Las Positas, High Schools to Create Middle College Some 30 Valley High That the College Will Be the in the 2015-16 School Year

VOLUME LII, NUMBER 2 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 Las Positas, High Schools To Create Middle College Some 30 Valley high that the college will be the in the 2015-16 school year. However, the high school 11 per semester, will be school students will be- only one in the area that will After one year, they will then classes are taken at the high taken alongside full-time Find Out What's come the first students of a offer middle college. The move up the following year, schools, and the college LPC students in the college middle college, which will closest middle college can when another junior class classes at the college. In classrooms. The two-year Happening be located on the campus of be found in Stockton, and will enroll. middle college, all teaching program won't result in suffi- Check Out Section A Las Positas College (LPC), others in Richmond, San Students will receive will be conducted on the Las cient college credits to grant Section A is filled with beginning in fall 2015. Jose and the Peninsula. both college and high school Positas campus. Local high an Associate of Arts (AA) information about arts, The program will be Only the selected high credits for their work. Las school teachers will be in the degree, but will be a big people, entertainment and open to selected students in school students will attend. Positas and the high schools classrooms. head start toward complet- special events. There are the Livermore, Pleasanton Some 30 new students will already offer concurrent Two classes per semester ing the degree. Students will education stories, a variety and Dublin school districts. enter each year, beginning classes, with college and will be available at the high be able to finish the degree of features, and the arts and school level. The remainder entertainment and bulletin LPC Dean of Academic with a class comprised of high school credits for in college freshman year at board. Services Lisa Everett said those who will be juniors students in those classes. of the units, at no more than (See MIDDLE, page 4) Johnson Pleasanton Headed to Approves Baseball Housing Hall of Fame Element Livermore High School graduate Randy Johnson is The Pleasanton Council headed to the Baseball Hall approved the final version of of Fame. the city's Housing Element He was chosen for the that will guide development honor by the Baseball Writ- over the next eight years. ers Association of American The vote was unanimous. on the first ballot he was The decision included eligible for election. the rezoning of previously Johnson, a dominant left- rezoned land on W. Las Pos- handed pitcher, received 97.3 itas Avenue. The decision percent of the vote, well over the required 75 percent. followed protests by nearby Also elected to the Hall residents regarding the new of Fame were Pedro Marti- 30 units per acre zoning. nez, John Smoltz and Craig The neighbors worked with Biggio. the city and the developer During his Major League to reach the compromise career, Johnson played for approved by the council, six teams including the Se- setting the density at 12.5 attle Mariners, New York units per acre. Yankees, Arizona Diamond- The state requires the backs, and San Francisco Housing Element to be up- Giants. dated every eight years. In He was one of the tallest it, the city must show that players in major league his- enough land is available tory at 6 feet 10 inches. A ten- to meet Regional Housing time All-Star, Johnson was Photo - Doug Jorgensen Needs Allocation (RHNA) celebrated for having one of It was a cold way to start the new year for one young participant in the annual Polar Bear Slide held at the Robert numbers. The city does not the most dominant fastballs Livermore Community Center pool in Livermore. For more photos, go to page 7. have to build the housing. in the game; he regularly ap- The city has met its re- proached – and occasionally quirement to zone for 1107 exceeded – 100 miles per units for low and very low hour during his prime. He won five Cy Young This Program Is TOPS For incomes residents, with Awards, recorded 303 wins 1270 units available. No and holds the record for the new residential rezonings best strikeout rate ever (10.6 Scientists, Teachers and Kids are proposed because the per nine innings.) His 300th city has met its RHNA numbers through 2023. (See JOHNSON, page 5) For dozens of men and “fall in love” with the thrill Partners in Science, which in the San Joaquin Valley, women who once worked in of seeing kids get excited connects scientific volun- starting in the early 1990s. The new Housing Ele- scientific jobs in the Liver- and make discoveries, says teers with teachers who That’s because the other ment incorporates the land more area and beyond, retire- Art Krakowsky, a retired welcome the help. co-founder was a dynamic use changes mandated as Tree Cutting ment has led to new horizons engineer who speaks from Although TOPS was co- leader from the San Joaquin part of a lawsuit settlement in science: partnering with first hand experience. founded by a Lawrence County Board of Education with Urban Habitate and Restricted grade school teachers to Krakowsky leads the Livermore National Labora- named Judi Wilson. the State Attrorney General. During Nesting bring the natural world to life Livermore version of a tory science educator, Hec- While Timourian under- The lawsuit claimed the city for children. program called TOPS, for tor Timourian, it operated stood the depth of talent was not providing its share Season for Birds Those who try it typically Teaching Opportunities for first and spread most widely (See TOPS, page 5) (See HOUSING, page 10) The sound of owls calling in Livermore parks at night has reminded local naturalists and bird watchers that this is nesting season Schools Head For More for migrating birds that are protected by state and fed- Transparency on eral law. Residents near Big Trees Pesticide Applications Park in east Livermore tell the Independent they have Valley school districts said that there is a grow- been hearing great horned are moving ahead on coming concern among parents owls calling and answer- pleting the paperwork to because of links established ing in recent days. Liver- comply with a new law to asthma, cancers, the ner- more Area Recreation and designed to tell parents vous system, and endocrine Park District had planned and teachers more about disruptors, which could lead to prune trees there starting the pesticides sprayed on to later reproductive issues. this month, but this week school sites. In addition to listing the postponed the trimming until The law, SB 1405, was pesticides on their web sites, late spring or summer after written by Sen. Mark De- the districts must also post learning that the birds may Saulnier, whose former 7th an Integrated Pest Manage- be nesting. State Senate District in- ment (IPM) plan. Great horned owls, found cludes the Valley. Gov. Jerry The state's requirement across North America, are Brown signed it into law for an IPM plan gives listed by both California September 2014. School schools the responsibility and the U.S. as protected districts are being given to develop criteria for iden- birds. Their call, an eerie time to adjust to the new tifying least-hazardous pest hoo-HOOO, can be audible requirements. control practices and en- for long distances on a quiet Tracy Brieger, co-direc- courage their adoption as night. Like dozens of other tor of Californians for Pesti- part of an integrated pest Pictured with the welcome banner outside the library is Heather Haugen Rizzoli of birds, they are protected by cide Reform, which lobbied management program at the Community of Character Coalition, one of the groups returning this year. For the the Migratory Bird Treaty in favor of DeSaulnier's bill, (See PESTICIDES, page 10) story, go to page 7. Act of 1918, a federal stat- ute. Many other federal and state laws and rules protect PET OF THE WEEK birds and wildlife as well. Inside Treat yourself to a wonderful life with Zuzu! She’s a These are summarized on perky, petite tabby with petal-soft fur and a desire to the websites of the U.S. Fish SECTION A Editorial...... 4 be your one and only. Make 2015 a year of second and Wildlife Service, http:// Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 chances: find love and companionship with 3-year- www.fws.gov/migratory- old Zuzu. Adopt her today and earn your wings birds/RegulationsandPoli- Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in cies.html, and the compa- Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 10 rable organization for the Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 to 4 pm. For more info visit valleyhumane.org or call (See BIRDS, page 5) Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries...... 9 (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby

PAGE 2 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 Lions Select Nancy O’Malley Selected Alameda County 2015 Citizen of the Year; Awards Dinner Scheduled

office, Ms. O’Malley has served in many supervisory roles. eda County Women’s Hall of Fame, Justice Category. In She was the head of the Sexual Assault Unit, the leader of a 1998, she was honored by the California Senate with the Felony Trial Team as well as the Felony Preliminary Hear- “Woman of the Year” award for her leadership in ending ing Unit. Additionally, she was the assistant team leader of Violence Against Women and for her legislative contribu- the Law and Motion Department, and an Assistant Branch tions. Under O’Malley’s leadership and vision, Alameda Head of the DA’s Office at the Wiley Manuel Courthouse County opened the Alameda County Family Justice Center, in Oakland. a one-stop shop for victims of family violence, sexual as- Nancy O’Malley served as the President of the California sault, elder abuse and child abuse.The facility serves as a Women Lawyers. In 2004, she was inducted into the Alam- model throughout the nation.

