Thursday, February 9, 2017

VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 6 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol LVCP Loses Appeal on WASC Accreditation, Wants to Reapply

Tri-Valley Learning Corpora- TVLC said that some data in There was no amplification con- all over again. tion lost its appeal to the West- support of losing accreditation cerning the two WASC statements Chris Van Schaack, assistant su- ern States Schools and College was erroneous. WASC stated that in Van Leuven’s one-page letter. perintendent for the school district, See Inside Section A (WASC) concerning accreditation was not true. Van Leuven said that the school explained, that reinstatement of Section A is filled with of its Livermore Valley Charter TVLC also said that the original can regain accreditation in one of accreditation is a shorter process. information about arts, people, Preparatory School (LVCP). WASC decision pulling accredi- two ways. It can seek reinstate- If LVCP follows the reapplication entertainment and special events. WASC President Fred Van tation was not supported by the ment of its accreditation, or it can route, everything that has occurred There are education stories, a Leuven said in a letter dated Feb. evidence, an assertion also rejected reapply for initial accreditation. If since June would be open to re- variety of features, and the arts 1 that WASC rejected the two by WASC. The association’s board TVLC applies for initial accredita- view by WASC. The drop in the and entertainment and contentions on which TVLC based made the decision at a meeting Jan. tion, it must start the whole process number of students would impact bulletin board. its appeal. 30 and 31 in San Diego, (See CHARTER SCHOOL, page 5) Dublin Taking Fixing State Steps to Build Budget Errors High School Could Bring The Dublin Unified School School Layoff District board took a step forward in the efforts to build a new high Notices By Ron McNicoll school. Corrected errors in the state At a special meeting on Feb. budget that Gov. Jerry Brown 1, trustees directed staff to begin unveiled in January may result in negotiations on several properties a surprise $1.5 million shortfall with the objective of purchasing in the Pleasanton Unified School land for a second high school District 2017-18 budget. site. The Trustees’ directive came Pleasanton school officials are after a lengthy public meeting and so concerned about the projected closed session discussion. drop in revenue that they spoke Board President Megan Rouse about getting ready to send out commented, “We are extremely teacher layoff notices. They dis- pleased to take this important step cussed the topic at their Jan. 31 as we continue to move forward Photo - Doug Jorgensen meeting. If they decide to send with plans for a second high school Super Saturday marked the annual flag football game pitting dads from Altamont Creek Elementary out notices, it will have to be soon, in Dublin. The Board remains against those from Croce Elementary. The game is held each year on the Saturday prior to the Super because they would have to go out focused on the needs of all of our by March 15. students and doing our best to Bowl. At stake is the Super Saturday traveling trophy, which is displayed for the year in the winning It’s possible that revenues will provide the world-class facilities school's trophy case alongside team photos. Altamont Creek came away with the win and the trophy. rise. The Legislative Analysts Of- (See DUBLIN, page 4) fice and Brown’s own Department of Finance have said they project a more optimistic level of revenue, Arts Career Center Gaining Momentum noted board president Joan Lauren. Also contributing to a district Plans for a downtown Arts Ca- management, networking and planning. There have been meet- trict (LVJUSD) Superintendent, shortfall will be higher teacher reer Center next to the Bankhead business law. ings with potential funders and said that the District is always and staff retirement benefit fund Theater are drawing more support. The Center would be located educational resources. Eyler stated, looking for opportunities to en- costs for employers. In a change The announced Arts Career in Downtown Livermore, but the "We want to take a passion for hance the classroom experience announced last week by the PERS Center’s mission will be to help programs will be offered to the the arts and give it structure and with exposure to professional board, which sets rates for non-cer- youth and young adults develop Tri-Valley for regional collabora- foundation, functional realities to visual and performing artists, mul- tificated personnel, the PERS rate the skills and the confidence to tion and benefit. support the dreams, to make high timedia and animation designers will rise from 13.8% to 15.8% for invent careers in the arts. Programs One of the organizers, Chuck ideals possible; to make them and creators, and to provide a range employers. Employees pay a lower aimed at launching careers could Eyler, reports that several inter- inevitable." of performance-based opportuni- rate. The State Teachers Retire- include startup business planning, ested people have come forward Dr. Kelly Bowers, Livermore ties in which to showcase student ment System rates for employers are also going up next year, from marketing, fundraising, finances, to offer advice and help with the Valley Joint Unified School Dis- (See ARTS CAREER, page 3) 12.5% to 14.4%. Interim Superintendent Micaela Ochoa said that the total cost of Homeless Sleeping Prompts Post Office to Cut Lobby Night Hours the changes for next year would be close to $2.3 million. She is Postmaster Steve Mitchell. They Homeless people staying over- open for 24 hours a day, seven days handled by one employee, so the recommending that an available sometimes urinate and defecate, night in the Livermore Downtown a week. However, after Feb. 27, the change has to be made. $700,000 in this year’s budget be which prompts postal customers Post Office lobby and leaving the lobby will be closed from 9 p.m. to Mitchell said he has not seen carried over to offset part of the to call the Department of Health. place a mess has led to a cutback 5 a.m., except weekends, when the much evidence that people can do deficit. Mitchell said that when the post in lobby hours for postal boxhold- lobby will open at 6 a.m. anything except camp out. Trustee Jamie Hintzke said the office used three custodians for ers’ access. Homeless people have been us- However, Livermore does have district should consider starting an its locations, it could be handled. The lobby, in the building at ing the lobby for the past year, usu- an emergency homeless shel- educational campaign to explain 220 S. Livermore Ave., has been However, now maintenance is ally one or two people a night, said (See POST OFFICE, page 4) (See PLEASANTON, page 2) City Council to Consider Valley to Host Rezoning Sonoma Site National Water Polo Championships The Livermore City Council to offer residents. will hold a public hearing on a The 2017 Olympic Develop- Several of the neighbors have ment Program (ODP) National proposal to rezone a former school organized opposition, including Water Polo Championships are site to residential. circulating a petition signed by headed to the Tri-Valley in Febru- If the rezoning were approved, over 200 people. They have sent ary and March. The Boy's National structures on the former Sonoma information to the city council Championship is up first this Feb- Elementary School site would be asking the council to consider ruary 24-26 followed by the Girl's demolished and replaced by 54 the ramifications of the proposed National Championship March 10- single-family residential homes. rezoning and to look at other al- 12. Foothill High School, Amador The hearing will take place at ternatives for use of the site that Valley High School, Dougherty the Feb. 13 council meeting in the would better serve and benefit this Valley High School, Las Positas city council chambers. neighborhood and the community. College and the Robert Livermore The project proposes to con- The information sent to the Community Center will all serve as struct two-story, detached homes council notes that with the growth host venues. ranging in size from approximately in Livermore, the site would likely Full schedules for both events 2,100 to 3,000 square feet, and be needed for use as a school. One and hotel information are avail- provide open space/water quality idea proposed would be to elimi- able and can be accessed by going swales, landscaping, and other nate what they say is overcrowding Photo - Doug Jorgensen to www.usawaterpolo.org/odp/ related improvements. at Joe Michell K-8 by converting John Muir Health and San Ramon Regional Medical Center held regionals.html. Neighbors of the site aren't the Sonoma site to a middle school a “Go Red for Women’s Heart Health” on Friday to help bring ODP Mental Skills Coach Brian happy about the two-story homes. offering the same International awareness to heart disease. The event was part of the American Alexander will be giving a presen- They point out that homes in the Baccalaureate program as at the Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and tation on Friday, February 24 and area are all single story. Also, the Michell School. stroke in women. Attendees participated in a walk, group fitness Friday, March 10. F plan does not include green space, One other idea would be to classes, received free blood pressure screenings and heart health or more information on the ODP a park or a tot lot to compensate for convert the land into a public park. education from John Muir Health physicians. The short walk was National Championships, www. the loss of amenities the site used (See SONOMA, page 2) to honor those whose lives have been impacted by heart disease. usawaterpolo.org

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Short Notes...... 12 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • February 9, 2017 Residents Invited to Take Part in Bioblitz Interfaith Peace Ring The community will gather and join hands on Fri., Feb. 6-9 to engage in science and type of citizen science, is an 10 at 12:30 p.m. around the Muslim Community Center By Carol Graham 2 p.m. The alliance will have of the East Bay in solidarity with Muslim Americans, im- math pursuits), and Intro- intense period of biological Starting in 2016, Febru- a table set up at the entrance migrants, and refugees. ary has been proclaimed duce a Girl to Engineering surveying (typically 24-48 to the Springtown Open The Interfaith Peace Ring is sponsored by the Liver- by both the Livermore City (a worldwide campaign to hours) and recording all Space near the intersection more-Pleasanton Interfaith Clergy Association that fosters Council and Livermore Val- introduce girls to engineer- living species within a des- of Bluebell Drive and Sce- relationship and dialogue among people of all religious ley Joint Unified School Dis- ing). A full calendar can ignated area. Information is nic Avenue, and invite all to traditions. trict (LVJUSD) as Science be accessed at the website then uploaded onto sites like participate. The public is invited to meet outside the mosque from and Engineering Month in below. iNaturalist and Audubon's Those interested in learn- 12:30-1:30 p.m. The group will create a ring of solidarity Livermore. A host of activi- Brinker explained, "My Great Backyard Bird Count. ing more about citizen sci- as worshipers leave their early Friday prayer time (ending ties are designed to involve goal with SEM program- "There is an official ence, including how-tos and at 12:50), then hear speakers of different faiths, and then the entire community. ming this year is to open project listed on iNatural- upcoming events, are invited create a ring again as worshipers arrive for their later Friday District STEM Coordina- more opportunities for all ist, aptly named Livermore to attend a talk by Brinker at prayer time (starting at 1:30). tor Regina Brinker stated, community members, not BioBlitz, with project dates the Livermore Civic Center The mosque is located at 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd., "The community responded just students, to become listed as Friday and Sat- Public Library on February Suite 300, in Pleasanton, just east of Hacienda Drive. very positively last year, to involved with science and urday, February 17-18," 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. (Suite 300 is around the back at the SE door of the build- my surprise and delight, so engineering. Citizen science said Brinker. "What is of "All in all, my goal with ing. Limited parking will be available at the mosque or it's back again this year." projects invite the com- high interest is comparing these projects, including the at Simpson Strong-Tie, 5956 W. Las Positas at Willow.) STEM stands for science, munity to participate in observations between north bioblitz, is to encourage the Please car pool if possible. Speakers include Rev. Lucas Hergert, Rev. Heather technology, engineering, and research projects. Anyone and south Livermore. The community to go outside and can contribute to science, distance between Sycamore observe the natural world Leslie Hammer, Rabbi Laurence Milder, PhD, and Hina math. Khan-Mukhtar. The purpose of Science and by participating in a Grove Park and the Spring- around them," said Brinker. and Engineering Month citizen science project, they town Wetlands Preserve is "Hopefully the observa- (SEM) is to showcase and add data to a wide range of not great, but the birds and tions will inspire feelings of celebrate the many activi- investigations." plants found at both places awe and wonder, leading to Teen Job and Career ties happening this month, Citizen science refers are unique to the areas. I more interest in science and including Lawrence Liver- to research conducted by hope to have many observa- exploration." Fair Scheduled in March nonprofessional individuals, tions to compare." more National Laboratory's To learn more, visit www. The City of Pleasanton is partnering with the cities of teams or networks of volun- The Springtown arm of Science on Saturday pro- sites.google.com/site/sci- San Ramon, Dublin, Danville and the Dublin/San Ramon gram, LVJUSD's Science teers who collect data, which the bioblitz is being co- engmonth, www.northliver- Women’s Club to present the annual Teen Job and Career Odyssey (a fair for students allows scientists to accom- ordinated with the North morecommunityalliance. Fair on Saturday, March 4, 2017. This free event will take in grades 1-12), Expanding plish tasks that otherwise Livermore Community Al- org, or contact Regina place from noon to 4 p.m. at the Alcosta Senior and Commu- Your Horizons (a conference would be too time consum- liance. It will take place on Brinker at rbrinker@lvjsud. nity Center, located at 9300 Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon. encouraging girls in grades ing or costly. A bioblitz, one February 18, from 10 a.m. to org or (925)960-2914. Teens between the ages of 14 and 19 will have the op- portunity to meet with local employers, pick up applica- tions, and apply for jobs. The event will also feature mock interviews, career workshops scheduled throughout the day and hear from professionals on a career panel. Admission Hendrickson to Head Lab Computation Organization is free to all teen job seekers and lunch will be provided. Businesses that are hiring teens currently or for the sum- Bruce Hendrickson has discipline and support orga- master’s degree in physics numerous national honors mer and are interested in participating can contact David been selected as Lawrence nizations, Hendrickson will from Brown University, and and awards, and holds four Weisgerber at (925) 931-3474 or dweisgerber@cityofpleas- Livermore National Labo- help create next-generation, a Ph.D. in Computer Science U.S. patents. antoncag.ov for more information. ratory’s associate director mission-transforming strate- from Cornell University. He Goldstein said “I look Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their re- for Computation. The an- gies for LLNL in simulation is a fellow of the Society forward to working with sume and dress in professional attire. For more information nouncement was made by and data science; establish for Industrial and Applied Bruce as a member of the about the 2017 Teen Job and Career Fair, please call 925 Laboratory Director Bill strategic partnerships with Mathematics, a fellow of Laboratory’s Senior Man- 973-3200 or email [email protected]. Goldstein following a na- industry and other labora- the American Association agement Team. His knowl- tionwide search. tories; and lead overall ad- for the Advancement of edge and experience are well Hendrickson will as- vancement of the Laboratory Science, a distinguished aligned with the Computa- sume his associate direc- as a world-class simulation member of the Association tion organization and with COMING SOON ONLY $900K! tor responsibilities in late and data science center. for Computing Machinery, our goal of advancing the March. He will lead the mul- Hendrickson joins the and a senior member of the forefront of high perfor- tidisciplinary 1,000-person Laboratory following a suc- Institute of Electrical and mance computing. Bruce’s Computation organization cessful 26-year career at Electronics Engineers. He strategic vision will ensure that develops and deploys Sandia National Laborato- was named a distinguished that the Laboratory contin- integrated computing en- ries, most recently serving member of the technical ues to make advances in vironments for advanced as the director of Sandia’s staff at Sandia; and served computer technology and Linda Futral simulation in support of Center for Computing Re- as an affiliated professor applications.” Broker/Realtor LLNL’s national security search. of computer science at the The position was previ- 925.980.3561 missions. In partnership with He has a bachelor’s de- University of New Mexico ously held by Dona Craw- 40 Sparrow Street, Livermore [email protected] www.lindafutral.com the Laboratory’s program, gree in mathematics and a since 1997. He has earned ford, who retired last year The best “nest” in town! Completely License #01257605 after 15 years of leading the ungraded and ready to enjoy! Computation Directorate. Private large lot w/ magnificent SONOMA pool! Worth the wait! Call for details! (continued from page one) The closest park is one mile Livermore Area Recreation Livermore student growth away, they state. and Park District and the to be slightly less than 1,000 The site was declared City, before it was marketed over the next ten years. surplus by the school district to private entities. The land Additionally, if for any un- after a committee recom- was sold for $10 million. foreseen reason growth ex- mended selling the prop- According to the Liver- ceeded expectations, the Ar- erty and using the proceeds more School District, even royo Mocho and/or Almond to benefit students. Funds with the Sonoma School Avenue schools could be would be used to improve property sale and develop- reopened. The school district technology infrastructure ment, the school district also indicated that even if and instructional materials. found it will still have the the Charter School were to Proceeds will also be used capacity for additional stu- close, it would still have for capital improvements dents as supported by a more than sufficient capac- such as shade structures recently completed demo- ity without having to use the and security upgrades. The graphic study that forecast Sonoma School site. land was first offered to the PLEASANTON (continued from page one) the problem to community it meets Feb. 28. No date Diane Howell, and Patrick members. Hintzke said, “We was announced for a Liver- Gannon, and bargaining unit should start with our educa- more presentation. leaders Janice Clark of APT tional foundations, because The Pleasanton district and Alex Sutton of CSEA. it will mean cuts. We should approved a three-year con- Five others, each ap- figure out a plan to obtain tract with teachers at its pointed by a board member, more money.” Jan. 17 meeting. It did not will serve.They are business The correction of the include raises, except for a owner and parent Don Erri- error in Brown’s budget one-time 0.85% compen- go, tech recruiter and parent calculation, and the higher sation. There was money Kevin Gallagher, retired su- retirement program costs designated for a few other perintendent Doug Gaphart, affect all districts and public positions, including a sti- human resources executive charter schools in the state, pend of $7500 for a school and parent Jared Lucas, because they all rely on state head nurse. and Kathleen Ruegsegger, revenue for their financing. The board appointed a a former school trustee and A check with Valley committee to make a recom- candidate in the last election, school district financial of- mendation about a firm or who will serve as a commu- ficials showed that both firms that the board would nity member. Livermore and Dublin are want to consider to conduct aware of the change, but are a search for a new superin- still working out the details tendent. for presentation to their Appointed are trustees boards. The Dublin board Valerie Arkin and Steve Ma- will receive an update when her, adminstrators Ochoa,

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Statement on Russian Sanctions found a snow water equivalence of 28.1 inches, a significant to today) were wet due to atmospheric river storms and Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15), the Ranking Member of increase since the January 3 survey, when just 6 inches were rainfall from lesser storms that drenched the state. All three the CIA Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select found there. The average as measured at Phillips since 1964 regions DWR monitors continuously for their rainfall had Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement is 11.3 inches. recorded more by January 23 than their annual averages for Thursday regarding the Trump administration’s lifting of Snow water equivalence is the depth of water that theo- the entire water year, which runs from October 1 through sanctions against Russian intelligence officials: retically would result if the entire snowpack melted instan- September 30. “Russia attacked our democracy. It should be punished. taneously. That measurement is more important than depth Instead, President Trump is easing sanctions against its in evaluating the status of the snowpack. On average, the Baker Announces New Staff team of hackers. Easing these sanctions allows Russia to snowpack supplies about 30 percent of California’s water Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-San Ramon) sharpen its knives and import tools from the United States needs as it melts in the spring and early summer. to hack us again. Congress must act swiftly to re-impose has announced staffing changes in both her Capitol and More telling than a survey at a single location, however, District Offices: these sanctions so that those who attack America know are DWR’s electronic readings last Thursday from 101 sta- there’s a price to pay. Paige Haskin will begin on February 6th as Baker’s Leg- tions scattered throughout the Sierra Nevada. Statewide, “The President’s action once again underscores the need islative Director. Haskin previously served as Legislative for an independent, bipartisan commission to fully inves- the snowpack holds 31 inches of water equivalent, or 173 Director in the State Assembly, and replaces Faith Lane, tigate and report to the public and Congress on Russian percent of the February 2 average (18.1 inches). On January who accepted a position in the private sector. involvement in the election, as called for by the Protecting 1 before a series of January storms, the snow water equiva- Allie Stewart has been promoted from Constituent Our Democracy Act, H.R. 356. Letting this information lent (SWE) of the statewide snowpack was 6.5 inches, just Services Manager to Communications Director, replacing languish in darkness emboldens our enemies and leaves a 64 percent of the New Year’s Day average. Nick Binzoni, who accepted a position in the private sector cloud hanging over the White House – especially when it Measurements indicate the water content of the northern with marketing firm in December. takes actions like today’s.” Sierra snowpack is 26 inches, 144 percent of the multi- Ronald Musch, formerly with Assemblywoman Susan decade average for the date. The central and southern Sierra Bonilla, will serve as Baker’s Constituent Services Man- Snow Pack Shows Increase readings are 32 inches (173 percent of average) and 32 ager, and will be based out of the District Office in San The Department of Water Resources (DWR) manual inches (200 percent of average) respectively. Ramon. snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada range The first four months of Water Year 2017 (October 1

Second Springtown Open Space Meeting Draws Similar Views

By Carol Graham even within the troop." ing when a sense of trust is The second of two back- Brainstormed ideas in- built, not because everyone to-back meetings regarding cluded adding an amphithe- agrees with one another but plans for the Springtown ater, community gardens, because everyone is doing Open Space took place on fitness course, fly-casting his/her best to participate in January 31 at the Robert practice area, pavilion, inter- a meaningful way." Livermore Community Cen- pretive signage, BMX track, For the next step in the ter. skate park, walking trails, planning process, RRM The first meeting had dog park, putting green, will develop three potential focused on input from zipline, swimming pool, bat designs based on the public Springtown residents and houses, snack bar and coffee input. was attended by nearly 200 shop, and sand volleyball, "Once RRM Design people. The second and final tennis and basketball courts. Group completes their three meeting for this phase of the The 85-acre property had preliminary design concepts, planning process focused on been the public Springtown we will post them online community-wide input, and Golf Course until it closed for the public to view," said was attended by around 50 in late 2015. Last year, resi- LARPD Assistant General people, including a group of dents voted to preserve the Manager John Lawrence. ten Boy Scouts, aged 12-16, property as open space, "The public will be able to from Troops 935 and 936. making many of the above send in comments by mail "The Scouts were excited suggestions infeasible. or email, or they can attend that they could share their At each meeting, fol- the meeting that will be ideas and have them listened lowing the brainstorming Uses are being considered for the ormer Springtown Golf Course. scheduled for public review to, even the off-the-wall segment in which ideas were and comment." ideas," said Assistant Scout listed on poster boards, at- The next public-input Master Joel Blumer. "I was tendees were given three Both meetings were host- collect information, prepare ticipants felt that the work- meeting, likely to take place impressed with how they stickers each to place next ed by the Livermore Area design options and present shop forum was a productive in March or April, will be were welcomed to the meet- to their first, second and Recreation and Park District a final design recommenda- opportunity to share their posted on the LARPD web- ing. Both the facilitators and third priorities. As with the (LARPD), which the City tion to City Council. ideas about the future of the site. attendees were respectful previous night, results from of Livermore has asked to "It's clear that the com- Springtown Open Space. It Whether the Boy Scouts, and encouraged their com- the second meeting showed lead the Springtown Open munity believes this open is often challenging to over- now one step closer to their ments and input. I think the that residents overwhelm- Space Master Plan process. space is very important to come misconceptions or pre- Citizenship in the Com- boys were a little surprised ingly favor scenic openness, The meetings featured pre- Livermore, and in particular vious experiences about any munity badges, will attend that some of the opinions for mostly undeveloped but, sentations by members of to the Springtown neigh- project, as well have folks future meetings remains to how the space should be used with the addition of inter- RRM Design Group, which borhood," said RRM's Lief buy into the planning pro- be seen. could be such opposites, connected walking trails. was hired by the LARPD to McKay. "We hope that par- cess. However, it's reward- "It went a long way to- ward making it a positive experience for these young ARTS CAREER men, and will encourage (continued from page one) them to be an active part of their community both now work, skills and talents. what we already do for our Catering service would maintenance. There would ler offers decades of experi- and throughout their lives," Bowers expressed in- resident companies." be included in the culinary be solar panels, rainwater ence in games, animation, said Blumer. "The results of terest in an international Kenison added, "It is arts program. A food truck capture, water features, a cinematic direction and art this meeting will be directly culinary arts program as important to train folks who would provide portable food sculpture garden, shaded management working with observable to them and to a way of enhancing the are looking for careers in the service. Nutrition educa- gathering spaces. A portable Lucasfilm, Atari Games and anybody else visiting the culinary program offered arts in the real world. When tion for schools and the performance stage would be Disney. Lauren Heanes, who Springtown Open Space. by the District. She noted I was in Washington, DC public would be part of the available. has worked as a set designer, Their input has now been in- that Pleasanton and Dublin we developed a stagecraft program, as would delivery The basement would would provide expertise in corporated into the planning school districts also have training program specifi- service to the Tri-Valley's consists of a multi-purpose that area. Kenison would process. I hope they realize culinary programs. Students cally to fill a need for staff disadvantaged. space with digital arts com- head the stagecraft aspect. that their input matters." from the area would benefit to work in the theater. We The second floor would puter labs, video and audio The school district would To learn more, visit www. from a different kind of ac- can do the same for design- present the visual and nar- recording, studios, class- provide the leadership for larpd.org/board/spring- cess and exposure, working ers, restaurant workers and rative arts programs. There rooms, and a storage area for the culinary arts. town_open_space.htm. in a professional café or ca- technicians. The synergy would be a multipurpose all the arts programs. tering capacity in proximity of having all that creative room, offices, drawing Funding possibilities in- to restaurants. energy in one building is desks, classrooms, and a clude federal government 1 Livermore Valley exciting." screening room. grants, Farm to Fork sur- Performing Arts Center A four story building The third and fourth plus food for the homeless (LVPAC) Executive Direc- adjacent to the Bankhead floors would accommodate through Alameda County tor Scott Kenison, said of Theater with access to the the performing arts and Supervisor District 1, the the planning, "LVPAC is theater and a nearby indus- community engagement op- Livermore school district, interested in participating in trial facility would house portunities. Tri-Valley Regional Occu- any way that makes sense. the Center. Cooking, theater, A black box performance Obviously, the restaurant music, dance, film, anima- pational Program (TVROP), area, along with practice grants, partnerships with and catering opportunities tion and stagecraft training rooms, collaboration and would be extremely attrac- for high school, college and public agencies, and private mentoring areas, and multi- donations. tive to us. Add to that, the adult students would be of- use facility studios would access to a trained workforce fered. Among those with exper- be used for rehearsals and tise helping with the plan- of designers and techni- The first floor would lessons in such arts as music, cians. It is my experience feature the culinary arts ning is Richard Yates, who drama, and dance. would bring music compo- that a concentration of cre- program. Included would A roof terrace would fea- ative thinkers just encour- be an upscale restaurant, sition and teaching experi- ture outdoor dining, organic ence, along with musicology ages more innovation. What international cuisine, farm gardening and landscape would be better to have as a to fork, a commercial teach- and choral performance. Ey- neighbor? Depending on the ing kitchen, demonstrations business model, it might be from visiting chefs, partner- beneficial for LVPAC to play ships with Tri-Valley restau- an important role. In many rants, and a kitchen rentable ways, it is an extension of to the public.

