute to Public Safety Joint Unified School Dis- ideas are encouraged, their said Doug Claffey, CEO downtown vendors Primrose trict (LVJUSD) has been manager helps them to learn of WorkplaceDynamics. The budget expands the Street Party as downtown Bakery, Noland’s Cake Shop awarded a Top Workplaces and grow, and they have “But to be a Top Work- earned income tax credit to will celebrate and thank our and Rita’s Italian Ice. honor by the Bay Area News flexibility in work and life place, organizations must self-employed income. It hardworking police and fire Music: House Call will Group (BANG). balance. meet our strict standards raises the income threshold departments. Highlighted be performing high ener- “The Livermore Valley Superintendent Bowers for organizational health. to about $22,000, allowing by public safety apprecia- gy music from 6-9pm on Joint Unified School District encouraged participation And who better to ask about more than 1 million house- tion activities the street party the Entertainment Garden celebrates its employees’ in the annual survey. “Each work life than the people holds to claim the credit. will feature live music, kids' Stage. In addition to the passions, dedication and year that I have served as su- who live the culture every New tobacco tax revenue zone, food trucks, vendor featured band in the Enter- hard work while also taking perintendent, I have sought day—the employees. Time will help raise Medi-Cal exhibits, Beer & Wine Gar- tainment Garden, there will pride in creating world- employees’ input to learn and time again, our research provider rates for physicians den and much more. be live music played by local class opportunities for its how we can improve our has proven that what’s most First Responders will be and dentists. There will be bands and artists throughout students. Team members support of the students, staff, important to them is a strong recognized with a salute to Main Street. work together to empower and families of Livermore,” belief in where the organi- supplemental payments of local Firefighters and Po- $325 million for doctors Beer and Wine Garaden: the next generation of global said Bowers. zation is headed, how it’s lice Officers. Special public Located within the Enter- and $140 million for dental citizens and to transform “The Top Workplaces going to get there, and the safety activities will take tainment Garden in the In- the students of today into award is not a popularity feeling that everyone is in it services. place on Division and Main klings Parking lot at 530 the world leaders of tomor- contest. Oftentimes, peo- together.” Streets. Kids will receive Main Street, adults 21 years row,” wrote Andy Coffaro, custom balloons and hats of age and older will be able Correspondent for the East plus take part in a photo Bay Times. to purchase beer and wine. Kelly Bowers, Ed.D., Su- booth station where they can In July, Roudon-Smith Win- perintendent of Livermore collectively create a “Thank ery and Cellar Door will Schools, is proud that the You” album to give to local be serving up their best District has been recognized Fire and Police Departments. varietals by the glass while for its positive work. “When Kid Zone on St. Mary Handles on Main pours craft I go into classrooms and see Street and Main: Bring the beer. the excitement for learning kids out to a theme park on children’s faces, I know style Teacup rides and more we are all doing important by Fun and Game Rentals. work,” said Bowers. “I am The Alameda County Fair honored that our employees will offer a way to explore TRAVEL know they are valued for their new innovative arts their work,” she added. and crafts experience. The BUG Craig Bueno, President Lawrence Livermore Na- of the Board of Education, tional Laboratory’s Fun with Ocean and agrees that the LVJUSD Science team will be doing is a great place to work. interactive and lively dem- river cruises “Our District has now been onstrations for the children. awarded Top Workplace four Food: The Food Truck (925) 447-4300 times, including the past two Mafia wil be on hand. In consecutive years. Consider- In Downtown Livermore ing the broad competition, July Food Truck Mafia will travelbuglivermore.com this is an especially pres- feature Out of the Cave, tigious award for a public Photo - Doug Jorgensen school district. This award clearly illustrates the accom- A crowd gathered to relax and enjoy Evenings on the Green - Art & Music. Live music Donate Your Vehicle to plishments of our motivated will be offered Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. through August 15. The event takes place on and engaged teachers, staff, the Shea Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. Tri-Valley Conservancy and administrators, as well as the leadership provided Help Preserve Land for Future Generations by Dr. Bowers.” LVJUSD earned the Top Workplace honor based on high-scoring results of an employee survey, admin- istered by Workplace Dy- namics in February 2017. Reed 4th of July BBQ The survey gave employees Donate cars, trucks, boats, tractors and the opportunity to evaluate Plumbing LVJUSD in areas including Livermore, CA at the Winery RV’s. Running or not. Tax Deductible. connection, effectiveness, Rese rvations required. and leadership. Employees (925) 371-5671 C all 1-888-686-4483 or visit shared that they feel ap- [email protected] 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 preciated, able to work to TriValleyConservancy.org License #601931 Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed their full potential, and part June 29, 2017 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Pleasanton Chamber Golf Outing Taking Sign-ups

The front nine is routed through the valley and the back nine sits on a higher elevation with the Happy Valley Creek winding throughout. Superior views of Mount Diablo fill the sky line to the north and incredible sanctuaries dedicated to the Callippe Butterfly are displayed. This is Callippe Pre- serve Golf Course, where the annual Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will be on Friday, August 4, 2017. The event is open to the public. It’s an afternoon of golf, food, drink and prizes, and with lots of great networking, business promotion and contacts to be made. Sponsorship opportunities include everything from a tee sign with a company name out on Livermore Fusion U12 Girls Gold concluded the spring the course to the leaderboard, where the logo is in front of every golfer while they’re in their golf carts. season by defeating Pleasanton Rage to finish with a Golfers have the option to participate as an individual, record of 7 wins and 2 losses. Pictured are Coach Rico part of a foursome or in the Corporate VIP Challenge flight. Foursome poses for a photo during last year's event. Virchis and the Fusion U12 Girls Gold. This Corporate VIP Challenge is the all-inclusive, full- service package that includes golf, raffle tickets, putting raffle prizes. Contests for putting, long drive, closest to the contest, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks on the course as pin and hole-in one were part of the outing as well as a tee well as a tee sign and leaderboard sponsorship. prize for each golfer from great participating restaurants. Last year, on top of 18 holes of scramble golf, golfers For more information and to sign-up for the golf outing, had lunch, on-course tacos from Rancho Grande, margari- visit www.pleasanton.org and click on the link for August 4 tas and mai tais just to name a few followed by dinner and Golf Outing or email [email protected].

Pleasanton Seahawks 1040 to 756. Several PVC dolphins The Pleasanton Seahawks swim won multiple races. Franny Hawkins team competed in Stockton on May led the way with four wins. Kevin 26-28, 2017. The meet was hosted by Franck, Jackson Risher and David ‘Tiger Aquatics’ and held in Stockton. Gjerde each won three races. Mason Representing the Pleasanton Trejo, Thatcher Douwes, Laird Muise, Seahawks: Salma Dwidar age 8 with Makenzie Moore, Makayla Rauscher, 4 new best times; Francesca Lin (7) Katrina Terpstra and Gabriel Falcione 4BT; Alfred Chen (7) 5BT; Eugene Jia won two each. (8) 1BT; Dylan Tambuwun (7) 4BT; Personal best times were recorded Christopher Wang (8) 1BT; Yashica at this meet for many Dolphins. In the Adusumilli (9) 2BT; Brooke Bennett 25 yard freestyle Otto Kading dropped 99) 7BT; Lillyana Caples (9) 1BT; 9 seconds. Luke Hedges dropped 9 Pratyusha Katiyar (10) 5BT; Jessica seconds in the 25 yard backstroke. Tsai (9) 3BT; Sabrina Tsai (9) 3BT; Sophia Smith sliced 4 seconds off Shantelle Tupaz (10) 7BT; Scarlett her 50 yard breaststroke and Darby Wagner (10) 3BT; Maria Zhang (10) Harrison cut 4 seconds off her 50 yard 7BT; Ashwin Anugraham (10) 2BT; butterfly. But Everett Walker took the Aryaa Bhatia (10) 5BT; Han Burnes cake when it came to improvements: he (9) 2BT; Jared Burnes (9) 2BT; dropped 19 seconds from his 25 yard Anthony Chen (10) 7BT; Arya butterfly and a whopping 22 seconds The East Bay Mavericks 12U Fastpitch girls’ team Cherukuri (9) 5BT; Phil Lin (9) 6BT; from his 25 yard backstroke. earned a berth to the USA 2017 Class “A” National Casey Nguyen (9); Arjun Saini (10) Pictured are the West Coast Soccer Wicked 04 Girls. The 7BT; Paige Bennett (11) 3BT; Chloe West Coast Soccer team swept the US Club Soccer National Cup Western Championships (formerly ASA Nationals) in Dallas by Chen (12) 8BT; Breuklynn Harris (12) West Coast Soccer Wicked 04 placing 5th at the NorCal USA Association Championship 7BT; Emily Lau (11) 7BT; Cynthia Li Girls swept the US Club Soccer Regional tournament. (11) 8BT; Florence Rui Lin (12) 7BT; National Cup Western Regional during the weekend of June 17th. In addition, the team Sydney Lu (12) 3BT; Jaimie Nguyen tournament. The National Cup is US secured a 1st place finish in the USSSA “Double Double” (11) 2BT; Erin Pan (11) 3BT; Christina Club Soccer’s cup-based national Over 350 coaches from across the website or email [email protected] for Tsai (12) 2BT; Mica Wang (12) 7BT; championship competition open to US applied for the 2016-17 30-Un- more information. Silver Bracket in Reno the weekend of June 24th. The Joanna Zhu (12) 4BT; Richard Bai all U12 through U19 Boys and Girls der-30 class. One of the coaches who team went 5-1 over two very hot days with three victories (12) 2BT; Devyn Caples (11) 6BT; members. National Cup XVI, is the made the cut was Fusion SC Technical Sujay Champati (12) 8BT; Rishi 16th edition of the competition and Director and Coach Mary Whisler. Baseball Camp won by the mercy rule. This is a one team organization Chandrasekaran (11) 3BT; Jai Chan- takes place in the summer of 2017. Mary's highlights in the program Winners of each region advance to Livermore High Varsity Baseball that operates on a limited budget. Those interested in non (12) 7BT; Connor Chen (11) 3BT; included: Coach David Perotti is hosting two Yassin Dwidar (11) 6BT; Karan Saini the National Cup XVI Finals, held in • Traveling to Los Angeles to at- Westfield Indiana July 21-24th where summer camps. Each camper will contributing to help fund the trip to Dallas, can visit (12) 7BT; Gordon Tam (12) 4BT; Eric tend the NSCAA National Convention, receive individual instruction from Tandean (12) 3BT; Samuel Wang (11) national champions will be crowned. where Mary met one of her coaching the team's gofundme page at www.gofundme.com/ West Coast Wicked competed against coaches and Livermore High players, 7BT; Dominick Wonosaputra (11) idols, US Women's National Team a snack each day and a camp shirt. EBMavs. The team is actively recruiting players for the 3BT; Emily Chen (14) 4BT; Olivia top level premier teams to earn a spot Coach Jill Ellis in the National Cup. There is a 5-12 year old camp that fall and to complete the roster for USA Nationals, contact Kim (13) 4BT; Chandra Tien (13) • Participating in Google+ Hang- costs $150, July 10-14 from 9-12 each 3BT; Emily Tsai (13) 5BT; Hayden Wicked squared off against Sacra- outs with fellow 30-U-30 coaches mento United in the first match of the day. For more info to sign up, contact [email protected]. Chen (14) 1 BT; William Cheng (13) and mentors David Perotti at (925) 586-2811 or dp- 6BT; Mehul Gajula (13) 3BT; Joey competition, Makeila Yancey blasted • Teaming with her mentor, Boston the goal net twice while Aryana Jones [email protected] or check website Huang (13) 4BT; Ryan Kobayashi University Women's Coach Nancy www.eteamz.com/lvb (14); Tristan LaLonde (13) 2BT; Tom and Laelah Ray each scored earning Feldman Li (13) 1BT; Jovanni Shen (13) 2BT; Wicked a 4-3 result. Elissa Giuliacci • Receiving a scholarship to cover Andrew Wang (14) 8BT and Ernest had an exceptional tournament getting the cost of her Premier Diploma, the an assist in game one and a game Run San Ramon Wang (13) 6BT. NSCAA's highest level coaching The City of San Ramon will hold changing assist in game two vs Diablo certification FC. Gianna Ceccanti got the game its annual 4th of July Run San Ramon She was able to exchange ideas 10K Run/5K Run and Walk. Enjoy the Green Gators vs. winning goal late in the second half with Nancy Feldman, a coaching leg- for a 1-0 victory. Riding high, Wicked measured, paved and looped course. Barracudas end who has directed the BU program Participants will receive a short sleeve The Dublin Green Gators defeated came out strong the next day with solid for 23 years. defensive effort by Andrea Castillo, commemorative shirt and goodies pro- the Briarhill Barracudas at the new Mary says of the experience, "It vided by sponsors. This will be a chip Dublin Swim Center. Final score was Jade Castillo, Samantha Remy, Maria was great getting to know the other Robelledo, Sabrina Rogers and GK timed race. Register now at www.ac- 625.5 to 364.5. coaches and to make the connection tive.com and search Run San Ramon. Top Swimmers for the Barracudas Indie Stoneberger to secure a 3-0 with Coach Feldman. She was a great shutout win against home town team All pre-registered participants may included: Logan Speck 6 breaststroke resource for me during the program, receive their shirts and bib numbers and backstroke; Jacob Mock 11, Davis Legacy. West Coast faced Stars and I still reach out to her when I have Academy in what would be a rematch prior to the event at a packet pick up freestyle and butterfly; Andrew Voit questions. I want to get to where I can hosted by San Ramon Sports Base- 17 butterfly, individual medley and of the Norcal state cup semifinal do that for other people." played earlier in the year. Aryana Jones ment located at 1041 Market Place backstroke; Bella Townsend 17, San Ramon on Thursday, June 29th breaststroke and individual medley scored the first goal assisted by Emma Valadez to go up 1-0 in the first half. from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Top Swimmers for the Dublin Youth Track Club Green Gators included: Jayla Threets Indie Stoneberger came up with big saves denying Stars the opportunity to FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA 8, freestyle, butterfly and backstroke; Track and Field) certified club that spe- Wrestling Clinic Max Nobrega 8, freestyle and butter- find the net. Makeila Yancey scored Bryan Vashus will teach a wres- Smoke 14A compiled a perfect 5-0 record this past 2 goals to lead Wicked, Lexi Oddson cializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to fly; Maya Wenger 10, freestyle, but- 18, is building a team to compete this tling clinic on July 15 at Livermore weekend at the Double Double Tournament in Reno, terfly, individual medley; Jake Flem- contributed a goal and Aryana Jones High School, 600 Maple St., Liver- provided 3 assists and a goal to cap off winter/spring in USATF track meets NV. Smoke took 1st place in the Gold Bracket, beating ing 10, freestyle, individual medley, including a meet at the national level more. backstroke; Brian Yoon 14, freestyle a standout performance. Kailey Matta, Vashus graduated from Livermore Allyson "Taz" Thompson, MaryJane in July. The organizers are looking Norcal Rage in an international tie breaker taking us to and butterfly; Julia Zhao 12, butterfly for athletes of all ages and different High in 1989 where he was a four time and backstroke; Ginger Fitzpatrick Anzo, Ella Ferrick, Kaya Brown all EBAL champion, CIF North Coast the championship game. In the championship game, played with hustle & heart that made events, especially relays. Visit www. 14, butterfly, breaststroke, individual ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach Section Champion, and three time state Smoke beat Carmichael Pride 3-2. medley; Caitlyn Dang 15, butterfly a huge impact to help propel Wicked qualifier. Check in at 8:15 a.m. Clinic to a 5-0 team victory. Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Pictured are (top row) Meleana Kaheiki-Farias, Nayeli and backstroke; Miranda Duarte 12, com or (925) 209 7520. begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. breaststroke and individual medley; Clinic topics include set ups, mat Ti'a, Iliza Shields, Emily Simon, Christiana Gumataotao, Alexander Suen 11, breaststroke, strategy, positioning, scrambled eggs Brooke Bowles, Macy Hoeke; (bottom row) Erin individual medley and backstroke Training for Coach LGSA Registration: and attitude. In 2013, the National Soccer Livermore Girls Softball As- Register by July 8 and pay $35; Schrader, Keana Castro, Zoey Figlenski, Erika Beakey, Coaches Association of America sociation welcomes girls who are 5 after that date the cost is $45. (NSCAA) launched "30-Under-30," years of age and older for the 2017 Wear a t-shirt, shorts with no and Naomi Lin. PVC vs. Rhonewood pockets, wrestling shoes and gear. In last Saturday's swim meet the a year-long education and mentorship Fall Recreational season. No prior experience for a up-and-coming soccer experience necessary. Online registra- Bring a water bottle and packed lunch. Pleasanton Valley Club (PVC) beat For registration information send the Rhonewood Park Cabana Club coaches. The program accepts only 30 tion is open at www.lgsa.org. Visit the coaches per year, under the age of 30. an email with contact information to [email protected]

