Thursday, APRIL 19, 2018

VOLUME LV, NUMBER 16 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Two Churches Reach Across the Racial Divide

Gospel music was already pouring into the churchyard one Sunday worship in theirs, according to Father Andy Lobban, rector at Saint morning last December from Saint Matthew’s Missionary Baptist Bart’s. But these two Livermore churches have determined to reach See Inside Section A Church, celebrating its first service in the parish hall on Saint Bar- out to each other, turning what might simply have been a marriage of Section A is filled with tholomew’s Episcopal Church grounds in Livermore. convenience into an opportunity for deeper connection. information about arts, people, “We were welcomed with open arms,” recalls Dr. Allen Turner, se- Father Andy was dreaming in the shower one fall day when he real- entertainment and special events. nior pastor at Saint Matthew’s, a predominantly black church, of Saint ized he might have the answer to problems facing both churches: Saint There are education stories, a Bart’s’ predominantly white congregation. Bart’s needed to share space to ensure financial stability; Saint Mat- variety of features, and the arts The most segregated hour in America is on Sunday morning, when and entertainment and white families gather in their mainstream churches and people of color (See CHURCHES, page 3) bulletin board.

Sycamore PUSD to Grove Trail Will Gauge be Repaved Feelings The Livermore Area Recreation On K-8 and Park District board awarded the contract for construction of the Schools Arroyo Del Valle Trail Renovation By Ron McNicoll Project at Sycamore Grove Park. Pleasanton Unified School The board also voted to send a District (PUSD) administrators letter of support for SB 1316. The will conduct public meetings to bill, authored by Steve Glazer, hear what parents, teachers and the would allow the State Parks and public think about the potential for Recreation Department to sell the building one or two K-8 schools in 3100-acre currently designated for Pleasanton. use as an off-road vehicle park. The district intends to release The trail project includes re- a schedule of the meetings soon, paving the entire 2.5-mile trail said spokesperson Patrick Gannon. that runs through lower Sycamore The direction to solicit com- munity opinion came on April 10, Grove. The contract was awarded after a 3½ hour workshop focusing to Grade Tech Inc. for $1,018,692, on future school housing needs. which was budgeted in the 2017- Superintendent David Haglund 2010 Capital Improvement Plan. emphasized that the board has As part of a connecting regional made no selection. Converting a trail, the East Bay Regional Park Photo - Doug Jorgensen campus or campuses from either District contributed $500,000 in Livermore High School hosted third graders at its Ag Adventure Day on April 17. Among the hands- an elementary school or middle funding for the project. Trail reno- on activities were bee condo building, dummy calf roping, and design your own brand. Students went school to K-8 is only one option vation is anticipated to begin in late home with their own planted pots. The students also met both large and small animals close-up. for solving the problem of school spring and continue through Octo- overcrowding, as the community ber. LARPD park rangers will do Demonstrations included sheep shearing, dairy cattle and milk cattle, Cosmo the pest sniffing dog, grows. It is important for the staff their best to keep non-construction grape pressing, and information on conservation of land, wildlife and water. and board to learn the public’s feel- areas open for daily public use. ings about the proposal, he added. However, the public’s safety will The district earmarked $35 mil- guide closing all or part of the park lion of the $270 million Measure during construction. I1 bond issue for construction of Work is expected to begin in Crucial BART Meeting Set on a school. As was made clear at early May and take 4 to 5 months the workshop, the $35 million to complete. Livermore Extension to Isabel will only build a school; it won’t Senate Bill 1316 would al- cover the cost of land acquisition. low the Division of Off-Highway Residential land costs about $3 By Ron McNicoll sion Livermore to speak at the bers than BART has been using million per acre in the Valley. The Motor Vehicle Recreation within The BART board will discuss meeting, or send the board letters with the board and in Valley com- usual expectation for an elemen- munity meetings. the Department of Parks and Rec- the Livermore extension on April and e-mails. tary school would be 10 acres, reation to dispose of the portion 26. The board will start its meeting BART directors will be review- The reason for the discrepancy became clear when Livermore said trustees. of the Carnegie State Vehicular at 9 a.m. at 344 20th St. Oakland, ing the numbers of riders that One way of solving the afford- in the Kaiser Center. different configurations of trans- Mayor John Marchand and two Recreation Area known as the ability dilemma would be to spend “Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area” Livermore Assistant Director portation modes would attract to a staff members explained that the city would produce a higher the money on creating one or two and permanently preserve the of Public Works Bob Vinn said station at Isabel Avenue. that it is important for people to Some directors at BART’s number of riders in its Isabel K-8 schools on existing elemen- land for conservation purposes if express themselves about a pre- meeting April 12 seemed surprised Neighborhood Plan (INP) than tary or middle school campuses. ferred BART mode for an exten- that Livermore had different num- It might be possible to add a 6-8 (See TRAIL, page 2) (See BART, page 10) school to the K-5 school at the Donlon campus, which has a larger campus than a typical elemen- tary school. It was designed as a Measure D Ag Issue to Be Aired at Public Meeting middle school when the Dublin Unified School District operated A meeting to discuss the out- a permitted covered structure in Agricultural people have point- Measure D backers say that the it before Pleasanton unified its comes of stakeholder meetings relation to an agricultural lot’s ed out that Contra Costa County measure is written so that any district. Donlon has 818 students concerning a potential change to overall size. and other Bay Area counties have a substantive changes must go be- now. At least 100 more live in Measure D, Alameda County’s Some engaged in agricultural bigger FAR number, which makes fore county voters. Changing the the neighborhood, but go to other urban growth boundary, will be uses want to see the change made. it easier to conduct business, for FAR is more than just a technical schools. A Donlon K-8 could be held at 6:30 p.m. April 30 at the By increasing the floor to area ratio example, at a horse training facil- change, said Measure D co-author accommodate about 1200. Martinelli Center, 3585 Green- (FAR), they say they could build ity. There advantage brings more Dick Schneider. If it were a techni- Hart Middle School has about ville Road, Livermore. bigger infrastructures on their land, competition to surviving Alameda cal issue, the Board of Supervisors 1200 students now. If an elemen- At issue is Measure D lan- and do more with it, while still County businesses, they say. could change it. Since it is a sub- tary school were added to the On the other side of the issue, guage that governs the size of remaining in agriculture. (See MEASURE D, page 10) (See K-8 SCHOOLS, page 10) Natural Resources and Water Work to Begin on Committee Votes in Favor of SB 1316 I-680 Northbound The Altamont Landfill Open The Senate Natural Resources Express Lane Space Committee has sent a letter and Water Committee heard the A groundbreaking ceremoney to State Senator Steve Glazer in measure on April 16. The com- will talke place today, April 19 support of SB 1316. mittee voted 6 to 2 to move the to mark the start of construction The bill, authored by Glazer bill forward to the Committee on on the I-680 Sunol Northbound (7th Senate District), would allow Governmental Organizations. The express lane. the State Department of Parks and two senators opposed were Jeff Regional and local officials Recreation to sell the portion of Stone (R-Riverside) and Andy were on hand to signal the start the Carnegie Vehicular Recreation Vidak (R-Hanford). of construction of nine miles of Area known as the "Alameda- The Open Space Committee a new high-occupancy vehicle Tesla Expansion Area" for conser- has identified Tesla as a priority (HOV)/continuous access express vation purposes. The sale would area for preservation. Local agen- lane in the northbound direction be allowed if the department were cies and organizations have op- on I-680 between State Route 262 to determine that disposing of the posed opening the Alameda-Tesla and State Route 84. land is in the public interest. Pro- Expansion Area to off-road use. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The adjacent I-680 South- ceeds from any such sale would be Alameda County, Livermore, bound Express Lane will also be returned to the Off-Highway Mo- Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation teamed up with Pleasanton and the Sierra Club are Veeva Systems and ClubSport Pleasanton to host the fifth annual upgraded for easier access. I-680 tor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) voting members of the committee. Sunol is one of the most congested Division. Pleasanton Run for Education. PPIE receives 100% of the proceeds raised at the event, held on April 15. freeways in the Bay Area. (See SB 1316, page 4)

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TRAIL 'FastPass' Enrollment Event at 424-1510. The college is (continued from page one) located at 3000 Campus Hill Students interested in at- tion, testing, planning and Drive in Livermore. operated by a government tending Las Positas College registration onsite can finish agency that will preserve the (LPC) in the fall will have the the process in two days or area. The area encompasses opportunity to fully complete spread everything out over 3,100 acres in eastern Alam- their enrollment applica- the course of the four-day eda County. tions during a four-day event event. The vote was unanimous. that will run from April 30 LPC's FastPass event Board President Maryalice through May 3. will be located in the Student ESTATE SALES The LPC FastPass event Faltings stated, "I have all Services and Administration GARAGE SALES will provide future students office in Building 1600 from along taken a stance that this assistance with completing 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. between Time for wasn't LARPD's business. the college's admissions ap- Monday, April 30 and Thurs- Spring Clean out? Language in the bill states plication, online orientation, day, May 3. Sessions are that the land will be used financial aid application and available on a first-come, Moving Sale? for preservation if it is deter- course registration. Students first-served basis. Senior Discounts! mined to be in the be public will also be able to com- For questions and addi- interest. I will support the plete assessment testing in tional information, contact 510-703-8080 vote, because it leaves it in English and math, and meet Mike Alvarez at malva- the hands of the landowner." with someone who can as- [email protected] sist them in setting up their The Board also discussed or 925-424-1407. Students educational plan. requiring testing accom- funding improvements in "Under normal circum- modations should call the five existing dog parks to stances the entire registration Disability Resource Center Liv. Lic. #2005599 provide separate areas for process can take two to three large and small dogs. Cur- weeks," said Mike Alvarez, rently, LARPD operates LPC outreach specialist. COMING SOON! seven dog parks, two of "The FastPass event was 427 Summer Creek Court, which have separate areas created to help expedite the San Ramon based on dog size. process. Potential students Bruno Canziani Park and can complete it in one to Sycamore Grove Park trail. two days." Vista Meadows Park would Alvarez said that students be the first two with the In addition, the Board di- enjoy. Annual events such as who submit their application changes. for admission and complete Linda Futral Staff has asked the board rected staff to move forward Dogtoberfest create a sense the online orientation could Broker/Realtor to authorize $100,000 for the with certification of the Juan of community; sports parks potentially complete the as- 925.980.3561 Bautista de Anza National and aquatic facilities provide [email protected] changes. However, Director sessment testing, program www.lindafutral.com David Furst noted that the Historic Trail segment in opportunities for fitness; and planning and registration 4 BD/3 BA, 2,614 SF, 5,250 SF lot License #01257605 request includes next year's Sycamore Grove. This year, a variety of facilities offer process in one day. Students Nicely tucked in a quiet location, the nation is celebrating event rentals for community who want to complete all five near great schools. Move-in ready. budget. He was not willing Call or text for pricing/sneak preview! to commit a specific amount the 50th anniversary of the gatherings. steps - application, orienta- for the 2018-19 fiscal year. National Trails System Act, "We are getting ahead of which creates and protects ourselves. There is a budget trails. A segment of the process to go through." “Anza Trail” runs through Director Beth Wilson Sycamore Grove. Certifica- Livermore Valley Opera presents said that the proposals need tion would involve a partner- to come back with additional ship with the National Park information. It needs to be Service to help protect and more specific. preserve historic trail prop- Jake Heggie’s District staff will come erties. The district would back to the Board with a receive directional signs more detailed plan and fund- pointing to the trail. ing request. During the meeting, As- Also during the meet- sistant General Manager Three ing, the Board approved the Patricia Lord gave a pre- style and color for shade sentation to the Board on structures to be installed the many benefits of parks at Bothwell Park. Shade and recreation. The presen- Decembers structures will be installed tation included information starring Frederica von Stade over parts of the tot lot and on how parks and recre- bocce ball courts at the park. ation programs, services The structures will have dark and facilities improve the brown poles and dark green quality of life for residents. April 28th April 29th shade material. Installation LARPD manages about & should be complete by early 2,000 acres of parks, trails summer. and open space for people to

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Volunteers 1/2 page Ad INDEP 3-15.indd 1 3/15/18 4:10 PM APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 3 CHURCHES (continued from page one) Splash Day

the elderly, the incarcerated, said Father Andy. “ “You can in Livermore the addicted, the sick in trust its welcome. That’s not Make a splash into spring with a rubber duck at the mind or body, and to at-risk to be underestimated. Robert Livermore Aquatic Center on April 21. youth. Both churches, in “Livermore may actually The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District invites fact, provide volunteers with be a near-perfect venue for a the community to the second Spring Splash event – this plenty of opportunities for bold experiment in reconcil- time with a new Rubber Ducky Derby. Kids (and adults) community service. iation such as this,” he said. can decorate a rubber duck, which will then be put in a race In 2011, a grateful Saint “We are, as a community, down the spiral water slide. Owner of the winning duck will Matthew’s sponsored Liver- at the confluence of many receive an LARPD pool party package. more Appreciation Day, different races, cultures, Spring Splash will also feature a hunt in and around presenting local police, fire- economic classes, religions, the Activity Pool for spring-themed goodies. The event is fighters and teachers with and ideologies. Livermore is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the Robert Livermore Aquatic Center, 4448 Loyola Way. crystal plaques to express certainly not perfect, but it is A special synchronized swimming demonstration put on a community that is aware of their gratitude, an event by the Santa Clara Aquamaids will be part of the fun. The Pastor Turner wants to re- its problems and unafraid to Aquamaids have been producing world-class synchronized peat soon. “I love this city,” confront them head-on. It is swimmers and Olympic athletes since 1964. This summer, he said of Livermore. “It’s my hope and prayer that this LARPD will offer a new Introduction to Synchronized the best city in the whole partnership of two churches Swimming class led by Kim Lo Porto, who competed in world.” can be part of that essential the 2000 Summer Olympics. Classes, for ages 5 to 10, will Of Livermore’s relation- healing work.” be held over three four-week sessions from 10 a.m. to noon ship to the disenfranchised, Saint Matthew’s mem- Sundays beginning June 10. To register for synchronized Father Andy added this: “Of bers at a Wednesday night swimming at the RLAC, visit www.aquamaids.com. all the cities in this part of Bible study pondered Fa- Tickets for Spring Splash purchased at the gate the day of California, I think Liver- ther Andy’s insights during the event will be $12 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. more has the shortest gap be- a discussion of St. Paul’s There is no charge for adults who are not participating. tween the talk and the walk.” conversion. He and Pas- Register online now at www.larpd.org, code #6008, or call He’s proud Livermore can tor Turner plan other such 925-373-5750 for more information. offer some low-cost housing meetings, always respecting and a hub of support services differences as well as dis- for low-income residents. covering similarities. We’re “Livermore doesn’t pretend on the same page, Father to be more welcoming or Andy stated. more traditional than it is,”

Now’s a great time to get your bike serviced *Extractions & Bone Free Bicycle Safety Grafting Are Not Included Inspection Pastor Allen Turner of Saint Mathew’s (left) and Father Free Pick Up & SINGLE TOOTH Andy Lobban of Saint Bartholomew’s greet parishioners Delivery in the Tri-Valley SINGLE TOOTH from both congregations at a recent Good Friday service. Jon Hart Photo Service All Brands REPLACEMENT Skilled Service Technicans Ask About Our Group Rides thew’s needed to find a new on North Livermore Avenue 1601-B Railroad Avenue home. He wasted no time in the 1980s. Livermore, CA in contacting Pastor Turner. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Soon after, the two Death threats and churches’governing bodies ugly letters 925.583.5454 met together to negotiate a Saint Matthew’s had a mybuddysbikeshop.com rental agreement.. “It was chilly welcome then; there as if God had walked into were death threats and ugly that meeting and said, ‘I letters and phone calls mak- want you to do this,’” Pas- ing clear that some people tor Turner recalled. The didn’t want a black church in recognized negotiations went smoothly, their very white town. “But and by early December Saint we just kept doing what we 30 years in respected Matthew’s had set up its altar had to do and kept smiling,” real estate and rows of chairs for its big Pastor Turner said. “You recommended congregation in Saint Bart’s don’t blame the majority for parish hall, Saint Matthew’s the deeds of the minority.” new home. Despite the early troubles “One of our goals with and some skepticism from SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST ® Father Andy,” Pastor Turner his followers, it appears the said, “was just to show the elder Turner was right when world that blacks and whites he chose Livermore for can unite together under one his church’s seven original true meaning, which is love. members, over an estab- And if it happens to start in lished, predominantly black Livermore, that’s okay.” church of 500 in Merced, a city with a significant black Beyond thoughts population. Today Saint and prayers Matthew’s has 730 people This merger seems provi- on its rolls, though 200-250 dential at a time when the are usually at services on any country is gripped by vio- given Sunday. (In California, lence and hate-mongering, unlike the Bible Belt, go- said Father Andy in a recent ing to church is more of a interview. “You have to hobby than a lifestyle, Pastor wonder if something dark Turner said with a smile.) 510-703-8080 and twisted is at work. All These days, Saint Mat- of us (pastors) were saying thew’s is an integral part ® [email protected] REA L ESTA TE SERV ICES the faith community has of the valley community, REALTOR®, Lic. #00979099 to respond to this, beyond ministering far beyond the the litany of thoughts and four walls of the church, to prayers. “Jesus prayed that we all be as one,” he went on. “Until we move beyond Free Classes tolerance to actual engage- FREE ment, we have no hope of PACKET of 150 offering the wider society ladybugs with any purchase something better than what Friday – Sunday All Armstrong Locations, April 20-22, 2018 Benefi cial Bugs we’re already doing. So I April 20-22 Get a free sample packet of 150 ladybugs with purchase. 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Guarantee We’ll fi nd those rare Advantage Points Available headed the building of Saint 10.99 www.ArmstrongGarden.com on all Trees & Shrubs plants for you towards dollar rewards with minimum purchase Matthew’s original church 4 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 SB 1316 (continued from page one) The letter notes that SB in fee title or by permanent At last week's Liver- submit a letter in support of 1316 is an important lo- conservation easement. The more City Council meeting, SB 1316. EDITORIAL cal measure affecting ir- Committee has stated that if Woerner asked that the city replaceable and highly sen- the California Department of sitive natural and cultural Parks and Recreation is will- Childcare and Early resources located in Alam- ing to sell, the Open Space Big Southern California District eda County. Carnegie State Committe would be willing Education Measure A: Yes Vehicular Recreation Area to consider contributing to Commits $11 Billion to DeltaFix Alameda County Measure A on the June straddles San Joaquin and the acquisition for the per- 5, 2018 ballot, if approved, would enact a Alameda Counties. Howev- manent preservation of the California’s biggest wa- posed to the motion for sup- er, the entire Alameda-Tesla Alameda-Tesla Expansion ter district, which serves port were Los Angeles and half-percent sales tax. It is expected that Expansion Area is located in Area. "Adequate funds are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Diego. Orange County the tax would generate approximately $140 Alameda County. currently available in the and many smaller cities led the way in arguing for the million annually over a 30-year period. The Committee state- open space fund to purchase in Southern California, has motion, according to a story A two-thirds vote is required to pass the ments continues, "The pro- the property at the price voted to commit $11 billion in the Los Angeles Times. posal to open the Alameda- the OHMVR Division paid to support the California Orange County represen- measure. Tesla Expansion Area to for it." WaterFix. tatives said that the full proj- The money will be used to expand ac- Off-Highway Vehicle rec- The 3,000-acre Tesla The project, which origi- ect with two tunnels, which cess to childcare and preschool for low and reation use has been highly property was purchased in nally was pegged at $17 might be built in sequence, controversial with strong middle-income families. Funds would also 1998 for $9 million. In the billion in cost, may be able would give water managers broad-based local opposition past, park officials have to keep the twin tunnels of more flexibility in running be allocated to create more childcare cen- for nearly 20 years. Scien- twice tried and failed to Gov. Jerry Brown’s original operations in the Delta. ters and raise wages for childcare workers. tific studies have long docu- complete environmental WaterFix proposal for the The whole plan is de- The architecture of the brain is built in mented the rare ecological impact reports for the expan- Delta on track. signed to take Lake Shas- value of the area, which con- sion project. Last year, the It depends on how many ta water past the Delta in early childhood. According to researchers, tains an abundance of highly Final General Plan and EIR sensitive natural resources other districts sign up to 35-mile-long tunnels. That ninety percent of a child’s brain develops were certified, which would pay for it. Zone 7 Water would avoid pollution of the in the first five years of life, and is the and unique biodiversity, allow the plan to go forward. including numerous threat- However, the expansion Agency, the Valley’s water Delta, and more importantly most significant from birth to age three. If ened, endangered and listed plan is facing five lawsuits wholesaler, became the first would not be subject to shut children have what they need early in life, species, designated critical challenging the property’s agency in the State Water down water releases at cer- they are set on a path for future success. habitats, unusual vegetation final environmental impact Project, to commit to the tain times, so that spawning assemblages, and a critical report. WaterFix. The board voted of sensitive fish species is Everyone benefits. A child is more linkage habitat corridor for Signing the letter to to help fund it, 5-2. Zone 7’s not disturbed. likely to stay in school and out of trouble. the Diablo Range. Glazer were Supervisor share of the project would be However, the bypass also Businesses have access to a future educated "Moreover, the area also Scott Haggerty, Livermore only about 1 percent of the will mean that less water holds important cultural Councilmember Bob Wo- funding. will be deposited into the workforce. resources from the historic erner, Pleasanton Council- The Municipal Water Delta. Delta farmers say that We recommend a Yes vote on Measure Tesla town site and mine member Jerry Pentin, Dublin District (MWD) vote was will affect their water table. A. complex to exceptional Na- Mayor David Haubert, and 61% to 39%. Voting by Environmentalists say that tive American resources." Werner Schlapher from the water agencies in the huge fish and plant species there The open space com- Sierra Club San Francisco district is weighted by the can be harmed. According to mittee administers a fund Bay Chapter. Woerner and amount of assessed valua- studeies, salt water incursion designated for the purpose Pentin represent their cities tion in the member water would occur. of purchasing identified on the Open Space Com- agencies. There are lawsuits pend- priority preservation areas mittee. The biggest cities op- ing.

