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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 20 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Kaiser Dublin Medical Complex To Open Officially on May 20 By Ron McNicoll The first day of operation for area, with room for growth. Multi-specialty Hub. With 140,000 Kaiser patients the new Kaiser Medical Offices The staff of 500, taken from “There is nothing like it right in the Tri-Valley, from San Ra- and Cancer Center in Dublin will other Kaiser locations in Contra now in Northern “California. It mon, Pleasanton, Livermore and See Inside Section A be May 20. Costa and Alameda counties, will will be closer to where patients Dublin, heavy use is expected. The 226,000-square-foot multi- all be present when the facility live, who have had to go to Walnut The three-hour Open House for Section A is filled with specialty hub, which includes the opens, Physician Site Leader Dr. Creek, and outside Kaiser for their members on May 11 drew 5000 information about arts, people, Dublin Medical Office, Cancer Steve Zurnacian stated. care needs,” said Zurnacian. people, about double the number entertainment and special events. Center, surgery center and urgent The facility will be more than The shift of care delivery from who had registered for a tour of There are education stories, a care, is located at 3100 Dublin just another Kaiser Medical Of- the hospital to outpatient settings is the physical plant. variety of features, and the arts Blvd. It will provide services for fices site, added Zurnacian. It will driven by advances in recovery sci- The site provides parking for and entertainment and more than 140,000 Kaiser Perma- represent a new level of service ence, new advanced surgical pro- 900 cars. Staff who live nearby are bulletin board. nente members in the Tri-Valley for Kaiser, called a state-of-the-art cedures, and treatment therapies. (See KAISER, page 10) Committee Foundation Recommends Formed to Fewer B&Ss in Publicize So. Livermore The Transportation and Plan- Valley Link Rail ning Committee of the Alameda Businesses, unions and private County Board of Supervisors is individuals have formed Valley recommending to the full Board Link Foundation, a non-profit that the number of bed and break- that is helping to finance efforts to fast (B&Bs) inns that can be al- acquaint the public with the Valley lowed in South Livermore be set Link Rail Project. at 11, with up to 14 rooms each. Valley Link is the answer to the Currently, 25 B&Bs are allowed BART board’s refusal to build the with 5 to 6 rooms each. Staff and planned Livermore extension that the Alameda County Planning was to tie Livermore to the entire Commission had proposed 25 inns BART system at the East Dublin/ with up to 14 rooms each. Pleasanton station. Because the staff and planning Valley Link was created by commission proposal amounted to legislation from Assemblymember an increase in the number of rooms Susan Eggman of San Joaquin over what is currently allowed, Workday opened its new 410,000-square-foot headquarters in Pleasanton on Monday. The building, County and former Assembly- concerns were raised regarding member Catharine Baker of Dub- the impact on South Livermore which provides office space for 2,200 employees, is certified as LEED Platinum, meeting robust sustainable design and construction requirements. On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were lin. The Valley Link board has without an environmental impact been meeting regularly, alternating report analysis. Pleasanton Vice-Mayor Karla Brown, BART Board Member John McPartland, and Workday Co-Founder between Tracy and Livermore. Supervisors Scott Haggerty and CEO Aneel Bhusri. For more coverage, see the article on page 8. See more photos at www. The San Joaquin cities involved and Nate Miley compose the independentnews.com. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) (See VALLEY LINK, page 4) (See B&BS, page 5) Livermore Downtown Dublin to Create Alternate Seats on Commissions Dublin will launch a new era for a second reading after draft Mayor David Haubert made the in a report, would be enough for Specific Plan for some of its commissions and language is changed. motion, which was seconded by the Planning Commission, Parks committees by instituting a policy Dublin joins Pleasanton and Vice-mayor Melissa Hernandez and Community Services Commis- Changes OKed of appointing alternates to serve Danville in adopting alternate and supported by Councilmember sion, Human Services Commis- By Bruce Gach on them. seats. Alternates will be able to Shawn Kumagai. Councilmem- sion, and Senior Center Advisory The city council voted 3-2 vote take part in discussions, but can bers Arun Goel and Jean Josey Committee. The Livermore City Council for the change at its May 7 meet- vote only when sitting in for an voted no. Josey said that it is rare that approved proposed amendments to ing. It will become official when absent member or sitting in a va- Goel and Josey said that one the Planning Commission has the Livermore Downtown Specific the resolution returns to council cated seat. alternate, not two as recommended Plan at its May 13 meeting. The (See COMMISSIONS, page 8) vote was unanimous. The proposed amendments In Vote Change, Housing Overlay Recommended for Shell Station remove the height limited excep- tion, public and private parking Pleasanton Downtown Task Force Receives Final Directions facilities as a permitted use in a portion of the downtown in the The Pleasanton City Council direction on a series of five pol- discrepancies including prop- council reaffirmed several deci- northside neighborhood north of finalized directions to the Down- icy topics for the DSP Update: erty owner-initiated requests for sions made on April 16, while Railroad Avenue, and other parking town Specific Plan (DSP) Update massage regulations, the active change in land use, and develop- adjusting several others. considerations in the downtown. Task Force at its May 7 meeting. ground-floor overlay, ground- ment standards that include height They changed their minds with Ben Murray, Senior Planner, At its April 16 meeting, the floor residential in commercial and FAR limitations. regard to height limits in the resi- noted that in 2018, the city coun- council discussed and provided and mixed-use districts, land use At the May 7 meeting, the (See TASK FORCE, page 9) (See DOWNTOWN, page 10) Livermore Council Takes Action on Housing Projects By Bruce Gach Lassen Road Proposes Trail The Livermore City Council di- will be provided off of Lassen rected staff to draft terms for a de- Road onto Springtown Blvd. velopment agreement that includes Andy Ross, assistant planner, affordable housing for a Lassen noted that the development code Road residential project. The requires 15 % of the homes must project proposes a trail connecting be affordable, unless the council north and south Livermore. authorizes other alternatives, such At its May 13th meeting, the as in-lieu fees. council unanimously voted to take Staff is exploring a mix of on- the next steps to enable 193 homes site units. A change in the current to be built north of I-580 near the General Plan amendment would be First Street interchange. Access (See LASSEN, page 10) Ponderosa Homes OKed with Stop Sign At its May 13 meeting, the residential development with a Livermore City Council unani- tenth lot devoted to green space on mously passed the Ponderosa 4.2-acres. The homes were limited Homes development, Vineyard to single story. Except in the green Crossing II, with the recommen- space, there will be no turf within dation that a speed limit sign be the entire subdivision. Instead, provided on Lomitas Avenue. The drought tolerant ground cover, 9-home subdivision is bounded by shrubs and stones would be used. Concannon Blvd. to the north and Both Mayor John Marchand Lomitas Ave to the south. and Councilmember Bob Coomber Starting in May, the Niles Canyon Railway is hosting a series of weekend events celebrating the 150th On June 2016, the council expressed their pleasure with the anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. For a list of events, see the “Two Thin voted for a nine-lot single family single-story architecture. Ribbons of Steel” article in The Independent’s March magazine, or visit www.ncry.org. (Photo – Doug (See PONDEROSA, page 10) Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK MEGAN INSIDE Like Meghan across the pond, this Megan desires to be a Duchess in her own right! Megan the cat has earned her rank – after being found stray, she underwent surgery for an injured tail, entropion and has been spayed. MAIN SECTION Sports ...... 6 Completely recovered, Megan is ready to rule the roost – all by herself. Megan is a two-year-old female tortoiseshell. She has been microchipped Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries ...... 9 and given age-appropriate vaccinations. Come pay your respects to her Editorial ...... 4 SECTION A feline highness! Meet Megan at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Mailbox ...... 4 Art & Entertainment ...... 8 Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Real Estate ...... 10 Bulletin Board ...... 10 (Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/E. Scholz) Short Notes ...... 8 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 Chamber of Commerce Hosts Livermore Mayor’s State of the City Address The Livermore Valley 2018-19 Livermore Leader- regional rail service; and the local, regional, state and Chamber of Commerce ship program. City’s growing desirability national levels. will welcome Livermore Key topics Mayor attracting visitors and future For information and to Mayor John Marchand at Marchand is expected to residents. make reservations for the its Wine Country Luncheon cover include the City’s Hosted May through Sep- LVCC May luncheon and on Thursday, May 23, at the upcoming sesquicentennial tember, the LVCC monthly the luncheon series, visit LARPD Robert Livermore (150th) anniversary; the lo- luncheon series is set at www.livermorechamber. Community Center. He will cal economy; new busi- various venues throughout org or call 925-447-1606. present the annual State nesses and new residential the Livermore Valley wine Luncheon tickets are $55 for of the City address. The neighborhoods; the next region. It features guest LVCC members and their program also includes the phase of the Downtown speakers that cover topics guests and $65 for “Not- presentation of certificates District revitalization; the and issues relevant to the Yet” LVCC members. of completion for the LVCC future Valley Link inter- dynamic economy at the Paratransit Study Adopted by Pleasanton Council The Pleasanton City with the transition." commissioned a study in transportation service only, Council adopted the final Currently, Pleasanton partnership with LAVTA considering service delivery report of the Mobility For- Paratransit Services (PPS) to assess the region’s para- options and other operational ward Tri-Valley Paratransit concurrently provides transit needs by identifying efficiencies, and implement- Study at the May 7 council Americans with Disabili- opportunities for greater ing a Tri-Valley coordinated meeting. ties Act (ADA) service for partnership and collaboration transit strategy for older The vote was unanimous. certified riders 18 years and on efficiencies, including op - adults and people with dis- The study is slated to be older, and traditional senior tions such as consolidation or abilities. presented to the Livermore transportation services for reorganization of paratransit “We are eager to continue Amador Valley Transporta- riders 70 years and older. services in the Tri-Valley. our partnership with LAVTA tion Authority (LAVTA) PPS provides door-to-door The study evaluated cur- as we analyze the recom- Board on June 3rd at its transportation service Mon- rent service delivery and mendations offered in the regular meeting. day through Friday from determined options for how study and develop potential Once adopted by both 8:15am-4:30pm to loca- to best meet the needs of strategies for both governing boards, a plan based on the tions within Pleasanton and residents for today and the bodies to consider later this study recommendations will Sunol, with limited service future. year,” said Nelson Fialho, be created and brought back for medical appointments One of the key findings in Pleasanton City Manager. to both for consideration. to pre-designated locations the report found that PPS rid- Councilmember Jerry in San Ramon, Livermore, ership over the last six years Pentin commented that when and Dublin. LAVTA’s ADA has declined, while Wheels you look at our cost per trip paratransit service, Wheels Dial-A-Ride has seen an in- versus that for LAVTA, it Dial-A-Ride, provides para- crease over the same period. may be time for responsibil- transit services to Pleasanton The study presents a series SELECT WATERPROOF FLOORING ity for the service to shift to residents during the hours of recommendations that LAVTA. PPS is not operating. include transferring PPS’s REGULARLY $2.49/SQ FT. Councilmember Karla In an effort to better serve ADA service from Pleasan- STARTING AS LOW AS Brown stated, "Our seniors the paratransit needs of Tri- ton to LAVTA, restructuring need to really be comfortable Valley residents, the council PPS as a city-based senior $1.69 /sq ft. Material only – Offer Ends 5/31/19 Superintendent of Schools See store for details Appointed to CCEE Board

districts will be invaluable dent Monroe has worked to our work.” to position the Alameda The CCEE is a statewide County Office of Education agency created as part of (ACOE) as a model of social California’s Local Control justice in action. At a time Funding legislation in 2013. of tremendous change in It is one of the key agencies public education, including charged with growing and broad shifts in funding, stan- 6693 Sierra Lane, Suite F, Dublin, CA 94568 strengthening the System of dards, testing, and account- (925)248-3868 or conklinbros.com Support, a component of the ability, Monroe’s vision for Hours: M-F 10:00am to 8:00pm SAT-SUN 10:00am to 5:00pm Since 1880. You can count on us! state’s new school account- the agency includes a com- ability system. mitment to equip students Working with county and those who serve them offices of education, CCEE with the tools to access the provides professional exper- best possible educational Alameda County tise, experience, research, experience. tools, and resources. The Her experience in educa- Superintendent of Schools agency also acts as a coor- tional leadership and policy L. Karen Monroe (Photo - dinator, facilitator and con- includes serving as: legisla- Courtesy of ACOE) nector to points throughout tive intern to the late Honor- the system. able Shirley Chisholm; Bay Alameda County Su- Monroe’s appointment Area liaison for A Better perintendent of Schools L. comes as the CCEE is Chance; a founder of the Karen Monroe has been moving forward on several nonprofit Educational Tech- appointed to serve on the fronts to collaborate with nology Training Institute; a California Collaborative county partners to pilot and teacher, School Improve- for Educational Excellence test new approaches to clos- ment Grant Coordinator, (CCEE) Governing Board, ing equity and achievement and award-winning prin- June 22, 2019 Saturday a five-member panel that gaps. cipal in Oakland schools; oversees the statewide agen- She replaces Michael Director of Academics for cy’s policies, operations, Watkins, the former Santa Seneca Family of Agencies; and finances. Cruz County Superinten- and Associate Superinten- “I am honored to join the dent of Schools, who served dent of Education for Alam- CCEE Board to contribute on the Board from its incep- eda County. In November to the critical work taking tion. Watkins stepped down of 2014, Superintendent place in support of districts as vice chair upon retiring Monroe was elected to of- across our state,” said Su- from the Santa Cruz County fice to lead the educational perintendent Monroe, who DAVID NIHILL PHIL GRIFFTHS NICOLE TRAN SANDY STEC Office of Education earlier programs, services, and Winner of 2018 oversees 18 school districts this school year. By law, initiatives at ACOE. SF International in Alameda County serving a county superintendent Monroe is scheduled Comedy Competition Pre-show music -- Matt Finders and Friends more than 250,000 pub- is required to be a voting to be sworn in at the next On-site Food Vendor -- Salt Craft lic school children. “The member on the CCEE Gov- CCEE Governing Board System of Support model erning Board. meeting on June 6. July 27, 2019 Saturday is vital to student success “County offices of edu- in California and I look cation play such an im- forward to contributing to portant role in supporting the process that elevates its districts to close equity and impact in our classrooms.” achievement gaps,” Su- The California State perintendent Monroe said. 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K Street, Livermore, CA 925.315.4033 4 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 VALLEY LINK EDITORIAL Three Important Facilities (Continued from first page) and Livermore hope to have De Silva-Gates, T.Y. Lin On Monday, the official rib- for more than 140,000 Kaiser meaning it meets robust require- it operating by 2025. International, Shea Homes, bon cuttings for Dublin Kaiser, Permanente members in the Tri- ments for sustainable design and An organizing luncheon Top Con, Gordon Galvan, was held last week at the Sheet Metal Workers Union and Workday in Pleasanton took Valley area with room for growth. construction. Palm Pavilion at the County Local 104, Wente Vineyards, place. Today, the groundbreaking The Workday campus in Pleas- Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch, Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Alameda County Industries, for Sunflower Hill be held. All are anton will house 2200 employees. when completed, will be the first Guest speakers were Super- Falck Northern, LUNA La - important facilities. The 410,000-square-foot, six-sto- such project in the Tri-Valley to visor Scott Haggerty, who borers Local 304, Integral is Chairperson of the Tri- Communities, California The new Kaiser Medical Of- ry building includes an outdoor offer individuals with develop- Valley - San Joaquin County Building Industry Asso- fices and Cancer Center in Dublin space and an open-air amphithe- mental disabilities both afford- Regional Rail Authority ciation, Lynn Seppala, and consists of a 226,000-square-foot ater with seating for 1,500 people. able and independent residential (RRA).Board of Directors, River Islands Development. multi-specialty hub. It includes The property earned Leadership opportunities, similar to senior and Michael Tree, Executive River Islands is a planned Director of the RRA. 20-year development in the Dublin Medical Office, Can- in Energy and Environmental living. In attendance, or making the Delta on 5000 acres for cer Center, surgery center, and ur- Design (LEED) Platinum certifi We welcome all three. contributions, was a list of 11,000 homes. gent care. It will provide services cation, the highest level possible, supporters. They included MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in letters kids and our finances. all age groups as well as Gardens with larger, acces- Church members volun- wants its own month and published in Mailbox are Gabrielle Blackman is an authentic representation sible and energy-efficient teered to take on the serious flag. We'll quickly run out of those of the author and do that candidate. As Trustee, of the cultural heritage and apartment homes. These responsibility of service on months not to mention hav- not necessarily reflect the she will deliver on the prom- traditions of Japan. PCAC units are part of the new the Board of Directors. ing to buy a lot more flags. opinion of The Independent. ises made to the community, appreciates the many vol- Kottinger Gardens develop- The Rotary Club of People can fly whatever The Independent will not and solve growth issues unteers from the community ment by MidPen Housing in Pleasanton North completed flags they wish from their publish anonymous letters. by strategically aligning who helped the event run partnership with the City of a dozen work days to refur- own homes or businesses, All letters are required to fiscal resources to OUR smoothly. Pleasanton and with Pleas- bish kitchens and bathrooms but I do not support any have the names of the per- prioritized needs. She will We would also like to anton Gardens, Inc., which in the apartments. The Ro- flags being flown at city sons submitting them and also support innovative cur- thank The Independent contributed the two-acre site tary Club also put on a gala hall in Dublin apart from the city of residence. Abusive letters may be rejected or riculum to advance college newspaper staff for their for redevelopment. To see Valentine’s Day “Sweet- current three - not even the edited. Frequent letter writ- and career readiness. media coverage and special how we got to this day, it is hearts Dinner” for years. Irish flag. ers may have publication of She is a Cornell Univer- detailed article about the informative to look back to The Livermore-Amador their letters delayed. Letters sity graduate and a regis- "Treasures of Japan" in an earlier time. Valley Garden Club did The Homeless Games, should be sent by email to tered architect (N.Y.) with the May 2019 Independent In 1966, the population summer cleanups of the Part XVI – Who Cares? [email protected]) expertise in school planning magazine. of Pleasanton was about 23 trees and many bushes Greg Scott, Livermore and facility design. She will The inspiration and 16,000 in homes mostly around the apartments, and The homeless can die; Gabrielle Blackman for bring a new perspective, successful planning by the along Santa Rita Road and a winter pruning of the 121 the homeless can rot out DUSD Board of Trustees one that delivers innovative Event Co-Chairs, David south of the arroyo near rose bushes on the property. there; the homeless can be Bobby Khullar, Dublin ideas. She will collaborate Wright and Yu Tao, Pleasan- the two railroad lines. It Boy Scouts seeking the unsheltered and sick without Dear Editor, with, yet challenge, fellow ton Senior Librarian and the was at this time that a small Eagle Award organized fel- care; and the homeless can I wrote a letter in sup- board members and district "Treasures of Japan" Com- group of very farsighted low scouts and scout parents be harassed. Who cares? It port of Gabi Blackman for staff to meet the needs of mittee members, Jan Cole- individuals led by the Rev. in varied endeavors: rebuild- is “The Homeless Games”! the Dublin School Board in educating students in the man-Knight, Teri Dunne, Robert Stuart Vogt, the ing fences, providing new Monies are rubber- 2016. She ran a general at 21st century. Most impor- Masako Udagawa, Makiko pastor of the Pleasanton drainage for lawn areas, stamped approved by unani- large district election and tantly, as a Dublin resident Mochizuki, Ayumi Bonev Presbyterian Church, came installing a concrete pad for mous vote of the Livermore garnered over 7,000 votes. of 13 years and parent of and Mazuho Fukuda, are together to consider es- the dumpster and recycling City Council for the home- Since then, two of the trust- three children, she is 100% all deserving of high praise. tablishing very affordable bins, constructing raised less, such as the Human Ser- ees that were elected (Joe vested in the outcome. PCAC is grateful to the elder housing in the town. planting beds, and general vices Commission grants. Giannini and Dan Cunning- Please vote for Gabrielle event's videographer and After they garnered support cleaning and window wash- What is the performance ham) have resigned, and we "Gabi" Blackman for DUSD technical support, Howard from the City, they formed ing. evaluation for the effects are now voting by assigned Board of Trustees this June. Tsztoo and the Master of a community-based, not-for- The City of Pleasanton and results of the spending Ceremonies, Les Duman of profit corporation with that was a regular supporter districts. "Treasures of Japan" of these taxpayer funds? It is important for me to PCAC, who brought their goal. Members from four with awards of federal True, the service provid- support the most qualified Thank You Note much-needed talents to the congregations nominated Community Development ers that receive some of candidate in the June 4th Kelly Cousins, operation, as well. two directors each: the First Block Grants used to replace these funds are doing some election. Pleasanton PCAC President Pleasanton Cultural Baptist Church, Pleasanton equipment that had often good; however, there is a We need Trustees who The Pleasanton Cul- Arts Council is a nonprofitPresbyterian Church, St. exceeded twice their useful lot of spinning of fatuous will put our existing resi- tural Arts Council Board committed to encouraging, Augustine Parish, and Lyn- lifetime. industry toward alleviating dents first and who have the Members wish to thank supporting and promoting newood United Methodist It was with the help of homeless problems or there business acumen to chal- the many participants, con- the arts in our schools and Church. An “at large” direc- those partners that Pleas- is simply no help to the lenge these arrangements. tributors and sponsors who community to reflect our tor was added to represent anton Gardens paid off the homeless at all where and A summary of the key helped with the success of cultural diversity and inspire the wider community. mortgage, completed the when needed. missteps throughout the the "Treasures of Japan" all. Please visit our website The new corporation ap- 40-year obligation with One transparency on years under this current event on May 4 - 5. Primary at www.pleasantonarts.org plied to the U.S. Department HUD, and still managed to homelessness for the people of Housing and Urban De- maintain a neat appearance School Board would be the among the contributors to Time to Rethink of Livermore would be as a following: the event were the Pleasan- velopment (HUD) for con- in the neighborhood, and a data dump of the Coordinat- •Under the guidance of ton Civic Arts Commission Congressman Swalwell struction funding and on- safe and comfortable envi- ed Entry Services File kept the current School Board who awarded us a generous Dwight LeVan, Livermore going resident rental assis- ronment for residents. by the Coordinated Entry President, the Trustees ap- city grant, and Pleasanton I agree with Daniella tance. The application was After completing the ini- Services Provider Abode pointed Dr. Boozer and then Library and Recreation De- Karo (Independent Mailbox, successful and it became the tial contract with HUD, the Services, which receives consequently fired her. partment staff members who May 9, 2019). Eric Swalwell very first federally-assisted Board of Directors chose to Human Services Commis- •An assistant Superin- were part of the planning is doing nothing to advance housing in the nation outside continue operation in the sion grant money. The Co- tendent was fired and now process for the past year. the U.S. and California. of a large city. government mode. This ordinated Entry Services is possibly suing the DUSD The City of Pleasanton pro- His political aspirations to Construction was com- meant that the 32 Section File would show when a for slander. vided a lovely venue at the run for POTUS is a joke. pleted and the first residents 8 housing subsidies and the homeless person signed •The current DUSD Senior Center and excellent I am not exactly sure what moved in during the fall annual grants for the Senior up for coordinated entry President releasing private staff support. he's done while in congress of 1969. Pleasanton Gar- Service Coordinator have and how long they have information to the public, Additionally, we wish to other than lead a bi-partisan dens assumed a mortgage continued to this day and been homeless here since causing ACOE to issue an thank the Consulate General committee which has done of $540,000, which was the provide a significant and signing up for Coordinated ethical breach letter. of Japan - San Francisco, nothing. Swalwell is not an cost of the land, construc- valuable contribution to the Entry Services. It would •Unhappy teachers that and the Japan Foundation of independent thinker. If you tion, and furnishing 40 gar- operating budget of the new be a simple measure of were on the brink of a strike. Los Angeles for their grants have read the coverage The den apartments and a large Kottinger Gardens. performance, answering •Over 120 comments and support. The collabo- Independent has provided clubhouse. The Board of Di- Credit should be given to for example: How many made at a DUSD meeting rating groups who helped for our congressman, the rectors agreed to be bound the members of the Pleasan- homeless in Livermore showing ZERO confidence lend valuable services and story is always about the by a regulatory agreement ton Gardens Board of Direc- have been unsheltered for in its leadership. planning to the event were party and his support for the to follow HUD guidelines tors for their perseverance at least the five years since •A nightmare situation at the Valley Bonsai Society party. Eric is not a leader, but and provide very low-cost in the seemingly unending the Mayor’s Conference on Cottonwood. and Charles Harder, the Ma- more of a follower of the housing for 40 years. planning process. And the Homelessness? The names •This school board, in- sako Udagawa Music Stu - Democrat Party. Sadly the As time went by, Pleas- Pleasanton Gardens opera- of the homeless and other cluding Gabi’s opponent dio, Sakura Gakuen School party is nothing more than a anton Gardens was a part- tion benefitted from the -ef personal information could (who served as a provisional of Language, Pleasanton hate-filled group of angered ner in several community forts of a former administra- be redacted. appointee for weeks prior to Art League and artist Lisa politicians who want to endeavors. For years, Spec- tor who served for 26 years, The Livermore City being ousted after citizens Rigge, the First Tee of the impeach a president who's trum Community Services and Claire Chow, MA, MFT, Council cannot seem to demanded a vote) voted to Tri-Valley and the Ikebana done more for the country operated its senior meals in the Service Coordinator for do the simplest things to expand Dublin High School Group with Yuko Nagata than the last two combined. the clubhouse. Later they thirteen years. Thanks to help the homeless. Why to over 4,000, directly un- and Hiroko Pauling, and Impeach, deflect, stonewall moved to the Veterans Me- all who persevered in this must there be less than five dermining the need for a Koto Players. and lie. That's all I hear from morial Hall and then to the effort! percent chance of rain or a second high school. Our special thanks also this party in 2019. Mueller's Senior Center. Likewise, Editor’s note: Bruce forty-five degree Fahren- •No land for the second go to the Rose Hotel for report wasn't apparently in the early days of the Fiedler served as the ad- heit or more low tempera- high school. donating accommodations enough. We don't hear col- Senior Support Program ministrator of Pleasanton ture restriction on having •And lastly, angry par- for our sumi-e artist, Fumiyo lusion anymore. Only ob- of the Tri-Valley, their lun- Gardens for 26 years until the Livermore Homeless ents all throughout the dis- Yoshikawa. Mark Shawver struction. Time to move on, cheons, lectures and health his retirement in 2012. Refuge’s Homeless Warm- screenings found a home at trict. donated his design skills Eric Swalwell. And if you Flags ing Shelter? Is it all right We need to restore ac- and patience for our printed think you can blabber on 251 Kottinger Drive. The to let homeless who need countability back to the media. We appreciate all the about how Trump's tariffs Livermore-Amador Val- Paul Stone, Dublin shelter suffer? Why must DUSD. We need Trustees people who assisted with the are going to hurt Ameri- ley Garden Club, the Mt. Flying from the three the ministry for the unshel- who understand the com- very popular tea ceremonies cans and that tariffs are a Diablo Rose Society, and flagpoles in front of the tered homeless by Donna plexities of school facili- organized by Hitoko Hagi- tax burden, answer me this: the Daughters of the British Dublin City Hall are the and Bob McKenzie be so ties and construction, and wara. We also appreciate How is it that California Empire also conducted their American, Californian, and handcuffed? Oh yes, “The who will effectively chal- the communication assis- can have one of the highest monthly meetings there. city flags. A fine arrange- Homeless Games”! lenge District employees to tance from the community tax burdens in the country In 1993, Tri-Valley vol- ment. The City of Livermore significantly reduce costs. as well as local business and you say nothing? How unteers met several times But on May 21st, the Human Services Division We need Trustees who rec- donors who contributed to is that the candidate pool in a partnership with the Dublin city council is con- had the “short-term” goal ognize the extent of our the lucky attendee drawings, from the democratic party American Lung Associa- sidering a resolution to for March-April of “Safe problems, and who will be which included a special all say the first thing they'll tion. Out of those meetings make June Gay Pride Month Parking.” It is now mid- straight with us even when bonsai created at the event. do is reverse the Trump Tax came the movement that in Dublin and to fly the May; where is it? No matter, it is hard to hear. Do your The talents and expertise of Cuts and yet you say nothing resulted in local ordinances Rainbow Flag all through what is one more night out homework and vote for the members of the Japa- on the increase in taxes that in Livermore, Dublin, San June (and, I assume, all there, or one more week, candidates with the right ex- nese Community who par- Americans and Californians Ramon, Danville and Pleas- Junes in perpetuity) appar- or one more month, or one perience to make the critical ticipated helped make this will receive? anton that mandated that ently thus replacing one of more year, or one more de- decisions necessary for our event both entertaining to I do agree with Ms. Karo. all the restaurants in those the aforementioned flags. cade out there to the home- It is indeed time to rethink cities become smoke-free. If we are going to recog- less? your future political ambi- This was the first step in a nize and elevate one particu- There is a lot of talk and tions and many more of the logical progression that later lar group, then we should be feigned magnanimity of California Representatives. saw all stores, workplaces prepared do the same for all helping the homeless by the and public buildings in the discrete groups who wish to spending of money; how- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Kottinger Gardens state take the same step. And be so recognized. PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala ever, there is no measure of ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) Bruce Fiedler, Dublin now all multi-family rental In order to be fair, we the results. It goes on and EDITOR: Janet Armantrout housing in our community will need Christian, Jewish, THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., This month residents on while the homeless die, Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional are moving into 52 new must be smoke-free. Muslim and Atheist Pride suffer, and continue to exist entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. As Pleasanton Gardens Months, Inner and Outer com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, affordable apartments for unsheltered while the home- 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. elders on the south side of partnered with other orga- Mongolian Pride Months, less problem only grows and Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 Kottinger Drive. This is nizations to meet the needs an Inuit Pride Month, or, becomes more expensive for during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. the culmination of an 18- of the wider community, so as in my case, a Folically- all of us – both tangibly and Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. also it benefitted from as- Challenged Pride Month, or www.independentnews.com year effort to replace small intangibly. and old units at Pleasanton sistance from other groups: any other affinity group that MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 5

