CEQA Test Case Considered by Dubliners for Change

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Dubliners for Change (DFC) (CEQA) lawsuit. The CEQA law- lawsuit would ask a judge to weigh the environment, ensure quality See Inside Section A has launched a fundraising effort suit would focus primarily focus on in on the constitutionality of SB50, education free from school over- in order to finance a test case. The EIRs prepared for developments. a state law that limits the amount of crowding, sufficient infrastructure Section A is filled with case would request a judge to re- The suit would ask the judge to school impact fees that can be col- to support the city, and the devel- information about arts, people, quire developers to pay what they look at what DFC believes is the lected (to less than 15% of actual opment of a premier pedestrian entertainment and special events. believe would be a more equitable use of inaccurate information that impact) and prohibits city councils friendly downtown. There are education stories, a share of school impact fees and to fails to correctly identify car trips from denying development based A letter sent out to DFC mem- variety of features, and the arts mitigate traffic impacts appropri- and related traffic; as a result the on overcrowded schools. bers, signed by DFC Chair Dan and entertainment and ately, in their opinion. mitigation measures appear to be DFC represents a diverse group Scannell, explains, "Developers bulletin board. Planned would be a Califor- inadequate. of resident volunteers working to- are only paying about 15% of the nia Environmental Quality Act A secondary component of the gether to preserve open space and (See LAWSUIT, page 5) Strong Funding for NIF Urged Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) last week led 25 other Members of Congress in urging strong funding for the National Ignition Facility (NIF), which conducts groundbreaking fusion research that could bring about a new energy future while helping America maintain its national security. The request comes on the heels of an announcement by the Law- rence Livermore National Labora- tory of dramatic improvements in the ability to keep ultra-intense laser light from damaging essential optical components of the National Ignition Facility. This opens the door to running the gi- Photo - Doug Jorgensen ant laser system at higher energies Goats, natural lawn mowers, were hard at work clearing away weeds growing in a field in Dublin. and with improved economy. It is not possible to predict whether the advances will lead to the laser system’s long-sought goal of achieving ignition.However, it is clear Continuing To Grow: Autistic Boy Speaks that operating NIF at higher laser energies is one of the options that can now be considered. With 192 To Medical Groups After Publishing Book beam lines, NIF can fire today at an energy level of 1.8 megajoules, By Jeff Garberson months. (The book is available on pus of the University of Wisconsin. with special needs. although individual experiments These have been a remarkable Amazon.) The trip is being paid for by the These are hardly the kinds of often call for lower energies and few days for Matteo Musso, an au- Then on Sunday, Matteo and Mayo Clinic. While he is in that activities expected of autistic chil- fewer beam lines. tistic 14-year-old from Livermore. his mother, Annette, flew to the part of the country, he will also dren, who are commonly thought “The National Ignition Facility Midwest to meet with and speak to speak to hundreds of third, fourth keeps America at the forefront of Late last week, he published of as withdrawn and uncommu- fusion energy research, even as a book called “Handbook of Us” staff at the renowned Mayo Clinic and fifth grade pupils and staff at nicative. Russia, China and France speed about the world of autism that he in Minnesota and to the pediatric Minnesota and Iowa schools as For the past two years, however, up their investments,” Swalwell has inhabited since the age of 17 nurses' staff at the Eau Claire cam- well as to the parents of children (See AUTISM, page 10) said. “The experimental data it provides helps us to maintain our nuclear stockpile while keeping our end of the international bargain Proposed Legislation Would Take Decision on not to conduct nuclear-weapon test explosions.” Lofgren serves on the Energy Livermore Extension Away from BART Board Subcommittee of the House Com- mittee on Science, Space and The Livermore City Council belief that the current BART board Regional Rail Authority. between the Tri-Valley and San Technology, of which Swalwell is agreed that it was time to take has no intention of doing so. The Authority’s purpose would Joaquin County. The legislation the former ranking member. NIF is the world’s largest and control over planning the exten- The council on Monday reached be to plan and deliver a regional would remove consideration of any most powerful laser facility. sion of any rail service connecting consensus in support of AB 758, rail connection between BART extension of BART by the BART Livermore to the Bay Area on the and the Altamont Corridor Express This week’s letter to the En- which if approved by the State board, establishing local control ergy and Water Development west, and to San Joaquin County Assembly, would establish a new (ACE) in the Tri-Valley, or a new over the project. on the east.. They expressed the mega-regional rail connection Appropriations Subcommittee Tri-Valley-San Joaquin Valley (See BART, page 4) supports strong funding for NIF (See NIF, page 12) Dublin Revenue Environmental Outpaces Forecast Protections in By Ron McNicoll of the $4.2 million revenue boost, OHV Measure As Dublin heads toward the comes from an update of the esti- Two bills have been introduced start of the 2017-18 Fiscal Year on mates from the building, planning at the state level that would impact July 1, the city is raising its budget and engineering divisions for fee the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle projections $4.2 million above the revenue to those departments. That Recreation Act. forecast for revenue and $1.8 mil- money was expected to come in at In 2003, the Act, created the lion higher in expenditures for a some time, but is arriving early in Division of Off-Highway Motor net gain of $2.4 million. the development pipeline. The gen- Vehicle Recreation within the However, the city council was eral fund is accumulating a cushion Department of Parks and Recre- aware, and further reminded by from the fee revenue, which may ation. It gives the Division various staff at its April 4 meeting, that help forestall a projected general responsibilities, including the plan- the revenue picture is not quite fund shortfall that has been ex- ning, acquisition, development, as shiny as the numbers indicate. pected in FY 2020-21. Getting the conservation, and restoration of The solid elements of the revenue money earlier may postpone the Photo - Doug Jorgensen lands in state vehicular recreation increase are coming from $1 mil- shortfall for another year or two, Hands-on activities involving art and science were all part of the first areas. Existing law requires the Division to develop and implement lion of higher assessed valuation but it will occur, unless steps are Innovation Fair in Livermore. The April 8 event was a joint project of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, Livermore Valley a grant and cooperative agree- of property than was projected, taken to head it off. ment program with other agencies another $400,000 from a rise in The shortfall is expected to be Education Foundation, and local tech-focused non-profit iGate and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. Titled “By Earth, By funded from no more than half of hotel tax revenues, and $486,000 about $900,000 in the first year of the revenues in the Off-Highway from fees, primarily from The deficit, and climb to $7.4 million Water, By Air,” the free event was designed to energize students’ Vehicle Trust Fund. The Act sun- Wave, the city’s new water park. approximately four years later. connection with the science, technology, engineering, arts and math sets on January 1, 2018. However, $2.1 million, or 50% Stable, ongoing revenue sources (STEAM) disciplines. It was held at the Bankhead Theater Plaza. The new measures would play (See REVENUE, page 2) (See OHV, page 4) PET OF THE WEEK In a field full of colored eggs, one-year-old Ruby stands out. The white and brown tabby loves games that involve chasing Inside anything: shoe laces, wand toys…she could probably even catch Sports...... 6 the Easter Bunny! Beyond her everlasting playfulness, Ruby MAIN SECTION enjoys being near people and gently petted. Fill your Easter Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 basket with cat grass and adopt Ruby at Valley Humane Society Editorial...... 4 SECTION A at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday Mailbox...... 4 Art & Entertainment...... 8 from 10 am – 4 pm. For more info visit valleyhumane.org or call Roundup...... 3 Bulletin Board...... 10 (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society Short Notes...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • April 13, 2017 REVENUE (continued from page one) State Quake Insurance Is Now must be found to pay for The Chevron lease cost the continuing maintenance $6.7 million initially. A debt More Consumer Friendly of $4 million remains. The of such things as parks and By Ron McNicoll earthquake-insurance-premium-calculator other city amenities. earliest the city can pay off With a 99.9 percent chance of an earthquake at magnitude Quake insurance is not just for homeowners. Mobile home To help to solve the the debt is in FY 2018-19. 6.7 or greater at sometime in the next 30 years, the California owners, condo owners and renters also can buy policies. problem, the council ap- If the citywere to do so, it Earthquake Authority (CEA) is stepping up its campaign While renters are not looking to rebuild their living quarters, pointed a seven-member would eliminate the debt, to let residents know that earthquake insurance is available they can still be covered for breakage and other damage. Fiscal Sustainability Task and save $410,000 in inter- now at lower rates. There are policies with more flexible They can also receive compensation to pay for a motel room Force last November to sug- est. Paying off the lease bal- deductible clauses than in the past. to stay while they look for another place. How much depends gest ways the city can keep ance and the interest would CEO Glenn Pomeroy of the CEA was in Livermore on how much they want to spend on premiums. itself in black ink after most free up $565,000 annually April 5 at a Livermore Rotary Club luncheon as part of The CEA was created after the 1994 Northridge Earth- development is finished. to add to the city’s cash flow his outreach to spread the word about the increasingly quake in Southern California. Private insurance companies They have been meeting for the term of the lease, customer-friendly approach the state has given to selling refused to insure anyone after that quake, so the state created almost monthly. A report is which ends in FY 2025-26. earthquake insurance. the authority. It received financial backing from insurance The CEA, a non-profit created by the state, has lowered expected late this fall. AUDIENCE SPEECH companies as seed funding. rates by 55 percent over the past 20 years. For a long time, Today, there is enough funding for the authority to pay On the expenditure side TIMES DISCUSSED there was only one deductible amount, 15 percent. This out all claims resulting from a quake in Northern California The council took up the of the ledger, the biggest meant that on a $100,000 policy, the homeowner would on the San Andreas Fault, Pomeroy told the Rotary Club. increase is $721,000 for matter of rules of conduct for have to pay for the first $15,000 in damage. The Loma Prieta quake in 1989 was 6.9 on the Richter contracted services. The council meetings. No formal Since early last year, a choice of five deductibles has been scale, downgraded from an earlier reading of 7.1 magnitude. city contracts with the Sher- vote was taken, but staff will offered, ranging from 5 to 25 percent. As with virtually all The 6.9 reading is 1½ times greater than the 6.7 recorded in iff’s Department for police return with a proposal that insurance policies, the lower the deductible, the more the the Northridge quake. services, and the Alameda will include a guarantee of insurance premiums will cost. The epicenter of the Loma Prieta quake was 9 miles north- County Fire Department three minutes for each audi- To make things easier, the CEA's web page offers a pre- east of Santa Cruz and 60 miles southeast of San Francisco. for fire-fighting. The police ence member at the podium. mium calculator, where a person can enter desired amount Pomeroy said the new rates and easy site accessibility contract is 40% and the fire The current policy is to of coverage and the deductible level and learn how much are selling policies. “In the past 10 years, we grew by 7200 contract is 27% of the total ration the time, if there were the annual premium would be. The CEA main page can be policies per year. Last year, (after the campaign started), contracted services budget. many speakers on one item. found at www.earthquakeauthority.com the growth was 52,000 policies, so it’s working. We have The council asked staff With nine or fewer people The premium calculator page is at www.earthquake- 940,000 policyholders, which makes us the largest earth- authority.com/california-earthquake-insurance-policies/ to bring back presentations signed up, everyone is allot- quake insurer in the country,” said Pomeroy. on two items that might put ted three minutes to speak. the city in a better financial If 10 to 14 submit a speaker position. One included the card, the time drops to two potential for Dublin to set minutes for all. The time Americans Use More Clean Energy in 2016 span changes to one minute aside more money for future Americans used more natural gas. Overall, natural and reports renewable en- 49 percent to align with the each, if 15 or more speakers city employee pension fund renewable energy in 2016 gas use rose by 1 percent to ergy use. Those changes are recent analysis at DOE’s sign up. contributions. To fund em- compared to the previous 28.5 quads. reflected in the 2016 chart Advanced Manufacturing ployee retirement, the city The proposal also will year, according to the most Energy use in the resi- as well as a revision to the Office. LLNL reports all uses the state’s Public Em- draw a firm line for speakers recent energy flow charts dential, commercial and in- 2015 analysis. Additionally, year-over-year changes on ployees Retirement System to get their slips to the city released by Lawrence Liver- dustrial sectors all declined the goal of efficiency in the a basis consistent with the (PERS), which has lowered clerk in order to be recog- more National Laboratory. slightly, while consumption industrial sector has been new methodology. its estimate for its Return on nized. Speakers would hand Overall, energy consump- of fossil fuels in the trans- reduced from 80 percent to Investment (ROI), in order their cards to the city clerk tion was nearly flat. portation sector rose by 0.5 to make it more realistic in before the staff report ends, Each year, the Labora- quads or 2 percent. keeping with the expected and the council begins to tory releases energy flow All energy use results in income from its investments. discuss the item. Under cur- charts that illustrate the some losses. This energy That PERS adjustment, rent practice, the deadline to nation's consumption and most often takes the form HOP ON IT! bringing a lower yield, sign up has been determined use of energy. Americans of waste heat, such as the NEW ON THE MARKET won’t hurt Dublin in 2017- by Mayor David Haubert used 0.1 quads (quadrillion warm exhaust from auto- 18, because the city was on a less formal basis. A BTU) more in 2016 than mobiles and furnaces. The conservative about budget- sign would be posted so the in 2015. A BTU, or British efficiency of the nation’s ing enough money to meet audience would be clearly Thermal Unit, is a unit of cars, lightbulbs and factories PERS obligations, according informed of the rules. measurement for energy; determines how much waste to a staff report. To guard LIBRARY ROOM 3,400 BTU is equivalent to heat is produced, and how much fuel and electricity Linda Futral against any dramatic future NAMED FOR BENNETT about 1 kilowatt-hour. 14559 Juniper Street, San Leandro Broker/Realtor changes in the ROI at PERS, The council named the Prices for photovoltaic can be put to productive use. Great Floor Plan! 925.980.3561 the city can join a separate 21st Century Skills and panels have fallen dramati- This year marks two 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a [email protected] www.lindafutral.com entity, a rate stabilization Learning Room at the Dub- cally over the past decade, changes to the energy flow 5,300 sq ft lot. License #01257605 plan offered by the Public lin Library after Virginia contributing to solar en- chart. The Energy Infor- Tucked in quiet street. Agency Retirement Services Smith Bennett. She was ergy's rapid growth, which mation Administration has Amazingly priced at $595,000. OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 PM (PARS). Dublin’s first children’s li- rose by 0.15 quads or 38 changed the way it analyzes PARS would give the city brarian in 1956, and later percent in 2016, with sig- flexibility in controlling its became head librarian. nificant additions in the assets and portfolio man- Bennett worked for 28 electricity, commercial and agement. The city would years for the county library residential sectors. “Be- still participate in PERS, system, with 13 years of it cause of the solar panels, but would use PARS as an in Dublin. two thirds of that increase investment tool to supple- One Dublin resident told was in the electric sector,” ment annual contributions, the council that the match said A.J. Simon, group if the city runs into budget between Bennett and the leader for LLNL’s energy constraints. PARS reports a technology room was per- program. “These are large higher return on investment fect because of her desire to installations of thousands of solar panels, usually in than PERS. The city uses use technology in the library. the desert.” Installations PARS now as a provider The room is a multi-purpose on the roofs of homes and for retirement benefits for learning center that can offer warehouses account for the part-time employees. Staff digital story times, gaming, rest of the additions. code classes, arts programs, reported that other cities, Likewise, more wind and classes for all ages. such as Palo Alto, have had power is contributing to the good results using PARS. Bennett wrote a history nation’s utility grid. Use The other issue that the of Dublin, and was the first of wind power rose by 19 council asked the staff to to write a Dublin column for percent or 0.33 quads. bring back involves a look a local newspaper. Bennett Coal use decreased by at an early pay-off of a debt was born in 1909, grew up 9 percent to 14.2 quads, to Chevron for a capital in Livermore, and took a mostly due to decreased lease that began in 2012 on degree at UC Berkeley. 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There was also an infant could be around the corner,” said Governor Brown. “Con- in the Subaru who sustained only minor injuries. She was Swalwell to Hold Town servation must remain a way of life.” transported to Children’s Medical Center where she was Executive Order B-40-17 lifts the drought emergency treated and released. Hall Meeting in Dublin in all California counties except Fresno, Kings, Tulare and The driver and passenger of the Toyota sustained non- Tuolumne, where emergency drinking water projects will life threating injuries and were transported to Eden Medical Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA- of millennial Americans; continue to help address diminished groundwater supplies. Center. The driver was released from the hospital and the 15) will hold a town hall ranking member of the CIA Executive Order B-40-17 builds on actions taken in passenger is still recovering from her injuries. The driver meeting on Saturday, April Subcommittee of the House Executive Order B-37-16, which remains in effect: of the Nissan was not injured. 22 at Dublin High School Permanent Select Commit- The State Water Resources Control Board will maintain The Hopyard Road and Owens Drive intersection was at 4 p.m. tee on Intelligence; and a urban water use reporting requirements and prohibitions on partially closed for a few hours as investigators from the The meeting will be free member of the House Judi- wasteful practices such as watering during or after rainfall, Pleasanton and Livermore Police Department’s MAIT and open to all 15th Con- ciary Committee. hosing off sidewalks and irrigating ornamental turf on public (Major Accident Investigation Team) investigated this fatal gressional District residents. Dublin High School Stu- street medians. collision. Anyone with information that would assist in the The 15th District includes dent Union is located at 8151 In a related action, state agencies today issued a plan to investigation is encourage to contact the Pleasanton Police San Ramon, Dublin, Pleas- Village Parkway, Dublin. continue to make conservation a way of life in California, Department at (925) 931-5100 anton, Livermore, Sunol, Constituents with questions as directed by Governor Brown in May 2016. The frame- Hayward, Union City, Cas- about the town hall can call work requires new legislation to establish long-term water Wheels Changes Considered tro Valley, San Lorenzo, Swalwell’s district office at conservation measures and improved planning for more In response to customer feedback about connectivity and Cherryland, Ashland and 510-370-3322. frequent and severe droughts. routing, Wheels is considering changes to a number of routes Fairview as well as parts of effective Fall 2017. Route modifications are proposed for Fremont and Danville. the Route 14, as well as routes serving Dublin High School Turnout is anticipated to Sewer Lift Station Contract be high. Many hundreds of The Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) and Foothill High School. In addition, schedule adjustments are proposed for several routes to improve connectivity with 15th District residents at- Board of Directors awarded a $987,500 contract to JMB tended Swalwell’s town hall Construction to replace and relocate a sewer lift station on BART and with other bus routes. Complete details of the proposals are available at wheelsbus.com. meeting on Dec. 3 at Castro westbound Dublin Boulevard this summer. In addition, the Valley High School; his new DSRSD Board awarded a $238,492 task order to Carollo Comments on the proposed changes will be accepted Small Business through April 30, 2017. Final recommended changes will district office’s open house Engineers to manage the construction project, conduct Feb. 4; and his “Espresso Tax Returns inspections, and review materials and equipment for con- be presented to the Wheels Board of Directors at their May 1st meeting. Comments can be submitted by email at info@ Yourself” Coffee with Your Individual Tax Returns formance with specifications. DSRSD is moving the sewer Congressman event Feb. 25 lift station before the City of Dublin begins widening the lavta.org, by phone at 925.455.7500 or online at tinyurl. com/wheelscomments. in Hayward. Accounting Services road between Dublin Court and Sierra Lane later in the year. Swalwell is co-chairman The underground sewer lift station is located across from of the Democratic Steer- Tax Planning the Dublin Sports Grounds, under a sidewalk near Murco Clarification A reference to a Dublin school board hearing to be held ing and Policy Committee, Plaza. DSRSD does not plan to close Dublin Boulevard at which helps set the House any time during the project, which should start in late April at the meeting beginning 5:30 p.m. April 25 referred to raising the 2.5% limitation on assessed valuation to 3% so Democratic Caucus’ policy (925) 399-4226 and finish in the fall. Work that requires a lane closure will agenda; chairman of the be done at night, Sunday through Thursday. that $100 million in bonds can be sold from Measure H. conundrumgroup.net Reference was made to the "first bond sale," but the writer’s Future Forum, a group of To minimize disruption to the public, the District has 26 young House Democrats arranged for the city’s contractor to move water meters, fire intention was that it would be the first to be considered after Affordable the April 25 hearing, not the first under Measure H. There focused on listening and Experienced • Friendly hydrants, and other DSRSD water and sewer facilities later, responding to the needs when the road is being widened. DSRSD will reimburse the was a previous bond sale from Measure H. It should also be city for the cost of this work through an intergovernmental reciprocal services agreement. For more information on DSRSD’s sewer lift station project, visit www.dsrsd.com/sewer-lift. Fatality in Pleasanton A collision involving three vehicles near the intersection of Hopyard Road and Owens Drive in Pleasanton occured Tuesday at about 6:13 p.m. resulting in a fatality. The victim has been identified as Pleasanton resident Carla Boerman. Boerman, 61, taught sixth- and eighth-grade English at Pleasanton Middle School. She was riding in a Suburu which was turning onto eastbound Owens Drive from Hopuard Road. Pleasanton police officers on the scene reported that a Toyota Rav 4 had collided with the Subaru Outback. 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This extend BART to Isabel, it financial assistance in order to file a Cali- would be transferred to the cities of Livermore, Dublin, legislation is a chance to get would remove congestion on some service that we aren't fornia Environmental Quality Act lawsuit. Authority. None of the mon- Pleasanton, and Tracy, Al- I-580 only on the 5 miles be- ey could be spent on projects ameda County, San Joaquin going to get otherwise." tween the Dublin-Pleasanton The action aims at what DFC sees as a way outside of Alameda County. County, LAVTA, ACE, and Mayor John Marchand station and Isabel, leaving of correcting inadequate mitigation for the Operational funds would BART as voting members, said that he had heard com- the cars from the Central impacts of the rapid development in Dublin. continue to go to BART if and Innovation Tri-Valley ments from mayors of major Valley on 580 until they BART were to operate the Leadership Group, East cities in the Bay Area who reach Isabel. As an end of the As one member of DFC noted, Dublin has extension. If another agency Bay Leadership Council agree there should be no line station, it would experi- great potential if only our elected officials were to operate the exten- and San Joaquin Partnership new BART extensions. They ence parking problems. "We would require adequate fees to cover the im- sion, the state legislature representing the business want a new tunnel under the need San Joaquin County on pacts of development. The lack of mitigation would be asked to pass a bill community. The legislation Bay, he stated. a system that will get those to allow the operating funds proposes to add the cities He raised issues concern- cars off of 580 earlier. " has resulted in negative impacts resulting in to go to that agency. of Stockton and Lathrop as ing membership of the new In emphasizing that school overcrowding schools and increased The council agreed to voting members. Authority, funding, ridership Livermore shouldn't expect traffic congestion. changes in wording in the Councilmembers deemed and level of service. He the BART board to build pointed out that San Joaquin Two attorneys will provide pro bono legal current bill, which defines removal of the project an an extension, Spedowfski the Phase 1 project as a important step if Livermore County brings no money to noted that the One Bay Area services to lead the lawsuit, contingent on BART extension to Isabel. ever expects to see rail ser- the table. Councilmember 2040 plan does not show an raising enough funds to cover out-of-pocket The new version would vice. AB 758 does not select Steven Spedowfski did not extension of BART beyond expenses, such as filing fees. An estimated create more flexibility by among technology options, see it as a problem, since the east Dublin-Pleasanton allowing either BART to Isa- which range from full BART any funding from Alameda station. He and other coun- $10,000 to $15,000 would be needed. bel or a new mega-regional to bus service. It creates the County or Livermore can cilmembers noted that only To donate, go to www.dublinersforchange. rail service from the Dublin/ Authority by a statute that only be spent on specific John McPartland, Liver- com and click on the “Donate” button. Pleasanton BART to Tracy provides the flexibility for projects within the city or more's representative on We urge residents to do so in order for the in San Joaquin County i.e., the Authority to determine county. the BART Board, expressed Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) what technology would Spedowfski stated that interest in an extension. court case to move forward. or Electrical Multiple Unit work best for the Tri-Valley. the time to address funding, In an interview after the procedures, and technology meeting, McPartland said he wasn't surprised by the comments regarding the BART Board opposed to extending OHV the system to Livermore. (continued from page one) "I understand the fatigue a part in the proposed ex- source conservation science; provision to extend the off- The statement, issued available to acquire open of dealing with BART. We pansion from the existing • More appropriately highway act indefinitely. April 7, 2017, declares, "We, space land in the eastern por- take one step forward, then Carnegie State Vehicular aligning funding sources The extension, according the undersigned educators, tion of the Tri-Valley. two backward. I am still do- Recreation Park into the to improve oversight and to the bill, would provide students, and scientists with LAWSUITS ing everything I can to get Tesla site immediately to the ensure program goals are for the time to conduct the expertise in botany, ecol- PENDING BART to Livermore." west with the approval of the consistent with Department appropriate analysis for the ogy, geology, zoology and Lawsuits to block the McPartland represents environmental impact report of Park’s mission. It would Legislature to decide as soon related disciplines, endorse expansion of the State Off- BART on the Altamont Re- Highway MOtor Vehicle (EIR) last October. Carnegie revise the method of calcu- as possible whether or not to the overwhelming evidence gional Rail Working Group. that the State Parks-owned Recreation Division;s Carn- now has 1,575 acres for lating the gasoline excise approve the extension of the He said his goal would be Alameda-Tesla Expansion egie OHV into the Tesla off-highway motor sports; taxes attributable to OHV Off-Highway Motor Vehicle to have the environmental expansion into Tesla would Area in eastern Alameda area were filed in Superior use. The bill would delete Program. impact report (EIR) for the add 3,100 acres more. County, also referred to as Court in Sacramento fol- the use of factors based on Celeste Garamendi, Isabel extension circulated The off-highway vehicle 'Tesla,' has rare ecological lowing approval of the final vehicle populations and at- speaking for Friends of and approved by the end of (OHV) program is funded value and contains an abun- EIR. Those filing suit are tendance at state vehicular Tesla Park, stated, "We sup- the year. If the new Author- by fees collected from users dance of highly sensitive Alameda County; a partner- recreation areas. port SB 249 because of ity were to move forward, of State Vehicle Recreation natural resources. A long- ship consisting of Friends I would hope they would • Stating the intent of the our direct experience with of Tesla Park; Center for Areas (SVRAs), vehicle established body of peer- make use of the EIR as part Legislature to use a por- the extreme environmental reviewed studies shows that Biological Diversity and Al- registration fees, and fuel of any project the Authority tion of the revenue related damage at Carnegie State recreational OHV use causes ameda Creek Alliance; and a taxes associated with OHV to non-motorized (grant Vehicular Recreation Area irreparable damage to soils, northern California environ- considers. recreation. These funds are funds) recreation to provide and the destructive plan to vegetation and wildlife. Be- mental defense organization Councilmember Bob deposited into the Off-High- underserved communities expand Carnegie and open cause the evidence indicates called SPRAWLDEF, which Carling asked if the city way Vehicle Trust Fund. with access to parks (e.g., the pristine Tesla wildland that recreational OHV use stands for Sustainability had any leverage over BART Upon appropriation by the grants for education/outdoor to recreational OHV use. will severely diminish its Parks Recycling and Wild- that would force that agency Legislature, up to 50% of opportunities). The loss of irreplaceable resources and ecological life Legal Defense Fund. to do its job and build the the Fund may be used for The East Bay Park Dis- natural landscapes like these integrity, we support per- The lawsuits note that extension? a grants program and the trict board voted at its April that become sacrifice zones manent protection of Tesla Tesla is habitat for rare and Woerner said, "There is remaining is generally avail- 4 meeting to support SB demonstrates the need for by managing the area as a endangered plants and ani- no leverage over BART." able to the Division for 249. A staff report noted the SB 249." preserve with no OHV rec- mals, as well as a key cor- Councilmember Bob implementing the program ridor for migratory animals. proposed changes allow for On the other side of the reation." Coomber commented, and managing SVRAs. the State Parks Department Garamendi adds that the They point to a rich histori- "Livermore has done every- issue, off-highway advo- cal legacy first as a ceremo- One of the new bills, to expend some of the fuel Altamont Landfill Open thing BART has asked it to cates state that SB 249 could nial site for early Native SB 249, authored by Sen- tax funds at non-OHV parks Space Committee has pro- do in order to get a station. drastically change the way vided the answer for the Americans and later as the ator Ben Allen (D-Santa for transportation and access AB 758 provides an alterna- the California OHV program State on where funding location of the 19th Century Monica), would, among purposes. District staff be- tive. We need to explore all will be run. It would set up might come from to pur- coal mining town that gave other provisions, focus on lieve this includes pavement, alternatives." a “Science Committee,” a chase the Tesla area. Tesla its modern name. resource protection, resto- roads and trails that access Speaking during the new super commission that The proposed expansion The suits claim that the ration and enforcement in state parks. This could pro- public hearing, Michael has veto power over the area for the Carnegie State EIR approved by the Off- existing OHV riding areas. vide pavement funding for Tree, executive director of entire program and OHV Vehicular Recreation Area Highway Motor Vehicle It extends the sunset date Del Valle, Crown Beach and LAVTA, told the council, commission; it would basi- is within the East Alameda Recreation Division failed for the Program until Janu- Eastshore. In addition, the "This is the moment to take cally ensure that there are County Open Space Acqui- to live up to provisions of ary 1, 2023 and better inte- bills emphasis on science California’s Environmental control of a project that has only two “OHV friendly” sition Area under the Al- grates the Program with the and resource protection is Quality Act in that it did been floundering for 40 commissioners on the 9 tamont Landfill Settlement Department of Parks and consistent with the District’s not recognize these issues years. It's been studied to member OHV commission; Agreement. On Septem- Recreation by: mission. or take note of the damage death. This BART board and would prohibit any new ber 16, 2016, the Altamont • Clearly delineating The Alameda County from spinning tires, air and has no intention of building state OHV parks. A mes- Landfill Settlement Agree- resource protection and Board of Supervisors will noise pollution, and oil and BART to Livermore." sage sent to off-highway ment Open Space Commit- conservation requirements, consider SB 249 at the April gasoline leaks. He pointed out that taking users declares, "It is a 'Kill tee made a determination including requiring stan- 17th Personnel / Adminis- Garamendi said that control of a project has been the Program' bill written by that the proposed Expansion dard monitoring and adap- trative / Legislative (PAL) the lawsuits don't preclude done in other areas when a extreme eco groups." Area is a high priority for tive management practices, Committee meeting. action by the off-highway large agency wouldn't pro- Garamendi points out potential acquisition if it and establishing a standard The second new state division. "However, there is vide service. Projects were that further evidence why were to become available. the ability within our lawsuit process for avoiding and bill, AB 1077, introduced by built more quickly and at a Tesla is not appropriate for An Open Space Fund is to obtain an injunction. We addressing resources deg- Assemblymember Patrick lower cost. recreational OHV use and available for acquisition of are monitoring the division radation; O'Donnell (D-Long Beach), LAVTA provides staff why State parks should permanent easements and/ closely to make certain they • Creating a Science Ad- would renew the current change its policy and pre- support for the Working or properties in fee title for won't do anything." visory Team to ensure the program through January serve the Tesla Park land Group. open space. Currently, there She said that hearings on system is managed accord- 1, 2019. It was amended can be found in a Science ing to the best current re- is approximately $12 million the lawsuits would not likely on April 5, removing the Consensus Statement. occur until November. MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- Concerns Raised imagine the cut-through Sick LLNL Workers to apply for these benefits, or Last year my daughter ters published in Mailbox Paul Ebright traffic from 580? This town, Scott Yundt if you have already applied, and husband volunteered are those of the author and Pleasanton with all the excessive apart- Livermore how to get your claim ap- and handed out medals at the do not necessarily reflect the The Pleasanton City ment complexes, will be Current and former Law- proved. All are welcome to end; we enjoyed the finish- opinion of The Independent. Council has wisely decided inundated with traffic. There rence Livermore National join us to learn more about ing festival and tasting wine The Independent will not to stop, for the time being, should be a moratorium on Lab and Sandia National Lab this program. You can call and learning about other publish anonymous letters. planning for the eastside all building put in place by employees who are suffering local advocate Scott Yundt to things in Livermore. Both All letters are required to property. However, there the council. We have met the from illnesses are poten- learn more, 925-443-7148. years it was a great experi- have the names of the per- now seems to be another mandatory housing level. tially eligible to receive up ence. The 1000 Livermore sons submitting them. Abu- troublesome idea afloat. to $400K in compensation, Half Marathon runners (and 2000+ others) sive letters may be rejected Enough, enough, enough. That is opening El Charro Call them and tell them as well as extensive medical Denise Taylor who came out for the festival or edited. Frequent letter Road to Stanley Blvd. That, benefits. Survivors (spouses, Livermore saw the best of Livermore. writers may have publica- to stop, and no El Charro in my mind, would be like extension. children, grandchildren, I'm writing in support of Sharing streets with run- tion of their letters delayed. step children) of deceased the Livermore Half Mara- ners, bikers, churchgoers, Letters should be sent by punching a hole in an over- A second concern I have employees who suffered thon after a recent letter in and others, whether it is for email to editmail@com- filled balloon. Can you not is that the Pleasanton USD from illnesses (cancers, and The Independent had issues puserve.com) has declared itself a sanctu- the Christmas parade, spring ary district. How foolish. I others) are also eligible for with traffic and street clo- rodeo parade, the half mara- hope that they all have heard some compensation, even if sures. I moved to Livermore thon, and other festivals, is of the Rockville, Maryland the employee died decades about 1 1/2 years ago. A how a community comes case. If that isn't enough to ago. few months after arriving, I together and enjoys its town. The law is called the joined up with the TriValley (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) encourage a rescission of The Livermore half Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Energy Employee Occupa- Running Club, a club that marathon brings wonderful Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) that foolish policy, I don't Editor: Janet Armantrout what would be. There are tional Illness Compensation was just a few years old at community to the area, in The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., plenty of illegals around, not Program Act and there is a the time, and began train- the form of fun, enjoyment, Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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Room A) on Thursday April find out about running in the ful event and I'm so glad to Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. 20th at noon to discuss how area, and find a community part of it. www.independentnews.com of people to socialize with. April 13, 2017 • The Independent 5 Stories of Immigrants to Build on Rally for Love A program to celebrate the stories of immigrants to the USA throughout the centuries will be held on April 29. The event, "Making Our Way to the USA," will be held at the Muslim Community Center, 5724 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. In small groups attendees will tell their families’ im- migration stories. Some have been here for many generations, and others arrived recently. In the second part of the event, people will have snacks and check out a diverse group of non-profit organizations who will have displays and information to give attendees. Several genealogy experts, volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, plan to help people learn more about their family history if they choose to do so. The event builds on the Rally for Love, which was held on February 12, 2017 in Livermore in front of the Bankhead Theater and sponsored by Interfaith Intercon- nect and, the Embracing Diversity Committee of Asbury United Methodist Church. The Rally volunteers’ mission is to put on a continuing series of events to help compassion and caring grow in the Tri Valley.”Making Our Way to the USA” is the second program in the series. It is sponsored by the Embracing Diversity Committee of Asbury United Methodist Church, Interfaith Interconnect and the Muslim Community Center. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The sensory garden at the Pleasanton Senior Center is in full bloom.