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DON FAUGHT Vice President PLEASANTON/LIVERMORE VALLEY Managing Broker apr.com | 925.251.1111 PAGE 4 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 Brown Cites 4 Years' Progress, Sets Goals EDITORIAL Gov. Jerry Brown, in- spend revenue received from electricity from 33 percent She said that having extra augurated for his historic the state. to 50 percent. The second, to reserves above the state- Make a Difference fourth term on Monday, re- In the next four years, reduce today's petroleum use imposed limit was necessary New Year's Resolutions are a long stand- counted what he, the Legis- California faces major fi- in cars and trucks by up to 50 as the districts' own Rainy lature, and voters have done nancial obligations. Brown percent, and the third would Day Funds. ing tradition with the aim of losing weight for the state's fiscal health, particularly noted the new aim to double the efficiency Baker is vice-chair of or saving money. and pointed to a future vi- Medi-Cal costs, resulting of existing buildings, and the Assembly Education Resolutions could also be made not only sion of paying down more from the higher enrollment. make fuels cleaner. Committee. She said she debt, and continuing certain He said that the state's com- Brown also called for will work to "fight tuition for self improvement, but also to impact both long-range projects. the community and family members. The mitment to expanding the carbon sequestration on increases that hinder our Brown's State of the State program, and picking up the ranchlands, farmlands and students' ability to attend annual Make A Difference for Pleasanton message mentioned the gov- costs are the "right things wetlands to reduce the ef- college." Baker hopes the Festival, scheduled for January 17, offers a ernment's $26 billion debt to do," fects of pollution by indus- governor will join her in place to learn about such opporunities. at the beginning of his term. On other fiscal matters tries that generate carbon. that effort. Now, the budget is bal- The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 facing the state, Brown Rooftop solar power and Brown also focused on anced. Unemployment was named a mounting obliga- cleaner distributed power, controlling college tuition, p.m. at the Pleasanton Library, will host at a 12 percent rate, and has tion to fund state pensions, battery storage and millions saying in his speech that he organizations needing volunteer help rang- dropped to 7 percent. paying off bonded indebt- of electric and low-carbon will not make the students ing from the Amador Valley Quilters to the Brown pointed out that edness, and dealing with vehicles were methods that of California the default fi- Democrats and Republi- Tri-Valley YMCA. For those in need, Meals deferred maintenance on he named to help achieve nanciers of our colleges and cans in the Legislature and the state's roads and other the goals. Brown said those universities. on Wheels and Open Heart Kitchen, along voters joined to support his infrastructure. He said the future products and meth- On transportation, Baker with Eden Housing, will be on hand $7.5 billion water bond pro- liabilities will cost the state ods will "require enormous said that she and Brown The City of Pleasanton, the Community of posal, known as Proposition hundreds of billions. He innovation, research, and agree that it is time for the Character Coalition, and ACCUSPLIT Make 1. They also approved his specified a gap of $59 billion investment." two parties to unite on solv- Rainy Day fund, Proposition for the highway and roads BAKER SEES ing those problems. She A Difference Programs are co-sponsors. 2, which diverts a certain infrastructures. COMMON GROUND referred to the "crumbling One of the groups, the American Red percentage of the general Brown said that Republi- Assemblymember Cath- infrastructure" that was built Cross, is in need of blood donations. Donors fund each year into a special cans again will have to join arine Baker (R-Dublin) at a time when the state's of all blood types are welcome, especially reserve fund. Brown said Democrats to carry out the replaced Democract Joan population was a fraction of that this year $2.8 billion tasks. He noted that strong Buchanan in the Assembly. today's number. those with O negative, A negative and B will go into the fund. bipartisan support helped to Baker was sworn in to her Baker disagrees with negative. Further, the state will create the Rainy Day fund. first term last month. In a Brown over high-speed rail. For information about the groups attend- repay the last $15 billion On environmental issues, news release, she stated that Noting that the ground- borrowed from schools and Brown said the state has she was pleased to hear the breaking for the first track to ing the festival, visit www.MakeADiffer- community colleges since enceForPleasanton.org. passed the most far-reaching governor's commitment to be laid in the Central Valley 2002, and another $533 laws in the nation in re- some shared priorities. She was scheduled for this week, To keep the momentum going, those at- million owed to local gov- sponse to climate change, listed education, transporta- Baker said that spending tending will be encouraged to sign the “50/50 ernments. calling the achievement "the tion and "an environment public money on the proj- Pledge,” to provide at least 50 hours in com- Other accomplishments most integrated policy to that promotes job growth" ect results in a poor use of included the start of the na- munity service, and to spend 50 more hours deal with climate change of as her top priorities. tax money. "We should be tion's only high-speed rail any political jurisdiction in Among shared priorities breaking ground on BART with their families over the year. project, an increase in the the Western Hemisphere." with Brown, Baker said to Livermore, expanding minimum wage, extension However, that effort is getting money directly to BART parking, and improv- of health care to millions not enough said Brown. the classroom, as the state's ing the capacity of roads, through Medi-Cal and the With scientists calling for Local Control Funding For- instead of funding the bullet Affordable Care Act, and limiting world temperature mula (LCFF) promises, is train," said Baker. issuance of driver's licenses increase by 2050 to 3.6 de- important. Tied in with the Baker said that she ap- "for our hard working im- grees Fahrenheit, more must LCFF is the state's decision plauded Brown and past migrants." (continuedMIDDLE from page one) be done, said Brown. to put a cap on school dis- legislators for helping turn Brown also mentioned The governor listed three tricts' general fund reserves, around California's econ- LPC, or transfer the credits orative (TEC). TEC has been the creation of the Local goals for 2030 and beyond something that Baker said omy. She looks forward to to another college. in existence for more than 20 Control Funding Formula, to meet the limit on tem- "endangers the financial future administration com- The program won't cost years. It evaluates and plans which gives K-12 school perature. One, an increase health of every school dis- ments on continuing to im- the students one cent. As Ev- career technical eduction. districts flexibly in how they in clean power sources of trict in our community." prove the state's business erett said, "Middle college is Members include LPC, the climate. truly a collaborative effort Chabot-Las Positas Com- between all of the Tri-Valley munity College district, the educational institutions." three public school districts, School districts provide and the Tri-Valley Regional Swalwell Sworn in for Second Term in Congress the high school teachers, Occupation Program (TV- U.S. Representative burn Gold Room by Home- the ceremonial swearing-in had two bills signed into TVROP administers the ROP). Eric Swalwell (CA-15) was land Security Secretary Jeh and delivered remarks. law in the 113th Congress, program, and the college Applications for middle sworn into the 114th U.S. Johnson, who administered Swallwell stated, “I am the most of any first-term offers the college courses college will be made avail- Congress on the House Floor the oath of office. Swalwell humbled and honored to member. He also co-founded and services, and the space able in February. Interested for his second term in office. is an active member of the continue to serve the people the United Solutions Cau- for the middle college. students will be interviewed, He was later ceremonially Homeland Security Com- of the East Bay in the 114th cus, a bipartisan group of The planning came about and those chosen will meet sworn into the office in front mittee. Congress and take the oath first-term Members com- during meetings of the Tri- with a counselor and form an of family, friends, and East Approximately 100 peo- of office in front of many mitted to working together Valley Educational Collab- education plan in the spring. Bay constituents in the Ray- ple attended the ceremo- constituents who traveled to advance common-sense nial swearing-in, with more across the country to be here solutions. Fellow United than half traveling from today.” Solutions Caucus Members California for the event. In addition to the Home- Reps. David Valadao (R- Governor to Set Date for 7th State Senate Election Former Congresswoman land Security Committee, CA) and Joe Kennedy III With the swearing in of ing in our schools. I will outright; otherwise, the top Ellen Tauscher, who once Swalwell currently serves (D-MA) delivered remarks at Swalwell’s swearing in Mark DeSaulnier to the continue focusing on these two vote-getters will ad- represented a portion of on the Science, Space, and United States House of efforts in the State Senate, vance to a special general concerning their efforts to Swalwell’s district, attended Technology Committee. He work in a bipartisan fashion. Representatives, his seat in building coalitions to deliver election. the California State Senate results for my constituents.” opened up. California Gov. Buchanan, former rep- Jerry Brown is required to resentative of the 16th As- call a special election to fill sembly District, declared the seat within 14 calendar she would run a positive days of creation after the campaign. She noted, ”I am (Opinions voiced in let- Sincerely, Pamela Richard and violence - the mob wants and our military, no imagina- vacancy. simply making a promise to ters published in Mailbox 61 Summer Hill Ct. Dan- "justice" and deems the way tion is needed to picture the Brown can set the date voters so they know what are those of the author and ville, CA 94526 treetep@ to secure it is to destroy or scene that will ensue---it is of the election any time be- they can expect from me do not necessarily reflect peacemail.com. Start a peti- steal property, and make war a "slippery slope" to anarchy tween Jan. 6 and Jan. 20. It and my campaign. My hope the opinion of The Inde- tion - we will help you win. on the very "thin. blue line" and can happen even in our is anticipated that the special is that this type of campaign pendent. Letter Policy: The www.thePetitionSite.com/ that is charged and under beloved USA. election will be scheduled will foster a positive and Independent will not publish create.html oath and serious threat to sometime during April 2015. constructive dialogue about anonymous letters, nor will personal safety, must be Not 70% of Residents Because DeSaulnier won what's best for our future as it publish letters without A Slippery Slope "peacemakers" to a mob that Sean McMenamin a seat in the U.S. House of a region." Buchanan reached names. Abusive letters may Robert J. Woods is as mindless and dangerous Livermore Representatives, he can no term limits in regard to her be rejected or edited. Fre- Livermore as a rabid dog---and enticing In your article "Elec- longer represent the Califor- Assembly seat this past quent letter writers may Turmoil, violence and and encouraging mob rule is tion Highlights Last Half nia State Senate District 7. November. have publication of their let- crime is not new and ap- the ever present professional of 2014" you stated that Susan Bonilla, D-Concord, Meuser's campaign focus ters delayed. Letters should pears endemic to the human paid hoodlum that magically Measure BB received ap- Joan Buchanan, D-Alamo, will be on jobs, education, be submitted by e-mail to race since the first caveman appears as a citizen demand- proval from 70% of Alam- and Mark Meuser, R-Walnut and maintaining the roads. “I editmail@compuserve. clubbed his neighbor and ing justice. eda County residents. Creek, are currently in pur- am running for State Senate com.) enslaved his wife and chil- Recent disturbances in Let's look a little further suit of the open California because I am tired of Cali- dren for his daily needs. It the Bay area are a picture of into that 70% number. First 7th District Senate seat. fornia being the laughing Plutonium took thousands of years for clarity to demonstrate this off, the measure received The 7th Senate District stock of this nation. Cali- Pamela Richard society to establish at least ever present condition---- 70% approval of those who includes all of eastern and fornia has a proud history Livermore some semblance of laws no great effort was needed voted, not 70% of residents. central Contra Costa County, of leading this nation in all It has come to my at- to fairly govern diverse to view the signs clearly The Alameda County as well as Dublin, Pleasan- the right categories and now tention that Livermore Lab and polarized races and marked with REVCOM. voter turnout in the Novem- ton, Livermore and Sunol in every time I turn around has a plan to conduct ex- populations. History is full Com-----the web site of ber 2014 election (both in Alameda County. I hear another survey that periments with radioactive of attempts to govern and the Revolutionary Com- person and by mail) was “I’m running for Senate shows how poor California plutonium in the National control populations---brutal munist party, USA-----and 45% (Source http://www. to continue working for has been performing. We Ignition Facility, probably dictatorships such as Com- it is clearly recorded that acgov.org/rov/current_elec- Contra Costa and Alameda used to be first in the nation as early as January 2015. I munism, Socialism and Fas- multi-billionaires such as tion/226/index.htm) residents, families, and small in educating our children question the safety of these cism need no further pub- George Soros who directs Any tax measure requires business owners in the Leg- instead of being among the experiments to the employ- licity to describe the mass and funds violence from a 2/3 (66.6%) majority to islature,” Bonilla said in her worst." ees and the public, from murder, injustice and denial his Athens, Greece empire pass. news release. He added, “This special increased radiation exposure of human rights all under under any pretext, particu- 70% of 45% means that Bonilla, who currently election gives the voters of and more nuclear waste. the guise of "the state---the larly in the United States- 31.5% of Alameda County represents the 14th Assem- East Contra Costa and Alam- It costs tens of millions state--the state is supreme". --he has openly stated he voters approved the mea- bly District, went on to say, eda counties the opportunity of dollars to prepare each No claim is made regarding hates the USA and proves it sure. “I am proud of what we for their voices to be heard shot” and, without an effec- the perfection of any legal with his donations at every Measure BB extended a have accomplished; turn- without being drowned out tive means of containment, system, but justice is also opportunity to REVCOM, 0.5% transportation-related ing a historic budget deficit by hundreds of other politi- plutonium will contaminate subject to the imperfections New Black Panthers and an sales tax and added another into a balanced budget with cal races.” the inside of the National Ig- of its human administrators. endless list of other thugs 0.5% sales tax on top of a rainy day fund; revital- If a candidate receives nition Facility. The cleanup Justice and law enforcement and criminals. that. A full 1% sales tax in izing our economy through more than 50 percent of the could be very costly, if it's is therefore imperfect. This With the knowledge of Alameda County for public job creation and economic vote in the special primary, even possible. imperfect system does its how real social issue com- transportation. Keeping in development; and reinvest- he or she will win the seat The promise by the Lab best to administer justice plaints are criminalized and mind that Tri-Valley resi- that NIF will help create fairly and without error-- utilized for their purposes by dents have already been pay- clean energy has never ma- ---errors do occur, and in these organized gangsters, ing additional sales tax for terialized, despite spending many cases, the same justice the everyday citizen would BART for several decades. billions of dollars. 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First, the store directly benefits patrons of the store, who can purchase gently-used goods at low prices to help with low incomes. Second, the Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Store is positioned to financially support all of the Haven’s programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and homelessness. With the theft, the lost revenue, and the resulting repairs and upgrades needed to safeguard against subsequent break-ins, the Haven Thrift Store itself is now struggling to survive. Members of the public interested in donating can go to the Tri-Valley Haven website at www.trivalleyhaven.org. For questions or concerns, contact Ann King, Executive Director, Tri-Valley Haven. Now in its fourth decade of service, Tri-Valley Haven provides vital shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness. For more information about the Haven, visit www.trivalleyhaven.org or call (925) 449-5842. Art Krakowsky helps build a motor. Carl Rosenkilde demonstrates static electricity.

(continuedBIRDS from page one) (continuedTOPS from page one) wildlife-museum.org/liv- State of California, http:// ingwithwildlife/trees Its represented in retiring sci- ing from explaining tsuna- samples donated by the lo- classroom instruction. www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/ recommendation is to trim entists and engineers from mis to building a sundial cal geology club, the Liver- All the volunteers inter- nongame/ trees from late September Lawrence Livermore, Wil- that not only told time, but more Valley Lithophiles. He viewed for this article spoke On a less legalistic ba- through December. son was the indefatigable also helped demonstrate has taken kids on to school of the sense of satisfaction in sis, the respected Lindsey Beyond general timing, special projects director who more subtle features of the grounds to fire paper rockets helping children discover an Wildlife Museum of Wal- “the most important thing knew the world of education earth’s orbit. 80 or 90 feet into the air us- interest in the world around nut Creek has summarized you can do to protect wild- and how to drum up financial He recalls the importance ing only air pressure. them, whether the kids stay its advice on protecting life when pruning is to look and academic support. of forming a close working Having been a safety in science or not. They em- birds and wildlife while cut- before you cut,” notes the By the fall of 1993, they relationship with the profes- officer at the LLNL, Bish phasized the fun of learning ting tree branches at http:// museum's website. had started TOPS programs sional science teacher – in typically accompanies his new things themselves: how with seed money in places his case, Karen Cowan and, demonstrations with a dis- the lungs work, for instance, like Tracy, Sonora and Cop- later, her daughter, Katie cussion of risks and safe or the physics of a tsunami. peropolis that were praised Smylie, who also taught practices. Both Gilmartin and Kra- so strongly by teachers, stu- science. Bish, Krakowsy and the kowsky also noted the ben- dents, parents and volunteer When he first started, other volunteers and lead efit that accrues when a scientists that pilot programs Gilmartin wasn’t sure of the teachers meet periodically good teacher, supported by became educational fixtures. best way to communicate at the offices of Livermore a technical advisor, learns Even in the San Joaquin science to kids, so he sat Valley Joint Unified School enough about a new scien- Valley, scientists and engi- through several sessions District to discuss successes tific topic to begin to teach neers who volunteered for of Cowan’s science class and difficulties and share it with confidence. the program tended to be before being called on as a best practices. Not only TOPS can always use recruited from Livermore by resource. the teachers, but also the more volunteers in Liver- Timourian, who knew many Another retired engineer District’s directors of cur- more, Krakowsky says. The retirees personally. One of who has enjoyed the TOPS riculum and Superintendent program can find a place the four initial recruits was experience is Bill Bish, who Kelly Bowers have been for “any number” of them. Sam Stone, who recalls the worked as a designer at very supportive, according The volunteers don’t need early days in San Joaquin as LLNL for 32 years. He has to several sources. to be specialists in science a “howling success.” partnered at Arroyo Seco For the School District’s or retirees from one of the Not that there were no School. Like Gilmartin and Science Nights, when par- laboratories. They might be difficulties; scientists had to the other technical resources, ents and students get to physicians, aerospace engi- be convinced that they could he has found himself teach- view demonstrations similar neers or geologists. Their communicate with kids who ing many subjects, some of to those at a science fair, main requirement is com- were 7, 8 or 12 years old. which he had to learn before TOPS typically operates an fort with science, enough For Timourian, that meant helping with a project. astronomy display using a technical background to be preparing age-appropriate He has disassembled planetarium that the District able to learn new fields and lesson plans. “Scientists electric motors to demon- was able to purchase with the ability to partner with a sometimes want to say ev- strate how they work, and support from Sandia. professional teacher. erything all at once,” he stumped kids and teachers The TOPS program has laughs. “My job was to help by asking how many electric even spread to Santa Clara them learn to tell the right motors are found in a typical County. A recent article in amount.” California home. (Answer: a the San Jose Mercury told By 2000, the program had surprising 30-40.) of a retired physicist from spread to Livermore, where Asked to teach a class on Lockheed Martin in Sunny- T.J. Gilmartin, an engineer respiration, he used a com- vale who has partnered with retiring from the LLNL laser mercial kit with an air pump a science teacher at an el- program, led organizational and pig lungs – one lung ementary school in Santa and fund-raising efforts. healthy, one contaminated Clara. In these, he was helped by with soot and tar -- to model Asked what the typical the Rotary Club and a com- how we breathe and how reaction is of scientists and munity outreach effort from contaminants can reduce the engineers who start working Sandia National Laboratory. lung’s efficiency. at TOPS, Krakowsky says Gilmartin personally An amateur rockhound, they were enthusiastic about partnered in science teach- he has helped students learn the experience, especially ing at Mendenhall School, to identify minerals and after bonding with a good where he led projects rang- volcanic glass, often using teacher who is competent at