Study Shows Suicide Prevention Film’s Impact A study of a program that sponsors students and young with a control group of 268 students who had not taken part. Each Mind Matters represents a coalition that includes adults in making films about suicide prevention shows The results showed that 86% of program participants nearly all California counties. The counties work regionally that the program has raised the awareness level among its learned about what to do if a friend shows warning signs or statewide on programs to promote mental health aware- participants. of suicide, compared to 63% in the control group. ness and education. Directing Change, part of Each Mind Matters: Califor- Some 60% of participants agreed that people who at- nia’s Mental Health Movement, conducted its annual contest tempt or complete a suicide show signs, but only 40% of earlier this year. It invited people 14 to 25 years old to make those in the control group thought so. brief films in the style of a public service announcement Approximately 58% of participants said they had en- about suicide prevention. couraged someone going through a tough time and needing Foothill High School in Pleasanton submitted an entry. support to seek help from a trusted adult, counselor or health The film, titled “Years Unfold,” finished first in a region professional. That compared to 50% in the control group. that included 20 counties stretching from Ventura County About 82% of those who participated in the program in the south, to San Francisco, jumping across the Bay to made a personal effort to learn more about mental health by Alameda and Contra Costa counties, and over to the Central visiting a website or participating in a class project within Valley, as far south as Kern County. the past 12 months. In the control group, only 41% made The Foothill filmmakers were Cassie Wang, Daniel such an effort. Do, Shelley Ho, Sami Nasser, and Sabrina Chen. Video production teacher Scott Sears said that the students were so motivated and self-directed that they did not need any help from him. LAS POSITAS COLLEGE The study by the National Opinion Resource Center NEW BIKE MULTIPLE START DATES FOR SUMMER SESSION. (NORC) at the University of Chicago, compared 131 stu- SHOP FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE! dents who participated in the Directing Change program IN TOWN WWW.LASPOSITASCOLLEGE.EDU Ask About Our Group Rides WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS We’ve got your back! Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm 20% OFF FREE Bike Pick Up & Delivery in the Tri-Valley, seniors, teachers, when you service your bike or purchase a new one! & lab employees Trea ts - headaches and back pain. FREE BICYCLE SAFETY 4200 East Ave, Suite B, Livermore | 925-606-5490 My Buddy’s Bike Shop INSPECTION drcchiropractic.com 1601-B Railroad Ave, Livermore Proud Member of Livermore Rotary 925.583.5454 8 The Independent • June 29, 2017

Not Just Fair, But Excellent: Fine Wines Come to the Fair

By Laura Ness County Fair Wine Garden She brought with her She says she felt the experience in the Gar- Red, White & Blues festi- The Alameda County Manager, Juli DeAngelo. experience from work- strongly about bringing den, featuring multi-talent- val, an all day event across Fair is in full swing. The When DeAngelo came ing with another not so quality local wines to the ed David Badilla, guitarist several stages around the weather, which was a bit to the Alameda County well-known but nonethe- Fair and took a big chance and band leader, Steve Fair. of downer in the begin- Fair earlier this year, she less respected wine region, financially that people Freund and saxophonist Location/Times: Band- ning, is now summer had an agenda: showcase the Santa Cruz Mountains. would be willing to pay for Terry Hanck (formerly with stand / AgVenture Park perfect. The Fair runs the wines of the Livermore Upon touring the Fair’s quality. Ninety-five percent the Elvin Bishop Band). Stage 12 noon – 2 pm; through July 9, and sports Valley in a way that had new wine bar, she imme- of the still wines she has Horse racing happens Grandstand Stage 3 pm – 5 the theme, “Best. Sum- not been done before. diately felt that this was purchased to sell come daily at June 30 through pm; Amphitheater 6 pm – 8 mer.Ever.” Along with featuring an underutilized space. from local wineries, often July 4, and then again July pm One of the contribut- award winners from the She saw an opportunity at a much higher price than 7 through 9th. Check out Note also that gates will ing factors to it being the Fair’s associated wine to showcase not only the she could have received the Sip, Savor and Wa- close at 6pm for admission “Best,” is the upgraded competitions, Alameda wines and the wineries of from a distributor. ger event on July 1, from to the 4th of July fireworks, wine selections now avail- County Wine Competition the Livermore American Many wineries have 2-5pm, where a $45 ticket which will commence at able at the Fair’s newly and Sauvignon Summit Viticultural Area (AVA), already participated in the gets you Fair Admission approximately 9:30pm. revamped Wine Garden. & Zin Challenge, the idea but the entire area as a wine pourings, including for the day plus a pass to According to Jerome For this, we can thank the was to shed more of a tourist destination. BoaVentura de Caires, the infield, where you can Hoban, Alameda Fair- local wineries, along with spotlight on the local wine Says DeAngelo, “I Cuda Ridge, Wente Vine- taste wines from nearly 4 grounds CEO, “Alameda Sommelier and Alameda scene. immediately reached out yard and Wood Family, but dozen wineries, including Fair is proud to have the to the Livermore Valley there are still a few days many of your Livermore best of Livermore Valley Winegrowers Associa- left of the Fair to enjoy. So favorites, like Bent Creek, wines showcased by our tion, told them of my idea come on out and party like Crooked Vine, Darcie partners Spectra Food Ser- and asked for their par- it’s summertime! Kent, Longevity, Murietta’s vices at the wine garden for ticipation. This year, I have The schedule of wine Well and the others previ- the Best.Wines.Ever.” asked the wineries to send tasting with representative ously mentioned. A diverse Come out for a taste and representatives on a sched- of the various wineries in selection of wineries from enjoy all the Fair has to uled basis to represent not the Wine and Beer Garden other AVAs will also be offer with a glass of some- only their wineries, but the for the remainder of the represented. thing local and make it the AVA as a whole. Last year, Fair is as follows: On Tuesday, July 4, start of the Best.Summer. we had 450,000 guests • June 29th – McGrail, check out the 4th of July Ever! at the fair and sold about 4:30 to 7:30 16,000 glasses of wine. My • June 30th - Las Posi- vision is to offer the guests tas Winery, 4:30 to 7:30 an opportunity to speak • July 2nd – Ironstone, directly with the wineries 2:00 to 7:00 and ask questions about • July 5th – Garre, 4:30 this treasure of wineries in to 7:30 their own backyard.” • July 6th – Fenestra, According to DeAngelo, 4:30 to 7:30 about a dozen local winer- • July 7th – Concannon, ies are signed up to pour in 4:30 to 7:30 the Wine and Beer Garden • July 8th – Concannon, and will be sending rep- 4:30 to 7:30 resentatives to pour at the Of course, there will be newly expanded space. The a selection of local wines Garden features an inside available for purchase at wine bar with an outdoor the Wine and Beer Garden, patio with seating and live during normal Fair hours. music. Live music will be part of

Photos - Doug Jorgensen The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton runs through July 9 at the fairgrounds. Special performances, including a rodeo, took place last week. Concerts, live horse racing, contests, livestock, carnival rides and more are offered at the fair.

