Dublin to Create School Facilities Master Plan, Local Bond Measure by Ron Mcnicoll Izing in Advising Districts in February

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VOLUME LII, NUMBER 37 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Dublin to Create School Facilities Master Plan, Local Bond Measure By Ron McNicoll izing in advising districts in February. The Independent's deadline. Another important reason The Dublin Unified about mapping out future Running concurrently TBWB Strategies was rec- to pass a bond is that districts Find Out What's School District is launching needs for school facilities. with the study will be the ommended at a cost in the are required to do so every a comprehensive Facilities The board has authorized development of strategies range of $39,000 to $45,000. four years to show they are Happening Master Plan (FMP) study an expenditure of between to pass a local bond in June The district carries bond making an effort to hold up Check Out Section A to look at school construc- $300,000 and $350,000 to 2016. The effort will indebt of $216 million, with their end of school financ- Section A is filled with tion needs, costs and demo- engage LPA. The firm preclude hiring a consultant to $50 million in bond antici- ing. If they don't, they will information about arts, graphic projections of future pared the Pleasanton school conduct surveys, and create pation note repayment. Its be disqualified from charg- people, entertainment and student population. district's FMP in 2012. materials and communica- $12.6 billion in assessed ing Level 2 developer fees, special events. There are Rapid growth in Dublin, Jim Kisel, a principal tion strategies to educate valuation of Dublin property which are approximately education stories, a variety as well as the lack of state in LPA, told trustees and the public about the need leaves the district with the twice the amount of Level of features, and the arts and funding, triggered the need school administrators at for a bond. ability to add $48.8 million 1 fees. Not all develop- entertainment and bulletin to produce the FMP. a special work session on The board was expected more before reaching the ment is eligible for Level 2 board. The board has hired LPA Aug. 31 that they could to approve a consultant at ceiling for bonded indebt- fees. Sometimes developers Architects, a firm special- expect the completed report its meeting Sept. 8, after edness. (See DUBLIN, page 6) Events to Hearing Focus on 9-11 Loss Is The Livermore-Pleasan- ton Fire Department (LPFD) Common will be hosting a September 11th Memorial on Fri., Sept. 11 at the LPFD Headquar- In Former ters/Fire Station 1. In this event, Firefighters, Lab Workers Police Officers, City Offi- By Jeff Garberson cials and Veterans will join The latest medical screen- with members of the public ing report for former nuclear for a 20 minute ceremony to laboratory workers such as honor and remember those those retired from Lawrence who fell on September 11, Livermore and Sandia Na- 2001 as well as those who tional Laboratories shows fought and died in the war that hearing loss is the most on terrorism. Veterans and common ailment, afflicting active duty members of the more than two in five of the military will also be recog- former workers. nized. Of 935 former work- Members of the public ers from LLNL who were are welcomed and encour- screened for hearing, 408, aged to attend the memorial or 43.6 percent, were found (See 9-11, page 5) to be experiencing noise- induced loss, according to the report. Pleasanton The proportion was slightly higher at Sandia’s to Take Lead Livermore site. Of 101 who were screened there, 47, or in RO Study 46.5 percent, were found Photo - Doug Jorgensen to be experiencing noise- The City of Pleasanton Pictured are Friends of the Senior Center board members Richard Small, Janet Burton, Kris Jarvis, and Nancy induced hearing loss. will act as the lead agency The report is a summary in determining the public's Taylor. For the story on fund-raising efforts, go to page 8. acceptance of the use of (See HEARING, page 4) recycled water for indirect potable water reuse (IDPR). The process would use reverse osmosis to treat the Smaller Teacher Pool Has Little Effect on Valley Schools water to a high standard. At the August 22 meeting By Ron McNicoll ing. Over the past five years, sources have named the field to begin their careers. trition in the field. Nearly of the Water Policy Roundta- The trend that has seen enrollment in teacher train- lure of careers that pay bet- There were more than one in three teachers leaves ble, consensus was reached fewer teachers coming into ing programs dropped from ter, and the shrinking job 17,000 layoffs statewide the profession within seven to use recycled water as a the profession has not had 42,000 to nearly 20,000, opportunities in schools during the recession, ac- years. Some 13 percent leave part of the future local water a big impact on the Valley's according to statistics from during layoffs that marked cording to the California by the end of their second supply portfolios. public schools. the state Commission for the long recession. Many Teachers Association (CTA). year. It was recommended that There is little doubt that Teacher Credentialing. of those would-be teaching A document on the CTA Despite those statewide all the local water agen- the teacher pool is shrink- Various educational candidates found some other web page also cites the at- (See TEACHERS, page 4) cies initiate a polling and education process using the Intergovernmental Ser- vices Agreement that was Squishy Circuit Art, Programming Popular with Younger Students approved by all agencies during the Utility Integra- A new summer school engage students in hands-on gram at its meeting last to bring back the elementary grade, and Scratch Program- tion Study. program in Livermore critical thinking activities. week. In addition, the board school instrumental music ming for students in third In addition to Pleasanton, proved popular with K-5 It is the first STEM enrich- approved a new contract program. through fifth grade. High participants include the City students. ment opportunity created for with the Livermore Educa- The new STEM programs school students were trained of Livermore, Dublin San The Elementary Science younger students. tion Association, and se- provided through summer to work with the elementary Ramon Services District, Technology Engineering and The Livermore Valley lected a bidder to purchase school included Squishy age children on both. Zone 7 Water Agency, and Math (STEM) Enrichment Joint Unified School Board the Sonoma School site. Circuit Art for students in California Water. (See LIVERMORE, page 5) All of the agencies are was created in an effort to heard a report on the pro- The board was also asked kindergarten through second scheduled to present the proposal for approval in September 2015 to their respected bodies, so that the Livermore’s Presbyterian Church process can begin this Oc- tober. Pleasanton approved To Host Six-Part Speakers Forum the project at its last council meeting. A six-part speakers forum on evolving issues of impor- The Pleasanton Council tance to society will be held Wednesday evenings starting previously had adopted ex- Sept. 23 at Livermore Presbyterian Church. ploration of IDPR as a coun- The series is called “Wednesday Night Live.” Talks will cil priority for 2015. One of run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited the goals of the priority was regardless of religious affiliation, according to the series to demand diversity from the developer, pastor emeritus Bill Nebo. water wholesaler, Zone 7, to Topics will range from the future of medical care to the reduce dependence on the nature of armed conflict to climate change. State Water Project, which Nebo came up with the series topics at the request of the supplies about 80% of local church to deal with “areas where changes in technology, water needs. politics and economics” come face to face with “tolerance, According to a Pleasan- compassion, fairness and justice,” he said. ton staff report, advanced Following are dates, topics and issues: water recycling efforts in • September 23: Education, including online classes and the 1990's in the Tri-Valley were not successful mainly assignments with both positive and negative issues of col- due to it being a novelty at laboration and collusion as well as the intervention of com- the time, and a lack of edu- mercial firms in the education process. A panel of teachers, Photo - Doug Jorgensen cation and understanding of led by the administrator for the international baccalaureate Concannon Vineyard drew large crowds during the annual Harvest Wine Celebration. it by policy makers and the (See FORUM, page 4) For a wrap-up story, go to page 8. public. Since that time, there have been significant technical advances in the process. In addition, the state has Inside PET OF THE WEEK approved IDPR and stream- When we say Nala will quickly become your mane lined the permitting process companion, we’re not lion! The sweetly affectionate Given the objections to SECTION A Editorial...... 4 two-year-old tortoiseshell will be your pride and joy a similar plan in the 1990s, Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 faster than you can say “hakuna matata.” Broaden participants agreed on a need Bulletin Board...... 10 Short Notes...... 9 the circle of your life with Nala! Visit Valley Humane to launch a public education Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. For more campaign. It will begin with Milestones ...... 12 Sports...... 6 a poll to establish a baseline information, visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) for future comparison in MAIN SECTION Obituaries...... 9 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby Classifieds...... 10 (See RO STUDY, page 2) PAGE 2 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Agencies Recognized by State LAFCO for Working Together

The California Local contracts, investments, and makes it easier for two or Agency Formation Commis- expertise, they studied ways more agencies to coordinate sion (CALAFCO) presented to coordinate and integrate contracting for services and its “Government Leadership how they provide the vari- sharing resources and mate- Award” to six Tri-Valley ous water services to their rials. For example, the agen- agencies for “working to- constituents. The process cies might share landscape gether and furthering good included more than 30 local maintenance personnel and government efforts in the elected officials (mayors, equipment, or they might Tri-Valley.” The six agen- council members, board share water and sewer line cies are the cities of Dublin, members) and senior staff video personnel and equip- Pleasanton, Livermore and (general managers, assis- ment (to examine pipelines San Ramon, the Dublin San tant general managers, city for repairs and replacement). Ramon Services District, and managers, assistant city The goal of the agree- the Zone 7 Water Agency. managers, and public works ment is to take advantage of Together, these six agen- directors). The study identi- opportunities to save money cies provide services related fied 15 opportunities for by sharing equipment, per- to drinking water (potable), functional or service-level sonnel, and other resources. recycled water, wastewater, coordination and integration This directly translates into Photos - Doug Jorgensen and storm water to approxi- and additional options for savings for Tri-Valley rate- Those attending the luncheon sampled beer and wine as part of the event. mately 277,000 people living longer-term integration. payers and taxpayers. With and working in the Tri-Valley As part of this study the ink barely dry on the Tri- (located in eastern Alameda process, the participating Valley Intergovernmental Marketing Brings County and southern Contra agencies established the Reciprocal Services Master Costa County). “Tri-Valley Intergovern- Agreement, there is a new While each agency has mental Reciprocal Services signatory, the Livermore Visitors, Events its own policies, practices, Master Agreement,” which Area Recreation and Park By Carol Graham "Visit Tri-Valley ran ex- District. Visit Tri-Valley is ac- tremely successful market- Each county in California tively involved in each of the ing campaigns generating with the Livermore Valley has a LAFCO office that communities it represents. 80 million media impres- Opera. oversees the formation and The organization promotes sions over the course of The luncheon served as a RO STudy development of local gov- tourism in Livermore, Pleas- the 2014-15 fiscal year," kickoff for VTV's "Beer vs. (continued from page one) ernmental agencies within anton, Dublin and Danville. said Steinfeld. "We booked Wine" fall campaign, with a the county. Tri-Valley Beer Trail mobile measuring the effectiveness ity would drop to 46- 51%. Barbara Steinfeld, Pres- eight sports events, generat- of educational efforts and Short- term solutions need ident of Visit Tri-Valley ing more than 1,000 room app coming soon. Addition- ally, the Visit Tri-Valley In- in identifying any major to be explored, but the study (VTV) stated, "We enthu- nights, and we have a new objections to the expansion does have a scenario where siastically believe in the website and social media spiration Guide (previously Livermore the annual Visitors Guide) of water recycling. Based on the Delta Fix is not com- potential of the Tri-Valley to campaign in place." the results of the poll, edu- pleted until 2048. attract visitors, and take our Although the luncheon will now be published twice Quakers yearly, in May and Novem- cational outreach programs Roughly, every 1% in- role as leaders in economic was open to anyone, its would be established. crease for Zone 7 in cost of development seriously. We primary participants in- ber. It is available at hotels, Unprogrammed libraries, museums, tasting The costs of the poll will production (per acre foot) use our talent and initiative cluded members of city be shared by all of the Val- for will translate into a 2/3% Worship Group to implement new ideas at governments, chambers of rooms, and VTV's offices located at 5075 Hopyard ley's water suppliers. increase in retail rates, al- every turn - in marketing, commerce, economic de- Pleasanton staff also though these are very pre- Mondays, 7pm sales, promotion and com- velopment agencies and Road in Pleasanton. A down- loadable version is available mentioned some of the preliminary numbers. 1886 College Ave, Livermore munity leadership. downtown associations, liminary findings of a water The costs associated with The organization hosted along with businesspeople online. www.LivermoreQuakers.com Over its 19-year history, supply evaluation update the Delta fix are included in its annual luncheon, themed associated with area hotels, and the phased study on all scenarios, regardless of "Beer vs. Wine" this year, on restaurants, wineries, brew- Visit Tri-Valley has evolved (925) 315-7170 in line with area tourism. It desalination and indirect po- the completion date. August 20th at Casa Real at eries, art galleries, attrac- table reuse being conducted Ruby Hill Winery in Pleas- tions and retail shops. began in 1986 as the Pleas- anton Convention & Visitors by Zone 7. anton. The luncheon offers Festivities began with First, there is only so an opportunity to update sangria and outdoor rounds Bureau, then branched out Livermore Podiatry in 1993 as an independent, much waste water gener- Visit Tri-Valley's activities. of beer vs. wine-themed ated that can be recycled. "We deliver an annual Cornhole (a beanbag-toss non-profit agency. Three years later Livermore and Although this is still being report to our constituents game). Lunch followed. evaluated, it appears that each year, and want to bring It included local beer and Dublin joined, inspiring a more inclusive name. In 8,700 acre feet is a reli- our communities together wine paired with a spe- able estimate. In the water for a fun event," said Stein- cial menu created by Beets 2006, the Tri-Valley Tour- ism Business Improvement analysis, options are being feld. "Because of the San Hospitality's culinary team. identified that will not dra- Francisco Premium Outlets, Attendees placed real-time District (TBID) was formed, affording the organization a matically increase the cost we get close to nine million votes, via their cell phones, of water. visitors per year," she added. for the beverage pairing they stable, dedicated source of funding through assessments Second, desalination is a f or all your foot care needs "Our job is to convince some preferred. regional project; local agen- of them to stay overnight VTV Marketing on occupied hotel rooms. Danville joined in 2010, and cies would share the costs as • Geriatric • Ingrown Toenails and explore more of the VP Emmy Kasten, said, well as the eventual supply Tri-Valley." "Though wine came out the today the Tri-Valley TBID • Plantar Fasciitis • Hammertoes is one of California's 85 for desalinated water. The Addressing the lun- overall winner against our desalinated water would cheon's 165 attendees, Stein- breweries, wine tasting is districts that range from Sac- • Bunions • Sports Injuries ramento to Orange County, not come from the ocean feld noted that since 2013 not the only game in town." directly, but from the Bay • Custom Orthotics • Laser Treatment hotel rates have increased Showcasing another Tri- and South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite. estuary which will have less by more than 12 percent Valley draw, the luncheon expensive operations costs. • Warts/Fungus/Corns • Broken Bones and weekend occupancy has featured entertainment by To learn more, visit www. visittrivalley.com. One limitation of desali- • Wound Care risen by more than 2 percent. 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Pleasanton Heritage Anne showpiece as well Association (PHA) have as a practical live/work announced that Steve and space. Erin Iversen are the win- The awards will be ners of the New Construc- presented on Saturday, tion Award in a Heritage September 12, at the Style for their home on Iversen and Pico homes. St. John Street in Pleasan- For more information ton’s historic downtown contact John Ribovich district. PHA gives its at jribovich@yahoo. New Construction Award com. to homeowners who build new homes that are true to the historic character of Pleasanton’s downtown neighborhoods. Tom Pico's home was given an award. Former Pleasanton mayor Tom Pico and his wife, Karen, are the wife who ushered many The Pico home was winners of the Heritage Pleasantonians into the originally owned by Pleas- Preservation Award for world in the early 20th anton’s wagon makers, the their 1903 home on Rail- Century. The Iversen home, Biltz family. Built on Main road Avenue. The Heri- designed by architect Mark Street in 1903, the house tage Preservation Award Molinar and built by local was eventually moved to is given to homeowners contractor Jeff Debernardi, Railroad Avenue where who have preserved and is nestled in a bower of it was purchased in the restored heritage homes heritage trees. While the 1950’s by longtime Pleas- in one of the downtown home was built in 2008 it anton resident, Birdie Bian- neighborhoods. harkens back to an earlier, chi, who sold it to the Picos The Iversen home is perhaps more gracious in the late 1990’s. Tom and modeled on the Elsnab time, fulfilling the Iversen’s his brother Rod did most of house. It was home to desire to build a home that the restoration and con- Morris Elsnab, and his keeps with the character of struction themselves, turn- wife Ellen, the town mid- their neighborhood. ing the house into a Queen