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OP-ED: EDITORIAL The Power to Choose Helping Open Heart Kitchen Open Heart Kitchen (OHK) suffered a in Alameda County loss on Monday when fire destroyed one of the locations where hot meals are served. By Alameda County What is Community remain with PG&E (in our work and deliberations by The site was the main location where Supervisor Scott Hag- Choice Energy? case). The environmental the East Bay Community OHK received large food deliveries for use gerty A Community Choice impact and community and Choice Energy Steering throughout the entire Valley, served food Communities through- Energy program is a means consumer benefits follow- Committee, convened for and assembled bag lunches for its school out the state, and the nation, by which local govern- ing the transition to a CCE its inaugural meeting on ments pool their electricity have proven to be apparent January 30, 2017. The program. are embracing Community Choice Energy (CCE) pro- customers to provide elec- and significant. Authority is comprised of Founded in 1995 as an interfaith effort, grams for the procurement tricity and related energy Once launched, the elected officials from the Open Heart Kitchen serves more than of cleaner energy. For more services on their behalf. As CCE program becomes County of Alameda and 281,000 meals annually, with the numbers than 100 years, private a result, the local commu- the default electricity pro- all the Alameda County nity shapes the program to vider, and all customer cities that are taking part in growing. The program feeds the hungry electrical utilities have monopolized the market, prioritize desired benefits accounts are automatically EBCE; the Cities of Pleas- every weekday at multiple locations in leaving the consumer, the and meet community goals rolled over. Customers anton and Newark declined Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. There is people, with neither a voice as they relate to climate continue to receive and pay to join EBCE at this time, no qualifying process. Meals may be eaten in how their electricity action, jobs creation, rate their bills to PG&E, but and the City of Alameda their purchasing options at a serving site or taken to go. was procured and deliv- stability, lower cost to the already operates under its ered, nor in the rates they consumer, etc. increase, and the rates as- own CCE program. As The nonprofit is in need of a temporary are required to pay. Now, A CCE program’s pri- sociated decrease in most a first order of business, or permanent site in order to continue to however, six states, includ- mary focus lies in power cases (depending upon I was elected chair and feed the hungry. To find information on ing California, allow local generation (the buying and level of “green energy” Oakland Councilmember selected). what would be required in a new site, visit governmental jurisdictions selling of electricity) and Dan Kalb was elected vice to procure their own elec- the management of a com- It is important that cus- chair. www.openheartkitchen.org. tricity supplies, to manage munity’s energy resource tomers are aware that they We want you to be in- Given the numbers of meals provided, their community’s energy (demand reduction and always have the option to formed about EBCE and finding a permanent location is critical to resources, and to meet local generation). Thus it will “opt out” at any time and we invite your participa- return to PG&E service at continue to carry out Open Heart Kitchen's and individual consumer still require a partnership tion as the program is be- objectives. The County of with the existing utility in no cost or consequence. ing developed. East Bay food programs. Alameda and partnering Alameda County, Pacific Has CCE been success- Community Energy Joint We are sure that the community will step cities are currently hard at Gas and Electric (PG&E). fully done in California? Powers Authority meetings forward as it has in the past. work in an effort to give Power delivery, grid main- Currently, there are are open to the public, and the people “the power to tenance, customer meter- four successfully operating are scheduled to be held as choose”. ing/billing and customer CCE programs in the state often as twice per month service functions all will of California: Marin Clean as we aggressively work Energy, Sonoma Clean toward a launch by Fall/ Power, Lancaster Choice Winter 2017. The next Energy and Peninsula EBCE JPA meeting is Feb- Clean Energy. With these ruary 15, 2017 at 6:00pm at DUBLIN public programs leading the Hayward City Council (continued from page one) the way, numerous com- Chambers, Hayward City munities throughout the and programs they deserve.” site, the Zeiss property at June. Since the passage of Hall, 777 “B” Street, Hay- ruary 22, 2016 to initiate state, including Alameda, The public meeting in- the corner of Hacienda and Measure H, the district has ward, California. plans for a second high Contra Costa and Santa cluded reports on the dis- Gleason, was added to the been engaged in the process A CCE program of- school in Dublin to meet Clara Counties, are either trict’s financing options fol- list of potential sites for of seeking a viable location fers new tools to meet growth needs. A second high in the process of, or con- increasingly urgent carbon lowing the community’s examination. school was identified as a and securing the appropri- passage of the Measure H Public comment was tak- ate funding needed to begin sidering, building/joining emission reduction goals, top funding priority before a CCE program. Why? while maintaining com- general obligation bond en at the meeting before the the passage of the $283 mil- construction. Because CCE delivers sig- petitive rates and provid- measure last June, as well Board adjourned to closed lion Measure H bond last as updated demographic re- session to discuss pricing nificant benefits, including: ing significant benefits for ports that indicated the need and terms. Following the • Cleaner power supply; the local economy. These for a second high school in closed session, the Board • Competitive electric- benefits will be achieved Dublin. Demographic re- eliminated several sites from POST OFFICE ity rates; without public subsidy or (continued from page one) ports also indicate the need further consideration, in- • Better rates for cus- additional cost to taxpayers for the district to expand cluding the Croak and Chen 4167 to make contact. The tomers who generate their because CCE programs are capacity to accommodate properties, Fallon Middle ter available. In the Liver- service is available to all own power and sell back revenue-supported — as all student growth across all School and a 55-acre parcel more Homeless Refuge, Valley homeless. surplus energy; utilities are — and require grade levels in the com- on the Camp Parks facility. four Livermore churches Doors open at 6 p.m. • Direct investments no public funds to operate. munity. The following sites remain combine to provide shelter Everyone must be there by into local energy programs, I urge the residents and The discussion moved to in consideration: SAP Build- in their buildings during 8 p.m. People are wakened such as energy efficiency businesses of both Alame- a summary of the sites that ing/Complex (14 acres; winter rains and cold. Three at 6 a.m. and expected to upgrades, electric vehicle da and Contra Costa Coun- have been publicly vetted for Hacienda/Dublin Blvd); churches take turns every leave by 7 a.m. Dinner and charging stations and en- ties to learn more about consideration as a potential DiManto B (20.7 acres/Tas- three weeks. The Livermore breakfast are supplied by ergy storage; EBCCE and support this high school site. These sites sajara/Central Pkwy); Prom- Presbyterian Church opens Open Heart Kitchen. • New renewable power important initiative. For were initially brought to the enade (22 acres; Dublin every weekend. Bill Groth, a program development, both locally more information, please Board at the June 28 meeting Blvd.); Murray/Nielsen El- The shelter operates volunteer, said that typically and statewide; and see the EBCE website at of the Board and have gone ementary Sites; DiManto A when the temperature goes 15 people use the service • Local jobs creation. http//www.EBCE.org. through a thorough vetting (30 acres; Tassajara/Dublin below 45 degrees or there is each night. What’s happening in Scott Haggerty serves process by the District’s Blvd); and Zeiss (13 acres; at least a 20 percent chance Livermore and Pleasan- Alameda County? on the Alameda County Facilities Department to Hacienda/Gleason Rd.) of rain. People can go to the ton offer outreach programs The East Bay Commu- Board of Supervisors. determine their financial, The Board of Trustees group’s web page at http:// to provide long-term ser- nity Energy (EBCE) Joint - Learn more at: https:// structural and programmatic had unanimously approved livermorehomelessrefuge. vices for homeless, includ- Powers Authority (JPA), a www.acgov.org/cda/plan- viability. In addition, a new a recommendation on Feb- org/, or phone (925) 895- ing finding suitable housing. result of 18 months of hard ning/cca/

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(Opinions voiced in let- distributed to several local food pantry - all these places labeled as either girls and immigrants one week earlier without water are weeds and ters published in Mailbox organizations who serve the generally need some form boys or women and men. - no notice, no hearings, no native grasses. Last year, are those of the author and homeless and others fight- of transportation in order to due process, no public an- Zone 7 tried to plant native do not necessarily reflect the ing poverty (Open Heart get there. That’s why these Time to Hurt Animals nouncement. plants near the creek and opinion of The Independent. Kitchen, Tri Valley Haven, bus tickets are so important, Lucas Nelson The oppressive mindset they created an eyesore that The Independent will not Asbury United Methodist and why your donation is so Livermore doesn't really care who the still hasn't been cleaned up. publish anonymous letters. Church, Livermore Home- greatly appreciated. As he was signing edicts victims are. Hopefully, the All of the plants died except All letters are required to less Refuge, and Partners BIG THANKS to Liver- hurting one group after courts will. for just a few that resemble have the names of the per- for Change). They in turn more Amador Valley Tran- another over the past two weeds. If this is done to the sons submitting them. Abu- will distribute them to those sit Authority (LAFTA), weeks, it was only a mat- Vineyards for golf course, we are going to sive letters may be rejected in need, people who do not the folks who operate the ter of time before Donald end up with the same; the or edited. Frequent letter Golf Course have their own vehicle, and Wheels buses, for partnering Trump got around to hurting Neil Shoemaker native grasses are going to writers may have publication do not have the financial with me in this drive. They animals - already the most Livermore take over and we are going of their letters delayed. Let- means to buy bus tickets. generously matched $1,500 oppressed sentient beings They were able to keep to have a fire hazard in the ters should be sent by email These are often people who towards this campaign, on earth. the golf course green by hot summer months. to editmail@compuserve. have lived in this commu- stretching your donations The animals' turn came irrigating it with water di- Yes we have to conserve com) nity many years. It can be that much farther. yesterday - by taking down verted from the creek that water, but that doesn't mean difficult for them to partake Didn’t get around to mak- the Animal and Plant Health runs through the property. we have to let everything Bus tickets of some of the wonderful ing a donation yet? It’s never Inspection Service (APHIS) Now that the golf course turn brown and die. If we for the needy services we provide because too late and more tickets site that reports on govern- has closed and the property landscape the golf course Jacky Poulsen of the lack of transporta- are always needed. Please ment regulation of roughly has been designated as open with native plants that aren't Livermore tion. To get food from the send a check to Asbury 9,000 animal handling facili- space, that water could be going to die, who is go- What a generous and car- Tri Valley Haven pantry, United Methodist Church, ties. These are laboratories, used to irrigate grape vines ing to pay for that and the ing community we live in! it costs $4 per person in 4743 East Avenue, Liver- dog breeders, fur farms, cir- that only require a small maintenance that will be I’d like to thank members transportation. A free meal more 94550. Just be sure to cuses, zoos, and aquariums. percentage of the water that required? The city will of our local community for at Open Heart Kitchen for write BUS TICKETS on the The site is used every day grass does. Then, after a either raise taxes or it will your very generous dona- a family of 4 costs $16 memo line. If you include by animal protection activ- few years, the grape har- apply a special assessment tions towards bus tickets for bus transportation! The your email address we will ists to monitor government vest could be sold to local to Springtown residents. A to help our fellow citizens same applies to going to the send you a thank-you note enforcement of the 1966 wineries to pay back the profitable vineyard would who are struggling finan- Livermore Homeless Refuge and a tax donation receipt. Animal Welfare Act, the investment required to plant bring beauty and community cially. The recent bus ticket for a warm dry night’s sleep. THANK YOU so much only effective federal law and cultivate the grapes and pride to Springtown at no drive netted a total of 3,800 Getting to medical appoint- for your generosity in help- protecting animals. maintain the property. cost to tax payers. Those tickets! These have been ments, religious services, ing to provide transportation Taking down the APHIS An article in last week's profits can be used to repair to our local citizens in need! inspection site is a huge set- Independent claimed that and enhance the existing back for animal protection. It natural open space with na- trails and landscape features Equality will almost certainly lead to tive plants was favored by like the duck pond and we Gene Franck reduced government inspec- the Springtown residents could still have hiking and tion of animal facilities and biking within the vineyards. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Pleasanton that attended the meeting Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala In the February 2, 2017 more animal suffering - a at Croce Elementary. I at- Also, the homes on the Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) golf course wouldn't lose Editor: Janet Armantrout edition of The Independent virtual repeal of the Animal tended that meeting and I any value. Having a vine- The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., someone labeled pictures Welfare Act. didn't get the feeling that Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional as follows: Amador Valley Ironically, this oppres- any sort of consensus was yard in your backyard is entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. just as beautiful as having com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, High School varsity "girl's" sive act was launched by reached. A few people sug- 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. soccer team and Dublin the same dark-of-night pro- gested native, low-water, a golf course. This solution Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 High School "Men's" varsity cess as that of pulling more low-maintenance plants, would be a win-win situa- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. tion for everyone and fits Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. soccer team. I would suggest than 100,000 visas from but the only native plants www.independentnews.com for equality they should be thoroughly vetted Muslim that will grow in this area in nicely with Livermore's wine heritage. February 9, 2017 • The Independent 5 County Taking Reservations for Valentine's Day Weddings in Dublin The Alameda County Room, while the Dublin fice location in Oakland. Clerk-Recorder’s Office location features an outdoor Ceremonies are $75. A is taking reservations for courtyard for ceremonies. ppointments can be made wedding ceremonies on Couples who would like when purchasing the mar- Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, to make reservations for riage license or by calling February 14th, 2017, from their wedding ceremonies the Clerk-Recorder’s cus- 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. on Valentine’s Day must tomer service staff at (510) Reservations will be avail- obtain a marriage license 272-6362. Each appoint- able at both its main office by Friday, February 10th. ment will last approximately location at 1106 Madison While wedding ceremonies 20 minutes. Walk-in service Street in Oakland and its sat- are available at both office will also be available on Val- ellite office at 7600 Dublin locations, marriage licenses entine’s Day at the Oakland Boulevard in Dublin. The are sold exclusively at the location on a first-come, Oakland location offers a Clerk-Recorder’s main of- first-served basis. specially furnished Wedding

Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Livermore burned Monday leaving Open Heart CHARTER SCHOOL Kitchen needing a new location. (continued from page one) LVPC financially. However, ity, a curriculum software of the students wound up WASC looks at whether developer. She is authorized at Granada and Livermore or not LVPC providees a to spend up to $25,000, high schools. Their parents Following Fire, Open Heart quality academic program, which will cover one-and- said that worry about ac- not the number of students one-half years for the price creditation and the future enrolled. of one year. financial picture of TVLC, Kitchen Looking for New Site Van Leuven spelled out Lysko said that it should with the TVLC debt at $3.5 the meaning of the letter to reassure people about the million, were factors in their By Carol Graham TVLC. “Livermore Valley validity of the curriculum at decision. Following a fire on Monday night at one of the Open Heart Kitchen's church serving Charter Prep is no longer the high school. She said the Some of that debt will go locations, the nonprofit is seeking a temporary or permanent site to continue feeding the accredited by ACS WASC. teachers are all on board with down, because TVLC has Tri-Valley's hungry. They have no status with it. Some teachers had been filed for bankruptcy protec- "Our site at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Livermore was destroyed in a fire last our organization,” wrote downloading free courses tion. It means some creditors night," said Executive Director Heather Greaux. "We serve our hot meals from this site VanLeuven. on-line. Lysko stated, "This may not be paid, or may be on Thursdays and Fridays. It's also where we receive our large food deliveries, store food Clarifying further, Van was not very well organized, paid at only a percentage of and assemble bag lunches for our school program." Leuven said, “For the record, in my opinion.” the debt. Large corporations Open Heart Kitchen has been feeding the area's hungry since 1995. Today it is the any school seeking reac- On the importance have filed Chapter 11 bank- largest hot-meal program of its kind in the Tri¬-Valley area. It provides a safety net creditation is not accredited. of WASC accreditation, ruptcy to survive in business. by feeding the hungry from all walks of life every weekday at locations in Pleasanton, Our bylaws describe initial LVJUSD Superintendent TVLC will work out a Livermore and Dublin. accreditation and its process. Kelly Bowers said, “The plan for the court. It will be "We are looking for a site or sites that can meet our needs," said Greaux. "For the Regardless of which path a WASC Seal of Accredita- up to creditors to evaluate hot meal service, we need a location in Livermore close to bus routes with a dining or school chooses to become tion is a guarantee that a and vote on the plan. Then serving area, a sink, restrooms, a small storage area for our food service supplies, and accredited after losing it, all high school is delivering its the court would make a tables and chairs. For our bag lunch program, we need a place to plug in our freezers and prior issues must be resolved promise of a quality educa- decision on the plan. The refrigerators, an area to assemble the lunches, a place for dry food storage and an ability before accreditation may be tion to each of its students. evaluation would take up to to accept large deliveries." granted. TVLC has been in- Collectively, we rely on the six months. Asbury Methodist Church, which regularly hosts Open Heart Kitchen on Tuesdays and formed of this information,” accreditation process to vali- In the process, there Wednesdays, has stepped in to offer hot meal service this Thursday and Friday. said the e-mail dated Feb. 6. date our schools and their would be an immediate "We lost minimal supplies and some food due to smoke damage. Our refrigeration and TVLC Interim CEO Lynn academic integrity. suspension of collection freezer units look fine, but we can't check them yet since there is no power," said Greaux. Lysko spoke with the board “In the Livermore Val- of TVLC debt, freeing up "Our main loss is the site. At this point we need a permanent solution; we don't anticipate of directors about the WASC ley Joint Unified School possibly as much as an addi- being able to use Vineyard Christian Fellowship anytime in the near future." denial of the appeal at a spe- District, we take the process tional $200,000 per month, The fire was reported around 8:15 p.m. at the church, located at 460 North Livermore cial meeting Feb. 2. She said very seriously. Our high according to TVLC. Avenue, which is surrounded by Montessori school classrooms. Two men were working that she prefers that TVLC school administrators, teach- ANOTHER CHARTER in the kitchen when they noticed the fire. One man was injured while trying to save the reapply, rather than start ers, and staff not only coop- MAY TAKE ACACIA church from the fire with a fire extinguisher. He was transported to the hospital in stable erate with WASC, but also condition suffering from burns and smoke inhalation. The second man evacuated in time from scratch. Her impres- STUDENTS, ASSETS regard the WASC process to escape the flames. sion then was that it would TVLC may also be get- The cause of the fire is under investigation. A cost estimate of the damages was not be a way to keep accredita- as a framework for ongoing ting rid of the financial bur- readily available. tion for LVCP, until WASC improvement. Our respect den of supporting the two "Vineyard Christian Fellowship has been hit the hardest financially," said Greaux. "Help makes a decision about re- for the WASC process dem- Acacia charter schools in for Open Heart Kitchen means finding a solution to replace the location." accreditation. However, Ly- onstrates our commitment to Stockton. After a closed ses- For more information, visit www.openheartkitchen.org. sko said she needed to check student achievement.” sion, Lessard announced that with WASC to determine The district’s web site “a highly regarded Califor- whether the WASC by-laws says that accreditation as- nia charter school operator allow that, and planned to do sures colleges that high is interested in enrolling the that on Feb. 3. school students are being students at Acacia under its However, on Feb. 6, Van taught valid curriculum by own charter, and purchase Veterans Seek to Keep Leuven made his statement qualified educators who certain assets of the Acacia to The Independent noting follow the WASC process. school.” Both boards would that applying for recertifica- The student’s transcript then have to agree, as would the Livermore VA from Closing tion would not keep accredi- serves as a qualifying en- bankruptcy court. tation alive for LVCP. trance requirement for col- The goal is to conclude Veterans working to re- Based Outpatient Clinic, drive to receive hospital Also in the TVLC board’s leges and universities. the Acacia deal before the tain the Veterans Admin- an expanded Central Val- care. discussion at its meeting, As for the impact of end of the annual recruit- istration (VA) Hospital in ley (Stockton) Community There has been no deter- board president Scott Les- WASC denial’s impact on ment season before school Livermore are reaching out Based Outpatient Clinic, a mination of the future use of sard said, “Just for the re- future enrollment, LVCP starts. Also, Lysko made a to the new administration new Central Valley (Stock- the Livermore campus. cord, this (WASC denial of shrank from 414 students conflict of interest disclosure for help. ton) 120-bed Community The Livermore City the appeal) does not affect in the last fiscal year to 292 in the matter, declaring that George Mancuso, a Navy Living Center and a new Council passed a resolution any A-G accreditations or in this fiscal year. Many her employment may be af- veteran, said plans are in Procedure Center in Palo in October 2014 asking that enrollment or graduations?” fected, said Lessard. the works to invite the new Alto. the site be used to house Lysko replied, “No.” Secretary of the Interior and The Veterans Affairs Palo homeless veterans. Rep. As to UC admission, President Trump to tour the Alto Health Care System Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin has even without accreditation facilities. The action was operates the Livermore fa- suggested that the VA allow for this fiscal year beginning discussed at a meeting held cility. The VA Palo Alto the hospital to serve veterans July 1, 2016, students may Treat Your Sweetheart last Friday in Livermore. Health Care System consists with PTSD and traumatic Ryan Zinke, a Navy Seal of three inpatient facilities brain injury, even after the still qualify for admission veteran, has been nominated located at Palo Alto, Menlo to UC through a pathway to a Valentine’s Dinner Stockton and Fremont facili- Tues, Feb. 14 • 5pm-9:30pm by Trump to head the In- Park, and Livermore, plus ties open. called “admission by excep- terior Department. He had seven outpatient clinics in Mancuso added that the tion.” UC looks at the A-G Traditional Italian 3-Course Menu classes in the 10th and 11th not yet been confirmed as San Jose, Fremont, Capi- numbers of veterans needing $69 per person + tax + gratuity of Monday. Mancuso said tola, Monterey, Stockton, medical care has increased grade to qualify seniors. Zinke was selected for an Modesto, and Sonora. with actions in the Middle LVCP was accredited when Complimentary Rose & Prosecco Toast invitation because of his ties Mancuso said for veter- East. "We plan to start at the this year’s seniors were in For Your Valentine! to the military. ans coming from Modesto, top to get those in charge to those grades. Mancuso points out that Stockton and other Centra look at the situation. We are Announcement of that there has never been a VA Valley, Palo Alto is a long just trying to save the place." policy was made in a Sept. Hospital closed down in the 29, 2016 memo to parents, United States. The Liver- sent by TVLC media con- more site would be the first Library Lego Challenge Set sultant Chris Bertelli. one, if plans were to go At the Feb. 2 meeting, forward. Children are invited to the Springtown Branch Library the board also backed a The 112-acre Livermore for the Library Lego Challenge. This event will take place move that would provide VA hospital campus has every Tuesday in March, 2017 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on-line classes for grades Reservations Required at the Springtown Branch Library, 998 Bluebell Drive. served military veterans 9-12 that are pre-approved (925) 456-3333 since 1925. The Depart- Every week there will be a set of challenges available to for A-G curriculum. Lysko 4040 East Ave, Livermore ment of Veterans Affairs participants. These challenges will encourage creativity and will negotiate with Edgenu- announced plans to close problem-solving skills. terramialivermore.com the facility under a federal Lego building bricks and challenge cards will be pro- realignment plan in 2004. vided. This program is recommended for children ages four The project includes and up. No registration is required for this free event. 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PMS299 PMS280 PMS278 6 The Independent • February 9, 2017 County Fair Takes Top Honors

The Alameda County to share successful ideas and • Outdoor Advertising Fair has once again been programs with other fairs. • Innovative Use of Tech- recognized with top honors “We are thrilled and hum- nology in a variety of categories bled to once again receive • Children’s Program from both the Western Fairs multiple awards across the • Community Outreach Association (WFA) and the board from the WFA and Program International Association IAFE organizations. To be • Volunteer Program of Fairs and Expositions recognized within the in- • Event within an Event (IAFE) for 2016. dustry is a tremendous honor • Inspiring Collabora- In all, the Fair took home and I am proud of our team tions 25 WFA Awards in its di- and their commitment to • Partnerships vision including nine 1st education, innovation and The Fair was also recog- place, seven 2nd place and community,” said Alameda nized with 2nd & 3rd place eleven 3rd place honors. County Fairgrounds’ CEO, awards for radio & television IAFE also honored the Jerome Hoban. advertising, website design, Fair with 16 international The Fair received first- mobile web, mobile app, awards including three 1st place honors in the follow- outdoor advertising, digital place, three 2nd place and ing categories: & print advertising, printed ten 3rd place. Both orga- • Competitive Agricul- materials, innovative mar- keting strategy, sponsorship, We Banjo 3 - Photo Yvonne Vaughan nizations sponsor annual tural Program awards programs to recog- • Innovative Use of Tech- new exhibit competition, nize outstanding achieve- nology (Ag Programs) featured event, Fair theme ment in the areas of agricul- • Competitive Exhibit program, guest services, We Banjo 3 Brings an Evening ture, competitive exhibits, Display Method agricultural programming and communications, and • Radio Advertising and interim events.