Medical Services Available for Veterans

The VA Palo Alto Rural Health Mobile Medical Out- reach Team, in collaboration with Veterans Connect @the Library, will be available at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Av- enue, Pleasanton Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointment is FOR SALE necessary. BY OWNER The health team will pro- vide examinations, consul- tations, and referrals. Addi- The Robert Livermore Aquatics Center has re-opened after undergoing renovations. tional VA resource informa- A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on May 8. Improvements include an expanded tion will be available. Family fence line, replaced pool deck, re-plastered and tiled pool, and ADA compliance members and/or caregivers measures. For questions about upgrades and pool hours, call 925-373-5750. of veterans are welcome. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) VA health care may 274 Helen Way, Livermore complement current medi- AWESOME REMODELED cal coverage. Eligibility SINGLE STORY HOME!! B&BS requirements have changed. 3BD+Office/BD/2BA in Livermore (Continued from first page) If denied in the past, come PRICED AT: $824,950 Transportation and Planning 0.01 FAR, as prescribed by 11 inns for a total of 140 to meet with representatives at OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00PM Committee. No formal vote ECAP for non-agricultural, 150 rooms, which would be the event. New benefits are 415-999-7950 • [email protected] was taken. non-residential (commer- closer to the EIR analysis. available for Vietnam and The county is looking at cial) uses. After they were built, a new Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans. changing the provisions in • Bed and breakfasts are EIR could re-evaluate the If currently not in the the East Area County Plan permitted to have a restau- potential for up to 25 inns VA system, bring an extra to encourage more B&Bs rant with up to 49 seats. with 14 rooms. copy of DD-214 (discharge to be developed as part of They could now not only Dick Schneider from the papers) to attach to an enroll- the South Livermore Valley be established in existing Sierra Club echoed King's ment form. Also bring a list Area Plan. The goal is to homes or permitted homes, comments. He said new enhance tourism. but also could occupy sepa- B&Bs would provide data of current medications for The number of inns were rate additional structures on the impacts for a new the doctor to review. If help not the only changes pro- located within the allowable EIR. is needed to obtain proof of posed by the county. They building envelope on site. He added that the Sierra service documents before include the following: The original EIR for Club had no problems with the event, call or visit the • Restaurants would be the South Livermore Val- restaurants. Adult Information Desk at stated explicitly as appro- ley Area Plan analyzed 25 One other speaker ad- the Pleasanton Public Li- priate small visitor-serving B&Bs with 5 to 6 rooms. dressing the committee brary for instructions and commercial uses in the Jean King representing on B&Bs, Larry Gosselin, assistance. South Livermore Valley Friends of Livermore noted urged the county to extend For more information Area. that the 5 to 6 rooms in 25 the new ordinance to North contact the Pleasanton Li- • New language states inns would produce 150 Livermore. He noted that brary at 925-931-3400 x4 that B&Bs may have a maxi- rooms; while the proposed Measure D allows for them or jeseltine@cityofpleasan- mum floor area of not less change could result in 350 as a way to enhance agri- tonca.gov. than 20,000 square feet or rooms. She suggested 10 or culture. 6 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

The Amador Valley Dons faced off against the California High Grizzlies in the Tri- Cross-town rivals, Foothill Falcons and Amador Valley Dons, met in the NCS CIF Valley Minor Hockey Association’s Pure High School League Championship on May division 1 quarterfinals on May 9th. Foothill’s Melissa Garcia tries to flank the Dons’ 11th. The Dons’ Goalie Brett Ciraulo blocks a Grizzly shot. California High won 5 to 2. defense. Amador won 14 to 10, and will be taking on Granite Bay in the semifinals. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)

Smoke FastPitch ’08 took 2nd Gold in the Crazy Socks Tournament on Mother’s Day. Players are: (back row) Madison Trindade, Ella Von Bergen, Payten Willams, West Coast Krossfire forward Payton Hoover takes the Kaci Norton, Addie Rippy, and Jersey Camacho; (middle The Livermore Girls Softball Association 8U Stompers ball down the sideline. Hoover would cross the ball to row) Alicia Mitre, Lauryn Meier, and Rowyn Hill; (front celebrate the end of the season. Pictured are: Maddie, Ava Coverdale who would get the Krossfire goal. row) Kirsten Li, and Yaya Sosa Alana, Ashlee, Kadence, Roxanne, Avery, Karlie, Alyse, Payton, Tyla, Macie, Coach Doug, Coach Tony, Coach Darren and Coach Zach.

