Thursday, November 17, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 46 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Letting Children Grow Up Without ‘Overparenting’ By Jeff Garberson two as well as dean of freshmen at At the same time, she became seen in affluent, well educated A dynamic and emotional Stanford from 2002 through 2012. aware of more and more instances places like Palo Alto, where she speaker last week implored parents She spoke at Livermore’s Bank- of parents stepping in to do things and her husband have raised their See Inside Section A to allow their school-age children head Theater as part of the Rae that the students should be learn- own children, she said. From Section A is filled with to grow up without excessive con- Dorough Speaker Series. ing to do for themselves. These interactions with colleagues at information about arts, people, trol and supervision. Lythcott-Haims said that while activities ranged from doing the professional conferences, it is also entertainment and special events. “Over-parenting” contributes interacting with Stanford freshmen kids’ homework to filling out clear that it is experienced mostly There are education stories, a to extreme levels of stress among and their parents, she saw increas- college applications for them, to in four-year colleges, especially variety of features, and the arts kids and parents, and leaves the ing numbers of students who arguing with coaches about playing the “brand name” schools that are and entertainment and children unable to function nor- were extremely highly qualified time and with teachers about their extremely selective. bulletin board. mally after they leave home, said on paper, but unable to function children’s grades. By contrast, children from blue Julie Lythcott-Haims, a mother of successfully on their own. The effect is most likely to be (See PARENTING, page 8) Ground Broken in Livermore to Dublin For Kaiser Medical Facility Host World Ground was broken last week Series in 2017 for a Kaiser-Permanente medi- cal facility scheduled to open in The official dates for the 2017 Dublin in the summer of 2019. Little League® World Series Tour- The facility will provide primary naments were approved on Friday, care and 24-urgent care as well as Nov. 11, at the annual fall meeting specialty medicine in fields such of the Little League International as head and neck surgery, urology Board of Directors. and radiation therapy. Livermore will once again host The facility will cover 220,000 the Intermediate League Series square feet, or more than three from July 30 to August 6 at Max times the physical size of Kaiser’s Baer Park. 70,000-square-foot clinic in Liver- This will be the fifth year Liver- more. It will be located between more has played host to the World I-580 and Dublin Boulevard just Series game. west of the Fallon Gateway center. Last year, the title was won by The new facility will include a Maui Little League. pharmacy as well as laboratory, X- Dave Wetmore from District ray and health education services, 57, Director of the Little League according to a Kaiser fact sheet. Baseball (LLB) Intermediate It is not yet clear how many World Series, stated, "It was fan- physicians will be assigned there, tastic news that we will again be according to Kaiser. Areas of Photo - Doug Jorgensen hosting the Intermediate World specialized care, available on The new Veterans Memorial at Pioneer Cemetery was dedicated Saturday, marking the completion of Series." referral by a physician, include a two-year project. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298 and American Legion Post 237 spearheaded District 57 includes Livermore, ambulatory surgery, head and neck Pleasanton, Dublin, Danville and surgery, oncology, orthopedics, the drive to raise the $320,000 needed to build the memorial. The memorial overlooks the graves of more than 500 veterans buried at Pioneer and the adjoining St. Augustine Catholic cemeteries. The San Ramon. physical therapy, podiatry, radia- Wetmore said it all started in tion treatment and urology. memorial design features a life-size bronze statue of a World War II Marine Corps soldier, kneeling to 2012 when a group representing Nationwide, Kaiser has more honor his fallen comrades and facing the cemetery's entrance. the District 57 executive com- (See KAISER, page 2) mittee went to Williamsport, PA, Little League Baseball Headquar- ters, to present the group's interest in hosting the inaugural Interme- Election Brings Newcomers to Councils, Boards diate Little League World Series. "We were very proud when LLB With a few vacant seats up for Doreen Wehrenberg. Mayor David serve second terms on the city On the Dublin Unified School awarded the games to Livermore. election, and some incumbents Haubert was re-elected. council. Mayor Jerry Thorne was Board, Joe Giannini will replace Over the first four years, we have losing, the Valley saw some new- Livermore voters chose chal- re-elected. two-term trustee Greg Tomlinson, welcomed over 125,000 people to comers elected on Nov. 8. Other lengers Bob Carling and Bob Newcomer Jan Palajac will who decided not to run again. the City of Livermore and Max incumbents were returned to office. Coomber to replace city council replace Steve Goodman on the Amy Miller and Dan Cunningh- Baer Park. In addition, in 2001, In Dublin, Arun Goel and Me- incumbents Stewart Gary and Livermore Area Recreation and man were returned to the board by the LLB Intermediate World Series lissa Hernandez-Strah will fill Laureen Turner. Park District Board. Goodman voters. Dan Cherrier was elected was viewed in over 145 counties seats of termed-out Kevin Hart Pleasanton voters re-elected chose not to run. Incumbent Beth to the board’s two-year term, and over 160,000 households on and defeated council incumbent Karla Brown and Jerry Pentin to Wilson was the leading vote getter. (See ELECTION, page 8) ESPN2." Wetmore continued, "We will now start our planning process for the 2017 World Series and Livermore Opens Satellite School be ready to welcome the world again." Over 300 students in T-K lite campus in response to a recent about their first day of school at the teacher, Laura Morgan added, “It For more information, to vol- through 5th grade started school surge in enrollment in the District. new location in the former Portola is wonderful to be here and serve unteer or to donate, go to www. this week at the Livermore Valley The majority of the students previ- Elementary School. “The feeling the children of Livermore.” lliws.org. Joint Unified School District’s ously attended theLivermore Val- here all day has been incredibly Vernoy said he already has be- Stephen D. Keener, Little (LVJUSD) satellite elementary ley Charter School (LVCS). positive. We are looking forward gun to create a school where staff League President and CEO, stat- campus. Principal Scott Vernoy reported to a great year,” said Vernoy. is valued, parents are welcome, and ed, “We look forward to another The LVJUSD opened the satel- that students and staff were excited Transitional Kindergarten students are engaged and excited exciting season of Little League about learning. Baseball and Softball around the Satellite Campus parent repre- world with the culmination of the Pleasanton School Enrollment sentatives participated in the Dis- year celebrated at the International Rises, But Elementary Declines (See SCHOOL, page 4) (See SERIES, page 2)

By Ron McNicoll Senior Director of Student Ser- The biggest drop over that three Overall enrollment in October vices Kevin Johnson told school years occurred in 2013-14, with in the Pleasanton Unified School trustees Nov. 8 that the last time a loss of 151 students from the District increased by 27 students there was an increase was the previous October count. compared to last October, a rever- 2012-13 school year, with an Oc- District enrollment last month sal of a three-year trend that saw tober year-over-year growth of 45 sat at 14,768, 50 students fewer a drop of 177 students. students. (See PLEASANTON, page 4) Livermore Plan Aims to Make Improvements in the City's Active Transportation Plan

The Livermore City Council re- the height of residential projects planner Andy Ross noted that since ceived a report on the draft update within the Downtown Specific 2001, trails have been constructed of the Active Transportation Plan. Plan area, leaving it up to the new and land uses have changed along The draft includes goals and council to make a determination. with traffic patterns. That has led to policies aimed at closing gaps in Bob Coomber and Bob Carling the need to update the plan. the existing network and providing were elected to replace Laureen The consulting firm of Alta safer and easier access bicycle and Turner and Stewart Gary. They will Planning + Design has been lead- Sheran Clark sent in this photo taken Nov. 13 of the supermoon. She pedestrian infrastructure and trails. take office in December. ing the revision effort. described the setting as, "a beautiful evening, with the sun setting Also, the council delayed a The transportation master plan Lisa Beyer from Alta told the just moments before the Supermoon appeared." decision on a proposal to limit was first approved in 2001. Staff council that the plan looks at non- (See LIVERMORE, page 2)