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John Eric Thiel “I am not a teacher but took long walks in Sycamore She spoke fluently Greek, in Geneva, Switzerland en- for Larry at www.French- To our greatest sorrow, an awakener.” Robert Frost Park and enjoyed many par- Arabic, French, Italian and gaging in the Strategic Arms Funerals.com. Eric Thiel, a beloved hus- ties with friends. But mostly English. Limitations Talks (SALT). band, father, grandfather, Clare J. Harris we talked about our good Venetia is survived by Larry also led the Lab's ef- Gordon Graber family member, friend and On June 11, 2017 Clare fortune of being a part of the her loving son, Constantinos forts to contain all nuclear 07-03-1947 to 06-09-2017 one of life’s great inspiration- Livermore Community. Our Karkalemis, her grandson, radiation underground, and Gordon Graber, 69, J. Harris passed away at her in 1975, he became the Di- al teach- Livermore home. She was favorite vacation was the Yanni and predeceased by passed away peacefully at ers passed plays at Ashland, Oregon. her son, Yanni and her late vision Leader of the Earth home on Friday June 9, 2017 surrounded by her husband Sciences Division. away un- Jim Harris and her daughters We could not have packed husband, Pannoyotis. A spe- with family by his side. expectedly more love and fun in our 42 cial mention for all her care- In 1975, Larry married After Marijane his "soulmate," Barbara on June 4th Tolentino years of marriage and we givers over the years, espe- working of 2017 in both wished we could do it cially, Patrick O’Meara, and Killian, originally from San Allan of Diego, CA, who also worked 41 years his home Livermore, all over again. But there is many close, loving friends for the Re- more to our story. at the Lab. They celebrated in Liver- and Cheryl and relatives who visited tail Clerks, more, CA. We began our lives to- their wedding in the beauti- Tolentino frequently. Gordon Eric gether by blending two fami- Friends and family were ful setting of Bandelier Na- Bowman tional Park in New Mexico. retired was born of Maui. lies - James 17, Marijane 15, invited to a viewing on June to John Paul 15, and Cheryl 13. The Together they subsequently from Al- On June 28 with a funeral service pha Beta/ and Phyl- kids attended Granada and from noon to 1 pm at Cal- designed and built two beau- 10, Clare tiful homes with amazing Lucky lis Thiel, his sister is Joanne unexpect- Livermore High School. laghan Mortuary; burial ser- Norcup of Manteca. Jim described joining two vice following at Memory views--one in White Rock, Stores in edly suf- NM, and the other on the He married Leslie Ramos fered a stroke. Coinciden- families, putting the best Gardens. 2002. in 1973. They went on to light on it, as both exciting A Celebration of Life will Sandia Mountain in Albu- Gordon tally her only sibling Donald querque, NM. have three children; Jolie Dalziel passed away only and extremely challenging - follow at the private home is survived by his loving Downs of Santa Cruz, Ryan never resembling the Brady of her son. In 1976, Larry moved to wife of 51 years, Patricia; his three days before her - also New Mexico with Barbara, Thiel of Hayward and Zach- succumbing to a stroke. Bunch in any way. To round 3 children: Darrin (Sherri), ary Thiel of Pleasanton. Af- out the picture our children and transferred to the Los Annette Linton (Rich), Ron- Clarenell Jane Dalziel Leonard Laverne Caley Alamos National Labora- ter 29 years of marriage, Eric was born on February brought all their friends into ald (Gaye); 8 grandchildren: buried his wife Leslie who our world. Jim commented - Leonard Laverne Caley, tory where his extensive 21,1939 in Oakland Cali- 86, entered into rest on June Colby, Haley, Brent, Ashley, passed from cancer in 2003. the whole story would make knowledge and experience Devin, Presley, Christina, fornia to Mary Jane and Al- 17, 2017 in Stockton, Cali- were leveraged in support- Eric found love again exander Dalziel. She grew a good book if we didn’t Maile, and 1 great-grand- and married Kelly Sheridan leave anything out. “ fornia. He was born on De- ing a broad range of issues up in Oakland and attended cember 7, 1930 in Canada. ranging from nuclear test- child, Brayden. He is also in December of 2004. They Castlemont High School. But Clare was the glue In heaven he joins his wife ing to geothermal energy survived by his brother, Lar- went on to have Noah Thiel As a youngster Clare took that held the family together. ry and sister, Linda Cuellar. of Livermore. She strategically and care- of 56 years Joann Caley. and special projects for the up dancing in ballet and laboratory director. Upon Friends and family are Eric was a devoted hus- tap. She loved to dance and fully directed the show. He leaves behind his band and father, full of love Clare was born a therapist, a children, Susan Merivirta, retiring from the national invited to Gordon's Celebra- became exceptionally good laboratories in 1985, Larry tion of Life on July 8, 2017 for his family and friends. at it. At the age of fourteen great listener with a natural Donna Davis, LeeAnn Dor- He brought life and laugh- Buddhist nature. She always ville, 5 grandchildren, Mi- continued for several years from12 pm-4 pm at the DSA she was recruited as a cho- as a consultant with R and Hall, 6689 Owens Drive ter wherever he went. His rus line dancer for a famous held in strict confidence any chael Merivirta, Matthew children feel they could not delicate piece of information Merivirta, Christina Davis, D Associates on contracts Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA. 1950’s band leader named with the Defense Nuclear 94588. have been luckier to have Horace Height. Prior to shared by a friend and it was Brittany Davis and Robyn had such an amazing father. not uncommon for her to Agency. In lieu of flowers, the going on tour she was sent Caley Glover and 4 great In 1984, Larry published He is beloved by the large to Los Angeles to learn the spend hours patiently listen- grandchildren. In addition he family has requested memo- family he has left behind, ing to their concerns. One "A Diary of the Falklands rial donations be made to the routines. Turning fifteen on leaves his sister Janice Smit. Conflict," which was includ- including two grandchildren, tour she preformed in both grandson correctly called Leonard was a Manteca National Diabetes Associa- Colby and Brady Downs, his her “ a pure and genuine ed in the book Military Les- tion or the American Heart Chicago and New York. As resident. Before making his sons of the Falkland Islands son-in-law Nathan Downs, a minor she was required to soul “ Her love for her fam- Association. daughter-in-law Sarah Thiel, ily was always present and way to Manteca he lived in War Views from the United enroll in the Hollywood Pro- Livermore and in Sparks, States edited by Bruce W. his sisters-in-law Kim Cano, fessional High School - re- she maintained a special John L. Moomau Shakti Mahadevan and Me- relationship with each child Nevada. He worked as an Watson and Peter M. Dunn. quiring her to do homework accountant for Sears until Larry's involvement in this March 4, 1937-June 23, 2017 gan Sheridan, brother-in-law between performances. and grandchild. Clare kept John was born and raised Tommy Sheridan and count- her friends close - even his retirement. project was driven by his She soon became dis- He was an avid golfer life-long interest in History. in Livermore. He lived in less nieces, nephews and enchanted with the grind classmates as far back as and made friends where He is survived by his wife, Brentwood for the past 15 extended family members. of performing in late night grade school. She was “ one years. Education was always of a kind. “ ever he went. He was loved Barbara Germain Killian of Broadway performances - Albuquerque, NM; former He was a long time em- important and Eric went on plus two performances on Clare leaves behind Jim by many for his easy going ployee of Jim's Texaco on to earn his BS in Biology and her husband of 42 years, her personality. He could be a wife, Sally Germain Goldner weekends. Clare soon be- of Danville, CA; son, Keith First Street and retired from an MS in Educational Tech- came homesick for her high children James M. Harris, bit stubborn, but always with General Dynamics in San nology. He followed his pas- Marijane Alexis Allan, Paul loving nature. Germain (Julie) of Con- school friends and family - cord, CA; daughter, Nancy Leandro sion for teaching and became all alone in “the big apple” and Jackie Harris, Cheryl Leonard will be remem- John was predeceased a student favorite, spending Lynn and Dennis Bowman: bered as a loving father Germain of Danville, CA; She also realized the culture grandchildren, Michelle Acu by brothers Argyl, Don and years with Bishop O’Dowd, of show business was not for grandsons Jason A. Ludolph, and grandfather. He will be Ed. He is survived by sisters Foothill High School and the Ryan and Keri Nielsen, Tyler (Robert) of Noblesville, IN, her. Returning home, Clare deeply missed. Jackie Siino (Christopher) Helen Light, Agnes Brenzel, past 25 years with Amador found that the Hollywood and Amy Nielsen, Trevor P.L. Fry and Son is hon- Joanne Butterfield (husband Valley High School. He Tolentino Wade, Ben and of Brentwood, CA, Brittany units were not transferable ored to serve the Caley Germain of Fair Oaks, CA, Phil), brother Gil Moomau won countless awards for to Castlemont High School. Kristie Harris and Jenna family. All services will be (wife Margaret) and many his dedication, culminat- Harris, her daughter in-law and JL Yun of Riverside, Determined to graduate with private. In lieu of flowers CA; and great-grandchil- nieces and nephews. ing in the National Society her class she attended sum- Anastasia Ludolph, and Burial will take place at of High School Scholars, great grand children Kainoa donations may be made to dren, Hailey Siino, Brayden mer school. UCSF Helen Dillar Cancer Siino, and Madison Acu. He the Military Cemetery in Claes Nobel Educator of After graduating from and Lily Ludolph, Morgan Dixon on July 5th at 1:PM. the Year Award in 2014. His Jane and Reese Nielsen, Center, Box 0981 UCSF, is preceded in death by his high school Clare married, San Francisco, CA 94143 daughter, Diane Germain of Arrangements by Callaghan students described him as a moved to Livermore and Nieces Kathy and Bob La- Mortuary. man worth emulating and an Salle, and Linda and Dave or Hospice of San Joaquin, Seattle, WA. started her family. A few 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, Larry was known to his Please make any dona- inspiration and hero to all. years later her parents fol- Butler along with many of CA., 95204. For condo- friends and family for his tions to Hope Hospice Oak- Eric passed one day after lowed. Clare was active her friends. land. retirement leaving us his The celebration of her lences to the family, please many mountain adventures. throughout her life, holding He traversed the entire John Callaghan Mortuary is final lesson, to live every employment in credit man- life will be held on July 7, visit www.plfryandson.com honored to be serving the day to the fullest as every 2017, 3:00 pm at First Pres- search obituaries. Muir Trail as a graduate agement and a short stint as student, and continued Moomau family. An online moment is a precious gift. a cosmetologist. Clare drove byterian Church, 2020 Fifth guestbook is available for Eric will live on in the hearts Street, Livermore (4th and L this High Sierra tradition her ranked daughter Mari- Lawrence (Larry) through annual family back- condolences at www.cal- of his loved ones, his friends jane to tennis Tournaments Street.) Anyone who would laghanmortuary.com and legions of students. He like to attend is welcome. Seymour Germain pack trips, B Division (Lab) all over northern California. Lawrence (Larry) Sey- treks and by leading high- made us feel heard, he made In the process Clare was The family would like to us feel understood and then thank and express their deep mour Germain of Albu- light trips for the Sierra Bart "Beets" Earle recruited by the head pro at querque, NM, died on June Club. He took up backpack- reminded us of what is most Diablo Country Club. There gratitude to the Hospice care Hildebrand important in life. The lessons givers who supported the 22, 2017. Dr. Germain was ing at the recommendation In loving memory of Bart she managed the pro shop, born on October 26, 1923, of his doctor as therapy for he left us are burned into our handled the bookkeeping, family during the final hours "Beets" Earle Hildebrand soul. His words of wisdom of Clare’s passing. The value in Fresno, CA, to educators Polio which he contracted of Livermore who died un- buying and stocking the John and in high school. Larry had a have impacted thousands; pro shop. This led to Clare of their services cannot be expectedly June 25, 2017, this is a man that will not be overstated. Frances particularly strong attraction at the age of opening two tennis stores Ger- forgotten. His legacy only In lieu of flowers,you to geology, geography and 57. Bart is in Walnut Creek and one in main. maps, and was considered grows and its depths are yet Pleasanton. are encouraged to donate survived by to be seen. to: Reliance Hospice Care, After by family members to be a In 1973 a mutual friend attend- state-of-the-art human GPS his father The funeral service will encouraged Jim to meet 39675 Cedar Blvd., Ste. 235, Fritz Hildeb- be held at Saint Augustine Newark, Ca 94560 ing local system. Clare. They talked briefly schools Upon relocating to New rand and his Catholic Church at 3999 on the phone, Clare reluc- mother and Bernal Ave, Pleasanton on in Stock- Mexico, Larry and Barbara tantly agreed to dinner, and Venetia Anna ton, CA, became avid art collectors stepfather Thursday, June 29th at 11 the rest is history. Clare am. The family welcomes Karkalemis he en- and particularly enjoyed Barbara and was active through out their Resident of Pleasanton, CA tered the participating in auctions Russ Legg; you to join in the celebration married life. At the age of March 10, 1914 – June 17, 2017 of Eric Thiel’s life. Please University of California, throughout the Southwest. son Brandon Hildebrand; thirty six she went back to Venetia Karkalemis Berkeley where he earned a Larry also shared a love of daughter LeeAnnah Caffey; feel free to dress in Hawai- College where she received passed away peacefully at ian themed clothing to honor doctorate in physics in June travel and adventure with brother Brett Hildebrand; an Associates Art degree and home on 1949 with a thesis related to Barbara. They traveled to Eric’s love of the islands and was on the honor roll every sister Tammy Shubert (Hil- all it represents. Family will Satur- cosmic ray-mesotrons. many exotic locations in- debrand); and loving girl- year. Clare developed into day sur- That summer Larry cluding Antarctica, the Ama- have a memorial book and an accomplished painter, friend Ann Trung. ask guests to leave pictures rounded moved to Portland, OR, with zon Basin, Australia, the Services are scheduled maintaining a studio at the by her his new wife, Sally Lay- Galapagos Islands, Green- and share stories as a tribute Bothwell. She was a vora- for Friday, June 30th, 2017, to Eric’s life. loved port from Berkeley, CA, and land, and New Zealand. 3 pm at Callaghan Mortuary, cious reader and a member ones. joined the faculty of Reed In 2000, Larry experi- To celebrate Eric Thiel's of a local book club. For 3833 East Ave., Livermore, life, a Memorial Grove in his Her College. He enjoyed teach- enced a serious stroke which CA 94550. All those wish- over thirty years Clare was ing Physics at Reed, and caused partial paralysis on name has been set up through a member of a Women's In- strong ing to pay tribute are wel- an organization called Trees spirit, spent his summers working the right side of his body, come to come and share their vestment Club of Livermore with Nobel Prize winner and outgoing aphasia. With for a Change. where she served in every love of experiences in celebrating The trees will be planted life, her Earnest Orlando Lawrence's his "can do" approach to life Bart's life. position. She volunteered group at UC Berkeley. This and Barbara's loving care, he in a National Forest in Lake and donated to many local cooking, Callaghan Mortuary is Tahoe that was destroyed readiness to laugh and joke research group moved to embraced life and continued honored to be serving the charities, Oakland Children Livermore in the fall of by wildfire. Eric's trees will and so much more, made traveling and enjoying his Hildebrand family. An on- Hospital, the Livermore Op- 1952 to form what is now friends, family and varied help restore the beauty of the era, Friends of Livermore, her a joy to everyone that line guestbook is available forest and will be a living the Lawrence Livermore interests. Throughout all of for condolences at www. the ACLU, the Sierra Club knew her. National Laboratory (Lab). his challenges, he retained tribute to him for years to and Planned Parenthood. Born in Imbros, a small callaghanmortuary.com come. Our family will get a Larry rejoined this group his sharp wit and sense of Both Jim and Clare want- island of Greece, she left full time after the 1952-53 humor for which he was framed certificate with the ed the freedom to enjoy her native country with her number of trees and a card school year at Reed, and famous. every free moment. To make Dad at the age of 14, and moved to Danville, CA with The family is planning A Non-Attorney with all messages after all that happen Clare left her the contributions have come immigrated to Alexandria, Sally and his son Keith. for a celebration of Larry's Alternative place of employment so on Egypt. In Egypt, she met While residing in Danville, life in the near future. Please in. We invite friends, family Friday night their bags were and members of the com- her husband and gave birth Larry became the Senior visit our online guestbook Paralegal Services packed for another weekend to her two sons, Yannis and Warden at St. Timothy's munity to contribute trees to adventure. As soon as possi- • Divorce • Deeds this special grove by visiting Constantinos. Episcopal Church and as- ble they headed for Europe. By trade she was a seam- sumed responsibility for • Probate • Living Trust this link: http://www.trees- They even purchased a VW forachange.com/products/ stress for the Royal Family church finances, selecting Jetta in Hanover, Germany rectors, and teaching the CALL NOW! custom-grove-of-trees and drove it all over Europe of Egypt, Narriman Sadek, Please also feel free to in the 1940s. Eventually high school Sunday School (925) 577-4736 before shipping it back to class. At the Lab Larry share this link with anyone the states. she would follow her son, www.atlasdp.com you know who might like to Constantinos and immigrate designed fission weapons Her husband Jim de- and took an active role in be involved. scribed their marriage as to the United States. Atlas Document Endless Thank You’s to For many years she lived their testing in the Pacific “a great run. During our 42 Proving Grounds and later at Preparation Eric Thiel for all that you’ve years we worked as volun- part of the time in Athens, done… the Nevada Test Site, when Services teer ushers at the SF Opera, Greece, and in California underground testing was “Educating the mind took lots of trips to Europe, with her two sons, Constan- 120 Spring St, PLS required by the Limited Test I am not an attorney. I can only without educating the heart played tennis and golf, went tinos and Yanni. She very provide self-help service Ban Treaty. In 1971, Larry at your specific direction. is no education at all.” Ar- river rafting, skied every Reg Alameda County #96. proudly eventually became supported the US delegation Charlotte R Hargrave LDA istotle Northern California resort, a US Citizen. 10 The Independent • June 29, 2017 MAILBOX DOWNTOWN (continued from page one) (continued from page 4) their cars they wanted to get. should be aware that it push- developed.) trucks to stop. They block A west side hotel fac- es a very specific political Luckily, we have the PlaceWorks noted that all would be included along one lane of traffic to drop off ing Railroad Ave provides agenda. chance to avoid those sce- of the alternatives include with a north-south pedes- packages. Then to top it off solutions… a)no problem narios because, without the net replacement parking, as trian pathway. many of the diagonal park- for delivery trucks entering Robert S. Allen large theater, there is room well as parking that would Committee vice chair- ing places that were so badly the hotel receiving dock at BART Director, for a hotel on the west side be needed to meet the zon- man Bob Woerner sug- needed have been given to the corner of L Street and District 5, 1974-1988 of Livermore Avenue. ing requirements for the gested evaluating the plans the restaurants for seating Railroad Ave… b)the ho- ACE rail planners com- Despite the awareness of new uses. against key learnings areas. The restaurants could tel would be setback from pletely ignored two via- the aforementioned prob- All four of the options presented during previ- build off the back of their Railroad Ave so that wine ble alternatives for link- lems, some special interests list the hotel at 125 rooms. ous meetings. "Some of tour buses coming down buildings, just like First ing trans-Altamont rail and have not been able to let go Public open space rang- the plans are consistent Street Alehouse has done, Livermore Ave, make a right of the east side hotel idea. BART. Demand for such es from .38 acres to 1.4 with what we heard; some for the added seating and not on Railroad Ave, make a Consequently, the Steering a connection will grow as acres; retail/restaurant from aren't." takeover the parking spaces. U-turn at Railroad and L St. ACE commuter trains reach Committee currently has Also many of the restaurants because there’d be a third four options for the eight 15,000 sq. ft. to 28,240 sq. Jeff Kaskey said that the further into the Central Val- ft. total. Housing ranges time given for committee have taken over more of the turnout lane added in front ley - to Modesto and beyond. acre parcel and two of them sidewalk then they should of the hotel lobby (hotel still champion the east side from a 161 housing units to members to discuss op- ACE to BART: Restore 224 dwellings. Museum/ tions and finalize plans was have, they pushed their seat- driveway with a street island rail on the former SP road- hotel. cultural space ranges from insufficient. He pointed out ing area to the max for their to separate it from Railroad bed between Radum (near Now we are at a juncture benefit, with their stanchions Ave) which would accom- Shadow Cliffs Park) and in the process where wisdom 2500 sq. ft. to 32,725 sq. ft. that there is no plan without encroaching into the public modate buses and vehicles BART at the Dublin-Pleas- could reign, but will it? Will The summary of the housing, something that the area and becoming a tripping for dropping off and pick- anton BART station: about the committee drop these plans follows: public has asked for. hazard. ing up people… c)no valet three miles of track along- two alternatives and make • Eastside option A: Gina Bonanno echoed If we put in a New Art parking as the hotel would side the major oil pipeline. two additional ones featur- A Village Green of .50 Kaskey in stating that there Museum what will happen be built above a half-level BART to ACE: BART in ing the westside location? acres facing S. Livermore was not enough time allot- to our Historical Art and parking garage to accom- a widened I-580 median to Ave.;16,000 sf. stand alone ted to come up with plans. History Museum at the old modate staff and guests. Isabel, Vasco, Greenville; Climate Change Real retail/restaurant and 10,000 She suggested a couple of Carnegie Building? We had Rather than a four sto- then onto the former SP John Cameron sq. ft. retail/restaurant as more meetings. She also what could have been a ry, big box hotel adjacent roadbed under westbound Dublin part of the hotel; 1500 sq. was interested in a more Great Museum being put to Blacksmith Square and I-580 to a yard and transfer It's hard to know where ft. conference center; 5,000 specific time frame as to into the Old Railroad Sta- dominating the visual land- station near the high UP- to begin responding to the sq. ft. museum/cultural; how quickly a hotel could tion. It could have housed scape… this part of the ACE trestle over Altamont level of ignorance in letters 11 townhomes and 172 be built. hotel would be two stories. the History of the Railroad Pass Road. Don't forget to newspapers from people apartments for a total of Bryan Petro asked for in the Livermore area and a The lower level would be that have either succumbed HOV freeway lanes over the 183 units; public parking a timeline on proposals Great Art Museum without the conference center with to misinformation about Altamont and massive park- with 384 in a structure, and plans, along with bet- building a new one. the second level an upscale ing at the Greenville/I-580 man-made climate change, As for the public com- restaurant with window or simply don't want to be- 80 surface parking stalls, ter definitions of what the station; ACE runs only dur- 104 street parking and 334 items and uses are. ment at the meetings I feel glass on three sides facing ing commute hours. lieve the scientific truth. very little of it is being ac- Railroad Ave, overlook- Even though 97% of sci- private parking spaces. Two Jean King noted that the There was room in the new streets would be added, results of last year's election cepted by our City Fathers, ing Blacksmith Square and median for BART in 2011 entists that work on climate one east-west, the other show that the public wants they just want things their looking out onto the town when 8400 Livermore vot- agree, people still dismiss way. commons/square. ers signed our "BART on them and their hard work as running north-south. open space and no housing. The hotel would mini- 580" initiative petition. The "propaganda." • Eastside option B: A She suggested an option Think About This mize their carbon footprint HOT lanes came later and "Propaganda!" The "cli- green on Livermore Ave. that increases open space Glenn Stewart with roof top solar panels. will require more freeway mate debate" is over. Man- plus a network of green and decreases housing. Livermore Behind the hotel at ground widening to get BART even made climate change is real, spaces that would include Committee chairman From Livermore’s Spe- level would be upscale bou- to Isabel. it's here now, and all the private open space. The Bob Carling said he was cific Plan… “The Livermore tique shops facing the land- Both of these alterna- money in the world won't primary public area on opposed to the idea of a no Village site also known scaped town commons or tives offer major cost, en- help you if you can't eat Livermore Ave provides housing option. as the former “Lucky’s” square with a separation vironmental, and operating the food, drink the water or .58 acres of open space. Committee vice chair- site and the Livermore Val- between the hotel and shops advantages over ACE in a breathe the air. Also shown are 5000 sq. man Bob Woerner said that ley Center site located to for delivery and service widened freeway median. If you want to know ft. of stand alone retail/ do nothing and park options the west of the Bankhead vehicles. where misinformation restaurant, and 10,000 sq. on the westside need to be Theater are two significant The pending convention- comes from, just follow the ft. as part of the hotel; 2000 in the table somewhere. He al parking garage option for Time for Wisdom money (a lot of money). The catalyst sites remaining un- Elizabeth Judge sq. ft. museum/cultural; later suggested that the op- 403 more parking spaces is Koch brothers, big oil and der the Downtown Specific Livermore 37 townhomes, 64 apart- tions be evaluated, but not not enough to accommodate gas, Fox news, Robert and Plan. Once upon a time there the current 630 vehicles that Rebekah Mercer all have ments, 60 artisan micro- depicted. The redevelopment of re- was a plan to bring a large park on the undeveloped tremendous influence. units totaling 161 units; In discussing an all open maining downtown catalyst theater to downtown along sites. The City would have to Scientists use hard prov- 260 parking places in a space plan for the westside, sites is an opportunity to with a hotel on the east build a third parking garage en facts, and come to con- structure, 103 surface park- Rachael Snedecor stated strengthen the success of the side of Livermore Avenue off of L Street to accommo- clusions over the course of ing and 232 private parking that it would be a bad idea downtown core area. A hotel up against the Bankhead date at least 500 cars. Take years of cross referenced spaces. Connectors would to show an option that we is another specialty use that Theater. A change in re- a look at how many cars are research, not hyperbole. include an east-west road can't do, because the park- will help with downtown development funds dashed parked behind the Ale house Everything is very carefully and a north-south road with ing would be replaced by revitalization by allowing those plans and people were during the week and how done. driveways. the park. wine country, business visi- disappointed. many parking spaces are The 7 plus billion of us • Westside option A: A It was noted that plans tors and resident guests to But It’s an evil wind that taken in the existing garage. put about 70 billion tons stay longer and to shop, play, doesn’t blow somebody central parkway that could could be implemented with It could be a mistake for of Co2 a year in our at- and dine downtown.” some good. Had that plan be elevated or at ground half the housing. One way Livermore not to talk with an mosphere. Not to mention It’s a given that Liver- gone through, we would level contains 1.4 acres of to lower the number of automated (robotic) parking methane from animal agri- more is ready for an upscale now be living with the dire, open space; 28,240 sq. ft. of housing units by half would company. The benefits of culture and fracking, which boutique hotel on one of the unintended, consequences of retail/restaurant; 5,600 sq. be to reduce the height automated parking garages: is many times more potent two downtown development that eastside hotel: ft. of co-work/office space; of buildings from 4 to 3 48% less land space; no as a greenhouse gas than sites. 1. The constipation of 32,725 sq. ft. of museum/ stories. vehicle vandalism or theft, Co2. We now sit at about The current debate is Livermore Avenue and Rail- cultural; 4000 sq. ft. confer- Dale Kaye commented no graffiti cleanup, no dam- 410 parts per million Co2 whether the hotel is built road by 150 valet trips from ence center; 10 live-work that she hears from busi- age from other vehicles, in our atmosphere, going up on the east or west side of the hotel to the parking units, 214 micro-units for nesses that they will have increased safety, less CO2 about 2 parts per year. We Livermore Ave. Two pre- garage during peak evening a total of 224 units; 211 to leave the area without emissions… Reduced con- no longer have the luxury of liminary hotel architectural hours; (The hotel has no struction time, reduced ex- saying, "in the future." public parking spaces in a housing. Wineries cannot renderings from Presidio onsite parking and many cavation, reduced land costs, I'm in my fifties and structure, 88 surface spaces, prosper without a hotel. (hotel developer) depicted people refuse to use valet tax benefits through acceler- I have seen for myself 92 on the street, and 222 She said her concern was a big box, four-story hotel parking.) ated depreciation, reduced shrinking glaciers in Alaska private parking spaces; the that the committee becomes located on one of the cor- 2. The choking of Rail- lighting, no ramps, no el- from 20 years ago to now, east-west skyway would so bogged down in design ners of Livermore Ave and road Avenue as multi axle evators, reduce walking dis- "bleaching" of coral reefs, have vehicle use below. details that it won't get Railroad Ave. Presidio said service trucks block lanes tance to destination, lower vanishing kelp forests of the A north-south pedestrian anything done. this would make a visual while backing into the hotel noise pollution (screeching west coast, massive die offs pathway provides connec- Carling commented, statement… Yes it would. loading docks between the tires) and environmentally of trees in old forests and di- tivity. "Every plan is better than For me, this would conflict hotel and the Bankhead; friendly. minishing plant and animal • Western option B: Vil- what we saw from Lennar." with the look and ‘feel’ for (Daily services such as: re- What do Livermore resi- species. Our planet doesn't present downtown. fuse pickup, beverage, food lage green of .38 acres He added that this is about dents think about this? seem as big as it once was. Challenges for an east and flower delivery, main- facing an interior street; reaching out to the public. As an intelligent species side hotel… a)delivery tenance, and conference set 14,000 sq. ft. of retail/res- Things, such as the mix of that makes this planet home, trucks would have to back Downtown Story ups will have a big impact.) taurant and 10,000 sq. ft. housing, will change. "The it is in our direct interest up from Railroad Ave to the Andrew Barker 3. The lineup of vehicles with the hotel; 17,000 sq. ft. idea is to provide ideas and to take care of it. If we hotel delivery dock slowing Member, Downtown along Railroad at the Liver- of office space; 2500 sq. ft. discussion points for the don't change our path very traffic on Railroad… b)wine Steering Committee more Avenue intersection; of museum/cultural; 1500 public." quickly, it won't be hard to tour buses would not be able During the three-hour (In anticipation of all this sq. ft. conference center; The potential for an ad- imagine that children be- to access the hotel from June 15 Downtown Steer- traffic, plans for the new I 18 townhomes, 96 apart- ditional meeting after the ing born today will spend southbound Livermore Ave, ing Committee meeting, Street garage had to reduce ments, and 69 micro-units council sees the alternatives the majority of their lives they’d have to drive around ten minutes were set aside its capacity.) providing 183 units; 280 was discussed as a way for working to undo the envi- the block, if possible…c)is for the McCracken plan 4. The failure of the hotel ronmental damage previous public parking spaces with the committee to review the there room to add a left hand developed by the Ad-hoc to provide a wine country generations have done to our a structure, 178 surface four plans and accompany- turn lane from Livermore Community Group. Over a feel with its urban views of one and only home. spaces and 51 on street ing evaluations. There was Ave to the hotel lobby…d) third of the Independent's a brick wall to the east, three You may or may not be- spaces along with 280 pri- general agreement that such it would be valet parking, article covering the meeting story buildings to the south, lieve in man made climate vate parking spaces. The a meeting could be held which would be a pain for was devoted to that plan. and a parking garage to the change, but your grandkids east-west street open space sometime in August. guests who left something in This newspaper's readers north; ( The west view is not certainly will.