The Amador Valley Athletic Boosters hosted the Annual East Bay Track and Volleyball Tournaments last Saturday with 13 track teams and 10 volleyball teams. Over 350 volunteers, including students and parents from Amador Valley and Foothill High Schools and Hart, Harvest Park and Pleasanton Middle Schools volunteered for the event, On Tuesday, May 7, the Livermore High Boys Lacrosse along with volunteers from the National Charity League, Boys Team Charity, Young Men's Service League, and team played Acalanes in the first round of NCS the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opening ceremonies included Macey Fisher of AVHS singing Championships. The Cowboys played hard but fell the National Anthem, the Pleasanton Police Dept. Color Guard, City Council Member Kathy Narum welcoming the behind early to a tough Acalanes team. Livermore would athletes, and former 49ers tight end Greg Clark, who spent the day presenting awards to the athletes. lose 16-5. Livermore’s Jake Herweg attacks the crease and is rewarded with a goal against Acalanes. Volunteers Needed for Western Region Challenger Jamboree Dublin Tennis Player The 15th annual Western lenger Division Jamborees jamboree. Food servers and 11:30 and 12:30-3:30. Qualifies for National Region Challenger Jam- provide a unique experi- buddies are needed for the Lunch is served to all vol- Junior Team boree will be hosted at the ence for players, coaches, day of the jamboree. Chal- unteers. If you are interested On May 8, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that Dublin Sports Ground (6700 buddies, and volunteers. lenger Buddies are generally in helping out as either a six top junior girls qualified for the Dublin Blvd.) on May 24- Thanks to the help and sup- youth little league players, buddy or with food service, 2019 USA National Junior Team, a 26, 2019. The Jamboree port of dedicated volunteers age 12 and older, who assist either follow one of the links training program designed to give a collection of America’s best young helps provide an opportu- throughout the district, par- the Challenger players on below, or contact Natalie players, born in 2003 or 2004, op- nity for individuals with ticipants from a variety of the field by escorting them Collier at ca57challeng- portunities to train together during the summer and travel to play against physical and intellectual Challenger Division pro- to bases as needed, helping [email protected]. top junior competition from around challenges a chance to have grams in the area will have them with equipment, and Food Service Volunteer the world. Connie Ma (15, Dublin, fun participating in little the opportunity to come providing encouragement Registration: http://bit.ly/ Calif.; Coach: Max Taylor) qualified for 2019 Team USA National Junior league. together and experience a and support. It can be an ChalJamFoodSignup. Chal- Team – Girls. From Opening Ceremo- day of fun, socialization, extremely encouraging and lenger Buddy Registration: Five players earned selection onto the team based on automatic ny festivities to a variety of and lifelong memories. enlightening time. http://bit.ly/BuddySignup. qualification. Players were invited games available to partici- Volunteers are needed There are two sessions for the playoff based on International pants, Little League Chal- and key to the success of the where help is needed: 8:30- Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Junior or USTA national ranking. Ma is currently ranked in the top 700 of the Women's Tennis Associa- Livermore Baseball JR 90s tion (WTA) singles rankings and last LVJUSD Acknowledges Student-Athlete Pledges of Intent month was the singles runner-up at the Black blows out Tassajara Grade 1 junior event in Carson, Calif. Valley on Saturday. Next fall, 23 members ment wherein a prospective years-long effort practicing Jaida Carr – Concordia of the Livermore Valley student-athlete commits discipline and excellence in University Chicago, Rayvn West Coast Soccer road against Mavericks 06 Black and Joint Unified School District to attending an institution academics and athletics. Micel – Oklahoma Christian Last Saturday, West Coast Soc- Elite Soccer 06G Orange. cer's '06 Girls Pre-NorCal Premier (LVJUSD) Class of 2019 full-time for at least one The following are student University. League (NPL) team Krossfire took to will be heading to college on academic year in exchange participants in NLI Signing From Granada High the field against their crosstown rivalLivermore Baseball Livermore Fusion. Fusion was looking Livermore Baseball JR 90s Black athletic scholarships. Stu- for athletics financial aid Days for the 2018-19 school School, in cross country/ to steal a victory. easily dispatched Tassajara Valley 12-1 dents at LVJUSD are given from the institution. This year. From Livermore High track and field: Kalea Bar- "They showed a different look on Saturday. LB Black put up six runs time to explore passions and agreement ensures students’ School, in football: Brad Ar- tolotto – Northwestern Uni- running with a 1- 3-5-2, making it in the fourth inning. LB Black big difficult for us to get anything goingbats were led by Mason Shelton, Alex develop skills in various places in these institutions cher – Stanford University, versity, Gracie Dupuis – in the middle of the field," said coachOkronglis, Sean Epps, Jacob Roach, areas, including in athlet- and promises security, al- Josh Martin – Simon Fra- Chico State, Kaylie Lawsen Marlon Fernandez. and Marcus Bernal, all knocking in Fusion would keep the Krossfire runs in the inning. ics. Across the country, lowing them to focus on a ser University; wrestling: – Biola University, Colleen attack at bay until the 23rd minute when Bernal was on the pitcher's mound students who have worked strong finish to their high Mya Weacthler – Southern McCandless – Cal Poly, San Madylin Harrell intercepted a Fusion for LB Black. They went five innings, to distinguish themselves school career. Oregon University; track: Luis Obispo; football: Ma- clearance, passing to Payten English allowing one run on two hits and strik- and then to Payton Hoover, who put ing out six. – academically and athleti- “Livermore High Athlet- Veronica Valenton – Cali- lini Tia – Dixie State Uni- Krossfire up 1-0. English would add Bryce O'Brien started the game cally –sign a National Letter ics is proud of our student fornia State University East versity; swimming: Paige a second Krossfire goal, knocking in for Tassajara Valley. They went two a pass from Alana Albarran. Fusion and a third innings, allowing five runs of Intent (NLI) to attend a athletes and wish them the Bay; soccer: Kamryn Farro daCosta – Cornell Univer- would answer back, quickly knocking on seven hits, striking out one and National Collegiate Athletic best of luck going forward,” – Saint Mary's College of sity, Caroline Eckel – Pep- in a goal of their own. Krossfire would walking one. Ryan Taylor and Drew Association (NCAA) col- said LHS Athletic Direc- California, Lindsey Harnish perdine University, Miranda go into the half with a 2-1 lead. Giaramita entered the game from the Fusion would continue to disrupt bullpen, throwing one and one-third lege, where they commit to tor James Petersdorf. “The – Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- Heckman – University of the Krossfire offense throughout innings and one and one-third innings continuing their education commitment and dedication cal University – Prescott, Texas; golf: Alex Christe- the second half. With only a couple respectively. minutes left, Hoover took a ball down LB Black totaled 14 hits in the and pursuing the next level by the athletes and their Kate Wallace – Indiana son – University of Tulsa; the outside edge and crossed it over to game. Bernal, Okronglis, and Shelton of their chosen sport. 23 stu- parents to LHS is to be com- Tech; softball: Melanie Lar- soccer: Kate Hottinger – UC Ava Coverdale, who knocked in the each collected multiple hits for LB dent-athletes from Granada mended. We thank them for onde – Whitworth Univer - San Diego; softball: Tatum insurance goal. Krossfire would hold Black. Bernal led LB Black with three on and take the 3-1 win. hits in three at bats. LB Black stole 15. and Livermore High schools their four years at LHS.” sity, Kylie Roberts – Embry- Hayes – University of In- Through five NPL spring games, bases during the game as four players have taken this step. The NLI signings rep- Riddle Aeronautical Univer- diana, Shaye Mott – Wil- Krossfire is 5-0 with 25 goals for and stole more than one. Alex Okronglis, only 3 against. Next up for Krossfire Mason Shelton and Sean Epps led the The NLI is an agree- resent a validation of a sity – Prescott; volleyball: lamette University. is a pair of spring league games on the way with 3 each. SAVE 30%-50% OFF YOUR UTILITY BILLS BY REPLACING YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT COMPLETE SYSTEM •Quality equipment – CONCRETE WORK – INSTALLATION •Expert Installation $ 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Live Music Every Sunday! 500 OFF •Excellent Warranties • Foundations Residential customers in the Tri-Valley only. Restrictions may apply. • Driveways Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events Offer expires 5/23/19. 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The Banquet is one of two signa- The Robert Livermore letics become strong future award scholarships to the process is hearing from all finalists and the winner were ture events hosted annually Community Center, the site community leaders. top scholar-athletes,” Nagel the finalists at the Olym- all my friends, and I was by the Livermore Granada of the Olympian Award “This is the 70th anni- says. “The banquet includes pian luncheon," says Marie proud and happy for them. Boosters. Banquet, is located at 4444 versary of the Boosters, a barbecue dinner, put on Dremalas, past president It was a memorable evening “The major fundraiser for East Avenue. Doors open at making it one of the oldest by the Booster Directors and current board member. that we all anticipated for the scholarship dinner is the 5:45 p.m., and the banquet non-profit organizations in and volunteers, followed "Every year we are abso- weeks." Race to the Flagpole,” says begins at 6 p.m. At the ban- our community,” says Mike by a Hall of Fame presenta- lutely amazed to hear about The Olympian Awards Nagel. “The 10th annual quet, each finalist will be Nagel, one of 34 directors on tion and Keith Fraser Com- their athletic and academic were instituted in 1958 to Race to the Flagpole will be recognized and attendees the board. “The Olympian munity Award that inducts accomplishments." honor male scholar-ath- held in January 2020. The will hear about their impres- Award Banquet is held the extraordinary athletes and Around 500-600 attend- letes from Livermore High race begins and ends at the sive academic and athletic third Monday each May; this coaches who have made ees are expected at the ban- School. The award expanded new flagpole in Indepen- accomplishments. year, it takes place on May significant contributions to quet, including some 350 in 1966 to include a male ath- dence Park, 2798 Holmes "The world is in great 20 at the Robert Livermore Livermore sports history.” athletes and coaches. lete from the newly-opened Street in Livermore, and hands with young adults Community Center. Anyone In addition, the Boosters Mike Morgan, the lon- Granada High School. In runs through scenic Syca- like these finalists,” says is welcome to attend.” award $16,000 in college gest-serving director who 1979, the award was again more Grove Park. Events current Co-President Vern Tickets, available on- scholarships to four athletes joined the Boosters in 1977, expanded to honor one fe- include a 1-Mile Fun Run, a Chase. “The future is look- line, are $25 for adults, $10 – one male and one female recalls attending the banquet male scholar-athlete from 5K and a 10K. All proceeds ing bright." for children, and free for from each of Livermore’s as a Livermore High School each high school. Over the support our scholarship fund To learn more, visit www. Granada and Livermore two high schools – and pres- senior in 1965. “I remember years, the Boosters have rec- for scholar athletes.” livermoregranadaboosters. High School varsity athletes ent awards to more than 50 that it was a big deal. I was ognized 193 student-athletes Race to the Flagpole is org. and coaches. varsity athletes, one from on the swimming and wres- and awarded more than open to all ages and abilities. Olympian Award Finalists Announced Veronica is a Livermore Commendation. He has to the NCS championship High School senior with a served as President and and qualify for the CIF state weighted GPA of 4.06. She Treasurer for the Interact championships in 2016, has earned eight varsity Club, and has been part of 2017 and 2018. In track, blocks for cross-country and the Math, Engineering, and Tyler qualified for the NCS track. Her athletic honors Chemistry clubs. Devon meet of Champions in the include All-EBAL Second plans to attend the Univer- 1600M in 2018 and has Team in 2018 and All-EBAL sity of San Diego and major the third all-time fastest Honorable Mention in 2017. in Computer Science. 3200M at Granada. His She is a four-time NCS and SCOTT RAGATZ team awards include team two-time state meet quali- Scott is a Livermore High captain in cross-country and fier in cross-country. Team School senior with a weight- track. His academic awards awards include team cap- ed GPA of 3.4. He earned include Principal’s Honor tain, Most Valuable Player, eight varsity letters in wa- Roll. Tyler plans to attend and Outstanding Distance ter polo, swimming and University of Santa Barbara. Award in track. Her academ- baseball. In water polo he JOSHUA WHITE ic honors include Princi- was selected First Team Joshua is a Granada High pal’s Honor Roll, Academic All-EBAL and First Team School senior with a weight- Block Award, and Academic All-NCS. Team awards in- ed GPA of 4.23. He has Star Award. She has been clude team captain in 2017 earned seven varsity letters a member of the Interact and 2018. He received Tri- in cross-country and track. Club, GetSet, and has done Valley Athlete of the Month. In cross-country he was Olympian Award finalists from Livermore and Granada high schools. stagecraft for LHS theater His academic record in- among the top distance run- productions. Veronica will cludes Honor Roll. He was ners in the league and NCS. The Livermore Grana- team to a second-place fin- being selected to the Second continue her running career part of the Every 15 Minutes In cross-country he was se- da Boosters have selected ish in 2018 and third-place Team All-EBAL in soccer. at Cal State East Bay and program at LHS. Scott plans lected First Team All-EBAL 12 finalists for their 2019 finish in 2017. Colleen was In track, she is one of the top major in Business Finance. to attend Las Positas Com- and second team in 2017 and Olympian Awards, which team captain, 3-time EBAL hurdlers in the league plac- BRADLEY ARCHER munity College. All-NCS. Joshua helped his honors Granada and Liver- champion, and 2-time NCS ing second at EBAL in the Bradley is a Livermore TAITO DACOSTA team win NCS and qualify more High School seniors champion. She earned All- 100M hurdles in 2017 and High School senior with a Taito is a senior at Granada for the CIF State Champion- excelling in academics and NCS First Team in 2016 and fourth in 2019. She currently weighted GPA of 3.72. He High School with a weight- ships, where he placed 23rd athletics. 2017, and qualified in 2018 has the third fastest all-time has received six varsity let- ed GPA of 4.03. He has overall. He has the fastest Four winners will each for the state meet champion- 100M hurdle time at LHS. ters in football and baseball. earned four varsity letters NCS time for a Granada receive a $2,500 schol- ships. Colleen placed tenth Her team awards include In football, he was awarded in swimming. His athlet- runner. In track, Joshua was arship, and eight finalists at West Regional and 37th Most Valuable Player in Most Valuable Player and ic honors include 3-time part of the record-setting will each receive a $750 at nationals. In track, she track and field in 2018. Her was team captain. Bradley All-EBAL in swimming, Distance Medley Relay scholarship. All finalists won the 3200M at EBAL academic awards include was selected First Team taking second in the 100 team at the Bay Area Re- receive an Olympian Fi- and second place at the Principal’s Honor Roll, All-EBAL as Tight End in backstroke and 200IM. At lays. His academic honors nalist Award Plaque that, Meet of Champions in 2017. Academic Block Letter, 2017 and 2018 and First NCS, he placed second in include Principal’s Honor along with scholarships, She qualified for CIF state and NCS Scholar Athlete Team All-NCS Section in both the 100 backstroke and Roll. He has been involved will be bestowed during the championships in 2017 and Award. Abigail plans to 2018. He has received state 200IM in 2017 and 2018. in Camp Go Beyond and Olympian Awards Banquet 2018. Her academic hon- attend Washington State and national recognition in Taito qualified for CIF state Surtec Adopt-A-Family. He on May 20. ors include NCS Scholar University and major in football and is among the championships and placed has received many awards in and Sandia National Merit Construction Management. top high school football re- 6th in the 200IM and 14th photography. Joshua plans The following are biogra- Awards. Colleen plans to NATALIE HAWKINS cruits. He received the Cow- in the 100 Back in 2018. He to attend University of Santa phies of this year's finalists. continue her running career Natalie is a Livermore High boy Award in 2017 and been has been involved with the Barbara and major in Chem- at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo School senior with a weight- selected Tri-Valley Athlete Livermore Aqua Cowboys istry. KALEA BARTOLOTTO and major in Mechanical of the Week. His academic Kalea is a Granada High ed GPA of 4.07. She has and Pleasanton Seahawks, Engineering. earned eight varsity letters awards include Principal’s Open Heart Kitchen, and School senior with a Honor Roll and Academic weighted GPA of 4.11. She MADISON WRIGHT in swimming and water Valley Humane Society. Madison is a Granada High polo. In water polo she Block Letter, and he was Taito plans to continue his earned eight varsity letters co-founder of the Spike Ball in cross-country and track. School senior with a weight- is one of the top players swimming career at Cornell ed GPA of 4.11. She earned in the league and earned Club on campus. Bradley University. She helped her team to a plans to continue his foot- second-place finish at the four varsity letters in volley- First Team All-EBAL hon- TYLER HATTORI ball. She has been one of the ors in 2018 and Honorable ball and academic careers at CIF State cross-country Stanford University. Tyler is a Granada High championships in 2018. top players in the league and Mention in 2017. She has School senior with a weight- Her athletic awards include earned First team All-EBAL helped her team qualify DEVON MAHESHWRI ed GPA of 4.4. He has earned First Team All-League and honors in 2017 and second to NCS championships. Devon is a Livermore High eight varsity letters in cross- NCS in cross-country in team 2018. Team awards in- Natalie was named team School senior with a weight- country and track. In cross- 2016, 2017 and 2018. Kalea clude Most Valuable player captain on both swimming ed GPA of 4.54. He has eight country he was among the helped her team win three in 2017 and 2018. Her aca- and water polo teams. Her varsity letters in cross-coun- top distance runners in the EBAL and four NCS cham- demic awards include NCS academic awards include try and track and field. He league and NCS. In cross- pionships. Kalea finished Scholastic Award. She has Principal’s Honor Roll, Aca- received Most Outstanding country he was selected 18th at the CIF state cross- been involved with The demic Block Letter Award, Runner in cross-country and First Team All-EBAL, plac- country championships. She Taylor Family Foundation and NCS Scholar Athlete. was selected team captain ing third in 2018. He made has been involved with the and Young Life. She was se- She is a member of the in both cross-country and All-NCS in 2017 and 2018. National Charity League. lected Homecoming Queen Leo and Link Crew Clubs. track. Devon helped lead He helped his team advance Kalea plans to attend North- in 2018. Madison plans She has received Teacher his team to an NCS third- western University and ma - to attend Texas Christian Recognition Awards for her place finish and qualify jor in Bio-Medical Engi- University and major in work ethic, personal growth, for the CIF state meet in neering. Nursing. character and academic suc- cross-country in 2017. His ABIGAIL HARNISH cess. Natalie plans to attend academic awards include COLLEEN McCANDLESS Long Beach State and major Principal’s Honor Roll, NCS Colleen is a Granada Abigail is a Livermore High School senior with a in Psychology. Scholar Athlete, AP Scholar, High School senior with a and National Merit Scholar weighted GPA of 4.51. She weighted GPA of 4.04. She VERONICA VALENTON earned eight varsity letters has earned six varsity let- in cross-country and track. ters in track and soccer. Her She placed 3rd at the CIF athletic awards include help- state cross-country champi- ing her team take second at The Livermore onships and helped lead her NCS in 2017 and 2018, and Citywide Garage Sale Starring… old stuff in new roles!

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Discussion to be Held on Schools motorhomes, and factoring in lane width, And Communities Funding Act traffic flow, and roadway conditions. All motorcycle riders, regardless of skill On Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 PM, the Tri- level, are encouraged to enroll in the Cali- Valley Democratic Club (TVDC) will hold fornia Motorcyclist Safety Program. Infor- a discussion on the California Schools and mation and training locations are available Local Communities Funding Act of 2018, at www.californiamotorcyclist.com or by which has now qualified for the 2020 ballot. calling 1-877-RIDE-411 (1-877-743-3411). The measure aims to close California’s Livermore Police Department fund- commercial property tax loophole, while ing for motorcycle safety enforcement protecting homeowners, residential rent- operations is provided by a grant from the ers, agricultural land, and small businesses, California Office of Traffic Safety, through freeing up $11 billion annually for schools, the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- community colleges, health clinics and ministration. other community services. Gordon Miller and Dr. Michael Nye from Livermore Taking Applications for the California Alliance for Retired Ameri- Tourism and Special Event Grants cans (CARA) will explain the measure, after which TVDC members will vote on whether The City of Livermore has announced the availability of 2019-2020 Tourism and Adam Van de Water took “Bike to Work Day” to heart when he rode from his Oakland to endorse the Act. CARA “is a statewide non-profit that unites retired workers and Special Event Grants. The program provides home to Livermore, where he serves as the City’s Director of Innovation and community groups to win social and eco- financial support for activities associated Economic Development. The Bay Area's 25th Annual Bike to Work Day took place on nomic justice…” The presentation will take with promoting Livermore’s downtown, Thursday, May 9. The event, featuring Energizer Stations and happy hour gatherings, place at the IBEW Union Hall, 6250 Village the wine country, and events that: promote is designed to highlight National Bike Month’s many events, such as Urban Cycling Pkwy, Dublin. Doors open at 6:30 PM for Livermore as a destination, produce an eco- workshops, community rides, and incentives for biking to local Farmers Markets. To desserts and a meet and greet. Admission nomic benefit to Livermore and the region, learn more, see The Independent’s April 11 article at www.independentnews.com or is free. For more information contact Mary, and generate tourism in Livermore. [email protected]. Under this program, five grants of $1000 www.bikeeastbay.org. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) each will be awarded to organizations that Motorcycle Safety Enforcement demonstrate that their event will directly Increasing by Livermore Police benefit Livermore downtown businesses and local wineries. Events will be judged The Livermore Police Department will on their potential attendance. Events must Workday Opens New have extra officers out on patrol during the have a minimum of 1,000 expected attend- month of May looking for violations made ees to qualify. The application period ends by drivers and motorcyclists that increase June 14, 2019. The application form and Headquarters in Pleasanton the risk of crashes. guidelines are now posted on the City of The motorcycle safety enforcement op- Livermore website and are also available The Workday campus in or in one of the large game The building uses a cool eration aims at educating both motorcyclists at City Hall, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, Pleasanton officially opened rooms located on every roof to mitigate the urban and drivers on the rules of the road. Livermore. on Monday. The new head- floor. There are wellbeing heat island effect, while a Motorcycle fatalities have jumped dra- Interested organizations must submit quarters is located at 6110 rooms, therapeutic massage large, 865-kilowatt solar matically in California over the past decade. a completed application to the Office of Stoneridge Mall Road. services, showers, and lock- array provides up to one- In 2017, there were 576 people killed in Innovation and Economic Development, The 410,000-square- ers. The Data Diner, opening third of the building’s daily motorcycle crashes statewide, up nearly 17 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. foot, six-story building was in June, will have a large electricity needs. An in- percent from 494 in 2015. For questions, contact Theresa De designed with a primary pizza oven and a variety of novative onsite greywater Over the course of the past three years, La Vega, Management Analyst at (925) goal in mind: to encourage food stations. recycling system will save motorcycle-involved collisions in Liver- 960-4049 or via email at tbdelavega@ collaboration. There’s also an outdoor up to 720,000 gallons of more have resulted in two fatalities and 57 cityoflivermore.net. It will include a space and an open-air am- water annually. injury crashes. 16,000-square-foot Work- phitheater with seating for Sisco notes, "The con- Drivers should be alert for motorcyclists, Branning Campaign Kick-Off Held day Customer Center, sched- 1,500 people. As a pet- struction involved strong as many motorcycle crashes are caused Evan Branning kicked off his campaign uled to open this summer. friendly company, there collaboration with the City when drivers do not see them. Check your Saturday for the State Senate District 7. He Workday employs 11,000 are two dog runs for canine of Pleasanton and BART, mirrors and blind spots, especially when is the first to toss his hat in the ring for the globally. Robynne Sisco, family members’ play and including investments in merging, turning or changing lanes. 2020 election. Co-President and Chief Fi- exercise. public safety that Work- Riders should make themselves visible The seat is currently held by fellow nancial Officer, stated, "To The property was built day helped fund. A police by wearing brightly colored, protective democrat Steve Glazier. see this tremendous growth to achieve Leadership in service center operated by clothing and keeping lights on during the Recently the Tri-Valley Democratic is incredibly inspiring. I’m Energy and Environmental both Pleasanton and BART day. Riders should also change lanes only Club endorsed Branning. According to excited to share the latest Design (LEED) Platinum police will open in June. when there is enough room and always wear the club,"Our current state senator's voting update on our presence in certification, the highest Throughout the area, there a Department of Transportation compliant record has been a big sore spot for many Pleasanton." level possible, meaning it are new outdoor walkways, helmet. of us. He rarely shows up in the Tri-Valley, Employees can meet or meets robust requirements new traffic lights and road Although lane splitting is now legal, mo- and instead of listening to his constituents relax while surrounded by for sustainable design and improvements for traffic torcyclists should be extra careful traveling he is notorious for lecturing them." indoor trees in open spaces construction. flow and safety." between lanes, avoiding the practice next For more information, go to www. to large vehicles like big rigs, buses and evanbranning.com. COMMISSIONS (Continued from first page) TRAVEL only three members in at- McDonald, who is chair- deed-restricted affordable in September and October ago, people kept their homes tendance, so two alternates person of the Parks and housing stock of more than of 2018. Buyers on average an average of seven years really are not needed. The Community Services Com- 1380 residences, including had been bidding above the before selling them. How- BUG council in the past drafted mission, spoke from the single-family homes, con- asking price in previous ever, that statistic has shifted attendance rules for com- audience. Smith McDonald dominiums, apartments, and months, but in September to 11 years. Stark said that missioners, after complaints said that she preferred one accessory dwelling units, and October of 2018, they given the high quality of GROUP TRAVEL arose about people missing alternate only, because two sometimes known as back- bid lower than the asking Dublin as a community, too many meetings, which are unwieldy for meeting yard granny flats. price. They were able to it’s likely the city’s average (925) 447-4300 delayed action on some management purposes. She The council also heard negotiate a price lower than home retention is more than In Downtown Livermore items. Now, if a Planning was also concerned about a a report from David Stark, the asking price. 11 years. Commissioner were to miss second alternate involved Public Affairs Director of Stark stated, “That is travelbuglivermore.com a certain number of meet- in the discussion for a long the Bay East Association of something we had not ings, she or he would be time, but not able to vote. Realtors. experienced in years. It dismissed. Whatever the council Stark talked only about says something (falling Goel said he opposed two decided, “the rules of the single-family detached two months in a row). The alternates on the commis- road,” should be made clear, homes. He noted that their prices dropped all the way sions, because he had been stated Smith McDonald, price in Dublin increased to $960,000, but then re- On-Call appointed to city commis- who was appointed to the by 24% from 2012 to 2013, bounded to $1.1 million. sions, and saw how much Zone 7 Water Agency board as the city was pulling out “In the first quarter of Clean Up! effort commissioners put earlier this month. of the Great Recession. The 2019 the median price — the into serving. If there were HOUSING ECONOM- following year, the increase middle price in a ranking of little need for a second ICS, FROM LOW TO was 12%, followed by a 7% prices stacked from bottom commissioner, it would HIGH increase in each of the next to top — came in lower than make that person do a lot The council passed a res- two years, and then 6% in the first quarter of 2018. of work reading reports, olution proclaiming the 23rd 2017-18. That kind of year to year receiving instruction on the annual Affordable Housing Stark said his interest in quarterly performance has Brown Act rules and other Week from May 9 through housing is as shelter, not not been seen in Dublin in Three times over a 12-month period, things commissioners need as an investment. The 24% a long time, said Stark. May 19. It also heard a qualified residents* in the City of Livermore to know, but there would be presentation from a realty climb in prices definitely Stark observed that the little, if any, payoff. association official about was not sustainable. That last three years’ of home can schedule collection of up to 3-cubic Hernandez said it was the trends in prices of single was why the numbers kept sale inventory has been yards of garbage plus one appliance worth trying two alternates. family detached homes over lowering. very stable. “Sellers are not The policy could be re- the past few years. In housing prices, month putting their homes on the or e-waste item. viewed in a year to see how In the Affordable Hous- to month fluctuations in market. It tells us they like *FOR MORE DETAILS, OR TO SCHEDULE it works, and make a judge- ing proclamation, supported sellers’ asking prices com- it in Dublin. They choose to ment then about continuing. by cities in Alameda County, pared to actual sales prices stay,” said Stark. A CLEAN UP, CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE. Only Michelle Smith Dublin declares that it has a showed unusual behavior Also, statewide years 925-449-7300 New Conference in Lawsuit Trial www.LivermoreSanitation.com The next case manage- to press. A trial date of May until 2008, shortly after a ment conference in the 6 was scheduled, but then for-profit consortium took lawsuit aimed at returning postponed because of other over as manager. Lawrence Livermore Na- court business. The May 6 The retirees considered tional Laboratory retirees date was itself a postpone- the loss of UC healthcare to to University of California ment of a February trial be a violation of promises healthcare programs has date. made during their careers been scheduled for May 28. UC healthcare benefits at the Laboratory -- prom- Whether the conference were available to LLNL ises on which some of them will lead to a trial date in retirees from 1961, when based career decisions. In the long-running legal ac- the University’s Board of 2010, they filed a lawsuit tion was not clear at the Regents authorized them for which became a class action time the Independent went both employees and retirees, four years later. MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 9