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(Opinions voiced in let- Science Department: American lives by increas- retirement support for them- quired for voters to become this as a fit policy for deal- ters published in Mailbox Dr. Santer is always wel- ing the chance that nuclear selves and their families. familiar, but incumbents ing with the wrong sort of are those of the author and come at my table. He likes weapons will be used. Our rural owners in Alameda often waive the statement. people. From that you can do not necessarily reflect to climb physical mountains County are terrific stewards Of 5 people vying for 4 surmise something of the the opinion of The Indepen- but apparently is still avoid- Earth Day of their property. They care seats two are non-incum- priorities of Starbucks' CEO. dent. The Independent will ing the mental mountain Lex Manwill about the environment, take bents. One has lifetime As I say, were I black, not publish anonymous let- someone in his prominent Livermore care of the land and want to experience in the water in- this would teach me a les- ters. All letters are required position needs to tackle for With the 50th observance make sure their resources dustry as an engineer. He son I would never forget. to hAve. the names of the the higher good. of Earth Day on April 22nd, are handled correctly and has faced the complex issues But should I then say--just persons submitting them. The average guy on the each of us can contribute by judiciously so that they can of fulfilling the dual mis- because I'm white and noth- Abusive letters may be re- street knows well we are reducing our driving, use be passed down to future sion of Zone 7: furnishing ing of this sort has happened jected or edited. Frequent having Chemtrail dumps of electric energy, and con- generations. reliable supplies of wa- to me during hundreds of letter writers may hAve. of aluminum, strontium sumption of animals. E&B Natural Resources ter to the 240,000 valley visits to coffee shops over publication of their letters and barium cocktail mixes Yes, that. Last Fall Ox- (E&B) is seeking County residents, and protecting eighty-three years (though delayed. Letters should be dumped on us continuous- ford University's prestigious approval to renew their persons and properties from I've sometimes used a re- sent by email to editmail@ ly, and these government Food Climate Research Conditional Use Permits to flood damage in times of stroom before ordering): compuserve.com) officials at our LLNL at- Network and Germany's simply continue operating. winter storms. "Well then this is no concern mospheric science offices Heinrich Bolle Founda- We hope they are approved I'll be voting for Dennis of mine"? Of course it's my Farewell CooleyKatz! NEVER fess up to it. And tion concluded that solving to do so. NARO-CA has Gambs on June 5, and I urge concern. It's not just what The Abey Family they wonder why they need the global warming catas- worked with E&B for many you to follow Zone 7 closely. this says to every black man Livermore to defend their atmospheric trophe requires massive years and knows this small, Subscribe to their newsletter I count as a brother--men at www.zone7.com. Learn whose skills I cherish and It is bittersweet to wish science because of TRUST shift to a plant-based diet. A independent oil company to how rates are determined, whose characters I admire- Nita and Pat Cooley best FACTORS? As a conse- 2010 United Nations report be good, responsible, honest and how sensible rates can -but I myself--and everyone wishes as they shut down quence there is a spill over blamed animal agriculture and safe operators. Oil and be maintained. Demand else, of whatever hue, in CooleyKatz and move on of this trust factor imprinted for 70% of global freshwa- gas is currently produced timely communications America--have been shamed to the next chapter in their onto all of government. ter use, 38% of land use, in Alameda County under from Zone 7. Only then by what Starbucks has done. lives. Nita and Pat built Open transparency and full and 19% of greenhouse gas the strictest environmental will we be able to keep our America itself becomes a CooleyKatz into a down- disclosure is yet to arrive emissions. regulations in the world. heads above water, bad pun laughingstock to the world town institution for a gen- where it's needed most. E&B’s Livermore activities Carbon dioxide is emitted intended. from such arrogance. And eration of families in Liver- have been clean and they by burning forests to create the world responds accord- more. CooleyKatz will be Nuclear Posture have invested $1 million in animal pastures and by op- ingly. sorely missed. To our family, Brendan Phillips infrastructure, safety and Starbucks erating farm machinery to Much as I've always liked CooleyKatz was special, Dublin aesthetic improvements. Tom O'Neill grow animal feed. The more the taste of Starbucks coffee, and exemplified the kind of The latest Nuclear Pos- Please don’t be fooled Livermore damaging methane and ni- I told the customer-relations unique, locally owned retail ture Review has been re- by the handful of naysay- Early Monday morning, trous oxide are released from lady I can never again enter that we all want to see in our leased this February, and ers who continually stretch I called the Seattle head- digestive tracts of cattle and a Starbucks coffee shop downtown. shows intent by our current and distort the truth about quarters of Starbucks after from animal waste cess- or knowingly buy a Star- CooleyKatz was more administration to lower the E&B and their operations. hearing on the Sunday news pools, respectively. bucks product. As Pas- than a store for the 12 years it threshold for the offensive They put forth unfounded that Starbucks, Philadelphia, tor Neimoller taught: one was in business. Of course it use of nuclear weapons. Moreover, meat and dairy arguments about water con- had decided "not to press should not have to be a Jew was the go-to place for cool In addition to expand- production dumps more tamination and earthquake charges" against two black to protest the arresting of toys in Livermore -- beauti- ing previous modernization animal waste, crop debris, threats that, quite frankly, men whom Starbucks had Jews, one should not have fully wrapped if you were goals; a venture projected fertilizers, pesticides, and either have no basis in fact called the police on so the to be a gypsy to protest the giving them as a present. It to cost taxpayers 1.7 trillion other pollutants into our wa- or are totally unrelated to police could arrest them and arresting of gypsies, one was also a place where Nita dollars, the review includes terways than all other human E&B’s operations and their take them away in handcuffs activities combined. It is the should not have to be a kindly and patiently gave plans to develop four new record in California gener- because one of the men had homosexual to protest the music lessons to hundreds driving force behind wildlife ally and in the Livermore asked to use the restroom nuclear weapons, includ- arresting of homosexuals. of kids over the years. They habitat destruction. area specifically. We believe without yet having placed ing a “low yield” warhead In an environmentally Let me add: one should not even somehow struck a deal deemed “more usable” by that Alameda County has in- an order. "Not going to press sustainable world, meat and charges"!?! have to be black to be sick with Santa to have him make the NPR. telligent and caring citizens. dairy products in our diet How white of them! On to the verge of retching over an appearance every year so The review also expands We therefore encourage must be replaced by veg- everyone reading this to get the video shown with the the indecent conduct of Star- our kids could present their what circumstances nuclear etables, fruits, and grains, the real story. news, you can see customers bucks, Philadelphia. ever-lengthening wish lists weapons might be used, to that became our family's just as fossil fuels are re- in the shop remonstrating include cyberattacks and placed by wind, solar, and with the police that the two Vote for Gambs annual tradition. other non-nuclear strategic Gambs for Zone 7 On top of this, Nita and other pollution-free energy Linda Kelly men had caused no disorder. Brad Hirst attacks on US infrastructure, Pat owned two of the cool- sources. Citizens for Sensible I mentioned to the public- Pleasanton est cars in town: the yellow armed forces, and civilians. Let's celebrate the 50th Water Rates Zone 7 relations lady on duty for Zone 7 is the water observance of Earth Day at and red VW bus and the These developments are A recent survey conclud- Starbucks early Monday supplier and flood control our supermarket. CooleyKatz MG, partaking worrying given our presi- ed 55% of residents don't that this event has taken agency for Dublin- Pleas- in every downtown parade dent’s temperament and know the physical source place more than a hundred anton- Livermore. In recent we can remember. professed willingness to use Local Oil Production of their water. When asked and fifty years after the Civil years they have become Good things don't last nuclear weapons. Edward S. Hazard what most concerns Tri- War and the emancipation of disregarding of US- the wa- forever, and Livermore In the past, costly and President, NARO-Cali- Valley residents, their water blacks. I said no explanation ter consumers, bureaucratic, was lucky to have Nita and protracted developments fornia worries were only surpassed or apology is possible--that wasteful of money and most Pat Cooley preside over to our arsenal have been The California Chapter by traffic in magnitude of if Starbucks has not received of all expensive of water CooleyKatz for over a de- justified for purposes of de- of the National Association concern. the memo in a hundred and rates. Very sad situation. The cade. Happy trails! terrence, but with that ratio- of Royalty Owners (NARO- It seems clear that Zone fifty years, it just isn't inter- Agency needs CHANGE nale in mind, it’s not appar- CA) represents the estimated 7's attempts at “outreach” ested in a simple liberty for and IMPROVEMENT. Trust Factors ent what regional security 600,000 private citizen oil are failing miserably and which some gave their lives, DENNIS GAMBS is wa- Rich Buckley problems the new review and gas royalty owners, and cities perform only margin- and it shouldn't be allowed ter experienced, customer Livermore solves. It seems more likely even more mineral owners, ally better. to continue operations on friendly and smart. He is of this state. Typically these American soil. a real get-it-done person. Memo To Atmospheric these policies will endanger The June 5 ballot allows are rights to underground residents to choose 4 of 7 If I were black, and this He believes in government oil and natural gas. Through members. While continu- event had happened to me, I transparency. I have several contractual relationships ity is important factor to a can assure you I would never positive personal experi- with mostly relatively small smooth operations, our cur- venture into any Starbucks ences with Dennis dating oil producers our members rent board members have again. I would decide they back to 1994 when he issued (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) earn income. didn't deserve my patronage. an arroyo encroachment Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala become complacent. Key Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) The vast majority of the decisions are made by the This was no "oops," it was permit for the Pleasanton Editor: Janet Armantrout people we represent are not General Manager and staff, a matter of policy. It was a Centennial Celebration in a The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., big property owners or large manager at Starbucks who matter of a few hours rather Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional rather than setting the Board entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. corporations. They are ev- directing them. That must had called the police. This than months. com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, eryday people, the majority manager had to have been Vote for Zone 7 im- 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. be corrected. are seniors, many of whom told this was a legitimate provement. 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 “I am completely taken care of at Stanford by a team, all working together for my overall benefit.” — Jessica

Her oncologist agrees. “It’s wonderful Breast Cancer Diagnosis Saves that Jessica sees it as an opportunity to save a life,” said Allison Kurian, MD, More an One Life who specializes in identifying patients at higher risk of developing breast When Jessica chose Stanford for her breast and gynecologic cancers. “It’s an opportunity to protect your relatives cancer treatment and surgery, she didn’t just from something that otherwise could save her own life. e medical team at Stanford be a problem. Ultimately, it can give tremendous meaning to a person’s own discovered that her cancer was caused by diagnosis when they use it to learn a genetic mutation and they found the same something that protects their family.” genetic risk for early cancer in Jessica’s brother. Cancer Genetics are a Family Aair For Jessica, getting a breast cancer support. In Jessica’s case, a genetic “Testing family members who haven’t diagnosis in her thirties came as counselor also became an integral part had cancer is the key to saving lives on a shock. Her doctor recommended of her medical team. a large scale,” said Kurian, Director of a local surgeon, but Jessica chose the Stanford Women’s Clinical Cancer Because of her young age and the Stanford. She did extensive research, Genetics Program. “Cancer genetics is nature of her cancer, her medical team looking at the background and one of the few areas of medicine that suspected she might have an inherited education of multiple breast cancer really treats the entire family, not just form of the disease. ey referred her the patient.” surgeons in the Bay Area. to the Stanford Cancer Genetics Genetic testing is initially conducted “I initially decided I was going to Program for specialized testing and to provide valuable information to Stanford because of Dr. Frederick counseling. ere, she met with a help guide the treatment of the patient Dirbas, a breast cancer surgeon,” she genetic counselor, who explained which tests were recommended and with cancer and prevent secondary said. “But I knew that it wasn’t just a what the outcomes would mean for cancers in the future. But its untapped surgeon, but a team of doctors.” So she Jessica and her extended family. potential lies in its ability to test extended her research to all of the unaŽected family members. Patients doctors in Stanford’s breast cancer “Genetic counselors are interpreters seen in the Stanford Cancer Genetics program. “I wanted to make sure that I of genetic information,” said Kerry Program benefit from a team of was in good hands for all of my care.” Kingham, MS, a licensed genetic scientists who home in on risk factors counselor. “We draw a three-generation to determine the presence of a genetic family history, because these things link to cancers. are usually inherited from a parent. at means it’s more than just your “More and more, we’re able to apply children and siblings and parents who this genetic test to personalize and could be at risk. It’s grandparents, understand the genetic makeup of an aunts, uncles, cousins, and even individual’s cancer,” Kurian adds. more-distant relatives.” “Sometimes, that leads to very specific treatments, sometimes treatments we After Jessica tested positive for the never would have even considered for BRCA gene mutation, which is a that kind of cancer, but are relevant for known cause for breast cancer, that person.” Kingham supported her in reaching Her first appointment at the Stanford out to her extended family to be “I always felt I was completely taken Cancer Center confirmed her choice. tested. While she was most worried care of at Stanford by a team, all “It felt like I was home,” she said. “ey about her sisters, and other female working together for my overall made it very warm and welcoming, relatives, her brother was found to benefit,” said Jessica. “Stanford everyone was very kind. ey just carry the same mutation. Having this definitely helped guide me through go above and beyond to take care knowledge allowed Jessica’s medical every single step of the way.” of their patients.” team to develop a plan to help prevent him from developing cancer. A Team of Care  Like all patients who are seen in the “Knowing has been a blessing, because     Stanford Cancer Center, Jessica was it’s not just for me, it’s for my family treated by a multidisciplinary team as well,” said Jessica. “It gives everyone of specialists that included a breast a better sense of awareness of what cancer surgeon, an oncologist, they need to look out for in their own a radiation oncologist, a radiologist, health. It will aŽect generations and a licensed therapist for emotional to come.” 6 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 SPORTS NOTES

Jax Miller of the Farm Red Sox team in the Granada Jack D. toed the rubber for Livermore Baseball U13. Little League lines the first of his two doubles in a Jack surrendered 3 runs on 1 hit over 3 innings, striking recent game. out 7 as Livermore Baseball claimed the victory over Dublin, 9 to 3.

Diego Flores nears the finish in the 400 meter race in CYO track competition.

The West Coast Kaos U15G team beat out San Francisco The Phantoms U10 Purple lacrosse team had a packed Elite Academy NPL to advance in the Norcal Premier weekend with two wins and one loss. On Saturday, April 14, State Cup. Kaos scored late in the second half to they played a double-header on the Scorpion's home field, move ahead 1-0 and claim the victory. Pictured is Kaos winning the first match against the Venom 10 to 3, and losing forward, Anaya Shelton, moving past the goalie to score. the second match 4 to 8 against the Stinger. The next day the Phantoms hosted the Walnut Creek Warriors and emerged victorious with an exciting 4 to 3 win. Goalie Harrison Atkins had an impressive 40 saves and one assist. Center midfielder Thoren Bostrom won 3 faceoffs and scored 8 unassisted goals. Midfielder Harrison Tyler snagged 11 ground balls, 1 assist and 4 goals. Goals were also made by George Esse, Abram Carr, and Liam Noonan. Pictured are Nick Persi and Jacob Wojewski.

Player of the week for the Livermore Girls Softball Association The Pleasanton Seahawks competed at the ‘2018 Pacific 9U Fireballs is Ariana Johnson. Ariana loves to play softball Swimming Long Course Senior meet’ on April 14-15, 2018. The Granada High School boys varsity lacrosse team and gives maximum effort and attention at all times. Ariana The meet was hosted by West Coast Aquatics and was has become a team leader on the field, in the batter’s box held at Independence High School in San Jose California. played College Park High School from Pleasant Hill last and in the dugout. She is the perfect example of hard work, Representing The Pleasanton Seahawks: Faith Carroll age Saturday. Pictured is Jaxen McLaren on attack, dodging dedication and persistence paying off. In playing four games 12; Francesca Hawkins (13) with 6 new best times; Olivia opponents. in six days, Ariana had: 5 hits in 8 at bats includind 4 singles, Jenkins (13) 3BT; Lauren Jhong (14) 1BT; Olivia Kim (14) a triple and 7 walks; recorded 15 RBIs, scored 7 runs, stole 2BT; Cynthia Li (12) 2BT; Sydney Lu (13) 4BT; Claire Suen 7 bases; batting average .625, slugging percentage, .875; (16); Emily Tsai (14); Andrew Davis (17) 2BT; Tristian LaLonde as pitcher 1 run on 2 hits and 1 strikeout; she recorded 2 (14) 3BT; Alexander Quach (13) 3BT; Justin Tsai (16); and putouts in the field. Ethan Wang (13) with 7 new best times.

don Hahn, 3 SO. Hahn, fielding a ball, cisco Elite NPL to move ahead in the preserved the first half shutout in goal. the midfield, with Trias playing second got the runner out trying to advance Norcal Premier State Cup. This was Second half Jayden Reynolds played half goalie, and Rodriguez scoring the to 2nd. Cubs' Offense: Brandon Hahn, the first match in the knockout phase very strong up top and at mid, and Ella sixth and final goal for the Kryptonite 2-2 (2 RBIs); Noa Capistrant, 1-1 (1 of the State Cup run. The victory Trias played well defensively. Aubrey in a dominating 6-1 victory. RBI); Asher Steeley, 2-3, double (2 moves Kaos into the next round of 8 Westbrook did well on both sides of West Coast WolfPack took the RBIs); Braden Witherspoon, 1-2 (3 in remaining teams. the ball defensively in the first and field Saturday afternoon to take on RBIs), Rhyece Moody, 1-3 (2 RBIs). In a late Sunday afternoon match as an attacker in the second. Kendall the East Bay Tottenham Hot Spurs in at home in Livermore, Kaos faced an Shetter and Madden Black played solid spring league action. The Wolfpack up and coming San Francisco Elite on the back line, not letting the play offense got things going quickly when NPL champions league team. In the get behind them. Skyler Patillo and minutes into game Allison Edgemon CYO Track scored the game’s first goal off a pass The Saint Michael CYO track team first half of the match, Kaos battled Athena Taylor made many attempts on both a stiff wind and an aggressive goal and sent in great crosses. Nylah hosted its second meet of the season (continued on page 8) on March 24 at Granada High School. opponent. The first half ended with Trias and Ryan Rodriguez were huge in Many athletes had PRs in their events no scores from either team. including: At the 70th minutes of the match, Graedon Beeler (1600m), Mikaela Kaos forward, Anaya Shelton received Beeler (1600m), Nora Blair (400m), a throw in from midfielder, Alyssa Grace Blanchard (LJ), Case Bol- Williams. Shelton dribbled past the last yard (50m), Reno Bolyard (100m), defender and was now in a breakaway Donate Your Vehicle to Sam Costello (400m), Asher Dobbs situation going head to head with the (50m,Softball), Danny Enrique (400m, SF Elite goalie. Shelton fired a shot 1600m), Jordan Featherstone (HJ), from the right into the left corner of Tri-Valley Conservancy Granada High School hosted the first annual Granada Emily Gnecco (100m), Eric Guttierrez the goal. Kaos moved ahead 1-0. SF Distance and Sprint Festival on Saturday, April 14th. (Softball), Piper Hanson (Softball), Elite were unable to respond and the Help Preserve Land for Future Generations Mitchell Haugen (LJ), Andrew Kaos claimed the victory. Thirty-two schools from around the region participated. Hufford (Softball), Anna Hutchson With the win, Kaos eliminates SF Pictured is Matador Robert Pollard running the boys (100m), Eden Hutchson (50m), Madi- Elite from the state cup tournament. son Ikeda (400m, Softball), Claire West Coast now advances to the round 300m hurdles. Kleman (50m), Jonah Kozioziem- of 8 and will play Almaden Quicksilver ski (HJ,LJ), Mia Lnenicka (1600m), on April 28th in Davis, California. Makenna Loder (50m,100m), Callen West Coast Kryptonite 07 Mak (400m), Jamison Martin (50m), Girls traveled to Concord Saturday Nina Nowicki (100m), Viliam Nowicki evening to take on Heritage in their (LJ), Justin Peterson (Softball), Aiison second Spring League match of the Reisdorf (50m), Finnian Resong season. From the start West Coast Donate cars, trucks, boats, tractors and (400m, Softball), Nathanael Resong overwhelmed Heritage with great (400m), Evelyn Ruckman-Barnes passing and pressure, Jariah Indalecio RV’s. Running or not. Tax Deductible. (HJ), Roland Ruckman-Barnes (LJ), slid one past the keeper to start the Joseph Sain (LJ), Ethan Santiago first half scoring, and notched two (100m), Ashlyn Seeley (50m), Caro- more after that. Kambrie Jehs scored C all 1-888-686-4483 lyn Siemens (LJ), Elijah Summers on a line drive. Nikki Orth rounded Tri-Valley or visit out the scoring on a beautiful finish to (1600m), Chris Thomas (100m, TriValleyConservancy.org 400m), Kate Walker (200m), Molly go into the break 5-0. Piper Sweeney Conservancy Walker (Softball) The track season continues through the Diocese championship on May 12. For more information about St. Michael CYO track, check out the websites at http://www.smis- ctrack.org/