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"Platelets as a few clicks on the Ameri- fects, but life is still good to platelets is a very reward- Sachi Churilo under- donating platelets. have a very short shelf life can Red Cross website, or me. I am happy and content, ing experience. No cancer stands the symbolism of "Platelet donation is a – just five days from the time downloading the Blood Do- surrounded by wonderful patients should die needing cherry blossoms. little different from a regular they are donated – so there nor App. family and friends. Platelet platelets that are not avail- "Life is kind to me, al- whole-blood donation. Dur- is a constant, often critical, For Churilo, these dona- donation recipients are so able to them." lowing me to survive with ing platelet donation, blood need for new and current do- tions are life saving. blessed and grateful." American Red Cross is various treatments over the is collected by a device that nors to give in order to keep "I have to be on chemo "How often do you have located at 5556-B Spring- course of nine years," said separates platelets, along up with hospital demand for constantly, and have lost my an opportunity to save a dale Avenue in Pleasanton. Churilo, who was diagnosed with some plasma, from platelets." hair five times," she said. "It life, and with such ease?" To learn more, visit www. with multiple myeloma in whole blood. Following the Adding to the acute short- is not easy with the side ef- said Poulsen. "Donating redcrossblood.org. 2008. "Just like the cherry separation, the remaining age, platelet donations de- blossom, we are here for a blood components are re- cline during the summer due brief period of time, but I turned to the donor. The en- to donors going on vacations still have plenty of love and tire process takes about two and stepping away from smiles to give." to three hours," Mueller said. their regular routines. "Doctors and nurses have Through the generosity "Many donors find platelet to locate available and com- of people who donate plate- donation more comfortable because a smaller needle is patible platelets based on lets, the Pleasanton resident blood type," said Churilo. is able to continue living, used. And because fluids and red cells are returned after "Unlike whole blood, do- ® loving and giving. Multiple nating platelets takes about Assistance League of Amador Valley myeloma, a cancer of the donating platelets, some ® donors say they feel less three hours, so it is a com- Assistanceis grateful to League the followingof Amadordonors for Valleytheir plasma cells, does not have mitment. On the other hand, a cure but is treatable with sluggish afterwards." generousis grateful support to of the its following local philanthropic donors for programs:their Added Poulsen, "There's infusion into the patient ongoing chemotherapy and takes about one hour. Dur- generous support of its local philanthropic programs: steroids. no pain other than the lit- Albertsons Companies Foundation tle needle pricks. You lie ing this time, I always count "I currently have a low my blessings and thank all Altamont Cruisers platelet count due to the che- down and an IV is inserted BlackBerrry into each arm. Blood is those donors for this pre- motherapy," Churilo said. cious gift." 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Cross nurse said my platelets Lance Cavalieri Jewelry, Lance Cavalieri donors for their kind and The American Red Cross would help two or three peo- Lawrence Livermore National Security ple. That's pretty wonderful! courageous acts, and my recently issued a critical call Liberty Dental, Randy Breacher dear friend Jacky Poulsen With just a few hours of my to the public for platelet LivermoreValley Real Estate, John Carter who donates platelets." donations. Platelets are one time, it's a good return on my Livermore resident Jacky of the most in-demand blood investment." Merrill Lynch, Justin Green Poulsen had been donating products needed by hospitals Donors may donate plate- Nationwide Insurance, J. 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Foundation org me that she needed platelet “Reaching Out To Those In Need” donations. That got my at- And a special thank you to tention." Poulsen scheduled an ap- Located in Highly Desirable Kohl’s John Boehrer for their participation in Clothing the Children pointment at the American Granada Woods – $879,000 ® Reao lt r ® Red Cross Blood and Plate- 627 Escondido Circle, Livermore 925.640.7474 through Operation School Bell let Donation Center located 4 BD/2.5 BA, 1920 sq ft, 12,561 sq ft lot Cal BRE #00959167 ® near Cost Plus World Market Wonderful Single Story w/ pool Assistance League of Amador Valley in Pleasanton. Private Backyard Accord www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org American Red Cross Northern California Re- Call 925.640.7474 | email: [email protected] “Reaching Out To Those In Need” gionalThe Independent Manager Justin (Livermore) Muel- – 1/2 page - 10"W x 10.5"H

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4th of July Activities Pleasanton Presents Traditional 4th of July Event Are Planned

Join Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Rangers for a 4-mile round-trip hike to one of the highest hills in the park, and watch fireworks from around the Tri-Valley. Program is $5 per participant; free parking in- cluded with sign-up. Pre-registration is required in ad- vance at www.larpd.org or by calling 925-373-5700. Program will run from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Sycamore Grove Park. Register with activity code #7123.

The City of Livermore and Livermore Downtown Inc. will present the 4th Annual Downtown 4th of July Red, White and Boom Fireworks Celebration! The Fireworks will be launched off the parking- garage on Railroad Avenue. Parking garage and streets close at 4:00 PM. Walk-in viewing is free. Parking in the parking lot off of Railroad Avenue between Livermore Avenue and L Street will be $20.00. The fireworks will be launched at approximately 9:20 PM. No Alcohol Consumption, BBQs, Fire pits or fire- works are allowed. Road closures are as follows: First St. Maple St. to L St., Railroad Ave. Maple St. to L St., Maple St. from First St. to Third St. & Livermore Ave. from Chestnut St. to Second St. For more information call Livermore Downtown Inc. at 925-373-1795 or go to www.livermoredown- town.com

The 2017 Alameda County Fair takes over their an- nual Pleasanton stomping grounds with carnival rides, horseracing, exhibits, animals, food, rides, games, People gathered to take part in last year's festivities. Photo - Michele Suski pig races, tons of kids activities, extreme rodeos and more. The 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will feature non-stop, razzle-dazzle fireworks set to music per- Community members are invited to join in what has or musical significance to Freedom,” explained Williams. formed by the Oakland East Bay Symphony. There will be a Salute to Hometown Heroes Video before become a Pleasanton tradition for celebrating the birth of “From the band library, I chose music that made me feel fireworks. our nation at a free family-friendly concert and picnic in comfortable in at least two of these areas. Fireworks start at approximately 9:30 pm, with Lions Wayside Park from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, “Even though several older melodies were ‘borrowed’ best viewing at the Budweiser Grandstand. July 4. About 100 volunteers are involved in producing from other nations, they have taken on some significance Gates are closing on 4th of July at 6 pm. No new the celebration. to the freedom of the USA. There have been ‘American’ tickets will be sold after 6 pm. No re-entry after 6 pm “Celebrating Freedom and its Evolution since the composers who achieved word-wide fame for their works even with handstamps. No new parking after 6 pm. Revolution” is the permanent title of the event. This year’s establishing a nationalistic style. These have been omit- The 4th of July Red, White & Blues festival is an theme is “In Praise of America: All-Time Favorite Inde- ted because of time constraints or recent use (including all day event across several stages around the Fair. pendence Day Music.” Barber, Copland),” Williams continued. They are: Bandstand / AgVenture Park Stage 12 How can that music be selected? The answer was “The ultimate goal has been enjoyment of the music. noon – 2 pm; Grandstand Stage 3 pm – 5 pm; and the provided by Bob Williams, who has been a member of the I ended up with a program that I would like to hear, and I Amphitheater 6 pm – 8 pm. Pleasanton Community Concert Band since it was found- will.” The fair opens at 11 a.m. For information, go to ed and conductor of that band. “My criteria categories Guest speaker Ann Collins will narrate a section on www.alamedacountyfair.com included: Nostalgia. Patriotism. Nationalism. Historical (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • June 29, 2017 An Improvised Teen Soap Opera Every Wednesday in July

Hitting the Firehouse door. Free parking. for their community and Arts Center stage in Ranging in age from local business out-reach, Pleasanton on Wednesday 15-17, this year’s “Tri- offering theatrical improvi- evenings this July is Crea- Valley High” cast members sation classes, workshops, tures of Impulse, the City of are: Amador Valley High camps, and performances Pleasanton’s award-winning School’s Kinsey Fer- that bring youth and teens teen improv troupe, deliver- rera, Bethany Chase, Aisha together to engage in the ing four lively episodes Mendonca, and Donovan supportive culture of teen of angst, heartbreak, teen Napoli; Jared Sigman hails improv. drama, and total improvised from Foothill High School, By invitation, COI will hilarity: “Tri-Valley High: and Shef Ramakrishna is at be performing at West The Series 2017.” Las Positas. Coast Musical Improv Fes- The improvised teen “During brush-up tival 2017 in San Francisco “soap opera” plays out at rehearsals, the cast is not on Friday, July 21, 7:00 7:30 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, allowed to discuss what p.m. during the festival and 26. Fans are welcome can happen, only what run. Guests are welcome to see single performances has happened,” says COI (and encouraged) to come as a satisfying “stand founder and facilitator watch and support the team, alone,” or come to all four Mark Duncanson, himself a which includes Megan for a full-effect experience. professional Bay Area actor Ferrall, Charlotte Kirk, Audience suggestions and improviser, who devel- Olivia Jones, Emma Reddy, help create the characters, oped his love for long-form, and Matthew Bessiere, all location, and plot for the story-based improv in 1994 students at Amador Valley interactive and unscripted when he was cast in “Liq- high School in Pleasanton. adventures. NOTE: This uid Soap,” an improvised Venue: Un-Scripted Theater show is best suited for ages episodic soap-opera based Company, 533 Sutter Street, 12 and up. out of San Francisco. “Plus San Francisco, 94102. More General admission the cast vows not to discuss info: www.wcmusicalim- tickets: $5 students, $10 show outside of rehearsal prov.com adults. Tickets may be so the stories are truly im- This will be COI’s purchased online at www. provised. In addition, I ask second year performing at firehousearts.org, by calling them to commit to watching WCMIF, and marks COI’s 925-931-4848 [Call: 925- a teen soap opera during seventh improv festival 931-4848] , and in person the run so we can nail the performance, having per- Creatures of Impulse ready to perform. at the Box Office, 4444 tropes of the genre.” formed at the Teen Comedy vitation, COI performed where they were lauded for Emma, Megan, Charlotte Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- Creatures of Impulse’s Festival in Chicago 2010- “Intergalactic: An Impro- their stellar improv work - Luke and Chloé’s final ton. Box Office hours are efforts have been lauded 2013 and the New York vised Teen Sci-Fi Musical” and ability to make songs COI performance in their Wednesday - Friday 12:00 state-wide, not only for Musical Improv Festival in at this year’s (May) hugely up on the spot. Recent COI four-season stint as COI noon-6:00pm, Saturdays their high caliber training 2015. popular BayCon Sci-Fi Graduates Luke Carter members. 10:00am-4:00pm, and at the and performances, but also Again by special in- Convention in San Mateo, and Chloé Reddy joined