LAWSUIT (continued from page one) costs of their developments' and could grow further as notes, "We are still finalizing annex the Doolan Canyon school impact fee calcula- signed up for the DFC news- impact on Dublin schools. developers look for new our legal options. Both are area east of Dublin, rezone tion, and provided specific letter and related emails. The unfunded liability is 'opportunities' to convert still on the table." the open space from ag- steps to the Dublin Unified Several hundred of these being subsidized by Dublin existing commercial proper- She points out that devel- ricultural to residential, School District that in a individuals have attended residents via local schools ties to residential, change the opments already approved and approve a large scale relatively short period led to general meetings and other bonds totaling in excess zoning of some undeveloped can be challenged if they residential development. a 50% increase in developer events. A Board of Direc- of a $1 billion. The bro- properties from commercial were allowed to go ahead Thousands of signatures fees. tors, and an Advisory Com- ken SB50 school funding to residential, and develop using faulty EIRs. If the were collected to qualify an There are approximately mittee contain a total of 12 system negatively impacts agricultural lands." court agrees they are faulty, initiative for the ballot to 8,200 Dubliners and other members. property values and makes it Morgan King and Dave the court would rule that the set an urban limit line. The local citizens who have increasingly difficult to fund Bewley, two attorneys who developers must obtain new City Council unanimously desperately needed school led successful initiative ef- EIRs. They would have to adopted the initiative set- facilities, such as a second forts to limit housing in the be submitted for approval ting the urban limit line. The high school." western Dublin hills and before the developments developer then put an initia- The letter continues, stop development in Doolan could be built. tive on the November 2014 Youth Commission to "Developers significantly Canyon, serve on the DFC The court case will de- ballot to allow the develop- underestimate the number board. They have agreed pend on funding. Without ment. Dubliners for Change Host Earth Day Event of car trips projected by their to provide pro bono legal adequate funding, it would organized a successful “No developments so that they do services for the court case, not move forward. DFC esti- on T” campaign. Dublin vot- The Pleasanton Youth Commission, in conjunction with not have to pay accurate traf- if Dubliners for Change raise mates it would need between ers overwhelmingly rejected the Pleasanton Public Library, will host an Earth Day event fic mitigation costs. The city sufficient funds to cover out- $10,000 and $15,000. the developer’s proposal by on April 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. - noon at the Pleasanton council continues to approve of-pocket expenses (e.g., Chabot points out, "Dub- 85% to 15%. Public Library, located at 200 Old Bernal Road. the construction of thou- filing fees, subject matter liners on social media ex- In recent years, the focus This free event will feature a resource fair with vendors sands and thousands of new experts, and other related press outrage regarding has expanded to address oth- such as City of Pleasanton Clean Water Program, Pleasanton homes, further exacerbating costs). overdevelopment and over- er quality of life issues relat- Garbage Services, StopWaste, Zone 7, Go Green Initiative, the problem. The number No decision has been crowded schools. Let's hope ed to rapid growth. These in- and others. The event will also feature children’s Earth Day of residential housing units made on whether to sue the they step up and help solve clude overcrowded schools, educational activities and crafts. is on track to increase by city or the developers. Kerrie this growing problem. We traffic congestion, insuffi- Along with the Earth Day resources, Access Corp will over 7,000 units (over 30%) Chabot, a member of DFC, need developers to pay their cient pedestrian-friendly re- provide Pleasanton residents with free Document Shredding fair share." tail options, mounting public from 9 a.m. - noon at 123 Main Street. Residents are asked Those wishing to donate debt and a deteriorating tax to enter the parking area from Bernal Ave between Main can go to the DFC website, base profile. Street and the Police Department. Shredding is limited to 'Every 15 Minutes' www.dublinersforchange. Other recent accomplish- three banker boxes. com and click on the “Do- ments and/or projects DFC To learn more about the City of Pleasanton’s Earth Day Planned in Pleasanton nate” button. is working on include: activities, please visit www.cityofpleasantonca.gov or The website also lists email Nicole Thomas, Recreation Supervisor at nthomas@ On Thursday, April 20, 2017 and Friday, April 21, 2017 The Promenade: The projects DFC has worked on large parcel of land adjoin- cityofpleasantonca.gov. the Pleasanton Unified School District and the Pleasan- in the past and is working on ton Police Department will be presenting the “Every 15 ing Dublin Boulevard (next currently. to Lowe’s) was planned as a Minutes” program at Amador Valley High School. “Every DFC began in early 2000, 15 Minutes,” a high impact anti-DUI program, derives its “Santana Row” pedestrian- when founding members friendly retail project; thou- St. Michael School name from the frequency at which a person is killed in an David Bewley and Dublin alcohol or drug related collision in the United States. The sands of adjacent homes Open House Planning Commissioner were sold to residents based program is designed to teach teenagers about the dangers Morgan King led volun- Friday, April 28th 8:00am and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol on that vision. The developer teers who were able to put wants to minimize the retail Friday, May 19th 8:00am or drugs. The program will be directed at high school juniors Measure M initiative on the and seniors of Amador and Valley Christian High Schools. and add hundreds of housing Dublin ballot in the general units. Dubliners for Change Take a tour at our open house Part of the program involves a mock fatal traffic colli- election in November 2000. sion. The collision simulates a DUI crash involving young has successfully opposed or schedule a tour today! Measure M required voter this zoning conversion and adults in which several are killed. The collision simulation approval before any open Now Enrolling will occur at 11:15 AM on Thursday, April 20, 2017 on is actively lobbying for the space in the west Dublin promised pedestrian-friend- TK-8TH GRADE Del Valle Pkwy, alongside of Amador Valley High School foothills could be rezoned parking structure. Paramedics, firefighters, police officers ly retail project. and approved for residential School Funding: For and other emergency personnel handle the mock crash just development. It was passed •STREAM Curriculum Focus as they would the real thing. Juniors and seniors observe years citizens have stated •Small Class Sizes by a large majority. that demographic data was •Before & After School Care Available the emergency crews in action and witness the arrest of the In 2013, developers ap- intoxicated driver, played by a student actor. flawed leading to over- •Full Day TK & Kindergarten proached the City of Dublin crowded schools. DFC iden- •Faith Based Education This is the 16th year the Pleasanton Police Department and requested that the city and the Pleasanton Unified School District have presented tified specific flaws in the •Spanish, Music, Art, Robotics •Tuition Assistance Available the program. This program is funded by the Office of Traffic •Full Accreditation from WASC/WCEA Safety and the assistance of the California Highway Patrol.

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12/2011 6 The Independent • April 13, 2017 SPORTS NOTES

Pictured is the Pleasanton Seahawks swim team at the Pleasanton Girls Softball League U6 Realtor Kristy Speedo Far Western Championships. Heyne's “Pink Ladies” completed their first half of the 2017 season in strong fashion. With hard fought games against the Pony Tail Express and the Sparklers the Pink Pictured are (front, from left) Addie Stout, Adelle Alcala, Elise Chatham, Gwendolyn Bull, Alyssa Morales, Kayla Knosp, Taylor Heyne, Isabelle Leonardini, Baily Drennan, Amaia Perez; and Coaches Ramiro Alcala, Dave Bull, and Tony Leonardini.

Vinny Carbonaro makes the throw to first, after fielding a ground ball at second base for the Cubs in a Granada Little League Major’s game. Photo - Bill Nale

The Granada High School Track and Field team joined Amador Valley High School for a dual meet. The Matadors had 129 athletes participate in 210 events with 85 of them setting personal records. Pictured are Lindsey Philips Nina Nowicki hands off the baton to Emily Gnecco in and Giovanna Duley during the 100m sprint. the 4x100 relay during the CYO track meet.

The Granada High School men's varsity lacrosse team hosted San Ramon Valley High School. Pictured here is Alec Faith just before scoring the final goal in the game.