Of Music, Song and Bad Jokes

By Carol Graham roomful of the most power- first Irish musician to per- Dublin Police, School District Warn Don't let the name con- ful people in America tap- form at the Grand Ole Opry). fuse you. We Banjo 3 has ping their feet and smiling In 2015, they released Live Against Playing Assassin Game four members, but it all to our music." in Galway, recorded in the makes sense when you hear Featuring banjo, fiddle, same small hometown pub The Dublin Police De- or disguising weapons to consume significant time the story behind it. mandolin, guitar, vocals where the band performed partment and Dublin Uni- make them look more real- and resources of emergency "Enda, Martin and I start- and percussion, We Banjo 3 their very first gig. fied School District issued a istic; reaching for concealed personnel, it also jeopardizes ed the band with just three includes David and Martin Their fourth album, statement regarding students weapons in public places; the safety of our community people and three banjos," Howley, and Enda and Fer- String Theory, was released from Dublin High School lying in wait behind bush- when actual threats cannot says David Howley. "We gal Scahill. Together they in the summer of 2016 and who plan to play the Assas- es, trash cans, vehicles or be responded to in a timely then asked Fergal to join created a fresh, new sound by August had moved to sin game. fences; accessing or hiding manner. Furthermore, in "This game is not sanc- on the property of another, the eyes of a startled home- us on fiddle and I moved affectionately described as #1 on the Billboard World tioned, supported or ap- often late at night; waiting owner protecting his or her to mainly playing guitar, so "Celtgrass," a blend of tra- Albums Chart. proved by the Dublin Uni- for a target while dressed family or property, a violent the We Banjo 3 sound was ditional Irish music with "String Theory hit num- fied School District or Dub- in all black or camouflaged response to a player is quite born." Americana and bluegrass. ber one in its first week of lin High School. Dublin clothing; reckless driving possible. The critically-acclaimed, "Our show is an inclusive sales," says Howley. "We Police Services, the District, to avoid being targeted; car Parents and students need award-winning We Banjo 3 and fun night of music, song are an independent, self- and DHS administration are loads of teens driving around to be aware that this activ- is making its Firehouse Arts and bad jokes," says How- managed band so we were very concerned about the “stalking” or “hunting” their ity can look like a realistic Center premiere on Satur- ley. "What we ask is for blown away by the support safety of our students and targets; jumping out of mov- violent crime. If a police day, February 18, at 8 p.m. people to come with open and response of our fans." thus, collectively, are in- ing vehicles to attack or flee officer or another person is "We're two sets of broth- minds and open hearts. Our Critics are also blown forming parents and students from other participants; and injured during the response about the risk associated conducting a “drive by” to that incident, the people ers, thus we've all been music is best enjoyed with away, stating that "Enda with these activities." shooting of a target in a park- involved, including the par- playing together for many tapping feet and clapping does things on the banjo The game involves teams ing lot or public street. ents of the minor taking part, years, and the band has been hands. Dancing and singing that should be impossible," of seniors which are as- The statement notes, that could be held liable. going for six years," says is highly encouraged!" and "It’s as if the Punch signed “targets” whom they viewed through a non-par- In addition to possible Howley. "The band is based The evolution of the Brothers, Sam Bush, Jerry have to “assassinate” using ticipant’s eyes, the behaviors legal and criminal conse- in Galway on the west coast group’s sound followed Douglas and the Chieftains toy Nerf-type guns that fire look and have all the ele- quences, students will face of Ireland, a place steeped in a natural progression that all got together for a battle foam darts. Each participant ments of an actual threaten- disciplinary action if any Irish folk music. We all grew started early on. Their 2012 of the bands but decided to pays to play. After several ing or violent event unfold- weapons, even imitation up playing and learning debut album, Roots of the pool their resources instead. rounds and several weeks ing. They often prompt mul- guns, are brought on school from local musicians around Banjo Tree, leaned entirely The future of world music of play, the winner is the last tiple calls to the police who campuses or if evidence is person standing. According respond to what they believe discovered that the game is our hometown." on banjo music while their has arrived." to the statement, "This activ- to be a violent incident in being played at school. The band may be from critically-acclaimed 2014 Tickets are $25.00- ity is of significant concern progress. Not only does this Galway, known as Ireland's sophomore set, Gather the $35.00. The Firehouse Arts because students have, in Cultural Heart, but they are Good, expanded in an au- Center is located at 4444 the past, engaged in risky taking both sides of the At- ral summation of the im- Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- behaviors for the sake of lantic by storm. pressions and experiences ton. the game." "Last year we played for gained while touring the For more information Some examples of dan- President Barack Obama on U.S. and their introduction visit www.firehousearts.org gerous behavior in previ- Capitol Hill," says Howley. to Nashville (Martin is the or call (925)931-4848. ous years include: painting "It was incredible to see a Rotary Club of Pleasanton Donations of Wheelchairs Help Give Recipients a New Life

By Carol Graham in turn, energized him. the world. Founded by who are least able to afford When the Rotary Club In 2009, he joined with Blackhawk developer it." of Pleasanton donated Don Routh and his son Kenneth Behring in 2000, The Rotary Club of $21,000 to the Wheel- Josh Routh to launch Del the foundation has deliv- Pleasanton, chartered in chair Foundation last fall, Corazon, which means ered 951,323 wheelchairs 1965, has donated more Del Corazon matched "from the heart," to raise worldwide, according to than 3,500 wheelchairs to those funds bringing the money for wheelchairs its website. those in need. The club's total to $42,000 – an and to start school aware- "Del Corazon con- Wheelchair Committee An- amount that will allow ness programs. Don is a tinues to support the nual Garage Sale will take 280 individuals in need special-needs advocate Wheelchair Foundation place on Saturday, March Photo - Doug Jorgensen of wheelchairs to receive having a son, Josh, who through active fundrais- 18, at Amador Valley High The New Orleans Bash held last Saturday at the Bothwell them. was born with cerebral ing, as well as leveraging School in Pleasanton. Arts Center was an evening of revelry where guests "It is estimated that palsy and uses a wheel- their funds by getting Everyone is invited to visited the French Quarter-like to find corners devoted worldwide more than 100 chair. other groups involved, participate, with monies to voodoo and more. The Bourbon Street style souvenir million people, including "We began the From as shown by the $21,000 raised going toward fund- shop provided an opportunity to purchase masks, beads, 30 million children, need the Heart School Pro- donation to the Rotary ing wheelchairs. boas and trinkets to wear during the festivities. a wheelchair but don’t gram, where Don and Club of Pleasanton," said "On every trip, those have the resources to get Josh go into schools to Wheeler. involved bear witness one," said Bill Wheeler, educate and sensitize The 280 wheelchairs to how wheelchairs not a founding member of children to the special are slated to be delivered only change the lives of

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Fusion Soccer Tryouts Livermore Fusion Soccer Club's Premier Program is holding open tryouts for U12 through U14 players (birth years 2004 through 2006). The tryouts will take place February 14, 16 and 18 at Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson Park Road in Livermore. The schedule is as follows: Premier Girls: U12 through U14 (2004 through 2006): Tuesday, February 14, 5 - 6:30 pm U12 (2006): Saturday, February 18, 9 - 10:30 am U13 (2005): Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am - Noon U14 (2004): Saturday, February 18, Noon - 1:30 pm Premier Boys: U12 through U14 (2004 through 2006): Thursday, February 16, 5 - 6:30 pm U12 (2006): Saturday, February 18, 9 - 10:30 am U13 (2005): Saturday, February Photo - Doug Jorgensen 18, 10:30 am - Noon U14 (2004): Saturday, February The Amador Valley High School women's varsity basketball team 18, Noon - 1:30 pm defeated Granada High, 44 to 39, in an EBAL conference game last For more information, visit www. fusionsc.org or contact Fusion Friday. Director of Coaching Ben Graham at [email protected] or 925-443-7570 8 with one new best time, Salma 6BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (10) ext 102. Dwidar (8) 2BT, Yujin Kim (7) 2BT, 4BT, Jason Wu (10) 6BT, Faith Carroll Photo - Doug Jorgensen Francesca Lin (7) 4BT, Madison (11) 4BT, Chloe Chen (12) 6BT, Zoe Wainwright (7) 1BT, Alfred Chen (7), Chu (12) 3BT, Camille Demange (12) Youth Track Club The Dublin High School Gaels varsity men's basketball defeated Casey Nguyen (8), Christopher Wang 1BT, Aria Harris (12) 2BT, Breuklynn FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA (7) 1BT, Brooke Bennett (9) 4BT, Harris (12) 4BT, Emily Lau (11) 1BT, Track and Field) certified club that spe- Livermore High, 83 to 46 in an EBAL match-up. The win improved Dublin's Paige Bennett (10), Lillyana Caples Cynthia Li (11) 4BT, Florence Rui cializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to record to 20-3 for the season. (9) 7BT, Sydney Goldstein (9) 5BT, Lin (11) 1BT, Sydney Lu (12) with 3 18, is building a team to compete this Kaitlin Lee (10) 7BT, Alexis Mesina new best times and was awarded the winter/spring in USATF track meets (9) 5BT, Jessica Tsai (9) 6BT, Emma high point winner for the 11/12 girls including a meet at the national level Pleasanton Seahawks Wang (10) 2BT, Aryaa Bhatia (9) 6BT, age group. Jaimie Nguyen (11) 3BT, in July. The organizers are looking The Pleasanton Seahawks com- Devyn Caples (10) 3 new best times Jasmine Phan (11), Chandra for athletes of all ages and different peted at the 2017 Pacific Swimming and awarded the high point winner Tien (12) 1BT, Christina Tsai (12) events, especially relays. Visit www. Zone 2 Championships meet in Moraga for the 9/10 boys age group. Anthony 2BT, Emily Tsai (12) 2BT, Dahlia ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach California on January 28-29, 2017. Chen (10) 4BT, Versteeg (11) 3BT, Mica Wang (12) Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Representing the Pleasanton Connor Chen (10) 4BT, Arya 3BT, Chloe Xu (11) 2BT, Joanna Zhu com or (925) 209 7520. Seahawks: Yashica Adusumilli age Cherukuri (9) 1BT, Raghav Vats (10) (12) 7 BT, Jai Channon (12) 4BT,

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Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Dublin High School men's varsity soccer team edged Granada High 2 to 1 in an EBAL match last Thursday. A strong defensive effort was credited with giving the Gaels the victory.

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Pleasanton Seahawks swimmers Devyn Caples, age 10 and Sydney Lu, age 12 were awarded the high point winners for their age groups at the Zone 2 Championship meet in Moraga January 28-29, 2017.

2017 Summer Programs for Youth Johnny Appleseed Day, Sheep Shearing Day, Tartan Day all at Ardenwood Spring Native Plant Sale at the Botanic Garden including Fire Making, Cordage Making, The age 10 and under girls 200 free relay team from the Skills of the Past: Pleasanton Seahawks have broken a top 10 Pleasanton Atlatl Throwers, and Willow Baskets, all at Coyote Hills record. The swimmers, Paige Bennett, Sydney Goldstein, Kaitlin Lee and Alexis Messina competed at the Zone 2 Plus many other activities for kids and families Championships in Moraga on January 28-29, 2017. The girls broke the Pleasanton 200 free relay top 10 record in your East Bay Regional Parks! with a time of 1:58.53. 8 The Independent • February 9, 2017

Lab Meets Key Milestone for Delivery of Petawatt Laser System

The High-Repetition-Rate Advanced Petawatt Laser phy, laboratory astrophysics and other basic science and cooperation in the future.” System (HAPLS), being developed at Lawrence Livermore medical applications for cancer treatments, in addition to This cooperation was in effect daily during construction, National Laboratory (LLNL), recently completed a signifi- national security applications and industrial processes such with LLNL and ELI Beamlines scientists and engineers cant milestone: demonstration of continuous operation of as nondestructive evaluation of materials and laser fusion. working side by side on all parts of the laser system. an all diode-pumped, high-energy femtosecond petawatt Up to now, proof-of-principle experiments with single- “One of the real successes of this endeavor was that very laser system. shot lasers have provided a glimpse into this arena of early on, the client was fully integrated into the commis- With completion of this milestone, the system is ready transformational applications, but to commercially explore sioning and operation of this laser,” Haefner said. “This for delivery and integration at the European Extreme Light these areas a high-repetition-rate petawatt laser is needed. provided hands-on training and expertise right out of the Infrastructure Beamlines facility project (ELI Beamlines) “The high-repetition-rate of the HAPLS system is a gate, helping to ensure operational success once the laser is in the Czech Republic. watershed moment for the community,” said Constantin installed at ELI Beamlines. We look at this as a long-term HAPLS set a world record for diode-pumped petawatt Haefner, LLNL’s program director for Advanced Photon and enduring partnership.” lasers, with energy reaching 16 joules (J) and a 28 femtosec- Technologies (APT). “HAPLS is the first petawatt laser to Bedrich Rus, ELI Beamlines Scientific Coordinator for ond (fs) pulse duration (equivalent to ~0.5 petawatt/pulse) truly provide application-enabling repetition rates.” Laser Technology, agrees. “This was never a standard client- at a 3.3 hertz (Hz) repetition rate (3.3 times per second). Drawing on LLNL’s decades of cutting-edge laser supplier relationship,” he said. “We have had about 10 people In just three years, HAPLS went from concept to a fully research and development led to the key advancements at LLNL – this integration is not only a very positive added integrated and record-breaking product. HAPLS represents that distinguish HAPLS from other petawatt lasers. Those value for the future operation of the facility, it’s been a great a new generation of application-enabling diode-pumped, advancements include HAPLS’ ability to reach petawatt experience for their careers and development.” high-energy and high-peak-power laser systems with in- power levels while maintaining an unprecedented pulse In the coming months, HAPLS will be transferred to ELI novative technologies originating from the Department of rate; development of the world’s highest peak power diode Beamlines, where it will be integrated into the facility’s Energy’s fusion laser research and development. arrays, driven by a Livermore-developed pulsed power laser beam transport and control systems, then brought up “Lawrence Livermore takes pride in pushing science system; a pump laser generating up to 200 J at a 10 Hz to full design specification - delivery of pulses with peak and technology to regimes never achieved before,” said repetition rate; a gas-cooled short-pulse titanium-doped sap- power exceeding 1 petawatt (quadrillion watts) firing at LLNL Director Bill Goldstein. “Twenty years ago, LLNL phire amplifier; a sophisticated control system with a high 10 Hz, breaking its own record and making it the world’s pioneered the first petawatt laser, the NOVA Petawatt, rep- level of automation including auto-alignment capability, fast highest average power petawatt system. ELI plans to make resenting a quantum leap forward in peak power. Today, laser start-up, performance tracking and machine safety; HAPLS available by 2018 to the international science user HAPLS leads a new generation of petawatt lasers, with dual chirped-pulse-amplification high-contrast short-pulse community to conduct the first experiments using the laser. capabilities not seen before.” front end; and a gigashot laser pump source for pumping "HAPLS was a very fast-paced project,” Haefner said. In the decades since high-power lasers were introduced, the short-pulse preamplifiers. In addition, HAPLS is to be “In only three years it pushed the cutting edge in high-power they have illuminated entirely new fields of scientific en- the most compact petawatt laser ever built. short-pulse lasers more than tenfold, incorporating a com- deavor, in addition to making profound impacts to society. This expertise is why ELI Beamlines looked to Livermore pletely new system approach. To do so, Livermore worked When petawatt peak power pulses are focused to a high to develop HAPLS. “It was quite straightforward,” said closely with industry to similarly advance the state of the intensity on a target, they generate secondary sources such Roman Hvezda, ELI Beamlines project manager. “Given art – and many of those joint Livermore/industry innova- as electromagnetic radiation (for example, high-brightness the design requirements, nobody else could deliver this tions are already on the market. These partnerships can be X-rays) or accelerate charged particles (electrons, protons or system in such a short time on schedule and on budget. It’s incredibly synergistic, resulting in successful and societal ions), enabling unparalleled access to a variety of research a great benefit to be able to cooperate with Livermore, a impactful technologies like HAPLS.” areas, including time-resolved proton and X-ray radiogra- well-established lab, and this will be a basis for continued OBITUARIES Thomas J. Lewis Tom was very involved in laghanmortuary.com “trudged the Road of Happy retired from the Operating Always a “people” person, March 29, 1935-Jan. 21, 2017 youth sports and was a huge Destiny.” Bob will forever Engineers Credit Union after she focused on others. Jane Resident of Livermore supporter of Granada High’s Gone Fishing be remembered as Miracle 25 years of service in 2012. could be bold and direct, and Thomas Jordan Lewis Wrestling Team where both Robert P. Sowers, born Bob, Cookie Bob and The Before her health failed sometimes even abrasive passed away peacefully at his son and grandson wres- September 15, 1950, slipped Hammer. Rest in Peace Son, her, Jane actively partici- in her speech, just so you his home in Livermore on tled for the Granada Mata- away predawn concluding Brother, Father, Friend and pated in many Women’s know she was not a saint. Saturday, January 21st, sur- dors. He was a Regional an 18 month effort to over- Husband. May the Lord Bible Study groups. She She’d get frustrated with her rounded by family. He was Warehouse Manager for come cancer, on January bless you and keep you until loved the fellowship and physical limitations and did 81. Tom Universal Food and Super- 10, 2017. Born in Alameda we meet again. lifelong learning of Bible not suffer fools gladly, but was born visor for United Grocers County, A Celebration of Life study in the Tri-Valley area, her friends remember Jane in Phoe- for over 20 years as well and was a baptized member as a cheerleader for others. Califor- for Robert (Bob) will take nix, Ari- as a hardworking Business of Trinity Baptist Church. She put everyone before nia, son place on February 18, 2017, zona on Owner in Arizona. Jane enjoyed seeing new herself—always. She loved of Mar- 2:00 p.m., at Asbury United March After retirement Tom places, and would regularly from the bottom of her heart. ty and Methodist Church, 4743 29, and Geri hit the road in their participate in bus trips with Jane was cremated and Kenny East Avenue Livermore CA 1935. He motorhome traveling across LARPD and other travel her ashes scattered near Sowers, 94550. was the the western states visiting groups. She remembered the Golden Gate Bridge in son of he grad- Callaghan Mortuary is family, lifelong friends, Na- names and faces and could San Francisco. She is now the late tional Parks and just about uated honored to be serving the make friendly conversation released from the constraints Melvin anywhere there was a fishing in 1968 Sowers family. An online with everyone. She loved to of and pain caused by her and Oleta Lewis. hole. Tom loved the out- from guestbook is available for body, and her spirit is free laugh, but never at someone Tom was a loving, hu- doors, was an avid fisherman Hayward High School, Hay- condolences at www.cal- to soar. To those who knew morous man dedicated to and also enjoyed hunting ward CA. laghanmortuary.com else’s expense. One of her her: wherever you are, think his family and to his country. and boating. He was a huge In 2005, after 30 years as best qualities was that she of her when you see a rain- He was a U.S. Navy Veteran Oakland A’s fan and spent a meat cutter with Safeway, Jane Margaret Turner was genuinely able to laugh bow or a beautiful sunset. serving aboard the USS Es- many days in the bleachers Inc., he retired to pursue Jane Margaret Turner, at herself. She was a regular She is now at peace, safely sex B9 during a combat supporting his team during his passion for fishing. Bob 60, of Livermore CA, died helper at bingo and pancake ensconced in the circle of tour in Korea and was then spring training camp. enjoyed the love and admi- on January 3, 2017. She breakfasts in the mobile God's love. Our gratitude stationed in Hawaii where Tom is also survived by ration of his wife, Jacquie passed away at her home af- home community in which extends to all who knew her he met his beloved wife of his sister Mary Whaley (hus- (Reardon), children, Xavier, ter a long she lived for 27 years and and loved her, and especially 58 years Geraldine “Geri”. band William) of Fresno. He Kevin, Megan, Laura, Lexie, battle with donated blood on a regular those who cared for her. They moved to Livermore was preceded in death by his grandsons, Jesse and Adam multiple basis because her blood type She is survived by her sis- in 1972 and raised their brother Donald and his sister and brothers Steve (and wife health was rare. Jane was thought- ters, Veronica (Rod) Kiefer three children Scott Lewis Sue Carol. Terri) and Bill (and wife issues. ful of her friends, remember- of Livermore, and Abigail (wife Jamie) of Orangevale, Tom’s nephew, Pastor Originally (Jerry) Strull of Pasadena, Diana), as well as a clan of ing birthdays, holidays and Doreen Rossman Froschner Thomas Whaley will preside a resident anniversaries with a card or a CA, and niece, Emily (Matt) nieces and nephews. and Kevin Lewis of Liver- over a Memorial Service of Yon- phone call and was generous Casanova, of Las Vegas, NV. more. Tom is survived by being held at Callaghan In addition to family, Bob kers, to a fault. It gave her much Callaghan Mortuary is three grandsons Donald Mortuary in Livermore on will be missed by many. He NY, Jane satisfaction to serve and care honored to be serving the Lewis (wife Elizabeth) of Saturday, February 11, 2017 collected endearment from moved to for others. Turner family. An online Zephyr Cove, Nevada, Tyler at 2 pm. the Restore the Delta’s fish- Livermore The telephone was al- guestbook is available for Rossman and Jordan Lewis Callaghan Mortuary is ing community, New Begin- in 1984. ways her friend, but once condolences at www.cal- of Livermore and two great- honored to be serving the nings Church family and a She worked hard all her life she became homebound, it laghanmortuary.com grandsons Hayden Hansen Lewis family. An online plethora of like minded in- in retail, business and bank- was her lifeline. She did not and Marcus Lewis also of guestbook is available for dividuals in the “Fellowship ing and always strove to do discuss her chronic pain and Zephyr Cove. condolences at www.cal- of the Spirit” that together the best possible job. She rarely talked about herself.