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Friday Deadline for Dublin Applications Center, Civic Center or by contacting the City Clerk's Office Northeast Women in Public Finance and the Bond Buyer, The City of Dublin is looking to fill vacancies on the at (925) 833-6650. the country’s leading news resource covering the municipal Human Services Commission, Heritage & Cultural Arts finance industry. Commission, Planning Commission, Parks & Community Muranishi, who was selected from a pool of more than Charges in Stabbings 60 public sector nominees from around the country, will Services Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Tyler Haskell, 35, of Livermore was arrested last and new Fiscal Sustainability Task Force. Applications must be honored at the Bond Buyer’s annual awards dinner on Wednesday night after he allegedly stabbed his 85-year-old December 1 in New York City. be submitted to the City Clerk's Office at 100 Civic Plaza grandmother, Joan Lininger, to death with a kitchen knife According to a press release, under Muranishi’s leader- by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2016. and injured his 62-year-old mother, Karla Haskell. ship, the County has strengthened its financial position, The Mayor recommends all appointments, subject to He was booked at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on sus- launched bold initiatives to pay down long-term debt and confirmation by the City Council. For the commission/ picion of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. leveraged its good standing to maximize limited taxpayer committee vacancies, appointments are for four-year terms. Livermore police were called to the house about 7:30 resources. It is anticipated that appointments will be made at the p.m. They found Haskell’s grandmother and mother with “I am excited, though not the least bit surprised, to hear December 20 City Council meeting, with terms beginning stab wounds. Haskell had fled the scene by the time police that Susan is being honored in this way,” said Scott Haggerty, January 2017 through December 2020. Applicants must be arrived. President of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. Dublin residents. Police found Haskell about a mile from the family’s “Through thick and thin, she is always there to make sure The Fiscal Sustainability Task Force will be comprised home in the 1300 block of North Vasco Road shortly after Alameda County remains in a strong financial position and of seven members and two alternates. It is anticipated that the incident and arrested him. is able to provide top-notch services to residents who need appointments will be made at the December 6, 2016, City The motive for the stabbing is unknown. Haskell report- our support.” Council meeting. The Task Force will remain in effect for a edly suffers from “mental illness." The County’s financial strength has allowed it to re- finance major capital costs to lower the strain on limited one-year term and will meet bi-monthly beginning in Janu- Anyone who has information about this case, is encour- aged to call the Livermore Police Department at (925) 371- public resources. For instance, the County is currently ary 2017. This opportunity is being offered to any interested 4777. Those who wish to remain anonymous may do so. completing a fixed-rate refunding of almost $100 million Dublin resident or Dublin business owner(s). in outstanding bond debt associated with the construction All applications may be downloaded and/or submitted of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center (JJC) in online at the City's website, www.dublin.ca.gov/commis- Kudos for County Administrator San Leandro. The refunding will allow Alameda County sions, or obtained at the Dublin Library, Dublin Senior Alameda County Administrator Susan S. Muranishi to take advantage of historically low interest rates and save has been named a Trailblazer in Public Finance by the an estimated $18.7 million in annual debt service costs over the next two decades. County Receives Grant to Help Fund Health Care Correction The Independent erred in the Oct. 10 issue by saying that Alameda County Health health, probation, and other stance use treatment, and priate housing placements. two previous bond measures in the Pleasanton school district Care Services Agency systems to work together to behavioral health care. Funding for the AC Care failed to be approved by voters. The reference actually was (HCSA) has been awarded better coordinate care; help- AC Care Connect in- Connect program is pro- to parcel taxes that failed. more than $140 million by ing patients obtain housing; cludes funding to help peo- vided by the federal govern- the California Department implementing technology to ple find housing; educa- ment through what is known of Health Care Services enable communications and tion, legal assistance, and as an 1115 waiver, which in Annual Thanksgiving for a program that aims to coordination between pro- supportive services to help California is called “Medi- improve health outcomes viders by creating a “com- people stay housed; support Cal 2020.” Waivers allow Dinner to Be Held for the homeless and other munity health record”; train- for landlords and commu- states to spend Medicaid high utilizers of health care ing and process improve- nity living facilities to create dollars flexibly for innova- The Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner will services while reducing ments to promote learning more affordable housing op- tive programs. The grant celebrate its 34th year of providing a free hot meal on avoidable costs. Other juris- and improve results; and tions; and funds to help peo- will fund half of the overall Thanksgiving Day. Guests include seniors, singles, shut- dictions in California also strengthening linkages to ple step-down from skilled program cost, with Alam- ins, families and veterans from the VA Hospital. This is received grant funding. integrated health care, in- nursing facilities to less eda County contributing an a free community dinner and all are welcome. Well over The program, known as cluding primary care, sub- expensive and more appro- equal amount. 1000 meals will be served at the Bothwell Arts Center and AC Care Connect, focus- delivered to those unable to come to the center. es on people experiencing Anyone needing transportation, or a hot dinner delivered, homelessness, people who LIVERMORE should call 455-9782. are high utilizers of multiple (continued from page one) Volunteers are needed to cook turkeys, contribute des- systems, including emer- serts (pies, cakes, etc.). gency services, hospitaliza- motorized transportation The policies include the for exercise. He suggested Monetary donations are also needed. Checks may be tions, and law enforcement, including walking, biking, development and imple- looking at expanding trails made payable to ‘The Livermore Community Thanksgiv- and people with complex running and horseback rid- mentation of projects and so people can reach the edge ing Dinner’ and mailed to 492 Colusa Way Livermore, CA conditions who need care ing. In addition, to physical improvements to address bi- active generators, such as the 94551. coordination across multiple facility improvements, pro- cycle and pedestrian safety, regional parks. Anyone interested in helping out is invited to visit the systems in order to obtain grams to promote the use of and coordination with other PLASTIC BAG BAN website to sign up online or attend the meeting on Wednes- good treatment outcomes. trails and walkways. agencies to plan and imple- Alameda County Stop- day, Nov. 23rd, at 7:00 PM at the Bothwell Arts Center, An estimated 20,000 people There are currently over ment projects that improve waste.org has proposed ex- 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore. The meeting will include will be touched by the pro- 100 miles of what are called Livermore's network and panding the current ban on a brief explanation of what this dinner is all about, describe gram over five years. class I and II bicycle and connections to the region. one-time use plastic bags. jobs that are still available, then setup and decorate the hall. The pilot program in- trail facilities. Class I indi- An effort to connect new Under the proposal, ad- Equipment will be returned on Friday, Nov. 25th, at 10:00 cludes five core initiatives: cates shared use paths and development and public ditional businesses would AM. Meet at the hall to return all the things we borrowed. organizing health care pro- class II bike lanes. spaces to the active trans- be added to the ban May 1, Anyone with questions is asked to go to www.lctd.org viders, housing, behavioral Over 550 miles of side- portation network will be 2017 and restaurants on Nov. or call 455-9782. walks are classified as pe- made. The public would be 1, 2017. destrian facilities. educated as to the benefits Councilmember Laureen Beyer told the council of cycling and walking. The Turner, who represents the SERIES that fewer than 2% of resi- city would develop and pro- city on Stopwaste.org said, COMING SOON! (continued from page one) dents walk or bike to work. vide a maintenance program. "I strongly support it. We Tournament in July and A higher percentage of stu- The next step will be are on the right path. I would August. These tournaments dents walked or biked to to develop recommended like the council to do abso- spotlight the hard work and school than did adults. A projects, prioritize them and lutely nothing." dedication of our players, survey indicated that 75% create a financing plan. The By doing nothing, the parents, and volunteers that of respondents would like final plan is anticipated to City of Livermore would can be found in thousands to walk or bike more. come to the council in the automatically be included in the expanded ordinance. Linda Futral of communities throughout Infrastructure was seen fall of 2017. Broker/Realtor the year.” as the greater barrier for Councilmember Bob Mayor John Marchand 925.980.3561 [email protected] Over the course of 29 biking and trail use. These Woerner stated, "It seems comments, "I have seen the Get Ready For It! include insufficient lighting, comprehensive. How does difference in the number of www.lindafutral.com days, approximately 935 6 BD (2 downstairs) / 4 BA License #01257605 Little Leaguers® ages 10 to bike paths or trails in poor Livermore compare with plastic bags in the environ- condition, gaps in connec- other cities in terms of safety ment. The ban is working." 3,414 sq. ft. of living space 16 from 78 different baseball on a quarter acre lot and softball teams around tions, and lack of parking and usage?" the world will compete to for bicycles. For those who Beyer said that Liver- determine the seven World would walk, the greatest more is at the lower rate of Series champions for 2017. barriers were lack of time, use. She pointed out that The Little League Inter- distance to destinations and Pleasanton is also working mediate 50/70 World Series lack of knowledge of best on an active transportation works with the Livermore walking routes. plan. The tech advisory Area Recreation and Park There are four draft committee for the plan in- District in presenting the goals. They are: 1) a safe cludes representatives from event. “Livermore has been and comprehensive network; Dublin, Pleasanton, Alam- an ideal fit for this,” said 2) design for all users; 3) eda County, EBRPD and Todd Reddick, Marketing engagement and growth of LARPD. Director and World Series the active transportation Councilmember Stewart Team Liaison when com- community; and 4) mainte- Gary suggested that Liver- menting about the 2016 nance of the transportation more residents are heavy event. Las year, enhance- network. users of the trail system ments at Max Baer Park included bleachers, a new video scoreboard and on- field upgrades. 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pge.com/beprepared 4 The Independent • November 17, 2016 Dublin Council Supports County EDITORIAL Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban Expansion Boosting Nutrition By Ron McNicoll agreed with Gupta, but for them came back to the city community room. Smarter lunchrooms were unveiled at two Dublin has decided to different reasons. “It has for between$360,000 to Futures Explored, a pro- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District lend its support to the expan- been of value to the envi- $400,000. gram for developmentally schools. sion of an Alameda County ronment, what we have ac- PANEL WILL WORK disabled young people, will The district received a grant from the Team ban on one-time-use flimsy complished. I wonder what ON PROJECTION use space at the Heritage plastic bags. The bags be- advantage there is to the OF SHORTFALL Park Sunday School Barn Nutrition Smarter Lunchrooms Movement of come expensive nuisances business community.” Hart The council also ap- for a filmmaking class, in California Program to finance the changes. when they blow away, and also objected to the cost of proved formation of an Ad which members who already The Roadrunner Cafe at Marylin Avenue need to be removed from 10 cents per bag charged Hoc Fiscal Sustainability have taken classes will teach includes a new interactive component with clogged stormwater drains. customers. Task Force, whose mission other members. messages about nutrition, what’s in season The council was split on Councilmember Don will be to help the city solve East Bay Marathi Man- the idea. Although the item Biddle, the city’s represen- its projected debt problem. dal, an Indian cultural orga- now, and how to “pick your plate” for higher was on the agenda only for tative to WMA, said the ex- The city budget currently nization, will reserve space energy and fitness. the council’s information, pansion won’t happen until shows a surplus. However, at the Dublin High School At Junction Avenue K-8 School, The Bull- Councilmember Kevin Hart May 1, 2017 for retail stores when growth nears its end, Center for the Performing dog Café features a television screen that noted that if it came to a and November 1, 2017 for developer fees will halt. Arts to stage a concert of shows the menu of the day, as well as promotes vote, the council would restaurants. Meanwhile, The shortfall is expected Indian music. go along with the county there will be opportunity to to materialize by Fiscal Dublin Historical Pres- the “Harvest of the Month.” Waste Management Author- educate retailers and restau- Year 2020-21, and amount ervation Society will make The district reports that they are seeing stu- ity (CWA) move to expand rateurs on the new rules. to $900,000. According to use of space in City Hall for dents trying new foods and eating more fruits the program. The current ban has re- predictions, that debt would a display of “Dublin Aerial and vegetables. Vice-mayor Abe Gupta sulted in a decrease in plastic grow to $7.4 million by FY Photos as Art and History.” Nutrition is considered to be a key compo- objected to the expansion. bags in storm drains by 44 2024-25. The council and Staff gave a brief report He questioned whether percent since it went into ef- staff have been aware of it on the city’s hiring practices, nent for mental development. The lunchrooms enough restaurant owners fect Jan. 1, 2013. Stores are for several years. something that Gupta re- are designed to encourage students to select were polled in a survey. He participating at a 90 percent The committee would be quested at a previous meet- and enjoy nutritious foods. The habits they said that small restaurant rate, and have purchased 85 made up of nine members, ing, just for information. learn, will not only help them do well in school, owners are doing a good job percent fewer bags. including five appointed There were 2131 appli- but also will serve them well throughout life. already. “Restaurant own- However, mandates from (one by each council mem- cants for city jobs in 2016, ers hate this. They feel it’s the state will raise the stan- ber), two other regular for 42 open positions. Some a huge burden. They don’t dards for removing trash members and two alternates 38 percent of applicants want to go through account- from storm drains, so CWA recommended by staff for were white, 20 percent were ing for bags,” said Gupta. has proposed the expansion the council’s appointment. Asian, 15 percent Hispanic Gupta referred to a survey to restaurants and all retail Meetings would begin in or Latino, 12 percent two the city conducted which stores. Cities currently are January. Any Dublin resident or more races, 1.6 percent received responses from under a mandate to reduce or business owner would be Pacific Islanders, and 0.7 LARPD Sees Increase 26 restaurants. Some 14 of trash into waterways by 70 eligible. Applications should percent Native Americans. them support the expansion, percent by July 1, 2017. be to the city clerk by Nov. Men made up 46.6 percent in Sports Numbers and 12 do not. “If this were Dublin achieved 67 percent 18. An application may be of the respondents; 47.2 passed, they will (comply), by June 30 this year. filled out on-line at the city’s percent were women; and The Livermore Area Rec- is now in place. RRM will but it’s a terrible idea. We One reward for Dublin web site. There is also a form 4 percent gave no response reation and Park District begin meeting with stake- should opt out.” supporting the expansion that can be downloaded. about gender. (LARPD) board of directors holder groups in November In the survey, restau- is that the city becomes On another item, the Mayor David Haubert received a report on the and December, and will rant owners split 13-13 on eligible for a 3 percent trash- council approved Art Space said that the hiring activities district's sports fields at last schedule two public meet- whether expansion would load reduction credit, which grants to four organizations reflect the diversity of our week's meeting. ings for January for input have a serious impact on would bring Dublin up to the as part of a pilot program to community. He noted that Division Manager Pa- and ideas from the public their businesses. Some 18 mandated 70 percent. help arts and cultural groups some of the social media tricia Lord and Recreation on how to use the property. said they currently use plas- The bar will be raised that have specific, short-term used to disperse information Supervisor Vicki Wiedenfeld Measure FF on the Nov. 8 tic bags for some or all of higher on July 1, 2019, when needs for a meeting room or to job applicants did not ex- told the board that this year ballot was approved by vot- their take-out. cities will need to have the a performance. The grants ist five or 10 years ago. has seen increasing numbers, ers. The former Springtown Councilmember Doreen trash load reduced by 80 involve providing space City manager Chris Foss with 5,708 registered par- Golf Course will remain as Wehrenberg said that many percent. where the groups can meet. said he was glad to be able ticipants from various sports permanent open space. Any restaurants are already serv- Keeping trash out of Amador Valley Quilters to provide the review, adding organizations using District change in status would re- ing take-out in paper bags. storm drains is expensive. will have days reserved for that because of it, the city sports fields. LARPD oper- quire voter approval. “It’s time to move on,” she A staff member reported its Rookie Quilt program, in decided to add Linked-In to ates 12 parks with sports Wednesday’s meeting said. that it cost $10,000 per acre which skilled members men- the sites on which it adver- fields throughout the city. marked the last LARPD Hart stated, “For the to install large trash capture tor newer quilters. Space tises jobs. Youth organizations rent Board meeting for Steve sense of argument," he devices. A bid for two of will be at the Public Library the fields for sports such as Goodman and Bob Coomber, rugby, soccer, Little League, as directors. Goodman is softball, lacrosse and more. retiring after 12 years on LARPD uses many fields the Board. Coomber will be for programs, as does the leaving LARPD to join the MAILBOX Livermore Valley Joint Uni- Livermore City Council. in the ever-growing class- who made a contribution, fied School District. The The Board will receive a (Opinions voiced in let- hired one of the moms. I ters published in Mailbox rooms, and now, the school mean, she was smart. She took a sign, walked a step, high demand leads to tight report at the Dec. 14 meet- is falling apart with teachers made a phone call and ad- rental space for the fields. ing on how the District can are those of the author and and all the rest of the new do not necessarily reflect the spitting with rage, boards eighth grade teachers would vocated for me to a friend or Staff members are explor- fill the Coomber vacancy. with their fingers firmly to strangers. I want to thank ing options for the growing Director Beth Wilson will opinion of The Independent. have been brilliant teachers, The Independent will not lodged in their ears, parents I'm sure. But Mr. Cygnet, everyone who had faith in demand, including multi-use remain on the Board fol- ranting, and hundreds of my character, my integrity fields, more synthetic turf lowing re-election Tuesday publish anonymous letters. a former lawyer, just can't All letters are required to students — who should be compare to the longevity of and my ability to serve. I and lighting. for another four-year term. everyone's first priority — want to thank everyone who General Manager Tim Also elected this week was have the names of the per- Mrs. Winter's reign. sons submitting them. Abu- blinking in utter confusion, I hate change. I've al- engaged in civil discourse, Barry provided an update on Jan Palajac, who will be wondering why their teach- even if, at the end, we dis- the Springtown Open Space sworn into office Dec. 2. Her sive letters may be rejected ways hated change; luckily or edited. Frequent letter ers are leaving them. I hadn't had much of that agreed. Master Plan. The contract first Board meeting will take I was at LVCS for many I would like to con- with RRM Design Group place on Dec. 14. writers may have publica- before this year. I don't re- tion of their letters delayed. years. I watched friends member ever living in any gratulate Assemblymember Letters should be sent by come and go. I won a sec- other house. I didn't have Catharine Baker on her re- email to editmail@com- ond-place ribbon in the any other schools in my election to the State Assem- puserve.com) County Fair for a drawing memory until this year. Oh, bly. I wish her well in this PLEASANTON of a parrot I made in third this year. This year, I left my next term. (continued from page one) grade. In fourth grade, I friends, I left my admittedly I am devastated and dis- Charter School appointed in the national a net loss of 105 students moved to the new campus, poor social life, I left laugh- than projections from the Elizabeth Paik, admiring the state-of-the-art results. As such I am worried district demographer’s re- from the 2011-12 baseline ter and commiseration and Former LVCS student bathroom situation. In sixth projects hung on the walls for my community that is port, said Johnson. He said, school year. To the organization grade, I made my longest- made up of a diverse group The net gain in middle and commendations on my "The district is very consis- whose job it is to distribute lasting friendship with a girl academic successes and the of people who have only tent in enrollment, compared schools since the baseline the government's money who shared the same sched- school music program and made this county richer for to most districts.” year has been 201, with properly to the right people. ule as I did. That same year, everything that LVCS meant their presence and engage- The enrollment increase an increase each year. Hart To the group of people who the math classes were not to me. So much, gone due to ment. My personal disap- this year was not evenly grew by 76 students this make wise hiring decisions. divided into levels, which carelessness. pointment pales in com- distributed. The elementary year, with a net gain since To Lynn Lysko, and every- threw things off for the It’s contrary to what I parison. I am saddened and level lost 145 students, while 2011-12 of 176 students. one affiliated with her. To rest of middle school and might normally say as a angry that I have friends who middle schools picked up 83, Pleasanton Middle School TVLC. meant that I would always tween, but please listen to feel unsafe and unsure in and high schools added 89 added 59 students, and Har- There have been plenty be behind my Dublin friends the parents; what they're their own country. It all also more students. vest Park dropped by 21. of emails from livid parents mathematically. That stunk. demanding isn't really all proves why I am engaged Another statistic showed There are 92 fewer high cluttering your in-boxes, I Then, in eighth grade, I was that ridiculous. and why I have a passion for that there have been ups and school students than in 2011- assume. They've probably gone. public service. already provided you with a downs from year to year 12. The high schools lost a This school used to be so It is not only what we do total of 181 students over the treasure trove of complaints, wonderful, the ideal school. Rigged? OMG, yes! on election day but what we in elementary enrollment. so I don’t need to list them Stephanie Ericson However, the current popu- past four years. However, The school that everyone do in between elections. It here. I'm writing to bemoan Dublin is why we ALL need to pay lation of 6117represents enrollment went up this year had worked for and come to by 89 students, with 63 of the loss of the beloved com- love. In the original vision, It’s called the Electoral attention every day. What we them attending Foothill. munity we've all shared for the teachers, the administra- College. Once again, the do and say matters. How we Most ethnic groups have years. tion, and the parents were winner of the popular vote is react to adversity matters. SCHOOLS remained the same over six I came to the famous united in one goal: to help the loser. Not to mention that When the framers gath- (continued from page one) years, with two major excep- charter school straight from the students. Everyone did long lines still occur dispro- ered they struggled because tions, Asians and whites. preschool. There was no their best, making good deci- they knew that this would be trict’s Parent Club Informa- portionately in Democratic Asians rose from nearly 30 space in the kindergarten sions about where the money precincts. One Maryland messy. So I challenge you to tion Council (PCIC) meeting percent of district enroll- list, but my mother proposed would go. keep the faith, to keep fight- last week, in anticipation of first grade a year early for precinct had a single voting ment six years ago to 40 per- We didn't do something machine all day. How hard ing for what matters and to establishing the site’s Parent cent this year. White student me. She talked to the district about problems that arose join me in staying engaged. Teacher Organization. PCIC enrollment dropped from 52 first, who refused to hear fast enough. can it be to have equal op- We are not done. President, Ellen Goold, said, percent to 44 percent. her. Rules are rules, they Mrs. Aderman, the prin- portunity in voting? Thank you for helping me “It was great to see the Hispanics went from 9.3 said. Rather disgruntled, cipal who was there from the In 2000 all of that gave live the passion of my heart! my mother then turned to enthusiasm of the newest percent to 9.9 percent over beginning, was gone. Over us a president who brought the six years, while African Mrs. Aderman, the principal the last summer, teachers us the Iraqi War with tragic members to the group. I look of the charter school, who Candidate Thanks Americans remained at 2 were quitting right and left. repercussions still with us John Stein forward to collaborating percent. Pacific Islanders listened and agreed to let The two wonderful vice with them.” today. What will this one Livermore are 3 percent. Two or more her enter my name into the principals who everyone bring? Already likely cabi- Vernoy says the Satellite lottery for first grade as well I would like to thank the races increased over six loved, gone. Mrs. Wilkins, net picks include oil mag- people who supported my Campus will follow the Dis- years from 2.5 percent to as kindergarten. I ended up one of my favorite teachers going to kindergarten for nates and climate deniers campaign and voted for me trict’s mission, “by creating 4.5 percent. last year, gone. Almost all of in the recent election for a learning environment that A new demographer’s only two weeks, transferring the middle school teachers, – no big surprise – and into first grade right after. you can bet the Republican Livermore City Council. It fosters the social, emotional, report is expected to be gone. The specialists that was a privilege to represent physical and intellectual presented to the board in It’s an old family legend, are another part of what Congress will gleefully pass but one that hasn't changed Trump’s big tax cuts for the your concerns and broaden growth of students.” February 2017. makes LVCS the choice the level of debate on the through the years. You can school, gone, every one. rich. That’s just for starters. ask Mrs. Aderman if you broad range of important is- Then the last one stand- It is interesting and sues facing our community. can still find her; she’ll tell ing: Mrs. Winter, the eighth sometimes informative to you the same story. The While the results of the grade core teacher whom listen to pundits pick apart election was personally dis- point is, though, I don’t everyone loved, who had (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) think what happened with what went wrong for Hillary. appointing, I was grateful Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala beautiful handwriting and a to have received the support Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) me back when I was four But the elephant in the room Editor: Janet Armantrout heart to match, who was the of so many voters. Coming can happen anymore, not only eighth grade teacher is… the Electoral College. 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Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 All the eighth grade Cheryl Cook-Kallio With the election now during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. ally sad how eight years ago teachers were new to teach- Pleasanton Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. behind us, I offer my best there were parents lining up ing. They didn't even have First of all, I want to www.independentnews.com to snag a spot for their kids a science teacher, so they thank every single person (continued on page 5) November 17, 2016 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX more easily and swiftly to (continued from page 4) amount of support in a very hope bike clubs will follow ball on his head just elected bers, or immediate payment. the vast San Francisco job wishes to our newly elected short time. I understood the same attitude when they to the presidency threat- That’s why PG&E joined market. Judging by the pace council members and thanks that running against a well ride on trails that are shared ens to gut environmental North America utilities on of other Bay Area rail exten- to the former council mem- established and well funded between hikers and bikers. protections and promote November 16 for “Utilities sion projects, it couldn’t start bers for their hard work incumbent would be a sig- I often walk our trails. fossil fuels. And you petty United Against Scams Day” providing benefits for more in guiding our wonderful nificant challenge. However, I appreciate it when bikers people are worried about to raise awareness. than a decade. city forward. I am certain the goal was much more than behind me ring a bell or call open space in the downtown, PG&E never requires a Do you know that that that our new council will about me becoming Pleasan- longing for a myopic vision customer to purchase a pre- laudable goal could be out, "On your left," and I try paid debit card to avoid ser- continue the tradition of lis- ton Mayor. The goal of this to cooperate. But recently of a Livermore that actu- achieved by TOMORROW? tening and responding to all campaign was to increase ally never was. With rising vice disconnection. Beware With no STUDIES? With on the Arroyo Mocho Trail, of emails asking for personal no CONSTRUCTION? members of our community awareness regarding the pro- I was passed by a bike club. temperatures, California will no longer be able to feed the or financial information. With no EXPENSE? With a and working for the common development agenda that is I had to get off the trail or threatening the quality of life world. The oceans rising will Ask for identification FASTER ELAPSED TIME interest. be bumped by several who Again, thank you to all that we in Pleasanton value. turn cities into swamps. Is before letting anyone claim- than the hayseed mode-to- Our intent was to give our were riding two abreast. I this the world you want to ing to be from PG&E inside mode transfer plan they're of the voters and the many your home. If you still feel friends who provided their community a voice to tell know bicyclists like to be leave to future generations? considering? our pro-growth city council sociable when they are rid- Sensible development uncomfortable, call PG&E’s Simply turn Bay-bound support and guidance during Customer Service line at the campaign. majority that the citizens of ing together, but I think they means placing workspace, ACE trains NORTH at the should ride single file when retail and housing all in 1-800-743-5000 to verify Santa Clara station — in- Pleasanton want to honor an appointment and/or the the spirit of our slow-growth they are sharing the trail with close proximity, removing stead of SOUTH to San Jose, Work Together hikers, mothers with stroll- presence of PG&E in the as currently — for a nonstop Bob Carling path. the need for automobiles community. If you still feel It is with great pride that ers, runners, etc. but I am certain that is far 45-minute ride to downtown Livermore threatened, notify local law San Francisco or a slightly I say, thanks to the support I hope bike clubs will too claustrophobic for the enforcement. To all of you who voted denizens of our fair city. longer minimum-stop sched- for me in Tuesday’s election, of nearly 40% of Pleasanton consider this plea and work To learn more about how voters, we accomplished Livermore has outgrown ule if SFO service is added. a heartfelt thanks. To those toward peacefully sharing to spot scams and report it, By the time Bay-bound that goal. I know each of the the trail, just as we drivers you folks and it is time to visit www.pge.com/scams. of you who wrote letters, move on. ACE trains reach Santa put up signs, made dona- thousands of votes cast for work toward sharing the Clara, about 90 percent of tions, and talked to friends me were a message to Mayor road with them. their passengers have left Thorne and Pleasanton’s city Reroute ACE to spread the word, I am so Unite Against Stan Horn anyway, so few would be very grateful! Now the real council that our community inconvenienced. They could is concerned about growth Time to Move On Scammers San Francisco work begins! In the days, Daryl R Carlson Laura Wetmore, Recent articles have men- take a frequent four-minute weeks, and months ahead, I and residents want to be ac- nonstop Caltrain ride to knowledged. Our city coun- Livermore senior manager of tioned that the region is con- am eager to hear from you, The Livermore council PG&E’s Mission division sidering spending hundreds ACE’s current final stop in the residents of Livermore, cil is surrounded by the voic- of millions or a few billion San Jose. es of special interest, but this election is over and the It can start with a phone your thoughts, ideas, and moneyed elites have $poken. call, email or knock at your dollars to study, design, fi- Do the reverse for Valley- opinions about a host of top- campaign gave thousands of nance, build, and operate an bound trains. The hous- Pleasanton citizens a voice The Friend$ of Livermore door. Scammers using so- ics including but not limited have purchased themselves phisticated tactics to steal ACE connection with BART ing, job, and traffic benefits to our downtown develop- to ask that they be heard that would connect San Joa- would be immense and im- and represented. Thank you two seats on the city council, from unsuspecting victims ment, the homeless, traffic assuring that housing prog- are targeting energy com- quin and Tri Valley residents mediate. congestion and parking, and to the amazing team that pany customers. worked so hard along side ress in the city will move public safety. I believe in the at the pace that the glaciers PG&E customers have power of the community. me and supported my cam- reported 2,400 scams this paign in so many ways. We formed, not how they are St. Michael School Let’s begin this important currently melting. Since year, up from 1,800 in 2015. work, together. have accomplished a lot this The actual number of at- campaign season. Meeting local elections are non-par- Admissions Information Night tisan we know the two new tempts is probably much and talking with so many higher. And crooks are get- Tuesday, Nov. 29 • 6:30pm Deep Gratitude Pleasanton residents has elected councilmembers are independent and oh, boy, are ting creative, pressuring Julie Testa made me even more grateful people to provide personal Pleasanton to be a part of our wonderful they Independently owned! The dimwit with the fur information like social se- Congratulations to May- community. It has been a curity or bank account num- or Thorne, Karla Brown great experience. (as the top vote recipient We must remain vigi- confirming slow-growth is lant, let’s continue forward the majority preference), and together. Jerry Pentin, on their reelec- With deepest gratitude tions. Indeed, we are all on and sincere appreciation, the same team and all want Take a tour at our open house or schedule one today! what is best for Pleasanton. Share the Trail? 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LIC # 6 The Independent • November 17, 2016 SPORTS NOTES

The Livermore Junior Football League cheerleaders did a fantastic job cheering the league's football players. The girls also supported the fight against breast cancer through the month of October by symbolically wearing pink bows and cheering with pink poms. Pictured are our four cheer teams:

The Fusion U9 Girls Maroon premier team placed among the top 8 teams for Northern California. Pictured are Coach Isaac, Celeste Gaucin, Claire Kenyon, Savannah Hattaway, Sophia Williams, Kaitlyn Denton, Maayan Shapiro, Isabella Hansen, Lexi Bradford, Kailey Green team (back row) Sierra, Milana, Riley L., Sydney, Gandolfo, Harper Hopcus and Elle Eichenberger. Kami-Lynn, Ava, Grace, Jaiden and Mikayla; (front) Claire, The Amador Valley girls water polo team finished third in Emerson, Sophia, Cassidy, Sabrina, Alyssa, Riley R., EBALs for the first time with a league record of 7-2 and an and Lauren. overall season record of 18-7. This is the Lady Don’s second consecutive season making an appearance in the Division 1 NCS quarter final game. Their post season came to an end on November 5th after a 18-8 loss to Miramonte, who went on to take second after a loss to San Ramon Valley. Amador fought hard and was able to get 8 goals on the board. Top scoring was acheived between seniors Mia Battilega (3), Talia Florio(2), Nikki White (2) and Lauren Coching (1). Coach Jayme Pekarske says she enjoyed building relationships in her very first season at Amador Valley. She is extremely proud of the hard work all the girls put into the team. Coach Tim Reilly reflects on the two years he has been with the Lady Dons and the seniors Mia Battilega, Lauren Coching, Tailia Florio, Meg McGregor, Lauren Milligan, Miara Pipe, and Nikki White. “This senior class has been the core of the growing success of our program. They’ve helped lay the groundwork Black team (back row) Audrey, Tori, Billie-Marie, Haley, for future classes to continue to grow the Amador program." Lexi; (middle) Taylyn, Cameron, Chanel, Maddi, Peyton, Pictured (from left) are Mayalanni Erediano, Vince Aying, Isabella, Karleigh; (front) Allison, Caroline, Paige, and Alexis Aying, who represented Aying Martial Arts. Keilani, Amy, Patricia, and Rachel B.

West Coast Wicked tied Union City 3-3 in a back and Senior team Jenna, Cameron, Brandi, Jordan, McKenna, forth game. Makeila Yancey led West Coast Wicked with Meadow, Taylor, Janessa, Berkeley, Brooke and Kelly. two goals and an assist. Pictured in the wall blocking a free kick are West Coast Wicked players Sabrina Rogers at the near post, Taylor Jeffrey, Makeila Yancey and Leslie Livermore’s Cyclone MMA’s Tae Kwon Do team Mangskau jumping in the air. competed last Saturday in Vallejo. Pictured (from top left) are Connor Rojas, 11, black belt, 1st place, Coach Tatiana Francischetti , Sam Estolas, 16, black belt, 2nd place; (bottom) Emmie Visaya, 6, Yellow belt, 2nd. Sam Williams, 6, green belt, 2nd, Derek Stone, 6, yellow belt, 1st place; not pictured Cathy Sneedon, 11, green belt, 2nd place.

WildKatz's Jayden Morton with Taryn Richey in background in game against Santa Rosa Atletico Sevilla White team (back row) Rachel G, Rachel H. Jodeci, on November 13th. Hayley J.; (front) Sophia M., Lilyana, Julianna D., Ellie, Charlotte, Ysabel, Hannah, Hailey and Sammy.