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What Another new speaker series has been an- Council meeting raised ob- ban Shield include striving lyzing regional catastrophic once were well trained law nounced, providing more opportunity for thought jections to the city hosting for the capability to present plans, bomb prevention, enforcement personnel are provoking moments, and in some cases, entertain- Urban Shield, a regional a multi-layered training ex- multi-jurisdictional secu- turned into military-style ment. preparedness training pro- ercise to enhance the skills rity planning, nuclear threat occupation forces. The First Presbyterian Church in Livermore gram for law enforcement, and abilities of regional first devices and information Norman continued, will launch a series focusing on “areas where fire and emergency medical responders, as well as those on how easily they might "Through Urban Shield, changes in technology, politics and economics” services. responsible for coordinating be smuggled into the U.S., agencies acquire armored The event will be held at and managing large scale and large-scale event plan- vehicles and military style come face to face with “tolerance, compassion, the Alameda County Fair- events. ning, among other activities, weapons and gear. I have al- fairness and justice." It begins September 23 at grounds in Pleasanton over Further, Urban Shield including a SWAT team ways appreciated the Pleas- the church. a four-day period starting challenges the skills, knowl- competition. anton Police. I have no com- Last week, the inaugural Las Positas College Friday, September 11. edge and abilities of all Three speakers addressed plaints. However, I believe it President's speaker series with a theme of His- Those speaking de- who participate. It not only the council, including Fred is in the city's best interest panic Heritage and the arts was revealed. The first scribed Urban Shield as a improves regional disas- Norman of Pleasanton. He is that we continue to have a presentation will take place on September 15 at pro-war, $1 million trade ter response capabilities, an anti-war activist. Norman department we respect and the Livermore campus. show and training exercise but provides a platform for urged the council not to have not develop one we fear." The ongoing Rae Dorough Speaker Series funded by the federal gov- national and international the local police participate in Another speaker de- at the Bankhead Theater will open the 2015-16 ernment. It is expected that first responders, as well as the SWAT competition. He scribed the event as an op- season with a talk on October 27 about cosmic anti-war protestors will be the private sector, to work described Urban Shield as portunity for the defense in- on hand. efficiently and effectively an effort to militarize local dustry contractors to market black holes. Future topics include family, lies, together when critical inci- new weapons. and fiction; Fukushima nuclear lessons; and rapid innovation. Ticket information can be found at www.bankheadtheater.org. The Valley Study Group meets at Castlewood FORUM Country Club on the second Wednesday of most (continued from page one) months. Topics range from arms control to water. program scheduled to start • October 7: Water, in- of violent Islamic groups; effects of dislocation on In Pleasanton, the Museum on Main offers a at Granada High School cluding near and long term and the growth of new tech- child care, family values, series each year with a history theme. Residents next year, Valerie Nebo, will issues like drought, the clash nologies like cyberwar and and community services? are invited to spend an evening with an historic discuss questions of face to of agricultural and urban drones that pose ethical as This discussion will be led figure at the Firehouse Arts Center. To find out face vs. online teaching and interests and competition well as security challenges by Eric Guerra, who grew more, go to www.museumonmain.org. new models of employment between states and even to both attackers and the at- up in the Central Valley and As a whole, the series offer different opportuni- for educators. between nations. “Who will tacked. This discussion will was recently elected to the • September 30: Medical want what, and will that be be led by Jay Davis, former Sacramento City Council. ties to reflect on the past, examine the present or care, including technical ad- possible to provide?” Nebo associate director at Law- • October 28, Climate predict the future. Don't miss out. vances, cost and availability. asked. “Who will decide on rence Livermore National Change: “This is such a Issues will include whether what are fair allotments? Laboratory and former head huge issue that it threatens personal interactions with Who will simply take what of the Threat Reduction to dwarf all others,” Nebo doctors will give way to they want, and what hap- Agency of the U.S. Depart- said, referring to its potential online medicine; whether pens then?” Leader of the ment of Defense. to affect agriculture, coastal HEARING the “fine new developments discussion will be Darren • October 21: Housing communities, migration and (continued from page one) of medicine” will be widely Greenwood, Director of and its impact on society. the chemical composition of affordable, in Nebo’s words; Public Works for the City of What are the consequences the oceans. Leading the dis- of an effort, mandated by ers in terms of lung health. of skyrocketing real estate Congress in 1993, called For example, during ini- and what hopes and con- Livermore." cussion will be Ben Santer, the Former Worker Medical tial screenings, asbestos re- cerns genetics will bring to • October 14: The nature prices that push people out the prominent climatologist Screening Program. The lated lung disease was found the field. The discussion will and future of armed conflict, of homes and apartments from Lawrence Livermore program offers free medical in 17 percent of former be led by the CEO of the including changing interna- and force long freeway com- National Laboratory. exams to eligible former em- construction workers at the new Stanford/Valley Care tional politics, demograph- mutes by workers of mod- The church is located at ployees at government and Paducah Gaseous Diffusion merger, Scott Gregerson. ics and alliances; the rise est means? What are the 4th and L Street in Liver- contractor facilities associ- Plant in Kentucky; in 14 per- more. ated with the U.S. atomic cent of former construction energy program since its workers at the Kansas City beginnings in the World War Plant; and in 31.7 percent of TEACHERS II Manhattan Project. former construction workers (continued from page one) at the Rocky Flats Plant in The focus is not only figures, in the Valley, where "The applicant pool was are growing in excess of 10 question there is a teacher on nuclear defense. Those Colorado. the pay is considered good, great during the spring and percent. We grew a little less shortage. It's more difficult screened, for example, in- It was not possible to and the schools are seen early summer, but got much (this year), but still are very clude workers at Fermi- make an apples-to-apples to find teachers for science rapidly. That contributes to Lab, a basic physics facility comparison with science as doing an excellent job, smaller in late July and and world languages, with outside Chicago, and the laboratories, where the re- there were no significant August. We feel very for- the number of teachers re- science especially drawing Lawrence Berkeley National port listed former workers problems this year in hiring tunate to have hired some quired," said superintendent candidates out to the busi- Laboratory, which has not without regard to whether new teachers. outstanding teachers, pri- Steve Hanke. ness world, where they can carried out nuclear weapons any of them worked con- Officials at the three pub- marily through our early Livermore Valley Char- make more money." work for decades. struction, but the lung dis- lic school districts and at the recruitment efforts," said ter School and Livermore It is very difficult to find Nationwide, more than ease rates there were signifi- publicly funded Livermore Van Schaack. Valley Charter Preparatory teachers for specialized 600,000 former workers are cantly lower. charter schools said that they The Pleasanton district are fully staffed, said John fields, too. "We lost a strings estimated to be eligible for Asbestos related disease have been able to fill needs. hired 74 new certificated Zukoski, interim CEO of teacher, and we are having the free screenings, includ- was found in 2.2 percent of The Livermore school teachers. Interim assistant Tri-Valley Learning Corpo- a tough time (for replace- ing re-screenings at 3-year former workers at Lawrence district hired approximately superintendent of Human ration, which operates the ment)," said Hanke. intervals. The screenings are Livermore National Labora- 80 teachers this year, said Resources Dianne Howell two schools. Van Schaack noted that offered through networks of tory, 1.9 percent of former assistant superintendent said that there were some Zukoski said, "It's a chal- education funding has in- clinics in all 50 states. As Sandia-Livermore workers of administrative services positions that have been lenge in the environment creased. Many districts are of Sept. 30 of last year, ac- and 1.8 percent of former Chris Van Schaack. That's difficult to fill, notably spe- across the state for hiring. using the additional funds Lawrence Berkeley National cording to the report, there up from approximately 55 cial education and world We are competitive from a to reduce class sizes and re- Laboratory workers. had been 111,473 exams, hires last year. language teachers. salary perspective. That's store programs, thus creating including initial and follow- A similar trend was ob- helpful. LVCS attracts a lot served in a lung function People retiring, or find- Dublin hired 86 teachers more teacher demand. There up screenings. ing jobs closer to home that this year, with two positions of teachers anytime we have has also been a reduction At Lawrence Livermore test called spirometry. Ob- reduced their commute trips, still open as of last week. open positions." in the number of available National Laboratory, 1,945 structive airways dysfunc- and a few added counselors "We are in a little bit dif- Looking at how tight the former employees have been tion was commonly seen in substitute teachers, because teacher supply is statewide, screened, with 832 returning about 25 percent of former and instructional coaches ferent position compared some are moving on to full- for follow-up screenings. At construction workers and at brought on the hiring in- to the other districts. We Hanke said, "There is no time positions, he added. Sandia’s Livermore site, 224 half that rate or less in for- crease, said Van Schaack. have been screened, with 73 mer workers at the scientific returning for re-screens. laboratories. Not all former nuclear Medical treatment of workers choose to undergo symptoms and illnesses is all available tests, which is up to the former workers why there have been fewer and their medical provid- hearing exams than total ers, according to the report. screenings among former Under separate federal leg- (Opinions voiced in let- than Las Positas). the winter, the California tember 4th at 3:10 near Low- Lawrence Livermore and islation, the U.S. may help ters published in Mailbox 2. Youth and other begin- Department of Fish and es in Livermore, corner of Sandia-Livermore workers. subsidize care and treatment are those of the author and ners who want to learn the Wildlife prevent the golf 1st Street and Mines Road. The purpose of the for certain cancers and other do not necessarily reflect game can come and learn course from using water We are looking for witnesses screenings is to “identify diseases. the opinion of The Inde- without being intimidated from the arroyo. The golf to the accident. I was told diseases or precursor condi- It is often not possible to pendent. Letter Policy: The by the pseudo-country club course then uses city water someone stopped for a few settings that exist at other tions…at an early stage of determine whether a particu- Independent will not publish from a fire hydrant. The seconds and then drove off. golf courses. golf course is paying retail development of disease,” the lar symptom or illness was anonymous letters, nor will The Lowes store has footwork related. For example, it publish letters without 3. It is NOT fair to the rates for the water from the age of the accident and we report said. homeowners around the golf fire hydrant. Why is the In particular, they seek the report notes, hearing loss names. Abusive letters may would like to confirm the be rejected or edited. Fre- course to develop property City of Livermore charging “to detect work related can be a normal part of the in their backyard when they event. My e-maill address quent letter writers may have a Livermore-owned asset health effects from a wide aging process, and noise- paid a premium to get a retail rates? Why not charge is [email protected] range of potentially haz- induced hearing loss can re- publication of their letters golf course home (and live the golf course a wholesale and phone no. is 925-895- ardous exposures” such as sult from personal activities delayed. Letters should be with golf balls in their back rate for the water? The City 9946. All help would be radiation, beryllium, lasers, such as playing loud music submitted by e-mail to ed- yard!). of Livermore should NOT appreciated. Thanks, Alex solvents and noise. or shooting guns. [email protected].) 4. The city maintains be making a profit on selling Hartford Some classes of worker Similarly, elevated rates many other things which to itself! This does not make tended to show higher rates of obstructive lung disease Springtown Golf cost money to maintain - any sense. Marriage Decision of injury than others. For and cancer are commonly Norman R. Burkhard little parks, landscaping, Better yet, install a re- Robert S. Allen example, hearing loss was found in people who smoke, Livermore resident Bankhead Theater, etc. The cycled water line from the Livermore found among construction whether or not they worked and Springtown golfer city has been supporting the Livermore Sewer Plant and The SCOTUS ultra vires workers at higher rates – in the nuclear industry. Meetings have been held arts and downtown devel- use recycled water to water "decision" on marriage pur- typically 60 to 85 percent The latest annual re- to discuss whether the City opment. There is no reason the golf course. The city ports to make law (legislate). -- probably because of on- port for the Former Work- of Livermore should sell the it should abandon this gem should agree to provide re- Our Constitution vests ALL the-job noise. ers Screening Program is Springtown Golf Course. that the City of Livermore cycled water for free to the federal legislative Powers in The report also showed available online at http:// The city discussed this very already owns. golf course. If it does, the Generally, when discus- Congress (Article I Sec- that former construction energy.gov/sites/prod/ issue about 6 years ago. Af- current management may tion l - first sentence after sions start about selling find a way to truck water workers at the nuclear sites files/2015/03/f20/2014_ ter considerable debate, the the Preamble). Trump and FWP_Annual_Report.pdf decision was made not to sell a city asset, it is because to the course and eliminate fared more poorly than oth- money (or the lack of it) is many others err in calling the the golf course. buying water at retail rates My opinion: The city the issue. Possible solutions in the winter, until a recycled decision the law of the land. should again NOT sell the to the funding shortfall may water line can be installed. Springtown Golf Course. exist. The Springtown Golf North Livermore My reasoning follows: Can the garbage mitiga- course is a little gem that David Hughes (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) 1. The Springtown Golf tion funds (that were and are should not be sold. It helps Livermore Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell Course is a little hidden being used for the Bankhead make Livermore the won- I'm am becoming increas- Editor: Janet Armantrout jewel that helps make Liver- Theater) also be used to derful city that we all enjoy. ingly outraged about the The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing maintain this city jewel? Company, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage more such a wonderful place Garaventa Hills (Lafferty Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. to live. The course is ide- Springtown Golf Course Accident Help Homes) development and The Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews.com to sign up in the summer months uses and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, 2250 al for beginning golfers, Alex Hartford the Planning Commission's First St., Livermore, CA 94550. water from the pond be- oldsters (who like shorter Livermore recommendation to approve Advertising rates and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 courses and play slowly), hind the 3rd hole. The wa- it after turning a blind eye to during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. My wife was in a serious Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. and folks on limited income ter comes from the arroyo its contradiction to the City's which flows in that area. In bike accident Friday Sep- www.independentnews.com (it is way cheaper to play (More MAILBOX, page 10) The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - PAGE 5 9-11 LIVERMORE (continued from page one) (continued from page one) Squishy Circuit Art (En- The district will con- The district heard a plea It keeps students in school. gineering) introduced pri- tribute an additional $400 to bring back instrumental "Any child who wants to mary students to working towards health care for each music instruction at the el- should be able to sign up to with conducting and non- full time employee. The ementary school level. learn to play an instrument." conducting dough. While contribution to those who Trustee Anne White said Wilson, added, "There is they sculpted their own are not full time will be de- at the end of the meeting, a strong art community in figures from play dough, termined on a pro rata basis "We need to engage in the Livermore including many students gained an under- on number of hours worked. request to investigate instru- patrons, as well as dancers, standing of electricity while Van Schaack stated, "The mental instruction to deter- actors and visual artists who creating series and parallel contract is good for the dis- mine what would best serve started on a musical instru- circuits. They utilized vari- trict, students, and teachers." students." She suggested ment in elementary school. ous electronics; such as col- Jenny Unger, president embracing the resources Playing at that level gives a ored LEDs and piezoelectric of LEA, said of the nego- of the music community depth of understanding and buzzers, to create various in- tiations, "They don't follow in moving forward. "It is appreciation for the arts that ventions that would light up. traditional lines. It is a much important that we at least is irreplaceable." The Scratch project, a more collaborative effort. listen to what the ideal might Juliana Salinas also urged free online program, allows We hold conversations about be and create a plan to work the board to bring back el- Ceremony at Fire Station 1 students of all ages to ex- areas of common interest, towards bringing back mu- ementary school instrumen- plore programming. Using then develop language to- sic in elementary schools. tal program. She recalled followed by a reception and Scratch, summer school stu- gether that is to everyone's I think it is an issue whose going through the schools Fire Station Open House. dents were able to program satisfaction." time has come for Livermore when growing up and how The event will start at an interactive story, game, Board member Craig to address." proud the community was 10:00 a.m. at 3560 Nevada and animation and share the Bueno observed that nego- One of the speakers, Beth of its students. For exam- Street, Pleasanton. creations with others online. tiations aren't easy. "The dis- Wilson, herself a musician, ple, at one point they were Teachers reported that trict has built relationships talked of the critical value of so accomplished that they the students enjoyed work- that bear fruit. We are able to an instrumental program in were asked to play at the Speaker ing with the high school achieve a strong work force elementary school and asked World's Fair in Vancouver. students, as the elementary of people who are willing that the program be reinstat- She pointed out that Pleas- Was on the students could easily relate to sacrifice when they need ed. Among the bonuses, she anton offers elementary to them. to do so. That can't happen said, are improved academic school instrumental pro- 78th Floor Board president Kate unless there is a high level performance on the part of grams. "Please make this a Runyon commented, "I love of trust that has been built those involved in music. In priority in Livermore." On the 14th anniversary having high school students up over time." addition, being able to play A letter with a similar of the 9/11 attacks, Las Posi- engage with younger chil- an instrument helps create request was sent by Lara tas College in Livermore dren. It benefits both." ELEMENTARY MUSIC a more positive self image. Webber, conductor of the will host author and lecturer Superintendent Kelly Livermore-Amador Sym- Bert Upson, who was on the Bowers mentioned that phony. 78th floor of the south tower of the World Trade Center high school students will when the first plane crashed be helping to establish a Dublin Plans Life-stages into the north tower. The 9-11 Survivor Bert Upson garden at Marylin Avenue event takes place on Friday, to speak at Las Positas School. "Having students Senior Apartments September 11, 2015 at 1:00 College. work together is something the district is consciously p.m. on the main stage of the A rental senior living cultivating." an allocation of 9600 more Mertes Center of Performing project proposed by a de- tower on that fateful day, square feet from the DDP, Arts on the Las Positas Col- veloper for Dublin would and leaving just two minutes SONOMA SITE to meet the required num- lege campus. The event is serve a mix of seniors living before the conference room The board approved an ber. free and open to the public. independently, and apart- he had occupied was hit by offer of $12 million from The next step will be for "This event is represen- ments for high-acuity as- United flight 175. Signed True Life Homes to purchase Javanbakht to negotiate a tative of the many ongoing sisted living tenants and Memorials, Burial, copies of Upson's book will the former Sonoma School Community Benefit Agree- programs hosted by Las people who need memory be available for purchase at site, located near Granada ment with the city. Cremation, Positas College to provide care. the event. High School. The property, Councilmembers liked both our students and the The project by Avesta The program will also just under 9 acres, was de- the proposal. Don Biddle Loss Support community with insight into Development Group would include a short film clip nar- clared surplus in January. said, "It's a good project. 189 Contractors Street different perspectives on rated by Tom Hanks entitled be located at 7601 Amador Assistant Superintendent It's the right location, and current events, other coun- "Boatlift, An Untold Tale of Valley Road, across the Livermore, CA 94551 Chris Van Schaack reported it's needed." Doreen Weh- tries and cultures, history 9/11 Resilience." It captures street from the Dublin Se- that when first offered, there renberg said that it will (925) 344-6135 and science," says Dr. Barry the story of the largest boat nior Center. An artists' ren- www.valleypetloss.com was no interest on the part complement the senior cen- Russell, Las Positas College evacuation in history, on dering shows a four-story of the development commu- ter. She said that the closest President. 9/11, as 500,000 people were building that reaches most nity. The district was able to similar facility is located in Upson is the author of transported by boat away of the way between Do- obtain a waiver of the "high Livermore. the book "On A Clear Day: from Manhattan. nahue Drive and Starward bid" process from the state Vice Mayor Abe Gupta 9/11--An Eyewitness Ac- Las Positas College is Drive, with various design and put out a request for said that he would like to count" which came out last located at 3000 Campus articulations to eliminate a proposals in June 2015. Ten see a "more commercial, year, and is committed to Hill Drive in Livermore. For flat-wall approach. The lo- more information, please offers were received by the urban feel" to the design a remembrance of 9/11 in cation currently is occupied contact Jennifer Aries at district, ranging from $6.5 in such "a highly visible American history. The lec- by a closed commercial ture will include Upson's (925) 784-0574 or by email million to $12 million. location." building. account of being in the south at [email protected]. As part of its bid, True At the council meeting Life Homes will retain the Sept. 8, developer Moham- city's recommended 56-lot mad Javanbakht asked the scenario. The project will city council to take alloca- SOLD ABOVE LIST PRICE $465,000 go through the city's regular tions from the Downtown Take-Back Initiative entitlement process. Development Plan (DDP) At a meeting earlier this pool for the 40 residential Set for September 26 year with district repre- units. Dublin Police Services capsules, and all other solid sentatives, the neighbors The 32 memory care will be participating, along dosage forms of prescription expressed support for rezon- units and eight high-acuity with the Drug Enforce- medications, no questions ing the site for 4.5 to 6 units assisted living units are ment Administration, in this asked. Intravenous solu- per acre. Linda Futral considered a commercial Broker, ASP, SRES, QSP, CDPE year’s national prescription tions, injectables, and sy- The district will use the care facility in Dublin's 3155 Golden Crest Cmn, Livermore 925.980.3561 drug “Take-Back Initiative.” ringes will not be accepted. money for deferred main- Our market is still excellent for selling your [email protected] zoning ordinance, so the The goal of the event is to Prescription drug abuse tenance projects and other home! Now is a great time to move before www.lindafutral.com collect potentially danger- is an epidemic in this coun- requirements are expressed interest rates go up. If you’re looking for a full License #01257605 one-time uses. time real estate broker who knows our market ous expired, unused, and try. Teenagers are abusing in square feet of floor area. and how negotiate through it, call/text today. unwanted prescription drugs prescription medication in The developer requested TEACHER CONTRACT Linda Futral 925.980.3561 for destruction. record numbers. One way The free and anonymous young people are getting Both members of the collection event will take addicted to dangerous drugs Livermore Education As- place on Saturday, Sep- is by raiding the medicine sociation and the School tember 26, from 10:00 a.m. cabinets of their family and Board approved a new con- to 2:00 p.m., in the Civic friends. tract. LEA voted to ratify Center parking lot at 100 For more information, it on August 27; the school Civic Plaza. Dublin Police call the Dublin Police Crime board approval took place on Officers will collect tablets, Prevention Unit at 925-833- September 1. 6670 or visit www.dea.gov The new pact provides SHARE YOUR TALENTS – GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY! for a 4.25% pay increase ret- The City of Livermore invites applications for appointment to the following Advisory Bodies: roactive to July 1, 2015. Of Booster Seat Giveway that 2.75% will be ongoing. Airport Commission: The Airport Commission ensures the continued quality and The remaining 1.5% will be viability of the Livermore Municipal Airport as a valuable asset to the community and Planned in Livermore region. The Commission advises City Council and staff on Airport operational policies, for two years and could be economic growth and development, public outreach, and maintenance of Airport There will be a booster eda County, the Livermore extended through negotia- properties and adjacent areas. Meets: 2nd Monday at noon, and the 3rd Monday of seat giveaway on Saturday, Valley Joint Unified School tions based on the sale of the March, July, and November, at 6:30 pm, Airport Administration Building Conference Sept. 19 at Junction Avenue District and Child Care Sonoma School site going Room, 680 Terminal Circle. Next meeting: September 14, 2015. K-8 School in Livermore. Links. forward and the state budget Beautification Committee: The Beautification Committee reviews and Brand new high-back and For more information, remaining strong. recommends to City Council beautification projects for parks, roadsides, medians, low-back booster seats will contact Leah at 551-6995. city gateways, and standards for landscape maintenance districts. Public outreach be free to those residents in achievements include Arbor Day and Annual Appearance Awards. Meets: 1st need. The event will oper- Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Maintenance Service Center, 3500 Robertson Park Road. ate as a drive-through with Stop Your Pain! Next meeting: October 7, 2015. certified personnel present Are you experiencing significant Human Services Commission: The Human Services Commission provides a forum for discussion of community social needs, monitors the expenditure of Housing to aid in properly installing pain at your neck, shoulder, back…? the seats in vehicles. and Human Services funds, assists local agencies in procuring grants, and submits The event will take place WE CAN HELP!!! an annual report to City Council on the status of social conditions and progress toward from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at achieving solutions to the community’s human needs. Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 pm, Safe • Effective Multi-Service Center Conference Room, 3311 Pacific Avenue. Next meeting: October 298 Junction Avenue, Liver- Natural • Drug-free 13, 2015. more. It is presented by Alameda County Supervisor 11750 Dublin Blvd, #201 Livermore Area Youth Advisory Commission: Brings together the youths Scott Haggerty in partner- Dublin, CA 94568 and adults, and private and public sectors of the community to address responsibility ship with the California 30% Off 925-248-2170 for the care, health, safety, welfare and education of Livermore’s young people. The with this coupon Commission consists of 15 youths (ages 12-20) and three adults, and creates a forum Highway Patrol, Livermore www.elim9968.com for ideas and interests that are communicated to City Council. Current openings for Police Department, Alam- youth members. Meets: 1st Monday at 7:00 pm, Robert Livermore Community Center Sycamore Room, 4444 East Avenue. Next meeting: Due to the Labor Day holiday, next meeting is September 14, 2015. Livermore Housing Authority: The purpose of the Authority is to administer and oversee the 125 low-income housing units at Leahy Square. Additionally, the Authority oversees the Section Eight Certificate Program and the Voucher Program for subsidized housing. Meets: 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 pm, 3203 Leahy Way. Next meeting: Due to the Admissions Day holiday, next meeting is September 16, 2015. Applicants to City Advisory Bodies are required to attend at least one meeting of the Advisory Body applied for prior to submitting an application and must reside within the City limits. For an application or more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 925-960-4200 or www.cityoflivermore.net. Applications are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2015. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 2, 2015. PAGE 6 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

West Coast Soccer West Coast Wrath U15 started strong in the Gold State West division with a draw in their away game at Galt. The team coached by Kendra Perry included Francesca Hyde, Regan Mah, Kate Wallace, Allyssa George, Abby Hoobing, Savannah Seals, Brianne Radliff, Isabella Saavedra, Megan Clifton, Aryanna Shokoor, Katherine Auer, Ami Shah, and Devyn Baldus. WCS U15 girls started the State Gold West league with a draw at Galt. While the game finished 1-1, Wrath dominated play. Galt’s goal-keeper made numerous saves to keep the girls from taking the win. Galt scored first with a messy goal. Allyssa George equalized with a tremendous free-kick in the first half. Wrath played with a strong defensive line and good team work in the centre of the field. Wrath’s defense of Megan Clifton, Isabella Saavedra, Regan Mah and Savannah Seals played well throughout the game. They soaked up pressure and all took their chances to push forward and make the most of their passing skills. Midfielders Kate Wallace, Abby Pleasanton Seahawks' swimmer Maxime Rooney had an Hoobing, Allyssa George, Katherine Auer, and Devyn Baldus worked to outstanding performance at the 2015 FINA Junior World dominate in midfield and on the wings. Photos - Doug Jorgensen Championships August 25-30. His swims at the National Strikers Ami Shah, Aryanna Shokoor Last weekend’s Scottish Highland Gathering & and Fran Hyde worked hard with many Championships in early August earned him a spot on chances to work the goal-keeper and Games, held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in the Junior Worlds team, and a plane ticket to Singapore try to score the winning goal. Brianne Pleasanton, scored a new attendance record for the for the competition. While there, Maxime won gold in Radliff was a towering force in goal venue. In the 22nd year of the Games at Pleasanton, the 200 free, with his stellar time of 1:47.78; silver in the throughout the game. the fairgrounds management estimated the crowds 100 freestyle with a 48.87, and three additional medals were close to 50,000 over Labor Day Weekend. The Golf Tournament in relays for Team USA. The Mens 4x200 freestyle relay Join Sandra J. Wing Healing surge at the gate can be credited to the fact that won gold, Maxime leading the field with his 1:46.55 split, Therapies Foundation on the links at this was the 150th consecutive year that the Games Castlewood Country Club on Monday, which propelled the relay to set a new Junior World September 21 for their 3rd Annual has been conducted by the Caledonian Club of San record with a time of 7:13.36. Additionally, he swam on Golf Tournament. Registration begins Francisco, and the appearance of Hafthor Julius at 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is the 4x100 freestyle and 4x100 medley relay, finishing with at 12:00 p.m. Awards, appetizers and Bjornsson, the Icelander who plays the part of “The silver in both for Team USA. In the end, Team USA won cocktails are at 5:00 p.m. Castlewood Mountain” on HBO’s popular “Game of Thrones." Country Club is located at 707 Country the Junior World Trophy by scoring the highest amount Club Circle in Pleasanton. In addition, those attending were treated to living of points overall. Maxime’s performance at Junior Worlds Participation will help make a dif- history, highland dancing, country dancing, pipe ference in the lives of cancer patients earned him a spot on the 2015-2016 National Team, which in the Tri-Valley. Registration includes bands and entertainment. consists of 107 swimmers from across the U.S. a round of 18 holes, awards, cocktails and appetizers. Register as an individual or as a foursome. Sponsorships at four different levels are available. For more info and to register, go to DUBLIN www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org. (continued from page one) Youth Open Gym The City of Pleasanton’s Commu- nity Services Department announced work out specific mitigation a new bond to meet con- an extremely low price to its fall season line-up for the Youth agreements with a district to struction needs is important be negotiated, the city is Open Gym program, which includes deal with impacts. in light of the breakdown both basketball and volleyball. promising to sign a ground The Youth Open Gym program is The threshold for bond in state funding of school lease with the district, so the designed specifically for children in passage is 55 percent under construction. Dublin opened fifth elementary school can grades 6 through 12, and is aimed at Proposition 39. However, its fourth elementary school, giving kids an opportunity to develop be built there. The district their on-court skills in both basketball districts are required to ob- Amador, this fall. The dis- will own the school, but not and volleyball. tain only 50 percent plus one trict used $25 million of its the land. Later, depending Participants are encouraged to vote in order to be eligible to own local bond money to come with a group of friends or come on school funding avail- alone and make new friends. Play is charge Level 2 fees. pay for it, and expects the ability, the district is to pay drop-in format (non-instructional), Dublin's Level 2 fee has state to pay it back when back the city. (The city and though City staff will facilitate court been $5.91 per square foot the state has enough money Pictured is Allyssa George prior to scoring the equalizer use. All equipment will be provided schools plan to work out an and all skill levels are encouraged of residential development. to do so. arrangement where a few in the opening game of the season for West Coast to join. The board was asked to raise The payback may be dif- uphill acres on the site will Wrath U15. Grades: 6 – 12: Saturdays (Sep- that to $6.89 at the Sept. 8 ficult to obtain. Gov. Jerry tember 12 – November 21 except Oct. be a park.) 31), 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Harvest Park meeting. A 33-page report, Brown said he won't sup- Councilmembers said Middle School Gym, 4900 Valley Av- available on the district's port a school construction they recognized there is a enue. Residents $30, nonresidents $33. web page (www.dublin.k12. bond for the 2016 ballot. To register, visit pleasantonfun. risk that there may not be a com course: 61285. Limited space ca.us/), provided the justifi- However, the Coalition for payback, or a full one. The available. For more information, cation for the increase. Adequate School Housing city would wind up with a please contact the Pleasanton Sports At the Aug. 31 meet- (CASH), said that it has Office at (925) 931-3437 or by email long-term tenant, but it was at pleasantonsports@cityofpleasan- ing, LPA's Kisel said that gathered enough signatures important to have the school. tonca.gov. his firm also will conduct to qualify a bond for that It is believed to be the first a demographic study, and ballot. All that remains is such arrangement between a Livermore Softball have the results ready by for Sacramento officials to city and a school district in Livermore Girls Softball Asso- September. District superin- certify it for the ballot. ciation welcomes all Livermore girls California. aged 5-18 for our 2016 Spring Recre- tendent Stephen Hanke said The lack of school con- Separately, the district ational season. No prior experience that the demographic report struction money during a pe- faces a cost of about $30 necessary. Online registration is now will be the "linchpin for the riod of rapid Dublin growth, open at LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org. million to $33 million to Visit website or email registration@ facilities study. We want to which continues, was re- build the school on the city- LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org for more make sure we are on target." sponsible for overcrowding leased land. information. The district continually that led to use of portable Another 10 acre site in checks on numbers. "They classrooms. The elementary Jordan Ranch, a few blocks Lacrosse Clinic show we are spot on with school overcrowding has Livermore Phantom Lacrosse away from the leased site, Club will be holding their annual the medium to high growth gone away, now that Ama- was originally designated as new player clinic on September 13 scenarios. That's actual de- dor is open and taking over- the school site. However, the The Nor Cal Firecrackers 04 team from Livermore from 9am to noon at the Livermore velopments and students. flow students, said Hanke. High School football field. For $40, district could not afford to started the fall tournament season by moving up into participants will receive three hours They matched the (residen- Further, the district came buy it at $3 million per acre. the 12U division. Playing in Vacaville at the USSSA of lacrosse instruction plus a stick and tial generation prediction) up with the strategy of using The MOU between the ball (value $35) to keep. Register at Double Double, the girls played phenomenally strong www.phantomlacrosse.org. statistics, within reasonable k-8 campuses, where pos- district and the develop- amounts," said Hanke. sible, with school sites as er agrees that the original together as a team. Going 5-0-1 for the entire weekend, The district employs its large as 10 or 12 acres that the Firecrackers were crowned 1st place champs after Diablo Challenge school site will have houses The Save Mount Diablo Challenge own demographer. How- can accommodate enroll- on it instead. It was due to beating a very strong KG Hitters team 7-4. Pictured are set for Oct. 4 climbs up Southgate ever, some residents who ment up to 950 students. be voted on at the school (top, from left) Coach Freddie Dimas, Lexy Dimas, Anahi Road taking riders all the way to the have spoken at city council One of the big focuses summit of Mount Diablo. board's Sept. 8 meeting. Morales, head coach Steve Johnston, Delaney Johnston, Registration is $90. With early- meetings have questioned of the FMP will be whether Hanke has said consis- Brianna Swihart, Miranda Peters, coach Brian Rapp; registration, receive a commemorative the accuracy of the district's Dublin should or can have a tently that the lack of state T-shirt with artwork by Matt Nolte predictions, saying that they second high school. Dublin (bottom row) Taylor Rapp, America Santana, Marissa with Pixar. funding played a big role This year there is a new "Chal- are a factor in school over- was slated for one on Fallon in slowing facilities con- Herrera, Caroline Evans, Makayla Winchell and Kira lenge Yourself" category -- A non- crowding. Road. However, a developer struction to meet the rapid Johnson. competitive bike ride for the whole The district's reply has there offered the district a family, including an ice cream social. demand. However, some Information and registration at been that the demographer turnkey school on one-half residents have said that Dub- www.savemountdiablo.org has been accurate. Kisel said of the site, in exchange for lin's growth rate, as high as 7 that a second demographic development on the other percent two years ago, was Youth Basketball study gives the district "a half. The district took the responsible. Registration for Pleasanton Youth second set of eyes." deal, in view of the overall In light of that, Vice-may- 'The Mountain' Falls Basketball (PYB) is now open. PYB is The LPA study will carry financial outlook. Fallon a recreational basketball program open or Abe Gupta made a motion to boys and girls entering grades 1-12. the demographic report to School was the result. at the city council's Aug. 18 All skill levels are encouraged to par- build-out. "We did prelimi- Not building the East meeting to have staff study Short of Record ticipate in this inclusive program. Par- nary research. You have Dublin High School kept ticipants will learn and improve their economic impact effects if Known as “The Mountain the Rides” in the HBO “Games basketball skills, make new friends, 10,000 students, and it could Dublin High School as the the council were to reduce be 14,000 at build-out," said only campus. As East Dub- of Thrones” series, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson wowed the and learn what it means to be part of the densities on nine non- near-capacity crowd as he challenged the world’s top pro- a team. PYB is open to Pleasanton Kisel. Hanke said that with lin has grown, more parents vested properties from 1600 residents only. Registration fee is $135 the variations in population have been voicing their fessional Heavy Event athletes in the Weight-Over-the-Bar and includes a jersey, practice time and units to 600 units. Mayor event Sunday in Pleasanton. The Icelander chose the 150th league participation. Practices begin growth and demographics, concerns to the city council David Haubert seconded the the figure could be between about having to drive for Scottish Highland Gathering & Games to make his attempt the week of November 2, 2015. Games motion. Councilmembers at a new world record. are played every Saturday December 12,000 and 14,000. miles to bring their kids to Doreen Wehrenberg, Don 5, 2015- February 27, 2016. Kisel addressed other school. The traffic also adds Biddle and Kevin Hart op- Bjornsson outperformed the pros who represented eight The City of Pleasanton is also parts of the study. It will be to congestion along Dublin countries in the 56-pound weight, thrusted upward in an looking for volunteer coaches for posed it. the PYB program. To become a interactive, with community Boulevard. However, Hart did not attempt to clear the crossbar, looking to better his world volunteer coach you must complete meetings for feedback. The The need for k-8 schools shut the door totally on the record of 19’, 3”. Of the dozen pros, only Mike Zolkiewicz the Volunteer Application and pass district's District Optimiza- built on bigger campuses, idea. Hart said that once the had previously cleared the 19-foot mark, doing so by two a DOJ screening. No prior coaching tion Committee (DOC), a the past overcrowding of experience necessary. This year, head FMP study comes back in inches, and looked to thrust himself into the record books. coaches' children play for free (regis- mix of school officials and elementary schools, and February, the council will But, the heavy-weight pro from Springfield, MA, fell short, tration fee to be refunded at the end parents, has a little more the perception that Dublin have a clearer picture about winning the Scottish Games title, but not attaining the 19- of the season). The City of Pleasanton than 30 members. It will be is running out of room for the district's needs. He told foot mark. Bjornsson competes only in the Weight-Over- will hold coaching clinics and provide expanded by 10 or 15 people development planning, has support, as needed. Let us know if you the Independent this week he the-Bar, thus is not eligible to score the Scottish Games would like to coach with a neighbor, from the community to play put the focus for some city could change his mind, but Championship as the other athletes must compete in eight friend or colleague – requests will be a role in the process. officials on Dublin's rapid only after the district com- different strength events. honored. Youth Sports Officials are also Kisel said that the most growth rate and the impacts pletes the plan and indicates This left Bjornsson to make solo attempts to establish important thing about fa- on schools. needed for this outstanding program. a future direction. a new record. With the alloted three attempts at a record- No prior experience necessary, train- cilities is to consider the Dublin, two years ago, The city already has vest- breaking 19’, 4”, ee came within a fraction of an inch in ing will be provided. If you enjoy educational program's vi- had the second highest ed 3000 units for develop- working with youth, are reliable and sion, and how a teacher growth rate in the state, and each attempt, narrowly brushing the crossbar enough to have a positive attitude, this is the job ment in East Dublin, part of dislodge it. for you. Apply now at www.cityof- will teach. There will be while it has dropped some- the total 5100 citywide. an assessment of facilities, what, it is still high com- As a villain in the very popular Game of Thrones series, pleasantonca.gov. Hart said that the non- the 6’, 9”, 400-lb. giant showed his true colors over the two Deadline to register is Friday, including what needs fixing pared to most other cities. vested development may be September 25, 2015. To register, days of the Games with four hours of autograph signing and please visit www.pleasantonfun.com. or repair. Finances also will The lack of state financ- five or 10 years down the be a consideration. "What ing has had its implications photo opportunities for hundreds of fans, lifting children Registration is open to Pleasanton road, because it is unlikely residents ONLY. For more informa- dollars exist to fund it?" for city government. The the council would approve onto his shoulders and conversing with his adoring fans. tion, please contact the Sports Office at asked Kisel. The final result city council agreed to enter any of it. "It's important to Upon not establishing a new world’s record, Bjornsson (925) 931-3437 or pleasantonsports@ will produce a master plan into an MOU in a three-way look at the FMP and be fair stated, “I will return to Pleasanton next year and break my cityofpleasantonca.gov for each campus. deal that would remove a Follow us on Twitter @pleas- and objective with our vote. record!” antonca The accompanying drive 10-acre city park site in I like to have all the facts to educate the public about Jordan Ranch. Instead, at before I make a decision." The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - PAGE 7