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Helen Joy Ragland He served on active duty in at Eden Hospital and Val- dia, eventually becoming memory can be made to Tool During family vacations and Helen Joy Ragland died the U.S. Army from 1966 ley Memorial Hospital part a substitute teacher and Works for Individuals with his girls’ sports events he peacefully at Eden Medical to 1969 in South Korea. He time. conducting ski conditioning Developmental Disabilities could always be found with Center in Castro Valley on was discharged as a captain. After Harry's wife died classes. He continued in at (415) 733-0990. a camera in hand ready to Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 He then earned a Master’s in 1993 he got into hiking. this role after retiring, liking capture the moment. from complications follow- of Business Administration He loved hiking and got to boast that he had "free José Antonio In early 2015 Tony was ing a bad from Golden Gate Univer- involved with the trail dogs gym membership for as long diagnosed with a brain tumor (Tony) Salcedo (glioblastoma multiforme). fall and sity in 1975. He did post- for East Bay Regional Park. as he wanted." Livermore Resident head in- graduate work at Golden Harry was awarded a lot of Bob was an avid snow He underwent a biopsy, ra- Tony passed away peace- diation, and chemotherapy jury on Gate. badges for the 15 years he skier and an enthusiastic fully on Jan. 25. He married Vivian Fong participated with the Trail fan of the San Jose Giants, to slow the tumor’s growth. the AA team for the San January His dedication to therapy She was Chan Nishimoto, on July Dogs building trails and 16, 2017 28, 1973. maintaining old ones. They Francisco Giants - much allowed him to return to 87. after a his everyday life; even par- Joy, Professionally, he worked gave him a nice retirement cheaper tickets, easier park- ing, and equally cold beer. two-year ticipating in his favorite which as a field service officer for party for all his hard work. battle 5K run in December 2015. the Xerox Corp. in San Fran- Besides working with the For many years, his ski is how season was kicked off by with But the tumor eventually she was cisco from 1969 to 1971. He Trail Dogs, Harry loved to brain grew, impairing his mobility then moved to United Cali- travel and went to Europe watching Warren Miller ski known to flicks with his local adopted can- again. In August 2016, he friends fornia Bank (later it became many times. His favorite family and fellow ski bums, cer. His had surgery to remove the and fam- 1st Interstate Bank) in Los place was Greece. the Waterlands (the same friends vast majority of the tumor, ily, was born on Jan. 26, Angeles for eight years be- Harry was preceded by crew that cheered on the San and but it grew back rapidly. In 1930, in Lebanon, Tennes- fore joining First Hawaiian his wife (Flo) of 47 years. Jose Giants with him). family November 2016, he turned see. She was married to Bank in Honolulu where he He is survived by his son After retirement, Bob miss his to hospice care. James E. Ragland for 56 was vice-president/training Ron (Chris) Silcocks, his volunteered for Sandia's warmth, A memorial service will years before he passed away director from 1979 until he daughter Bev (Doug) Si- Family Science Night, a acceptance, and positive be held at First Presbyterian in 2002. They had three chil- retired in 2011. mens. He has 4 grandchil- community outreach pro- energy. Church of Livermore. In lieu dren: James, Jr. (deceased He earned certification dren Ryan Silcocks, Scott gram, where he introduced Tony was born on Febru- of flowers the family would 2007), Donald (Castro Val- from the American Institute Simens, Cristina Silcocks local elementary school ary 20, 1964 in Berkeley, appreciate donations to the ley) and Ronald (Pacifica). of Banking. and Steve Simens plus 5 students to basic scientific California to Josè and Caro- National Brain Tumor Soci- Joy was the last surviving During his time in Ha- great grandchildren. principles. He was also a line Salcedo. Tony was the ety http://braintumor.org/ or member of the immediate waii, he was an adjunct There will be a viewing local Peet's socialite, stay- eldest of their three children; First Presbyterian Church of family she grew up with in professor at both Chami- Friday, February 10 between ing in touch with friends he had two younger siblings, Livermore memorial fund. Tennessee, including her nade University and Hawaii 3-5 pm at Callaghan Mortu- and colleagues over a cup Ricardo and Nina. mother, father, and 8 sib- Pacific College. He served ary on East Ave in Liver- of coffee. Those days will When Tony was eight James Marshall lings. as a council member on more. Per his request there be missed. (1972), his family moved A memorial service will McCarty, Jr. After moving to the Bay the Hawaii Joint Training will be no service. He just to Lima, Perù. Three years be held on Saturday, March Oct. 17, 1920 - Feb. 2, 2017 Area from Tennessee, Joy Coordinating Council from wanted people to stop by and later, he and Ricardo flew 4, in the Palo Verde Room from Perú to Kenya, via Jim McCarty passed worked at Pacific Bell for 1983 until his retirement say their goodbyes. at Robert Livermore Com- Heathrow airport, which away peacefully at his home 22 years. Retirement did not and was also a member of Callaghan Mortuary is munity Center located at they navigated alone. The in Livermore on Thursday. mean less work for Joy – she the Western College Place- honored to be serving the 4444 East Avenue, from brothers spent a month in February 2, 2017, at the age was passionate about volun- ment Association and the Silcocks family. An online 3:00 - 6:00 pm. If you have Africa visiting their grand- of 96 wonderful years. teer leadership and was very Advisory Commission on guestbook is available for Jim was born in Merced any photos or memorabilia parents, who were working active throughout her life in Employment and Human condolences at www.cal- Falls in to share, please bring them at the University of Nairobi the Order of the Eastern Star, Resources. laghanmortuary.com a home for the memory table; and, at the time. in the Hospital Auxiliary at He was a member of with of course, we hope all will In 1976 the Salcedo fam- Barton Hospital in South the American Society of canvas Melvin A. Harrison share their stories. ily returned to the United Lake Tahoe and ValleyCare Training and Development, Melvin A. Harrison, born States to settle in San Le- walls, Medical Center in Pleas- serving as president of the in Seattle on November 16, andro, California. Tony at- to Lila (Ch- anton, and, most recently, Hawaii chapter in 1987-88. 1924, passed away peace- Martha (Davis) Richey tended Marina High School, with the Livermore chapter He was the state chairman Dec. 31, 1933-Jan. 21, 2017 where he was an active isholm) fully on January 9, 2017. As Long time Livermore res- and Jim of Philanthropic Educational and president of the Hawaii a young member of the soccer, track, ident, Martha Richey, passed and football teams. As a stu- McCar- Organization International. chapter of the American man, Institute of Banking and away peacefully at the age of dent he discovered a passion ty, Sr. She was active in the Presby- Melvin served on the national advi- 83 in the for computers and a life-long Jim was terian Church in every com- the first sory council for four years. joined home love of learning. munity in which she lived: the mil- boy to South San Francisco, Daly He was a member of the of her After graduation he at- itary, grace City, South Lake Tahoe, Robert Morris Associates daugh- tended U.C. Davis, where met ter in he majored in Electrical and the family of 4 siblings. Oroville, and Livermore. from 1986-87. He was number three in the He served on the Board of Flor- Oregon. Computer Engineering. He Joy was a devoted mother, took a quarter off to take a starting lineup. mother-in-law, grandmother Directors of Junior Achieve- ence in Born in Tex- solo cross-country camping He is preceded in death and great-grandmother. In ment Hawaii from 1987 until 1945 by his older sisters, Margaret and they arkana, trip in the spring of 1986. addition to her sons, Don he relocated to Pleasanton He started in mid-April and Dorothy, and younger and Ron, she is survived 2011. married the same year. Ark. to brother, Donald. Lila and loving and drove to the east coast by her daughters-in-law: He is survived by his He received his Ph.D. in via the southern states. He Jim Sr. moved their young Maria, Kathy, and Kathy; wife, Vivian of Pleasan- physics from the University parents, family to Oroville, and made Maude- met with family in Georgia grandchildren: Jenifer, Eric, ton ; his brothers Gordon of Washington. He taught at and friends in Boston, then their life on a 5 acre parcel of Jacqueline, Jason, Michael, (Thelma) Nishimoto, Hono- Seattle Pacific College, had line (Pierce) Davis and A.K. returned to the west coast in land, in a home built by Jim (Kelly)Davis, Martha at- Matthew, Maria, and Ryan; lulu and Paul Nishimoto, St. a long career at Lawrence June via the northern states. Sr. They raised chick- tended Ouachita College, grandchildren-in-law: Dan, Louis; and his sister Kathy Livermore National Labo- After receiving his Bach- ens and vegetables and their and graduated Mary Hardin cow provided milk and but- Susie, and Lacy; and great- (Don) Koshi of Maplewood, ratory, and enjoyed over elor of Science from U.C. grandchildren: Marco, Mo. Baylor College in 1956. Davis in 1987 he started ter for the happy family thirty years of retirement on Martha enjoyed a rewarding while Jim Sr. worked at the Owen, Ryan. Jr., and Dylan. Memorial services were Friday Harbor, Washington. working for MicroPower career of 35 years teaching, Systems, a company later local lumber mill. Joy was an avid fan of the private. The family prefers Melvin enjoyed many things donations in his memory most notably, Special Ed. acquired by Exar Corpora- Jim Jr. went to elemen- San Francisco 49ers and San in his retired life including tary school in Oroville, and to a favorite animal charity and 2nd grade at Decoto tion. Tony first worked as a Francisco Giants, and her his many friends and family, graduated from Oroville or GraceWay Church, P.O. and El Rancho Elementary Senior Design Engineer and most recent vacation was a waterfront property, church, High School in 1938 with trip to Hawaii with her son Box 5550, Pleasanton, CA Schools in Union City, CA. later worked up to Principal Yacht Club, tutoring math, Engineer at Exar. He spe- perfect attendance through- Don and several Giants play- 94566. Martha married Donald J. and daily walks. Richey of Arkadelphia, Ark. cialized in designing analog out the span of his education. ers and announcers. & mixed signal circuits; He was a natural athlete, and A memorial service will He is survived by his be- in 1956 and was blessed Harry Silcocks there-after with four chil- contributing to the design of became the high school ten- be held at 2 pm on Sunday, Harry Silcocks was born loved wife of over 72 years, nis champ when he decided Florence, his son David dren. seven patented chips. Dur- Feb. 12, at the First Presby- 6-17-1927 to Margaret and ing his career he traveled to to "try his hand” at tennis. He terian Church in Livermore, Harrison, his daughter Leslie Martha loved singing was a key player on the city Ernest Silcocks in Glendale, and playing the piano, was Germany, Japan, China and 2020 5th Street. A burial CA and passed away on 2-2- Harrison, and two grandchil- Korea. basketball team, playing the service will be held at 1 pm dren, Jacob and Lillianna. passionate about teaching position of guard, standing at 2017. Harry was an only children and adults with In 1983, while at U.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at child A memorial service will Davis, Tony met his wife, 6 feet tall. However, when Oroville Cemetery (Memo- be held Saturday, February special needs; Martha will Kristen. They were married his 6'5" teammate was sick, and be remembered for her joy, rial Park), 5646 Lincoln grew up 11, 2017 at 12:30 pm at in May of 1988 at First Pres- Jim took his place as forward Blvd., Oroville. the Presbyterian church in caring heart and love of the byterian in Livermore. They for the night and scored 30 in Eagle Lord. Rock Friday Harbor, WA. set-up residence in Liver- points in one game. He later Martha is survived by more, where they raised attended Junior College in Alvin Junji Nishimoto where he her sister Marieta Hobbs of Marysville by taking a bus Dec. 20, 1944 -Jan 20, 2017 two daughters, Lauren and used to Robert Bradshaw Sugarland, TX, son Steve to his classes and hitchhik- A resident of Pleasanton Resident of Livermore Carina. ride his Richey of Dublin, CA; son ing home. In 1939, Alvin Junji Nishimoto Our dear friend, Bob, Tony was an enthusi- bicycle Paul Richey of Pleasanton, Jim was recruited to try out passed away Jan. 20, 2017 passed away last Novem- astic volunteer for school all over CA; daughter and son-in- for the Chicago Cubs as first after battling a rare disease. ber, just before Thanksgiv- math and science programs the Los law, Linda and John Dona- such as MathCounts and the baseman. Competition was He was 72. ing. The stated cause of Angeles hue of Sandy, OR, daugh- school science fair. He also stiff, so instead of playing Al was born on December death was "heart disease," area as a ters- in-law Tari Kerr Richey served as an elder for Youth for the Cubs, he settled in as 20, 1944 although none of us was kid. He of Modesto and Marilyn & Families at First Presby- the ace first baseman for the in Topaz, aware of this condition. All graduated from Eagle Rock Chelini of Dublin as well terian Church of Livermore. semi-pro team, the Oroville Utah in who knew Bob saw him Olives, where he was paid High School. as numerous, greatly loved, In his free time he en- a Japa- only as the active, fit person $25 per game. He was a WWII vet and grandchildren and great joyed hiking, running, com- nese in- he was. On December 25, 1942, finished his service in Mis- grandchildren. She was pre- puter programming, amateur ternment Bob had a long career at Jim was drafted into the souri where he met Aurilla ceded in death by husband astronomy, watching science camp, Sandia National Lab, start- United States Army at the Flo McCowan. It must have Don Richey, son Michael fiction shows, and photog- the son of ing in June of 1975 until raphy. He loved weekend age of 22. Soft spoken Lila, been love at first sight. They Richey, granddaughter Mi- Thomas he retired in 2010. During backpacking and camping and other mothers of the married 3 months later in chaela Richey, sisters Nell Hatsuo much of his career, he made trips where he could photo- young local men that were May 1946 in Springfield Page and Janet Davis, as and Mi- valuable contributions to graph nature and the stars. drafted, converged upon the MO. After the war Harry well as her parents. yuki (Fu- Sandia's concentrated solar was offered a job with the A service will be held jimura) thermal energy initiatives. VA in Los Angeles or Liver- at 3:00 Saturday, February Nishimoto. He also played a notable more. He chose Livermore 11, 2017 at St. Michael’s He grew up in Topaz and, role in Sandia's stockpile and in Sept of 1952 the Cemetery: 3885 East Ave, after World War II, the fam- stewardship mission, help- family arrived in Livermore. Livermore, CA 94550. ily moved to Maplewood, ing to establish criteria for Harry lived in that same Contributions in her Missouri where he graduated house for 64 years. After the stockpile life predictions. from Maplewood Richmond LLNL came to Livermore In addition to his profes- Heights High School. Harry went there to work. sional contributions, Bob Al earned a Bachelor’s He was a medical laboratory was a faithful attendee of Complete Burial & Cremation of Science degree from the technician. 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Reg Alameda County #96. www.grahamhitch.com Charlotte R Hargrave LDA FD 429 10 The Independent • February 9, 2017 OBITUARIES courthouse and persuaded to join a convoy of 100 ships ing credentials. Jim went and for 10 years he also the 1962 Seattle World’s A Memorial Service cel- the Draft Board to wait embarking to Europe. On the on to earn his Master's de- served as the SIRS #121 Fair, as well as other desti- ebrating Jim’s “Life Well until December 26th to take third day at sea Jim's ship gree from Stanford Uni- (Sons In Retirement) Travel nations including the Grand Lived" will be held on their boys to boot camp. took on water during a storm versity and they moved to Chairman. He and Ysleta Canyon, Grand Tetons, and Thursday, February 16, 2017 So, history was made as the and began listing to one side. Livermore in 1951 to launch guided hundreds of travel- other National Parks. at 2:30 PM at Asbury United young men rode the bus to His ship detached from the their teaching careers in the ers on more than 90 trips Jim was an avid duck and Methodist Church, 4743 Monterey Presidio on the convoy and limped to Nova Livermore School District. around the globe to places pheasant hunter for most of East Avenue, Livermore. day after Christmas 1942. Scotia where the Queen Shortly after, a daughter like New Zealand, China, his life, and an accomplished A reception hosted by the For some, it was the last Mary was docked and ready was born to the young Mc- Russia, the Galapagos Is- fly fisherman. He loved church will be held immedi- Christmas spent with their to make passage to Scot- Carty couple. They named lands, Alaska, Scotland, the mountains and nature, ately following the service. loving families. Jim lost land. They continued on to her Colleen, followed by Ireland, and many more. which he instilled in his Interment at Memory Gar- several close friends in the Scotland aboard the Queen Kathleen 17 months later. Jim and Ysleta also enjoyed daughters as well. Jim was dens will be private, prior to honor of American freedom, Mary, outrunning hostile Three years after that, square dancing as members also a dog lover, and treated the memorial service. as they all fought proudly to submarines and arriving daughter number 3 arrived, of the Eagle Squares and the his dogs with kindness. Jim Jim's family has request- defend our country. more than two weeks before Sheryl. Trailer Twirlers. had a quick wit and sense of ed that, in lieu of flowers, Upon completion of boot the rest of the convoy. Jim started out in Liver- Jim and Ysleta were mar- humor that never ceased to donations may be made to camp, Jim and his battalion His unit was assigned to more as an 8th grade teacher ried for 65 years, until Ysleta surprise us, even to the very either Hope Hospice, 6377 were taken to Sault St. Ma- follow General Eisenhower at the Naval Air Station, passed away in August 2012. end. He was a kind, gentle, Clark Avenue, Dublin, CA rie, Michigan to guard the as the commander of the which later became the Law- On February 2, he peacefully patient and loving soul.... 94568, or Asbury United Canadian/American locks as Supreme Headquarters of rence Livermore Lab. took her hand once again for loved and respected by all Methodist Church Endow- ships came through. When the Allied Expeditionary He moved on to become eternity. who knew him. ment Fund, 4743 East Av- they had down time, they Forces (S.H.A.E.F.). principal of Fifth Street Jim and Ysleta loved Jim McCarty is survived enue, Livermore, CA 94550. were kept busy by using pick On December 26, 1945, School, and later was named family life, and family was by his daughters, Colleen Callaghan Mortuary is axes to move huge banks of Jim returned to Oroville. He the Assistant Superintendent their life. They routinely McCarty, Kathy (McCarty) honored to be serving the ice to the other side of the met the love of his life less of Schools for the Livermore took their daughters camp- Lake, Sheryl (McCarty) McCarty family. An online compound. The following than a week later on a New Valley Joint Unified School ing, hiking, and fishing and Goodman (Steve); his grand- guestbook is available for day they were ordered to Year's Eve blind date. They District. He retired from his also went backpacking in the children, Jamie and Lonnie condolences at www.cal- chip the ice again and move were married 10 months career as an educator and Siskiyou Wilderness. They Lake; Stephanie Goodman, laghanmortuary.com it back. They were there for later. Ysleta and Jim gradu- administrator in 1983. enjoyed annual summer Joelle (Goodman) Glushen- 9 months before boarding a ated together from San Jose Jim was active in the vacations together, driving ko (Joe); and great grandson, cement ship built by Kaiser State University with teach- Livermore Rotary Club, and camping their way to Camden Glushenko.