Pictured for West Coast Kurse are Savannah Maselli and Tori Trautwein with the ball.

into the Odyssey goal to tie the score. Baseball is getting underway. Tryouts for the combined goal of the 2nd half assisted by Tori Melanie Ngyuen, Kiara Rodgri- Granada and Livermore Little League 50/70 Gold team Trautwein. Kylie Karter hit a fantastic guez, Katie Reid, Nicole Codington, corner that went into the side netting. Hailey Miller, Leong, Ganz, and Zeck were held on November 4th and 5th. General tryouts Marieke Moyers scored on a pass from went on the attack. Ganz fired a shot defender Makena Winton. into the left corner. Kaos now had a for Granada Little League will be held December 10 and West Coast Soccer Club U12 3-2 lead. West Coast controlled the 17. The regular season generally starts the first week Premier team WildKatz 05, continue match and the tempo. The holding Fall League play with a pair of wins midfield of Alyssa Williams and Alina Photo - Bill Nale and a draw. The WildKatz traveled Photo - Doug Jorgensen in March. to Union City on November 5th. The Garcia, along with the defensive line WildKatz dominated the field most of of Kassidy Brackett, Kelsey Brumm, Livermore Phantom Lacrosse presented the first ever the game scoring quickly in the first Gaby Casillas, Kelsey Sako, Mercedes college lacrosse game played in Livermore when San Livermore Fusion the half with five saves. In the second few minutes of play. Wildkatz ended Valverde, and goalkeeper Maddie Fusion's Premier U10 Maroon half, Fusion fell behind 2-1 before the first half up 2-0. In the second Mannina prevented Odyssey from Jose State University took on Wisconsin. The event was girls played two games during the scoring three goals in a row to go up half, UC Fuego scored on a free kick. getting any meaningful shots off. Kaos weekend of November 5-6, and 4-2. The teams then traded goals to WildKatz answered that goal with kept the pressure up and continued to a fundraiser for the Phantom league formed in 2005 make the score 5-3. Napa scored on attack. As the whistle blew, the West dominated both. two for a 4-1 victory. Katie Strong Coast Kaos girls celebrated a hard for recreational and developmental purposes to serve Facing the Pleasanton Rage on a penalty kick with 30 seconds left as scored a hat trick, with Maddie Flask Fusion hung on to win 5-4. fought 3-2 come from behind victory. players from ages 7 to 15. For more information about Saturday, the girls came out strong adding a goal. The West Coast Earthquakes and took a first half lead that they Alyssa George, Francesca Hyde, On November 12th, the WildKatz 07-08 team spent Saturday morning the league, go to phantomlacrosse.org never surrendered. Fusion's defense and Myah Bullis scored for Fusion, met Pleasanton Rage Elite II. WildKatz at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose stood firm, and the offense attacked while Makenna Howell and Illona defense kept Rage scoreless, but were practicing on the San Jose Earth- hard, leading to a decisive 4-1 victory. DeSzilly excelled in the mid-field. unable to score themselves. quake's home field. The boys walked The win boosted the team from 5th On November 13th, WildKatz The girls continued their strong traveled to Santa Rosa to face Santa through the stadium as they read off play Sunday against the San Ramon to 3rd place in the standings, with the names from the banners hanging 2nd place in sight. Rosa Atletico Sevilla. The WildKatz Mustangs. Fusion took control of the defense including Madison Reid, of their favorite Earthquake's players. Martial Arts Championships in Dublin, Ireland game early, and used great teamwork Melanie Reed, Taryn Richey, Sydney They even found the clubs DOC Troy Aying Martial Arts of Livermore this year. and passing skills to forge a 3-1 win. Goodwin, Emily Hollingshaus, Nadia Dayak’s player banner. The boys had sent Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Ere- Fusion's Select U16 Girls Black a practice and then a scrimmage on the West Coast Soccer Sherman, Jaeline Hernandez and field, while parents watched from the diano to compete at The League World hosted Central Marin at Robertson West Coast Kurse U16 girls beat goalie Bella Gelao, kept Sevilla from patio suites. Then, they were able to Championship Finals in Reno, NV on LGSA Registration Park on Nov. 5. Heritage 5-2. In the first half, Tori scoring or even getting many shots on take pictures with the mascot and have October 28 – October 29, 2016. Aying Livermore Girls Softball Associa- The first half was a defensive Trautwein found Monique Reil to start goal. The WildKatz got the win, 6-0 a blast playing in the 7UP Epicenter and Erediano competed throughout the tion welcomes all Livermore girls aged struggle that ended with the teams the goal scoring. Devyn Baldus found with goals by Karlee Lywandowsky, Fan Zone. Quakes Academy Coach year to qualify for the opportunity to 5-18 for the 2017 Spring Recreational tied 1-1. centerback Jordan Brown who made Maddie Flask, Jayden Morton, Katie Paul Hollocher will be in attendance at compete for their respective division season. No prior experience necessary. Fusion exploded for a remarkable the goal look easy. Centerback Kylie Strong and Mia Mirante. the upcoming Regional Development championship titles. Online registration is open at www. seven goals during the second half. Karter stepped up on a 35 yard direct The West Coast Kaos U14 girls lgsa.org. Visit the website or email rallied from a 0-2 deficit at the half School tryout in Mountain House, CA Aying won the 10-11 year old Girls Francesca Hyde led the way with four kick and found the open net just below on Nov. 18 from 7-9 p.m. The director Lightweight Continuous Sparring [email protected] for more information. the crossbar. Arianna Moore assisted to win 3-2 over California Odyssey of the RDS is Troy Dayak, Quakes goals, Alyssa George added three, Essabella Grajedo for the 5th goal for South. The first goal of the game came division championship title and the including two on beautifully placed Hall of Famer and two-time MLS Cup 10-11 year old Girls Black Belt Point West Coast Kurse. Heritage played in the 12th minute from a long ball champion. One of the staff coaches this corner kicks. Alyssa also contributed hard and answered with 2 goals of over Kaos’ defensive line. Odyssey Sparring division championship title. CYO Track and Field three assists. year is Marques White former Quakes Erediano was the 10-11 year old Girls St. Michael CYO Track and Field their own. Final score was Kurse 5 moved ahead 0-1. At the 32-minute full time Academy coach and former Despite enduring a hard foul from Heritage 2. mark, Odyssey scored again on a Lightweight Continuous Sparring divi- team will begin practices for the fall the Central Marin goalie, Myah Bullis MLS player. Current Earthquakes Sunday Kurse faced Walnut Creek well- shot ball just outside the 18. As player Tommy Thompson who came sion runner-up champion and won the season on February 8th. Sign ups are scored her fifth goal of the season. The who last week handed Kurse a loss. the second half started, Kaos went on through the Quakes developmental 10-11 year old Girls Advanced Point January 9, 12, 17 & 19 at St. Charles defense was top notch the entire game. Kurse got revenge beating Walnut the offensive. Attacking Midfielder, program will also be attending the Sparring division championship title. Borromeo Catholic Church in Liver- Fusion's Select U16 Black girls Creek 5-1. Arianna Moore scored Kate Zeck dribbled her way to the RDS tryouts. The tryout is for both Additionally, Erediano was named more. The team is open to all children travelled to California's "other" wine first from a ball off Marieke Moyers. Odyssey goal. Zeck was fouled in the boys and girls born between 2005-09 The League’s 2016 Junior Girls Spar- from kindergarten through eighth country to take on Napa United. on Arianna Moore scored her second box setting up a penalty kick. Forward and takes place at Mountain House ring MVP. Aying was named on the grade who live in Livermore or attend Nov. 6 of the game off a great corner kick Alivia Ganz took the PK and placed it High School, located at 1090 South All-League All Star Team and received St. Michael. Go to www.smisctrack. The first half of this game ended service from Kylie Karter. Walnut perfectly in the right corner of the goal. Central Pkwy. a Team USA Recognition Award for org for more information or contact with the teams tied 1-1. Goalie Heidi Creek found the net at the end of the At the 55th minute, Zeck was fouled half taking it to 2-1 at half time. West again and was given a free kick. West her participation and bronze medal at Mandy Costello at mandy.costello@ Spaulding played brilliantly, finishing Coast's Devyn Baldus scored the first Coast’s Danielle Leong fired a shot the WAKO Junior World Kickboxing hotmail.com or 925-337-7344. November 17, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Over 400 Runners Participated in Boosters; Race to the Flagpole The Livermore-Granada Boosters hosted the 7th An- nual “Race to the Flagpole” on Veterans Day weekend. The event drew over 400 runners who competed in the 5K, 10K, Half Mara- thon and one-mile fun runs through beautiful Indepen- Photos - Doug Jorgensen dence, Sycamore Grove and Both the Granada High and Livermore High varsity Holdener parks. football teams recorded first round victories in the Nicholas Myllenbeck of Division II NCS playoffs. Granada (top photo) defeated Livermore won the half mar- College Park 42 to 6. The Matadors will take on Concord athon in a time of 1:37.10. in a quarterfinal game to be played Nov. 19. Livermore Della Giles of Oakland was (lower photo) defeated Mt. Eden 30 to 20. They face the top female runner with Ukiah in the quarterfinals in a Nov. 19 game. In Division a time of 1:37:15. Amelia 1 playoff action, Foothill High School lost 35 to 7 to Sanchez of Livermore won California. the 5K women’s division with a time of 22:03 and Scott Peterson of Livermore won the 5K men’s division Photo - Doug Jorgensen in a time of 18:31. Nico Raffo of Pleasanton The Livermore-Granada Boosters' 7th Annual “Race to the Flagpole” was held over won the men’s 10K in a the weekend. The event included a 5K run/walk, 10K run, half marathon and one-mile time of 42:44 while Carolyn fun run. All events started at Independence Park. All race proceeds support the Sanchez of Livermore won Livermore-Granada Boosters scholarship program. the women’s 10K division in a time of 49:34. In the one-mile fun run Pamela was the fastest male with a was spectacular," said Race nized Veterans Day and fea- Salazar from Marylin Av- time of 7.12. Director Mike Nagel, “We tured a flag presentation by enue School won the female “It was an absolutely really appreciate the support the Veterans of Foreign Wars division in 8:15. Viliam No- wonderful day. The turnout from the community”. Local 7265 and National wicki from Altamont Creek was great and the weather The proceeds support the Anthem sung by Livermore Livermore Granada Boost- High senior Justin Beasle. ers scholarship program. For For more information 67 years, the Boosters have about the Livermore Grana- honored varsity scholar ath- da Boosters, race results letes from both Livermore and photos, visit www.liver- and Granada High Schools moregranadaboosters.org. at their annual May awards banquet. Substantial scholar- ships are awarded to young men and young women who exemplify athletic excel- Reed lence and high academic achievement. The Boosters Plumbing believe students who excel Livermore, CA in academics, athletics, and (925) 371-5671 community service become [email protected] exemplary civic leaders. License #601931 Since 1958, the Boosters have awarded more than $240,000 in scholarships. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The event also recog- Livermore High water polo team in action. Thank you For the first time in program history, the Livermore High School Boys Varsity Water Polo team played in for making the Hope 100 the NCS Championship game. It was played on Nov. 12. It was a hard fought game, but in the end Livermore was defeated by Tamalpais, 9-4. The team members Golf Marathon a success! were each awarded a medal, and the school received a pennant. Pictured (back, from left) Sean Croghan, Ethan Fovel, Enrique Tovar, Camden Kiernan, Cory Houk; (middle)Coach Nathan Brandon, Robert Sutter, Many thanks to our sponsors, donors and players for their help in raising more than Marvin Sabas, Luca Cuppoletti, Scott Ragatz, Taylor $65,000 in the Hope 100 Golf Marathon. In this unique event, players accepted the Willamson, Assistant Coach Michael Hawkins; (front) challenge to play 100 holes in one day to support Hope Hospice. 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I will work his promise to reverse Amer- tember 2015 to fill a vacancy In Livermore, Carling He emphasized fiscal ac- Costco, but some in Dublin hard every day with every ica’s progress in opportunity that was created when Sean said that the current front- countability, quality teach- may switch to Pleasanton, ability I have to earn your and equality, he will find in Kenney resigned the seat in burner issue of downtown ing and a fair share of state she said. support.” me the stiffest of opposition. July, 2015. development was the biggest funding in his campaign. Also, the sales tax contri- John McPartland will “I cannot stand for any Edalin Maduli defeated topic of conversation when OTHER CONTESTS butions to the general fund continue to represent Dis- President that judges Ameri- incumbent Will Macedo he met voters at the Farmers ON THE BALLOT will provide money to help trict 5 on the BART board, cans by their religion, na- for the Chabot-Las Positas Market and other campaign- In Pleasanton, voters fund the things the city will gaining more votes than tional origin, gender, or Community College District ing locations. passed a $270 million school want to do in the future. former Pleasanton mayor orientation. We cannot set 7 seat that includes all of “Whenever I asked them bond measure. Superin- The Yes on MM cam- Jennifer Hosterman. the clock back on civil rights Livermore and a portion of about downtown options, tendent Rick Rubino said, paign issued a statement that Democrat Steve Glazer and basic human decency. Pleasanton. they replied that they wanted “We are incredibly grateful thanked people for “voicing defeated Republican Danny “I will not stand quietly On the Pleasanton Uni- a lot less housing,” said Car- for the passage of Measure their opinions.” It called on Turner to retain his seat in by while millions of Ameri- fied School Board, retired ling. He said many voters’ I1. With your support of residents to “get to work the State Senate 7th District. cans lose health insurance district principal Steve Ma- feedback agreed with his po- Measure I1, we can begin to and build the coolest Costco Denise Kent-Romo was without any alternative to her replaced Chris Grant, sition about starting all over fund critical improvements ever, with great infrastruc- elected to fill the seat va- make it affordable or acces- who did not run for re-elec- with the Downtown Plan. and repairs to our schools to ture, mitigated traffic and cated by Neil Davies on the sible, especially for anyone tion. Incumbent Valerie Ar- Hiring enough police create 21st century learning proper funding.” Sunol Glen Unified School with a pre-existing condi- kin won re-election. At the and fire personnel to cover environments that prepare Livermore voters ap- District. Davies chose not tion. And I will not let higher end of vote counting on elec- the city as it moves forward our students for the jobs of proved Measure FF, which to run for re-election. education become a privi- tion night, the other incum- to build-out population of tomorrow." will retain the former SWALWELL ON lege only for the wealthy. bent, Jamie Hintzke, was 120,000 came in high on Also in Pleasanton, a Springtown Golf Course in TRUMP'S ELECTION “In my service to my trailing challenger Kathleen the list. There were also bid by Measure MM to halt permanent open space. Congressman Eric Swal- district, I will continue to put Ruegsegger by 26 votes. As concerns regarding current the current city approach to Assemblywoman Catha- well, who easily won re- working Americans first and more votes were counted, safety and security issues, create zoning for a Costco rine Baker, a Republican, election to represent the foremost by finding ways Hintzke switched positions such as home burglaries. store was defeated by a 2-1 will continue to represent 15h Congressional District, that we can all move ahead with Ruegsegger, taking a Some voters mentioned their margin. the State Assembly, 15h issued a statement about together – never by turning lead of 56 votes. Hintzke’s concern about homeless- Vice-mayor Kathy Na- District. She defeated former the presidential election. against each other. margin grew to 209 votes ness. rum, an MM opponent, said Pleasanton Councilmem- Swalwell said, “I’ll return “While this election on Monday, the latest update Coomber said that his she believes the measure ber Cheryl Cook-Kallio, a to Congress next year with has opened deep divisions available before The Inde- main message was to sup- was rejected because “a ma- Democrat. Baker issued a an open mind, ready to fight among us, it is now time to pendent’s deadline. port smart growth by being jority of the community likes statement thanking her fam- for the issues and policies come together, as one nation, Updates posted on the Al- able to pay for hiring the Costco, shops there, wants ily, volunteers, supporters on which we and the White and work for the benefit of ameda County Registrar of police and fire coverage that them close by.” The nearest and voters. House can cooperate. all Americans. I hope and Voters website were sched- will be needed as the city Costco located in Livermore Baker said, "I will con- “If Donald Trump is will- expect that President-elect uled for Nov. 16 and 18, after continues to grow. “Resi- requires a 12-mile round trip tinue working in a bipartisan ing to be open-minded, we Trump and all of our elected 4:30 p.m. As of Tuesday, dential building won’t do for many Pleasanton resi- manner to make sure our will find a way forward that leaders will rise to that oc- there were 87,000 uncounted it, so there has to be more dents, including herself, said community has an indepen- lifts all Americans. How- casion.” votes countywide consisting emphasis on commercial," Narum. Some East Pleasan- of same-day mail-in ballots said Coomber. dropped at polls and pro- Coomber said that the visional ballots remaining. election results did not The office has until Dec. 8 surprise him. However, he PARENTING to certify the results. thought the margin of vic- (continued from page one) Hintzke said that, "I am tory would be narrower. ture. Second, they learn that “We got our son back,” just waiting, and taking “People were tired of the collar and disadvantaged lated into other languages a hopefully optimistic at- approach of developers get- families are more likely to they are not capable without and published abroad as Lythcott-Haimes said, her titude.” Reugsegger said ting council preference over have had some of the experi- a parent’s help. Third, stress similar over-parenting issues voice breaking. that all four candidates in residents. There was a feel- ences necessary to reaching goes through the roof for were recognized in other To the applause of the the race were good. “I’m ing that developers get what maturity, like working and parents and students both. countries. audience, she called children not worried, whether it’s they want,” said Coomber. fending for themselves. “I’m not advocating turn- At the Bankhead last “wildflowers of an unknown Jamie or I. I still think they DUBLIN SCHOOL The root of the problem ing your back on your stu- week, she became emotional genus and species” who are two good choices,” said BOARD may be that highly success- dent,” she emphasized. “I’m when describing the sudden should develop according Ruegsegger. In his run for the Dub- ful, affluent parents feel saying teach your child to discovery that her own son to their own personalities The newcomers heading lin school board, Giannini judged by the success or cross the street. You won’t was experiencing the kind rather than be “pruned and into office in December told found that being open-mind- failure of their children, she always be there.” of stress and overload that shaped like bonsai trees.” The Independent why their ed helped him a lot. "I didn’t said. “What are we afraid Kids who are driven to she had recognized in other Returning to the story stands on the issues put them tell people I would make of? We feel that we may not “impossible” levels of per- children. of her son, she said that by over with voters. promises I can’t keep. I said be good enough.” fection to get into extremely At age 15, he was taking dropping the class, he might I don’t have all the answers, CITY COUNCIL She told one story of try- competitive schools like too many classes in order no longer have a resume that but I will look at the whole NEWCOMERS ing to learn about a student’s Stanford and Harvard “bear to create a strong resume would get him into one of the In Dublin, Arun Goel led situation, and make a deci- research interests only to the scars of the admissions for college. He was doing elite schools – “And…I… the four person field running sion.” He said that he heard have his father answer every arms race,” she told the five hours of homework per don’t…care!” she shouted, for two seats on the City from voters that identifying Washington Post in an in- again pausing for emphasis and building a second high question. She described stu- night. He was burning out, Council. Goel said that he terview last year. “They're after each word. school is the most important dents who have not learned with no time for other activi- found in his campaigning breathless, brittle…old be- “There are so many mag- that many were disappointed priority right now. Working to do their own laundry, ties. When she and her hus- fore their time." nificent paths in life. They with the status quo. "The to obtain money owed to but are instructed to Fedex band gave him permission council was not listening to Dublin by the state for past clothes home to be washed She recommends con- to drop one of the classes, it don’t all go through brand the community they repre- school construction is also a and returned. sidering less competitive was a relief to them all. name schools!” sent. There is traffic con- high priority. She drew amazed laugh- schools that will give kids gestion, with no solutions. Coming into the Dublin ter from the audience by a good education with less Many liked my experience school board short-term seat, describing parents who in- pressure. in transportation. Goel is Cherrier said that he also stalled a web cam in their Life lessons are vital. an engineer who worked heard a new high school as a student’s dorm room in order “Success in someone’s ca- for Alameda County Trans- major priority. He said a list to wake the students up for reer doesn’t come from go- portation Commission, and of improvements in the dis- class in the morning. ing to a big name school but other agencies." trict needs to be made, with She described labels for from having done chores Other stands that reso- the high school most likely parents who intervene to while growing up.” nated with voters included at or near the top. Voters excess. Helicopter par- Lythcott-Haims has plen- increasing trails and cy- also want to make sure that ents hover over their chil- ty of personal experience to Holiday developers pay “as much cling opportunities, finding dren, overseeing their lives. support her arguments. She as they can toward the con- solutions to make sure that Drone parents surveil from herself went to Stanford and in the Vineyard Dublin’s budget remains struction of new schools,” afar. Snowplow parents Harvard Law, then practiced sustainable, and developing said Cherrier. D ecember 3rd & 4th push snow out of their chil- corporate law as an attorney incentive programs for cor- In the Pleasanton school before returning to Stanford board election, Maher said dren’s paths. Lawn mower porations to locate in Dublin. to work with students. Noon to 4:30 p.m. he found many constituents parents cut down grass and Opposition to a proposed She raised her own two IKEA store at the city’s Ha- were concerned about the weeds in their children’s children in Palo Alto, where Please join us as we welcome in cienda Drive gateway was district losing school princi- path. evident among voters. Goel pals during the school year. Asked what she thought they attended an academi- the spirit of Christmas with live wants to dig deeply into the He wants to make sure vice about tracking kids with cally challenging public issue and see what modifi- principals are trained well, GPS readings from their high school, Henry Gunn, music, a food truck, arts & crafts. cations IKEA can come up so they will be prepared for cell phones, she took a where students were met with high expectations. with to make a store accept- principal duties. Maher said deep breath and shouted, 1356 S. Livermore Avenue his 39 years’ experience with In 2015, she published a able to residents. pausing for emphasis after Hours: Tue-Fri 12-2pm, Sat-Sun 12-4:30pm, Mon-Closed Hernandez-Strah said the district, and his state- each word: “Are…you… best-selling book on over- that she thinks voters ap- ments about putting children kidding…me! Creepy… parenting, How to Raise an (925) 447-8941 preciated the fact that she first in decisions helped him weird…an assault on pri- Adult, which has been trans- was committed to her belief to finish first. vacy!” of representing our commu- Maduli, the new District Excessive parental inter- nity in a positive manner. "I 7 Chabot-Las Positas Com- vention may be well intend- have always been, and will munity College trustee, said ed and may even produce a that he thought voters liked continue to be looking to positive result in the short the fact that he has been the best interest of our great term, like generating an ap- city. I do not believe in mak- an educator, a former vice- pealing resume to improve ing promises just because it president of Las Positas sounds good but rather tak- College and a current vice- the odds of getting in to an elite university, she said. However, it is destructive in the longer term for at least three reasons. First, the students are Thanksgiving Week deprived of learning experi- Service Reminder ences that they need to ma- Remember to feed Binny If your regular your food scraps! service day is Thursday or leave a lasting impression on us. Friday, you will Special People receive service one day late.