TASK FORCE (Continued from first page) dential area and a proposed downtown. mum and 300% FAR for the her vote. The vote was 4 to 1 with Overlay, including the ex- zoning overlay for the Shell Speakers during public new mixed-use downtown At the May 14 session, Testa opposed. ceptions process and cri- Station and Barone's Res- hearing opposed adding district. The later applies Narum said she would sup- The council reaffirmed teria. taurant sites that would have housing in the downtown. to the current Civic Center port a residential overlay other decisions: • Ground-Floor Residen- added residential as a use. One voiced a different view, site and vacant city property for the Shell Station on First tial. The council opposed In the residential area stating there is a need for across Old Bernal Avenue, Street, noting that the site • Massage Business new ground floor residential of downtown, the council more housing. if voters support relocating is surrounded by housing. Regulations. The coun- for properties with frontage had agreed with staff on a The council reaffirmed the library and city offices Narum added that the neigh- cil supported strengthen- on Main Street. 30-foot height limit with development standards in to the Bernal Park. bors support the housing. ing citywide permitting Council direction goes the ability to go higher. On the commercial and tran- Two landowners had re- The council approved the requirements for massage back to the Task Force for May 14, they voted 4 to 1 sitional areas. The com- quested the ability to build residential overlay in a 4-1 establishments and techni- discussion. Mayor Thorne to limit buildings to two mercial core area would be housing on their properties. vote, with Testa opposed. cians, rather than including noted, "We are not making stories. Mayor Jerry Thorne limited to 40 feet in height, On April 16, the council For the Barone's site, the downtown-specific land use final decision, only giving opposed the change. with a 300% floor-area ratio denied the requests with decision was to add a mixed policies. direction to the Task Force." Councilmember Julie (FAR), a 36-foot-tall, two- Kathy Narum, Karla Brown use overlay. Under this zon - • Active Ground Floor A final recommenda- Testa made the motion to story maximum with 125% and Julie Testa voting "no". ing, the square footage of Overlay. The council sup- tion from the Task Force is limit housing to two sto- FAR for the mixed-use However, Narum said at the the restaurant would have to ported implementation of expected in late summer or ries as a way to retain the transitional zone, and 46 end of the meeting that she be retained as commercial the Active Ground Floor early fall. small-town character of feet with three stories maxi- would like to reconsider in any development plan. OBITUARIES

In Loving Memory two other nannies who lived as a Teaching Certificate. He contact with no matter their square dancing, bowling, became Parish Council Presi- Jeffrey Allan Koch nearby. One was from Dub- went on to teach for eight station in life. He wanted gardening, and watercolor dent and a lector for both the lin, Ireland. On their days off, years at Junction Avenue everyone to know that this painting. In later years, she Spanish and English masses. Mar. 31, 1965 – May 2, 2019 they explored New England. Middle School. He subse- life is not all there is. He was enjoyed playing pinochle. He was appointed by Pastor Jeffrey Allan Koch passed They went to New York, New quently left teaching to enter made for Eternity. We look Camping was always a major Father Robert Adams as one peacefully at his home in Hampshire and all over the the field of finance, in which forward to meeting him there. family enjoyment. of the first Lay Ministers of Livermore on May 2, 2019. place. Coming from a small he was employed for some He is survived by his for- She was an active mem- Communion, along with his Jeffrey was 54 years old. quiet village in Ireland, she 30 years. Dennis recently was ever loving parents, James ber of Holy Cross Lutheran good friends Joe McCarthy was overwhelmed. employed by Security Eye Courtney and Lisa Gail; Church in Livermore since and Herb Di Grazia. He and There was so much to see Patrol in Livermore. brothers Joe (Marie) and 1962. another good friend Randy and do. They loved shopping. Dennis was an avid fish- Jordan; his sister Olivia; Iona was preceded in Schlientz were appointed The stores were so much erman and loved camping. loving grandparents Darleen death by her parents Chris to the board of Interfaith bigger. Going to the theater He enjoyed the woodlands West and Dennis Horan; and and Caroline Swenson Ytzen; Housing and dad became was great. of Northern California, par- many loving aunts, uncles two husbands, Dale Floy in president. Interfaith Housing Later on they decided to ticularly the Butt Lake area, and cousins. 1945 and Earl Ray in 1990; worked with HUD to com - rent an apartment in Farm- as well as other Northern Joshua’s memorial service brother Lowell Ytzen; and a plete three much-needed low- ingham and they found other California State Parks. He was held on April 29th. The son-in-law Ron Huhn. cost senior housing projects jobs in retail stores. enjoyed working in his yard, service is available online for She is survived by three which are still integral parts One year later she decided and had a fondness for roses. viewing for those who were daughters: Mona (Gary) of our community. Dad was to move to California, near He was a man with a big heart not able to attend. Donations Wirth of Columbus, Ind., also appointed to the Alam- her sister who moved to and a kind spirit, and he will may be made to Juvenile Dia- Cathy Huhn of Mt. Clemons, eda County Grand Jury and Jeffrey was raised in West America as well, with her be missed by all his family betes Research Foundation at Mich., and Becki (Craig) became Foreman to oversee Bloomfield, Mich. He gradu - friends and their one-year- and friends. www.jdrf.org/donate. Watters of Fresno, Calif.; six the famous Patty Hearst/SLA ated from Michigan State old daughter. They went Dennis is survived by Callaghan Mortuary is grandchildren: Trent (Cinde) trials. He was a busy man. University and moved to across America on Route his wife of 44 years Janiece honored to be serving the Wirth and Monica Wirth of Dad retired from Kaiser California for his postdoc 66. She was surprised to see (Fitzsimmons) Birr; his Davidson family. An online Columbus, Kelly Huhn of and, loving to learn, went at U.C. Davis. Jeff was a how different each state was. brother Arnold (Jeanne) Birr guestbook is available for Anniston, Ala., Kimberly back to school and earned his distinguished physicist work- Her favorite state was New of Kentucky; Linda (Frank) condolences at www.cal- Rawn of Clovis, Calif., Sean MBA from Saint Mary’s Col- ing at Lawrence Livermore Mexico, maybe because at Briato of Twain Harte; laghanmortuary.com. Watters of San Francisco, lege. He and mom got into National Laboratory for over the time of day it was when Georgine (Chris) Druman Calif., and Jessica Watters of the restaurant business and 20 years, and for Missions they got there - the sun was of Livermore; and Charles San Diego, Calif.; and five opened El Lorito Restaurant. Support and Test Services Marie Boss going down and the light (Deborah) Birr of Manteca. Aug. 8, 1923 - May 1, 2019 great-grandchildren: Lauren Mom managed the business. for over five years. He loved and desert scenery was like Dennis has many nieces and and Ryan Wirth, and Katelyn, All the family worked there the outdoors, science, fenc- Marie Boss, 95, died she imagined the west to be. nephews who will love and peacefully with her daugh- Chloe and Nathan Rawn. at one time or another, along ing, photography, astronomy, She liked California so much miss him dearly. Burial will be in Golden with some of the grandkids. motorcycle racing, music, ters by her side. Born in San she decided to stay in Santa He is preceded in death by Francisco to Theophile and Gate National Cemetery, It was a real family business the ocean, the hottest of Monica. his sister Carol Sapata, and San Bruno. Services will be for 22 years. hot peppers, and playing Caroline Cerles, she grew up In 1969 Isa moved to his parents Helen and Walter in Orland, attended Domini- scheduled at a later date. Dad knew that mom and guitar. Jeff was enthusiastic Northern California to work Birr. A memorial service was son-in-law Manuel Ramirez about life and loved to travel. can College of San Rafael, at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort for held for Dennis on Wednes- and was a longtime teacher. Richard Michael Flores had the business under con- Jeff leaves behind his wife the winter season. This is day, May 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. trol and he decided to get his Katherine, his sister Heidi, Marie loved music, art, Oct. 30, 1931 – May 4, 2019 where Isa learned to ski and at Callaghan Funeral Home travel, people, and life. real estate license and went stepchildren Joshua and Jes- met Dennis Caywood. They in Livermore. 87 Years Old to work with Ray Herman sica, and four grandchildren: She is survived by beloved Our dad’s life belonged to got married in the early '70s. Callaghan Mortuary is family: daughters Judy Del at Vintage Realty. Son Dan Sebastian, Malaki, Hunter Isa gained a stepson, Sean, honored to be serving the Birr the community. He believed eventually joined him there. and Hudson. Tredici and Nicki Sauer; in and worked for causes through the marriage. Isa family. An online guestbook grandchildren Tom (Delanie), Dad joined Livermore Rotary Callaghan Mortuary is and Dennis bought a house in is available for condolences greater than himself. He was and became leader of the Tri- honored to be serving the Christina (Ken), Lisa (John), born in Bakersfield, Calif., Livermore. A few years later, at www.callaghanmortuary. Michelle, Chris (Jenn), Jen- Valley Smoke Free Coalition Koch family. in 1977, they had a daughter com. the third of six children. His resulting in the first smoke- An online guestbook is nifer, Aaron (John), and Eric work ethic began as a young together named Sara. (Lynette); great-grandchil- free businesses in Livermore. available for condolences Isa was a hairdresser. She child working in the cotton Dad lived an active life. at www.callaghanmortuary. Joshua James dren Drew and Nick, Lizzie, fields of Bakersfield, doing did hair at Normandy hair Davidson Marcus and Calvin, and Bea- He enjoyed bike riding and com. salon on First Street for some his part to help support the running, and he was a vora- Aug. 26, 1995 - Apr. 20, 2019 trice. She was predeceased family. He attended Garces, time before moving to Piazza by her husband Louis, her cious reader of history and Isobel Reid Caywood For Hair, also in beautiful Joshua James Davidson, the first catholic high school science books. He took up a lifelong resident of Liver- sons Joe and Michael, and in Bakersfield, and became February 15, 2019 downtown Livermore. sons-in-law Richard Del scuba diving and went diving Isa was born in Kells, a Isa will be missed by her more, Calif., passed away student body president. This in Mexico with son Carlos. peacefully at the age of 23 on Tredici and Bruce Sauer. was the first sign of his natu- small town in Northern Ire- coworkers who through the A memorial celebration Sadly, dad was diagnosed land, to Nathaniel and Sarah years became her second Resurrection Weekend to be ral born leadership. with Alzheimer’s in 2003. with the Lord. Though his life will be held Saturday, June Hamill. She was one of ten family and dear friends. Isa 1, at 1 p.m., at the SGI-USA Dad and our brothers and children, with four sisters enjoyed being a part of their was cut short by complica- son-in law Manuel built an tions of Type 1 diabetes, he Buddhist Center, 3834 Opal and five brothers. She has a lives and her clients' lives. Street, Oakland. in-law unit behind the origi- sister named Frances who Isa had so many friends; she left an indelible mark on the nal family home where Marta also came to California. was known for being fun, lives and hearts of all who and Manuel now live. Mom outgoing and super generous, knew him. He was a beloved Iona Ytzen Ray and dad moved in. We all and she made the best Irish son, a dedicated brother, and Dec. 4, 1920 - May 11, 2019 did what we could to care coffee ever! a caring and attentive friend. Iona Ytzen Ray, 98, for dad at home, but in 2017 Isa was a fan of the Bea- Joshua packed much into passed away peacefully at he was placed at Mocho Park tles, Rolling Stones, Elvis, his 23 years, even while home on May 11, 2019. She Care Home where he was John Wayne and all things battling his disease for 12 was born on December 4, treated with loving kindness cowboy! years. In his youth and teens 1920, in Swaledale, Iowa, to and dignity until his passing. Isa was a wonderful he maintained a passion for Chris and Caroline Swenson Hope Hospice was so instru- grandmother. She took her playing Little League and Ytzen. She attended schools Dad went on to earn a de- mental on his final day, and grandson Nate to Northern Senior baseball. He also en- in Clinton and Swaledale, gree in bacteriology from UC his last hours were peaceful. Ireland. A few years ago she joyed skating, skateboarding, graduating from Swaledale Berkeley. Next, he joined the He received Last Rites and took her stepson's daughter reading, hiking, photography, High School in 1938. She ran U.S. Army. He was stationed a blessing from Fr. Mark McKinley to England and animals, music and most her grandfather’s meat mar- in Munich, Germany, and as- Wiesner, the Pastor at Saint Isobel Reid Caywood, Ireland. Isa was also very definitely electronics. He ket for a year before attending signed as a dental technician. Charles Borromeo, and was known as Isa, passed on happy to have taken her developed professional-level nursing school at St. Joseph He returned to Bakersfield finally at rest with his family February 15, 2019. A private daughter's sons Nate and computer and IT skills in his Mercy College of Nursing in and married his high school at the bedside. memorial was held for her Colton to Maui, Hawaii, last early teens. Sioux City, Iowa, where she sweetheart, our mom Colette Dad is survived by his on April 6, 2019, in Liver- summer. They had a blast graduated in 1942. (nee Quinlan) in 1956. The wife Colette; children more. Isa will be missed by there while making unfor- She joined the Navy in first three of their five siblings Brigette Hernandez, Marta so many. gettable memories with her July 1943 as a nurse and was - Brigette, Marta and Carlos (Manuel Ramirez), Carlos, Isa came to the United grandsons. Isa always wanted stationed in Jacksonville, - arrived. Dad needed to be a Susanne and Daniel (Paula States when she was 19. to visit Maui. Fla., and Memphis, Tenn. She little busier and decided to a nee Smith); eight grand- When she was a teenager Isa is survived by her sib- was honorably discharged in acquire a degree in chemistry. children Reina Alvarez (nee growing up in northern Ire- lings: Frances, Sammy, Neil, January 1945. The family moved to Berke- Hernandez), Peter Ramirez, land she read a lot about Greta, John, Billy, Charlotte She married Dale Floy in ley and sister Susie was born. Rhine Ramirez (Amanda nee America and became fasci- and Charles; her daughter December 1944 in Sanford, After earning his second di Giorgio), Sarah Flores, nated. She liked to watch 77 Sara; and her three grand- Fla. Dale died in an automo- degree from UC Berkeley Nicholas Flores, Madeline Sunset Strip and Hawaiian children: Nate, Colton and bile accident in December he was employed by Kaiser Flores, Olivia Flores and Eye. The sun was always Aurora. 1945. Aluminum Research and we Roen Flores; great-grand- shining, life looked exciting, Callaghan Mortuary is Iona received specialized moved to San Jose. And that daughter Colette Ramirez; and the scenery was beauti- honored to be serving the From childhood Joshua polio care training at Sister is when the last of the sibs, sisters Sr. Cecilia Flores O.P., ful. She wanted to see for her- Caywood family. An online demonstrated a compassion- Kenny Polio Institute in Min- Dan, came along. Teresa Cartwright and Mar- self if it was really like that. guestbook is available for ate heart willing to serve oth- neapolis from January 1948 Dad’s desire to improve ion Wilson; sisters-in-law When she was 19 she went condolences at www.cal- ers. He loved helping others through January 1950, and lives began when he was Georgia Quinlan and Cherie to the American consulate laghanmortuary.com. whether it was preparing food was sent across the country encouraged by friends in Flores; brother-in-law Stuart and applied for a permanent and delivering it to the home- to areas of polio outbreaks. the Hispanic community in Quinlan; and many cousins, visa. They said they would Dennis Walter Birr less or providing a listening On June 10, 1950, she San Jose to join the EOC nieces, nephews and other ear to peers in need. At age married Isaac Earl Ray in (Equal Opportunity Commis- put her on the waiting list and Resident of Livermore family members here in the that she would have to have 17 he became a licensed EMT Jamestown, N.Y. sion) and he began working U.S. and in Mexico. a job to go there. After three Jan. 1, 1947 - May 9, 2019 and although his diabetic Earl was in the Navy so with Cesar Chavez to help There will be a viewing months, with the help of an Dennis Walter Birr was condition prevented him ful- they moved often, living in organize the migrant farm at Callaghan’s Mortuary, employment agency she got born in Vancouver, Wash. He filling his dream of full-time New York, Pennsylvania, workers. 3833 East Ave., Livermore, a job as a nanny. moved to the Livermore area occupational service, he still Nevada, Midway Island in Kaiser Aluminum moved on Monday, May 20, from On October 19, 1966 her in California when he was 14 provided medical assistance the Pacific, and many areas to Pleasanton in 1968 and we 3-6 p.m. Celebration of Life sister and some friends took years old. Dennis graduated to others in need throughout of California. Iona contin- all moved to Livermore. Real Mass will be Tuesday, May her to the airport and she from Livermore High School the remainder of his life. ued to work as a nurse and Estate Agent and eventual 21, at 11 a.m. at Saint Mi- boarded the plane for Boston, and California State Uni - Joshua’s greatest legacy is retired from the Lawrence lifelong friend Ray Herman chael Church, 458 Maple St., Mass. She said she will never versity, Hayward, in 1973. his love of God and his fam- Livermore National Labora- found us the perfect home in Livermore. Burial to follow forget her first impression He received his Bachelor of ily. He was uniquely gifted tory in 1969. St. Michael Parish, where we at St. Michael Cemetery, of this country. She enjoyed Science degree, majoring in to share his love and dedica- Iona enjoyed many activi- could all walk to St. Michael 3885 East Ave., Livermore. her job as a nanny. She met Math and Science, as well tion with all who he came in ties over the years including School. At St. Michael’s, dad 10 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 KAISER (Continued from first page) being encouraged to bike to After May 20, the advice sion/chemotherapy, clinical work, said Zurnacian. nurse line will also be able to trials, nutrition, and counsel- Kaiser held a ribbon cut- refer patients to the Dublin ing support. ting on May 13 to dedicate 24-hour Urgent Care Cen- Those who will be sta- the site. ter, if it is appropriate, said tioned in Dublin include 24-HOUR URGENT CARE, Zurnacian. specialists in breast imaging, KAISER’S FIRST IN STATE Walk-ins will be taken cardiology, endocrinology, The Dublin campus in- 24 hours, 7 days a week. gastroenterology, neurology, cludes Kaiser’s first 24-hour If more serious care were obstetrics and gynecology Urgent Care facility in Cali- needed, patients will be and orthopedics. fornia. There will be 30 beds sent to one of the Kaiser “Kaiser Permanente rec- to treat patients’ problems hospitals. ognized that there was a that are not serious enough Dublin also will have need in the Tri-Valley for to require emergency room ambulatory surgery, with high-quality, convenient care. Kaiser’s emergency six operating rooms. These care, available to our mem- rooms are located in its hos- are for operations where an bers whether they work, pitals, the nearest in Walnut overnight stay in the hospital live or commute through the Creek and Antioch. is not needed. Patients are area,” said Janet Liang, pres- When Kaiser patients sent home on the same day ident, Kaiser Permanente call the advice nurse, a 24- as the operation. Northern California. “The hour service, they are told The Cancer Care Center way we deliver health care is whether the symptoms are will feature coordinated care changing, and we are proud sufficiently serious to re- to ensure effective treatment to open this state-of-the-art and outcomes. Comprehen- Dublin multi-specialty hub quire an emergency room. During Dublin Kaiser’s Community Open House on May 11, Chief of Physics Yildirim The advice line nurse is able sive on-site services include to serve this vibrant, grow- medical oncology, radiation ing community in new ways Mutaf stands alongside a TrueBeam linear accelerator used in radiotherapy to precisely to reach a doctor by phone, target a tumor's shape and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding normal if needed, for more advice. oncology, imaging services, that benefit patients.” radiology hematology, infu- tissue. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) LASSEN DOWNTOWN (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) required to change the cur- ently there is no safe way Paul Spence, Commu- ments and coordination with cil adopted a plan for the other new uses planned for rent land designation from to get from Springtown nity Development Director, Cal-Trans. downtown core. In Sep- the area. He wanted to know low intensity industrial, lim- into Livermore by walking agreed. He added that when Munro asked about the tember of 2018, the council how many parking spaces ited agriculture and service or riding a bike. "I applaud a development is proposed status of the trails on Catho- adopted eleven amendments are being created on North commercial to urban high anytime we can add to the both the amenities of the lic Church property north to the plan, including in- I Street. residential, as well as open trail system in town.” project site and the broader of the proposed project and creased height limits for Paul Spence, Commu- space designations. During the public hear- community are considered. acquiring the right of way the boutique hotel and the nity Development Director, Staff has identified near- ing, Greg Scott expressed Councilmember Bob through that property. L Street parking structure. replied that the I Street park- by trail improvements that concern that city money was Woerner noted that at this Ross replied that part In November 2018, a ref- ing was going to provide would provide benefits to involved, and that it should point the council was not of the negotiations would erendum adopted by the approximately 260 spaces. the surrounding neighbor- be used to make First Street authorizing this project or include receiving the right council repealed three of The hotel has yet to submit hood and help justify the safe. Mayor John Marchand any changes to the scenic of way. the amendments, includ- a revised application. They zoning change. The Arroyo- replied to Scott’s statement, corridor requirements. Munro also noted that ing the core development are looking for alternatives Las Positas trail would fill a “This is not city’s money”. Spence said that the proj- currently the land is zoned standards, and circulation, to the underground parking significant gap in the Liver - All the infrastructure is ect applicant is submitting agricultural with light indus- transportation and parking because of the costs. There more trail network and ac- going to be paid for by the an application consistent trial. What would happen if standards. The remaining will be a drive-through be- commodate crossing I-580 developer. with the scenic corridor. light industrial were in the eight amendments remained hind the hotel for pick-up at the Las Colinas overpass John Stein reminded the Coomber asked about area instead of housing? unchanged. and delivery and some lim- for Springtown and North council that in 1980-81, the the responsibility of the Spence noted there could The city council was ited parking. Parking for the Livermore residents. property was subject to a city and Cal Trans to create be distribution facilities or asked to discuss and vote on Black Box Theater would Councilmember Trish referendum to protect the a safer First Street overpass small-scale warehousing or new amendments specific be handled by the L Street Munro asked if the trail were scenic corridor. “Another environment. research and development. to the downtown core plan garage, which will have 505 a bike and walking trail? detailed scenic corridor Spence replied that in- The market has not been relating back to the original spaces. Ross answered, “yes”. analysis should be done terchanges are particularly responsive to those types of plans presented in January Councilmember Bob Councilmember Bob before even considering challenging due to the cost land uses. 2018, while remaining con- Woerner emphasized that Coomber added that pres- developing this property”. that is required for amend- sistent with the referendum. the council was always At the public hearing, paying close attention to Drew Felker and Ali Felker parking, since in the survey PONDEROSA both recommended that the it was the top concern. “We (Continued from first page) council accept the proposed will make sure the parking Vice Mayor Bob Carling by many pedestrians and Karen Jefferson’s request than that generally involves amendments and move for- is adequate”. asked how the city’s inclu- cyclists of all ages. There with respect to speed limit a hearing back before the ward with the project. Vice mayor Bob Carling sionary housing program are only two speed limit signs. council, since it would im- Jeff Kaskey observed asked about plans for the was being addressed. Jef- signs near the end of each Councilmember Trish pact the neighbors. that the plan as presented north side of Railroad. frey Schroeder, representing side of the street. Jefferson Munro asked about a stop Coomber believed showed the hotel with no Spence answered that the Ponderosa Homes. replied, asked the council to please sign, speed bumps or other that speeding on Lomitas underground parking as amendment would allow “We are going to pay the consider adding space for types of traffic calming needed to be addressed, previously proposed. He public and private parking fee.” traffic calming devices, devices. “whether this development was concerned about the facilities around K Street Karen Jefferson, a near- such as permanent speed Marc Roberts, city man- is approved or not.” loss of existing parking for on the northside of Railroad. by resident, voiced her con- limit signs, and/or solar ager, stated that a speed After discussion, a sign the facilities located off The I Street Garage would cern about the speeding cars power activated speed signs limit sign could be added on the Lomitas side of the Livermore Avenue, as well probably include a connect- on Lomitas Ave. as part of this development. without violating any of project was added to the as the additional parking ing extension to the existing Many drivers ignore the Councilmember Bob the past policies of the city. development proposal as a needed for the hotel and parking garage. speed limit. Lomitas is used Woerner wanted to pursue Something more intensive condition.

