Thursday, JANUARY 23, 2020 VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 4 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Pleasanton Police May Call Outsiders To Investigate Fatal Jan. 18 Tesla Crash By Larry Altman remained unidentified. Accord- At this point, traffic investiga- inary stages of this,” Sarasua said. Pleasanton police may call in ing to police, the man was driving tors do not know why the crash oc- “As far as looking into this vehicle outside investigators to probe south on Hacienda Drive when he curred or whether alcohol or drugs specifically and this model, that’s Saturday’s fatal crash involving a lost control of the car and slammed played a role, Pleasanton police probably going to have to rely on Tesla Model S, an electric car that into a power pole and cement wall. Sgt. Benjamin Sarasua said. outside agencies…I just want to See Inside Section A has come under scrutiny recently The car burst into flames and Investigators plan to seek help make sure it is done correctly and Section A is filled with was still burning when officers ar- from other police agencies or Tes- as thoroughly as possible.” information about arts, for fires and allegations that ve- hicles accelerate suddenly out of rived. Later, after the fire was ex- la itself as they probe the cause of Five days before the Pleasan- people, entertainment and tinguished and the car was cleared the crash. Sarasua said Pleasanton ton crash, the National Highway special events. There are control. education stories, a variety The male driver killed in the from the scene, the vehicle’s bat- police may seek investigators with Traffic Safety Administration an- of features, and the arts Jan. 18 crash on West Las Positas tery re-ignited and crews were previous experience with Tesla nounced it was looking into al- and entertainment and Boulevard and Stonebridge Drive brought in to douse the flames, crashes. legations that 2012-2019 Tesla bulletin board. police said. “We are still really in the prelim- (See INVESTIGATORS, page 6) Zone 7 Invited Dublin to Ban To Help with Sale of Flavored Action Effort Tobacco and For Homeless Vaping Devices By Ron McNicoll By Ron McNicoll Some of the Valley’s homeless The Dublin City Council agreed camps are located near Zone 7 unanimously to ban the sale of flood control arroyos, and have re- flavored tobacco and electronic quired the Valley water wholesaler smoking devices used for vaping. to clean up human waste and trash Councilwoman Jean Josey using their own personnel in order made the motion for the ban at the to safeguard the quality of water Council’s Jan. 14 meeting. The that seeps into the underground vote was unanimous. Josey said aquifers. the matter is personal with her. Although the agency has been She has a close relative who has working with local police and a vaping problem. The ordinance Caltrans to address the problems, takes effect in March, but the city those who work with the Tri-Val- won’t be enforcing it until July 1, ley’s homeless would like to see to give Dublin’s 30 tobacco mer- Zone 7 get more involved in ef- chandizers a chance to clear out current supplies. forts to deal with the consequences A rainbow over the Bankhead Theater symbolized even brighter days ahead. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See ZONE 7, page 12) (See TOBACCO BAN, page 10) Retirees to Swalwell Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to March 3 Ballot Get Mailings Modernize Online Job-Searching Services Information to From Lawsuit Local Democratic congressman Federal employment assistance force, and that means letting job Come by Mail Eric Swalwell is cosponsoring a now includes a one-stop delivery seekers use their smartphones and Settlement bill to improve online job-search- system of more than 3,000 loca- computers to get help finding em- By Bruce Gach ing. tions nationwide. The WIRED ployment,” Swalwell said. An official notice has been For the Tri-Valley, the March 3 Rep. Swalwell (D-CA) and Act would require the Department Stefanik said the bill would ex- mailed to thousands of Lawrence Presidential Primary ballots will Livermore National Laboratory congresswoman Elise Stefanik of Labor to create guidelines for pand access to online resources, contain several state, Alameda retirees affected by the recent (R-NY) have reintroduced the websites used by those locations which is critically important to County and local races, proposi- University of California health Widening Internet Readiness to expand and enhance electronic helping people find employment tions and measures. The Alameda care settlement agreement, in- for Employment Development job-seeking services. that best suits their skills. County Registrar of Voters ex- cluding a detailed questionnaire (WIRED) Act to modernize Amer- “We need 21st-century tools to pects more than 900,000 voters to that must be answered to ensure ica’s online job-searching services. better help a 21st century work- (See SWALWELL, page 2) cast ballots in this election. future benefits. Items specifically affecting the The settlement was announced Tri-Valley, which is part of the last month, resolving a nine-year LARPD Recounts 2019’s Completed Projects 15th district, include races for can- class action lawsuit in which the By Bruce Gach Arroyo Del Valle Trail Bridge Playgrounds all being renovated didates for the U.S. Representa- retirees sought reinstatement in would allow thousands of walk- with safe and imaginative equip- tive, a member of the State Assem- UC health care benefits programs It was a good year for the ers, runners, and bikers access to ment for play, new restrooms, bly, and a Superior Court judge. that they enjoyed prior to a 2007 Livermore Area Recreation and trails linking five parks extending and plenty of shaded areas within Proposition 13 issuing bonds for management contract change. Park District, with many projects from Del Valle Park in Livermore the playgrounds. $157 million, benefiting schools The lawsuit class, including completed. to Mission Peak in Fremont, Fuz- A new playground was built and college facilities is also on the heirs and estates of deceased General Manager Mat Fuzie ie said. at Altamont Creek Park, which ballot. retirees, includes about 9,000 and staff presented its list of An ambitious park update pro- previously didn’t have one. Rob- Locally, elections will be held members. accomplishments at the Jan. 8 gram brought a team together ertson Park was given synthetic for full- and short-term members Although they did not achieve Board of Directors meeting. The that rethought how playgrounds turf. Max Baer Park, where ESPN of Zone 7, Alameda County Flood reinstatement, they won two Board unanimously voted to ac- should be constructed. This re- televises every game of the year- Control and Water Conservation other key benefits. One provides cept all the capital outlay projects sulted in Big Trees, Jane Addams, ly Little League World Series, re- District, and a vote on Liver- $84.5 million in total financial discussed as completed. more’s Measure P concerning the Last month’s completion of Pleasure Island and May Nissen ceived new lighting. (See RETIREES, page 6) (See LARPD PROJECTS, page 2) (See PAMPHLETS, page 6) Hundreds Take Part in the Tri-Valley Women’s March By Bruce Gach hibiting voting discrimination on More than 400 people gathered the basis of race, color or speaking at Amador Valley High School on a language other than English. Jan 18 for a rally before marching There’s a very long history of down Main Street in Pleasanton women fighting for their rights, supporting women’s rights. The said event emcee Brittni Kiick, second Tri-Valley Women’s March from Livermore Pride. “The ide- was held not only to remind and als of this movement are rooted in encourage women to vote, volun- the ideals of inclusion and equity teer, and run for elected offices, within our own feminist move- but also to focus on removing ment. This march is open to all from office those individuals who regardless of identity, because have obstructed women’s rights. working together is the only way In addition, the rally and march we will reach the interconnected celebrated the 100th anniversary liberation we all seek.” of the 19th amendment which gave Kelty Kauffman, of Alameda women the right to vote. It recog- County Planned Parenthood, said nized that it’s been 55 years since women must defend their rights Participants in the Tri-Valley's Women's March were supported by ukulele muscians in Wayside Park. the Voting Rights Act passed, pro- (See MARCH, page 10) See more photos on page 10. 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Some of the accomplishments of the LARPD over 2019 included renovation of the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center (top left), new lighting at Max Baer Park (top right), playground reconstruction at Big Trees Park (above) and a new design of May Nissen Park (below). (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

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EDITORIAL Campaign Against Human Trafficking Last month, Livermore Police Department ness Month, an appropriate time for us to be who engage in it make “hundreds of billions of arrested the owner of two local massage parlors reminded of a criminal enterprise that the U.S. dollars” each year “by tricking and trapping mil- where Chinese immigrants were allegedly forced Department of Homeland Security has called a lions of victims in horrific situations around the to work as prostitutes. Now, the Alameda County “modern version of slavery.” As if to prove the world.” Anti-trafficking notices are now appearing District Attorney’s Office has begun a campaign to point, Livermore PD rescued some 25 Chinese on buses and in other public places, reminding remind the public that human trafficking is every- women during its recent investigation. us that we can all play a role in combating this one’s problem. We commend them for doing so. “Human trafficking is big business,” County scourge. Join the fight. Learn more online at January is National Human Trafficking Aware- D.A. Nancy O’Malley points out. The criminals HEATWatch.org.

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(Opinions voiced in letters veterans to support. never seen a parking garage Downtown Livermore feels strongly for the alterna- for the offices of the presi- published in Mailbox are that took my breath away. If has become an enjoy- tive central park plan. That dent and vice-president of those of the author and do Vote No on P you are worried about park- able place to gather, full leaves the rest of us trying the United States shall make not necessarily reflect the Jean King, Livermore ing, there will be a garage on of great places to have a to decide which way to vote available for review to the opinion of The Indepen- Livermore wants a Cen- L, where the old Dominoes meal, go shopping, and be in March. Before I make a members of both the House dent. The Independent will tral Park for all to enjoy. To and butcher shop used to entertained. It is our com- decision, I would like some- of Representatives and Sen- not publish anonymous let- preserve the Central Park, be, which actually makes it munity’s backyard, full of one on either side (prefer- ate the following financial ters. All letters are required vote NO on P. For more in- easier for the businesses on self-investment and thriving ably both) to tell me why materials: to have the names of the 1st as well as 2nd! In fact, it businesses. We fully support we cannot have the hotel as • Federal and state in- persons submitting them formation go to www.liver- moredeservesbetter.com. will make it abundantly easi- construction of a hotel in the planned on the east side by come tax returns for the most and city of residence. Abu- er to park for Zephyr and the city council-approved loca- the Bankhead as well as the recent five years. sive letters may be rejected Vine and all of those busi- tion on the southeast corner central park proposed in the • Financial records per- or edited. Frequent letter “Yes” on Measure P nesses on that end of town. of South Livermore and alternative plan. In looking taining to any involvement writers may have publica- Rhiannon and Derek Eddy, Ever try to park close to the Railroad avenues to continue at the diagrams, it seems we (viz ownership and/or partic- tion of their letters delayed. Livermore Letters should be limited Thursday night farmer’s the thriving economic vital- could simply 1) replace the ipation, active or otherwise) to 600 words or less and “Yes” on Measure P, the market? Nearly impossible ity of downtown, so we can central park plan hotel with with any foreign companies, should be sent by email to missing link to Livermore's now, but abundantly easier continue to share with the residential units and parking, corporations, institutions, or [email protected]. continued and future suc- in the future. In addition, region all that Livermore 2) have the Science Center other organizations. To be considered, letters cess. As owners and op- why would we want two has to offer. and Black Box Theater as • Comprehensive listing must be received by erators of The Purple Orchid parking garages within a half Celebrating the heritage the central park plan places of all assets and debts be- 6 p.m. on the Monday before Wine Country Resort and block of each other? of downtown Livermore, them, 3) create the additional longing to or controlled by publication.) Spa, in Livermore, we can Then my supportive posi- where four hotels once op- residential housing in the either the candidate or the honestly say that our 10 tion, the hotel that is ready erated, the new hotel would south central area as shown candidate’s legal spouse, Bernie Sanders Best rooms do not even begin to to be built (meaning there is bring back downtown Liver- in the central park plan. including all property, fi- scratch the surface of the de- already a contract in hand, more as a place to stay and This would allow construc- nancial accounts, stocks and Choice for Veterans mand that the valley has for they are just waiting to break play, a place for tourists to tion to begin quickly on the bonds. Gordon Kobayashi, upscale destination-based ground) is supported by all see and taste what Liver- already contracted hotel, Section 2 - Failure to pro- Valley Springs lodging. the wonderful businesses more continues to offer. while details on the park area vide this material must result There is an old saying, In order to sustain the we get to enjoy. All these A “Yes” vote on Measure are worked out. If city plan in the disqualification of the “A man (or woman) cannot wonderful wine region of places, that make this town P would build a beautiful proponents reject this sort of candidate from pursuing the ride two horses at the same Livermore Valley and main- so much fun to live in, want boutique-style hotel on the idea, I would claim they are office of either president or time.” tain a vibrant downtown, it is this to happen sooner rather north entrance to downtown not being flexible. If central vice-president of the United Candidates who hold fun- vital to build the downtown than later. The hotel will Livermore, continuing the park plan proponents reject States and removal of said draisers in wealthy people’s hotel and build it now. The not have a restaurant, so the path to complete a local this sort of idea, I would candidate’s name from the living rooms, and then claim continued growth and suc- people staying there will downtown plan that has had claim they are more inter- election ballot or any other to represent working Ameri- cess of the hospitality and have to spend their money in much community input and ested in the hotel location voting system. cans, are being hypocritical. tourism industry depends our town, eating, shopping, involvement. than their central park. Section 3 - If, during the Sen. Bernie Sanders (D- on this. wine tasting, seeing a show, A “No” vote could lead Looking forward to some congressional review of this VT) has received the larg- In simple terms, when etc. All the while support- to state-controlled housing responses. material, sufficient question est number of donations of most leisure travelers are ing the businesses we know construction under a new arises as to the legality of the any candidate for president looking for a getaway, they and love. state law, AB 1486, signed Warning for candidate’s possession and/ in history up to this point, look for three things: 1) If the businesses that I by Gov. Gavin Newsom in Republican Senators or management of listed re- with an average donation of An experience or attrac- love and frequent support October 2019; a law that Ann Weight, Livermore sources or involvement with $18, and is the only top-tier tion, hiking, trails, bike Measure P, why wouldn't I? could take downtown con- foreign organizations, then candidate with no billionaire rides through the vineyards, struction out of local control This week the Senate will all supplied materials will hear the impeachment trial donors. As the former chair wineries, breweries, fun in “No” on Measure P for good, leading to potential be delivered to the attorney and longtime member of the sun. Livermore has an low-income, high-rise hous- of President Trump. If the general of the United States Jim & Barbara Cullen, Republican senators hear the the Senate Veterans Affairs abundance. 2) Quality and Livermore ing up to 12 stories through- for possible criminal and/or Committee, Sanders has a variety of restaurants and out the adopted downtown impeachment trial through civil action. a longtime proven track vibrant downtown. Again, If Measure P passes, it plan area. Join the Liver- (Trump's) party lines, his- End of Draft Amendment record of standing up for Livermore checks the boxes. will nullify the Central Park more Stockmen’s Rodeo tory will judge them harshly. Once again, I encourage veterans and ensuring they 3) A romantic, unique, lodg- plan by placing the hotel Association this March and Let this be a fair hearing. readers to email their sena- and their dependents receive ing experience to complete a on the east side. We would vote “Yes” on Measure P. tors and representatives on the care and benefits they are vacation... like the entire city to have a Developer Paid for this subject. Also, feel free chance to voice their opinion entitled to. Livermore, its business- Better Governments Ads and Signs to send this article to any Among other things es, wineries, restaurants, on which plan they prefer. Loretta Kaskey, Livermore friends and family that might Vote “No” on Measure P David Williams, Livermore Sanders would implement fellow hoteliers, and Purple Three reforms would For a group that claims be interested in improving as president are: 1) Elimi- Orchid Resort and Spa are and let the voters decide in the national election process. November. benefit about 97% of Ameri- it is grassroots, the “Yes” nate the VA benefits backlog, depending on the downtown cans financially. on Measure P crowd have a Let’s get the amendment fully fund and resource the hotel. number of developers pay- process started and finally Thank You Fellow 1) End the corrupt Dem- VA, and stop the privatiza- We support voting “yes” ocratic and Republican ger- ing their way. Shea Homes attempt to improve the situ- tion of the VA. 2) Fill the on Measure P for all of our Letter Writer rymandering of our U.S. sponsored an open house for ation. nearly 50,000 vacancies at future success, growth of the John Lawrence, Livermore House and State Assembly them. Presido Development the VA in his first year as wine region, and to continue A big thank you to the districts to create rigged Partners pays for ads. And City Council Listened president. 3) Provide more to enjoy the luxuries that letter writer in last week’s elections and safe seats, now their yard signs are also To the Residents than $60 billion in new fund- downtown Livermore cur- paper who so eloquently often [resulting in] mediocre paid for by Presidio. I get it, Bruce Shore, Livermore ing to repair, modernize, and rently offers. reinforced the points I made representatives who in the Presidio has a vested inter- I am writing, and have rebuild the VA infrastruc- previously regarding the House only work an aver- est in making sure the vote ture. 4) Expand the VA’s spoken, as a supportive wit- Vote “No” for activities of the “Protect the age of 138 days a year. State goes its way. Or should I say ness for the defense of our Caregivers Program together Future Generations Central Park Vote” political representatives usually work a financial interest. What’s with mental-health services City Council. Vic Avila, Livermore group. This writer provided less. The common American the vested interest on the During the long process for veterans. 5) Reform an excellent example of work year is 236 eight-hour other side? The NoPers care harmful VA regulations that We want a plan that works of deciding on the restruc- well for generations to come, the exact behaviors I was days. More than 90% of about a better plan for all turing of our downtown, I restrict access to care and describing. Most specifi- districts could be competi- of Livermore. Protect your benefits based on character where people can come and attended several planning enjoy being outside. Vote cally, how the group reacts tive (+ or - 3%), but less than right to choose what’s right sessions. These were open to of discharge. Go to www. to anyone opposing and 10% are currently. for Livermore. Vote “No” berniesanders.com (Issues) “No” on Measure P. anyone who wished to attend exposing their underhanded 2) Cannot vote for should on Measure P. and participate. At these ses- for more. efforts with negative attacks Some Aesthetic equal cannot contribute to. sions, I learned from our city Bernie is the only candi- and bullying by their letter- Our election campaigns are Constitutional date with the political will, Thoughts on Measure P staff of various constraints writing minions. now mostly financed by Amendment Needed that have to be considered zest and tenacity to make Tara Tramayne, Livermore This particular writer corporate special interests For Elections for any construction within his proposals law. His ef- I have some thoughts stated that if I stopped criti- who want and get deals at fort to generate the largest Gary Estee, Livermore our city. I heard city plan- on Measure P. My thoughts cizing their efforts, that the expense of the other 97% ning professional explain voter turnout of all time will come from a more aesthetic would “bring to an end the of us. In 1984 our tax code The last presidential elec- sweep new people into Con- tion (and the coming one) the many interlocking details and supportive position. negative attacks and bully- was 26,300 pages; in 2016, that must be considered for gress that share his progres- Aesthetic in that, when you ing he (me) so desires.” We it grew to 74,608 pages. As have been terrible examples sive vision and allow him to of the democratic process. even the smallest of devel- drive into Livermore Inter- should be astounded at how a result, citizens in 22 other opments. Nothing stands pass his platform. state 580, visitors usually blatant and open he is in democracies live longer than Mudslinging has been an You and I know that not unfortunate aspect of our alone. take Livermore Ave, cor- admitting to their negative we do while we pay twice as At the conclusion of the everyone who reads this rect? There's a lot going and bullying attacks, but much for our health care as elections since their incep- agrees with Sanders on ev- tion. However, both the Re- public participation, our on when you first exit the given this group’s ongoing they do. It's easy to buy guns elected council members ery issue. The key is your freeway. You pass a couple behavior, there seems to be and ammunition in America publican and Democratic total impression of the per- parties have exceeded nor- were tasked with putting of shopping plazas, then you no standard they won’t stoop to kill school children be- together a plan for Liver- son. Sanders is probably the ease into some nice green below. cause most of our politicians mal boundaries in the past most authentic and honest four years. I am heartily more that would be practi- areas and tree-lined streets I have disagreed with are on the take. In 2017, cal and would incorporate, person in national politics in real neighborhoods. After this name-changing group’s there were 14,542 murders ashamed of both groups. and we can trust him to My views on possible new within the acknowledged passing Chestnut, you dip long-running use of unethi- by firearms. constraints, the differing follow through. He has re- under the railroad tracks and, cal and dishonest means to 3) It takes time to do a political parties (based on ceived more donations from morality and gender) have preferences of us residents. boom, you come up into one influence Livermore voters good job. All elected repre- This they did. I am pleased military members than any of the cutest towns around! and I continue to call them sentatives in this electronic already been expressed in other candidate. this publication. However, I that my inputs, and those Why would anyone want out on these bad behaviors. age should be supplied with of my friends and acquain- For these reasons and the first thing you see when Thanks again to last week’s furnished family housing in wanted to submit a new idea many more, Bernie Sanders for possibly improving the tances, were all considered, you come into downtown writer for reinforcing just the capitols and two automo- even if not used. I am par- is by far the top choice for to be a parking garage? I've how important a “yes” vote biles. All candidates should situation. I believe one way to ticularly pleased that there is on Measure P to help re- be required to participate in will be new parking for pa- ject these, deceitful, divisive mandatory primary and gen- generate a better electoral process would be the addi- trons of the First Street Ale and bullying behaviors in eral election TV and online House, which does business Livermore. debates. 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Model S vehicles, 2016- “I am concerned that stepped on the gas pedal, 2019 Tesla Model X cars, these complaints reflect a the car “went into 100 per- and 2018-2019 Tesla Model systemic defect that has not cent acceleration.” The car 3s can suddenly accelerate. been investigated by NHT- pulled forward, climbed a The petitioner, Brian SA,” Sparks said in the let- curb and crashed into a con- Sparks of Berkeley, cited ter, which was made public crete wall. 127 consumer complaints, last week. “I am also con- “I contacted Tesla and including 110 crashes and cerned that these potential was told I stepped on the gas 52 injuries. An NHTSA defects represent risk to the 100% in under 2 second[s], document announcing the safety of Tesla drivers, their and they would not claim re- inquiry said about 500,000 passengers and the public.” sponsibility,” the driver said. of the Tesla models are be- Tesla did not respond to “As I tell them, I am 100% lieved on the nation’s streets. an email from The Indepen- sure I did not step on any- “The petition alleges that dent and has not commented thing 100% (gas or brake) the subject vehicles contain to other media reporting when I am in a busy park- a defect that can cause sud- Sparks’ allegations. ing lot. They still denied and den unintended acceleration, In many of the complaints said it was my fault.” A lone tractor stands out against the green hills in scenic Livermore (Photo - Doug which may result in crash included in Sparks’ petition, In November, the same Jorgensen) and injury,” the NHTSA re- Tesla owners said the car investigative agency began port said. company blamed the driv- looking into media reports Sparks wrote to Act- ers for their crashes. One and allegations from a law ing NHTSA administrator of the complaints involved firm that Tesla batteries PAMPHLETS James Owens again this the owner of a Tesla Model burst into flames, even when (Continued from first page) month to display his re- X from Dublin who crashed standing still. search and concerns. His in April 2017 while prepar- According to the Asso- downtown hotel. 3, until all submitted bal- and request it by Feb. 25. 70-page letter includes nu- ing to pull out of a parking ciated Press, the NHTSA On Jan. 23, information lots have been counted. If To register or vote on-line merous anecdotes of sudden space. also is investigating three pamphlets for the Mar. 3 you vote by mail you must you need to be 18 years or acceleration reports from The car, the driver said, crashes involving Teslas that election will be mailed to remember to sign your en- older on or before Mar. 3, drivers around the country. was stationary. As he killed three people. all registered voters with a velope to have your vote 2020. You’ll be required to mailing address on record. counted. submit copies of your CA Feb. 3 marks the Regis- The last day to register to Driver’s license or CA I.D. RETIREES trar’s mailing out of over vote by mail, or on-line, is card, date of birth and the (Continued from first page) 600,000 vote-by-mail bal- Feb. 17, which is 15 days last four numbers of your lots. Mail-in votes must be before the election date. Social Security Number. assistance for specified past The official settlement a named lawsuit plaintiff postmarked no later than The required information, New registration is required losses and expected future notice was mailed this past who spoke last week to the March 3, and received no if sent by mail, must be if you have officially al- costs. Tuesday from Houston, Livermore Laboratory Re- later than March 6, to be postmarked by Feb. 17. It tered your name in any way, The other offers a guaran- Tex., home of the court- tirees Association. counted. can also be hand delivered have a different address, or tee of future reinstatement appointed settlement ad- "It will help make sure Opening and processing to the Registrar’s office. If changed political party. in UC’s health care benefits ministrator, Archer Systems settlement administrators of the vote-by-mail ballots you are already registered to Questions? Call the Reg- programs should the current LLC. have up-to-date contact begins on Feb. 18. This pro- vote by mail and did not re- istrar’s office at 510-272- Laboratory manager termi- "It's important to read details as well as complete cess extends past the time ceive your ballot, you must 6973, or visit www.acvote. nate its benefits program or and answer this package information for determining the polls close on March contact the registrar’s office org. materially change it. carefully," said Jay Davis, your future benefits." SPORTS NOTES