NOVEMBER 21 - 25, 2016 If your Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. collection can make a lasting impact in their name. day is: 21 22 23 24 25 You Your holiday Mon. Tue. Wed. Fri. Sat. collection day will be: 21 22 23 25 26 To make a gift in remembrance of someone dear that will protect the Tri-Valley’s beauty for future CALL OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION generations, please visit 925-449-7300 TriValleyConservancy.org www.LivermoreSanitation.com or call (925) 449-8706. November 17, 2016 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES Caroline C. Sandoval worked his wife of 64 years, Betty, Covey and Copernicus and with tours in Texas, Mis- March 4,1925-Oct. 29, 2016 Gary Stephen there daughter Laura, son Scott, Poppy Leake. Marilyn was souri, Tennessee, Labrador Caroline Sandoval, lov- un- daughter-in-law Christina, predeceased by her par- and Utah. After his service, (Pop) Gould he worked at Camp Parks ing wife, mother, grandmoth- Oct. 31, 1945 – Oct. 31, 2016 til her and granddaughters An- ents and Randy’s first wife, er and great-grandmother retire- gelica and Beth. Donna Nelson Covey. She and then as a burra carne Gary passed away in operator for the Southern passed Livermore, CA after a long ment in Born in Pasumali, India leaves behind many dear away 2007. to missionary parents Elva friends, new and old. Pacific Railroad. He then battle with Alzheimer's. was employed for 13 years peace- Gary was In 1987 and Lloyd Lorbeer, the fam- She will be remembered fully sur- ily returned to Claremont, at Deetz Construction Co. in born in she at a memorial service at Pleasanton as an operating rounded Alameda married Calif. on a sabbatical when the Unitarian Universal- Ernie was 14 years old. engineer. by the to Frank Charles ist Church at 1893 North Joan (Voerckel) and fam- C. Gould Peter- He and his sister remained Vasco Road in Livermore Frank were Livermore High ily she and Do- son and moved to Houston, in Calif. when their par- at 2:00 pm on December 3, School sweethearts, who loved at ris E. TX the following year. After ents returned to their work 2016. Donations in memory married in 1950 in the little the age Moffatt her daughter Sarah was born there in 1939. After serving of Marilyn may be made chapel of the First Presby- of 91. Gould in 1993, the family moved in the Navy during WWII to Hope Hospice or the terian Church. They lived She was Noble. back to Dublin where they Ernie graduated from UC American Cancer Society. on College Avenue for 35 born in Santa Paula, CA. Gary stayed until 2013 when they Berkeley with a degree in The family is especially years and then moved to and was a 68-year resident grew up moved to Stoneridge Creek Mechanical Engineering. thankful for the care given Third Street in 1985 where of Livermore, CA. in Fre- in Pleasanton. He was proud of being by Valley Crest Home and they lived for 32 years. They She is preceded in death mont, Ir- Susan was a lifelong awarded membership in Hope Hospice. were content with a simple by her parents Pablo and vington and Niles districts. member of Resurrection Tau Alpha Pi, an honorary life in Livermore and happy Alejandra Rodriguez, hus- He graduated from Washing- Lutheran Church in Dublin. engineering fraternity. He Frank Warner Holm to see all the new improve- ments downtown and in the band Antonio Sandoval, ton High School in 1963. He In addition, Susan had a then worked for Pacific 1929-2016 brothers Lucas Rodriguez, passion for church music Tele. Co. for several years Frank's life began on "old southside" where they served in the Army during resided for more than 66+ Oscar Rodriguez, and Pablo the Vietnam War. He was and worked as an organist before being “borrowed” a farm on Stanley Blvd. Rodriguez. and music director for Holy by Bell Telephone Labora- called Fairview. Frank and years. Frank almost never retired from the Fremont had to hire a repairman be- She is survived by her Fire Department and worked Cross Lutheran Church in tories in Murray Hill, N.J. his family were a big part sons Sam Sandoval, wife to do work on research and cause he could fix anything at Veronica Foods for many Livermore for more than 10 of the old history of Liver- that needed to be fixed. It Nancy; Raul Sandoval, years. Gary was a wonderful years. She loved to travel, development there. It was more. Frank's grandpa came there where he met his soon- seems that he never quite wife Cheryl and daughter husband, father, brother and especially cruising, and was from Denmark and settled finished improving his own Denise Sandoval-Bilbrey, friend. He will forever hold able to see all 7 continents in to-be wife Betty. They were here, helping form the Dania home and yard. husband Jerry. Brothers Joe a special place in our hears. her lifetime. She was on her married on Sept. 6, 1952 and Lodge. Frank was very proud Rodriguez, Rudy Rodriguez He will be greatly missed by 44th cruise when she passed. moved to California in 1954. Frank's of his two sons: Gary (and and sister Connie Castro. all who knew him. She is survived by her fa- A year after returning to San father, wife, Jeri Sween) is a retired Grandchildren Kimberly His passion was fly fish- ther, husband, and daughter Francisco, Ernie joined the Warner Lt. Cdr. US Navy, who also Wilbur Sandoval, husband Rahul, ing, which he learned from of Pleasanton, and brother staff at the “Radiation Lab” went on to retire after a Adrienne Sandoval, Lisa Mark of Hayward. in Livermore working there Holm, second term for the Dept. of his grandfather when he was Sandoval, husband Carlos, was very young. His enjoy- Her memorial service in several different depart- Veterans' Affairs in San Di- Bethany Loughran-Smith, will be held on Saturday, ments until his retirement in born in ego; David (and wife, Sandy ment came when he taught Liver- husband Cody, John Szabo, people what he knew about November 19th, 2016 at Dec. 1999. Sports Garcia) of Manteca, A memorial service cel- more. was a long-haul truck driver Joe Byrom, wife Emily, fishing, taking them fishing 1:00pm at Resurrection Lu- Frank's Jennifer Szabo. Great grand- plus watching them land the theran Church, 7557 Ama- ebrating his long life will and is active in his church mother missions. Grandson Brett children Kailena Sandoval, rainbow or brown trout. He dor Valley Blvd., Dublin, be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, is from Malia Silva, and Alastair CA 94568, with a reception Nov. 20 at First Presbyterian (and Heather, children Gem- made lots of friends, he said the ma and Kaiser) is a Honolulu Byrom, and numerous niec- “Hi” to everyone, would to follow. In lieu of flowers, Church, Fourth and L Street, Teeter es and nephews. the family requests that do- in Livermore. firefighters; grandson Derek spend time talking to them family. (and wife Eihdel, children Grave side services will which made them no longer nations be made to the Res- Frank's entire young life was be held at St. Michael cem- Charlene and Brody) is a SM strangers. Gary was a pub- urrection Lutheran Church Marilyn Eleanor Bunug spent working alongside his Sgt. in the USAF Reserve etery, 3885 East Avenue, lished photographer, went Memorial Fund sent to the Marilyn Eleanor Bunug father and siblings as they and works for a big tech firm Livermore, CA 94550 on to NHRA races, motocross, church address listed above. died in Livermore, CA on owned and operated the in San Diego. Granddaugh- Friday, November 18th at cowboy music poetry gath- October 20, 2016. She was cattle/grain-farmed acreage ter Jennifer (and husband 2:00PM. erings, enjoyed watching Maxine Kelley Landaker 90 years old. She was born of Fairview. Fairview, the Victor) is a UC Stanislaus Holy Angels Funeral & football and traveling. Maxine Kelley Landaker, in Merced, CA on November large 3-story family home graduate living in Livermore Cremation Center (925) Gary is survived by aged 97, went to be with her 27, 1925 built in 1906 was used in and working in Milpitas. 455-9696 his devoted wife Jeanette Lord on October 30, 2016. to Collis 1967 as a joint exercise Frank loved the solitude in training for mutual aid Gould, brothers David M. Maxine was born in Kan- F. Bus- of his weekly fishing trips to jaeger fighting a 3-story struc- Lake Del Valle in his boat, Eleanor Sahlin Gould wife Sherrie and sas City, ture fire by firefighters who Frank C. Gould, his children Mis- and Es- which was his pride and practiced using new ladder joy during retirement. He Eric Gould, Kristine Wing- souri, ther L. trucks from the Livermore- ate, Jennifer Gould and 6 the el- Miller loved to distribute his catch Pleasanton Fire Department of trout to his friends and grandchildren. dest Busjae- in conjunction with the big Family requests no flow- daugh- ger. The neighbors. He tallied every ladder trucks from the Liver- fish he caught. He checked ers but welcomes donations ter of fam- more Radiation Laboratory. Clar- ily soon his outdoor high-low ther- to Alzheimer's Association Although Fairview is gone mometer each morning and or St. Jude Children's Hospi- ence relo- now, a park remains named cated to tallied his rain gauge, always Services for Eleanor tal. A memorial service will and Hel- in honor of Frank's grandma, coordinating his readings Sahlin will be held at St. be held on December 10th en Kel- Stock- Ida Holm, on a portion of with those in the local news- Michael's Church in Liver- at 10:00 am at First Presby- ley. She ton, CA, where Marilyn at- their property. paper. more. A vigil is scheduled terian Church in Livermore, lived in the Oakley/Antioch tended local schools, and in Frank had his own "Cus- Frank loved his dogs: CA. area from 1987-2008. For 1946 married Charles Noble tom Tractor Work" enter- Pepper, Dingo, Buster, on 11/18 at 7:30 PM. A prise and was contracted in mass will be held on 11/19 the past 8 years she resided Covey. In Stockton they Mickey and Hammie. They in Shannen Guest Home, in raised their own sons, Curtis June 1950 to clear the land enriched each other's lives. at 2:30, followed by a recep- Salvatore Frederick with his scraper and disc tion at Terra Mia restaurant. Cancilla Jr. Livermore CA, where she and Randall, surrounded by He took such good care of was cared for as a precious friends and family. Mari- implements for the new them. Frank was "known" Born October, 28, 1934 lyn returned to college in California Research & De- in Concord, Ca. passed family member. around Livermore as the guy Mary Jean Roehr During her childhood, 1968, and graduated from velopment Co. facilities be- with his dog hanging out of Mary Jean Roehr, age away on October, 1, 2016 at her family was very active Stanislaus State University. ing built at the old East Av- his truck window as they 67, passed away peacefully his home in Livermore, Ca. enue air base. For those 75 in Van Brunt Presbyterian Her love of children led to went for their daily ride to- in her home in Sacramento H e hours of work, he received Church, in Kansas City, MO, a teaching career with the gether each morning, mostly on Wednesday, November graduat- $300. In 1976, Frank started and Maxine was known as Stockton Unified School to their beloved Livermore 2, 2016. ed from District, where she special- employment with LLNL a very out-going, friendly Rodeo grounds. She was born in Alame- Mt. Dia- ized in early childhood and until his retirement in 1989 girl. As an adult she was At the end of Frank's long da, Cal- blo High special education, beginning as Rigger Supervisor. Frank very sharp mathematically, and full life, he once again ifornia in 1951. with the pioneering Head and his family still own and and she worked for a bank found himself coming full to her Sam Start program of the 1960s. operate a cattle business on circle, residing on Stanley for years, helping to put her loving married After her retirement in the Holm Ranch on Mines Blvd. He ended his days husband, Walter, through parents, his high 1987, she divided her time Road. All his life, Frank with us living among newly veterinary school. Maxine and his buddies hunted there John school between the family vacation made friends at Heritage Es- loved her family, and en- during deer season each Douglas sweet- home in Twain Harte and tates not far from his beloved joyed camping, cooking for summer, followed by their Bridges heart her Tenderloin digs in San home, Fairview. family gatherings, music, "famous" venison BBQs at and Patricia Francisco. Marilyn’s San He will be missed and traveling, and knitting. She Francisco was full of neigh- the ranch's cabin/pool area. Doro- Vidisky forever loved. He was a was a real “people-person”, borhood characters, beloved The big 4th of July celebra- thy Jean on Oct. 12, 1957. They good man. and invested a lot of time friends, local eateries, ballet, tion at the ranch still exists (Pat- were married 59 years. Sam His parents were Ione in writing to, and keeping opera and museums. Those today. The Holm family terson) served in the Navy. He was Teeter Holm and Warner in touch with friends and lucky enough to join her saw was full of family traditions Wilbur Holm; his siblings Bridges stationed on the U.S.S Cata- family. the best of the City. She also and Frank's life revolved twin sister Merilyn "Tilli" of Iowa. Mary graduat- mount before beginning his Maxine was married for traveled both alone and with around his family and those Holm Calhoun, James G. ed from Livermore High work as an engineer for the occasions. 60 years to Walter E. Landa- family and friends, and made Holm, Peggy Holm Neely School in 1967, and Califor- Lawrence Livermore Lab. Frank was an active life- ker, and primarily resided in annual trips to New York and Richard Holm, all de- nia State University Sacra- He also enjoyed going on time member and past presi- Sunland, California, where to take in the Metropolitan ceased. mento in 1971. She worked camping trips and bowling Opera. In 2011, she moved dent of Las Positas Parlor Maxine did the accounting as a teacher for the Sacra- at Granada Bowl. to Livermore to be nearer #96, Native Sons of the for Walter’s veterinary prac- Kenneth James mento City Unified School He was a beloved hus- family. Golden West. He was an tice at Verdugo Pet Hospital. District for 25 years until band, father, grandfather, Throughout her 90 years active and lifetime member Jackson They adopted and raised 2 Resident of Livermore retiring in 2012. Mary sur- great grandfather, uncle and Marilyn was interested in and past commander of children. Maxine was an Sept. 9, 1953 – Nov. 12, 2016 vived double breast cancer friend. There is an empty everyone she met, dedicated the Livermore VFW Post active member of Shadow Kenneth (Ken) James in 2008, and three-way heart space in our hearts, but to her family, and took joy #7265. He was very proud of Hills Presbyterian Church, his commemorative "brick" Jackson passed away on bypass surgery in 2012, be- happy memories of a life in innumerable aspects of and was involved in the local in front of the Veterans Saturday, November 12, fore being diagnosed with time of being able to have the world. She excelled at chapters of Eastern Star and building. He was a lifetime 2016. Ken touched many stage four pancreatic cancer shared his. reinventing herself after loss Job's Daughters. member of the Operation lives with his sincerity, love in late summer of 2014. or disappointments, particu- Maxine is survived by larly after overcoming breast Engineers Local Union #3, and dedication both at home Mary is survived by her Susan Elizabeth her sister, Pauline Joanne cancer in the 1990s. Marilyn a life member of the Liver- and at work. two sons, Doug and George; Peterson Parrent of San Diego, CA; was interested in many spiri- more-Pleasanton Rod and Ken was born Sept. 9, brother, John; sister, Nancy; Susan Elizabeth Peter- son, David Kelley Landaker tual traditions and positive Gun Club, and life member 1953, to James H. Jack- and her many nieces, neph- son, 58, of Pleasanton, CA, of Santa Cruz, CA; daughter, ways of living. She delighted of the Livermore Rodeo son, Jr. and Genacile Shaha ews, and cousins. Mary’s passed away unexpectedly Susan and her husband, Mi- in the unconventional, was Association. His clubs were ashes will be scattered in the in her sleep on November chael Dalke, of Brentwood, a passionate egalitarian, very important to him. He San Francisco Bay, accord- loved to work and cook for 3rd, 2016 while on a cruise CA; 9 grandchildren, 12 laughed a lot. Marilyn was ing to her wishes. them whenever he could. He through the Panama Canal. great grandchildren and nu- fun to be around! She taught A Non-Attorney Family, friends and enlisted and served in the She was born February merous nieces and nephews. her children and grandchil- others whose lives Mary USAF as a heavy equipment Alternative 2nd, 1958 in Findley, OH There will be a memo- dren to think for themselves, touched are invited to cel- operator from December as the first child of Merritt rial service at 11:00 am, and meet life challenges Paralegal Services ebrate her life at the Hubert 1951 to December 1955 and Dot Redick. During her on November 26, 2016, at with confidence. Although H. Bancroft Elementary childhood, the family moved Grace Bible Fellowship, in her memory faltered at the • Divorce • Deeds School (2929 Belmar Street, to Farmington, NM and later Brentwood CA. In lieu of end of her life, Marilyn • Probate • Living Trust Sacramento), on Satur- to Brisbane, Australia, be- flowers, please send memo- always knew she was loved day, December 10 from CALL NOW! fore settling in Dublin, CA. rial donations, in her name, and always gave love back. 10:00am-12:00pm. She graduated from Dublin to Shannen Guest House, The recent arrival of great- In lieu of flowers, please (925) 577-4736 High School in 1976 and 5727 Running Hills Ave., grandchildren thrilled her. consider a donation to the www.atlasdp.com received a BS in Business Livermore CA 94551 She is survived by her American Cancer Society in Administration, Finance sons Curtis Covey (Shelley Mary's memory. Mary will Atlas Document and Accounting Options, Ernest H. Lorbeer Covey) and Randall Covey be remembered as a loving with Honors from Cal State (Jenna Fischer), grand- Preparation and nurturing mother, friend Feb. 13, 1925 - Oct. 31, 2016 Hayward, now East Bay, in Ernest H. Lorbeer, bet- daughters Megan Covey, Services and teacher. 1981. After graduating, she ter known as Ernie, died Lauren Covey, Alyssa Tom- 120 Spring St, PLS fohrde (Sean Leake) and I am not an attorney. I can only began working at Chevron peacefully on Mon. Oct. provide self-help service Heather Holton, and three at your specific direction. as a Financial Analyst and 31, 2016. He is survived by Reg Alameda County #96. great-grandchildren, Sierra Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • November 17, 2016 SHORT NOTES

Giving Tuesday year’s event, which occurs on many forms, but the focus is the autumn constellations. Use ested in learning more should arches at Hopyard Road and Sandra J Wing Healing November 29th," said Sandra on 5 therapies proven to help the new 8-inch reflecting tele- register for an appointment Stoneridge Drive, and Hacienda Therapies Foundation has joined Wing, President. “The funds we cancer patients: Acupuncture, scope donated by the LARPD via the following link: https:// Drive and Interstate 580. Deco- #GivingTuesday, a global day receive from #GivingTuesday Acupressure, Therapeutic Mas- Foundation to peer deeper into interview.harqen.com/inter- rative accents are also included of giving that harnesses the go a long way in giving the gift of sage, Guided/Visual Imagery, the heavens than participants viewnow/41974/9387. in all four of Hacienda's feature collective power of individuals, life and hope to cancer patients, and Deep Breathing Meditation. could on previous star walks. Randstad is hiring for a intersections which, in addition communities and organizations and they help us extend the life- Donations help sustain the heal- Those in attendance may even variety of shifts and schedules to the two just noted, include to encourage philanthropy and to changing services we provide in ing treatments, programs, sup- get lucky and witness a few late including weekdays, weekends Hacienda Drive and Stoneridge celebrate generosity worldwide. the Tri-Valley. port and hope for people living Leonids meteors. The walk will and nightshifts, with pay rang- Drive, and Hacienda Drive and #GivingTuesday is an inter- The Sandra J Wing Healing with cancer in the Tri-Valley. be about 3 miles, mostly on un- ing from $12.00-18.50 an hour Owens Drive. national fundraising movement Therapies Foundation is sup- For more details about the paved trails. Canceled if raining. depending on shift and role. that kicks-off the holiday giving ported entirely through dona- #GivingTuesday movement, There is a $7 per vehicle Positions vary from temporary Livestock Pond season. It occurs on the Tuesday tions. It gives the gift of life visit the #GivingTuesday web- parking fee at either entrance (both full-time and part-time), as after Thanksgiving, and is orga- and hope to cancer patients by site. (www.givingtuesday.org) to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 well as full-time opportunities. Improvements nized to encourage and inspire providing financial assistance donation is requested to help Applications are now being people to support organizations for complementary healing support the programs unless accepted for livestock pond im- services during their treatment Nature Programs other fees are specified. There is Hacienda Decor provements through the USDA- within their community. “We Turkey Time: Fall Birds of The lifts will be raising Ha- are excited to be part of this period. Assistance comes in an annual parking pass available Natural Resources Conservation Springtown will be the Sat., that provides significant savings cienda Business Park's annual Service's Environmental Qual- Nov. 19 program presented by over the daily fee for regular holiday decorations Monday, ity Incentives Program (EQIP). the Livermore Area Recreation park visitors. Participants may November 21, 2016. Continuing Landowner or operators of and Park District ranger staff. call 925-960-2400 for more a decades old tradition the instal- grazed rangelands may apply Meet Ranger Patti Cole at 8 information. lation will once again be done for cost-share funds. Contact the OBITUARIES a.m. at Marlin Pound Park, 2010 by long-standing Pleasanton Alameda County Conservation Bluebell Drive. business T. Marshall Electric Partnership, 3585 Greenville Fall/winter ducks and water- Manufacturing Jobs who has performed this work Jackson Rd., Suite 2, Livermore; phone of Stockton and her son Jeff fowl can be abundant here, help- Randstad, one of the largest for Hacienda for a number of 925-371-0154 ext. 114 or 115. in Clay- Barr (Kristin) of Livermore ing to make this one of the best HR services and staffing com- years. The installations will Contra Costa County applicants ton, and her nephew Paul Kahl of birding spots in the area. This is panies in the United States, has begin early in the morning and can contact the Concord Service New Livermore. an easy walk along paved, rela- partnered with several Bay-area will continue through the day, Center at (925) 672-4577. Mexi- She will be laid to rest on tively flat trails. The program companies such as Zazzle and weather permitting. Applicants must meet eli- will last approximately two Medline Industries to recruit “Hacienda always looks gibility requirements for EQIP. co. He November 17th at 11am at hours. Please contact Ranger for manufacturing jobs now forward to contributing to the gradu- Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 Other rangeland practices are Patti Cole if you need directions through year’s end (November spirit of the season with our an- also available for funding, such ated East Avenue in Livermore, or more information (pcole@ 15th – December 29th). nual decorative installations in as cross-fencing, tanks and from CA. There will be a view- larpd.org). Canceled if raining. Through on-site hiring North Pleasanton," said James troughs, solar pumps, creek Clayton ing at 10am, and the burial Autumn Stars will be pre- events, Randstad hopes to fill Paxson, Hacienda's general restoration, and weed manage- High will immediately follow the sented at 6 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 900 vacancies, ranging from manager. "From all of us at ment, if they provide benefits to 19. Meet Ranger Glen Florey manufacturing warehouse po- Hacienda, we wish everyone a livestock pond. School service at Memory Garden. at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 sitions to forklift drivers. Ap- the full enjoyment of this time in 1971 Note that livestock pond Wetmore Road. plications will be accepted at of year with family, friends and improvements may not be able and at- Zita Andrea Locke With no moon in the sky, this Randstad’s Livermore, San the community." to begin construction in the same tended undergraduate school Aug. 21, 1926 - Nov. 9, 2016 may be the perfect night to come Jose and Tracy branch loca- Each year, Hacienda's year as the EQIP application is at the University of New to Sycamore Grove for a look at tions. Local residents inter- wreaths are hung from the submitted. Mexico. Upon his gradua- tion from there he attended the University of California in newer developments – there may be rules that require at Berkley where he received everyone to maintain their homes, fences and front yards. • When everyone is new to the neighborhood, it’s easier his doctorate degree. He to meet people. Hopefully you and your neighbors are spend- became an employee of ing lots of time talking about how great it is to live there. the Lawrence Livermore Reasons to Purchase a Previously Owned Home National Laboratory and • You don’t have to wait weeks or even months while has been with them for over Just 9 weeks after her the builder completes your new home. You can move in as thirty years. 90th birthday, the life of soon as you and the seller close on the transaction – usually Ken is survived by his Zita A. Locke (nee Fehren- 30-60 days after your offer is accepted. loving wife of 28 years, bach) came to a quiet end Is It Better to Buy a New or • You know exactly what you are buying. Model homes SumYee Christine Jackson, on November 9, 2016 in are typically upgraded to the max. Your home won’t come his son James Ginn Jackson, Salem. She is survived by Previously Owned Home? with exotic wood flooring, high-end countertops or upgraded a daughter Kathryn SumYee her husband of 70 years, By Cher Wollard finishes, unless you pay extra for them. When looking to purchase a home, one of the questions Jackson; two sisters Marcia James L. Locke Sr. of Sa- When you purchase an existing home, you know exactly you have to consider is “Should I purchase a newly con- what your new property does and doesn’t have. You are Gardner and husband Joe, lem; and her son, James L. structed property or one that already exists? and Cynthia Green and hus- Locke Jr. (Nancy) of Burl- purchasing only the upgrades the previous owners have With so much new construction going on in the Valley, made, which you can readily see. band Steve. He is also sur- ingame, CA; and numerous and the seasonal slowdown in resales of the last few months, vived by his mother-in-law brothers and sisters-in-laws, • Established neighborhoods tend to be quieter, at least there is more to choose from than has been the case for a in the short term. Unless you purchase the last house in the So, Chi and sister-in-law Kit nephews, nieces in Oregon. while. So what is best? Cho and husband Eric. He She was predeceased by her final phase of a development, buyers of new homes will have There are plenty of reasons to purchase a new home to put up with the noise and dust of construction while their is also survived by several sole sibling, Leona Hicks of and an equal number of reasons to purchase a previously nieces and nephews; Kim neighbors’ homes are being built. Livermore, CA. owned property. Which is right for you depends on taste • Established neighborhoods have mature trees and other Grubbs and husband Dan- A devoted and loving and circumstances. landscaping. There may also be established parks, shopping iel, Travis Gardner, Garrett wife and mother; and self- Consider, for example: centers and other nearby amenities designed to serve the Green, Denise Green, Alicia proclaimed “party girl," Zita Reasons to Purchase a New Home residents. It also likely means local schools have clear track Cho, and Clarice Cho. He had a long and productive • New homes offer designs and features that appeal to records, so you know what you are buying into. is also survived by an aunt, career as a trusted, highly today’s buyers: great rooms with high ceilings, appliances • Established neighborhoods aren’t cookie-cutter designs. Betty Polk as well as many efficient executive secretary. in the latest colors and finishes, countertops made of new Over time, people repaint their houses, change the roofs, numerous cousins, close In her professional capacity, materials. build additions or re-landscape, which gives each house an friends and colleagues. she worked for various fed- • Energy savings: Better dual-pane windows, extra insu- individual character. Graveside services will eral government agencies, lation. .Some even offers solar heating and plugin stations Some folks like the coherence of brand new neighbor- be held at Memory Gardens including the U.S. Attorney's for electric cars. Plus newer homes have to meet stricter hoods, but you may prefer a more eclectic mix and the sense Cemetery in Livermore on office in Sacramento, the codes for insulation, which can save you money and help that your home is unique. Friday, November 18, 2016 the planet. • Most sellers are required to fill out lengthy disclosures, Veteran’s Hospital in Fres- • New homes tend to offer additional safety features: at 11:00am. no, and the Air Base Com- informing you of all the known quirks in the property and the composite materials in lieu of wood for roofs and siding, neighborhood. Because no one has lived in a new property, mander in Atwater, CA. She gas inserts in lieu of wood-burning fireplaces, built-in fire Nancy Isabel Barr hailed from Livermore, CA, builders are required to disclose less. and CO2 alarms. fire sprinklers, fire-retardant carpeting and All homes and neighborhoods have their own idiosyn- Nancy Isabel Barr was but adopted Oregon as her insulation. With all these safety features, you may even get born on June 4, 1940 in second home in 1988. She crasies – even new construction. When you purchase from a break on your homeowners insurance. a homeowner, you are more likely to know what you are Brooklyn, was an avid and knowledge- • You don’t have to worry about repairing or replacing able collector of antiques, a getting before you buy. New York appliances, heating and air conditioning systems, the roof • Most of the time, you get more for your money when to Julia ruthless poker player, and or other potentially expensive items that do wear out over you purchase an existing home. That’s because some buyers and Joe great bridge strategist. She time. Most builders offer warranties for the first year. are willing to pay more for “brand new.” Primato. and Jim loved traveling, vis- • You get to choose what your home will look like. Most • Older single-family homes are less likely to be part of She was a iting casinos and most of all, new housing developments offer several floorplans of dif- a homeowner’s association, which can cost several hundred long term hosting family get-togethers ferent sizes to choose from. Individual plans may even be dollars per month. They also are less likely to be in special resident of in their lovely home. available with varying exteriors, known as “elevations.” You zones that allow fees for roads, lights and other amenities, Livermore Visitation will be Friday, may have a choice of several available lots for the floorplan such as Mello-Roos districts. and was November 18, 1-5 pm, and you choose. • Established communities may already have traditions an active funeral service will be held If you put your deposit down early enough, you may be in place to make it “neighborly” – summertime bloc bar- member Tuesday, November 29, 1 able to choose interior designer elements, such as flooring, beques, holiday parties, neighborhood garage sales. And countertops and fixtures, before they are installed. In fact, of Our Savior Lutheran pm, both at Farnstrom Mor- when you get to know one neighbor, he or she can likely tuary, 410 Monmouth St., some builders allow minor modifications to the home – re- introduce you to many more, making your “new” old house Church. place a window with French doors or a fourth bedroom in She passed away on No- Independence, OR. Private feel more like home. lieu of a third garage space, for example. These upgrades Whether you are looking for new or previously owned vember 7, 2016 in Walnut interment will be at Hilltop come at a price, of course. Creek, CA. Cemetery. Memories and property, contact your local Realtor. He or she can help you • No one has lived here before, so you won’t encounter find the right home for your family. She is survived by her condolences at Farnstrom- grime in corners or the back of drawers. sister Isabel Orecchia (Tom) Mortuary.com. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway • Your neighbors’ homes are tidy, since they’re brand new HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Livermore. too. And if there is a homeowner’s association -- more likely