(continuedJOHNSON from page one) out 121 batters in 66 innings, ticipated in the dedication win came as a member of the and threw a perfect game of a renovated field and a Giants in 2009. in his last high school start. newly established Liver- In 2004, he became the After high school he was more Junior Giants league in oldest pitcher to throw a per- drafted in 1982 by the At- May Nissen Park, where he fect game, at age 40 retiring lanta Braves in the 4th round played as a Little Leaguer. all 27 Atlanta Braves batters and offered $50,000 to sign. Through the efforts of the he faced at Turner Field. His Instead, Johnson accepted a Livermore Area Recreation final pitch of the night was full athletic scholarship to and Park District and City clocked at 98 mph. the University of Southern of Livermore, the field was In 1982, as a senior at California. named the Randy Johnson Livermore High, he struck In 2009, Johnson par- Junior Giants Field. PAGE 6 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015

Livermore Mayor John Marchand (center presenting proclamation to Troy Dayak and (at left) city councilmembers Stewart Gary and Bob Woerner, (at right) Laureen Turner and Doug Horner honored the achievements of the West Coast Soccer Club. Also pictured are members members of the national champion U17 Wild.

plishment,” said Dayak. “Over the West Coast Soccer past four years our club has grown Club Honored and developed to become one of the CYO Track Team West Coast Soccer Club received top clubs in the state . . . it's a true The St. Michael Parish CYO Photo - Doug Jorgensen a city proclamation from Livermore testament of our professional coaching Track & Field Team will be holding Mayor, John Marchand and the city staff, our family of players, parents, sign ups for its upcoming 2015 spring A ride in the memory or Herman Shum took place on Saturday, Jan. 3. Shum, 40, council. administrators and volunteers” season, for boys and girls 3rd through of Dublin was killed in December when he swerved on his bike, probably to avoid Mayor Marchand and the Liver- WCS tryouts for U9-U11 boys & 8th grade. Sign ups will be held on more City Council decided to issue a girls this weekend Jan 10th & 11th @ Thursdays, January 8 and January 15 a bike crash in front of him, and landed in the path of a truck near Livermore. The city proclamation to honor the club's Robertson Park. Learn more about from 6:30 to 8 PM at the St Michael memorial ride began in downtown Pleasanton and after a loop through Livermore accomplishments and commitment West Coast Soccer Club at www. Parish Hall on the corner of 3rd and to excellence. West Coast was also westcoastsoccerclub.com or follow Maple Streets, Livermore. For more concluded in Dublin. The event included time to pray and share thoughts and recognized for being a part of Liver- them on Facebook. information www.smisctrack.org. memories of Herman. more Community for the past four years and the ability to teach players the fundamental skills and instilling a Granada Wrestling 2015 Fusion Tryouts love for the game in a positive environ- The wrestlers from the Granada Registration is now open for the ment. The club's founder, Troy Dayak, High School team placed at the 2015 Livermore Fusion Soccer Club premier was awarded a Proclamation plaque Mat Classic, 01/03/15. Anthony level tryouts. These tryouts are for along with representatives from one Martinez (132) 4-1 and Jack Lutz both boys and girls in the U8, U9, LGSA Registration of his teams that he coaches- two time (160) 4-1each took a very tough 7th, U10 and U11 age groups. Players of Livermore Girls Softball Asso- state champions and current national while Carson Paynter was the only all skill levels are welcome to come ciation welcomes all Livermore girls champion U17 Wild. The National upper class-man taking 3rd at (138) and participate. aged 5-18, no experience necessary. Champion Wild players also received 3-1. Wrestlers not placing are as fol- U8 Boys/Girls - Saturday 1/10/15 Online registration is available at personally signed Certificates of lows, Joey Lestochi (120) 3-2; Justin 9am to 10:30am (tryout 2). LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org. Play- Gutke (126) 0-2; John Stalie (145) U9 Boys/Girls - Saturday 1/10/15 ers in 8U through middle school Achievement from Mayor Marchand. must attend an evaluation. The next 1-2; John Bailey (152) 2-2; Domenic 10:30am to 12 noon (tryout 3). Coach Dayak was on hand to accept U10 Boys/Girls - Saturday 1/10/15 evaluation is scheduled for January the proclamation. West Coast player Lestochi (170) 2-2; Eduardo Sanchez @ 12 to 1:30pm (tryout 2), Sunday 10. Visit the website or email info@ representatives Melissa Ellis, Megan (182) 0-2; Jordan Lewis (195) 0-2; 1/11/15 @ 9am to 11am (tryout 3). LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org for more Amick, Emilie Allum, Tori Nicolo, Jeff Brinkley (220) 0-2; and Andrew U11 Boys/Girls - Thursday 1/8/15 information. Adeline Ruiz, Rachel Tungol and Marty (285) 0-2. @ 5:30pm to 7pm (tryout 1), Saturday Amanda Valentine gave the mayor a 1/10/15 @ 1:30pm to 3pm (tryout WCS, which he put on. West Coast CYO Basketball 2), Sunday 1/11/15 @ 11am to 1pm Mavericks 12U t-shirts were presented to the Mayor St. Michael/St. Charles (SM/SC) (tryout 3). Fastpitch and city councilmembers. They also fourth grade boys' CYO basketball To register or to get more informa- gave the city one of the hard earned tion, visit the Fusion SC website at The 12U Travel Softball Program team, Supersonics, played an exciting is scheduling tryouts for an experi- State Cup trophies to be displayed in and fast paced game on Sunday, defeat- www.fusionsc.org and select the option for the premier program. Alternatively, enced pitcher to join the 2015 Team, Livermore City Hall. ing a very aggressive St. Isidore team, eligible players must have a 2002/2003 The Granada High School varsity girls basketball team Mayor Marchand stated, “The 28-15. Supersonics played cohesively, please call 925-443-7570 or visit the office at 1976 Fourth Street in Liver- birthdate. Winter conditioning and city council and city of Livermore making great shots and passing well. development program is already in outscored Fresno 17 to 6 in the fourth quarter to post a recognizes and congratulates West Tyler Laymon played a solid center, more. Tryout dates for other age groups will be announced soon. session. To schedule a tryout please 57-47 victory. The win advanced Granada to the finals in Coast Soccer Club on its success and grabbing numerous rebounds, mak- call Mgr. Santiago at 650 922-2165 or its contribution in sportsmanship and ing great shots, and not letting the email [email protected]. the West Coast Jamboree 2004 Ruby Division. Matador youth fitness and wishes its players other team’s offense through. Derek guard Grace Naylor had a career night, scoring 29 & coaches continued success in the Wickander was excellent defensively, PGSL - Spring 2015 future.” taking the ball from the opponents, Registration Extreme 14U Fastpitch points. She hit three times from the 3-point range, and West Coast Soccer teams have won rebounding and hustling to pass the 2015 Registration is now open NorCal Extreme Softball has a ball to his teammates. Ethan Trogdon went 12 for 12 at the free throw line including 8 in the 4th multiple state and regional champion- for all divisions in the Pleasanton couple of spots available on the 14U was unstoppable offensively, quickly Phantom Girls Softball League. All Livermore spring team. Players must quarter. In the finals, Granada defeated Florin High 58 to ships and two national championships penetrating the lane, making numerous in just four years since the club was girls living in Pleasanton, Dublin or have a 2000 or later birthdate. To 52 to bring home the title. Named to the all tournament shots, and collecting rebounds. Kyle Sunol are eligible to play. Visit the schedule a tryout please email Kc at founded in 2011. Denton played an excellent game, scor- team were Amy Moussa, Kylie Long and Grace Naylor. “Being awarded a city proclama- PGSL website for registration infor- [email protected] ing, then stealing the incoming pass mation (www.pleasantonsoftball.org). Delaney Gill-Sommerhauser was voted MVP. tion is a unique and amazing accom- and making a second shot, changing For more information, contact PGSL the momentum of the game. Registrar-Kris Jernstedt.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 Free Delivery* Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL VOLUME LI, NUMBER 49 First Forecast of State because the snowmelt con- the initial allocation for 2015 tributes greatly to the Oro- at 10 percent. SWP consists ville reservoir. Oroville, a on Jan. 30, 2014. Storms in major reservoir in the SWP, Water AllotmentFebruary and MarchIs allowed Meager of 29 contractors, includ- has seen its levels rise after for the following year. There boosting the allocation back ing Zone 7. Zone 7 relies Only 10 percent of the will be follow-ups monthly, on water and snowmelt in the recent storms from the to 5 percent. However, the all-time low it recorded last normal allocation of water and the percentage could 5 percent was released after Northern California, espe- rise, or fall, said Zone 7 month. Find Out What's from the State Water Project Sept. 1, so zero allotment cially the water that feeds DWR experts said that it (SWP) will be available next general manager Jill Duerig. remained in effect through into the reservoir at the Lake Happening The 10 percent prediction Oroville Dam, which is 80 will take approximately 150 year to Zone 7 Water Agen- the summer. percent of average precipita- cy, as estimated by the first was double the 5 percent The rain and snow last miles north of Sacramento. Check Out Section A allocation forecast for this Snow levels in the north- (See WATER, page 4) Section A is filled with state forecast for next year. week, and forecasts for- The forecast was issued year at the beginning of more in Northern Califor ern Sierra are important, information about arts, December 2013. However, people, entertainment and Dec. 1, the first regular date nia, prompted DWR to set special events. There are that the state Department of the 5 percent shrunk to a education stories, a variety Water Resources (DWR) zero allotment prediction Measure BB of features, and the arts and begins to look at prospects entertainment and bulletin Received More board. Valley Support Than Measure New Council 2 Years Ago Ready to Although only a handful of precincts in the Valley Begin Work supported Measure BB with Pleasanton said farewell a two-thirds passing vote, to one councilmember, the tally was enough here Cheryl Cook-Kallio, and and west of the hills so that welcomed a new one, Arne it passed. Olson. In addition, oaths of Measure BB will extend office were administered a current one-half cent sales to Mayor Jerry Thorne and tax and add another one- Councilmember Kathy Na- half cent to it until 2045, rum, who were re-elected in when it will sunset. Funds November. raised will be devoted to Cheryl Cook-Kallio had a variety of transportation difficulty choking back tears projects, including local as she talked about her 8 streets, highways, transit, years in office. “I’ve learned bicycle and pedestrian trails so much about the quality of and lanes. It will make a this community while serv- $400 million contribution to ing on the council.” At the the Livermore BART exten- end of the day, she said that sion, which has a full cost she knew that her actions estimated from $800 million were right, although they to $1.2 billion. - may not have been popular The $8 billion transpor or expedient. Photo - Doug Jorgensen tation measure won with Cook-Kallio said that as 240,557 votes, 70.7 percent a councilmember you hear of the total vote. Opponents praise from some members cast 99,417 votes. Two years of the community and harsh ago, a largely similar trans- criticism from others. I re- portation issue, Measure B1, alized that it was about the A rare sight in recent years was photographed in front of the Bankhead Theater. Students and teachers waiting carried only one small area issues, although some of the for the theater to open huddled under umbrellas. Some of the students took the opportunity to splash around in in the Valley, a part of East remarks are hard to hear. puddles. Dublin near Interstate 580. She noted, “Democracy Measure B1 came close (See PLEASANTON, page 4) to passing, but failed with 66.53 percent "yes" votes, Dublin Thanks Dublin OKs Housing Element, but Will Let just short of the needed will move into Dublin. 66.67 percent. Sbranti, Will There was some discussion about whether the letters An on-line map on the State Know About School Fundsshould go to the Disconnect state Department of Housing and Com- Alameda County Registrar's Appoint New Dublin will tell state government what it views as a dis- munity Development (HCD), which approves housing ele- connect between state-assigned Regional Housing Needs ments, or to elected representatives. A list of recipients was web site shows that this year Councilmember Allocation (RHNA) numbers and the lack of state money still being determined this week, said city public information an overwhelming number Dublin said goodbye to to build schools for the children who will crowd Dublin officer Lori Taylor. of precincts in Berkeley Mayor Tim Sbranti, hello to schools. Councilmembers first suggested a letter to HCD enclosed (See MEASURE BB, page 4) new Mayor David Haubert, The council, at its meeting Nov. 18, voted 4-0, with with the council-approved housing element. However, (See HOUSING, page 4) and decided to fill Haubert's Kevin Hart absent, to approve the city's general plan hous- the council consensus noted that that approach in the past vacated City Council seat Giving ing element for 2015-22. The vote included sending a letter with a special appointment to state officials to point out the conflict between the state's DECEMBER 2014 by Jan. 30, 2015. An application was requirement for more housing, without providing more Art | Wine | Entertainment placed Wednesday on the funding to build schools to educate the new people who city's web site, with a deadline of Dec. 10 set for sub- mission of applications.- Applicants all will be inter viewed publicly at a council meeting Dec. 16. The final- ists would participate in a Livermorein Washington, Nurse D.C., plan In East Africa second round of interviews, disaster sheltering, taught perhaps at the same meet- By Jeff Garberson South Sudan is now home English in South America 1 ing, or a continued meeting and tended sick and injured several days later. for a Livermore nurse who- In going for appointment, patients in Haiti. joined Doctors Without Bor This year, she studied instead of a special election ders to help deal with health infectious diseases with the in June, the council saved challenges in one of the London School of Hygiene the city from $91,000 to world’s newest and poorest and Tropical Medicine and $345,000, depending on countries. whether the election would Melissa Arons, 32, grew traveled to Thailand to complete a thesis project on HIV have been consolidated with up in Livermore, where she If you arecare. not yet a subscriber, other elections in Alameda played soccer for seven years Thus qualified, she re- County in June. with the Al Caffodio touring Supervisor Scott Hag- ceived her assignment from team. She graduated from Doctors Without Borders gerty swore in Haubert Livermore High School in as mayor, as well as re- and flew last month to South 2000. College education elected Councilmembers Sudan in eastern Africa, cre- included UC-Santa Cruz, Don Biddle and Abe Gup- ated just three years ago after where she earned a degree pleaseta. After Haubert took the take twothe decades of civil war. time- to sign up now! oath, he nominated Gupta in politics in 2004, and then Doctors Without Bor- George Mason University in as vice-mayor, to succeed ders is better known inter Virginia, where she added a Biddle,who served two one- nationally as MSF for its bachelor of science degree year terms. Gupta received French name, Medecins unanimous approval. in nursing four years later. Haggerty presented a Since then, she has trav- Sans Frontiers. Arons is based at MSF’s hospital in plaque from the County eled widely. She has pro- Lankien, in the northeastern Melissa Arons, Livermore nurse, now working for Doctors Without Borders in South Board of Supervisors rec- vided critical care nurs- state of Jonglei, along with Sudan ognizing Sbranti's years of ing in Arlington, Va., and PET OF THE WEEK service. Haggerty paused Respondin New York City, helped (See NURSE, page 5) back today! near the end of his speech, Red Cross Headquarters Nose to ground, Basil is about to discover a new overcome by emotion. home! The chipper 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel/King Other plaques and cita- Charles Cavalier mix has a hunch his adopter might tions came from Assembly- be revealed during Valley Humane Society’s Home members Joan Buchanan Inside for the Holidays adoption event, running December and Susan Bonilla, Sen. 2-31. Get a clue! Visit Basil and his friends today at Mark DeSaulnier, and the Editorial...... 4 remaining councilmembers SECTION A Mailbox...... 4 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, TuesdayPhoto through - Valley as a group. Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. For more info visit Congressman Eric Swal- Art & Entertainment...... 8 Roundup...... 3 valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656. well, who served on the Bulletin Board...... 10 Short Notes...... 8 Humane Society/V. Kelly council with Sbranti, made Sports...... 6 an appearance via Skype at Milestones ...... 12 the beginning of the meet- MAIN SECTION Obituaries...... 9 ing. He recalled Sbranti's For new subscription: Classifieds...... 10 mentoring, both when Swal- (See DUBLIN, page 4) Online: Go online at www.independentnewsfree.com Phone: Call (925) 243-8014 *Subscription is free to residents of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol.