On Friday, January 17, Livermore High School hosted crosstown rival, Granada High, for girls and boys varsity basketball. Granada’s Sonia Fletcher and Livermore’s 32 go for a rebound. Granada won 51-47. The boys started at 7pm, immediately following the girls 5:30 game. Cowboys Vicente Ibarm looks for teammate, while Granada’s Quinn Tudor tries to block. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

Kokua Martial Arts - League Season Opener 2020 Madison Perez was named Track Athlete of the Month

Intermediate Kenpo/Kajukenbo Madison Perez was named Di- peted in two track meets last Classic, Perez again captured Kata. vision III North Track Athlete month, running the 800 meters the 800 meters. And this time, Point Sparring: Noah Wong of the Month for December and 4x400 meters relay in both again with Perez running the – 1st Place 10-11 yr old boys 2019 by the Eastern College events. At the Smith College anchor leg, the squad finished Black Belt Sparring and Overall Athletic Conference. Perez Winter Classic, she won the 800 first. RPI won the six-school, Grand Champion. Jacob Her- is a sophomore at Rensselaer meters, while her relay team multi-divisional meet with 188 James Fulwiler executive director of Dublin United rera – 1st Place 12-13 yr old Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in finished second, with Perez as points, outdistancing second Soccer League. boys Intermediate Sparring Troy, New York. A biomedical the anchor. The following week place Westfield State (137) by and Overall Grand Champion. engineering major, Perez com- at the Utica College Winter 51 points. Dublin Soccer and placed: Alexis Aying – 1st Place 16-17 10 and Under Chess Spar- yr old girls Black Belt Spar- Names Fulwiler ring – 1st Place. First Timers ring and 14-17 yr old Overall Executive Director Kata: Haytham Tozin, Hamza Grand Champion. Mayalanni Tozin. Erediano – 1st Place 14-15 yr James Fulwiler has been First Timers Sparring: Hay- old girls Black Belt Sparring. Nominations Open for High School Coach of the Year promoted to executive director tham Tozin, Hamza Tozin, Kata. Jason Herrera – 2nd Place 8-9 yr of the Dublin United Soccer Everett Lee – 1st Place 8-9 yr old boys Intermediate Sparring. Tri-Valley Community Television is now accepting nominations for Outstanding High League, with responsibility for old Novice Kenpo/Kajukenbo Colin Chua – 2nd Place 8-9 yr School Coach of the Year. all day-to-day club operations. Kata. Zachary Lee – 1st Place old boys Intermediate Sparring. This is the sixth year for Tri-Valley Sports Final’s Coach of the Year Award, according In addition, Todd Barnes has 10-11 yr old Intermediate Everett Lee – 2nd Place 8-9 been promoted to director of to TV30 Executive Director Melissa Tench-Stevens. “The coach motivates and Kenpo/Kajukenbo Kata. Jacob yr old boys Novice Sparring. operations, reporting directly provides guidance to the students and many times their support is so powerful it Herrera – 1st Place 12-13 yr old Anais Lees – 2nd Place 8-9 to James Fulwiler. All field influences the students for the rest of their lives. We look forward to recognizing this Intermediate Kenpo/Kajukenbo yr old girls Novice Sparring. directors, coaches, administra- year’s winning coach for his or her dedication with this award.” Kata. Isabella Dominguez – 1st Kaleb Chua – 3rd Place 6-7 tive, and financial staff will also Place 14-17 yr old Intermedi- yr old boys Novice Sparring. Last year’s winner was Nathan Brandon, varsity boys water polo coach at Livermore report to Fulwiler. ate Kenpo/Kajukenbo Kata. Caleb Wong – 3rd Place 8-9 yr High School, who was nominated by both students and parents. The Coach of the Kokua Martial Arts Anais Lee – 2nd Place 8-9 yr old boys Intermediate Sparring. Year is selected by popular vote throughout the Tri-Valley. old Novice Kenpo/Kajukenbo To nominate a coach, go to tv30.org, click on the "Nominate Your Coach" banner on Pleasanton’s Kokua Martial Kata. Colin Chua – 2nd Place Perez Named ECAC the website, and fill out the short form. The deadline for nominations is midnight on Arts Fitness Academy com- 8-9 yr old Intermediate Kenpo/ peted at The League’s 2020 Track Athlete of the March 29. Kajukenbo Kata. Kaleb Chua The winner will be announced at the Tri-Valley Sports Final Outstanding High School Season Opener in San Jose, CA – 3rd Place 6-7 yr old Novice Month at (RPI) on January 18, 2020. The fol- Kenpo/Kajukenbo Kata. Tiana Dublin resident and Amador Athletic Awards ceremony at the Robert Livermore Community Center on April 14. lowing competitors competed Chen – 3rd Place 10-11 yr old Valley High School graduate JANUARY 23, 2020 • The Independent 7

The Pleasanton Senior Center hosted the Make a Difference Festival on Jan. 18, with over three dozen organizations offering a wide variety of community service, wellness, and safety and emergency preparedness projects and seminars. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) with a very difficult task, potle. Housing has already incompatible with a large and I shall certainly vote appeared along Vasco at marijuana cultivation area in March to support them Brisa, along First Street near (32,000 square foot green- and support a fine future for Portola, and has begun in house, 5,000 square foot downtown Livermore. downtown with 222 units on processing building, plus 26 the west side of L between parking places). Many of us The Homeless Railroad and First. This have written letters and spo- Games, Part XXXIII – does not include the mass of ken at supervisory meetings. Bob McKenzie housing at Isabel. As a result of discrepancies, Rewriting of housing bill Zone 7 recently rescinded its Greg Scott, Livermore SB50 may add housing near septic system approval and You come from the cold, any kind of transit stations. ordered a full environmental out of the arroyo, and being Land deemed “surplus” by impact report for this site. As alone. What do you want? the city after a public meet- neighbors, we are especially Warmth, a movie, and some ing under AB1486 may be worried about any impact on company. They ask, “Are adding affordable housing. our aquifer and the amount you staying the night?” You This is why so many thou- of available water required respond, “No.” They say, sands of voters do not want for such a large enterprise. “Then you have to leave 130 units of housing right This new type of cultiva- after the movie.” “Alright,” in the heart of downtown. tion promises to bring more you answer. He stands there This is not a NIMBY thing; visitors, some undesirable, stoically without saying it is a NIMFY thing (not in to our area. Exterior lights, much. They are nervous, my front yard). The original security guards, barbed- for they know not what or description of these units by wire fencing, and bad odors who you are. They real- Vice Mayor Woerner two are likely consequences as ize not how feral you have years ago was that it would well. These changes would become, having watched, be just “like a small hotel.” detract significantly from while shivering, the dew Instead the plan now is for our community ambiance, freeze in the moonlight of four three-story apartment friendliness, and future the nights. They offer you buildings with a stretch of “sale-ability.” warm, cooked food. He is grass between them called Morgan Territory Road half of a “power couple” that Veterans’ Park. (Veterans is basically a single lane has done more for the home- deserve better.) (no center line) from just less than anyone in Liver- When the first referen- past the proposed site to more and the Tri-Valleys, dum about an eastside hotel the other end of this long, mostly out of their own re- was in process over a year narrow, twisting rural road sources, for their “ministry’ ago, the spin was that it where it connects to Marsh of the Livermore Homeless would result in 10-story Creek Road near Concord. Refuge’s Warming Shelter. buildings downtown. Now As a result, there will be Robert “Bob” McKenzie the spin is about eight-story basically only one entrance passed away the week before buildings. and exit to the proposed last on the day of the Roman The city attorney ex- marijuana farm. Plus, its God of Agriculture Saturn’s plained the effects of current proposed entrance is day, three days after his AB1486 on the council’s on a blind corner with very 84th birthday. Secular and adopted plan during the poor visibility, especially to non-secular should pray. It last half hour of the Jan. 13 the north. is a tremendous loss for the council meeting, available Furthermore, this site Livermore community, the for viewing on the city’s at 7033 Morgan Territory Tri-Valley community, and website. If he had thought Road has been the scene of their homeless community. “No” on Measure P would considerable police activity Donna McKenzie, in tears, result in eight-story build- and emergency vehicles in carries on. ings downtown, or threat- the past. The large home (on In the veins of the “Prin- ened Stockmen’s Park or its and off the market for the ciple of Community,” the neighbors, the council would last few years) has been the “Principle of Inclusion,” have celebrated and possibly site of huge parties involving and the “Principle of Place” refrained from being so rude alcohol and drug use – ne- (from the book, “The Mak- to well-meaning citizens. cessitating calls to the police ing of a Democratic Econ- Do not be misled. as well as our local volunteer omy: Building Prosperity fire department for medical for the Many, Not just the services. As your article last Few”), I suggest a modest Site of Marijuana Farm Is Inappropriate week pointed out, those cur- proposal for Livermore, rently involved, specifically which seems steeped in Carol Gerich, Livermore the Kukushkin investors of acrimony, dissension, anger We, the neighbors of the San Francisco, have also and bickering: Name the proposed marijuana farm been charged with associates Vineyard 2.0 development at 7033 Morgan Territory of Rudy Giuliani in recent on North Livermore Ave. the Road (highlighted in your dealings to use money from “Robert and Donna McK- Jan. 16 edition), are fight- Russians to support politi- enzie Homeless Navigation ing these plans vigorously. cians who might help them Center.” That should not be It is a highly inappropriate get retail marijuana licenses too terribly difficult. Let’s place for such an uncertain in the United States. make it so! and untested enterprise. Finally, we have no pro- There are more than 30 rural cess of appeal or help if Housing Issues Affect homes – most with children trouble occurs again on this More than Downtown – within one mile of the cultivation site. A process Elizabeth Judge, Livermore proposed site. should be established before There is definitely a sense Within a decade, more the farms start, not after. of community here among There are two sites nearby housing will change Liver- our numerous homeowners, more from a population of on Manning Road that are and no large-scale agricul- in a more public, more well- 90,000 to 100,000. Plans for tural growing exists. We more than 400 housing units traveled, and less occupied have invited the county’s area. First, try out this new exist for West Las Positas, staff several times to visit behind JoAnn’s and Chi- enterprise there where very our area and see how it is (See MAILBOX, page 8) 8 The Independent • JANUARY 23, 2020