2709 Stoneridge Drive, Suite November 3, 10, 17, 2016. act business using the ficti- business as: North Bay Auto :s/: Roberto German Ortiz Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566, Sunol Glen U.S.D, herein LEGAL NOTICES D110, Pleasanton, CA 94588 tious business name(s) listed Inc, 1155 Portola Ave, Liver- This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the above mentioned. Instruc- FOR INFORMATION This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on April 11, 2011. more, CA 94551, is hereby the County Clerk of Alameda following owner(s): tions may be obtained from PLACING LEGAL NOTICES by a Corporation NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrant(s) registered by the following on October 14, 2016. Expires Lenn, LLC, 5868 Northway Sunol Glen U.S.D. Call 925-243-8000 The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 523696 :s/: Troy Beecher owner(s): October 14, 2021. Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Sunol Glen U.S.D. reserves begun to transact business The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with North Bay Auto Inc, 447 The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted the right to reject any and all FICTITIOUS BUSINESS using the fictitious business business as: QUICKMOP, the County Clerk of Alameda Oak Crest Pl, Bay Point, 4026. Published November by a Limited liability company bids for any and all items of NAME STATEMENT name listed above. 1042 Ventura Ave, Liver- on October 28, 2016. Expires CA 94565 10, 17, 24, December 1, The registrant has not yet such bids. FILE NO. 523624 Signature of Registrant(s) more, CA 94551, is hereby October 28, 2021. This business is conducted 2016. begun to transact business By order of the School Board The following person(s) doing :s/: Daxin Steven Chen, registered by the following The Independent Legal No. by a Corporation using the fictitious business of Sunol Glen U.S.D. business as: Lucid Motors FICTITIOUS BUSINESS President owner(s): 4023. Published November The registrant has not yet name listed above. Lowell Hoxie, Facilities & USA, Inc, 34325 Ardenwood Melquiades Cervantes, 1042 NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. begun to transact business FILE NO. 524203 Signature of Registrant(s) Grounds Boulevard, Fremont, CA the County Clerk of Alameda Ventura Ave, Livermore, CA using the fictitious business The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing :s/: Enian Dhanabalan, Presi- 94555, is hereby registered on October 14, 2016. Expires 94551 name listed above. 4029 Published November NAME STATEMENT business as: QuickHelp Vir- dent by the following owner(s): October 14, 2021. This business is conducted Signature of Registrant(s) 17, 24, 2016 FILE NO. 523842 tual Solutions, 3946 Hamp- This statement was filed with Atieva USA, Inc, 125 Con- The Independent Legal No. by an Individual :s/: Muhibullah Nasrat, Presi- The following person(s) do- den Ct, Dublin, CA 94568, the County Clerk of Alam- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS stitution Dr., Menlo Park, 4020. Published October 27, The registrant has not yet dent ing business as: Heavenly is hereby registered by the eda on November 4, 2016. NAME STATEMENT CA 94025 November 3, 10, 17, 2016. begun to transact business This statement was filed with Day Spa & Salon, 357 Ray following owner(s): Expires November 4, 2021. FILE NO. 524433 This business is conducted using the fictitious business the County Clerk of Alam- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS St., Pleasanton, CA 94566, Lena Monish Shah, 3946 The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing by a Corporation name listed above. eda on November 1, 2016. NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by the Hampden Ct, Dublin, CA 4028. Published November business as: Ballou Fam- The registrant has not yet Signature of Registrant(s) Expires November 1, 2021. FILE NO. 523732 following owner(s): 94568 10, 17, 24, December 1, ily Backflow, 64 Cameo Dr, begun to transact business :s/: Melquiades Cervantes The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) doing Christy Solorio, 9005 Alcosta This business is conducted 2016. Livermore, CA 94550, is using the fictitious business Cabrales 4025. Published November business as: Karen’s Kitchen, Blvd #220, San Ramon, CA by an Individual PUBLIC NOTICE hereby registered by the name listed above. This statement was filed with 10, 17, 24, December 1, 64 Obsidian Way, Liver- 94583 The registrant has not yet Notice to Bidders following owner(s): Signature of Registrant(s) the County Clerk of Alameda 2016. :s/: Sam Weng, COO more, CA 94550, is hereby on October 19, 2016. Expires This business is conducted begun to transact business Notice is hereby given that 1)Jeffrey Alyn Ballou 2) This statement was filed with registered by the following October 19, 2021. by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS using the fictitious business Sunol Glen U.S.D. hereby Yvonne Marie Ballou, 64 the County Clerk of Alameda owner(s): The Independent Legal No. The registrant has not yet NAME STATEMENT name listed above. calls for proposals for heat- Cameo Dr, Livermore, CA on October 18, 2016. Expires Karen L. Olund-Powell, 64 4022. Published November begun to transact business FILE NO. 523542 Signature of Registrant(s) ing, ventilation, and air con- 94550 October 18, 2021. Obsidian Way, Livermore, 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016. using the fictitious business The following person(s) do- :s/: Lena Monish Shah ditioning equipment to be This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. CA 94550 name listed above. ing business as: Bert’s Fine This statement was filed with installed at its site. by Married Couple 4019. Published October 27, This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant(s) Catering Co., 1677 Altamont the County Clerk of Alam- Bid packets may be obtained The registrant has not yet November 3, 10, 17, 2016. by an Individual NAME STATEMENT :s/: Christy Solorio Circle, Livermore, CA 94551, eda on November 4, 2016. at Sunol Glen U.S.D., 11601 begun to transact business The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 523995 This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the Expires November 4, 2021. Main St., Sunol, CA 94586, using the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS begun to transact business The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. att: L. Hoxie, Facilities & name listed above. NAME STATEMENT using the fictitious business ing business as: Cal Auto on October 24, 2016. Expires Roberto G. Ortiz, 1677 Al- 4027. Published November Grounds, (925) 862-2026. Signature of Registrant(s) FILE NO. 523556 name listed above. Tech, 554 Rachelle St, Liver- October 24, 2021. tamont Circle, Livermore, 10, 17, 24, December 1, Bids will be accepted until :s/: Jeffrey A. Ballou The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrant(s) more, CA 94550, is hereby The Independent Legal No. CA 94551 2016. 2:00 pm on December 20, This statement was filed with ing business as: Pleasant :s/: Karen L. Olund-Powell registered by the following 4024. Published November This business is conducted 2017 and will be opened the County Clerk of Alameda Dental Care Dental Office FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with owner(s): 10, 17, 24, December 1, by an Individual thereafter on December 20, on November 10, 2016. Ex- of Steven Chen, DDS, Inc, NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alameda Troy Beecher, 554 Rachelle 2016. The registrant has not yet 2017 at the same address. pires November 10, 2021. 2709 Stoneridge Drive, FILE NO. 524219-524220 on October 20, 2016. Expires St, Livermore, CA 94550 begun to transact business These bids shall be pre- The Independent Legal No. Suite D110, Pleasanton, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- October 20, 2021. This business is conducted using the fictitious business sented in accordance with 4030. Published November 94588, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT ing business as: 1)Ameri- The Independent Legal No. by an Individual name listed above. specifications for the same 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2016. by the following owner(s): FILE NO. 524099 can Gametruck 2)American 4021. Published October 27, The registrant began to trans- Signature of Registrant(s) which are on file with said Steven Chen, DDS, Inc, The following person(s) doing Game Trailer, 5868 Northway November 17, 2016 • The Independent 11

cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires November 2, 2021. This statement was filed with to 2:30PM. We have many sign. Shop around for rates. CSLB (2752). Unlicensed NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. the County Clerk of Alam- adorable, tame kittens that TO PLACE persons taking jobs less FILE NO. 524298 4032. Published November eda on November 1, 2016. have been tested for FIV & CLASSIFIED AD than $500 must state in their The following person(s) doing 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2016. Expires November 1, 2021. FELV, altered & vaccinated. Call (925)243-8000 advertisements that they are business as: Stop-N-Wash FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. We also have adult cats & not licensed by the Contrac- Coin Laundry, 1344 Railroad NAME STATEMENT 4034. Published November ranch cats for adoption. MERCHANDISE tors State License Board.” Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, FILE NO. 524453 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2016. SERVICES 118) FREE SECTION is hereby registered by the The following person(s) doing REAL ESTATE ANIMALS PIANO LESSONS Free Pine & Oak Wood following owner(s): business as: Relaunch Now, 2) CATS/ DOGS Given by teacher with over You cut & haul it Inland Valley Cable Installers Wanted! Highland Laundry Inc, 47000 3477 Torlano Place, Pleas- 30 years experience & Lots of Pine cones, too Publishing Co. Warm Springs Blvd #114, anton, CA 94566, is hereby ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for Immediate openings for Cable Installers BA in music. Please call Client Code:04126-00001 Fremont, CA 94539 registered by the following adoption information contact If interested, (408)897-3156 Re: Legal Notice for This business is conducted owner(s): Valley Humane Society at No experience necessary, we will train. please call Classified Ads by a Corporation (1)Patricia Recupero, 3477 (925)426-8656 (925)449-6622 The Federal Fair Housing $500 Bonus for no experience The registrant began to trans- Torlano Place, Pleasanton, ANNOUNCEMENTS Act, Title VII of the Civil act business using the ficti- CA 94566 (2)Kimberly Rich- EMPLOYMENT 155) NOTICES Rights Act of 1964, and state $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience tious business name(s) listed ardson, 4582 Gatetree Circle, 65) HELP WANTED “NOTICE TO READERS: law prohibit advertisements Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K above on March 11, 2011. Pleasanton, CA 94566 for housing and employment ACCOUNTANT California law requires that Signature of Registrant(s) This business is conducted that contain any preference, Company vehicle with gas card provided Innovapath Incorporated contractors taking jobs that :s/: John Martin, President by a General partnership limitation or discrimination in Dublin, CA. BA Degree total $500 or more (labor This statement was filed with The registrant has not yet based on protected classes, Bring current DMW report to interview. in Acct. or Bus. Admin. and/or materials) be licensed the County Clerk of Alam- begun to transact business including race, color, religion, Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. Req. Provide financial by the Contractors State eda on November 7, 2016. using the fictitious business sex, handicap, familial status guidance for the employer License Board. State law Expires November 7, 2021. name listed above. Adopt a new best friend or national origin. 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'A Heavenly Life' Concert Opens The Sympony's 54th Season

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Livermore-Amador Symphony on stage with the Cantabella Children's Chorus. By Patricia Boyle Rauzzini’s voice so much that he wrote “Exsultate, Jubi- Livermore-Amador Symphony opens its fifty-fourth late” during that Milan visit, especially for Rauzzini to regular season with “A Heavenly Life” on December 3 at perform. Rauzzini first sang this music in January, 1773 at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. Milan’s Theatine church. More than two centuries later, at Conducted by Music Director Lara Webber, the the age of sixteen, Helenbrook sang “Exsultate, Jubilate” concert will feature Mozart’s “Exsultate, Jubilate” and at Hilbert College, a Franciscan college near Buffalo, New Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. Soprano Emily Helenbrook York. will be the guest soloist for both of these works. Director Webber describes Mozart’s “Exsultate, Jubi- Helenbrook is a recent graduate from the Eastman late," “The title and the text tell us all we need to know School of Music, studying with Carol Webber, and at the about the character of the music. Mozart’s music bursts Holiday Music Festival University of Rochester, in the Dual Degree Program for with exuberance and jubilant joy, urging us to sing sweet Vocal Performance and Political Science. Raised in west- songs of praise after surviving the darkness. The lyricism ern New York, she comes from a musical family. She was and graceful chromaticism of the Andante embody in to Feature Youth inspired by her violinist grandfather, and by her aunt, a music what comfort really feels like.” soprano vocalist, and Helenbrook’s first vocal instructor. Next, the orchestra will play Austrian composer Gustav The 4th Annual Holiday Youth Music Festival will ArtVoice raved about “the fresh young singer, Emily Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, joined by soloist Helenbrook take place on Saturday, November 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Helenbrook…the angelically voiced soprano…” after during the fourth movement. In 1892 Mahler wrote a Firehouse Arts Center. All cities in the Tri-Valley are she performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic in 2015. song, “The Heavenly Life,” (Das himmlische Leben) from represented. The ages of this year’s performers range from Helenbrook won an Art Leadership Award in 2015 and a text in a popular collection of folk poems called “The 7 to 17. Music to be performed will range from traditional the Annabel Muenter Vocal Prize in the 2016 Friends of Boy’s Magic Horn” (Des Knaben Wunderhorn). He used “The Heavenly Life” as a basis for his fourth symphony, to contemporary. Eastman Opera Voice Competition. The concert will open with Wolfgang Amadeus Mo- the last of his “Wunderhorn” symphonies. He wrote it dur- Tthis year’s Holiday YMF not only includes bands ing the summers of 1899 and 1900, while he was director and solos, but also the debut of the Firehouse Arts Center zart’s three-part motet, or sacred choral music, “Exsul- tate, Jubilate,” composed when he was only seventeen. of the Vienna Opera, in a small building, a ‘composing Youth Chorus notes festival director Mark Duncanson. He was in Milan, accompanied by his father, for the hut,’ which he had constructed. Teens from the newly formed High School Music Collab- rehearsals and first performance of the teenager’s opera Webber says of Mahler, “Every ounce of his music orative have acted as music mentors to the youth chorus “Lucio Silla.” Castrato soprano Venanzio Rauzzini contains the essence of his personality and complex (continued on page 4) sang the part of Celio in the serious opera. Mozart liked (See SYMPHONY, page 9) 2 The Independent • November 17, 2016 Orchestra to Perform Handel's Messiah

The Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO), under the direc- tion of Maestro Lawrence Kohl, offers a special version of Handel’s Messiah at the Bankhead Theater on Sunday November 27 at 2 pm. As Kohl explains, “Some groups do only part 1, the Christmas portion, while other groups do the entire work which is quite long. For our performance, in addition to part 1, we take selections from parts 2 and 3 which give Pictured are (from left) Betany Coffland, Daniel Cilli, Michael Desnoyers, and Shawnette Sulker. balance in the numbers each soloist and the chorus sings. The audience will hear numbers like, 'Their Sound is Handel himself conducted over thirty additional perfor- community under the direction of Robert Lappa. Long- Gone Out, performed as a quartet of the soloists; the topi- mances. time local chorus member Bill Leach summed up the cal 'Why do Nations Rage so Furiously Together?,' 'The The soloists for the Livermore performance are chorus’s perspective, “Singing Handel's masterpiece with Trumpet Shall Sound,' and the glorious 'Amen' chorus. Shawnette Sulker, soprano; Betany Coffland, mezzo Maestro Kohl and the PCO is both aerobic because of the “It is also always fun,” Kohl added, “to have the audi- soprano; Michael Desnoyers, tenor and Daniel Cilli, exciting pace and emotionally joyful." ence join in singing an encore of the 'Hallelujah Chorus' baritone. All have appeared with Walnut Creek’s Festival The Pacific Chamber Orchestra, created 27 years ago with the PCO Chorus coming down from the stage and Opera. and in its 11th year in Livermore, is composed of some joining them.” Sulker has sung in three San Francisco Opera produc- of the best musicians in the Bay Area who year after year Handel’s Messiah was unusual in its day. The texts tions and appeared with the Pacific Chamber Orchestra come back to play under Maestro Kohl. “These are top chosen are not of the Messiah speaking, but rather what last season in a Scarlatti work. Coffland was a resident professional players who have devoted their lives to their the prophets foretell. The work is described as a sublime artist at Opera San Jose from 2008 – 2012. Desnoyers has art,” says Kohl. “What makes us different is the relation- meditation on the meaning of the Messiah. When asked sung over 50 roles for Bay area opera companies. Cilli, a ship that we have developed over the years. about the experience of composing the 260 page Messiah much sought after soloist, has sung with the San Francisco Past performances have had strong ticket sales. Tickets in 24 days, Handel supposedly said, “Whether I was in or and the Livermore Valley Operas. can be purchased either at www.pacificchamberorchestra. out of my body when I wrote it, I know not." Coffland and Cilli were both soloists in the 2014 PCO’s org , at www.bankheadtheater.org, by visiting the Bank- The initial performance was part of a series of pro- Messiah. Cilli noted, “I appreciate the reliability of Law- head box office at 2400 First Street in downtown Liver- grams presented between December of 1741 and March rence Kohl, and the expert group of musicians he gathers.” more, or calling 925-373-6800. Prices start at $29 with of 1742 in Dublin, Ireland. It was such an instant hit that The chorus is made up of members of the local singing students $10.