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Training session in capturing wildlife Classes Offered in Wildlife Rescue By Carol Graham assesses an animal's condition, provides first aid and then As dusk fell in early December, a young fox was transports it to a definitive care facility." spotted dragging a trap attached to one of its front legs. Proper training is vital because wild animals do not Wildlife Emergency Services was called, and though understand they are being helped, Dmytryk explains. rescuers found the fox, they could not get close enough They believe they're going to be killed so they fight for to help it. their lives - even to the point of injuring themselves Five days later, the fox was seen again, this time further. without the trap. Also without the foot the trap had "A wild animal perceives a rescuer as a predator, so ensnared. getting close and trying to handle or confine it only puts The trap was found later, still clutching the lifeless the animal through a tremendous amount of stress, " she paw, and identified as a leg-hold trap which has been adds. "It's best to report an animal immediately to the banned in California since 1998. (The incident is under proper authority such as a local wildlife rehabilitation investigation by the California Department of Fish and center or animal control authority." Wildlife.) To make this quicker and easier, Dmytryk has created For those who enjoy the natural beauty surrounding an app called WildHelp that will connect finders with the the valley - from Sunol to Morgan Territory, Del Valle to nearest experts who can help. The app is expected to be the delta, and Brushy Peak to Mount Diablo - spotting available in early February. wildlife is like getting a gift from the heavens. Dmytryk has also authored a book, Wildlife Search However, spotting wildlife in distress is the exact op- and Rescue: A Guide for First Responders, which is a posite, especially when the pain is human-inflicted. comprehensive guide on best practices and suggested Wildlife Emergency Services (WES) offers classes standards for responding to sick, injured and orphaned every January and February as a way of recruiting wildlife. It's available on Amazon. volunteers for rescue teams throughout California and "We encounter animals hit by cars, trapped in build- Photo - Doug Jorgensen helping bolster local responses. ings, and shot or illegally trapped," says Dmytryk. "We Some of the sliders appeared to be having a good time "Our basic Wildlife Search and Rescue course covers also see a great deal of illness among predator species, during the Polar Bear Slide held at the Robert Livermore human safety and wildlife capture strategies," says WES such as bobcats and raptors, from ingesting rodents that Community Center pool in Livermore. Everyone was President Rebecca Dmytryk. "We go over the most com- have eaten poison. Near water, the most common injuries defintely dripping wet. Hot cocoa was provided to warm mon types of injuries, how to most effectively and safely involve fishing line and hooks." contain an animal, and basic wildlife first aid." Wildlife Emergency Services is a nonprofit dedicated up the participants. The course - recommended for animal control offi- to improving emergency responses to sick, injured, cers, park rangers and game wardens - is open to anyone orphaned, trapped or otherwise imperiled wildlife. The interested in rescuing wildlife. Moss Landing-based organization aims to reduce animal "The first and most important thing I hope students suffering and increase animals' survivability rates by take away from the class is that on every rescue, human training volunteer teams of responders to assist with safety is a priority to the point of a rescue being post- animal emergencies. poned if it's too dangerous," says Dmytryk. "We cover In addition to Wildlife Search and Rescue (SAR), oth- operational risk management which was developed by er courses are Advanced SAR: Hands-on with Capture the Coast Guard. It's a methodical way to run through a Equipment, Advanced Wildlife First Aid, and Reuniting rescue scenario looking at all potential risks and how to Wildlife. The courses range in price from $25 to $60, and manage them for the safety of the rescuers, the public are offered in Berkeley, Napa, San Jose, Santa Cruz and and the animal. Moss Landing. "Secondly, I hope students are inspired to get more "I would like to stress how critical it is to have profes- involved with their local wildlife rehabilitation centers, sionally trained and equipped responders, because the helping them respond to calls about found animals in saving of life begins when and where the animal is first distress," she adds. "You see, there are very few wildlife found," says Dmytryk. "The more trained first respond- hospitals in the U.S. that also offer what we term wild- ers, the more wild lives we can save." life paramedic service, where a team goes into the field, To donate or to learn more, visit wildlifeservices.org. Make A Difference Festival to match people with opportunities Now is the time to live up to those New Year’s resolu- • Open Heart Kitchen on more than one day per year. That is why we came up tions. One way to improve a person's life is by discover- • Paws in Need with the ‘50/50 Pledge’ and the slogan, 'Get Connected, ing the joy of helping others. On Saturday, January 17, a • Pleasanton Lions Club Stay Connected.’” day to explore the ways to volunteer will take place. • Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Founda- Volunteer Ken Mano has created the website, www. The Make A Difference for Pleasanton Festival will be tion MakeADifferenceForPleasanton.org. It lists the grow- held at the city library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (in the • Rotary – Celebrating 50 years in Pleasanton, as of ing number of organizations who will be at the festival. Community Room, to the right just inside the entrance). 2015 – Downtown, Pleasanton North, and Tri-Valley Community members can click on an organization’s name More than two dozen non-profit organizations will have clubs working together to link to its website, learning more in advance of the booths set up with information on how to “Get Connected • Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation festival about where they may want to donate their time & Stay Connected” with the community through volun- • Senior Support Services of the Tri-Valley and energy. teer service for adults, families, and teenagers. • Tri-Valley SOCKS The festival is free of charge, as is the parking at the Produced by Make A Difference, Today & Always, a • Tri-Valley YMCA city library. All are welcome. 501©3 non-profit, the event is co-sponsored by the City Visitors will be encouraged to sign the “50/50 Pledge”: of Pleasanton, the Community of Character Coalition, “I pledge to spend at least 50 hours in community service, and ACCUSPLIT Make A Difference Programs. and to spend 50 more hours with my family in the next Besides the co-sponsors, exhibitors will include the year.” Participants can also sign the historic banner from following: the very first local Make A Difference Festivals, which • Alameda County CASA (Court-Appointed Special were sponsored by the Pleasanton Unified School District Advocates) and included many other organizations in the 1990s. • Alviso Adobe Community Park “We used to try to tie in with the national Make A Dif- • Amador Valley Quilters ference Day, which is held in October, but here in Pleas- • American Cancer Society – Pleasanton Relay for anton that date has long been reserved for the Foothill Life High School Band Review. We changed to the date clos- • American Red Cross est to Martin Luther King, Jr, Day, which has become a • Boy Scouts of America – Twin Valley District global service day,” explained W. Ron Sutton, founder of • CityServe of the Tri-Valley Make A Difference, Today & Always. “Also, we felt that • Eden Information & Referral (Alameda County 211) people should make a commitment to community service • JustServe.org • KIVA.org • Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club • Lynnewood Methodist Church • Meals on Wheels (Spectrum Community Services) • Museum On Main • Northern California Special Olympics PAGE 8 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 Museum Lists Themes for Reading Time

The Museum on Main announced themes for its 2015 preschool pre-literacy program, M.o.M.’s Reading Time. In its sixth year, this program introduces preschoolers to a variety of holidays, events, and cultures through books and activities. Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their families are invited to meet at the Museum on Main for this free monthly reading program on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10am- 11am. Book reading begins at 10am with craft activities or games immediately following. “The program is a fun way to introduce young children to a semi-structured learning environment,” notes Jennifer Amiel, Director of Education for the museum and coordinator of the program. “Every so often we receive calls from parents asking if their child must stay seated during reading time. Parent’s really shouldn’t worry, we are realistic and know kids sometimes like to get up and explore. We want them to have fun and be comfortable at the museum . When they’re ready they will join in the reading and dicsussion.” 2015 M.o.M.’s Reading Time Dates and Themes: January 14: The Snowy Day February 11: Chinese New Year March 11: Luck of the Irish April 8: Teddy Bear Hugs May 13: Pirate Party June 10: Here Comes Summer Annual crab feed includes fun and games. July 8: Magical Moon August 12: Mother Goose September 9: Firefighting Heroes October 14: Spooky Stories Opportunity to Learn the November 11: Opposites December 9: Hanukkah Celebration Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated. Protocol of Crab Feasting No reservations are required. Large groups or playgroups should call in advance: 925-462-2766 or email: education@ museumonmain.org. By Carol Graham please every sport enthusiast - football, baseball, golf and The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main Street It's not hard to spot a rookie at a crab feed. boxing," says Grimes. "There will be a large variety of in historic downtown Pleasanton. It is open to the public I . . . er, I mean she will be the person arriving empty baskets, too. With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. handed, ending up staring longingly at the accoutrements you can't miss by surprising your sweetheart with one of and Sunday from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. of more experienced participants. Tiny fork? Check. But- the amazing baskets that include restaurants and wine, For more information about current exhibits and pro- ter melted by tea light warmers? Check. Bib, moistened spa visits and movie tickets." grams, visit the Museum’s web site at www.museumon- hand wipes, little packets of seasoning? Check check At 7:30, the crab arrives - trays and trays and trays of main.org or call 925-462-2776. check. it. At first you will wonder whether there is enough for None of this is absolutely necessary, mind you. But if how much you intend to eat. You will discover that there you don't want to reveal your amateur status, take note. is. The Lions offer 4,000 lbs. of crab for the roughly The sensational Pleasanton Lions Club Annual Crab 1,100 gathered guests. Feed will be held Saturday, January 24th. It just may be Unless you purchased a table for 16, you will be the gold standard of crab feeds; after all, it won first place seated at a table with others, which is part of the fun. at the 2013 Academy Awards of Lionism for Best Large "There is ample opportunity to socialize and meet new Fundraiser in California. people while enjoying a great dinner and entertainment," With such esteemed recognition, it's only natural that says Grimes. this culinary event verges on competitive sport. Come After dinner, people will move to the dance floor prepared. And very, very hungry. where a DJ plays irresistible hits, and to the casino area "There is no shortage of food here," says Lions Secre- to try their luck. tary Pam Grimes. "As a starter, you will be served shrimp "Come for the fun and let your heart be happy know- salad with ranch-style dressing, followed by all-you-can- ing that you are actively contributing to an organization eat crab served cold with cocktail sauce, and a Frankie, that is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life in Johnnie & Luigi Too pasta in a tomato sauce with parme- our community and beyond," says Grimes. san cheese, along with dinner rolls." The annual crab feed is the main fundraiser for the This is exactly where things get tricky. If you come Pleasanton Lions who each year assist a variety of causes empty handed, others will glance at you with ill-con- and organizations including Children's Hospital Oakland, cealed pity, attempting to discern whether you knew bet- Bras for a Cause, Cystic Fibrosis Research, Pleasanton ter or not. Soon they will take it upon themselves to share Military Families, Blue Star Moms, Canine Companions some of the goodies they've brought. for Independence and Make-A-Wish. Additionally, they "Oh, no thank you, really," you say, sliding the help local students by offering scholarships, providing heavenly-smelling garlic butter back toward them, not backpacks and supplies, and funding outdoor education only to suggest the oversight was intentional, but also to and science camp. This year, the Lions are helping fund remove the temptation to grab the entire thing and suck it renovations for Delucci and Lions Wayside Parks. down with delectable chunks of crab meat. "We are a small local service organization with the Don't get me wrong, crab any way at all is a treat. biggest heart to serve," says Lion Joan Apalis. "We work Lightly spritzed with lemon and dipped in cocktail sauce, alongside other national and international Lions clubs, chilled crab is unbelievably delightful. But this is sport, truly striving to do right by our fellow man. Join us for my friend, and I want you to succeed. You need a plan, a night of fellowship, feasting and fun while supporting and I'm here to help. your community. I can't think of a better way to start off First, arrive at 6 p.m., when the doors open at the the new year." The Vintage Brass Quintet will perform this Sun., Jan. 11 Alameda County Fairground's Young California build- Neither can I. My accoutrements are already packed. at the Pleasanton Library. The concert begins at 2 p.m. ing. Enjoy wine or a cocktail from the no-host bar while Tickets to the crab feed cost $55, or for tables of 16, There is no admission charge. No registration is checking out silent auction items and placing bids. $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit required. The library is located at 400 Old Bernal Avenue, "We'll have a wide variety of auction items sure to pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton. For information, go to www.ci.pleasanton. ca.us Backpacks Filled with Information, Activities at Alviso Adobe Park Dairy period, and animal when it was home to one of try their hand at lassoing tracking and birding. Each California’s first certified like a vaquero, and back- backpack includes games, dairies. Information about ground about some famous activities, and fun informa- cows, the milking and local banditos of the time. tion about the park along pasteurization process, and An animal and bird with its past history and much more are included. tracking backpack gives Reserve Our Lovely inhabitants. The park is The Californio’s Ex- young visitors some insight Grounds for Your staffed each Wednesday ploration backpack guides about the local wildlife of Special Celebration through Sunday from 10:00 young explorers through the area, along with a pair or Wedding a.m. to 4:00 p.m., during the park to learn about ran- of borrower binoculars to which times backpacks cho life here on the Santa take a better look. (925) 447-8941 may be checked out. Rita Rancho that was given For more information 1356 S. Livermore Ave. The Dairy Discoveries to Jose Dolores Pacheco by about Exploration Back- Open 7 days a week Exploration Backpack is the Mexican government packs, please call (925) 12-4:30pm loaded with information in 1839. Also included is 931-3479. about the Meadowlark information about the cattle Dairy period of the park brands used in the Amador Livermo re Cinemas Exploration Backpacks enhance a visit to Alviso Adobe at the turn of the century, Valley, an opportunity to taken 3 (pg13)-cc 1:20 4:15 7:20 10:00 Community Park in Pleasanton. The backpacks are free taken 3 (pg13)-dbox 12:00 3:10 6:10 8:50 to use during hours of park operation. selma (pg13) 12:30 3:40 6:50 9:50 inherent vice (r) 12:30 4:00 7:30 into the woods (pg) 1:05 4:05 7:00 9:55 Young visitors to Alviso Indians, the Spanish Cali- unbroken (pg13) 12:05 3:15 6:35 9:40 Adobe Community Park in fornios, and the Meadow- Tri-Valley Writers Conference night at the museum: secret of the tomb (pg) 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:15 9:40 Pleasanton can check out a lark Dairy. interview (r) 4:20 7:10 10:00 new Exploration Backpack Backpacks can be Saturday, April 18, 2015 penguins of madagascar (pg) 12:00 at no cost during their visit checked out anytime during 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. hobbit: Battle of the five armies (pg13) 12:00 3:30 7:00 annie (pg) 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:20 to the park. The park spans park operating hours at the Early Bird Registration wild (r) 12:40 4:00 6:55 9:40 several distinctive time park’s Milking Barn. They $115 CWC members / $140 non-members Woman in black 2: angel of death (pg13) 1:30 4:15 7:00 9:45 periods of the Amador include themes such as Prose and Poetry contest $300 in prizes big eyes (pg13) 1:10 3:55 7:05 9:50 Valley: the native Ohlone the Californio and rancho www.trivalleywriters.org Preview Jan. 15: blackhat (r) 8:00; wedding ringer (r) 7:00, 9:45 period, the Meadowlark paddington (pg) 7:00, 9:30; American sniper (r) 7:00, 9:50