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Fitness (925) 876-3756 The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 526919 www.GreciGroup.com Cal BRE#01251442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS and Barbell, 5039 Preston begun to transact business The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT Ave., Livermore, CA 94551, using the fictitious business business as: Care Education, KRISTY PEIXOTO FILE NO. 526338-39 is hereby registered by the Linda Newton name listed above. 3144 San Gabriel Way, Union following owner(s): REALTOR®, GRI, SRES The following person(s) doing AND COMPANY Signature of Registrant(s) City, CA 94587, is hereby Darrell Ray Lutz, 1851 Peary business as: (1)Stony Ridge Estates, Ranches & Land Realtors (925) 216-2015 :s/: Marcela Y. Baca registered by the following Way, Livermore, CA 94550 Winery (2)Stony Ridge, 4948 [email protected] This statement was filed with owner(s): This business is conducted (925) 251-2536 BHGHome.com/LindaNewton Tesla Road, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alameda Lucia Alviar, 849 E. Stanley by an Individual [email protected] CalBRE# 01312631 94550, is hereby registered on January 19, 2017. Expires Blvd #312, Livermore, CA The registrant has not yet Estatesandranches.com by the following owner(s): January 19, 2022. 94550 begun to transact business CalBRE #01256255 Crooked Vine, Inc., 4948 The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted using the fictitious business Tesla Road, Livermore, CA 4058. Published February by an Individual name listed above. Mortgage Banking 94550 The registrant has not yet 275 S K Street 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. Signature of Registrant(s) Livermore, CA 94550 This business is conducted begun to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS :s/: Darrell Lutz Michelle Elliott RESERVED FOR YOU AD. by a Corporation using the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with Mortgage Banker The registrant began to trans- name listed above. FOR INFORMATION, FILE NO. 526783 the County Clerk of Alameda 925-212-6907 | Fax: 866-378-1616 act business under the ficti- Signature of Registrant(s) The following person(s) doing on January 25, 2017. Expires [email protected] tious business name(s) listed :s/: Lucia Alviar CALL (925) 243-8000. business as: Mimi’s Nail Spa, January 25, 2022. homeloans.chase.com/michelle.d.elliott above on April 11, 2000. This statement was filed with 7114 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA The Independent Legal No. NMLS ID: 694685 Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda 94568, is hereby registered 4067. Published February /s/: Richard Corbett, Presi- on January 27, 2017. Expires by the following owner(s): 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. dent January 27, 2022. Marina Guevorkian Mai Nguyen, 418 Persimmon This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS REALTOR, e-PRO Common Unit 12, Livermore, the County Clerk of Alameda 4063. Published February NAME STATEMENT FIVE STAR Real Estate Agent Reward CA 94551 on January 10, 2017. Expires 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. FILE NO. 527068 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 January 10, 2022. This business is conducted The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal No. by an Individual STATEMENT OF business as: Castro Brothers (925) 640-8824 4054. Published January The registrant began to trans- ABANDONMENT Mechanic, 208 North I Street SellingLivermore.com 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017. act business under the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS - C, Livermore, CA 94551, CalBRE #01390611 tious business name(s) listed NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the above on January 1, 2017. FILE NO. 499054-56 NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) has FILE NO. 526438 Luis F. Castro, 898 Herman /s/: Mai Nguyen (have) abandoned the use Ave #204, Livermore, CA To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with of the Fictitious Business 94551 business as: Arrow Jewelry the County Clerk of Alameda Name: 1)Integrated Gen- This business is conducted Representative At (925) 243-8001 Designs, 944 Marylin Ave, on January 24, 2017. Expires eral Counsel 2)Integrated February 9, 2017 • The Independent 11

94550, is hereby registered ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE by the following owner(s): Gregg W. Nuti, 1403 Cheryl 155) NOTICES Inland Valley Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 “NOTICE TO READERS: Publishing Co. This business is conducted California law requires that Client Code:04126-00001 by an Individual contractors taking jobs that Re: Legal Notice for The registrant has not yet total $500 or more (labor Classified Ads begun to transact business and/or materials) be licensed The Federal Fair Housing Cable Installers Wanted! using the fictitious business by the Contractors State Act, Title VII of the Civil name listed above. License Board. State law Rights Act of 1964, and state Immediate openings for Cable Installers Signature of Registrant(s) also requires that contractors law prohibit advertisements :s/: Gregg W. Nuti No experience necessary, we will train. include their license numbers for housing and employment This statement was filed with on all advertising. Check your that contain any preference, $500 Bonus for no experience the County Clerk of Alameda limitation or discrimination on January 30, 2017. Expires contractor’s status at www. $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- based on protected classes, Real Estate Terms from January 30, 2022. including race, color, religion, The Independent Legal No. CSLB (2752). Unlicensed Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K sex, handicap, familial status 4069. Published February 9, persons taking jobs less Company vehicle with gas card provided or national origin. IVPC does 16, 23, March 2, 2017. than $500 must state in their “Acceptance” to Regulation “Z” not knowingly accept any Bring current DMW report to interview. By Cher Wollard FICTITIOUS BUSINESS advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contrac- advertisements that are in Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. Real estate contracts, loan applications, disclosures, even market- NAME STATEMENT violation of the law. ing pieces often use terminology that is unfamiliar to the average FILE NO. 527296 tors State License Board.” Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm The following person(s) do- buyer or seller. Here are a few that you may come across, courtesy ing business as: Fuel Curve, 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA of the California Association of Realtors: 1071 Serpentine Lane, Acceptance — The act of consenting to the terms of an offer, Pleasanton, CA 94566, is generally signified by your signature, which puts the agreement hereby registered by the into contract. following owner(s): e Broker — A person employed to carry on certain financial activi- Goodguy Enterprises, Inc., 1071 Serpentine Lane, ties on behalf of a client. This arrangement creates “agency.” Real Pleasanton, CA 94566 estate agents work under brokers and represent them in serving This business is conducted the client. by a Corporation Capital Gain — The profit on the sale of a capital item, such as The registrant began to trans- real estate, after adjustments for initial cost, expenses, deprecia- act business under the ficti- tion, etc. tious business name(s) listed above on February 1, 2017. Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze Discount Points — Money paid to the lender to get a mortgage Signature of Registrants: REALTOR® REALTOR® at a stated interest rate. A point equals one percent of the loan. Pay- /s/: Andrew Ebel, Secretary 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 ing points to reduce the interest rate is sometimes called “buying This statement was filed with [email protected] [email protected] down the rate.” the County Clerk of Alameda daniel.apr.com sblaze.apr.com Eminent Domain — The right of the government to acquire pri- on February 6, 2017. Expires February 6, 2022. vate property for public or quasi-public use. This term has been in The Independent Legal No. the news lately in regard to two oil pipeline projects and a proposed 4070. Published February 9, wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. The government must 16, 23, March 2, 2017. Lynn Borley Tracey Esling demonstrate that the use serves the common good and the owner REALTOR® REALTOR® FICTITIOUS BUSINESS must be fairly compensated for the property. NAME STATEMENT 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 Fiduciary —A person in a position of trust and confidence, such FILE NO. 526814 [email protected] [email protected] as a broker or agent, who owes a “fiduciary duty” to his or her client The following person(s) doing lynnb.apr.com tesling.apr.com to act in the highest good faith and not to obtain any advantage by business as: Dollar Drain and Rooter, 480 Preston the slightest misrepresentation, concealment, duress or pressure. Court Suite E, Livermore, CA Fiduciaries include real estate agents and brokers, mortgage brokers, 94551, is hereby registered financial planners, as well as some other financial advisors. Leslie Faught Alain Pinel Realtors is Pleased Linda Futral by the following owner(s): to Announce Our Association Grant Deed — A limited warranty deed that assures the property REALTOR® with Tracey Esling Broker/Realtor Dollar Plumbing, Inc., 1004 in Our Pleasanton Office has not already been conveyed to someone else and that the estate Experience The Difference El Caminito, Livermore, CA 925.784.7979 Tracey Esling 925.366.8275 925.980.3561 tesling.apr.com is free from encumbrances, such as liens or undisclosed easements 94550 [email protected] [email protected] placed by the person conveying the property. This business is conducted LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com by a Corporation Housing Financial Discrimination Act Of 1977 (Holden Act) The registrant began to trans- — A section of the California Health and Safety Code designed act business under the ficti- primarily to eliminate the illegal practice of “redlining,” which is tious business name(s) listed discrimination in lending practices based upon the character of a above on January 24, 2017. Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins ® neighborhood, such as restricting loans for certain areas due to its Signature of Registrants: REALTOR REALTOR® /s/: Al M. Jerusalem 925.918.0332 racial or ethnic makeup. 925.963.7940 Impounds — A trust type account in which lenders collect funds This statement was filed with [email protected] [email protected] the County Clerk of Alameda on behalf of borrowers to meet periodic payment of taxes, FHA TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com on January 24, 2017. Expires mortgage insurance premiums, and/or future insurance policy pre- January 24, 2022. miums. Impounds are usually included in the monthly payment to The Independent Legal No. 4071. Published February 9, the mortgage holder. The combined principal, interest, taxes and 16, 23, March 2, 2017. Gail Henneberry Leigh Anne Hoffman insurance payment is commonly termed a PITI payment. ANIMALS REALTOR® REALTOR® Joint Tenancy — Undivided ownership of a property by two or more persons each of whom has a right to an equal share and a 2) CATS/ DOGS 925.980.1900 925.918.2912 [email protected] right of survivorship, meaning if one dies, the surviving joint ten- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for [email protected] ghenneberry.apr.com ants share equally in the deceased person’s interest in the property. adoption information contact lhoffman.apr.com Key Rate -- The specific interest rate that determines bank lend- Valley Humane Society at (925)426-8656 ing rates and the cost of credit for borrowers. The two key interest rates in the United States are the discount rate and the Federal Funds rate. The key rates are not the rate consumers pay for mortgages, Gina Huggins Colton King Broker Associate REALTOR® but they do affect it. 925.640.3762 925.980.6209 Liquidated Damages Clause — A clause by which all parties [email protected] [email protected] agree in advance to a specific amount of damages in case of breach ghuggins.apr.com cking.apr.com of contract. For real estate sales, that amount is usually equivalent to the buyer’s earnest money deposit. State law limits liquidated

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Living with Dementia • Two (2) letters of recom- Scholarship Fund. The fund is amcgovern@cityofpleasan- Retirement Destination Trumark will host a day for the With the goal of promoting a mendation from non-relatives supported by donations from tonca.gov or call 925.931.5359. Livermore, has been select- public complete with catered meaningful connection between (e.g., counselor, teacher, coach, local retired teachers. The ed a top retirement destination bites and beverages, farm-to- the individual with dementia etc.) awards are offered to high- Horizons Registration by Where to Retire. Livermore table tasting demonstrations, and those providing care, Hope • A resume highlighting com- school graduating seniors and Register now for the 39th an- is profiled in a feature titled “8 poolside massages, professional Hospice presents, Living with munity service and/or volunteer college/university students. All nual Tri-Valley Expanding Your Delightful Downtown Cities” mini-photoshoots and much Dementia: Communication and work, including the name of the applicants must be planning a Horizons Conference scheduled in the March/April 2017 issue, more for the whole family to Feelings, on Saturday, February organization, amount of time career in education. for Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 available nationwide on Feb. 14. enjoy. Attendees will have a 11 from 9:45 a.m. to noon. The involved, and a brief description Requirements are: a.m. to 3 p.m. at Diablo Valley Where to Retire Editor An- chance to enjoy these activities, class is part of Hope Hospice’s of work performed a) applicants must be resi- College San Ramon Campus, nette Fuller said many relocating tour new model homes and meet Family Caregiver Education The application deadline dents of the Livermore, Pleas- 1690 Watermill Road, San retirees choose a destination the builders of Wallis Ranch. Series. is Friday, March 31, 2017, at anton, Dublin, Sunol area, Ramon. with an energized, bustling The Wallis Ranch concierge During this class, Hope Hos- 5:00 PM. b) high school applicants This daylong event introduc- heart. “The growing Main Street team will be on-hand to share pice Director of Volunteers Jill Team Dublin raises money must be seniors planning to es young women in grades 6-9 to movement has spurred hundreds more about the amenities and Smith, RN, Certified Dementia throughout the year through a attend a four-year college in a variety of challenging careers of cities across the country to concierge-type services that Practitioner; and Recreation variety of fundraising efforts fall, 2017, through hands-on workshops, preserve, renovate and reinvigo- residents will have access to. Therapist Angela Piazza, will and events. This is the third c) community college ap- designed to increase interest in rate their central hubs. They’ve In addition, members from the demonstrate how communica- year that the committee has set plicants must be qualified to and foster awareness of careers become retro chic gathering Trumark Communities team and tion can be enhanced through a aside money for a college schol- transfer as juniors to a four-year in STEM (science, technology, spots, with a host of independent neighborhood builders, includ- focus on emotions and feelings arship. Last year's winner was institution in fall, 2017, engineering and math). This shops and restaurants that help ing KB Home, Trumark Homes, and how this focus can help to Clarisse Barbier from Dublin d) 4-year college applicants year’s theme is “Trailblazing fashion the locale’s personal- Warmington Residential, Pulte mitigate and manage the defi- High School, now attending must be sophomores who will Your Future.” ity. These eight featured cities, Homes, D.R. Horton, Emerald cits that worsen throughout the the Berklee College of Music continue as juniors in fall, 2017. At the conference, girls will including Livermore, have won Homes and Taylor Morrison disease process. in Boston, MA. Questions about the scholar- participate in two 90-minute the Great American Main Street will be available for interviews Any community member For more information, con- ship should be sent to greegno@ hands-on workshops, a special Award in past years, and they to share insight on the demand engaged in the role of family tact Taryn Gavagan Bozzo at comcast.net or call 925-443- group activity, eat lunch with the continue to attract new residents and sales success to date. caregiver or expecting to soon (925) 833-6650. 6097. presenters (provided) and attend with their vibrant downtowns,” The activities will take place become a caregiver is invited Application packets for the a career fair/science expo. The Fuller said. Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to attend these classes. Light Nature Programs scholarships can be downloaded cost to attend is $20. Registra- Each year, 700,000 Ameri- at Wallis Ranch, 4201 Wallis refreshments will be served. B Hike into the Dark (70 at www.div85.calrta.org/ and tion is limited to the first 300 cans relocate to new towns to Ranch Dr., Dublin. Classes are held at Hope Miles for 70 Years Hike) will be scroll down to Student Scholar- students. retire. Generally, relocating For more information about Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, offered by the Livermore Area ships. Application deadline is For more information on retirees are healthier, better Wallis Ranch, www.wallis- Suite 100, Dublin (2nd floor Recreation and Park District March 24, 2017. the conference and to register educated and more affluent than ranch.com. conference room). Register ranger staff on Feb. 11. Meet online, go to the Web at www. those who choose to not relocate. online at HopeHospice.com or Ranger Glen Florey at 5 p.m. Stress Less for tveyh.org. Call the EYH Hot- They bring significant economic Quilters Meet contact Hope Hospice Com- at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 line at 925-422-2453 or email benefits to their new states and Amador Valley Quilters will munity Education Volunteer Success hometowns. Nationally, two Wetmore Road. The City of Pleasanton’s free [email protected] with questions. hold a general meeting on Sat- Debbie Emerson at debbiee@ Come out for a sunset hike Local organizations or busi- dozen states and hundreds of urday, February 11 at 1:30 PM hopehospice.com. Community Education Series towns seek to attract retirees as in Sycamore Grove past closing continues with the program, nesses interested in donating or at Pleasanton Middle School, Hope Hospice’s Family time. This is a great time of year participating may email tveyh@ a source of economic develop- 5001 Case Ave. Pleasanton. The Caregiver Education Series of- Stress Less for Success – Stu- ment. to see the hills glowing green by dent strategies for managing llnl.gov. featured speaker will be Rob Ap- fers a series of 14 classes the last light of the day and still For parents, a workshop is Where to Retire magazine, pell. He will talk about “Quilts designed to provide training, stress. It will take place on now celebrating the 25th year of make it back before the worst of Wednesday, February 15, 2017 available from 9 a.m. to 2:30 from the Sea and Beyond.” education, support, and resourc- the winter cold sets in. Partici- p.m. on college planning, UC helping its readers find the ideal Appell blends his love for the es for those caring for loved from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pleas- place to retire, is published six pants will be hiking five miles anton Public Library, 400 Old and CSU academic require- ocean with his work as a textile ones with chronic or disabling as a part of the “70 Miles for 70 ments, transferring from a com- times a year. The magazine is artist and designer. He learned conditions. For more informa- Bernal Ave. sold on various newsstands and Years” series of hikes, so bring Pleasanton Unified School munity college to a four-year to quilt by trial and error. He tion about other sessions, visit your punch card if you already university and financial aid. at Barnes & Noble bookstores. brings a masculine touch to this HopeHospice.com. District high school students Visit WhereToRetire.com for have one or ask for one at the will candidly discuss the stresses Registration is required along age-old tradition. These classes are available hike. Hike goes rain or shine. with a $20 non-refundable information. His presentation, “Quilts at no cost to all community they face in and out of the Tracking 101: Signs will be classroom. Students will openly registration fee. Lunch will be from the Sea and Beyond,” in- members; however, donations held on Feb. 12. Meet Ranger provided. Parents may register cludes a trunk show of his quilts to Hope Hospice are greatly highlight the positive and nega- Visit Wallis Ranch Doug Sousa at 10 a.m. at Syca- online at http://tveyh.org or by Trumark Communities will accompanied by fun stories. appreciated. This program is more Grove Park Nature Area tive strategies they use to cope mailing the registration form. with these stresses and how host an “Explore & Experience” Rob has authored books, supported in part by a grant from entrance. Call 960-2400 for The conference is organized quilt patterns, produces DVD’s the Rotary Club of Pleasanton. we as a community can help event on Saturday, February 11 directions. by Lawrence Livermore Nation- at Wallis Ranch, the 806-home on his techniques, invents quilt There is a $7 per vehicle mitigate them. al Laboratory, Sandia National The event is free. Registra- master planned community in tools and services sewing ma- Team Dublin parking fee at either entrance Laboratories/California, Dia- Dublin to activate the com- chines. In addition Rob hosts to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 tion is recommended. Go to blo Valley College San Ramon Scholarships munity clubhouse and amenity Man Sewing, a website that donation is requested to help pleasantonfun.com and enter Campus and the American As- spaces and introduce the new posts tutorials every Monday. Team Dublin, a community support the programs unless course code #64334. sociation of University Women. service committee of City em- concierge team. other fees are specified. There is The Community Education At the February 11th event, ployees and contracted staff, an annual parking pass available Series is a monthly event that invites all high school seniors that provides significant savings takes place throughout the in Dublin to apply for a $1,000 over the daily fee for regular school year with workshops college scholarship. Applicants park visitors. Participants may geared towards adults and stu- must plan on attending a two- call 925-960-2400 for more dents in the community. The year or four-year college or information. vocational school in Fall 2017. Series was developed by the City The award will be based on: of Pleasanton, Community Ser- • An effective essay (not to Teaching Career vices staff in conjunction with exceed 500 words), explaining Scholarships the Pleasanton Youth Commis- the student’s career goals and Five scholarships, each sion to meet the goals outlined how a degree will help them worth $2,500.00, are offered by in the Youth Master Plan (2010). achieve those goals the Tri-Valley Retired Educators For more information, email

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Aspen String Trio Joined by Bassoonist for Del Valle Fine Arts Concert Del Valle Fine Arts After two decades of synergy. These world-class the most prestigious venues continues its season on friendship and music- musicians have a long-time They will be joined by the Saturday February 11 with making, the Aspen mem- association as artist-faculty award-winning bassoonist, the Aspen String Trio at the bers David Perry, Victoria with the Aspen Music Fes- Bryan Young, a Del Valle Bankhead Theater at 8:00 Chiang, and Michael Mer- tival; combined they have Fine Arts audience favor- pm. magen play with magical performed world-wide in ite, when he performed for DVFA with the Poulenc Trio. Their energy, sponta- neity, and sheer enjoyment of playing are an inspiration to the group and give joy to their audiences. Recent and upcoming performances and residencies include Chicago, the Los Ange- les Music Guild, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, the University of Delaware, and Baltimore, where for six years they were the Ensemble-in- Residence at the University of Baltimore. An upcoming recording project for Naxos includes the string trios and other music of Martinul. Del Valle has married Kelly Brandeburg a string trio (violin, viola & cello) to a bassoonist to create an unusual ensemble playing music not often Program to Celebrate heard in chamber recitals. Aspen will play three trio the Songs and Life of Aspen String Trio (continued on page 3) Barbra Streisand Q&A and Talk Planned by Sherri L. Kelly Brandeburg, current star of San Francisco’s long-running hit revue Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon, brings her award-winning one-woman show Smith, Author of 'Flygirl' celebrating the songs and life of Barbra Streisand to In celebration of for everyone. Booksellers Association the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Sunday, Livermore Reads Together, Smith is the author of Award winner for Middle February 26, at 2:00 p.m. author Sherri L. Smith will Young Adult (YA) novels Grade. Her books have Kelly Brandeburg in My Favorite Barbra! is the be appearing for a Q&A Lucy the Giant, Sparrow, been listed as Amelia show that won Best Solo Performance - 2015 Broad- and talk on Saturday, Feb- Hot Sour Salty Sweet, Bloomer, American Library wayWorld San Francisco Awards. The Firehouse ruary 25, 2017, 2 pm, at the Orleans, Pasadena, and Association Best Books for presents it in the Cabaret Series, produced by Bay Livermore Public Library the featured book for Young People, and Junior Area’s award-winning Esses Productions. Firehouse Civic Center, 1188 S. Liver- Livermore Reads To- Library Guild Selections. publicist Jane Onojafe notes, “This series continues more Avenue, Livermore. gether 2017—Flygirl. Her Flygirl was the 2009 Cali- to be a big hit with our audiences, especially the Sun- Copies of her books will bestselling novel, The fornia Book Awards Gold day matinees, which always sell-out. We are thrilled be available for sale and Toymaker’s Apprentice, Medalist and was named a signing. This event is free is the Southern California (continued on page 4) Sherri L. Smith (continued on page 4) 2 The Independent • February 9, 2017 Symphony Concert to Feature 'Inspiration Journeys'

Pictured are (upper left) the Livermore-Amador Symphony; (center) Felix Yu-Shuan; (upper right) Sehyun (Eunice) Lee; and by Patricia Boyle 2000 by the Curtis Institute It’s deeply personal and Livermore-Amador of Music, where Higdon absolutely beautiful.” (lower) Element 116. Symphony continues its studied and still teaches. Next, Felix Yu-Shuan fifty-fourth regular season This piece was written at Shen, age 14, will perform of it.” with “Inspirational Jour- a very intense and forma- the first movement of Si- The son of Yu-Min Shen neys” on February 18 at tive point in Higdon’s life. belius’ technically difficult and Chen-Yu Wang, Felix Livermore’s Bankhead The- Her music was attracting Violin Concerto in D minor. is a skilled Rubik's Cube ater. Music Director Lara wide interest, and she was Felix was born in New York solver. He has a great inter- Webber will conduct. working on several com- and grew up in Taiwan, est in math, loves computer The concert will feature missions for new works. until his family moved to science, and has written his Jennifer Higdon’s “Blue In the midst of this, she Dublin, California, in 2014. own games. He’s an active Cathedral” and Edvard suddenly lost her brother, He started playing violin at member of Dublin High’s Grieg’s “Symphonic Andrew Blue Higdon, to a age 5 and currently stud- Gavel and Gael Force Dances.” In addition, the particularly virulent form ies with Imant Airea, the Robotics Clubs. Currently winners of the Symphony’s of cancer. Writing this work Music Director of Orchestra studying French, he is 2016-2017 Competition became, in a way, a griev- Gradus ad Parnassum. fluent in Mandarin, Tai- for Young Musicians will ing process. Since 2010 Felix has wanese, and English. Felix be featured: violinist Felix “Higdon writes, ‘As I won numerous competi- looks forward to a career Yu-Shuan Shen, a Dublin was writing this piece, I tion prizes, including as a violinist, as well as an High School freshman, and found myself imagining international contests and engineer. pianist Sehyun (Eunice) a journey through a glass competitions in Taiwan After intermission, Lee, a senior at Dougherty cathedral in the sky.’ In the and the United States. He Sehyun (Eunice) Lee, aged Valley High School. They music she features solos for won top prize in the Taipei 17, will perform the first will perform music of Jean the clarinet (the instrument Capital City International movement of Beethoven’s Sibelius and Ludwig van Andrew played) and flute Music Competition (2012), bold Piano Concerto No. Beethoven, respectively. (Jennifer’s instrument), the International Violin 1 in C major. Eunice has The concert will open and the two instruments and Piano Competition of soloist for NEHS (National tras, and Orchestra Gradus studied piano for more than with Higdon’s “Blue Ca- engage in an intimate Vienna (2013), the National Experimental High School, ad Parnassum, where he is eight years, and is currently thedral,” featuring Chinese dialogue, which reveals the Student Music Competition Taiwan). In 2012-2014 concertmaster. under the tutelage of Mihee health balls and wine close relationship of these of Taiwan (2014), and the he was concert soloist for He describes music as “a Lee. glasses. Webber describes siblings. The work begins United States Open Music the Zhubei Philharmonic spiritual friend who accom- In 2015 Eunice was Higdon as “one of the great and ends quietly, with a Competition (2015). Institute. Since 2014 he panies me through happi- selected as a winner of the musical voices of our time. soaring build-up of energy Felix's first concert has been a participant in ness, joy, anger, loneliness Oakland Symphony Youth Her music is full of color that creates a feeling of per- solo was performed just recitals for MTAC (Music and disappointment.” For Orchestra's annual concerto and texture, expressive petual upward momentum. months after he began his Teachers’ Association of Felix, “music is the most competition and performed lyricism and exciting mo- She uses a wide variety violin study. In 2007-2010 California) and Jou Music wonderful thing in my life; as a soloist with the orches- mentum. Her most widely of percussion instruments he was concert soloist Institute. His orchestral ex- I enjoy reading it, playing tra. She won awards mul- performed work, ‘Blue Ca- in unique ways to create a in government events in periences include the NEHS it for real or in my mind, tiple times at the U.S. Open thedral,’ was commissioned beautiful transformational Taiwan. In 2012 and 2014 string orchestra (2009- listening to it or performing Music Competition in both and premiered in the year sound at the end of work. he was appointed concert 2011), other school orches- it, and I will never get tired (continued on page 5) February 9, 2017 • The Independent 3 Classic Albums Re-creates Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Every note of Fleetwood the United Kingdom. At its group, bassist John McVie the 1977 Grammy Award available tribute bands defined Motown. Mac’s iconic album “Ru- peak, “Rumours” was mov- and his wife keyboardist/ for Best Album. It has since could deliver. He specifical- Tickets for both “Classic mours” will be performed ing 800,000 copies a week, vocalist Christine McVie, been named the 25th Great- ly selects exceptional musi- Albums Live: Rumours” on the Bankhead Theater blanketing the pop music and guitarist Lindsey Buck- est Album of All Time by cians who focus on playing and “Masters of Soul” stage when Classic Albums market and, 35 years later, ingham and vocalist Stevie Rolling Stone magazine. the world’s most well- as well as all remaining Live returns with the “note- reputedly still resides in one Nicks, were coming apart. Craig Martin founded known and familiar rock performances in the current for-note, cut-for-cut” rendi- out of six households in the The songs on the album, the Canadian-based group, albums with absolute detail LVPAC Presents season are tion later this month. US. Just as Fleetwood Mac which speak of rumors, lies Classic Albums Live, in and precision. LVPAC Pres- on sale now through the Released in 1977, Fleet- was achieving major main- and heartache, were fueled 2003 believing that classic ents offers another musi- Bankhead Theater ticket wood Mac’s “Rumours” stream success, the relation- by this added element of rock masterpieces deserved cal trip back in time when office at 2400 First Street quickly became the fastest ships of two couples who drama. “Rumours” scored a more authentic perfor- “Masters of Soul” arrives in Livermore, via phone at selling album of the decade. had been at the core of the four top 10 singles and won mance than commonly- in Livermore on April 1st, (925) 373-6800, or online at Songs such as “Second celebrating the legendary www.bankheadtheater.org Hand News,” “Don’t Stop,” songs and performers that and “Go Your Own Way” propelled both the album and the band to legendary pop music status. Classic Albums Live presents a rock immersion experience. Every element, no matter how small is replicated live on stage. “Classic Albums Live: Rumours” will be on stage at the Bankhead The- ater for one performance only on Friday evening, February 24, 2017. “Rumours” was Fleet- wood Mac’s eleventh studio album and quickly climbed to the top of the charts in both the United States and