Tri-Valley-Blue Devils 12U-B hockey team captured the State Championship. Brianne Haskins and the West Coast Katz leap past at the CAHA playoffs held March through the Diocese championship Granite Bay in State Cup Knock out round. 31st through April 2nd in San Jose. on May 13. For more information The team went 3-1 with two games about St. Michael CYO track, please ending in shoot-outs. Goals scored check out the website at www.smis- in the championship game by Trevor ctrack.org/ Bourne and Bobby Deibel. The team is lead by Head Coach Sean Dearborn and assistants Joshua Biggs and Bob Fusion Soccer Deibel. Players include Brody Biggs, During the month of March, three Avery Books, Trevor Bourne, Drew Livermore Fusion Soccer Club teams Dearborn, Bobby Deibel, Brandon traveled to Las Vegas to compete in the Forbes, Michael Hu, Brendan Kiley, 18th annual Players College Showcase. Ryan Little, William Lu, Jesse Mount, Fusion's U17 Girls NPL, U15 Girls Kai Sprague, C.J. Starr and Tony Yu. NPL, and U14 Boys NPL each played According to Coach Sean Dear- four weekend games against some of born, this State Title meant a lot to the top competition in the country. On April 8, 2017, Cody Almeida of Taylor’s Martial Arts, this team. “They all have stories for Over 700 teams participated. Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Erediano of Team Aying, a lifetime and validation that hard The Showcase gives college work provides opportunity and with coaches a chance to observe some of competed at The League’s Victory Games in San Jose, continuous effort and proper prepara- the nation's top youth talent. Over 400 CA. Almeida won 3rd place in 12-13 year old boys tion you can find yourself crowned a college coaches were on hand. Champion. I am so proud of this team“, Fusion's U17 Girls made a strong advanced point sparring and 1st place in 10-13 year old said Coach Dearborn. impression on the attending coaches. boys continuous sparring. Alexis Aying won 1st place in “The team is predominantly made More than 40 coaches from programs up of players that were experienc- coast to coast contacted team Coach the 12-13 year old girls black belt point sparring division, Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse U12 White team ing their first season of competitive and Fusion Director of Coaching Ben grand champion in 12-13 year old girls point sparring, members Ben Wojewski (17), Anders Bostrom (2) and hockey. This season was a success Graham after the Showcase to inquire before this team clinched a playoff about U17 players. and 1st place in 10-13 year old girls continuous sparring. Kalel Disu (7) playing hard and getting the job done. seed. The championship run will fuel The Showcase was particularly Mayalanni Erediano won 1st place in the 10-11 year old an even greater player passion for memorable for Fusion's U14 Boys. hockey and an increased interest for "All players on our roster were able to girls black belt point sparring division, grand champion 2017 Speedo Far time of 1:16.49 and placing 6th. The the families new to the sport.” make the trip and had a blast," noted in 10-11 year old girls point sparring, and 3rd place in 10 & U Girls Relay took 8th in the Team Manager Catherine Christian. Western Championships 200 yd, Medley Relay and 9th in the the 10-13 year old girls continuous sparring division. 200 yd. Free Relay. The 11/12 Girls CYO Track Over 1,600 of the fastest age group The Saint Michael CYO track team Pictured, from left, are Alexis Aying, Cody Almeida, and swimmers from around the nation 200 Free Relay took 7th and the 11/12 West Coast Soccer Boys 400 yd. Medley Relay took 7th. participated in their second meet of the West Coast Soccer 2004 U13 converged on Pleasanton, California season on March 25 at Granada HS. Mayalanni Erediano for the 2017 Speedo Short Course Local swimmers, not attached to Wicked team traveled to Phoenix, a team, with notable swims include PRs in the events were: Arizona for their first college showcase Far Western Championships March Susie Beamon (50m), Graedon 30 through April 2. Teams from as Lleyton Plattel (14) taking 1st in the 500 yd. Free and Alex Ren (14) taking Beeler (400m,1600m), Mikaela Beeler far away as Iowa, New Mexico and (400m,1600m), Dylan Bennet (LJ), Colorado participated in the meet at 1st in the 1000 yd. Free. In the 15/16 Girls Miranda Heckman took 1st in the Nora Blair (100m), Cameron Caley the Delores Bengtson Aquatic Center. (50m), Kieran Campbell (HJ), Raya Jeremy Anderson, head age group 500 yd. Free and 2nd in the 1000 yd. Free, with Daniella Hawkins taking Casselman (50m,100m,LJ), Danny coach for the Southern California Enrique (800m,Softball), Molly Santa Clarita team, said that he brought 1st in the 1000 yd. Free. Calvin David took 1st in both the 500 & 1000 yd. Faria (100m), Jordan Featherstone DR. ALPA DALAL, DDS his kids here because of the history of (100m,HJ), Nina Fillari (LJ), Emily the meet. “It is considered the most Free’s in the 15/16 Boys, while Tyler GENERAL DENTISTRY Lu in the same division took 1st in Gnecco (400m,800m), Adrian Gomez competitive age group swim meet (1600m), Mitchell Haugen (200m), Invisalign, Root Canal, Crowns, in the world. We want to be a part of the 200 yd. Fly and 2nd in the 500 yd. Free. The Girls 17/18 division Lorilei Hennigan (50m), Bridges, Sealants, Veneers, it. You have something amazing and Issac Hutchson (50m), Colin awesome here,” he said. had Jessica He take 2nd in the 200 Dentures/Partials, Gum Treatment, yd. Fly. The Boys 17/18 swimmers Johnston (1600m,Softball), Mat- Teeth Whitening, White Filling, The Pleasanton Seahawks were thew Jones (HJ,LJ), Danny Julson well represented at the meet, sending did well with a number of fast swim: Fluoride Treatment, Extractions Chris Jhong took 1st in both the 500 (400m,1600m,LJ), Bella Kirby (50m), 69 qualified swimmers. The meet has Luke Losey (100m), Mackenzie preliminary swims in each event with & 1000 yd. Free’s and 2nd in the 200 yd. Fly, Jonah Cooper took 1st in the Maclean (800m,1600m), Miranda the top 10 swimmers making finals. Mains (200m), Ryken Mak (Softball), Three of the Seahawk swimmers 100 yd. Backstroke and 3rd in the 200 yd. Fly, Lyon Zhang took 3rd in both Villiam Nowicki (LJ), Anthony Pe- made finals in all 7 of their events: dretti (400m,Softball), Madelynn Penn Devyn Caples, Sydney Lu and Ethan the 100 yd. Breaststroke and the 1000 yd. Free, Brandon Brown took 3rd in (50m), Noah Penn (100m,400m,LJ), Wang. Caples, age 10, took 1st in Justin Peterson (400m), Sean Pudz- both the 100 & 200 yard IM’s. He the 200 yd. Free, and Ed Smith took 3rd in the 500 yd. Free. er (50m,LJ), Danielle Rasmussen placed 2nd in his other 5 events, the (200m), Roland Ruckman-Barnes 100/200/500 yd. Free’s and the 50 & (800m), Chris Thomas (50m), Kath- 100 yd. Breaststrokes. Lu, age 12, Blue Devils Ice Hockey ryn Vengco (Softball), Chase Vogler took 1st in the 50 yd. Fly, 2nd in the The Tri-Valley Blue Devils 12U- (400m), Kate Walker (200m), Sophia West Coast Warriors 02 NPL took a 2-0 win over 50 yd. Breaststroke, and 3rd in the 100 B travel hockey team was crowned Zuniga (50m,100m,LJ) yd. Fly. She also placed in the 100 & state champions for their division The track season continues Pleasanton Rage 02 NPL. Goals were scored by Heather 200 yd. Breaststrokes and the 200 & 400 yd. IM’s. Ethan Wang took 3rd in Tarabini and Isabella Mello. The defensive line was held the 1000 yd. Free and the 400 yd. 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The LVEF thanks the was able to get out onto the Sun Devil soccer stadium's field not open to the Harlem Wizards are return- tion. The exhilarating, two- event's presenting sponsors public. Later that night, Wicked faced ing for two shows on April hour event concludes with a – Livermore Dental Care Arizona's #1 team, the Stars. This was 27 and 28. the toughest competition Wicked has free autograph session. and the Livermore Barber ever stacked up against. Sunday morn- "The Harlem Wizards Tickets are: $12 for stu- Shop – for their generous ing the team faced SC Del Sol. Wicked treat audiences to an evening dents ($14 at the door); support. took the lead early in the first half 2-0 but the ECNL team was not phased. of family fun with an array $14 for general admission After starting in 1962, the SC Del Sol came back hard subbing in of basketball stunts, and ($16 at the door); $25 for Harlem Wizards are now in fresh, fast legs in the second half and interactive competition and stole the victory. Final score SC Del reserved seating (includes their 55th year of deliver- Sol 4 Wicked 2. antics with our home-team free team poster); and $40 ing wildly entertaining and West Coast Soccer Wicked U13 players of teachers, princi- for Courtside Plus (includes successful basketball shows Girls are on a roll with a pair of wins. The local Derby was on Saturday vs pals and community lead- a pre-game meet-and-greet that raise funds for schools Livermore Fusion SC. The first half ers," said Greg Park, event with several players, sou- and other nonprofit organi- goals came from two corner kicks co-chair and treasurer of struck by the Emma Valadez that venir lanyard, poster, and zations. The Wizards' three found a leaping Kailey Matta on the Livermore Valley Edu- $15 discount on a Wizards' teams crisscross the United the half volley shot and another by cation Foundation (LVEF). jersey). States and have visited more Makeila Yancey to go up 2-0 at half. In the second half , Makeila Yancey "Both games sold out last "Event proceeds will go than 20 countries world- raced away with a "hat-trick," three year, and the pace of ticket into LVEF's general fund to wide. In one recent year, more goals for a total of four goals sales this year is looking to and two assists. Aryana Jones had help us pursue our mission they visited 400 U.S. com- an assist while Maria Rebolledo and do the same. We encourage to champion exceptional munities and raised more outside defender Sabrina Rogers both students and families to educational opportunities for than $2 million. contributed for other goals leading to a 7-0 West Coast result. West Coast purchase their tickets early." all Livermore Valley Joint With athletes like Broad- Derby shutout of crosstown rival was The game on Thursday, Unified School District stu- way, Swoop, King Arthur, supported by defenders Samantha April 27, is at Livermore Remy, Andrea Castillo, Jade Castillo, dents," said LVEF President A-Train, Livewire, Sarge, and GoalKeeper Indianna Stoneberger High School, and the game David Jonas. "LVEF works and Showtime, the Wizards Sunday, April 9th Wicked con- on Friday, April 28, is at closely with district leader- pull out all the stops to pres- tinued with a 3-1 win over the ACC Mavericks. WCS Makeila Yancey Granada High School. Tip- ship and the school sites to ent memorable shows for started her scoring early in the first off time is at 7 p.m., but allocate our funds where their audiences. half but Mavericks answered with a attendees are encouraged direct kick at the top of the box to tie they will have the greatest "All of the world-famous the game 1-1. Second half, Makeila to arrive early to enjoy pre- impact. Since our inception Harlem Wizards are 'slam- Yancey went on to score two more game action. 25 years ago, we have sup- tastic,'" said event Co-Chair for another hat-trick. Harlem Wizards games West Coast U19 Katz returned to ported academics, arts and Jake Fahnhorst. "I'd have Photo - Doug Jorgensen NPL Spring league with a 3-1 victory have been likened to "a athletic programs at every to say that Leon 'Space Jam' The Harlem Wizards will be back in Livermore showing over Davis Legacy White. Forward Broadway show on a basket- school in the district." Sewell is my favorite. I got Madison Gannon lead scorers with off their basketball skills on April 27 and 28. 2 goals. Devyn Montesinos assisted ball court," with high-flying In addition, LVEF has to witness the assembly he on Madison's first goal that occurred entertainment perfect for reserved a number of schol- put on for Marylin Avenue two minutes into the first half. Davis the show and had a positive Legacy scored at the 14min mark in all ages. From the moment arship tickets to allow de- Elementary School last year. sive, too." the first half on a penalty kick after the Wizards step onto the serving students and their It was amazing to see his in- message for the kids. His To learn more, purchase a Katz defender committed a foul in court with the sound system antics and big slam dunks on tickets or make a donation, the goal box. It did not take long for families to attend a Harlem teractions with the students. Madison Gannon as she beat a Davis pumping, the six players Wizards game, and is work- He sparked excitement for the court are quite impres- visit www.LVEF.org. Legacy defender to put the Katz up a goal about a minute later. Kailee Haskins placed a perfect shot in the corner assist by Alize Perez to put the game away. The Katz's defense was led by centerbacks Sydney Duncan and Marissa Pletschette with outside defenders Taylor Petersen, Morgan Run for Education Set for April 23 in Pleasanton Hall, Erin Wheatley and Sophia Sho- koor holding the lead. The Pleasanton Run for Community Park.” For the to view the complete list of at www.ppierun.com . The pre-race to post race. Please On Sunday, the Katz defeated Granite Bay Thunder 4 to 1 to advance Education is coming up younger runners, there will PPIE supporters. Run also offers a number of visit the volunteer page on to the qtr final match of State cup Gold on Sunday, April 23. This be a ¼ mile Kids’ Challenge Registration and run in- volunteer opportunities from the website. division in Norcal State Cup knock Round. The Katz controlled the ball event benefits Pleasanton event. formation is available online well through the midfield play of Les- schools and Pleasanton All participants receive ley Jiminez, Amanda Silviera, Jessica Bonfiglio, Madison Gannon, Devyn Partnerships in Education a high end race T-shirt and Montesinos. The offense was firing on (PPIE). a finisher’s medal, and are all cylinders with creative play from invited to an after race expo RoboGames at the Fairgrounds Caleigh Haskins, Brianna Haskins According to Steve Mc- Coy-Thompson, Executive to enjoy music, food, enter- and Madison Salazar. Ultimately RoboGames, the world’s available on RoboGames. Katz spread the scoring around with Director of PPIE, “This is a tainment, awards ceremony grown into the world’s larg- goals from Casey Hamilton, Marissa largest open robotics compe- net for $30 per day or $250 est open robot competition wonderful event that draws and other vendor surprises. Pletschette, Lesley Jimenez, and Alize tition, returns to the Alame- VIP, which includes access (according to the Guinness Perez. Assists came from Tara Collier, over 3,000 people through- The Pleasanton Run for Brianne Haskins, and Sydney Duncan. da County Fairgrounds April to the ComBox pit and other Book of World Records). Marissa Pletschette had the shot of the out the community to help Education announced the 21-23, 2017. Presented by exclusive areas. Competitors from all over game scoring from 30 yards out. On raise funds for school staff- return of the title sponsor defense, standouts were GK Amanda Visit Tri-Valley, the event RoboGames was found- the world compete in 55 Leal, Morgan Hall, Taylor Peterson, ing, technology and student Club Sport Pleasanton and runs from 12-9 pm on Friday ed as the ROBOlympics different events sponsored Sophia Shokoor and Eryn Wheatley support." The Run features the new title sponsor Veeva. and 12-7 pm on Saturday in 2004 as an exercise in were all solid allowing only one goal. by RoboGames. About two The West Coast Wildfire U17 3 fast, flat courses - 5k, 10k “We appreciate ClubSport and Sunday. Tickets are cross-pollination and has thirds of the robot events girls advanced to the Norcal Premier and 15k – that start and Pleasanton’s and Veeva’s are autonomous, while the State Cup top 8 with a 2-1 win over Tahuichi FC this past weekend. end at the Alameda County commitment to this event, remaining third are remotely Wildfire will now compete with the Fairgrounds. thereby demonstrating their operated. Combat robotics is 7 other teams to claim the top spot in Northern California. This year, the run will support for quality education currently the biggest crowd Wildfire faced an up and coming take 10k and 15k runners in Pleasanton,” said French. draw, getting tens of thou- Tahuichi FC team from Santa Rosa. Additional sponsors include sands of spectators to the Wildfire came out strong and con- through the new phase of trolled the flow of the game for the first Bernal Community Park. Workday Foundation, Walk- event. Other popular events 20 minutes. A foul in Tahuichi’s attack- Race Director Kelly French er Family Trust, KKIQ, and are Sumo, Humanoid Chal- ing half created a scoring opportunity. Tahuichi executed on the set piece and commented, “We are excit- 7-11 to name a few. PPIE lenges and ArtBot. moved ahead 1-0. The second half ed that the new 10K & 15K appreciates all their sponsors New for 2017, Robo- started with a change in formation, Games will be streamed live which immediately gave Wildfire an routes will take advantage who make this run possible. offensive advantage. Wildfire finally of the beautiful Oak Wood- Please go to the sponsor on Twitch (www.twitch.tv), scored at the 56th minute off a cross for the first time making the from Tatiana Elsea to forward, Heather land trails within Bernal page on the run’s website Tarabini. The match was now tied 1-1. Games available to millions Wildfire continued to put pressure on of people who can’t attend Tahuichi’s defense with several attacks in person. RoboGames will and shots just outside the perimeter of the goal. At the 74th minute, midfielder have a multi-camera shoot Sara Shea delivered a pass to Savannah with on-air personalities and Seal who fired a clean shot into the top corner of the right side of the goal. feature many of the under- Wildfire moved ahead 2-1. reported events in HD. Tune Four time State Champion West in at Twitch.tv/robogames. Coast Wild took one step closer to making it five. The U19 West Coast Photo - Doug Jorgensen RoboGames is similar to Wild are four time consecutive state Livermore High School hosted the 23nd Annual the Olympics in that com- champions, placing 1st in state at U15, U16, U17, U18 ages, and are trying for Livermore Softball Stampede with games played petitors are challenged in a their fifth consecutive state title. Wild April 6-8 at Ernie Rodrigues Fields. Livermore lost to number of different events made good progress last weekend as that showcase focused abili- they knocked out Santa Clara Sporting Dougherty Valley 4 to 1 and Freedom 7 to 1 on opening White 4-1 in the elimination rounds day. ties and skills. The largest in Norcal state cup play. Wild will difference is that at Robo- face Sporting Green in the qtr finals of state cup and continue their quest Games, the competitors are for another state title. robots while the coaches are human engineers. As of Youth Track Club 2016, teams from 39 coun- FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA tries have participated in Track and Field) certified club that spe- cializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to RoboGames and continue to 18, is building a team to compete this use the event as a way of ex- winter/spring in USATF track meets ploring new technology and including a meet at the national level in July. The organizers are looking challenging themselves as for athletes of all ages and different engineers. RoboGames also events, especially relays. Visit www. ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach features non-competitive Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. demonstrations and talks by com or (925) 209 7520. leading robotics industry de- signers and engineers from Nominate a Coach around the world. TV30 is seeking nominations for the Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstand- For a full list of competi- ing High School Coach of the Year tions and complete event Award. This is the third year for the Coach details, visit www.robo- of the Year Award. Last year’s winning games.net. coach was from Foothill High School and nominated by both students and Photo - Doug Jorgensen parents for the work and inspiration The 40th Cinderella Classic and Challenge ride for Photo - Doug Jorgensen he provided. The Foothill High School Just go to tv30.org and click on women and girls took place April 9. The scenic bicycle the banner at the top of the website. tour, which included several distances, began in women's varsity softball Fill out the short form to nominate team defeated Alhambra your favorite coach. The winner will Pleasanton and went through the vineyards in Livermore, be announced at this year’s Tri-Valley then back to Pleasanton. The event is hosted by the 9 to 1 in action at the Sports Final Outstanding Athletic Livermore Softball Awards Event taking place on May Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club. 25, 2017 at the Robert Livermore Stampede on April 6. Community Center. The deadline to submit the nomination is May 1, 2017. Reed Plumbing Livermore, CA (925) 371-5671 [email protected] License #601931 8 The Independent • April 13, 2017 Variety of Events Scheduled for Dublin Pride Week Dublin Pride Week, an nity, including the Children's home's energy efficiency conservation. All students ticipate in the Dublin Pride Spring 2017 for information annual event that promotes Emergency Council. on a scale of 1-10, similar in grades K-12 are invited Essay Contest, in which about this year's contest. a positive image for the Drug Take-Back, E- to a MPG rating system for to participate. Information students share their views For more information, City of Dublin, will take Waste Recycling, Docu- a car. Next learn about the on the 2017 contest will be about energy, water, and contact the City of Dublin, place Sat., April 29 to Sat., ment Shredding: Saturday, Home Upgrade Program posted in early Spring 2017. waste conservation in writ- Public Works Department by May 6. A variety of events April 29, from 10:00 a.m. to which provides rebates to All students in grades ten form. Check back in email [email protected] or are designed to encourage 2:00 p.m., at 100 Civic Pla- homeowners who want to K-12 are also invited to par- at 925-833-6630. people to work to improve za. Items will be unloaded take action on energy ef- theworld through environ- from vehicles for recycling ficient upgrades. Light din- mental awareness and vol- and safe disposal. Dublin ner will be provided. Email unteerism. residents may bring docu- [email protected] to reserve Volunteer Day: Saturday, ments containing personal or a spot. April 29, 2017, from 8:00 sensitive information to be Household Hazardous Advance Planning a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volun- professionally shredded on- Waste (HHW) Collection is a thoughtful and considerate act that your teers are needed to help with site (maximum of 4 boxes). and Compost Give-Away loved ones will truly appreciate. A death in the senior assistance, school Participants must bring i.d. Day: Saturday, May 6. family is difficult enough without the added burden and park beautification, with proof of Dublin resi- Schedule an appointment of making arrangements at the last minute. and creek clean-up projects. dency. to dispose of household Registration is now open. Clean out your medicine hazardous waste in Dublin. The holidays, when families are together, are Email [email protected] or cabinet and safely dispose of A detailed flyer describing a good time to talk about your family’s future. call 925-833-6630 for more expired and unused drugs. the event, including appoint- The average funeral costs around $7500 information. Registration No questions asked. Ac- ment information will be will close on Sunday, April ceptable: Capsules, pills, mailed to all single-family For an appointment, 23, 2017. and all other solid forms dwellings in April. call Kate Lane Food Drive: Saturday, of prescription medication. Poster & Essay Con- cell (562) 233-9407 April 29, from 9:00 a.m. Not Acceptable: Syringes, test: Each year, students in office (925) 447-2942 to 3:00 p.m. Food will be liquids, creams, and inject- Dublin are encouraged to e-mail: [email protected] collected at Sprouts and ables. participate in the annual both Safeways in Dublin. Home Energy Workshop: Dublin Pride Poster Con- Callaghan Mortuary Food will also be collected Wednesday, May 3, from test. Students are able to & Livermore Crematory at Volunteer Day until 1:00 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 100 demonstrate their artistic p.m. The donations will be Civic Plaza. Learn about talents with artwork based 3833 East Avenue, Livermore, CA presented to food banks that the Home Energy Score, a on energy, water, and waste service the Dublin commu- rating system that rates a “Thoughtful service within the means of all” fd #416