Phantoms Lacrosse The Phantoms U14 Purple team came away from the weekend of April 14 with one win and one loss. They beat Alex Grasso slides into second base as Luke Brandon the San Ramon Raptors 10-8 under the lights on Saturday night, fighting for receives the throw from the second baseman on a force each ground ball and showing excellent play. Alex was just inches away from beating the throw. passing skills. On Sunday, they lost The Livermore Valley Education Foundation is bringing to the Diablo Scorpions 5-12 despite back the amazingly entertaining HARLEM WIZARDS! This took place in a Granada Little League Major’s game a strong effort from the entire team. between the Cubs and Yankees. Photo - Bill Nale Bodhi English led the way in scoring The Livermore Valley Education Foundation is bringing on Sunday with 3 goals. Brandon Von APRIL 26TH & 27TH 7PM and Zachary Agrella also contributed back the amazingly entertaining HARLEM WIZARDS! with a goal each. Connor Wilson was Livermore High School | Granada High School Granada Little League the Cubs were up 5 to 4 at the end of excellent in goal the 2nd half, racking Granada Little League results: the first inning, and kept scoring each up 5 saves for the Phantoms. Minor AAA: Cubs 2, Padres 4: inning to keep the lead and win the The Cubs scored one run in the 1st, game. The Cubs' offense produced APRIL 26TH & 27Twww.LVEV.orgH 7PM and one run in the 2nd, to take the lead 14 hits, including four doubles. Cubs' West Coast Soccer GET. 2-0 through 3 innings. Cubs gave up Offense: Brandon Hahn, 4-4, double West Coast U15 Kaos girls Livermore High School | Granada High925-315-6826 School 2 runs in the 4th, and 2 more in the (2 RBIs); Rhyece Moody, 2-2 (2 claimed a 1-0 victory over San Fran- 5th, to secure the win for the Padres. RBIs); Austin Overholt, 2-2 (2 RBIs); Great match up between both teams. Noa Capistrant, 1-1 (1 RBI); Robert GET YOURYOUR. TICKETS The Padres gave up 8 hits, walked Hansen, 3-4, 2 doubles (4 RBIs); Seth 4, striking out 12. The Cubs gave Sanchez, 1-3, double (2 RBIs). All outs www.LVEF.org | (925) 315-6826 up 5 hits, walked 3, striking out 11. were produced by the Cubs' pitchers. TICKETS. Cubs' Hitters: Brandon Hahn, 1-3 (1 Cubs' Defense: Rhyece Moody pitched RBI); Rhyece Moody, 1-3 (1 RBI); 2-plus innings, striking out 6. Braden Students $13 General $15 Reserved $26 Courtside $45 Seth Sanchez, 3-3; Robert Hansen, Makley faced 3 batters, striking out Students $13 General $15 Reserved $26 Courtside $45 2-3. Cubs' Defense: Hansen, 7 SO; one. Robert Hansen faced four batters Sanchez, 4 SO. Vance Johnston for four strikeouts, and Seth Sanchez THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors! (LF) and Sanchez (CF) made great finished out the last inning striking THANK YOU catches in the outfield. Hansen (U3). out two of the three batters he faced. to our incredible sponsors! Padres' batter trying to move out of Cubs 15, Pirates 5: The Cubs the way of a pitch, accidentally hit played a good offensive game on the ball fair was fielded as a bunt and Wednesday, scoring in all four innings thrown out; (1-3) Sanchez-Moody. of play, while their defense only al- Noa Capistrant-Braden Witherspoon lowed two hits. Cubs' Defense: Rsobert (6-4). Braden Makley-Hansen (4-3). Hansen, 3 SO. Hansen also fielded a Sanchez-Hansen (1-3). bunt and threw out the lead runner at Last year’s event was SOLD OUT! Don’t miss it! Cubs 15, Royals 10: On Friday, home, to Hahn (C), for the force. Bran-

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Players pictured (from left) are Logan Hahn, Jake Phillips, Marco Wilde, Luke Palma, Matt Lovejoy, Tommy Chance, CJ Johnston, Parker Warner, Quinn Boyd, AJ Martinez, and Cole Carnahan. Baseball Dreams Coming True by Heather Boyd been building chemistry for found at www.livermore- The young boys of the many years as most of the blaze.com. Livermore Blaze are about players have played ball The team is holding a to live out one of their together since they were five golf tournament on Friday, dreams. They will be visit- years old. Most of the team April 20, 2018 at Poppy ing Cooperstown, NY – to calls Livermore home, but Ridge Golf Course in Liver- play in a baseball tourna- there are two players from more. ment at All Star Village in Hughson and Waterford, A webcam will stream July 2018. The event runs CA. The team is supported tournament play in New weekly from June through by parents and professional York on www.cooperstown- August. Each team plays coaches. allstarvillage.com. and stays for one week. The The Livermore Blaze, is Meet the coaches: Coach Da- Blaze will compete against a 12U non-profit baseball vid Buscovich, “Coach Busky." twelve and thirteen year-old team, is currently fundrais- Coach Dave went to DVC in players from all over the ing monies to cover travel Pleasant Hill for 2 seasons and United States during their expenses, uniforms, equip- played ball. He then transferred tournament play, July 20 to Cal Berkeley and ended his ment, coaching staff and playing career experiences in -27, 2018. Not only will entry into the tournament. the College World Series in the Blaze be competing Each player has been seek- Omaha Nebraska in 2011. Since and meeting other play- ing corporate sponsorships, graduating, he has been a private ers, but they will also have donations and support from hitting instruction coach as a full the opportunity to visit the their family and friends. time job and he loves what he Baseball Hall of Fame and The team has been recycling gets to do. Museum and participate in cans and bottles and having Coach Justin Kuks- “Coach various baseball skills chal- local dining and shopping Kuks”- Justin met Dave when lenges. The players and they were 16 playing on the same fundraisers as well. The travel baseball team, NorCal their coaches will reside in team is still seeking future Baseball, and they won the A the All Star Village dorms sponsors to help offset the USA National Championship in as well as participate in an cost of traveling as a team Arizona in 2006. Justin played Opening Day Ceremony to All Star Village. college baseball at Saint Mary’s and parade. Information about the College, in Moraga, CA where The Livermore Blaze has Livermore Blaze can be he was a pitcher. He finished his career at West Texas A&M in 2011. After that, he played some independent ball to finish his playing career. Coach Cameron, “Coach Cameron,” Cameron met Dave in Cal as they played together in 2010. Cameron transferred to Colorado State Pueblo and earned his degree in Business Management. Cameron is cur- rently Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Crossroads College Prep School for the Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. Meet the players: Logan Hahn, #7, Pitcher/ First Base, Livermore - Favorite Player: Mike Trout, Favorite Team: Oakland Athletics, He dreams of hitting a homerun in Tri Valley Elite Vipers Traveling Team competed in the Reno Cooperstown and visiting the Worlds Wrestling Tournament April 6-8, at the Reno Livestock Hall of Fame. Jake Phillips, Events Center, Reno, Nevada. This is the world’s largest and #11, Third Base, Livermore - toughest youth folkstyle wrestling tournament in the United Favorite Player: Josh Donaldson States. Congratulations to our Reno World's medal winners (Bluejays), Favorite Team: and placers: Gavin Fernandez 3rd and Max Wise 5th. Atridad Oakland Athletics, He dreams Feizi and Caleb Tatad finished in the top 8. Also competing about playing baseball and hanging out with his friends in for TVE were Lytning Hazen, Thunder Hazen, Maile Nguyen, Cooperstown. Marco Wilde, #9, Jayson Victoria, Henry Baalman, Tallon Chambers, Jackson Catcher, Livermore - Favorite Morgan, Dakodah Hazen, and Timothy Cowan. Player: Buster Posey, Favorite Team: San Francisco Giants, Looking forward to playing on the Green Monster Field. Luke Palma, #30, Pitcher/First Base, Right field, Livermore - Favorite Player: Josh Donaldson Favor- ite Team: Oakland Athletics, Looking forward to winning the championship. Matt Lovejoy, #3, Pitcher, Hughson, Favorite Player: Branden Belt, Favorite Player: San Francisco Giants, Looking forward to hitting a homerun and helping the team win the whole tournament. Tommy Chance, #5, Short stop/ pitcher, Waterford - Favorite Player: Matt Chapman, Favor- ite Team: Oakland Athletics, Looking forward to making new The Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse U-10 Black improved baseball memories with my old their season record to 8-1 after winning both double header baseball buddies. CJ Johnston, games on Saturday against the Danville Scorpion Pinchers #21, Third base, Livermore - Fa- vorite Player: Buster Posey, Fa- 12-7 and the Danville Scorpion Venom 12-0. Nate Berg, Riley vorite Team: SF Giants, Looking Doko, Rodger Mayhew, Zack Neely, Charlie Hertz and AJ James forward to meeting other players provided outstanding defense and goalie, Lucas Bickerton, from around the country. Parker proudly defended his goal by not allowing a single goal in Warner, #4, Pitcher, Livermore the 2nd match. Nearly every player scored at least one goal. - Favorite Player: Bryce Harper, Eljay Shellenberg cradles the ball and drives down the field Favorite Team: Oakland Athlet- to score one of his eight goals. ics, Looking forward to Playing baseball with my best friends and then topping that off with a visit to the Statue of Liberty. Quinn Boyd, #12, Short Stop, Livermore - Favorite Player: Carlos Correa, Favorite Team: Detroit Tigers, He wants to hit dingers (aka homeruns). AJ Martinez, #2, Catcher, Liver- more - Favorite Player: Cody Bellinger, Favorite Team: LA Dodgers, He looks forward to ‘winning the SHIP at All Star Village’..... Cole Carnahan, #10, Catcher/Pitcher/infield, Liver- more - Favorite Player: Aaron Judge, Favorite Team: New York Yankees, He says, “I can’t wait for the opportunity to go Livermore Fusion U9 Girls Maroon played three games to Cooperstown and my dream in Ripon against De Anza Force, Manteca, and Cencal is to do the following: visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and see Cosmos on April 8. The team compiled a record of 1-1- the Jackie Robinson letters sent 1 for the day, scoring six goals while conceding only to him while he was playing and three.Pictured is Coach Marc Beard with Fusion SC's I would love to hit a homerun U9 Girls Maroon. for my team.” 8 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 SPORTS (continued from page 6) 35 Years of Friendship to Be Celebrated from Jazzlyn Gonzalez. The Hot Spurs countered with a goal of their own By Carol Graham making the game a 1-1 tie late in the Livermore National Labo- first half. Skye Merlin took advantage In 1956, as the world ratory, and a San Francisco of a Spur’s handball call to give the collectively regained its Pack a 2-1 lead heading into the second Bay cruise. On Friday, half. Wolfpack forward Kendall Coates footing following the dev- April 20, all are invited to used her speed and burst by the Hot astation of WWII, five-star Spurs defense to score the team’s third attend “Big Band Night” at goal to start the second half. Edgemon general and United States Garré Vineyard & Winery, and Addison McNeil scored to give the President Dwight D. 7986 Tesla Road in Liver- team a 5-1 victory. Haley Gama and Sofia Paz held down the middle of the Eisenhower had an idea. more. The event begins at field and turned away any offensive “This world of ours,” 6:30 p.m., and tickets are push from the Hot Spurs. The Wolfpack traveled to Alameda he said, “must avoid $55. for an early Sunday morning game becoming a community of “The Pleasanton- versus Bay Oaks. The Pack came out hard once again behind great play from dreadful fear and hate, and Tulancingo Sister City As- Ashley Browning and Cailey Sasaki, be instead a proud confed- sociation celebrates its 35th but were blanked in the first half. eration of mutual trust and Fullbacks Megan Silva and goalkeeper anniversary this year,” said Kendall Coates played tough to keep respect.” Publicity Director Margo the game scoreless for both teams at It was this forward half. In the second half, the constant Tarver. “I’m looking for- pressure from forwards Jazzlyn Gon- thinking that led Eisen- ward to spending time with zalez and Peyton Stark kept Bay Oaks hower to propose a on the retreat to start the second half. our Tulancingo amigos, Allison Edgemon would find the back people-to-people, citizen- and sharing our culture and of the net off of an assist from Kendall diplomacy initiative that Coates to give the team the first goal of good times together while the game. Addison McNeil scored on would grow to become showcasing our local facili- a well shot ball from outside the box Sister Cities International. ties and sights.” to give the Pack a 2-0 lead. McNeil would later score the team’s third goal Today, the nonprofit Since 1984, PTSCA off a beautiful corner kick from Skye includes more than 2,000 delegates from both cities Merlin. The game ended in a final of a cities in 140 countries. 3-1 in favor of The Wolfpack. have visited their Sister Exchange students arrive. West Coast Soccer WildKatz 05 For six days this April, Cities every year. Then, in continued with NorCal Spring League play as they met Placer United Gold Pleasanton will host 30 2016, it was decided that 05 in Roseville on Sunday, April 15th. delegates from Sister City each city would host del- colonial buildings, and a friendships. Being involved as a whole,” Victoria said. From the first whistle, the match was Tulancingo, Mexico. physical, but WildKatz maintained egates in alternate years. cathedral built in 1528. in Sister City programs “Anyone who has an inter- a strong passing game and showed “This visit is to “Each delegation is Each year, the PTSCA helps us dispel barriers and est in sharing friendship skill as they dominated play. Cam- promote friendship and eron Silva would find the net first. responsible for their own hosts Summer Youth misunderstandings about and learning about each Alexia Berlin found the ball in front cultural understanding airfare and hotel accom- Exchanges, during which different cultures and its other’s culture may partici- of Placer’s goal and sent it to the back of each other’s cities and of the net, putting WildKatz up 2-0 at modations,” Victoria said. a half dozen high-school peoples.” pate in the association.” the half. Shortly into the second half, countries,” said Jorge “The hosting association is students from each city In fact, the PTSCA’s The members, from Silva found the back of the net again. Victoria, president of the mission is to promote cul- Pleasanton and across the Throughout the first and into the second responsible for providing spend 3-4 weeks in their half, WildKatz's defense and goalie, Pleasanton-Tulancingo the program in which all Sister City. tural exchange, goodwill Tri-Valley, are ensuring continued to shut Placer down and Sister City Association visitors participate. Our ac- and friendship. In addition that Eisenhower’s vision limited their shots on goal. Kamiryn “Even though members Grimes sprinted forward with the ball (PTSCA). “The atmo- tivities are strictly cultural are not fluent, or even able to Tulancingo, Pleasanton lives on. and placed a shot over the goal keeper sphere will be casual and and fun.” has established Sister City “The people of the to put WildKatz up 4-0. With just a few to speak each other’s lan- minutes left Placer was able to score relaxing as we take in and Tulancingo, 75 miles guage, there is still commu- associations with Blair- world genuinely want but the match ended with a WildKatz share new things while northeast of Mexico City, nication and understanding gowrie in Scotland, and peace,” Eisenhower said. victory 4-1. West Coast Wildfire defeated San breaking down generaliza- is located in the state of of each other’s culture,” Fergus in Canada. “Someday the leaders of Bruno in the NPL 1 Spring league with tions.” Hildago. Although Tu- Victoria said. “This amazes “Our success all these the world are going to have a back and forth battle. Savannah Seals The visit takes place would strike in the first few minutes of lancingo is a modern city me. I’m fluent in Span- years has been because of to give in and give it to the game. It didn’t take long for San April 17-23, with activi- with a population of around ish, but a large majority of great support from the City them.” Bruno to answer back tying up the ties including dinner at the game at 1 a piece. Jessa Lyons would 150,000, the region has our members are not and of Pleasanton, the Pleas- To learn more, visit find the net off a cross from Heather Castlewood Country Club, numerous Toltec and Aztec they’re still able to com- anton Lions and Rotary ptsca.org. Taribini making the score 2-1. San a tour of the Lawrence Bruno’s quick offense would strike archeological sites, Spanish municate and make lasting Clubs, and our community again tying up the game at 2-2. Then a chip shot in the upper left corner from Heather Taribini would give the lead back to Wildfire again at 3-2. Savannah Seals would strengthen the lead at 4-2 Earth Day Events Planned in Pleasanton with another goal. San Bruno wouldn’t give up the fight and made the score 4-3. Jaden Hall smashed home the The City of Pleasanton code 6303. tary film Straws Bernal Avenue (between crashes, and more. Register final goal off of a corner kick edging has events for the upcom- out San Bruno 5-3. From 1-4 p.m., stop by Environmental recycling Main Street and the Police at https://bit.ly/2f1V4Gx Elite 8 in the State: On Sunday ing Earth Day celebration, the Pleasanton Library, lo- resources and children’s Department). Throughout the entire af- West Cost Wildfire faced Vision which will be held on Sun- ternoon, the Alameda Coun- academy in the sweet 16 of State Cup cated at 400 Old Bernal activities will be held on From 1-2 p.m., at 200 Old at the Turlock Sports Complex. West day, April 22, 2018, between Ave. for several educational the Pleasanton Library out- Bernal Ave., you can take ty Safe Routes to Schools Cost Soccer was dominating, firing 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the a Bike Commuting Basics team members will be hold- multiple shots. A penalty kick put presentations and workshops door patios. Vendors such Vision on top 1-0. Wildfire answered Civic Center Campus, lo- that will be held in the Li- as the Go Green Initiative, workshop, offered by certi- ing the Pedestrian Rodeo, back with a corner kick from Tatiana cated at 200 Old Bernal Ave. fied Bike East Bay instruc- which offers a hands-on Elsea to Savannah Boone. Vision's fast brary Community Room: Pleasanton Garbage Service, moving offense would score again tak- The daylong celebration 1 p.m. – Go Green Ini- StopWaste, and Alameda tors, who will be on hand to pedestrian safety course and ing the lead 2-1. Savannah Boone tied aimed at promoting green tiative Master Gardeners will be teach the basics on how to a funfilled traffic simulation it up at 2-2. Vision wouldn’t give up the fight scoring their 3rd but Tatiana Elsea living will begin with a 1:35 p.m. – “Plant Doc- providing information and commute using the environ- course for students to en- was a driving force in the offense for Creek and Park Clean Up at tor” presentation by Earl resources to attendees. mentally friendly preferred courage safe walking habits. West Coast managing to get the third goal tying it a 3-3. Wildfire remained various locations in Pleas- Weak, Alameda Master Gar- There will also be free alternative method. In this For more information, calm and blazed on with a goal from anton for ages 7 and up. dener onsite document shred- workshop, you’ll learn how call Becky Hopkins at 925- Samantha Montes and another from Savannah Seals to end Vision State Pre-registration is required 2:30 p.m. – Home En- ding at City Hall, 123 Main to outfit your bike, adjust 931-5009 or email bhop- Cup quest and secured a spot in the for this event, and anyone ergy Upgrades presented by Street, and residents can a helmet, avoid common kins@cityofpleasantonca. Elite 8 of State for West Coast. interested can visit the City’s West Coast Katz advanced in StopWaste discard a maximum of three gov the State Cup Knockout play with a webpage www.pleasanton- 3:25 p.m. – Screening of banker boxes per car. Resi- 5-2 victory over North State Missfits fun.com and use registration Renegades of Redding. Summer Her- award-winning documen- dents will enter the site from rera scored first for the Katz, Katz allowed two goals in the 1st half, but went on lockdown in the second half with goalkeeper Jackie Catano keeping a 2nd half clean sheet. Katz managed to draw level with goals by Araceli Hi- nojosa and Dakota Hawkins knocked Tax Preparation in the go ahead goal 10 minutes later. & Planning West Coast Katz would finish out the match with Hinojosa and Hawkins IRS Representation scoring additional goals securing a 5-2 victory and propelling them to the QuickBooks Consulting quarter finals. West Cost Warriors 02 Girls Business Consulting battled it out with Surf San Jose. San Jose came out strong, scoring a goal in Bookkeeping the first half. WCS defender Julianne Outsourced Accounting Munoz tied the match at 1-1 with a nice attacking run from her left back Solutions position. West Coast played a much stronger second half and took the lead with a beautiful 30 yard bomb by Arianna More. West Coast War- (925) 399-4226 riors played a creative style of soccer producing multiple opportunities but conundrumgroup.net it was a questionable offsides goal that Affordable tied the game at 2 apiece. Experienced • Friendly Hook and Ladder Run The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- fighters Foundation 10th Annual Hook and Ladder Run will be held OFF DUCT CLEANING Sunday, June 10. The race features a & INDOOR AIR 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids' 1 mile fun run. QUALITY PRODUCTS The start of the 5K and 10K will be % 8 a.m. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. at Offer expires 5/5/18 Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Road, 10 Livermore. The 5K is a run/walk which is 50% paved and 50% dirt road. Entire course is stroller friendly. The 10K is 90% dirt road and 10% paved road. Strollers are not allowed in the 10K. Both runs travel through Sycamore Grove Park and are very flat (925) 886-6113 with only one hill on the 10K. No dogs. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run (ages www.eagle-ac.com 12 & under) will take place at Wente Vineyards at 9:30 a.m. Finisher rib- bons, ice cream, and fire prevention material for all kids. The event hosts 1500 participants. Photo - Doug Jorgensen There are nearly 100 volunteers, and The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club 42nd Cinderella over 200 spectators, who help make our event a success. Classic and Challenge was held April 14. This unique For more registration information, bicycle tour featured women of all ages and abilities go to www.onyourmarkevents.com riding through the valley. Charming Princes were at Fusion Registration three rest/food stops along the way to offer snacks Livermore Fusion Soccer Club is and drinks. now accepting registrations for Fall Recreational and Select Soccer. For more information visit fusionsc.org. APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES

Garrett B. Drummond beth and months in the hospital, Laura Dave and Susan Cerini of physicist at Lawrence Liver- speaking her mind, which Garrett B. Drummond, Scott and her husband Christopher Lovelock, NV and many more National Laboratory. will undoubtedly be missed 88, died Friday, April 6, Fader. moved to Citrus Heights to beautiful nieces and neph- She met the love of her life, most of all. Her honesty 2018. Born December 16, Car- be close to a heart transplant ews. He also leaves behind Victor Barton, the first day and way with words were 1929 in Starkville, Missis- ol’s center. Christopher devoted a host of life-long friends. she set foot in town and they sharp enough to cut like a sippi to Garrett B. Drum- achieve- his life to Laura’s recovery, Niel belonged to the Na- married on August 27, 1966. knife and make you double mond, Sr. and Frances Rig- ments in never leaving her side. She tive Sons of the Golden After the arrival of her first over in laughter all at the don Drummond. Memorial life were enjoyed her dog Buddy, West Parlor #96 and was a child, Joan left the lab to same time, a skill claimed services will be conducted numer- needlepoint, and walks on member of the International focus on raising her family only by people as unique as on Saturday, April 21st at ous, but the beach. Brotherhood of Electrical and later returned to start a Ruth, whose thoughts and 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyte- she will Laura is survived by her Workers Local 595 for 48 second career as a computer words were always deeply rian Church, Livermore 4th be forever remembered as loving husband, Christo- years. He was also a stock- system manager, retiring in rooted in love and pride for and L Streets. A luncheon loving wife of 62 years, a pher, devoted mother Sally holder in the Livermore 1996. Joan enjoyed travel- her family. reception will follow the fierce mother of 6, and a Snyder of Livermore, CA, Stockman’s Rodeo Asso- ling, baking, dancing, and Ruth joins her late daugh- service in the church Fellow- stern and respected elemen- her brother Richard and his ciation, a member of the doing genealogy research ters, Christine Stewart and ship Hall. tary school teacher. Carol wife Julie of Livermore, Antique Stove Association and was an active member Evelyn Meyer, a reunion In his early adult life he was preceded in death by CA, her nephew Jeremy and and Alameda County Farm of her local church. sure to be so bright that her worked for Carpenter Paper her 5 siblings, her eldest son niece Sarah, both of Liver- Bureau. Joan is survived by her loved ones will certainly feel Company and then in 1952 David, and her grandson J. more, CA and her mother- He loved spending time two children, Tim Barton it shining through the clouds began working for Sandia Casey Mack. in-law Judith Hill of Citrus at the family cabin in the and Diane Vu of San Jose; of the absence of our be- National Labratory in Al- She is survived by her Heights, CA. She is also Livermore Hills with family her grandchildren, Alex- loved mother, grandmother buquerque, NM. His career beloved husband of 62 years survived by many aunts, and friends. He had a pas- ander and Anthony Vu and and Oma, sister, and friend. with Sandia began as a mail John “Jack” W. Edney, her uncles and cousins who sion for collecting antiques Maya Barton of San Jose; Ruth is survived by her clerk in Albuquerque, then 5 courageous children, 10 loved her dearly. Her bright and rust. He was an avid and her brother, Gary Di- children, Marion Richardson later transferring to the Sup- amazing grandchildren, and smile and loving nature will collector of old wood stoves etrich of Merrill, WI. She and husband Robert, Garry ply Department, which took 2 energetic great grandchil- be missed by all. and loved restoring them. was preceded in death by Meyer, Lydia Aguilar and the family to Maine in the dren. Friends and family are He spent many decades her sister, Carol Dietrich of husband Miguel, Simon summer of 1957. A memorial service is to invited to a Celebration of hunting out of state with Tampa, FL. Meyer and wife Kristin In 1959 Sandia relocat- be held at the Veterans Hall Life on Sunday, April 22, Sharon, family members and Visitation will be held Waters Meyer; her grand- ed Gary to Livermore, CA of Pleasanton, CA on April 2018 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. good friends. on Friday, April 20 from children, Ryan Nardo and where he held many different 29th at 1 PM. at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 Niel requested there be 5-7 p.m. at Good Shepherd wife Mandy, Monica Lewis, positions. In 1967 Gary took In place of flowers please East Avenue, Livermore, no services. Donations can Lutheran Church, 486 South Kenneth Benedix, Nicholas on a new role managing a make donations to the Ar- CA. A reception will imme- be made to St. Michael J Street in Livermore. The and Peter Lappa, Gabri- Computer Operations group nold Rim Trail Association diately follow at the Liver- Parish, 458 Maple Street, funeral service will be at the ella and Anthony Aguilar, at Sandia. In 1975 he was in- or Marylin Avenue School more Community Center Livermore, CA 94550. same location on Saturday, and Cooper Meyer; seven vited to become a consultant STEAM LAB of Livermore Larkspur Room, 4444 East Callaghan Mortuary is April 21 at 10:30 a.m. A great grandchildren; and her to the Energy Research De- CA or First Candle and CJ Avenue. honored to be serving the reception will follow the brothers, Günter, Heinz, and velopment Administration Foundation for SID. Haera family. An online service at 12:00 p.m. at Our Joachim Golde. San Francisco Operations Leslie Michael guestbook is available for Savior Lutheran Ministries, A private family gather- Office in computer personnel condolences at www.cal- 1385 South Livermore Av- ing in celebration of Ruth's Theodore William (“Mike”) Gardner laghanmortuary.com security matters. His last job Resident of Livermore enue in Livermore. Burial life will take place on Sat- assignment was with San- Sneddon March 1, 1943 – April 6th, 2018 is on Friday, April 27 at urday, April 28, 2018 in dia’s Combustion Research Theodore William Sned- Mike Gardner passed Betty "Joan" Masson 2:30 p.m. at Memory Gar- Alameda, California. facility, formally retiring don, 78, passed away on away Friday, April 6th, 2018 Oct. 2 1933- April 9 2018 dens, 3873 East Avenue in from Sandia in 1994. As a April 12, 2018 at his home in after a prolonged battle with Betty "Joan" Masson Livermore. Claude H. Dittmore consultant he continued his Livermore, California. COPD. passed peacefully on the Memorial donations in Claude H. Dittmore a work with the International He is survived by his lov- Mike was born in Hol- morning of April 9th, 2018. Joan’s name may be sent to resident of Livermore died Energy Agency, Combus- ing wife, brook, AZ but spent most She has University of California San on April 15, 2018. He was tion Research Group, which Sherry of his life in Las Cruces, gracefully Francisco Carol Franc Buck born December 5, 1929 in included a biannual trip to (Semko); NM until moving to Liver- joined her Breast Care Center, 1600 San Francisco. Europe for a conference of his chil- more, CA to be closer to his husband, Divisidero Street, 2nd Floor, He graduated from Wash- scientists working to ensure dren, Mi- children and grandchildren. Vincent Box 1710, San Francisco, ington High in San Francis- reliable, affordable and clean chael and He had a varied career as a William CA 94115, ATTN: Dr. Laura co and City College of San energy for the 30 member his wife barber, mechanic, and as a Masson, Jr. Esserman or Good Shepherd Francisco. He served in the countries and beyond. He Michelle teacher/day care provider in heaven. Lutheran Church, 486 South US Navy in Korea during the served as Secretary for the (Pleiss), until he retired. He loved Joan J Street, Livermore, CA war. From 1953 until 1991 group until 2005. During Timothy and his wife Holly hiking and camping until his worked 94550. Claude enjoyed working his tenure at Sandia, Gary (David), and Gregory and battle with COPD limited his at Baugh- An online guestbook is at Law- enjoyed the relationships he his wife Francine (Eiselin); world to spending time with man's also available for condo- rence fostered with his work col- his grandchildren, Mark, his family and taking care of Western Wear Store In lences at www.callaghan- Liver- leagues and maintained the Joyce, Christina, Bryan, his unusual pets. He loved Livermore for 40 plus years. mortuary.com. more friendships many years into Ryan, Morgan, Noah, Nicho- his family and loved being She leaves behind a son, Labora- retirement. las, Catherine and Elizabeth; surrounded by pictures of Vincent William Masson Ruth Elizabeth Golde tory in Outside of work, Gary and 2 great-grandchildren, their adventures. III (Rhonda Masson) and Jan. 7, 1931 - March 22, 2018 Techni- combined his love of history Brayden and Alexander. Mike is survived by his a daughter Laurie Muller Ruth Golde, 87, was born cal Pho- and architechnical design. Theodore was born in children James Gardner of (Jeff Muller). Three grand- in Berlin, Germany with an togra- He earned a degree from St. Pottsville, Pennsylvania San Ramon, Chris Gardner children and nine great incomparable resiliency that phy. Mary’s College of Moraga in on November 15, 1939 to of Livermore, and grand- grandchildren will all have never left the core of her I n Humanities with a minor in William and Ruth Sneddon. children Amber and Haliegh wonderful memories of her spirit. Ruth left her home August History. Gary was a member He graduated from Devry Gardner of San Ramon and as well. Joan, rest in peace. country and began a new 1958 he of the Livermore Beautifica- University with a BS degree Loralei Gardner of Liver- Callaghan Mortuary is life and family of her own married tion Committee, which then in Electrical Engineering more. He is also survived by honored to be serving the in South Carolyn led to him becoming one of and was a Member of the his sister Karen Schwarting Masson family. An online Aus- Van Every. They had two the founding members of the Technical Staff at Sandia of Las Cruces, NM. guestbook is available for tralia. sons, Chris in 1959 and Cliff Livermore Heritage Guild. for 38 years. On August 29, The family had a private condolences at www.cal- On July in 1970. After retirement He was the first to hold the 1964, he married Sherry, his remembrance ceremony for laghanmortuary.com 4,1971, he served both Lawrence position of Livermore City childhood sweetheart. their father on Saturday, with six Livermore and UC Berke- Historian. Several elemen- Theodore loved God and April 14th. In lieu of flow- Joan Kay Barton tow- ley Labs as a consultant. tary school groups had the was defined by the fruit of ers, the family asks that you Long time Livermore res- headed Claude also was a docent opportunity to learn about the Spirit (Galatians 5:22): make a donation to a charity ident Joan Kay Barton passed children at the Treasure Island and Livermore History by partic- love, joy, peace, forbear- of your choice, although away on April 7, 2018 at the in tow, USS Hornet museums and ipating in walking tours led ance, kindness, goodness, donations to George Mark age of 75 after a lengthy bat- all in was a member of SIRS 121 by Gary. He was a member faithfulness, gentleness and House in San Leandro in tle with cancer. She will be match- and 1st Presbyterian Church. of E Clampus Vitus, a frater- self-control. His love of Mike’s name are greatly ap- remembered for her upbeat ing Claude and Carolyn had fun nal organization dedicated to God, wife and family were preciated. spirit, outfits traveling many places in the the study and preservation of the most important part of Please contact Cal- bound- that she U.S. and around the world. the Heritage of the American his life. He will be deeply laghan’s Funeral Services less pridefully made herself, Claude is survived by his West. Gary also wrote and missed by his friends, family in Livermore, CA for more energy, Ruth and her late husband wife Carolyn and by his sons co-authored numerous books and all who knew him. information. extreme Wolfgang (Wally) Meyer, and their families: Chris and about architectural styles, A funeral service will be gen- immigrated to the San Fran- Brenda Dittmore – Amy, including several specific held at Callaghan Mortuary, Robert (Niel) eros- cisco Bay Area, where she Eric & Sarah of Danville, to Livermore and Tri-Valley 3833 East Avenue, Liver- ity, and lived in Livermore, Califor- CA; Cliff and Jenny Dit- more, CA 94550 at 10 am on Nielsen Haera II history. Sept. 18, 1944 — April 4, 2018 stalwart nia until her recent passing. tmore – Ryan & Landon of Gary was predeceased by Friday, April 20, 2018. faith. Her loved ones will fond- Roswell, GA; his brother In lieu of flowers, the Niel Haera, 73, life long his wife of 31 years, Eliza- resident of Livermore, CA, Joan ly remember her tending to Phil of Bothell, WA and nu- beth Hannefey Drummond family requests donations be was the sunflowers in her garden merous nieces and nephews made to the American Heart passed away peacefully at (1982), brother James Drum- home surrounded by fam- born in in the sunshine, knitting and their families. mond (2012), sister Eliza- Association or Leukemia & Merrill, through baskets of yarn A memorial service will Lymphoma Society. ily on Wednesday, April 4, beth Drummond Ray(1999), 2018, after a lengthy battle WI on year-round so that all of be held at 3 p.m. Friday, son, Thomas (1952), and with cancer. He was born December 3, 1942, grad- her children and grandchil- April 20th at 1st Presby- granddaughter, Catherine, Laura Michelle to Robert uated from Merrill High dren had a new sweater for terian, Fourth & L Streets, (2016). Snyder Hill (Bob) and School, and earned a degree Christmas, painting images Livermore. Gary is survived by 4 Resident of Citrus Heights Belmeda in physics from the Univer- of the nature that surrounded In lieu of flowers dona- of his 5 children, Laura, Feb. 13, 1971 – April 6, 2018 (Bubbles) sity of Wisconsin at Madison her, making sure everyone tions may be made to 1st Laura Hill passed away Jane, Margaret, and John, Haera in in 1964. Immediately upon had her famous Rotkohl Presbyterian Church Memo- on Friday, April 6th, after a 10 grandchildren, 12 great Shoemak- graduating she moved to on their plate at each fam- rial Fund or your favorite long and valiant battle with grandchildren and several er, CA at Livermore to work as a ily gathering, and always charity. heart dis- nieces and nephews. the U.S. ease. She Gary is survived by his Navy touched wife of 29 years, Anna Hospital. many Thomey Siig of Livermore, H e lives with and her children Cameron grew up her gen- Brown and Valerie Kristiana in Livermore attending St. Obituary/ tle spirit, Thomey and grandchildren Michaels School before positive Jada and Miles and heart graduating from Livermore Memoriam Policies outlook adopted children Kim Fox High School where he let- on life, and David Tutton. tered in baseball and foot- and her In lieu of flowers the ball. He served in the U.S. wonder- family requests donations be Navy and was a Vietnam Obituaries are published in The Independent at no ful sense made to the Livermore Heri- Veteran. After getting out of of humor. charge. There is a small charge for tage Guild in Gary’s memo- the Navy he met and married Laura was born in Santa ry, P.O. Box 961, Livermore, the love of his life Sharon Clara, CA and graduated photographs in the obituaries. CA 94551 or a charity of Basso. from Independence High your choice. Thank you to He is preceded in death School in San Jose, CA. Memoriam ads can also be placed in caregivers, Dennis Randall by his parents Robert and After high school Laura was and Thomas Watkins and the Belmeda along with his employed many years in the The Independent when families want to honor the owners and staff of Bethany aunts Isabel Gardella, Mad- medical administration field. Homes' Sunrise House. eline Henry and Dorothy She eventually moved to memories of their loved ones.There is a charge for (Haera) Boughtin. Beaverton, OR where she Niel is survived by his memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad. Marjorie Carol Edney worked as a manager at October 27, 1932 – March 30, loving wife of 48 years KOR Physical Therapy. It 2018 Sharon, brother Ray Haera, was in Oregon she suffered a Mrs. John W. Edney Jr. of Swan Lake, MT, cousins massive heart attack and was Pleasanton, Ca, surrounded Bob (Georgia) Henry and Please send an email to later transferred to Stanford by her family, passed away Bruce Henry of Livermore, Hospital in Palo Alto where on March 30, 2018. Tom Henry of Capitola and [email protected] for more information she received a heart trans- M. Carol Edney was born Janice McCarthy of San plant. After spending 15 in Needham, Ma. to Eliza- Anselmo, loving in-laws 10 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 Harringtons, Herb Ritter to Receive Patriot Awards Friends and family members are invited to a champagne reception 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 30, at Museum On Main in Pleasanton to honor this year’s recipients of the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award: Herb Ritter and Nancy & Gary Harrington. Now in its thirteenth year, the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award honors the memory of the former mayor, who also was the Master of Ceremonies for “Celebrating Freedom and its Evolution since the Revolution,” the all- volunteer Fourth of July celebration held in Lions Wayside Park. The planning team for that event, plus the past recipi- ents of the award, select each year’s awardees. “Ed was an inspiration to those of us who worked with him on this and other projects,” said W. Ron Sutton, founder of the Fourth of July community celebration. “He exemplified loyal service in the development of his com- munity, both as an elected official (former mayor and city council member) and as an everyday citizen volunteer – a community patriot. “One of the ways we wish to honor Ed’s memory in per- petuity is by annually presenting the Ed Kinney Community Patriot Award to individuals who have exhibited the service Pictured are Nancy and Gary Harrington (left photo) and Herb Ritter (right photo). behavior entitling them to be called Community Patriots,” Sutton explained, adding, “Remember, it is individuals who well as being a current member, of the Downtown Specific They had taken photographs of similar monuments through- change the world.” Plan Task Force. out their travels. Each year, Ed Kinney Community Patriots also are hon- In addition, Herb currently is a member of the ValleyCare Three months after the veterans’ memorial was complet- ored at the Independence Day celebration, held midday in Charitable Foundation Board, and in 2019 will be the Chair- ed, the Harringtons began working with East Bay Regional Lions Wayside Park. man of the Board for the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce. Parks District officials to create an interpretive center for Complimentary portraits of the awardees were taken He recruited business sponsors and worked with the Shadow Cliffs Regional Park at the eastern edge of town. by Christina Gray of Bella Luna Studios. At the reception, Pleasanton School District to approve and install a new Avid walkers, the Harringtons have frequently enjoyed the Eric Nostrand will introduce Herb Ritter, and Bob Shapiro state-of-the-art video scoreboard in 2013 on the Foothill trails and the glimpses of wildlife at that park. will introduce Nancy & Gary Harrington. Master of cer- football field, which helped generate over $30,000 a year This summer, Nancy and Gary will be making their third emonies will be Brad Hirst, himself a past recipient of the in support of Foothill athletic programs. trip to South America with Rotary Club members to deliver award. Sponsors for the event are Gina Piper, Realtor, and Nancy & Gary Harrington first became widely known wheelchairs. Another Rotary project they have taken on is ACCUSPLIT Make A Difference Programs. The awards in Pleasanton when they began providing public art works “Stop Polio NOW!” program is under the auspices of Make A Difference, Today for Pleasanton. They had retired from their careers in public Nancy also is involved with the Livermore Amador Val- & Always (501C3). education and decided that it was time for them to “give ley Garden Club. Award sponsor is Tony Macchiano. Refreshment spon- back” to the community that had been their home since Gary serves on the board of directors of Open Heart sors are Bob Molinaro of Garre’ Winery, and Eric Nostrand 1972. They have been married for 49 years. Kitchen, which provided 338,735 free meals in 2017 for of Hopyard American Grill and Ale House. Their first gift to Pleasanton, in 2007, was “Poppies,” the neighbors in need. The Museum On Main is located at 603 Main Street, on figure of a military veteran holding one of the poppies that Nancy retired as principal of an elementary school that the west side of the Pleasanton arch sign. commemorate World War II. Since then, the Harringtons served many families who had no expectation that their Herb Ritter always has a friendly smile for everyone; he have made annual investments in public art, establishing children could go on to college. To change that culture, the is infectiously positive and is always willing to help. H.A.P.P.Y. – Harrington Art Partnership Piece for You -- Harringtons set up a scholarship fund. There were very few Herb went to work for an electrical marketing company in which allows them to collaborate with other individuals and applicants at first, but now the Harringtons provide 8-10 Stockton after graduating from Washington State University organizations to add to the sculptures and murals that can scholarships each year. where he majored in Electrical Engineering. Following in be found in downtown Pleasanton (and beyond). his father’s footsteps, Herb joined Rotary because he was Since 2010, the Harringtons have offered free guided aware of the Rotary’s focus on community service, and Herb tours of the public art, and they worked for three years to enjoys helping people. publish a pictorial book telling the stories of the artists and A few years later, Herb moved from Stockton to Pleas- their artwork. The book is available at Museum On Main’s anton to work for Square D/Schneider Electric, where he gift store. is currently a sales account manager. He also manages a Another project that the Harringtons helped bring to real- K-8 SCHOOLS portfolio of commercial properties in the northwest for the ity is the veterans memorial at Pioneer Cemetery. “Gary and (continued from page one) Ritter Family Holdings, LLC. In Pleasanton, he met Cathy I said, ‘Here we live in a beautiful city of 70,000 people and middle school, the campus he updates his projections. Campbell, a lifelong Pleasanton resident, to whom he has we don’t have a veterans’ monument!’” Nancy explained. could be reconfigured to If there were 208 homes, been married for twenty-four years. They have two children, a K-8 to allow for a total it’s expected they would a boy and a girl, who are now in college in Arizona. enrollment of 1600. generate about 70 K-5 stu- When his children were youngsters, Herb was a Chief in Most of the future growth dents in the Alisal atten- of 2900 students is ex- the YMCA Indian Princess Program with his daughter and BART estimates. dance area. There would also was the Committee Chair for Boy Scout Troop 916, where BART However, the result would pected on the north side, be 35 middle school students (continuedThe Livermore from page one)Planning where it already has been his son became a third-generation Eagle Scout. Herb has Commission will look at be a boost of only 400 new and 37 high school students. also been an assistant coach with the Pleasanton Foothill the INP on May 1. The plan riders per day compared to happening, said demogra- “The good news is that if League and an assistant coach with the CCOP Youth Base- will go to the City Council 12,000 for BART. pher David Kaitz. Most of they build 500 to 800 more ball League. on May 14. Marchand told the BART the city’s school population units, you have your school board at its April 12 meet- He is proud of 30 years of faithful service in the Rotary BART uses residential growth has been coming site there,” said Kaitz. organization. In 2001, he established the Pleasanton North planning numbers for Tran- ing that Livermore would from resale houses, which not build a bus plan that Trustee Joan Laursen Rotary Foundation, which supports many local causes. sit Oriented Developments are cheaper than homes in said, “That’s the concern I (TODs) based on figures in would generate only 400 In 2008, Herb was appointed to the Parks and Recreation other areas. Strange though have. They'd be building Commission, which he chaired. Herb currently serves on Plan Bay Area (PBA) docu- new BART riders, when conventional BART would it may seem, million dol- all those units, but there the Pleasanton Planning Commission, and is past chair, as ments that show 2200 resi- lar houses are now starter dential units. BART also an- move 12,000 people a day. would be no school. It’s alyzed the 4100 residential Those 12,000 new riders houses, said Kaitz. piecemeal.” units identified in the INP, would take more traffic off The south side school There was no discussion the freeway, curbing con- but provided the information population will be stable at about what cost, if any, the to the BART board in the ap- gestion and traffic. Further, some schools, and declining short notes it would establish a strong district would have to pay pendix. Livermore took its in others, said Kaitz. School for a site there, or whether ridership formulas directly reverse commute, because of boundary changes could Nature Programs and back through the sycamores. from the BART analysis of Sandia, LLNL, Las Positas development fees and the Keep an eye out for new young College and the San Fran- balance that out. However, district’s financial entitle- Amphibians will be the focus the INP. It showed that 46% boundary changes won’t of the April 22 program offered critters and anything else that of the area residents would cisco Outlets in Livermore, ments from the state would by the Livermore Area Recre- might spring out. Canceled if be using BART, according said Marchand. solve the school overcrowd- be enough to cover land and raining; good for ages 5 and up. ation and Park District ranger to Livermore staff. Conventional BART was ing problem, in view of construction cost. staff. Meet Ranger Dawn Soles RSVP by calling 925-960-2400. the focus of last week's school population growth, There is a $7 per vehicle According to the analysis at 2 p.m. at Sycamore Grove of the 4100 units, BART meeting, with a train run- trustees agreed. Park, 5049 Arroyo Road. parking fee at either entrance ning down the median of This ancient group of ani- to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 would recover 110% of its Trustee Valerie Arkin operational costs at the fare I-580. However, BART Bi- mals has some popular critters donation is requested to help rector Nick Josephowitz, asked about a development MEASURE D in its family: frogs, toads and support the programs unless box, said Marchand. That totaling 208 single-family (continued from page one) other fees are specified. compares to about 70% representing San Francisco, salamanders. Countless children said that he heard that the units that a developer would stantive issue, it is important can be seen each year in the that BART has been saying like to build on Alame- park scouring the banks of the Arbor Day Celebration would be the case using PBA new JPA created by Alameda that the rules about making creek in hopes of spotting one Pleasanton's annual Arbor numbers. and San Joaquin counties to da County land within the changes are followed, say of these charming animals. Join Day celebration will be held link ACE to BART would Pleasanton growth boundary Measure D supporters. Not all of the housing in bring a diesel or electric this program to learn about this this year on Saturday, April 28, the INP meets 75 units per on the east. “My understand- Supervisors appointed wonderful group of animals and 2018 at the Alviso Adobe Park. engine train to the Dublin/ ing is that it is not the whole a stakeholders committee, how they have changed through acre, as set out in a letter Pleasanton BART station. The celebration will include from BART to Livermore. East Side plan,” she said. which included agricultural time. There will be live speci- kid’s crafts, a tree pruning Marchand replied that people and Measure D back- mens to see and enjoy. demonstration and a tree walk. However, the Isabel plan bringing the diesel or elec- Kaitz said, “Maybe yes, Spring Creek Walk (RSVP) The first 80 people to sign up does meet that standard at tric link to Dublin/Pleasaton maybe no. The county would ers. Planning staff worked is planned for 10 a.m. on April will receive a free tree sapling, most points, Livermore Prin- station would present prob- not go any further than that. with the committee, and 28. Meet Ranger Darren Segur and everyone is welcome. Sign cipal Planner Steve Riley lems in adapting the existing came up with options; there at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 They could not tell me up through the Community told a reporter. station to the San Joaquin whether it will be the 1300 were few points of agree- Wetmore Road. Services department or online BART could have a high extension. Marchand said original units (in an earlier ment between the two sides. Spring is busting out all over at www.PleasantonFun.com. fare box recovery from run- The purpose of the April the park, and a good place to Attendees are encouraged that Isabel would be the best plan that was withdrawn), ning express buses, similar site to connect the two, be- 30 meeting will be to report experience it is along the creek to bring their own brown paper or will these (208) be it?” He trail. Join this moderately paced to what Wheels runs now, cause it would offer a place out to the public the com- bag lunch to enjoy the beautiful said there might be more in- two-mile walk along the creek setting at the Alviso Adobe. because the cost of opera- to build the link from the mittee’s dialogues and dis- tion would be relatively low. ground up. formation by October, when cuss the issue further.