PLEASANTON 4th OF JULY (continued from front page) the Bill of Rights. Pat Bosma, as Lady Liberty, will lead a vide the welcome as the program begins. master of ceremonies for the event, former mayor Ed singalong of the National Anthem. A popular feature is “A Dog & a Drink for 2 Dollars” Kinney. This year’s masters of ceremonies will be Ken Also included will be a tribute to those who have – the hot-dog lunch sold by the Lions Club. Lions also McDonald and Les Duman. served in the military, past and present, and their families, provide hand-held American flags free to the first three Founded in 1998 by W. Ron Sutton, the all-volunteer as the band plays the anthems of each branch of the ser- hundred members of the audience to arrive. Children will event is a fun way to “make sure that we remember Fourth vice. American Legion Post 238 and Veterans of Foreign be given wooden tokens to trade for soft ice-cream cones of July for more than fireworks and barbecues,” Sutton Wars Post 6298 will provide the color guard. Boy Scout at Meadowlark Dairy, adjacent to the park. Several shade noted. “We celebrate our shared heritage – and still have Troop 908 will assist with set-up for the program. canopies will be in place, in addition to the shade provided time for other activities in the evening (including fire- The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by two natural- by trees in the park. works at both the fairgrounds and downtown Livermore).” ized citizens: Christine Steiner ( from England) and Noi Event sponsor is Heritage Bank of Commerce. Music One tradition for returning audience members is Yamamoto (from Thailand). sponsor is ACCUSPLIT, makers of certified accurate pe- looking for their photos from last year in the mosaic of Audience members provide their own chairs or blan- dometers and stopwatches. Food sponsor is Lions Club. pictures on the printed program. kets. They are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. This year’s recipients of the Ed Kinney Community This Independence Day event is produced by Make A The audience can sing along to “Happy Birthday” to the Patriot Award, Betty Nostrand and Rosemary Young, will Difference, Today & Always, a local non-profit organiza- United States of America. Mayor Jerry Thorne will pro- be honored. The award is named in memory of the first tion. June 29, 2017 • The Independent 3 'Cowboy Day' Planned at Hagemann Ranch ing horses), bean bag throw, button making and coloring. The Livermore Heritage Guild is celebrating the one The free celebration will welcome visitors from 1 p.m. On the artistic side there will be on-going glass blowing year anniversary of opening Hagemann Ranch to the to 5 p.m. with a full schedule of events for all ages rang- demonstrations by Peggy and James Kervin. Cowboy Po- public by hosting “Sundays at Hagemann Ranch” on July ing from cowboy poetry, horse tack displays, children’s etry by the late Lynn Owens and other cowboy poets will 2 with a “Cowboy Day” theme. games/activities, to 4-H horsemanship demonstrations and be read by Livermore’s Poet Laureate, Cynthia Patton. glass blowing. Hagemann Ranch is located at 455 Olivina Throughout the afternoon, ranch tours and walks through Ave. in Livermore. the gardens of Sunflower Hill will be available. Event coordinator, Barbara Soules said she is pleased Baughman’s Western Outfitters will have a table of to present “cowboys” of the valley by including a dem- items to purchase. Refreshments will be available from the onstration by the El Ranchero Charro Team led by Javier Livermore Lions Club Chuckwagon-$7 for a hamburger and Rafael Solorzano. They will be doing rope tricks on or hot dog, beans, chips and a drink. and off their horses and showing the paces of specially The Heritage Guild would like to thank the Trinity trained Espanola horses. Historically, Charro is a term Baptist Church for allowing visitor parking space in their for vaqueros who performed and competed for spectators lots east of the ranch. on weekends. They will be in complete costume and will explain and discuss the history of the vaqueros and charro events two times: 1:15 p.m. and 2:45p.m. Visitors need to make sure they get there early to see the first demonstra- tion of the day. Other horse and ranching related activities will include 4-H horsemanship demonstrations, horse tack display and activities, and modern valley ranching discussions by Dar- rel Sweet. Shortly following the first Charro demonstration, the Cactus Corners Youth Square Dancers, led by Margaret Miller, will be performing and inviting on-lookers to try the dance patterns for themselves. Abundant children’s activities will include dress like a cowboy, “lassoing” the horse (using hula-hoops and rock-

El Ranchero Charro Team will be doing rope tricks at Hagemann Ranch.

Fundraising campaign ends June 30. 'Safe and Sane' Fireworks Make your Gift today! Donations in any amount are welcome. Permitted in Dublin More Info: www.lvpac.org/membership/donate “Safe and Sane” fireworks are for sale in Dublin. City of Dublin and its public safety departments would like to promote fireworks safety. Despite a rainy winter, the local hillsides and brush are now dry, and extreme caution is urged in the use of all fireworks. The use of "Safe and Sane" fireworks is limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on the 4th of July only, in the following City parks: 1. Alamo Creek Park (Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Drive) 2. Dublin Sports Grounds (Dublin Boulevard and Civic Tuesdays in July and August Plaza) on the Bankhead Plaza 3. Emerald Glen Park (Tassajara Road and Gleason Music Begins 6:45pm Drive) Sacred Fire SANTANA COVER BAND JUL 11 4. Shannon Park (Shannon Avenue and San Ramon The Klipptones JAZZ/VARIETY BAND JUL 18 Valley Road) Dublin property owners may use their “Safe and Sane” The Experience JAZZ BAND JUL 25 fireworks at any time during the sales period. No fire- Ridgway REGGAE BAND AUG 1 works of any type (including “Safe and Sane”) are permit- LunaFish ROCK BAND AUG 8 ted at Dublin multi-housing units or at any undesignated Mini Guitar Fest AUG 15 Dublin park, other City facility, or public school. Fireworks should always be used in safe, open areas 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org (continued on page 4) 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • June 29, 2017

Pleasanton Taking Applications for New Arts Ambassador Position

The Pleasanton Civic are interested in sharing dedications with literary accepted through July 14, tivities during your tenure; packet to: Michele Crose, Arts program has a new, your creative passion with readings, and workshops. 2017. A letter of support from two Civic Arts Manager, City honorary post for the City’s our community, we want One of the program’s Qualifications are: writers; A resume indicat- of Pleasanton Community Literary Arts Ambassador to hear from you,” said goals is to have this person Pleasanton Resident 18 ing active participation in Services, P.O. Box 520, and is seeking applications Michele Crose, civic arts support and encourage the years or older; writer or promoting the literary arts Pleasanton, CA 94566, or through July 14 for the manager for the City of City’s youth, as well as the illustrator; a leader with in our community deliver by hand to 200 Old position. Pleasanton. Teen Literary Arts Pro- experience in promoting Selected finalists will Bernal, Community Ser- “If you are a Pleasan- Whoever is selected gram,” Crose concluded literature; possess excellent be invited to present their vices Offices from 8 a.m.-5 ton resident with a flair will be asked to serve for Though the position communication skills; pos- writings and vision person- p.m., Monday-Friday. For for the creative, and you two years and focus on is unsalaried, there is a sess a dynamic, engaging ally to a selection commit- more information, contact raising awareness of the limited budget to cover personality. tee on July 20, which will Michele Crose at mcrose@ FIREWORKS importance of literature as expenses, and Civic Arts To apply, submit in hard make a recommendation to cityofpleasantonca.gov (continued from page 3) it relates to lifelong literacy staff administrative support copy: Four original writ- the Civic Arts Commission. and education. is provided. The term runs ings; A one-page letter of The successful candidate and away from buildings, “The Literary Arts Am- from October2017 through interest which includes a will be appointed by the combustibles, dry vegeta- bassador may contribute to June 2019. brief outline of your vision Pleasanton City Council. July Religion tion, and, especially, people civic and public events and Applications will be for possible projects or ac- Mail thr application and animals. A connected Chat Set In garden hose should be ready nearby and a pail Livermore of water kept handy for Tickets Available for Pleasanton Summer Wine Stroll disposal of spent fireworks The July Religion Chat and "duds." will be held at First Presby- • Pet owners should Main located at 603 Main terian Church, 2020 Fifth keep pets indoors on July Street. Tickets must be Street, Livermore,on July 4, as many animals be- 12, 2017, from 5:00 to 6:00 come extremely agitated redeemed on July 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Museum PM. The facilities will be by the sights and sounds of open at 4:30 PM and close on Main. You must be 21 fireworks. Some of these at 6:30 PM so that attendees pets will even run into or older to participate with can have a chance to make the streets and away from valid ID. new friends and visit. This home in an attempt to flee A variety of wine will event is free of charge and fireworks activity that is be offered by BoaVentura open to all. distressing to them. Winery, Boisset Collection, The discussion topic Illegal fireworks, which Brooklyn West Winery, will be "What does your explode in the air or move Captain Vineyards, Ehren- faith teach about the ac- along the ground, always berg Cellars, Elliston Vine- ceptance of other religions? pose a higher threat, as yards, Fenestra Winery, G Has it changed over time?" sparks from illegal fire- V Cellars, Garre Vineyard Rev. Steve Wilde of the works may ignite a fire on & Winery, Leisure Street First Presbyterian Church dry vegetation or rooftops. Winery, Mitchell Katz will give the Presbyterian Dublin will be increas- Winery, Murrieta's Well, perspective. Karen Miller, ing enforcement efforts. Paulsen Wines, Roudon- Pastoral Associate at St. There will be dedicated law Smith Winery, The Mead Charles Borromeo Catholic enforcement and firefight- Kitchen, Wente Vineyards Church will speak about the ers overseeing the parks, as and more. Catholic point-of-view. well as other officers patrol- Host Pleasanton Down- Religion Chat is a ling elsewhere throughout Residents enjoyed last year's wine stroll. monthly interfaith forum the City. Penalties for those town Association encour- ages everyone to enjoy held on the second Wednes- caught selling or using day of the month at one of Over 25 downtown a commemorative wine 336 St Mary Street. On downtown responsibly. To these types of fireworks can Interfaith Interconnect's locations will become glass, event map and Saturday, July 8, ticket support this effort the PDA include stiff fines and jail tasting rooms on Saturday, tastings at over 25 loca- prices will increase to $45 nineteen participating time. will be selling a limited congregations in Liver- July 15th from 5-8 pm for tions. Presale tickets are through Friday, July 14. number of designated driver The City of Dublin al- Pleasanton’s Annual Sum- available for $40 online at If not sold out, remaining more and Pleasanton. The lows the sale of safe and tickets the night of the mer Wine Stroll. Sampling PleasantonDowntown.net. tickets will be available group's mission statement sane fireworks to benefit lo- event for $10 cash. Event reads, "To enrich, educate, cal non-profit organizations. wine and tasty bites while Tickets are also available for purchase on the day is rain or shine, no refunds. musicians perform live for cash or check only at of the event beginning at and inform ourselves and A list organizations and The PDA is not responsible others about the great diver- music throughout Main The Rose Hotel located 4:30 p.m. for $50 (cash their booth locations, can for lost, misplaced or stolen sity of faiths and cultures in be found at www.dublin. Street. at 807 Main Street and only) at the event starting tickets. our Valley." ca.gov/fireworks. Each guest will receive at Beer Baron located at location – the Museum on

June 29, 2017 • The Independent 5

Shakespeare Summer Camp Led by Stars of Livermore Shakespeare

Artists starring in Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s mer as Roxane. Deborah Lagin, one of the lead Teaching For more information and registration visit www.lvpac. productions this summer will be teaming up with Liver- Artists of So Wise So Young, stars as Hermia in Liver- org/bothwell or call (925) 583-2312. more Valley Performing Arts Center to offer a Shake- more Shakespeare Festival’s production of A Midsum- speare-themed summer camp for aspiring performers in mer Night’s Dream this season. July. “We have some of the most talented performers in Los Angeles based actor, Paul Barrois and Teaching the region with us for the shows each summer,” states Artist, Aubrey Whitlock will teach the middle school- Rebel Quartet Set to Perform Producing Artistic Director, Lisa Tromovitch. “We aged camp for students entering grades 6, 7 and 8. want to share that talent, and hopefully inspire a love of Barrois recently appeared in the award-winning short Vineyard View House Concerts presents the Shawn Shakespeare with our local kids. Two weeks of summer film, Eerie Anecdotes and will be featured this summer Thwaite's Rebel Quartet. Friday, July 7, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. camp is the ideal opportunity to get kids excited about as the mischievous fairy, Puck in LSF’s A Midsummer The concert is held outdoors overlooking the vineyards. performance and language and expression in a fun and Night’s Dream. Aubrey Whitlock is a So Wise So Young Jazz sounds of the Shawn Twaite Rebel Quartet feature supportive environment.” Teaching Artist and is currently serving as dramaturg for steelpan, sax, trumpet, and keyboards. A steel drum artist Actors/Teaching Artists Jennifer Le Blanc and Debo- LSF’s 2017 season as well as Stage Manager for A Mid- who worked with Lauryn Hill, Walter Beasley, Esperanza rah Lagin will lead the elementary school-aged camp summer Night’s Dream. In addition to acting, Whitlock Spalding and Native Deen, to name a few, Shawn recently for kids entering grades 3, 4 and 5. Le Blanc was one of is also a credentialed teacher and holds an MFA and an formed an ensemble which plays jazz fused with Hip Hop, the lead Teaching Artists and curriculum developers for MLitt in Shakespeare and Performance from Mary Bald- R&B, and World music. Doors open at 6:00 for potluck appetizers, drinkables, So Wise So Young, Livermore Shakespeare Festival’s win College, an MA in Teaching from Chapman Univer- roaming the garden, and conversation. Concert starts at highly successful program in all of Livermore’s second sity, and a BA in Theatre Arts from UC Santa Cruz. 7:30. Guests are welcome to stay and jam and talk around grade classrooms. Le Blanc is a member of Actors Livermore Shakespeare Festival and the Livermore the fire pit afterwards. Equity Association, a produced playwright, adaptor and Valley Performing Arts Center will produce Some Have All donations go directly to the musicians. Suggested director, and an acclaimed actress. Le Blanc recently Greatness, a Shakespeare themed summer camp at the donations are $20/adult, $5/youth, $10 financially chal- appeared in Lauren Gunderson’s world premier of The Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Street in downtown lenged, $35/family. Please RSVP and bring family and Book of Will at the Denver Center for the Performing Livermore from July 17 – 28th, 1pm – 4pm. The price is friends http://event.pingg.com/strq Arts. Le Blanc can be seen in Livermore Shakespeare $350 with discounts for Livermore residents and schol- Location is 3227 Saratoga Court, Livermore; informa- Festival’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac this sum- arships available through the LVPAC Education Fund. tion call 415-246-7697 .

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Tickets Available July Wine Country 1 for O'Neill Festival Ja, Ja, Yea: Germanic wines