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Marguerite Kirkewoog of Livermore, died Febru- partnered with Patrick Pea- to build out the campus. In lieu of flowers, Carla week with his friends trying 12/4/31-3/29/17 ary 2, 2017, at his home in body, a publisher from San Within a year, the loan prefers contributions in his to beat his average and win Margo was born in Indo- Tracy, California. He was Jose, California, and Lyle was paid off and ground was memory to Shepherd’s Gate, 4 games. Bowling brought nesia in 1931. a Captain in the US Army, Hass, a Tulelake resident broken on the first residence 1660 Portola Ave., Liver- him much joy and frustration She survived WWII in serving in the Vietnam War who ran the newspaper’s hall and the offices. Those more, 94551; www.shep- over the years. He always occupied Holland, where she as a helicopter pilot. print shop. In fall 1952, they facilities opened in January herdsgate.org. joked that his bowling score nearly starved. He was 100% disabled sold the news operation to 2000, paid for in cash. Dur- was the same as his golf She immigrated to USA due to shrapnel in his body Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Lester ing the first phase, Steve had Nathan Allen Page score which is why he never in 1948. from when his helicopter of Pleasanton. reached out to HomeAid, May 19, 1989 - April 7, 2017 played golf. She stud- Edmands soon relocated the charitable arm of the Nathan Allen Page passed As a long term resident was shot down during the homebuilders in Northern ied nurs- war and the PTSD that to Pleasanton, where he away on April 7th 2017. of College Avenue, Don was became editor and publisher California and the leaders He follows those that the welcome wagon and the ing at St. plagued him after the war. turned down the application. Luke’s of the Pleasanton Times passed before him: Mau- neighborhood watch for his Joseph was born in Oak- through a partnership with After a change of heart, dine Harvey (Grandmother) Hospital friends and neighbors. He land, California, on July Patrick Peabody and with HomeAid stepped up and and Will was the person who let you in San 25, 1948, to Louis J. Fazio Joseph C. Houghteling, who built the second residence Page know when you left your Francis- and Carmela Telesca Fazio. was a part owner in a number hall and the cottages for (Grand- garage door open or was co. Joseph grew up in Walnut of San Francisco Peninsula women who were ready to father). available to pick up a pack- Margo Creek and graduated from newspapers. Edmands and leave the program. The non- Na- age when neighbors were married Saint Mary’s High School Houghteling later purchased profit completed the campus than is out of town. You could count her “best in Berkeley in 1966. Peabody’s interest. In the when members built out the survived on him for advice or just to friend," Joseph struggled in life early 1970s, Dean Lesher long-awaited Life Center by fam- borrow a tool. He was a great Arnold Kirkewoog. They with depression but was of Lesher Communications in 2016. ily: Nan- resource for referrals as he had 2 children, Ingrid and hopeful and optimistic on purchased a major interest Another builder, Signa- cy Page knew everybody in town and Eric, 4 grandchildren and 3 his good days . He was a in the newspaper, retaining ture Homes, approached (Mother), was always willing to help great grandchildren. spiritual and generous per- Edmands as editor and pub- Steve about building a turn- Tracy when help was needed. He She was an avid back- son with a loving heart. He lisher until he retired in the key shelter in Brentwood Page (Sister), Lilyana De- will be deeply missed. packer, lover of nature who will be missed. very early 1980s. instead of contributing to larosa-Page (Niece), Ashley Friends and family are in- saw beauty in overpass- He was predeceased by Edmands became a natu- an affordable housing fund. Raridon and (Son) Harlow, vited to a celebration of life es, electrical towers, rusty his parents Louis and Car- ralized American citizen Steve told them yes, if there Steve Page (Father), Regi- Wednesday, 4/19 at 11 a.m. metal, mountain rivers and within a few years of his ar- was no government money nald Harvey (Grandfather), at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 mela Fazio of Walnut Creek, involved. Signature had wildflowers. his brother Donald Fazio of rival in the United States. He Ruth Page (Grandmother), East Avenue, Livermore. was a sought-after speaker planned to tap some govern- Dorothy Thomas (Aunt), Callaghan Mortuary is She was an artist, teacher, Livermore, and his former ment funds, but followed volunteer, and supporter of and tireless champion of Kenneth Thomas (Uncle), honored to be serving the wife PannaSue Fazio. his adopted community of Steve’s request. It opened Dennis Harvey (Uncle) Jerry all of the arts. Tunison family. An online He is survived by his Pleasanton, actively sup- in January, 2006. Shepherd’s and Caroline Page (Uncle guestbook is available for Margo loved Livermore four children Tiffany Soli- porting local school bonds Gate never has taken gov- and Aunt), Brent and Debbie condolences at www.cal- and her long-time Livermore man of Oakland, Jay Fazio and other civic causes. He ernment money. (Uncle and Aunt), Suzanne laghanmortuary.com friends. (Shannon)of Eureka, Macy worked to bring new busi- Steve and God had a (Page) and Joe Hurd (Aunt She spent her last year Puz-Fazio of Washington, ness and industry to the straightforward agreement. and Uncle) as well as many Joe S. Rodriguez with family on the Central and Kaelie Puz-Fazio of Amador Valley, served on Steve was to minister to the cousins and friends. Livermore, CA. Coast: Oregon. He is also survived the city’s General Plan Com- people that God sent to him Besides being a son, Feb. 21, 1923 – March 17, 2017 Glowing green hills, by his sister Sharon Lis- mittee, and was a director and God would take care father, grandson, nephew Joe S. Rodriguez, resi- shimmery sea. cio of Desert Hot Springs, of the Amador-Livermore of the financial resources. and cousin, he will be re- dent of Livermore, passed Happy hours spent with his sister-in-law Margaret Valley Historical Society Over the 21 years, there membered for his keen wit away peacefully in his sleep, her husband of 64 years. Fazio (Richard Hurtz) of (now the Museum on Main) were many times when the along with many other great surrounded by family on Dancing. Livermore, and his former and a member of many com- financial situation appeared qualities. March 17, 2017, at the age Holding hands. wife Cathy McMasters of munity groups. dire. Sometimes checks for This is not good-bye, but of 94. Loving him more and Washington. He is survived In 1955, he married 10’s of thousands would rather until we meet again. He was born February more each day. as well by his grandchildren Eugenia Marie (O’Shea) show up, others for 100’s of You will be dearly missed 21, 1923 in Santa Paula, CA, Delighting strangers with Giada Sermeno, Kate and Walker, who had three chil- thousands, sometimes from and always in our prayers the 3rd of 8 children born to people unknown to Steve surprise compliments and Madelyn Fazio; his nieces dren. She was both his life Nathan... Paulo and Alejandra Rodri- her irresistible smile. partner and business partner, and the ministry. A Viewing and Memorial guez. Gina Rouse, Jennifer and What is different about Margo’s contagious serving as office manager at Service will be held on April At age Rachel Fazio and grand and Shepherd’s Gate is God’s 14, 2017 at Callaghan Mor- love of life and beauty will great grand nieces Racquel The Times before she passed 21, he away in 1981. Together they anointing on the ministry tuary, 3833 East Avenue, proudly flow on through the Sierra and Bernadette Rouse. and the land. Over the years, Livermore, CA. Viewing streams, the wind whisper- A memorial service is raised four children, all of joined whom spent time working Steve and Carla have seen starts at 11 a.m. with service the US ing through mountain pines, planned for a later date. numerous miracles—broken to follow at 1 p.m. the spring blush of almond at the newspaper. Army and Edmands married Joyce bones healed and cancers Celebration of life will blossoms and in all of us served Kathleen G. Stoneking Taylor in 1982. They lived vanish. The Holy Spirit is be held Saturday April 15, two tours who met and loved her. 11/26/1945 - 2/16/2017 in Pleasanton and Florida, present there. 2017 by Ashley Raridon for In lieu of donations, enjoy in the Kathleen G. Stoneking of and then moved to Europe, Life changed for Steve his friends. For more infor- south and nature, attend a performance, Richmond, California, died where they enjoyed traveling and Carla just before Christ- mation please speak directly central dance, create…spend it with of leukemia on February 16, to many international ports. mas in 2013 when he fell and with Ashley. Pacific during WWII, with your family or loved ones 2017. She was the fourth They resided in Marbella, broke his neck while getting Donations in lieu of the 127th Infantry Regime. and enjoy the simple beauty child born to Floyd and Spain, and the English com- up to go to the bathroom flowers in his memory can He was awarded several that surrounds you. Esther Stoneking of West munities of Torquay, Chel- during the night. Initially be sent to Ashley Raridon medals, including 2 Purple Pittsburg, on November 26, tenham, and Bournemouth completely paralyzed until and his son Harlow. Hearts and the Philippine Susan “Susie” Baxter 1945, in Pittsburg, Califor- for some 30 years until her Carla prayed in the emer- Callaghan Mortuary Liberation Ribbon with Oct. 1955-March 9, 2017 nia. She graduated in 1963 death in 2014. gency room, he made steady is honored to be serving Bronze Star. Resident of Pleasanton He is survived by a daugh- and amazing progress to the Page family. An online After the Army, he fol- from Pacifica High School in regain use of his body. Af- Sue Baxter, the daughter West Pittsburg and went on ter, Theresa Smith of San guestbook is available for lowed his oldest brother, of Meryl and Zelma Baxter, Francisco, and two grand- ter the first few weeks, he condolences at www.cal- Luke Rodriguez, to Liver- to gain a vocational nursing continued to serve as CEO laghanmortuary.com was born in Santa Cruz. She degree from DVC. She lived daughters, Rachel Smith of more and began working was the youngest of three San Francisco and Molly of Shepherd’s Gate to guide at Coast Manufacturing, in San Francisco, South Car- the ministry in its service to children. olina, Texas, Hawaii, Japan Smith of Tujunga, Califor- Donald Ward Tunison which in 1968 merged with Sue grew nia; stepdaughter Denise women and their children Resident of Livermore and Berkeley before settling Hexcel Corporation, where up loving Foggin (John) of Baughurst, until his death. Nov. 10, 1946 – April 9, 2017 he retired at the age of 70. the ocean in Richmond, California. England, and their children, He was born the son of Donald Ward Tunison She had a sense of adventure He met his beloved wife, and being Thomas Foggin and Lucy Marshall and Helen McRee passed away unexpectedly Elvira, of 45 years, in San outdoors. as well as a sense of humor. Foggin; stepdaughter Molly in Atlanta. He grew up there on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Jose Ca. They wed in 1957 When She was a creative and lov- A. Walker (George Csicsery) and lived there for 37 years. the age of 70. Don is sur- and remained married until she was ing individual, generous and of Oakland, California; step- He attended Georgia Tech vived by his beloved wife her death in 2002. He is pre- 5 years kind. She will be missed. daughter Patricia W. Cleve- and majored in electrical Clarice; his ceded in death by sons Raul old, the Kathleen was prede- land (Forrest) of Prosser, engineering. He then worked brother Aranda Jr., Jesse Aranda, family ceased by her parents Floyd Washington, and their chil- in information technology Herb Colt Joe Rodriguez Jr., daughters moved to and Esther Stoneking, her dren; and a stepson, James for a major department store, (Robin) of Rosemary Aranda, and Elea- Daly City sister Carol Pickard former- H. Walker (Deirdree) of the regional Presbyterian Kelseyville, nor Rodriguez. Survived by where her ly of Concord, California. Jackson, Australia, and their church and a major supplier CA; his daughters, Jeannette (Herb) father became the manager She is survived by her children and grandchildren. of software to hospitals. niece Me- Tootle, Alice White, and of the 48th Ave Ice Arena in significant other John Gappa Funeral services are Steve moved into full- lissa Colt of Terri (Steve) Mendoza; 14 time ministry 1 ½ years San Francisco. It was in that of Richmond and his son pending in the U.K. Kelseyville grandchildren, and 15 great arena that Sue first stepped after he married Carla. They and his nephews Ryan Tuni- grandchildren. Keenan Gappa, her sisters moved to Tennessee and onto the ice. In that moment Mary Jane Dziedzic of Stephen son of Riverbank and Scott A memorial and celebra- cared for abused boys under Tunison of Modesto. she traded the ocean for the Pebble Beach, Margaret Douglas McRee tion of life will be held on ice, and her life-long passion the age of 12. Through the Don graduated from Thursday, April 20, 2017 Fazio (Richard Hurtz) of Feb.12, 1952 promoted Jabneel treatment center, Livermore High School in for skating was born. Livermore, and her brother to glory, April 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Callaghan In 1959 Meryl and his they cared for four boys at a 1964. After graduation he John Stoneking of Concord, A resident of Dublin Mortuary, 3833 East Ave- brother (Sue’s “Uncle Skip- Steve McRee followed time in their home. joined the U.S. Marine Corp nue, Livermore, CA. 94550. py”) pursued their life- long California. Her nieces Gae- He then moved to the serving his country proudly. lyn, Laurie, Nicole, Monica, God’s call to Northern Cali- Followed by a Celebration dream of owning and manag- Knoxville Area Rescue Mis- Following his service, Don of Life at the home of Herb Jennifer, Rachel, Robin and fornia to lead Shepherd’s ing an ice arena and moved Gate through a major ex- sion as the development had a career as a retail clerk and Jeannette Tootle. their families to Santa Rosa. nephews Michael, Gregory, pansion of director. During this season, until he found his calling in His love and kindness When Sue wasn’t skating Joey and John. its ministry he and Carla ministered with sales where his intelligence, will be missed by his family in her family’s ice arena, A burial service was held so it could revivalists such as Randy outgoing personality, and and friends. she was riding horses either on February 28, 2017, at serve more Clark of Global Awakening. caring helped him excel. The family would like to bareback or with a saddle. Memory Gardens Cemetery homeless After five years in Ten- Over the years Don sold thank his caregiver Janine In 1972 the Santa Rosa in Concord, California. and bat- nessee, he and Carla were everything from candy to Schrader and Hope Hospice ice arena had to be closed tered wom- called to Shepherd’s Gate sports drinks. He loved inter- for their loving kindness and due to structural damage, John B. Edmands en and their in California in July 1996. acting with people and was care. Donations in his name and the family moved to 1924-2017 children in Steve and Carla loved to able to build relationships can be sent to Hope Hospice Pleasanton where Sue gradu- Retired Northern Cali- its long- travel and Steve had said he quickly. His openness and 6377 Clark Avenue, Suite ated from Amador Valley fornia newspaper publisher term, life- thought the travel season of interest in others allowed 100, Dublin, CA. 94568- High School in 1974. Fol- John Bernard Edmands changing program. their lives would end when him to make friends wher- 3024. lowing graduation, for 10 passed away at a rest home When Steve and his wife, they moved into full-time ever he went. Callaghan Mortuary is years, Sue owned and oper- in Torquay, England, on Carla, arrived in 1996, the ministry. It was just the Don was a founding honored to be serving the ated a dry cleaning business April 8, 2017, following a shelter was available for 30 opposite. They traveled to member of the Livermore Rodriguez family. An online in Seaside, CA. She returned short illness. For 30 years, days with a capacity for 13 Israel twice as well as to Harley group and after re- guestbook is available for to Pleasanton in 1999 where he was editor and publisher women and their children. France, England, Greece, tirement volunteered at Val- condolences at www.cal- she re-established herself. of the Pleasanton Times When God took him home Turkey, Ireland, Guatemala, leyCare Urgent Care and the laghanmortuary.com She made many friends in in Pleasanton, California, to be with Jesus, the ministry Honduras, Haiti and Costa Veterans Hospital in Liver- the Tri-Valley area, and she which later became The could serve as many as 95 Rica. more. His primary love, be- enjoyed hiking, camping and Times. women and their children at He learned to play golf sides his wife, was bowling. swimming while on memo- Born in Moose Jaw, Sas- campuses in Livermore and after a good friend gave He was an active member rable trips with the friends katchewan, Canada, on July Brentwood. He was 65 when lessons to his wife, Carla of the Granada Bowl Senior A Non-Attorney she loved. 8, 1924, to Kathleen and his heart failed. and two other women. He League in Livermore. You Alternative Sue is survived by her Alfred Edmands, he was Livermore Mayor John enjoyed many rounds over could find Don at the bowl- son Kristopher Gori of Las the youngest of six children. Marchand said, "Steve was the years with friends and ing alley multiple times a Paralegal Services Shepherd’s Gate supporters. Vegas, NV and her grand- His father was a railroad a man of tremendous faith, • Divorce • Deeds daughter Addison Gori; worker and his mother was humor and conviction, even He is survived by his wife Kristopher’s wife Kim and a housewife. None of his in the face of what many of 28 years, Carla; his aunt, • Probate • Living Trust Virginia Barnes; his nieces, stepdaughter Marie; her siblings—Winston, Kath- thought of as adversity. “He CALL NOW! mother Zelma Baxter of leen, Marjorie, Louis and was truly a champion for the Cyndi (Mark) Dormady and Pleasanton; her older broth- Paul—survives him. oppressed.” Carrie (Michael) Spielman (925) 577-4736 with their children Seth and ers Geary Baxter of Steam- Edmands attended school In 1996, the ministry www.atlasdp.com boat Springs, CO and Steve in Moose Jaw and later was housed in an old home Melanie; and his nephew Baxter of Vallejo, CA; and joined the navy. He worked on Portola Avenue where Robert McRee. by many cousins, nieces, briefly in Vancouver, B.C., founder Alice Ann Cantelow The memorial service Atlas Document nephews and family and and arrived in the United had established the shelter. celebrating his life of service Preparation to God and to thousands of friends who loved her. States in early 1950 to begin The ministry had purchased Services a job as editor of the Tule- a 2-acre parcel across Por- women and children will be 120 Spring St, PLS at 4 p.m. Friday, April 21 at lake Reporter, a small week- tola and the board charged I am not an attorney. I can only Joseph L. Fazio the Community Presbyterian provide self-help service ly in Northern California. To Steve with paying off the at your specific direction. 7/25/1948 - 2/02/2017 Church, 222 El Pintado, Reg Alameda County #96. purchase the newspaper, he loan and raising the money Charlotte R Hargrave LDA Joseph L. Fazio, formerly Danville. 10 The Independent • April 13, 2017 AUTISM (continued from page one) Matteo has been emerging of light opened into an inner thinker who might well have strate Matteo’s progress in a they don’t like to be touched; knocking them down be- from the shell that once im- world which had always a career in mathematics. face-to-face meeting. they don’t pay attention – came “comforting.” He was prisoned him, bursting into been dark and which, she He also began communi- In an hour-long demon- and recognizes that “we the only one allowed to do the world with the sudden feared, might always be. cating with groups of school- stration to this newspaper definitely give you reasons that – to build the structure energy of a butterfly emerg- Happy tears children both locally and in last year, it was also clear to believe these things.” and then to demolish it. ing from its cocoon. It was an intensely emo- other parts of the country that their RPM technique On the other hand, he Banshee screams Annnette Musso attri- tional experience, bringing via Skype. These “speak- did not involve the kind of asks people to recognize that If anyone else knocked butes much of his recent tears which alarmed Matteo ing” engagements followed touching or other assistance “you are seeing us from your the structure down – “If any- success to a program called until she assured him that the RPM technique in which that undercut the credibility own life experience.” Autis- one else dared to destroy my Rapid Prompting Method, they were “happy tears.” Annette pronounced words of facilitated communica- tics often communicate non- magnificent creation without or RPM, which he become Since then, the two of as he spelled them out by tion. verbally, he says. “Love us asking or warning me” -- he involved with two years ago. them have become faster and pointing to letters. It was actually a year unconditionally during our would punish them with Matteo’s change has more efficient at using RPM Matteo’s experiences earlier, in August 2015, that meltdowns because that’s “super high decibel banshee been both breathtaking and to express his thoughts, and were detailed in an July 28, Matteo said he wanted to when we need your love, like screaming. ‘How could emotionally powerful for he now sometimes speaks as 2016, article in the Inde- write a book “to help autis- patience, and acceptance you, you destroyer of all her. Starting in early 2015, he spells out words for her. pendent: “Livermore Boy tics,” Annette said. He has the most.” that is good and safe in this an RPM-trained instructor Whether he is generating Emerges From Autistic since spoken of writing more The book’s 2nd chapter world.’” from Utah met with Matteo prose or poetry, it remains Shell, Letter by Letter.” books, she added. describes what the world The book continues with to discuss topics that might as first expressed: he does Protests At 180 pages, “Handbook was like for Matteo after he short essays on topics like interest any 12-year-old boy, not revise it, she writes in The article provoked pro- Of Us” is an easy read and “regressed” into the world roller coaster emotions, eye if only for the “ewww” fac- an explanatory preface to tests from several readers a fascinating look into the of autism as a toddler and to eye contact and creativity tor – slimy eels and snakes, the book. who assumed that RPM is life of an autistic boy with before he began to emerge – subjects that often engage for example. She would then Annette further explains an example of “facilitated intelligence, sensitivity and two years ago. teachers and parents but that ask him questions. that she and her husband communication,” a largely energy. “Poor mom and dad, they most children may not take He could not respond were surprised at his unusu- discredited method of as- Nearly all of the writing called and called me… Alas, time to analyze. orally, but the RPM system ally bad to worse moments. sisting people with learning is Matteo’s, although his I did not respond anymore. It goes on with a miscel- allowed him to spell words When asked about it, she disabilities in which an at- mother contributed some I had found an ability to lany of other entries such as out letter by letter by point- writes, he explained that he’s tendant may help a student explanatory material and escape this new world (of poems he has written; a 9/11 ing to characters on a small been read to and “has been answer a question by apply- helped with organization- autism) that was spinning tribute called “More love alphabet board. listening” his entire life. ing hand pressure or some al features like paragraph but it came with a price….” than hate”; notes on listen- Annette believes that “You can learn a lot when other signal. breaks. “I’ve wanted to write The sensation was more ing to Beethoven, Haydn, the spelling gave him a you really listen,” he told Those who follow that this book for so long and for of floating than of spinning, Handel and Ives; and es- neurological pathway for his mother. system will suffer only dis- so many reasons,” Matteo he writes. “(It’s) not like says about social services, constructing words that were By the summer of 2016, appointment at the lack of says in the introduction. He a fan spinning round and creativity and personal flex- familiar from reading and Matteo was publishing a positive results, the protests feels that he has been given round. My head kind of ibility. from conversations, but that blog about his thoughts and suggested. a voice so “I should really leaves my body…floating All told, the present trip for some reason he could not experiences. After seeing one such use it.” in the air while I look at to the Midwest will last articulate. He became active in Boy complaint published in the ‘A lot to say’ everybody…” about two weeks. In an Whatever the scientific Scouts, and even took a newspaper, Matteo and An- “I’ve been silent for 11½ One thing that could stop email, Annette said that explanation, when Matteo class in basic calculus – nette wrote their own letter years, so I’ve got a lot to spinning was his mother’s Matteo will speak to eight painstakingly responded to a challenge for top high to explain that RPM is dif- say,” he explains. touch. groups and give an esti- the instructor’s questions school students, let alone a ferent from facilitated com- He cites some of the com- He felt that he had to take mated 700 to 900 people a by spelling out simple, one- middle school 12-year-old. munication and that they mon beliefs about people control. Somehow, build- deeper understanding of his word answers, Annette sud- His instructor, a local tutor, would be pleased to demon- with autism – they don’t ing simple structures and personal experience in the denly saw small windows described him as an intuitive care about having friends; world of autism.

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Space is limited, so Vallejo, Cal Water District Dublin Registration ter, located at 11600 Shan- the community and an array Earth Day Cleanup advance registration is re- Manager. “I encourage all el- The City of Dublin’s non Avenue in Dublin. of activities, services and re- On Saturday, April 22, quired. Parking fees are igible students in our service Summer Activity Guide For more information, sources, as well as youth job 40 state parks across Cali- waived for Earth Day vol- areas to consider applying.” featuring summer camps, contact the City of Dublin and volunteer opportunities. fornia will be the focus unteers. Students interested in classes, and aquatics pro- Parks and Community Ser- The site’s web team com- of California State Parks learning more about the grams is now available and vices Department at 925- prises Pleasanton teens who Foundation’s (CSPF) 19th Scholarships Available scholarship program or ap- registration is open for Dub- 556-4500. work with staff on design Earth Day Restoration and California Water Service plying should visit www. and content and assist with Cleanup presented by Pa- (Cal Water) is now accepting calwater.com/scholarship. overall site management and cific Gas and Electric Com- applications from eligible The deadline to apply for Wings of Freedom Tour to marketing. Students gain pany (PG&E). In addition to students in its service areas this scholarship period is valuable work experience being a presenting sponsor, for the company’s fourth May 1, 2017. The scholar- Fly In to Livermore Airport while they report on new and PG&E employees, friends, annual college scholarship ships will be awarded this interesting things happen- and family will be on hand cycle. In total, $60,000 in summer. Wings of Freedom Tour Brings Rare World War II Air- ing in the community, take at 10 state parks. More than scholarships for college and craft to Livermore Airport on May 28, 29 and 30. photos and write articles for 4,000 volunteers are needed vocational-technical educa- Mountain Bike Ride The Collings Foundation’s Living History Display of the site. to help with environmen- tion will be awarded for the Intermediate Mountain Aircraft includes: Boeing B-17 ‘Flying Fortress,’ Consoli- To be considered for the tal improvement projects 2017-2018 school year, with Bike Ride (70 Miles for 70 dated B-24 ‘Liberator,’ North American B-25 “Mitchell” opportunity, interested stu- statewide. two top scholarship prizes Years Challenge) will be and North American TF-51D ‘Mustang.' The community dents must be willing to California’s state parks equaling $10,000 each. led by the Livermore Area will have the opportunity to visit, explore, and ride on these commit to: receive great benefits from Scholarship recipients Recreation and Park District unique and rare treasures of aviation history. Local World • a one-year term (from the work completed by vol- will be determined by aca- ranger staff on Sat., April War II veterans will discuss their experiences. August 2017 to August unteers during CSPF's an- demic achievement, com- 15. Meet Naturalist Heather The B-17G “Nine O Nine” is one of approximately 10 in 2018) to ensure website nual Earth Day Restoration munity service, and finan- Day at 10 a.m. at Sycamore flying condition in the United States. The B-24J is the sole consistency and Cleanup. This year, food cial need. The scholarship Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore remaining example of its type flying in the world. The B-25 • 1.5 hours per week storage lockers at camp- program, which is funded Road. is one of approximately 30 flying. The TF-51D Mustang is working on the website in grounds will be installed through California Water Join Ranger Heather for the only 1 flying of 15 converted to dual control after WWII city offices prior to the busy summer Service Group’s philan- a fun 8-mile climb into the Visitors are invited to tour the aircraft inside and out • two mandatory trainings season, fencing and gates thropic giving program, not hills, for beginner to inter- for a $15 donation for adults and $5 for children under 12. scheduled in August 2017 will be repaired, native and ratepayers, will be adminis- mediate riders on fat-tire World War II veterans are free. Thirty-minute flight experi- and January 2017 (dates drought tolerant vegetation tered by Scholarship Man- bikes with gears and hand ences are available for a tax-deductible donation. Flights TBD) will be planted, rain barrels agement Services, a 501(c) brakes. This is not a techni- on the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person, B-25 $400, P-51 Applications are be- will be installed and trash (3) non-profit organization. cally challenging ride, how- flights are $2,200 for a ½ hour and $3,200 for a full hour. ing accepted through Fri- will be removed to cre- To be eligible for a schol- ever, it will include about For reservations and information on flight experiences, call day, May 5, 2017 and can ate a more welcoming and arship, students or their par- 800 feet of climbing at a 800-568-8924. be downloaded at http:// sustainable environment ents must live in a Cal Water slow-but-steady pace. Ages Ground tours and display will be open from 12 p.m. to ptownlife.org/contributing- for visitors. Businesses and service area, plan to enroll 8 and up. Tough mountain- 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 28; from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on ptownlife individuals are needed to ac- in full-time undergradu- biking adults with a younger Monday and Tuesday, May 29 and 30. Flight experiences Return completed ap- tively participate with their ate study at an accredited child on a trail-a-bike are are scheduled before and after the ground tours. plication, along with a work communities to help steward two- or four-year college or welcome, but the trail is not On May 28, Radio station KKIQ will be broadcasting live sample, to Gingerbread and care for California’s 280 vocational-technical school, suitable for bike trailers. at the airport from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; also the “Big Band of Preschool at 4333 Black treasured state parks. and not already possess a Helmets are required. Heavy Rossmoor” will perform during the afternoon. Avenue, or email to info@ PG&E is providing a degree or diploma from an rain will cancel. Locally based aircraft will be on display Monday, May ptownlife.org $200,000 grant to CSPF for accredited two- or four- There is a $7 per vehicle 29. They include AT-6s/SNJs/Harvard, T-28s, P-51s, P-40, All applications will be the supplies and materials year college or vocational- parking fee at either entrance and a Yak 18. Military vehicles of the era will also be on reviewed and qualified par- needed to complete 10 Earth technical school. to Sycamore Grove Park. display. Historical photographs and memorabilia will be A $3 donation is requested displayed. There is no extra charge. For further information call Kevin Ryan 925.216.4371.