This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2019. Signature of Registrants: Daniel Twomey and Loni 2018. Signature of Registrants: the following owner(s): LEGAL NOTICES by an individual. The date on NAME STATEMENT /s/: Aspen Plummer, Owner. Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Lisa Batinich, President. Special Tactics Solutions, Inc., which the registrant first com- FILE NO. 557774 This statement was filed Livemore, CA 94550. This NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed 301 Armstrong Street, Suite FOR INFORMATION menced to transact business The following person(s) do- with the County Clerk of Al- business is conducted by a FILE NO. 557638 with the County Clerk of 207, Livermore, CA 94551. PLACING under the fictitious business ing business as: Livermore ameda on March 26, 2019. married couple. The date on The following person(s) doing Alameda on May 2, 2019. This business is conducted LEGAL NOTICES name(s) listed above: N/A. Print and Sign, 383 South Expires March 26, 2024. which the registrant first com- business as: Aloha Nail, 869 Expires May 2, 2024. by a Corporationl. The date on Call 925-243-8000 Signature of Registrants: I Street, Livermore, CA, The Independent Legal menced to transact business E. Stanley Blvd, Livemore, CA The Independent Le- which the registrant first com- /s/: Jasper Pades, Owner. 94550, is hereby registered by No. 4535. Published April under the fictitious business 94550 is hereby registered by gal No. 4543. Published menced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed the following owner(s): 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. name(s) listed above: N/A. the following owner(s): May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Al- Daniel Twomey and Loni Signature of Registrants: Thanh H. Nguyen, 534 Downs- name(s) listed above: July 6, FILE NO. 557835-557836 ameda on April 16, 2019. Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. glen Way, San Jose, CA 95133. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2011. Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- Expires April 16, 2024. Livermore, CA 94551. This NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT /s/: Shaun Rice, President. ing business as: 1) Pinpoint The Independent Legal business is conducted by a mar- FILE NO. 557845 with the County Clerk of Al- by an individual. The date on FILE NO. 558467 This statement was filed Local Tri-Valley, 2) Tri-Valley No. 4530. Published April ried couple. The date on which The following person(s) doing ameda on April 11, 2019. which the registrant first com- The following person(s) do- with the County Clerk of Web Services, 4892 Bernal 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. the registrant first commenced business as: Hansbakes, 18495 Expires April 11, 2024. menced to transact business ing business as: The State Alameda on May 2, 2019. Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, CA to transact business under the Boston Road, Hayward, CA The Independent Le- under the fictitious business Coiffuer, 2219 1ST Street, Expires May 2, 2024. 94566, is hereby registered by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fictitious business name(s) 94541, is hereby registered by gal No. 4538. Published name(s) listed above: April 1, FL2, Livermore, CA 94550, The Independent Legal No. the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT listed above: December 1, the following owner(s): May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. 2019. Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by 4546. Published May 16, 23, Citrus Stone, LLC, 4892 Ber- FILE NO. 557589 2017. Signature of Registrants: Johanna Moa, 18495 Boston /s/: Thanh H. Nguyen, Owner. the following owner(s): 30, June 6, 2019. nal Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, The following person(s) doing /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. Road, Hayward, CA 94541.This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed Capital Beauty Inc, 2219 1ST CA 94566. This business is business as: Speech Therapy This statement was filed business is conducted by an NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Al- Street, FL2, Livermore, CA SUMMONS conducted by a Limited Li- and Accent Group, Inc., 6161 with the County Clerk of Al- individual. The date on which FILE NO. 558472 ameda on April 10, 2019. 94550. This business is con- COMPLAINT NOTICE ability Company. The date Skylinks Court, Livermore, CA ameda on April 11, 2019. the registrant first commenced The following person(s) do- Expires April 10, 2024. ducted by a Corporation. The TO DEFENDANT: Ri- on which the registrant first 94551, is hereby registered by Expires April 11, 2024. to transact business under the ing business as: A.A.A. En- The Independent Le- date on which the registrant cardo Ibarra Pina, and commenced to transact busi- the following owner(s): The Independent Legal fictitious business name(s) terprises, 20885 Redwood gal No. 4541. Published first commenced to transact DOES 1-25, inclusive. ness under the fictitious busi- Speech Therapy and Ac- No. 4533. Published April listed above: January 1, 2019. Rd #143, Castro Valley, CA May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. business under the fictitious ness name(s) listed above: cent Group, Inc. 1828 Cartier 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Signature of Registrants: 94546 is hereby registered by business name(s) listed above: YOU ARE BEING SUED N/A. Signature of Registrants: Drive, Livermore, CA 94550. /s/: Johanna Moa, Owner. the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N/A. Signature of Registrants: BY PLAINTIFF ROBERTO /s/: Alexandre, C. Munaretto, This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed Matthew Anaya, 1479 155th NAME STATEMENT /s/: Amy Scrivner, President. LOPEZ. Short Name of President. This statement was by a Corporation. The date on NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Al- Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578. FILE NO. 558469 This statement was filed Case: LOPEZ v. PINA, et al., filed with the County Clerk of which the registrant first com- FILE NO. 558184 ameda on April 12, 2019. This business is conducted The following person(s) doing with the County Clerk of Al- Case Number: CV-18-002280. Alameda on April 12, 2019. menced to transact business The following person(s) do- Expires April 12, 2024. by an individual. The date on business as: Aby Stitches, 7286 ameda on April 26, 2019. Expires April 12, 2024. under the fictitious business ing business as: Chad’s The Independent Le- which the registrant first com- Carneros Lane, Dublin, CA Expires April 26, 2024. NOTICE! You have been sued. The Independent Legal name(s) listed above: March 1, Paint & Stain 243 Murdell gal No. 4536. Published menced to transact business 94568 is hereby registered by The Independent Legal The court may decide against No. 4527. Published April 2019. Signature of Registrants: LN, Livermore, CA, 94550, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. under the fictitious business the following owner(s): No. 4544. Published May you without your being heard 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. /s/: Elizabeth Anne Perry, is hereby registered by name(s) listed above: April 26, Blue Box Investments, Inc. 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. unless you respond within 30 Director. This statement was the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2019. Signature of Registrants: ,7286 Carneros Lane, Dublin, days. Read the information be- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed with the County Clerk of Michael Chadwick, 243 Murdell NAME STATEMENT /s/: Matthew Anaya, Founder/ CA 94568 (Nevada Corp). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS low. You have 30 CALENDAR NAME STATEMENT Alameda on April 09, 2019. LN, Livermore, CA, 94550. FILE NO. 557323 Owner. This statement was This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT DAYS after this summons and FILE NO. 557908 Expires April 09, 2024. This business is conducted The following person(s) do- filed with the County Clerk of by an individual. The date on FILE NO. 558822 legal papers are served on you The following person(s) doing The Independent Legal by an individual. The date on ing business as: Bustle Alameda on April 26, 2019. which the registrant first com- The following person(s) do- to file a written response at this business as: The Tatoo Booth, No. 4531. Published April which the registrant first com- Boutiques, 5800 East Ave Expires April 26, 2024. menced to transact business ing business as: Pleasanton court and have a copy served 885 N P Street, Livermore, CA 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. menced to transact business #208, Livermore, CA 94550 The Independent Le- under the fictitious business Smiles, 514 Main Street, on the plaintiff. A letter or 94551, is hereby registered by under the fictitious business is hereby registered by gal No. 4539. Published name(s) listed above: N/A. Pleasanton, CA 94566, phone call will not protect you. the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS name(s) listed above: N/A. the following owner(s): May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by Your written response must be Katie Tragarz, 885 N P Street, NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: Aimee Farmer, 5800 East Ave /s/: Anne Beale Yancey, the following owner(s): in proper legal form if you want Livermore, CA 94551. This FILE NO. 557779 /s/: Michael Chadwick, # 208, Livermore, CA 94550. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS President. This statement was Sumeet Masaun, 199 Mon- the court to hear your case. business is conducted by The following person(s) doing Owner. This statement was This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of tevideo Circle, Fremont, CA There may be a court form that an individual. The date on business as: American Sign filed with the County Clerk of by an individual. The date on FILE NO. 557763 Alameda on April 26, 2019. 94539. This business is con- you can use for your response. which the registrant first com- Installation Company, 383 Alameda on April 19, 2019. which the registrant first com- The following person(s) do- Expires April 26, 2024. ducted by an Individual. The You can find these court forms menced to transact business South I Street, Livermore, CA, Expires April 19, 2024. menced to transact business ing business as: Shauna The Independent Le- date on which the registrant and more information at the under the fictitious business 94550, is hereby registered by The Independent Legal under the fictitious business Lay Coaching, 750 S L gal No. 4542. Published first commenced to transact California courts online Self- name(s) listed above: N/A. the following owner(s): No. 4534. Published April name(s) listed above: N/A. Street, Livemore, CA 94550 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. business under the fictitious Help Center (www.courtinfo. Signature of Registrants: Daniel Twomey and Loni 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by business name(s) listed above: ca.gov/selfhelp), your county /s/: Katie Tragarz, Owner. Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, /s/: Aimee Farmer, Owner. the following owner(s): N/A. Signature of Registrants: law library, or the courthouse This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94551. This This statement was filed Shauna Lay, 750 S L Street, /s/: Sumeet Masaun, Owner. nearest you. If you cannot pay with the County Clerk of Al- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by a with the County Clerk of Livemore, CA 94550. This This statement was filed the filing fee, ask the court ameda on April 15, 2019. NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 558726 married couple. The date on Alameda on April 3, 2019. business is conducted by with the County Clerk of clerk for a fee waiver form. If Expires April 15, 2024. FILE NO. 556981 The following person(s) do- which the registrant first com- Expires April 3, 2024. an individual. The date on Alameda on May 6, 2019. you do not file your response The Independent Legal The following person(s) do- ing business as: M & M Car- menced to transact business The Independent Le- which the registrant first com- Expires May 6, 2024. on time, you may lose the case No. 4529. Published April ing business as: Aspen pet Service, 137 East Airway under the fictitious business gal No. 4537. Published menced to transact business The Independent Legal by default, and your wages, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Jeanné Photography, 8066 Blvd #173/175, Livermore, CA name(s) listed above: June 14, Britanny Dr. Dublin, CA May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. under the fictitious business 94551, is hereby registered by No. 4545. Published May money, and property may be 2005. Signature of Registrants: 94568 is hereby registered by name(s) listed above: N/A. the following owner(s): 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. taken without further warning FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: USAVEonFLOORS, Inc., from the court. There are other NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed Aspen Jeanné Plummer, 8066 NAME STATEMENT /s/: Shauna Lay, Sole prop- 137 E Airway Blvd #173/175, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS legal requirements. You may FILE NO. 557950 with the County Clerk of Al- Britanny Dr. Dublin, CA 94568. FILE NO. 557748 prietor. This statement was Livermore, CA 94551. This NAME STATEMENT want to call an attorney right The following person(s) doing ameda on April 11, 2019. This business is conducted by The following person(s) filed with the County Clerk of business is conducted by a FILE NO. 558711 away. If you do not know an at- business as: Cleanview, 869 Expires April 11, 2024. an individual. The date on which doing business as: Liver- Alameda on April 11, 2019. Corporation. The date on which The following person(s) do- torney, you may want to call an Ventura CT, Livermore, CA, The Independent Legal the registrant first commenced more Printer, 383 South I Expires April 11, 2024. the registrant first commenced ing business as: STS, Inc, attorney referral service. If you 94551, is hereby registered by No. 4532. Published April to transact business under the Street, Livermore, CA 94550 The Independent Le- to transact business under the 2301 Armstrong Street, Suite cannot afford an attorney, you the following owner(s): 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. fictitious business name(s) is hereby registered by gal No. 4540. Published fictitious business name(s) 207, Livermore, CA 94551, may be eligible for free legal Jasper Pades, 869 Ventura listed above: January 12, the following owner(s): May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. listed above: September 16, is hereby registered by services from a nonprofit legal CT, Livermore, CA 94551. MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 11

services program. You can lo- /s/: Clive Harris, Owner. Alameda on May 7, 2019. dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to Re: Legal Notice for cate these nonprofit groups at This statement was filed Expires May 7, 2024. ANIMALS 3pm. 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ REAL ESTATE Classified Ads the California Legal Services with the County Clerk of Al- The Independent Legal Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. YARD SALES The Federal Fair Housing Act, Web site (www.lawhelpcalifor- ameda on April 19, 2019. No. 4550. Published May 2) CATS/ DOGS ORG, to see adoptable ani- 168) LAND FOR SALE Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Huge Multi-Home Garage nia.org), the California Courts Expires April 19, 2024. 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. mals, volunteer opportunities, of 1964, and state law prohibit Sales in Livermore 170) LAND FOR RENT Online Self-Help Center (www. The Independent Legal ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, and how to donate. advertisements for housing and May 18th courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or No. 4549. Published May FICTITIOUS BUSINESS for adoption information con- 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / employment that contain any from 8am to 1pm. contact your local court or 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. NAME STATEMENT tact Valley Humane Society at Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL DUPLEX / APT RENTAL preference, limitation or dis- Numerous Homes participating! county bar association. NOTE: FILE NO. 559017 (925)426-8656 RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- crimination based on protected Go to the intersection of East 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- The court has a statutory lien FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- ter, and Instagram. classes, including race, color, Ave and Charlotte Way in ALS TO SHARE for waived fees and costs on NAME STATEMENT ing business as: What’s religion, sex, handicap, familial FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Livermore and follow the signs. any settlement or arbitration FILE NO. 558862-558863 Next DNA, 4807 Merganser 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL status or national origin. IVPC Cat & kitten adoptions now at award of $10,000 or more in The following person(s) doing CT, Pleasanton, CA 94566, SPACE does not knowingly accept any the new Livermore Petco on 118) FREE SECTION a civil case. The court’s lien business as: 1. Better Being is hereby registered by advertisements that are in vio- Saturdays from 10:00AM to Free Pine & Oak Wood Inland Valley Publishing Co. must be paid before the court Project, 2. Better Breathing the following owner(s): lation of the law. 2:30PM. We have many ador- You cut & haul it Client Code:04126-00001 will dismiss the case. The Project, 6160 Crater Lake Codie Howe, 4807 Merganser able, tame kittens that have Lots of Pine cones, too name & address of the court is: CT, Pleasanton, CA 94588, CT, Pleasantong CA 94566. been tested for FIV & FELV, Please call is hereby registered by This business is conducted Adopt a new best friend altered & vaccinated. We also (408)897-3156 MODESTO SUPERIOR the following owner(s): by an individual. The date on TVAR have adu COURT, COUNTY OF STAN- Mark Szymczak, 6160 Cra- which the registrant first com- Tri-Valley Animal lt cats & ranch cats for adop- 127) LOST/ FOUND ISLAUS, 801 10TH St., ter Lake CT Pleasantong menced to transact business Rescue tion. Modesto, CA 95354. CA 94588. This business is under the fictitious business NOTICES / conducted by an individual. name(s) listed above: N/A. Our current weekly adoption EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS The name, address, The date on which the reg- Signature of Registrants: events include: 155) NOTICES and telephone num- istrant first commenced to /s/: Codie Howe, Owner. 65) HELP WANTED “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- ber of plaintiff’s attorney: transact business under the This statement was filed Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at 57) SERVICES fornia law requires that contrac- fictitious business name(s) with the County Clerk of Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. tors taking jobs that total $500 Brent L. Bixby (SBN 182729) listed above: March 30, 2019. Alameda on 10, 2019. The location is Delucchi Park, BE WARY of out of area com- or more (labor and/or materials) Kacie Aguiar (SBN 296733) Signature of Registrants: Expires May 10, 2024. 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am panies. Check with the local be licensed by the Contractors Bixby & Aguiar, Attorneys at /s/: Mark Szymczak, Founder. The Independent Legal to 1:00pm. Better Business Bureau before State License Board. State law Law, 1130 Fourteenth Street, This statement was filed No. 4551. Published May Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens you send money or fees. Read also requires that contractors Modesto, CA 95354, (209) with the County Clerk of 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2019. at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- and understand any contracts include their license numbers 578-0900 before you sign. Shop around on all advertising. Check your for rates. Date: 08/14/18 Clerk, by: Lind- contractor’s status at www. sey Stringfellow, Deputy. TO PLACE cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB (2752). 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Oakland Ballet to Bring Innovative Retelling of Jungle Book Stories