DEL VALLE FINE ARTS (continued from front page) pieces, alternating with two best known for his Varia- player the opportunity to pieces for string trio and tions on a Nursery Tune for display his nimble com- bassoon. piano and orchestra. His mand of what is usually OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN Aspen opens with Varia- Serenade for String Trio thought to be an unwieldy BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN, AMY SKY tions on a Bavarian Folk traverses six contrasting instrument. It features Sun 3pm Song, by Richard Strauss, movements: a march, a Ro- bright, catchy tunes in the FEB 12 written at age 18. It’s a manza, a skittery scherzo, two outer movements, with brief, charming piece very a theme and variations, a a songful andante inside. different from the massive stately andante and a bright Tickets are $48/$42/$30 orchestral tone poems that rondo finale. and are available at the the mature Strauss wrote. After intermission, the Bankhead box office, 2400 Young joins them for players really stretch them- First Street in Livermore, Francois Devienne’s Quar- selves with Beethoven’s (925) 373-6800 or at www. tet for Bassoon and Strings. String Trio, Op. 9 No.1. bankheadtheater.org. Devienne, a talented wood- Though it begins with a High school students wind player and teacher, slow introduction, and has a are free but tickets must be wrote the piece about 1800. lovely adagio second move- arranged through the box Music of Aspen Trio It is very much of its time, ment, the overall feeling office. College students with the Classical style and is that of unbridled energy are $16 on the day of the Cole Porter JOINED BY BASSOONIST Bryan Young STARRING MICHAEL BRYAN YOUNG sensibility brought to music - especially in the headlong concert. The final DVFA GRIFFITHS Del Valle Fine Arts by Haydn and Mozart. concluding Presto - with concerts are the Escher All Seats $30 The Hungarian Ernst players pushed to the limits Quartet on March 25 and Sat FEB 11 8pm piece composed by noted Fri FEB 10 8pm von Dohnanyi, a renowned of their virtuoso talents. American bassoonist and the Sotto Voce tuba quartet piano virtuoso, composer The Aspen Trio and teacher Bernard Garfield. on May 6. (www.delvalle- 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org and respected teacher, is Young conclude with a It gives a master bassoon finearts.org). 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • February 9, 2017

Chieftains' 55th Anniversary Tour to Make Stop at the Bankhead BARBRA (continued from front page) The Chieftains are launching their 55th anniversary to snag Kelly Brandeburg In addition to her cur- tour, that will include a stop at the Bankhead Theater on in her award-winning solo rent roles in BBB, Kelly is February 17 for an 8 p.m. performance. ‘Barbra’ show, especially known to Bay Area audi- Paddy Moloney, leader of the six-time Grammy Award since she’s so busy now as ences from co-starring roles winners, states, “55 years, wow, where have they gone as a featured cast member in in the popular theatrical we’re still going strong." Beach Blanket Babylon!” revues The World Of Web- The Chieftains were formed in Ireland in 1962 by Kelly's tribute to the life ber and The Broadway Paddy Moloney, one of the traditional folk musicians in and career of the legend- Divas. Other starring roles Ireland and around the world. Their ability to blend tradi- ary Barbra Streisand, with locally as well as across tion with modern music has hailed them as one of the top music direction by John the country have included musical groups. Simon, is a journey from parts in Oliver, Catch Me Paddy notes, “This tour will have all the musical force the early days of Streisand’s If You Can, Jekyll & Hyde, of what we’ve accumulated and achieved over the last 55 career as a cabaret singer in The Secret Garden, and The years, with a few extra gems thrown in for good measure." New York City, through the Wizard of Oz. As cultural ambassadors, their performances have been starring roles on Broadway Reserved seating tickets linked with seminal historic events, such as being the first and her critically acclaimed are $15 - $25. Tickets can Western musicians to perform on the Great Wall of China, roles in Hollywood films. In be purchased online at participating in Roger Water’s “The Wall” performance addition, the production is www.firehousearts.org, by in Berlin in 1990 and being the first ensemble to perform full of rare “Barbra” anec- calling 925-931-4848, and a concert in the Capitol Building in Washington DC. In dotes and stories, alongside in person at the Box Office, 2010, their experimental collaborations extended to out of selections from Funny Girl, 4444 Railroad Avenue, this world, when Paddy Moloney’s whistle and Matt Mol- Yentl, Hello, Dolly! and Pleasanton. Box Office hours are Wednesday - Fri- loy’s flute travelled with NASA astronaut, Cady Coleman, more. Hit numbers include to the international space station. Although their early fol- day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. You Don’t Bring Me Flow- and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. lowing was purely a folk audience, the range and variation ers, Evergreen, and The of their music and accompanying musicians quickly cap- - 4:00 p.m., and two hours Way We Were to name off prior to the performance if tured a much broader audience. The Chieftains are never just a few on the set list. afraid to shock purists and push genre boundaries and the not sold out. trappings of fame have not altered The Chieftains' love of, and loyalty to, their roots however- are as comfortable playing spontaneous Irish sessions as they are headlining a Readers to Present a concert at Carnegie Hall. keys; Alyth McCormack, vocals/percussion; Tara Breen, Paddy finishes with, “With this tour of music, song, fiddle/saxophone; Tim Edey, guitar and Cara Butler and Rendition of 'Flygirl' dance and a few surprises…..our guests are the cream of Nathan Pilatzke, dance. the crop joining in for a great party." The Bankhead Theater is loated at 2400 First Street Volunteer readers from Center Library on 1188 The Chieftains include Paddy Moloney, uilleann pipes/ in downtown Livermore. Tickets can be purchased at the the Livermore Shakespeare South Livermore Avenue, tin whistle; Matt Molloy, flute; Kevin Conneff, bodhran/ ticket office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by Festival will present a ren- Livermore, CA. vocals; Jon Pilatzke, fiddle/dance; Triona Marshall, harp/ calling 373-6800. dition of Flygirl, directed by Donna Blevins. AUTHOR The presentation will (continued from front page) take place Wed., Feb. 17 Solo, Ensemble Festival to Feature Students at 7 p.m. at the Livermore best book of the year by the Civic Center Library, 1188 Washington Post. school educators known for their expertise as musicians The 55th Annual Solo & Ensemble Festival for music So. Livermore Ave. It is Smith was a 2014 and teachers. After each performance the soloist/ensemble students from the Tri-Valley will take place on February part of the Livermore Reads National Book Awards receives comments and a rating, which rates their per- 25. Together series of programs judge in the Young People’s formance against a standard for their age group. Ratings The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District at the library. Literature category. She range from “needs improvement” to “superior." (LVJUSD) Music Department will host the Festival at Las The part of Ida Mae is a three-time writer-in- In addition, performers that have demonstrated superior Positas College. The event runs from 8:30 am until 4:30 Jones will be read by resident at Hedgebrook musicality may receive a Command Screening. A com- pm, followed by a formal, “Command Performance” at Catherine Ndungu-Case, retreat for women writers in mand screening is a second opportunity to perform, this 7:00 pm in the Barbara Mertes Center for the Arts. founder of the non-profit Washington State, as well time in front of a “screening judge." Of these screenings, Originally intended for LVJUSD music students, it has organization Cheza Nami as a resident at Wassard 12-15 performers will be selected for a formal evening been expended to include students from the Tri-Valley Foundation, whose goal is Elea retreat, in Ascea, Italy. performance. area (Pleasanton and Dublin school districts). to introduce children and For more information The Command Performance represents a cross-section The purpose of a Solo & Ensemble Festival is to foster adults of all ethnic back- about this remarkable of the district’s music program and will represent a sam- a love for “Art” music. Performance literature will consist grounds to African culture author, visit her website at pling of performers on a variety of instruments, as well as of “classical” repertoire. Students may perform as a soloist through interactive music www.sherrilsmith.com. various age levels, from the district music program. or as part of an ensemble (duet, trio, etc.). and dance. Livermore Reads To- All events and performances, including the evening Approximately 200 students participate annually. The All Livermore Reads gether is sponsored by The command performance are open to the public. Admission festival is divided into five events (instrument families), Together events are free Friends of the Livermore is free. Brass & Percussion, Woodwinds, Strings, Vocal, and thanks to the Friends of the Library. For more infor- Las Positas College is located at 3000 Campus Hill Piano. Livermore Library. Unless mation, visit the library’s Drive in Livermore. There is a fee to park. Entrants will have five minutes to perform his or her otherwise noted, all LRT website at www.livermo- selection in front of a clinician. All clinicians are public events are held at the Civic relibrary.net.

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solo and duet categories. In ber Music Seminar at San could close himself off and 2016 she received the rec- Francisco State. In addition focus. The four dances were ognition of "California Arts to music, Eunice likes to published in 1897, nearly Scholar" for her comple- read and write. In 2014 she forty years into his career as tion of the music program was selected to participate a composer. for piano performance at in the creative writing Webber says, “Grieg’s California Institute of the program at the California ‘Symphonic Dances’ are Arts. She also received hon- State Summer School for exciting, tuneful and ex- orable mention for piano the Arts. pressive. Grieg uses just a performance from the 2016 The daughter of Ho- handful of thematic ideas in San Ramon Valley Student Jeong Kim and Jong-Pil remarkably inventive ways Recognition Project. Lee, Eunice is known as to create a richly rewarding In addition to piano, an ardent animal-lover, musical journey. He man- Eunice enjoys playing the an outspoken supporter of ages to continually renew violin. She began playing minority rights, and an avid his musical material with in orchestras at the age of food enthusiast. She loves harmonic shifts that deepen 7, and eventually served long walks, horror films, the meaning and effect of as co-concertmaster of the and exploring the city with his gorgeous melodies. Oakland Symphony Youth her friends. In college she You’ll be humming his Orchestra. She particularly plans to continue pursuing music on your way out the likes chamber music. In her passions in writing, door.” 2015 she was invited to music, and political science. The concert begins at Pictured (above and below) are students engaged in learning. play in the Menuhin Cham- Eunice says she hopes to 8:00 PM, preceded by a experience life in the most prelude talk from 7:00 – fulfilling way she can. 7:30. At intermission, the The concert will con- audience will be treated to a Pleasanton STEAM Preschool Celebrated 1st Anniversary clude with Norwegian special performance in the Serving Pleasanton’s Unified School District’s opening its doors in January curiosity of their young composer Edvard Grieg’s lobby by the teen jazz band “Symphonic Dances.” “Element 116,” directed by youngest learners and STEAM Preschool is 2016. As one of the only explorers. Through project- Grieg is one of the best- Matt Finders. The Sympho- explorers, the Pleasanton celebrating one year since preschools in California based, inquiry-driven known composers from ny Guild will host a post- that integrates science, activities, students discover Norway, and his music is concert reception in the technology, engineering, art the world around them full of emotion. He loved lobby. Ticket information and mathematics (STEAM) while learning literacy, the Norwegian country- can be obtained at www. into all aspects of the learn- problem solving skills, and side and folk music, both bankheadtheater.org, at ing experience, STEAM collaboration techniques. of which influenced his the Bankhead ticket office, Preschool has had serious The children will construct music. He often wrote in 2400 First St., Livermore, AUTHOR growth over the last year. their own learning using a composing hut where he or at 925-373-6800. (continued from front page) Over the last year, critical thinking, creativity, STEAM Preschool’s enroll- and innovation. ment has grown by more The STEAM preschool than 300% to date. program aligns with the Friends of the Livermore Library “Children learn best California Common Core Launch Crowdfunding Effort when they are allowed to State Standards, Next Gen- explore, experiment, and try eration Science Standards, Founded in 1978 to support community programs at new things,” said Shan- and 21st Century Learning Livermore Library despite budget cutbacks, Friends of the non Colacchia, STEAM Skills. Livermore Public Library continues to fund innovative Preschool Lead. “We put “I love how we’re able programs including current Livermore Reads Together this philosophy into prac- to really engage and learn (Flygirl) and Create Lab (STEM activities for K-6). tice and parents are seeing with our children. We base In addition to the traditional fundraising of selling do- nated books at the bookstore in the Civic Center Library, results.” our curriculum on our their there are Satellite bookstores at Panama Red and Star- The STEAM Preschool interests,” said STEAM bucks at 101 E Vineyard Ave, and a newly added location is a progressive, ground- Preschool teacher Amanda at the Rincon Branch Library. breaking program using Galbreath. “As a result, Friends have also just launched a crowdfunding site Science, Technology, Engi- things stick. Not only ideas to make donations to support Library program donations neering, Art, Mathematics and topics that we’re talk- even easier at https://www.crowdrise.com/frie concepts in all areas of its ing about, but fundamental For more information on Library programs, go to curriculum. The preschool skills and concepts.” http://www.cityoflivermore.net infuses its daily schedule STEAM currently has For more information and to volunteer with Friends of with hands-on opportuni- an enrollment of 30 with Livermore Library, please go to friendsoflivermorelibrary. ties to build on the natural capacity for 48 children. com

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Review Brew Crawl Planned in Downtown Livermore Wilson’s Powerful “Piano Lesson” Livermore's growing Craft Beer scene in the down- town will be featured in the Brew Crawl on February 16. by Susan Steinberg derie, pain, and humor of an intoxicating vision, and disturbing atmosphere, Downtown restaurants, tap rooms and other water- Khary L. Moye bellows this society, so little known he won’t let his sister stand drawing everyone into its ing holes will showcase the beers of four of the city's his way onto the stage as to the comfortable Valley in his way. influence. A somewhat Breweries. Altamont Beer Works, Eight Bridges Brewing, if owns it. And he does, in community. The characters Kimberly Ridgeway, as ambiguous shock ending Shadow Puppet Brewing Company and Working Man August Wilson’s Pulitzer may sound like familiar old sister Berniece, is a hard- seems to resolve the issue, Brewing Company will be taking over the taps in Down- Prize-winning “The Piano friends and relatives, recall- working widow raising an but is it really the best solu- town Livermore. Lesson”, newly mounted ing people and events from 11-year-old daughter. Her tion? Livermore beer at Beer Baron will be available at First by Danville’s Role Players the past, but they do so with boyfriend, smooth-talking Wilson wisely leaves his Street Alehouse, Double Barrel Wine Bar, The Banks Ensemble. variations of Black English Avery (Chris Marsol) has audience to ponder the right Vault, Patxi's Livermore, Railroad Saloon, Backyard Yelling for his sister Ber- (yes, it IS a language) and discovered his own way and wrong of the dispute, Bayou Livermore, Sauced BBQ & Spirits & many more. niece, be asserts his strong several dialects that charac- to a better life by being as many viewers did on This event also acts as a Food Drive for the Alameda personality and determina- terize a whole different seg- rapturously converted as a opening night. Obviously County Community Food Bank. There will be collection tion from the start. He is ment of American society. gospel preacher and starting the clash between realistic barrels at multiple participating locations. The first 250 Boy Willie, just arrived in Everyone can relate his own congregation. His practicality and sentimental people who donate a canned food item will recieve a free 1930’s Pittsburgh from the to the play’s characters. narration of the process is at old family values proved souvenir pint koozie. All participants will receive a Game Deep South, with a plan to There’s the blowhard rela- once a realistic imitation of a popular topic. Many Card where they can earn credit for every local beer pur- lift himself out of poverty. tive who drops in to air his such preachers and an open marveled at the disparate chased. Each credit enters into a drawing to win any one By selling the old family “brags," take advantage of mockery of their gullible characters they had come of several prizes. piano he can finally buy the the family’s hospitality, try flocks. to know and understand, This event is being sponsored by Blue Brew Bus and farm where his forebears to cadge some cash, and Courting Berniece, he perhaps for the first time in Livermore Valley Craft Beer. There will be a couple of were slaves. Unfortunately then disappear before he suggests that she can only their lives. shuttles from BART in the late afternoon, and back to his sister is adamantly op- can be pinned down. Popu- be a truly fulfilled woman if Hats off to Eric Fraisher BART that night provided By Blue Brew Bus. posed to parting with this lar actor Dorian Lockett she has a man. Taking feisty Hayes for mounting this This is a non- ticketed event. Just come downtown and unique heirloom, which (“The Emperor Jones”)is umbrage at his pitch, she powerful production and enjoy the large selection of Livermore beers on tap. pictures their family’s rise heartily convincing as the lectures him like a Gloria showcasing such a brilliant https://www.facebook.com/events/384157298596348/ from slavery to freedom. gregarious con-man, half Steinem on the ability of acting ensemble to Val- As their arguments tolerated and half enjoyed woman to be as indepen- ley theatergoers. Plaudits escalate the audience finds by his relatives. dent on her own as a man to Costume Designer Lisa Deadlline Near to Register the tensions all-too-familiar. Superb ShawnJ West can be. Anachronistic (it’s Danz, Rob Evans, whose “Say, this could be our fam- (George in “”Mice and the 30’s) but very effective! sound design truly shakes for Writers Conference ily, a white family”, they re- Men”) is the laid-back old She also makes the point the rafters, and multi-talent- The Tri-Valley Writers Conference, a full day event on alize. That’s part of August uncle keeping a sagacious that being the preacher’s ed Kimberly Ridgeway, the the art and business of writing, will take place Saturday, Wilson’s genius with plays eye on the family feud and wife would mean even Production Manager. Spe- April 22, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Pleasanton at the that illustrate common trying to calm everyone more work for her. Smart cial kudos to Khary Moye Four Points by Sheraton. Most participants can save $50 human themes in different down. He has made his gal! for his forceful portrayal of by registering by Feb. 12. races. Sadly, they also show peace with an unfair world, Boy Willie’s friend Ly- a driven man. His powerful The conference features three tracks: Craft, Marketing the burdensome effect of holds a steady railroad job, mon, played by veteran Eric final scene leaves a lasting and Publishing. Until Feb. 12, registration costs are $115 black history as well. and has earned enough for Reid, is a fascinating, not impression on every viewer. for California Writing Club (CWC) members and $140 Few in the audience a home and a supply of so smart “homeboy," partly Such an important show for non-members. The fee for students aged 14-22 with carry the baggage of these good whiskey. As he calmly thrilled and partly abashed with such a great cast student ID is $80. characters: the everyday completes his crossword at finding himself in the Big should be on everyone’s Presenters include Jim Azevedo of Smashwords; Laurie humiliations, the sense of puzzles, he is a great scene- City. He fantasizes about “must see” list. Perfor- McLean of Fuse Literary Agency; Victoria Zackheim, powerlessness under the stealer to watch, using the meeting pretty girls, gets mances continue through author of The Bone Weaver and editor of six anthologies; law, the memory of tough subtlest physical nuances easily conned into buying February 19, weekends Dave Denny, two-year term as Poet Laureate of Cuper- prisons and the back-break- to convey his opinions very a “new” suit, sees Willie only, at Danville’s Village tino; Joel Friedlander, founder of The Self-Publishing ing labor of near-slavery. clearly without saying a move in on the girl he’d Theatre, 233 Front Street. Roadmap; and other experts. For a complete list of pre- The recognition of that word. selected, but can’t summon Tickets are available at senters, go to www.trivalleywriters.org. backstory helps viewers Boy Willie represents any outrage. He’s a gullible www.Roleplayersensemble. The keynote speaker will be New York Times and in- understand and accept the the hustling, frustrated “weak sister”, but his silent com. ternational bestselling author Anne Perry. She is noted for seemingly crude speech and younger generation. Having facial reactions to others are WORDS TO PONDER her memorable characters and exploration of social and behavior of the men who saved a little money, he a masterly acting job. And FROM THE PLAY: ethical issues. Two of her series -- one featuring Thomas find release in profanity, drives “Up Noth” with a his sincere revelations to 1. Land is the only thing Pitt, one featuring William Monk -- have been published wine, women and song. load of watermelons to sell Berniece make him almost God ain’t makin’ no more worldwide. Yes, they sing, but often and figures the price of the lovable rather than pitiable. of. Registrants may also compete in prose and writing it’s the rhythmic chant family piano will complete As family secrets emerge 2. She believes if it’s contests with a $150-prize for the winning poem and a of chain-gang workers, a the sum he needs to become and the brother-sister con- convenient to believe. $150-prize for the best prose entry. The deadline for the painful throwback to a long a landowner. Like the flict grows frightening, an 3. Colored man can’t fix writing contests is Feb. 12. history of oppression. former serf in Chekhov’s element of magic realism the law. Fees may be paid online or by check in the mail. For Role Players’ Director “Cherry Orchard”, he can develops, consonant with 4. The past is like stones more information and to register, visit http://www.trival- Erik Fraisher Hayes has see himself yelling orders the fabled Southern belief and you don’t have to carry leywriters.org/conferences/conference2017/. assembled an exceptional to his own workers, and be- in spirits and visitations. them with you. You can just For more information about the CWC Tri-Valley cast to do the play justice, ing able to stand up straight Eerie sound and light ef- set them down and walk Branch, contact Patricia Boyle at president@trivalleywrit- bringing out the camara- next to the white man. It’s fects add to the increasingly away. ers.org or visit http://www.trivalleywriters.org.