The 18th Eugene O’Neill Festival comes alive in by Harry Stoll the option of edible insects. Danville in September. Tickets for the two featured According to the Rudi Wiest website, in 1435 theater productions and related Festival events go on 2015 Eckert Estate Riesling Lake County “The cellar log of Count Katzenelnbogen at Rues- ($17). This is a Hydrox cookie of a Riesling. Put sale beginning July 1. selsheim shows that Klaus Kleinfish sold the Count This year’s Festival, which honors the legacy of forward as off-dry, meaning there is a bit of sweet- six vines of Riesling for 22 solidi.” The site also ness, typical of Riesling. This off-dry wine is crisp America’s most noted playwright who resided in says top botanist Hieronymus Bock was evidently Danville between 1937-1944 , is presented by the and smooth, and plays a tune of honeysuckle, orange “…aware of the grape as a Latin version of his book blossom special, dried apricot, and bright citrus. The Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House. The Festival on herbs (1552) describes it. … It is nice to specu- theme focuses on “Telling Tales” – a celebration grapes were hand harvested and cold fermented in late that his painting the Garden of Delights was in stainless steel to preserve the fresh fruit flavors. I of the drama, music, story-telling and “blarney” that some ways inspired by an excessive but wonder- enchants us all. whipped up a Persian chicken dish with peaches and ful evening with Riesling wine.)” Some historians they sighed together fired together. The Festival gets underway with performances Sep- believe that since Riesling vineyards exist around tember 1-17 of John Millinton Synge’s The Playboy of the Caspian Sea many wines originated in that area. 2014 Fenestra Riesling Arroyo Seco ($17.50). the Western World (1907) performed by Role Players Mainline historians don’t go there. This Sophia Loren of Rieslings emits aromas of Ensemble at the Village Theater (233 Front Street, in pear, golden delicious apple, and a tad of Jasmine. It downtown Danville). Edward Nattenberg and Eric No matter its origins, this is a delightful wine, rolls around the mouth with lively lemon, grapefruit, Fraisher Hayes are directing. with variations of sweet and dry. High acidity is The month-long Festival continues with Eugene present in all versions, as is the fruity taste, often white peach, and guava. I paired it with baby cheese, O’Neill’s A Touch of the Poet (1942), running Sep- apricot and tropical fruit Almost all Rieslings have a balanced on a baguette, and a side of dried apricots tember 16-30 in the Old Barn theater at the Eugene touch of sweetness. And, Riesling often has a flight from Trader Joe’s, first aisle, $4.99 a pound for a O’Neill National Historic Site in the Danville hills. line taste from the familiar compound 1,1,6-trimeth- delightful lunch on the patio. The next day I enjoyed The prouction is directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes, the yl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene, rendered in French as it with a dinner of chili lime chicken wings. Foundation’s director of artistic programs. goût de pétrole; a taste to grapple with, but can be 2015 Omega Road Winery Lake County ($23). “We want the Festival to reflect the experience of appreciated. This new endeavor on Vasco Road makes a riesling the Irish both in Ireland and in America,” says Hayes. Some say Riesling goes well with Asian foods that is dry and crisp with no hint of petrol. It’s a Paul Tickets for the two plays are available beginning due its acidity mating with the spiciness in Asian Newman of a riesling. Try it with dried fruit and July 1 at www.villagetheatreshows.com, or by calling foods, but maybe it’s the sweetness. Manchego cheese. The winery and tasting room is (925) 314-3400. Livermore Valley winemakers produce Rieslings located at 235 Vasco Road, in the building imme- Two special events are also on tap for the 18th of wide range of dry to off-dry. I love our winemak- diately north of Nottingham Cellars, and south of Annual O’Neill Festival. On Thursday, September 7, ers. Following are a few of the delights I enjoyed. Eckert Estate and Ehrenberg Cellars. A bit difficult beginning at 7:00 p.m, “Ballads & Blarney: An Eve- I’ve ranked them as equal to some of the best prod- to find but a joy when you do. ning of Traditional Irish Music & Song” takes place at ucts or performers. the Museum of the San Ramon Valley (205 Railroad Now we taste Grüner Veltliner, a wine associ- Avenue, Danville). The evening – complete with beer 2015 Chouinard White Riesling Monterey ated most commonly with Austria. Its origins are in and pretzels – features Donagh McKeown and guests ($20). This is a Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Buzz Buzz doubt, let’s say Austria. Here’s a partial quote from from the Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco. Reser- Buzz of Rieslings. Chouinard placed the White eno doyenne Jancis Robinson: vations for this event can also be made beginning July Riesling on their wine list for a third time because “… in general Grüner Veltliner produces very 1 at www.villagetheatreshows.com, or by calling (925) it’s dry enough to be a table wine but sweet enough refreshing, tangy wines with a certain white pepper, 314-3400. to be a dessert wine; sort of a Mama Bear concept. dill, even gherkin character. The wines are spicy and On Saturday, September 10, beginning at 9:00 It evokes bushels of sweet peach and lychee fruit interesting …” a.m., the O’Neill Foundation sponsors the Second with apricot flavors and aroma. The succulent fla- She points out that the varietal is often shortened annual“Hike to Tao House,” – a moderate hike from vors, sweetness and firm acid arrange a near perfect to “GruVe.” Slip an ümlaut over the u, to rhyme it the O’Neill Commemorative across from the Dan- marriage. I said, “I do,” when I met the Indian food with groovy, an au courant slang. ville Library to Tao House. Advance registration by Dahi Ke Kebabs at the altar. 2015 Darcie Kent Grüner Veltliner Livermore September is required for participants. E-mail to Valley Rava Blackjack Vineyard ($25). This Vic- [email protected]. 2014 Wente Riverbank Riesling Arroyo Seco tor Borge of a wine was righteously declared Double The Eugene O’Neill Festival is sponsored by the ($15). This ’37 Olds Convertible with the creased not-for-profit Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House, door of riesling walks the balance bar between Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competi- serving in partnership with the National Park Service. the Old World style and the fruitiness of the New tion. This Grüner features aromas of peach, apple Information on all O’Neill Festival events and World, so what I tasted was an oh so slight sweet- blossoms, and honeysuckle, with citrus notes. The programs can be found on the Eugene O’Neil Founda- ness with adequate, no ample, acidity. Fifth Genera- palate has bright acidity with signature minerality, tion’s website: www.eugeneoneill.org. tion Winemaker Karl D. Wente had it fermented in great flavor intensity, and depth of character. Seared and story-telling. Beer and pretzels. At Museum of stainless steel tanks to preserve the beautiful floral Ahi tuna and the two were partners in a Viennese the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. and tropical notes. This riesling matched nicely Waltz. Featuring Donagh McKeown and guests from the Irish with an Ahan Lanna, chopped dark chicken meat For all of these the price is right so come on Cultural Center in San Francisco. Admission: $20.00, wrapped in banana leaves and grilled. I passed on down. Reserve at www.villagetheatreshows.com June 29, 2017 • The Independent 7

Bastille Day Celebration Planned at Towne Center

Celebrate Bastille Day in the Private Investigator Cara Black took her first trained at a firing range ghost—a Serbian warlord Love & Death in Burgundy, at Towne Center Books will Aimée Leduc series, which trip to Paris to meet her with real Paris flics, gotten Suzanne thought she’d Katherine and Michael feature mystery, murder, is set in Paris. Her newest literary idol, Prix Goncourt locked in a bathroom at killed. Goff have given up on Los and French pastries on book is the latest in that se- winner Romain Gary. Since the Victor Hugo museum, Susan Shea spent more Angeles and moved to Fri., July 14. Authors Cara ries, Murder in St. Germain. then she has visited the City and—just like her character than two decades as a Reigny-sur-Canne, a vil- Black and Susan Shea will Susan Shea is the critically of Lights multiple times, Aimée—gone down into non-profit executive before lage so small that it doesn’t be on hand for a morning acclaimed author of the spending each visit in a the sewers with the rats. beginning her critically have its own boulangerie. of conversation, coffee and Dani O’Rourke mystery different part of Paris and For the scoop on real Paris praised Dani O’Rourke What it does have is a rigid delicious pastries starting series. Shea’s newest book, learning more about the crime, she takes the flics mystery series, featuring a social order with apparently at 10:30 a.m. Cara Black is Love & Death in Burgundy, city’s secret history. She out for drinks and dinner professional fundraiser for no room for transplanted the New York Times best- starts off her new mystery has posed as a journalist to hear their stories—but a fictional museum. Her Americans, not even a selling author of 17 books series set in France. to sneak into closed areas, it usually turns into a long new book Love & Death in talented artist and her musi- evening, which is why she Burgundy begins her new cian husband. Katherine’s sticks with espresso. Cara series, The French Vil- attempts to win over her Black lives in the Bay Area lage Mysteries. Ms. Shea new neighbors get more with her husband. is secretary of the national complicated when an aristo- Livermore Man’s Book Offers Her new novel Murder Sisters in Crime board, on crat who lives in a historic in Saint-Germain continues the board of the Northern chateau dies. Advice on College Success the Aimée Leduc series. California chapter of Sisters Towne Center Books is This time, Aimée must in Crime and is a mem- located at 555 Main Street By Ron McNicoll knowledge the hard way, assist Suzanne Lesage, an ber of Mystery Writers of in downtown Pleasanton. The transition from high experiencing the down side agent in an elite counterter- America. She lives in Marin Reservations are encour- school to college is very in college. Standing 6 feet rorism squad, who believes County, California. aged,, townecenterbooks@ complex, as a result some 8 inches tall, Thayer played she is being stalked by a In Shea’s new book sbcglobal.net students fail to make it, on the basketball team at says author Mark Thayer. Rensselaer Polytechnic Among the failures can Institute in the 1970s. He be depression and even had to keep up with the suicide, statesThayer, who demands of athletic com- A Celebration to Bene t Sun ower Hill lives in Livermore. petition and the rigors of Thayer said that he the classroom, “where there deals with the problem in was no grade inflation in his book “Getting College those days.” He managed Done: Manage Your Work, to improvise by “cobbling Live Your Life, and Get the planned schedule, there together habits and self- Most Out of Your College would not be much work, discipline.” Experience.” if any, left for night, and After Thayer graduated Moonlight Thayer was motivated to certainly not until 3 a.m. and became an industrial IN THE write the book after hearing “You have to make a engineer, he grew more stories from the friends of conscious choice about how efficient, thanks to his his son and daughter when to use 168 hours a week,” work. “Industrial engineer- they were in college. The said Thayer. High school ing used to be focused on Vines Saturday, July 29, 2017 typical pattern in their lives graduates don’t know this, manufacturing products, was to whittle away an hour because they think that col- but more certainly it is now 5:00 - 10:00pm or two between classes, in- lege is “high school ampli- about making decisions. I’d Wente Vineyard stead of studying. That led fied,” he said. call it applied math. You get 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore to staying up in the dorms Time efficiency is your arms around com- until 3 a.m., and wondering certainly important in any plicated systems, reduce why college was so tough, endeavor. However, for them, and understand them FEATURING Join us for an evening of fun & surprises under the stars at Wente said Thayer. college students the key mathematically,” he said. Vineyards! Enjoy live music with Dream Posse Band, dancing, If a college student appears to be realizing that Thayer created his own writes a job description college is really a job like publishing nameplate, 49 fabulous food, award winning wines, silent & live auctions, of that vocational posi- anything else. You have to North Press, an indicator of and more. All proceeds to help with Sun ower Hill’s mission tion, it might be describing put in the time to get the a future direction,namely of creating an intentional community for someone who is up at 7 reward, and realize you north to Port Townsend individuals with special needs. a.m, in the library an hour need to make a conscious Wash., eventually. The Sponsorships available. later, or in a classroom, and choice about it, according book is available through there until 6 pm. With that to Thayer. Amazon.com. Purchase tickets at www.sun owerhill.org Sunfl ower Hill is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profi t organization. Tax ID# 80-0897595 A Sustainable Special Needs Community kind of sober outlook and Thayer acquired that 8 The Independent • June 29, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS house Arts Center’s Harrington Gal- The Young Artists’ Studio has open- Piano and keyboard lessons, For be live music, food, wine discounts Casa Real. Friday through Sunday Livermore Art Association Gallery, lery in Pleasanton. Award-winning ings in its 2017 Summer Session. children to adult. Beginner to early and cara show. Release of new wineries across the region host located in the Carnegie Building, artists Angela Johal (Livermore) Artist Peggy Frank welcomes inter- intermediate level. Half-hour pri- vintages of 2015 Merlot, 2015 Cab- ten food and wine events including offers art classes, unusual gifts, and Holly Savas (San Francisco). ested students ages 7 and older to vate classes or small group classes ernet Franc, and 2015 Malbec, and cooking classes, wine seminars, painting rentals, art exhibits and Thematically related works will sign up for a week or more of small offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc. Live vineyard tours and more. www. information pertaining to the art be shown, with focus on abstract group instruction in art. Projects 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Music all weekend with Luna Fish lvwine.org field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The structure and geometric expres- include all kinds of drawing, hotmail.com for further info. on Saturday and The Catfish Boys gallery has been open since 1974 sions. Reception on Thursday, June painting, printmaking and sculpture Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the on Sunday. Smoking Hot Meats MUSIC/CONCERTS and is run as a co-op by local art- 15, 7-9 p.m. All are welcome to and are held in Peggy’s studio. last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. and Treats food truck will be at the Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 meet the artists and explore the High school students working on at Galina’s Music Studio located at winery both days. The Car Show is every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 p.m. For information call 449-9927. exhibits. Light refreshments will be advanced portfolios are welcome, 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm open to 15 cars per day. The Cuda S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Members of the Pleasanton Art served. Free, no tickets required. as are adults and families, if space participation by calling (925) 960- Ridge namesake, 1970 Plum Crazy retzlaffvineyards.com League Public Art Circuit are The Firehouse installations will be allows. For information about the 1194 or via the website at www. Purple Barracuda will be on display. Bluegrass open mic and pickup currently exhibiting art at six busi- located in the triple-storey Grand summer art program or weekly GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Customers can vote for their favor- band; The Bandstand in Carnegie nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin Atrium Lobby, Hallway, and Mez- school year lessons contact her at are welcome. Bring some music to ite car and a People’s Choice award Park, 4th and K Streets, Livermore. Area. Viewing locations are: Bank zanine exhibition spaces, and open (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ share with the group. Ukuleles are will be given out each day for the 2 to 4 p.m. first Sunday of each of America at 337 Main Street, to the public during regular gallery comcast.net. available for purchase. Small $10 car that gets the most votes. To month until Oct. 1, 2017. Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Show and Tell, Artists are invited to fee to cover meeting costs. enter a Vintage car in the car show, Blacksmith Square, music every of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday a monthly function at the Bothwell email [email protected] Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. WINE & SPIRITS or call 510-304-0914 for more yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & information. Wine available for Livermore. Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, Workshop Series: Discover The purchase by the bottle; wine tast- Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward Donations appreciated 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists Garden at Wente Vineyards with ing flights are $10.00. Information regularly at: The Castle Rock Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Art Under the Oaks, July 15 and 16, bring finished or unfinished work Master Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. on the 10th Annual Vintage Tasting Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café a.m. to 4 p.m. Alden Lane Nursery, to show and if desired, receive a Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, Fall Veg- can be found at www.CudaRidgeW- Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Artists, critique from the group. Refresh- etables; Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, ines.com. month from 7:30-9:30--Dance If interested in becoming a member musicians, wine tasting, art dem- ments are brought by some of the Sensory Herb Class; Oct. 14, 10 Cedar Mountain Winery, summer floor, full bar, small cover. . of the Pleasanton Art League or for onstrations. www.aldenlane.com artists, and a donation of $5.00 is a.m. to noon, The Art of Compost- grill and chill series featuring Strum & Spirits with David Victor, information regarding the Public Pleasanton Art League, fall mem- desired although not mandatory. ing. Price per guest, per session: BBQ and music, 6 to 9 p.m.: July guitarist/vocalist formerly of the Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at bers’ exhibit at the Firehouse Arts Contact for this event is D’Anne $20 Entertainment Club, $25 Non- 8: Jack Quigley Souled Out; July multi-platinum band Boston. (510) 877-8154. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- Miller at [email protected], or Club. Space is limited. Reservations 29: MusicLore. Winery supplies the Firehouse Arts Center stage Alamo Danville Artists’ Society anton. July 27-Sept. 2. Reception Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermore- are required. Call 925.456.2424 or hot coals; bring grilling food; wine in Pleasanton. First session: Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit and awards, July 26, 6 to 8 p.m. performingarts.org visit wentevineyards.com by the glass/bottle, nonalcoholic Thursday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. In- Syncopation on view seven days a Figure Drawing Workshop, every Las Positas Vineyards featured beverages, salami, cheese and novative, interactive beginner guitar week through July 9th, 2017. Black- MEETINGS/CLASSES Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. food pairing flight for this weekend crackers available for purchase. lesson, plus rock ‘n roll storytelling, hawk Gallery is located at 3416 Strum & Spirits with David Victor, Artists bring their own materials is a Chocolate Truffle and Wine For information, call 373-6636. Fee wrapping up with a casual acoustic Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville, guitarist/vocalist formerly of the and easels. Open to all artists. pairing flight. Tasting Room is is $5 per person cash collected at mini-concert.“The social way to California, in the Blackhawk Plaza. multi-platinum band Boston. Professional artist models (nude). open 11:30am-4:30pm. For more the winery; all fees go to the band. play!” No experience necessary. Telephone: (925) 648-8023. Firehouse Arts Center stage No instructor. Students under 18 details please visi www.lasposi- www.cedarmountainwinery.com NOTE: First 40 participants get Along the Lines. New installation at in Pleasanton. First session: need written parental permission tasvineyards.com or email curt@ Taste Our Terroir, Thursday, July 20, to sit on stage with David for the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton’s Thursday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. In- to attend. Cost $20 per session. laspositasvineyards.com 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017, food session. Admission: participant Firehouse Arts Center. On display novative, interactive beginner guitar Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Cuda Ridge Wines 10th Annual and wine affair spans four days. $39; participant plus guitar rental June 16 through July 15, 2017. lesson, plus rock ‘n roll storytelling, Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Vintage Tasting, Sat. and Sun., July On Thursday July 20, 2017 is the $49; spectator $25. More info: Bringing together 5 very different wrapping up with a casual acoustic ments are available. Call or e-mail 8th and 9th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM annual quest for food and wine www.strumandspirits.com June artists whose works somehow mini-concert.“The social way to Barbara Stanton for more info at the winery, 2400 Arroyo Road. pairing excellence which has 20 29 wine pairing: “The Fiend” from feature “lines:” curvilinear or play!” No experience necessary. about the workshop, 925-373-9638 Taste the new releases. There will winemakers partnering with Bay Tooth & Nail Vineyards of Paso stick-straight, broad or fine, NOTE: First 40 participants get - [email protected]. Area chefs to compete for honors at Robles. Please note: beverages integrated or thematic. The artists: to sit on stage with David for the Preschool Art classes: Thursday not included in event ticket; may Jenny Balisle (Richmond), David session. Admission: participant mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children be purchased separately. Tickets Fought (San Francisco), Howard $39; participant plus guitar rental aged 3-5 are welcome to join this available at www.firehousearts. Hersh (San Francisco), Jeff Snell $49; spectator $25. More info: class. Classes cover drawing, org, 925-931-4848, or at the center (Vallejo), Mel Prest (San Francisco). www.strumandspirits.com June painting, print-making, sculpture Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, 29 wine pairing: “The Fiend” from and ceramics. For further informa- Pleasanton. Free parking. Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Tooth & Nail Vineyards of Paso tion, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at Music in the Orchard concert p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Robles. Please note: beverages (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ series, at the Purple Orchid Wine p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Fire- not included in event ticket; may hotmail.com or visit http://children- Country Resort and Spa, will take house Arts Center in Pleasanton, be purchased separately. Tickets sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ place the last Thursdays of June, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations available at www.firehousearts. Art Classes, For children, teens and July, August and September. Bring always appreciated. “Along the org, 925-931-4848, or at the center adults. Beginner to advanced. at 4549 Cross Road, Livermore. Lines” class for young people ages Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Drawing, painting, printmaking, Pedrozzi Foundation a benefi- 5-11. Guided exhibit exploration, Pleasanton. Free parking. sculpture and ceramics taught by ciary of the outdoor concert series plus hands-on art work activities. Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art highly experienced artist and art presented by the Purple Orchid, Thursday, June 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. classes: figure drawing, drawing instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. Nottingham Cellars, and Posada Register at www.pleasantonfun. and painting, colored pencil, oils, Weekday and weekend classes, Restaurant. Toree McGee on June com, Code 2050. collage, portraiture; beginners Home school classes, Special 29, Meredith and The Mercenaries Special Art Exhibit – Angela Johal through intermediate and beyond. classes during school breaks on July 27, Crawdad Republic on & Holly Savas. In conjunction with Contact Anne Giancola, www.both- offered. (925) 216-7231 or email August 31, and Saint Ashbury on “Along The Lines” installation. On well.lvpac.org or email agiancola@ [email protected] for The Lettermen to perform at the Bankhead Theater. September 28. All concerts are display June 15 – July 15, Fire- lvpac.org further info. from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are June 29, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