On January 18, Dublin’s Gael Force Robotics put on the Battle of the Bay at Dublin High School. Teams from northern California competed in the VEX Robotics Competition. Qualifying teams will move on to the state wide competition. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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fewer neighbors would be making it virtually impos- that the project was exempt porters saying that they will result in years of court pro- https://leginfo.legis- impacted. Would a farm sible to build a hotel on the from the thorough analysis actually stay at the hotel, or ceedings, and a halt to all lature.ca.gov/faces/bill- even be workable? Cur- west side. mandated by the California have their children stay at progress downtown. Steve TextClient.xhtml?bill_ rent news articles document Retain local control of Environmental Quality Act. the hotel for a family event, Spedowfski’s important let- id=201920200SB330. that legal farms are losing our downtown while we can. A “last minute,” hur- or go to a monthly breakfast ter to the editor in the Jan. 16 While I believe those on money. Vote “Yes” on Measure P. ry-up, public hearing an- meeting at the hotel, or go edition of The Independent all sides of this issue are We are not against mari- nounced in the Tracy Press to a holiday party at the explains the ramifications of sincerely committed to the juana cultivation, which is What Happened to by SJVAPCD took place in hotel. Why should Liver- AB1486. It is quite possible creation of a vibrant and now legal, but against highly Local Input? July 2018. The hearing drew more citizens provide prime that affordable, high-densi- beautiful downtown, I favor improper siting. Dave Biggers, Livermore more than 80 concerned citi- downtown city property and ty housing adjacent to the moving forward with the Send your comment let- zens and involved multiple millions in infrastructure Bankhead would be imposed approved plan. This plan is ters to Sonia Urzua, Planner, As an attendee of sev- hours of public comment. I subsidies for a hotel too ex- on Livermore if Measure financially viable, aestheti- Alameda County Planning eral of the outreach ses- attended this hearing, since pensive for residents to use P fails. SB330 restricts the cally pleasing, and includes Department, sonia.urzua@ sions, I was confused when I live downwind to the west that benefits only the winer- ability of the city council a hotelier ready to build. ac.gov.org by Feb. 7, 2020. I first saw the city's plan for of this blast site. I also share ies, downtown merchants, to change zoning for the Vote “Yes” on Measure P to downtown. That plan was the concerns of my friends and outside developers? purpose of reducing housing avoid unwarranted delays an improvement over the Can't Have it Both Ways in Tracy who live nearby to Supporters of the Central density, even if directed to and loss of local control over (awful) Lennar plan, but it the east of Site 300. I was Park Plan, in contrast, de- do so by a vote of the people. redevelopment of the down- Steven Spedowfski, still fell well short of what Livermore surprised to see that the scribe a downtown that they The full text of both bills town. If you still have ques- I thought I saw come out of SJVAPCD did not have any are eager to visit and utilize may be found at: leginfo. tions, please attend one of The Central Park peo- the outreach program (in no transcriptionist present, as is with their families and other legislature.ca.gov/faces/ the many house parties being ple (Friends of Livermore, particular order): common for public hearings. Livermore residents. The billTextClient.xhtml?bill_ held throughout Livermore. Community Group, Vibrant • Sufficient(and convenient) Numerous environmental successful Central Park ini- id=201920200AB1486. (See MAILBOX, page 9) Livermore, Better Liver- parking issues were raised at the tiative shows that thousands more, Citizens for a Central • Open feel from L to Liver- hearing: release of hazard- of voters want, and expect, Park) constantly change more ous substances into air, land an open and fair election to narratives in order to make • Westside hotel location and water; overall regional determine which downtown their privately developed • Preserve Blacksmith air quality; noise impacts; plan will be implemented concept appear feasible to Square re-suspension of radioac- by the city. The council the general public. They • Minimal housing (zero was tive material from previous ignored the wishes of these are now in a bit of a pickle preferred) blasts; open air burning thousands of voters by pass- with a frequent statement With the city plan, park- of wastes from the explo- ing an ordinance that locks Live Music Every Sunday! they like to highlight. The ing was more remote, hous- sions; the delay in Superfund in the Eastside hotel, and Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events Central Park people claim ing exceeded what was re- clean-up projects at the site eliminates the possibility there would be no delay if quired, the open park area Fine Wines Made From Our Own California due to the proposed blasts; for a Central Park. I will Certified Organic Grapes the location of the hotel were was cut into halves, with the human health and safety; vote “No” on Measure P to be changed. west side being little more endangered species impact; to block this ordinance and There are many prob- than the size of a residential environmental justice, etc. ensure that the majority of RetzlaffVineyards.com lems with this assumption. yard, and the hotel was on Surprisingly, the Lab’s Livermore voters will have Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed The public bidding process, Livermore Ave., the east permit application did not the final say on how our designed to solicit the best side. However, Blacksmith involve any air-pollution downtown is developed. possible deal in order to Square was preserved. control technology, nor did protect taxpayer dollars, The Central Park Plan is the Lab cite alternatives ‘Yes’ On P, Let’s would need to be waived. more closely aligned with regarding open-air explo- In addition, negotiations the input the city received Move Forward sive testing. For instance, Beth Trutner, Livermore with their yet-to-be-revealed during its outreach program. they could build a large hotel developer would be It is far more open, has park- “containment chamber” for I will be voting an en- limited to a short period, ing with both east and west the blasts at Site 300, as this thusiastic “Yes” on Measure restricting the time neces- locations, a sufficient resi- technology exists, according P and invite you to do the sary to develop the best deal. dential component to meet to SJVAPCD documents. same. The State of Califor- There would also be no time requirements, and the hotel The Lab could conduct the nia recently enacted AB1486 to conduct any semblance of to the west. A “No” vote on explosive tests in its con- (titled Surplus Land) and a public outreach process. Measure P will allow the tained Big Explosives Ex- SB330 (the Housing Crisis And finally, the city would Livermore citizenry to truly perimental Facility (BEEF) Act of 2019), both of which need to negate an existing have their say in the charac- at the Nevada site. Indeed, directly affect the redevel- contract with Eden Housing, ter and feel for downtown, this is what the lab is pres- opment of our downtown. without being sued by hous- the city plan or the Central ently doing. It is unclear why I have been a practicing at- ing advocacy groups closely Park plan. Then, there'll be explosive testing for nuclear torney for over 30 years and watching the situation. no question. weapons research requires have read through these new Let’s pretend for a mo- more than one location, laws. While not a land-use ment that the hotel site could No Bomb Blasts in lawyer, I am convinced that *Extractions & Bone especially given the increas- Grafting Are Not Included be switched without running Our Back Yard ingly urbanized environment failing to move forward with into any of the issues above. Patricia Moore, Livermore with new home construction the adopted plan for Liver- The Central Park people more’s downtown, which In November 2017, around Site 300. SINGLE TOOTH argue that the newly enacted The SJVAPCD has not includes the building of a state legislation, requiring Livermore Lab proposed boutique hotel next to the to significantly increase the yet released its final decision REPLACEMENT downtown parcels to be of- regarding the permit for the Bankhead Theater, would fered to affordable housing weight and size of open- seriously compromise our air high explosive tests at open-air explosive testing groups if changes are made at Site 300. Therefore, there ability to develop a plan any to the city's plan, violates Site 300 on Corral Hollow of us can support. Road, a few miles east of is still time for the public to the California Constitution. advocate that the SJVAPCD Changing zoning within In order to prove their point, Livermore. the 8-acre parcel to be de- Site 300 is an 11-square do the right thing and deny the issue would need to go the permit application – or veloped would trigger addi- through the court system, mile experimental bomb tional state oversight. Chal- range that supports the at least mandate an Environ- all the way to the California mental Impact Report with a lenging the state’s actions, or Supreme Court, a fight that Lab’s nuclear weapons de- even the constitutionality of velopment programs. It is thorough review of impacts could take upwards of five pursuant to CEQA before a the legislation itself, would years. an Environmental Protection Agency Superfund clean-up decision is made. Maybe they are hoping I suspect that the air dis- that the housing advocacy site contaminated with toxic materials, with an 80-year trict is “caught” between groups, who have already the desires of a large federal threatened lawsuits, will timeline for restoration. The Lab’s proposed ac- agency with giant, insatiable let us slide by? Maybe they military contractors, and assume that merely saying tion would increase its daily limit of explosive testing at the desires of a local and they think a bill is uncon- regional citizenry who want stitutional enables a com- Site 300 by 10 times (from 100 to 1,000 lbs.) and its to protect health with clean munity to ignore enacted air, land and water. laws and proceed however yearly limit by 7.5 times (1,000 to 7,500 lbs.). In ad- As we enter 2020, this is they want? a major, unresolved environ- You cannot logically ar- dition, 121 hazardous sub- stances are listed that would mental question that hangs, gue that there would be no like the air, over all of us in delay while facing a consti- be released into the open air by the explosions. the Tri-Valley and Tracy. tutional challenge. For more complete info and Regardless of how they The San Joaquin Val- ley Air Pollution Control to take action on this issue, change their narrative next, contact Tri-Valleycares.org. they cannot get out of the co- District issued the Lab a nundrum they created. Any preliminary permit and au- delay will require changes thority to construct in June Will Citizens Benefit? in the Downtown Plan to 2018. SJVAPCD’s prelimi- Richard Langlois, Livermore comply with the new legis- nary decision did not address The proposed upscale lation. There is no possible the varied, detailed, and Eastside hotel is clearly de- scenario in which adopting critical comments submitted signed for wealthy tourists, their concept does not cause by numerous organizations not the citizens of Liver- a multi-year delay, resulting and individuals prior to its more. I have not read any- in high-density housing next issuance. Further, the air thing from the mayor, city to the Bankhead Theater and district’s preliminary deci- council, or other active sup- sion inappropriately stated JANUARY 23, 2020 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES

Anthony (Tony) Flores Florianne Hahn Feb. 10, 1948 – Oct. 15, 2019 Jul 10, 1921 – Jan 10, 2020

Tony Flores age 71 his son (Bert Flores), wife Florianne Hahn passed ter Yvonne (Rick) Ehle, her passed away peacefully in Renee, his daughter Kasie away at age 98 on January grandchildren: Matt (So- his home after a 23 year Flores (partner Mike Wil- 10, 2020. She was born on phia) Archambault, Danielle fight with CIDP. His wife liamson). Also left behind July 10, 1921 to Georgette (Mark Clark) Archambault, of 50 years, Linda, and his are his 4 grandchildren; and Viateur Gregoire and Arik (Lisa) Ehle, Adam family surrounded him at Katie, Kayla, Gracie and was raised in Rutherford (Jodina) Ehle, and her six his time of parting, sharing Ben Flores who were the and St. Helena, Callifornia, great grandchildren: Tyler, all the love they had as a love of his life. He said his where she met the love of Andrew and Levi Clark, and family. grandchildren made him her life, Clarence Hahn. Dresden, Zia and Autumn Born in Sonora, CA, happy from the inside out. They married on January 8, Ehle. Tony was the son of Beverly Tony was loved by so 1938, eventually moving to Our “Mom”, “Grandma”, Flores and the late Tony many. He fought his dis- Pittsburg, California, where “Great Grandma”, “GG” Flores. His sisters Maureen ease and always counted they raised their daughters will be dearly missed, but Hamilton and Kathy (Kev- his blessing, not his down Bernice and Yvonne. She she will be remembered in) Gold live in Tuolumne, Tiger Townsend. He loved falls. He was always making was a dedicated wife, moth- with love and live on in our CA where his family has re- music from the 60's and people laugh and never let er, grandmother and great Florianne is survived hearts forever. A celebration sided for over 70 years. He 70's, fast cars from the 60's his disease stop him living grandmother, finding her by her daughter Bernice of her life will be held in the graduated with a AA degree and 70's and riding Honda the very best he could. He greatest joy in her family. (Leon) Archambault, daugh- near future. from MJC in Modesto, CA 90's and 110's. will be greatly missed by all and a BA degree in speech Tony was a Mason in who loved him. from Stanislaus State in Lodge 218 in Livermore. Callaghan Mortuary is Turlock, CA. He enjoyed all the men who honored to be serving the Tony put himself through were so kind to him all the Flores family. An online college as a rock jock at years he belonged to the guestbook is available for Les Leibovitch KFIV Radio in Modesto. lodge. condolences at www.cal- Feb 26, 1943 - Jan 13, 2020 He was known as Tony the Tony leaves behind laghanmortuary.com. Les Leibovitch, 76, died the Red Cross to Commu- Jan. 13. He was born in nity Emergency Response Montreal, Canada, on Feb. Team, and the Livermore 26, 1943, but lived most of Volunteer Police Patrol. Les his life in California. He at- was known for always being Gloria A. Labogin tended high school in Holly- helpful, friendly and funny. wood and Los Angeles, and He is survived by his Gloria Labogin passed Clarita and Alejandro. Glo- went on to earn his teaching wife Rena; son JB Lei- away peacefully on Jan. 12, ria enjoyed her retirement credentials at the University bovitch (Judy); son Allen at the age of 93. Beloved gardening, working part- of Southern California. He Leibovitch (Deborah); wife to the late Danny B. time for the San Francisco and Rena Townsley, who grandchildren Madeleine, Labogin; loving mother Giants, and keeping up with he married in 1965, had two Nathan, Paul and Shayna. of Dannelly, David, and the San Francisco 49ers. sons, JB and Allen. Funeral services and shiva Gloryann; grandma to sev- Family and friends may During his long career observance were held in en grandchildren: Danny, visit from 10-11 a.m., on in junior high school math Pleasanton. Donations in his Eric, Deborah, Michael, Thursday, Jan. 23, at Dug- education, Les held many memory may be made to the leadership positions in lo- ing videos. After retiring Alzheimer’s Association, Dorethea Lashon, Chasity gan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 to Livermore in 2006, his (Sincere Dow), and Asia; Westlake Ave., Daly City; a cal and state math teacher Autism Speaks, Congrega- associations. He helped life became one volunteer tion Beth Emek, or Crohn's great grandma to eight: vigil service will be held at activity after another, from Lauren, Timothy, Melvin, 11 a.m. Interment at Holy author textbooks and teach- and Colitis Foundation. Cimone, Aaliyah, D’ajsha, Cross Cemetery. Online Pierre, and Armoni; great, sister of Ben. Predeceased condolences may be made great grandma to Atarah; by son Dennis, and siblings at www.duggansserra.com Darryl DeVerne Hall Nov. 9, 1939 – Jan. 14, 2020 Scott K. Beadle Darryl DeVerne Hall, photography, restoring clas- Sept. 11, 1964 – Dec. 16, 2019 80, went home to be with sic cars, and adventuring the Lord on Jan. 14. He is with his son on camping It is with the deepest sor- Pkwy., in Livermore, at 2 survived by his son, Chris- trips throughout the western row that we announce the p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 26. topher; daughter-in-law, Si- United States. Darryl had passing of our dear friend All are welcomed. Scott’s erra; grandchildren, Isabella a creative mind and was a Scott Kevin Beadle. Scott ashes will be spread in the and Isaac; sister, Madell; gifted builder who could was born on Sept. 11, 1964, San Francisco Bay by his and brother, Richard. He design and construct just and passed away on Dec. close friends, Mark and Mel, was preceded in death by about anything. 16, 2019, in Walnut Creek, who were by Scott’s side his parents, Irving and Irene A Celebration of Life California, after a long battle during the last few months Hall. is scheduled for 10 a.m., with ALS. He leaves behind of his life, along with his Darryl was born on Nov. Friday, Jan. 31, at 3 Crosses his uncle Bill, step-daugh- longtime friend George and 9, 1939, in Santa Maria, Cal- Church, 20600 John Dr., ter Savannah, and many other loved ones. ifornia. He graduated from Castro Valley, California. friends. He was preceded in For those who were Washington Union High There will be a graveside death by his loving mother blessed by Scott’s friendship School in Fremont. Darryl Church/3 Crosses in Castro service at 2 p.m. the same and father, Don and Anne will remember him for being was an engineering student Valley for nearly 70 years, day at Mount Vernon Me- Beadle. Born and raised in a loving, caring, giving man at San Jose State University and considered his relation- morial Park, 8201 Green- Livermore, Scott loved the and someone to be counted when he was drafted into the ship with Jesus Christ to be back Ln., Fair Oaks, Cali- town and people that sur- motorcycle racing, shoot- on. He welcomed all with U.S. Army in 1964. He went a central part of his life. fornia. All are welcome to rounded him. ing, football, time with his a smile, warm hug, and one on to have a successful 35- He was also an active attend one or both services. He especially enjoyed friends, and, most of all, of his own witty quotes. Cal- year career as a mechanical member of the Early Ford Callaghan Mortuary is traveling the country with being an American. laghan Mortuary is handling designer and engineer at V8 Club of America, and handling arrangements. An friends, including such plac- Services will be held the arrangements, and an on- Lawrence Livermore Na- volunteered at the Liver- online guestbook is avail- es as Pittsburgh, Miami, St. at Scott’s place worship, line guestbook is available tional Laboratory. more Veterans Administra- able for condolences at Louis, New Orleans, and Cornerstone Fellowship for condolences at www. Darryl was a mem- tion hospital for many years. www.callaghanmortuary. Hawaii. He also enjoyed Church, 348 N. Canyons callaghanmortuary.com. ber of The Neighborhood His hobbies included skiing, com.