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Robert Christian by everyone who knew him. moved to their own farm Susie Millar, Stuart & Alex apprenticeship as a Refrig- 2015 at 2:00 PM Kendrick He retired in 1991 after dedi- near Kitale, Kenya in 1963, Millar, and Kitty & Neil eration Fitter. He then began Jan. 14, 1932 – Dec. 18, 2014 cating 35 years to the Law- building his house and farm Lindsay; his grandchildren, his career with ACCO Air Jacqueline W. Sword Robert passed away rence Livermore National building with home-made Craig Millar, Kaila Millar, Condition Co. until retire- Oct. 29, 1934 – Dec. 15, 2014 peacefully on December 18, Laboratory and then began bricks. He was overjoyed Nicholas Millar, Georgina ment. Jackie 2014, at age 82 with his fam- working as a handyman at at the birth of his three chil- Millar, Iona Lindsay, Ol- Henry married the love of was born ily by his side. Robert was Valley Memorial Hospital dren, Gordy, Stuart, and ivia Lindsay, Cheza Millar, his life, Marie, in 1958. They in Allen- a dedicated and loving hus- in Livermore where his wife, Kathleen, and these were William Millar, Belinda made their home in the San town, PA. band, fa- Carol, was employed. some of his happiest years. Lindsay, & Aiden Millar; his Fernando Valley where they She was ther and Upon his wife’s retire- Rusty loved farming and step children, Benjamin Du- raised their four children. preceded treated those who worked manowski & Laura Millar; grandfa- ment in 1996, Robert and Mr. Bailey’s love for in death ther to Carol moved to Cameron for him with respect. When his mother-in-law, Donna by her Kenya gained independence, Neuenschwander; and many farming continued as he his wife Park, CA., where they en- husband, and his farm was taken over, nieces and nephews. kept a small ranch. He grew Carol, joyed the peace and serenity Charlie of their beautiful home and he insisted that some of the A memorial service will grapes for Christian Broth- his three ers Winery. Sword, daugh- natural surroundings. For the land be apportioned for his be held in the chapel of the next 18 years, Robert would workers to own. After inde- First Presbyterian Church In 1978 the family moved also of PA. ters, Jackie and Charlie were Debbie, continue to enjoy dancing, pendence, he bought a hill at the corner of 4th & K to Henry’s dream home, a married in Allentown in Diana gardening, traveling, and farm in Scotland in 1975, Streets, in Livermore on Fri- log cabin in the Altamont and Deena, and his five attending performing arts returning to Kenya to build day, January 9, 2015 at 2:00 Hills. 1967 and moved to Liver- grandchildren, Heather, events with his beautiful a home at the coast in Kilifi pm, followed by a reception. Mr. Bailey was a devoted more in 1970. Jackie retired Kyle, Katie, Gabriel and wife of 58 years. in 1982. He worked for the In lieu of flowers, remem- husband to his wife Marie. from her nursing career in Jessica. Robert was a man of British Overseas Develop- brances may be made to The She was diagnosed with March of 1997. Robert was born to Eva many talents and excelled ment Authority, the Kenya Big Life Foundation, 3327 Alzheimer’s at the age of 55. Jackie loved bowling, and Richard Kendrick in at everything he did. He Agricultural Development Blue Ash Lane, Indianapo- He spent everyday with her golf, bingo, traveling and Oakland, CA., the youngest was an extremely kind, soft Company, and managed lis, IN 46239 (www.biglife. until passing. horse racing. She also en- of four children. His sister spoken, peaceful and patient large-scale private farm org) or a charity of choice. Henry will always be joyed showing her roses Ruth and his two brothers, man. He was supportive and estates. After his wife was Please mention Rusty Millar remembered as a generous and playing Rummikub’s Richard and Bill, preceded nurturing and his priority killed in a tragic car ac- in comments. man who would give you with her friends. Her love him in death. He attended was always to make sure cident, Rusty took off-beat the shirt off his back and had for animals was remarkable! high school in Oakland, that his family was always jobs such as buying Somali Henry Bailey a smile that warmed your Jackie was loved and graduated from San Fran- provided for. He wanted cattle and camels in the bad- Livermore resident of 36 years. heart. His love for singing respected by her Family lands of Northern Kenya cisco City College, and then nothing more than to see Born June 17, 1932 in his favorite songs, Mona and Friends. She will truly joined the Coast Guard in that his family was healthy, and ferrying them to Yemen. Rosebud, New Mexico to be missed! Later in life, Rusty helped on Lisa, Tiny Bubbles, and the early 50’s. His assigned happy and together. Victoria and William Bailey, Memorial contributions, his son’s farm, planting and La Paloma will be missed duty was on the USCGC A celebration of Robert’s Mr. Bailey spent his young if desired, may be made in life will be held on January harvesting wheat and barley. dearly by friends and family. Finch as an electrician and years Henry leaves behind three her name, to the Valley Hu- after his military duty ended, 14th at 11:30 a.m., at the In his youth, Rusty was a in New children: daughter Donna mane Society in Pleasanton. he was retained in the Coast Sacramento Valley National gifted Rugby player, known Mexico Siano of Lake Elizabeth, Guard Reserves, completing Cemetery, 5810 Midway as a speedy right wing, who before could run like the wind. California, son Steve Bailey eight years of service under Road in Dixon, CA. In his the Hindered only by his poor and daughter-in-law Jamie the UMT & S Act. He was memory, donations may be family made to the Semper Fi Fund. eyesight, he stopped more Bailey of Tracy California, decorated with the Korean migrat- Service Medal, the National than one match as players daughter Karell Eckardt LEGAL SELF-HELP searched for his lost contact ed to of Livermore, California; Defense Service Medal and William Russell Yount- A Non-Attorney the United Nations Service lenses. He was the youngest grandsons: Melvin Eckardt, (Rusty) Millar ville, Medal. He was always very player on Kenya’s rugby Gabe Bailey, Gerrod Bailey, Alternative May 22, 1935 – Dec. 17, 2014 Cali- proud of his military service Rusty passed away at team during the matches Jay Siano, and Austin Eck- Excellent Service Guarantee fornia. and continued throughout home in Diablo Grande, with Oxford and Cambridge. ardt; granddaughters: Jessica Competitive Rates Rusty later took up polo The family worked in the his life to make donations to California on December 17, Siano, Heather Eckardt, and Family, Civil Matters, Deeds charities for Veterans. and passed on a love for farming community before 2014 at the age of 79 with Taylor Common; and two Estate Planning, More In October, 1956, Robert his wife, Debra (nee Neuen- the game to his children eventually settling in the great grandchildren: Mimi was introduced to Carol schwander), by his side. and grandchildren. He en- small town of Orange Cove, Eckardt and baby Gregory ATLAS Document Faith Macfadden on a blind Rusty was born in Kisumu, joyed sailing on his beloved California in the 1940’s. Bailey. Preparation Services “Laughing Dove” on the date in San Leandro and Kenya to William Cowan Mr. Bailey graduated He was preceded in death (925) 577-4736 they jitterbugged the night and Jean- Indian Ocean and fishing. high school in Orange Cove 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Rusty met his wife, by his wife Marie Bailey, away. It must have been love nette May and joined the Navy in 1953. son Allan Bailey, and grand- at first sight, because three Millar. Debra, in Gilgil Club near He served in the Korean War Charlotte R Naivasha, Kenya. They son Gregory Bailey. Hargrave LDA months later, on December Schooled on the U.S.S. J.E. Kyles Services will be held at 23, 1956, they were married briefly in married in 1992 under two as an engineer. Upon his Reg Alameda Co No 96 Callaghan Mortuary 3833 Exp 7/30/16 in a ceremony at the First thorn trees on the slopes of Scotland, departure from service, Mr. East Avenue, Livermore, CA Methodist Church in Oak- he was the Menengai Crater. Their Bailey moved to Los Ange- I am not an attorney. I can only provide work took them to Uganda, 94550, on Friday January 9, self-help service at your specific direction. land. They would continue to raised pri- les. There he completed his dance together every chance marily in Eritrea, and Mozambique, they got and were always the Kenya. before returning to Kenya in most handsome couple on At the 1999. They moved to Diablo the dance floor. age of 16, Grande, California in 2007 Robert and Carol moved Rusty joined the Kenya where Rusty enjoyed golf to Livermore, CA., soon Regiment, serving for two and cheering on many a golf- after they wed, where they years. He trained in Zim- er as they hit off the sixth tee. started their family and Rob- babwe, then Rhodesia, and Although disbursed around ert began his career as an grew up very quickly during the globe, Rusty remained a Cal Water is committed to supporting our electrician at the Lawrence the Mau Mau Emergency central figure in a close-knit Livermore National Labora- and the many patrols in the and loving family. He loved customers’ conservation efforts as part of our plan tory. He and his coworkers in forests of Mount Kenya. his children and grandchil- to provide a reliable water supply for today and the electronics shop were a Rusty later attended Egerton dren dearly and followed close group of guys and they Agricultural College and their accomplishments with tomorrow. developed friendships that served as a District Officer great pride. Rusty loved mu- would last for many years. in Thompson Falls. He be- sic, danced like he meant it, They formed a Lob ball came somewhat infamous and always departed with a For ideas on how you can use water wisely, visit team and all of their fami- when he drove his Saab off heart-felt “God Bless”. www.calwater.com/conservation. lies would come together the road and onto a railway Rusty was preceded in to cheer for this fun loving line, emerging unscathed death by his first wife, Be- group of men. For many to rally on-lookers to move linda, his parents, and his years, Robert worked on the his car before the next train sister, Isobel Pottinger. He is Magnetic Fusion Energy came along. survived by his wife, Debra; Project and he was an Elec- Rusty met his first wife, his sisters Margaret Bown & tronics Technician Supervi- Belinda, in Sotik, Kenya, Priscilla Black; his children sor who was very well liked marrying in 1960. They and their spouses Gordy &