name listed above. The registrant began to CA 94551 Tri-Valley Maintenance, 1114 is hereby registered by the Truck Service, 5022 Sce- LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant(s) transact business under the This business is conducted Marigold Rd, Livermore, CA following owner(s): nic Avenue, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION :s/: Thomas W. Petty, Presi- fictitious business name(s) by an Individual 94551 Kalamal, LLC, 7108 Dublin 94551, is hereby registered FILE NO. 528512 ON PLACING LEGAL dent listed above on December The registrant began to trans- This business is conducted Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568 by the following owner(s): The following person(s) doing NOTICES IN THE This statement was filed with 30, 2016. act business under the ficti- by a Limited liability company This business is conducted Iron Rain Rentals, LLC, 5022 business as: Lenkk Press, INDEPENDENT the County Clerk of Alameda Signature of Registrants: tious business name(s) listed The registrant has not yet by a Limited liability company Scenic Avenue, Livermore, 9612 Albert Dr, Dublin, CA Call 925-243-8000 on March 7, 2017. Expires /s/: Charanjit Kaur, President above on November 9, 2007. begun to transact business The registrant began to CA 94551 94568, is hereby registered March 7, 2022. This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: using the fictitious business transact business under the This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alam- /s/: Patrick Alderman name(s) listed above. fictitious business name(s) by a Limited liability company NAME STATEMENT Julie K Royce, 9612 Albert 4100. Published March 23, eda on February 21, 2017. This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: listed above on July 11, 2007. The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 528476 Dr, Dublin, CA 94568 30, April 6, 13, 2017. Expires February 21, 2022. the County Clerk of Alameda /s/: Scott Merriman, President Signature of Registrants: begun to transact business The following person(s) do- This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. on March 20, 2017. Expires This statement was filed with /s/: Khaled Aburahma, Man- using the fictitious business by an Individual ing business as: Thomas 4102. Published March 23, March 20, 2022. the County Clerk of Alameda ager name(s) listed above. Petty Enterprises, 4435 1st NAME STATEMENT The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 527818 30, April 6, 13, 2017. The Independent Legal No. on March 14, 2017. Expires This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: begun to transact business Street #355, Livermore, CA /s/: Cindy Knuth, Managing The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4103. Published March 23, March 14, 2022. the County Clerk of Alameda using the fictitious business 94551, is hereby registered Member ing business as: Blue Robin NAME STATEMENT 30, April 6, 13, 2017. The Independent Legal No. on March 23, 2017. Expires name(s) listed above. by the following owner(s): This statement was filed with Premium Pizza, 132 S. Vasco FILE NO. 529040 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4104. Published March 23, March 23, 2022. Signature of Registrants: Bay Area Search Engine the County Clerk of Alameda Road, Livermore, CA 94551, The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT 30, April 6, 13, 2017. The Independent Legal No. /s/: Julie K Royce Academy, Inc., 2222 2nd on March 24, 2017. Expires is hereby registered by the ing business as: Pane in FILE NO. 528778 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4106. Published March 30, This statement was filed with Street #18, Livermore, CA March 24, 2022. following owner(s): the Glass, 1815 Monterey The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT April 6, 13, 20, 2017. the County Clerk of Alameda 94550 The Independent Legal No. Blue Robin Premium Pizza Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, business as: Rex Construc- FILE NO. 529146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on March 8, 2017. Expires This business is conducted 4107. Published March 30, Inc, 3174 Whiteleaf Ct, San is hereby registered by the tion, 1114 Marigold Rd, Liver- The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT March 8, 2022. by a Corporation April 6, 13, 20, 2017. The registrant has not yet Jose, CA 95148 following owner(s): more, CA 94551, is hereby business as: Rahma Mediter- FILE NO. 529219 The Independent Legal No. begun to transact business This business is conducted Patrick Alderman, 1815 registered by the following ranean Market, 7108 Dublin The following person(s) doing 4108. Published March 30, using the fictitious business by a Corporation Monterey Dr, Livermore, owner(s): Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568, business as: Cindy’s Water April 6, 13, 20, 2017. April 13, 2017 • The Independent 11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on April 4, 2017. Expires April This business is conducted tens at Dublin PetSmart, Rights Act of 1964, and state including race, color, religion, NAME STATEMENT 4, 2022. by a General Partnership 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. law prohibit advertisements sex, handicap, familial status FILE NO. 528933 The Independent Legal No. The date on which the reg- Hours: 11am to 3pm. for housing and employment or national origin. IVPC does The following person(s) doing 4111. Published April 13, 20, istrant first commenced to that contain any preference, not knowingly accept any business as: Pro Care Medi- 27, May 4, 2017. transact business under the Visit our website, WWW. limitation or discrimination advertisements that are in cal Supplies, 6850 Regional FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable based on protected classes, violation of the law. St, Ste 110B, Dublin, CA NAME STATEMENT listed above 2008 animals, volunteer opportuni- 94568, is hereby registered FILE NO. 529686 Signature of Registrants: ties, and how to donate. Cable Installers Wanted! by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- /s/: Amanda C. Murphy, Boom Investments Inc, 6850 ing business as: Safety- Owner/General Partner Follow TRI-VALLEY ANI- Immediate openings for Cable Installers Regional St, Ste 110B, Dub- N-Numbers Bookkeeping This statement was filed with MAL RESCUE on Face- lin, CA 94568 Services, 64 Cameo Drive, the County Clerk of Alameda book, Twitter, and Instagram. No experience necessary, we will train. This business is conducted Livermore, CA 94550, is on April 10, 2017. Expires by a Corporation April 10, 2022. $500 Bonus for no experience hereby registered by the FERAL CAT FOUNDATION The registrant began to trans- The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): Cat & kitten adoptions now $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience act business under the ficti- 4114. Published April 13, 20, Yvonne M. Ballou, 64 Cameo at the new Livermore Petco tious business name(s) listed 27, May 4, 2017. Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 on Saturdays from 10:00AM above on October 1, 2016. This business is conducted STATEMENT OF to 2:30PM. We have many Park Rangers Needed! Company vehicle with gas card provided Signature of Registrants: by an Individual ABANDONMENT adorable, tame kittens that /s/: Karamjit Dhaliwal, CEO EBRPD is seeking motivated Bring current DMW report to interview. The registrant first com- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS have been tested for FIV & This statement was filed with menced to transact business NAME FELV, altered & vaccinated. and passionate Park Rangers. Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. the County Clerk of Alameda under the fictitious business FILE NO. 529439 We also have adult cats on March 16, 2017. Expires Apply Online! Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm name(s) listed above N/A. The person(s) listed below & ranch cats for adoption. March 16, 2022. Signature of Registrants: has(have) abandoned the www.ebparks.org/jobs 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA The Independent Legal No. /s/: Yvonne M. Ballou, Sole use of the following Ficti- 4109. Published April 6, 13, Proprietor tious Business Name: MS. EMPLOYMENT 20, 27, 2017. This statement was filed with Carmen’s Kinder Casa, 860 BE WARY of out of area FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda Herman Ave #102, Liver- companies. Check with the e NAME STATEMENT on April 7, 2017. Expires April more, CA 94551. local Better Business Bureau FILE NO. 528706 7, 2022. The Fictitious Business before you send money or The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. Name Statement for the Part- fees. Read and understand ing business as: Nate’s IT 4112. Published April 13, 20, nership filed on 3/30/2017 in any contracts before you Solutions, 1068 Jessica Dr, 27, May 4, 2017. the County of Alameda. sign. Shop around for rates. The full name of Registrant: Livermore, CA 94550, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TO PLACE hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT 1)Carmen Meneses 2)Tania L. Meneses, 6364 Altamar CLASSIFIED AD following owner(s): FILE NO. 529643 Call (925)243-8000 Nathan Bahr, 1068 Jessica The following person(s) do- Circle, Livermore, CA 94551 Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze Dr, Livermore, CA 94550 ing business as: Rescue Signature of Registrant: MERCHANDISE REALTOR® REALTOR® /s/: Carmen Meneses, Part- This business is conducted Contacts, 1171 Murrieta Blvd 118) FREE SECTION 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 by an Individual ner #100, Livermore, CA 94550, Free Pine & Oak Wood [email protected] [email protected] The registrant began to trans- This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the You cut & haul it daniel.apr.com act business under the ficti- the County Clerk of Alameda sblaze.apr.com following owner(s): Lots of Pine cones, too tious business name(s) listed on April 3, 2017. Expires April Rescue Contacts, LLC, 1171 Please call above on January 1, 2016. 3, 2022. Murrieta Blvd #100, Liver- (408)897-3156 Signature of Registrants: more, CA 94550 The Independent Legal No. /s/: Nathan Bahr This business is conducted 4115. Published April 13, 20, Lynn Borley Tracey Esling This statement was filed with by a Limited Liability Com- 27, May 4, 2017. ANNOUNCEMENTS REALTOR® REALTOR® the County Clerk of Alameda pany ANIMALS 155) NOTICES 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 on March 13, 2017. Expires The date on which the reg- 2) CATS/ DOGS [email protected] [email protected] March 13, 2022. istrant first commenced to “NOTICE TO READERS: The Independent Legal No. transact business under the ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for California law requires that lynnb.apr.com tesling.apr.com 4110. Published April 6, 13, fictitious business name(s) adoption information contact contractors taking jobs that 20, 27, 2017. listed above N/A. Valley Humane Society at total $500 or more (labor and/ Signature of Registrants: (925)426-8656 or materials) be licensed by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the Contractors State License NAME STATEMENT /s/: Holly Sneddon, Managing Leslie Faught Alain Pinel Realtors is Pleased Linda Futral Board. State law also requires to Announce Our Association Partner REALTOR® with Tracey Esling Broker/Realtor FILE NO. 529560 that contractors include their in Our Pleasanton Office This statement was filed with Experience The Difference The following person(s) doing 925.784.7979 Tracey Esling 925.366.8275 925.980.3561 the County Clerk of Alameda license numbers on all adver- tesling.apr.com business as: 2Air Services, tising. Check your contractor’s [email protected] [email protected] 5224 Diane Lane, Liver- on April 6, 2017. Expires April 6, 2022. status at www.cslb.ca.gov LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com more, CA 94550, is hereby or (800)321-CSLB (2752). registered by the following The Independent Legal No. 4113. Published April 13, 20, Unlicensed persons taking owner(s): jobs less than $500 must Jon Michael Schwartz, 5224 27, May 4, 2017. Adopt a new best friend state in their advertisements Dan Gamache Diane Lane, Livermore, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TVAR that they are not licensed by Kat Gaskins ® ® 94550 NAME STATEMENT Tri-Valley Animal Rescue the Contractors State License REALTOR REALTOR This business is conducted FILE NO. 529734 Board.” 925.918.0332 925.963.7940 by an Individual Our current weekly adoption The following person(s) doing [email protected] [email protected] The registrant began to trans- business as: Wildlife Science events include: REAL ESTATE TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com act business under the ficti- Consulting, 627 South H Inland Valley tious business name(s) listed Street, Livermore, CA 94550, Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- Publishing Co. above on December 1, 2006. is hereby registered by the pies at Farmer’s Market in Client Code:04126-00001 Signature of Registrants: following owner(s): Pleasanton. 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More “Failing to provide stable ter, stated that neither Presi- celebrated science and en- Rambo, Director of Com- Creek Elementary School. than 168 students - a record and sufficient funding would dent Donald Trump nor his gineering during the month munity Engagement at the At Vineyard Alternative number of participants - have a negative impact on Administration should make of February. Many Liver- District. School, science students competed for the champi- domestic fusion research at a any Russia policy changes. more students and commu- Several Citizen Science worked on water quality as- onship. The winners of the critical juncture when major This was according to a nity members participated events were held during sessment. individual and team compe- scientific breakthroughs are resolution introduced last in a variety of events held the month. At the Civic The “Science on Satur- titions were recognized at being achieved,” the Mem- Wednesday by Swalwell throughout the month. Center Library, a “citizen day” speaker series brought the District’s regular board bers of Congress wrote. “To (CA-15), the Ranking Mem- The District held its an- science” display was up scientists from Lawrence meeting on February 21, ensure the U.S. does not ber of the CIA Subcommit- nual Science Odyssey on in the children’s section. Livermore National Labo- 2017, along with their teach- fall behind our competitors tee of the House Permanent February 16, 2017. More Regina Brinker, District ratories to the Bankhead ers and volunteer coaches. and continues to build upon Select Committee on Intelli- than 600 students partici- teacher, held discussions Theater each Saturday dur- As Science and Engi- the significant investments gence, and Rep. Eliot Engel pated in the science fair by about citizen science at the ing February to present to neering Month wrapped up, already made, it is essen- (D-NY-16), Ranking Mem- showcasing science projects library and on Friday, Feb- students and families. On Philomena Rambo, Direc- tial that NIF receive robust ber on the House Foreign and creative demonstrations. ruary 17th, Brinker was Monday, February 27th, tor of Community Engage- funding.” Affairs Committee. Community organizations joined by members of the the Livermore City Coun- ment at the District said, In other energy related The resolution expresses hosted booths demonstrating Tri-Valley Stargazers and cil heard comments about “We are grateful for the action, Rep. Eric Swalwell the sense of Congress that scientific concepts including the Astronomical Society of adopting the Livermore tar- way the Livermore Com- (CA-15) led 138 other Mem- until the FBI completes a range of displays from the Pacific. Students from plant as the City’s official munity helps the District bers of Congress in urging its investigation into ties reptiles to geodes. the Las Positas Biology flower. North Livermore is celebrate the importance of strong funding for federal between the President’s “The Science Odyssey Club teamed up with stu- the only place in the world Science and Engineering in partnerships with business- campaign and Russia's in- is one of the community’s dents from Junction K-8 where the tarplant grows. our students’ education; and es and academia to secure terference into the 2016 favorite science and engi- School to perform a campus About ten years ago, stu- very glad that we can find America’s energy future and election, the President and neering events. With more “BioBlitz,” where students dents from Christensen Mid- so many ways to keep not promote job creation. his Administration should than 600 students partici- went outside and observed dle School participated in a only our students, but their The Department of En- make no alterations to sanc- pating every year, the event and identified plants and plant census to document the families and the whole com- ergy’s Office of Energy tions, treaties, military aid, munity engaged in learning Efficiency and Renewable or diplomatic relations that about the world around us.” Energy (EERE) plays a key might benefit Russian Presi- role in advancing America’s dent Vladimir Putin or his “all of the above” energy government. Students Converse with NASA Engineers UNITED strategy, leading a large Swalwell commented network of researchers and on the decision by Devin Students from Granada learned how their own edu- Tube for future viewers. CONSTRUCTION other partners to develop Nunes to step aside from High School directly en- cation could prepare them The telepresence equipment REMODELING innovative technology that House Investigation on Rus- gaged with National Aero- for work in engineering at Granada High School is will help make renewable sia, “It was the right call nautics and Space Admin- fields. part of the California Career ROOFING electricity generation more for Chairman Nunes to step istration (NASA) engineers As part of “Introduce a Pathways Trust grant award- PAINTING cost-competitive. The EERE aside from the Intelligence using state-of-the-art telep- Girl to Engineering Day,” ed to LVJUSD, along with PLUMBING faces potentially deep cuts Committee's investigation resence equipment recent- students were able to meet other area schools, to create under the budget blueprint into Russia's election inter- ly installed at the school. with Ali Guarneros Luna, K-14 pathways supporting (209) 818-9300 offered by President Donald ference. We have a serious Computer Science teacher Aerospace & Systems Engi- students and their access to Miguel Baez arranged for college and careers. [email protected] Trump. responsibility to find out neer, Electrostatic Discharge License #916970 The appropriations sub- what happened, whether three of his classes to talk (ESD) Program Director, at committee urged strong any US persons were in- with NASA engineers at NASA Ames Research Cen- funding for EERE in the volved, and how to prevent three different NASA loca- ter. Luna, an immigrant from Fiscal Year 2018 spending this from happening again. tions throughout the day Mexico, helped Granada bill, as a matter of the na- We now have a chance to on Friday, February 24. students understand both tion’s long-term safety and reclaim our committee's Students learned what the the challenges faced by security. independence, credibility, engineers’ work was like, immigrants as well as the “We must invest to re- and ability to make progress. and gained insight into how ways in which she used Annual Easter Day Picnic main competitive, or we risk I look forward to continuing to pursue careers in science, determination to succeed as falling behind,” the letter this important work.” technology, engineering, and an engineer. Sunday, April 16 says. “By prioritizing fund- The resolution expresses math (STEM). Baez noted that when one ing for EERE, Congress will Congress’s sense that Presi- Students first spoke with The online conversations Live Music. be signaling to our scientists dent Trump, his family, his Caryn Long, Ph.D. and Jill were shared with students Reservation Required. business associates, his cam- Marlowe, Director of the Re- at several other schools and engineers at home and 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 around the world that we paign associates, and mem- search Directorate at NASA throughout the country. are serious about rising to bers of his Administration Langley Research Center They are available on You- Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed meet the growing demand should cooperate fully with in Hampton, Virginia. They for cheaper, more sustain- all investigations into Rus- also met with Cinda Chul- able energy. By preserving sia’s attack on our democ- len, Advanced Space Suit our capacity to innovate, racy, ties between President Project Manager, at NASA’s we will continue to reduce Trump’s campaign officials Johnson Space Center in our dependence on foreign and Russia, and possible Houston, Texas. Students sources of energy, enhance coordination between these learned the variety of STEM our competitiveness and officials and Russia as part skills that are crucial to of its attack. NASA’s mission, and they

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Film about 4 Wheel Bob to Screen at San Francisco Green Film Festival

4 Wheel Bob, a film about the outdoor adventures of about ecology, animal and plant life, and ways to navigate Livermore City Councilmember Bob Coomber, has been in the wilderness. selected as a finalist in competition for the San Francisco Bob is an ardent spokesman for the parks, along with Green Film Festival’s Green Fire Award, a new juried being an experienced and thoughtful outdoorsman. He award with a $5,000 cash prize for the Best Bay Area serves on the East Bay Regional Park District advisory Environmental Feature. committee, consulting on accessibility issues and work- Directed by Tal Skloot, the film will make its USA Pre- ing closely with officials to extend and maintain the trail miere at the festival. It follows Bob Coomber as he sets system. In concert with Bob, the District recently released out to be the first wheelchair hiker to cross the 11,845 foot an online accessibility guide that provides information peak of Kearsarge Pass in the Sierra Nevada. about grade, cross slope, tread width, and notable hazards The 7th edition of the festival, which will return to San on its trails. Francisco Thursday, April 20 through Wednesday, April The director, Tal Skloot, states, "I first read about Bob 26, 2017, will be a city-wide celebration of environmental in a newspaper article back in 2010. My first thought was films and conversations for the week of Earth Day. 'That sure puts my life in perspective.' My second thought 4Wheel Bob will be screened on April 22, 3:15 p.m. at was, 'How the hell does he get up those steep dirt trails in the Roxie Theater in San Francisco. a wheelchair?' I've been an avid hiker all my life, and Coomber staes, "I'm excited that the film, '4 Wheel can relate to how simply being outdoors lifts the spirit and Bob' will be shown at San Francisco's Green Film Festi- connects us to nature and the glory around us. I contacted val." Bob out of the blue and we met for what was to be the first He says the film came about when local East Bay film- of many unconventional hikes together." maker Tal Skloot got in touch with him 6 years ago after He continues, "What stuck about Bob was his easy an article about me appeared in the Chronicle. "He fol- going, sweet, and gregarious nature. During our first hike, lowed me around with a camera, employing a friend's help Bob stopped and talked with everyone we met – a kid on on the trail when needed. He was great to work with, no a dirt bike, a fellow hiker, a woman walking her dogs and pressure, just do what I do. What could have been easier?" the dogs themselves. He shared a bit about the ecology of Coomber added. the area or talked about his upcoming hikes. I felt like I Asked if it would be shown in Livermore, Coomber, was hiking with a park ranger – someone who had a deep said there are currently no plans to do so. However,t we passion for ecology and who immediately and compas- will speak to local theaters when the film festivals have all sionately connected with others." been scheduled. Bob hates being called “inspirational.” He views him- "I do anticipate a showing sometime in the very near self as a hiker and nothing more – one who just happens to future in town," declared Coomber. be in a wheelchair. Bob grew up in Piedmont, California, amid a family of Skloot adds, "I spent six years hanging out with Bob, avid backpackers. In his early twenties, he began train- Skloot: "I walk in the wild world and I'm grateful, above all, to have found a marvelous new ing to become a police officer, but one day, while hiking friend. I walk in the wild world differently – a man who in the Sierra he tripped and, as he says, "my leg exploded differently – a man who wheels rather wheels rather than walks taught me that." into a thousand pieces." This was the beginning of a long The Festival's Opening Night & Closing Night Pre- struggle related to juvenile diabetes and subsequent os- than walks taught me that." mieres (April 20 & 26 respectively) will take place at the teoporosis. He now must use a wheelchair to get around. Castro Theatre, the Festival’s main venue is Roxie Theatre After a period of severe depression, Bob recovered and from April 21 through 25. Other Festival Venues include: adopted a philosophy of “no excuses,” leading to years of diabetic coma, not to mention possible fatal or crippling FestHQ at 518 Valencia; Koret Auditorium at the San ambitious wheelchair hiking to get his health back. falls in the steep terrain. The path is often blocked with Francisco Public Library Main Branch; Bayview Opera Kearsarge Pass is a classic high approach into the shattered granite, and Bob must turn his wheelchair back- House; Goldman Theater at the David Brower Center in Eastern Sierra, ten miles north of Mt. Whitney, the highest ward in order to push uphill using only his arms. Going Berkeley. peak in the Lower Forty-eight. The steep and prolonged downhill has its own hazards; the trail is narrow, and his Tickets are $15 per screening or $225 for a full pass to trail to the Pass unfolds with Kings Canyon National Park wheels often skid on the loose rock. the festival’s over 70 films, workshops, and social events. providing the dramatic backdrop. For Bob in his wheel- Away from the Sierra, Bob is an advocate for the dis- The full program and tickets available at greenfilmfest. chair, this adventuring is fraught with danger. He must abled. He takes groups from the wheelchair-bound com- org. deal continually with altitude sickness and the threat of munity as well as war veterans on local hikes, teaching 2 The Independent • April 13, 2017 Musicians-Comedians Present A Mood Swinging Musical Revue The Four Bitchin’ Babes purchased online at www. comedic commentary and are four seasoned musician- firehousearts.org, by calling poignant asides on the joys actress comediennes, who 925-931-4848, and in per- and dilemmas of everyday together are a tour-de-force son at the Box Office, 4444 life. The humor is never musical comedy theatre Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- “blue,” and there is report- troupe. Touring and record- ton. Box Office hours are edly enough bling involved ing for 25 years, The Babes’ Wednesday - Friday 12:00 to hypnotize the first five current musical revue is noon-6:00pm, Saturdays rows. lovingly titled “Hormonal 10:00am-4:00pm, and two With 10 albums and Imbalance 2.5: A Mood hours prior to the perfor- counting, The Babes have Swinging Musical Revue.” mance, if not sold out. had recordings produced The show swoops into Full of sketches, musi- by Jeff Bova (also producer the Firehouse Arts Center cal numbers, story-telling for Céline Dion, Billy Joel, Theatre in Pleasanton on and stand-up, and playing and Madonna). Original Friday, April 21, at 8:00 their own guitars, bass, song titles like Bald Headed p.m. piano, and Irish Bodhran, Men, Take Me Out to Eat, Reserved seating tickets this gal-pal gang is known L.A.F.F. (Ladies Against are $25-$35. Tickets can be for both their unbridled (continued on page 4) Four Bitchin' Babes Cherry Poppin' Daddies on Stage at the Bankhead Theater Known for their swing seven-piece band puts its from the very beginning revival hit “Zoot Suit Riot,” own unique swank style the Daddies have chosen the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies and sassy delivery into to pursue the challenge of will be at the Bankhead every note they play. keeping their contemporary Theater for one show only Cherry Poppin’ Daddies’ sensibilities while honoring on April 21, 2017. longtime leader, singer/ the standards and traditions For more than 25 years, songwriter Steve Perry, of American popular song. the Daddies have made and bassist Dan Schmid “We see ourselves as com- it their mission to veer met while college students ing from a swing, jazz and from genre to genre across in Eugene, Oregon. They Tin Pan Alley tradition that the musical map. While decided to form a band is almost an extinct lineage keeping an eye on the and were soon pursuing in music. We aspire to be time-honored traditions music full time. Over the worthy of carrying the torch of authentic swing, their next decade they flirted but we have always striven individuality and reputation with different styles but to create our own modern, for bending boundaries has eventually settled into iconoclastic version,” he had The Washington Post their own eclectic blend says. calling them “a group that of swing, ska, blues, rock Over the years, they has never seemed to grow and funk, with touches have released eight studio out of its bawdy lyrics and of reggae as well as other albums including “Please Cherry Poppin’ Daddies rambunctious style.” The styles. According to Perry, (continued on page 4) The Hunts to Perform Folk-Infused Indie Pop Music at the Firehouse The folk-infused indie-pop music phenomenon now seven children. known as The Hunts is headed to the Firehouse Arts The Hunts is those siblings re-emerged as the acoustic The Hunts Center in Pleasanton for a concert on Saturday, April 22, rock band that is still rapidly climbing indie folk charts on at 8:00 p.m. The group of five brothers and two sisters iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. Twin sisters Jessi and Jenni have been the darlings of the folk-pop indie radio scene and brothers Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin, and Jamison since they recorded their first album in 2012 in Nashville. now range in age from 17 to 26. All are violin wizzes, with some mandolin, piano, ukulele, The Hunts were the 2013 Taco Bell Feed the Beat Art- banjo, and drums added in for good measure. ist; their single "Make This Leap" was featured in national Known for their harmony-laced take on alternative- Milk-Bone commercials; and Starbucks added their “Life folk music, The Hunts are a Chesapeake, Virginia-based Was Simple” EP to the national in-store overhead playlist. band of siblings who’ve been making music together their The Hunts note that the commercial exposure has also entire lives (well, almost). Readers may remember the helped to give them prime placement in major festival family-favorite act, The Hunt Family Fiddlers, a 9-piece line-ups, including: Austin City Limits, Summerfest, ensemble comprised of dad Clint, mom Sandy, plus their (continued on page 4) April 13, 2017 • The Independent 3