Start of last year's 10K. Race to the Flagpole Taking Registrations The Livermore-Granada $247,000 in scholarships. Every race participant Boosters will host the 6th Race-day registration be- receives a commemorative Annual “Race to the Flag- gins at 6:45a.m. at Indepen- T-shirt, medal, and post race Photo - Doug Jorgensen pole” on Saturday, Novem- dence Park, 2798 Holmes refreshments. The awards Cowboy running back Jerry Rogue (21) eludes a would be tackler in the game against ber 14, 2015. The event Street in Livermore. The half ceremony honors the top offers several distances in- McKinleyville. Rogue tallied 65 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions. marathon starts at 8:30am, finishers in each race, school cluding a 5K run/walk, 10K 10K starts at 9:00am and participation, and a tribute to run, half marathon and one- 5K at 9:15 am. The one-mile our veterans. All schools in mile fun run. All events start fun run begins at 10:45 am. Livermore may compete for at Independence Park and go Pre-registration entry fees the top participation award. through Livermore’s scenic for the 5K are $30, the 10K The school with the most Livermore 49, McKinleyville 20 Sycamore Grove Park. The $35 per runner, and half participants receives a $250 By Travis Summers ished with a game-high Records: Livermore 2-0. McKin- half marathon goes through marathon entry fees are $45 cash donation. For more LIVERMORE – It didn’t 151 yards on 17 carries. leyville 1-1. Holdener Park in the rolling per runner. Group/family information, for sponsorship take long for the Livermore wine country and continues discounts are available for opportunities, or to register, Livermore, as a team, aver- Granada 42, Scripps through Sycamore Grove. High School football team four or more runners. The visit www.racetotheflagpole. aged more than 10 yards per Ranch 24 These events are open to org. or contact Mike Nagel, to find a winning formula one-mile fun run entry fee is carry (272 yards rushing on The backfield combo of all ages and abilities. They $10. On race day, all regis- Race Director, at 925-667- against McKinleyville. 27 carries). Aaron Andrews and Ryan encourage awareness and tration entry fees will be an 6535 or flagpolerace@ya- On the Cowboys first “We’ve been putting in Silvas ran wild as the Mata- appreciation for fitness, as additional $10. hoo.com. offensive play from scrim- the work on our fundamen- dors defeated the Falcons well as community pride. mage, quarterback Dan- tals for a long time now,” by 24 points at home Friday. This year the opening ceremonies will include the iel Crisp hit running back Hunter said. “All that effort Andrews and Silvas Saul Darius Hunter on a really paid off for us as a VFW Color Guard. Roll your IRA, 401k or CD each recorded three rushing All race proceeds sup- screen pass that resulted in team tonight. We executed touchdowns, accounting for a 70-yard touchdown for the port the Livermore-Granada the way we know how and all of Granada’s (1-1) scores. Boosters scholarship pro- into an INDEXED ANNUITY game’s first score. we were able to do the things Andrew’s three touchdowns gram. For 66 years, the That efficient, short-yard- we did.” all came in the first half as Boosters have honored var- with A GUARANTEED age pass play would prove The Cowboys' defense the Matadors built a 28-10 sity scholar athletes from to be effective all night was as equally impressive lead at intermission. both high schools at their LIFE TIME INCOME RIDER against the Panthers’ aggres- as its offensive counterpart. Scripps Ranch (0-1) annual May awards banquet. sive defense as Livermore The Panthers (1-1) failed to scored a pair of touchdowns Substantial scholarships dominated McKinleyville, score until the fourth quar- are awarded to young men 12% BONUS in the fourth quarter – with and young women who 49-20, in its home-opener ter – when the game was the contest already decided – Friday night. already out of hand. McKin- exemplify athletic excel- No Sales Charges to give the final score a look lence and high academic “There are certain things leyville’s offense only re- of competitiveness it didn’t achievement. The Boosters Contact: Bob Reina we work on and emphasize corded two touchdowns, as really have. believe students who excel in practice, but we really the final score came on a Granada will travel to Las in academics, athletics, and 925.784.8718 or [email protected] got [McKinleyville] with 60-yard fumble recovery on Lomas (1-1) this week. community service become Reina Financial Network the screen pass,” Livermore the game’s final play. exemplary civic leaders. CA LIC #0654373 head coach Greg Haubner The Cowboys' defen- Foothill 28, Freedom 14 Since 1958, the Boosters said. “It’s only one facet of sive effort came against an Isaiah Floyd continued have awarded more than our offense, but it’s come a offense that averaged 39 his gridiron dominance Fri- long, long way. Tonight, it points per game in 2014, day, accounting for three really helped us.” and scored 56 points in touchdowns and 128 yards Crisp executed the screen its season-opening victory on 26 carries, to lead the Fal- almost perfectly through- against Ukiah last week. cons to their third 2-0 start in out the contest. The junior “Our defense really as many seasons. quarterback did not throw stepped up when they had Two of Floyd’s scores an incompletion on his first to,” Haubner said. “We came in the first half, which seven pass attempts, eventu- stopped a very prolific of- along with a 33-yard touch- ally finishing with 314 yards fense that has a lot of scary down pass from quarterback and four touchdowns on playmakers. They gave us a Ben Wooldridge to Ruben 16-of-23 passing. His two great deal of trouble at cer- Mercado, helped build a favorite targets were Hunter, tain points, but we usually 21-0 lead at halftime. who caught four passes for managed to stiffen up and Foothill (2-0) held off a 166 yards and two touch- get them off the field when late rally from Freedom (1- we had to.” Interactive downs, and running back 1) with a key interception Livermore will look to Jerry Roque, who tallied from Mercado in the third 65 yards and a touchdown record its first 3-0 start since 2011, when it hosts Golden quarter and Floyd's final on seven receptions, most touchdown in the fourth. Online Calendar! of which came on bubble Valley (0-2) this week. Livermore 49, McKinleyville 20 Foothill will travel to screens. McKinleyville 0 0 0 20 – 20 Stockton and face Stagg (0- Because the 2015 season Livermore 14 16 13 6 – 49 L – Hunter 70 pass from Crisp 2) this Friday. is still in its infancy, the (Vega kick) Cowboy’s (2-0) playbook L – Hunter 13 run (Vega kick) L – Roque 21 pass from Crisp Dublin 35, American 19 was still limited. The con- (Vega kick) A strong second-half per- strained play variety made L – Hunter 29 pass from Crisp (Vega miss) formance carried the Gaels the screen pass’ success all L – Vega 28-yard field goal to their second win of the the more crucial for Liver- L – Parkerson 33 pass from Crisp (Vega kick) 2015 season. more. L – Hunter 19 run (Vega miss) Dublin (2-0) held a one- “Based on where our M – Henson 9 pass from Spalding (conversion failed) point advantage at halftime, personnel is right now I felt L – McElroy 26 run (Vega miss) but managed to outscore the it was best to simplify a lot M – Flevares 9 pass from Spalding (conversion failed) Eagles 21-6 in the final two of things,” Haubner said. M – McGary 60-yard fumble quarters. “It makes things easier for recovery (Smith run) The Gaels’ defense was them, and I think that makes Statistics: Rushing: M – Smith crucial to the team’s success. them a lot happier when they 10-49, Silveria 7-38, Spalding 13-27, Despite trailing for most do it that way. It’s helped Mattox 3-24. Totals: 33-138. L – Hunter 17-151, Crisp 3-46, McElroy of the game, American’s us play faster and with a lot 1-26, Range 2-25, Roque 3-20. Totals passing attack was limited more confidence.” 27-272. Passing: M – Spalding 17-35-0, to only 104 yards despite Hunter’s receptions 179. L – Crisp 16-23-0, 314. attempting 24 passes. The weren’t the only issue for Receiving: M – Trice 4-55, Henson 6-52, Flevares 3-31, Ludwig 3-24, Gaels’ also recorded three McKinleyville (1-1) either. Cutler-Richards 1-17. L – Hunter-166, interceptions off American The senior rusher also fin- Roque 7-65, Parkerson 2-44, Key quarterback Junior Diala. 2-26, Mitchell 1-13. Fumbles/Lost: M – 2/0. L – 2/1. Arroyo (0-2) will travel to Gaels Stadium for Dub- Find out what is happening lin’s contest this week. Amador Valley High in the Tri-Valley... School had a bye. They will play Freedom in an away game on Friday.

www.independentnews.com/calendar Granada High School Freshman Football Team hosted El Capitan High School last week. The GHS team won (925) 447-8700 26 -14. Pictured are Matadors Rudy Ayala running the ball down the field and Thomas Vi following in the background. PAGE 8 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Seniors Supporters See Money Blooming on Special Tree By Ron McNicoll A group that has been supporting the Pleasanton Senior Center is proud of its Friends Tree, not only for the funds raised, but also for the beautiful workmanship that went into making it. The tree, a money tree, is displayed by Friends of Pleasanton Senior Center at the senior center. They put some creativity into it. Instead of buying a ready- made tree from a store, Photo - Doug Jorgensen they designed and built Wine enthusiasts relax at Las Positas Vineyards. their own. One of the senior center's many activities includes wood working. One of its Harvest Festival 2015: A Fine talented woodworkers is Kris Jarvis. With assistance from Nancy Taylor and Time with Music & Wine others, Jarvis fashioned an by Laura Ness The tables were filled with the Day. Steven Mirassou African wood into a grace- For once, I veered away appreciative listeners. The had a secret bottle of 1997 ful shape, and stained it. from the crowded centers of 2013 Petit Verdot proves it- SKW Cabernet in the cellar Then Taylor and Jar- communal conviviality, and self an outstanding example he’d discovered while mak- vis were ready to attach visited some of the “farther of everything the grape can ing a sales call on a wine thick, slightly curving metal out” wineries in the Liver- be: a dark horse of black shop in Burlingame the prior leaves, which will have more Valley region during licorice, juniper, tar and week. He was presenting donors' names engraved the annual Livermore Valley dark chocolate cupcakes the current vintage, when on them, a task that will be Winegrowers Association filled with black raspberry the owner excused himself done by an engraving firm. Harvest Wine Celebration. jam. This is one stunning and came back with a bottle The leaf colors follow We sought some new, as wine. However, Larry has of the 1997. Steven tried to the path set by Olympic Photo - Doug Jorgensen well as familiar sites, seek- really found the sweet spot buy it all back on the spot. gold medals: bronze, silver ing an experience of the of Merlot with the 2012, No wonder: this is amazing and gold. Just like aspiring The Money Tree can be seen at the Senior Center. best possible wine, along and I’d urge you to take a stuff. The tertiary aromas Olympic athletes, donors So far the Friends have with some excellent musical swig from the cup of one of 18 years of development can go for the gold (a $1000 trouble eating soup. The donated computers, toner talent. Oh, and food trucks. of the top-selling red wines have done it proud, and donation), silver ($500) or crackers helped her with that cartridges, a wireless router, Let’s not forget the food. in the world. Yes, Merlot. you’d never guess its age bronze ($250). Many of difficulty, said Small. and other items that seniors And I hope everyone mind- It’s got game, from the ap- from the flavors, which are the leaf sponsors are local The group hopes to part- use at the center. ed their road manners, as pealing and chocolate fudge still vibrant, racy and filled seniors and their adult chil- ner with the city on more A small project was the both Livermore police and and ganache-laden nose, with lively spark, owing to dren, said Friends treasurer ambitious projects, such as the CHP were highly visible to the pulsing electricity its modest 13.7% alcohol. funding of three months Janet Burton. Sometimes a shade structure on the pa- everywhere on Sunday. of its multi-pronged attack Steven says it’s available of tea socials. A small and they commemorate a senior tio, and a health and fitness First stop was Dante Ro- on the palate. This wine at The Wine Stop for $48/ thoughtful donation went who died. One group of center, said Small. bere, which appeared to from Rhonda Wood’s Crane bottle, if he doesn’t buy it to buy a supply of oyster five seniors bought a leaf The Senior Center is lo- be a very popular starting Ridge vineyard, makes sure all first. Hurry! crackers for the SAGE cafe for such a commemoration. cated at 5353 Sunol Blvd. in point, and one of the four you pay it proper attention: As usual, a significant at the center. One of the There are also stones Pleasanton. stops on the Westside Wine it’s not for swilling. One of crowd had gathered at Crane regular luncheon guests had Trail, where the Livermore the best Merlots on offer in Ridge to visit Rhonda Wood at the tree's base, with the Trolley was chugging along Livermore right now, along and friends, along with Chris same three Olympic colors. between Cuda Ridge, Fe- with examples from Occa- Sorenson and family at Cad- However, a donation would Livermore Cinemas nestra, Las Positas and the sio and Caddis, you should dis. The Merlot still hanging need to be increased by one the visit (pg13) 1:15 4:10 7:05 9:50 aforementioned. Truly a make it a point to buy some on the vines looked like zero to get your name on the perfect guy (pg13) 12:05 2:25 4:45 7:10 9:35 destination worth visiting, to celebrate “Merlot Month” a pretty light crop. Fortu- a stone. A bronze stone is a walk in the woods (r) 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 mission impossible 5 (pg13) 1:10 2:10 4:10 5:10 7:10 8:10 10:00 brand new Dante Robere is in October (see LVwine. nately, for Merlot lovers, $2500, silver is $5000, and straight outta compton (r) 12:40 4:05 7:30 9:15 9:45 a paragon of relaxation, with org). and I’ll put myself firmly in gold $10,000. They are for ant man (PG13) 12:50 3:50 6:50 patios in both the front and But don’t leave Cuda that camp, the 2013 Merlot corporate sponsors, said minions (PG) 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:00 back, a welcoming fountain, Ridge without trying the is simply awesome. Every- Burton. MAN FROM UNCLE (pg13) 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 and a beautiful inside bar. newly released and com- thing you love about real Friends of Pleasanton transporter refueled (pg13)-dbox 1:35 4:20 7:05 9:50 This place is also a res- pletely fabulous 2012 Cab- Right Bank wine: plush but no escape (r) 1:15 4:00 6:55 9:30 Senior Center was founded ricki and the flash (pg13) 2:00 4:35 7:10 9:40 ervoir of reds, so if you ernet Sauvignon, which firm approachability, like two years ago by the late are a white wine drinker, pretty much knocked my sitting on the front seat of INSIDE OUT (PG) 11:25am 2:00 4:40 Keith McKay. He began trainwreck (r) 7:10 9:50 you’d best make other plans. socks, er sandals, off, with a new BMW – just enough shaun the sheep (pg) 11:20am Lovers of robust reds and its hedonistically power- give, but no flabby marsh- it as a non-profit group, which enables people to preview September 17 blends, however, will be ful aromas of cherry to- mallow stuffing. This invites maze runner double feature (pg13) 5:45 pretty stoked, especially bacco, blackberry pie and sip after sip with its grace- deduct their donations from maze runner scorch trials (pg13) Giant Screen -8:00, dbox-9:00 by the 2012 Reserve Syrah vanilla fudge. On the palate, ful, playful charm. Simply their income tax, said board black mass (r) 7:00 9:45 (named “Best Syrah” at the it's cherries jubilee with lovely! In the same fishing president Richard Small. 2015 Uncorked! Competi- chocolate fudge and walnut boat is the just-released 2013 tion) and the “Two Cellar brownies, exhibiting plush, Cabernet, equally charm- Rats,” named for the own- velvety, eternally smooth ing in its broader, fleshier ers’ sons. This cellar blend tannins amped up by 30 tannin profile. The “Better of Syrah, Mourvedre, Zin months in new French. It Together” blend is big, boda- and a dosage of Albarino finishes long and lush, with cious and easy to like, while (we’re not sure what hap- toasty espresso. This is a the 2012 Tempranillo stops pened to the rest of that lot, seriously beautiful wine, you dead in your tracks with but my guess is it became drinkable right out of the its monstrous tarry-edged cellar koolaid), is really gate, and ready to lay down plum tart flavors and smokey easy to drink: simple and for many years. dark olive-infused tannins. It sweet. I call it a “puppy dog” Speaking of wines built seemed the perfect wine to wine. The “Roberitage,” a for the long haul, we next accompany the rather sultry, blend of Cabernet and Estate visited Steven Kent, pri- soulful country sounds of Syrah, is soft and easy, like marily to hear the Bacchus Jeff Ricketts and The Dirt a beach novel, and the 2013 Brothers and to sample the Road Band, whose powerful Mourvedre, could dress up Lola, a sassy blend of Sau- sound apparently blew a few as Pinot Noir at Halloween, vignon Blanc and Semillon, breakers while they were with its pretty raspberry which is always one of my getting set up. and red plum finesse and its faves on a hot day. We were Chris and his wife, Court- finish of cranberry-orange. delighted to check out the ney, are full-time Sonoma The most classically new 2012 Cabernet, which county residents now, hav- crafted wine in the lineup was phenomenal: smooth, ing recently purchased a is the 2012 Cabernet Sau- robust, tinged with coffee. home for their newly ex- vignon, which pairs the The newly released Lot panded family. He works slightly herbal tones of Bo- 029 red blend, is a strident, full time as Cellar Master at degas Aguirre Cabernet with well-muscled and lean Bor- Kunde Winery in Kenwood, the cherry tobacco silkiness deaux beast, with the surly and the 400k case winery of Blanche’s Vineyard, to lip and nervous energy of keeps him hopping. His create a lithe and age-worthy Sean Penn in a bad boy first love is the Livermore rendition of this grape. It role. It combines Cabernet Valley, though, and Caddis was aged for 30 months on Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot will remain right here at 75% new French oak, giving and Cab Franc, and punches Crane Ridge, where they it a lovely texture and pleas- your taste buds square on are still accepting wine club ing structure. This Cab is center with its dynamic red memberships. $38 and worth a few bottles, and black fruits, and fancy Here’s to a good harvest especially if you care about footwork. At 12.9%, this for all, and an end to the heat Livermore history and ap- is exactly the kind of wine wave that is certainly driving preciate the fact that the you want to let snooze for ripeness a little too rapidly. Cabernet vines of Blanche’s a decade in your cellar. I Vineyard are no more: they asked both Steven Mirassou were ripped out when Darcie and Jennifer Fazio about Kent purchased the former the origin of the name: their Cedar Mountain location. stories didn’t match, but it Those were the under-per- matters not: it’s a good a Comedy Uncorked forming vines in front of name as any! Saturday, Sept. 19th the property that have since We grooved to the sounds Benefiting Open Heart Kitchen been replaced. of Mark Clarin and his band, Then it was on to Cuda while enjoying some excel- Check details online at: Ridge, renowned for its lent French fries and a su- www.retzlaffwinery.com outstanding Malbec, Cab- premely delicious loaded ba- ernet Franc and Petit Verdot. con brie burger from Opie’s (925) 447-8941 Margie and Larry were busy GSB, for Gourmet Stacked 1356 S. Livermore Ave. welcoming the throngs to Burgers, accompanied by Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 the tunes of Mudd Daddy. what became the Wine of The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - PAGE 9