istered by the following on March 15, 2018. Expires A Petition for Probate has FICTITIOUS BUSINESS istrant first commenced to aging Member The following person(s) do- LEGAL NOTICES owner(s): March 15, 2023. been filed by: SANDRA K. NAME STATEMENT transact business under the This statement was filed with ing business as: Candle Sky Matthew Blaine Berry, 1777 The Independent Legal No. GEHRING in the Superior FOR INFORMATION FILE NO. 542880 fictitious business name(s) the County Clerk of Alameda Records, 1762 Altamont Cir- Tourmaline Ct., Livermore, 4306. Published April 5, 12, Court of California, County ON PLACING LEGAL The following person(s) do- listed above: May 6, 2010 on March 19, 2018. Expires cle, Livermore, CA 94551, CA 94550 19, 26, 2018. of ALAMEDA. NOTICES IN THE ing business as: JJB Ana- Signature of Registrants: March 19, 2023. is hereby registered by the This business is conducted INDEPENDENT lytics, 157 Garnet Drive, /s/: Nhu Ha Le, Owner The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): by an Individual The Petition for Probate Call 925-243-8000 Livermore, CA 94550, is This statement was filed with 4304. Published April 5, 12, NAME STATEMENT Boris Villar, 1762 Altamont The date on which the reg- requests that: RENEE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda 19, 26, 2018. FILE NO. 543015 Circle, Livermore, CA 94551 istrant first commenced to DANGLER be appointed as NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): on March 23, 2018. Expires The following person(s) do- This business is conducted transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS personal representative to FILE NO. 542733 Joanna Jean Bromstead, March 23, 2023. ing business as: ESCORP by an Individual fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT administer the estate of the The following person(s) 157 Garnet Drive, Liver- The Independent Legal No. Electric, 5178 Monaco Dr The date on which the reg- more, CA 94550 listed above: N/A 4303. Published March 29, FILE NO. 542539 - C, Pleasanton, CA 94566, istrant first commenced to decedent. doing business as: RMG Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- Welding, 1115 Rincon Ave, This business is conducted April 5, 12, 19, 2018. is hereby registered by the transact business under the /s/: Matthew Blaine Berry, ing business as: Strands (X) The petition requests the Livermore, CA 94551, is by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): fictitious business name(s) Owner Salon, 340 S. Livermore decedent’s will and codicils, if hereby registered by the The date on which the reg- NAME STATEMENT Pedro PenateAlonso, 5178 listed above: April 4, 2018 This statement was filed with Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, any, be admitted to probate. following owner(s): istrant first commenced to FILE NO. 542644-5 Monaco Dr - C, Pleasanton, Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda is hereby registered by the The will and any codicils are Raudel Munoz, 1115 Rincon transact business under the CA 94566 /s/: Boris Villar, CFO on March 22, 2018. Expires The following person(s) do- following owner(s): available for examination in Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 fictitious business name(s) ing business as: 1)Gargoyle This business is conducted This statement was filed with listed above: N/A March 22, 2023. 1)Kristina Yarbrough, 3851 by an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda the file kept by the court. This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. Business Solutions, LLC 2) Santa Clara Wy, Livermore, by an Individual Signature of Registrants: The date on which the reg- on April 4, 2018. Expires 4302. Published March 29, Gargoyle IT Solutions, 1202 CA 94550 2)Amy Widner, ( X ) The petition requests The date on which the reg- /s/: Joanna Jean Bromstead Cromwell St, Livermore, CA istrant first commenced to April 4, 2023. This statement was filed with April 5, 12, 19, 2018. 438 Division St, Pleasanton, transact business under the The Independent Legal No. authority to administer the istrant first commenced to 94551, is hereby registered CA 94566 the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) 4308. Published April 12, 19, estate under the Independent transact business under the by the following owner(s): This business is conducted on March 22, 2018. Expires NAME STATEMENT listed above: N/A 26, May 3, 2018. Administration of Estates Act. fictitious business name(s) Gargoyle Business Solu- by a General Partnership March 22, 2023. FILE NO. 542908 Signature of Registrants: (This authority will allow the listed above: N/A tions, LLC, 1202 Cromwell The date on which the reg- NOTICE OF PE T I T I O N T O The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- /s/: Pedro PenateAlonso personal representative to Signature of Registrants: St, Livermore, CA 94551 istrant first commenced to A D M I N I S T E R E S T A T E O F : 4301. Published March 29, ing business as: Speedee This statement was filed with take many actions without /s/: Raudel Munoz, Welder This business is conducted transact business under the DAPHNE P. CANRIGHT April 5, 12, 19, 2018. Car Wash, 2645 Old First the County Clerk of Alameda obtaining court approval. This statement was filed by a Limited Liability Com- fictitious business name(s) Case No. RP18894551 Street, Livermore, CA on March 27, 2018. Expires Before taking certain very with the County Clerk of Al- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pany listed above: October 1, 94550, is hereby registered March 27, 2023. important actions, however, ameda on March 20, 2018. NAME STATEMENT The date on which the reg- 2014 To all heirs, by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. the personal representative Expires March 20, 2023. FILE NO. 542890 istrant first commenced to Signature of Registrants: beneficiaries, creditors, Nhu Ha Le, 18050 Woodland 4307. Published April 12, 19, will be required to give notice The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- transact business under the /s/: Kristina Yarbrough, contingent creditors, and Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 26, May 3, 2018. to interested persons unless 4298. Published March 29, ing business as: California fictitious business name(s) Owner/General Partner persons who may otherwise This business is conducted they have waived notice or April 5, 12, 19, 2018. Genealogy Services, 1777 listed above: N/A This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be interested in the will or by an Individual consented to the proposed Tourmaline Ct., Livermore, Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT estate, or both, of: action.) The independent ad- CA 94550, is hereby reg- The date on which the reg- /s/: Thomas Thournir, Man- FILE NO. 543306 DAPHNE P. CANRIGHT APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 11

The Independent Legal No. Classified Ads ministration authority will be Published April 12, 19, 26, Rapids Rd, Valley Springs, status at www.cslb.ca.gov 4314. Published April 19, 26, NOTICES / The Federal Fair Housing granted unless an interested 2018 CA 95252 TO PLACE or (800)321-CSLB (2752). May 3, 10, 2018. ANNOUNCEMENTS Act, Title VII of the Civil person files an objection to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted A LEGAL NOTICE OR Unlicensed persons tak- Rights Act of 1964, and state the petition and shows good NAME STATEMENT by an Individual ANIMALS CLASSIFIED AD IN THE ing jobs less than $500 155) NOTICES law prohibit advertisements cause why the court should FILE NO. 543016-17 The date on which the reg- INDEPENDENT must state in their adver- 2) CATS/ DOGS for housing and employment not grant the authority. The following person(s) do- istrant first commenced to Call (925)243-8000 “NOTICE TO READERS: tisements that they are not transact business under the ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, California law requires that licensed by the Contrac- that contain any preference, ing business as: 1)Beets limitation or discrimination A hearing on the petition fictitious business name(s) for adoption information contractors taking jobs that tors State License Board.” Cycle Barre 2)Beets Stu- MERCHANDISE based on protected classes, will be held in this court listed above: January 1, contact Valley Humane total $500 or more (labor dio Fitness LLC, 2840 Las including race, color, religion, as follows: 2018 Society at (925)426-8656 118) FREE SECTION and/or materials) be licensed Positas Rd, Livermore, CA REAL ESTATE sex, handicap, familial status Date: 5/23/2018 Signature of Registrants: by the Contractors State 94551, is hereby registered Free Pine & Oak Wood Inland Valley or national origin. IVPC does TIME: 9:31 AM DEPT: 201 /s/: Mark Weigel, Owner License Board. State law by the following owner(s): You cut & haul it Publishing Co. not knowingly accept any at: This statement was filed with also requires that contrac- Beets Studio Fitness LLC, Lots of Pine cones, too Client Code:04126-00001 advertisements that are in SUPERIOR COURT OF the County Clerk of Alameda tors include their license 2840 Las Positas Rd, Liver- Please call Re: Legal Notice for violation of the law. CALIFORNIA more, CA 94551 on April 10, 2018. Expires (408)897-3156 numbers on all advertising. County of Alameda This business is conducted April 10, 2023. Check your contractor’s 2120 Martin Luther King, by a Limited Liability Com- The Independent Legal No. Jr. Way pany 4312. Published April 19, 26, Berkeley, CA 94704 The date on which the reg- May 3, 10, 2018. Adopt a new best friend TVAR istrant first commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Title VI Public Hearing Tri-Valley Animal Rescue If you object to the granting transact business under the NAME STATEMENT of the petition, you should fictitious business name(s) FILE NO. 543765 The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Our current weekly adoption appear at the hearing and listed above: N/A The following person(s) do- District will hold an open public hearing state your objections or file Signature of Registrants: events include: ing business as: Graceway on the Title VI American Indian Education written objections with the /s/: David Brown, Owner/ Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- Cable Installers Wanted! court before the hearing. Member Pleasanton, CA 94566, is Program. The hearing is set for 6:30 pm pies at Farmer’s Market in Your appearance may be in This statement was filed with hereby registered by the Immediate openings for Cable Installers Pleasanton. The location is on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Lawrence person or by your attorney. the County Clerk of Alameda following owner(s): Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. School, 2451 Portola Avenue, Room 25, on March 27, 2018. Expires Graceway Presbyterian No experience necessary, we will train. Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. If you are a creditor or March 27, 2023. Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Livermore, CA 94551. a contingent creditor of The Independent Legal No. Pleasanton, CA 94566 $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- This is a required meeting at part of the the decedent, you must 4310. Published April 19, 26, This business is conducted tens at Dublin PetSmart, $2,500 Bonus for no experience file your claim with the May 3, 10, 2018. by a Corporation Title VI federal grant application for the 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. court and mail a copy to The date on which the reg- Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K STATEMENT OF Hours: 11am to 3pm. 2018-19 school year. 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The Pleasanton Uni- fied School District and the Pleasanton Police Department will present the “Every 15 Minutes” program at Foothill High School on Thurs., April 19 and Fri., April 20. This is the fifteenth year the Pleasanton Police Depart- ment and the Pleasanton Unified School District has presented the pro- gram. “Every 15 Minutes,” Photo - Doug Jorgensen a high impact anti-DUI Livermore Innovation Fair 2018 offered a showcase of discovery that was equal program, derives its name parts science fair, high-tech exhibition, art show, and community carnival. The event, from the frequency at held last Saturday at the Bankhead Plaza in Livermore, included hands-on activities which a person is killed ranging from rocketry to robotics and virtual reality. The event was presented by the in an alcohol or drug Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. related collision in the United States. The pro- gram is designed to teach young adults about the dangers and consequenc- Work to Begin on Multigenerational Housing Development es of driving under the influence of alcohol or The groundbreaking of Expected to open in the studio apartments for seniors increase the health and well- provided by the City of drugs. The program will Chestnut Square, an af- summer 2019, Chestnut age 62 and over who earn up being of the senior residents Livermore, the California be directed at high school fordable rental apartment Square Senior Housing will to 60% of Area Median In- and support their ability to Tax Credit Allocation Com- juniors and seniors. development being built provide 72 rental apartment come – which is $43,860 for successfully age in place. mittee, the California Com- The program includes by MidPen Housing in the homes affordable to low- a single person household. The five formerly homeless munity Reinvestment Cor- a mock fatal traffic col- heart of Livermore, was income seniors. Five apart- The development will also households will receive ad- poration, the Federal Home lision which simulates held on Wednesday. ments will be set aside for include a large community ditional support services as Loan Bank of San Francisco a DUI crash in which Chestnut Square Senior formerly homeless house- room with common kitchen, well. AHP Program and Wells MidPen Property Man- some young adults are Housing represents the first holds. Phase 2, planned to a computer lab, a balance Fargo Community Lending studio, a roof top patio, an agement Corp. will provide killed. The collision will phase of a longtime vision begin construction within and Investment. The archi- to transform a previously the next year, will be de- arts and crafts room, and onsite professional property tect is BAR Architects and be simulated at 10:30 am. bike storage, as well as one management. on Thursday, April 19, underutilized site into an in- veloped by Warmington the contractor, J.H. Fitzmau- tergenerational community Residential. It will include onsite manager’s unit. Financing for the $37.3 rice, Inc. 2018 on Foothill Road where people of all ages 44 market-rate for sale town- In partnership with a net- million development was and in front of Foothill and incomes will live. The homes. MidPen will develop work of third-party service High School. Paramedics, development offers easy the third phase, which will providers, MidPen Services Vote As a Civil Engineer and former firefighters, and police access to public transporta- produce an additional 42 Corp. will coordinate and water resources manager at officers handle the mock manage many onsite pro- Zone 7, Dennis will use his tion and many community affordable rental workforce expertise and experience to: crash just as they would grams for Chestnut Square amenities both onsite and homes for families and a DENNIS • Assure a safe and reliable the real thing. Juniors and nearby. shared community courtyard community members, in- supply of water cluding computer work- seniors observe the emer- “After years of planning, and BBQ area. GAMBS • Be transparent in setting gency crews in action and I am thrilled to finally see Matthew O. 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First Ever 'Bollywood Night' Planned in Livermore

By Carol Graham students and teachers at- budgeted costs, the money The answer to what tend.” will be split between the inspired the event may be: The fun begins at 7 p.m., PTSA general fund and the a) it’s fun; b) it hasn’t been and goes till 10. LHS Associated Student done at Livermore High “We’ll start with Body (ASB).” School before; c) it pro- Bollywood-style dance rou- Bollywood refers to the motes diversity on campus; tines performed by various Indian Hindi-language film or d) a student board mem- local groups,” Epperly said. industry. The term is a port- ber took off with the idea. “Then we’ll open up the manteau of Bombay (since But the real answer dance floor to everyone. DJ 1995, called Mumbai) and would be: e) all of the Tanveer will spin a mix of Hollywood. above. Bollywood and American “We want to make The first-ever “Bolly- dance hits.” sure that everyone, both wood Night” at Livermore Presale tickets are $10 students and parents, who High School takes place on for ages 12 and up, $6 for want a voice at LHS has Saturday, April 21. ages 5-11, and free for chil- one, so this year I made it “We welcome the public dren under 5. At the door, my mission to emphasize from around the Tri-Val- tickets will be $14, $8 and inclusion,” Epperly said. ley,” said Meg Epperly, free respectively. “Earlier in the year, we had president of LHS’s Parent, “Bollywood Night isn’t a Bystander Intervention/ Teacher, Student Associa- meant to be a fundraiser, Anti-Bullying Training, tion (PTSA). “Anyone may which is why it’s so reason- which was our first diver- attend, from littles to the able,” Epperly said. “If sity event, and Bollywood elderly, and we hope many anything is raised over our (continued on page 4) Henna is used to create designs. Young Voices in Harmony Festival Organized by Cantabella The 2018 Young Voices He is well-known as a guest Drumming workshop. in Harmony Festival, the conductor at several promi- Pianist and Dalcroze expert, 2nd biennial youth choral nent international choral Yoriko Richman, who is festival in the Tri-Valley festivals held in Europe, also a faculty member at will be held on Saturday, Asia, South America and San Francisco Conserva- April 21st in Pleasanton. the United States. tory of Music and the San The festival is organized The festival will also Francisco Girls Chorus will by Cantabella Children's feature expert clinicians conduct a Music Theory Chorus and co-sponsored who will offer three differ- in Action Workshop (aka by the City of Pleasanton. ent workshops to the choirs. “Eurythmics”). Led by the internation- Known for her work in Approximately 275 ally-acclaimed choral guru contemporary music, Bay middle and high school and guest clinician and area soprano and former students, and their Directors conductor, Henry Leck, the music faculty of Holy will take part in the event. festival comprises a full Names University, Cheryl Participating guest day of rehearsals for middle Keller, will lead students in choirs include the Los and high school students. a Vocal Techniques work- Angeles Children’s Cho- Leck is an internation- shop. Cantabella alumnus rus from Southern Cali- ally recognized specialist and drum facilitator, Philip fornia, the Ragazzi Boys in choral techniques, the Didlake, trained in the Chorus-Avanti from the child’s voice, Dalcroze healthRHYTHMS protocol San Francisco Peninsula, Eurhythmics, Laban and will engage festival partici- the Vivace Youth Chorus the boy’s changing voice. pants in an Improvisational (continued on page 5) Festival photo. 2 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 Rock of Ages Musical a Tribute to Classic Rock The Tony nominated All performances at takes the stage and scant- Director Pat Parr and all-round rockin’ good Firehouse Arts Center, ily clad groupies line up and Choreographer time musical “Rock Of located at 4444 Railroad to turn audience fantasies Nicole Helfer. Ages” comes to the Fire- Avenue in Pleasanton. into reality. Amid the The PCRT pro- house Arts Center Theater Reserved seating tickets: madness, aspiring rock duction stars James stage. Pacific Coast Rep- $19-$41. Available at star Drew longs to take Royce Edwards* ertory Company presents the Firehouse Arts Center the stage and win the heart as “Stacee Jaxx,” the big, brash, energetic Box Office, by phone at of small-town girl Sherri. Kamren Mahaney tribute to classic rock, (925) 931-4848, or online The rock ‘n’ roll fairytale as “Drew,” Lizzie over-the-top ballads, gritty at www.firehousearts.org. is about to end when de- Moss as “Sherrie,” glamour, and the rough Discounts: 10% discount velopers arrive with plans Joe Hudelson as energy of the Sunset Strip. is available to groups of 10 to turn the fabled Strip into “Lonny,” David Music includes hits from or more, contact the box another strip mall. Can Erik Peterson* Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, office directly. Theater Drew, Sherri, and the gang as “Dennis,” and Whitesnake, and more. Season Subscription tick- save the club before it’s . . . big, brash, energetic tribute to Tanika Baptiste as Opening night: Satur- ets are also available. too late? “Justice,” in addition day, April 28, at 8:00 p.m., It’s the tail end of the On Sunday, April 29: classic rock, over-the-top to a talented ensem- running through May 13. big, bad 1980s in Hol- An “Inside the Show” dis- ballads, gritty glamour, and the rough ble of professional Shows are generally Fri- lywood. Aqua Net, lycra, cussion with the director and regional actors. days at 8:00 p.m.; Satur- lace, & liquor flow freely and principal actors will energy of the Sunset Strip. [*Members of Actors' days at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 at one of the Sunset Strip’s take place after the Sunday Equity Association, p.m.; Sunday matinees at last legendary venues, matinee performance. the Union of Profes- ticket to the performance. directed by Jasen Jeffrey. 2:00 p.m. where sexy Stacee Jaxx Admission is free with a sional Actors and Stage “Rock of Ages” is He teams up with Music Managers]