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Livermore Stadium Deal Park Group proposes a plan while sustaining its origins details required for forward Christmas Child, a project of has collected and delivered Anthony Pangelinan, that includes splitting the in ranching, viticulture, and motion. Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 178 million gift- Livermore L Street garage, creating a science. I eagerly partici- A “yes” on Measure P is more than 8.9 million shoe- filled shoeboxes to children third garage, at an additional pated in the community out- a vote to continue the work box gifts in 2019. Combined in more than 160 countries The Protect Central Park cost of $23 million. The plan reach groups early in 2017. I already underway, which with those collected from and territories since 1993. Group promises an increase also proposes to move the appreciated, and trusted, this conforms to the only plan we partnering countries in 2019, It’s not too late for peo- in revenue of $15 million newly constructed street, process as it put Livermore citizens have: The City Plan. the ministry is now sending ple to make a difference. over a 30-year period. It was Veterans Way, which would residents right at the center A “no” vote likely means 10,569,405 shoebox gifts to Though drop-off locations one of the key highlights in probably cost a pretty penny. in collaborating around a that our city must begin all children worldwide. serving Livermore are now the flyer from Mr. and Mrs. I also read that Railroad vision for the next steps for over again, but this time Through shoeboxes— closed until Nov. 16 – 23, in- Dunlop that was mailed to Avenue would need to be our downtown development. with great risk of realizing packed with fun toys, formation about year-round my home. At first glance, expanded to accommodate Yes! any development in our school supplies and hygiene volunteer opportunities can I thought that was a pretty the hotel. That would cer- It is frustrating to me downtown for many years. items—Livermore volun- be found at samaritanspurse. good point to make. An in- tainly cost a lot! What about that the resulting City Plan Before voting on March teers brought joy to children org/occ or by calling (714) crease in revenue is a good the increase in police and that includes a generous and 3rd, ask questions! Ask them in need around the world. 432-2950. thing! maintenance costs? Was forward-thinking land offer of our city council members, Each gift-filled shoebox Thank you again to ev- Then I remembered a that factored into the overall from the Livermore Stock- our downtown merchants, is a tangible expression of eryone who participated in recent article I read about impact? men’s Rodeo Association, our ranchers, our vintners, God’s love, and it is often this global project. These professional sports stadium As I continue to find a much-needed focus on and of the folks working the first gift these children simple gifts send a mes- deals. They often promise more and more associated affordable housing, and a hard to create and propel have ever received. Thanks sage to children worldwide certain levels of revenue costs, I am beginning to thoughtful juxtaposition of the vision for the already- to the generosity of donors, that they are loved and not based on rosy projections. have flash backs to what the performing arts and science begun City Plan. If you do, Operation Christmas Child forgotten. The unfortunate reality is Raiders promised the City as a cultural core has raised you will learn reasons, from they often fall well short of of Oakland when moving such controversy and confu- many perspectives, why a expectations. back from Los Angeles. sion. The City Plan stands on “yes” vote on Measure P will As I continue to educate its merits, and must, because bring our collaboratively Ample projections of gen- SM myself about the differences Honor Your Departed erous revenue while not it is the only plan Livermore constructed City Plan to a Hospice | Home Health in proposals, I am amazed at considering the overall cost. has. Behind the City Plan reality, so that we can all some of the information I am As a non-profit agency serving the Tri-Valley I encourage the Protect Cen- is many man- and woman- begin to enjoy it! for 40 years, Hope Hospice relies on donations uncovering. For instance, tral Park Group to be more hours put into its final form, the city loses $500,000 per to help provide end-of-life care and support to transparent. and some of these men and Thanks for Sharing with year on the downtown. The women are experts who all who need it. If your family is designating cost of providing services, Children Worldwide The City Plan is Only have, by necessity, layered charitable donations in memory of a departed such as police and mainte- in the legalities, both cur- Dana Williams, Operation nance, is greater than the Plan We Have Christmas Child, Boone, NC loved one, please consider Hope Hospice. Sharon Draggoo, Livermore rent and forthcoming, that a amount of tax revenue gen- viable plan must include. To I am writing to thank Your generosity will allow us to continue erated by the downtown. I often walk downtown vote “no” on the City Plan Livermore residents for providing excellent care, grief support, and I initially thought that it for coffee, a movie, errands, means a vote for no plan, be- sharing the true meaning caregiver education to the local community. would be great for an extra a meeting with friends. In cause there is no alternative. of Christmas with children $500,000 per year ($15 mil- the nearly four decades of I’ve seen several varying in need this past holiday 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 94568 lion over 30 years), to cover calling Livermore “home,” season. drawings of ideas, and heard (925) 829-8770 | HopeHospice.com this shortfall. However, I I so appreciate how our talking of several concepts, Because of the generosity am puzzled by the follow- city has grown up and be- but there is no other plan that of donors in Livermore and Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. ing: The Protect Central come more diverse, all the includes all the necessary across the U.S., Operation IRS Tax ID# 94-2576059 10 The Independent • JANUARY 23, 2020

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against formidable political they want to be, and live the The first Tri-Valley Wom- opposition. life they want to lead. That en’s March was held on Jan. Swalwell to Host Town Hall in Dublin “We cannot pretend we is what makes America 19, 2019. The original march do not hear the message the great,” Wahab said. “That is on Jan 21, 2017 showcased Rep. Eric Swalwell will host the first town hall of 2020 for 15th Congressional District Trump administration and not the image and rhetoric a worldwide protest the constituents on Thursday, Jan. 23 in Dublin. Swalwell is seeking re-election. The their allies have been send- going on now in the govern- day after the inauguration district includes Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and Sunol. ing us by working to defund ment… People that look dif- of President Donald Trump planned parenthood, end ferent and sound different due to his documented anti- Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for the 7 p.m. event, to be held in the Dublin High School the affordable care act, si- are living in fear right now. women statements and oth- Student Union, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. lence medical professionals They are scared of speaking er behaviors toward women. trying to advocate for their up and giving the required This was the largest single “I’m looking forward to updating my friends and neighbors and taking their questions patients’ rights and bring a information to be counted. day protest in U.S. history on all that’s happening in Washington, D.C.,” Swalwell said. “We’ll share thoughts clear challenge to Roe Vs Please help any way you bringing over 470,000 peo- about what the House sought to do in 2019 – including raising the minimum wage, Wade,” she said. “The mes- can with the census. People ple to Washington, D.C. and advancing LGBTQ equality, lowering prescription drug prices, ending gun violence, sage is that our bodies do have died for this right.” over 5 million participants protecting our democracy, and more – and what’s coming in 2020.” not belong to us; they be- District 16 state assembly throughout the U.S. At the long to the State.” member Rebecca Bauer- Nov. 2018 election, 53% Hayward City Council- Kahan asked the audience of women voting cast their woman Aisha Wahab, the to “think about how you all ballot for Trump. first Afghan-American to felt on Nov. 9, 2016. That The Tri-Valley Women’s serve in public office in is the fire in our bellies… march is independent from America, said rhetoric in We must fight for the values other women’s marches and the country has people liv- that each of us holds, which was organized by Tri-Valley ing in fear. is the woman’s right to her Woman’s Action Group, “Everyone in this country own bodily autonomy and Livermore Indivisible, Stu- is supposed to have the free- the equality that comes with dents for Social Change TOBACCO BAN dom to live as they please, to that. Let’s lead the way by and Organizing for Action (Continued from first page) be secure in their own skin, voting and thereby chang- (OFA) East Bay Central to be who they are, who ing the conversation.” The merchants were noti- residents of Livermore, care area would function. fied about the proposed ban. which has adopted a similar Councilman Shawn Ku- One was present in the au- ban. magai said he respected the dience, and said he had no One parent said that she commission’s findings, but objection to the ban. The has a daughter in college. thought that the concerns ban does not affect the sale She noted that her own gen- could be answered by im- of flavored tobacco prod- eration may have been the posing more restrictions ucts, such as cigars, ciga- first to be nicotine-free, but on the developer, Eddie Li, rettes and chewing tobacco, now her daughter’s genera- whose architect appeared as well as menthol-flavored tion has been addicted by before the council as his tobacco, which has FDA the tools of the tobacco in- representative. approval. dustry. Kumagai wanted three One target of Dublin’s A student at Dublin High electrical vehicle recharge ban is flavored tobacco. School said that one of her stations added to the proj- Critics say its colorful ap- teachers was crying when ect area. He also included pearance and fruity flavors students walked into her a condition that pre-school can put young people on the classroom. The teacher was teachers not bring children road to cigarette addiction. mourning a former student into the play area before 10 The other ban focuses on who died from using a laced a.m., so guests at the nearby electronic smoking devices vaping product. Aloft Hotel wouldn’t be used in vaping. They can re- Another speaker said that disturbed. semble smoked cigarettes, data in a national survey Vice-mayor Arun Goel, pens, or other devices and showed that 12% of high a former traffic engineer hold the “e-juice,” which is school seniors engage in for Alameda County Trans- inhaled into the lungs. vaping. Another audience portation Commission, A battery in it heats the member stated that she saw voted against the motion. e-liquid into an aerosol, high school students vap- He felt that there would be which is inhaled into the ing in a car parked outside too much traffic coming lungs, then exhaled. one of the Dublin tobacco through from residential According to the website shops. areas that will feed into of the nonprofit Center on CHILD-CARE CENTER the high school, which is Addiction, a national orga- OK’D FOR GRAFTON due for construction on the nization, the aerosol is often On another item, the East Side. That would cause mistaken for water vapor. Council approved a three- problems for the nearby in- However, it really consists building project that will tersection, he said, noting of fine particles, many of complete the final stage that the traffic would hap- them amounts of oils and of a three-stage plan at the pen in short bursts, perhaps toxic chemicals that have southeast corner of Dub- for five minutes, which been linked to cancer and lin Boulevard and Grafton means a standard traffic respiratory and heart dis- Street on 12 acres. study with one-hour or half- eases. The project includes two hour intervals would not As of Jan. 14, 2,668 peo- retail buildings intended to pick it up. That would make ple have been hospitalized appeal to pedestrians, and it tougher to design a solu- with vaping-related lung includes dining and a day- tion, he added. injuries. Sixty deaths have care center. The Planning Kumagai said that the been recorded, according Commission voted 4-1 in problem is not one for Li’s to the Centers for Disease December against the proj- development to solve, but Control. ect, citing its dissatisfaction for the school district and A parade of speakers with on-site traffic circu- city to solve together when spoke out at the council lation, including how the the high school opens. meeting, including Dublin drop-off and pick-up day- parents and students, and Participants in the Tri-Valley's Women's March. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

signed into law last June, the cap on home loans for veterans would pave the way for financial institutions to service state- issued by the Veterans Administration has been entirely legal marijuana businesses without fear of federal reprisal. eliminated. The House approved the bill in September. But when it went The Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Senate, Sen. Michael Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the released new FHA policies for loans on condominiums, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, offered changes that the National Association of Realtors had been his own version of cannabis banking reform, including a advocating for. The new rules extend FHA certifications cap on THC potency. from two years to three, and allow more condos to qualify The FHA Additional Credit Pilot Program Reauthori- for FHA financing, which should make it easier for first- zation Act, H.R. 123, would allow HUD to create a pilot time homebuyers and moderate-income buyers to share in program offering automatic alternative credit for those who the dream of homeownership. don’t currently qualify for home loans. The House Financial Federal Rule Changes The spending package to fund the federal government Services Committee approved the bill in September and sent for 2020 provides temporary extensions of three important it to the full House. Impact Real Estate federal tax provisions. These provisions allow: The Equality Act would protect LGBTQ people from • Deductions for the cost of premiums for mortgage discrimination in housing and other settings. It passed the By Cher Wollard insurance. House by a vote of 236-173 has been sent to the Senate. • Exclusion of mortgage debt that is written off in a The National Association of Realtors is also working The start of the New Year means new laws go into effect, short sale. closely with HUD to develop policies protecting those who many of which impact buyers, sellers, homeowners, and • Deductions for the cost of improvements that make rely on the assistance of companion animals, while prevent- investors in real estate. buildings more energy efficient. ing individuals from exploiting the system. This year, several new laws and regulations will make it H.R. 5377, the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and easier for certain homebuyers to obtain financing, investors Congress reauthorized the National Flood Insurance Localities Act, passed the House at the end of December and to obtain the insurance they need, and property owners to Program. The NFIP’s statutory authority to operate must is awaiting action in the Senate. This bill, which is strongly take advantage of income tax breaks. be renewed on a regular basis. The president signed the supported by N.A.R., would provide a two-year repeal of Among the changes likely to have the biggest impact legislation in December and the authorization will be good the $10,000 cap imposed on state and local tax deductions, in our region is the increase in how much homebuyers can through Sept. 30. Legislation to reform the program and a cap that has had the biggest impact on high-cost states borrow using loans backed by the Federal Housing Admin- extend it for another five years is currently awaiting action such as California. istration, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. in both chambers of Congress. Perhaps most importantly, the N.A.R. is working with Nationally, the ceiling rose from $484,350 to $510,400. Congress also reauthorized the Terrorism Risk Insurance policymakers to reform government-sponsored enterprises, For high-cost areas, such as the Bay Area, the limit has Program for seven years. This program makes it easier to including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which help credit- gone up more than $40,000 – from $726,525 to $765,600. obtain financing on commercial property. worthy Americans secure mortgages. Given that the median cost of a home in Alameda County The National Association of Realtors, which lobbies on If you have questions or concerns about any real estate last year was $740,000, this is a welcome change. behalf of real estate consumers and the industry, has played matters, or if you plan to buy or sell property in 2020, contact Limits are based on the Federal Housing Finance a role on many of these issues. your local Realtor today. Agency’s Housing Price Index, which increased 5.38% in Many other measures are awaiting further action, in- the past year. cluding: Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway As part of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, The Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking (SAFE) Act HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore. JANUARY 23, 2020 • The Independent 11

is hereby registered by the State License Board. State law LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): The BA’s also requires that contractors NAME STATEMENT Family Transport Inc, 1915 include their license numbers FOR INFORMATION FILE NO. 567421 De Vaca Way, Livermore, CA on all advertising. Check your PLACING The following person(s) doing 94551. This business is con- contractor’s status at www. LEGAL NOTICES business as: Steele HR Solu- ducted by a Corporation. The cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB Call 925-243-8000 tions, 2135 Farmington, LLC, date on which the registrant (2752). Unlicensed persons first commenced to transact taking jobs less than $500 must Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby Adopt a new best friend FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious state in their advertisements registered by the following TVAR NAME STATEMENT business name(s) listed above: that they are not licensed by owner(s): Steele HR Solutions, Tri-Valley Animal FILE NO. 566436 January 1, 2020. Signature of the Contractors State License 2135 Farmington, LLC, Liver- Rescue The following person(s) do- more, CA 94550. This business Registrant/s/: Patsy Bibiano Board.” ing business as: W and Z is conducted by a Limited Li- Arciniega, CEO. This state- Our current weekly adoption REAL ESTATE Towing, 23839 Connecticut ment was filed with the County ability Company. The date on events include: St, Hayward, CA 94545, is which the registrant first com- Clerk of Alameda on January 168)LAND FOR SALE hereby registered by the fol- 14, 2020. Expires January 14, menced to transact business Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at lowing owner(s): Wais Ansari 2025. The Independent, Legal 170) LAND FOR RENT under the fictitious business Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. 4070 Hemmingway Comm, No. 4686. Published January name(s) listed above: N/A. Sig- The location is Delucchi Park, 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / Fremont, CA 94536. This 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. nature of Registrant/s/: Scott 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am DUPLEX / APT RENTAL business is conducted by an Steele, Member. This state- to 1:00pm. Individual. The date on which 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- ment was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens the registrant first commenced ALS TO SHARE Clerk of Alameda on January NAME STATEMENT at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- to transact business under 10, 2020. Expires January 10, FILE NO. 567454 dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL the fictitious business name(s) 2025. The Independent, Legal The following person(s) do- 3pm. SPACE listed above: N/A. Signature No. 4683. Published January ing business as: Fiesta Taco, Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. of Registrant/s/: Wais Ansari, Inland Valley Publishing Co. 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2020. 1989 Santa Rita Road, Ste ORG, to see adoptable ani- Owner. This statement was Client Code:04126-00001 J, Pleasanton, CA 94566, is mals, volunteer opportunities, filed with the County Clerk of Re: Legal Notice for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hereby registered by the fol- and how to donate. Alameda on December 13, NAME STATEMENT lowing owner(s): Maria del Car- Classified Ads 2019. Expires December The Federal Fair Housing Act, FILE NO. 567402 men Fonseca, 1079 El Dorado Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL 13, 2024. The Independent, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act The following person(s) do- Drvie, Livermore, CA 94550. RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- Legal No. 4680. Published of 1964, and state law prohibit ing business as: J & C Care This business is conducted by ter, and Instagram. January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020. Home, 1049 Rincon Avenue, an Indvidual. 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Quest Science Center 2.0 Moves Ahead Quest, the future sci- last week posted a banner Livermore Science and So- completed and fundraising LVJUSD 2020 Science ence center to be located in announcing the location of ciety Center, announced its is underway. For more in- Stockmen’s Park in down- the science center’s future new name and launched formation, to donate, vol- Odyssey Celebration town Livermore, contin- home, off Railroad Avenue its website in December. unteer or to subscribe to the ues to move forward. The near Blacksmith Square. An architectural concept of Quest newsletter, see quest- To Be Held on Feb. 13 Quest Board of Directors Quest, formerly the the science center has been science.org.