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NRT is the Monday, September 14, 2015, in holding their Annual Xmas 5049 Arroyo Road. their names on the ball and will Water is on everyone’s of minutes. parent company of Coldwell Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Boutique on Sat., Nov. 7 at the receive a free round of mini-golf • Never leave a car running Banker Residential Brokerage. and Monday, September 21, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th mind these days because of the with the purchase of a round, for drought. And it doesn’t do us and unattended, or leave the keys The site replaces Califor- 2015. Participants must attend Street, Livermore. their next visit. in the vehicle. niaMoves.com, and visitors to all three dates. The "Xmas Boutique is not much good if it’s polluted. Come For more information about help with a creek survey to see • Never hide a spare key that site will automatically be For more information, or just for Xmas Anymore." The Children of Fallen Patriots to the vehicle on or inside the transferred to ColdwellBanker- to sign up for Tutor Training, event is being held at the Both- how clean the water is in the Ar- Foundation and the work that royo Del Valle. Participants will vehicle. Homes.com. Visitors will be please contact (925) 373-5507 well Arts Center 8th Street in they do, go to www.fallenpa- • Park in well-lit and highly prompted to search for a prop- or [email protected]. Livermore. Hand crafted gifts take scientific measurements triots.org such as dissolved oxygen and visible areas. erty in their local market area, are the primary focus. There pH and do a benthic macroin- • Consider installing an and will have the ability to Donate Blood may be some retail manufac- vertebrate survey (a bug hunt Scholarships Available alarm, an ignition kill switch, a search in markets across the The American Red Cross is tured gifts from many popular to catch and record the aquatic SR Education Group, an mechanical anti-theft device, or country. partnering with 9/11 Day to offer companies. There will be food insects found). The group will education research publisher, vehicle tracking system. Agents affiliated with Cold- individuals a chance to help oth- and regular raffles of gifts and then put it all together and reach just announced a brand new • If a vehicle is equipped with well Banker Residential Bro- ers and commemorate the events prizes. Entry to the Bothwell a scientific conclusion on the Graduate School Scholarship an alarm or anti-theft device – kerage receive a free personal of Sept. 11 by giving blood or is free for buyers. Raffle tickets health of the creek. Good for for Teachers. The scholarship use it. Thieves are reluctant to profile page, and have the abil- platelets or volunteering their will be sold in support of the ages 5 and up; please bring wad- is open to all US teachers cur- steal vehicles if they know the ity to upload a video profile, time with the Red Cross. fund raising for the Lions and ing shoes and a towel if you like. rently attending or accepted cars can be recovered quickly. unlimited photos for each prop- 9/11 Day was launched in Tri-Valley Haven. The ticket The annual Applefest! will into graduate school. All SR Many insurers offer discounts erty, and send automatic email 2002 as an annual day of service purchase will be for gifts that take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Education Group scholarships for the use of security systems. alerts on new properties, price to honor the victims and heroes the crafty vendors have provided on Sun., Sept. 13, hosted by are need-based and will be • Do not leave valuables in reductions and open houses to of Sept. 11. Since then, it has for the Boutique. Sales of food Ranger “Apple” Amy Wolitzer awarded to the applicant who plain view, such as, briefcases, customers who opt-in. Leads on evolved into the largest annual and drink go toward helping and friends at Ravenswood shows the most financial need. purses, wallets, laptop/cam- properties listed by a Coldwell day of charitable engagement with our community service in Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo Rd., Applications are due on January era bags, gym bags, cellular Banker Residential Brokerage in the U.S. and was designated the Tri-Valley area. Livermore. 5, 2016, and a winner will be phones, or any electronic items affiliated agent will be sent as a National Day of Service Booths for the event are sell- Come to Ravenswood His- announced on January 13, 2016. or devices. directly to the agent through and Remembrance by the U.S. ing out and for those vendors toric Site to explore the apple This is the first time SR Edu- • Do not leave titles or bills HomeBase InTouch, Coldwell Congress in 2009. Each year tens in need of a venue to sell your orchard and taste antique apple cation Group has ever offered a of sale in avehicle; the title can Banker Residential Brokerage's of millions of people observe crafts consider the purchase of varieties you can’t find in stores graduate school scholarship for be altered easily and/or forged. customer relationship manage- the day by performing acts of a table, tables or special area for during this annual special event. teachers. The $5,000 reward • When parking in attended ment system. service and good deeds. your crafts. For information on lots or parking garages, leave Participants can help pick is the largest scholarship ever Blood donors of all types – tables, pricing and access times apples, make and drink cider, offered by the company and only the ignition or valet key Walk for Education especially those with types AB, will be offered once a quarter. with the attendant. to the site for setup or special find out what an "apple slinky" The Livermore Walk for O negative, A negative and B needs please contact Lion Ben is, have their faces painted, play Two $2,500 community college • Look around. Be aware Education will be held from negative – and platelet donors scholarships are also currently of surroundings, especially in Barrientos at 925 449-9974 or old-fashioned games, and go on 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, are encouraged to give. Type O Tri-Valley Haven Stacey Con- docent-led tours of the historic being offered. garages, parking lots and gas negative is the universal blood All applications for this stations. September 26 at Livermore nor 925 449-5845 XT 274 for buildings. Special apple tast- High School. type that can be transfused to further details and entry times need-based Graduate School • Avoid known high crime patients of any blood type. It ing and apple history talk with This fun filled, family friend- for vendors. Event opens 9-5 Ranger "Apple" Amy begins at Scholarship for Teachers must areas even if the alternate route is often used to treat trauma be received by January 5, 2016. takes longer. ly event is open to the entire PM for buyers. Times for ven- 2 p.m.; all other activities are community. Registration is $5 patients and is always in demand ongoing. $3 per person dona- A winner will be selected and If a vehicle is stolen: by hospitals. dors will allow time to setup, notified via private message. • Contact the police imme- and includes breakfast, refresh- Those who would like to call in advance and thank you tion is appreciated. For more ments, carnival games, t- shirt information, call the LARPD SR Education Group will then diately and file a stolen vehicle observe the 9/11 National Day for your support. Ranger Office at 925-960-2400 announce the winner on January report. give away and more. of Service and Remembrance or email [email protected]. 13th via Twitter and Facebook. • Contact insurance company Participants walk laps by donating blood or platelets Medications Check There is a $5 per vehicle You can follow all of SR Educa- as soon as possible to submit a around a track, and with each are encouraged to make an The Hindu Community parking fee at either entrance tion Group's social networks for theft claim. lap earn money for Livermore appointment to give at the more information on upcoming • If possible please have the and Cultural Center Human to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 schools. center in Pleasanton: Pleasanton Services presents medication donation is requested to help scholarship opportunities. To License Plate and/or Vehicle The fundraising is presented Blood Donation Center, 5556-B learn more about SR Education Identification Number (VIN) check-up by Priti Chatwani support the programs unless by the Livermore Valley Educa- Springdale Ave., Pleasanton; Topics will include the other fees are specified. Partici- Group and the scholarships they available. tion Foundation (LVEF) and open Tuesday and Thursday are offering, please visit http:// • If a vehicle is located following: Do you think your pants may call 925-960-2400 for American Swim Academy. 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and medication is safe from side more information. www.sreducationgroup.org before the authorities find it, Friday – Saturday 7:30 a.m. – immediately call the police at the Participants receive com- effects? How to get the best memorative T-shirts, refresh- 2:30 p.m. non-emergency number (925) For information, visit red- value for your medication? Putt for the Fallen Car Thefts 371-4987or call 9-1-1. Do not ments, and the unique joy that What is the best time to take Boomers in Livermore will Every 45 seconds a vehicle comes with helping a great crossblood.org or call 1-800- is stolen in the United States. approach, touch, and/or attempt RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) your mediation? be a participating location in to move or drive the vehicle. An cause. All proceeds benefit Those who would like to the 2nd Annual ForeverLawn’s Vehicle thefts can be prevented LVEF. to make an appointment or for and deterred. Each of us is officer will respond to process more information. All blood know more, are invited to stop by Putt for the Fallen nationwide it for any evidence. To register, go to https:// at 1:30 PM on Sept. 12 “Palani" fundraiser. From coast to coast, responsible for the prevention livermorevalleyeducation- types are needed to ensure a of vehicle thefts. The Liver- Stolen vehicles are some- reliable supply for patients. A next to Admin office, 1232 Ar- Family Entertainment Centers times used in the commission found.wordpress.com rowhead Ave., Livermore. have joined forces to support more Police Department has blood donor card or driver’s noticed an increase in vehicle of a crime. Always report any license or two other forms of Bring in current medications children’s college educations. suspicious people or vehicles to Tutor Training The money raised will directly thefts throughout the entire city. identification are required at list to talk to the pharmacist Nearly 1 in 5 stolen vehicles are the Livermore Police Depart- Help adults who want to check-in. Individuals who are benefit Children of Fallen Pa- ment at (925) 371-4987 or 9-1-1. Call Anand Gundu (Human left unlocked with the keys in the improve their basic reading and 17 years of age (16 with parental Services) (925) 895-3659 or triots Foundation, a non-profit writing skills by becoming a organization dedicated to pro- ignition or the vehicle left run- consent in some states), weigh temple office at 449-6255 for ning. Over half of vehicle thefts New Website Literacy Tutor. No experience is at least 110 pounds and are in additional details viding college scholarships necessary. Volunteers are paired and long-term educational occur in residential areas and Coldwell Banker Residential generally good health may be two-thirds occur at night. Good Brokerage announced it has with an adult learner after suc-

Bessie Kiki Castoris the age friends will miss the joy of graduat- sister Rita Fassett (Mark); ValGene Black Long time Livermore of 67. life that motivated him to ed from brother Art Grajeda (Gi- ValGene Black, a 53- resident and business owner Born in look forward to each day. Granada anna); sister Diana Schil- year resident of Livermore, Bessie Kiki Castoris died Oakland, Along with his friends, High ling (David); step-daughters passed away September 7, August 25, in Olympia, his par- Tom is survived by a niece, a School Melissa (Nick), and Monica 2015 at the age of 91. The Washington. ents and great-niece, nephews, many in Liver- (Clay); nieces and neph- date and time for funeral She was born on March siblings cousins and extended fam- more, ews, Luna Camille, Yolanda, services are pending. moved ily. He is preceded in death 25, 1917 in San Francisco worked Tony (Kristen), Stephen Please contact Callaghan to Liver- by his parents Alfred and to Angelina and Alec Prefto- as an of- (Carmina), Travis, Garrett, Mortuary, 447-2942, (Liver- more Tina Horgan, brother Alfred fice man- and Juliana. more) for funeral details. kis. Her family moved to when he Horgan, Jr. and sister Judith ager for The family received ex- Livermore in 1918. She was a Schafer. graduated from Livermore very small child. He was a A memorial service will a variety tended family and friends High School in 1937. graduate of Livermore High be held on Saturday Sep- of construction businesses, on Wednesday, September She married Vasco School in 1966 where he was tember 12th at 4pm at the and dedicated every week- 9th at Sorensen’s Chapel, “Slim” Lewis in 1942. After a member of the high school Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s end to volunteering at the 1140 B Street, Hayward, his death in 1947, she took track team. Tom worked as Witnesses located at 878 Cornerstone Fellowship, California. over the many businesses a truck driver and also spent Herman Ave in Livermore. working with the children. Christian Celebration of they owned in Livermore. several years with the Law- Following these services, Tish loved the company of Life Service will be held She married Steve Castoris rence Livermore Lab. He family and friends are wel- her dogs, the beauty of her on Thursday, September in 1950 and together they was an avid listener of 50s come to join together to backyard flowers and all the 10th at 2:00pm; Corner- continued part ownership Doo Wop music and could celebrate Tom’s life at the fluttering visitors, and time stone Fellowship, 384 N. of the V&E Club until 1966. be seen driving around town Veterans Memorial Hall in at the family's Lake Tahoe Canyon Pkwy, Livermore, Steve and Bessie moved to in his classic hot rod, a 1942 Livermore located at 577 cabin. California. Olympia in 2002 to be near Willys Sedan. His hobbies South L St from 5-7pm. Tish is survived by her Contributions in memory family. included many deer hunting husband, Mike Lessley; of Tish may be made to She was a gifted artist trips out of state with fam- Leticia "Tish" Lessley son Richard Witt (fiancee Oakland Children’s Hospital and enjoyed time at their ily as well as a passion for Leticia "Tish" Less- Christina Flores); daughter at www.childrenshospitalo- cabin at the San Juaquin bowling which led him to a ley, 53, passed away early Rachel; parents Arturo & akland.org/main/giving.aspx perfect 300 game at Granada River Club, outings in their Wednesday morning, Sep- Rosemary Grajeda; moth- Bowl in 1991. Air Stream and family cel- tember 2, 2015, at her home er-in-law Shirley Lessley; Tom was a member of in Livermore, California. ebrations the Jehovah’s Witnesses She is survived by her Tish's creativity and love and had a strong faith that for family flowed through son Vance Lewis and his motivated him to serve as every fiber of her being; her wife Penny, granddaughter a full time minister for the Karen Lewis, great-grand- last twenty years. Since his Christian faith sustained Obituary/ sons Austin Alexander and Christian baptism in 1973, her. She delighted in her Max Levano, and many he has shared his faith with home-based business, Sweet nieces and nephews. people at their homes and Blessings, where amazing Memoriam Policies No services are planned. in various forms of public cakes, cookies and beautiful Friends and family are asked ministry. He actively aided jewelry were crafted. Tish Obituaries are published in to donate to a favorite char- others by caring for those ity. in need and speaking publi- The Independent at no charge. cally about the Bible at every Thomas opportunity. Tom traveled to There is a small charge for photographs in the obituaries. Michael Horgan other States to assist people Sept. 23, 1947 – Aug. 19, 2015 in learning about God and Tom, a lifelong resident adjusting their life based on of Livermore, son, brother, Bible principles. His laugh Memoriam ads can also be placed in uncle and friend passed and friendly banter made away from natural causes at people at ease and his many The Independent when families want to honor the memories of their loved ones. There is a charge for memoriam ads, based on the size of the ad.

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(continued from page 4) erything is a stretch, noth- 4. Do mitigated spe- LEGAL NOTICES 3840. Published August 20, TO ALL INTERESTED objection is timely filed, the 27, September 3, 10, 2015. PERSONS: court may grant the petition General Plan provisions. The ing flows naturally." She cies just pick up their little FOR INFORMATION continued by pointing out, suitcases and move to des- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS without a hearing. more I know about the dev- ON PLACING LEGAL 1.Petitioner: astating effect it will have on "No matter what is done the ignated places or do they NOTICES IN NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 508169 Naomi Rohit Shah NOTICE OF HEARING the area landscape, habitats project does not get it right, just die? THE INDEPENDENT, filed a petition with this court a. Date: 11/12/2015 and over time the geologi- 5. Is quality of life of the Call 925-243-8000 The following person(s) doing and scenic resources, the business as: Herro Consult- for a decree changing names Time: 1:30 PM more I am disgusted with cal conditions will start to current and future residents STATEMENT OF ing, 1022 Megan Rd, Liver- as follows: Dept: 503 the Commission and this rear its head." After stating as important as money into ABANDONMENT more, CA 94550, is hereby b. The address of the court is: developer. that she appreciated all the city coffers? FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following Present Name: 24405 Amador Street Why are we, the con- inventiveness and ingenuity NAME owner(s): (a)Naomi Rohit Shah Hayward, CA 94544 (on the part of the devel- FILE NO. 449555 Tracei Herro, 1022 Megan Proposed Name: cerned citizens of Liver- Fire Reinforces Need to (a)Naomi Nikul Patel oper), she concluded that, The following person(s) has Rd, Livermore, CA 94550 3.a. A copy of this Order To more, having to work so (have) abandoned the use Present Name: Show Cause shall be pub- hard to fight against our " ...sometimes it's just too Protect Land This business is conducted Janis Turner of the Fictitious Business by an Individual (b)Naomi Shah lished at least once each own Planning Commission, much of a stretch." After her Proposed Name: week Livermore Name: Curves Livermore, The registrant has not yet in defense of the provisions recommendation to deny the 1129 Catalina Drive, Liver- begun to transact business (b)Naomi Patel for four successive weeks of the City's General Plan, project, her summary state- The recent “Tesla Fire” more, CA 94550. using the fictitious business prior ment says it best: highlights the importance of The Fictitious Business name listed above. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that to the date set for hearing on which they are supposedly all persons interested in this appointed to make sure new "Whatever they do, the the Tesla park land and why Name Statement being aban- Signature of Registrants the petition in the following project is not going to work it is so important that it be doned was filed on 3/23/2011 :s/: Tracei Herro matter appear before this newspaper of general circu- projects adhere to?! in the County of Alameda. court at the hearing indicated lation, printed in this county: From the General Plan, well on that site." permanently preserved for This statement was filed with This resounding truth The full name of Registrant: the County Clerk of Alameda below to show cause, if any, The Independent Newspaper Goal CC-1: "Preserve and future generations. Shambers, Incorporated, on August 11, 2015. Expires why the petition for change of 2250 First Street enhance Livermore's natural remains unchanged, in spite We all have an initial 1129 Catalina Drive, Liver- name should not be granted. Livermore, CA 94550 of the developers' attempts August 11, 2020. setting. Objective: CC-1.1 reaction of sorrow when we more, CA 94550 The Independent Legal No. Any person objecting to the Use open space to protect to modify their plans and see a charred landscape. But Signature of Registrant: 3841. Published August 27, name changes described Dated: July 30, 2015 and enhance local commu- circumvent adherence to /s/: Amber Baydo, Vice- September 3, 10, 17, 2015. above must file a written /s/: Winifred Y. Smith it is now well-established objection that includes the nity character and identity, General Plan provisions that fire is a natural elemennt President Judge of the Superior Court regarding the prohibited This statement was filed with ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE reasons for the objection at to preserve rural characteris- in California wildlands and FOR CHANGE OF NAME destruction of hillsides and the County Clerk of Alameda least two court days before The Independent tics, and to provide an edge native plant communities. on August 5, 2015. Expires Case No. 15779984 the matter is scheduled to Legal No. 3842 to urban growth." all the sensitive aspects of be heard and must appear the proposed site. Many plants are adapted August 5, 2020. Published August 27, Sep- The staff report recom- to fire. The native seed bed The Independent Legal No. SUPERIOR COURT OF at the hearing to show cause tember 3, 10, 17, 2015 Just because zoning CALIFORNIA, mending approval contains for some plants benefits 3839. Published August 20, why the petition should not comments of the project guidelines would allow 47 27, September 3, 10, 2015. COUNTY OF ALAMEDA be granted. If no written homes on a site of this size, from, even requires, fire. planner that are completely Plant communities gener- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS misleading and inaccurate. does not preclude the obliga- NAME STATEMENT tion to consider the sensitiv- ally recover on their own The planner states that this given time, which may take FILE NO. 508216 site, in regards to the North ity and uniqueness of the The following person(s) proposed site, and the harm years or decades. As plant doing business as: Bridge Livermore Urban Growth communities recover, it is FOR INFORMATION ON Boundary, "...is part of the that will be done by approv- Tower Insurance Services, ing building the maximum important that they not be 6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd, City's planned growth and damaged by grading, vehicle Pleasanton, CA 94588, is not intended as non-urban- number of homes allowed. The destruction of this traffic, clearing or generally hereby registered by the HOW TO PLACE ized land." This is a major even by re-seeding. The na- following owner(s): mistake and a gross misinter- unique site, the surgical carving of the natural slopes tive seed beds are already Bridge Tower Insurance Ser- pretation of the NLUGB and present. What they need are vices, LLC, 719 Traviso Cir, A CLASSIFIED AD the General Plan and its ide- of these knolls and destruc- Livermore, CA 94550 als. One member of the com- tion of natural habitats of to be left alone to let nature This business is conducted mittee that established the endangered species, which do its work. by a Limited liability company OR LEGAL NOTICE NLUGB, Bob Baltzer, who will be the result of this de- While we know that ap- The registrant began to was also former head of the velopment being approved, propriate fire can benefit transact business using the will be the legacy of this- some native plant communi- fictitious business name(s) IN THE INDEPENDENT Friends of Livermore, made listed above on 8/6/2015. his last public appearance Planning Commission. One ties, such as chaparral, and that the vast majority of area with time and peace the land Signature of Registrants before his recent passing, :s/: Sallie R. Witt, Managing CLASSIFIEDS, in Commission chambers in residents, will not forget or will recover, there is still Member passionate opposition to the forgive. much to learn about the ef- This statement was filed with development of this site due We will instead, rely on fects of fire and interactions the County Clerk of Alameda Call (925)243-8000 to its environmental sensitiv- our elected City Council to of natural methods of regen- on August 12, 2015. Expires ity and scenic importance do what's right, to do what eration. Tesla’s diversity of August 12, 2020. to the City. Mr. Baltzer was the Planning Commissioners sensitive habitats, enhanced The Independent Legal No. instrumental in the imple- have failed to do; protect the by its location at the conflu- mentation of the NLUGB integrity of the General Plan ence of biotic zones, and and stated on record, that this provisions and this sensitive the unprecedented four-year development on this site, is and valued site from fall- drought, make Tesla a natu- completely inappropriate. ing to the greed of another ral laboratory to study the Unfortunately for the City, developer hoping to exploit ecological processes that as with all the additional it, with little respect or re- have shaped our region. Professionals Choice public comments and facts gard for our community or These factors also make to support the denial of this the natural landforms they Tesla an invaluable site to Real Estate Directory development on this site that intend to destroy. study the complex, and now Fellow Livermore citi- has been presented, all of very pressing effects of cli- Local guide to the Valley’s Leading which the Commission has zens: Are you sick of the increasingly horrible traffic mate change. heard but will NOT listen to, What is required now Real Estate Professionals & Services because it does not fit their on our streets and 580? Tired Livermore’s Top Producing of seeing the parade of new is thoughtful informed ac- Ivy current agenda of expansion tion directed by scientific RealTop Estate Producing Agent Livermore 2012 and housing growth at an home developments that Mike Fracisco Realtor since 1999 have sprung up over the past experts to protect natural irresponsible rate. regeneration of Tesla. Let (925) 998-8131 www.IvyLoGerfo.comwww.IvyLoGerfo.com Another critical mistake three years? Do you enjoy Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt the low rolling hills and the nature be the teacher. In- (925) 925998-5312 998-5312 the Planning Commission Fracisco Realty & Investments CalBRE#01267853 peaceful settings in North tervention, such as artificial has made, is to minimize the erosion control, including www.MikeFracisco.com grotesque and devastating Livermore, the views from CalBRE #01378428 REALTOR® BRE #01267853Ivy Altamont Creek Park? re-seeding, can be even more effects the proposed grad- damaging for natural land- ing will have on the natural Stop the destruction of Livermore and the unique scapes and have unintended Sandee Utterback slopes of these knolls. The consequences. Thinking that (925) 487-0524 project planner repeatedly landforms this development will obstruct from public the Tesla Fire somehow fa- Cindy Williams Gene Williams CalBRE#00855150 refers to the "preservation cilitates OHV trail planning REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM of the knolls..." This is a view forever! Let your voice (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 be heard at the City Council and spurs opening Tesla to Specializing in manipulative deception of www.WilliamsReGroup.com Livermore’s public hearing on September off-highway vehicle (OHV) Finest Homes the public, being perpetrated Over Two Decades of Experience! by those who are supposed 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., in use is fool-hardy. Even the to be charged with the re- Council Chambers, 3575 burned areas at the Carnegie Gail Henderson Pacific Avenue, Livermore. SVRA with its extreme en- Broker Associate, MPA SABRINA BASCOM sponsibility of protecting Commercial • Residential Livermore and its character. Preserve Livermore and its vironmental damage from (925) 337-0194 resources for your children OHV use, should be closed (925) 980-5648 It is in direct contradiction to www.gailhenderson.com [email protected] the General Plan which also and the families that will to OHV use for a long dura- Cal BRE#01848451 come after us! We need your tion of recovery. directs the following: Cal BRE 101 E. Vineyard Ave "Policy P1 The City help to protect our City! The Tesla Corral Hollow #01709171 #103, Livermore, CA shall allow no structural de- area has long been known velopment in hillside areas Bill Passes as a hot bed of biological DONNA SUSAN diversity. Since the 1940s GARRISON SCHALL involving skylines, ridge- Cathy Reed 925.980.0273 925.519.8226 lines, or silhouettes. Orinda researchers from UC Berke- CA BRE Lic. # 01395362, 01735040, 01964566 ley have conducted field re- Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at Policy P2 The City I am very pleased to see FabulousProperties.net shall permit no intensive search in the Corral Hollow. development of the hills. De- SB 707 pass through the The Bay Area Conservation Assembly, and I’m thankful Pam Cole velopment including roads, Lands Network has desig- CalBRE#01291147 buildings and other structural my representative, Assem- nated the Tesla area as part (925) 337-2461 land coverage shall be lo- blywoman Catharine Baker of the Critical Linkage Habi- [email protected] cated , sited and designed to supported this important tat Corridor from Mount www.PamCole4Homes.com Rebecca L. Evans fit and be subordinate to the measure. Too often do we Diablo to Mount Hamilton. Team Evans Excellence in Real Estate natural landforms. Under no hear news of yet another The East Bay California 1686 Second Street 925.784.2870 circumstances shall develop- tragic shooting on school Native Plant Society has Livermore, CA 94550 www.rebeccalevans.com ment create... building sites grounds and college cam- identified the Tesla area as 2014 Achievement Award – Top 100 Agents Livermore Valley Expert which are contrary to the puses. Parents shouldn’t one of its Botanical Prior- CalBRE # 01498025 natural landforms and which have to worry about their ity Protection Areas in the detract, obscure or nega- child’s safety when they region given its range of rare Cindy Greci Dominic Greci tively effect the visual qual- drop them off at school, or native plants and sensitive (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 ity of the landforms. (2003 vegetation communities. It is send them off to college, GRI GRI General Plan, P. 4-3) and students deserve the because of Tesla’s irreplace- In July 2014, a more opportunity to learn in an able natural bounty that nu- BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 grounded and concerned merous local organizations environment free from the www.GreciGroup.com Commission understood this threat of violence. Our chil- and agencies, including the detriment to the community dren’s safety must be our City of Livermore, support and denied this development permanent protection of KRISTY PEIXOTO Cristina Kaady for the same reasons the number one priority, and SB Tesla. Expanding Carnegie AND COMPANY REALTOR ® majority of the area resi- 707 takes a big step towards and opening Tesla to inher- Estates, Ranches & Land Realtors www.cristinakaady.com dents oppose it; the proposed safer campuses. ently damaging recreation (925) 251-2536 1983 Second St, Livermore extensive grading of the is an inappropriate use for [email protected] CalBRE#01402000 knolls, the incompatibility Questions for Council Tesla’s unique natural land- Estatesandranches.com 510.517.8958 of this development with Karen Crosley scape. The Tesla Fire further CalBRE #01256255 925.824.4805 adjacent developments, the Livermore reinforces the need for per- environmental sensitivity I have several questions manent protection. Marina Guevorkian Rosanne Hoffman and destructive impact on of the city council I need Policy makers and State RE/MAX Hall of Fame 925.890.4416 | [email protected] endangered species habitats. answers to: Parks managers must rec- Certified Negotiation Expert HomesAboutTheBay.com I couldn't say it any bet- 1. Is a developer entitled ognize the very aspects of (925) 640-8824 ter than the words of former www.SellingLivermore.com to build on any piece of land Tesla which called-out for [email protected] Commissioner Cole in her that is zoned for housing, protection with no OHV REALTOR® CA Lic. # 01960359 comments as to why this even if the site is not suitable use before the fire are still CalBRE 01390611 Accord development should not be for the proposed develop- present after the fire. Now, approved: ment? as before, great care must be "... The developer has 2. 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Ev- eral Plan mean anything? of the Friends of Tesla Park alliance. The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 - PAGE 11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS appraisal of estate assets or and Pet Extreme in Livermore Driver INDEPENDENT, NAME STATEMENT of any petition or account as from 12:00 to 4:00. For more Call (925)243-8000 FILE NO. 506966 provided in Probate Code information, call Terry at The following person(s) doing section 1250. A Request for (925)487-7279 or visit our ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Notice form is avail- website at www.tvar.org business as: Sampson Re- Based in Pittsburg, 155) NOTICES marketing, 3597 1st Street, able from the court clerk. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION “NOTICE TO READERS: #6, Livermore, CA 94551, Cat & kitten adoptions now CA is hereby registered by the 10. (X) Attorney for Peti- California law requires that at the new Livermore Petco contractors taking jobs that following owner(s): tioner: on Saturdays from 10:00AM Now Hiring Lewis Benjamin Sampson, RONALD W. HILLBERG - Full Time total $500 or more (labor to 2:30PM. We have many and/or materials) be licensed 435 Discovery Bay Blvd., ATTORNEY adorable, tame kittens that Discovery Bay, CA 94505 630 CRANE AVENUE, Cryogenic Hazmat by the Contractors State have been tested for FIV & License Board. State law This business is conducted Suite C FELV, altered & vaccinated. & by an Individual TURLOCK, CA 95380-4549 also requires that contractors We also have adult cats & Tank Drivers include their license numbers The registrant began to trans- (209) 667-0761 ranch cats for adoption. act business using the ficti- Home Daily! on all advertising. Check your tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. EMPLOYMENT Earn $75K/year contractor’s status at www. Why Would-Be Sellers above on 2/3/2010. 3844. 65) HELP WANTED Medical Plans and cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- Published September 3, 10, CSLB (2752). Unlicensed Signature of Registrants CROSSING GUARDS 401K Avail. :s/: Lewis B. Sampson 17, 2015. persons taking jobs less Immediate Openings! CDL-A &1yr T/T than $500 must state in their Don’t Sell Their Homes This statement was filed with ANIMALS LIVERMORE, By Cher Wollard the County Clerk of Alameda exp. REQ’D advertisements that they are 2) CATS/ DOGS PLEASANTON & Hazmat & Tank not licensed by the Contrac- Doris and Henry (not their real names) have lived in their five- on July 9, 2015. Expires July DUBLIN bedroom, 2400-sq.ft. home since it was built in 1965. Back then 9, 2020. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for End. REQ’D tors State License Board.” School Days Only the whole neighborhood was new, filled with families with young The Independent Legal No. adoption information contact No Nights, Weekends, Previous Tank Exp. REAL ESTATE 3843. Published August 27, Valley Humane Society at Holidays PREF’D Inland Valley children. Pot lucks, neighborhood barbecues, celebrations and trag- September 3, 10, 17, 2015. (925)426-8656. (650) 690-6651 Publishing Co. edies cemented the relationships among the folks who lived there. NOTICE OF PETITION TO Adopt a new best friend: 800-879-7826 Client Code:04126-00001 But over the years, the neighborhood changed. Children grew up, ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal www.ruan.com/jobs Re: Legal Notice for went away to school, got married, bought their own homes in other Business Systems Dedicated to Diversity. ROY LESCHINSKEY Rescue, offers animals for Analyst & Conputer Classified Ads neighborhoods. Some of the homeowners downsized, relocated to EOE Case No. RP15783162 adoption every Saturday Programmer The Federal Fair Housing other states, moved in with their kids or to assisted living. and Sunday, excluding most Act, Title VII of the Civil PNS Technologies hiring Now it’s Doris and Henry’s turn. They are both in their 80s and 1.To all heirs, holidays. On Saturdays from Business Systems Ana- BE WARY of out of area Rights Act of 1964, and state beneficiaries, creditors, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are lyst (Job ID: SA12015) companies. Check with law prohibit advertisements Henry has health issues. The house and yard are too much for contingent creditors, and available at the Pleasanton and Comp. Programmers the local Better Business for housing and employment Doris to manage. persons who may otherwise Farmers Market at W. An- (Job ID: CP12015) for Bureau before you send that contain any preference, Doris and Henry need to sell their big house and move into a be interested in the will or gela and First Streets. Two Fremont, CA office. money or fees. Read and limitation or discrimination smaller home closer to their children in Sacramento. estate, or both, of: locations will showcase cats based on protected classes, Travel/Reloc req’d to understand any contracts It’s taken five years for the couple to arrive at the point where ROY LESCHINSKEY only: Petsmart in Dublin from unanticipated locations before you sign. Shop including race, color, religion, 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet throughout the US. Fax around for rates. sex, handicap, familial status they feel ready to sell. 2.A Petition for Probate has Extreme in Livermore from or national origin. IVPC does resume to HR manager: TO PLACE “It would have made so much more sense to have made this move been filed by: LOIS WEBB in 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, 408-583-4454 not knowingly accept any a few years ago, when Henry was still fairly well,” Doris admits. the Superior Court of Califor- cats are available at Petsmart A CLASSIFIED AD OR A advertisements that are in nia, County of ALAMEDA. in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, LEGAL NOTICE IN THE violation of the law. Carol and Jake have a modest house in Mission San Jose. Be- cause their neighborhood is so desirable, they have enough equity 3.The Petition for Probate to pay cash for something comparable in another area. They love requests that: LOIS WEBB e Livermore. Their children are grown – one just bought a house in be appointed as personal Springtown. They have been talking about this move for several representative to administer the estate of the decedent. years. And yet … According to the California Association of Realtor’s inaugural 4. ( X ) The petition requests Survey of California Homeowners conducted online in May, more the decedent’s will and codi- than one-third of homeowners have considered selling their homes cils, if any, be admitted to in the past year. But inventory remains low throughout the state, probate. The will and any codicils are available for and especially in the Bay Area. examination in the file kept Home prices in Alameda County are up 13.6 percent over last by the court. year. Most properties sell easily and quickly, often with multiple offers. So why aren’t more people who want to move choosing to sell? 5. ( X ) The petition requests Sally Blaze Karen Crowson The most common reason for not selling after previously consid- ® authority to administer the REALTOR® REALTOR ering it is that the homeowners decide their current house or condo estate under the Independent 925.998.1284 925.784.6208 Administration of Estates Act. meets their needs, according to the survey. [email protected] [email protected] (This authority will allow the Most (7.3 percent of respondents) have decided this is the home personal representative to apr.com/sblaze KarenCrowsonHomes.com they will live in even after they retire. take many actions without For others, circumstances have changed – perhaps other family obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very members have moved in with them – making their current home important actions, however, Sylvia Desin Cherie Doyle the right size and location for them. This group accounts for about the personal representative REALTOR® REALTOR® 3.2 percent of those surveyed. will be required to give notice 925.413.1912 925.580.2552 But the second most common concern is that property taxes on to interested persons unless [email protected] [email protected] a new home will be more expensive. Doris and Henry are among they have waived notice or apr.com/sdesin apr.com/cdoyle consented to the proposed the 5.6 percent who feel that way. action.) The independent ad- Property taxes on their home are extremely low, about $1,500 per ministration authority will be year. While Proposition 60 allows seniors to transfer their property granted unless an interested Leslie Faught Linda Futral tax basis to their new home within the same county (with certain person files an objection to restrictions), only a handful of counties opted into the Proposition the petition and shows good REALTOR® Broker Associate cause why the court should 925.784.7979 925.980.3561 90 provision that would allow them to transfer their basis in to their not grant the authority. [email protected] [email protected] jurisdiction. LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com Sacramento County does not allow such transfers, but Doris and 6.A hearing on the petition Henry can move a few miles further east into El Dorado County will be held in this court as and take advantage of this benefit. follows: Date: October 13, 2015 For other folks, the double-digit increases in valuation we’ve TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins seen annually since 2012 are not enough. They told survey takers, at: REALTOR® REALTOR® “I’m waiting for the value of my home to increase.” SUPERIOR COURT OF 925.918.0332 925.963.7940 Depending on where they live and where they want to move to, CALIFORNIA, [email protected] [email protected] that may or may not be a smart strategy. Most analysts expect price County of Alameda TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com 2120 Martin Luther King, increases to slow markedly in 2016. Some even predict a slight Jr. Way correction, such as we’ve seen with stocks lately. And, of course, Berkeley, CA 94704 if they are looking to move to an area where prices are escalating Berkeley Courthouse quickly, they may find that by waiting the increase in costs for their Marti Gilbert Linda Goveia REALTOR® REALTOR® new home will outpace the higher equity they are likely to realize 7.If you object to the from the sale of their current home. granting of the petition, Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group 925.989.9811 you should appear at the 925.216.4063 [email protected] Many local homeowners have benefitted by selling here and buy- hearing and state your [email protected] apr.com/lgoveia ing in places like the foothills, where price appreciation has lagged. objections or file written Many Bay Area residents are choosing to take their California objections with the court home equity and move to less expensive states. The ten states before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person Californians are most likely to consider moving to are: Texas, Or- or by your attorney. Anni Hagfeldt Elizabeth Hall egon, New York, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Florida, Colorado, REALTOR® REALTOR® Hawaii and Idaho. 8.If you are a creditor or 925.519.3534 925.250.0730 Of course, people relocate for all sorts of reasons: job transfers, a contingent creditor of [email protected] [email protected] marriages, desire to be closer to family. And certainly most won’t the decedent, you must file AnniHagfeldt.com LizHallRealty.com your claim with the court and find significant savings on housing in places like metropolitan New mail a copy to the personal York or Hawaii. But some of the states on this list, notably Oregon, representative appointed Nevada, Florida and Idaho, are popular retirement destinations for by the court within the later Gail Henneberry Gina Huggins Californians, in part because of lower housing costs. of either (1) four months REALTOR® Broker Associate But many would-be sellers would prefer to remain in the Bay from the date of first issu- ance of letters to a general 925.980.1900 925.640.3762 Area. personal representative, as [email protected] [email protected] For those who were hit hardest by the recession, finances may be defined in section 58(b) of apr.com/ghenneberry apr.com/ghuggins an issue. They said things like: “I’m concerned it would be difficult the California Probate Code, to qualify for financing to purchase another home” or “I’m concerned or (2) 60 days from the date the mortgage rate on another home would be too high.” Even “The of mailing or personal deliv- ery to you of a notice under transaction cost of selling and buying is too high.” Kelly King Mark Kotch The best advice for those homeowners is to consult their local section 9052 of the California ® ® Probate Code. Other Cali- REALTOR REALTOR Realtor and mortgage specialist. It is not true that those who have fornia statutes and legal 510.714.7231 925.989.1581 experienced financial setbacks – even foreclosures, short sales or authority may affect your [email protected] [email protected] bankruptcies – are ineligible for new mortgages. Most lenders re- rights as a creditor. You apr.com/lkking MarkKotch.com may want to consult with quire a waiting period, but loans at good rates are available. an attorney knowledgeable If homeowners tapped heavily into their equity to get through in California law. tough times, they may be concerned that the cost of selling and Tim McGuire buying – closing costs, broker fees, moving expenses – preclude 9.You may examine the file Jo Ann Luisi ® REALTOR® them from making a smooth transition. Again, their Realtors and kept by the court. If you are REALTOR a person interested in the 925.321.6104 925.463.SOLD lenders can help them work through the numbers to determine if estate, you may file with the [email protected] [email protected] this is the right time to make a move. court a Request for Special JoAnnLuisi.com TimMcGuire.net The final reason survey respondents gave for not putting their Notice (Form DE-154) of homes on the market might be summed up as: Where do we go the filing of an inventory and from here? “I have not been able to find another house to buy because listings Maureen Nokes Kim Ott are scarce” is Number 9 on the list of responses, but may underlie Broker Associate REALTOR® many other concerns folks expressed. 925.577.2700 510.220.0703 Like Carol and Jake, they likely need to sell before they can buy. [email protected] [email protected] apr.com/mnokes KimOtt.com But what if they sell their home and can’t find a new home they Try Our like and can afford? New Mobile Fortunately, Carol and Jake are working with a knowledgeable Edition! Realtor to help them sort through their options. In this strong sellers’ Diane Smugeresky Judy Turner market, they might require the buyer to rent back their current home Read REALTOR® REALTOR® to them for a month or more, to allow them time to find a new home. The Independent 925.872.1276 925.518.3115 They may be able to put a “contingent offer” on a home they like Anytime, [email protected] [email protected] once they have secured a buyer for their current house. Anywhere, HomeBuyerSearch.com apr.com/jturner They could move in to transitional housing, perhaps with the Any Device! daughter who recently purchased her first home. Until they talk through all the options, they won’t know which course of action is best for them. If you too have been thinking about selling, call your local Real- tor today. He or she can help get you from the house you are in to the home you dream of. apr.com Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Livermore.