the award-winning Teen Improv MOVIES OPERA schedule at www.alamedacounty- Troupe. Four unique shows full of Dublin 2017 Picnic Flix outdoor Opera In The Vineyard at Retzlaff fair.com angst, heartbreak, teen drama, and movie series; free, Emerald Glen Vineyards, July 16, 5 p.m. 1356 So. 4th of July Celebration, Downtown total improvised hilarity. Audience Park at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). Livermore Ave., http://livermoreval- Livermore, fireworks and fun. 4pm suggestions inspire characters, lo- Guests may begin to arrive at 7:00 leyopera.com Street Closure - 9:30pm Fireworks. cation, and plot for this interactive p.m. Food trucks will be provided www.livermoredowntown.com and unscripted adventure. Wednes- for purchase of food, beverages, MISCELLANEOUS 1st Wednesday Street Party, 6 to days at 7:30 p.m.: July 5, 12, 19, and snacks. Bring blankets and low Hagemann Ranch Open House. p.m. downtown Pleasanton. Theme and 26. Firehouse Arts Center, beach chairs, and no pets. Friday, Tours of the 140+ year old ranch for July 5, “Salute to Public Safety.” www.pleasantondowntown.net 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. July 21, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" and free, family friendly sea- (PG); and, Friday, August 18, "Find- sonal activities. The last Sunday An Evening with George Washing- General admission tickets: students ton: Tuesday, July 11th, 7 pm. Ed $5; adults $10. Tickets available at ing Dory" (PG) of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com for the Kinney Speakers Series. All events www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- are general seating at the Firehouse 4848, or at the Box Office at the AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., Vita Voci, an 8 voice a cappella Livermore. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets Pleasanton. NOTE: Best suited for group, is currently auditioning ex- Political Issues Book Club meets perienced Tenors. Please contact the 4th Tuesday of each month, are $15 General Admission, $10 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre presents the musical. ages 12 and up Seniors (65+) / Students (with The Wizard of Oz, Tri-Valley Reper- Susan Anderson at vitavocimadri- and reads books about issues and [email protected] for more informa- trends that are driving current valid ID), $7 Members. Tickets tory Theatre production, weekends may be purchased online at www. tion or to schedule an audition. affairs in both the national and $14 in advance or $20 at the door. porary classics from the songbooks museumonmain.org, at Museum on July 15-30, 2017. Bankhead international arenas. Topics that Purchase tickets online at PurpleOr- of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew www.vitavoci.org Main during regular operating hours Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. have been covered include politics, chid.com. Advanced tickets also Lloyd Webber. Reserved seating Livermore-Amador Symphony or by phoning the museum at (925) 373-6800 or www.bankheadthe- governance, economics, military af- available at Nottingham Cellars, Association's 45th Competition 462-2766. tickets $15- $25. Tickets avail- ater.org. fairs, history, sociology, science, the for Young Musicians, application Summer Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. 2245 C So Vasco, Livermore. able at www.firehousearts.org, climate, and religion. Contact Rich deadline Sunday, September 10, downtown Pleasanton, July 15. Jazz in July, Sundays at 2 p.m. at 925-931-4848 or at the center COMEDY at 872-7923, for further questions 2017. (Applications will be accept- Listen to live music, taste a variety the Livermore Civic Center Library, Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Free Comedy Show every Thursday We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a ed starting on September 1.) The of local wines and small bites. 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Free Pleasanton if not sold out. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the member-centered book group led competition will be held on October Information, Pleasanton Downtown of charge. No reservations required. 5,6,7,8….The Golden Follies 2017! Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 by a small group of book club veter- 1. Open to instrumentalists and vo- Association, www.downtownpleas- Parking and seats are limited. July July 29 and 30, 2 p.m. Firehouse First St. in Livermore. ans, with reading selections based calists who reside or attend school anton.net 2: Dave Rocha Jazz Group; July 9: Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., on member recommendations and Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m. July 7. in Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol, 20th annual Pooch Parade Tod Dickow and Charged Particles Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. consensus. No homework required– Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Dublin, or San Ramon. Students sponsored by the Tri-Valley Guide play the music of Michael Brecker; firehousearts.org. share your insights or just listen in! Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- are eligible through grade 12. If not Dog Puppy Raisers. This family fun July 16: Kurt Ribak Quartet: Kurt Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at theater.org or 373-6800. enrolled in high school, the maxi- event is being held on Wednesday, Ribak; July 23: Mimi Fox performs ON THE STAGE [email protected]. Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday, mum age is 17. All instruments will August 2, downtown Pleasanton. Lennon/McCartney; July 30: Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Storied Nights: An Evening of July 22nd " Evening in the Vine- be considered. The purpose is to Registration & judging are from Kalil Wilson & the Dan Marschak Summer 2017 productions William Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday of yards " Comedy show at Las Posi- select two young musicians who 5:30-7pm at Lions Wayside Park, Trio: Long-time collaborators Shakespeare’s A Midsummer each month. Features local authors tas Vineyards, featuring Bay Area will perform as soloists with the located at First & Neal Streets in Kalil Wilson, Dan Marschak, Cindy Night’s Dream, June 29 – July 16, reading their work 7:30 to 9 p.m. local comedians Jeff Applebaum & downtown Pleasanton. The parade Browne-Rosefield, and Genius 2017; Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano symphony at its February 24, 2018 at Peet's Coffee and Tea, 152 begins on Main St. at Neal Street Wesley. For additional events, de Bergerac; July 13 – 30, 2017. Andrew Norelli. Wine, non alcoholic concert. Each winner/soloist will So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. at 7pm $10 to enter a pooch in check the library’s website at www. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. 10 beverages along with food prepared be awarded $500. Applications Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. any one of the 7 categories. All livermorelibrary.net. performances of each show in July by Smokin Hot Meats N Treats can must be accompanied by an $8.00 Information go to http://facebook. pups welcome, big or small, 4 Pleasanton Community Concert of 2017. livermoreshakes.org be purchased during the event application fee and a recording for com/StoriedNights months or older please. Dressed Band, July 4, noon to 2:30 p.m. Elvis Has Left the Building, a farce/ (sorry no oustside food or drinks preliminary screening. Additional Alameda County Fair, June 19 - July up pooches, raffle, vendors, pooch All-Time Favorite Patriotic Music. comedy written by Duke Ernsberger are permitted) To purchase tickets information may be obtained from 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alameda playground, prizes, free gifts to the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- and Virginia Cate. Chanticleers go to www.laspositasvineyards. www.livermoreamadorsymphony. County Fairgrounds, Pleasan- first 200 entrants and fun for the road Ave., Pleasanton. Theatre production. 3683 Quail com. Space is limited, doors open org or by contacting the competition ton. Live horse racing, exhibits, whole family. For more information The Lettermen, July 21, 8 p.m. Ave., Castro Valley. June 30-July 5:30 pm with show starting around chairperson at 925.447.1947. concerts, 4th of July fireworks, and registration form go to http:// Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 pm. contests. (closed June 19 and 20 www.trivalleyguidedogs.com/ Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 6 p.m. Sundays.(510) SEE-LIVE and June 26 and 27). Tickets and org or 373-6800. (733-5483) or online at www. Classical Broadway. baritone & chanticleers.org soloist Hadleigh Adams celebrating Hamlet, San Francisco Shakespeare the songs of Rodgers & Ham- Festival 35th Anniversary Free merstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Shakespeare in the Park program Native Birds Focus of Program at Rincon Branch Library Stephen Sondheim, and much at Pleasanton’s Amador Valley more. Firehouse Arts Center Community Park on July 1, 2, 8, As part of the Summer Reading Game, the Livermore Rincon Ave. Theater in Pleasanton. Sunday, July 9, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. corner Public Library presents, “Native Bird Connections." This The Livermore Public Library’s Summer Reading 23, 2:00 p.m. Afternoon concert of Santa Rita Road and Black program takes place at the Rincon Branch Library on Program is a free program featuring special events and of treasured classic show tunes Avenue. Admission is free. For more Monday, July 10, 2017, at 6:00 pm. prizes for all ages. The program runs June 7, 2017 through traditionally performed by ‘Leading information, call the San Francisco Native Bird Connections, a non-profit, educational August 14, 2017. Scheduled events throughout the sum- Men. Selections include: “The Shakespeare Festival at (415) 558- Impossible Dream” from The Man 0888 or visit www.sfshakes.org organization, will bring some feathered friends along mer include storytimes, crafts, concerts, puppetry, and a of La Mancha, “Some Enchanted Tri-Valley High: The Series 2017. with plenty of ornithological expertise to share with the wildlife presentation. Evening” from South Pacific, “I’ve Firehouse Arts Center Theater in audience. Learn about the habits and habitats of the live, For further information, pick up a 2017 Summer Read- Grown Accustomed To Her Face” Pleasanton, Wednesdays in July. non-releasable wild birds that will be in attendance. ing Program calendar of events at any of the library’s from My Fair Lady, “Bring Him The Bay Area’s one-and-only This free program, sponsored by the Friends of the three locations, check online at www.livermorelibrary.net, Home” from Les Miserables, and live improvised teen soap opera, Livermore Public Library, is open to all ages. No registra- or call 925-373-5504. many more. Also including contem- presented by Creatures of Impulse, tion is necessary. The Rincon Branch Library is at 725 10 The Independent • June 29, 2017

Market Tavern Plans to Locate in Dublin BULLETIN BOARD Market Tavern, a unique first location was opened in sine and Mr. Wong was the (Organizations wishing to run notices faith based, Christ centered (Al Anon Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones in Bulletin Board, send information to PO based) program designed to help individu- on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth restaurant concept, plans to Lincoln Center in Stockton owner. After Chef diArenzo Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care als with family members who suffer from Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August open its second location in in 2013. The Dublin location returned from Spain follow- of Bulletin Board or email information to alcoholism and drug addiction. We meet 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Hacienda Crossings, in the is expected to open in Spring ing working at a Michelin [email protected]. Include name Monday evenings at 7:00 pm at Corner- 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No of organization, meeting date, time, place stone Fellowship (348 North Canyons pre-registration is necessary. Sessions former site of Mimi’s Café. 2018 following extensive three-star restaurant, the and theme or subject. Phone number and Parkway, Livermore across from Costco) open to all, regardless of religious affilia- Market Tavern provides interior improvements. two decided to open Market contact person should also be included. and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at St. tion. For additional information please call Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Michael Elementary School (345 Church Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. locally-sourced and sustain- Chef Nicholas diAren- Tavern. According to their Tri-Valley Republican Women Street, Livermore). For further information Recovery International Support able foods and ingredients zo and restaurateur Phillip website, they wanted Market Federated dinner meeting will take place contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel Group was developed by Abraham Low, in a market setting, plus of- Wong are owners of the Mar- Tavern to be a place with July 13. Guest speaker will be West Walker, (510-501-1411). MD. This group uses the cognitive- M.E, who will present a multi-media pro- Pacific Center for Human Growth behavioral, peer to peer, self help training fers a high-quality, sit-down ket Tavern. They met at the “friendly service, outstand- gram on the founding organization of the (Pacific Center), Alameda County system to help individuals gain skills to restaurant and bar experi- iconic Moose’s restaurant in ing food, and a well thought California Trump Campaign, its successes Behavioral Health Services is continu- lead more peaceful and productive lives. ence with many modern, San Francisco when Mr. di- out beverage program.” They and how the same strategy is now being ing to fund an expansion of services for Meetings every Sunday at 4 pm. Leader: incorporated with the California GOP. The older adults. A program to provide topical Barbara Sterrett.” www.recoveryinterna- new American classics. The Arenzo was the Chef de Cui- also wanted Market Tavern event will take place Beeb’s Sports Bar therapeutic peer support groups for tional.org/ Meetings take place at Arbor to be a place where “people and Grill Banquet Room, 915 Clubhouse isolated LGBTQ older adults in the north, Vista: 1300 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. Drive, Livermore. $30 members, $35 east and central regions of the county. Meals on Wheels Volunteers are can pick up local produce, guests. Social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. “Older & Out” groups have started at two needed to deliver fresh meals to home- olive oils, grab-and-go food, Reservations due by July 10, 2017. Jo Alameda County Senior Centers: Livermore bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton wine, beer, and other cool Molz: 925-846-6155 / Cell: 925-367- Area Recreation and Park District Senior one day per week, Monday-Friday between EDUCATION unique products.” 6155. Include all names and a phone Services - Tuesday afternoons, starting 10 am-12 pm. For more information, number or email: [email protected] July 11th 2017, 1:15 – 2:45 pm. The please call (925)483-1989. Emily Taylor Beighley of Pleasanton, recently was awarded a “We are pleased that res- Widowed Men and Women of North- groups are free, run for 90 minutes on a Rotary Club of Livermore Valley taurateurs of this caliber have ern CA, July 6, noon, lunch in Fremont, rotating 8 week cycle of topics for up to invites interested individuals to attend its 2017 Literacy Grant from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi-- RSVP by July 3 to Vickie, 510-791-8675. a year, with an ideal of 10 members per morning meeting. Meetings are held every the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for selected Dublin for their next July 9, 12:30 p.m. general meeting/ group. Groups are facilitated by a team of Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & all academic disciplines. Taylor Beighley is one of 14 recipients location,” said Mayor David birthday lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by July Pacific Center clinician interns assisted by Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 nationwide to receive the award. Haubert. “We look forward 6 to Athene, 846-0111. July 15, 1 p.m. trained Peer Specialists. Group members Club House Drive, Livermore. For more The $1,464 grant will be used to support Paws and Tales, an friendly bridge in Pleasanton, RSVP by decide what topics to cover. Suggested information, go to www.livermoreval- initiative that brings shelter cats and kittens waiting for adoptive to working with them to July 8 to Ruby, 462-9636. July 20, 5 p.m. topics include: loss of friends, wisdom that leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- homes together with children ages 6-15 to promote literacy and get them open and offering happy hour in Dublin, RSVP by July 18 to comes with aging, going back in the closet man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at Mary, 705-7337. July 23, 1 p.m. lunch in to survive, dating, invisibility in the LGBTQ 925-447-1135. compassion. Helpful for fluent as well as struggling readers, Paws their unique food and dining Livermore, RSVP by July 20 to Ruby, 462- community, family acceptance challenges, Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Tales seeks to help students become stronger, lifelong readers. experience to Dublin’s new 9636. July 26, 5 p.m. dinner in Pleasanton, loneliness, resilience, and how to find and experienced dancers are welcome. American backyard.” RSVP by July 23 to Gloria, 846-0987. July other services in Alameda County. Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, 30, 12:30 p.m. lunch in San Ramon, RSVP Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults easy line and circle dances, no partners A total of 11,101 students enrolled during the 2017 spring by July 27 to Marsha, 973-8483. who get together for events like board required, casual dress. $3 per session semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's Livermore Community Blood Drive: games, movies and fan conventions. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's PRMI Opening Friday, July 14, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). The UA Dean's and Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. and board games at Livermore Shari's 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need Cafe, 1116 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The at Stoneridge over 300 units of blood to keep sick and schedule of upcoming events can be found [email protected] lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students injured patients alive. The summertime on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ Square dancing for all ages 8 years who take less than a full course load. is a particularly difficult time to collect TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Students named to the list include: Athrreyaa G Ram of Dublin; Primary Residential blood. Please come donate, bring a friend 925-209-1214 for more information. at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Andrew Robert Turner of Livermore; Robert Dudley Twesten of Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) con- or family member to the drive and give the Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- Livermore. Families and friends welcome. Livermore; Brianna Farrah Zarrinfar of Livermore,; Kiera Alis tinues to expand its footprint gift of life to our friends and neighbors who ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 September classes free to new dancers. Begley of Pleasanton; and Pratik Vikas Mehta of Pleasanton. in California by announcing need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website [email protected] the opening of a new brick- or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. Italian Catholic Federation, meets more information. org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Christian A. Rose, a resident of Livermore, has recently been and-mortar branch located at 6200 Stoneridge Mall Pooch Parade, Wednesday, August 2, organization that seeks to identify needs Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 named to the Dean's List at Boston University for the Spring se- 2017, Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers within the community and work together to Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who mester. Students generally must attain a 3.5 grade point average Road under the management will be holding its 20th Annual Pooch fulfill those needs. For more information or loves all things Italian is invited to meet to (on a 4.0 scale), or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well of long-time resident and Parade in downtown Pleasanton. Proceeds to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly as a full course load as a full time student. mortgage professional, Jason generated from this event are used to pur- org. All are welcome. dinner meetings and holding charitable chase equipment, supplies, dog food and Dress a Girl Around the World, an events. The group supports Children's Hos- Canepa. transportation to San Francisco and other invitation to make simple dresses for girls pital research, college scholarships and Of the more than 10,000 students who graduated from San Diego The home lending team Bay Area locations where puppy raisers in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is other charities. For information, contact State University this year, only a select group earned recognition has a combined 21 years socialize and expose their pups in training Saturday, July 15, from 9 am to 3 pm at Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. as honors graduates, including Jessica Techel from Pleasanton. to new situations, sounds and smells. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho ClutterLess Self Help Support Techel, who received a degree in Biology, graduated Cum Laude. of experience in assisting The Pooch Parade is held in downtown St. Livermore. Help is needed sewing, Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Notation of cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude on clients with homeownership. Pleasanton during the 1st Wednesday ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or support group for people with difficulty dis- transcripts and diplomas is based on achievement when all courses Jason Canepa, comes to Street Fair. More information can be found serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering for graduation are completed. at http://trivalleyguidedogs.com/pooch- with helping hands. (Those planning to is a psychological issue, not an organizing PRMI with 21 years in the in- parade. $10 tax deductible entry fee to stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 dustry. Before joining PRMI, enter in the parade. Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Justin Cha of Pleasanton, made the Dean's List for the Spring he was a Mortgage Sales LHS Class of 1992 25th Reunion, donations. Those who can’t make the Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays 2017 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designa- and Operations Manager. July 15, 2017, The Barn - 3131 Pacific Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. tion is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher Avenue, Livermore. Dinner/Dancing/No for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 academic average for the semester. In his new role he will be host wine & beer. $45/ticket now through tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or or 925-922-1467. More information at: responsible for the overall 6/30. $55/ticket starting 7/1. $60 at the [email protected] www.clutterlesseastbay.org management of the branch, door. Buy a ticket using PayPal. LHScow- Have you been affected by some- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Wheaton College student Isabella Olfert of Livermore, was [email protected]. Questions? one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer Club. Feed your wonder about the Night named to the Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester. To earn recruitment and assisting Email LHScowboys1992reunion@gmail. hope and strength for families and friends Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry individuals with their home com of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or loan needs. Counter Point (Addiction Family org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. higher on the 4.0 scale. Support Group), Counter Point is a free ley.org. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00