Pacific Chamber Orchestra presents Breathtaking Brahms

Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Mae- Brahms will appeal to the senses and render the feeling of stro Lawrence Kohl, presents Breathtaking Brahms with pleasure in nature felt by the shepherd on a hill. Beethoven’s Leonore Overture #3, Elgar’s Cello Concerto Breathtaking Brahms will be also be performed at the and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 at the Bankhead Theater in Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April Livermore on Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm. 22nd. For tickets and information, please see Pacific- Beethoven’s Leonore Overture # 3 of his only opera ChamberOrchestra.org. “Fidelio” tells the story of the efforts of Florestan’s wife The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in Leonore to free him as a political prisoner, disguised as downtown Livermore. Tickets can be purchased at the box the prison guard Fidelio. Beethoven composed several office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling versions of the overture for different performances of the 373-6800. opera, and generally speaking #3 is considered a complete work of its own, a beautiful rendition of the drama throughout this opera. “Some of the traits of Beethoven that come out in this work are his passion for liberty, the heroic and his hatred of tyranny. It is a stirring work,” says Kohl. Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a cornerstone of the cello concerto literature, was written after just after WWI and carries with it a special fervent passion. Nina Flyer, the Pacific Chamber Orchestra’s principal cellist is the featured soloist. Nina Flyer is a lecturer in cello and chamber Tonight! music at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. Her University of the Pacific’s residence ensemble, Arlo Guthrie Trio 180, performs and tours all over the world. She was “Running Down also a lecturer in Cello at Cal State East Bay and taught at the Road” the Reykjavik School of Music. Kohl explains Dvorak’s incredible sense of the natural- Thu APR 13 ly sounding folk-like melodic line were influences on both Elgar and Brahms. “Indeed Brahms humorously noted that 7:30pm one could write entire symphonies based upon melodies that Dvorak discarded,” says Kohl. Elgar also has this sense of expressive long melodic lines that intertwine Nina Flyer will appear as the featured soloist. without the listener perceiving any seam. It took Brahms 21 years to complete his first sym- chunks, or discreet blocks to build his works in a strict Tribute to the phony. Though it nods its head at Beethoven, it is a classical structure, Brahms creates under-currents and lay- remarkable work that - within the confines of the Classical ers going simultaneously. As Kohl explains the contrast, Fab Four Symphonic form - Brahms’ fashions the first truly Roman- “Beethoven would utilize the sound of a shepherd horn tic Symphony. Whereas Beethoven utilizes powerful small on a hill to create a panoramic impression of nature, while Sat APR 15 7:30pm Lunafest Film Festival to Promote Awareness of Women's Issues JUDGMENT Lunafest®, the fundraising film festival, will be hosted Cher Wollard of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services is by Tri-Valley Haven at the Vine Cinema & Ale House at serving as a Blue Moon Sponsor. All proceeds from Lu- AT 1722 First Street in Livermore on Wednesday, April 26th. nafest will benefit Tri-Valley Haven and the Breast Cancer NUREMBERG The festival is dedicated to promoting awareness about Fund. Thus far, Lunafest, which is created and funded L.A. THEATRE women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, WORKS bringing women together in their communities raised over $965,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and over The film festival highlights women as leaders in $2,600,000 for other women’s non-profit organizations. society, illustrated through nine short films by women A VIP reception at 5:30pm will be held at Zephyr’s Wed APR 19 filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional Grill, 1736 First Street (next to the Cinema), with the 7:30pm drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, mother- show beginning at 7pm. Tickets are $15 student, $25 gen- hood, body image, aging, cultural diversity, and breaking eral, $50 VIP. Visit www.trivalleyhaven.org to purchase. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org barriers. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

4 The Independent • April 13, 2017 'Beatitudes' Theme of Art Show April 22nd, and runs through 6pm, Sunday, April 23rd. Best of the Best Artists from across the greater Bay Area have been invited to create artistic works centered around the theme of Beatitudes. A gallery will be opened to the public for Tickets Available viewing art, as well as opportunities to listen to Saturday’s featured Guest Speaker, Manuel Luz, Art, B.S. Aeronauti- cal Engineering, MBA Management & Worship Pastor, Tickets are going fast for the Las Positas College Oak Hills Church. There will be an Art Exploratorium on (LPC) Foundation's 14th Annual 'Best of the Best' Sunday, where attendees of all ages can create art through gala event scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017 at science. the Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts on the college Christ Centered Art Program: campus in Livermore. Some 200 attendees can look Saturday, 10am – keynote speaker, Manuel Luz, author forward to an evening of performing and visual arts, of "Imagine That." presents his dynamic discussion on the gourmet food and fine local wine. Beatitudes. An artist reception with light refreshments will The fun begins at 6 p.m. as guests mingle and follow. sample wines from ten Livermore Valley wineries Sunday, 6pm – Art Exploritorium hands on workshop. and appetizers featuring the Southwestern cuisine of This is a fun opportunity to enjoy multiple interactive sta- Posada Restaurant. tions where you can create art through science. No experi- The wine sponsors include Concannon Vine- ence is necessary. The event is open to people of all ages. yard, Cuda Ridge Wines, Darcie Kent Vineyards, One of the works of art. There is no charge. All supplies will be provided. Garré Winery, Las Positas College Cellars, McGrail Art Gallery – Open Saturday for viewing from 12pm – Vineyards and Winery, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, and Steven Kent Winery. Trinity Church, Livermore, is set to host the 9th an- 2pm, and Sunday, 4pm – 6pm. Trinity Church is located at 557 Olivina Avenue, Liver- Following the guest reception, students will pres- nual art show, themed "Beatitudes," from the Gospel of ent highlights from the LPC performing arts program Matthew, Chapter 5. The event begins at 10am, Saturday, more. For more information, visit www.trinitylivermore. org with live performances in theater, dance, music, and interpretive speaking. The performance showcase will be followed by a reception featuring sparkling THE HUNTS wine and spectacular desserts prepared by local (continued from page 2) culinary students, where guests can mingle with the Landmark, and Firefly. the heartache and wonder ers and sisters to agree on purchased online at www. performers. Regarding their music of many of their shared life every last note and lyric can firehousearts.org, by calling "It's no secret that education budgets in general and style: As they ma- experiences with a wistful sometimes be chaotic,” they 925-931-4848, and in per- are strained, and while we are diligent in identifying tured a bit, and meshed as elegance. note that the synergy born son at the Box Office, 4444 efficiencies to maximize our budget, we are still responsible for providing a superior education to more a group, The Hunts started They say their writing from that chaos is what Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- than 8,000 students here at Las Positas College. That experimenting with song- process is intensely collab- they feel makes the band so ton. Box Office hours are is why the funds raised through the Best of the Best writing, and developed their orative, and yet showcases strong. Wednesday - Friday 12:00 gala are so important," said LPC President Barry signature “harmony-driven, individual strengths of the General seating tick- noon-6:00pm and Saturdays Russell. "These funds can and have been used in in- breath-taking and sweetly members. “While getting ets are $25-$35, student 10:00am-4:00pm, and two novative ways to directly impact our students." ethereal” sounds. The songs seven strong-minded broth- tickets $20. Tickets can be hours prior to the perfor- Funds from last year's 'Best of the Best' event are known for capturing mance if not sold out. were applied to the Math Jam program, which provides no cost tutoring to students preparing for the CHERRY POPPIN' math placement test or math courses. The event also (continued from page 2) underwrites the foundation's programs such as Cycle Grants, which helps provide funding for special Return the Evening: The Comes the Snake.” and during intermission a now through the ticket events and requests from LPC students, faculty and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies The evening with the featured drink special, the office at 2400 First Street staff. Salute the Music of the Rat Cherry Poppin’ Daddies “Cherry Swing Fling,” will in Livermore, by calling "The Tri-Valley community, and beyond, contin- Pack,” which tapped into at the Bankhead Theater be available for purchase in (925) 373-6800, or online at ues to support LPC and its students with unwavering the familiar music and out- will begin at 8:00 p.m. on the lobby. www.bankheadtheater.org. resolve. Their generosity is making a measurable size personalities of Frank April 21st. Before the show Tickets are available and significant difference on the college, the students Sinatra, Dean Martin and and the community at large. For those who have not Sammy Davis Jr., and their attended a Best of the Best gala, I invite you to join most recent album, “The BABES us. Take a closer look at Las Positas College and see Boop-A-Doo.” Their Zoot (continued from page 2) how we are positively impacting the region", said Kenneth Cooper, Executive Director of the Las Posi- Suit Riot 20th Anniversary Fanny Floss), and I Re- group of female singer- been described as "slyly ou- Tour celebrates the re-re- tas College Foundation. member Butter will grace songwriters with a friendly, tré,” writing songs ranging Tickets for the gala event are $125 each and can lease of their best-selling the Firehouse show set list, rotating membership, per- from "sentimental to lusty, compilation album which be purchased online at www.lpcfoundation.org. For among many others. forming mainly humorous, spiritual to hysterical." The more information, please call (925) 424-1014 or featured such popular tunes Debi Smith, Sally Fin- satirical or light-hearted artists all have high-profile contact Alex Hasselbrink at: ahasselbrink@lasposi- as “The Ding-Dong Daddy gerett, Megon McDonough, songs in the cabaret or folk- solo performing and writing tascollege.edu. of the D-Car Line,” “Brown Deirdre Flint make up the pop genres. The group has careers as well. Derby Jump,” and “Here

April 13, 2017 • The Independent 5 Judgement at Nuremberg Looks at Post World War II Trials Abby Mann’s thought- on the trials, yet covers prosecutor Robert Jackson provoking play, “Judgment themes much broader and said must be created or else at Nuremberg,” comes to deeper, asking the funda- "future generations would the Bankhead Theater in mental question, “How not believe how horrible the a new production by L.A. can indefensible crimes be truth was.” Theatre Works (LATW) defended?” The characters According to Susan Al- on April 19, 2017. Curtain play out a high stakes game bert Loewenberg, produc- time is 7:30 p.m. against the backdrop of a ing director at LATW, the Based on one of the looming Cold War, shifting play does not take a stance great courtroom dramas political alliances, and the on history, nor does it come of the last century, the shocking and vivid memo- to a conclusion on whether play poses questions about ries of the Holocaust and justice was served. Rather, human rights, morality, World War II. it presents a moral argu- compassion and personal The Nuremberg Tri- ment – what is “justice” for responsibility. An Academy als are remembered as a something as horrific as the Award-winning film and major turning point in the Holocaust? – and explores a compelling stage play, global narrative. While the whether an independent “Judgment at Nuremberg” tribunals were formed to judiciary can be truly has been described by The prosecute those accused of independent in a politically- New York Times as “a fine war crimes, the objectives charged environment. It dramatic statement of moral of the tribunals transcended asks how compassion can probity ... a stirring, sober- those of any standard inter- become secondary to the ing message to the world.” national rulings. In order rule of law, and whether it “Judgment at Nurem- to build the case, nine- is a person’s responsibility berg” is based on the war teen investigative teams as the member of a com- heard from many young being told right now, and “Judgement at Nuremberg” tribunals led by the United scoured German records, munity to speak out against people that they were not that it continues to be told start at $35 with $16 stu- States after World War II. interviewed witnesses, and that community and the aware and did not under- for generations to come. dent tickets. The ticket of- A multi-country effort, visited the sites of atroci- leaders of that community stand how awful it was. In We, as a society, must never fice is at 2400 First Street, their aim was to hold Nazi ties. Members of the court when they see wrongdoing. an echo of Chief Prosecutor forget.” Livermore, call 373-6800, war criminals accountable assembled a public record LATW has toured the Jackson, Loewenberg em- Tickets for LATW’s new or visit www.bankheadthe- for their crimes against of all WWII and Holocaust play all over the country. phasized, “We feel it’s very production of Abby Mann’s ater.org. humanity. The play centers war crimes, which chief Loewenberg says they have important that this story is Encore Players to Present 'An American Daughter' It may be cherry blos- lentless TV personality and in 1997 by New York’s som time in Washington, some ruffles in the domestic Lincoln Center, with Kate DC, but it’s not such a pret- calm enter stage right. Nelligan as Lyssa. Play- ty sight in Wendy Wasser- Director Kathleen wright Wasserstein died stein’s 1997 comedy/drama Streeter says she chose the of complications from “An American Daughter.” play both for its timeli- lymphoma in 2006 at the This Pulitzer Prize winning ness and its entertainment age of 55, and the lights on playwright has a lot to say value. Wasserstein is a Broadway dimmed in her about our capital’s culture witty writer, she points out, honor. and about smart women in who also gives her audience "She was known for a political climate that often plenty to think about. being a popular, funny play- leaves potholes in their path In contrast to Encore wright, but she was also a to fulfillment. Players’ previous produc- woman and a writer of deep “An American tions, this play calls for a conviction and political ac- Daughter”will be presented relatively large cast, who tivism,” said André Bishop, by the Encore Players on will bring to life a variety artistic director of Lincoln Mother’s Day weekend, at of backgrounds, values Center Theater, in Wasser- 8 pm Friday and Saturday and motivations. Streeter stein’s obituary. May 12 and 13 and 2 pm is particularly pleased to The Livermore produc- Sunday, May 14, at Liver- be working with a number tion will be presented as a more’s Bothwell Arts Cen- of local favorites, such fully staged reading (set, ter, Eighth and H streets. as Martie Muldoon, who costumes, lights, etc.). Central to the play is Dr. plays Lyssa; Clark Streeter Tickets for “An American Lyssa Dent Hughes, health as her professor husband, Daughter” are $25 and go advocate, dedicated wife Louis Hesemann, as her on sale at the Bankhead and loving mother. The Senator father, and Johnny Theater box office, 2400 President has nominated Orenberg as a relentless TV First St., Livermore, by Pictured are Donna Blevins, Martie Muldoon, Clark Streeter, Lea Blevins, Jon Hart - her for surgeon-general, but reporter. calling 373-6800 or at cast members of the upcoming Encore Players production of An American Daughter. soon partisan politics, a re- The play was produced www.bankheadtheater.org. Photo - Clark Streeter

6 The Independent • April 13, 2017 Recipients of Community Patriot Award Announced

Friends and family tion, Charlotte Severin will the courtroom where their members are invited to a introduce Betty Nostrand divorce case was being champagne reception 5:30- and Becky Dennis will heard. Rosemary was 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April introduce Rosemary Young. able to advise, assist, and 24, at Museum On Main Master of ceremonies will support Helen Meier, the in Pleasanton to honor this be Brad Hirst, himself a director of the program, year’s recipients of the Ed past recipient of the award. while the Helen struggled Kinney Community Patriot Sponsors for the event are to support and comfort the Award: Betty Nostrand Gina Piper, Realtor, and stressed and grieving staff and Rosemary Young. ACCUSPLIT Make A and clients. Now in its twelfth year, Difference Programs. The Her concern for domes- the Ed Kinney Commu- awards program is under tic violence victims also led nity Patriot Award honors the auspices of Make A Dif- Rosemary to work pro bono the memory of the former ference, Today & Always with an attorney collabora- mayor, who also was the (501C3). tion that counseled and rep- Master of Ceremonies for Award sponsor is Tony resented domestic violence “Celebrating Freedom and Macchiano. Refreshment victims in court. Rosemary its Evolution since the sponsors are Bob Molinaro was also a member of the Revolution,” the all-volun- of Garre’ Winery, and Eric Livermore Human Services teer Fourth of July celebra- Nostrand of Hopyard Commission for eight years. tion held in Lions Wayside American Grill and Ale In addition, Rosemary Park. The planning team House. Special guests at the has been on the board of the for that event, plus the past event will be Roberta Kin- Senior Support Program of recipients of the award, se- ney, Ed’s wife, plus their Betty Nostrand Rosemary Young the Tri-Valley for several lect each year’s awardees. two sons, Brad and Scott. years. The agency provides “Ed was an inspiration Museum On Main is Wayside Park. During that a garden club is mostly a moved to the Bay Area after a wide variety of assistance to those of us who worked located at 603 Main Street, time, Betty became the social gathering, but here Bing graduated, Rosemary to low-income seniors, with him on this and other on the west side of the second woman to be elected we are hands-in-the-dirt enrolled in legal classes such as case management, projects,” said W. Ron Sut- Pleasanton arch sign. to the local school board, gardeners,” laughed Betty. at Boalt Hall in prepara- home health services, ton, founder of the Fourth Since moving to Pleas- serving Pleasanton Elemen- Besides tending to their tion for the California Bar health screening, exercise of July community celebra- anton in 1968, Betty Nos- tary School District (before own gardens, club mem- Exam. After passing the programs, substance abuse tion. “He exemplified loyal trand has been involved in a unification) from 1974-83. bers volunteer their skills Bar Exam and moving prevention, friendly visi- service in the development wide variety of community She served as a board at many public places, to Livermore, Rosemary tors, etc. of his community, both as service projects. A graduate member (and president) for including the Pleasanton practiced law for about ten Rosemary is currently an elected official (former of University of California, the Valley Volunteer Center Senior Center /Centen- years, during which time the Director and Pantry mayor and city council Berkeley (where she had that was created to match nial Park Sensory Garden; two sons were born. Coordinator for Interfaith member) and as an every- known fellow student Ed Tri-Valley residents with Hansen Park (rose garden After one of Rosemary’s Sharing, a community food day citizen volunteer – a Kinney), Betty made one community service oppor- in Livermore), Eden garden clients, who had separated collection and distribution community patriot. of her first community con- tunities. She also served (vegetable garden behind from her husband, was shot program based at St. Bar- “One of the ways we nections through American on the board for Pleasan- Crosswind Church that by him when she came back tholomew’s Church. wish to honor Ed’s memory Association of University ton Gardens senior hous- provides food for local food to their house to get her In addition, Rosemary in perpetuity is by annually Women (AAUW). Betty ing. Betty juggled these pantries); Pleasanton Gar- possessions, Rosemary real- worked with other volun- presenting the Ed Kinney worked on a study of “The many roles of community dens (senior housing); and ized the lethal potential of teers to establish the Big Community Patriot Award Accuracy of the News service with the needs of Camp Arroyo in Livermore domestic violence. Con- Heart Wellness Program, to individuals who have ex- Media,” including also how her family, raising two sons (which serves children with sequently, when in 1984 which provides informa- hibited the service behavior they portrayed women and (Eric and Michael) with her chronic or life-threatening the director of Tri-Valley tion and referral services entitling them to be called how the violence depicted husband Neil. diseases). Haven for Women, the to people coming to the Community Patriots,” could have an impact on From 1986 until the Rosemary Young grew domestic violence program pantry for help in getting Sutton explained, adding, youth. This study became present, Betty has been up in a suburb of London in the Tri-Valley, invited eyeglasses; qualifying for “Remember, it is individu- the model for a regional an active part of the and settled in Livermore Rosemary to join the board, food stamps; filling out als who change the world.” and then national AAUW Livermore-Amador Valley in 1974 with her husband she agreed, aware that her government forms; and ap- Each year, Ed Kinney project. Garden Club. She currently Bing, whom she met in legal background would be plying for jobs, assistance Community Patriots also In 1976, Betty became is serving her third term as England while she was invaluable to the agency programs, and apartments. are honored at the Indepen- involved in the nation’s club president and also is practicing law and he was still in its formative stages. Rosemary is currently the dence Day celebration, held bicentennial celebration editor of the newsletter that stationed there with the Two years later, when secretary of the Stoneridge midday in Lions Wayside which, in Pleasanton, goes out to 200 members. United States Air Force. Rosemary was president Creek Employees Apprecia- Park. included such projects Betty completed a Master After returning to the of the Tri-Valley Haven tion Fund, which provides Complimentary portraits as restoration of Century Gardener course and has United States, Bing studied Board, one of the women an opportunity for residents of the awardees were taken House and creation of the served as a docent at the computer science at Oregon living at the shelter with to express their appreciation by Christina Gray of Bella Chan Henderson Memo- regionally famous Filoli State University. three small children was to the staff for all they do Luna Studios. At the recep- rial Bandstand in Lions Gardens. “In some places, When the Youngs shot by her husband outside for the residents throughout the year.