www.independentnews.com PAGE 12 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 $500,000 Endowment from Developer for Dublin Scholarship Program Local real estate de- “I believe that every stu- be able to start applying for veloper James Tong has dent should be given the the scholarship beginning in established the Tassajara opportunity to pursue higher January 2016. More details Scholarship Fund, a col- education, regardless of on how and where to apply lege scholarship program their financial situation,” will be released closer to for high school students in Tong said. “I have worked that date. the Dublin Unified School in this area for nearly 30 James Tong has a long District, which he is kicking years and am grateful for this history in the Bay Area de- off with an initial $500,000 opportunity to give back to velopment industry and has endowment. the community that I have worked closely with com- grown to love.” munity members through his The annual scholarship many charitable programs. will initially award between “The establishment of Library Offers $2,500 and $5,000 to three this fund has been in the students in the Dublin Uni- works for over two years Pop-Up Space fied School District. The and I am very pleased that for Teens scholarship is open to all all of our hard work has high school seniors who finally paid off,” Tong said. The Livermore Public will be attending a four-year “I pride myself on the strong Library is hosting a weekly college, community college community relationships Teen “Pop-Up Space” on Tuesdays from 4:00-8:00 or technical school during I have built over the years p.m. at the Civic Center the 2016/2017 school year. and I look forward to con- Library. The recipients must have tinuing to help deserving The “Pop-Up Space” an outstanding academic students within our commu- will be held in the Library’s record and demonstrate a nity achieve their dreams for Storytime Room and will financial need. Students will many years to come.” feature board games, art Ready to go to work last year, were members of Charlene Swansiger's Girl Scout supplies, and study tables. Troop in Livermore. Photo - Lynna Allen Teens are also invited to bring their own board games or art supplies. Coastal Cleanup Day Scheduled “We know that Liver- more teens need a place to Citizens throughout Al- where it is carried by rain- Meet at Emerald Glen study, relax, hang out with ameda County are gearing water, street runoff and wind Park. From there, volunteers their friends, and have fun. up for this year’s Coastal into the storm drain system. go to their assigned creek. The Civic Center Library Cleanup Day on Saturday, From there litter travels Hosted by the City of doesn’t have a formal teen September 19. into creeks, the Bay and the Dublin. Light breakfast and room, so this informal ‘pop- The annual volunteer ocean, as stormwater gener- pizza lunch provided. up space’ will give teens event is the largest in the ally does not pass through To register call (925) a chance to do that,” said 833-6630 or email ES@ state. In 2014, nearly 67,000 a water treatment plant. Youth Services Supervisor participants removed more Plastic bags and other light- dublin.ca.gov . In Livermore, Tri-Valley Nathan Brumley. than 1,190,000 pounds of weight plastic litter items The Teen “Pop-Up are particularly hazardous Creeks to Bay Cleanup will trash and recyclables from take plce at three locations Space” was supported in California's beaches, lakes, because they float, entan- gling and poisoning marine on Sat., Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. whole or in part by the U.S. and waterways. In Alam- to noon: Arroyo Las Positas Institute of Museum and eda County, volunteers can wildlife that mistakes the items for food. Less visible at Northfront Rd.; Altamont Library Services under the choose from a wide range Creek & Arroyo Las Positas provisions of the Library of cleanup events throughout but equally serious is the negative impact plastic ma- at Bluebell Dr.; and Arroyo Services and Technology September, organized by rine debris has on the food Mocho at Arroyo Rd. Bridge Act, administered in Cali- public agencies and non- chain: Plastic fragments can Registration required: fornia by the State Librar- profit groups. concentrate and transport Call Zachary Wu at (925) ian." For more informa- “More and more people chemical pollutants into 960-8165. Print and bring tion, call 925-373-5504, or are becoming aware of the the marine food web, and signed waiver forms to visit the library’s website at extremely negative impact potentially into human diets. event. Note: Youth under www.livermorelibrary.net. litter, especially plastic de- In Dublin, the clean-up is 18 need parent signature, bris, has on wildlife and our earlier: Saturday, September and youth under 13 must be water quality in general,” 12, 9 a.m. to noon at four accompanied and supervised noted Clean Water Program locations: Tassajara Creek by an adult. Manager Jim Scanlin. (at Emerald Glen Park), For more information Only a small amount of Alamo Canal (by the Civic click here or contact Lynna marine debris enters wa- Center), Alamo Creek (by Allen, Adopt a Creek Spot terways directly. The vast Alamo Creek Park), South Program Coordinator at majority of litter—up to San Ramon Creek (behind (925) 960-8143 or lallen@ 80%—originates inland, Dublin High School) cityoflivermore.net.

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Blue Sky Riders with Grammy Award-Winning Singer/ Songwriter Kenny Loggins Perform at the Bankhead

The Blue Sky Riders, who have been called a “song- who wrote Keith Urban’s hit single “I’m In.” Formed the Blue Sky Riders have emerged as a songwriter’s writers supergroup,” will perform in Livermore on Friday just a few years ago, the group released its debut album powerhouse. A singer, songwriter and guitarist, Loggins evening, September 18, 2015 as part of their “Kickin’ “Finally Home” in late 2013 and plan to release a second was part of the 1970’s pop rock duo Loggins & Messina it Back” Tour. This trio of veteran singer/songwriters album this year. before going solo. His many hits include “House at Pooh includes Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins, Song- Since 2009, when Kenny Loggins contacted Nashville- Corner,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance,” “Whenever I Call writer of the Year Gary Burr, and Georgia Middleman, based songwriter Gary Burr to talk about forming a band, (continued on page 3)

BLUE SKY RIDERS 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Music Teachers Host Annual Piano Recital Featuring Young Artist

This is the seventeenth year that Asbury United June, at the first International Junior Van Cliburn competi- Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore, and tion, Mr. Galant won the Audience Award and the Best the Alameda County East Branch of the Music Teachers’ Classical Sonata Performance Prize. He won Third Prize Association of California (MTAC) have co-sponsored a and the Audience Prize at the Eastman Young Artists In- September piano recital. ternational Piano Competition in July and performed with Each summer at the MTAC convention, members of the Rochester Philharmonic. the local branch choose a talented young artist to perform Mr. Galant has chosen treasures from the piano at Asbury. This year’s recital will be held on Saturday repertoire for his Asbury recital. Among them are two evening, September 19, 2015, 7:30 P.M. It will last about of Domenico Scarlatti’s delicate and delightful sonatas; an hour. The pianist will be available to sign programs Chopin’s Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42, considered to be and meet members of the audience after the performance. one of the finest, most perfect and most challenging of his All are invited to attend, including children and music many waltzes, a true audience favorite; the first move- students of all ages, and their families. ment of Chopin’s Piano Sonata No. 2, with contrasting stormy and gently lyrical themes; two of Rachmaninoff’s This year’s performer is Misha Galant, 17, a senior Moments Musicaux: #3, a singing lament and #4, an ex- at California High School in San Ramon. Mr. Galant plosion of melodic intensity; Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody has studied piano with his mother, Olya Katsman, since No. 6; and contemporary composer William Bolcom’s the age of six, and has won many state, national and The Serpent’s Kiss, a rousing ragtime piece with percus- international competitions. This year, as winner of the sive taps to the piano fallboard and additional surprise Livermore-Amador Symphony concerto competition, he sounds from the pianist. performed the finale of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto This evening of music, performed by a gifted young No. 3 with the Symphony. According to this newspaper’s musician, is open to all at no charge. Refreshments will be reviewer, “It was the highlight of the evening, due mainly served afterward. For more information: 925 443-2514, to the extraordinary skill of this polished performer.” This [email protected]. Misha Galant Special Exhibit at the Firehouse Presents Works on Yupo Paper The public is invited by Charlotte Severin at Meet the artist reception will be on display in the Having been honored the Firehouse Art Center to a one person showing the Firehouse Art Center will take place on Septem- Main Lobby on the Char- with more than forty one Project now celebrating its of works on Yupo Paper September 10- October 14. ber 29 6-8p.m. Artwork lotte Severin Gallery Wall person shows, Charlotte is 5th year anniversary. and in the main corridor of a signature member of the Charlotte has been fea- the Firehouse Art Center in California Watercolor As- tured in a 30 minute video Pleasanton. sociation, charter member focusing on her watercolors Feeling that painting and past president of the and philosophical approach is a "celebration of life" Pleasanton Art League, to art over Bay Area public Charlotte paints with joy founding President of the access television on several and passion for color and Pleasanton Cultural Arts occasions and she is listed texture. Her paintings on Council and founder of the in Who's Who of American "Yupo Paper" are designed PCAC "Arts in the Schools Women. to excite the imagination. Program," and chair of An inspired teacher for over 30 years, Char- lotte has taught classical watercolor, Oriental brush painting and drawing in San Francisco Bay Area schools, both public and private. Also serving as "Artist in Residence" in many schools, she says that she has enjoyed lighting the spark of creativity in thousands of children and enhancing students awareness and creating a new vision for all of us. This is her 23rd year of teaching Art Made Easy for the City Charlotte Severin working on one of her paintings (above left), a finished work at right. of Pleasanton. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 3 Something for Everyone at Dublin's 'Splatter'

The City of Dublin trucks. ry, secure bike parking will celebrates food, wine, and Complimentary shuttles be offered at the Emerald “art with a twist” at its will run every 20 min- Glen Tennis Court. fourth annual Splatter event utes from the Carl Zeiss Splatter is produced set for Saturday, September Meditec parking lot at 5160 by the City of Dublin’s 19, at Emerald Glen Park Hacienda Drive and the Parks and Community (4201 Central Parkway). Dublin Park & Ride lot Services Department, with The event begins at at Koll Center Drive and sponsorship support from noon. It will conclude with Tassajara Road. Guests are local businesses. For more a concert, beginning at 6:30 also encouraged to bike to information, call (925) 556- p.m., featuring the Bay the festival. Complimenta- 4500. Area “mash-up” cover band The Peelers, followed by a spectacular overhead laser light show at 8:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is free; however, there is a charge for certain activities, ng Arts Cente rmi r including children’s carni- rfo Pe ey all re V val rides and games, and Photos - Doug Jorgensen Livermo Saturday TH Splatter’s signature Tasting At last year's event, wine tasting was part of the fun September 12 2015 5:30PM Pavilion. at Splatter (above), as was playing with giant bubbles. Splatter features fun, Wente Vineyards The Tasting Pavilion family-friendly art activi- will be open from 1:30 Tasting Pavilion passports, admissions are limited, ties, unusual art installa- Lclambakeobster Vineyard Lawn p.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering good for 18 samples, are so advanced purchase is tions, artist demonstrations, adult guests an opportunity $30 in advance and $35 strongly recommended. a culinary stage, live music to sample wine, beer, and at the door; half-ports, Tasting Pavilion passports National Circus on two stages, a craft and & Acrobats of the gourmet food from many of good for nine samples, may be purchased online culinary marketplace, a the area’s finest restaurants, are available for $25 at in advance of the event at wine bar, and food vendors, People’s Republic wineries, and breweries. the door. Tasting Pavilion www.dublinsplatter.com. including a caravan of food of China Sun SEP 13 2pm BLUE SKY RIDERS (contined from front page) Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Tracy Lawrence and Blue Sky Riders You Friend” (with Stevie Nicks) and such popular movie Mark Chesnutt. with Kenny Loggins theme songs as “Footloose” and “Danger Zone” (Top When the three met up in Nashville, they discovered a Gun). Together with Michael McDonald, Loggins won the mutual creative spark that has since bloomed into songs Fri SEP 18 8pm 1979 Song of the Year Grammy Award for “What A Fool described by Billboard magazine as “full of strong lyrics Believes” and was later awarded Best Male Pop Vocal and impeccable harmonies – music that defies genre clas- Grammy for “This Is It.” sification.” Loggins says the Blue Sky Riders use their Gary Burr, named Songwriter of the Year by both collective experience to write vocal arrangements at the ASCAP and Billboard, has written numerous Top 10 hits same time they write songs, taking turns singing lead and The 40th Annual by some of the biggest names in country and pop includ- collaborating on every song as a trio, their remarkable San Francisco ing Juice Newton’s “Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on talents merging into a single powerful voice. Comedy Me,” as well as the chart topping hits “What Mattered The Blue Sky Riders will appear in one performance Competition only at the Bankhead Theater on Friday, September 18 Most” (Ty Herndon) and “To Be Loved By You” (Wyn- Fri SEP 25 8pm onna). He also wrote Clay Aiken’s hit “This is the Night,” at 8:00pm. Tickets are $62 or $79 for adults and $16 for which debuted on the U.S. charts at number one. Burr has students. toured with Ringo Starr, Carole King and Olivia Newton The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street John, and sang lead for Pure Prairie League in the 1980s. in downtown Livermore. The ticket office is open Tues- House Rent Party Loggins collaborated with Burr on several songs for day through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. On with Rick Estrin Loggins’ 2008 album “How About Now.” Loggins later performance days the ticket office is open from two hours and the Nightcats said that from the moment they started singing together before to 30 minutes after the scheduled start of each Sat SEP 26 8pm they sounded like brothers, something he had not experi- show. Subscriptions and single tickets for all shows in the enced since working with Jim Messina. As the two talked 2015-2016 LVPAC Presents season, as well as resident at the Bothwell Arts Center about forming a band, they went looking for a third, a companies and events at the Bothwell Arts Center are 2466 8th Street female voice, and found the perfect fit in singer/song- available now through the Bankhead Theater ticket office writer Georgia Middleman. In addition to Keith Urban’s at (925) 373-6800, on www.bankheadtheater.org, or via 925.373.6800 bankheadtheater.org “I’m In,” Middleman has written songs for Faith Hill, the new LVPAC mobile app. 2400 First Street, Livermore

call 1.888.289.0867 click bankheadtheater.org come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Author to Speak about 'Organized Mind' Dramatic Art Show and Reception