Creatures of Impulse Present Holiday- Themed Improv Programs

Creatures of Impulse, an award-winning teen improv With the tag-line of “A Long Winter’s Tale,” COI firm- troupe based in Pleasanton, celebrates its 8th season of ly plants their collective tongue-in-cheek, and promises to Holiday Shorts at the Firehouse Arts Center. The series present a rollicking good time in the interactive shows. of holiday-themed live improv shows opens Tuesday, The first act of the show is all short improv games November 29, with a special preview performance at 7:30 and scenes. Before intermission, the show hosts (Mark p.m. Tickets for the Preview are $2.00 for all ages, avail- Duncanson and Jeff Zavattero) review the list of scenes able at the door only. and games that were performed. The audience then votes Regular performances: Thursday, December 1, and by ballot to decide which game or scene becomes a long- Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. General admission tick- form improvised play in the second act. ets: $5 students, $10 adults for Firehouse shows. Doors As a fundraiser for Creatures of Impulse’s Touring Pro- open 7:10 p.m. Purchase at the door, or online at www. gram, audience members can donate towards their vote; firehousearts.org, or by calling 925-931-4848. Also avail- each dollar acts as an additional vote for that particular able in person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, scene or game. Pleasanton. This year the troupe ranges in age from 14 – 18. COI coach and director Mark Duncanson notes, "Since Schools represented include Amador Valley, Foothill, every show is so different, we get lots of fans who make it California HS, and Carondelet, and the talent pool contin- a point to come to at least two, if not all three performanc- ues to shine. COI has performed in Chicago, New York, es.” When asked if there is anything different planned for and San Francisco. Seasoned professional adult impro- this year, Duncanson says “This has always been a HUGE visers from The Un-Scripted Theater Company and Bay fan favorite and we haven’t changed a thing. The only Area Theater Sports are saying these aren’t just good high thing different will be the scenes and games since they are school improvisers, these are great improvisers… period. improvised!” Audience help unwrap stories. November 17, 2016 • The Independent 3 Taylor Hicks American Idol to Perform

One of the most popular “American Idol” winners of a busy three days at the Bankhead Theater, just the first all time, Taylor Hicks brings his unique take on country, weekend of an entertainment-filled holiday month. The Southern soul, blues and R&B to the Bankhead Theater in following day, a free family performance featuring Liver- December. more Amador Symphony, Cantabella Children’s Chorus, Crowned winner of Season Five in front of more than and Valley Dance Theatre marks the beginning of the 200 million viewers worldwide, Hicks’ hit single “Do I holiday season. The weekend closes on Sunday, Decem- Make You Proud” debuted at the top of the charts less ber 4th with an afternoon performance by the acclaimed than three weeks later. Since then, he has expanded his San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus in their “Home for the audience through stints on Broadway and in Las Vegas, Holidays” show. and has made a welcome return to the music of his native The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street Alabama, bringing what he calls a “roadhouse and rootsy” in downtown Livermore. Tickets to all shows can be pur- sound to his musical style. In one of just three stops in chased at the box office, online at www.bankheadtheater. California, Hicks will take the stage at the Bankhead on org or by calling 373-6800. Friday evening, December 2, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. Self-taught on the guitar and harmonica, he was play- ing with bands by high school. According to one account, he even began to sneak out to perform at local bars as a teen, something his father and stepmother only discovered when they went out to dinner one night and saw him on stage with the band. In late 2005, he auditioned in Las Vegas for “American Idol.” From the beginning, his material set him apart on the hit show. The “Soul Patrol ” voted enthusiastically, taking him straight to the top in Season Five. After appearing on Broadway in “Grease,” he joined the national tour and then spent almost two years in his own Las Vegas show, the first “American Idol” winner to secure a long-term residency there. Two Shows! Taylor Hicks’ performance on December 2nd leads off

feATured on the ellen DeGeneres show, the toniGht show, And Pet star! 'Silent Sky' Focuses on Woman Astronomer Sun nov 20 2 & 6pm The Las Positas College ting, audience members can shows, courtesy of the LPC Gunderson, "Silent Sky" is Theater Department will engage in star-gazing after Astronomy program. the true story of 19th-cen- present "Silent Sky" in the the Friday and Saturday Written by Lauren tury astronomer, Henrietta college's Mertes Center Leavitt, who explores a for the Arts Black Box woman's place in society from December 2 through during a time of immense December 11. scientific discoveries, when The December 2, 3, women's ideas were dis- Stephen Waarts Handel’s Messiah 9, and 10 performances missed until men claimed DEL VALLE FinE ARTS PACiFiC CHAMBER will begin at 8 p.m. while credit for them. Social ORCHESTRA December 4 and 11 will be progress, like scientific Sat nOV 19 8pm a matinee at 2 p.m. progress, can be hard to see Sun nOV 27 2pm General admission is when one is trapped among $15 and tickets for stu- earthly complications. Hen- dents, seniors, and staff are rietta Leavitt and her female just $10. Seating for each peers believe in both, and performance is limited and their dedication changed advanced purchases are the way we understand both strongly recommended. the heavens and Earth. For Following the Decem- more information about ber 4 matinee, there will Ms. Leavitt and the women, be a special "Talk Back," computers, and astronomers Taylor Hicks A Heavenly Life where the audience will be of Harvard, please visit BELOVED AMERiCAn LiVERMORE-AMADOR able to ask questions of the http://silentskyplay.tumblr. iDOL WinnER SYMPHOnY director, astronomy depart- com. Fri DEC 2 8pm Sat DEC 3 8:15pm ment representatives, and "Henrietta Swan Leavitt cast about the play and its represents so much about 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org characters. Weather permit- Play tells the story of woman astronomer. (continued on page 6) 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • November 17, 2016 Sing-It-Yourself Messiah Scheduled Valley Concert Chorale will host its annual “Sing-it- Yourself Messiah” where the community is invited to sing Handel’s choral masterpiece. It will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 2 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. For the past 11 years, VCC’s “Sing-it-Yourself Mes- siah” is the Tri-Valley holiday tradition. The event is open Kirin Lagunitas to all singers in the community who will join in singing Part I of Handel’s great choral masterpiece, also known as the Christmas portion of “Messiah," which will conclude with a powerful rendition of the “Hallelujah Chorus." Valley Humane Valley Concert Chorale President Don Plondke says, “After eleven years of hosting this event for the commu- Society nity, it continues to be popular. Each year the number of singers increases with well over 100 singers from around Offering the Tri-Valley and beyond. It’s great being able to offer Special this musical experience to the area, complete with profes- sional soloists and accompaniment by our internationally- Joining together in singing 'Messiah' Adoption Fees known concert pianist Daniel Glover.” Sasha Singers are encouraged to bring their own copy of calling (925) 866-4003, by visiting the Chorale’s website “Messiah,” though there will be some copies available to at www.valleyconcertchorale.org. What could be #betterthanasweater during these chilly borrow. The event is also open to those who wish to listen More information about the Valley Concert Chorale is November mornings? Try cuddling up in the warmth of a to the performance. available at www.valleyconcertchorale.org or by calling new kitty companion from Valley Humane Society, dur- Tickets are $12. Advance tickets may be ordered by the general information line at (925) 866-4003. ing Fall Feline Adoption Days. Cat adoption fees will be discounted through Saturday, November 21. Located at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Valley Humane Society CREATURES OF IMPULSE is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. (continued from front page) Fall in love with one of our comfortable companions, and will be performing five seasoned youth programs Jeff Zavattero. “Mondello comes to staging, rehears- then draw your discount from our basket of leaves to re- numbers in addition to the director Mark Duncanson, has been instrumental als, and the shape of show,” ceive up to 100% off your adoption fee. Standard adoption chorus selections. himself an experienced ac- (pun intended) in mak- adds Duncanson. criteria apply; allow one hour to complete the adoption General admission tick- tor and musician who also ing this happen this year,” A sampling of local process. All cats have been checked by a veterinarian, ets: $5 students, $10 adults runs the award-winning says Mark. “In addition to youth performers currently spayed or neutered, tested for FeLV/FIV, microchipped, for Firehouse shows. Pur- teen improv troupe Crea- expanding past Summer on the program: Chloe and given appropriate vaccinations, dewormer and flea chase at the door, or online tures of Impulse. Under his Drama Camps, Andrew has Reddy (vocals, piano, treatment. A cardboard carrier and goody bag including at www.firehousearts.org, guiding hand, the YMF is gotten several new per- ukulele, guitar, trombone), a sample of the animal’s current diet, coupons, and free or by calling 925-931-4848. reshaped into a program forming arts programs off Bren Adams (vocals, guitar, introductory vet check go home with each new pet. Also available in person at that now focuses on col- the ground for the City of piano), Logan Adams To view available cats and kittens, visit valleyhumane. the Box Office, 4444 Rail- laboration among staff and Pleasanton, namely Music (bass), Karin McCarty (vo- org/adoption/cats. Animals may not be placed “on hold.” road Avenue, Pleasanton. youth musicians. Theater Vocal Coaching, cals, piano, guitar), Lauryn Adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis The production team Joining Duncanson on Chorus for Elementary and Hedges (vocals, guitar), So- to qualified adopters. Additional information is available for this prep-intensive the production team are Middle School Age Youth, phie Wells (vocals, guitar), by calling Valley Humane Society at (925) 426-8656. annual event is helmed by Andrew Mondello and and next spring an engag- Isabella Wells (violin, flute, ing new theater class called Irish flute), Demi Magana Theatrical Clowning.” With (vocals), Luka Morgan a Bachelor of Arts degree (drums, technician intern in Music Theater from UC for the High School Music Irvine, Andrew is also a Collaborative), Amita Ha- Pleasanton Library Plans 28th Anniversary Party graduate of Amador Valley ravu (vocals, piano). The first Pleasanton Public Library was first started as a Reading Room by the Women’s Improvement Club High School. Kick off the holidays in 1909. The room existed on the site of the current Museum on Main. Since that day, Library services have Civic Arts Senior with a high energy, fun- continued to expand into new buildings to meet the demand of a growing and changing population. Recreation Leader Jeff filled show. Director This month, the Pleasanton Public Library will celebrate 28 years at 400 Old Bernal Ave. On November 19, Zavattero works with Mark Duncanson declares, “I 2016, the Library invites the community to come out and celebrate. Duncanson to oversee and think it is important to Fine waivers will be granted for all items returned in good condition to the library on Saturday, November administer performing arts support youth in the arts 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. programming throughout whenever you can. This is A self-led scavenger hunt and history slide show will guide visitors through library history and highlight the season. “Jeff’s experi- where creativity and energy current programs and services from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ence as an actor, youth around the arts starts; if we A cake cutting will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the large library meeting room. worker, and theater director can rally to support youth in All are welcome to this free community event. for youth has been a great this, we are building a solid benefit to the Youth Music foundation for them.” Festivals, especially when it

November 17, 2016 • The Independent 5 'P-Town Race' Back Where It Started

“Nothing beats thundering hoofs, colorful silks and a across the street from the hotel. Both men were avid sulky cart." So thought Margene Rivara when she cap- horse racing fans and placed bets on horses. Although tured harness racing history in her stained glass window on-track harness racing had already ceased at the Pleas- “P-Town Race." However, “P-Town Race” slipped its anton track by 1981, both men are immortalized by their harness and drifted to another state. Since 2009, the favorite numbers atop the harness horses. The Georges Pleasanton Hotel’s long gone stained glass window de- would often meet at the hotel for a late afternoon drink picting harness racing has been stalled in Oregon, under at the bar and swap horse racing stories. One hoping to wraps and unseen. best the other. Margene showed up at the ‘regular’ time. How the famed stained glass artwork came into A few drinks later, “I had their favorite numbers 3 and existence involves the story of artistic genius. It weaves 5," she confessed. Their secret was unveiled with the historical elements with great friendship and invites the installation of the stained glass window in 1982. viewer to see Pleasanton’s dynamic pastime. The history Declining fortunes for the Pleasanton Hotel resulted of Pleasanton is inextricably linked to horse racing. in later restaurant owner, Bill Laube, closing The Older than the famed Saratoga racetrack by six years, Farmer Restaurant on New Year’s Eve, 2008. Various the Pleasanton racetrack is the oldest continually operat- artifacts were sold in auction. “P-Town Race” was Joining together in singing 'Messiah' ing track in California and the oldest one-mile racetrack extracted. In the process, two major pieces of the rare in America. From hamlet to city, Pleasanton’s nickname opalescence grained red-brown glass from Oregon were has been P-Town. damaged. Once named as one of the “10 Best Stained In 1981, George Martinovich and his wife Sue Glass Artists in the United States” by Glass Magazine, bought the Pleasanton Hotel on Main Street and began Margene had already closed her Rainbow Carousel preparation for the opening of The Farmer Restaurant. Stained Glass Company in Pleasanton. A friend bought “The Martinovichs did extensive remodeling to the the remnants and stored them in Sunol. The only hope historic Victorian’s interior, particularly in the bar area” of matching the glass lay in the last crate unveiled. remembered Judy Rathbone Burt, of the Pleasanton Another 30 hours were spent to repair the damaged Museum On the Main. The entrance to the building artwork. “P-Town Race” went to Sotheby’s for auction was changed and moved several feet south where it is on January 14, 2009. located today. The old entrance created a gaping hole Here the story takes an unexpected shift. Without her and the perfect frame for a stained glass window. knowledge, Margene’s brother, David Gerton, pur- Commissioned by George Martinovich to create an chased the window by winning an aggressive phone bid- historical artwork for the Pleasanton Hotel, Margene ding battle. “P-Town Race” sat in Oregon until funds for Rivera strove to celebrate a dynamic bygone era in a porting the window could be created. The Pleasanton 4ft x 6 ft stained glass window. She chose an interest- Cultural Arts Council (PCAC), under the direction of ing perspective in order to tell her story. Using a rare co-presidents Dave Wright and Kelly Cousins, stepped opalescence grained red-brown glass from Oregon, forward to raise the funds to bring the masterful artwork she invites the viewer to peek through a keyhole in Margene Rivara measures the panel. back to Pleasanton. With a brotherly contribution and a wooden fence to see the race. The viewer faces the the community’s involvement, “P-Town Race” is now in crowd seated on an old and later replaced grand stand. Pleasanton. The three red roses embedded in the stained glass fence picked a reflective Solarglass used in San Francisco’s Visit the Pleasanton Hotel’s Handles on the Main frame are reminiscent of the Don Juan Rose developed high-rise buildings to trim the cartwheels. Knowing this to view the re-installed stained glass window. After by Pleasanton’s Jackson Perkins. Perkins claimed to be window would face the street, her intention was to pick up Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, order a ‘Double Trotter’ burger “The World’s Largest Rose Grower” and had a shop on natural daylight and night time car headlights to create the at Handles and enjoy the celebration. Pleasanton’s Main Street. The red Don Juan Rose is illusion of movement. Margene explained, “The colors The mission of PCAC is to advocate for the arts. You Pleasanton’s City flower. and textures of stained glass are forever changing with can visit the PCAC website at http://www.pleasanton- The "P-Town Race" depicted in the stained glass the light source. I wanted to capture this dynamic force in arts.org and become a member or send your check to window amplifies two legendary Standardbred horses the movement of the wheels.” Solarglass was an unusual P.O. Box 1298, Pleasanton CA 94566. pulling sulkies. The foreground dark horse is winning. choice and a bit risky since it had never been used before The head of the gray horse is in the background. The with stained glass. To this day, it is the only known use of founding sire of today's Standardbred horse was Mes- this material in stained glass art. senger, a gray Thoroughbred brought to America in Using a bold width of “lead came” to outline the 1788. From Messenger came the dark coated great- principal features in the window, Margene draws atten- grandson and race winner Hambletonian 10. Virtually all tion to the focused excitement of the race. Mane flying, North American Standardbred racehorses can be traced hoofs pounding in perfect stretched Trotter gait and the from four sons of Hambletonian 10. The track is a sandy disappearing landscape draw the viewer into the thrill of soft clay soil and the climate a clear sunny day. The the harness race. Both the gray and the dark horse bear NOW OPEN Pleasanton track was renowned for both conditions. The numbers etched into two layer “flashed glass." Do each of Come Join the green foothills unfold behind the trotting horses. The the numbers have a special meaning? Yes. Mark Ballas Family. flags on the grandstand are unfurled. The keyhole viewer The story is of two Greek friends, George Martinovich is transfixed by the power and grace of the moment. and George Spiliotopoulos. Martinovich was the new Schedule Your Free The lead driver of the dark horse urges his Trotter to owner of the Pleasanton Hotel and George Spiliotopoulos Introductory Lesson Today! victory. To amplify the speed of the sulky cart, Margene was the owner of the Cheese Factory on Main Street, right 9 25. 2 01.19 5 6 6 The Independent • November 17, 2016