This year on Thursday, February 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Junction Avenue K-8, LVJUSD will celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the Science Odyssey. At the family-friendly, free science and engineering extravaganza, LVJUSD students will display their scientific inquiry methods, experiments, data, findings, and conclusions with the public. Judges will evaluate the content and the display boards, and interview students about their experimental process. Students will share what they have learned throughout the process – either working alone on Quest board members from left: Jay Davis, Alan Burnham, Monya Lane, Rick Stulen and Vaughn Draggoo. in collaborative pairs or teams. Other shows at the event will include student art and photography, a planetarium, "trashion", a poetry contest, live music ZONE 7 and community partner exhibits. (Continued from first page) For more information visit of homelessness. 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Tri-Valley Repertory Theater’s Mamma Mia! Is a Blast for All Ages

By Carol Graham performances on Jan. 25 and 26, and Feb. 1 and 2. Satur- Mia!” musical, which opened in 1999. It has since been After months of cement-colored skies looming over day performances start at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., seen by more than 65 million people in countries as leafless trees, it feels like it’s time to take a sun-soaked with an additional Saturday matinee on Feb. 1. widespread as Russia, Australia and China. In the U.S., vacation — say, to Greece. Roundtrip airfare? $1,800. From the moment the lights go down, the sunny, nos- the Broadway production’s 14-year run ended in 2015, Gleaming white villa with cobalt trim? $250. ABBA talgic tunes of Sweden’s pop supergroup lull audiences after 5,773 performances. Gold: Greatest Hits double album? $25. into another time and place. For a decade, beginning in Under the skillful direction of Brian Olkowski, the Or, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is offering a similar the early ‘70s, Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid — Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre (TVRT) production lives getaway complete with azure skies and coral sunsets better known as ABBA — ruled the airwaves with one up to the effervescent, enchanting spirit of the show. over sparkling seas at the Bankhead Theater. Total cost? worldwide hit after another. Though the group’s two With songs like "Super Trouper," "Dancing Queen," $21-$39. married couples eventually separated, Björn Ulvaeus "Knowing Me, Knowing You," "Take a Chance on Me," “Mamma Mia!” opened on Jan. 18, with upcoming and Benny Andersson helped develop the “Mamma (Continued on page 5)

Mamma Mia! at the Bankhead Theater entertains with classic ABBA songs. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) 2 The Independent • January 23, 2020 A Cappella Groups to Share the Stage at the Bankhead of Gospel and R&B; the and harmony of the human finals during the fourth sea- 2014. Los Angeles-based Filipino- voice, creating music without son of “The Sing Off” in Mentored by Grammy- American group, The Filhar- instrumental accompaniment 2013, The Filharmonic was award winning maestro monic, with their blend of hip Robbie Pressley, Theron featured in the movie “Pitch Bobby McFerrin, the four hop, pop, and 90s nostalgia; "Therry" Thomas, Mau- Perfect 2.” The group was members of Women of the Blake Lewis, runner-up on rice Staple, Dennis "DJ" the top college-booked en- World represent Japan, Italy, the sixth season of American Baptiste, and Geston Pierre tertainment group in the India, and the U.S., by way of Idol; and the quartet, Women – who make up Committed country in 2016. Members Haiti. Despite their cultural of the World, singing original – all hail from Huntsville, of The Filharmonic are VJ differences. they share the and traditional folk music in Alabama, and graduated Rosales, Joe Caigoy, Trace sounds, rhythms, and mu- 32 languages from Oakwood University, Gaynor, Jules Cruz, and Niko sic from all over the world The groups were brought a private, historically black Del Rey. through chants, storytell- together by Deke Sharon, university in their hometown. As a teenager, Blake ing, dance, and percussion. vocal producer for the “Pitch The group won the second Lewis was well-known as The Women of the World Perfect” movies and the tele- season of “The Sing-Off” “Bshorty” in Seattle’s a are Ayumi Ueda, Annette vision show “The Sing-Off,” with their arrangement of cappella, hip-hop, and rave Philip, Débo Ray, and Gior- One of the a capella groups to perform on Feb. 5 at which features a cappella the Queen hit, "We Are the scenes. Since his American gia Renosto. the Bankhead Theater in Livermore groups. They will perform Champions." Their self-titled Idol appearance, his hits Tickets for A Cappella “A Cappella Live!” – at Livermore’s Bankhead their best-known hits, as album, “Committed,” was have included “Break An- Live!, which begins at 7:30 which brings together the vo- Theater on Wednesday, Feb. well as mix it up together released in 2011, and their otha,” “How Many Words,” p.m., are $20-$95; $20 for cal harmonies of four award- 5, for one performance only. in larger group numbers on subsequent album, “Home and “Your Touch.” His third students under 21 and active winning ensembles in the Performing will be the six stage. A cappella, arguably for Christmas,” earned a album, the independently military. Tickets are available classic model of a Motown male vocalists of Commit- the world’s first musical Grammy nomination. produced “Portrait of a Cha- at lvpac.org or by calling Revue – will be presented ted, with the rich harmonies form, emphasizes the purity After making the semi- meleon,” was released in (925) 373-6800. Shakespeare’s Associates Tom Jones Hits Featured in Valentine’s Weekend Event Adds Two New Staffers Award-winning Broad- “Fiyero” in the hit Broadway way star and recording art- musical, “Wicked,” a role Shakespeare’s Associ- Last seen in Livermore ist David Burnham will he originated in the show’s ates, producers of the Liver- Shakespeare Festival’s pro- celebrate—through stories developmental workshops. more Shakespeare Festival duction of “The Tempest” in and songs— the career of Sir He also was an original cast at Darcie Kent Vineyards, 2016, Schmeltzer has served Tom Jones, one of the most member for “The Light in has added two new staff as an actor, musical director, electrifying performers and The Piazza,” receiving the members. Katie Anderson and teaching artist through- iconic voices of the past five “Helen Hayes Award” and has been hired as administra- out the Bay Area. decades. the “Garland Award” for tive associate, while Lindsey She settled in the Bay Two Valentine’s Weekend best actor for his portrayal Schmeltzer joins the team Area in 2014 and performed performances are scheduled of “Fabrizio.” as education director. Both in the summer festivals and for the Firehouse Arts Cen- Burnham’s first gained positions were added due Holiday Readings at Swirl on ter Theater in Pleasanton, 8 critical acclaim when he to the organization’s growth the Square. She also taught p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, and replaced Donny Osmond as and expanded programming. the So Wise, So Young cur- 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. “Joseph” in the national tour Anderson, a Livermore riculum in Livermore sec- The production will fea- of “Joseph and the Amazing native with a background in ond-grade classrooms. She ture the singer’s greatest Technicolor Dreamcoat.” graphic design and creative has expertise in curriculum hits, including “It’s Not Un- “Joseph” was followed by coordination, said she is ex- design and implementing usual,” “Delilah,” “What’s another blockbuster national cited to join a company “that state and national learning New Pussycat,” “Green, tour playing “Peter” in “Je- is doing so much to build up standards. Green Grass of Home,” and sus Christ Superstar.” Last the Livermore community.” As education director, “She’s A Lady,” accompa- year he starred in a new Off- Anderson added that she her first task will be to cre- nied by a live six-piece band, Broadway show, “The Best found synergy between her ate a curriculum that links with musical director Todd is Yet to Come – The Music personal goals of creating Shakespeare with the school Schroeder. of Cy Coleman.” an inclusive community and district’s social emotional The show is described Reserved-seat tickets are the theatre’s mission to create learning curriculum, Choose as a journey, rediscovering $28 - $38. They may be community through the arts. Love, funded in part by a the passion and prowess purchased online at www. Anderson said she is es- donation from Lawrence that marked Tom Jones’ rise firehousearts.org, by calling pecially excited about Shake- Livermore National Security. from mining-town factory (925) 931-4848, or in-per- speare Associate’s mission More information on Liver- worker in Wales to one of son at the box office, 4444 to build a small “black box” more Shakespeare Festival the biggest superstars in the Railroad Ave, in downtown theatre downtown that in- and its programs can be Award-winning Broadway star and recording artist musical world. Pleasanton. cludes the collaboration of found at LivermoreShakes. David Burnham will celebrate the career of Sir Tom Burnham has been more than a dozen diverse org or by calling (925) 443- Jones at The Firehouse Arts Center on Feb. 14 and 15. praised for his performance as arts groups. BARD. January 23, 2020 • The Independent 3 Livermore School of Dance to Bankhead Summer Season Present “World of Imagination” The Livermore School of Saturday, Feb. 15. Immediately following Performances Announced Dance Jazz Company will Designed for family en- the performances there will Livermore Valley Per- Three more comedy urday, March 21. The Best present “World of Imagi- joyment, the show is will in- be a reception where guests forming Arts Center has also shows have also been added of San Francisco Comedy nation,” a dance revue di- clude many Disney-themed can meet the performers and announced the Bankhead at the Bothwell Art Center. Competition will return to rected by Liz Roberts that dances, filling the stage with take photos with the show’s summer music schedule, in- Kira Soltanovich, and ac- the Bothwell Art Center combines jazz, tap, hip hop, bright and fun costumes and Disney princesses. Show cluding local favorite Keiko tress and writer best known on Friday, May 15. Shows modern, contemporary lyri- scenery, accompanied by times are 2:30 and 7:30 Matsui, who will make her for her correspondent work begin at 8 p.m. cal and musical theater, at popular Disney classical and p.m. Tickets are available eighth appearance at the on The Tonight Show with For more information the Bankhead Theater on contemporary songs. at www.lvpac.org. Bankhead Theater“Transports in August. Jay Leno, his will listenersappear on and tickets out to allof events, their go world Tickets will go on sale to Saturday, Feb. 8, followed to lvpac.org or call (925) the public on Wednesday, by Jackie Kashian on Sat- 373-6800. Jan. 29. and into his song.” – ElmorE magazinE The Bankhead Presents Summer Season will kick off at 8 p.m., on Friday, July 10, with “Croce Plays Croce.” AJ Croce will weave together the classic songs of his father, Jim Croce, some of AJ’s own tunes, and the A CAPPELLA music that influenced them LIVE both. Timeless hits such A Celebration of as “Operator,” “You Don’t Vocal Harmony Mess Around with Jim,” and “Time in a Bottle,” together Wed FEB 5 • 7:30pm with family stories, will highlight the musical con- nection between father and son. Tickets are $20-$65; $20 for students and active CIRQUE military. MECHANICS Andrew Molina, a third- 42FT - A Menagerie generation member of an of Mechanical Marvels established Maui musical family, will perform at 8 Sun FEB 9 • 7pm "World of Imagination" will be presented at the Bankhead Theater on Feb. 15. p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 15. Molina was included in Ukulele Magazine’s list “The Next Jake,” a refer- ence to ukulele virtuoso Jake RIDERS IN Learn About Travel Plans with Las Positas College Shimabukuro, and is fast THE SKY earning his own place with America’s Favorite Las Positas College will host a free seminar to learn about hosted national a style that mixes Hawaiian, Cowboys and international trips available this and 2021 at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in pop, rock, Latin and a little Room 101 of Building 100, at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. bit of jazz. Tickets are $35; Sun FEB 16 • 3pm $20 for students and active Las Positas College Community Education will discuss upcoming destinations military. and answer questions about traveling with the college program. To register, Keiko Matsui, a re- call (925) 424-1467). Seating is limited. nowned Japanese-born JASON The Community Education program is also offering conversational languages pianist and composer, will LYLE classes designed for travelers, including Conversational French for Travel, taught by returns to the Bankhead at Prof. Sonia Kechich, a native French speaker. Those classes will be held from 8 p.m., on August 21. Mat- BLACK 6-7:30 p.m., on Fridays, from March 6 through April 10, in Room 102 of Building 100. sui blends a melting pot of The Backwards musical influences to create Piano Man The Community Education Spring 2020 brochure of classes is also available. unforgettable, contempo- Fri FEB 28 • 8pm For more information, go to www.laspositascollege.edu/commed. rary smooth jazz melodies. Tickets are $20-$65; $20 for 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org students and active military. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • January 23, 2020 Students Receive Dreammakers And Risktakers Awards

Twelve Tri-Valley students were recognized this week at tion into action as they faced the rapidly spreading vaping the annual Dreammakers and Risktakers Awards luncheon, epidemic in the community, and moved beyond health and sponsored by the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group, wellness education into effective political advocacy. The at The Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. student lead team that effectively channeled their collective "Our community is inspired by these students from all and powerful voice includes Livermore students across the region who lead with grit, technical competence, Megan Sloan – Described as wise beyond her years, the and the heartfelt desire to make the world a better place" Amador Valley High School student enjoys helping create said Lynn Naylor, CEO of Innovation Tri-Valley Leader- inclusive, empathetic projects that help students feel con- ship Group. “This heartwarming event shines a spotlight nected in a warm. on the next generation of incredible young leaders and their She was recognized for her involvement in the creation of commitment to empathy, equity and boundless innovation." a cell phone app, called the PRIDE button, that recognizes The business-led organization’s annual awards program students for their positive behavior on campus. showcases student risktakers as essential to the regional in- Maodan Tohouri -- Tohouri was recently invited to novation ecosystem. This year’s winners were: speak at an International Teen Conference in Nepal, where Jeffrey Tan - Inspired by an ocular challenge he experi- she inspired other young leaders with ideas about how to enced as a young child, Dublin High School student inven- make a difference in their own communities. A Tri-Valley tor Jeffrey Tan designed a more affordable and refreshable Regional Occupational Program student, she is president electrotactile braille display that allows braille readers to of Students for Social Change, communication coordinator more easily read computer screens. at Student Voice, and serves on the planning committee for Alexander Vasquez – A first-generation college student the Tri-Valley Climate Summit. in chemical engineering, Alexander Vasquez worked on a Myles Molnar – The Foothill High School student was project at Las Positas College to develop a way to stabilize honored for spreading optimism, determination and positiv- DNA and RNA without refrigeration, so medical samples ity among his fellow high school students, while managing Celebrate Native Ways at Alviso Adobe Community can be stored at room temperature with less risk during his personal challenge of paralysis from a wrestling injury. Park in Pleasanton on Sat., Feb. 8. The free family power outages. Myles has been an inspiration to those around him, con- event, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will provide a Alessandra Beltran, Ahalya Rajesh, Ariella Stewart, Dario tinuing without complaint to innovate new ways to achieve glimpse into the history of the first people to live in the Stewart, Will Taggert, Meadow Walton and Mason Wolf – everything that he always planned to accomplish. East Bay area. In addition to the recently completed The seven Granada High School students turned their frustra- Tule River Indian replica home, there will be native stories, cultural demonstrations, games and teas made from native plants.

Open-Mic Nights for Writers to Continue Writers of all genres will have the opportunity to share and give voice to their work again this year during open-mic nights hosted by Whistlestop Writers at Swirl on the Square in Livermore. “Even if you don’t have something to read, come listen to talented local writers and poets,” said Cynthia Patton Livermore Poet Laureate, who started the Whistlestop Writers Open Mic nights. “Jumpstart your creativity or the new decade.” Each writer will be given about 5 minutes of open-mic time, or about 750 words. The group meets from 7-9 p.m., on the fourth Wednesday of every month, at Swirl on the Square, a historic blacksmith shop turned wine bar in downtown Livermore. For more information contact LivermorePoetLaureate@ gmail.com or find us on Facebook. Students from left to right are: Ahalya Rajesh, Mason Wolf, Regina Molitoris, Rotary Club President Jay Davis, Will Taggert, Daphne Yan, Carolyn Siegried (Piedrozzi Foundation), Emily Prusso (LVJUSD Board), LVJUSD Superintendent Dr. Kelly Bowers and Livermore Council Member Trish Munro. January 23, 2020 • The Independent 5 MAMMA MIA Cirque Mechanics Presents Menagerie (Continued from first page ) "Thank You for the Music," When the show comes "Money, Money, Money," to its surprising conclu- Of Mechanical Marvels "The Winner Takes It All," sion, Donna and the Dy- "Voulez-Vous," "SOS," namos (her two friends) and the 1975 hit "Mamma belt out “Dancing Queen,” At the center of every from a galloping mechanical Mia" punctuating the story, reprising a song they sang circus rests a 42-foot ring horse to a rotating tent frame the plot features 20-year- together as youths, when full of thrills, laughs and for strongmen, acrobats and old Sophie on the eve of they dreamed of becoming excitement, and in its new aerialists. her wedding. Wanting her superstars. show, “42FT: A Menagerie Cirque Mechanics was father to give her away, she Along with encouraging of Mechanical Marvels,” the founded in 2004 by Boston first has to find out who her nostalgic and emotional inventive American circus native and German Wheel father is. Sophie finds her reactions, “Mamma Mia!” troupe Cirque Mechanics artist Chris Lashua, following mother’s diary with entries is noted for its celebration invites audiences to “Step his successful collaborative dating back to 1979, and of feminist overtones. The right up, ladies and gentle- project “Birdhouse Factory,” discovers three possibili- musical features interest- men, boys and girls” to the with the Circus Center of San ties who may be her dad. ing and diverse female world of gears and canvas, Francisco. Cirque Mechanics Without telling her mother, protagonists who enjoy en- pulleys and sawdust. quickly established itself as but using Donna’s name during female friendships, Described by The New a premiere American circus, on the invitations, Sophie and a resilient mother who York Times as “intelligent- with a unique approach to invites all three men to her lovingly raised her daugh- ly conceived and expertly performance, storytelling wedding, hoping to solve ter alone. “Mamma Mia!” executed,” the show dares and staging. The company’s the mystery. allows women the same viewers to leap into the cir- shows are set apart by their Sophie is wonderfully sexual choices that have cus ring and experience the unique realism and a raw played by Jillian Abney, a been long afforded men, timelessness of an evolving quality that reflects the sto- former Disneyland Resort and asserts that women art form. Cirque Mechanics ries of American industrial performer who endear- should enjoy their youth will appear for one show only ingenuity. In “42FT,” Cirque ingly captures the naiveté and follow their goals at the Bankhead Theater on Mechanics offers acrobatics, and independence of a ahead of marriage. Sunday, Feb. 9. mechanical wonders, and a young girl becoming a After the show, it’s ad- As with all Cirque Me- delightful bit of clowning woman. On a side note, vised for theater goers not chanics’ shows, “42FT” is a around that brings the center Sophie’s fiancé is Jillian’s to rush out too quickly. unique mechanical interpre- of the circus ring to life. real-life husband, Robby Soon, all the performers tation of the traditional. The For tickets ($20-$95 for Abney. Together, their come back on stage to stage becomes a Big Top, adults; $20 for students under chemistry and voices blend invite audience members filled with historic one-ring 21 and active military) go to beautifully. to sing and dance along circus lore and lit up with www.lvpac.org or call (925) Donna (played by Mer- to “Waterloo” which, on constant action, amazement, 373-6800. The show begins Aerialist performs at Cirque Mechanics yl Streep in the 2008 movie opening night, saw nearly and a showcase of wonders at 7 p.m. “Mamma Mia!”) is at the every person singing, clap- heart of the show: The one ping and dancing along. person who is connected So, looking at it all . . . to everyone present, in- the personal cost of vaca- cluding two fabulous and tioning in Greece? Fatigue, outlandish friends. Add work backlog, and credit Adult Literacy Program Seeks Volunteers Tutors an ebullient ensemble of card payments. The cost superb singers and danc- of seeing “Mamma Mia!”? The Pleasanton Library is seeking volunteer tutors for its adult literacy program, Pleasanton Reads. ers, and “Mama Mia!” Priceless; attendees will Tutors will lead a variety of activities to help develop fundamental reading, writing, and conversation skills, including has attendees feeling like be walking on air, smiling one-on-one lessons, small group conversation practice, citizenship test preparation, and book clubs. they’ve been whisked a lot, and humming tunes The library will provide training and orientation, ongoing support, and all books and materials. The next training away to an island in the for days. session will be from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. New volunteers Mediterranean. The Bankhead is lo- are required to attend training, although no advance preparation or prior teaching experience is required. Though the show is cated at 2400 First St. More than 130 volunteers provide English as a Second Language (ESL) and other literacy services to 200 adult rated P-13, it has only a in downtown Livermore, students throughout the Tri-Valley communities. Despite this broad reach, Pleasanton Reads has a waiting list of few mild innuendos that with a free parking ga- more than 100 students who would like to work with a tutor. Volunteers need to be 18 or older, fluent in American would likely go over the rage to the rear, and many English, familiar with American culture, and able to devote 1-2 hours weekly for at least six months. heads of the very young. restaurants close by. For For more information or to register for the workshop, go to www.volunteermatch.org However, the dazzling tickets, visit www.trival- or contact the Pleasanton Reads Team at (925) 931-3405. costumes, upbeat songs leyrep.org or www.lvpac. and laugh-out-loud humor org, or call 925-373-6800, makes the show a blast for Tuesday thru Saturday, all ages. noon to 6 p.m. 6 The Independent • January 23, 2020