A dramatic exhibit featuring the art of David Lew and Ira is on display at the downtown Livermore office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, 1983 Sec- ond Street, through Oct. 17, 2015. The public is invited to attend an artists’ reception on Saturday, Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m. Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Lew was born in Shanghai, China, where he studied traditional and contemporary Chinese art with master painter Cheng Shifa. He later worked as a Bestselling author Dan- staff painter at the Inter- iel J. Levitin will discuss national Gallery in central his book The Organized Hong Kong while attend- Mind: Thinking Straight ing Hong Kong Univer- in the Age of Informa- sity’s art school. tion Overload on Sunday, Lew then studied Ger- September 20, 2pm, at man literature at Hamburg the Civic Center Library, University before moving 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. to the United States. Levitin will talk about his His work has been book, answer questions, shown at various galleries and sign copies. This event Two Ducks by David Lew is free and copies will be in Hong Kong, includ- available for sale. ing at the City Hall. Most Neuroscientist Daniel J. recently, he exhibited his Daniel J. Levitin will present a program at the Livermore work in April at the Hercu- Levitin shifts his insights Library. from the brain on music to les Public Library. the brain in a sea of details. Variations in size, He notes, that the infor- Organized Mind, Daniel and practical minded,” shape, surface and tech- mation age is drowning J. Levitin, PhD, uses the writes The Sunday Times nique are important to Lew. us with an unprecedented latest brain science to dem- of London, “this book may He describes his process deluge of data. At the same onstrate how those people help you organise your life, as building up layers of time, we’re expected to excel—and how readers and it definitely explains pigment and breaking them make more—and faster— can use their methods to why you should." The San back down. decisions about our lives regain a sense of mastery Jose Mercury News writes, “The landscapes I cre- than ever before. Somehow over the way they organize "[M]ore than a self-help ated are both visual and some people become quite their homes, workplaces, book...Levitin's insights metaphorical,” he said. accomplished at managing and time. into sleep, time, socializing “That makes them more in- information flow. In The “Thought-provoking and decision-making are teresting than their original profound." appearance, which changes For more information every moment during Drop in Craft Program Planned about Daniel J. Levitin and Boats by Ira different times of the day, The Organized Mind, visit at the Livermore Library www.daniellevitin.com/ thus making many of them Her paintings are influ- ing and experimenting with theorganizedmind/. more abstract.” enced by the vibrant colors new styles and subjects,” The Livermore Public Library will host a craft program Ira – who paints under for children on Saturday, Sept 19, 2015 from 1:00-3:00pm This event is part of the and culture of India. she said. Friends Authors and Arts just her given name -- is Ira describes herself Her most recent show at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Drop in originally from India. She anytime between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm and make a mosaic Series, supported by the as “an instinctive artist,” was at the Blackhawk Gal- Friends of the Livermore studied art in the United who expresses her feelings lery in Danville. magnet. This free event is designed for ages 3 and up. All States and works predomi- craft material will be provided. Library. For additional through art, making her For information, contact events, check the library’s nantly in acrylic, creating imagination become her Cher Wollard at 925-784- For further information, call 925-373-5504, or visit the both abstract and represen- library’s website www.livermorelibrary.net. website at www.livermo- realty. 4679 or cherw@cherw. tational pieces. relibrary.net. “I am constantly explor- com.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 5 Mardi Gras Bash to Help Fund Youth Leadership Programs

The Mony Nop Foundation (MNF) is hosting Leading Master of Ceremony and comedian Ed Tracey and guest the Way! Mardi Gras Bash 2015 at the Shrine Event Cen- speaker Livermore City Councilmember Stewart Gary. ter in Livermore on Friday, October 16, 2015, 6:30-11pm. Mony Nop founded the organization in Livermore The Bash represents the foundation’s first annual gala in 2012 with a vision of providing leadership programs, fundraiser. It features dinner, dancing, raffle prizes, and community service opportunities, and camp scholarships silent and live auctions. for middle and high school students. Nop was born into Sponsorships are available at various levels, from Cambodian refugee camps during the tragic atrocities that $500 to $10,000. Tickets are now on sale at $100 person, took place under the Khmer Rouge regime. A survivor of and $800 per table. All proceeds will benefit Mony Nop the Cambodian Killing Fields, as a young boy he walked Foundation’s Leadership Programs. Please see www. across Southeast Asia and crossed the Pacific Ocean to monynopfoundation.org to purchase sponsorships and immigrate to America in search of a better life. Nop’s tickets for the event. early hardships and experiences have instilled in him a The Mony Nop Foundation provides Tri-Valley middle sincere passion to give back and invest in youth in the and high school students with leadership development Tri-Valley’s communities. training, volunteer experiences and financial scholarship The Mony Nop Foundation invites the Tri-Valley support to attend youth enrichment camps and program in community at large to join in Leading the Way! Mardi Arts, Athletics, and Leadership. The Foundation strives to Gras Bash 2015. Proceeds will assist the foundation in open doors of opportunity to influence positive change in developing leadership education opportunities with the young lives and grow the next generation of leaders in our potential to make a difference in lives of Tri-Valley teen- community and beyond. agers. With the right leadership training and mentorship, The Mony Nop Foundation believes that the middle MNF aims to provide a springboard for teens to become and high school years are a pivotal time in a child’s life. involved in and empower our entire community—and Its leadership development programs are designed to be even the world beyond—as they strive to become the next life-changing for teens, providing support and helping generation of leaders. them to realize their aspirations to “lead the way” in the inspired middle school students when she spoke at MNF’s For more information, please contact Mony Nop, future. To date, the organization has provided leadership Leadership Awareness Day held last March at Mendenhall Founder and President, at mony@monynopfoundation. training to over 350 middle and high school students Middle School. "Wherever you come from, your dreams org or by phone (925) 575-1602. See www.monynopfoun- through day-long programs at Livermore middle schools. are valid. Embrace who you are. No matter what your dation.org for ticket sales and sponsorship information. The organization has begun significant planning and race or background is, you are amazing. What's on the The Shrine development of the Mony Nop Foundation Leadership outside is irrelevant... who you are at the core is what Event Center is located at 170 Lindbergh Ave. Liver- Academy. matters. Recognizing this is how you can make an impact more, CA, 94550. The Mony Nop Foundation is a 501(c) Granada High School student Frances Carcellar, and help other people become who they are as well." (3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deduct- teen guest speaker at this year’s MNF gala, eloquently Also featured during the evening’s program will be ible to the extent of the law. Tax ID# 46-2438663

Program in Pleasanton to Focus on the Teenage Brain Best-selling author and groundbreaking research at the UCLA School of teacher Dr. Daniel Sie- to illuminate how brain de- Medicine, co-director of gel comes to the Amador velopment affects adoles- the UCLA Mindful Aware- Theater in Pleasanton on cent behavior — and how ness Research Center, Thursday, September 17, parents can better relate to and executive director of at 7:00 p.m. to discuss his their teenagers during this the Mindsight Institute. book, “Brainstorm: The tumultuous time. A graduate of Harvard Power and Purpose of the Some of the topics Medical School, he is the Teenage Brain.” Tickets covered will include: popu- coauthor of two classic are $10 at the door, online lar myths about teenage parenting books: Parenting at www.firehousearts.org, behavior, why teens are from the Inside Out (with or by calling the Firehouse driven to seek out novelty Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.) and box office at 925-931- and take more risks, how The Whole-Brain Child 4848. the brain undergoes rapid (with Tina Payne Bryson). The Amador Theater is changes, even throughout “I completed the Mind- located at 1155 Santa Rita one’s early 20s (i.e., your ful Schools curriculum Main Street in Pleasanton, Road. rebellious “teen” years training a few months ago Daniel Siegel and at the event. For more Dr. Siegel’s book don’t end when you hit and have read many of Dr. information, please contact Brainstorm: The Power 20), and why adolescence Siegel's books and re- District employee recently, Pleasanton’s Literary Arts Judy Wheeler at Towne and Purpose of the Teen- is a “Golden Age” of in- search. In my humble opin- according to Towne Center Programs. Center Books, 925-846- age Brain (Tarcher/Pen- novation and creativity. ion, every school needs to Books owner Judy Wheel- Books may be pur- 8826 or judy@townecen- guin paperback; $16.95; Siegel, M.D. is clinical be teaching mindfulness,” er, who is co-sponsoring chased in advance at terbooks.com. August 2015) draws on professor of psychiatry noted a Pleasanton School the event with the City of Towne Center Books, 555

6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Writers Club Tri-Valley CAREs' Youth Video Contest Underway to Present The launch this month tional Laboratory’s Main a professional videogra- Livermore Main Library, of Livermore-based Tri- Site in Livermore or its pher has been empaneled 1188 South Livermore Guest Speaker Valley CAREs’ second an- Site 300 near Tracy, CA. to judge the videos. Ave. The contest, now in nual Youth Video Contest Both locations are on the Video submittals can be its second year, attracted Pat Hanson, PhD, will is part of the group’s ongo- Environmental Protection cartoons, live-action, docu- impressive entries last year, be the guest speaker at the ing initiative to engage the Agency’s “Superfund” mentary style, etc. Con- and the three 2014 win- next monthly meeting of next generation in nuclear list of the most contami- testants can film with such ning videos can be viewed the California Writers Club weapons and environmen- nated sites in the country. technologies as cell phones on Tri- Valley CAREs’ Tri-Valley Branch on Sat- tal policy questions and to Cleanup of contamination and laptop web cams. website. urday, September 19, at the ensure that their voices are at both sites is scheduled Winners will be noti- For more information, Four Points by Sheraton, heard. to take another 40-60 years fied in November 2015. go to www.trivalleycares. 5115 Hopyard, Pleasanton. “Youth voices are often or more. The three winning videos org or contact Scott Yundt, Hanson is a seasoned Pat Hanson to speak. left out of environmen- Contestants need not be will be shown at a special TVC Staff Attorney, (925) health educator, public tal decision-making at from Livermore or Tracy. awards ceremony and party 443-7148, scott@trivalley- speaker, workshop facilita- who, because of personali- Livermore Lab,” noted A committee that includes on December 8th at the cares.org tor and writer residing on ty conflicts, custody issues, Tri-Valley CAREs’ Staff the Monterey Peninsula. distance, or consequences Attorney, Scott Yundt, who Former co-chair of the of choices made long ago, is coordinating the contest. Pleasanton Artist Among Those at Monterey/Santa Cruz have no way to pass values “The 2015 Youth Video chapter of The National and memories to those who Contest allows young Harvest Festival Held at the Fairgrounds Writers Union, she has mean the most to them, this people to speak to issues emceed Open Mikes for book has been difficult to that will impact their future The Pleasanton Har- two pieces are the same," charity, the Crown Mon- Writers monthly for 15+ promote. through video, a format of vest Festival will be held said Nancy. "So if you are archs Youth Cheer and years. She lectures nation- The CWC Tri-Valley interest to many youth.” September 18-20 at the Al- creating a set of earrings, it Dance Team. The Crown ally on Aging Positively Branch invites writers Theme of this year's ameda County Fairgrounds could take days or months Monarchs are a non-profit and is a columnist for the of all genres and experi- Youth Video Contest is in Pleasanton. to find stones which are competitive cheer team magazine Crone: Women ence levels to learn about “Nuclear Weapons or a The Harvest Festival is similar in size and color." from Brentwood whose Coming of Age (www. their craft at its monthly Healthy Environment?” a one-of-a-kind event that Nancy's company, purpose is to promote cronemagazine.com) and meetings. The meeting will Videos should describe offers shoppers the chance Monterey Bay Sea Glass, athletic participation in GRAND Magazine (www. be Saturday, September what the contestant thinks to browse thousands of will be exhibiting for the cheerleading and dance, as grandmagazine.com). Her 19, 2015, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. and what is important to American handmade arts first time at the upcoming well as foster the physical, first book, Invisible Grand- (registration at 1:30). The him or her. and crafts, including origi- Pleasanton Harvest Festi- mental and moral develop- parenting: Leave a Legacy cost for CWC Members is Youth from ten to thirty nal art, clothing, blown val, happening September ment of young girls. The of Love Whether You Can $12, non-members, $17. years old are invited to glass, ceramics, photog- 18-20 at the Alameda organization will receive Be There or Not, came out Anyone interested in the submit videos of two min- raphy, specialty foods and County Fairgrounds. As half of the proceeds from in November 2013, and the program or the organiza- utes or less, with a grand more. Guests can visit a longtime Pleasanton all shopping bags sold at Audible.com version will tion may attend with no prize of $500, second place hundreds of booths, getting resident and current chair the event and will also be released in June 2015. obligation to join. Reserva- prize of $250, and third their purchases personal- of the Pleasanton Planning be hosting the interactive Since then she has been tions requested by email place prize of $100. All ized and meeting the artists Commission, Nancy says KidZone this year. climbing the learning curve to reservations@trival- videos are due electroni- who individually made she is looking forward to The Pleasanton Harvest of book promotion in all of leywriters.org no later than cally by October 31, 2015. each product. participating in an event Festival® supports the its forms. Wednesday, September 16, They will be posted on the Among those participat- which she says brings both Alameda County Commu- Born of one woman’s 2015. contest Facebook page. ing will be Pleasanton resi- art and commerce to the nity Food Bank by offering quest to become part of the For more information While submitters may dent and jewelry designer city. $2 off admission to anyone lives of two grandchildren about California Writers take a broad perspective, Nancy Allen. She says that "This is the first time who brings a monetary she has been kept from see- Club Tri-Valley Branch, contest rules require that she has always had a love that I am participating in donation or non-perishable ing, Invisible Grandparent- contact Jordan Bernal at the video address some of the ocean, and it was the event and I'm excited to food items to the show. ing provides a blueprint for president@trivalleywriters. aspect of environmen- that love which inspired share my new designs with The Alameda County ‘virtual grandparenting.’ In org or visit www.trivalley- tal pollution or nuclear her to open her own sea attendees," said Nancy. Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleas- spite of millions of those writers.org. weapons activities at the glass jewelry business after Throughout the week- anton Ave, Pleasanton. The Lawrence Livermore Na- retiring from the corporate end there is continuous live show runs from 10am-6pm world. entertainment at the out- on Friday and Saturday, Nancy spends a lot of door stage. John Park will and 10am-5pm on Sunday Community Education Classes at LPC time collecting sea glass be performing his "Funny at the Alameda County and says that it is becoming Waiter" show where he Fairgrounds. Tickets range Community Education at Las Positas College (LPC) has been inspired by the 1 Mil- more difficult to acquire. spins plates. Hot Rods from $4-$9, but anyone lion Hours Celebration of Livermore's Centennial Lightbulb that took place over the Because of stricter litter Band performs a tribute to who brings a non-perish- summer. For fall they have their brightest selection of lifelong learning opportunities on laws, greater use of plastic, early rock and roll hits of able food donation for the tap for Tri-Valley residents. and more people collect- the 50's and 60's. Strolling Alameda Community Food There are classes in drawing, computer skills, becoming a Certified Social Media pro- ing, sea glass isn't turning entertainers wander the Bank will receive $2 off an fessional, conversational Spanish, Chinese, playing the guitar or making gifts. up on beaches in the same grounds, entertaining and adult or general admission Community Education classes are not for college credit, but they are for skill-build- quantity it used to. Many interacting with festival ticket. ing and personal enrichment! of the best places to collect attendees. For tickets and addition- Las Positas College is located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. sea glass are in dangerous This year, the Pleas- al information, please visit For more information, contact Frances DiNisco at 925-424-1467 or visit www.las- locations, which also can anton Harvest Festival http://www.harvestfestival. positascollege.edu/communityed to enroll today! impede access. welcomes it new official com or call 800-346-1212. "With sea glass, no

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 7 Paws in the Park Raises Funds for Rescued Pets Review Take a walk for rescued The walk begins at 11 pets at Paws in the Park. am. Registration fees in- Valley Humane Society clude a t-shirt and schwag See Steamy 'Streetcar'! and hundreds of pet lovers bag, and are $25 for indi- will take part on Sunday, viduals, $40 per couple, by Susan Steinberg middle ground between trophobic, with the noise September 27 in the 5th and $10 for youth age 12 “STELLL-AAA!” The them. Like Blanche, she and physical intrusion of annual charity walk and and under. “Virtual” walk- desperation of Marlon deplores Stan’s uncouth neighbors destroying any free animal festival to ers may register for $10, Brando’s primal yowl to behavior, but cannot resist sense of peaceful calm. benefit local dogs and cats and youth who don’t wish his estranged wife still his physical appeal and The audience can feel who need a home. to receive a t-shirt can walk echoes iconically through his emotional need. the growing tension, with Paws in the Park runs for free. Pre-registration America’s memory. Blanche, trying to per- Stan’s angry outbursts from 10 am to 3 pm at is strongly encouraged, to Even those who have suade Stella to abandon coming like thunderclaps Amador Valley Community ensure receipt of an event never seen the famous this “degrading brute," is in the growing storm both Park, located at 4301 Black t-shirt. Avenue in Pleasanton. Proceeds support the movie recognize the line, fighting a losing battle. In inside and out. As Blanche Paws in the Park offers rescue, care, and adoption and local fans can experi- desperation, she pins her becomes more delusional, fun for everyone…includ- of local dogs and cats who ence both the film and the last hope on Stan’s friend viewers feel more and ing furry family members. have been abandoned or Contact Event Chair Lori gripping live presentation Mitch. An old-fashioned, more protective of her There will be canine demos otherwise made homeless. Rice at pawsinthepark@ this month in Danville. almost prim bachelor, he fragile emotional state, but like Frisbee dogs, pet This year’s goal of $50,000 valleyhumane.org for more “A Streetcar Named is attracted to her pose of the climactic final battle contest, and photo booth. will significantly impact information. Desire” made a blaz- shy maidenhood and deli- with Stan is inevitable. He Pet-friendly vendors offer lifesaving efforts. VHS rescues and ing entry into American cacy, and seems ready to is fighting for his man- everything from services Walkers can form their rehabilitates companion animals, champions theatrical history in Ten- propose when Stan, using hood, his supremacy in the for pets to pet-themed own “dog pack” and invite nessee Williams’ startling his most terrible weapon, household, and as king of products for people. Chil- friends and family to join responsible caretaking, dren’s activities, music, in supporting this cause. shares pets’ soothing affec- 1947 play about sensual- exposes her “sordid” his jungle, must tear his food truck fare, adoptable Sponsorship opportuni- tions with people in need ity, sensitivity, brutality, history. adversary to shreds. rescue pets, and a park set- ties are still available, and of comfort, and supports and compassion in the Woven into the play Newcomer Melanie ting offer plenty to see and applications for vendor and preserves existing pet- steamy back streets of are the haunting frag- Dupuy is incredibly mov- do for all ages. booths are being accepted. guardian relationships. New Orleans. ments of Blanche’s tor- ing and tragic as Blanche, Two sisters, raised tured memories: her lost struggling desperately with in genteel society on an youthful love, his tragic street fighter Stan, a physi- Pleasanton’s Saturday Public Art Walks Begin old family plantation, death, and her hysterical cally realistic Rob August. Nancy and Gary Har- chart very different lives. retreat into a world of ro- They are more convinc- rington invite all to join Stella has moved to New mantic fantasy and delu- ing and visceral than the them for Pleasanton 2nd Orleans and married Stan, sions. Stan is incapable of famous stars of the movie, Saturday Public Art Walks a rough and tumble red- recognising this desperate and no theater lover should during the months of Sep- neck, enjoying the earthy tormented soul, seeing her miss their no-holds-barred tember through December. sexuality he arouses in as a threat to his marriage performance. Samantha These 2-hour, free, Walk her. Older sister Blanche whom he must destroy. Behr is an ingenuous and and Talk sessions begin at stays at home, where she The play is one of beautiful Stella, with Tim the Pleasanton Civic Cen- America’s most famous, Holt Jones in the touching ter parking lot at 200 Old sinks into poverty, loneli- Bernal Avenue. ness, and alcoholism until earning critical acclaim role of Mitch. RPE favorite The schedule includes: a personal scandal forces and a Pulitzer Prize. It Randy Anger contributes a September 12th, North her to leave. makes a riveting impres- star turn with amazing solo Walk, begins at 8:30 Coming to take refuge sion in Danville’s intimate vocals and a tender final a.m.l; October 10th, South with Stella and her Village Theatre through scene as the doctor. Walk, begins at 8:30 a.m.; husband, she clashes im- September 19. Role Play- Kudos to those respon- November 14th, North Walkers learn more about art in Pleasanton. mediately with his rough- ers Ensemble presents an sible for the convincing Walk, begins at 9:00 a.m.; neck behavior and coarse amazing cast, and veteran set, lighting, costumes, and December 12th, South bringing more art sooner to Gary and the Harrington language. Blanche tries Director George Maguire and especially the fight Walk, begins at 9:00 a.m. Pleasanton. Art Partnership have to maintain the demure has created a pitch-perfect choreography and sound. Nancy and Gary, the Walkers will receive brought 17 public art Harrington Art Partnership, a brochure with a map of pose of a Southern Belle, production. A standing ovation doesn’t pieces to Pleasanton. One The decadence and and begin to do justice to this lead these walks, showing the Pleasanton Art Walk, new piece will soon be while Stan is increasingly the existing Public Art. with locations of the art, its installed. Learn about the angry at her obvious decay of post WWII New production. Catch it by They provide informa- name, and the artist. Loca- possible new sculpture(s) disdain, and responds by Orleans is immediately calling 925-314-3400 tion about the artists and tions include downtown for 2016. poking crude fun at her evident. Returning sailors (weekdays) or at www.Vil- anecdotes regarding their Pleasanton, Centennial To learn more about the pretensions. on the prowl in the dark lageTheatreShows.com. works. There will also be Park, Library and Fire- Harrington Art Partner- Stella, torn between back streets are visible The original movie will information about pos- house Art Center. These ship and its involvement her love and empathy for through the open set, as be shown at 7:30 p.m., sible future Public Art, walks are in partnership in bringing more public an emotionally fragile are hustlers, vendors, September 10, at The Vil- City Council approved, the with World Walk to Well- art to Pleasanton, visit har- sister and the growing and pimps at work. The lage Theatre, Danville. Harrington Art Partnership, ness. ringtonartpartnership.org. and how to participate in Since 2010, Nancy, hostility of her husband, cramped two-room apart- strives to maintain a ment is palpably claus- 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