Public Invited to Celebrate Marylin Avenue School Anniversary

The community is invited to join Marylin Av- enue Elementary School for its 60th Anniversary Celebration on May 23, 2019, from 5:00 - 7:15 p.m. There will be a formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. The celebration will be held in the school’s multi-purpose room featuring photos of past staff, students, and events, along with a slide presentation on the history of the school. Food will be for sale on the blacktop. Special benches have been decorated by the students for each decade Marylin Avenue has been open. Alumni will have the opportunity to sign their decade’s bench, and they will later be displayed around the campus. Visitors will be welcome to tour the school and visit classrooms. The school is collecting memories and pic- Photo - John Hefti tures from members of the community: • To share a memory, please visit http://ti- Oakland Ballet will bring “Jangala,” a creative fu- complete with disco nightclubs, construction sites, and nyurl.com/Marylin-Ave-Memory. sion of contemporary ballet and south Indian classical junkyards inhabited by feral dogs. The work features an • Pictures may be sent to 60yearsMaryli- Bharatanatyam dance, to the Bankhead Theater on May all Indian musical score that mixes recordings of upbeat [email protected]. 28, 2019. “Jangala,” inspired by the stories of Rudyard bhangra and Bollywood music with classical ragas and Marylin Avenue Elementary School is Kipling’s classic “Jungle Book,” tells of Mowgli, a lost folkloric music from across India. located at 800 Marylin Avenue, Livermore, CA boy adopted by a pack of wolves who must use his wits “Jangala” features a cast of 11 female and five male 94551. Visit www.livermoreschools.org/marylin to survive in the wild. Artistic Director Graham Lustig’s dancers from Oakland Ballet including Jammie Walker for more information. innovative take on the story reimagines the animal charac- dancing the lead role of Mowgli. The company is joined ters and costumes of the jungle, setting it in an urban city (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 Jim Anderson & The Rebels in Salute to Elvis Presley

The Firehouse Arts the early years (1954-1966) direction of music for- Center celebrates Memorial and early hits of Elvis ever, and reminds us why Weekend with the return Presley. Selling out most Elvis was, and still is, “The of Jim Anderson & The venues, including their ap- King”. Rebels. Anderson presents pearances at the Firehouse Reserved seating for the first time a salute to in record-breaking time, tickets are $15 - $25. the G.I. songbook that Elvis the five-member group has Tickets online at www. Presley made famous. One been touted by lifelong firehousearts.org, by call- show only: Sunday, May Elvis fans as, “The most ing 925-931-4848, and in 26, 7:00 p.m. authentic tribute to early person at the Box Office, Elvis’ Army career be- Elvis Presley to date.” Jim 4444 Railroad Avenue, in gan in 1958, and two years says he is not an ‘Elvis Im- downtown Pleasanton. Box later he returned to the U.S. personator.’ He is, however, Office hours are Wednesday starring in his first film as considered by many critics - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 a military veteran, “G.I. to be the best interpreter of p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 Blues.” From "Heartbreak Elvis’ early music perform- a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two Hotel" and "Hound Dog," ing today. hours prior to performances to "Don’t Be Cruel" and The hip swiveling, body if not sold out. Free parking "Jailhouse Rock,” the show gyrating, and leg wiggling available in the center lot, will be full of the songs that show presents Elvis’s music entrance on Spring Street. keep the legend alive. when his brand of rock Vocalist Jim Anderson ‘n’ roll was considered The photo to right is has made a big name for “dangerous,” showcases of Jim Anderson & himself with his tribute to the songs that changed the The Rebels.

Call for Artists: Paint Historic Livermore Plein Air Competition

Amateur and Professional artists, locals and from widely practiced in the Bay Area. out of town, are invited to bring their paints to the For the Paint Livermore competition, artists are free to Livermore area on May 31 and June 1 & 2 to record choose their favorite mediums and Livermore locations their impressions of the town’s historic buildings, win- – no restrictions. The public is invited to view the paint- eries, hills and other scenic sites. ing activities and to view the Judging and Awards which Headquarters for this Plein Air event is the Carnegie will be at 3:00 pm Sunday, June 2 near the fountain at the Building, 2155 3rd Street, home of the Livermore Art Carnegie Building. Paintings will be for sale at that time. Association Gallery and Livermore History Center. Artists are asked to let the organizers know they will There, from 11:30 to 4:00 on Friday, May 31 or Sat- be coming by sending an application ahead by mail by urday June 1 from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, artists may May 24. Application on www.LivermoreArtAssociation. register; up to four painting surfaces will be stamped org, or contact Diane Rodriguez dp.rodriguez@icloud. on the back for the judging. com. Forms are also available at the LAA Gallery, upstairs What is Plein Air Painting? A modern day defini- in the Carnegie Building. Fee to enter is $20 for LAA and tion might be: “artists who like to paint outdoors and Pleasanton Art League members, $30 for non-members. who paint on location until the painting is done.” More Monetary Merit Awards will be given along with a special technically, a dictionary definition says “pertaining downtown Livermore painting award. (One money award to a manner or style of painting developed chiefly in per artist.) Judge for the event is Chella Gonsalv, well France in the mid 19th century, characterized by the known artist and instructor from the Modesto area. http:// representation of the luminous effects of natural light chellaartist.com. and atmosphere (as contrasted with artificial light in This event is sponsored by the Livermore Art Associa- a studio). Whatever the definition or where it started, tion. Photo of Michelle George checking out possible painting Plein Air Painting has spread across this country, and is sites for Paint Livermore. MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 3

OAKLAND BALLET (continued from front page) by guest artist, bharatanaty- of ballet exciting, relevant communities, and cultivat- am dancer Nadhi Thekkek, and accessible. Under ing the next generation who reprises her role of Lustig’s leadership since of dance lovers through Messua, Mowgli’s mother. 2010, the company has educational programs. Thekkek’s Bay Area com- built on its commitment The Bankhead Theater pany, Nava Dance Theatre, to artistic excellence with is located at 2400 First will once again begin the imaginative programs that Street in downtown Liver- performance with a nar- engage contemporary audi- more. Tickets are available rative dance work in the ences through commission- at the box office, online at bharatanatyam tradition. ing new works, collaborat- www.lvpac.org or by call- Lustig and Thekkek also ing with diverse artists and ing 373-6800. premiere a new creation set on both companies’ danc- ers, exploring and extend- ing the traditions of both bharatanatyam and classical ballet. Both of these works Photo - John Hefti will feature live music per- expanding educational arts interact with the perform- expanded and artistically formed by Indian classical outreach to schools in the ers. The matinees, which adventurous programming. musicians. area. Prior to the evening are free to students, as well A second collaboration with “Jangala” launches a performance, two matinees as the affordably-priced Oakland Ballet is being new relationship between will allow students from evening show have been planned for Fall 2019. Oakland Ballet and Liver- local elementary schools to underwritten by the Produc- For more than 53 years, more Valley Performing see “Jangala,” learn about ers Circle Fund, which Oakland Ballet Company Arts Center focused on the two forms of dance, and allows LVPAC to offer has worked to keep the art

‘To the Point III’ Art Show and Reception

A collection of pencil, colored pencil, graphite and pen drawings by local artists is on display through June at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties, 1983 Second St, Livermore. A reception for the show, “To the Point III,” will be held Saturday, May 18th, 5-7 p.m. The public is welcome to stop by to meet Watering Can by Linda the artists and enjoy wine Hopwood and hors d’oeuvres. Grapes by Maryann Kot Sunflowers by Sue Marchand The show features work Donna Smith, Dixie Finley, by enthusiastic local artists, The show includes animals are among the Laura Cornett, Sue Jokela, most having taken classes pieces by members of subjects these artists have Amy Lee, Mary Young, from Maryann Kot, a “Livermore Valley Pencil captured. Betsy Eltgroth and Viviana colored pencil and draw- and Pen Artists” group, In addition to Kot, Leon. ing instructor teaching in which meets weekly at participating artists in- The show is open for Livermore for the last eight Emil Villa’s restaurant, plus clude: Linda Hopwood, viewing during regu- years. Many of these artists other pencil and pen artists Susan Marchand, Margaret lar business hours or by have gone on to be profes- from throughout the area. Antonoff, Barbara Blis- appointment with Cher sional artists both showing Images of plants, birds, sert, Andrea Myers, Phillip Wollard, 925-784-4679 or and selling their art. Dean, Linda Young-Miller, [email protected]. 4 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 Portraits: Cantabella Children’s Chorus Spring Concert

By Denise Leddon program! … the inspiring The internationally text, the singing testimony award-winning Cantabella of Greg Gilpin’s Why We Children’s Chorus presents Sing, and, How Can I Keep “Portraits” spring concert, from Singing. It’s all so this Saturday, May 18 at 1 motivating.” pm and again at 4 pm, at the One serious, emotion- Bankhead Theater, Liver- ally moving song on the more. Ticket prices are fam- program, Eric Nelson’s ily- to introduce children to “When Memory Fades” world of singing. about Alzheimer’s disease The “Portraits” concert is counterbalanced by of song portrays music in “Mash Potato”, a love poem our lives, family at home, from Play with Your Food honoring lives around us, by Paul Carey. and celebrating childhood. Always a crowd-pleaser, The Cantabella young the young men of Canta- voices will create a visual- bella perform alone for one ization of familiar portraits piece. They will sing “Vive based on memories. L’amore” – a drinking song Asking Artistic Director – of a group of guys drink- Photo - Tom Cayton Eileen Chang for her fa- ing and talking about love. vorite piece, Ms Chang ex- Also on the program: shared, “This is a kid’s really loves it!” Ms. Chang performed at the winter plain old nastiness, your claimed, “I really like this “Baby Shark”. Ms Chang song, but the choir really, starts singing over the concert. singers give us hope for the phone, “Baby shark, baby The Cantabella Chil- future. bravo!!!!!!!” shark, baby shark, doo, doo, dren’s Chorus performed Cantabella performs doo, doo, doo.” Sounds parts of this concert at this Saturday, May 18, at jazzy. It has gone viral. Santa Cruz in concert with the Bankhead Theater. The Scott Kenison, Execu- the Santa Cruz Chorale on training choirs are featured tive Director of the Bank- March 24. Robert Ley, a at 1 pm and the performing head Theater, will conduct member of the Santa Cruz choirs sing at 4 pm. Tickets one song. Scott says, “The Chorale reported back in are $25 and $7 for anyone children sing so perfectly, a note of thank you “… I under 18. Tickets can be I hope I don’t mess them would be happy to do what- obtained at www.lvpac. up.” He was chosen by last ever is necessary again in a org or the Bankhead ticket year’s winner of the Pick- heartbeat [to bring Canta- office, 2400 First Street in a-Song fundraiser. There bella back]. The kids were Livermore, or by calling will be another Pick-a-Song fabulous, an inspiration. As 925-373-6800. See www. chance at this concert for someone else said to me, in cantabella.org for more anyone interested in hearing these times of polarization, information. his or her favorite song ill will, bickering and just Pleasanton Library to Host Roadshow on May 25 The Pleasanton Library and Recreation will host the second annual Roadshow fol- lowing last year’s very successful first-time event on Saturday May 25, 2019. Call 925-931-3400 x 4 or come to the Reference Desk at the Library to make an ap- pointment. Adopt a Military Care Package at the Pleasanton Farmer’s Market. The "Adopt A Box" Professional appraisers with specialties in jewelry, decorative items, fine art, Asian table will be at the Pleasanton Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 18th. The community art, and furniture from Michaan’s Auctions of Alameda. The second annual Roadshow is invited to stop by between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm to make a donation that will help modeled on the popular, long-running Antiques Roadshow on TV. send care packages to deployed men and women around the world. The "Adopt a Box" It will be held at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue) Saturday, table will also have information about the 9th Annual Community Pancake Breakfast May 25, 2019, 10:00 am -4:30 pm (By appointment only) and "4th of July" themed Pack Out to be held on June 1st. All proceeds support our Bring your Grandma’s brooch, Auntie’s lamp, or other family heirlooms and trea- troops and are tax deductible. sures for a free appraisal of up to three items per category.

MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 5 Kid Connection Program Provides Skills for Success

Every child should have a place and a group of people to meet them where they are emotionally. At the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD), students have such a place and group of people in Kid Connection. The Kid Connection pro- gram provides students in elementary and K-8 schools with paraprofessionals who work with students in small groups to develop social- emotional skills to improve academic success. Since 1991, Kid Con- nection has supported social Dollhouse activity emotional learning (SEL) at during which they can to maintain and update the LVJUSD, and it has dove- learn and practice social playrooms and curriculum tailed with the District’s and emotional skills,” said materials. Evaluation of implementation of the LVJUSD School Psycholo- Kid Connection has consis- Choose Love SEL curricu- gist Liisa Hanninen-Danner, tently shown improvement lum in the 2018-19 school PhD. “With a focus on TK in overall school adjust- year. The Kid Connection - 5th grade, students in the ment for young students program has been able to Kid Connection are able to that influences skills from incorporate the Choose Conversation skills lesson Photos courtesy of LVJUSD develop skills at an early study habits, participation, Love lessons that are taught age that will support their listening skills, peer inter- to all students – based on TK-5th grade students has out emotions. Each session materials that reflect abun- meaningful participation in action, empathy, leadership, four units revolving around an established Kid Con- begins with a brief lesson, dant cultural backgrounds, the classroom, on the play- communication, and more. the tenets of courage, nection playroom where after which children are such as dolls represent- ground, and in their lives In developing a warm and gratitude, forgiveness, and highly-trained parapro- provided an opportunity to ing various ethnic groups, outside of school.” cooperative relationship compassion in action – into fessionals can teach and practice the skills they are ensuring that every student The program is sup- with the Kid Connection its small group interven- practice social emotional learning while engaging feels welcome and included ported by LVJUSD, as staff and their small group tions, building on the learning skills with stu- in activities such as board in the lessons of social col- well as through grants for members, students develop District-wide foundational dents. These playrooms are games, dramatic play, pup- laboration. mental health education and a fundamental model for SEL curriculum. areas wherein students can pet shows, journaling, and “Kid Connection pro- services in schools. Kid relationships with friends, Each of the eleven feel comfortable expressing arts and crafts. Playrooms vides students with a safe, Connection programs at teachers, and their family LVJUSD schools serving their feelings and working are equipped with diverse predictable time each week LVJUSD have been able members.

April Teen Poet of the Month in Livermore Announced

Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton has selected Her branches show the twists and turns of life. cLaren for “Acorny Poem,” Tida Ngov for “Mother a Teen Poet of the Month for April 2019. The theme Her bark is memory. Nature,” and Spencer Rodrigues for “The Tree’s Fate.” was Trees and Forests. Josiah Ventura was selected for It shows her scars with pride MacLaren and Ngov, both sophomores, are Lisa Jost’s the poem, “Massive.” Ventura attends Del Valle High and her beauty with poise. students at Granada High School. Rodrigues attends Del School in Carlie Wiedmeier’s class. Her branches reach far into the sky, Valle High School in Carlie Wiedmeier’s class. embracing the sun. The theme for May is Freedom. Submissions must MASSIVE The tree is me and also her, include: student’s name, address, email, grade level, The tree is massive; my lord above, my Lucifer, school, and English teacher’s name. Teens must reside wide, like outstretched arms. through thick and thin she stands strong. in Livermore and poems can be pasted into the email or Her leaves are a shield This is my mother’s song. attached. One entry per month. Poems are due May 24, protecting me from danger. 2019. Send submissions to LivermorePoetLaureate@ She is as big as my mind. Three teens received honorable mention: Molly Ma- gmail.com

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Valley Children’s Museum Introduces New Maker Space

Valley Children’s Museum officially introduce the newly remodeled mobile museum trailer. It is now an interactive maker space. Chalkboard walls, a Lego wall and a magnetic wall are some of the new additions that will encourage children to play independently or together using their own creativity. In addition, instructor-led activities will focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, En- gineering, Art and Math) activities for children ages 3-10. These activities replace those that were previously focused on the California Missions. “We are grateful to Sandia Laboratories for their generous $25,000 grant to be our lead Play in the Park sponsor. We share a common goal of preparing children for tomorrow’s workforce by stimulating creative think- ing and building confidence all the while having fun in a safe environment”, said Ed Duarte, Board of Directors President, Valley Children’s Museum. The new space was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting cer- emonyc with a welcome reception catered by Dublin High School’s culinary program. Museums, children’s museums are places where chil- dren learn through play and exploration in environments designed just for them. Children’s museums create play- ful, interactive learning experiences that build their con- fidence and inspire life-long learning. Valley Children’s Museum offers a constantly changing menu of activities so that visitors have new things to learn and explore on each visit. The museum also offers opportunities for young patrons to give back to the community. Teens can partici- pate as volunteers at events and advance their commit- ment through the Teen Leadership Council. The students develop their leadership skills while they earn valuable community service experience. They also enjoy the per- sonal rewards of being of service to children who look up to them. Outside of mobile unit The Teen Leadership Council consists of students from Tri-Valley high schools including Dublin, Dougherty Val- Anyone interested in volunteering or serving on the nent children’s museum on land donated by the City of ley and Amador. They work together to develop monthly board, send an email to Wendy Fukamaki wendy.val- Dublin. Those interested should send an email to Rick themes and activities with guidance from Valley Chil- [email protected]). Valley Children’s Beaumont ([email protected]). dren’s Museum Program Coordinator, Tiffany Pulanco, a Museum is also building a committee to lead a capital More information about Valley Children’s Museum can credentialed early childhood educator. campaign to raise the necessary funds to build a perma- be found at www.valleychildrensmuseum.org.

Wente Vineyards Releases First of Art Series

Wente Vineyards has released the first of its 2017 Art- Area artist, Lisa Elley. brant colors interpreting rolling hills, the sky, spectacular ist Series red blends featuring original art by local Bay She says, "My intention with the Wente Vineyards vines, all while complimented by notes of dark fruit and Area Artist, Lisa Elley.WV_2017_Artist Series GSM GSM label was to evoke an emotion that would combine California wildflowers. 2010 marked the first vintage of the Wente Vineyards the notes of the wine to create a memorable and beauti- In addition to the annual Artist Series partnership, the Artist Series, connecting winemaking to art. The family ful experience. I wanted the label to be super colorful Wente family continues to support the arts through Wente continues the Artist Series program, partnering with one and joyous, while capturing essence of our shared and Foundation for Arts Education, a non-profit organization local artist each year, developing a series of four pieces profound love of the landscape here in California." established in 2012, which is a natural extension of the to showcase across the estates’ unique red wine blends: Lisa-ElleyLisa’s first piece for Wente Vineyards 2017 family’s commitment to the arts and community. GSM, Serenity, Sonata and Duetto. GSM tells a story of the family’s appreciation of the land To learn more about the Artist Series program visit The 2017 vintage spotlights local award-winning Bay and more specifically, Livermore Valley. Lisa weaves vi- www.wentevineyards.com/artistseries.

MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 7 Livermore Students Provide Engineering Solutions in Seniors Helping Seniors Project

GEA students presenting spring-board seat to volunteer judges GEA student presenting her group’s hospital bed attachment to resident

In this era of exponen- in the GEA. ably. As students learned tial leaps in technological Students’ inventions more about the residents advances, it often seems included bocce ball court and developed relation- that inventions are intended renovations, a springboard ships, they discovered addi- for the newest genera- seat to help residents raise tional ways to help beyond tion by default. However, themselves up from their their projects. One group students in the Livermore chairs, and a multimedia even decided to design a High School (LHS) Green newspaper rack. The top putting green, completely Engineering Academy three projects – evaluated separate from the Inventor’s (GEA) have made a prior- by volunteer judges, and Fair projects. ity of ensuring members awarded trophies – were In incorporating empa- of previous generations a hospital bed step at- thy into their designs, stu- are benefiting from their tachment, first; the “Easy dents produced innovations engineering knowledge and Squeezy Toothpaste that reflected the aptitude of innovation. Dispenser,” second; and an both their minds and their On April 25th, GEA easy-turn lamp knob, third. hearts gained throughout seniors presented innova- Every project served as their educational experi- tive solutions to challenges a showcase for the students’ ence. The GEA is a four- shared by residents of the passion for engineering, but year cohort program that Watermark at Rosewood also for their attention to focuses on environmentally Gardens retirement commu- the needs of their communi- conscious engineering cur- nity at the annual Inven- ty. Students were particular- riculum and partnerships in tor’s Fair. This even, the ly cognizant of the elegance GEA students demonstrate their easy-turn lamp knob the community. The Seniors culmination of the GEA’s of concept and safety of Photos courtesy of LVJUSD Helping Seniors project “Seniors Helping Seniors” their projects, ensuring speaks to the GEA’s atten- project, represents a contri- ease-of-use and simple so- Community Life Director at explaining their projects, lived. They were especially tion to the community as its bution to the community of lutions for residents. “The Rosewood. “They really lis- began by detailing their interested in giving resi- students learn to think about students’ skills, ideas, and things these kids come up tened to what the residents conversations with the resi- dents more opportunities how to improve their world novel engineering solutions with are really amazing,” had to say.” dents and what they noticed to socialize, participate in through skills practiced in developed over four years said Stephanie Goodyear, The inventors, when about how the residents activities, and live comfort- their classes. 8 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

yearart classes. Artist Peggy Frank WINERIES Czech Republic:Three Madrigals p.m.June 22. Firehouse Arts Center, offers small group, individualized Fun Fridays at Wood Family by Bohuslav Martinu; Four Pieces 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. instruction in art to students ages Vineyards. Live Music 5 to 8 pm, for Violin and Piano Op. 17 by www.firehousearts.orgor 931-4848. 7 through high school. She also tasting room opens at noon. May Josef Suk; Silent Woods Op. 94 workswith adults. Projects include 17. - Horatio Munroe; May 24 -The byAntonin Dvorak; String Quartet ON THE STAGE all kinds of drawing, painting, Foxcatchers;May 31 - Evan Thomas “KreutzerSonata” by Leos Janacek; COI: Mafia-Esque: The Musical 2019 printmaking and sculpture. Home GoldsteinBlues- 2407 Research Dr., andthe mighty Piano Quintet Op. AnImprovised Whodunit? Musical! schoolersand high school students Livermore. 81 by Dvorak. Performers: Nigel Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, May workingon advanced portfolios are Las Positas Vineyards, May 18h & Armstrong(violin), Rochelle Nguyen 18, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 welcome. Peggy has been an art 19thfood pairing flight Cheesecake (violin),Elbert Tsai (violin), Christina Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. instructor in the LivermoreValley Cupcake & Wine. Tasting Room Simpson(viola), James Jaffe (cello), firehousearts.org or 931-4848. for many years. Contact her at hoursare 11:30am-4:15pm Satur - BradyAnderson (cello), Tamirzhan Festival of Short Plays 2019, May (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ daythe 4th and 11:30am-4:30pm Yerzhanov(piano). Reserved seating 24, 7 p.m., May 25, 2 and 7 p.m., comcast.net. onSunday the 5th. For more infor - tickets $15 - $25. Purchase online May 27, 2 and 7 p.m. Bothwell Arts Figure Drawing Workshop, every mation,contact curt@laspositas - atwww.firehousearts.org; by phone Center,2466 8th Street, Livermore. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. vineyards.comFri., May 24, Evening at (925) 931-4848; or in person Center Stage East Bay presents Artists bring their own materials in theVineyards summer concert at the Firehouse Arts Center Box threestudent written and directed Art Made Easy celebrated 26 years with a Koi fish and easels. Open to all artists. seriesfeaturing Tammy Beverly on Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, plays.www.lvpac.org or 373-6800 Professionalartist models (nude). the patio; wine and artisan pizza's Pleasanton. The Addams Family - Bay Area homemade cake created by student and master No instructor. Students under 18 available for purchase ( sorry no Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under Children'sTheatre Livermore Next craftsman baker, Cynthia Altman, at the opening needwritten parental permission outsidefood or beverages permitted thedirection of Conductor Lawrence Stage Performers young@part, reception held Monday, May 6th to attend. Cost $20 per session. ) to purchase tickets, visit www. Kohl,performs Beethoven’s Eroica June6 and 7 at 7:00 p.m. Bankhead Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., laspositasvineyards.com.Space is Symphony#3, Coriolanus Overture Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore.Coffee, tea and refresh- limited. andthe “Triple” Concerto with Trio www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. ments are available. Call or e-mail Charles R Vineyards, Spring Fling Fossas soloists. Sunday, May 19th, As You Like It, free Shakespeare in ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS ringtonGallery at the Firehouse Arts BarbaraStanton for more info about Saturday,May 18 from 12-4:30pm. 3:00 pm BankheadTheater, 2400 thePark presented by San Francisco Livermore Art Association Gallery, Centerin Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad the workshop, 925-373-9638 - Live music, acoustic folk and rock First Street in Livermore.Tickets Shakespeare Festival, Saturdays located in the Carnegie Building, Avenue. [email protected]. with Frankie Bones from 1:00 to 925-373-6800, at the box office and Sundays at 7:00pm June 29– offers art classes, unusual gifts, 47th Annual Art in the Vineyard, Preschool Art classes: Thursday 4:00pm. 8195 Crane Ridge Road, at 2400 First Street, Livermore or July14 Amador Valley Community painting rentals, art exhibits and LivermoreArt Association, Sunday, mornings 9:45–10:45. Children Livermorewww.charlesrvineyards. www.bankheadtheater.org. Park, Santa Rita & Black Avenue, information pertaining to the art May 26, 2019 11:00 to 5:00, aged 3-5 are welcome to join this com 925-454-3040 G.I. Blues: The Songs of Elvis Pleasanton. field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The WenteVineyards EstateWinery, class.Classes cover drawing, paint - RodrigueMolyneaux Spring Wine Re - Presley.Special Memorial Weekend gallery has been open since 1974 5565Tesla Road, Livermore. www. ing, print-making, sculpture and lease- Public Release Sunday, May concert,Sunday, May 26, 7:00 p.m. COMEDY and is run as a co-op by local art- livermoreartassociation.org ceramics.For further information, 19.Newest award winning wines: at Firehouse Arts Center in down- FreeComedy Show every Thursday ists. Hours areWed.-Sun. 11:30-4 California Art Club exhibit of Bay contact Thomasin Dewhurst at 2016 il Segreto, an Italian varietal town Pleasanton. Featuring Jim atSanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the p.m.For information call 449-9927. AreaParks: Outdoor Treasures. June (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ blend,2015 Vienna Red, a Bordeaux Anderson& The Rebels. Sound, the SkylightRoom at Sanctuary, 2369 Members of the Pleasanton Art 14-July 20. Opening Reception: hotmail.comor visit http://children - style blend and the 2014 Estate songs, and the memories of Elvis League Public Art Circuit are Saturday, June 15, 1:00–3:00 pm. sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ CabernetSauvignon. Rodrigue Mo - Presley on this special weekend. currently exhibiting art at five HarringtonGallery, Firehouse Arts Art Classes, For children, teens and lyneauxWinery, 3053 Marina Ave, Hits include of course Heartbreak businesses in the area. Viewing Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, adults. Beginner to advanced. Livermore.www.rmwinery.com . Hotel,Hound Dog, Don't Be Cruel, Open Mic Set locationsare: The Stanford Health Pleasanton.www.firehousearts.org Drawing, painting, printmaking, Wine &Wags , noon to 4:30 p.m. June Jailhouse Rock, and many more. Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. EBOS - East Bay Open Studios sculptureand ceramics taught by 2. LivermoreValley’s dog friendly Reserved SeatTickets: $15 - $25. for May 22 highlyexperienced artist and art in - wineries host a day of fun for dogs Ticketsavailable at www.firehouse - StanleyBlvd. Suite 111, Livermore; June 15, 16, 22 and 23 from 11 Whistlestop Writers will PleasantonChamber of Commerce am. to 6 pm. Meet artists and structor,Thomasin Dewhurst. Week - andtheir owners across the region. arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at the at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; see how some of the art is made. day and weekend classes, Home Information and tickets at www. center Box Office, 4444 Railroad host an open mic for writers Sallman,Yang, & Alameda CPA's Free catalogs available atWay Up school classes, Special classes lvwine.org Avenue,in downtown Pleasanton. of all genres on Wednes- at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Art and Frame, 1912 2nd. Street duringschool breaks offered. (925) Free parking. day, May 22, 2019, from Suite 183, Pleasanton;The Bagel and Bothwell Arts Center 2466 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ MUSIC/CONCERTS Jim Anderson &The Rebels, May 26, 7 to 9 p.m. at Swirl on the Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., Eight Street in Livermore and the hotmail.com for further info. Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music 2p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Square, 21 South Liver- Pleasanton; andThe Bagel Street FirehouseArt Center, 4444 Railroad Piano and keyboard lessons, For every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. more Avenue, in downtown Caféat 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Avenue in Pleasanton. It can also childrento adult. Beginner to early S.Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Livermore. Ifinterested in becoming a member bedownloaded from the website intermediatelevel. Half-hour private retzlaffvineyards.com John Waite, 8 p.m. May 31. Bank- This will be an eve- classes or small group classes Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears head Theater, 2400 First Street, ofthe Pleasanton Art League or for eastbayopenstudios.com. ning of food, wine, and information regarding the Public offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) regularly at: The Castle Rock Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call ArtCircuit, call John Trimingham at MEETINGS/CLASSES 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Restaurantin Livermore/on Portola 925-373-6800 writing. Cynthia Patton, (510) 877-8154. Paint Livermore, open competi- hotmail.com for further info. Avenue-- the 2ndTuesday each Livermore-Amador Symphony, Livermore’s Poet Laureate “Fresh Works IX.” April 27 through tion, applications du May 24; Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the monthfrom 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, June 1, concert begins, 8 p.m. and the event’s host, says, June 1 in the Harrington Gallery check-in May 31, 11:30 a.m. to last Saturday of each month from full bar, small cover. Stravinsky:Suite No. 2 for chamber “Don’t be shy! Support at the Firehouse Arts Center in 4 p.m. Carnegie Bldg., 2155 3rd 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Celebrating New Music, Las Positas orchestra, Beethoven: Piano local writers in a fun and Pleasanton. 9th annual juried St., Livermore. U to four painting Studio located at 1756 First St., College Main Stage May 16. End- Concerto No. 4, Gwendolyn Mok, welcoming environment.” exhibitionfeaturing 66 emerging surfaces stamped on the back; Livermore.Confirm participation by of-the-yearconcert features world soloist,Schumann: Symphony No. The Whistlestop Writers and established fine artists from artworkdone from May 31 to June 2 calling (925) 960-1194 or via the premieresby student composers. 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Open Mic will continue aroundthe Bay Area. Wide variety of andstamped eligible to be judged. websiteat www.GalinasMusicStu - 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, dio.com.Beginners are welcome. http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ 373-6800. on the fourth Wednes- media,including painting, drawing, Information,dp.rodriguez@icloud. day of each month. For sculpture, photography. Regular com.Sponsored by the Liverore Art Bringsome music to share with the performingarts/index.php Lee DeWyze 8 p.m. June 22. Bank- galleryhours: Wednesday, Thursday, Association,www.livermoreartas - group. Ukuleles are available for “Czech Mates” – Pleasanton headTheater, 2400 First St., Liver- more information contact Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; sociation.org. purchase. Small $10 fee to cover ChamberPlayers. Sunday, May 19, more. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. LivermorePoetLaureate@ Saturday11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Har - The Young Artists’ Studio has meeting costs. 2:00 p.m., Firehouse Arts Center Piano Men:The Music of Elton John gmail.com or find us on on openingsin its 2018 – 2019 school in Pleasanton. music from the & Billy Joel Featuring Kyle Martin, Facebook. MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