Yesterday into Today By Sarah Bobson

Joe Cocker Sixties recording artists Joe Cocker and Buffy St. person seeking security rather than ambition, a bureau- Marie have something in common beyond the fact that crat who toes the line. Cocker’s manner is anything but Cocker recorded St. Marie’s song “Up Where We Be- mild-mannered, and the line he toes with his flamboyant long,” the theme song from An Officer and a Gentleman, blue boots stamping out the beat to his songs is pound- which earned him a Grammy in 1983. Cocker, like St. ing and hard-driving and makes a statement. Marie, had a gritty, soul-wrenching quality to his voice Cocker’s main musical influences growing up were that couldn’t help but move and captivate a person to Ray Charles and Lonnie Donegan. Charles’ influence listen. At least that’s how I felt, and still do. would explain the head bobbing and the raspy voice, I can’t remember when I first heard Cocker sing the although Charles’ voice was more throaty than raspy. song, but I can remember that unique raspy quality that And then there’s the soulful phrasing. We hear some- made me clear my throat as I listened. I was studying thing deep within Charles as we do within Cocker. voice at the time, opera to be exact. I remember thinking Charles turned yelps, whoops, grunts, and groans into that he must have some big nodes (lesions and growths) music. Cocker surrounded the yelps, whoops and groans The Pleasanton Library Staff and organizer Doreen Irby, on his vocal chords. Pop singers are noted for needing with music. Donegan, listed as Britain's most successful Librarian, hosted a multi- community Dia de las Muertos surgery to remove them, a result of screaming and, in and influential recording artist before the Beatles, was event featuring the Hispanic tradition of honoring the general, misuse of their vocal chords. I was very aware a skiffle singer, songwriter, and musician. Skiffle is a of this because at the time I was learning how to use music genre with jazz, blues, folk and roots influences. dead. The Pleasanton Unified School District mariachi proper breath control to support the tones so that they In Cocker’s renditions, we hear the blues influences of band, Aztec Dancers, food and crafts were available project without straining. John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins and for the public to enjoy at the weekend event. Families, It wasn’t only the quality of his voice that made me Howlin' Wolf, mixed in with the soul and gospel roots of classrooms and groups made altars to honor their loved sit up and listen, but it was the spasmodic, awkward the likes of Aretha Franklin. ones. Community altars were also available for the public movements of his arms, and his hands shadow-fingering Cocker has recorded so many wonderful songs. In to post the names of the deceased family and friends. frets and strumming strings, and his body flopping back addition to “With a Little Help from My Friends,” “She and forth like a marionette. His contorted face made him Came in Through the Bathroom Window,” “You Are look like someone in physical pain and mental anguish So Beautiful,” and “The Letter,” the latter which he when, in fact, he was probably just into the music. I recorded with his band Mad Dogs and Englishmen, he SILENT SKY don’t know how many times I have watched his perfor- is perhaps best known for “Up Where We Belong.” The (continued from page 3) mance captured in Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Mu- song, which he recorded with Jennifer Warnes, won a what is right in our history," ter Shaw), Hannah Ramirez sic, Michael Wadleigh's Academy Award-winning docu- Grammy for Best Pop Duo and an Academy Award for mentary that a youthful Martin Scorsese edited. There said director Titian Lish. (Willamina Fleming), and Best Original Song.. "She exhibits tenacity when Kaitlin Bailey as Annie were so many great performers at that seminal event, Since the ‘60s, Cocker’s musical career has taken probably the most famous rock (with a mixture of folk him on tour to several continents. Along the way, he faced with great odds, and Jump Cannon. Scenic and music) concert ever. To name a few of the performers: took a turn into alcohol and drug abuse, but he made at a time when women were Lighting Design by LPC Janis Joplin; Arlo Guthrie; Joan Baez; Jimi Hendrix; Sly attempts to kick the habits, and he continued performing undervalued and striving technical theater instructor and the Family Stone; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; right up to the end of his life. After what was to be his for a place in the world, Peet Cocke, with special The Band; The Who; Ravi Shankar; Richie Havens; and last performance at Madison Square Garden on Septem- she aimed a little higher assistance from the light- The Grateful Dead. Yet, Cocker stands out for me. Why? ber 17, 2014, he died just a little over three months later and looked for a place in ing design and production In a group of brilliant singers, musicians, and perform- of lung cancer in Crawford, Colorado, at the age of 70. the cosmos. I think that classes. ing songwriters, all of them unique in their own ways, I Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the only ex-Beatles right now is a remarkable Up next on the The- think Cocker, along with Joplin and Hendrix, were the still alive, were among those to pay tribute to Cocker, a time to be sharing the story ater Arts schedule is Neil most original. In the clips of his performance, sweat is fellow musician and countryman. Cocker had recorded of intelligent, brave, and Simon's "Brighton Beach pouring down his face, bracketed by bushy long side- the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends” in imaginative women. This Memoirs" directed by Ken burns, his neck-length, stringy, curly locks dampened 1968, which reached the top 10 on the UK’s Singles production is a wonderful Ross. Auditions are No- down, his russet, amber, and blue tie-dyed shirt sticking Chart, remaining there for 13 weeks, and reaching reminder about what theater vember 14-17 (more infor- to his body, and his blue boots studded with stars stamp- number 1 on November 9 of that year. The following is meant to be - a shared mation at laspositascollege. ing out the beat as he sings “With a Little Help from Me summer, he repeated his riveting rendition at Wood- experience that can be edu/thea). "Brighton Beach Friends.” The song starts out calm and slow but builds to stock. McCartney, according to Wikipedia, had this to magical and inspiring. Our Memoirs" plays March a frenzied finale. say about Cocker’s version: “He was a lovely northern students have really fallen 31-April 9. Frenzied is the image I always have when I think of lad who I loved a lot and, like many people, I loved in love with the characters Las Positas College is Joe Cocker. I have often wondered how he came by his his singing. I was especially pleased when he decided unique performance style. In researching him, I could and the truth of this play. It located at 3000 Campus to cover "With a Little Help from My Friends" …. I has been a real joy to watch Hill Drive in Livermore. find nothing in his upbringing or experiences that would remember him and (producer) Denny Cordell … playing seem to support it. Born in 1944 in Sheffield, England, me what they'd recorded and it was just mind-blowing, them develop their skills Tickets are available at a member of the 60s generation, although he entered the totally turned the song into a soul anthem and I was right along with the women www.laspositascollege.edu/ world two years before what seems to be acknowledged forever grateful to him for doing that.” of Harvard." performingarts or at the as the baby boom generation years, from 1946-1964, he Also paying tribute to Cocker, his agent Barrie Mar- The cast includes Amber door. Call (925) 424-1120 was the son of a civil servant, an occupation one usually shall said that Cocker was "without doubt the greatest Hill as Henrietta Leavitt, for tickets. For more infor- associates with a measured, mild-mannered demeanor, a rock/soul singer ever to come out of Britain." Alynn Lima (Margaret mation, contact Titian Lish Leavitt), Niall Malone (Pe- at (925) 424-1127. November 17, 2016 • The Independent 7 Concert about More Than Music Photos with Santa - Benefit for Paws in Need By Carol Graham December People project Often during holiday is refreshingly different," concerts, there comes a mo- says Parenteau. "The music This year’s Photos with Santa featuring pets will take ment of recognition when is a joyous and universal place on Saturday, December 3rd from 1pm to 4pm at faces in the audience light concept that combines the Pet Supplies Plus (formerly Pet Extreme), 4500 Ar- up. But when the December traditional music of the royo Vista, Livermore (behind I-HOP on First Street in People hit the stage, that holiday season with popular Livermore. moment lasts the entire classic rock originals. The The jolly Santa and holiday setting are provided. concert. musicians, technicians, and The family and pets are provided by participants who It's time to forget ugly entire support team sub- can either take photo using one's own camera or phone, Christmas sweaters and scribe to the same way of or have a photographer capture the special moment. A grab your favorite concert thinking: every person can donation of $10 per sitting is suggested. tee because the December make a difference; help and People are coming to town. hope really do matter." Proceeds benefit local animals through Paws In They'll be kicking off the In addition, DP has Need’s Spay/Neuter, Just Like New Fund and Commu- holiday season in the cool- partnered this year with nity Fund programs that rely solely on public donations. est way imaginable - with December People George Bisceglia, maker of Contributions from the community provide financial a high-octane classic-rock the Bisceglia Guitars that assistance for urgent one-time and routine medical needs show taking place at the of all time, like Up On the band has moved their 2016 are played by some of the to prevent unnecessary euthanasia or surrender of pets, Dougherty Valley Perform- House Top à la Santana, the East Bay tour stop to the most respected musicians and to prevent animal over-population in the Tri-Valley. ing Arts Center on Sunday, Night Before Christmas à roughly 600-seat Dougherty in pop-rock music, to create No reservations are needed. All animals are welcome; November 20, at 7 p.m. la Led Zeppelin, and Jingle Valley Performing Arts a collectible Slasher guitar dogs must be on leashes, and cats and other small ani- Center. Tickets are $44, with plenty Bells à la Van Halen." which will be auctioned mals in carriers. Contact event coordinator Gay Maestas of free parking. "The group embodies the for the December People's Over the six years at 925-447-8903 for more information. "If you love classic DP has been performing holiday spirit by collecting charity fundraiser benefit- rock and holiday music, together, they've amassed a tons of food donations at ting San Jose's Downtown Information about Paws In Need can be found at this show is for you!" says repertoire of 40 songs and each show," says Blazin. Streets Team, a nonprofit Paws-In-Need.org Nicole Blazin, marketing released 3 CDs that feature "The donations will be put helping the area's home- analyst for the City of San Christmas carols performed to great use as the event less and jobless empower Ramon. "The ensemble in the styles of Journey, the takes place right before themselves, problem solve, hails from great bands like Beach Boys, Queen, The Thanksgiving." and achieve long-term solu- Boston, the Greg Kihn Who, Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, Concertgoers are tions. Photos of the guitar Pianist Changed for Stephen Band, and the Tubes, and U2, and Elton John. asked to bring canned and are on the DP website, with Waarts's Concert puts on a unique holiday "The level of tal- nonperishable foods to fill auction details to follow show." ent required to play the onsite food-donation barrels soon. The pianist for Del Valle Fine Arts second concert Unique for sure, because repertoire has impressed benefitting the Food Bank Although touring of its 2016-2017 season has been changed. Performing of Contra Costa's holiday what December People everyone from critics to throughout the year with with violinst Stephen Waarts on on Saturday, November (DP) does is perform well- drive. their respective bands, then fellow musicians," says DP 19 at 8:00 pm in the Bankhead will be pianist Dmitriy known classic Christmas Press Agent Gail Parenteau. "We believe that if jumping into the December carols mashed with well- "The musicianship, superb every city takes care of People rehearsals and tour Cogan. known classic rock songs. quality of the production, their hungry and homeless, can be challenging, "When The evening’s program includes violin with piano Think: White Christmas and performances of the we could stamp out that we play that first show we sonatas by Mozart and Brahms, a solo violin sonata by set to Billy Idol's White December People both live problem in the U.S.," says get energized," says Berry. Eugene Ysaye, an early work by Oliver Messiaen, and Wedding. Or All I Want For and on recordings should be Berry. "There is nothing "Because people give us a ballet music by Igor Stravinsky transformed into a lyri- Christmas is My T-t-t-two noted." like when we reach the chance, see a show, support cal violin and piano piece. Front Teeth overlaying In fact, the five band end of the concert, walk their local community, and Pianist Dmitriy Cogan is a native of Moscow and George Thorogood's Bad to members are among the offstage, and see thousands love what they see, we are immigrated to the United States at age 6. Cogan studied of cans of food. That is the the Bone. Or Rudolph the best in the business. Along continuing to get more and both piano and conducting at the San Francisco Con- Red-Nosed Reindeer su- true reward for us." more airplay on the radio. with Berry (The Greg Kihn servatory of Music and received his bachelor’s and perimposed over AC/DC's Band, Ambrosia), the sea- After each show, the I thank everyone from Thunderstruck. sonal supergroup features band mates head to the the bottom of my heart master’s degrees from the Juilliard School. He has "One of the favorites is a keyboardist Dave Medd lobby to meet audience for helping us help their performed extensively in California and the Northeast, take on Cheap Trick and O (The Tubes), drummer members, take photos, and community. We are having as well as while touring throughout Europe and Asia. Little Town of Bethlehem," David Lauser (the Sammy sign CDs (which make the time of our lives with Tickets are $48/$42/$30 and are available at the says DP founder and front- Hagar Band), and guitarist fantastic Christmas and December People." Bankhead box office, 2400 First Street in Livermore, man Robert Berry. "In fact, Jack Foster (the Jack Foster hostess gifts). It is then that To learn more, visit (925) 373-6800 or at www.bankheadtheater.org. El- it's our opening number." Band). New this year is Bay audience members are able www.decemberpeople. ementary through high school students are free but You can bet that gets the Area native David Victor to perceive the incredibly com, or www.ci.san-ramon. tickets must be arranged through the box office. College caring people behind the party started. (Boston) stepping in for ca.us/parks/theater/default. students are $16 on the day of the concert. The remain- "There are 20 songs in charismatic rock stars. htm. The Dougherty Valley Gary Pihl (also of Boston). ing DVFA concerts are the Aspen trio with bassoonist the show," adds the Gram- The venue this year is "The entertainment Performing Arts Center is my-nominated artist. "All also new. After winning le- business in general, and the located on the Dougherty Bryan Young on February 11, the Escher String Quartet are holiday songs you sang gions of fans performing at music business specifically, Valley High School campus on March 25 and the Sotto Voce Tuba Quartet on May 6. as a child morphed with the the 221-seat Firehouse Arts can run afoul with avarice at 10550 Albion Road in (www.delvallefinearts.org). biggest classic rock songs Center in Pleasanton, the and agendas. However, the San Ramon. 8 The Independent • November 17, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ceramic, and mixed media. Artists: bottling. For the wine, bring clean and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Karen Frey, Robert Huberman, Catherine dry 750 ml bottle: fill, cork and label it Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or firehousearts.org. Mackey, Jill McLennan, Andy Ruble, for $10 per bottle (table wine); or use 373-6800. David Benoit, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19. Bank- William Salit, Beth Waldman. Regular a winery bottle for $11. Port: bring a Taylor Hicks, 8 p.m. Dec. 2. Bankhead head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, clean & dry 375 ml port/wine bottle, fill, Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday cork and label it for $15 per bottle; use bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. An Irish Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington a winery bottle for $16; bring a 750 ml Annual Family Concert, 3 p.m. Sat., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center bottle and fill it for $30; winery bottle Dec. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. $31. 10843 Reuss Rd, Livermore; (925) Livermore. Livermore Valley Performing 373-6800. Donations appreciated. 373-6636 Arts Center will host a free family-ori- New Year’s Eve with the Four Freshmen, Special Art Exhibit at Firehouse Arts Charles R Vineyards Fall Fiesta, Live Mu- ented concert featuring three Resident 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Center: Through December 17: Ab- sic by Steve Kritzer and Wine Club Pick Companies of the Bankhead Theater First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Work shown (from lower left, stract Bay Area cityscapes is the theme Up on Saturday, November 19th from just prior to the start of Livermore’s ater.org or 373-6800. clockwise) Seven Sevens, D'Anne of collage artist Belinda Lima’s vibrant 11:30am -4:30pm. Club members will Annual Holiday Parade. Following the Miller; Haywagon, Karen Barry; works, depicting the Golden Gate Bridge, savor the fall pairings with Chardonnay, performance there will be an Instrument ON THE STAGE Discoveries, Sandra Berkson; Alcatraz, and other iconic locations. Barbera and Port at this wine club pick Petting Zoo. The concert is free, but My Fair Lady, Pacific Coast Repertory Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, up party. Stock up on favorite wines for tickets are required for admission. www. Theatre kicks off their 7th Season of and Along Marsh Creek, Earle Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 your Thanksgiving festivities and grab a bankheadtheater.org professional musical theater at the Ipsen. p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. copy of Bonnie's Pumpkin Soup recipe. Livermore-Amador Symphony, Dec. 3, 7 Firehouse Arts Center with the sparkling Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end of p.m. prelude talk, 8:15 p.m. concert. A classic by Lerner & Loewe. Hit numbers Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Greenville Road) in Livermore. Heavenly Life, Bankhead Theater, 2400 include: Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, The Avenue. Donations appreciated. Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Rain in Spain, I Could Have Danced All Leonardo Cuervo, oils and drawings: Sat., Nov. 19 featured food pairing ater.org or 373-6800. Night and On the Street Where You Live. A solo exhibit by this Livermore artist flight will be a Chocolate Truffle & Holiday Shorts: “A Long Winter’s Tale.” Shows run through Sunday, November on display at the Wente Vineyards Wine Pairing flight. Tasting Room is A Creatures of Impulse Production. The 20: Friday, 11/18 at 8pm; Saturday Estate Winery from November 1st until open 11:30am-3:45pm with sales till Bay Area’s award-winning teen improv 11/19 at 8pm; Saturday matinee 11/19 November 30th. Installation includes 4:15. Sun., Nov. 20, Sunday Funday troupe presents annual holiday classic! at 2pm; and Sunday matinee 11/20 oils and pencil drawings intending a food pairing flight a Turkey Bacon & Audience suggestions will inspire at 2pm. Reserved seat tickets are photographic depicture of the real and Cabernet Pairing in honor of upcoming holiday themed games, scenes, and $19-$40. Purchase online at www. the fantastic world. Regular exhibit Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving food & wine improv fun in the first act. The audience firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or hours: daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm. pairing suggestions will be available. will then vote for which short scene at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Art Show and Reception Estate Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 For more information, contact curt@ Creatures of Impulse will make into an Avenue, Pleasanton. Tesla Road, Livermore. laspostisvineyards.com entire improvised “play” in the second Silent Sky, The story of Henrietta Swan “Color, Line, Content,” a show by the artists of Show Fenestra Winery, Holiday wine tasting, act. Every show different. Thursday, Leavitt, an American astronomer who MEETINGS/CLASSES Nov. 19 and 20, noon to 5 p.m. New December 1 and Friday, December 2 discovered the relation between light & Tell, is currently on display at Berkshire Hathaway Show and Tell, Artists are invited to wines, gift items and Belgian chocolate at 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, and stars. Dec. 2-11, Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., HomeServices Drysdale Properties, 1983, Second Street, a monthly function at the Bothwell truffles filled with Fenestra Port. Fee for 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Sun. 2 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Livermore. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th this event. 83 Vallecitos Rd., Livermore General admission tickets: students $5, Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. The public is invited to attend an artists’ reception with Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Rodrigue Molyneaux 2013 Cabernet adults $10. Tickets available at www. laspositascollege.edu wine and hors d’oeuvres on Saturday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m. the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Franc Public Release - Sunday, No- firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at Sound of Music, A Civic Arts Stage St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or vember 20, 2016, 12:30PM - 5:00PM. the Box Office at the center. Doors open Company Production, Dec. 9-18. Show & Tell meets monthly at Bothwell Arts Center, unfinished work to show and if desired, For more information about wines and 7:10 p.m. Free parking. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore, to share work, and get receive a critique from the group. wine club, visit www.rmwinery.com Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury Rd., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. feedback and encouragement from fellow artists. Refreshments are brought by some of Holidays in the Vineyards, Sat., Dec. 3 United Methodist Church will hold its firehousearts.org. The group includes painters; photographers; sculptors; the artists, and a donation of $5.00 and Sun., Dec. 4, noon to 4:30 p.m. 20th Annual Christmas Concert at 7 PM Holiday Celebration, Wednesday, is desired although not mandatory. Livermore Valley Wine Country holiday on Sunday Dec. 4, 2016 in its Sanctuary December 14th and 21st, 5:30 and 7:30 printmakers; artists who draw, etch or create collages; Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller at tradition where wineries showcase at 4743 East Ave. in Livermore. All of p.m. Livermore Shakespeare Festival artists who tool leather or make jewelry and wearable art; [email protected], or Linda Ryan decorated tasting rooms, special wines, Asbury’s vocal choirs, the Asbury Band, artists will offer a staged reading of a and others. at [email protected] arts, crafts, holiday music and more. several instrumentalists and the Asbury holiday classic. Whirl on the Square, Organized by Livermore painter and photographer Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Admission is free; tastring fees may Ringers will be performing. Asbury’s downtown Livermore. livermoreshakes. D’Anne Miller, with help from her husband, photographer 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring apply. www.lvwine.org pipe organ will also be part of the eve- org/ their own materials and easels. Open ning’s musical offerings. The concert is Earle Ipsen, the group has been ongoing for several years. to all artists. Professional artist models MUSIC/CONCERTS open to the public. A free will offering COMEDY While there are “regulars,” who attend most months, the (nude). No instructor. Students under The Willis Clan, 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Bankhead can be made at the door. There will be Free Comedy Show every Thursday group is open to all. 18 need written parental permission to Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. a punch/coffee/milk and homemade at Sanctuary from 7:30-9pm in the The work on display in this show includes photographs attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. cookie reception immediately following Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First by Miller and Ipsen; etchings, linocuts and lithographs Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Del Valle Fine Arts, Stephen Waarts, in the Fellowship Hall. For more St. in Livermore. Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- violin, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Bankhead information call Jean Braun at 449- Comedy at the Bothwell with Margaret by Karen Barry; mixed-media works by Sandra Berkson; able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. 4168, the church office at 447-1950 or Zhao, December 3, 7 p.m. Bothwell and paintings by Erika Richert, Ritu Ahluwalia and C.S. for more info about the workshop, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. e-mail: [email protected] Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Wollard. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Holiday Youth Music Festival, 4th SF Gay Men’s Chorus, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. Tickets available at 373-6800 or www. The public may also view the show weekdays, 9 a.m. earthlink.net. Annual Event at Firehouse Arts Center in Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- bankheadtheater.org PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Pleasanton. Bands, solos, plus the first more. Tickets at www.bankheadtheater. Will Durst, the Big Fat Year-End Kiss- to 5:30 p.m. For information about the show, or to sched- meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd ever Firehouse Arts Center Youth Chorus org or 373-6800. Off, starring Will Durst & Friends, 8 ule a showing during non-business hours, contact Cher Wednesday of each month 7:00 at will perform fun holiday favorites and The Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band, p.m. Dec. 28. Firehouse Arts Center, Wollard at [email protected] or 925-784-4679. The Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. perhaps a few surprises. Saturday, 7 p.m. Dec. 4 Bothwell Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931- For information about Show & Tell, contact Miller at Join us as we challenge ourselves to November 26, at 6:00 p.m. Firehouse 2466 8th St., Livermore. brings five 4848, www.firehousearts.org. [email protected]. poetically relay our thoughts, emotions Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, genre-busting artists together to per- and experiences through poetry. Become Pleasanton. General admission tickets: form music infused with folk, bluegrass, MOVIES a member & share your work - Contact students $5, adults $10. Tickets americana, roots, swing, jazz, and the The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS art exhibit hangs at Cuda Ridge Winery [email protected] for more available at www.firehousearts.org, blues. www.bankheadtheater.org or Library will feature a range of genres. Blackhawk Gallery, Alamo Danville through December 31st, 2016. 2400 info on Theme Challenges, Membership 925-931-4848, or at the Box Office at 373-6800. “On the Islands,” themed films will Artists’ Society presents Blackhawk Arroyo Road in Livermore. Regular & Opportunities. the center. Free parking. Jim Curry, “A Rocky Mountain Christ- be shown the first Thursday of each Gallery’s new Exhibit Chroma. On view winery hours are 12-4:30 Fri.-Sun.; Pleasanton Community Concert Band, mas,” the music of John Denver, 2 p.m. month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. seven days a week from September 23 open by appt. at 510-304-0914. WINE & SPIRITS holiday concert, 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Dec. 5. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 to November 27. Free and open to the Urbanscapes: Gritty, invitational exhibit Cedar Mountain Winery, noon to 4 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. public. The Chroma exhibit features featuring established Bay Area artists Nov. 19 and 20. Special Bottle Your Own Ave., Pleasanton. Free, donations ap- www.firehousearts.org. Everyone is welcome to attend. Some one guest artist and forty-one member at the Harrington Gallery through De- Wine & Port Event. Earl has created a preciated. www.pleasantonband.org A New Orleans Christmas with Jeff films are mature in content and may artists. www.BlackhawkGallery.org cember 14. Installation includes works special “Red Blend” table wine for this Handel’s Messiah 2016, Pacific Bordes and Friends, 8 p.m. Dec. 10. not be suitable for children. For more Bryce Beecher’s “Natural Influences” in watercolor, collage, photography, oils, event. There will also be a one time port Chamber Orchestra. 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad information or assistance, please November 17, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT Free Family Concert contact the Pleasanton Public Library Political Issues Book Club meets the Light and Music. Thurs., Dec. 1, 6:30 at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. Visit Holiday Craft Boutique, 10 a.m. Nov. to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Estates, 900 www.pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of 19, Dublin Senior Center, 4600 Amador E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A special Includes Instrument Petting films and more information. Valley Blvd., Dublin. Presented by celebration that provides an opportunity Dublin Senior Center and Dublin Senior to remember and honor those we love. DANCE Foundation. Remembrance Ceremony; live music, The Nutcracker 2016, Valley Dance Stunt Dogs, 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 20. Bank- poetry, entertainment, refreshments. Zoo, Ballet and More Theatre accompanied by the Valley head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. RSVP at (925) 373-3636.Sponsored by Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. Dec. 10, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Hope Hospice. 11, 16, 17 and 18. Bankhead Theater, A Thanksgiving Community Dinner Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, 7 p.m. The concert will con- 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. Thursday, Nov, 24, 2016. Especially Dec. 1, Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Livermore-Amador Bankhead, December 10– bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. invited are seniors, veterans, military Plaza, Dublin. Refreshment, music, and Symphony, in conjunction clude with an Instrument 18. Cantabella Children’s and any families or individuals who a special visitor. Free. with the Livermore Valley Petting Zoo in the lobby. Chorus’ winter concert “Let CHORAL may be alone on that day and need a Home for the Holidays, downtown Performing Arts Center, Children will have a hands- the Merry Bells Ring,” will Annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah, Valley place for a nice sit-down dinner. This Livermore, Dec. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Concert Chorale, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2, is a traditional dinner with Turkey Lizzie Fountain will be a winter fun zone. will present its second An- on experience with different take place December 10 at Asbury United Methodist Church. 4743 served with all the trimmings, including www.livermore downtown.com nual Family Concert, with musical instruments while Our Savior Lutheran Minis- East Ave., Livermore. www.valleycon- pumpkin and apple pie for dessert, Holiday Sights and Sounds Parade and free admission. It will take meeting members of the tries in Livermore. certchorale or 866-4003. served at the tables on nice china Tree Lighting, downtown Livermore, symphony and chorus. Traditional Carols with a Twist! Valley and silverware. Entertainment will be Dec. 3, 6 p.m. www.livermoredown- place on December 3 at The Annual Family Concert Chorale, 7 p.m Dec. 10, provided and a play area and storytime town.com 3:00 p.m. in the Bankhead The afternoon concert, Concert is funded by the Lynnewood United Methodist Church, for children. Transportation is avail- Hometown Holiday Celebration, Main Theater. The performance just under an hour in length, Livermore Valley Perform- 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton; reception able, see the website for details (www. Street, Downtown Pleasanton. Sat., will also feature fellow immediately precedes the ing Arts Center. The concert immediately following; 3 p.m. Dec. 11, TVC-Thanksgiving.com). The location is Dec. 3. 5 p.m. Holiday Parade followed Livermore Holiday Parade, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 by tree lighting ceremony. www. Bankhead resident compa- is free. However, tickets Streets, Livermore. www.valleyconcert- Shannon Ave, Dublin, with service from hometownholiday.com/ nies Cantabella Children’s making for a great family are required. Doors open chorale or 866-4003. noon to 4:00pm. on Thanksgiving. Country Holiday Teas, Dec. 3 and 4, 2 Chorus and Valley Dance day. at 2:00 p.m. (Any tickets Fundraising supporting Livermore High p.m. Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, Theatre. The symphony will kick- not scanned by 2:45 will be MISCELLANEOUS School band, orchestra and jazz 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. $25 per Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours band. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Page Mill person. www.DublinRecGuide.com, The event invites the off its regular Bankhead released to a waiting list.) of the 140+ year old ranch and free, Winery, 1960 S Livermore Ave, Liver- 556-4500. audience sing-along Theater season in the eve- Ticket at www.bankhead- family friendly seasonal activities. The more. Students will come play music. Victorian Yuletide. Ravenswood Historic seasonal classics, including ning on December 3 with theater.org, the Bankhead last Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. Go There will be vendors and $10.00 wine Site, Dec. 11. Music, tours of the site, “A Heavenly Life.” Valley to www.livermorehistory.com for the sales that will go 100% to the music and more. Free admission. 2647 Arroyo “It’s the Most Wonder- ticket office, 2400 First St., monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., department. Rd., Livermore. www.larpd.org ful Time of the Year,” and Dance Theatre will perform Livermore, or 373-6800. Livermore. Lights of the Valley, A Celebration of “White Christmas.” The “The Nutcracker” at the program includes numbers performed a cappella by Cantabella Children’s Cho- SYMPHONY rus. The Valley Dance The- (continued from front page) atre will perform “Sugar emotional life, his profound head Theater. The afternoon Plum Fairy” and “Chinese love and dependence upon performance will be geared Dance” from the “Nut- the beauty and constancy toward families with chil- cracker.” While the fairy of the natural world, and dren, and will feature holi- dances, listen for the musi- sudden outbursts of joy and day favorites and a portion cal instrument, the celeste despair. All that is here in of “Exsultate, Jubilate.” (French for “heavenly”). his fourth symphony. The orchestra will be joined This is an unusual, rarely “He takes us to heaven, by Cantabella Children’s used, keyboard instrument a child’s view of heaven, Chorus and Valley Dance that strikes metal plates. inspired by the Wunderhorn Theatre, and will conclude The performance, geared song “Das himmlisches with an Instrument Petting towards families with Leben.” The roots of all the Zoo. Although the after- children, aims to engage the musical material in each noon concert is free, tickets listeners’ imagination. The movement are in this song. are required. concert will also feature a He takes us on a journey The evening concert short portion of Mozart’s from the bright, sunny Emily Helenbrook, guest begins at 8:15 PM. There “Exsultate, Jubilate,” with texture of the first move- soloist will not be a prelude talk, rising star guest soloist, ment, to a mesmerizing but Webber will provide soprano Emily Helenbrook. dance with death (portrayed gates at the end of the third brief commentary during Helenbrook is a recent by a solo violin tuned up a movement, we enter his the concert. The Symphony graduate of the Eastman step to make it sound other- heaven, where no music on Guild will host a post-con- School of Music in the Uni- worldly) in the second. His earth can compare…” cert reception in the lobby. versity of Rochester. She adagio is a brilliantly paced At 3:00 in the afternoon, Ticket information for both comes from a musical fam- set of theme and varia- immediately preceding the concerts can be obtained at ily and has been performing tions that is one of the most Livermore Holiday Pa- www.bankheadtheater.org, since she was an elemen- exquisite expressions of rade, Livermore-Amador the Bankhead ticket office, tary school child. The entire tranquility forged through Symphony will perform in 2400 First St., Livermore, “Exsultate, Jubilate” will be despair and anguish. an Annual Family Concert, or 925-373-6800. performed in the sympho- Finally, after he opens the free of charge, at the Bank- ny’s evening concert. Sugar Plum Fairy 10 The Independent • November 17, 2016