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Please send an email to [email protected] Proudly serving Livermore since 1927 195 South N Street Livermore, CA 94550 (925) 447-4900 PAGE 10 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 HOUSING (continued from page one) (continuedPESTICIDES from page one) of affordable housing under each school site and develop names are being posted on to a vineyard that runs along about a neighbor using a pes- said Roache. "What people its RHNA. a model program guidebook the district's web site. Pleas- the northern part of the char- ticide is more likely, when need to do when they apply Last November, the State that prescribes essential anton also will be working ter school property, and west the material drifts into an pesticides is to follow the Department of Housing and program elements for school on a formal document plan to Doolan Canyon Road. adjacent property. "Drift is label directions, and use Community Development sites that have adopted a for posting, said Ahmadi. At a TVLC board meet- not allowed on neighbors," substances properly. " (HCD) approved the draft least-hazardous integrated In regard to the link being late last year, CEO Bill Pleasanton's Housing Ele- pest management program. tween pesticides and asthma, Batchelor told the board ment, asking for only a few SB 1405 amends AB the Pleasanton district estab- about a pesticide use con- small changes. 2260, the Healthy Schools lished a detailed policy state- cern that involved the vine- Planning Director Brian Act of 2000, by adding ment on asthmatic students, yard. Dolan noted the most sub- transparency measures de- which speaks to managing Batchelor told the board signed to better inform par- stantial change was a de- the asthma. that the vineyard has a new (continued from page 4) scription of the city's growth ents and teachers about the The asthma policy in- owner, who may not have like this will continue to be ram-rodded through as the management process. pesticides and herbicides cludes a paragraph about introduced himself to neigh- pass a tax measure without supporters rally their base to In the Housing Element, that are being used at their environmental assessment, bors. There is no legal re- 2/3 of all legislators approv- get out and approve it. the city has committed to school sites. which states that the district quirement for a farmer to ing, why can it be pushed revising growth management The existing law already "may periodically conduct notify neighbors about when through by only 31.5% on a to ensure that its policies required each school to an environmental assess- pesticides will be applied. In ballot measure? Thank You Ideally there should be R. J. Molz would not interfere with the maintain records of all pes- ment to identify and reduce addition, Livermore and the Executive Director of construction of affordable ticide use at a school site the presence of common county have Right to Farm a quorum of voters to pass such a measure. But that Blankets For Kids housing. Asked for specifics for four years, and to make asthma triggers, including, ordinance protection. We want to thank all who by the state, Dolan said the the records available to the but not limited to, pesti- However, Batchelor got will never happen. Us normal folk do not have the have been involved with city listed examples of future public on request. To comply cides, chemical pollutants, in touch with the vineyard Blankets For Kids with their discussions. They include with the new law, a district mold, and animal and dust owner, who was agreeable resources (millions of dollars) to put such a measure time, money, effort and good the potential to exempt all can simply keep a copy of mite allergens, in the school to working with Batchelor requiring this on the ballot. will towards our Foundation. lower income housing from the warning signs posted for environment." to established a plan for So, as your gasoline pric- Since this is a 100% for the growth management and to each application, along with The Dublin school dis- communication and the best es increase, as do the price of abused and neglected chil- mandate the ability to bor- the amount of pesticides trict and Tri-Valley Learning times for spraying. your car, dining out, buying dren effort, this is the only row from future years to applied. Corporation (TVLC) had not Communication between clothing etc.; don't grumble way we can thank those who accommodate an affordable The law had already re- answered The Independent's neighbors can also be ac- if you didn't vote. have contributed in some housing project. quired notification of parents e-mail inquiries before dead- complished through Roache. Get out and vote. I re- way. With your help, we The city's growth man- 24 hours in advance of us- line. Roache said that there have member it being called "your have distributed thousands agement ordinance limits the ing a pesticide, so that they TVLC operates the Tri- been no complaints about civic duty." As long as vot- of blankets to children in number of units to receive could keep their children Valley Charter School on vineyards in the Valley. She ers are apathetic, measures stress and need. So a BIG building permits to a maxi- home from school that day, North Canyons Drive next believes that a complaint THANK-YOU!!! mum of 235 a year. said Cathy Roache, Alameda Dolan commented that County Deputy Agricultural HCD indicated it would Commissioner. She is in certify Pleasanton's Housing charge of pesticide enforce- Element assuming that it is ment. satisfied with the changes. SB 1450 also requires Researchers Find that Salinity Changes The councilmembers and that a list of all of the pes- Mayor Jerry Thorne ex- ticides used at a school site pressed frustration that the be filed at least annually Have Stronger Influence on Sea Levels state continues to dictate with the state Director of Using ocean observations and a large suite of cli- in the Atlantic. These salinity-driven sea level changes how the city is run. Pesticide Regulation. The mate models, Lawrence Livermore National Laborato- have not been thoroughly investigated in previous Karla Brown said she Department of Pesticide ry scientists have found that long-term salinity changes long-term estimates of sea level change. When the sci- is pleased with the Hous- Regulation is developing a have a stronger influence on regional sea level changes entists contrasted these results with models, the team ing Element in that the city school IPM template that is now has a larger number of expected to go to districts than previously thought. found that models also simulated these basin-scale affordable units. There is early this year. Changes in ocean salinity also can affect the height patterns, and that the magnitude of these changes was housing stock to meet the In the Valley, the Liver- of the sea, by changing its density structure from the surprisingly large, making up about 25 percent of the needs of a variety of income more school district main- surface to the bottom of the ocean. total sea level change. levels, she stated. tenance director Bill Na- “By using long-term observed estimates of ocean “By contrasting two long-term estimates of sea Kathy Narum said that it gel said the district has a salinity and temperature changes across the globe, and level change to simulations provided from a large suite is important to comply with program, and meets most contrasting these with model simulations, we have of climate model simulations, our results suggest that state law. "We don't need of the IPM requirements. uncovered the unexpectedly large influence of salin- salinity has a profound effect on regional sea level to spend money on further However, there is no formal ity changes on ocean basin-scale sea level patterns,” change,” Durack said. “This conclusion suggests that lawsuits." plan. He is working on up- said Lab oceanographer Paul Durack, lead author of a future sea level change assessments must consider the No one from the public dating the plan. Meanwhile, paper appearing in the November issue of the journal regional impacts of salinity-driven changes; this effect spoke. Livermore will continue to Environmental Research Letters. is too large to continue to ignore.” The Housing Element keep records on the amount Sea level changes are one of the most pronounced Other collaborators include LLNL’s Peter Gleckler, does not include the potential and type of pesticide it uses effects of climate change impacts on Earth. Changes along with Susan Wijffels, an oceanographer from for development on the east- as it has in the past. are primarily driven by warming of the global ocean Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial side. That will be the subject In Pleasanton, Superin- along with added water from melting land-based gla- Research Organization (CSIRO). The study was of a future debate. tendent Parvin Ahmadi said ciers and ice sheets. conducted as part of the Climate Research Program at The state now has 90 days that the district does issue a The team found that there was a long-term (1950- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory through the in which to determine if it letter to parents and guard- 2008) pattern in halosteric (salinity-driven) sea level Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercom- will certify the city's new ians concerning the pesti- changes in the global ocean, with sea level increases parison, which is funded by the Department of Ener- Housing Element. cides used. The pesticide occurring in the Pacific Ocean and sea level decreases gy’s Regional and Global Climate Modeling Program.

Nature Programs days before electricity. 1/20/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 discover natural dyes that can never sold. They are distributed tegrity in Action Program’s ten Tracking 101 is the topic Farm Tour Docents lead tours for p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- change yarn’s color. Visitors promptly to 'neighbors in need'. characteristics (i.e. Respon- community groups such as daycare tion Center, 5556-B Springdale of the Sat., Jan. 10 program centers, garden clubs, and Scouts. can also make a sheep craft, and Mittens, scarves and hats are sibility, Respectfulness, Car- offered by the Livermore Area Glass House Museum Docents Ave., Pleasanton meet a sheep up close. also appreciated. ing, Giving, Positive Attitude, Recreation and Park District are trained to lead a variety of tours, 1/21/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 Tours of the restored Vic- Donations of new or 'gently Trustworthiness, Cooperation, ranger staff. provide educational programs and par- p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- torian Glass House Museum used' articles can be dropped Doing One’s Best, Honesty, Meet Ranger Patti Cole ticipate in historic preservation at this tion Center, 5556-B Springdale will be held at 10am, 11am, by Bob & Deb's office at 5950 and Self-Discipline); originality fully restored, Italianate style Victorian Ave., Pleasanton at 9 a.m. in Sycamore Grove home which was built in 1877. 12pm and 1pm. Each tour lasts Stoneridge Drive any time and uniqueness of the activity/ Park at the nature area entrance For more information or to RSVP 1/22/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 approximately 45 minutes, and during business hours. Ar- project; overall relevance and (directions provided when reg- for this meeting, contact Sharon Peter- p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- the fee is $5 per person (credit rangements for pickup can also importance to the Dublin com- istering). offering the following son at (925) 973-3282 or speterson@ tion Center, 5556-B Springdale card only). Children ages 2 and be made by contacting Bob & munity; time and effort spent; programs during the month of sanramon.ca.gov. Forest Home Farms Ave., Pleasanton under are free. Deb at [email protected] or and challenge(s) in accomplish- Historic Park is located at 19953 1/23/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 January. San Ramon Valley Blvd., just south For more information about calling (925) 487-8734. ing the activity/project. Mud is a good thing – for of Pine Valley Road in San Ramon. p.m., Dublin Civic Center, Forest Home Farms Historic All nominees will be rec- tracking. In the absence of snow, This program is provided by the City 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin; 7:30 Park call (925) 973-3284 or visit ognized at the Volunteer Rec- a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Dublin Nominations mud is the next best surface of San Ramon Parks and Community www.SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest The City of Dublin is still ognition Event to be held at the in which to track, so hope for Services Department. Blood Donation Center, 5556- Home Farms Historic Park is Shannon Community Center on B Springdale Ave., Pleasanton accepting nominations for the some mud and come out to the located at 19953 San Ramon 2014 Citizen of the Year, Young Wednesday, February 18, 2015, park. Search for tracks and do 1/24/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 Valley Blvd., just south of Pine where the winners will be an- Blood Donations p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- Citizen of the Year, and Organi- exercises to help strengthen The American Red Cross Valley Road in San Ramon. zation of the Year. nounced. The Organization of your powers of observation, encourages eligible blood do- tion Center, 5556-B Springdale the Year will receive a $500 cash Ave., Pleasanton The purpose of these awards specifically related to tracking. nors to start a lifesaving habit Warm Clothing Sought is to recognize outstanding in- prize, and a $300 donation will There will be a group size limit by becoming a regular blood 1/26/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 be given to each of the Citizen p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- Bob & Deb Cilk of Re/ dividuals and groups who have and preregistration requirement, donor this year, starting with contributed to the quality of life and Young Citizen of the Year’s tion Center, 5556-B Springdale Max Accord are conducting favorite non-profit organization. so please contact Ranger Patti National Blood Donor Month the 15th AnnualCoat/Blanket/ in Dublin in 2014. The Young at [email protected] to sign up in January. Ave., Pleasanton; 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nominations can be com- LifeStyleRx, 1119 East Stanley Sock Drive to benefit home- Citizen of the Year recognizes no later than Thursday, Jan 8. January is a challenging time the volunteer service of a Dublin pleted online at the City’s Blvd., Livermore less veterans and families of website, www.dublin.ca.gov/ Secrets of the Sycamores for blood donations. Inclement the Tri-Valley/East Bay served youth in the 1st – 12th grade. will be offered on Sun., Jan. 11. weather can result in blood drive 1/27/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 vre, or by calling the City Clerk’s p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- by Operation Dignity & the Nominations for the awards Meet Ranger Amy Wolitzer at 1 cancellations, and cold and flu are based on five established Office at (925) 833-6650. The tion Center, 5556-B Springdale Davis Street Family Resource nomination deadline is Friday, p.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, season may cause some donors Center. Donations received are criteria: the Dublin Pride – In- 1051 Wetmore Road. to be unable to make or keep Ave., Pleasanton January 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. Sycamore Grove is home blood donation appointments. 1/28/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 to the second largest stand Donors of all blood types are p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- of western sycamore trees in needed, especially those with tion Center, 5556-B Springdale the world. Come learn about O negative, A negative and B Ave., Pleasanton the park’s namesake tree, the negative. Type O negative is 1/29/2015: 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 animals that depend on them the universal blood type and can p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- and why groves like this are so be transfused to patients with tion Center, 5556-B Springdale rare today. Visit some of Ranger any blood type. Types A and B Ave., Pleasanton 1/30/2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., LEGAL NOTICES by: The full name of Registrant: CA 94550 Amy’s favorite sycamore trees. negative can be transfused to Signature of Registrant: Golden Future Montessori Canceled if raining heavily. William Mendenhall Middle This business is conducted Rh positive or negative patients. FOR INFORMATION /s/: Shaivali Parekh LLC, 4034 San Giorgio Ct., by an Individual There is a $5 per vehicle To learn more about donat- School, 1710 El Padro Dr., Livermore PLACING LEGAL NO- This statement was filed with Pleasanton, CA 94588 The registrant has not yet parking fee at either entrance ing blood and to schedule an TICES the County Clerk of Alam- This business was conducted begun to transact business to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 appointment, download the 1/30/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- Call 925-243-8000 eda on December 3, 2014. by: using the fictitious business donation is requested to help Red Cross Blood Donor App, Expires December 3, 2019. Signature of Registrant: name listed above. support the programs unless visit redcrossblood.org or call tion Center, 5556-B Springdale STATEMENT OF Ave., Pleasanton ABANDONMENT The Independent Legal No. /s/: Shilpa Parekh - Member Signature of Registrants other fees are specified. Partici- 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- 3727. Published December This statement was filed with :s/: Timothy John Weigel pants may call 925-960-2400 for 1/31/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 OF USE OF 733-2767). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 18, 25, 2014, January 1, the County Clerk of Alam- This statement was filed with more information. Upcoming blood donation p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- tion Center, 5556-B Springdale NAME 8, 2015. eda on December 3, 2014. the County Clerk of Alameda opportunities: FILE NO. 491088 Expires December 3, 2019. on December 10, 2014. Ex- 1/16/2015: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Ave., Pleasanton STATEMENT OF Docents Sought The following person(s) has ABANDONMENT The Independent Legal No. pires December 10, 2019. Those with an interest in local Asbury United Methodist (have) abandoned the use OF USE OF 3728. Published December The Independent Legal No. history, gardening, canning, or how Church, 4743 East Ave., Liver- Fun on the Farm of the Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 18, 25, 2014, January 1, 3729. Published December people lived in Victorian times are more; 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Forest Home Farms Historic Name: Bright Future Montes- NAME 8, 2015. 18, 25, 2014, January 1, invited to attend informational meeting Pleasanton Blood Donation Park and the Glass House Mu- sori, 4607 Kinsley St., Dublin, FILE NO. 454348 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 8, 2015. on Thursday, January 8, 2015 from Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave., seum present Fun on the Farm 1:00-2:00 p.m. to learn about vol- CA 94568. The following person(s) has NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS unteer opportunities at Forest Home Pleasanton from 10am to 2pm the 2nd The Fictitious business (have) abandoned the use FILE NO. 499033 NAME STATEMENT Farms Historic Park in San Ramon. 1/17/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 Saturday of each month. Name Statement for the of the Fictitious Business The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 498968 This orientation will provide p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- The theme for January 10, Partnership was filed on Name: XITRADER, 4034 business as: MT Auto Repair, The following person(s) do- information about several programs tion Center, 5556-B Springdale 2015 is Sheep Stories. A chilly 05/01/2014 in the County of San Giorgio Ct., Pleasanton, 5715 Southfront Road, Unit ing business as: L. Sorkin at the farm: Ave., Pleasanton winter day is a great time to sit Alameda. Farm Life Education Program CA 94588. B-2, Livermore, CA 94551, Management, 4736 Central Docents introduce 3rd grade students 1/19/2015: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 in a sheltered spot and listen to The full name of Registrant: The Fictitious business Name is hereby registered by the Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, to the agricultural history of the San p.m., Pleasanton Blood Dona- a good story. Stop by the Farm Shaivali Parekh, 4607 Kin- Statement for the Partnership following owner(s): is hereby registered by the Ramon Valley. Docents engage stu- tion Center, 5556-B Springdale to hear stories about sheep, help sley St., Dublin, CA 94568 was filed on 07/26/2011 in the Timothy John Weigel, 161 following owner(s): dents in hands-on activities from the Ave., Pleasanton card (comb) their wool, and This business was conducted County of Alameda. Barber Street, Livermore, Lauren Marie Sorkin, 4736 The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 - PAGE 11