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Post-Election Television Applications for Student by Linda Milanese returns to expose such egregious revelations that he’d be Days at Eugene O'Neill's I don’t know about you, but I’ve been pretty much pre-impeached. Didn’t happen. And finally, maybe the down in the dumps since November 8. It’s been hard to Russian hacking investigation would totally invalidate Home Due by Feb. 28 shake that morning-after feeling that took so many of us the election. The Inauguration brought all those fantasies by surprise—the “wait-there-must-be-some-mistake!” to a decisive halt. For the 26th year the Eugene O’Neill Founda- Orwellian reality that’s becoming more real every day. Things were feeling deplorably bleak. tion is inviting high school students to spend a Before the election, I was a political junkie: open- His first week in office was a blur of outrageous ing CNN and Politico on my smart phone first thing Cabinet nominations and Executive Orders. Yes, the day at the historic home of playwright Eugene every morning, checking Nate Silver’s positive polling Women’s March helped to galvanize the opposition, but O’Neill in Danville for one-day Master Classes in updates, reading the New York Times, and tuning into the next four years looked exhausting. Digital & Visual Design, Acting, Photography or TV news at night. I looked forward to “The Rachel I knew I couldn’t spend those years calming myself Playwriting. Maddow Show” and “Meet the Press” to confirm the with 1000-piece puzzles. I needed to watch something Student Days is a free cultural and artistic only acceptable outcome of the election and to scoff at uplifting—something restorative—and then a friend enrichment program for creative, mature, and the unacceptable alternative. mentioned a new series (for the fifth time)—“This Is committed high school students. The Founda- After November 8 everything changed. I became Us.” I’d noticed the promos for the show and remem- tion invites students who will benefit from active practically unplugged, barely able to check my phone’s bered thinking, “That’s way too nice for me.” Who engagement in the artistic process with guidance 10-day weather forecast and only up for “Big Bang” knew? from professionals in the four different disciplines. reruns on TV. It’s been on TV since September, received great The 2017 Student Days Master classes will Don’t get me wrong. I got out of bed every morning reviews, was nominated for three Golden Globe awards, and did stuff to distract myself from this unexpected and has already been renewed for two more seasons. I’d be held two Saturdays only. The Acting and the turn of events—anything that didn’t include media needed something uplifting to watch, and “This Is Us” Digital and Visual Design programs are held on reminders of what was going on. I went to yoga class, fits the bill. It actually provides a comforting respite in- Saturday, March 11, and programs in Photography cleaned closets, read fiction, and my husband and I took habited by ordinary people who try to live good lives— and Playwriting are scheduled for Saturday, March a wonderful Christmas Market cruise on the Rhine. I the kind of real people we know or would like to meet. 18. Each day’s Master Class runs from 8:30 a.m. – self-medicated with 1000-piece puzzles, escaping for The show’s structure is unique. It introduces four 3:00 p.m. hours into a world of tiny houses and multi-shaded foli- characters who all share the same birthday. We see them The program is held at Tao House in the age. on their 36th birthdays. Jack is celebrating his day with Danville hills. It is here that playwright Eugene I hadn’t seen many movies last Fall, so I decided to his wife who is pregnant with triplets. Kate, an extremely O’Neill lived from 1937-1944, and where he was catch up on Oscar hopefuls. “Manchester by the Sea” overweight woman, is celebrating by committing to inspired to write his most notable plays, includ- and “Moonlight” were both outstanding movies; but finally losing weight. Kevin, a sitcom actor, has a melt- given my post-election mood, they mostly made me sad. down on the set over his artistic integrity. On his 36th, ing A Long Day’s Journey in Night, A Moon for Watching the gore of “Hacksaw Ridge” was definitely Randall, an African-American, finds his biological father the Misbegotten, and A Touch of the Poet, among out of the question. “La La Land” was a welcome short who’d abandoned him at a firehouse. others. reprieve, probably part of the reason it’s earned a record The scenes weave between the present day and flash- “The theme of this year’s Student Days is ‘Ex- 14 Oscar nominations. backs to 1980. press Yourself,’” according to Foundation educa- During the January rains, I distracted myself by hun- Every episode ends with a surprise twist/reveal. I tion program coordinator Katy Colbath. “The kering down in front of the TV to watch two seasons of can’t say too much because it will wreck the big surpris- historic home and grounds of Tao House provide “Broadchurch,” an addicting British crime drama set in es. Don’t read anything else about the show online—let students with the same creative location that a scenic spot on the coast of England. Turns out almost yourself be surprised. I’ve only seen three episodes so inspired the playwright.” everyone except me had seen the series a couple of years far and am consciously remaining in the dark to savor “The non-for-profit Eugene O’Neill Foundation ago, but the time was right, so I completely lost myself the remaining ones. has offered this program for a quarter century, in in reading 16 hours of subtitles that made some of the OK, I can’t help it. I have to tell you something about English accent comprehensible. When “Broadchurch” the first episode. The birth of the triplets takes place in partnership with the National Park Service,” said ended, someone recommended another of the same 1980. One of the triplets doesn’t make it. On the same Colbath. genre, “Top of the Lake,” but I couldn’t get past the sec- day, a fireman brings an African-American baby to the A written application, attesting to the student’s ond episode. The sense of foreboding and lawlessness of same hospital. The three characters celebrating their 36th interest, ability and motivation is due by February its New Zealand community terrified me. birthday in 2016 are those babies. Kevin and Kate are the 28, 2017. For applications and further information And come to think of it, “Broadchurch” was, after all, surviving triplets. Randall is their adopted brother who’d about Student Days visit the Foundation website about the murder of a 10-year-old—not exactly uplift- been abandoned. Jack is their father who celebrated his at www.eugeneoneill.org , or contact the Founda- ing. 36th in 1980. The last sweet scene with the 3 newborns tion at (925) 820-1818. I don’t usually expect entertainment to be “Singin’ in the ill-fitting mustard outfits Grandma had knit before Transportation to Tao House is provided by the in the Rain” escapism; in fact, I was a big fan of “The their birth is the big reveal of episode one. National Park Service, from Walnut Creek BART Sopranos” and “Breaking Bad”—two very dark produc- Heartwarming. Just what I needed—a refreshing es- tions. But the real world felt grim enough; no need to cape to a show that has real people with a moral center. or from the Sycamore Park & Ride lot in Danville. darken it further. You can see “This Is Us” on Tuesday nights at 9:00 Lunch and beverages are provided. Short of someone inventing a time machine, I right on NBC—just like the old days. No need for a There is no cost to students for the day-long embraced some unrealistic fantasies during that time. smart TV or Amazon or Netflix. You should probably workshops. Student Days is made possible through First, maybe the Electoral College delegates would start at the beginning or you’ll be confused, so you’ll special funding from the Dean and Margaret vote their consciences and change the outcome. They need to at least have “On Demand” to catch up. The Lesher Foundation, and the Wood Foundation. didn’t. Maybe Wikileaks would find Trump’s tax episodes are also available to view online. 8 The Independent • February 9, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 15, during regular gallery hours. More Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Livermore. Karen's Kitchen Toffee Addiction will First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Livermore Art Association Gallery, information: www.peggygyulai.com. Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday also be sampling and selling her theater.org or 373-6800. located in the Carnegie Building, Gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 & Sunday February 11th & 12th delicious toffees. $10 tasting fee and Classic Albums Live: Rumours, 8 p.m. offers art classes, unusual gifts, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Satur- Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring celebrate Valentines Day all weekend keep your logo crystal wine glass. Ex- Feb. 24. Bankhead Theater, 2400 painting rentals, art exhibits and day 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington finished or unfinished work to show long with a special Chocolate Truffle tended Family "Club" members show First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- information pertaining to the art field, Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center and if desired, receive a critique and Wine Pairing Flight, featuring your card (or check the member list) theater.org or 373-6800. 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. from the group. Refreshments are newly released 2016 Estate Rose and for waived tasting fee if you choose to Global Symphonic Gems, Pacific has been open since 1974 and is run Donations appreciated. brought by some of the artists, and a the Sparkling Wine. Tasting Room leave your glass. Chamber Orchestra, 2 p.m. Feb. 26. as a co-op by local artists. Hours are On the Fringe, Studio Art Quilt donation of $5.00 is desired although open from 11:30am-4:30pm. For Barrels, Bottles & Brews, featuring Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- Association: March 9 to April 15, not mandatory. Contact for this event more inquires, email curt@lasposi- wineries, distilleries and brewer- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tion call 449-9927. 2017; opening reception March 11, is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ tasvineyards.com ies. March 25 and 26, noon to 4:30 or 373-6800. Members of the Pleasanton Art 1 to 3 p.m. Harrington Gallery at the att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works, p.m. Livermore Valley Wine Country. Kelly Brandeburg in "My Favorite League Public Art Circuit are cur- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Livermoreperformingarts.org All You Need Is Love ...and Port & Tickets $45 in advance, $55 day of Barbra: A Tribute to the Songs of rently exhibiting art at six businesses Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and Chocolate! Feb. 10, 11, 12, noon to event. www.lvwine.org Barbra Streisand." Music direction in the Pleasanton - Dublin Area. org. Related children’s program share work with Professional Artists 4 p.m. Port and Chocolate Tasting: by John Simon. Firehouse Arts Center Viewing locations are: Bank of Amer- Young@Art paper quilts, Thurs., in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Viognier Port and Luana Inu, 2007 MUSIC/CONCERTS in Pleasanton, Sunday, February 26, ica at 337 Main Street, Pleasanton; March 16, 4:30 p.m. marketing your work. ACC members Cabernet Royale, 2003 Late Bottled Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music at 2:00 p.m. Winner of Broadway- Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce at Pleasanton Art League Alviso Adobe currently working on exhibiting theme Vintage Port and Tortuga Royale every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 World’s “Best Solo Performance” of 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- Art Show, Fri., March 31 to Sun., works, under the Inspiration of "The (chocolate port). $20 fee. Put a S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// 2015. Full of rare “Barbra” anecdotes man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at 4900 April 2, 10am – 4pm Old Foothill Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Cho- Cork in It. February 25th & 26th, retzlaffvineyards.com and stories, alongside selections from Hopyard Road, Pleasanton; US Bank Road, Pleasanton. Pre-registration sen Pathways." Meets and Critiques 12:00 – 4:00. Bottle Your Own Wine Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Funny Girl, Yentl, Hello, Dolly! and at 749 Main Street, Pleasanton; Ed- required by March 20. Reception Friday mornings in Pleasanton. & Port Event. Special “Red Blend” regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- more. Hit numbers include You Don’t ward Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Sun., April 2, 2pm-4pm The show will [email protected] table wine (Bring clean & dry 750 ml rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Bring Me Flowers, Evergreen, and Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café be judged by: Peggy Magovern - www. Figure Drawing Workshop, every wine bottle, fill, cork and label it for the 2nd Tuesday each month from The Way We Were to name just a few. at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. pmagovern.com This show is open to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists only $10 per bottle; use our bottle for 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Reserved seating tickets $15- $25. If interested in becoming a member all artists. Entry forms and prospec- bring their own materials and easels. $11); and port (Bring clean & dry 375 small cover. . Tickets available at www.firehouse- of the Pleasanton Art League or for tus available at: www.pal-art.com or Open to all artists. Professional artist ml port/wine bottle, fill, cork and label Cole: the Music of Cole Porter, 8 p.m. arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the information regarding the Public Art by contacting Chairperson Pat Smith: models (nude). No instructor. Stu- it for only $15 per bottle. Use our Feb. 10. Bankhead Theater, 2400 center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Circuit, call John Trimingham at (510) 925-846-4138 email: psmithrltr@ dents under 18 need written parental bottle for $16 (Bring a 750 ml bottle First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Avenue, Pleasanton if not sold out. 877-8154. comcast.net permission to attend. Cost $20 per and fill it for $30. Use our bottle for theater.org or 373-6800. Betty Buckley, 8 p.m. March 3. Freeze Frame Photo Exhibition, session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 $31). 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore. Del Valle Fine Arts, Aspen Trio/Bryan Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., beauty of the Tri-Valley will be dis- MEETINGS/CLASSES 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Charles R Vineyards...Denim, Young, string trio with bassoon, Feb. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org played in the Bankhead Theater lobby, Pleasanton Art League & Livermore refreshments are available. Call or Diamonds & Drinking New Released 11, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 or 373-6800. 2400 First St., Livermore through Feb. Art Association general meeting e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info 2012 Julio Cab & 2016 Pinot Grigio; First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Zeppelin USA, March 4 and 5. 27. The exhibit is on loan from the Monday, February 13, 7:30 pm at the about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - celebrating an early Valentines Day. theater.org or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Tri-Valley Conservancy. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, [email protected]. Wear favorite of denim. Saturday, LIV ON: Olivia Newton-John, Beth Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Imagination Expressed 2017 – Local Livermore. Guest Artist is Paul Krat- PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, February 11th from 11:30am - Nielsen Chapman, Amy Sky, firehousearts.org. artists show paintings, photography, ter, a plein air oil painter. now meeting the 1st Thursday and 4:30pm www.charlesrvineyards.com Sunday afternoon, February 12, Spencer Day, 8 p.m. March 11. and sculpture in a variety of styles Alamo Danville Artists' Society, meet- 3rd Wednesday of each month Retzlaff Estate Winery, February 12, 2017 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and media January 11 through March ing Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. Demonstration 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in Annual Valentines Weekend Drawing St., Livermore, will be only Bay Area Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. 26 at the Museum on Main, 603 Main by Glenn Brill on artists' oil colors Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge for a Basket of Love. Live Music pro- appearance on this leg of the tour for firehousearts.org. Street Pleasanton. www.museumon- Some of the topics covered will be ourselves to poetically relay our vided by the valley’s own “Sexy Trum- the newly-released album. 2400 First Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lov- main.org color theory and mixing, mineral vs thoughts, emotions and experiences pet “–Jeff Bordes and the Burnt Ends. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. ers, 7:30 p.m. March 16. Bankhead California Watercolor Association’s modern pigments, painting mediums, through poetry. Become a member & 1356 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. org, 373-6800. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 47th Annual National Exhibition. and studio safety. Free products will share your work - Contact PoetryOn- http://retzlaffvineyards.com The Chieftains, 8 p.m. Feb. 17. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Opening January 14, running through be available as well as literature. [email protected] for more info on 10th Annual Cuda Ridge Wines, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 6800. February 25 in the Harrington Gallery Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Theme Challenges, Membership & Vines and Valentines – Feb 18th Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Kahulanui – Hawaii’s Kings of Swing, at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- Blvd, Alamo. www.ADAS4art.org Opportunities. & 19th. Taste small lot, 2014 S&M, or 373-6800. 8 p.m. March 24. Bankhead Theater, anton. 75 or so artists from California Call to Artists: 3rd Annual Celebrate Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the and purchase while supplies last. WE BANJO 3 – Flamboyant mix of Irish, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. and beyond have been accepted by Women! Las Positas College, 2017 last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. This blend is forceful, yet tender, Bluegrass, and Old-Time music. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. this year's judge, nationally acclaimed photographic art competition. General at Galina’s Music Studio located at just like the black label that dresses Award-winning Galway quartet at East Bay Marathi Mandal Hindustani jurist and watercolor artist Donna Guidelines: Each image submitted 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm this lady. The wine is named S&M Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Music Concert, March 25, 5 p.m. Zagotta. A wide variety of styles and must use one woman/several women participation by calling (925) 960- because of its unique blend of 62% Saturday, February 18, 8:00 p.m. Dublin High School Center for the types of water media are represented. as subject matter presented with 1194 or via the website at www. Sangiovese and 38% Malbec. S&M Reserved seating tickets $25-$35. Performing Arts, www.ebmm.org P Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, honor. March is international women's GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners is included in our Desire tasting flight Banjo. Fiddle. Mandolin. Guitar. Del Valle Fine Arts, Escher Quartet, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 month, so, the show is hung March are welcome. Bring some music to which is $10.00, complementary for Percussion and Vocals. The two sets strings, March 25, 8 p.m. Bankhead p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 1 - 30th in building 2400. Reception: share with the group. Ukuleles are Cadre club members. Andys Candies of brothers, Enda and Fergal Scahill Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse March 16, 2017 from 6 - 8 with available for purchase. Small $10 fee will be on hand for chocolate toffee and Martin and David Howley, are www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 awards at 7 in Room 2420 all on the to cover meeting costs. tasting and available for purchase. among the most celebrated and dis- 6800. Railroad Avenue. Donations always campus of Las Positas College at Live music with Frankie Bones on tinguished young musicians in Ireland appreciated. Exhibit dates: January 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. WINE & SPIRITS Saturday, and Lexi Blair on Sunday. today, all holding multiple All-Ireland ON THE STAGE 14 through February 25, 2016. Parking $2. For more detailed guide- Wente Vineyards, Romance, Wine Cuda Ridge Wines is located at 2400 titles. Tickets available at www.fire- Anything Goes: Pacific Coast Reper- ”WaterMusic-Jazz” - Special Art lines email: CelebrateWomen2017@ & Chocolate features 5 wines and Arroyo Road. No reservations are housearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at tory Theatre kicks off 2017 at the Exhibit at Firehouse Arts Center in gmail.com dessert pairings prepared by Wente required. For more information go the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton Pleasanton. San Francisco artist Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar tunes Vineyards. Learn how chocolate and to www.CudaRidgeWines.com or call Avenue, Pleasanton. with this high-energy, high-seas Peggy Gyulai’s latest series, featuring with other folks with piano and guitar wine can pair to create a romantic 510-304-0914. Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. musical romp. Story: The S.S. large-frame abstract works in oils. accompaniment. The words to the experience. Feb. 11, 12 p.m. and Wood Family Vineyards 11th Annual 18, 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8 p.m. American is sailing between New York Each painting is a chronicle of an songs will be provided. No musical 3:30 p.m. $45 Club, $50 Public. Barrel Tasting Weekend, Saturday concert. Inspirational Journey, and England with a comically colorful encounter with music. Ms. Gyulai training required. Small fee to Space is limited. Assigned seating. & Sunday, February 18th & 19th, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., assemblage of passengers: Reno has done painting collaborations L.A.R.P.D.. Mondays at 11:00-12:00. Reservations are required. For more noon - 4:30 at the Warehouse, 2407 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Sweeney, Billy Crocker, Hope Harcourt with a number of impressive music Call 373-5700 for L.A.R.P.D.. information, call 925.456.2424 or Research Drive. Taste wines plus or 373-6800. and a second-rate con-man named performance groups and venues. Show and Tell, Artists are invited to visit www.wentevineyards.com. The introducing 2015 GSM right from the International Guitar Night, 7:30 p.m. Moonface Martin. Song, dance, and EXHIBIT: January 13 through February a monthly function at the Bothwell Event Center, 5050 Arroyo Road, barrel (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre). Feb. 19. Bankhead Theater, 2400 zany antics ensue as Reno and February 9, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Moonface try to help Billy win the love www.pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of national and international arenas. featuring Disney-Pixar’s Up (2009, of his life. Runs weekends through films and more information. Topics that have been covered include PG). Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 pm: Talk Learn How to Plan a Novel Sunday, February 12: Fridays at 8:00 Lives Worth Living: free documentary politics, governance, economics, and Q&A with the award-winning p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., series, Firehouse Arts Center: Three military affairs, history, sociology, author of Flygirl, Sherri L. Smith. Sun- Novelist Beth Barany and Sundays matinees at 2 p.m. (no part documentary series celebrat- science, the climate, and religion. day, February 26, 2 pm: The Swingin’ (pictured ata right) will show Feb. 5). Check website or box ing diversity and shared humanity. Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further Blue Stars in concert. 925-373-5500 speak to local writers office to confirm availability. Reserved Events are free, however tickets are questions or visit www.livermorelibrary.net. seat tickets are $19-$40. Purchase required. Feb. 16, 7 p.m. We Are Dif- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a An Evening with Harriett Tubman: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. online at www.firehousearts.org, ferent, We Are the Same; March 30, 7 member-centered book group led by Tuesday, February 14th, 7pm. Ed Kin- on the topic how to plan a 925-931-4848 [Call: 925-931-4848] p.m. The Mask You Live In; April 20, a small group of book club veterans, ney Speakers Series. All events are novel. , or at the center Box Office, 4444 7 p.m. He Named Me Malala. 4444 with reading selections based on general seating at the Firehouse Arts Barany's presentation Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. member recommendations and Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- will take place at the Four The Piano Lesson by August Wilson, firehousearts.org or 931-4848. consensus. No homework required– anton. Tickets are $15, $10 Seniors Points by Sheraton, 5115 Role Players Ensemble production share your insights or just listen in! (65+) / Students (with valid ID), Hopyard Rd., Pleasan- at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St, DANCE Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at $7 Members. Tickets online at www. ton and is hosted by the Danville. Fridays-Sundays, Feb. 3-19. Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me [email protected]. museumonmain.org, at Museum on Tri-Valley Branch of the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Dan- Now, 8 p.m. March 31. Bankhead Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Main during regular operating hours ville. Tickets $20-28. 925.314.3400 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. or by phoning (925) 462-2766. California Writers' Club School of Fiction with her or villagetheatreshows.com www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Features local authors reading their Tails at Twilight, gala benefit for the (CWC). The event is open husband, Ezra Barany. He Twelfth Night, 2 p.m. Feb. 26, 6800. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Valley Humane Society. March 3 at to members of the public is also an award-winning Pleasanton Library. San Francisco and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. who make advance reserva- author. The Baranys Shakespeare Festival presentation, AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and $125 per person includes champagne tions and pay a fee at the provide a free "Plan Your Q&A follows, as well as Playshop, Auditions, Las Positas College Peet's. Information go to http://face- reception, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down door. Novel" mini-course on their a one hour hands-on experience production of "Titanic: The Tony book.com/StoriedNights dinner, full no-host bar, dancing, live "In this hands-on work- website at http://school. with cast members. 400 Old Bernal Award Winning Musical" in July. “Flygirl,” annual Livermore Reads and silent auctions. valleyhumane. shop, we’ll brainstorm the bethbarany.com/courses/ Avenue, Pleasanton. 931-3400. Auditions for Titanic are scheduled Together (LRT) book. Public Library org/ steps to create your novel -- plan-your-novel-mini- Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch or March 15-17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 will host programs and events based It’s Magic, 8 p.m. March 4. Bankhead from character development The Villain Drove a Bard Bargain, p.m., no appointments are necessary. on themes found in the featured Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. course. every weekend starting March 11 For more details, please visit www. book. Copies of Flygirl and LRT event www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- to plot structure to story The CWC Tri-Valley and ending April 1st Sunol Repertory laspositascollege.edu/THEA/Audi- schedules will be available at all 6800. themes and world building Branch invites writers of Theatre Company presents a classic tions.php. Livermore Public Library locations. St. Patrick’s Day Festival, March 18 & -- so you can start writing all genres and experience melodrama at Sunol Glen School All LRT events are free Unless noted, 19: Dublin. Everything Irish including your novel prepared," Ba- levels to learn about their Auditorium, 11601 Main Street, at CHORAL events are held at the Civic Center a parade, arts and crafts, food, enter- rany said. "For beginning to craft at its monthly meet- 8:pm. Profits support the liberal arts March Madness with the Masters, Library on 1188 South Livermore tainment, etc. www.dublinstpats.com advanced writers, especially ings. The meeting will take program at Sunol Glen School. Over Valley Concert Chorale, 3 p.m., March Avenue, Livermore. Sunday, Feb. 12, An Evening with Bernardo de Galvez: for 'pantsers,' we'll cover place from 2 to 4 p.m.; $150,000 has been donated over the 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 2 pm: Author Susan Wels discusses Tuesday, March 21st, 7pm. Ed bite-sized exercises to help check-in at 1:30 p.m. Cost last 35 years. www.sunol.net/srt, Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. www.val- her book Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of Kinney Speakers Series. All events you stretch your imagina- 925-449-2693 Twin Infinity - Inter- leyconcertchorale or 866-4003. It. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 pm: Flygirl are general seating at the Firehouse for CWC members is $12, galactic Nemesis III, 8 p.m. March Readers Theater performed by actors Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, tion and get excited about non-members, $17. Anyone 17. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., OPERA from the Livermore Shakespeare Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are the writing process." Pants- interested in the program or Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Marriage of Figaro - a timeless com- Festival. Friday, Feb.17, 3:30 pm: $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors ers are people who write CWC may attend with no or 373-6800. edy with its bubbling overture and Sulphur Creek Nature Center’s Birds (65+) / Students (with valid ID), $7 from the seat of their pants obligation to join. Madagascar Jr., a musical adventure, brilliant arias composed by Mozart at & Bats in Flight animal and craft Members. Tickets may be purchased instead of doing extensive March 17-26. Firehouse Arts Center, the height of his genius – the result program at Rincon Branch Library. online at www.museumonmain.org, pre-planning. Reservations can be made 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931- is a witty yet profound tale of love, Saturday, February 18, 1 pm: Teen at Museum on Main during regular Barany added. "We'll by sending am email mes- 4848, www.firehousearts.org. betrayal, and forgiveness. It tells how Screen Printing Workshop. Sunday, operating hours or by phoning the help you dream up excit- sage to reservations@trival- Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Neil the servants, Figaro and Susanna, Feb. 19, 2 pm: Author Craig Harwood museum at (925) 462-2766. ing ways to torture, I mean Simon coming of age play, March cleverly outwit their master, Count discusses his book Quest for Flight: Dr. Alan Ashworth, Rae Dorough leywriters.org no later than 31-April 9, 2017. Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Almaviva, from seducing Susanna. John J. Montgomery and the Dawn of Speaker Series, Cancer Researcher: challenge, your characters Wed., Feb. 15. Sun. 2 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Through their manipulations, the Aviation in the West. Tuesday, Febru- “Developing New Treatments for all the way to the resolution For more information Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. Count’s love for his Countess is ary 21, 3:30 pm: Kids learn to create Hereditary Cancer and Beyond.” 7:30 of the story." about the CWC Tri-Valley laspositascollege.edu restored. Adding to the fun is an old paper airplanes at the Springtown p.m. March 23. Bankhead Theater, An award-winning Branch, contact Patricia man seeking revenge, a scheming Branch Library. Friday, Feb. 24, 3:30 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. novelist, Barany is a Boyle at president@trival- COMEDY maid, a drunken gardener, and an pm: Family movie day at the library bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. speaker, teacher, coach and leywriters.org or visit www. Free Comedy Show every Thursday amorous teenager. Saturday 7:30pm co-founder of the Barany trivalleywriters.org. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9pm in the March 11 and 18; Sunday 2:00pm Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 March 12 and 19; $42 - $89; First St. in Livermore. Bankhead theater 2400 First Street, Livermore; 925-373-6800; LVPAC. MOVIES org; LivermoreValleyOpera.com The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton TRAVEL Library will feature a range of genres. MISCELLANEOUS “On the Islands,” themed films will Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours be shown the first Thursday of each of the 140+ year old ranch and free, BUG month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. family friendly seasonal activities. at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com Luxury Travel Everyone is welcome to attend. Some for the monthly program. 455 Olivina (925) 447-4300 films are mature in content and may Ave., Livermore. not be suitable for children. For more Political Issues Book Club meets the In Downtown Livermore information or assistance, please 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads 2269 Third Street contact the Pleasanton Public Library books about issues and trends that travelbuglivermore.com at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. Visit are driving current affairs in both the 10 The Independent • February 9, 2017 EDUCATION BULLETIN BOARD Ziyao Yan from Pleasanton, Williams; Pleasanton: Lauren The 52-foot long float, called CA, has been named to the Uni- Copenhaver, Daniela Martin, "A New Leaf," featured three versity of Delaware's Dean's List Hannah Moreno, Allison Nickel, giant chameleons exploring (Organizations wishing to run notices Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. more Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, in Bulletin Board, send information to PO 13 at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Livermore. No prior dance experience for the Fall 2016 semester.To Easton Schwaegerle; Dublin: their tropical world, paying Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Guest will be required. Call Margaret Ward at (925) meet eligibility requirements for Lauren Flint. homage to the value of family of Bulletin Board or email information Davie Goerss who will speak on the topic, 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at (925) the Dean's List, a student must in creating individual success. to [email protected]. Include Path to Glory: Start researching Your WWI 447-1833 for more information. Youth be enrolled full-time and earn a Lena Costello, of Dublin, Ca- Covered in more than 60,000 name of organization, meeting date, Ancestor without Getting Lost. He will class (ages 8 and up): contact Sheena GPA of 3.33 or above (on a 4.0 lif., was named to Susquehanna fresh flowers, the float earned the time, place and theme or subject. Phone explain the research landscape, as well MacQueen (925)447-1833 for info. scale) for the semester. University's dean's list for the fall "California Grown" designation number and contact person should also as provide advice on utilizing a phased Rotary Club of Livermore Valley 2016 semester. The dean's list from the California Cut Flower be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) approach to research to effectively locate invites interested individuals to attend its Ben Polansky of Pleasan- recognizes students who achieve Commission. Drug & Substance Abuse and track ancestors. No charge. Visitors morning meeting. Meetings are held every ton is among the more than a grade point average of 3.4 or "A New Leaf" also reflected a Prevention, featuring guest speaker welcome. For additional information Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & 300 undergraduates receiving higher out of a possible 4.0 for floatload of engineering, includ- Ray Lozano, Wed., March 15, 7 to 8:30 contact: Kay Speaks, Program Chair, Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 degrees from the University of the semester. To qualify, students ing a mechanism that raises and p.m. Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge email: [email protected] Club House Drive, Livermore. Anyone who Dayton during the 2016 winter must complete a minimum of 12 lowers some of the flowers on #2117. The event is co-sponsored by the Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones would like to give back to the community commencement ceremony. The semester hours. Costello, a music the largest chameleon, making Elks Lodge and the Livermore Valley Joint on Your Grief Journey. Join us bi-monthly. is invited to meet with club members University of Dayton is a top- performance-vocal major in the its stripes appear to change color Unified School District. Event will take St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoner- and community leaders who work or from orange to yellow. place at the Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., idge Dr. Pleasanton; second and fourth live in the Livermore area for fun and tier, national, Catholic, research Class of 2020, is a 2016 graduate Livermore. Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Feb. 9, fellowship while raising money to help institution. of Holy Names High School and Fraternal Order of Eagles Annual 23. No pre-registration is necessary. local schools and various organizations the daughter of John and Sylvia Samantha Schwartz, a native Crab Feed, 6 p.m. Sat., Feb. 18 at 527 N. These sessions are open to all, regardless such as Open Heart Kitchen, AXIS Health, The Georgia Institute of Costello. of Livermore, has been named to Livermore Ave., Livermore. Cost $45 in- of religious affiliation. Call Eleanor Flatley Every 15 Minutes, Wheel Chair Founda- Technology presented degrees the University of Iowa's Dean's cludes pasta, salad, all you can ear crab. at 925-846-8708 for more information. tion, CAPE, Veterans groups, and many to approximately 3,200 under- Sara Novell, a Cal Poly List for the 2016 fall semester. Call 925-449-6281 or 925-449-4557. Social Justice Forum: Film more. For more information, go to www. graduate and graduate students mechanical engineering student Undergraduate students in Deadline for reservations is Feb. 10. Screening, March 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Fred during the Institute's 252nd from Livermore, helped build the College of Liberal Arts and Livermore Community Blood Drive: "From This Day Forward," the story of Quarterman at 925-337-5342 or Deb Commencement exercises on "the most beautiful float built Sciences, the College of Engi- Friday, February 17, 1-7 p.m., Asbury a love and a family that survived the Tacker at 925-447-1135. December 16-17, 2016, at the and decorated by volunteers" at neering, and the Tippie College United Methodist Church, 4743 East most intimate of transformations. With Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open McCamish Pavilion. Among the Rose Parade, held on Jan. 2 of Business who achieve a grade Avenue. Every single day, Bay Area hospi- her own wedding just around the corner, at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 those receiving degress were in Pasadena. point average of 3.50 or higher tals need over 300 units of blood to keep filmmaker Sharon Shattuck returns home Monday through Saturday. Donations can the following Pleasanton resi- The Cal Poly Universities on 12 semester hours or more of sick and injured patients alive. Come to examine the mystery at the heart of be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the dents: Haifeng Geng - Master entry - -- the parade's only float UI graded course work during a donate, bring a friend or family member her upbringing: How her transgender building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 given semester or summer ses- to the drive and give the gift of life. father Trisha and her straight-identified PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. of Science in Computer Science; that's built entirely by students Register at www.redcrossblood.org and mother Marcia stayed together against all Italian Catholic Federation, meets Allen Koh - Master of Science - -- was awarded the Found- sion and who have no semester hours of I (incomplete) or O use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or odds. From This Day Forward is a moving 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. in Computational Science and ers' Trophy for its eye-popping call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for portrayal of an American family coping Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Engineering; and Brenna Lo- appeal and visual effects. The (no grade reported) during the more information. with the most intimate of transforma- Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who hec - Bachelor of Science in winning work reflects a time- same semester are recognized Tri -Valley Republican Women Fed- tions. View the trailer here: https://vimeo. loves all things Italian is invited to meet Industrial Engineering honored collaboration between by inclusion on the Dean's List erated, meeting Feb. 9; guest speaker com/164500080. Unitarian Universalist to celebrate the Italian heritage with students at Cal Poly and their for that semester. will be Steve Frank. He has held a wide Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. monthly dinner meetings and holding Molly Sheehan of Pleasanton counterparts at Cal Poly Pomona. ranging number of posts: Past California Crab Feed, The Livermore High charitable events. The group supports has been named to the Dean's Republican Party Parliamentarian School Alumni Assoc. is having its 5th Children's Hospital research, college List at the University of New (four terms); Past President, California Annual Fundraising Crab Feed on Sat. scholarships and other charities. For Hampshire for earning High Republican Assembly; Past First As- March 18, 2017 in celebration of the information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, Honors for the fall 2016 se- sistant Secretary, California Republican 125th Anniversary of Livermore High president, 462-2487. mester. Sheehan is majoring in Party; and Founder, National Federation School. 6 - 10 pm at the Robert Livermore Livermore TOPS 1285 (Take Off Undeclared. Students named to of Republican Assemblies. Steve has Community Center. Ticket prices: $55.00/ Pounds Sensibly), meets in Livermore at been active in numerous campaigns and person. See www.livermorehighalumni. the Vineyard Village Clubhouse, 37 Pacific the Dean's List at the University causes over 50 years: He has worked com for current information or call Ray: Ave, on Thursdays 9:15-11 a.m. Informa- of New Hampshire are students with numerous D.C. based organizations 925-548-8817 tion, contact Barbara at 447-7133 or who have earned recognition from Americans for Tax Reform, NRA, Dress a Girl Around the World, an Katie at 373-9976. through their superior scholastic pro-life groups many of the supporting invitation to make simple dresses for girls Birthright Pregnancy Support performance during a semester groups of CPAC. He advises campaigns in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, enrolled in a full-time course and causes on “Netroots”, the use of is Sat., February 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 Livermore, located directly behind the load (12 or more graded credits). Internet for building the base, moving the p.m. at St. Augustine Hall, 3999 Bernal blue bus stop near the corner of Fenton Highest honors are awarded to message, broadening the reach of phone Ave., Pleasanton. Help is needed sewing, St., and next to Stanford/ValleyCare students who earn a semester banks and voter contact, etc. Meeting ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or Hospital. Birthright's free and confidential grade point average of 3.85 will be held at Beeb's Restaurant, 915 serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along services include - pregnancy tests, or better out of a possible 4.0. Clubhouse Dr., Livermore. Members $30, with helping hands. (Those planning to caring guidance, adoption and medical Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 guests $34. Meeting will begin at 6:30PM stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) referrals, baby and maternity clothing, average are awarded high honors and ends - 9:00PM Contact Jo Molz — Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric and more. (925) 449-5887 for an ap- and students whose grade point email: [email protected] — phone: donations. Those who can’t make the pointment. Our office hours are: Mon., average is 3.5 through 3.64 are 925-846-6155 / Cell: 925-367-6155 Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. 12-4; 1st, 2nd awarded honors. Widowed Men and Women of for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- & 4th Saturdays 10-1. 1-800-550-4900 Northern CA, Feb. 15, 1 p.m. lunch tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or Helpline is staffed 24/7. www.birthright. GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 1, 2017) Lt. John Gutierrez, in Fremont, RSVP by Feb. 13 to Vickie, [email protected] org/Livermore for more information on Several local residents made center, from Pleasanton, is promoted to Lt. Cmdr. by 510-656-1166. Feb. 16, 5 p.m. happy Meals on Wheels Volunteers Birthright's services. the academic Deans' List at Cmdr. Chad Falgout, left, and USS Makin Island (LHD 8) hour in Dublin, RSVP by Feb. 14 to Mary, are needed to deliver fresh meals to Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Azusa Pacific University. These 705-7337. Feb. 18, 1 p.m. friendly homebound seniors in Livermore or Club. Feed your wonder about the Night students are honored for a fall Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson in the ship's bridge, RSVP by Feb. 11 to Dolores, 833- Pleasanton one day per week, Monday- Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on 2016 grade-point average of wardroom. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island 1908. Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m. brunch in San Friday between 10 am-12 pm. For more the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club 3.5 or better. From Livermore: Amphibious Ready Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet in support Ramon, RSVP by Feb. 16 to Marsha, 830- information, please call (925)483-1989. meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, Timothy Anaya, Claudia Ber- 8483. Feb. 23, 1 p.m. lunch in Pleasan- Learn Scottish country dancing in 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors linn, Skylar Burt, Gabrielle of maritime security operations and theater security ton, RSVP by Feb. 20 to Patty, 875-0988. Livermore: lively reels and jigs and grace- open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. Cos, Malani Hibbard, Jensen cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Feb. 26, 1 p.m. lunch in Livermore, RSVP ful strathspeys that are the traditional For more info visit us @ http://www. Kirkendall, Shawn Throck- Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer) by Feb. 23 to Ruby, 462-9636. social dance of Scotland. Classes are trivalleystargazers.org/ morton, Haley Vopnford, Elise Livermore-Amador Genealogical Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Liver- Ravenswood Historical Site, February 9, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Seventh-day Adventist Church, p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed in 1890s costumes give free guided morale support of deployed troops. For or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College tours beginning at noon, on the second information or donations, visit www. additional information. 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Ave. (United Christian Church). www. and fourth Sundays of the month. Each operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, LivermoreQuakers.com tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Information on programs and member- livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Bereaved Mother’s Network of ships, training philosophies and sched- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all landscaped grounds. For information on the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of ules, and all things TVTC, an all inclusive 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore triathlon/marathon/endurance training school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Valley Bible Church, Livermore, 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. or the volunteer Docent Program, please Civic Center Library, Small Conference program. www.trivalleytriclub.com. Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Center for Spiritual Living call the Docent Coordinator at (925) Room. The aim of the network is to allow 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Livermore Valley - People from all faith 443-0238. bereaved mothers to make connections RELIGION Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecross- traditions, cultures, races and sexual Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social with, share resources, and support other First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Senior Adult Ministries meet every other ing.org. orientations welcome. Sunday service group of retired men who join together to mothers who have been through the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. month. For ministry information call (925) Cedar Grove Community Church, at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs better enjoy their leisure time. Activities worst experience of their lives, losing Contemplative Service in the Chapel 846-8650 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting include golf, bridge, photography, travel, a child. For more information, contact and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- [email protected]. the Sanctuary and children’s program Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. For more information contact revhar- ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open For more information www.fpcl.us or 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 [email protected] or visit us at http:// ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and to new and established residents of the 925-447-2078. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. csllvlighthouse.org. San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 the first Thursday of each month at the first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- there is adult Bible study, and youth Resnick. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, on the second Wednesday of the month, ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all activities at 6:30 p.m. Child care during Well Community Outreach Center com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. San Ramon. Please read more about the Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during all events. 447-1848, www.trinityliver- ministry provides meats, canned and Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and family activities, and monthly adult adult worship service. AWANA children's more.org dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- (only available prior to the start of the study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 information or to attend a meeting, call or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups school year). Those with an immedi- p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Overeaters Anonymous. All are Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. following the John Main tradition, every ate need or who would like to donate a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis welcome. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh- Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, nonperishable food items, call the office Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives stabilization counseling for those expe- ins, free will donations for rent. St. service. Information 447-8747 or www. contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. away clothing and other items every Mon- riencing difficulties related to domestic Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 678 uucil.org St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., day 10-12. Donations are also accepted violence, abusive situations, sexual Enos Way, Livermore. Call Nora for further Congregation Beth Emek, Center for 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. assault or other challenging emotional information at (925)337-9118. Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. up by appointment only. The Outreach Avenue, Livermore. issues. We provide assistance with TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Center will be open every 4th Saturday Christ Church (a nondenominational individual therapy and/or group support. self-help weight loss support group meets Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi (831) 278-1916. to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy evangelical church formerly meeting Please call to schedule an appointment: in Livermore in the Clubhouse at Hillcrest Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Market and Sprouts. This will be on a first in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo 925 449-5845 (Counseling Intake) Gardens, 550 Hillcrest Ave., on Mondays, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services come first serve basis between 11 a.m. to Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group 6:-6:30 p.m., Weigh-in (private); meeting with the Congress of Secular Jewish on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 for retired men who seek activities to en- begins 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Infor- Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Lynnewood United Methodist a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages hance their retirement. Monthly meetings mation, contact Phyllis at 443-5943. Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Community Resources for 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. and worship with us and to enjoy our offers a friendly congregation where all trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. Men have the opportunity to learn about Independent Living (CRIL) offers First Church of Christ, Scientist, hospitality. For more information call the are welcome, no matter where they are Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcom- and join activities such as hiking, bridge, services to help people with disabilities Livermore, services 10 a.m. every church office 925-462-4802. on their faith journey. Sunday worship is ing spiritual community for people of investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood and supports them to live independently Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages St. Bartholomew's Episcopal at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare all faiths and backgrounds. Children's carving. There is also a neat group of and participate in their community for 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) and Sunday school at 10:30am. First program available. Ongoing groups and guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 as long as they are willing and able to do The church and reading room are located 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sundays of the month are informal with activities. Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, at Third and N Streets. The Reading Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- guitar. Children's choir is at 11:40-12:10. 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road Fremont and Livermore to provide Room, which is open to the public, fea- tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible "Come As You Are" is an informal service Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday service. www. (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at information and referrals and provide tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. Study (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday every Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Heather unityoftrivalley.org. 925.829.2733. 11:30. Any retired man is welcome to community education at senior centers For information, call (925) 447-2946. School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucha- Leslie Hammer minister. www.lynnewood. GraceWay Church will worship at drop by to learn about your opportunities. and affordable housing complexes to Sunset Community Church, 2200 rist with choir, child care provided. org, 925 846-0221. 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary For more information check our website: residents of Southern Alameda County. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Little Brown Church, United Church The Church of Jesus Christ of School, 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, home is refurbished and updated. Cavanaugh at [email protected] Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Services include band-led worship (put “SIR” in the subject line). be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, church provided. A "Night of Worship" littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward music, as well as choir anthems. Sunday Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. 2580 11:00 am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho School for infants, preschoolers and visitors to come experience a great time at [email protected]. All Wednesday night program for all ages at Pathway Community Church, 6533 St.: 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 elementary through high school students. while making a difference in our commu- services are free. 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. www.gracewayfaith or 846-4436 for nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley information. & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Support Group meets every fourth day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., youth, adult programs. Biblically based Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) Check the website for meeting location: Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Livermore. Information, 447-8840. practical messages, nondenominational. The Church of Jesus Christ of for women of all ages and life stages. Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 Assistance League® of Amador Retirement Community. The address is 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa am; through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Valley invites all visitors to join this 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 Parish, Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas dedicated group of volunteers, reaching welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Avenue, Livermore. For WINGS speaker out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. information, call 925-447-1246. ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 presentations and events: stcharlesliver- having fun doing it. Regular meetings are DBE Daughters of the British Asbury United Methodist Church, Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: more.org, click on “Upcoming Events” held on the third Thursday of the month Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa and “WINGS”. Questions: Donna Leach at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 925-443-6815 or Phyllis Clearwater Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Bethel Family Christian Center, 8203 Village Parkway. 925-337-4299. see our website, www.amadorvalley. at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- John Knox Presbyterian Church, Grace Missionary Baptist Church, assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. [email protected], or call (3) organization made up of women of 4357. ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc. (925) 461-6401. British or British Commonwealth heritage Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult com. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Operation: SAM “Supporting All and ancestry with a focus on charity and cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High Worship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military fellowship. Those interested in helping Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. support organization based in Livermore. with “the cause," enjoying social activi- service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. children go to Kid’s Church following school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- ties, and forming long-lasting friendships, 447-3428. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 12 The Independent • February 9, 2017