Yesterday into Today By Sarah Bobson

Bill Graham Presents: Part I

“Bill Graham Pres- in somewhat chronologi- boots, Graham’s mother which, no doubt, en- During those years, a way to become the ents: My Life Inside cal order, from not only sent him, along with his hanced what must have one constant remained grand impresario for so Rock and Out,” has been Graham himself, but youngest sister, to stay at been his natural inclina- in Graham’s endeavors: many of the great ‘60s sitting on my bookshelf also from some of his an orphanage. The Ber- tion as a businessman. He was always on the musical acts. And, after for years. It is the bi- relatives, business as- lin orphanage, in turn, In his 20s, Graham lookout, it seems to me, opening both the Fill- ography of the music sociates, and musicians sent Graham, his sister, lived an unsettled life, for ways to make a quick more East and West in impresario who promot- who knew him. and other Jewish chil- despite his steadfast buck. While in the army late 1968, he turned them ed many of the biggest I had thought it would dren to France to further adoptive family and he purloined food from into counterculture icons names in folk and rock at be a more traditional ac- protect them from the country. He worked at the commissary and sold of the decade. This was the Fillmore East in New count of Graham’s life, Third Reich. After the a number of odd jobs, it to his fellow soldiers. challenging because, by York City and Fillmore with the biographer’s Nazis invaded France, including as a waiter/ During his stretch as a this time, Graham was West in San Francisco, filtered words, thoughts, the German “kinder” maître d' at big Catskill waiter, he engaged in already in his 30s, a and who is credited with and analysis. By the time were spirited away once resorts in upstate New gambling “opportuni- decade or so older than almost single handedly I was midway through, again, this time to the York. He did a stint in ties.” And, after moving the young musicians and developing the iconic though, I found myself United States. Graham the U.S. Army. He vaga- to San Francisco, while counterculture audiences music scene that started unable to put it down, survived the difficult bonded back and forth with the Mime Troupe who had as their mantra an era. welcoming the book’s trans-Atlantic journey, across the U.S. and Eu- (which performed free “never trust anyone over I intended to read the Rashomon-style alter- but his sister did not. His rope. He became a mem- political satire plays in 30.” They never consid- tome before this, but native, which produced four remaining sisters ber of the San Francisco Bay Area parks), he tried ered him part of their other books kept push- in me something akin eventually ended up in Mime Troupe for a spell. to turn counter-culture hippie scene. He didn't ing it further down my to listening to multi- the U.S., as well. But He even tried acting, but fundraisers and festivals do drugs, after all, and, “to-read” list. Writing ple gossipers give their their father died before gave it up after being featuring the group's po- at first, he didn’t even about Graham’s involve- versions of a particular the family’s dislocation, told his face was “too litical plays into extrava- like their music. In the ment with the band The event or juicy tidbit over and their mother per- strong looking!” In look- ganzas to make them beginning days of the Last Waltz in my last the backyard fence. ished in the Auschwitz ing at pictures of him in more profitable. His Fillmore West, he admit- two columns, however, I had always associat- concentration camp. the book, his face, with budding entrepreneurial ted that he didn't under- renewed my curiosity, ed Graham with the two Graham stayed at its heavy-hanging thick bent, however, clashed stand the music he was so I pulled down that Fillmores, the ‘60s mec- an orphanage in New eyebrows, deeply etched with the counterculture’s promoting, preferring, thick volume of over 500 cas for counterculture York City until he was lines, high cheekbones, idealism and ethos, and instead, a Latin sound, or pages, with Graham’s music. Beyond that, I eventually adopted by and intense gaze, gives the “art-for-political- at least something more grizzly-looking face on knew nothing of his life. a couple who he came the appearance of a cross sake” philosophy of the sedate. “I'm a Carmen the cover, and began to I was surprised, then, to call his parents. He between a gangster and troupe’s leader, Chet McRae fan,” he would read. to learn in the opening attended public school Spencer Tracy’s carica- Helms. Graham eventu- tell people. The biography, I must pages that he was born in in the Bronx, often get- ture of Mr. Hyde in the ally left the group, but by admit, is not what I ex- Berlin in 1931, and that ting into fights with boys classic 1941 film “Dr. this time he had found pected. It is very engag- he could have wound who taunted him, ironi- Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” his life's groove in the In Part II, in Feb- ing, don’t get me wrong, up, and probably died, cally enough, because of The “too strong” look, music business. ruary’s column, I will but it is unusual in that it in a Nazi concentration his German accent. He though, eventually land- Despite the fact that discuss how Graham is presented as a series camp if it had not been graduated from DeWitt ed him the gangster role Graham knew almost began his rise to prom- of candid quotes about for some lucky breaks. Clinton High School and (what else) of Charles nothing about the folk inence in a business a particular event drawn First, anticipating earned a business de- "Lucky" Luciano in the and rock music scene he knew, more or less, from interviews, albeit the advance of gestapo gree from City College, film “Bugsy.” at that time, he found nothing about. January 23, 2020 • The Independent 7 Grammy Award-Winning Quartet to Perform at Bankhead The Grammy Award- plays whimsically with the sidered one of the foremost at Livermore High School reduced college rush tickets available at lvpac.org; the winning Parker Quartet audience’s expectations. Polish composers. “We are and East Avenue Middle are available for Saturday’s Bankhead Theater box of- will take the stage Saturday, That will be followed by drawn to his music not only School. concert. Regular ticket pric- fice, 2400 First St.; or by Feb. 8, at the Bankhead Beethoven’s Quartet in A for its incredibly sensitive Free youth tickets and es start at $32. Tickets are calling (925) 373-6800. Theater in Livermore. The minor, Op. 132, written 40 and unique beauty, but also performance will begin at years after Haydn’s “Joke,” for the fire and boldness that 7:30 p.m. which left audiences more often contrasts his lyrical Founded in 2002, the bewildered than amused. style,” explained Parker Parker Quartet has appeared Beethoven had entered a Quartet violinist Daniel throughout the U.S. and Eu- new aesthetic realm, ex- Chong. rope, including appearances perimenting radically with Szymanowski’s 2nd at Carnegie Hall, Library of 18th century forms. With string quartet is considered Congress, and the Lincoln profound contrasts of feel- one of his boldest com- Center in New York. The ing and musical texture, positions. Chong notes, quartet won a Grammy in the heart of the quartet is “Although it carries a strong 2011 for Best Chamber the “Heiliger Dankgesang,” modernist slant, the struc- Music Performance, the Beethoven’s expression of tures themselves are classi- last string quartet to win in thanks for his recovery from cal: a hauntingly gorgeous that category, and is now in serious illness. first movement, a blistering its sixth year as Blodgett The Parker Quartet has scherzo in the middle, and Artists-in-Residence at also chosen to perform an ambitious double fugue Harvard University’s De- Polish composer Karol Szy- in the final movement.” partment of Music. manowski’s String Quar- The quartet has pledged The program in Liver- tet No. 2, Op 56, written to keeping the string quartet more will open with in 1927, a century after repertoire relevant for audi- Haydn’s Quartet in E-flat Beethoven’s death. ences of all ages, and the major, Op. 33, No. 2, nick- Szymanowski is not a day before their Bankhead named “The Joke,” in which well-known name to many Theater performance, they (spoiler alert) the composer concert goers, but he is con- will be playing for students The Parker Quartet will perform Feb. 8 at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore.