April 13, 2017 • The Independent 7 Rotarian Foundation Presents Grants Totaling $37,000 On March 28, 2017 Eight community organizations received grants totaling $37,000 from the Rotarian Foun- dation of Livermore. The awards were presented at the Rotary Club of Livermore Valley regular meeting. This is the 30th year the Foundation has distributed grants. This year’s recipients are Hope Hospice for Volunteer Services- $5000 Las Positas College for the Veterans First Program - $5,000, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District for Community Children's Health Ac- cess - $5,000, Bothwell Arts Center for a Portable lighting system - $5,000, Kids Bike Lane for bicycles and helmets for youth of Livermore - $4,500, Open Heart Kitchen for the Children's weekend bag lunch program- $4,500, Shepherd's Gate to provide homeless children with vital resources - $4,000, and the Tri-Valley Haven for violence prevention courses for Livermore youth - $4,000. An additional $10,000 matching grant was provided to The Livermore Valley Education Foundation for Innova- tion in Education grants to fund high-impact projects for teachers in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. In 1987 the Rotary Club of Livermore established the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore. The Rotary Club of Recipients of grants pose for a group photo following the presentations. Livermore Valley joined a few years later. As a public charity, it provides support to create opportunities for young people, promote community service, and improve the quality of life for the benefit of all in the Livermore $350,000 mobile health unit in 2007 which was operated Funds come from contributions, fund-raisers, corporate Valley. by Valley Care Health System for a number of years. In sponsorships, bequests, and professionally managed in- The Foundation awarded $1,077,125 from 1999 2016 the Foundation awarded $54,720 for nine commu- vestments for long-term sustainability. For more informa- to 2016 in community grants, as well as purchasing a nity organization grants. tion, visit www.rotarianfoundationlivermore.org

Livermore Shakespeare to Band to Present Symphonic Celebration Offer Summer Camp The Pleasanton Community Concert Band will present ard Rodgers, followed by Lisa Simpson and Bugs Bunny, "A Symphonic Celebration," on Sunday, April 23. preceded by Shostakovitch and Giannini. The concert is The Some Have Greatness summer theater camp, The performance will take place from 2 to 3:15 p.m. at free. However, donations are appreciated. presented by Teaching Artists from Livermore Shake- Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Rd., Pleasanton. Doors For more information, call 846-5897 or go to www. speare Festival, offers a special blend of skill building will open at 1:40 p.m. pleasantonband.org. and performance for grades 3-5 and grades 6-8, in a The program includes music by Cole Porter and Rich- 2-week afternoon course. The camp will take place July 17-28 from 1 to 4 p.m. each day at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Sessions Look at Transitioning Schools Eighth St., Livermore. Open to kids entering grades 3-5 and 6-8, the camp The City of Pleasanton’s Community Education Series the high school panel, Foothill High School Principal, Mr. builds on the success of the So Wise So Young second continues with two panel discussions on Wednesday, April Jason Krolikowski will discuss the high school experience grade program. The camp will branch out from 19, 2017. The first panel, Transitioning to Middle School, for incoming students. literacy to performance, building confidence and col- is for fifth-grade students on their way to middle school. Families will have their questions answered regarding laborative skills, expressivity and creativity along the The second panel discussion, Transitioning to High the social and emotional experience of moving on to either way. For kids entering grades 3 - 5, there will be time School, is geared towards eighth-grade students moving middle school or high school. Topics for discussion will spent crafting the costumes and props and age appro- on to high school. include work load and homework, friendships, preparing Transitioning to Middle School will run from 4 - 5:30 for academic success at any level and more. priate theater games. For students entering grades 6-8, p.m. at the Pleasanton Public Library, located at 400 Old Registration is recommended for both panels and can time will be spent delving deeper into script analysis Bernal Ave. The second panel runs from 7 – 8 p.m., also at be done online at pleasantonfun.com and character development with activities designed to the library. For the middle school panel, enter course code #64336; help the students relate the character's stories to their Each of the panels will feature students who have for the high school panel, enter course code #64337. own lives and experiences. Theater games and improv gone through this transition and who can speak to the The Community Education Series is a monthly event exercises will also be a part of the curriculum. The challenges and opportunities. Panelists will also include that takes place throughout the school year with work- Teaching Artists will lead students to a final presenta- Pleasanton Unified School District parents whose children shops geared towards adults and students in the commu- tion for family and friends. recently transitioned, and district representatives who will nity. The Series was developed by the City of Pleasanton Fee is $350. For additional information, or to regis- each speak to issues unique to each demographic. On hand and Community Services staff in conjunction with the ter, go to http://livermoreshakes.org/ for the middle school panel discussion will be a sixth- Pleasanton Youth Commission to meet the goals outlined grade core teacher and a middle school principal and for in the 2010 Youth Master Plan.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS in Prints, Poetry, and History, at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Winery, noon, April 16, “Good Old Collaborative. Plugged-in show: PLAY Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore Art Association Gallery, capturing the beauty of the California Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Easter Egg Hunt." Bring the kids and IT LOUD! – Saturday, April 15, 7:30 www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- located in the Carnegie Building, coast through woodcut prints and finished or unfinished work to show their baskets to hunt for eggs on the p.m. Unplugged show: ACOUSTIC 6800. offers art classes, unusual gifts, prose, a new traveling exhibition and if desired, receive a critique lawn. Toddlers (5 and under) hunt YOUTH – Saturday, April 22, 2:00 Cantabella Children's Chorus, April painting rentals, art exhibits and appearing at Pleasanton’s Museum from the group. Refreshments are 12:00 start time. Older children (6 p.m. Tickets: $10 general admission, 30, 2 p.m. Livermore Civic Center information pertaining to the art field, on Main through June 25. The exhibi- brought by some of the artists, and a and up) hunt start time 12:30. To $5 students. Firehouse Arts Center, Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery tion features artist Tom Killion’s donation of $5.00 is desired although insure there are enough eggs PAID 4444 Railroad Avenue in downtown Choir will present their upcoming has been open since 1974 and is run Japanese-style woodcut prints, not mandatory. Contact for this event RESERVATIONS are required. No day Pleasanton. Tickets available at www. concert with a water theme. All music as a co-op by local artists. Hours are which vividly portray the coast’s is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ of tickets will be sold. $5 per hunter. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or selections are related to lakes, rivers, Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- ever-changing moods and diverse att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ Call winery to purchase tickets: at the Box Office at the center. oceans and longing for rain. There will tion call 449-9927. formations. For more information, Livermoreperformingarts.org 925-373-6636. East Bay Jazz at Inklings Coffee & Tea, be a sing-along. Members of the Pleasanton Art visit www.exhibitenvoy.org. The Figure Drawing Workshop, every Wine, Food and Art to benefit Let the April 15, 7 to 9 p.m. 530 Main St., SF Scottish Fiddlers, 3 p.m. April 30. League Public Art Circuit are cur- Museum on Main is located at 603 Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists Children Live! Thursday, April 27, Pleasanton. Featuring the East Bay Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., rently exhibiting art at six businesses Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. bring their own materials and easels. 4:30—8:00pm at Page Mill Winery, Jazz High School All-Stars Band (Jazz Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org in the Pleasanton - Dublin Area. www.museumonmain.org Open to all artists. Professional artist 1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. Combo). or 373-6800. Viewing locations are: Bank of Amer- Colors of the Vineyards, Amador Valley models (nude). No instructor. Stu- Let the Children Live! is a non profit Come Together: The Beatles Con- Wine Country, pairing of wine and art, ica at 337 Main Street, Pleasanton; Quilters show. April 22, 10 to 5 p.m., dents under 18 need written parental organization helping disadvantaged cert Experience. April 15, 7:30 pm. 8 p.m. May 5. Bankhead Theater, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce at April 23, 10 to 4 p.m. Robert Liver- permission to attend. Cost $20 per children and youth in Medellin, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- more Community Center, 4444 East session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Colombia. Over five hundred children Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at 4900 Ave., Livermore. Quilts, modern quilt 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and are served every week, giving them or 373-6800. Del Valle Fine Arts, Sotto Voce, tuba Hopyard Road, Pleasanton; US Bank exhibit, raffle baskets, marketplace, refreshments are available. Call or nutritious meals, school supplies, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 8 p.m. April quartet, May 6, 8 p.m. Bankhead at 749 Main Street, Pleasanton; Ed- celebrating Livermore Valley Wine e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info clothing and stimulating activities. 21. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. ward Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Country. $10 adults, children under about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - www.letthechildrenlive.us Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café 12 admitted free. www.amadorval- [email protected]. "White Party in the Vineyard" in or 373-6800. 6800. at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. leyquilters.org celebration of National Chardonnay Album Release Party, featuring Wolf Pleasanton Community Concert Band, If interested in becoming a member The Essential Figure 2017, 9th annual WINE & SPIRITS Day. Wente Vineyards, Sunday, May Hamlin and the Front Porch Drifters, 9 a.m. to noon May 9, Farmers Mar- of the Pleasanton Art League or for fine art show sponsored by Livermore Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & 28, 2017: wines, a delicious bite, live Sat., April 22, doors open at 11 a.m. ket, 30 W. Angeles St., Pleasanton. information regarding the Public Art Art Association featuring figurative Workshop Series: Discover The music. Each ticket includes admis- music starts at 2 p.m. Wines will be Concert of Non-Disney Movies Music. Circuit, call John Trimingham at (510) art. May 19-21, Bothwell Arts Center, Garden at Wente Vineyards with sion, lunch and a commemorative available for purchase by the glass Community4Education, Sat., May 877-8154. 2466 8th St., Livermore. Reception, Master Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. Govino wine glass. Tables and deco- and by the bottle, as well as food 13 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bankhead On The Fringe – Studio Art Quilt As- Sat., May 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Open Fri.- May 6, 10 a.m. to noon, Planting & rations will be set, guests need only from The Wood Fire Kitchen and Vin X. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. sociates. New installation at the Har- Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Irrigation; June 3, 10 a.m. to noon, come dressed chic in all white (as a No outside beverages or food permit- Performances by local music rington Gallery, on display March 9 Art in the Vineyard, May 28, 11 a.m. Pest Control; Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, nod to Chardonnay). $65. This event ted. Admission is complimentary. groups from 4:00 to 6:30pm on the through April 15, 2017. 2016 National to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Fall Vegetables; Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to is 21 and older. No one under the age Wente Family Estates, 5565 Tesla Bankhead plaza. At 7pm, the music Traveling Exhibit. 21 large-scale art Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. noon, Sensory Herb Class; Oct. 14, 10 of 21 will be permitted. Wente Family Road, Livermore moves inside the Bankhead for a quilts, including several prize-winning a.m. to noon, The Art of Composting. Estates, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. The Hunts in Concert - April 22, 8:00 fundraising concert featuring acoustic 3-D works (no patterns here!). Many MEETINGS/CLASSES Price per guest, per session: $20 456-2300. www.wentevineyards.com p.m. at Firehouse Arts Center Theatre. guitar duo The LK Project, jazz string different techniques and unusual Call For Artists - Primavera, 40th Entertainment Club, $25 Non-Club. This group of five brothers and two combo Night Harvest, and the folk materials. Juried by Dr. Sandra Sider, annual Alamo Danville Artists Society Space is limited. Reservations are MUSIC/CONCERTS sisters have been the darlings of the and bluegrass sounds of Crawdad Curator for the Texas Quilt Museum spring show, May 6 and 7. Deadline required. Call 925.456.2424 or visit Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music folk-pop indie radio scene since they Republic. www.bankheadtheater.org and a New York contemporary quilt for entries April 22. Fine Art Exhibit, wentevineyards.com every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 debuted in 2012, with hits on iTunes, or 373-6800 for ticket information for artist specializing in cyanotype. In- Plein Air Painters, Wine Tasting and Livermore Valley Uncorked, April 13, S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Pandora, and Spotify charts. All are evening event. cluded in this exhibition are members Artists' Gala Reception. Painters who 6 to 8 p.m. Palm Event Center. Un- retzlaffvineyards.com violin wizzes, with mandolin, piano, Storm Large, 8 p.m. May 19. Bankhead from the Northern California/Northern would like to participate in the free limited wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, Bluegrass open mic and pickup band; ukulele, banjo, and drums added in Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Nevada Region. Regular gallery hours: plein air event call Megan Parks- meet the winemakers and growers. The Bandstand in Carnegie Park, 4th for good measure. General seating www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from Haller at 925-413-3438. Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Conser- and K Streets, Livermore. Kickoff tickets $25 - $35, Student tickets 6800. 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Artists Day at Hagemann Ranch, vancy’s land protection programs. Easter Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. then first $20. Tickets available at www.fire- Livermore-Amador Symphony, May a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at Sun., April 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Just come $40 per ticket. trivalleyconservancy. Sunday of each month until Oct. 1, housearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at 20, 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8:15 p.m. the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- and set up to work in various places org or 449-8706. 2017. the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad concert, Arabian Nights, Bankhead ton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations around the ranch. 455 Olivina Ave., 1040 Soup Kitchen, Cedar Mountain Blacksmith Square, music every Avenue, Pleasanton. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. always appreciated. Livermore. Information: Barbara Winery, noon to 4 p.m. April 15. Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Breathtaking Brahms, Pacific Chamber www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Photography exhibit, Gallery in the Soules, Livermore Heritage Guild, Tasting room will serve cup of the 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Orchestra. 2 p.m. April 23. Bankhead 6800. Bankhead Theater, post-WWII era [email protected] famous “U.S. Senate Restaurant Bean Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. Women of The World, Believe in the photography of the California School Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art Soup & give something back to our regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Power of Music! 2 p.m. May 21. of Fine Arts (now the San Francisco classes: figure drawing, drawing and friends at the IRS. This is an annual rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- 6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Art Institute). “The Golden Decade” painting, colored pencil, oils, collage, event compliments of Cedar Mountain the 2nd Tuesday each month from Pleasanton Community Concert Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. on display from March 4 through portraiture; beginners through inter- Winery & Port Works. 10843 Reuss 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Band, Spring Concert, “A Symphonic firehousearts.org. May 1, 2017. Located in the lobby of mediate and beyond. Contact Anne Rd.,, Livermore, small cover. . Celebration,” April 23, 2 to 3:15 p.m. Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hor- the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Giancola, www.bothwell.lvpac.org or Charles R Vineyards Tax Relief Dart Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. April 13. Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow nets, USO Camp Show Capers, 2 p.m. Street, Livermore. It is open seven email [email protected] Board Cheers & 2015 Chardonnay Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Road, Pleasanton. pleasantonband. May 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 days a week from 12 noon to 6:00 Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar tunes Release. Club members also get the Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org org. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, p.m. Admission is free. with other folks with piano and guitar added bonus of tasting the just re- or 373-6800. Songs of Shakespeare, April 23, 2 p.m. www.firehousearts.org. Loralee Chapleau's landscape paint- accompaniment. The words to the leased 2015 Chardonnay on Saturday, Play It Loud and Acoustic Youth Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 ings, are on display in the lobby and songs will be provided. No musical April 15th from 11:30am - 4:30pm. concerts at Firehouse Arts Center So. Livermore Ave. Vita Voci, eight- ON THE STAGE upstairs alcove, of the Firehouse Arts training required. Small fee to LARPD. 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end of Theatre in Pleasanton. Youth Music person vocal ensemble, will present Wait Until Dark, suspense/mystery, Center in Pleasanton through April Mondays at 11:00-12:00. Call 373- Greenville) in Livermore Festival 2017. In its 15th year, YMF music set to the texts of Shakespeare. presented by Chanticleers Theater, 29th. The Firehouse Arts Center and 5700 for LARPD.. Retzlaff Estate Winery, Easter Sunday presents top-notch original music Riders in the Sky, 8 p.m. April 28. 3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley. Harrington Gallery, 4444 Railroad Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Picnic, April 16, live music. Reserva- and covers, performed by some of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., April 7-30, 8 p.m. Fridays and Ave., are open Wednesday - Friday, a monthly function at the Bothwell tions required. 1356 S. Livermore Bay Area's best and brightest young Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Opening 12-5pm, and Saturday 11-3pm. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Ave, Livermore, retzlaffvineyards.com musicians. Presented by the City of or 373-6800. Night Gala following the performance, California’s Wild Edge: The Coast Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Eggstravaganza, Cedar Mountain Pleasanton’s new High School Music Lucie Arnez, 8 p.m. April 29. Bankhead Friday, 4/7, including complimentary April 13, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

drinks & hors d’oeuvres. (510) SEE- final gig in this goofy, 1950s nostalgia 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First LIVE (733-5483) or online at www. trip. Performances Saturdays and St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. chanticleers.org Sundays, May 6th through May 21st, org or 373-6800. Side by Side by Sondheim, a musical 2017 at the Douglas Morrison Theatre revue featuring songs of Stephen in Hayward. Information www.trival- CHORAL Sondheim, directed by Michael Ryken leyrep.org. Tickets online at www. Broadway Chorus, Tri-Valley Repertory with music direction by Dean Starnes. dmtonline.org, by phone at 510-881- Theatre Presents "Do You Hear the Fri., April 7, 8 p.m. through April 6777 or at the DMT box office, 22311 People Sing," Valley Community 23; Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. N. Third Street, Hayward. Church, 4455 Del Valley Parkway, Sundays 2 p.m. Douglas Morrisson A Twist of Lemmon, 8 p.m. May 12. Pleasanton. April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., April 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are avail- $27 Thurs. eve, Sat. matinee, Open- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org able at www.trivalleyrep.org/tickets/ ing Night; $29 Fri. eve., Sat. eve., or 373-6800. individual-tickets or by calling (925) Sun. matinee. Discounts available Spy Pilot Chronicles, Tues.., May 23, 462-2121. for seniors, under 30s, students, 7:30 pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 H.A.R.D. residents, TBA, KQED First St., Livermore. United States MISCELLANEOUS members, and groups (10+). (510) Air Force fighter pilot Brian Shul’s Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours 881-6777; www.dmtonline.org aircraft was shot down during the of the 140+ year old ranch and free, Multicultural Dance Performance to Judgement at Nuremberg by Abby Vietnam War. Unable to eject, he family friendly seasonal activities. Mann, 7:30 p.m. April 19. Bankhead sustained major injuries and barely The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 Feature Variety of Dance Groups Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. survived. Now retired after 20 years, PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Shul shares breathtaking airborne for the monthly program. 455 Olivina Cultural Connection: A Multicultural Dance Event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sat., 6800. images and his inspiring comeback Ave., Livermore. April 22 at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center located at 10550 Albion Road Four Bitchin' Babes: A Mood-Swing- story filled with an unforgettable Political Issues Book Club meets the ing Musical Revue. Friday, April 21, message of achieving triumph over 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads in San Ramon. at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts tragedy. www.bankheadtheater.org or books about issues and trends that Dance, whether social, theatrical, or ritually based, is a form of cultural expression. Center in Pleasanton. Reserved seat- 373-6800. are driving current affairs in both the Performers include: AXIS Dance Company, Nadhi Thekkek/Nava Dance Theatre, Los ing tickets $25-$35. Full of sketches, national and international arenas. Lupeños de San José, Nritya Laya Darpan, Tatseena's Middle Eastern Dancers, and musical numbers, story-telling and Topics that have been covered include Xiaopei Chinese Dance! stand-up, and playing their own gui- COMEDY politics, governance, economics, AXIS Dance Company is one of the headlining professional dance companies for this tars, bass, piano, and Irish Bodhran, Free Comedy Show every Thursday military affairs, history, sociology, event. Founded in 1987, AXIS is gearing up for their 30th anniversary, and is the na- the gal-pal gang is known for both at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the science, the climate, and religion. their unbridled comedic commentary Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further tion’s most acclaimed and innovative ensemble of performers with and without disabili- and poignant asides on the joys and First St. in Livermore. questions ties. AXIS has toured to over 100 cities in the USA, Europe and Russia. The Company dilemmas of everyday life. The humor Capitol Steps, 7:30 p.m. May 4. We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a has received seven Isadora Duncan Dance Awards and has appeared twice on FOX TV's is never blue, and there is reportedly Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., member-centered book group led by So You Think You Can Dance, exposing the genre of physically integrated dance to mil- enough bling involved to hypnotize Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org a small group of book club veterans, lions. AXIS’ contemporary work inspires audiences and broadens perceptions of dance the first five rows. Original song titles or 373-6800. with reading selections based on and disability. Seeing this group of dancers perform groundbreaking works of movement include Bald Headed Men, Take Me member recommendations and art on stage is a thrilling experience not to be missed. Out to Eat, L.A.F.F. (Ladies Against MOVIES consensus. No homework required– Tickets can be purchased for Cultural Connection: A Multicultural Dance Event for Fanny Floss), and I Remember Butter. The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton share your insights or just listen in! Tickets available at www.firehouse- Library will feature a range of genres. Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at $10 online at www.SanRamonPerformingArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 925- arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the “On the Islands,” themed films will [email protected]. 973-3343 center Box Office, 4444 Railroad be shown the first Monday of each Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken For more information please contact Arts Recreation Technician with The City of San Avenue, Pleasanton, during regular month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Ramon at 925-973-3205 or [email protected] center hours, plus 2 hours before the at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Features local authors reading their show if not sold out. Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Livermore. Two days of wine & beer Evita, Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, Everyone is welcome to attend. Some and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Ave. 1:00-2:00 pm for another awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Co- tasting, outdoor dining, boutique April 29-May 14. Firehouse Arts Cen- films are mature in content and may Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and afternoon of free youth engagement sponsored by the City of Pleasanton shopping, arts & crafts vendors, live ter, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. not be suitable for children. For more Peet's. Information go to http://face- art activities. Sign up early to reserve and Alain Pinel. For information, call entertainment and family fun zone. 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org. information or assistance, contact book.com/StoriedNights a space. [email protected] the Alain Pinel office and ask for Livermore Downtown Inc. http:// 20th anniversary Playwrights’ The- the Pleasanton Public Library at Cheza Nami, Saturday, April 15, 2017: Hispanic Heritage Day, Sat, April 29, Leslie or Marti, 251-1111. www.livermoredowntown.com atre scheduled by the Eugene O’Neill 931-3400, extension 4. Visit www. Diversity and Community Art Project, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on the Bankhead Livermore Heritage Guild annual An Evening with Louisa May Alcott: Foundation, Tao House. Eugene pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Theater Plaza for Mariachi Music auction: Live and silent auctions Tuesday, May 9th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney O’Neill’s Shell Shock and Rita Creigh- films. Ave., Pleasanton. 1:30-2:30 pm af- and Dance performance by Junction will include a player piano, rickshaw, Speakers Series. All events are ton Smith’s The Rescue will be seen Lives Worth Living: free documentary ternoon of free cultural programming Ave. K-8 and Granada High School organ, vintage architectural pieces, general seating at the Firehouse on a single bill on Saturday, May 6 at series, Firehouse Arts Center: docu- and art making. Bring K-3rd graders students. Crafts, food, book reading barber chair, a chance to tour a Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, 8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, May 7 at mentary series celebrating diversity and learn how to weave baskets and and much more. Free. ranch, take horseback riding lessons, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are 2:00 p.m. in the Old Barn at the Eu- and shared humanity. Events are free, make shekere shakers with Cheza First Wednesday Street Party, May 3, or ride on a fire truck in a parade, $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors gene O’Neill National Historic Site in however tickets are required. April Nami’s Art Programming Specialist, 6 to 9 p.m. downtown Pleasanton. and much more. Saturday, May (65+) / Students (with valid ID), $7 Danville. Tickets for the Playwrights’ 20, 7 p.m. He Named Me Malala. Kelsey Petersen. Sign up early to Theme Cinco De Mayor Celebration. 27th, Duarte Garage, North L Street Members. Tickets may be purchased Theatre program are available on-line 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. ensure a slot. [email protected] Pleasanton Downtown Association. at Pine Street and Portola, Livermore. online at www.museumonmain.org, at the O’Neill Foundation’s website, www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Robert L. Gallucci, Rae Dorough www.pleasantondowntown. net Doors open 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., at Museum on Main during regular www.eugeneoneil.org. or calling (925) Speaker Series, Nuclear Weapons: Spring Fair, Sat., May 6, noon to auction 7 p.m. No ticket needed to operating hours or by phoning the 820-1818. Seating in the Old Barn DANCE They’re Back. 7:30 p.m. April 27. 5 p.m. Dublin Heritage Park & attend auction only. Dinner tickets museum at (925) 462-2766. is limited so early reservations are Paul Taylor Dance, 7:30 p.m. May 3. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Museums. Free admission, activities $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 77th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, suggested. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org wristband $5. Farm activities, music, Tickets on sale now at the Carnegie Sat., May 13, Pleasanton Senior Forever Plaid, Tri-Valley Repertory Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. gardening tips, farm fresh vendors, Library, 2155 Third Street, Livermore, Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Theatre production. When four young or 373-6800. Cheza Nami, Saturday, April 29, 2017: tractor drawn wagon rides, and more. Wednesday-Sunday 11:30 – 4:00 Exhibitors enter roses 8-10 a.m. singers are killed in a car crash, they Valley Dance Theatre Presents Spring Diversity and Community Art Project, 556-4500. P.M. or online at www.livermorehis- Show open to public 2 to 5 p.m. with posthumously take the stage for one Rep 2017, May 27, 7 p.m., May 28, Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore 26th Annual Livermore Wine Country tory.com 925-449-9927 Festival, May 6th & 7th, downtown 10 The Independent • April 13, 2017