School Celebrates 40th Year in Livermore BULLETIN BOARD Celebrations are under- way for Valley Montessori (Organizations wishing to run notices Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. School's 40th year. The in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, [email protected] Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Livermore. For additional information Square dancing for all ages 8 years school originally began of Bulletin Board or email information to please call 925 373-5500. and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm with just 6 students in a [email protected]. Include name Grants Available, Rotarian at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, rented space. Now, VMS of organization, meeting date, time, place Foundation of Livermore is now accept- Livermore. Families and friends welcome. serves over 400 students and theme or subject. Phone number and ing applications for 2017 community September classes free to new dancers. from 18months through 8th contact person should also be included. grants. Grant applicants are limited to Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) organizations serving youth in Livermore. [email protected] grade, is triple accredited A Thanksgiving Community Dinner The Livermore Rotarian Foundation now Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open and nationally recognized. Thursday, Nov, 24, 2016. Especially invited partners with the Livermore Valley Educa- at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 In preparation for the 40th are seniors, veterans, military and any tion Foundation. Grant applications can Monday through Saturday. Donations can anniversary, staff embarked families or individuals who may be alone be found online at www.rotarianfounda- be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the upon a year-long process to on that day and need a place for a nice tionlivermore.org. Deadline for submitting building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 sit-down dinner. This is a traditional applications is December 9, 2016. Contact PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. revitalize the school from dinner with Turkey served with all the trim- Marty Plone for additional information on Writing Club for Young Adults. age the inside out including the mings, including pumpkin and apple pie grant criteria and the application process 13 through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 introduction of a new school for dessert, served at the tables on nice (925) 443-2629 pm on December 15, 2016. Livermore logo and website Harvest Festival china and silverware. Entertainment will Widowed Men and Women of Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Their Board of Trustees be provided and a play area and storytime Northern CA, NNov. 20, 1 p.m., lunch Avenue, Livermore. The club is free and no for children. Transportation is available, in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 17 to Hilda, registration is required. Led by published created a new Strategic Plan and alumni provided games notes to describe their predic- see the website for details (www.TVC- 398-8808. Nov. 27, 1 p.m. brunch in Su- Young Adult author, J.L. Powers. For more that maintains the school's and activities that supported tions for the future. Thanksgiving.com). The location is at St. nol, RSVP by Nov. 24 to Ruby, 462-9636. information, visit Teen Space page on the core values, ensures ex- local charities and collected Ann Clark, Head of Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Boutique, Friday, November 18 library’s website: www.livermorelibrary. cellence in education and food for the Alameda County School, said, “As we cel- Ave, Dublin, with service from noon to - 10:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. & Saturday, net, or contact Teen Services Librarian keeps the school’s programs Community Food Bank. ebrate our 40th year, we are 4:00pm. on Thanksgiving. November 19 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Jennifer Mosel at 925-373-5576. Meals on Wheels Volunteers are Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Italian Catholic Federation, focused on maintaining rel- United Nations / World grateful for our strong com- needed to deliver fresh meals to home- College Avenue, Livermore. meets 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. evance in an ever changing Culture Day, another an- munity that fosters lifetime bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton Boutique, Livermore ladies hosting Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 world. Beyond the programs, nual VMS event, celebrates friendships among students, one day per week, Monday-Friday between their annual crafts and gifts boutique at Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who the cornerstone of Valley the school’s commitment teachers and their families. 10am-12pm. For more information, please 727 Polaris Way, Livermore. Saturday, Nov. loves all things Italian is invited to meet to Montessori School has al- to community and honors It was great to see past and call (925)483-1989. 19th. 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Lots of unique celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly ways been a strong sense of Fundraising supporting Livermore new designs and revisited handcrafted dinner meetings and holding charitable its diversity. Students, staff present families come to- High School band, orchestra and jazz items from the past. Gifts and holiday events. The group supports Children's Hos- community. and families gathered to sing gether and share their stories band. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Page Mill decorations. pital research, college scholarships and The most recent celebra- songs and share food created about how their VMS experi- Winery, 1960 S Livermore Ave, Livermore. Magical Christmas Holiday Bou- other charities. For information, contact tion, the Harvest Festival from recipes from around the ence has inspired and shaped Students will come play music. There will tique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Dec. 3, 1170 Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. brought together past, pres- world. their lives. be vendors and $10.00 wine sales that will Innsbruck St., Livermore. Gift baskets and ClutterLess Self Help Support ent and future students with go 100% to the music department. gifts. Refreshments. Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, On the 40th Day of If VMS has been an in- Livermore Community Blood Drive: Learn Scottish country dancing in support group for people with difficulty dis- traditional fall activities in- School, the students sealed fluence, send the story to Friday, November 18, 1-7 p.m., Asbury Livermore: lively reels and jigs and grace- carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering cluding: a pumpkin patch, the 2016 VMS Time Cap- 40years@ValleyMontes- United Methodist Church, 4743 East Av- ful strathspeys that are the traditional is a psychological issue, not an organizing a petting zoo, two stages sule. Enclosed are items soriSchool.com. enue. Every single day, Bay Area hospitals social dance of Scotland. Classes are issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 with live events, dinner from representing this decade and Shared stories are shown need over 300 units of blood to keep sick Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor local Food trucks, and an generation. Additionally, stu- on the website. and injured patients alive. Please bring a Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays friend or family member and donate blood. more. No prior dance experience required. except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. alumni lounge. Students dents from each class added What better way to give back during the Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 holiday season but to help save a life! Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for or 925-922-1467. More information at: Register at www.redcrossblood.org and more information. Youth class (ages 8 and www.clutterlesseastbay.org use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or up): contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for 1833 for info. Club. Feed your wonder about the Night more information. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Fourth annual Tri-Valley Prayer invites interested individuals to attend its 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Breakfast, Monday, November 21, 2016 morning meeting. Meetings are held every ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton at Tuesday at 7am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 the Club, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Networking 7-7:30 AM, breakfast/program Club House Drive, Livermore. Anyone who visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- 7:30-9 AM. This year’s guest speaker would like to give back to the community ers.org/ is Bay Area author, speaker, pastor, John is invited to meet with club members and Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Ortberg. Tickets at www.cityservetri- community leaders who work or live in Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s valley.org; cost is $45.00 per person the Livermore area for fun and fellowship costumes give free guided tours beginning before 10/31/16 & $50 after. Table of while raising money to help local schools at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays 10 sponsorship $500; CityServe Partner and various organizations such as Open of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Sponsorship $1,000 (includes table of Heart Kitchen, AXIS Health, Every 15 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and 10). All proceeds will go toward serving Minutes, Wheel Chair Foundation, CAPE, the beautifully landscaped grounds. For families in need in the Tri-Valley. For Veterans groups, and many more. For information on the Ravenswood Progress more information contact CityServe of the more information, go to www.livermoreval- League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Tri-Valley at (925) 452-8276 or info@ leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- Program, please call the Docent Coordina- cityservetrivalley.org for more information. man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at tor at (925) 443-0238. Armchair Travelers, at the Livermore 925-447-1135. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Public Library Civic Center on Thurs., Dec. Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning group of retired men who join together to 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Richard Finn will and experienced dancers are welcome. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities present a slideshow entitled “England, Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Photo - Doug Jorgensen Scotland & Wales.” Richard Finn will share easy line and circle dances, no partners fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Pictured is one of the numbers performed by Le Tableau Magnifique, premier ballet stories and photographs from the trip he required, casual dress. $3 per session ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men company with Livermore School of Dance, in the production “The Little Mermaid” at took with his daughter in May of this year. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Adults are invited to this free program on at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), and San Ramon. The group meets for The Bankhead Theater. the second Thursday of each month in the 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: lunch on the first Thursday of each month November 17, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Community Resources for Inde- Tri-Valley Club with members from Dublin 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to and Livermore, as well as Pleasanton. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org help people with disabilities and supports The motto is "To serve the children of the Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. them to live independently and participate world." All are welcome. a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, For more information contact revhar- For information or to attend a meeting, call in their community for as long as they are study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship [email protected] or visit us at http:// Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains RELIGION Ministries meet every other month. For Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. csllvlighthouse.org. Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore First Presbyterian Church, 2020 ministry information call (925) 846-8650 cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 bilization counseling for those experiencing to provide information and referrals and Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. difficulties related to domestic violence, provide community education at senior plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. abusive situations, sexual assault or other centers and affordable housing complexes a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday challenging emotional issues. We provide to residents of Southern Alameda County. and children’s program For more informa- study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Well Community Outreach Center family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study assistance with individual therapy and/or The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night ministry provides meats, canned and dry and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. group support. Please call to schedule an Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut there is adult Bible study, and youth goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 activities at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all available prior to the start of the school Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Intake) by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore. year). Those with an immediate need or Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group [email protected]. All services a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- org who would like to donate nonperishable away clothing and other items every for retired men who seek activities to en- are free. ship service. AWANA children's program St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas food items, call the office at (925) 479- Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- hance their retirement. Monthly meetings Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Support Group meets every fourth Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 E. Avenue, Livermore. Men have the opportunity to learn about Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Christ Church (a nondenominational and join activities such as hiking, bridge, third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Claire La Scola at 447-9800. only. The Outreach Center will be open evangelical church formerly meeting in investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood Retirement Community. The address is service. Information 447-8747 or www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho carving. There is also a neat group of guys 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are uucil.org 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Congregation Beth Emek, Center Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. will be on a first come first serve basis Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near DBE Daughters of the British Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada (831) 278-1916. sen Drive, Livermore. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Lynnewood United Methodist or call 925.846.0665. retired man is welcome to drop by to Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador learn about your opportunities. For more a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month bethemek.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. offers a friendly congregation where all Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am information check our website: branch121. at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at are welcome, no matter where they are on Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, min- sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) with the Congress of Secular Jewish 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come their faith journey. Sunday worship is at ister. All are welcome. Children's program [email protected] (put “SIR” in the (3) organization made up of women of Organizations (csjo.org). Information, and worship with us and to enjoy our 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare and available. Ongoing groups and activities. subject line). British or British Commonwealth heritage Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, hospitality. For more information call the Sunday school at 10:30am. First Sundays www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes and ancestry with a focus on charity and 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. church office 925-462-4802. of the month are informal with guitar. GraceWay Church will worship at 10 visitors to come experience a great time fellowship. Those interested in helping First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Children's choir is at 11:40-12:10. "Come a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, while making a difference in our commu- with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) As You Are" is an informal service every 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new home is nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd and forming long-lasting friendships, Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Heather Leslie refurbished and updated. Services include & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Hammer minister. www.lynnewood.org, band-led worship music, as well as choir Check the website for meeting location: or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for church and reading room are located at tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study 925 846-0221. anthems. Sunday School for infants, Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org additional information. Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School The Church of Jesus Christ of preschoolers and elementary through high Assistance League® of Amador Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- which is open to the public, features (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, school students. GraceWay will move to its Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- formation on programs and memberships, books, CDs and magazines for sale. For choir, child care provided. Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: new home at 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasan- cated group of volunteers, reaching out to training philosophies and schedules, and information, call (925) 447-2946. Little Brown Church, United Church Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 ton, later this year. www.gracewayfaith or those in need in the Tri-Valley and having all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Sunset Community Church, 2200 of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St.: 846-4436 for information. fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on marathon/endurance training program. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. www.trivalleytriclub.com. service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 women of all ages and life stages. Meets at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Pleasanton Military Families is starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's 2580 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; ton. For more information, see our website, a Pleasanton based support group for church provided. A "Night of Worship" Pathway Community Church, 6533 Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, those who have a loved one serving in the first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Livermore. For WINGS speaker presenta- yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share p.m. Information, call 447-6282. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. tions and events: stcharleslivermore.org, Operation: SAM “Supporting All concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday practical messages, nondenominational. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at click on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military that are experienced. There is no better Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Questions: Donna Leach 925-443-6815 support organization based in Livermore. support than being surrounded by others Livermore. Information, 447-8840. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 S.A.M. has been in operation since January who know what you are going through. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Bonacci to Speak on Advent, Father 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Three times per year, the group collect 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Tom Bonacci will speak on the topic, morale support of deployed troops. For supplies and sends care packages to the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. "The Spirituality of Advent: Reflections information or donations, visit www. troops. Contact [email protected] for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more John Knox Presbyterian Church, from the Gospel of St. Matthew," Monday, operationsam.org, email operationsam@ the location of the next meeting. information, call 925-447-1246. information, visit www.goodshepherd- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship November 28, 7:30 p.m. at Lynnewood comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Livermore Military Families, a Asbury United Methodist Church, livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Depression and Bipolar Support support group for families in Livermore 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Avenue, Pleasanton. The program will Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets who have a loved one serving in the Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group survey the splendor and the challenges Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Military, is intended to be a safe place for Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth of the Advent Season using the first 2 Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., family members to come and share their at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. chapters of Matthew as a text, and includ- Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. experiences and concerns with others who www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. ing Advent prayers. Bonacci is a Roman Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ understand what they are going through. 4357. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Catholic priest dedicated to peacemaking pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al All family members are welcome to attend Granada Baptist Church, 945 a.m. - Elementary aged children go to worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College and interfaith work in the Bay Area. The Pereira, 462-6415. meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Ave. (United Christian Church). www. event is free; parking is available on the Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open of each month at the Livermore Veterans Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the LivermoreQuakers.com street and behind the church. People of all to new and established residents of the Memorial Building, 522 South L Street ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors faiths are welcome. www.lynnewood.org, Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more 447-3428. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) 925 846-0221. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 925-449-4848. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- Christmas Nativity Display, featuring on the second Wednesday of the month, 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. nativity scenes from around the world. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, yahoo. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Center for Spiritual Living Sun., Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. family activities, and monthly adult Kiwanis Club of Pleasanton, meets a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Elizabeth Seton Chapel, 4001 Stoneridge socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Fridays at noon at Vic's All Star Kitchen, org/ All are welcome. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org traditions, cultures, races and sexual Dr., Pleasanton. Sponsored by Italian visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 201 Main St., Pleasanton. This is a Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Livermore, orientations welcome. Sunday service Catholic Federation. All are welcome. 12 The Independent • November 17, 2016 Milestones

Students at Alisal Elementary School Participate in Kids Against Hunger Hundreds of 2nd through 5th grade students at Alisal Elementary School in Pleasanton filled the multipurpose room on Thursday, November 10, to pack meals for families in Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew. Alisal students filled containers with rice and dehydrated vegetables to send overseas, and ultimately exceeded their goal to pack 15,000 meal kits with a total of 16,200 kits packed. The volunteer effort was a collaboration with Kids Against Hunger , a national non- profit humanitarian organization. Classes took turns helping pack meals in 30 minute shifts Cresta Blanca Girl Scout Daisy Troop 33250 (pictured from left to right: Hannah alongside dozens of parent and Kids Against Hunger volunteers. Jurgenson, Alessandra Matteucci, Sophia Wilson, Josie Kennon; not pictured Avery Each meal kit can provide food for five to six people. With the meal kits packed by Silva) completed their Welcome to the Garden Journey with a Take Action project at Alisal Elementary, nearly 100,00 people in Haiti will receive food. “We were looking for opportunities to give back,” said Alisal Principal Karen Johnson. “It’s allowed them to Heritage Estates Assisted Living Facility in Livermore. The girls recycled 60 cans understand that there are children with different circumstances than they have in the world from the Troop's Service Unit's Fall Sale Nut Rally and decorated them with duct and feel really good about giving back and do something to help those children.” tape, wrapping paper, yarn, and ribbons. Lisa Arnold Nursery in Sunol donated the succulent plants which the girls then planted in the decorated cans. They had a wonderful time knocking at the resident's apartment doors and delivering their Physicist Elected As Fellow Of Optical Society succulent plants bringing smiles, hugs and even some tears of joy to the residents. Lawrence Livermore Na- has been elected as a fel- optical characterization of These Daisy girls say they learned the important lesson of it is better to give than tional Laboratory physicist low of the Optical Society transient processes. receive and how good it makes you feel to bring joy to others. Manyalibo (Ibo) Matthews (OSA). He was recognized Matthews holds a bach- by OSA for his “outstanding elor's degree in applied phys- contributions and sustained ics from the University of leadership in the field of California, Davis and a doc- high-power laser-induced torate in physics from the Ceremony Recognizes English Learner Reclassification damage science, laser- Massachusetts Institute of material interactions and Technology. The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Marylin Avenue Elementary School. Student speakers for the processing, and vibrational The number of OSA fel- (LVJUSD) hosted the Annual English Learner Reclassifica- evening were Angel Alvarez (Junction Avenue K-8 School), spectroscopy-based materi- lows is limited to less than tion Ceremony on Nov. 3. There were 199 students honored Aolani Godinez (Livermore High School), and Emilia Vega als characterization.” 10 percent of the total OSA for achieving proficiency in English, their second language. (Vineyard Alternative School-Adult Education). Matthews joined LLNL membership and the number Reclassification means that English Learners are on pace During the 2015-2016 school year, there were 1,750 in 2006 and serves as the elected each year is less than with their native English-speaking peers. The result of this English Learners in Livermore Schools, 14% of the student deputy group leader in the 0.5 percent of the current reclassification indicates that these students no longer need population. In order to be reclassified as Fluent English Materials Science Division’s membership total. English Language Development (ELD) support, as provided Proficient (FEP), students must meet the following criteria: Optical Materials and Target OSA fellows are selected for all English language learners. pass the California English Language Development Test Science group. His research on a variety of criteria, such The ceremony was hosted at Livermore High School (CELDT); maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average in English interests include novel ap- as a record of significant pub- and was punctuated by student speeches highlighting their Language Arts; score proficient or advanced on the district plications in laser-assisted lications or patents related English proficiency. Performances by Ballet Folklorico writing benchmark, and achieve level of “Met or Exceeded material processing, optical to optics, achievements in Tlapalli were part of the festivities. Kelly Bowers, PhD, Standards” on the CAASPP state test. damage science, vibrational optics, management ability District Superintendent, welcomed the students and their Students were presented with medals and certificates. spectroscopy and in situ and service to OSA or the families. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by students from global optics community.