First St. in Livermore. in the Pleasanton Library large www.livermorehistory.comfor the $10 youth 10 and under. Ticket Free comedy show everyThursday meetingroom. Everyone is welcome monthlyprogram. 455 Olivina Ave., includeslunch late. Information at at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 toattend. Some films are mature in Livermore. www.wegothula.com First St., Livermore 7:30pm. contentand may not be suitable for AWriters Meetup for adults 18 and 28thAnnual Livermore Downtown children. For more information or older meets on the first Tuesday Street Fest, May 18- May 19, DANCE assistance,contact the Pleasanton of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday Vineyard Ballet Academy presents Public Library at (925) 931-3400, p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along First Street 'TheFirebird and the Princess' 5:45 extension4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Library,1188 S. Livermore Avenue, fromthe Livermore Cinema down pmMay 25. Amador Theater, Pleas - Pleasanton. Livermore, CA.There is no charge to N Street.The side Streets have anton.Tickets at www.firehousearts. Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan (1982 and no sign-up needed to attend uniqueexperiences and activities. org or 931-4848. movie)June 19, 7:30 p.m. all tickets this informal gathering. Hosted The best of the LivermoreValley’s Valley Dance Theatre Spring REP $5. BankheadTheater, 2400 First by local writer and NaNoWriMo wineries and breweries will be 2019. May 25 at 7 p.m., May 26 St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, (National NovelWriting Month) creating Pop Up Tasting Room at 2 p.m. BankheadTheater, 2400 373-6800. participant Sydney Dent.To learn experiences.Livermore Downtown FirstSt., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, more about this program check Inc.www.livermoredowntown.com/ 373-6800. OPERA the library’s website at Livermo- events Oakland Ballet Company“Jangala,” LivermoreValley Opera Opera In The relibrary.net or call the library at Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Tue., May 28, 7:30 p.m. One lost Vineyard #1 at NellaTerra Cellars, 925-373-5500. Evening with… King Henry VIII: boy … a pack of wolves…a band Sunol,special Father’s Day Edition, Political Issues Book Club meets Tuesday,May 21st, 2pm; Firehouse ofmonkeys…a herd of buffalo … June16th. Tickets and information the 4th Tuesday of each month, ArtsCenter. Tickets at www.museu - andone power hungry tiger. Fusing atwww.livermorevalleypera.com andreads books about issues and monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. contemporary ballet with south trends that are driving current Memorial Day Ceremony - Mon., Indian classical Bharatanatyam CHORAL affairs in both the national and May 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., dance. BankheadTheater, 2400 Cantabella Children’s Chorus international arenas. Topics that Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 FirstSt., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, “Portraits” Sat., May 18, 1 and havebeen covered include politics, SunolBlvd., Pleasanton. Pleasanton 373-6800. 4 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 governance,economics, military af - CommunityConcert Band will play. FirstSt., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, fairs,history, sociology, science, the Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 8, MOVIES 373-6800. climate,and religion. Contact Rich 10 a.m. downtown Livermore. Classic Film Series, Pleasanton at872-7923, for further questions. . Livermore Rodeo, June 8 and 9 at PublicLibrary, 6 p.m. first Thursday MISCELLANEOUS Robertson Park Stadium. Gates of the month with host Steve Hagemann Ranch Open House. Annual Ho’ike Luau, May 18, doors open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG Tours of the 140+ year old ranch open1:30 p.m. Shrine Event Center, 3:00pm. World’s Fastest Rodeo. CITY – films about San Francisco. and free, family friendly sea- 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore www.livermorerodeo.com Films are free. No registration is sonal activities. The last Sunday Halau Makana Lani presents; ac- Livermore Memorial Day Ceremo- required.The films are screened of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to companiedby Faith Ako. $40 adults, nies, Monday, May 27, Livermore VFWand American Legion will per - formceremonies at the 3 Livermore cemeteries. 9:00 AM at Roselawn Cemetery on North Livermore Ave. 11:00 AM at St. Michaels and11:30 AM at Memory Gardens Cemeteries on East Avenue. Photo - Doug Jorgensen There will be a light refreshments Pleasanton Downtown Association held its annual wine at noon for participants at the stroll last Saturday. Guests sampled wine and tasty bites LivermoreVeterans Hall, 522 South while musicians performed live music along Main Street L St. followed by a Quilts of Valor presentationat 1:00PM. The public in the downtown. is invited to attend any and all of these local events. Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Evening with… Nathaniel Hawthorne:Tuesday, June 11th, 2pm; Tuesday, June 11th, 7pm; Firehouse Arts Center.Tickets at www.museumonmain.orgor (925) 462-2766. 2019 Alameda County Fair -- June 14-July 7. live Action Sports shows, bigname concerts and Live Horse Racing.For more information and schedules, visit www.Alamed- aCountyFair.com Valley Bonsai Society 10th Annual BonsaiShow at Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore, Saturday, June 16 and Photo - Doug Jorgensen Sunday, June 17 from 10 am to 4 Brightly colored blooms filled the Pleasanton Senior Center during the 79th Annual pm.www.valleybonsaisociety.com/ Pleasanton Rose Show on Saturday. The show, which featured home grown roses, was presented by Alain Pinel Realtors and the City of Pleasanton. 10 The Independent • MAY 16, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizationswishing to run notices Nye of the California Alliance for Retired [email protected] 925-462- (NAMI)Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, EastAve. Sewing, knitting and crocheting Italian is invited to meet to celebrate the in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Americanswill discuss the California Schools 5081 for more information. No cost. meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at all year, saving items for the annual bazaar Italianheritage with monthly dinner meetings Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care andLocal Communities Funding Act of 2018, Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 St.Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard in November. Ninety-five present of the and holding charitable events.The group of Bulletin Board or email information to nowqualified to be on the November, 2020 located at 301 Main St. is looking for few Rd., Pleasanton.This group is for anybody proceeds are donated to local charities. supportsChildren's Hospital research, college [email protected] name ballot.TVDC members will vote on whether good veterans to join us. We meet the experiencinga mental illness, for education Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- scholarshipsand other charities. For informa - oforganization, meeting date, time, place and toendorse the measure. Doors open at 6:30 second Tuesday of each month at 1900 andsupport. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or ingsevery 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. tion,contact Judy Wellbeloved, president, themeor subject. Phone number and contact fora dessert pot luck and conversation, prior hr.or consider joining us for coffee/donuts contactKelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe 462-2487. personshould also be included. Deadline is tothe 7:00 PM meeting. Meetings are held at everySaturday 0700-0830. All veterans all Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars Room,Pleasanton. Check website for meeting ClutterLess Self Help Support Group 5 p.m. Friday.) theIBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. welcome to join us at coffee. You qualify to (VFW),Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans updatespleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton (CL)is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, Forinformation about the TriValley Dems, visit attendif you served. 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Chapter meets the 4th ImmigrationForum, co-hosted by Asbury DARmembers are committed to volunteer inthe Existence of God., Angelita Parlor No. survivorsof sexual assault and domestic vio - relatedto pregnancy include guidance and Tuesdaymonthly from September to May. United Methodist Church and Livermore service having served more than 12.5 32, Livermore, meet first Monday of the lence,and their children in the Tri-Valley. The referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call New members are invited to join the local Indivisible,will be presented on Sunday, May millionhours in communities throughout the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, 2160 First Havenprovides free, professional individual (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. AmadorChapter. If interested call President 19, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Fellowship worldduring the past three years. For more St., Livermore (easy entrance from back of andgroup therapy for survivors of domestic Meals on Wheels Volunteers are Rickieat 925-292-8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ Hallat Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 information,please visit https://josemaria. building)Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buchberger, 925- violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For neededto deliver fresh meals to homebound comcast.net. East Avenue, Livermore. The Forum will californiadar.org/or contact Debbie Janes at 698-4345- website: NDGW.org moreinformation on Tri-Valley Haven’s Sup - seniorsin Livermore or Pleasanton one day Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. bean educational presentation about what [email protected]. Scottish country dancing in Livermore. portGroups and Individual Counseling, please perweek, Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 Feedyour wonder about the Night Sky and motivatesimmigration to the U.S., changes in Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful call: (925) 449-5845. p.m.. For more information, please call theCosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday U.S.immigration policies over the years, the St.Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, strathspeys that are the traditional social Docentsfor the Livermore HistoryMo - (925)483-1989. ofthe Month for our club meeting. Unitarian processand pitfalls of obtaining citizenship, Pleasanton,on May 23, June 13 and 27, July dance of Scotland. Make new friends and bile.Volunteers interested in Livermore his - RotaryClub of Livermore Valley invites Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., the effects of entrance restrictions upon 11and 25 and August 8. Please call Eleanor havefun while you exercise. Join us Mondays toryand/or like working with children (mostly interestedindividuals to attend its morning Livermore.Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts MiddleEastern/Muslim populations, and the at 846-8708 for more information. All are 8:00to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s 3rdgraders) are needed. Mission is to teach meeting.Meetings are held every Tuesday at at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// experiencesof recent immigrants. Panelists welcomeregardless of religious affiliation. Hall, 522 South L Street, Livermore. No childrenthe history of Livermore and instill in 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las www.trivalleystargazers.org/ include:a migration specialist, DACA recipi - National Society Daughters of the priordance experience or partner required. them a sense of pride in the city.There will PositasGolf Course, 915 Club House Drive, Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 ent, and immigration lawyers. American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Wewelcome new dancers at any time. Call betraining. Time commitment could be as Livermore.For more information, go to www. ArroyoRoad, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Have a torn or faded flag? There will Livermore Chapter. Meets September MargaretWard at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena little as a few days a year.There are usually livermorevalleyrotary.org/or contact Frank costumesgive free guided tours beginning be a collection of U.S. flags for retirement through May on the first Saturday of each MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for more have3 docents at each school. If interested, Vallejo,President of Rotary Club of Livermore atnoon, on the second and fourth Sundays atLowe's Livermore from noon to 4 pm on month.DAR was founded in 1890 to promote information. callNancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Sunday,May 19. Flag code booklets will be education, historic preservation, and Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise [email protected]. CalWater.com Cottageand the 1891 Main House, and the distributed.Sponsored by Josefa Higuera patriotism.Its members are descended from MountainSports, every Wednesday night Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing DelValle Folk Dancers: beginning and beautifullylandscaped grounds. For informa - LivermoreChapter Daughters of the American patriotswho supported and/or fought for (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Loca- familiar tunes with other folks along with experienceddancers are welcome. Balkan, tionon the Ravenswood Progress League Revolutionand the Brushy Peak Chapter of Americanindependence during the Revolu - tion: Sunrise Mountain Sports 2184 First piano accompaniment.The words of the Israeli and other world dances, easy line (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Program, Children of the Amerivan Revolution. tionaryWar. With nearly 185,000 members Street Livermore. The run/walk will start songswill be provided. No musical experience and circle dances, no partners required, pleasecall the Docent Coordinator at (925) Master Gardeners talks, Demonstra- inapproximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, at 6:30PM, but come hang with us around needed.Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 casualdress. $3 per session (first time free). 443-0238. tionGarden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore DAR is one of the world’s largest and most 6PMto socialize/warm-up/change. There atthe Robert Livermore Community Center. Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social . trained Master Gardeners are on site at to activeservice organizations. For additional are a variety of distances starting at 2 miles Small fee. Arts Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, group of retired men who join together to answerquestion and give tours of the garden information,visit http://jhl.californiadar.org. andthey go up to 9 miles. The most popular CounterPoint (Addiction Family Support Livermore.Information: George Pavel (925) better enjoy their leisure time. Activities 9:30am-11:30amon the second Saturday of Writing Club forYoung Adults led by is the 3.5 mile course (that does have two Group) free faith based, Christ centered 447-8020 or [email protected] include golf, bridge, photography, travel, themonth; talks on seasonally appropriate young adult author J.L. Powers will meet waterfountains along its route). Dogs, kids, (AlAnon based) program designed to help SquareDance Lessons in Livermore, 7 fishing,biking, wine tasting, and technology. topics.All Talks are 10 am- 11 on the second from6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday andpeople of all paces are welcome. More individualswith family members who suffer p.m.at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. TheTri-Valley Branch serves men living in Saturdayof the Month Mar-Nov. June 8 Cit - of the month: May 16, 2019.The meetings informationlocated on Sunrise's Facebook fromalcoholism and drug addiction. Meet Allages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San rus-Varieties and Care; July 13 Irrigation How willbe held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 EventPage: https://www.facebook.com/ Tuesdayevenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael from7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or spe - Ramon.The group meets for lunch on the first muchwater do I really need to apply; Aug. 10 SouthLivermore Avenue, Livermore. The club events/237597100263100/ Elementary School (345 Church Street, cialattire needed. For more information call Thursdayof each month at the San Ramon Soil- why does it matter so much; Sept. 14 isfree. No registration is required. Aspiring The City of Pleasanton Library’s Livermore).For further information, contact Margaret925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Firescapingin a Suburban environment; Oct. writersmay attend each meeting or as many Literacy Program is searching for patient, Rachel at (510-501-1411). gmail.com. Pleaseread more about the Tri-Valley SIR at 12Propagation: Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant or few as wanted.Teen Space page on the caringvolunteer tutors to help adults practice Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who Shepherd’sGate New Life Thrift Store, www.trivalleysir.organd the Statewide SIR at Favorites- Winter interest library’swebsite: www.livermorelibrary.net, or andimprove their English reading, writing, get together for events like board games, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 www.sirinc.org/.For information or to attend a Bingobash, Italian Catholic Federation contactTeen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel andconversation skills. Volunteers will work moviesand fan conventions. Meetings every Mondaythrough Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed meeting, call Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Br. 285 fundraiser, June 1, St. Augustine' at 925-373-5576. one-on-onewith students, lead small group Tuesdayat 5:30 for dinner and board games Sunday.Donations can be left at 4014 East AmericanLegion Post 47 in Livermore Hall 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Doors Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support conversationpractice, conduct citizenship Aschedule of upcoming events can be found Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 islooking for veterans in the Livermore area open at 6 p.m. bingo at 6:30 p.m. $10 per Group - those with Parkinson's or a variant test preparation, or lead book clubs. No on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & whoare interested in performing community packet(10 games). Pizza, snacks, beverages diagnosisplus their care partners meet at the advancepreparation is needed. Find more TriValleyGeeks.Text Melody Evenson at 925- holidays. servicefor young people and promoting veter - Reservationsrequired by May 28 RSVP Patty PleasantonSr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every informationcontact the Adult Literacy team 209-1214 for more information. Italian Catholic Federation, meets ansaffairs. Interested veterans will meet with 462-2491 or [email protected] monthfrom 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers [email protected] / 925- GoldenCircle Seniors, meetings Mon - 3rdFriday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth otherlike-minded veterans for camaraderie Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting on a variety of related topics and to share 931-3405. days at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in the SetonCatholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., andsupport of veterans' causes. The Ameri - Mon., May 20. Gordon Miller & Dr. Michael challenges,solutions, and triumphs! Contact National Alliance on Mental Illness RobertLivermore Community Center, 4444 Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all things canLegion is the largest federally chartered MAY 16, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD veterans organization that is the veterans 3rdThursday of every month at Castlewood tions(csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith tion call the church office 925-462-4802. lynnewood.orgor visit www.lynnewood.org. servicesand Sunday evening Middle School lobbyand voice to congress. The Livermore CountryClub. DBE was founded in 1909 and Seid,Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- and High SchoolYouth Groups. Children AmericanLegion Post 47 meets the second isa nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up EastBaySecularJews.org. ,678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday are welcome at all services, and childcare andfourth Monday of each month at 6:30 PM ofwomen of British or British Commonwealth First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore inthe nursery. For more information about atthe Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South heritageand ancestry with a focus on charity more,services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor GroveWard 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward otheropportunities visit our website at www. LStreet, Livermore. Enter the building from andfellowship. Those interested in helping Schoolfor students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, 10:30am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward asburylive.orgor call 925-447-1950. Asbury the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more with“the cause," enjoying social activities, a.m.every Sunday. The church and reading childcareand Godly Play children education. 9:00 am;Vineyard HillsWard 10:30 am; Del UMC can also be found on Facebook at informationgo to http://www.calegion.org/ or andforming long-lasting friendships, contact roomare located at Third and N Streets. The Little Brown Church, United Church ValleBranch (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, “AsburyUMC Livermore,” where you can find contactBill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ EdithCaponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny ReadingRoom, which is open to the public, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Sacrament meeting 12:40; 8203 Village ourmost updated information and worship gmail.comor (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner Whitehouseat 925-621-8946 for additional featuresbooks, CDs and magazines for sale. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Parkway,Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult sermons. at 925-449-6048. information. For information, call (925) 447-2946. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org925-862-2580 Ward 12:30. GatewayChurch, 811 Marylin Avenue, Eric'sCorner is a free support group for Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), SunsetCommunity Church, 2200 Ar - Pathway Community Church, 1055 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Livermore.9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 peoplewho are dealing with a diagnosis of Informationon programs and memberships, royoRd., Livermore. Sunday worship service SerpentineLane, Pleasanton. Contemporary DaySaints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at a.m. Worship. For more information visit Epilepsy.Everyone is invited to attend these trainingphilosophies and schedules, and at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. WorshipService, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, 1 p.m.,6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton gatewaylivermore.orgor call Larry Trummel meetings.Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Nurseryand children's church provided. A youth,adult programs. Biblically based prac - 2ndWard: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574Vineyard at 449.1444. PositasBlvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We marathon/endurancetraining program. www. "Nightof Worship" first Sunday of each month ticalmessages, nondenominational. All are Ave.Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Grace Missionary Baptist Church in meetfrom 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday trivalleytriclub.com. at 6 p.m.Wednesday night program for all welcome.www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org 3574Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4thWard: Livermoreinvites members of the community ofeach month. For more information please Pleasanton Military Families is a ages at 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. (925) 322-1222. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. toWednesday evening study, “Discovering the visit us at ericscorner.org Pleasantonbased support group for those Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Bible.” Currently, the subject is ,“The Holy AssistanceLeague® of Amador Valley whohave a loved one serving in the Military. Service9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. 486S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Village Parkway. Spirit and HisWork.” The church address is invitesall visitors to join this dedicated group The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Information, 447-8840. at9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday JohnKnox Presbyterian Church, 7421 1759Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday ofvolunteers, reaching out to those in need in Tuesdayof each month to share concerns, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Schoolat 10:20 am. For more information, AmarilloRd., Dublin. Sunday worship service Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. theTri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular fears, and to celebrate the joys that are S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. visitwww.goodshepherd-livermore.org or call at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 gracembc.com meetingsare held on the third Thursday of the experienced.There is no better support than worship(semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible (950) 371-6200. duringworship. Adult education Sundays Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100Valley beingsurrounded by others who know what study/Sundayschool. For information, call Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 at11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday Ave.,Pleasanton. For more information, see youare going through. Three times per year, 925-447-1246. NorthP Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth group Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: ourwebsite, www.amadorvalley.assistance - thegroup collects supplies and sends care CalvaryTri-Valley, Sunday Services at &Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Sundays5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & league.org,e-mail assistanceleagueamador - packagesto the troops. Contact PMFSG.ca@ 243Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. 10 a.m. -Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 (925)828-1846. Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For [email protected],or call (925) 461-6401. gmail.comfor the location of the next meeting. calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. a.m.- Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Wor - St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors moreinformation or weekday Bible study Operation: SAM “Supporting All LivermoreMilitary Families, a support GranadaBaptist Church, 945 Concan - ship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – and Prayer group schedules, go to www. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military groupfor families in Livermore who have a nonBoulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday childrengo to Kid’s Church following worship, 8:30AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- celebrationcc.org. Welcome home. supportorganization based in Livermore. lovedone serving in the Military, is intended school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 nurseryavailable; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. B'ritAhabah Messianic Congregation , S.A.M.has been in operation since January to be a safe place for family members to a.m. All are welcome. 447-3428. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- worshipevery Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Con - 2004.It is dedicated to the continued morale comeand share their experiences and con - Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 p.m.- Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; moreValley is now holding Sunday services tractorsAve., Livermore. Congregation and supportof deployed troops. For information or cernswith others who understand what they Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-449-4848. atthe Robert Livermore Community Center, Jewsand Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both donations,visit www.operationsam.org, email aregoing through. All family members are serviceson Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 4444 East Ave., at 10 a.m. Hebrewand English. Families are welcome. [email protected] welcometo attend meetings. Meetings on the a.m.,worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Tri-ValleyChurch of Christ, gives away Blessingof bread and wine (or grape juice) Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open 3rdThursday of each month at the Livermore All are welcome. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org clothingand other items every Monday 10- follows each service and all are invited to to new and established residents of the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Pleas- ValleyBible Church, Livermore, meets 12.Donations are also accepted on Mondays Oneg, a fellowship meal. Tri-Valley.Activities include a coffee the first Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more anton,6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school for at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront between10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Asbury United Methodist Church Wednesdayof the month, a luncheon on the information,call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 all ages at 9:30 a.m.,Worship at 10:35 a.m., Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- Christ Church (a nondenomina- 4743East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling secondWednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah oremail livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. tionalevangelical church formerly meeting in Church,where all are welcome is starting a A Jongg,walking/hiking groups, family activities, 11:15a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study CedarGrove Community Church, 2021 Pleasanton),Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho CaregiversSupport Group. Second Saturday andmonthly adult socials. Information, call RELIGION willbe taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry CollegeAve., Livermore. Worship Services 9 Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., of the month from 10:30 – Noon in the 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasanton- First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth everyother month. Call for date and time and a.m.and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; FiresideRoom. The group will be facilitated Newcomers.com Street,Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative other church programs at 846-8650. call 447-2351. EducationalClasses for all ages at 11:00 a.m. byPastor Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and Community Resources for Indepen- Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m.Tradi - Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Chabadof the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino visit:www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call otherswith experience in this area. This group dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help tionalService in the Sanctuary and children’s Livermore.New Sunday Worship Services Dr.,Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival - 925.846.0665. isopen to people in the community as well. peoplewith disabilities and supports them programFor more information www.fpcl.us or & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. GraceWayChurch worships at 10 a.m. Formore information, please talk with Pastor tolive independently and participate in their 925-447-2078. & 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Well Community Outreach Center Sundaysat 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. Kathy.www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- community for as long as they are willing Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346Walnut Sundays, and during the week at various ministry provides meats, canned and dry Servicesinclude band-led worship music, 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at times/locations.Trinity Student Ministries (7- goods,toiletries, and school supplies (only Bible-basedmessages and Sunday School Facebookat “Asbury UMC Livermore,” where Hayward,Fremont and Livermore to provide 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages 12thGrade) meet on Sundays at 9 a.m and availableprior to the start of the school year). forpre-schoolers and elementary through youcan find our most updated information information and referrals and provide at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult onWeds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Thosewith an immediate need or who would highschool students. Infant care is provided. and worship sermons. All are welcome.. communityeducation at senior centers and worshipservice. AWANA children's program Sundaysfrom 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore. liketo donate nonperishable food items, call www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore affordablehousing complexes to residents of Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. org or 925-447-1848. theoffice at (925) 479-1414 to begin the pro - Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Valley- Join us on a journey of individual and SouthernAlameda County. The Tri-Valley office Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas cess.Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) collectivespiritual awakening. Sunday service islocated at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Ave.,Livermore. Meditation groups following andThursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by 667-1610.www.gracembc.com. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs 94550and can be reached by phone at (925) NorthVasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service theJohn Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 appointmentonly. The Outreach Center will School, 9:45 am; SundayWorship, 11 am. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by 10:30am.Church of the open mind, loving p.m.and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La beopen every 4th Saturday to distribute bags Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. placeParish Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. e-mailat [email protected]. All heartand helping hands. All are welcome. Scola at 447-9800. from Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Formore information contact revharriet1@ services are free. Childcare, and religious education for St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 This will be on a first come first serve basis Discovery Church of the Nazarene, yahoo.com or visit us at http://csllvlight- Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy children as well as adults are offered. For SerpentineLane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday between11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor house.org. SupportGroup meets every fourth Tuesday moreinformation, visit www.uucil.org or call Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Drive, Livermore. Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community Life Transitions for Aging Adults, of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor 925-447-8747. stinnocent.netor call Fr. John Karcher at (831) LynnewoodUnited Methodist Church Breakfast(free) served every Sunday at 9:30 (LTAA)St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, movieroom at Heritage Estates Retirement Congregation Beth Emek, Center for 278-1916. at4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congrega - AM.Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore - Sleep and Community.The address is 900 E. Stanley JewishLearning, Prayer and Community in the St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 tionwhere all are welcome. Worship at 9 or Asbury United Methodist Church Aging(video), Joseph Loredo, MD, MS, MPH, Blvd.,Livermore All are welcome. Contact is Tri-Valley.3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on 10:30a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school 4743East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling UCSan Diego; Tuesday, May 21, 1:00 – 2:30, Lee Parlett 292-9280. Information931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence Sunday,8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s foryouth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and child - Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday BorromeoHall. Doors open at 12:30 for social DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Milder, www.bethemek.org. SundaySchool & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are careat both services. Contact Pastor Henry Worshiptime is at 10:00 a.m.. Children’s and time.All are welcome to attend. For informa - JohnMcLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Tri-ValleyCultural Jews, affiliated with mostwelcome to come and worship with us Kim at 846-0221, send an email to office@ youthgroups Sunday School during worship tion: Molly Fisher 925-449-8849 the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- andto enjoy our hospitality. 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Foothill DECA Students Compete at Milestones Career Development Conference Foothill High School DECA students competed Freshmen Reach Design Challenge Finals at the International Career Development Conference A team of three Amador (ICDC) last week. Nearly Valley High School fresh- 22,000 high school students, men, Alyssa Chen, Nikita teachers, advisors, business Jayaprakash, and Kathryn professionals, and alumni Wiest, placed fourth out of 18 from all around the world, teams at the 2019 California representing the United State Finals for the Chev- States, Canada,China, Mex- ron Design Challenge. This ico, Puerto Rico, Guam, all-day engineering design Japan, Germany, Spain, and competition held on May 4 Turkey gathered in Orlando, was sponsored by Chevron and Project Lead The Way. home to Disneyworld, last California State Univer- week for several days of sity, Bakersfield, served as intense competition, and the event host. Dr. Kathleen networking. Madden, Dean of CSUB’s ICDC is the end goal for any DECA member. DECA School of Natural Sciences, DECA students Mathematics and Engineer- members demonstrated their ing, welcomed the students college and career-technical and encouraged them to con- From left are Alyssa Chen, Amador PLTW engineering skills by participating in Raaker, Foothill DECA’s I was very impressed with sider CSUB’s new engineer- teacher and coach Laurie James, Nikita Jayaprakash DECA’s industry-validated advisor described this con- the work put in by all who ing programs in the future, and Kathryn Wiest. (Not pictured: Fellow Amador PLTW competitive events program, ference ,”as the pinnacle competed regardless of the noting the small class sizes engineering teacher and coach Tony Dennis) aligned with career clusters, point in the DECA journey. outcome. The underclass- and close faculty attention. national curriculum stan- Competition at this level is men and juniors were able to To qualify for the state dards and 21st Century skills intense. To watch my stu- gain valuable experience that finals, a team had to be a top $100 Visa gift card, courtesy None of the team members in the areas of marketing, dents perform at their peak will prove very beneficial to three finisher at one of six re- of Chevron. Chevron had can have competed in the finance, hospitality, man- with passion and dedication our chapter’s success in the gional Chevron Design Chal- previously provided the team Chevron Design Challenge agement, and other business is one of my greatest rewards long run.” Along with Rith- lenge events held around with $1300 towards expenses before. Teams are given a fields. Foothill DECA mem- in teaching.” vik, Foothill DECA other California. The Amador team for their trip to the California design brief in the morning bers who moved onto this This competition includes Co-President, Mihir Weling previously won second place State Finals event. and have the entire day to competition had competed a combination of an exam, said, “As my last confer- at the East Bay Regionals The Chevron Design work together and create an previously at the district project, presentation, or a ence of my four years in event, held on April 14 at Challenge is a one-day event original design that meets the case study. To qualify for DECA, this past ICDC held Amador Valley High School where students gather to design specifications given. and state level, guaranteeing that the competitors at ICDC this level itself is quite an a special value in my heart. I in Pleasanton. complete a rigorous engi- At various times during the honor, but Foothill DECA was grateful to have had the The Amador team, were truly the best of the neering design challenge. day, the teams are required went above and beyond hav- opportunity to compete at the coached by Amador PLTW Teams are composed of three to submit sketches, assembly best. Jacob Bolano, Foothill Engineering teachers Tony students, all of whom have drawings, parts drawings and DECA’s Vice President of ing 4 of their 13 competitors highest level, but beyond that Dennis and Laurie James, completed or are currently an exploded view with parts Chapter Management stated continue onto the final round I am so happy to have formed was the only all-girls team enrolled in a Project Lead list for judging. At the end that he, “had an amazing of competition. such a great bond with our at the state finals. The Way Introduction to of the day, they give a short time at ICDC,” and his time The following students Foothill team. Coming into Each of the team members Engineering Design or In- presentation of their design was filled with, “competing, moved onto finals and/or this conference, not a lot received a certificate and a troduction to Design class. to a panel of industry judges. networking, meeting new placed overall: of us knew each other very people, and working hard to Jacob Bolano, Kylie Mae- well, but I can say with con- reach top ten in the event.” da, Trinity Chang - Top 10 fidence that we came out as County Recognizes Classified Employees Before the competition, - Integrated Marketing one big family and that is one Foothill DECA competi- Communication Service memory I will never forget. The Alameda County Office of Education announced its honorees for the annual County tors had to undergo heavy Mihir Weling - Top 20 "As my DECA journey Classified Employee of the Year Awards. preparation from numerous - Quick Serve Restaurant comes to an end, I will look Honorees will move on to be considered by the State Department of Education as State practice tests and vocabu- Management back at this past conference Classified Employees of the Year. lary to solidify their written This competition was the very fondly and will always Districts around Alameda County nominated exemplary employees in a variety of reports and presentation. last for many Foothill DECA remember the stories we categories, and a panel of judges from the County Office determined which honorees Training sessions organized members. created.” As this school year will move forward in each category to the state competition. State-level honorees will be Rithvik Sunku, Foothill comes to an end, Foothill named in April. by the students themselves, ensured that each Foothill DECA’s co-president said DECA students can defi- Among them is Patrice Shumway (Dublin Unified) -- Support Services and Security. that ,“ICDC was a great way nitely say that they are pre- Shumway leads by example as the campus supervisor at Wells Middle School. Shumway DECA member felt confident has that special personality that can work with a student with both professionalism and going into competition. Tami to cap off my DECA journey. pared to enter the world of kindness. She supports campus safety for all students. business."