June 29, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info morale support of deployed troops. For are willing to work with Veterans who may Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Pathway Community Church, 1055 John Knox Presbyterian Church, visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- information or donations, visit www. have housing barriers. Reina Brunson, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship ers.org/ operationsam.org, email operationsam@ SSVF Housing Specialist, (510) 358-5866, a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 comcast.net [email protected] adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Depression and Bipolar Support Pleasanton Military Families is information, call 925-447-1246. based practIcal messages, nondenomi- Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group costumes give free guided tours beginning Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets a Pleasanton based support group for Asbury United Methodist Church national. All are welcome. www.pathway- Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's those who have a loved one serving in the 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on ing Church, where all are welcomed. Sun- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share day Worship time has changed to 10:00 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys a.m. Children and youth welcome. Signup at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College information on the Ravenswood Progress pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al that are experienced. There is no better now for Vacation Bible School “Superhe- Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Ave. (United Christian Church). www. League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pereira, 462-6415. support than being surrounded by others roes of the Bible” July 24-28 from 9am to information, visit www.goodshepherd- LivermoreQuakers.com Program, please call the Docent Coordina- Bereaved Mother’s Network of who know what you are going through. noon. Bible School is for children entering livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors tor at (925) 443-0238. the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of Three times per year, the group collect kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore supplies and sends care packages to the Register by July 9 to attend. Registration North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- group of retired men who join together to Civic Center Library, Small Conference troops. Contact [email protected] for forms available online at our website. For Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Room. The aim of the network is to allow the location of the next meeting. more information visit our website at www. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Center for Spiritual Living include golf, bridge, photography, travel, bereaved mothers to make connections Livermore Military Families, a asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- Livermore Valley - People from all faith fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- with, share resources, and support other support group for families in Livermore Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 traditions, cultures, races and sexual ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men mothers who have been through the worst who have a loved one serving in the at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to orientations welcome. Sunday service living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, experience of their lives, losing a child. For Military, is intended to be a safe place for www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs and San Ramon. The group meets for more information, contact katiestrube@ family members to come and share their 4357. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting lunch on the first Thursday of each month comcast.net. experiences and concerns with others who Granada Baptist Church, 945 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. place 1886 College Ave., Livermore. For at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open understand what they are going through. Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; more information contact revharriet1@ Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about to new and established residents of the All family members are welcome to attend Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- 925-449-4848. yahoo.com or visit us at http://csllvlight- the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, house.org. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon of each month at the Livermore Veterans 447-3428. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 For information or to attend a meeting, call on the second Wednesday of the month, Memorial Building, 522 South L Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. American Legion Post 47 in family activities, and monthly adult information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Livermore is looking for veterans in the socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study Livermore area who are interested in visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com yahoo. org/ All are welcome. front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. performing community service for young Community Resources for Inde- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. people and promoting veterans affairs. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to RELIGION 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Cedar Grove Community Church, Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Interested veterans will meet with other help people with disabilities and supports First Presbyterian Church, 2020 school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives like-minded veterans for camaraderie and them to live independently and participate Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. away clothing and other items every support of veterans' causes. The American in their community for as long as they are plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- Legion is the largest federally chartered willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 veterans organization that is the veterans offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore and children’s program For more informa- Ministries meet every other month. For mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. E. Avenue, Livermore. lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- to provide information and referrals and tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. ministry information call (925) 846-8650 jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Christ Church (a nondenominational more American Legion Post 47 meets the provide community education at senior Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., Well Community Outreach Center evangelical church formerly meeting in second and fourth Monday of each month centers and affordable housing complexes St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services ministry provides meats, canned and dry Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial to residents of Southern Alameda County. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on available prior to the start of the school Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Enter the building from the ramp on the Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can ship service. AWANA children's program Sundays, and during the week at various year). Those with an immediate need or Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 5th Street side. For more information go be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries who would like to donate nonperishable a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM food items, call the office at (925) 479- or call 925.846.0665. Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. [email protected]. All services Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana 1414 to begin the process. Wed. and Fri. Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at are free. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6:30 spiritual community for people of all faiths 925-449-6048. DBE Daughters of the British service. Information 447-8747 or www. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. p.m. Pick up by appointment only. Open and backgrounds. Children's program Assistance League® of Amador Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain uucil.org St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from available. Ongoing groups and activities. Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. Frst Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- cated group of volunteers, reaching out to a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community ing the John Main tradition, every Monday come first serve basis between 11 a.m. to dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 those in need in the Tri-Valley and having at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Lynnewood United Methodist org. 925.829.2733. the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. (3) organization made up of women of Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, GraceWay Church worships at 10 at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- British or British Commonwealth heritage Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. offers a friendly congregation where all a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, ton. For more information, see our website, and ancestry with a focus on charity and with the Congress of Secular Jewish Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to are welcome. Summer schedule is one 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, fellowship. Those interested in helping Organizations (csjo.org). Information, www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher service at 9:30 a.m. May 28-Sept. 3. is being prepared. Services include band- e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, at (831) 278-1916. Childcare provided. Contact the church led worship music, Sunday School for yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. and forming long-lasting friendships, 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 office at (925) 846-0221, send an email to preschoolers and elementary through high Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services [email protected] or visit our website school students. Infant care is provided. Veterans. Meet with other like minded or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Livermore, services 10 a.m. every on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at www.lynnewood.org. www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. veterans for camaraderie and support additional information. Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Grace Missionary Baptist Church, of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come ter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Association is a chartered organization formation on programs and memberships, church and reading room are located at and worship with us and to enjoy our services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. that provides a voice in Congress. Young training philosophies and schedules, and Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, hospitality. For more information call the Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, veterans are highly encouraged to get all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ which is open to the public, features church office 925-462-4802. Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible involved in promoting the concerns of your marathon/endurance training program. books, CDs and magazines for sale. For St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. generation. The local branch of the FRA www.trivalleytriclub.com. information, call (925) 447-2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, meets the first Friday of each month at Supportive Services for Veteran Sunset Community Church, 2200 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Build- Families Program offers services to Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community ing, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more Veteran families, including housing service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study The Church of Jesus Christ of Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at information go to www.fra.org or contact assistance. The program can offer rental starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine deposit assistance for those veterans church provided. A "Night of Worship" (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. 10:45 AM Maese at 454-1582. who are ready to move in and simply first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. choir, child care provided. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Operation: SAM “Supporting All need move in cost covered. The program Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Little Brown Church, United Church 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military is looking to work with landlords who will p.m. Information, call 447-6282. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information support organization based in Livermore. accept rental deposit assistance from the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry S.A.M. has been in operation since January program, who can provide a safe clean Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Trummel at 449.1444. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued apartment complex and landlords who Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 2580 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 12 The Independent • June 29, 2017

50th Anniversary Celebrated Joe and Maris Medeiros celebrated 50 years of mar- Milestones riage on June 24, 2017. Joe is from Pico, Azores and Maris from Memphis, Vine Listed Among Majestic Old Theaters Tennessee, so their love Budget Home Theater - most modern theater when add another screen, and even story had an improbable Best Old Theaters has creat- it opened on December 26, an alehouse and restaurant. beginning. ed a list of 50 Towns With the 1956. Despite having only Today, The Vine is a popular They met in 1965 in Gua- Most Majestic Old Theaters. one screen, the Vine was the downtown cinema where dalajara, Mexico. Maris was Among those on the list first theater in the state to customers can receive a com- in college studying Spanish is the Vine Cinema & Ale- feature Cinemascope, Vista- plete night out: a tasty dinner for the summer at the Uni- house. Vision, Superscope, and and a first-run movie. versity of Guadalajara. Joe Of the Vine, Budget “Directional Sound.” he article can be found had been teaching Spanish Home Theater writes: Liver- The Vine has been remod- at www.budgethometheater. for a year in Livermore and more, California’s majestic eled a few times throughout net/50-towns-with-the-most- was in Guadalajara to per- little theater, Vine Cinema & its existence, most notably majestic-old-theaters/. fect his speaking skills and Alehouse, was California’s in order to expand its lobby, enrolled at the University Guadalajara. Joe's roommate was the LAA Spring Show Winners Announced son of Maris' former Girl Scout leader from Mem- Award winners for the 2nd Nancy Roberts, “Tex- Christine McCall, “Mid- phis. The roommate briefly Livermore Art Associations ting;” 3rd Norma Webb, summer Rubies;” 3rd Linda introduced him to Maris in 60th Anniversary & Spring “Toward Evening;” and HM Garbarino, “Buckshot;” HM a market. Joe found Maris' Art Show are as follows: Diane Rodriguez, “Early Susan Hersch, “Jack” southern accent fascinating. City of Livermore Summer Eve” Graphic 1st Arena Maris at first hesitated to Awards: Watercolor Me- Watercolor 1st Arena Shawn, “Serenity;” 2nd Jo- go on a date with Joe since lissa Snider, “Barn Owl;" Shawn, “Black Swan;” 2nd anna Spurr, “Watchful;” 3rd she was there to study. How- Oil David Gates, “Painted Myra Latkin, “Cloud 2;” 3rd George Garbarino, “Paka;” ever, she decided to give him Canyon;” Acrylic Sandra Herbert Estes, “Obidos, Por- HM Mark Knize, “Canvas a chance. They hit it off and Berkson, “Discoveries;” Pas- tugal; HM Melissa Snider, Calling” after returning to the U.S., tel/Drawing Arena Shawn, “Barn Owl” 3D 1st Barbara John- they began a long distance “Defiance;” Photography Photography 1st Ker- son, “Ladybug;” 2nd David courtship. Kerry McGehee, “Cannery ry McGehee, “Cannery Goosman, “Ebony;” 3rd After graduating from Joe and Maris Medeiros Splash;” Graphic Linda Splash;” 2nd Richard John- Larry Berger, “4113;” HM the University of Memphis, Ryan, “Where it Began;”3D son, “Waves of Ceiling;” Marjorie Haggin, “Homage Maris taught Spanish in After their honeymoon ter Marisa and her husband Larry Berger, “4113" 3rd Kevin Wright, “Peterhof to Frieda” Houston, Texas, but wanted LAA Awards Best of Grounds;” HM Stephen Ro- This year’s judge was Joe and Maris made their Nathan Hooper. to travel so became a flight home in Livermore. They Joe enjoys gardening Show Alan Fong, “Dancer” driguez, “Beauty in Aging” painter Melanie Lacki. The attendant with Delta Airlines. Oil/Acrylic 1st David Other 2D 1st Ingrid Brand, Livermore Commission for still live in the same house and playing golf. Maris is Gates, “Painted Canyon;” “Mt. Diablo Shadows;” 2nd the Arts selected the city Maris and Joe corre- they moved into 49 years a member of he Daughters award winners. sponded for two years, dur- ago, and have some of the of the American Revolu- ing which time he wrote same neighbors. tion and a past regent of the her beautiful letters almost Joe became an Ameri- Josefa Higuera Livermore Work in Community Recognized with Award every day, until he said he can citizen in 1970 and has DAR Chapter. Both Joe and Ken Norvell, managing education and excellence plying 100 wheelchairs for had waited long enough and never to this day missed Maris are active members partner of CMIT Solutions throughout his community. those in need. wanted to get married. an opportunity to vote. Joe of Asbury United Methodist of Pleasanton won the “Com- Norvell’s recent volunteer “This award marks such They married in Memphis taught Spanish for 13 years at Church. munity Service” award at efforts include working with a meaningful milestone in before embarking on a three Granada High School before Joe underwent open-heart the company’s recent annual the Pleasanton Partnership in my journey with CMIT So- month honeymoon in Europe becoming dean, vice prin- quadruple bypass surgery convention and awards cere- Education Foundation to help lutions,” said Norvell. “Sup- and the U.S. Maris met Joe's cipal and finally principal in November 2016, and has mony in San Antonio, Texas. students become 21st cen- porting my community has family in Pico for the first of Joe Michell Elementary made a great recovery. He The CMIT Solutions tury leaders and moderating always been of upmost im- during their honeymoon. School for five years. looks forward to another trip home office completed weekly Job Seekers Network portance and it’s rewarding Joe had not returned to Since Joe's retirement in to the Azores this summer. comprehensive assessments sessions to assist community to know my efforts have left the Azores since he had left 1999, the couple has enjoyed The couple celebrated prior to deciding which of- members with their career tremendous impact.” at age 15 to join his Uncle traveling to Europe and in their anniversary with a fice would win the presti- path. He has also supported To further celebrate the Manuel Medeiros, former the U.S. with their daughter weekend get-away to Mon- gious “Community Service” Pledge to Humanity, which recognition, CMIT So- mayor of Livermore, and Lesleyann and her husband terey, before returning home award. Ken Norvell, who has helps children and students lutions’ Alliance Partner his wife, Philomena, who Mark Coker. for the birth of their grand- led the Pleasanton-based of- in Haiti with education and CompTIA offered a $1,000 sponsored Joe as a student at However, they never like daughter. They are planning fice’s business development medical supplies, and his donation to the Valley Veter- Livermore High School. He to be away for long from the another celebration with the for seven years, achieved the efforts with the Wheelchair an’s Foundation – Norvell’s was the first foreign student apple of their eye, their five whole family in Hawaii in recognition due to his tre- Foundation resulted in sup- charity of choice. in the Livermore School year old grandson, Wyatt, 2018. mendous efforts to promote District. who is the son of their daugh-