Four Organizations Benefit BULLETIN BOARD (Organizations wishing to run notices United Methodist Church; 4743 East Ave; iron, ironing board, scissors, along with easy line and circle dances, no partners from Hall of Fame Event in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Livermore. helping hands. (Those planning to stay required, casual dress. $3 per session Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Girls Night Out Networking, 5 to 7 all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. of Bulletin Board or email information to p.m. Mon., May 1. Lunchbox, A Waxing accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Four community organizations serving youth, women [email protected]. Include name Salon, 5270 Dublin Blvd. RSVP: A must Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: and families have been selected as this year’s nonprofit of organization, meeting date, time, place by April 28th at: http://www.gnon.org/ would like to sew, arrange for kits that can George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. and theme or subject. Phone number and monthly-mixer.html Questions: 925-487- be sews at home. Questions? Suzanne [email protected] community partners by the Alameda County Women’s Hall contact person should also be included. 4748 Beck, 925-352-8447 or suzbeck@yahoo. Square dancing for all ages 8 years of Fame. These selected partners received a portion of the Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) The American Heart Association com and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm proceeds from the 24th Annual Alameda County Women’s A Sale of Treasures, sale benefiting with Cycle Nation presents: April 27-30, Have you been affected by some- at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Feral Cat Foundation. Wonderful things Wente Vineyards, volunteer opportunities: one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer Livermore. Families and friends welcome. Hall of Fame Luncheon and Awards Ceremony held on Sat- include: dish sets, clothing, games, furni- to help with on-the-ground logistics that hope and strength for families and friends September classes free to new dancers. urday, April 1, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Building ture and lots of miscellaneous stuff. 8801 a big public event like this entails. Help of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or B, in Pleasanton. Davona Drive, Dublin, on Saturday, May 20 make the day a fun and safe experience org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- [email protected] between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. All proceeds go for all. Be a greeter and a guide. Hand out ley.org. Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open The 2017 Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame non- to helping spay and neuter the feral cats in information, refreshments and freebies. Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 profit community partners are: Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Help set up post-ride festivities. Help clean on Your Grief Journey. Join us for eight Monday through Saturday. Donations can Founded in 1997, CALICO serves over 600 toddlers, Auction Gala Fundraiser at 3 and pack up. Register as a volunteer and (8) Thursday nights at 7:30 pm (EXCEPT be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the Steves Winery, Saturday, April 22nd from support an event looking to put the brakes April 13) through May 11, 2017 at St. building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 children, adolescents, and adults with developmental dis- 6:00-9:30 pm. Benefit for Livermore High on stroke and heart disease. For more Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. abilities each year, helping them achieve justice and heal School's Class of 2017 Safe and Sober information and to register go to: https:// Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time donation Italian Catholic Federation, meets from experiences of abuse. Children and adults come to Grad Night (a LHS PTSA Program) - night cyclenationvolunteers.my.trs.com of $15 is requested. Space is limited and 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. CALICO due to sexual abuse and exploitation, physical of wine tasting, heavy appetizers, live and Livermore Amador Valley Garden pre-registration is required. For additional Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 silent auctions and more. Cost is $25 for Club meeting April 13th. Guest speaker information please call Eleanor Flatley at Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who harm, neglect, drug endangerment, or severe violence. For wine tasting and appetizers; $15 for non will be Susan Ballinger, who developed her 925-846-8708. loves all things Italian is invited to meet to these individuals, CALICO often provides the first op- tasters (includes appetizers). Purchase horticultural skills while working at Nav- Cancer Care Support Group for celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly portunity to recount traumatic experiences and take a first tickets online at https://lhsptsa.myschool- let’s and Alden Lane plus local landscape those living with cancer and their caregiv- dinner meetings and holding charitable central.com or at the door for $30. Can’t design companies before starting her own ers, as well as anyone looking to make a events. The group supports Children's Hos- step toward recovery. As the only child advocacy center in make it to the fundraiser? You can help business, Susan Ballinger Garden Design difference and give back by lending their pital research, college scholarships and Alameda County, CALICO plays a crucial role in supporting by donating via the following: www. in 1998. Susan’s presentation, “Designing support, meets at 7:30 p.m. the second other charities. For information, contact local youth in their recovery from trauma. gofundme.com/livermorehighclassof2017 . for Small Gardens”, will provide strategies and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. 5700 Greenville Rd., Livermore. for turning that small outdoor space into a CrossWinds Church, 1660 Freisman Rd., ClutterLess Self Help Support Magnolia Women's Recovery Programs Inc. is a not-for- Ice Cream Social/Spring Open garden reflecting each person's expecta- Pleasanton, Break Room 1. All are wel- Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, profit organization committed to educating clients, their chil- House with St. Michael Parish Cub Scouts, tions and needs. Meeting at Alisal School, come, regardless of religious affiliation. For support group for people with difficulty dis- dren, family members, and others on illegal drugs and how Pack 903, all boys currently in grades 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. 7 pm more information, contact: David Chang, carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering pre-K/TK through 4th and their families to 9 pm. Information WWW.lavgc.org (510) 502-3541 or maps55liame@ is a psychological issue, not an organizing they are destroying communities. Daily programs empower are invited. Wed., May 10, 7 p.m. Jackson Widowed Men and Women of yahoo.com issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 women to reconnect with their lives and families. Magnolia Avenue Elementary School, 554 Jackson Northern CA, April 20, 5 p.m. happy Recovery International Support Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor helps women to rediscover their individual essence of love, Ave., Livermore. Pack 903 is open to all hour in Dublin, RSVP by April 18 to Mary, Group was developed by Abraham Low, Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays boys who are interested in scouting with a 705-7337. April 23, 12:30 p.m. brunch in MD. This group uses the cognitive-behav- except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. compassion, and beauty. Magnolia women learn to walk Christian orientation. Contact Vivian Hack- Livermore, RSVP by April 20 to Harriett, ioral, peer to peer, self help training system Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 in dignity, restore their families and become contributing ett for more information at (716)573-3907 337-1027. April 30, 2 p.m. play at the to help individuals gain skills to lead more or 925-922-1467. More information at: members of the community. or [email protected] Firehouse Theater and dinner after, RSVP peaceful and productive lives. Meetings www.clutterlesseastbay.org OneChild was founded by Bernie Dutra and is a non-profit The Best Democracy Money Can by April 26 to Pat, 846-0111. every Sunday at 4 pm. Leader: Barbara Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Buy will be shown on Sat., April 29 at Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who Sterrett.” www.recoveryinternational.org/ Club. Feed your wonder about the Night organization that provides new clothing and school supplies 7 p.m. at the IBEW Hall; 6250 Village get together for events like board games, Meetings take place at Arbor Vista: 1300 S. Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the to disadvantaged children. One Child began in Fremont and Parkway, Dublin. This 111minute film movies and fan conventions. Meetings Livermore Ave, Livermore. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- now serves families throughout the Bay Area. The goal of by Investigative Journalist, Greg Palast, every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Bringing Back the Natives Garden ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. (Rolling Stone & Guardian) documents games at Livermore Shari's Cafe, 1116 E Tour, Sunday, May 7, 2017, self-guided Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 OneChild is to promote self-esteem in underprivileged chil- massive voter suppression in many of Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A schedule of up- tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info dren, so they may appreciate their individual worth. Onechild the key states in the 2001, 2009, and coming events can be found on Facebook throughout Alameda and Contra Costa visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- has supported more than 5,000 children and continues to the 2016 election. This entertaining film at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. counties. Twenty-five of these gardens ers.org/ shows how the efforts of a few billionaires Text Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for have not been on the Tour before. More Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 empower local youth. and their cohorts had a direct affect on the more information. than fifty garden talks will be offered Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Founded in 2001, the School of Imagination and Happy outcome of the electoral process, capturing Spring Plant Sale, Succulents, flow- throughout the day. Volunteers are needed costumes give free guided tours beginning Talkers in Dublin has helped thousands of children with spe- on film the affects of their actions as they ers and vegetables. 2-inch to gallon pots. to spend a morning or afternoon greeting at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays played out. A meet & greet potluck begins Unique, potted succulent arrangements, tour participants and answering questions of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 cial needs – including those with autism and developmental at 6:30 PM, the film begins at 7 PM. A perfect for Mother's Day. Fundraiser for about natives. For more information and Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and delays – to find productive paths to learning and personal discussion follows the film. This event is Unity of Tri-Valley church in Dublin. Satur- to register for the tour go to www.bringing- the beautifully landscaped grounds. For growth. The organization brings out the extraordinary in open to the public, is free ($3.00 donations day, April 29, 7041 Amador Valley Blvd., backthenatives.net information on the Ravenswood Progress appreciated), wheelchair accessible, & Dublin, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more informa- Meals on Wheels Volunteers are League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent every child by providing groundbreaking, collaborative easily accessible parking. For more info, tion, call 925.829.2733 on Tuesdays and needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Program, please call the Docent Coordina- and individualized educational, therapeutic and family sup- call 925-462-3459 or email flickknight@ Thursdays 10-2. bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton tor at (925) 443-0238. port services. In addition to cutting-edge early intervention gmail.com. Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- one day per week, Monday-Friday between Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social services, the program provides a full inclusion preschool, Livermore Community Blood Drive: ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 10 am-12 pm. For more information, group of retired men who join together to Friday, April 21, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- please call (925)483-1989. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities empowering special needs children to learn alongside typical Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website Rotary Club of Livermore Valley include golf, bridge, photography, travel, peers and providing them the greatest chance to succeed in Every single day, Bay Area hospitals for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. invites interested individuals to attend its fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- a “mainstream” educational environment. need over 300 units of blood to keep sick org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit morning meeting. Meetings are held every ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men and injured patients alive. Please come organization that seeks to identify needs Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, In addition to supporting nonprofit community partners, donate, bring a friend or family member within the community and work together to Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch the Women’s Hall of Fame sponsors the Mary V. King to the drive and give the gift of life to fulfill those needs. For more information or Club House Drive, Livermore. Anyone who on the first Thursday of each month at the “Leading the Way” Youth Scholarship program to help young our friends and neighbors who need it. to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. would like to give back to the community San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use org. All are welcome. is invited to meet with club members and San Ramon. Please read more about the women further their educational pursuits. The scholarship ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or call Dress a Girl Around the World, an community leaders. For more information, Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and is named for the former Alameda County Supervisor and Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for more invitation to make simple dresses for girls go to www.livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For co-founder of the Women’s Hall of Fame. information. in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is contact Fred Quarterman at 925-337-5342 information or to attend a meeting, call Sustainable Urban Food Systems, Sat., April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. or Deb Tacker at 925-447-1135. Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. To learn more about the Alameda County Women’s Hall Learning Series Talk, April 15, 11 a.m. Augustine's Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleas- Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a of Fame, go to http://whof.acgov.org. to noon. FertileGround Works Garden anton.. Help is needed sewing, ironing, and experienced dancers are welcome. group for retired men who seek activities of Grace - free to the public. Asbury cutting. Bring sewing machine or serger, Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, to enhance their retirement. Monthly

April 13, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD meetings feature lunch and an interesting at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- of the month are informal with guitar. Livermore. speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children's choir is at 11:40-12:10. "Come Christ Church (a nondenominational about and join activities such as hiking, (3) organization made up of women of call 447-6282. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically As You Are" is an informal service every evangelical church formerly meeting in bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and British or British Commonwealth heritage Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday based practIcal messages, nondenomina- Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Heather Leslie Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho wood carving. There is also a neat group and ancestry with a focus on charity and Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- tional. All are welcome. www.pathway- Hammer minister. www.lynnewood.org, Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 fellowship. Those interested in helping with more. Information, 447-8840. communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. 925 846-0221. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month “the cause," enjoying social activities, and Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road forming long-lasting friendships, contact 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sun- Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: or call 925.846.0665. Any retired man is welcome to drop by to Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For day School at 10:20 am. For more informa- Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming learn about your opportunities. For more additional information. information, call 925-447-1246. tion, visit www.goodshepherd-livermore. am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St.: spiritual community for people of all faiths information check our website: branch121. Pleasanton Military Families is Asbury United Methodist Church, org or call (950) 371-6200. 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; and backgrounds. Children's program sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at a Pleasanton based support group for 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Bethel Family Christian Center, Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 available. Ongoing groups and activities. [email protected] (put “SIR” in the those who have a loved one serving in the ing Church where all are welcomed. 9 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- subject line). Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on a.m. Sunday worship, with childcare and Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Eric's Corner is a free support group the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share children/youth Sunday School. Information: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; The Church of Jesus Christ of am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. for people who are dealing with a diagnosis concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys 447-1950 Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: org. 925.829.2733. of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend that are experienced. There is no better Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. GraceWay Church worships at 10 these meetings. Meetings are held at support than being surrounded by others at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, who know what you are going through. www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 Three times per year, the group collect 4357. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. is being prepared. Services include band- on the third Thursday of each month. supplies and sends care packages to the Granada Baptist Church, 945 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., led worship music, Sunday School for For more information please visit us at troops. Contact [email protected] for Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: preschoolers and elementary through high ericscorner.org the location of the next meeting. Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; 925-449-4848. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. school students. Infant care is provided. Assistance League® of Amador Val- Livermore Military Families, a worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, John Knox Presbyterian Church, www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated support group for families in Livermore 447-3428. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for group of volunteers, reaching out to those who have a loved one serving in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for women of all ages and life stages. Meets in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Military, is intended to be a safe place for Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; doing it. Regular meetings are held on the family members to come and share their services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at experiences and concerns with others who a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. understand what they are going through. org/ All are welcome. front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Livermore. For WINGS speaker presenta- For more information, see our website, All family members are welcome to attend Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. tions and events: stcharleslivermore.org, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Cedar Grove Community Church, Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed click on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ of each month at the Livermore Veterans school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College All are welcome. Questions: Donna Leach yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Ave. (United Christian Church). www. 925-443-6815 or Phyllis Clearwater Operation: SAM “Supporting All 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informa- a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. LivermoreQuakers.com 925-337-4299. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military tion, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Grace Missionary Baptist Church, support organization based in Livermore. email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Ministries meet every other month. For Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) S.A.M. has been in operation since January ministry information call (925) 846-8650 jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday 2004. It is dedicated to the continued RELIGION Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., Well Community Outreach Center 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. morale support of deployed troops. For First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services ministry provides meats, canned and dry Center for Spiritual Living Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. information or donations, visit www. Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Livermore Valley - People from all faith Pastor: Jeff Barger. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on available prior to the start of the school traditions, cultures, races and sexual Discovery Church of the Nazarene, comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Sundays, and during the week at various year). Those with an immediate need or orientations welcome. Sunday service 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open and children’s program For more informa- times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries who would like to donate nonperishable at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community to new and established residents of the tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM food items, call the office at (925) 479- offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 For more information contact revhar- 10:45 AM on the second Wednesday of the month, a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 livermore.org or 925-447-1848. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment [email protected] or visit us at http:// Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas only. The Outreach Center will be open csllvlighthouse.org. enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, family activities, and monthly adult ship service. AWANA children's program Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact will be on a first come first serve basis com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Wor- Trummel at 449.1444. Community Resources for Inde- Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- ship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family Asbury United Methodist Church, pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday St. Innocent Orthodox Church, sen Drive, Livermore. Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- help people with disabilities and supports service. Information 447-8747 or www. 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Lynnewood United Methodist youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the ing Church where all are welcomed. Three them to live independently and participate uucil.org Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. Easter Sunday Services, outside Sunrise in their community for as long as they are Congregation Beth Emek, Center for stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at offers a friendly congregation where all weekdays. Service 6:30 a.m.; Worship Services: 9:00 willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in (831) 278-1916. are welcome, no matter where they are on Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 their faith journey. Sunday worship is at away clothing and other items every Mon- childcare and children’s Sunday School. to provide information and referrals and anton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare and day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on For information visit our website at www. provide community education at senior Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30am. First Sundays Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. centers and affordable housing complexes Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at to residents of Southern Alameda County. ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Organizations (csjo.org). Information, and worship with us and to enjoy our Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, hospitality. For more information call the be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. church office 925-462-4802. TRAVEL by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal [email protected]. All services Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) are free. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. BUG Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative Support Group meets every fourth and reading room are located at Third and Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the N Streets. The Reading Room, which is (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School third floor movie room at Heritage Estates open to the public, features books, CDs (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Retirement Community. The address is and magazines for sale. For information, choir, child care provided. group Travel 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are call (925) 447-2946. Little Brown Church, United Church welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 (925) 447-4300 DBE Daughters of the British royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- In Downtown Livermore Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church 2580 travelbuglivermore.com a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Pathway Community Church, 1055 12 The Independent • April 13, 2017 Milestones EDUCATION Elise Berendt, a senior, has been elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Theta chapter at Scripps College in Claremont, CA. She is majoring in Hispanic studies and linguistics and has carried a 3.84 GPA fall semester, 2016. She will graduate magna cum laude. Elise, the daughter of Eric and Corinne Berendt of Pleasanton, graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2013.

Jacqueline Almeida, a student of Communication studies at the University of San Diego, has been inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the national acadmeic honor society in the communication discipline. Lambda Pi Eta recgonzies outstanding academic achievemtn among undergraduate students in communication (major or minor). Jac- queline Almeida of Livermore, was inducted into the honor society Foothill High School's Varsity Competition Cheer Team returned from USA Nationals in given her class standing, declared Communication Studies major Anaheim, California with a back to back National Championship in the Medium Show or minor, and outstanding academic record at USD. Cheer Novice division.Two FHS Intermediate Stunt Groups competed with Team 1 returning with a Third Place finish against 40 other teams. Finally the JV Team came home with a 2nd Place medal winning against 22 other teams. Pictured are (front row) Emily LaDue, Kimberly Wang, Karina Russo, Kylie Maeda, Julia Castenada, Sarah Pastor Darin Anderson and MILITARY Wong, Kennedy Banks, Sophia Ondi, Chloe Chai; (middle row) Coach Jen Gatan, his wife, Andrea celebrate Coach Kelly Redgrave, Gali Hoffman, Sara Ling, Sophia Barletta, Melissa Garcia, Sofia ten years of ministry as the Ricker, Brenna Kennedy, Chloe Tolari, Jessica Cole; and (back row) Rachel Sanchez, Senior Pastors of Sunset LHS Grad Serving on Annie Fenton, Tori Maes, Hannah Thoe, Caeli Hurst, Brianna Rafael, Amanda Mero, Community Church, Guided-Missile Cruiser Ellie Redding, Robin Salter, Claire Larsen, Amanda Zagar, Michelle Cyr, Coach Kim Livermore. Pastor Darin DeJoy, and Coach Sarina DeJoy. is a long-time Livermore resident and Alumni of By Chief Mass Communication Specialist Isaiah Sellers, Navy Office of Community Outreach Livermore High School and A 2013 Livermore High School graduate and Livermore, Las Positas College. He California native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the served as the Youth Pastor guided-missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie as an electronics at SCC for ten years prior technician aboard the Ticonderoga class guided-missile to becoming the Senior cruiser operating out of San Diego. Pastor in 2007. He is known A Navy electronics technician is responsible for perform- for his exuberance and ing, managing, and supervising preventive and corrective excitement about life, faith, maintenance on electronic equipment. and leadership. Together “My favorite part about my job is getting to meet and he and his wife are actively work with all different types of people in the Navy,” said Untalan. “Everyone has completely different backgrounds. involved in raising their six It’s very diverse.” children: Dalaney, Darin Commissioned in July of 1993, Erie is 567 feet long and is James, Daralyn, Nathaniel, powered by four gas turbines that allow the cruiser to achieve Alliyah and Destiny. Andrea over 30 mph in open seas. Cruisers are tactical multi-mission also serves as Director of combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups, Sunset Christian Preschool amphibious forces and can operate independently or as the and Community School flagship of a surface action group. The ship is equipped with The Livermore High School Engineering Team, GravitechX, successfully competed in Age Program (CSAP), a vertical launching system, tomahawk missiles, torpedoes, two First Robotics Competitions, the Central Valley Regionals in Madera and Silicon which provide education 54 caliber guns and phalanx close-in weapons systems. With a crew of over 300 sailors, jobs are highly special- Valley Regionals in San Jose, in March and April. GravitechX was founded by a group and childcare to many of students in fall 2016 under the mentorship of Mike Waltz and Edward Woodworth, families in the community. ized and keep each part of the cruiser running smoothly, according to Navy officials. The jobs range from washing teachers at Livermore High School. The team built a 95-pound competitive robot Sunset Community Church dishes and preparing meals to maintaining engines and with an autonomous mode, climbing system, and the ability to deliver gear to score services are held on handling weaponry. points. GravitechX completed the season winning the Rookie Inspiration Award Sundays at 9:30 am. All “The people on this ship are really great,” said Untalan. at the Silicon Valley Regionals, a completion involving 60 teams. The team would are welcome to attend. “The people I work with make it interesting.and drills. like to thank its sponsors: First Robotics Competition, Livermore Valley Education “Serving in the Navy has been a privilege and opportunity Foundation, Livermore Rotary Club, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, that most don’t get,” said Untalan. “I’m honored to serve Brin Wojcicki Foundation, and Schneider Electric. For more information about the our country.” team, visit www.gravitechx.org.