Fresh Works Exhibition Opens at the Firehouse in Pleasanton

Fresh Works VIII An- ing a paid show ticket. Beverly Rayner is this nual Open Juried Fine Arts This year the Harrington year’s independent adjudi- Exhibition will open at the Gallery received 473 quali- cator. Rayner has exhibited Harrington Gallery at the fied entries from 177 artists in numerous prestigious Firehouse Arts Center on in a wide variety of disci- solo and group showings Jeff Ishikawa - Scenic Commute Highway 23 Flyover (upper photo); Peggy Magovern Saturday, April 28. Fresh plines, and from throughout around California as well - Curiosity (lower photo). Works has become a Bay the greater Bay Area and as Virginia, Texas, Massa- Area “go-to” exhibit for Northern California. 73 chusetts, Colorado, Wash- Saturday, April 28, with established artists as well works by 63 different artists ington, and Utah. Her Bay a gala Artists’ Reception as new talent. The show were selected by indepen- Area museum showings from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The includes an eclectic variety dent juror Beverly Rayner. include Oakland Museum Artist’s Reception will offer of pieces, including paint- As required, all 73 of California, Berkeley Art an opportunity for guests to ings in oil, watercolor, works are original, com- Museum, Triton Museum of chat with artists about their and acrylic, colored pencil pleted within the last two Art in Santa Clara, Crocker inspirations, processes, and drawing, sculpture, fibre, years, and not previously Art Museum in Sacramen- influences. Awards cer- mosaic, and photography. exhibited in Pleasanton. to, and San Jose Museum emony begins at 1:45 p.m. The show will be on “There are a couple of of Art. Harrington Gallery The show’s juror Beverly display from opening day sculptures, some paint- regulars will remember her Rayner will be on hand, and through June 2 during regu- ings, prints, photography, piece that was installed in will give a short presenta- lar gallery hours, except and colored pencil,” notes the 2015 “Repurposed” tion. Light refreshments on opening day, when the Harrington Gallery Director exhibition – the large will be served. Suggested gallery is closed until 1:00 Julie Finegan, “and even a centerpiece of a full sized donation is $5, which helps p.m. The gallery is also mosaic, and an art quilt or robe with a 21’ train made to cover the cost of food, open two hours before two.” entirely of greeting cards beverages, and exhibit shows in the Firehouse Santa Cruz conceptual and family photos. Theater to all guests hold- artist, arts lecturer and juror The exhibition opens (continued on page 5) APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 3 Art and Wine Intertwined to Feature a Agricultural Day Planned Agricultural Day at Hagemann Ranch will be held on Sunday, April 29 from 1-4 PM. Gardening and land use Special Musical Performance will be the focus. Tours of the Sunflower Hill and Heritage gardens will April “Art & Wine In- exhibit “The Art of Sci- be featured along with a plant exchange. Bring some tertwined” will take place ence,” which demonstrates potted plants to share and trade them for new treasures to on Sat., April 21 from 1:30 the artistic beauty to be plant at home. Working with a master gardener the kids to 4:30 p.m. found in images taken at the will plant herbs to take with them. “Art & Wine Inter- atomic level. “Art & Wine Meet with a winegrower from Rodrigue-Molyneaux, a twined,” held inside the Intertwined” is free and local rancher with a calf, and a representative of the Tri- Gallery at the Bankhead open to the public. Tastings Valley Conservancy to learn the many ways land is used Theater in downtown are $2 each or three for $5 in and around Livermore. Tours of the historic ranch, Livermore, will feature the and light appetizers will be blacksmithing and artist demonstrations are ongoing return of singer-songwriter served. The event runs from throughout the afternoon. James Bacon in a special 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. with the This is a family-friendly, free event. Hagemann Ranch musical performance. A music program beginning at is at 455 Olivina Ave. in Livermore. former staff songwriter for 1:30 p.m. 20th Century Fox, United Hosted by Livermore Artists and CBS, Bacon Valley Performing Arts now performs as Another Center, “Art & Wine Inter- Ideaman. He will perform twined” events welcome the in an afternoon concert community to the Bank- of songs, stories, and his James Brown - Another Ideaman head Theater and support wry observations on life. LVPAC’s goal to build Art & Wine The casual wine tasting liston Vineyards, and Wood the Bankhead Gallery walls awareness and share the Intertwined will include local offerings Family Vineyards. is the Lawrence Livermore visual and performing arts. Free Event Featuring from Murrietta’s Well, El- Currently featured on National Laboratory’s Singer-Songwriter James Bacon Korean Storytelling Hour Set at the Bothwell Sat APR 21 • 1:30pm For the past decade, Seung Ah Kim has traveled the NOTE FOR NOTE world introducing others to the Korean culture through ... CUT FOR CUT stories and storytelling. She believes the arts, and es- pecially the sharing of stories, are valuable in building Classic bridges for peace and understanding between cultures and across the world. Albums Sponsored by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, this community event is offered at no charge, LIVE however a small donation of $5 would be greatly appreci- LED ZEPPELIN II ated to help support this and similar events. All ages are Sat APR 21 • 8pm welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more information go to lvpac.org PACIFIC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA American Radio Hour Jazz Violinist Presents Mads Tolling Sun APR 22 • 2pm Seung Ah Kim April 28 Jinx Jones Trio Jazz at its Finest May 12 Billy kemp U.S. Air Force Band of A traditional Korean Storytelling Hour will be offered Songwriter from Nashville the Golden West on Sun., April 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts June 16 Terrence brewer’s Travis Brass Center. Mon APR 23 • 7pm The Bothwell is located at 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Acoustic Jazz Quartet Professional storyteller Seung Ah Kim brings the July 28 Black farrell Free Event magic of traditional stories and folktales of her native Songwriter Bothwell Arts Center Korea to the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore as part of Wait List Only All shows start at 7pm her world tour project. 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Review BOLLYWOOD (continued from front page) Night is our second. Our “The Rover” Tickles Audiences student-diversity chair and ASB liaison, Radha by Susan Steinberg experience the delights of Sri-Tharan, and I came Role Players’ new flirtation in disguise before up with the idea together, production of “The Rover” being forced into a nun- then she really took off leaves audiences in hyster- nery or a hateful marriage. with it. Radha is the super- ics. It’s a bold, bawdy One lovely lady not at all star of the event.” comedy of misadventures, in disguise is the promi- In addition to listening mistaken identities, and lots nent courtesan (high-class to live music, guests may of sexy dialogue and action. prostitute) Angelica, bold purchase meals (including It’s very “today” humor enough to post an enticing vegetarian), sweets and but - SURPRISE - it was picture and offer herself at drinks provided by Aroma written only a few decades the fabulous price of $1,000 House; and make dona- after Shakespeare’s death. per month. tions for henna tattoos by The author, Aphra Behn, Her role was written for Brow Designs. was the first English female the infamous Nell Gwynn, playwright, a breaker of the a popular actress who had “Growing up in Liver- “glass ceiling” in British become the mistress of more, I always enjoyed theater. King Charles II, but came experiencing the new In 1677 the English out of retirement to play changes happening in were recovering from the this plum part. our city,” said Radha, a “Glorious Revolution” that Actress Deborah Mur- 16-year-old sophomore. saw King Charles I be- phy does a delicious job “Now as I start to get headed and a strict Puritan as Angelica, seducing lead older, I truly value the dif- regime instituted. Theaters Rover Willmore and then ferent aspects each culture were closed,, and most giving in to his own well- brings to our community. I “frivolous” entertainment practiced seductive line. want to see these cultures was banned under Oliver Filip Hofman does a continue to flourish.” Cromwell’s leadership. convincing job of paying The event will take A reaction against these court both to Angelica and place in the gymnasium of rules restored the monarchy to Helena, a virginal young Livermore High School, under Charles II, reopened lady of spirited wit and located at 600 Maple theaters (now with women charm, who wins him for Street. permitted to act on stage), herself. Actress Amanda Pictured are cast members Terrance Smith, Filip Hofman, Marc Berman, and Zach “The atmosphere will and ushered in an era of li- Kelly is a joy in the part. Bender. be high school gym chic,” centious productions known Hofman is an extraordinary said Epperly, laughing. “It as “Restoration Comedy”. actor, with the daunting will be casual, upbeat and lis as Belville’s sweetheart, John Osgood, a well- Aphra Behn had been a task of remembering and “Marriage is a bane to welcoming.” spy for the King against the delivering a majority of the Malavika Jayasimka as her known modern artist, love, as lending money is to Attire is anything at- Dutch, but when not reim- play’s lines. Bravo! conspiring cousin, Danielle created impressive sce- friendship.” tendees feel comfortable bursed for expenses, turned In fact the entire cast Tortolani as a conniving nic designs, and Durand “The Rover “ will play to playwriting. A real-life demonstrated their ability courtesan, multi-talented Garcia’s fight choreography for two more weekends: dancing in — from flow- Mata Hari, she made the to keep the quips flying Sheila Cress in several roles provided many highlights. Friday and Saturday April ing pants, tunics and saris undercover life of disguised across the stage without , and David Bohnet and Jon Gourdine’s lighting 20, 21, 27 and 28 at 8 PM to contemporary American operatives into a rollicking letup, performing nearly Ken Matis as hot-tempered design and Rob Evans’ and Sunday April 22 and wear. romantic comedy of errors flawlessly on opening night, Latin aristocrates. sound design were equally 29 at 2 PM at Danville’s “I’m looking forward The “Rover”of the title an impressive accomplish- The production itself professional. Village Theatre, 233 Front to seeing the commu- refers to the Cavaliers - ment. is an outstanding element. Theater goers will de- Street. nity come together for Englishmen who had The full-house audience Credits go to Barbara “B.J.” light in the many memo- Tickets ($20 -$30) may such a fun event,” said supported the late king and applauded with well- Bandy-Rosado, master rable lines reflecting the be reserved at www.Role- Radha. “And all the happy had to leave the strict new deserved enthusiasm as the costumer, for the show’s hedonistic sexual mores of playersensemble.com or by smiles.” Puritan England. They “rovers” took their bows: glorious period wardrobe the Restoration Period. A calling 925-820-1278. Added Epperly, made their way to the ringleader Willmore, love- and to Robert “Bo” Golden few of my favorites: Just remember that when “Mostly, we want people Continent, continuing their struck Belville (Terrance for his spectacular sets of “Virtue is an infirmity in a bawdy play is centuries to have fun. If there are loose lifestyles in places Smith), helpful companion inter-related separate ele- women.” old it becomes, like many interesting cross-cultural like Naples, with its free Frederick (Marc Berman), ments. “Pox on a virtuous Roman comedies, “ART”. experiences and learning and easy atmosphere of and endearingly befuddled Watching cast members woman - she’s fit only for a So enjoy this old show as along the way, it will be a Carnival. country boy Blunt (a hilari- cavort while re-arranging husband.” a literary classic and just huge success.” the set’s pieces was great There they meet equally ous Zachary Bender). “Lovers provide all the have fun with it. (But don’t To purchase tickets or free-spirited young ladies Also receiving audience entertainment. Kudos to honey of matrimony but bring the children.) the choreographers. learn more, visit liver- who are determined to plaudits were Nicolette El- none of the sting.” morehighschoolptsa.com. APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 5

CANTABELLA Poetry Reading to Be (continued from front page) from the South Bay, the St. Helena Catholic School Held at Ravenswood Choir from Napa Valley, the Modesto Symphony Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton will host Orchestra Youth Chorus Poetry at Ravenswood on Sunday, April 22, from 5 to 7 from the Central Valley, and p.m. at the Ravenswood historic site, 2657 Arroyo Road the Contra Costa Children’s in Livermore. Featured poets are William O’Daly and Chorus and The Teen Choir Kirk Glaser. of the Catholic Community O’Daly is the co-founder of Copper Canyon Press of Pleasanton from the East and the author of nine volumes of translation of Chilean Bay. Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda’s poetry as well as four The day-long festival volumes of his own work: The Whale in the Web, The will culminate in a cho- Road to Isla Negra, Waterways (with JS Graustein), and ral performance featur- Yarrow and Smoke (Folded Word Press, 2018). With ing selected choirs, and a Han-ping Chin, he wrote a historical novel, This Earthly combined mass choir with Life, set amid the Chinese Cultural Revolution. He is a all the participating choirs National Endowment for the Arts Fellow, a California conducted by maestro Poet in the Schools, and was recognized in 2017 for his Henry Leck. The concert work on the California Water Plan. will be held on Saturday, April 21st, 3:45 PM at St. Teaching students Glaser is a professor of creative writing and envi- Elizabeth Seton Church, festival/ or contact Bee day, April 20th from 6:00- A few spots are available. ronmental lit at Santa Clara University. He has received 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Chow at bee@cantabella. 9:00 PM at St. Elizabeth numerous awards, including the American Academy of To register, visit www. Pleasanton. The concert is org or 925-606-1366. Seton Church in Pleasanton young-voices-in-harmony. Poets Prize, C. H. Jones National Poetry Prize, Univer- free and open to the public. Cantabella and Leck for music professionals, cantabella.org/workshop/ or sity of California Poet Laureate Award, and Richard Eb- For more information, will also be offering a educators and students, or, contact Bee Chow at bee@ erhart Poetry Prize. He serves as faculty advisor for the visit www.young-voices- “Creating Choral Artistry” anyone interested in learn- cantabella.org or 925-606- Santa Clara Review and has published scholarly articles in-harmony.cantabella.org/ hands-on workshop on Fri- ing about choral artistry. 1366. on Robinson Jeffers, Mary Oliver, and John Muir. His poetry manuscript, The House That Fire Built, is search- ing for a home. He co-edited the anthology New Califor- FRESH WORKS nia Writing (Heyday, 2013). (continued from page 3) The event begins with readings by the featured poets, promotion. The Young@Art session on colors and how they ton, Calif. Gallery hours followed by a book signing and open mic. Admission is The gallery will open at for this exhibit is titled create moods. $15 Pleasan- $5. Light refreshments will be served. are Wednesday through 1:00 p.m. on April 28, not “Colorific!” and will be ton residents, $20 non- Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Sponsored by the City of Livermore, the Ravenswood the usual Saturday opening held on Thursday, May 10, residents. To register, visit Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Poetry Series has featured many notable poets over its time of 11:00 a.m. from 4:30-5:45 pm. Kids www.pleasantonfun.com, p.m., and also one hour thirteen-year existence. It continues quarterly on the Director Julie Finegan ages 5-11 will visit the and enter code 5921, or call before most performances fourth Sunday of July (7/22) and October (10/28). For says there are happily a exhibit and talk about the 925-931-5340. and during intermissions. more information contact LivermorePoetLaureate@ number of new faces who works and techniques. Then The Harrington Gal- Admission for this exhibit gmail.com have been accepted to this students will go upstairs lery is located inside the is free, and donations are year’s show, including the to the art studio and create Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 gratefully accepted. following artists who may some art projects focused Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- already be familiar to area arts aficionados: Linda Open Mic for Writers Hosted Beze; Andrea Guskin; Sarah Lee, who recently by Whistlestop Writers showed large format paint- ings in the Lobby Gallery; Whistlestop Writers will celebrate the beginning of Elaine McCreight; and spring with an open mic for writers of all genres. The Sharon Wilcox. event takes place on Wednesday, April 25th from 6:45 Returning artists include to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South Livermore Julie Alvarado; plein air Avenue, in downtown Livermore. painter David Casterson; Share your work in a fun, welcoming environment. Jeff Ishikawa; Karen Cynthia Patton, Livermore’s Poet Laureate and the Kramer, who won the merit award last year; Peggy event’s host, says, “It’s an evening of great food, great Magovern; Ruth Miller wine, and great writing. You won’t be disappointed!” (CWA); Denise Oyama The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on Miller; and Mark Shawver, the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more infor- who also has a concurrent mation go to facebook.com/WhistlestopWriters or email solo exhibition in the Har- Ruth Miller - Selfie [email protected] rington Hallway Gallery. Sarah Lee - Lover's Sculpture 2 6 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 Winners of Science and Engineering Fair Announced Of the nine High School Grand Award Winners, five are Tri-Valley students.