lation at the Harrington Gallery at the a monthly function at the Bothwell Ukuleles are available for purchase. Wine and Baseball at the ballpark in Guest Artist Featured at Gallery Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. Oakland. 11:05 BBQ in the Westside Featuring recent works by seven Bay Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at New Drawing Class- "Basic Drawing: Patio with wine from both wineries. Livermore Art Associa- Area artists who paint together for the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Focus on Nature" This class is for 1:00 game time A's vs. Giants with inspiration and challenge. The pieces St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or beginners and the artist who want to seats in section 201. Limited tickets tion Gallery guest Artist are begun out of doors and completed unfinished work to show and if desired, improve drawing techniques. Classes available. For tickets and more details Sharon Mosher Tangey de- in studio. Open to the public through receive a critique from the group. start with the basics and quickly visit www.nottinghamcellars.com or scribes herself as having September 12. Regular gallery hours: Refreshments are brought by some of focuses on nature drawing. Included- call the winery 925.294.8647 ext. 5 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from the artists, and a donation of $5.00 instruction on site techniques, three Las Positas Vineyards, Sunday, Sept. a dancer’s soul that leads 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.- is desired although not mandatory. dimensional development, and compo- 13, "Sunday Funday" featuring the her to find ways to capture 3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller sition. Starts Wed., Sept. 16th 12:30-3 newest wine & cheese pairing flight. a reflection of the spirit in Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, at [email protected], or Linda PM for 5 weeks or Thurs., Sept. 17th Tasting Room is open from 11:30-4:30. 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- 12:30-3 PM for 5 weeks. Maryann For more information email curt@ the scene before her. She always appreciated. ingarts.org has a certificate in nature illustration laspositasvineyards.com. Fri., Sept. 18, describes her vision as one "Paramnesia," Photo Series by Naomi ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and from the Tucson Desert Museum, Art "Evening in Vineyards" concert from of sculpting of space us- Vanderkindren, August 28 – September share work with Professional Artists Institute. Sign up at Way Up Art and 6-9pm featuring Charged Particles. 28, 2015, using 19th century photo- in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Frame 1912 2nd St., Livermore 925- Wine, non -alcoholic beverages, Artisan ing form, light, texture and graphic techniques, to create a unique marketing your work. ACC members 443-3388 style pizza's along with chocolate color. Photography allows blend of old and new images. Louie- currently working on exhibiting theme Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond truffles for dessert all available for that vision to take shape Meager Art Gallery, Smith Center at works, under the Inspiration of "The - Classes are for beginners and purchase (sorry no outside food or Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen intermediate students. Classes start beverages permitted) Space is limited, and may be the end product Fremont. M/W 11a.m.-4p.m., T/Th Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday Mon., Sept. 14th 9: 30 to noon for five to purchase tickets, go to www.lasposi- of her artistic expression. 10am-3pm, and by appointment. Free mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- weeks and Tues., Sept. 15th 6:30 to 9 tasvineyards.com However, when the photo admission, $4 parking fee. For more [email protected] PM for five weeks. Instructor Maryann Charles R Vineyards final "4th Friday" cannot express all that she Trattoria by Sharon Mosher information visit www.ohlone.edu/org/ Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Kot, Location, Bothwell Art Center 2466 Free Summer Concert Series for 2015 artgallery or call 510.659.6176 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Art on September 25th from 5:30pm - sees, she says she will use Tangney Absolutely Abstract Art Show, Livermore their own materials and easels. Open and Frame 925-443-3388 8:30pm. Live music by Greg Lamboy. watercolor, acrylic and col- Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., from to all artists. Professional artist models Seating is first come, first serve. We lage to help complete her Design, San Francisco Art Sept. 1-30. Only show dedicated to (nude). No instructor. Students under WINE & SPIRITS welcome picnics. Wine by the glass abstract art in the Tri-Valley. No admis- 18 need written parental permission to The Chef & The Winemaker - A and bottle available for purchase. (Tak- vision. Institute, Studio One in Oak- sion charge. attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Celebration of the Bay Area’s Most ing Patterson Pass Road or Las Positas Sharon’s work draws land, and attended a variety Pleasanton Art League Fall Members’ Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Acclaimed Women Chefs, Wente Vine- to Greenville Road may reduce traffic from her of life experiences, of classes and workshops Exhibit, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- yards Restaurant. Dinners, 6 to 9 p.m. time) 8195 Crane Ridge Road/5800 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Sept. 24- able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Tanya Holland, Executive Chef/Owner Greenville Road, Livermore. which includethe follow- with local professional art- Oct. 24. Reception and awards Sept. for more info about the workshop, of Brown Sugar Kitchen, TV personality, Retzlaff Vineyards, Wine Wednesday ing: a strong connection ists. Her photography has 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Information, www.PAL- 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ cookbook author, 2013 California at Retzlaff, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. The with nature while growing won awards at Pleasanton ART.com or www.firehousearts.org. earthlink.net. Chef of the Year, Sept. 10; Joanne winery and grounds will be open late Rain Dance, an art exhibition at the Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Weir, James Beard Award Winner, TV for visitors to wind down with a glass up on a farm; immersion in Art League (2010 & 2014) Bankhead Theater, presented by the ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 Personality, cookbook author, Chef/ after work. This is a Livermore Valley African and Asian cultures and LAA (2012 through Bothwell Arts Center and Livermore are welcome to join this class. Classes Partner of Copita, Nov. 12. 5050 Arroyo wide event with a different winery through Peace Corps and 2015). In addition, she has Valley Performing Arts Center Featured cover drawing, painting, print-making, Road, Livermore; event information participating each week. Evening wine performed with a dance are artists Jason Conn, Danielle sculpture and ceramics. For further in- 925.456.2424; dinner reservations at specials available by the glass or life events; studying/per- Eubanks, Kerry McGehee, Linda Ryan, formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst 925.456.2450 or wentevineyards.com/ bottle. Aug. 8, 1356 S. Livermore Ave, forming creative arts (dance, company in San Francisco Julie Hayward Trout, and Bernard at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ restaurant Livermore. 925-447-89341. improvisation, photography, and is currently dancing hula Weston. Display through Nov. 2 in the hotmail.com or visit http://children- McGrail Vineyards and Winery special watercolor) and martial arts at local venues. lobby, open Tuesdays-Sundays, 12-6 sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ events: Tapas, Tasting, and Tunes MUSIC/CONCERTS p.m. The Artists’ Reception will be Art Classes, For children, teens and every other Friday - July 3-Sept. 11, 6 Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- (Tai Chi and Karate); plus The LAA Gallery is lo- held on Sunday, September 20 from adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, to 9 p.m. wines and a delicious mixture urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 years of work in Pleasanton cated at 2155 Third St., 1–3 pm. It is free and open to the painting, printmaking, sculpture and of sweet, savory, and a bit of spicy fla- South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Schools as a school psy- Livermore. Hours are public. Native American dancers from ceramics taught by highly experienced vors from the acclaimed chef, Eduardo Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears the Indian Education program at the artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- Posada, of Posada Restaurant and regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- chologist and counselor. Wednesday through Sunday, American Indian Center will perform whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, Catering. www.mcgrailvineyards.com rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- She attended art classes 11:30 to 4:00. Admission pow wow dancing at the reception. The Home school classes, Special classes Discover The Garden at Wente the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month at Rhode Island School of is free. Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 during school breaks offered. (925) Vineyards, exclusive tour of The from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, First Street in Livermore. Call 925. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Restaurant’s ½ acre organic produc- small cover. 447-ARTS for more information about hotmail.com for further info. tion garden followed by a special two Spencer Day: “The Look of Love” in Rain Dance. Piano and keyboard lessons, For course lunch utilizing ingredients from Concert. San Francisco favorite son Celebrating Our Artists - arts and children to adult. Beginner to early the garden. Space is very limited. Price and #1 Billboard Recording Artist ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in crafts from Present & Past Times, intermediate level. Half-hour private per guest, per session: $45 public, and songwriter Spencer Day comes to Livermore Art Association Gallery, becoming a member of the Pleasanton Sat., Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kot- classes or small group classes offered. $39 Club (Plus tax and 18% service the Firehouse Arts Center for the first located in the Carnegie Building, offers Art League or for information regarding tinger Place and Pleasanton Gardens, Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 charge). All 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. time! Celebrating the classics with his art classes, unusual gifts, painting the Public Art Circuit, call John Triming- 240 and 251 Kottinger Dr., Pleasanton. or email [email protected] Oct. 14. 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore; distinctive, upbeat twist and honey rentals, art exhibits and information ham at (510) 877-8154. Open house art fair to view works by for further info. wentevineyards.com baritone vocals. Cabaret styled show pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third Art on the Green, Bankhead Plaza talented group of seniors. Information PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Nottingham Cellars, Livermore, Music includes his trademark storytelling and St., Livermore. The gallery has been Green, 2400 First St., Livermore, third email [email protected]. meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd on the Patio, 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 12, humor. Hits include “Groovin,” “A World open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Saturday of the month June-Septem- ArtWalk, downtown Livermore, 11 a.m. Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The Dave Land; Sept. 19, Eric Eckstein; Without Love,” and of course “The Look by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. ber. Sponsored by the Bothwell Arts to 5 p.m. Oct. 10. Free event. www. Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join Sept. 26, Chris LeBel. On September of Love,” plus many more. Saturday, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Center and Livermore Valley Performing bankheadtheater.com. us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- 24 6-9pm Music in the Orchard the September 12, at 8:00 p.m. Reserved 449-9927. Arts Center. Event open to all artists cally relay our thoughts, emotions and last of the summer concert series seating tickets are $17.00 - $27.00; Members of the Pleasanton Art League displaying artist-only products. All art MEETINGS/CLASSES experiences through poetry. Become a at the Purple Orchid Resort and Spa available at www.firehousearts. Public Art Circuit are currently must be family acceptable. $20 fee, Livermore Art Association, Pleasanton member & share your work - Contact benefitting The Pedrozzi Foundation org, 925-931-4848, or at the center exhibiting art at six businesses in the information contact Anne Giancola at Art League, meeting 6 p.m. Sept. 14 [email protected] for more will be headlined by the popular Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing agiancola@livermoreperformingarts. at Charles R Winery, 8195 Crane Ridge info on Theme Challenges, Membership Crawdad Republic. Join Nottingham Pleasanton. locations are: Bank of America at 337 org to RSVP. Rd., Livermore. Annual potluck and & Opportunities. Cellars, Altamont Beerworks, Ken’s Blue Sky Riders. Grammy winning legend Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Artists at Work Nights, Bothwell Down- social. RSVP by Sept. 8 to Carol Eicher, Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Woodfired Pizza for an evening of food, Kenny Loggins, Songwriter of the Year Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters town Art Studios, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10: [email protected]. Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at libations and a celebration of the end Gary Burr, and Georgia Middleman, Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Joanna Cranshaw and Jonathon Miller; Artists at Work, a new monthly event, Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 of summer. Tickets available online Sept. 18, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, Nov. 12: artists at work night. 62 South the second Thursday of each month First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- at www.purpleorchid.com and in our 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main L Street, Livermore. www.bothwel- features a new artist and artists at tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via tasting room $10 presale/$15 at the headtheater.org or 373-6800. Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at lartscenter.org. work at the Livermore Downtown Art the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- door. No outside food or beverages. On Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and Inside and Out: Plein Air and Studio Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring September 27, Battle of the Bay with September 19, 2015, 7:30 p.m. at The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Works. Announcing the newest instal- Show and Tell, Artists are invited to some music to share with the group. Steven Kent Winery. Afternoon of BBQ, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 9

East Avenue, Livermore. Annual piano band, The Byrds. 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., [email protected] bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. strolling downtown Pleasanton. Tickets recital co-sponsored by the Alameda 9 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Valley Concert Chorale schedul- Children’s Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., cost $25.00 (tickets are limited and County East Branch of the Music Livermore. Turn! Turn! Turn!, Eight or 373-6800. ing appointments for auditions for Sept. 12 Robert Livermore Community must be purchased prior to the event) Teachers’ Association of California Miles High and The Byrds’ number one Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter, fall play, singers who would like to be a part Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Contact Pam Grimes for tickets or more (MTAC) and Asbury. San Ramon resi- hit Mr. Tambourine Man, landed them Oct. 16-25, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, of the Chorale’s 2015-2016 season. Entertainment, make it and take it info: 925-872-7552 . Tickets may dent Misha Galant, MTAC Young Artist in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Auditions will be held on the following booths, food booths, and more. No also be purchased from the following Guild member and Livermore-Amador www.bankheadtheater.org at the box http://laspositascollege.edu/performin- dates: Mondays, September 14, 21 admission charge. Hosted by Livermore downtown Pleasanton businesses: Symphony performer will present office, or call 373-6800. garts/index.php and 28. Auditions and rehearsals are Area Recreation and Park District. Renee Huber State Farm and Comerica timeless music masterpieces by J. S. Tony Furtado singer, 2 p.m., Oct. 11, Encore Players Fall Production, Oct. held at the First Presbyterian Church 373-5700. Bank, www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Bach, William Bolcom, Franz Liszt and Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 23, 24, 8 p.m. and Oct. 25, 2 p.m. of Livermore. The church is located Applefest 2015, Sept. 13, 1 to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit projects and charities Sergei Rachmaninoff. The community Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Bothwell Arts Center. Tickets at www. at 2020 Fifth Street. The Chorale is Ravenswood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo supported by the Pleasanton Lions. is invited to attend. No charge for ad- arts.org, 931-4850. bankheadtheater.com or 373-6800. seeking experienced singers with Rd., Livermore. Tour the orchards and Livermore Valley Chamber of mission; refreshments served. Further Edmar Castaneda Columban Harpist, Jekyll & Hyde the Musical, weekends sight-reading skills who enjoy singing taste antique apple varietals. Make Commerce Annual Wine Country information: 925 443-2514 accoll@ 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14, Firehouse Arts Cen- Oct. 24 through Nov. 8. Tri-Valley exciting and challenging music. The cider, play old-fashioned games. Summer Series, September 24, 11:30 comcast.net ter, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Repertory Theatre. Bankhead Theater, Chorale performs a wide variety of Orchard tour at 1:15 p.m. $2 donation a.m.-1:00 p.m., Wente Vineyards, 5050 House Rent Party with Rick Estrin www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets at the music ranging from classical to con- requested. 960-2400. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Tickets and and The Nightcats, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, Las box office, www.bankheadtheater.org temporary, and folk to jazz. To schedule Livermore Valley Coin Club 5th annual information at Livermore Chamber of Bothwell Arts Center, tickets www. Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., or 373-6800. an appointment, call (925) 462-4205. Coin Show on Sunday, September 13. Commerce, www.livermorechamber.org bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Creatures of Impulse Presents NIGHT- Information at www.valleyconcertcho- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 940 Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival Thursday, Richard Marx, Grammy Award-winning edu/performingarts/index.php MARE 2015, Oct. 29 and 31, Firehouse rale.org Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Displays, Friday and Saturday, September 24-26, singer/songwriter, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, Oct. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Livermore-Amador Symphony Associa- bourse and prizes. Limited lunch 2015 at the Alameda County Fair- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 15, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, tion's 43rd Competition for Young service. Admission is free. Free wooden grounds in Pleasanton. The promoters Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- 931-4850. Musicians, application deadline is nickels will be available, as well as of the event are Rusty Barn Promotion or 373-6800. theater.org or 373-6800. Leading Ladies by Ken Ludwig, Oct. Sunday, September 27, 2015. (Ap- free coin appraisals and estimates. Group. The Festival features every The Tubes, Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Bankhead The- ‘An Afternoon in Havana’ Featuring 30-Nov. 15, Role Players Ensemble plications will be accepted starting on Hourly drawings will be held. brand of sewing, quilting and embroi- ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Tito Gonzalez, 2 p.m., Oct. 16 and 17, production. Tickets and Information 9/18.) Open to instrumentalists and Splatter, Sept. 19, Emerald Glen Park, dery machines from very best sewing, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad at www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com. vocalists who reside or attend school in Dublin. Arts and culinary marketplace, quilting, needle-art, knitting, rubber Blues All-Star Revue: Golden State Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- The Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, wine tasting, interactive art experi- stamping, embossing, scrapbook- – Lone Star Revue. California and arts.org, 931-4850. Danville. or San Ramon. Students are eligible ences, music by Double Funk Crunch. ing and creative arts vendors. 4501 Texas Blues all-stars meet up on the Wailin’ Jennys, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Bankhead through grade 12. If not enrolled in No admission charge. Presented by Pleasanton Avenue Pleasanton (Young Firehouse Arts Center stage for a big Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. COMEDY high school, the maximum age is 17. City of Dublin. www.dublinsplatter.com California Building). Parking: $10.00 cross-country blues blowout concert. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Retzlaff Vineyards, Comedy Uncorked, All instruments will be considered. Paws In Need Paws & Outlaws per car charged by the Fairgrounds. Saturday, October 3, 8:00 p.m. 6800. 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19, 1356 S. Liver- The purpose is to select two young Barbeque on Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Free admission this year only both Reserved seating tickets: $17.00 - Christian Bautista, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. more Ave, Livermore. 925-447-89341. musicians who will perform as soloists Olivina, 4555 Arroyo Rd. in Livermore. to consumers and guilds. Coupons $27.00. Headliners: representing Cali- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Go to www.comedyuncorked.com for with the symphony on February 20, 3 to 6 p.m., live music by Blue House widely available locally and at www. fornia are Mark Hummel (harp-blower, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org updates. 2016. Each winner/soloist will be Band plus trip tip and pulled pork from quiltcraftsew.com vocalist, bandleader and Grammy or 373-6800. The 40th Annual San Francisco awarded $500. Applications must be Red Smoke Grill. Funds raised will Quilting in the Garden, Sept. 26 and 27, nominee), Little Charlie Baty (ex- Pleasanton Community Concert Band, Comedy Competition, Sept. 25, 8 accompanied by an $8.00 application benefit Paws In Need, which serves the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilts hung from tree Nightcats bandleader and guitar hero), Firehouse Arts Center, 2 p.m. Oct. 18. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., fee and a recording for preliminary Tri-Valley from Livermore to Danville to tree; several classes, lectures and RW Grigsby (bassist) -- and the Texas 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org screening. Additional information at by providing financial assistance a garden tour are part of the event. bluesmen are Anson Funderburgh firehousearts.org or 931-4850. or 373-6800. www.livermoreamadorsymphony.org or for two vital programs--a Spay/ Featured artist Freddy Moran; guest (guitarist and Rockets bandleader) Paco Pena, Flamenco guitarist. Oct. Paula Poundstone, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. contact the competition chairperson at Neuter program to combat dog and artist Sally Collins. Alden Lane Nursery, and Wes Starr (famed Austin drummer 19, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., (925) 447-1947. cat overpopulation and the Just Like 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Information who has played with a who's who of First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org New Fund to care for sick or injured about activities go to www.aldenlane. Texas music royalty). Ring-leader Mark theater.org or 373-6800. or 373-6800. MISCELLANEOUS pets and community animals when com or www.inbetweenstitches.com Hummel is Winner Best Album and Livermore-Amador Symphony Pops Political Issues Book Club meets the the owners are unable to do so due 26th annual Nostalgia Day Car Show, Best Traditional Album 2014 Blues Mu- Concert, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. Dream Along MOVIES 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads to financial hardship. There will be a presented by the Altamont Cruisers, sic Awards; 2014 Grammy Nominated with the Pops, Livermore Community The Babadook (movie), 7:30 p.m., books about issues and trends that raffle and prizes during the evening. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 27 in for Best Blues Album. Tickets: www. Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Livermore. Oct. 21, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 are driving current affairs in both the $35 per person and $15 per child. For downtown Livermore. Featuring muscle firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Fund-raiser. $30 per person. liver- Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. national and international arenas. information or tickets, contact one of cars, street rods, custom and classic at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad moreamadorsymphony.org/pops. firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Topics that have been covered include the co-chairs Lisa Williams at lisawil- cars. Opening ceremonies begin at Avenue, Pleasanton. politics, governance, economics, mili- [email protected] or Leslie Haas at 9:00 a.m. Parade of Champions begins Concert featuring Heidi Moss, soprano ON THE STAGE DANCE tary affairs, history, sociology, science, [email protected]. Tickets may also be at 3:30 p.m. www.altamontcruisers.org and Kurt Erickson, piano, Sun., Oc- By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Bollywood Masala Orchestra and the climate, and religion. Contact Rich ordered at the Paws in Need website, 19th annual Airport Open House and tober 4, 4 p.m. at St. Clare's Episcopal Nottage, directed by Dawn Monique Dancers of India, Oct. 13, 7:30 p.m. at 872-7923, for further questions www.paws-in-need.org. Air Show celebrates the airport’s 50th Church, Pleasanton. Moss teams up Williams, a biting new comedy about Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- Pleasanton Lions Club 4th Annual anniversary; Saturday, October 3, 2015 with Lieder Alive! resident composer racial stereotyping in Hollywood. Doug- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org centered book group led by a small "Taste of Pleasanton" Fall Restaurant from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Kurt Erickson to present a concert of las Morrisson Theatre, Aug. 27-Sept. or 373-6800. group of book club veterans, with & Shoppe Walk Fund-raiser. Tuesday, Livermore Municipal Airport. Exhibits, new and familiar works in the German 20. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sat., Sept. 12, 2 reading selections based on member September 22, 2015 from 6pm-9pm. food, entertainment, and a display of lieder and art song tradition. Works and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. Douglas AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS recommendations and consensus. Shop while sampling fabulous foods, aircraft. http://www.cityoflivermore.net by Schubert, Strauss, Wolf, and also Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre auditions No homework required– share your desserts and beverages from over Senior Info Fair, Sat., Oct. 3, 10 a.m. specially commissioned pieces by St., Hayward. (510) 881-6777; www. for: The Pirates of Penzance, fresh insights or just listen in! Contact Susan 20 local restaurants and shops while composers David Conte, Henry Mol- dmtonline.org take on comic opera by Gilbert & Sul- at 337-1282 regarding the We’re (continued on page 10) licone, Daron Hagen, Erling Wold, and A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee livan. September 19th and September Talkin’ Books! Club. Kurt Erickson. Festive Reception will Williams, Role Players Ensemble 20th at 10:00am---- Callbacks (by Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken follow. Freewill offering. Childcare pro- production, Sept. 4-19. Tickets and invitation only) September 27th at Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. vided. 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton Information at www.RolePlayersEn- 6:00pm. 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite Features local authors reading their www.stclarespleasanton.org/concerts- semble.com. The Village Theatre, 233 101, Pleasanton. No appointments work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee at-st-clares/ Front Street, Danville. necessary. All Roles open, No AEA ---- and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- Julian Lage Solo Jazz Guitar, 2 p.m., Circus and Acrobats of China, Sept. 13, Small stipend available. Please prepare more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Oct. 4, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 16-32 bars any Gilbert and Sullivan or Information go to http://facebook.com/ Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. comparable musicals (no pop or rock StoriedNights firehousearts.org, 931-4850. org or 373-6800. style). Please download and bring au- Paws in the Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unauthorized Rolling Stones, 8 p.m., Civic Arts Stage Co. Presents Tales of dition form filled out and have all con- Sun., Sept. 27, Amador Valley Commu- Oct. 9 and 10, Firehouse Arts Center, Olympus Jr., 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sept. flicts from October 25th –January 31st nity Park, Pleasanton. Valley Humane 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. 18-27, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 listed. Also, bring a current head shot Society a dog walk and animal festival www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. and resume. (https://www.trivalleyrep. benefiting animal rescue and commu- The Farallon Quintet, Del Valle Fine Arts, firehousearts.org, 931-4850. org/shows/the-pirates-of-penzance). nity programs. Walk with or without a 8 p.m. Oct. 10. Bankhead Theater, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, vampire Count Show will run January 16th through dog, form a “dog pack” with family and 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Dracula comes to life in Charles January 31st 2016 at The Bankhead friends. www.valleyhumane.org headtheater.org or 373-6800. Morey’s adaptation of this classic Theater in Livermore. Contact Producer, Lobster Clambake at Wente, Sat., Sept. Roger McGuinn,leader of the 1960’s tale of good versus evil. Oct. 6, 7:30 Kathleen Breedveld with any questions. 12, 5:30 p.m. Wente Vineyards, www. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 Art on the Green with Music from Lindy's Kitchen Art on the Green comes to the Shea Homes Plaza in front (Organizations wishing to run notices Dinner and car show, Fri., Oct. 9, in Fremont, RSVP by Sept. 28 to Vickie, Pre-registration is required, call TVC: of the Bankhead Theater on Saturday, September 19 from 2 in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Livermore-Pleasanton Elks #2117, Elks 510-656-1166. 925-449-8706 or go to www.trivalleycon- Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Cars Tri-Valley Communities Against a servancy.org pm - 5 pm. Mingle with the artists, watch their demonstra- of Bulletin Board or email information to displayed 4 to 9 p.m. Tri-tip dinner 5:30 Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley Flea Market, presented by the Frater- tions featuring jewelry, vintage note cards, photography, [email protected]. Include name p.m. Dinner tickets $15, RSVP at 455- CAREs) Tri-Valley CAREs monitors nuclear nal Order of Eagles, Sat., Sept. 19 in the and original art work including acrylic, oil, colored pencils, of organization, meeting date, time, place 8829. To reserve a space in the car show, weapons and environmental clean-up parking lot at 527 North Livermore Ave., and theme or subject. Phone number and call Marci at 292-5299. activities throughout the US nuclear Livermore. Space set up form 6 a.m., close pottery and more. contact person should also be included. Looking Forward... Paying for weapons complex, with a special focus at 4 p.m. Cost $20 for a 15'x15' space, One of this month’s artists is Jennie McGregor. Jennie’s Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) College, The Pedrozzi Foundation, in on Livermore Lab and the surrounding $5 for a table rental. Sign for a space at photos are known for their vivid and inspiring colors. Many Italian Catholic Federation Branch coordination with Congressman Eric communities. Tri-Valley CAREs' overarching the Eagles social room. Vendors welcome. depict local landscapes and landmarks. The Light of Day 285, a social/philanthropic organization, Swalwell's office, will be hosting a financial mission is to promote peace, justice and Call Eagles Hall, 449-6281 or Val Olson at invites those who love all things Italian to aid awareness seminar. Colette Hadley, a healthy environment. All are welcome at 449-5807 for information. jewelry display features one-of-a-kind jewelry and vintage a potluck and guest speaker evening on Director of Consulting Services, for the our monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic Tri-Valley Democratic Club meets 7 pieces that glow with shiny objects. “I love owning hand Sept. 18th, 2015. Meetings are the third National College Access Network (NCAN), Center Library Thursday, September 17th p.m. Mon., Sept. 21 at IBEW Hall, 6250 made artwork from local artists,” says Verna Condon of Friday of each month at St. Elizabeth Seton will be the guest speaker. This will be a from 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information Village Parkway, Dublin. Democratic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. free community event. 6:30-8 p.m. Tues., call Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or Party Region 2 Director Craig Cheslog will Pleasanton. “It gives a special meaning to the work and its The social/cocktail hour begins at 6:00 P.M. Oct. 6 at the Robert Livermore Community visit our website at http://trivalleycares.org discuss the recent elections, mailers & wonderful to meet the makers.” with dinner at 7:00 P.M. Please call Judy at Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Caregiving and Private Caregiving phone calls, top 2 primaries, unions and Art on the Green is a free event. 462-2487 for more information. Paws In Need Paws & Outlaws class Sat., Sept. 19 sponsored by Heritage Democrats, party organization, improving Friends of Dublin Library, Inc. fall Barbeque on Saturday, Sept. 19 at The Estates, Kindred, and Professional Health- club impact on elections & electing more Adding an acoustical treat to the stroll through Shea used book and media sale at the Dublin Olivina, 4555 Arroyo Rd. in Livermore. 3 care At Home. Skilled home care services Democrats. Refreshments Homes Plaza is live music by Lindy’s Kitchen. This three- Library, Sept. 11-13. Friday, Sept. 11 to 6 p.m., live music by Blue House Band help patients recover from illness, injury, or Dublin 4-H Club is accepting registra- piece band has been described as a true alternative band with is members only night from 6 to 8 p.m. plus trip tip and pulled pork from Red surgery in the comfort of their own homes. tion of new members now. The 4-H year Memberships will be available starting at Smoke Grill. Funds raised will benefit Paws Through our non-medical services, trained starts in September, with the first meeting a folk-rock style. The members have a warm and personable 5:30 p.m. On Sat., Sept. 12, sale hours In Need, which serves the Tri-Valley from caregivers assist clients with personal on September 14th at 6:30 at the Dublin approach to live music and they play a unique set of rock, are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 13 is Bag Livermore to Danville by providing financial care, housekeeping, meal preparation, San Ramon Services District office in pop and country covers spanning the 60s to today. Day. Fill a paper bag (provided) for $4.00 assistance for two vital programs--a companionship, and transportation Dublin. 4-H is usually thought of as for kids Bag Day Special: ½ off on selected audio- Spay/Neuter program to combat dog and assistance. Classes will be held in the who raise animals, but Dublin 4-H offers Art on the Green will take place on the Plaza in front of visual, vintage and specially priced items. cat overpopulation and the Just Like New Assisted Living Activities Room, Saturday, learning activities such as Cake Decorat- the Bankhead Theater (Shea Homes Plaza), 2400 First Street The library is located at 200 Civic Plaza, Fund to care for sick or injured pets and September 19, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to ing, Rocketry, Robotics, Dog Care, Puppetry, in downtown Livermore on September 19. Dublin. · www.aclibrary.org, the Friends’ community animals when the owners are 10:30 a.m. at Heritage Estates, 850 East Public Speaking, Primary, Beginning 4-H, website at www.dublinfriends.org, or you unable to do so due to financial hardship. Stanley Blvd. Livermore. Call Heritage Poultry, Gardening, and even Genealogy for can call the Library at 925-803-7252. There will be a raffle and prizes during Estates to RSVP at 925-373-3636. kids. Membership is open to those age 5 to Gore Vidal: The United States of the evening. $35 per person and $15 per Learn Scottish country dancing in 19. Leaders are certified and fingerprinted. Amnesia, the film, will be shown at 7 child. For information or tickets, contact Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs For more information call Sharon - at p.m. Sat., Sept. 19 at the IBEW Hall; one of the co-chairs Lisa Williams at and graceful strathspeys that are the 925-462-4518, or email to sharonlclay@ 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA. No [email protected] or Leslie Haas traditional social dance of Scotland. Class comcast.net. Visit www.dublin4h.com. (continued from page 9) 20th century figure had a more profound at [email protected]. Tickets may also be for new beginners starts September 14th, Livermore Valley Coin Club 5th an- to 2 p.m. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 exhibit on the grounds. The 1910 Kolb effect on the worlds of literature, film, ordered at the Paws in Need website, www. Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore nual Coin Show on Sunday, September 13. Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Free House and 1850s Murray Schoolhouse historical debate & the culture wars. This paws-in-need.org. Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 940 Lark- admission. Information, 556-4511. will be open during the event for tours. film gives the viewer an outside looking ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, more. No prior dance experience required. spur Dr., Livermore. Displays, bourse and A Taste of Africa, Sun., Oct. 11, two Fall foods, including caramel apples, in view of American history from the nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or prizes. Limited lunch service. Admission events: 1) Shea Homes Plaza, 2400 pie, hot apple cider, and popcorn will Cold War to the present through the lens group for people with difficulty discarding Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for is free. Free wooden nickels will be avail- First St., Livermore, 10 a.m. to 6 be available for purchase. Children can of Gore Vidal, peppered with interviews unwanted possessions. Special open more information. Youth class (ages 8 and able, as well as free coin appraisals and p.m. Includes Manzili hut exhibit, participate in the “Hands-on-History” with him and some of his friends. Meet Speaker Meeting, Sept. 21 in Pleasanton. up): Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- estimates. Hourly drawings will be held. marketplace, kids' activities, music activities with the purchase of a $5 & greet potluck starts at 6:30 PM, while Dr. John Patty will speak about “Leaving 1833 for info. Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets on the and dance showcase, DJ. Free admis- activity pass. Admission to the Harvest a discussion follows the film. This public the Self-Reinforcing Cycle of Clutter & GNON (Girls Night Out Networking) third Wednesday of each month at Arroyo sion. 2) Bankhead Theater, 3 to 6 p.m. Fair is free. Passes for the living history event is free/$3.00 donations, unaffiliated, Anxiety." Cluttering is a psychological partnering at the September 14th mixer Seco School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. silent, auction, complimentary South activities can be purchased at the wheelchair access, with A/C & EZ parking. issue, not an organizing issue. New meet- with the Good News Bears, a non-profit The first club meeting for this year will African wine tasting, complimentary event for $5. www.ci.dublin.ca.us For more information, call 925-462-3459 ing location: Parkview,100 Valley Avenue organization based in Livermore. From be September 16th at 6:00pm. Those inter- Kenyan hors d'oeuvres, Taste of Africa The Museum on Main 2015 Ed Kinney or email [email protected] (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, 5-7pm at Barone’s Restaurant (475 St. ested in joining 4-H are invited to attend. production with Julia Chigamba and Speaker Series An Evening With… Brainstorm, The Power and Purpose Pleasanton. Mondays except some holidays John St.), GNON will be collecting new Open to anyone 9 to 19 years old. For Chinyakare Ensemble, Ck Ladzekpo Harry Houdini, Tuesday, October 20th, of the Teenage Brain. Dr. Daniel Siegel, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come or call a volunteer teddy bears for the non-profit organization. more information call Margaret Miller at and the West African Drumming and 7 pm: Broadway and television actor best-selling author of the book, will speak at 925)289-5356 or 925-922-1467. More In addition, attendees will be able to (925)-447-6980 or email mmiller1435@ Dance Ensemble, Ibou Ngom and Duffy Hudson takes the stage as il- and answer audience questions on Thurs- information at: www.clutterlesseastbay.org sponsor a bear for as little as $5. A rep- gmail.com . Salif Kone - tickets $35 regular, $18 lusionist and magic mastermind, Harry day, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Writing club for young adults, resentative from Good News Bears will be Armchair Travelers, a monthly pro- student, $12 youth. Purchase tickets at Houdini. Hudson, as Houdini, will bring Amador Theater in Pleasanton. The Amador Whether a seasoned writer or just starting available to answer any questions. Find out gram, will take place at the Livermore Pub- www.chezanami.org or call 398-3827. to life the personal side of Houdini, Theater is located at 1155 Santa Rita out, join published Young Adult author J.L. more about GNON, contact GNON Founder/ lic Library Civic Center on Thurs., Sept. 10, Sponsor Opportunities available with including his ventures into film and Road. Topics include: popular myths about Powers at Livermore Public Library for Director, Frances Hewitt at (925) 487-4748 2015 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ann Reichert additional perks. Make a Donation to aviation. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 teenage behavior, why teens are driven to the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 at [email protected]. All women are will show photographs of her trip to Cuba the silent auction, Volunteer to help Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Sold Out. seek out novelty and take more risks, how through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm invited to attend this September 14th and share stories about her Cuban travel by emailing [email protected] of Night of the Livermore Dead: A Zombie the brain undergoes rapid changes through on the third Thursday of the month.: Sept. event. For further information or to RSVP, adventures. Adults are invited to this free calling 925-398-3827 Pub Crawl, 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 29. the early 20s, and why adolescence 17, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 17. The meet- visit the GNON website at www.gnon.org/ program on the second Thursday of each Author Jojo Moyes Reading & Book Downtown Livermore. $20 in advance, is a “Golden Age” of innovation and ings will be held at the Civic Center Library, monthly-mixer.html . month in the Community Meeting Rooms of Signing, 7 p.m., Oct. 15, Firehouse $25 at the door. www.bankheadtheater. creativity. Tickets are $10 online at www. 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Leading the Way! Mony Nop the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, org. firehousearts.org, at the Firehouse Box Of- The club is free and no registration is Foundation Mardi Gras Bash 2015, Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, 7th Annual Downtown Halloween Car- fice: 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, or required. For more information, please visit 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 16 at the tion please call 373-5500. 931-4850. nival, Oct. 24, 1 to 5 p.m. Livermore 925-931-4848. Tickets are also available TEEN SPACE on the library’s website: www. Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., The Livermore Amador Valley Garden Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and Today, Downtown, Inc. event. wwwlivermore- at the door. Note: Books are available to livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at Livermore. $100 per person includes a Club will meet on Thursday, September 10, special exhibit, Oct. 17 through January downtown.com purchase at the event, courtesy of Towne 925-373-5576. sit down dinner, raffle prize drawings, live 2015, 7:00 at Alisal School's multipurpose 2016. Little Classroom, Dublin Heritage Alex Filippenko, black holes in space. Center Books. Widowed Men and Women of North- and silent auctions, live band and dancing. room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Park and Museums, 660 Donlon Way, Rae Dorough Speaker Series, 7:30 Livermore Community Blood Drive: ern CA, Sept. 13, 1 p.m. lunch in Dublin, The Mony Nop Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Marlene Simon of the UC Davis Botanical Dublin. www.DublinRecGuide.com. p.m., Oct. 27. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Friday, September 18, 1-7 p.m., Asbury RSVP by Sept. 11 to Marge, 828-5124. nonprofit organization. All donations are Conservatory will speak on native and Old-fashioned fall fun at the Harvest First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- United Methodist Church, 4743 East Av- Sept. 16, 1 p.m. lunch in Fremont, RSVP tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Mediterranean bulbs for our water-wise Fair on Saturday, October 17, 2015, theater.org or 373-6800. enue. Every day, Bay Area hospitals need by Sept. 14 to Ginny, 510-656-5625. Sept. MNF recommends that donors consult gardens. Marlene is also the Plant Lady from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Ghosts of Dublin, Fri., Oct. 30, 7:30 to hundreds of units of blood to keep sick and 17, 5 p.m. happy hour in Pleasanton, RSVP with a licensed Certified Public Accountant on the Good Day Sacramento Show, Chan- picturesque Dublin Heritage Park and 9:30p.m. Kolb Sunday School Barn, injured patients alive. Please come donate, by Sept. 15 to Mary, 705-7337; Sept. 19, regarding tax-deductible donations. Tax nel 12. Visitors are welcome. For more Museums. Live entertainment by The 660 Donlon Way, Dublin. Historian Rita and bring a friend or family member to the 4 p.m. October Fest House Party, RSVP by ID# 46-2438663 For information or to information, call Bev at 925 485 7812 or Dublin Bluegrass Jam Band in the Szollos shares pictures and stories of drive. There’s no easier way to help save a Sept. 14 to Patti, 371-2612. Sept. 24, 1 purchase tickets, go to www.monynopfoun- visit www.lavgc.org. Hay Barn. See farm animals, take a local people and places. $5 residents, life than donating blood. Register at www. p.m. lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Sept. 22 dation.org Livermore-Amador Genealogical tractor-pulled wagon-ride, play in a hay $6 nonresidents. www.DublinRecGuide. redcrossblood.org and use ASBURY925 as to Gloria, 846-8320. Sept. 27, 12:30 p.m. Tri-Valley Creeks to Bay Clean-up. Society, meets Mon., Sept. 14. Featured stack, and stroll through the scarecrow com. the Sponsor Code, or call Thomas Petty at brunch in Livermore, RSVP by Sept. 24 to Sat., Sept. 19, 8 a.m. to noon Arroyo speaker Garl Satterthwaite, will talk about 925-980-8164 for more information. Ruby, 462-9636. Sept. 30, 1 p.m. lunch Mocho at Robertson Park, Livermore. DNA and Genealogical Research. He will THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 11