Livermore Wines Honored at San Francisco Chronicle Competition

By Laura Ness Nottingham Cellars for its 2016 micro-lot Reserve Cabernet Garré Vineyard & Winery – 2016 Profound Secret Red Although no local wineries took top honors, Livermore Sauvignon. Blend-Cabernet Franc. wineries garnered an impressive nine Best of Class awards Ruby Hill Winery for its 2016 Jewel Collection Cabernet. Las Positas – 2016 Reserve Cabernet, 2018 Dry Rosé, and at the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, All wines were made from Livermore fruit. 2016 Meritage. McKahn Family Cellars – 2017 Petite Sirah. the largest competition featuring North American wines. From the 66 wines that made it to the Sweepstake round, Several others Livermore wines received Double Gold Page Mill Winery – 2017 Red Blend-Sirah; 2017 Vintner’s the winners were: Select Red Blend – Sirah. from the judges. There were more than 6,700 entries in this Best Sparkling Wine – Breathless Wines for its Sonoma year’s competition. Rubino Estates Winery – 2016 Reserve Estate Cabernet. County Blanc de Noirs. Ruby Hill – 2016 Reserve Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Las Positas Winery earned four best of class awards, Best White – Trader Moon Wine Co. for its 2018 California for its 2019 Albarino, 2019 Tempranillo, 2016 Red Blend- TateDog – 2016 Livermore Valley Cabernet. Honey Moon. Wente Vineyards – 2018 Riva Ranch Chardonnay (Arroyo Tempranillo, and its 2019 Verdelho. Best Rose – Ferrari-Carano for its Sonoma County Dry “We’re very pleased with the four Best of Class awards Seco) Sangiovese Rose. Wood Family Vineyards – 2017 El Loco Rojo and 2017 Big we received, especially considering all four of them are Best Red – deLorimer Winery for its Crazy Creek Alexander from somewhat unique varietals in this valley (and even Wood Zinfandel. Valley 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. For winemaker Darin Winton of Cellar 13, it was his in California),” said Las Positas winemaker Brent Amos. Best Specialty – Ferrante Winery for its Grand River Valley “They are 100% estate grown and bottled.” second straight year of Double Gold. As a fledgling brand, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine. Winton said he feels honored to be recognized. Also, for the second year in a row, a Malbec from Liver- Vidal Blanc Ice Wine (Best Dessert). more, this time from Wood Family Vineyards, made it to “Wine making is my passion and I’ve had the opportunity the Sweepstakes round to claim Best of Class. Las Positas Prestigious Double Golds (where all the judges on a panel to learn from some of the very best in the Livermore Valley,” took Best of Class for its Malbec last year. score a wine Gold), were awarded to: Winton said. “I’m so proud of our tightknit wine community, Cellar 13 – 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon. which once again took home some prestigious awards.” Other Best of Class awards went to: Dante Robere – 2016 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon To check out all the medal winners, go to https://wine- Rosa Fierro Cellars for its Zinfandel. Darcie Kent – 2016 Stone Patch Cabernet Franc, 2018 judging.com. Dante Robere for its 2017 Estate Reserve Syrah. Pistachio Lane Chardonnay. 8 The Independent • January 23, 2020 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Blvd., Dublin. If interested in to www.livermoreschools.org/ Thomasin Dewhurst. ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. ______becoming a member of the domain/1060. Weekday and weekend classes, Celebrating Tom Jones – retzlaffvineyards.com. Pleasanton Art League or for Photography Classes for Home school classes, Special A Special Valentine’s Chris Bradley's Jazz Band Livermore Art Association information regarding the Public amateur photographers looking classes during school breaks Weekend Event featuring appears regularly at Old Mexico Gallery, located in the Carnegie Art Circuit, call John Triming- to improve their skills, at the offered. 925.216.7231 or email award-winning Broadway star Bar & Grill in Livermore on Por- Building, offers art classes, ham at 510.877.8154. Robert Livermore Community [email protected] David Burnham (“Wicked,” tola Avenue – the 2nd Tuesday unusual gifts, art exhibits and Center. Classes will be held for further info. “Light in The Piazza”) and each month from 7:30-9:30 information pertaining to the _MEETINGS/CLASSES______7-9 p.m., on Thursdays, from Piano and Keyboard live six-piece band with p.m. Dance floor, full bar, art field, 2155 Third Street, Jan. 16 through Feb. 27, with Lessons, for children to adult. music director Todd Schroeder. small cover. Livermore. The gallery has been Still Time to Sign Up for field trips on Feb. 2 and Feb. Beginner to early intermedi- Firehouse Arts Center Theater open since 1974 and is run as 22. Register for class #5000 ate level. Half-hour private in Pleasanton. Performances ON THE STAGE a co-op by local artists. Hours Art Workshop ______at (925) 373-5700; online at classes or small group classes at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, and are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm Sign-ups are still avail- larpd.org; by email at registra- offered. Twice-yearly recit- 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For able for the Livermore Adult [email protected]; or in person als. 925.216.7231 or email Reserved-seat tickets: $28- presents Mamma Mia! ABBA's information call 925.449.9927. Education’s Art Workshop, a at the community center, 4444 [email protected] for $38. Tickets available at www. hits tell the hilarious story of a East Ave., Livermore. further info. firehousearts.org, (925) 931- young woman's search for her Artists’ Studio has openings in Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 4848, or at the box office, 4444 birth father. Jan. 25, Feb. 1 at its 2018–2019 school year art last Saturday of each month Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 8:00 p.m.; Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 1, classes. Artist Peggy Frank of- from noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s International Guitar Night 2 at 2:00 p.m. Rated PG. Bank- fers small group, individualized Music Studio located at 1756 (IGN), Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in the head Theater, 2400 First St., instruction in art to students First Street, Livermore. Bankhead Theater. A cast of Livermore. For tickets, visit the ages 7 through high school, guitar luminaries from around Bankhead Theater box office, and adults. Projects include all _MUSIC/CONCERTS______the world will highlight the call 925-373-6800, Tuesday kinds of drawing, painting, print diversity of the acoustic guitar. thru Saturday, noon to 6pm, or making and sculpture. Contact Georgia on My Mind: Celebrat- IGN celebrates its 20th year visit online: www.lvpac.org. For Peggy at 925.443.8755 or email ing the Music of Ray Charles, of US tours with guest host more information, visit www. [email protected]. Friday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. A stellar Mike Dawes (England) and his trivalleyrep.org. Figure Drawing Workshop, every cast of award-winning perform- incredible two-hand contempo- West Side Story, performed by Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ers comes together to celebrate rary style. Tickets start at $20. Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre Artists bring their own materials Ray’s music. Bankhead The- Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live will be at the Firehouse Arts and easels. Open to all artists. music every Sunday. 12:00 - Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., in Professional artist models (nude). No instructor. Students under 18 need written parental permission to attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and refreshments The Valley Humane Society’s Tails at Twilight Gala at are available. Call or e-mail Ruby Hill Winery, March 6 Barbara Stanton for more info: 925.373.9638 or microan- [email protected]. Preschool Art Classes, Thursday Members of the Pleasanton Art non-instructional class where artists work at their own pace mornings 9:45–10:45. Children League Public Art Circuit are aged 3-5 are welcome to join. currently exhibiting art at five with the medium of their choice in a relaxed and supportive Classes cover drawing, paint- businesses in the area. Viewing ing, print-making, sculpture locations are: The Stanford environment with other artists. This group provides a forum for and ceramics. For further Health Care Dermatology Clinic, information, contact Thomasin 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite artists and art enthusiasts to exchange ideas and expertise Dewhurst at 925.216.7231 or 111, Livermore; Pleasanton [email protected] or Chamber of Commerce at 777 while working independently on their own projects. The class is visit childrensartclassesproj- Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- ects.blogspot.com. man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at facilitated by Lorraine Wells and meets Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. Art Classes for children, teens 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite and adults, beginner to 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel to noon, now through March 17, at 1401 Almond Ave., in advanced. Drawing, painting, Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., printmaking, sculpture and Pleasanton; and The Bagel Livermore. For more informa- tion, call (925) 606-4722, or go ceramics taught by highly expe- Street Café at 4101-A Dublin rienced artist and art instructor, Race to the Flagpole, Sat., Jan. 25 kicks off at Independence Park in Livermore. January 23, 2020 • The Independent 9 BULLETIN BOARD at 7 p.m., are $10, and may on Friday, Feb. 7, beginning at (Organizations wishing to run notices in A Crab Feed Fundraiser for the Livermore be purchased at https://bit. 6 p.m. Tickets are $100 per Bulletin Board, send information to PO Lions Club will be held on Saturday, Feb. Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 15, from 5:45-8:00 p.m. at the Bothwell ly/2R7EsCm. Search for event person and may be purchased of Bulletin Board or email information Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. #6977. All proceeds benefit online at www.museumonmain. to [email protected]. Include Doors open at 5:00. All you can eat crab the Dublin Heritage and Cultural org, at Museum on Main, or by name of organization, meeting date, will be accompanied by pasta, salad, Arts Program. phoning the museum at (925) time, place and theme or subject. Phone bread, soft drinks, dessert, and a cash LumiNight Lantern Festival, 462-2766. number and contact person should also bar. Tickets are $55 each, $400 for a be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) table of 8, or $500 for a table of 10. The through Feb. 2, 2020. Wednes- All You Need is Love, Port and night will include a silent auction, raffle day, Thursday and Sunday Chocolate at Cedar Mountain Grief Support: The death of a loved prizes, and live music. For tickets, call hours are 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, Winery in Livermore will host one is unlike any other loss. Please join (805) 405-8742. Saturday and holiday hours are a special Port and Chocolate us on your healing journey at St. Elizabeth Moms Who Meditate - A new Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, meditation group will meet for the first 5 to 11 p.m. LumiNight takes Tasting on Valentine’s Day at 7:30 pm Thursday, January 23. Call El- time 8:15 – 9 a.m., on Sunday, Feb. 23, place at the Alameda County weekend. The winery, 10843 eanor at 846-8708 for more information. in the Fireside Room at Asbury United Fairgrounds, 2100 Valley Ave., Reuss Road, will pair a Library Assistance League Crab Feast: Methodist Church. The sessions, set to Gate 12, Pleasanton.Visit www. Port with chocolates from January 24 at the Shrine Event Center, run for six weeks, will be an introduction LumiNightLanterns.com. Gourmet Works. Tastings will be Livermore. Raffle, silent auction, dessert to meditation using Christian Meditation. auction, DJ Music, dancing, and a no-host Moms with children of all ages are wel- Moulin Rouge 2020 offered from noon to 4 p.m., on bar. Proceeds will enable volunteers to come. Sign up with Jackie at jackieb@ Livermore Valley Opera will host Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, continue with their programs helping asburylive.org, or call (925) 447-1950. Moulin Rouge 2020, its glamor- Feb. 15. $5 from each flight will those in need in our community. For more The Pedrozzi Foundation is accept- ous fundraising party of the be donated to Wings of Rescue. information, go to www.assistanceleague. ing scholarship applications until March org/amador-valley/events. 2 at 5:00 p.m. Scholarships are available year, at The Club at Ruby Hill in Call 925-373-6636 for more Livermore/Pleasanton ELKS Lodge for undergraduate, graduate, community Pleasanton on Saturday, Feb. information. #2117, Crab Feed, Saturday, Jan. 25. college, and technical/vocational studies. 1. Red attire is encouraged; The Valley Humane Society’s Meal includes clam chowder, cole slaw, High school seniors from Del Valle High West Side Story at the Firehouse Arts Center black tie is optional. Begin- Tails at Twilight Gala which pasta, French bread and dessert. Doors School, Granada High School, Livermore Jan. 25 through Feb. 9 ning at 5 p.m., the evening will will raise funds for animal res- open at 6 p.m., dinner service begins at 7 High School, and Vineyard High School p.m. Tickets are $50. Advance sales only; are eligible to apply. Graduates of all ages Pleasanton. The show will run raining. Please RSVP by calling include a cabaret show, wine cue, education, and community RSVP to the lodge office, (925) 455-8829 are encouraged to apply. For more about for 11 performances from Jan (925) 960-2400. lottery, three-course dinner, service efforts, will be held at by Monday, Jan. 20. 940 Larkspur Dr. the Pedrozzi foundation, visit https://bit. ly/2PHczkM. 25 through Feb 9.There will be Lunar New Year and the and a chance to win a diamond Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery, 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, bracelet created by Lance 410 Vineyard Ave., in Pleasan- Jr., Fellowship Breakfast hosted by Assistance League of Amador Valley an Inside the Show opportunity Chinese Year of the Rat the Pleasanton Community of Character invites all visitors to join this dedicated to meet the actors following the Celebration will be held in Cavalieri Jewelers and valued ton, on March 6. The evening Collaborative, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Monday, group of volunteers, reaching out to those 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Jan. the Bankhead lobby and plaza at $11,300. Entertainment will begin with a champagne Jan. 27, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun 26. Tickets range from $25-$46 Saturday, Jan. 25, and is open will feature soprano Sandra reception, hors d’oeuvres, and Pleasanton at the Club, 7050 Johnson Dr. doing it. Regular meetings are held on the Rotary Club of Livermore presents third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at and are available for purchase to the public. This free cultural Rubalcava, tenor Christoper a no-host bar beginning at 6 Bengochea, bass baritone p.m. Dinner will be followed by its 65th annual Crab Feed on Friday, Jan. the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. at the Firehouse Arts Center event is part of Livermore Valley 31, 6:00 p.m, at the Aahmes Shrine Event For more information, see our website, Box Office, by phone at (925) Performing Arts Center’s educa- Kirk Eichelberger, and cabaret dancing and live and silent auc- Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. www.assistanceleague.org/amador-valley, 931-4848, or online at www. tional outreach efforts. For more dancers from Livermore School tions. Guests are encouraged Tickets are $60 or $55 for groups of 8-10. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ yahoo.com, or call 925.461.6401. pcrtproductions.org or www. information, visit lvpac.org or of Dance. to dress in their tropical best. To order tickets, call Debbie Peck at (925) Museum on Main's 13th Annual Tickets are $150 per person 447-4300. Rotary Club will use proceeds Grief Support Group for Teens. Hope firehousearts.org. email [email protected]. from the event for Livermore community Hospice offers grief support groups for Charles R Vineyards Wines & Valentines Fundraiser and are available at valleyhu- service projects, scholarships, grants for children and teens at no cost to residents at Castlewood Country Club mane.org. For more information schools and local groups. in the Tri-Valley. Groups meet at the _MISCELLANEOUS______12th Annual Cabstravaganza, noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, about sponsorships, call (925) Moulin Rouge 2020, Livermore Val- Dublin office during the school year on the ley Opera's glamorous fundraising party first and third Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26. The winery is located 426-8656. Race to the Flagpole, Sat., Jan. A Writers Meetup for Adults of the year, will be held at The Club at The sessions run through May 21. Call 25. The event offers several at 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Ruby Hill in Pleasanton on Saturday, Feb. 829-8770 or email griefsupport@hope- meets on the first Tuesday of 1. Red attire is encouraged; black tie is distances that include a 5K run/ Livermore. hospice.com. A parent or caregiver must Spread Cheer with Beer, the every month at the Livermore optional. Beginning at 5 p.m., the evening remain on-site while the youth is attend- walk, 10K run, and one-mile Civic Center Library, 1188 S. will include a cabaret show, wine lottery, ing group. Group meets at the Hope office: fun run. All events start at Tri-Valley Beer Trail’s annual three-course dinner, and a chance to win 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin. The program is charitable campaign, through Livermore Ave. Leran more at Independence Park and go Livermorelibrary.net or call the a diamond bracelet. Entertainment will free but donations are accepted. through Livermore’s Sycamore Jan. 31. Pick up a passport at feature soprano Sandra Rubalcava, tenor Genealogy Help at the Pleasanton library at 925.373.5500. Christoper Bengochea, bass baritone Kirk Library. To get help finding your roots, Grove Park. These events are any stop on the Tri-Valley Beer Trail or download a passport at Hagemann Ranch Open House, Eichelberger, and cabaret dancers from send an email todocents.chair@L-AGS. open to all ages and abilities. Livermore School of Dance. org for an appointment. Volunteer docents www.trivalleybeertrail.com. Tours of the 140+ year old Nature Scavenger Hunt, ranch and free, family friendly Help Dress A Girl Around the World, from Livermore-Amador Genealogical Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. Join Celebrate Chinese New Year at Saturday, Feb 8., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at St. Society will provide assistance in your seasonal activities. The last Michael’s Hall in Livermore. The group, Ranger Dawn for a nature- the Dublin High School Center genealogical research at Pleasanton for Performing Arts and Educa- Sunday of each month, 1-4 which meets monthly, needs help with Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. themed scavenger hunt at sewing, ironing, cutting. Home kits are tion on Saturday, Feb. 1, hosted p.m. Go to www.livermorehisto- Pleasanton Sole Mates meets at Sycamore Grove Park, 5049 ry.com for the monthly program. available for those who like to sew but 8:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at the Pleasan- by the City of Dublin and Asian can’t make the Sew-Fest. For more Arroyo Rd. Scavengers will International Guitar Night 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. ton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., for a be given clues and a bag and Pacific Islander American Public information, contact Suzanne Beck at 2.5 to 3 mile walk at a moderate pace. Feb. 21 at the Bankhead 925-352-8447 or [email protected]. Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets once sent on their way. Cancelled if Affairs. Tickets for the 2-hour celebration, which begins Theater Lion's Club Crab Feed Fundraiser. a month at 6 p.m., usually on the third 10 The Independent • January 23, 2020 BULLETIN BOARD