By Carol Graham Yang presented “Fabricat- With more than 450 ing a Novel Ultrasensitive projects entered in the 2018 Biosensor with 10 nm Peri- Synopsys Alameda County odic Line Channel Created Science & Engineering by Directed Self-Assembly Fair, the competition was of Block Copolymer,” in thrilling and fierce. which she adapted a highly- “It is so exciting to hear complex chemistry applica- the students’ stories and tion for disease diagnosis. watch their faces light up as Amador Valley High they explain their projects School student Sruthi and results,” said fair Co- Kalavacherla’s project, “An Director Suzette Takei. Effective Peptide Vaccine The 7th annual Synopsys Against the Zika Virus,” Alameda County Science & sought a vaccine to prevent Engineering Fair (ACSEF) the spread of the Zika virus took place March 17 at the in humans. Her unique ap- Alameda County Fair- proach successfully passed grounds in Pleasanton. It all applied computer-mod- was followed by an awards eling tests. ceremony on March 28 at Additional winners are Chabot College in Hay- American High School ward. The fair is open to all (Fremont) students Rohan Alameda County students Arora, Venkat Krishnan and in grades 6-12. Anil Tolwani who presented Of the nine High School “Micro-Telemetry Device Grand Award Winners, five to Monitor and Analyze are Tri-Valley students. Lab Mice Activity for Re- Amador Valley High searchers”; and, also from School (Pleasanton) American, Arvind Muru- students Shiladitya Dutta, ganantham who presented Winners pose for a group photo. Rishik Reddy and Parth “Regulation of Endothelial Saxena wowed judges with Cell-Specific Molecule 1 In addition, a number of sented “Enhancing the Du- Amanvir Parhar, Anakha ratory, Oracle, Chevron, their project, “VoiceEDx: A (Esm-1) Implications in high school students will rability of Natural Dyes”; Ganesh, Tanisha Jha, Professional Engineers in Novel, Multi-Disease Di- Diabetes and Cancer.” move on to the California Rohan Karunaratne from Vishnu Portharaju, Mihika California Government, agnostic Platform Utilizing The high schoolers will Science & Engineering Fair, Stratford School (Fremont) Balaji, Jack Connor, Tazio Sandia National Laboratory, an Accurate, Expandable advance to compete in the which takes place April who presented “Real Time Oka, Rahul Ravi and Maya Alameda County Water and Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2018 Intel International Sci- 23-24 in Los Angeles. They Tactile Image Generator Basu. Wastewater Agencies, and Engine through Voice- ence and Engineering Fair are: Jonathan Ko, Abhi for the Blind and Visu- Synopsys ACSEF also Galaxy Press. Synopsys Based Classification for an (Intel ISEF), the largest pre- Upadhyay, James Wang, ally Impaired”; and Espen nominated 58 students to Alameda County Science & Early, Low-Cost Detection college scientific research Ramya Ayyagari, Mallika Slettnes from Abel Acad- compete in the Broadcom Engineering Fair found- of Disease.” Last year, event in the world, with Pajjuri, Desiree Ho, Shreya emy Homeschool Program MASTERS (Math, Ap- ing director Patti Carothers the team created accurate, more than 1,500 students Ramachandran, Anthony who presented “Minimal plied Science, Technology and her co-director Suzette low-cost, machine-learning from some 70 countries and Zhou, Kevin Chen, Saurabh Embedding Dimensions and Engineering for Rising Takei say that they are algorithms to diagnose and territories competing for Narain, Elaine Chan, Peter of Rectangle k-Visibility Stars), the premier science incredibly proud to lead and monitor Parkinson’s disease scholarships, tuition grants, Wu, Shawn Zhang, Aadi Graphs.” and engineering competi- support the next generation by detecting dysphonic internships, scientific field Duggal, Rishabh Lenka, The middle schoolers tion for middle school of scientists and engineers. features. This year’s project trips and grand prizes Adrian Liu, William Olsen, will receive fully-funded students. It takes place “It’s so exciting to hear the expanded to include 14 amounting to more than Garrett Takei and Hannah trips to the California in Washington, D.C., in student’s stories and watch other diseases, with greater $4 million. The Intel ISEF Edge. Science & Engineering October. their faces light up as they than 90% accuracy after takes place May 13-18 in Synopsys ACSEF Fair, April 23-24, in Los The event was sponsored explain their project and testing more than 7,000 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Middle School Grand Prize Angeles. by the Synopsys Outreach results,” stated Suzette. voice samples. and the winners’ trips Winners are Thoya Raman Additional Alameda Foundation, Lawrence To learn more, visit Granada High School (airfare, transportation and from Thornton Junior High County representatives Livermore National Labo- acsef.org. (Livermore) student Erika lodging) are fully funded. School (Fremont) who pre- at the state level will be: APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 7 Wood Family Piles Up wards at 2018 Livermore Uncorked! by Laura Ness considered well-made to excellent examples of the vari- Blanc; 2016 Concannon Reserve Assemblage Blanc; The winner is Wood! And, it’s all good. Wood Family etals they represented. Lest you think collusion enters the 2017 Las Positas Verdigris; 2016 Concannon Reserve knocked a trifecta of home runs out of the park at the 9th picture, know this: nobody from the Wood Family staff Chardonnay; 2016 Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay; annual TVC Uncorked Competition with these three wines judged either the prelims or the final round. 2016 Wood Family “Par Mas Amigas” Chardonnay; and these five well-deserved awards: This year’s Uncorked! judging also awarded the fol- 2014 Darcie Kent Stone Patch Cabernet Franc; 2015 Best of Show: 2014 Wood Family Cabernet Franc lowing Best of Class Awards: Concannon Reserve Cabernet (Cab Under $40); 2015 Best Red: 2014 Wood Family Cabernet Franc Best White: 2016 Longevity Pinot Blanc; Best Sweet/ Cuda Ridge Cabernet (Cab Under $40); 2014 Darcie Best Cabernet Franc: 2014 Wood Family Cabernet Dessert Wine: 2102 Boaventura DePorted; Best Barrel- Kent Madden Vineyard Cabernet (Cab Under $40); 2014 Franc Fermented Chardonnay: 2016 McGrail Family Vine- Rosa Fierro Cellars Cabernet (Cab Under $40); 2014 Best Other Bordeaux Red: 2015 Wood Family Petit yards; Best Sauvignon Blanc: 2017 Steven Kent “Lola”; Ruby Hill Reserve Cabernet (Cab Under $40); 2014 Las Verdot Best Dry White: 2016 Longevity Pinot Blanc; Best Rosé: Positas Reserve Cabernet (Cab Over $40); 2014 Occasio Best Cabernet Sauvignon under $40: 2015 Wood Fam- 2017 McGrail Family Vineyards Kylie Ryan Rosé; Best Heritage Cabernet (Cab Over $40); 2014 Steven Kent ily “Viva” Cabernet Sauvignon Over $40: 2013 Las Positas Vine- Winery Cabernet (Cab Over $40); 2017 Darcie Kent Never has an Uncorked Wine Competition been so yards Reserve; Best Bordeaux Blend: 2015 Cuda Ridge Victories Rosé; 2017 Garré Rosato di Sangiovese; 2017 dominated by a single brand, something winemaker Wines Melange d’Amis; Best Rhone Red: 2015 Vasco Las Positas Rosé; 2015 Crooked Vine Petit Verdot; 2015 Rhonda Wood and her entire team can take to heart as a Urbano “The Sheriff” GSM; Best Other Red: 2015 Las Cuda Ridge Merlot; 2015 3 Steves CSM Red Wine Blend validation of the winery’s middle of the road, broadly ap- Positas Vineyards Obscurus (Bordeaux Blend); 2014 Darcie Kent Choreography pealing style. In addition, there were 13 other Gold Medal Winning (Bordeaux Blend); 2015 Murietta’s Well The Spur (Bor- You don’t win Best of Show, and Best Of in three Bor- wines: 2017 Nottingham Cellars BDX Blanc; 2017 3 deaux Blend); 2014 Garré Sangiovese (Other Red); 2015 deaux categories without doing something very precisely Steves Pinot Grigio; 2015 Darcie Kent Chardonnay, De- Stony Ridge Trifecta (Other Red); 2013 Fenestra Infrared right. And “right” in this case is making a wine without Mayo Vineyard; 2016 Occasio Chardonnay; 2015 Mur- (Rhone Red); 2014 Occasio Syrah (Rhone Red); 2011 flaws, first and foremost. Making a wine that is balanced, rieta’s Well Small Lot Cabernet Franc; 2015 Nottingham Rios-Lovell Reserve Mourvedre Port (Sweet/Dessert) a wine that appeals to a majority of palates and a wine that Cellars Vineyard Designate Cabernet Sauvignon; Thanks to all the hard-working and creative folks at doesn’t piss somebody off for one thing or another. We 2015 Murrieta’s Well Small Lot Petit Verdot; 2015 the Tri Valley Conservancy for putting on this competi- could call these “everywines,” meaning wines for every- Wood Family El Loco Rojo (Bordeaux Blend); 2016 3 tion, and for creating a public event that really shows off one. Or at least most everyone, as none of the voting is Steves Barbera (Other Red); 2014 Fenestra Syrah (Rhone the Best of the Best. A special thanks to Cynthia Ross, ever unanimous, in this or in any other wine competition. Red); 2014 Fenestra Petite Sirah (Rhone Red); 2015 who did an outstanding job of pulling off her first ever Majority rules, as democracy truly dictates. Wood Family GSM (Rhone Red); NV Rubino Winery wine competition, and in fine style. Thanks to all the Remember that all of the wines that were judged in Infinitum (Sweet/Dessert Wine) judges who served on the panels and thanks to all the the final medal round were vetted by a jury of Livermore 29 Wines Scored Silver Medals: 2017 McGrail Family winning winemakers, and to all who participated in the Valley winemakers. The wines that made the cut were Peyton Paige Sauvignon Blanc; 2017 Fenestra Sauvignon process. Special thanks to David Kent for the idea of focusing on the top 6 wines in each category for the medal round and for raising the bar on the Uncorked Celebration with Grammy Winner to Front Tri-Valley Jazz Trio the VIP tables and the ladder auction. Thanks to Beets Catering for providing great food for another wonderful Grammy Award winner Benny Torres will front the Tri-Valley Jazz Trio at Inklings on Friday, April 27 at 7 evening. And thanks to Executive Director, Laura Mer- p.m. Torres received his Grammy in April 2014 for his cier, for following through with this nutty idea she had 10 appearances with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra. years ago, and sticking with it as it grew into what it is Torres is described as a master performer and teacher today: a celebration of the accomplishments of the Liver- of all the reed instruments. He has accompanied and more wine community as a whole. Every victory and recorded with many popular stars including singer Johnny milestone one of you achieves helps to raise the visibility Mathis, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Darlene Love, and reputation of the region for everyone else. Little Anthony and the Imperials, Tommy Igoe, Tony If you want to know what makes a good wine, please Corman's 'Morchestra', Sheila E, Tom Politzer and The go taste all the winners and although every single one People Power Band. It is his work with jazz masters Ar- might not be your cup of tea, try to recognize and appre- turo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez and Eric Marienthal that ciate what others see in it. will make his first appearance in Pleasanton a special date. Torres's parents were Mexican immigrants from "SIP, SIP, HOORAY!" WINE, CHEESE & DESSERT Mexicali. He was born in Visalia, when his mom went Join the 3 Steves, McGrail Vineyards, The Steven into labor while on strike with Cesar Chavez in Delano. Kent Winery and Wood Family Vineyards for a special He grew up in Bakersfield where, despite his challenging evening of wine, cheese, and dessert on Thursday, April circumstances, he mastered all the reed instruments and 26th from 6pm to 9pm. Two of the wineries will have caught the jazz bug. He now lives in Oakland with his cheese pairings, and two will have desserts paired with wife and children. their wines. You will start at your host winery where you Torres has previously played with the Tri-Valley Jazz Benny Torres with Grammy. purchased your tickets, and be transported between the Trio's Kelly Fasman (drums) and Matt Finders (bass) but forward to playing with him at Inklings," said Benny. other wineries via the Livermore Wine Trolley. this will be his first meeting with the Trio's 13 year-old The April 27th concert will be the 8th promoted by the Tickets are limited for this fun night of pairings and keyboard prodigy James Hall. "I have seen and heard Pleasanton Jazz Society at Inklings Event Room on Main beautiful views. Tickets are $65 for guests, and $55 for James with the Trio on YouTube and am really looking Street. Admission is free. wine club members. 8 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS info: 925-931-4849, or jfinegan@ need written parental permission to mentally separate aromas, flavors ment. Presented by Livermore Valley Livermore Art Association Gallery, cityofpleasantonca.gov. Regular to attend. Cost $20 per session. and tastes to reveal the hidden Education Foundation. Granada High ON THE STAGE located in the Carnegie Building, gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., identity of a wine. Tickets are $35, School gym on Wednesday, April 18. Rock of Ages Pacific Coast Repertory offers art classes, unusual gifts, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Charles R Wine Club Members $25. 7 pm. Admission is $5 with 100% Theatre presents the Tony nominated painting rentals, art exhibits and Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ments are available. Call or e-mail For tickets call 800-838-3006 or of proceeds benefitting the LVJUSD musical theater hit. Opens April information pertaining to the art 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Barbara Stanton for more info about purchase online at www.brownpap- music department. Tickets will be 28 at the Firehouse Arts Center in field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Donations always appreciated. the workshop, 925-373-9638 - ertickets.com/event/3386202 available at the door. For more infor- Pleasanton. Fast moving plot, and gallery has been open since 1974 Fresh Works VIII, Annual Juried [email protected]. 6th Annual “ Evening in the mation about LVEF visit lvef.org. high energy tribute to classic rock, and is run as a co-op by local art- Fine Art Exhibition. Annual show of Preschool Art classes: Thursday Vineyards“ concert series at Las Michael Wartella in Concert. over-the-top ballads, gritty glamour, ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Greater Bay Area artists opens at mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children Positas Vineyards begins Friday, Broadway star and cabaret singer and the rough go-get-‘em of the p.m. For information call 449-9927. the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington aged 3-5 are welcome to join this May 11th from 6-9pm featuring Mike Wartella brings his band to the Sunset Strip: it’s big, bad, end- Members of the Pleasanton Art Gallery on Saturday, April 28, run- class. Classes cover drawing, paint- Juke Joint. Wine , non-alcoholic Firehouse Arts Center Theater in of-the-80’s Hollywood, complete League Public Art Circuit are ning through June 2. Featuring 73 ing, print-making, sculpture and beverages along with Artisan pizza’s Pleasanton. Saturday, April 21, 8:00 with aspiring rock star and his currently exhibiting art at six busi- works by 63 fine artists, wide variety ceramics. For further information, available for purchase (sorry no p.m. Fresh off a run on Broadway small-town girl, groupies and greedy nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin of media, including oil, watercolor, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) outside food or beverages permitted where he originated the character developers. Songs by Styx, Journey, Area. Viewing locations are: Bank photography, colored pencil, sculp- 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. ) To purchase tickets go to www. of Mike Teavee in “Charlie and the Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more. of America at 337 Main Street, ture, mosaic, and fibre. Adjudicated com or visit http://childrensart- laspositasvineyards.com. Space is Chocolate Factory,” and recent OPENING NIGHT: Saturday, April 28. Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber by Santa Cruz artist, juror, and art classesprojects.blogspot.com/ limited. Concert Series runs May performances at NYC’s Studio 54, Shows run through Sunday, May of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, lecturer Beverly Rayner. RECEP- Art Classes, For children, teens and 11th through end of September. Mike and band play the Firehouse. 13: Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & TION & AWARD CEREMONY: Gala adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Retzlaff Winery and Estate Reserved seating tickets $10 - $25. at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard reception with artists on opening ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture Vineyards, Annual Spinning at the Tickets available at www.firehouse- matinees at 2 p.m. Check website Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 day from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Light and ceramics taught by highly Winery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19; arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the or box office to confirm availability. Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward refreshments will be served. Beverly experienced artist and art instructor, $5 entry. Wine and Wags, June 3, center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Reserved seat tickets are $19-$41. Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Rayner will give an informal talk dur- Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Germany Shep- Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Group discounts for 10 or more Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café ing the awards segment at 1:45p.m. weekend classes, Home school herd Rescue of Northern California; Pacific Chamber Orchestra, The available. Purchase online at www. at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. Suggested donation: $5. YOUNG@ classes, Special classes dur- Police Dog demo + meet and greet; American Radio Hour, 2 p.m. April firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, If interested in becoming a member ART: “Colorific!” Special interac- ing school breaks offered. (925) Accessories for your pup & Hot Dogs 22. Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling will or at the center Box Office, 4444 of the Pleasanton Art League or for tive art activity for kids ages 5-11. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ for purchase. Annual Fathers Day join PCO in the premiere of a new Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. information regarding the Public Thursday, May 10, 4:30-5:45 p.m. hotmail.com for further info. Picnic, June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 work. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Drama Workshop Festival, April Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Students will visit the exhibit and Piano and keyboard lessons, For p.m. Bring a picnic, kick back and Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- 27-28, 8 p.m. Barbara Mertes (510) 877-8154. learn how colors create moods, then children to adult. Beginner to early enjoy the fine tunes of Jeff Bordes theater.org or 373-6800. Performing Arts Center, Las Positas 10th Annual Essential Figure Art head upstairs to the art studio and intermediate level. Half-hour private and the Burnt Ends. Father’s Day Choir and Orchestra Concert, April College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., exhibition and sale, Livermore Art create related art projects. Register: classes or small group classes competitions: Oldest dad, Dad 26, 7 p.m. Barbara Mertes Perform- Livermore. www.laspositascollege. Association. Bothwell Arts Center, www.pleasantonfun.com, code offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) that can hold the most kids. Table ing Arts Center, Las Positas College, edu/performing arts 2466 8th St., Livermore. The show 5921. $15 Pleasanton residents, 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ decorating contest, Most lavish, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Under Construction (play by Charles is open for three days. Hours are $20 non-residents. For more info: hotmail.com for further info. Most family like, Sportiest. 1356 www.laspositascollege.edu/perform- Mee), May 4-13, Fri. & Sat., 8 11:00 - 4:00 Friday April 27th 925-931-4849, or jfinegan@ Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. (925) ing arts p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. Barbara Mertes through Sunday, April 29th. The cityofpleasantonca.gov. Regular last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. 447-8941, retzlaffvineyards.com Inklings- Jinx Jones Trio Perform- Performing Arts Center, Las Positas reception is Saturday afternoon, gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, at Galina’s Music Studio located at ing jazz originals and standards. College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., April 28th, 12:00 - 4:00. Awards will Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Sat- 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm MUSIC/CONCERTS Saturday, April 28th 7 p.m. $15 Livermore. www.laspositascollege. be presented around 2:00. The final urday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (except participation by calling (925) 960- Bluegrass Style Music at the at door Presented by Red legged edu/performingarts award will be the "People's Choice" opening day). Firehouse Arts Center, 1194 or via the website at www. Bandstand, and open mic. Kickoff Frog Productions. 530 Main St., Children’s Theater Production, May ribbon to be announced on Sun. April 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Easter Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Fourth Pleasanton, 18-19, 7 p.m. Fri. and 2 p.m. Sat. 29th at 3:30. Donations always appreciated. are welcome. Bring some music to and K Streets, Livermore. Continues Richard Marx, Grammy Award-Win- Barbara Mertes Performing Arts Imagination Expressed 2018, Art in the Vineyard, May 27, 11 a.m. share with the group. Ukuleles are first Sunday of the month until ning Singer Songwriter, May 3, 7:30 Center, Las Positas College, 3000 Pleasanton Art League exhibit at to 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate available for purchase. Small $10 first Sunday in October. Traditional p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. Museum on Main. The show features Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. fee to cover meeting costs. Bluegrass, old time gospel, national St., Livermore, www.bankheadthe- laspositascollege.edu/performingarts two and three dimensional art Original art, live music and wine interest and message times. Acous- ater.org or 373-6800. including paintings, photography, tasting (fee). www.Livermoreartas- WINE & SPIRITS tic instruments only. Mariachi Sol de Mexico, May 4, COMEDY hand-painted porcelain, jewelry and sociation.org Sip By Sunset at Rodrigue Moly- Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Free Comedy Show every Thursday sculpture. The show will continue neaux Winery, Saturday, April 28th, every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Livermore, www.bankheadtheater. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the through Sunday, May 20. Museum MEETINGS/CLASSES 5 to 8 p.m. Tasting room will have S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// org or 373-6800. Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 hours are Tuesday through Saturday Call to Artists: Art in the Vineyards extended hours and wines will be retzlaffvineyards.com Frederic Chiu, pianist, Del Valle First St. in Livermore. 10 AM to 4 PM and Sunday 1 to 4 2018. Sunday, May 27, 2018. available for purchase by the glass Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday Fine Arts concert. May 5, 8 p.m. Capitol Steps, May 6, 3 p.m. PM. 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Sponsored by Livermore Art Associa- or by the bottle to share with friends. and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wild Folds, special exhibit at the tion and held at Wente Vineyards Please note that tasting flights are All equipment supplies, full PA with Livermore, www.bankheadtheater. Livermore, www.bankheadtheater. Livermore Art Association Gallery, State Winery - 2 Dimensional Art, not available for evening events. 4 vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/ org or 373-6800. org or 373-6800. featuring Robert Lange origami. Photography, sculpture, Ceramics Picnics are welcome. www.rmwinery. double kick, guitar and bass amp. Celebrating Music, May 17, 7 p.m. Trapped in a Family, Stand Up April 11 to June 29. Gallery located and Glass. Request information and com 3053 Marina Ave., Livermore. Any style music. Bands welcome. Barbara Mertes Performing Arts comedian, Samson Koletkar, 8 p.m. upstairs in the historic Carnegie application at [email protected] Sunday with the Sommelier at Age 21 +. Place Live Music Club, Center, Las Positas College, 3000 May 10. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Building, 2155 3rd St., Livermore. Art Classes always on-going at the Charles R Vineyards, Learn the 2562 Old First St., Livermore. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Open Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 and Sun. Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, tricks of the wine tasting trade and Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- laspositascollege.edu/performingarts firehousearts.org or 931-4848. 10 to 2:30. No admission charge. watercolor, drawing, colored pencil, fine-tune the ability to taste the urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, The James Hunter Six, Blues, Soul, Large-scale Paintings Special mixed media classes for adults and individual qualities in a wine from 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Rock ‘n’ Roll! 7 p.m. May 20, MOVIES Installation. The Harrington Gallery multiple children's classes always Jorge Tinoco, Sommelier from The Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Grand Atrium Lobby in the Firehouse available. Register at. bothwell. Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. On regularly at: The Castle Rock Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday Arts Center in Pleasanton will lvpac.org Sunday, April 29 from 5:00 p.m. to Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola arts.org or 931-4848. of the month. The films are free display 2 complex, large-format Figure Drawing Workshop, every 6:30 p.m. in the Charles R Tasting Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hor- and are screened in the Pleasanton paintings by Brazilian-American art- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Room and Cellar, Jorge will walk par- month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, net, Annual Memorial Day Weekend Library large meeting room. Theme ist Talita Suassuna. On exhibit April Artists bring their own materials ticipants through a tasting of Charles full bar, small cover. Tribute to Veterans, 2 p.m. May 27, this year is "Turning the Wheels." Ev- 11 through May 9. Thematic ele- and easels. Open to all artists. R wines, exploring the four criteria of Make Time for Music, annual show- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad eryone is welcome to attend. Some ments include relationships between Professional artist models (nude). deductive wine tasting: appearance, case of the Livermore Valley Joint Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- films are mature in content and may cultural identity and faith. For more No instructor. Students under 18 nose, palate and conclusion. Learn Unified School District music depart- arts.org or 931-4848. not be suitable for children. For more APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