The Foothill High School team competed at the Cheerpros California State Championship on Sunday, January 29. Both Varsity and JV Teams took first place in their respective divisions, while Group Stunt Team 1 placed second and Group Stunt Team 2 placed third. Next stop: USA California Open at UC Davis on Sunday, Milestones February 5. #roadtonationals.

Varsity team members are (front) Jessica Cole, Lizzie Beer, Sara Ling, Chloe Chai, Kimberly Wang, Emily LaDue, Sophia Ondi; (back) Sophia Barletta, Annie Fenton, Gali Pictured are (left to right) Shaké Sulikyan; Joyce Shapiro; Jeff Bueno, DDS; Tom Hoffman, Michelle Cyr, Rachel Sanchez, Claire Larsen, Amanda Zagar, and Hannah Sellick, DDS; Denise Estrada; and Bob Shapiro. Thoe, Tori Maes.

Dentists, Founders of Dentists Against Cancer, Recieve Follow Your Dream Award from ValleyCare Charitable Foundation

ValleyCare Charitable of their organization is to Bueno and Sellick contin- incidentals, the fund is there Foundation (VCCF) has raise money to help those ued their fundraising efforts to help as many women as announced the recipients adversely affected by breast and have contributed over possible,” Dr. Bueno said. of the 2nd annual Follow cancer. Stanford Health Care $102,000 to the Women In “We are happy to do this in Your Dream Award, Dr. Jeff – ValleyCare’s Women in Need fund. To date, the fund memory of our mothers, both Bueno and Dr. Tom Sellick. Need fund was created as the has been used to provide of whom lost their battles The Co-Chairs of VC- beneficiary of their fundrais- mammograms, lymphedema with breast cancer." CF’s Board of Trustees, Bob ing efforts. sleeves, bras, gloves, gaunt- Shaké Sulikyan stated, and Joyce Shapiro; VCCF’s The fund, which was lets, and prostheses to over “We are extremely grateful Executive Director, Shaké established in 2010 with 250 patients. to Drs. Bueno and Sellick Sulikyan; and Stanford monies raised in the Den- Drs. Sellick and Bueno for their dedication to our Health Care – ValleyCare’s tists Against Cancer’s first say they are very committed patients. They exemplify the Manager of Cancer Services, Tri-Valley Memorial Golf to the fight against breast spirit of this award. Thanks Denise Estrada, presented Tournament, provides finan- cancer, the disease which to them, more women with the award to the dentists on cial assistance to women in claimed the lives of both of breast cancer diagnoses are January 25, 2017. the Tri-Valley area who are their mothers. “The Women able to follow their own Tom and Jeff are not in it in need of breast cancer- In Need fund helps under- dreams.” for themselves; when they related services, including privileged women battle To make a donation to founded Dentists Against diagnostic mammograms breast cancer. Whether it’s Stanford Health Care – Val- Cancer in 2009, they were if their screening mammo- a diagnostic mammogram, leyCare, contact ValleyCare JV team members are (front row) Melissa Garcia, Kylie following their dreams of grams show areas of concern, a prosthesis after surgery, Charitable Foundation at Maeda, Sarah Wong, Kennedy Banks; (middle) Caeli helping as many breast can- as well as treatments and postoperative compression 925-373-4560 or vccharita- Hurst, Sofia Ricker, Julia Castenada, Brenna Kennedy, cer patients in need as pos- post-surgical products and sleeves, a bathing suit, a [email protected]. Chloe Tolari; (back) Karina Russo, Brianna Raphael, sible. The sole purpose services. Over the years Drs. wig, or one of many other Amanda Mero, Ellie Redding, and Robin Salter.