provide insight into DNA Testing, which Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, Livermore. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 tests are available from each company and Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge formation on programs and memberships, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Services at 10:00 a.m. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. for what price. His talk will be based on Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is training philosophies and schedules, and org/ All are welcome. Cedar Grove Community Church, com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Wor- his research and the many DNA seminars drop-in and free. Contact person is Marsha all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship ship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family he has attended in the last eight years, in- McInnis at 925-980-5331. marathon/endurance training program. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and cluding the Jamboree which he attended in Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group www.trivalleytriclub.com. 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the June in Southern California. The meeting is for retired men who seek activities Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. at Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton to enhance their retirement. Monthly RELIGION Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. weekdays. at 7:30 on September 14. All are welcome. meetings feature lunch and an interesting First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior adult jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- There is no charge. Contact program chairs speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- ministries meet every other month. Call the Well Community Outreach Center stone Court, Pleasanton. Worship is at at [email protected] about and join activities such as hiking, tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. office at 846-8650 for more information. ministry provides meats, canned and dry 10 a.m. The worship celebration is called 26th Annual Nostalgia Day Car Show, bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball and Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only “Ancient Future” because it is rooted, as Altamont Cruisers Car Club, Sun., Sept. wood carving. There is also a neat group children’s program For more information Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and available prior to the start of the school the early church was, in God’s story, which 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Livermore. of guys to get to know. SIR Branch #121 www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible year). Those with an immediate need or is central to participants’ lives. The gather- Opening ceremonies begin at 9:00 a.m. meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is who would like to donate nonperishable ings typically include a mixture of songs, Parade of Champions begins at 3:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night food items, call the office at (925) 479- hymns, Scripture, art, ancient prayers and www.altamontcruisers.org (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 there is adult Bible study, youth activities 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and creeds and a biblically based message. The 50th reunion of the Livermore Any retired man is welcome to drop by to a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Sunday school, child-care and separate High class of 1965 is coming up soon learn about your opportunities. For more ship service. AWANA children's program care during all events. 447-1848, www. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment gatherings for teen-agers are all offered Friday, October 2. A number of activities information check our website: branch121. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. trinitylivermore.org only. The Outreach Center will be open each Sunday concurrently with the worship are planned for the first weekend in sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from service. For more information, go to www. October. A cocktail hour, dinner/dance and [email protected] (put “SIR” in the Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This centerpointechurch.org or call the office at general reminiscing set for Fri., Oct. 2 from subject line). Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday will be on a first come first serve basis (925) 846-4436. 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Bella Rosa Center. Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Grief workshop, Grieving people LHS graduates from the class of '65 era visitors to come experience a great time Congregation Beth Emek, Center Claire La Scola at 447-9800. sen Drive, Livermore. need time and space to honor their grief. are invited to attend the party. Registration while making a difference in our commu- for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Although there is no right or wrong path, form is available at www.livermore- nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, offers there are stepping stones that are part of highclassof1965.blogspot.com. Detailed & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. a friendly congregation where all are each grief journey and we will explore them information about other planned activities The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on in this eight-week series of workshops. is also listed on the blog. Send question to Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org org. (831) 278-1916. Sundays with Sunday school for youth and Join us for eight Thursday nights at 7:30pm [email protected]. Assistance League® of Amador Val- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both starting September 17th to November Celebrating 125 years of Livermore ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 5th. 2015 at St. Elizabeth Church, 4001 High School: Livermore High School & the group of volunteers, reaching out to those tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- 846-0221, send an email to office@lyn- Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time Livermore High School Alumni Association in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 newood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. donation of $15 is requested. Space is are beginning to organize interested, com- doing it. Regular meetings are held on the EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. All are most welcome to come and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- limited and Pre-registration is required. mitted volunteers to work/head the various third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at First Church of Christ, Scientist, worship with us and to enjoy our hospital- day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. Please call Nancy Silva at 925-846-9543 committees to organize & plan celebratory the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. ity. 925-462-4802. 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward 9 a.m., Rosh Hashana at the Bothwell Arts events. The goal is for events to follow For more information, see our website, Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. 1501 Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Sun., through the 2016 school year in honor of www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447- Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 p.m..; Sept. 13, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Rosh 125 years and not be limited to one day. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ and reading room are located at Third and 3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown ward, 11 a.m. Hashanah in a Secular Humanistic way. Interested? Call: Susan C. 925-447-6071 yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. N Streets. The Reading Room, which is a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Young single adult ware, 1:30 p.m., 8203 Meet at 5:00pm for a tashlikh walk to the or Email: Susan: [email protected] Operation: SAM “Supporting All open to the public, features books, CDs Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:20 Village Parkway, Dublin. arroyo; 6:00 for one-hour program of music or Cheryl: [email protected]. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military and magazines for sale. For information, Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung The Church of Jesus Christ of and readings followed by apples and honey Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy support organization based in Livermore. call (925) 447-2946. Eucharist with choir, child care provided. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: reception. Kids are welcome. Suggested Club. Feed your wonder about the Night S.A.M. has been in operation since January Sunset Community Church, 2200 www.saintbartslivermore.com Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. donation $20/non-member adult. Annual Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- Little Brown Church, United Church of Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at food drive, so please bring non-perishable 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- morale support of deployed troops. For vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 a.m. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: food items. ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. information or donations, visit www. at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church worship. All are welcome here. www.little- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 operationsam.org, email operationsam@ provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday brownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., women of all ages and life stages, Meets p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Pathway Community Church, 6533 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am begin- visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. ning October 1 through May 15, St. Charles ers.org/ to new and established residents of the call 447-6282. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, John Knox Presbyterian Church, Parish - Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday adult programs. Biblically based practical 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Livermore. Highlights of the 2015-2016 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- messages, nondenominational. All are wel- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Season: Fr. Mark Wiesner- Top 10 Reasons costumes give free guided tours beginning on the second Wednesday of the month, more. Information, 447-8840. comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education to be Catholic; Martha Leiker - author, at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 org (925) 829-4793. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group former nun and CIA agent; Janet Whitaker of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 family activities, and monthly adult socials. S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth - singer, composer, musician. Questions: Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Donna Leach (925-443-6815)[dleach45@ the beautifully landscaped grounds. For www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Bible study/Sunday school. For informa- ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. gmail.com] or Kristen Barton (925-449- information on the Ravenswood Progress Community Resources for Indepen- tion, call 925-447-1246. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed 8002)[[email protected]] League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Asbury United Methodist Church, the main teachings of the Bible, meets at worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College “The Vatican International Exhibition gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at people with disabilities and supports them 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email Ave. (United Christian Church). More of "Eucharistic Miracles of the World" (925) 443-0238. to live independently and participate in Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. [email protected] for more info. information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. has visited over 3,000 parishes around the Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social their community for as long as they are Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East com or (925) 315-7170. world and is coming to the greater SF Bay group of retired men who join together to willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- Avenue, Livermore; worship service 10:15 Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Area. This is a photographic exhibition of better enjoy their leisure time. Activities offices in Livermore to provide information munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch.org. Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Sunday more than 100 Eucharistic Miracles--all include golf, bridge, photography, travel, and referrals and provide community (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 service. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, recognized by the Catholic Church. This fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- education at senior centers and afford- org. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, exhibit is sponsored by the “Real Presence ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men able housing complexes to residents of United Christian Church, www.uccliv. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ Eucharistic Education and Adoration living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 925.829-2733. Association” and hosted by the Eucharistic and San Ramon. The group meets for lunch office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, community and spiritual encouragement a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Adoration Ministry of St. Michael parish in on the first Thursday of each month at the Livermore 94550 and can be reached by for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) Livermore. The exhibit will run from 7AM- San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 aged children go to Kid’s Church following – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- 9PM, Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & San Ramon. Please read more about the 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. 11, 2015 in St. Michael parish hall located Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and cril-online.org. All services are free. M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all Center for Spiritual Living Livermore at 326 Maple Street in Livermore between the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy information. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; Valley - People from all faith traditions, 3rd & 4th Streets. Faith-building coloring information or to attend a meeting, call Support Group meets every fourth Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. cultures, races and sexual orientations activities will be available for children. Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Admission is free. Voluntary donations are NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Youth and teen programs offered as well. greatly appreciated. For more information, Support Group meets monthly for parents/ Retirement Community. The address is service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925- All are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd email EucharsiticAdorationMinistry@ caretakers of children ages 5-17 years 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are 805-7151. 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. revharriet1@ yahoo.com.” with (or suspected of having) emotional/ welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- yahoo.com or visit us at http:// csllvlight- psychiatric disorders. It meets the third 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, house.org. 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Local Student Recognized in Livermore School District Announces New Administrators Composition Competition The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District the past 33 years. He earned his B.S. degree in Industrial (LVJUSD) has announced the following administrative Technology from San Jose State University and held manu- Hal Leonard Corporation has announced the winners appointments for the 2015-2016 school year: facturing engineering and industrial engineering positions of the second annual Carol Klose/Hal Leonard Composi- Tori Ha, Vice Princpal, Granada High School: Tori Ha has with General Electric Company and Food Machinery Cor- tion Competition. been in education for 16 years. The majority of her profes- poration in San Jose. In the Collegiate Composer category (ages 19-23) Na- sional experience was in the Fremont Unified School District Bruce moved into the test equipment industry by joining than Cheung of Pleasanton earned an honorable mention (FUSD). As a classroom teacher, Tori taught a variety of Teradyne in Walnut Creek where he worked as an engineer- for his compositoin, "Whirling Wombat Waltz." Cheung social science subjects. ing manager leading a design team in the custom products attends the Eastman School of Music. He studies piano Tori earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary group. This is where he utilized the methods of total quality with Nelita True. Education from Miami University of Ohio, and earned a management to make many process improvements. During Hal Leonard, the world's largest publisher of songbooks Master of Science in Educational Leadership from California that time, he completed his MBA work with John F. Ken- and music educational materials, created this online stu- State University Hayward. nedy University. dent piano composition competition in honor of Carol During Tori’s time at Mission San José High School in In 2002, Bruce decided to follow his dream and move Klose (1945-2013), a popular piano teacher and prolific Fremont, she held a variety of leadership positions. She into the building construction industry. He completed a Con- struction Management certificate program with UC Berkeley Hal Leonard composer. The purpose of the competition is was the chairperson of two WASC (Western Association Extension and was employed by Lathrop Construction As- to encourage the creative musical spirit that Carol always of Schools and Colleges) visitation committees; she helped Mission San José High earn two consecutive successful sociates in Benicia, with whom he began building schools. fostered, by giving piano students a platform to compose, Bruce joined San Ramon Valley Unified School District perform and share their original pieces. WASC evaluations; she was also a campus-wide trainer for an internet-based management system for teachers, students, (SRVUSD). As a senior project manager, he oversaw the Nearly 200 contestants created original compositions construction of many school projects, including the total and submitted YouTube videos of their performances in and parents. This past year, Tori worked as a districtwide “Social transformation of California High School in San Ramon. the competition's three age categories. They vied for prizes Science Instructional Coach.” She was tasked with train- After spending six years in San Ramon, Bruce moved over to of generous Hal Leonard gift certificates. ing and modeling the use of Common Core strategies. She Contra Costa Community College District where he served organized and presented professional development courses as a capital projects manager assigned to the Diablo Valley for social science teachers district-wide. College campus. Bruce was instrumental in the construction Glenn Sherman, Assistant Director of Maintenance, Op- of the new student services building and the food service erations and Facilities: Glenn Sherman was the Operations and culinary arts buildings in the center of that campus. Two New Stores Open in Supervisor for the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School SRVUSD asked Bruce to return for their new GO bond District for a number of years, and oversaw the work of the program, so he agreed to manage various construction Stoneridge Shopping Center District’s Custodians and Grounds crews. projects there. He is excited to join the Livermore Valley Stoneridge Shopping Center has become a destination Glenn moved to Livermore in 1977, attended Mendenhall Joint Unified School District as the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Facilities. for cosmetics and skincare with its growing collection of Middle School and graduated from Granada High School with the class of 1982. Glenn also attended Chabot Valley health, bath and beauty retailers, including Kiehl’s, new to the Center as of July, and Sephora, which celebrated a Campus (Now Las Positas). Prior to his start in the District, grand reopening in late August after an extensive remodel. Glenn worked in a variety of private industry jobs, includ- Kiehl’s, a New York-based skin, body and hair care ing 11 years as a roofing contractor and was also a business retailer, is located on the lower level in the Nordstrom partner and owner in the landscaping supply industry. Glenn is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, which allows wing near Guest Services with a gorgeous 1,185 square him to provide the District with professional inspections of foot boutique. our playgrounds. Glenn also has a QAL License (Qualified Sephora, known for its upmarket cosmetics, beauty Applicators License) for the oversight of pesticide applica- products and fragrances, is situated in the upper level tions for our District. Grand Court of Stoneridge Shopping Center. Glenn has been married to Cindy Matthews for 25 years. Stoneridge Shopping Center’s repertoire ofhealth, bath Cindy is also a product of Livermore Schools, a graduate and beauty retailers encompasses the Art of Shaving, Ave- of Livermore High School and has lived in Livermore her da, bareMinerals, Bath & Body Works, Blooming Beauty entire life. They have three children; two are Livermore Supply and Salon, Forever Flawless, GNC, L’Occitane, High School graduates, with their youngest entering his LUSH, MAC and Regis Salons. sophomore year. “We’re all about celebrating the experiences and prod- Glenn volunteers with the Livermore Police Depart- ucts that make our shoppers feel good,” said Holly Vander ment and also teaches Sunday school with his wife Cindy Wall, Director of Marketing and Business Development at at Trinity Church. Glenn loves escaping to the Sierra the Center. “For the red lip looks, dark eyeliners and the Mountains backcountry where he enjoys fishing, hiking warm peach and rose blushes that will be popular this fall, and backpacking. come see the stylists and beauty advisors at Stoneridge Bruce Wilke, Director of Maintenance, Operations and Shopping Center.” Facilities: Bruce Wilke has been an East Bay resident for