information or assistance, contact org or 373-6800. American music, watch local teens Donlon Way. May 5, noon to 5 p.m. Beer Festival, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, laspositascollege.edu/performing the Pleasanton Public Library at exhibit their Bollywood dance moves, Free admission, activity wristband, May 12, 2018 at Shrine Event arts (925) 931-3400, extension 4. 400 MISCELLANEOUS eat some great food, and maybe $5 per person. Farm activities, live Center, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore Downtown Street Fest, Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours even get a henna design. Livermore music, and farm-fresh foods straight Livermore. http://lvcbf.com/beer- May 19th and 20th, 2018. Down- Bankhead Film Series: 7 p.m. May 2, of the 140+ year old ranch and High School Gym, 600 South Maple from the garden. Take tractor-drawn festival/ town Livermore. Presented by Liver- "Singin' in the Rain," June 6, "Shall free, family friendly seasonal activi- Street. Before the event, tickets are wagon rides. www.ci.dublin.ca.us 78th Pleasanton Rose Show, Sat., more Downtown Inc. Information, go We Dance." Bankhead Theater, 2400 ties. The last Sunday of each month, $10 for adults and teens, $6 for 13th annual Hoike and Luau, Sat., May 12, Pleasanton Senior Center, to www.livermoredowntown.com First Street, Livermore. Tickets $5 1-4 PM. Go to www.livermorehistory. kids 5-11, and children under 5 are May 5, 1:30 p.m. Shrine Event 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Sipping with the Symphony, returns each. com for the monthly program. 455 free. Prices are higher at the door. Center, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Exhibitors registration 8 to 10 a.m.; on Thursday, May 24th, 4:30 to 8 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Tickets available at https://bit.do/ Livermore. Taste of Hawaii - music judging 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. show p.m. Benefitting the Livermore-Ama- DANCE Political Issues Book Club meets bollywoodnight and dance. Tickets include Hawaiian open 2 to 5 p.m., awards ceremony dor Symphony, this will be an eve- Dance for a Difference, benefit for the 4th Tuesday of each month, and Earth Day, Pleasanton Library, Ter- lunch plate. $40 in advance, $45 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, ning to enjoy wine tasting, yummy Sunflower Hill, Raising the Barre, reads books about issues and trends rariums, Movies, Discussion. April the door; children under 10, $20 in call the Alain Pinel office and ask snacks, raffle, and beautiful music April 15, 2018. The show is that are driving current affairs 22, noon to 2 p.m. 925 931-3400 or advance, $25 at the door. To order for Leslie or Marti at 251-1111. performed by LAS Symphony mem- performed by dancers from Tiffany’s in both the national and interna- www.cityofpleasantonca.gov tickets or for more information, go to Sponsored by Alain Pinel and the bers. There will also be wine-related Dance Academy Professional tional arenas. Topics that have been Speech Night, May 4, 7 p.m. Las www.wegothula.com City of Pleasanton. estate sales items for purchase. The Division and ConDanza. Bankhead covered include politics, governance, Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Wine Stroll, May 12, 5 to 8 p.m. in LA Signal Music Lab, May 14, 7 p.m. $10 tasting fee and a portion of Page Theater in downtown Livermore, economics, military affairs, history, Dr., Livermore. www.laspositascol- downtown Pleasanton. www.pleas- Barbara Mertes Performing Arts Mill Winery sales will help support at 3:00 PM. For tickets visit www. sociology, science, the climate, and lege.edu/performing arts antondowntown.net/event/ Center, Las Positas College, 3000 LAS Symphony programs throughout lvpac.org. religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, Spring Fair on the Farm, Dublin 4th Annual Livermore Valley Craft Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. the Tri-Valley. Page Mill Winery, 1960 Dancing with the Tri-Valley Stars - for further questions Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Faith Alpher, Karla Brown, Bob Car- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a ling, Juliette Goodrich, David Lewis, member-centered book group led by and Mony Nop. Saturday, May 12, a small group of book club veterans, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Bankhead Theater, with reading selections based on Help Downtown Livermore Win Cash and Prizes 2400 First Street, Livermore. $30- member recommendations and $60 regular, $17 students and active consensus. No homework required– On February 26, Independent We Stand, the national among this year's nominees. The voting period ends April military personnel. www.bankhead- share your insights or just listen in! small business movement, kicked-off its third annual 22. theater.org or call 925-383-6800. Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at America’s Main Streets contest to help consumers, small Dance Showcase, May 11, 8 p.m. [email protected]. With the winnings, First Street - Livermore, California Barbara Mertes Performing Arts Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken business owners and Main Street organizations reward a would install Bike Corrals that would allow families and Center, Las Positas College, 3000 Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. deserving Main Street with $25,000 in cash and sponsor- friends to leave their cars at home, ride down together to Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. Features local authors reading their related prizes. lock up their bikes in the core of the downtown activities. laspositascollege.edu/performing work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee First Street - Livermore, California in Livermore is Pedestrian Way Finding Signage would be provided to as- arts and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., sist residents and visitors in finding the Parking, shopping, Body Traffic, Contemporary Dance, 8 Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC p.m. on May 19. Bankhead Theater, and Peet's. Information go to http:// dining, plazas, cultural assets, theaters and parks with 2400 First St., Livermore, www. facebook.com/StoriedNights ease. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Second Annual Innovation Fair “Arts For more information on First Street - Livermore, Cali- Valley Dance Theatre Spring Rep, in Technology” - April 14, 10 a.m. Outlets Plan 'Think Pink' Events fornia, visit LivermoreDowntown.com May 26, 7 p.m. and May 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Livermore Downtown Inc. is a certified National Main San Francisco Premium Outlets announced plans for Classic and contemporary dance First St., downtown Livermore. Free. Street Program and 2009 Great American Main Street its Spring 2018 More Than Pink movement in support of styles celebrate cultures from Innovation Fair is designed energize Award recipient. LDI is dedicated to focusing on the around the world in a colorful show- students in grades K-12 and help Susan G. Komen and the fight against breast cancer. As National Main Street’s Four Point Approach to Downtown case that highlights classical ballet make a connection between the part of its pledge to donate at least $1 million each year Revitalization. scenes from Don Quixote’s Spain five STEAM disciplines (Science, in 2017 and 2018, more than 170 participating Simon to a jazzy American Red White and Technology, Engineering, Arts, and All voting and nominations take place at MainStreet- Malls®, The Mills® and Premium Outlets® nationwide Blue. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Math.) Scientific displays, visual Contest.com St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- art, and technology experiments will once again be participating in a range of fundraising ater.org, 373-6800. will be presented in a environment activities during the months of April and May. that is equal parts science fair, From April 14 to May 20, visitors to San Francisco CHORAL high-tech exhibition, art show and Premium Outlets will be able to participate in a variety of Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s community celebration. Expanded programs to help support Susan G. Komen. Broadway Chorus and Broadway speakers series inside the Bankhead Friday, April 27th Chorus Kids Presents Welcome to Theater featuring local science and In exchange for a $10 donation to Susan G. Komen, at Inklings the 60’s! April 20, 7:30 p.m. and technology leaders. Presented by shoppers will receive a Discount Pass, available at Simon April 21, 2 p.m. Valley Community the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Guest Services located inside the Food Court, providing The Pleasanton Jazz Society Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Center. 25 percent off one item at participating retailers. All Dis- Pleasanton. Tickets call 925-462- Pleasanton Partnerships in Educa- count Pass donations go to Susan G. Komen. and Inklings Present... 2121 or online www.trivalleyrep.org tion Foundation (PPIE), fifth annual Customers can purchase a More Than Pink Visa Valley Concert Chorale, A Rose for Pleasanton Run for Education. April Tri-Valley Jazz Trio Matt Finders Love, May 20, 3 p.m. Asbury United 15. 5K, 10K, 15K, kids' challenge. Giftcard at Guest Services or the Mall office. Simon will bass Methodist Church, Livermore. www. Start at Alameda County Fair- donate $1 for each More Than Pink Giftcard sold to Susan Plus Guest Tenor Sax Kelly Fasman valleyconcerchorale.org grounds, 4501 Pleasanton Avenue, G. Komen. The giftcard is available for purchase year- drums Pleasanton. Registration information round. Benny Torres James Hall OPERA at http://ppierun.com/ On Saturday, May 5 from 12pm – 2pm visit The Via electric piano Jake Heggie’s Three Decembers Bollywood Night, a celebration of area near Michael Kors for a Pink Fiesta. Receive a Free April 27th • 7-9pm starring Frederica von Stade, South Asian culture, April 21 at Tote bag, refreshments and treats with every purchase of a 530 Main St, Pleasanton (Adult theme, not appropriate for 7 p.m. Presented by the Livermore No admission charge. Listening and Dancing children). Presented by Livermore High School Associated Student Discount Booklet. Entertainment will be provided by a lo- Valley Opera, April 28 and 29, Body (LHS ASB) and Parent Teacher cal Flamenco Guitarist. Get a free digital pic at the photo Sponsored By: PJS, Inklings and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Student Association (LHS PTSA). booth. All proceeds from the purchase of the discount Zelda Kohn, Realtor®, Re/Max Accord, 925-202-6373 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Dance to some Bollywood & book directly benefits Susan G. Komen. 10 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run no- 12 - Lawn Conversion (Pt1; June 9 - awards- $1,000 for first place, $750 Small fee. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or special social group of retired men who join tices in Bulletin Board, send information Those D@^% Squirrels!!- Vertebrate for second place, and $500 for third Counter Point (Addiction Family attire needed. For more informa- together to better enjoy their leisure to PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, Pests (squirrels, rodents etc) and how place. Applicants must be members of Support Group), Counter Point is a tion call Margaret 925-447-6980 or time. Activities include golf, bridge, in care of Bulletin Board or email infor- to deter/keep out of the garden; July the organization. To become a member free faith based, Christ centered (Al [email protected]. photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine mation to [email protected]. 14 - Succulents for the landscape; Aug. fill out a membership form and pay a Anon based) program designed to Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Include name of organization, meeting 11 - Native Color throughout the year; lifetime fee of only $15. Contact Vivian help individuals with family members Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours Branch serves men living in Pleasanton, date, time, place and theme or subject. Sept. 8 - You’ve gotten rid your lawn- Hackett at [email protected] who suffer from alcoholism and drug will be 9 -67 Monday through Friday, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon. Phone number and contact person Now What?; Oct. 13- Photography in the for a membership application. See Caryl addiction. We meet Monday evenings 9-5 Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations The group meets for lunch on the first should also be included. Deadline is 5 garden; Nov. 10- Composting ABC's. Shill at LHS or Danielle Watson at GHS at 7:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Fellowship can be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear Thursday of each month at the San p.m. Friday.) LHS PTSA Safe and Sober Grad for a scholarship application. Deadline (348 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Mount Diablo Rose Society 30th Night's Online Auction live through is April 30, 2018. across from Costco) and Tuesday 8 – 2:30 PM Sat, closed Sundays & San Ramon. Please read more about the Annual Spring Rose Show, Saturday May 7th. Bid on graduationPremium Premium Meats and Plant Sale evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael holidays. Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and April 21st, 1 to 4 pm at the Dublin Hotel/Seats and Parking Packages. for LHS Safe & Sober Grad Night on Sat., Elementary School (345 Church Street, Italian Catholic Federation, meets the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Library, 200 Civic Plaza, in Dublin. Individual parking spaces available April 28th & Sun., April 29th from 10 am Livermore). For further information 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. For information or to attend a meeting, Free admission. Hundreds of beautiful for bidding too. A few fun items like a to 4 pm All proceeds benefit the 2018 contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 call Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. blooms on display. First 100 children, Tahoe getaway, private wine tasting, San LHS PTSA Safe and Sober Grad Night. (510-501-1411). Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who Eric's Corner is a free support age 12 amd under, receive a free Jose Earthquake tickets, and outdoor Prices will be set on the date of the Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults loves all things Italian is invited to meet group for people who are dealing with a miniature rose bush. www.mtdiabloro- furniture which have been donated to sale based on the current market rates. who get together for events like board to celebrate the Italian heritage with diagnosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invit- sesociety.org (510)331-6115. the Safe and Sober Grad Night effort to Volunteers wanted for this fundraiser games, movies and fan conventions. monthly dinner meetings and holding ed to attend these meetings. Meetings Widowed Men and Women of raise funds. Bid(s) on these items will to be held at Livermore High School. Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for charitable events. The group supports are held at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Northern CA., April 22, 1 p.m. lunch help to make the last night for graduat- E-mail livermorehighgradnight@gmail. dinner and board games A schedule Children's Hospital research, college second floor, Pleasanton. We meet in San Ramon, RSVP by April 20 to ing seniors an incredible memory. Visit com with questions. of upcoming events can be found on scholarships and other charities. For from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday Marsha, 830-8483. April 29, 2 p.m. play https://bit.ly/2H8KrDK to place your bid! Dress a Girl Around the World, Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, of each month. For more information Rock of Ages" at Firehouse Arts Center, Contact us at livermorehighschoolpt- an invitation to make simple dresses for TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at president, 462-2487. please visit us at ericscorner.org Pleasanton, 4:45 p.m. dinner, RSVP [email protected] with questions. girls in third world countries. Meetings 925-209-1214 for more information. ClutterLess Self Help Support Assistance League® of Amador for dinner reservations by April 26 to Amador Valley Quilters, Christine are once a month. The next meeting Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, Valley invites all visitors to join this Athene, 846-0111. Barnes will be the guest speaker at their is May 26th, from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior all volunteer, self help in-person dedicated group of volunteers, reaching Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Orga- April 14, 2018 general meeting. Her Michael’s Hall, 325 Maple St.., Liver- Center in the Robert Livermore Com- support group for people with difficulty out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and nizing) activities: Voter Engagement lecture" Magic Fabrics/Special Effects" more. Bring sewing machine or serger, munity Center, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, discarding unwanted possessions. having fun doing it. Regular meetings Tabling at Pleasanton Farmers market will focus on color and how it can be iron, ironing board, scissors, along knitting and crocheting all year, saving ClutterLess (CL), open Speaker Meet- are held on the third Thursday of the 9AM-1PM every Saturday (cathyb@ used to suggest luminosity, luster, or with helping hands. (Those planning to items for the annual bazaar in Novem- ing, Monday April 23, in Pleasanton. month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 ofaebc.us). Starting this week at Dublin transparency on quilts. The Amador stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) ber. Ninety-five present of the proceeds Judith Dold, Professional Organizer will Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For more ([email protected]) and Livermore Valley Quilters meet on the second Sat- Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric are donated to local charities. speak about “Basic Steps to Declutter information, see our website, www. ([email protected]) Farmers’ urday of each month from 1:30 -4:00 donations. Those who can’t make the Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner and Why Is It So Hard To Let Go Of amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e- Market 4-8PM every Thursday. ACILIP PM at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday Things?”Meetings at Parkview, 100 mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Rapid Responder/Legal Observer Train- Case Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94588. for kits that can be sews at home. at 6:30 p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop Valley Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. ing to help immigrants’ community. May Guests are welcome. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- in the Wardrobe Room, Pleasanton. Floor Activity Room, Pleasanton, every Operation: SAM “Supporting 26, 10AM-1PM at Robert Livermore Hope Hospice’s eighth annual 8447 or [email protected] Check website for meeting updates Monday 7 - 8:30 pm (except postal All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit Community Center (KyokoT@ofaebc. Hike for Hope, Saturday, May 19, 2018 Learn Scottish country dancing pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton holidays). www.clutterless.org (national) military support organization based in us). at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. in Livermore including lively reels and Lions Club is a non-profit organization or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for more Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation Livermore Community Blood Hikers are invited to pack a lunch and jigs and graceful strathspeys that are that seeks to identify needs within the info. since January 2004. It is dedicated Drive: Friday, April 20, 12-6:00 p.m. stay afterwards for a family picnic. the traditional social dance of Scotland. community and work together to fulfill Questers is an international to the continued morale support of (new time!), Asbury United Method- Participants can check-in and start their Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the those needs. For more information or to organization of lovers of antiques, deployed troops. For information or ist Church, 4743 East Avenue. Every hike between 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. then Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 South get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. collectibles, and history who encourage donations, visit www.operationsam.org, single day, Bay Area hospitals need start their picnic when they return. The L Street, Livermore. No prior dance org. All are welcome. preservation and restoration of histori- email [email protected] over 300 units of blood to keep sick event ends at 1:30 p.m. The Hike for experience or partner required. Welcome Rotary Club of Livermore Valley cal landmarks. At chapter meetings, Depression and Bipolar Support and injured patients alive. Please come Hope is a memorial hike and fundraiser. new dancers at any time. Call Margaret invites interested individuals to attend members learn about antiques, share Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets donate, bring a friend or family member Two trail options are available for Hike Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena its morning meeting. Meetings are and view members' collections, visit Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. to the drive and give the gift of life to for Hope participants. Early registration MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for more held every Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s historic sites, museums and antiques Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard our friends and neighbors who need it. fee for the Hike for Hope is $39 through information. Sports Bar & Grill at the Las Positas Golf shops and help non-profit organizations Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated with the Register at www.redcrossblood.org and May 3; and $45 on or after May 4. Docents for the Livermore Course, 915 Club House Drive, Liver- with restoration and preservation work. church. Information at www.dbsalliance. use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, Children 12 years and younger may hike HistoryMobiie. Volunteers interested more. For more information, go to www. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly org/pleasanton or contact chapter or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for free, but must register. Hikers can in Livermore history and/or like working livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact from September to May. New members leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. for more information. register by going to TheHikeForHope.com with children (mostly 3rd graders) are Frank Vallejo, President of Rotary Club are invited to join the local Amador Pleasanton Newcomers Club, Gun Safety Forum, Tri-Valley or by calling Hope Hospice at 925-829- needed. Mission is to teach children the of Livermore Valley, at 925-595-2004 or Chapter. If interested call President open to new and established residents March for Our Lives student organizers 8770 for a printed registration form. history of Livermore and instill in them [email protected] Rickie at 925-292-8123 or e-mail of the Tri-Valley. Activities include a are hosting a Tri-Valley Community Grief Journey Workshop begins a sense of pride in the city. There will Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning [email protected]. coffee the first Wednesday of the month, Forum for Gun Safety on April 20 (Fri) Thursday, April 5th through Thursday, be training. Time commitment could be and experienced dancers are welcome. Ravenswood Historical Site, a luncheon on the second Wednesday of 5-7PM at Inklings in Pleasanton. This May 24th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth as little as a few days a year. There are Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/ is an Open mic event to hear the voice Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleas- usually have 3 docents at each school. easy line and circle dances, no partners in 1890s costumes give free guided hiking groups, family activities, and of community followed by the vigil to anton. Pre registration is required as If interested, call Nancy Mulligan, required, casual dress. $3 per session tours beginning at noon, on the second monthly adult socials. Information, call remember the mass shooting at the space is limited. A one time $15 dona- 925-443-3076 or E-mail n.mulligan@ (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 and fourth Sundays of the month. Each 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasan- Columbine High School. tion is requested. Please call Eleanor at comcast.net. p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center (West tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the tonNewcomers.com Master Gardeners, on site to an- 846-8708 if you have any questions. Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Infor- 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Community Resources for Inde- swer gardening queries from 930-1130 Livermore Fil-Am Organization, sing familiar tunes with other folks mation: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 landscaped grounds. For information on pendent Living (CRIL) offers services on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Inc. is now taking applications for the along with piano accompaniment. The or [email protected] the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) to help people with disabilities and the Livermore Earth Friendly Demon- 2018 scholarship awards for eligible words of the songs will be provided. Square Dance Lessons in Liver- or the volunteer Docent Program, please supports them to live independently and stration Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., graduating high school seniors at either No musical experience needed. Most more, 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, call the Docent Coordinator at (925) participate in their community for as Livermore. Garden Talks on seasonally Livermore High School or Granada Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the 2253 5th Street. All ages welcome. 443-0238. long as they are willing and able to do appropriate topics begin at 10 am: May High School. There will be 3 monetary Robert Livermore Community Center. Dancing Thursdays weekly from 7 p.m. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, APRIL 19, 2018 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Fremont and Livermore to provide 925-447-2078. livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly www.lynnewood.org. School, 1454 Santa Rita Road while information and referrals and provide Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching The Church of Jesus Christ of its new facility is being prepared. community education at senior centers Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Services include band-led worship and affordable housing complexes to worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school Sunday school 9:15 a.m., Worship Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest music, Sunday School for preschoolers residents of Southern Alameda County. for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes 10:30 a.m., Children's Church (Pre-K- Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Ave: Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; and elementary through high school The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 during adult worship service. AWANA 5th grade) 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, children go to Kid’s Church following Windmill Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 students. Infant care is provided. www. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and children's program Wednesdays at 6 Women's Bible study Wednesdays at 10 worship, nursery available; Wednesday Mocho St.,: Valley View Ward 9:00 am; gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. can be reached by phone at (925) 371- p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBible- a.m., Senior Adult Ministries meet every 7 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by Church.com. other month. For ministry information all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Branch (Spanish) 12:20 p.m.. 8203 meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. e-mail at [email protected]. Unitarian Universalist Church, call (925) 846-8650 Recovery; in the dining hall; 925-449- Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. All services are free. 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., 4848. Single Adult Ward 1:30 p.m.. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Wor- Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sunday Service 10:30am. Church of Livermore. New Sunday Worship Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Support Group meets every fourth the open mind, loving heart and helping Services & Children’s Ministry times 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 ter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in hands. All are welcome. Childcare, now at 9AM & 10:30AM. Small Groups and 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Discovery Church of the the third floor movie room at Heritage and religious education for children as also meet on Sundays, and during the 9:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 Nazarene, 5862 Las Positas Road, Estates Retirement Community. The ad- well as adults are offered. For more week at various times/locations. Trinity org p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Livermore. Pastor Curtis Lillie, 925 dress is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore information, visit www.uucil.org or call Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet Valley Bible Church, Livermore, 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 449-5256. Community Breakfast (free) All are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 925-447-8747. on Sundays at 9AM and on Weds. eve. meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: served every Sunday at 9:30 AM. Wor- 292-9280. Congregation Beth Emek, Center from 7-9PM. Awana meets Sundays Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa ship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM DBE Daughters of the British for Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- from 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore.org Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecross- Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada or 925-447-1848. ing.org. a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Britain Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Cedar Grove Community Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. gateway- at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of 1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence Milder, www. Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Meditation 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday livermore.org or call Larry Trummel at every month at Castlewood Country bethemek.org. groups following the John Main tradition, Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday 449.1444. Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated every Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. school for ages 3-18 during worship. Grace Missionary Baptist Church is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the Congress of Secular Jewish For details, contact Claire La Scola at Asbury United Methodist Church Adult education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. in Livermore invites members of the made up of women of British or British Organizations (csjo.org). Information, 447-9800. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Recon- Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 community to Wednesday evening study, Commonwealth heritage and ancestry Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural St. Innocent Orthodox Church, ciling Church, where all are welcomed. p.m. High school youth group Sundays “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the with a focus on charity and fellowship. Jews, 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews. 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleas- Sunday Worship time 10:00 a.m. The 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Those interested in helping with “the org. anton. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For next five weeks Sermon Series “Can You (925)828-1846. Work.” 1759 Locust Street in Liver- cause," enjoying social activities, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, details, go to www.stinnocent.net or call Imagine?” Children’s and youth groups St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- more. Wednesday Bible Study begins at forming long-lasting friendships, contact Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Fr. John Karcher at (831) 278-1916. Sunday School during worship services. tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Sunday. Sunday School for students St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, Evening Middle School and High School ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 Celebration Christian Center, Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for (ages 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Ser- Youth Groups. For more information visit AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican. 1135 Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. additional information. Sunday. The church and reading room vices on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- church. Sunday Services: 9 am, 10:30 am; Pleasanton Military Families is are located at Third and N Streets. a.m. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found Center for Spiritual Living children’s programs: 9 am & 10:30 am; a Pleasanton based support group for The Reading Room, which is open to at 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to on Facebook at Asbury UMC Livermore, Livermore Valley - People from all faith Spanish service 3:00pm; Jr. & Sr. High: those who have a loved one serving the public, features books, CDs and come and worship with us and to enjoy with most updated information and traditions, cultures, races and sexual Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. For more in the Military. The group gathers at magazines for sale. For information, call our hospitality. For more information call worship sermons. orientations welcome. Sunday service at information on weekday Bible study 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each (925) 447-2946. the church office 925-462-4802. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs of- and prayer group schedules, go to www. month to share concerns, fears, and to Sunset Community Church, 2200 St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. fered as well. All are welcome. Meeting celebrationcc.org celebrate the joys that are experienced. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh place Rosewood Commons Conference WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) Three times per year, the group collects service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service (925) 447-3289. www.saintbartsliver- Resnick. Center, 4432 Rosewood Drive, Pleasan- A faith enrichment ministry for women supplies and sends care packages to starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's more.com. Sunday service with Rev. Well Community Outreach Center ton. [email protected] or visit us of all ages and life stages. Meets the troops. Contact PMFSG.ca@gmail. church provided. A "Night of Worship" Andrew Lobban, Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 ministry provides meats, canned and at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am com for the location of the next meeting. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. am Eucharist with music, childcare and dry goods, toiletries, and school sup- St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 through May 10, 2018. St. Charles Livermore Military Families, a Wednesday night program for all ages at Godly Play children education. plies (only available prior to the start of Rincon Ave., Livermore. www.smbclive. Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo support group for families in Livermore 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United the school year). Those with an immedi- com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. who have a loved one serving in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, ate need or who would like to donate Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday For WINGS speaker presentations and Military, is intended to be a safe place Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho Sunol. 10:30 a.m. worship. All are wel- nonperishable food items, call the office family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible events: stcharleslivermore.org, click for family members to come and share St., Livermore. Information, 447-8840. come here. www.littlebrownchurchofsu- at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. their experiences and concerns with Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, nol.org 925-862-2580 Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 others who understand what they are 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Pathway Community Church, and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 going through. All family members are a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. 1055 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. up by appointment only. The Outreach Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congre- welcome to attend meetings. Meetings adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Contemporary Worship Service, Sunday, Center will be open every 4th Saturday away clothing and other items every gation, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at information, call 925-447-1246. 10:30 am. Children, youth, adult to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy Monday 10-12. Donations are also at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. the Livermore Veterans Memorial Build- Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday programs. Biblically based practical Market and Sprouts. This will be on a accepted on Mondays between 10-12. Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. ing, 522 South L Street from 7:00 p.m. Services at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, messages, nondenominational. All are first come first serve basis between 11 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 10:00am. www.calvarylivermore.org or welcome. www.pathwaycommunity- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Christ Church (a nondenomi- English. Families are welcome. Blessing Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email 925-447-4357. church.org (925) 322-1222. Livermore. national evangelical church formerly of bread and wine (or grape juice) fol- livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lynnewood United Methodist meeting in Pleasanton), Now meeting lows each service and all are invited to Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton at Arroyo Mocho Elementary School, Oneg, a fellowship meal. RELIGION Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible offers a friendly congregation where 1040 Florence Rd., Livermore. Worship Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive First Presbyterian Church, 2020 worship service – 11 a.m. All are Study/Sunday School at 10:20 am. all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 service at 9:00 a.m.; Educational spiritual community for people of all Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. welcome. 447-3428. For more information, visit www. a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. visit: faiths and backgrounds. All are wel- Contemplative Service in the Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church, goodshepherd-livermore.org or call for youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call come. 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- (950) 371-6200. childcare at both services. Contact 925.846.0665. 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday service. the Sanctuary and children’s program 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath Bethel Family Christian Center, Pastor Henry Kim at 846-0221, send an GraceWay Church worships at Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. For more information www.fpcl.us or school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- email to [email protected] or visit 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733. 12 The Independent • APRIL 19, 2018 Milestones Agents Recognized for Outstanding Results

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