Wednesday, at Arroyo Seco Elementary offering fun and educational STEAM variant diagnosis plus their care partners preparation, or lead book clubs. No ad- and crocheting all year, saving items for p.m. Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. All based play activities. Located in Emerald meet at the Pleasanton Senior Center on vance preparation is needed. Find more the annual bazaar in November. Ninety- Italian Catholic Federation, member families and potential member Glen Park, Dublin, off Gleason Dr. Open the second Saturday of every month from information contact the Adult Literacy five present of the proceeds are donated meets 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. families are welcome. 4-H is a national Thursdays 4 to 8 pm during Dublin 10am - noon. Hear speakers on a variety team [email protected], to local charities. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 program which encourages members Farmer's Market & third Saturday of the of related topics and share challenges, or 925.931.3405. Pleasanton Lions Club, meets Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who to learn by doing, offering a variety of month. Volunteer opportunities for teens solutions, and triumphs! Contact mary. Livermore Veterans of Foreign every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month loves all things Italian is invited to meet projects, events, and community service and seniors. For more info visit http:// [email protected] or 925.462.5081 Wars (VFW), Post 7265, seeking at 6:30 p.m at Inklings Coffee Shop, 530 to celebrate the Italian heritage with activities. For more information, contact www.valleychildrensmuseum.org or for more information. No cost. returning Veterans from foreign conflicts Main Street, Pleasanton. Check website monthly dinner meetings and holding Miranda Munro at delarroyo4hclub@ contact Linda Spencer, 925.683.4741 or Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 who are interested in staying engaged for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. charitable events. The group supports gmail.com. [email protected]. located at 301 Main St. is looking for few with other Veterans and their families. org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit Children's Hospital research, college The Mount Diablo Rose Society Livermore Lions Club meets for good veterans to join us. We meet the The VFW is one of the strongest Veterans organization that seeks to identify needs scholarships and other charities. For meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the dinner every third Thursday of the month second Tuesday of each month at 1900 organizations in America but is in serious within the community and work together information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, month from September through June at at 6:30 pm at Emil Villa's Restaurant, hr. or consider joining us for coffee/do- decline because of lack of membership. to fulfill those needs. For more informa- president, 925.462.2487. 7:30 pm in the Community Room of the 3064 Pacific Ave. in Livermore. Lions are nuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All vet- Meetings on the first and third Mondays tion or to get involved visit pleasanton- ClutterLess Self Help Support Dublin Public Library at 200 Civic Plaza the world's largest service organization. erans all welcome to join us at coffee. You of each month with a light dinner social lionsclub.org. All are welcome. Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, in Dublin. For more information, visit our Livermore Lions support the needs within qualify to attend if you served. Come and at 6:00pm followed by a business meet- Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope all volunteer, self help in-person support website at www.mtdiablorosesociety.org the community and state, the nation and meet other veterans and you will hear ing at 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial and strength for families and friends of group for people with difficulty discarding or email secretary@mtdiablorosesociety. the world. Funds provided to support the and see nothing has chan. We guarantee Hall, 522 So. L. St. (corner of So. L & problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. unwanted possessions. Meetings at org . homeless, the fire victims, and the hur- you will enjoy being around veterans. Visit 5th Street-enter on 5th St.). For more org, 925.277.7661, help@AlanonTriVal- Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main Political Issues Book Club meets ricane and earthquakes victims. Charities our post at americanlegionpost237@ information contact Commander Hank ley.org. entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, the 4th Tuesday of each month, and include: Canine Companions, Blind comcast.net. Jean: 480.585.8970 or Service Officer Recovery International (RI) is a free Pleasanton, every Monday 7- 8:30 p.m. reads books about issues and trends that Centers, and the Ear of the Lion. Check Alcoholics Anonymous If you Ron Gillette: 925.443.4444. weekly self-help group, led by a trained, (except postal holidays). See clutterless. are driving current affairs, both national out our website (livermorelionsclub) for want to drink, that's your business. If Tri-Valley Haven Individual Counsel- peer volunteer leader, for people who org (national) ClutterlessEastBay.org. and international Topics that have been up-coming projects and events. All are you want to stop, we can help. Call AA: ing & Group Therapy Openings. Tri-Valley want to reduce their stress. Anyone 18 or Questers is an international organi- covered include politics, governance, eco- welcome. 925.829.0666. Haven, a non-profit agency provides free, older is welcome; just drop in. Meetings zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, nomics, military affairs, history, sociology, Master Gardeners Talks, Demon- Native Daughters of the Golden professional individual and group therapy every Sunday 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Arbor and history who encourage preservation science, the climate, and religion. Contact stration Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., West, (California born Women) is a frater- for survivors of domestic violence, sexual Vista library room, 1300 South Livermore and restoration of historical landmarks. Rich at 925.872.7923. Livermore. Trained Master Gardeners are nal and patriotic organization founded on assault, and poverty. For more informa- Avenue. Call Barbara, 916.335.8836 or Members learn about antiques, share Food Addicts in Recovery Anony- on site at to answer question and give the principles of : Love of Home; Devotion tion on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Groups Dave, 415.948.9462. and view members' collections, visit mous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery tours of the garden 9:30am-11:30am on to the Flag; Veneration of the Pioneers; and Individual Counseling, please call Ethos, free and confidential services historic sites, museums and antiques program for anyone suffering from food the second Saturday of the month; talks Faith in the Existence of God., Angelita 925. 449.5845. related to pregnancy include guidance and shops and help non-profit organizations obsession, overeating, under-eating or on seasonally appropriate topics. All Talks Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet first Mon- Docents for the Livermore referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. 1010 with restoration and preservation work. bulimia. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Join are 10 -11 am on the second Saturday of day of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, History-Mobile. Volunteers interested in Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Livermore. Call Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly us on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Multi Service the month. 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance Livermore history and/or like working with 925.449.5887 for an appointment.. from September to May. If interested Center, 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. National Alliance on Mental Illness from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley children (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Meals on Wheels Volunteers call President Rickie at 925.292.8123 or Visit www.foodaddicts.org. (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support Buchberger, 925.698.4345, NDGW.org. Mission is to teach children the history are needed to deliver fresh meals to e-mail [email protected]. ClutterLess (CL) Self-Help Group Group, meets every Wednesday, from Scottish Country Dancing in of Livermore and instill in them a sense homebound seniors in Livermore or Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy meets every Monday (excluding post 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and of pride in the city. There will be training. Pleasanton one day per week, Monday- Club. Feed your wonder about the Night office holidays) at 7 p.m. at The Parkview, Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. jigs and graceful strathspeys that are Time commitment could be as little as a Friday between 10 am-12 p.m. For more Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the 100 Valley Ave. (main entrance), 2nd This group provides support and educa- the traditional social dance of Scotland. few days a year. There are usually have 3 information, please call 925.483.1989. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Floor Activity Room, in Pleasanton. tion for anyone experiencing a mental Make new friends and have fun while docents at each school. If interested, call Rotary Club of Livermore Valley ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 LifeRing is a secular recovery group, illness. For further information, visit www. you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 to Nancy Mulligan, 925.443.3076 or email invites interested individuals to attend its N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at an alternative to the 12-step program nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, [email protected]. morning meeting. Meetings are held every 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m. For that accepts all people with drug and 925.872.0170. 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior Sing for Fun, Music Sing-a-Long, Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & more info visit us at www.trivalleystar- alcohol issues. We meet in a friendly, Daughters of the American dance experience or partner required. sing familiar tunes with other folks along Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 gazers.org. down-to-earth atmosphere to create a Revolution (DAR), DAR was founded in We welcome new dancers at any time. with piano accompaniment. The words Club House Drive, Livermore. For more Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 sobriety program that works for YOU. 1890 to promote historic preservation, Call Margaret Ward at 925.449.5932 or of the songs will be provided. No musical information, go to www.livermorevalleyro- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Meetings are every Monday, Wednesday education and patriotism. Its members Sheena MacQueen at 925.784.3662 for experience needed. Most Mondays, from tary.org, or Jill Duerig at 510.378.7243 or costumes give free guided tours beginning and Friday, from noon to 1 p.m. at St. are descended from the patriots who more information. 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore [email protected]. at noon, on the second and fourth Sun- Bartholomew's Church, 678 Enos Way, won American independence during Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise Community Center. Small fee. Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning days of the month. Each tour includes the Livermore. Contact is Steve Bowman, the Revolutionary War. DAR is one of Mountain Sports, every Wednesday Counter Point (Addiction Family and experienced dancers are welcome. 1885 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, 925.207.2430. the world's largest and most active night (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/ Support Group), a free faith based, Christ Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) invites service organizations. DAR members are End Location: Sunrise Mountain Sports centered (Al Anon based) program easy line and circle dances, no partners For information on the Ravenswood everyone, at no charge, to the regular committed to volunteer service having 2184 First Street Livermore. The run/ designed to help individuals with family required, casual dress. $3 per session Progress League (RPL) or the volunteer monthly meetings featuring guest speak- served more than 12.5 million hours in walk will start at 6:30PM, but come members who suffer from alcoholism and (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Docent Program, please call the Docent ers who share their knowledge of the communities throughout the world during hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ drug addiction. Tuesday evenings at 7:00 at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Coordinator at 925.443.0238. sport. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the the past three years. For more informa- warm-up/change. There are a variety of pm at the St. Michael Convent building, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social first Thursday of every month, September tion, please visit josemaria.californiadar. distances starting at 2 miles and they go first floor (375 Maple Street, Livermore). George Pavel 925.447.8020 or george. group of retired men who join together to through June, at the Livermore-Pleasan- org/ or contact Debbie Janes at jmadar. up to 9 miles. The most popular is the 3.5 For further information contact Rachel at [email protected]. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities ton Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Rd., [email protected]. mile course (that does have two water 510.501.1411. Square Dance Lessons in Liver- include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Livermore. DAR Jose Maria Amador, Pleas- fountains along its route). Dogs, kids, Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults more, 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meet- anton Chapter. The local Jose Maria and people of all paces are welcome. who get together for events like board 2253 5th Street. All ages welcome. Danc- ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men liv- ings held 3rd Tuesday of each month. Amador chapter meets on the second More information located on Sunrise's games, movies and fan conventions. ing Thursdays weekly from 7 p.m. until ing in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and If you enjoy collecting coins or other Saturday of the month from September to Facebook event page: www.facebook. Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner 8:30 p.m. No partner or special attire San Ramon. The group meets for lunch on numismania this is the place for you. The May, with a short business meeting and com/events/237597100263100/. and board games A schedule of upcoming needed. For more information call Mar- the first Thursday of each month at the meetings incorporate shared numismatic a program. The City of Pleasanton Library’s events can be found on Facebook at: garet 925.447.6980 or mmiller1435@ San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, knowledge, various club raffles, a Coin DAR Josefa Higuera Livermore Literacy Program is searching for Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. gmail.com. San Ramon. Please read more about the of the Month and a club coin auction. Chapter. Meets September through May patient, caring volunteer tutors to help Text Melody Evenson at 925.209.1214 for Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and For information contact: Gary Antone on the first Saturday of each month. For adults practice and improve their English more information. Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org. For 925.373.6758. additional information, visit http://jhl. reading, writing, and conversation skills. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings will be 9-7 Monday through Friday, 9-5 information or to attend a meeting, call Valley Children's Museum, a californiadar.org. Volunteers will work one-on-one with Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Cen- Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can Carl Churilo, 925.967.8177. community based, non profit, children's Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support students, lead small group conversa- ter in the Robert Livermore Community be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the American Legion Post 47 in museum for children 3 to 10 years old, Group, those with Parkinson's or a tion practice, conduct citizenship test Center, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting building, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, 8–2:30 Livermore is looking for veterans in the January 23, 2020 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Livermore area who are interested in 925.998.3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at during adult worship service. AWANA & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m Cedar Grove Community Church, Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- performing community service for young 925.621.8946 for additional information. children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. & 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 people and promoting veterans affairs. Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), 925.449.4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBible- Sundays, and during the week at various Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. E. Avenue, Livermore. Interested veterans will meet with other Information on programs and memberships, Church.com. times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries cedargrove.org or call 925.447.2351. Christ Church (a nondenominational like-minded veterans for camaraderie training philosophies and schedules, and Unitarian Universalist Church, (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9 Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 evangelical church formerly meeting and support of veterans' causes. The all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sun- a.m and on Weds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Livermore American Legion Post 47 marathon/endurance training program. day Service 10:30am. Church of the open Awana meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence meets the second and fourth Monday of www.trivalleytriclub.com. mind, loving heart and helping hands. trinitylivermore.org or 925.447.1848. Resnick. Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Pleasanton Military Families is a All are welcome. Childcare, and religious St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- Well Community Outreach Center a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, Pleasanton based support group for those education for children as well as adults tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups Ministry provides meats, canned and at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- Livermore. Enter the building from the who have a loved one serving in the Mili- are offered. For more information, visit following the John Main tradition, every dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. ramp on the 5th Street side. For more tary. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on www.uucil.org or call 925.447.8747. Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, Those with an immediate need or who GraceWay Church worships at 10 information go to www.calegion.org/ the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Congregation Beth Emek, Center for contact Claire La Scola at 925.447.9800. would like to donate nonperishable food a.m. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community St. Innocent Orthodox Church, items, call the office at 925.479.1414 Pleasanton. Services include band-led [email protected] or 925. 443.2330 or that are experienced. There is no better in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., worship music, Bible-based messages Roy Warner at 925.449.6048. support than being surrounded by others Pleasanton. Information: 925.931.1055. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick and Sunday School for pre-schoolers and Eric's Corner is a free support who know what you are going through. Rabbi Dr. Laurence Milder, www. to www.stinnocent.net or contact Father up by appointment only. The Outreach elementary through high school students. group for people who are dealing with a Three times per year, the group collects bethemek.org. Augustine Lewton at 925.400.8119 or Center will be open every 4th Saturday Infant care is provided. www.graceway- diagnosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited supplies and sends care packages to the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated [email protected] to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy life.org or 925.846.4436. to attend these meetings. Meetings troops. Contact [email protected] with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Market and Sprouts on a first come first Grace Missionary Baptist Church, are held at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., for the location of the next meeting. Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. second floor, Pleasanton. We meet from Livermore Military Families, a Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. 925.667.1610. www.gracembc.com. Sun- 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of each support group for families in Livermore 925.485.1049 or EastBaySecularJews. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Lynnewood United Methodist day School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, month. For more information please visit who have a loved one serving in the org. 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Church offers a friendly congregation 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible us at ericscorner.org. Military, is intended to be a safe place First Church of Christ, Scientist, and worship with us and to enjoy our where all are welcome. Their winter teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Operation: SAM “Supporting All for family members to come and share Livermore, services 10 a.m. every hospitality. For more information call the schedule has begun, with Sunday ser- Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military their experiences and concerns with Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages church office 925.462.4802. vices held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Childcare 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor support organization based in Livermore. others who understand what they are 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal is provided. Lynnewood is located in Curtis Lillie, 925.449.5256. Community S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- going through. Meetings on the 3rd The church and reading room are located Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Pleasanton at 4444 Black Ave. Visit www. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Thursday of each month at the Livermore at Third and N Streets. The Reading 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. lynnewood.org or call 925.846.0221. 9:30 a.m.. Worship Service, Sundays at morale support of deployed troops. For Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South Room, which is open to the public, Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, The Church of Jesus Christ of 10:45 a.m. information or donations, visit www. L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For features books, CDs and magazines for pastor and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist Latter-Day Saints – Livermore Stake: Gateway Church, 811 Marylin operationsam.org, email operationsam@ more information, call Tami Jenkins, sale. 925.447.2946. with music, childcare and Godly Play Sunday services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday comcast.net . 925.784.5014 or email livermoremilitary- Sunset Community Church, children education. Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open families@yahoo. 2200 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday Little Brown Church, United Church Springs Ward 10:30 am. 950 Mocho information visit gatewaylivermore.org or to new and established residents of the worship service at 9:30 am. Spanish of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard call Larry Trummel at 925.449.1444. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the RELIGION service starts at 9:30 am. Nursery and a.m. worship. All are welcome here. Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Grace Missionary Baptist Church first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon children's church provided. Wednesday www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org or (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament in Livermore invites members of the on the second Wednesday of the month, St. Michael Catholic Church Alpha night program for all ages at 7 p.m. For 925.862.2580. meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, community to Wednesday evening study, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, dinners provide a free meal, an oppor- information, call 925.447.6282 or visit Pathway Community Church, 1055 Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the family activities, and monthly adult tunity to meet new friends, and great con- www.sunsetcc.org. Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contem- 12:30. subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His socials. Information, call 925.215.8405 versation. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. starting Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- porary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of Work.” The church address is 1759 or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com. February 10, St. Michael Parish Hall, 326 day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., am. Children, youth, adult programs. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday Community Resources for Inde- Maple St., Livermore. Register at www. Livermore. Information at 925.447.8840. Biblically based practical messages, Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m., www. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to stmichaellivermore.com/alpha. For more Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, nondenominational. All are welcome. Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 gracembc.com. help people with disabilities and supports information, call (925) 447-1585 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell them to live independently and partici- Asbury United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. adult Bible 925.322.1222. 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Drive, Livermore. 925.455.4250. Sunday pate in their community. CRIL has offices 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- study/Sunday school. For information, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Service: 9:45 a.m.; children’s programs: in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore, ing Church, where all are welcomed. call 925.447.1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa 9:45 a.m.; Spanish service at 1:00 p.m.; providing information and referrals, Sunday Worship time is at 10 a.m. Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Jr. & Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 community education at senior centers, Children’s and youth groups meet during Services at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more 8203 Village Parkway. p.m. For more information or weekday and affordable housing complexes to worship services and Sunday evening 10:00am. www.calvarylivermore.org or information, visit www.goodshepherd- John Knox Presbyterian Church, Bible study and Prayer group schedules, residents of Southern Alameda County. Middle and High School Youth Groups. 925.447.4357. livermore.org or call 950.371.6200. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday wor- go to www.celebrationcc.org. Welcome The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Caregivers Support Group meets the Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Bethel Family Christian Center, ship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school home. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550. Phone: third Saturday of each month from 10:30 cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- for ages 3-18 during worship. Adult B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- 925.371.1531, fax: 925.373.5034, a.m. to noon in the Fireside Room. Men's Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. e-mail: [email protected]. All Bible Study meets Thursday mornings at service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. services are free. 7:45 a.m. in the Fireside Room. For more 925.447.3428. Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy school youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy information about other events visit our Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org 925.828.1846. Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and Support Group meets every fourth website at www.asburylive.org or call 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- English. Families are welcome. Blessing Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath children go to Kid’s Church following tors St., Livermore. Sunday School (all of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows third floor movie room at Heritage Estates be found on Facebook at “Asbury UMC school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 ages) – 8:30 a.m. Communion – 9:30 each service and all are invited to Oneg, a Retirement Community. 900 E. Stanley Livermore.” All are welcome. livermoresda.org. All are welcome. p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all a.m., 925.906.9561, stfrancisanglican. fellowship meal. Blvd., Livermore. All are welcome. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; church. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - DBE Daughters of the British Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday in the dining hall; 925.449.4848. Center for Spiritual Living Liver- Jewish Culture School The school-wide Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Contemplative Service in the Chapel school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, more Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. curriculum for the 2019-2020 (Jewish Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and year 5780) will be “Jewish Ideas.” It will a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month the Sanctuary and children’s program (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday 11:00. 925.227.1301. www.thecrossing. teen programs offered as well. All are cover topics like Jewish views of Justice, at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was For more information: www.fpcl.us or Women’s Bible Study will be taking a org. welcome. Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, Israel founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) 925.447.2078. break, Senior Adult Ministry every other Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Livermore. For more information contact or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. (3) organization made up of women of Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 month. Call for date and time and other meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 [email protected] or visit us at Contact [email protected], or call British or British Commonwealth heritage Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday church programs at 925.846.8650. Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. http://csllvlighthouse.org. 510.384.8756 with any questions. and ancestry with a focus on charity and worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives fellowship. Contact Edith Caponigro at for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services org. away clothing and other items every 12 The Independent • January 23, 2020 Milestones Fellowship Breakfast to Higher Education News Honor MLK Jr. on Jan. 27 Jerrod Otto Bireley, of Livermore, a junior majoring in information networking and telecommunications, was named The Pleasanton Com- draws community leaders who will talk about care and sented to Tri-Valley Haven. to the Deans Honor Roll for the Fall 2019 semester at Fort munity of Character Col- from throughout the Tri- compassion in local com- Entertainment will be Hays State University, in Hays, Kansas. To be eligible for laborative will host the 20th Valley, is to remember and munities. provided by Pleasanton’s the honor roll, students must have completed 12 or more Annual Dr. Martin Luther honor the legacy of Dr. King. Dr. Martin Luther King, newly appointed teen poet credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of King Fellowship Breakfast This year’s keynote speaker Jr. Legacy Awards for 2020 laureate, Kanchan Naik. 3.6 for the semester. on Monday, Jan. 27, at the will be Kym Johnson, execu- will be presented to Jeffery The two-hour breakfast Kirsten Hall, of Livermore, was named to Fall 2019 hon- DoubleTree by Hilton Pleas- tive director of BANANAS, and Danielle Pennewell, and awards presentation be- ors list at Concordia University, a private, church-affiliated anton at the Club. a state-designated child care Todd Utikal, and Ann King. gins at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are university in Seward, Nebraska. The breakfast, which resource and referral agency, A special award will be pre- available at pleasanton.org. Nalini Divakar, of Pleasanton, and Jason Pruitt, of Liver- more, received degrees from Eastern New Mexico University in December. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2020 Legacy Award Winners: Tess Cayton, of Pleasanton, was named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester at Baldwin Wallace Univer- Jeffery and Danielle Pennewell sity, a private, liberal arts college in Berea, Ohio. Cayton, Jeffery and Danielle Pennewell are changing the world one kind word at a time. As a a graduate of Amador Valley High School, is majoring in part of a "Choose love" curriculum, Jeffery Pennewell and his 5th grade dual immersion instrumental performance. To be named to the Dean’s List, class at Junction Avenue School in Livermore created “Words Matter,” a project designed a student must complete 12 credit hours with a minimum to show students the power of their words — good and bad — and how a small act of 3.6 GPA for the semester. kindness can have a positive impact on someone's day. The kids decorated small cards with motivational quotes and compliments and Jeffery and his wife, Danielle, a human resources professional and life coach, handed them out in the middle of Union Square in San Francisco. They were able to record the reactions of some of the recipients in order to show the kids the impact of their work. Jeffery Pennewell Simon Youth Foundation Launches Application Period for National Todd Utikal Scholarship Program The owner of SideTrack Bar + Grill, Utikal is being recognized for volunteering with a variety of nonprofit organizations, helping others raise funds through his restaurant, his willingness to always call out the good he sees in people, and the courage to call out the The Simon Youth Foundation is now accepting applications things that need to change. for its Simon Youth Community Scholarships. Born and raised in the Tri-Valley, he has called Pleasanton home since 2003. As a student at Saint Mary’s College, he helped coordinate blood drives and weekly meal service for One-time, $1,500 scholarships are awarded in every the homeless in People’s Park in Berkeley. After graduating with a degree in business and community that is home to a Simon Mall, Mills, or Premium accounting, Utikal worked various jobs in the hospitality and service industry, including Outlets center, including Stoneridge Shopping Center in three years as the youngest assistant cruise director for Holland America Cruise Lines. Pleasanton. High students who will be graduating in He later began booking cruises for Frosch Travel, while pursuing a real estate license. 2020 may apply online at syf.org/scholarships. He has now worked in the mortgage industry for nearly 20 years, while also maintaining The deadline is Feb. 15. his travel business. In 2015, he began developing the concept of a casual, family friendly restaurant in Todd Utikal Scholarship recipients will be selected by International downtown Pleasanton. Three years later, he and mentor Skip Hinsley opened SideTrack Scholarship and Tuition Services. Applicants will be Bar + Grill. evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, written response, work experience, as well as community Ann King and Tri-Valley Haven and extracurricular involvement. Now in its fourth decade, Tri-Valley Haven continues to be a vital community resource Winners will be notified in May 2020. serving adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness. It not only provides a safe place for people who need to be protected, it is Last year, the local scholarship went to Carly Glasson, also committed to helping them move on and build a culture of personal empowerment. a graduate of San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, It remains an essential component of the safety net for families in need in the Tri-Valley. who is currently studying psychology and criminology at the Since 1997, Safe Haven has been led by Executive Director Ann King, who grew up in University of Colorado in Boulder. an Irish Catholic family in the Midwest, where social issues were common dinner topics and community involvement was the norm for her family. After earning a Master’s Degree in social work in 1987, she has worked as a service provider and manager specializing in domestic violence, sexual assault, ex-offenders, homeless populations, and poverty. Ann King