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Central Parkway, Dublin, 3732. Published December Case No. RP14733437 94523 or delivered to Jona- Valley Humane Society at TO PLACE tors State License Board.” law prohibit advertisements CA 94568 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, Estate of Judith L. Fallin, than Kurniadi at the above (925)426-8656. CLASSIFIED AD REAL ESTATE for housing and employment This business is conducted 2015. Decedent address personally, at any Adopt a new best friend: Call (925)243-8000 that contain any preference, Inland Valley limitation or discrimination by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS time after the first publication TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal ANNOUNCEMENTS Publishing Co. based on protected classes, The registrant has not yet NAME STATEMENT 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- of this notice and before any Rescue, offers animals for 155) NOTICES Client Code:04126-00001 including race, color, religion, begun to transact business FILE NO. 499264 EN THAT, subject to later sale is made. adoption every Saturday “NOTICE TO READERS: Re: Legal Notice for using the fictitious business The following person(s) doing confirmation by the above and Sunday, excluding most sex, handicap, familial status California law requires that Classified Ads name listed above. business as: Star Anise Thai entitled court, on January 26, 7. Bids must be sealed and holidays. On Saturdays from or national origin. IVPC does contractors taking jobs that The Federal Fair Housing Signature of Registrants Restaurant, 2470 1st St, Ste 2015, at 9:30 a.m., or there- will be opened at the above 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are not knowingly accept any total $500 or more (labor Act, Title VII of the Civil :s/: Lauren Marie Sorkin #108, Livermore, CA 94550, after within the time allowed address on the date and available at the Pleasanton advertisements that are in and/or materials) be licensed Rights Act of 1964, and state This statement was filed with is hereby registered by the by law, Timothy R. Fallin, as time specified above. Bids Farmers Market at W. An- violation of the law. by the Contractors State the County Clerk of Alam- following owner(s): executor of the estate of the should be presented using gela and First Streets. Two License Board. State law eda on December 9, 2014. Wongtayanuwat S. LLC, above-named decedent, will the Probate Purchase Agree- locations will showcase cats also requires that contractors Expires December 9, 2019. 7484 Oxford Cir, Dublin, sell to the highest and best ment form published by the only: Petsmart in Dublin from TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD include their license numbers The Independent Legal No. CA 94568 net bidder on the terms and California Association of Re- 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet on all advertising. Check your 3730. Published December This business is conducted conditions stated below all altors and include the terms Extreme in Livermore from OR A contractor’s status at www. 18, 25, 2014, January 1, by a Limited liability company right, title, and interest of the described in this publication. 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- LEGAL NOTICE IN 8, 2015. The registrant has not yet decedent at the time of death cats are available at Petsmart CSLB (2752). Unlicensed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS begun to transact business and all right, title, and interest 8. The property will be sold on in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, THE persons taking jobs less NAME STATEMENT using the fictitious business that the estate has acquired the following terms: Cash, or and Pet Extreme in Livermore than $500 must state in their INDEPENDENT, FILE NO. 499038 name listed above. in addition to that of the de- part cash and part credit, the from 12:00 to 4:00. For more advertisements that they are The following person(s) doing Signature of Registrants cedent at the time of death, terms of such credit to be ac- information, call Terry at CALL (925) 243-8000 not licensed by the Contrac- business as: CMJN AVT, :s/: Sripan Wongtayanuwat in the real property located ceptable to the undersigned (925)487-7279 or visit our 1314 Balboa Way, Liver- This statement was filed with in Pleasanton, County of and to the court, with ten (10) website at www.tvar.org Alameda, State of California. percent of the amount of the more, CA 94550, is hereby the County Clerk of Alameda FERAL CAT FOUNDATION bid to accompany the offer by Do You Know A Buyer registered by the following on December 17, 2014. Ex- Cat & kitten adoptions now 2. This property is certified check, and the bal- owner(s): pires December 17, 2019. at the new Livermore Petco For This commonly referred to as ance to be paid within five (5) Chris Burbano, 1314 Balboa The Independent Legal No. on Saturdays from 10:00AM Gorgeous Home? 1826 Harvest Road, Pleas- days following confirmation of Way, Livermore, CA 94550 3733. Published December to 2:30PM. We have many OPEN SAT & SUN 1- 4 PM This business is conducted 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, anton, CA 94566, assessor’s sale by the court. parcel number 946-3330-084 adorable, tame kittens that 2817 Rutherford Ct, Livermore by an Individual 2015. have been tested for FIV & and is more fully described 9. Taxes, rents, operating The registrant has not yet FELV, altered & vaccinated. $1,249,000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as follows: and maintenance expenses, begun to transact business We also have adult cats 5 Bdrm + Study In The Vineyards with NAME STATEMENT and premiums on insurance using the fictitious business & ranch cats for adoption. Expansive Kitchen & Family Room. FILE NO. 499054-56 Lot 12, Tract 4758, Filed May acceptable to the purchaser name listed above. The following person(s) doing SubZero Fridge, Oversized Island. Hickory 15, 1981, Map Book 127, shall be prorated as of the Signature of Registrants business as: (1)Integrated Hardwood Flooring. Inviting Back Yard Page 36, Official Records of date of close of escrow. EMPLOYMENT :s/: Chris Burbano General Counsel (2)Integrat- with Solar Pebble Tech Pool & Waterfall. Alameda County, California Examination of title, record- This statement was filed with ed General Counsel Services BE WARY of out of area 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath Downstairs. ing of conveyance, any title the County Clerk of Alameda (3)Integrated Legal Counsel, companies. Check with the 3. The property will be sold insurance policy, and any on December 10, 2014. Ex- 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite local Better Business Bureau Call me subject to current taxes, government compliance re- pires December 10, 2019. 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588, before you send money or Realtor® / Cal BRE#00880818 tODAY To covenants, conditions, quirements shall be at the The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the fees. Read and understand Preview! restrictions, reservations, expense of the purchaser. 925.784.3755 3731. Published December following owner(s): any contracts before you rights, rights of way, and County transfer tax will be www.NancyBalbutin.com 925-784-3755 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, Kristen Hayes Kuse, Esq., sign. Shop around for rates. 2015. easements of record, with borne by the Seller. 938 Montevino Drive, Pleas- any encumbrances of record FICTITIOUS BUSINESS anton, CA 94588 to be satisfied from the pur- 10. The right is reserved to NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted chase price to be assumed reject any and all bids. FILE NO. 498969 by an Individual by the purchaser. The following person(s) doing The registrant began to 11. For further information business as: A Restorative e transact business using the 4. The property is to be sold and bid forms, contact Jona- Massage, 1062A Murrieta fictitious business name(s) on an “as-is” basis, except than Kurniadi of Kurniadi Blvd, Livermore, CA 94550, listed above on 12/14/2009. for title. Realty, 3478 Buskirk Avenue, is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants Suite 1000, Pleasant Hill, following owner(s): :s/: Kristen Hayes Kuse 5. The personal representa- CA 94523, Telephone No. Carol Drew, 1434 Roselli This statement was filed with tive has given exclusive right 510-467-0610. Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda listing to Jonathan Kurniadi of This business is conducted on December 10, 2014. Ex- Kurniadi Realty, 3478 Buskirk DATED: December 4, 2014 by an Individual pires December 10, 2019. Avenue, Suite 1000, Pleasant /s/: Timothy R. Fallin The registrant began to trans- The Independent Legal No. Hill, CA 94523, Telephone act business using the ficti- 3734. Published December No. 510-467-0610. The Independent Le- tious business name(s) listed 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, gal No. 3735 Published Sally Blaze Karen Crowson above on 3/1/2010. 2015. January 1, 8, 15, 2015 6. 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To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account Representative At (925) 243-8001 apr.com PAGE 12 - The Independent, JANUARY 8, 2015 Hazardous Waste Facility Open Longer Hours; Takes More Items By Carol Graham residents. No appointment An aquifer is an under- creating a threat to humans ous waste per year." Additionally, the site shows Safely disposing of is necessary. ground layer of permeable and the environment. Both Darlington and a 90-second video called household hazardous waste Livermore's facility is rock, gravel or sand from The facility's additional StopWaste agree that re- "Make Your Home Less just got easier as Livermore's located at 5584 La Ribera which groundwater can be hours are designed to inducing hazardous waste is Toxic." drop-off facility increased its Street, off South Vasco extracted using a well. Un- crease the capture of toxic the first step. For more information, hours and began accepting Road. derlying most of the planet's materials for safe removal. 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"Two, the drop- offers information links, Drop off is free to county Darlington. contaminate the aquifers off days and hours have been including to the U.S. De- too limited. Humans tend to partment of Health and Hu- want everything simple and man Services Household easy. If it's too complicated, Products Database featuring without regard to the impact, more than 10,000 products, many people will not take and to Skin Deep, a cos- the necessary steps. They metic ingredient database. Station 9 think, 'It's only one can of paint; it won't make a dif- To Be ference.'" For Lease Collecting household O livina Plaza Relocated hazardous waste in a box for occasional drop-off makes 1569 Olivina Ave. While New proper disposal easy. Livermore Hazardous waste in- Suite 109, 113, 117 cludes batteries, fluorescent Station Total Space 4,120 bulbs, cleaning products, Rate $1.55 NNN oils, nail polish and cosmet- Min. Divisible 1,000 SF Is Built Max Contiguous 3,000SF Above is how the station appears today; below is the ics, pesticides, paints and Property Type Strip Center Marc Guillon 415.987.7544 rendering of how it will look in the future. varnishes. Other county Year Built 2006 Total SF 16,000 [email protected] drop-off centers are located in Hayward, Fremont and Oakland. “The drop-off facilities are free and simple to use,” said Bill Pollock, HHW Program Manager for the County of Alameda. “Resi- dents don’t even need to get out of their cars. They can come in their pajamas if they want.” Disposal of medicine Discover The Amazing Secrets Of and sharps requires special A Mediterranean Chef! steps, which are listed on Join us in a joyous celebration of Mediterranean fusion in StopWaste's website. Stop- downtown Livermore. Our menu boasts an exquisite Waste is a public agency selection of regional favorites from the Middle East, responsible for reducing the North Africa, & Southern Europe. waste stream in Alameda • Fresh LocaL IngredIents • exotIc Meat entrees County through public edu- • VegetarIan/Vegan FaVorItes cation, recycling and source • ceLIac & specIaL dIet needs • gLuten-Free Menu reduction. "We generate more hazardous waste than we think," As of January 6, 2015, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) Fire Station 9 said Darlington. "The aver- 1770 First Street, Livermore (925) 243-1477 now located at 1919 Cordoba St., Livermore will be temporarily relocated in preparation age house in the U.S. gener- www.casbahexotic.com for replacement of the existing building. The crews and equipment from Station 9 will ates 100 pounds of hazard- move to 1617 College Avenue, Livermore for the duration of the reconstruction, anticipated Exclusive Parking Available. Call for details. to take approximately one year. Demolition of the existing station is scheduled to begin on January 12, 2015. Pacific Mountain Contractors were awarded the bid on the fire station replacement by the Liver- more City Council on December 8, 2014. The contract includes both demolition of the existing building and construction of the new facility. Station 9 will be temporarily relocating to a former Fire Station that is owned by, and formerly used by the Alameda County Fire Department. Because this was an active fire Chabot-Las Positas station within recent years, the transition to temporary Station 9 will be fairly seamless. The original Fire Station 9 is being replaced for a multitude of reasons including the age Community College District of the building, lack of ability to remain operational in the event of an earthquake, current facility size and design, which does not accommodate modern fire apparatus, does not Trustee Appointment meet current standards of design to support a diverse workplace, and does not presently have ADA compliant public access and facilities. The new Fire Station will be a single story building in the existing location. Upon The Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas Community completion, it will continue to house 3 on-duty firefighters, a fire engine, and an all-wheel College District is soliciting applications from community drive fire engine for wildland and urban/wildland interface firefighting. members in Trustee Area 7 (Livermore and portions of Pleasanton) interested in serving as an appointed member of the Board until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members in November 2016. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance of Chabot College in Hayward and Las Positas College in Livermore. The Board seeks a candidate who has the ability and time to fulfill the responsibilities of a Trustee. Sample responsibilities are listed below:

 Participate fully in the work of the Board; attend all meetings and some college events;  Study issues and agenda items and participate in Trustee education programs;  Be knowledgeable about the communities served by the colleges; be willing to act on behalf and for the benefit of those communities;  Be committed to Chabot College and Las Positas College and their missions; understand educational, social, and economic policy issues;  Engage in balancing the needs of many diverse groups; be able to contribute to and build consensus;  Participate as one Trustee and support the authority of the Board as a whole.

The Board of Trustees meets the first and third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. Application materials are available on the District website at www.clpccd.org. Applications must be received by January 23, 2015 at 4 p.m. The Board will interview candidates on January 27, 2015 and make the provisional appointment on February 17, 2015.

For additional information, please contact: Dr. Jannett N. Jackson, Chancellor Chabot-Las Positas Community College District 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 485-5207 www.clpccd.org THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A

Special Winter Exhibit, page 4

Bobby Hutcherson in concert, page 2

Daredevils with instruments, page 3

Midori proudly displays her family's wine barrel art, page 5 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

Program Added to Firehouse Arts Center Calendar Jazz Master Bobby Hutcherson in Rare Concert

2010 NEA Jazz Master Award winner Bobby Hutcherson plays the Firehouse Arts Center in a newly-added performance, Saturday, January 17, at 8:00 p.m. Hutcher- son is known as a master of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic improvisation on both the vibes and the marimba. He has performed or recorded with nearly every major living jazz musician. Reserved seating tickets for Bobby Hutcherson in Concert are $35.00 - $45.00, and can be purchased online at www. firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931-4848, and in person at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. McCoy Tyner calls him, ". . . one of the best musician’s in the world," and the San Francisco Chronicle notes: “(Bobby was) the picture of cool, except for his arms and hands, which were blurs Bobby Hutcherson to perform in Pleasanton. of movement that work magic, playing the vibes in Los Angeles with top During the '70s and launched his adventurous again recorded with Mc- Blue Records to wide criti- in both senses of the musicians. Then came a '80s he performed and new jazz label, Landmark Coy Tyner on “Land of cal acclaim. In 2014, Blue word. Hutcherson is one stint in New York City, recorded regularly as a Records, the first release Giants,” and the tour that Note Records released an of the world's greatest performing and recording guest or co-leader. He was Hutcherson's “Good followed this recording all-star collaboration titled marimba players, too." with many of the leading signed with Columbia in Bait." He has gone on to resulted in some of the “Enjoy The View” with Born in Los Angeles in New York players, such 1978 & and recorded the record numerous albums most stunning music in Bobby Hutcehrson, David 1941, Hutcherson says he as Hank Mobley, Archie highly acclaimed “High- on the Landmark Label. recent jazz memory. Sanborn, Joey DeFran- turned to the vibes after Shepp, Eric Dolphy, way One Conception: The In 1986 he was featured In 1999 Bobby cesco, & Bill Hart. hearing the music of Milt Charles Tolliver, Herbie Gift of Love” and “Un in the Warner Brothers Hutcherson recorded Bobby Hutcherson was Jackson. "One day I was Hancock, Dolly McLean, Poco Loco." From 1981 release, Round Midnight the critically acclaimed named an NEA Jazz Master walking down the street Tony Williams, Dexter he toured internationally along with Dexter Gordon CD “Skyline” for Verve in 2010 and during that and I heard one of his Gotdon, Andrew Hill, and made recordings as a and Herbie Hancock. Records. year he toured with fellow records and that started McCoy Tyner and Grant member of the Timeless In 1994, on the Blue Beginning in 2007 NEA Jazz Master pianist it…I have never tried to Green. All-Stars, with Harold Note label, he recorded Bobby Hutcherson Cedar Walton in a quartet directly copy his style, but Hutcherson moved to Land, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Manhattan Moodes, a made a series of record- along with David Williams he's been a great influence San Francisco in 1971 Walton, Buster Williams collaboration that has ings with Kind of Blue on bass and Eddie Marshall on me…” and won the International and Billy Higgins. continued to wow Jazz Records. In 2010 Bobby on drums to celebrate this While still a teenager, Jazz Critic's Poll as the In 1985, when veteran Audiences for over a Hutcherson released honor. Hutcherson performed "World's Best Vibest." producer Orrin Keepnews decade. In 2003 – he “Wise One” on Kind of

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 3 SONIC ESCAPE: Daredevils with Instruments Museum. Shawn is the artistic director, flutist and music arranger for TetraWind, a woodwind quartet specializing in contemporary American music. He is recipient of numerous prestigious national and international performance awards. Shawn holds a BM in Flute Performance from The Juilliard School. Cellist Nan-Cheng Chen, recently praised for his “beautiful tone” by New York Concert Reviews, is passionate about sharing music with music lovers. He has soloed with the Simon Bolivar Orchestra, Queens

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BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15

George Winston INSPIRED RURAL FOLK PIANO Fri JAN 9 8pm The Kingston Trio LEGENDARY PURE FOLK HARMONIES Sat JAN 10 8pm Sonic Escape Les Misérables They are virtuosos, these Juilliard-trained musicians of stages across 30 North American states & provinces TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY THEATRE from New York City who perform in Sonic Escape. – sideswipes audiences, who find themselves laughing, JAN 17, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31 8pm The group will be performing at the Firehouse Arts Cen- occasionally tearing-up… JAN 18, 25, 31 2pm ter in Pleasanton for a 8 p.m. show on Friday, January 16. Violinist and composer Maria Kaneko Millar has Maria is known by many as the Riverdance dancing performed as a soloist throughout Canada, Ireland, China, Patrick Hunt fiddler; flutist Shawn has been featured soloist at Lincoln Japan and the US; her work has aired on The Canadian, GETTING TO KNOW THE ICEMAN: Center, Carnegie Hall, and is First Prize winner of The British and American Broadcasting Corporations as well NEW SCIENCE ON AN OLD MUMMY Judith Lapple National Flute Competition; cellist Nan- as The WB’s One World Jam, CBS Sunday Morning and Thu JAN 29 7:30pm Cheng is the Executive Director of the New Asia Cham- CBS The Early Show. 170 performances as Solo Danc- ber Music Society and a member of Trio 212 and Chen ing Fiddler in Riverdance On Broadway and the North Russian National Ballet Theatre Trio. American and Asian Tours of Riverdance. Her arrange- “SWAN LAKE” Lincoln Center (NYC) Manager Hillary McAndrew- ments and aural transcriptions of Asian, Celtic, Gypsy, Mon FEB 2 7:30pm Plate says, "SONIC ESCAPE is “an absolutely rivet- Klezmer, Tango, Turkish, blues, jazz, pop, rock and ing experience… pure and radiant talent. The audience classical music have laid the foundation for fearless ad- The Lion King - A Dance Revue response… has been tremendous.” libbing in any setting. Maria holds accelerated BM/MM’s LIVERMORE SCHOOL OF DANCE Armed with flute, violin and cello, their passion, ac- in Violin Performance from The Juilliard School. JAZZ COMPANY cording to the group, “has led us to stubbornly write our Flutist Shawn Wyckoff is an avid solo and chamber Fri FEB 6 7pm, Sat FEB 7 7pm own rules in a world that encourages everything but. The musician who has been featured in performances at BUY TICKETS results are frequently hilarious, always heartwarming and Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, The Kennedy Center, call 925.373.6800 addictive beyond belief.” Their presentations – crafted Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, The Library of bankheadtheater.org in the practice rooms of Juilliard and honed on hundreds Congress, BargeMusic, MOMA and the Guggenheim click come by 2400 First Street, Livermore 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 PhotoMontage and Quilt Works at the Firehouse Arts Center

Feasting on crab Livermore Rotary Club Presents Its 60th Annual Crab Feed The Livermore Rotary Club hosts its annual Crab Feed on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Two unique exhibitions 6:00 PM at the Aahmes Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore. The event will be on view at the Fire- features a crab dinner and dancing to live music by the Gabe Duffin Band. house Arts Center public The Livermore Rotary Club is a member of Rotary International, an International Service spaces from January 15 Organization with 1.2 million members worldwide. Rotary International has innumerable through February 21. Pho- humanitarian projects across the entire globe. toMontage artist and “visual Locally, the Livermore Rotary Club sponsors and runs the Livermore Rodeo Parade, storyteller” Deborah Griffin awards mini-grants to worthwhile school and community programs, provides music schol- is well known for her use arships to middle and high school students, supplies support to seniors and gives back to of ephemera from the past the Livermore community in countless ways. in combination with pho- Tickets are priced at $50 per person. Please call for special pricing for groups of 8 to tographic elements, both 10 people. To order tickets call Debbie Peck (925) 447-4300. vintage and created. Fiber The Livermore Rotary Club will use the proceeds from this event for Livermore com- and quilting artist Franki munity service projects, scholarships, grants for schools and local groups and much more. Kohler is active both locally and internationally, having earned recognition and awards in a variety of Art Entries Sought for 'Love Me Tender' textile media. The Bothwell Arts Center is seeking visual artists to enter Both artists will be on an open juried art show in conjunction with Visit Tri-Valley’s hand to chat with the public Romancing the Arts Festival. about their works during Love Me Tender is a visual exploration of how we love the next Harrington Gallery to love love. Seductive, whimsical, funny, sweet, captivating, Reception at the Firehouse enchanting, magnetic, painful, distressing, and bewitching— Arts Center on Thursday, this exhibition will show all the sides of love. January 15, from 6:00-8:00 Top photo is of a photomontage by Deborah Griffin; the The exhibition will be on display January 27 through March p.m. Light refreshments 3, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St, Livermore. The reception will be served. The event is lower, Oakleaf Hydranga by Franki Kohler. will be held on Sunday, February 22 from 2:00- 4:00 pm. The deadline for application is free, with donations always Friday, January 16, through electronic images via email. Open by invitation, the works gratefully accepted. ture of photo collage could The Firehouse Arts Cen- will be juried by Linda Ryan, Manager of the Bothwell Arts Center, Curator of the Bank- Harrington Gallery cura- be a nice tie-in to the Valen- ter is located in downtown head Theater Exhibition Program and a member of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts tor Julie Finegan notes that tine’s Day period. Pleasanton at 4444 Railroad Center (LVPAC). For references, visit www.lindaryanfineart.com/ both artists’ works could The works of these two Avenue. Admission is free. The Bankhead Theater hosts receptions for the rotating art exhibitions in the Lobby and have a somewhat seasonal artists is open to view dur- For more information, Founder's Room. These are free to the public and allow you to meet the artists and explore connection: quilting and ing Firehouse open hours: contact Gallery Director: the exhibitions at your leisure. Proceeds from art sales benefit the Bothwell Arts Center. fiber arts can evoke warm, Wednesday through Satur- JFinegan@cityofpleasan- Visit http://bit.ly/1zwESn4 for a detailed prospectus and agreement. Contact Anne tactile appeal in cold sea- day, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Sat- tonca.gov, or call the gal- Giancola at [email protected] with any questions. sons, and the narrative na- urday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. lery: 925-931-4849. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 5 Turning Wine Barrels into Works of Art

By Carol Graham Monte and Melissa Martella are teachers by day, artisans by night. Under the light of the moon, as their baby peacefully drowses, the married couple dive into their night- time work: crafting one-of-a-kind wine-barrel art. "What started out as a cure for boredom while Mon- te was on paternity leave after our daughter's birth, has morphed into a creative business that is up-and-coming in the handmade marketplace," said Melissa. "After repurposing an unwanted wine barrel into an American flag wall hanging, the seed for Martella’s Custom Wine Barrel Art was planted." The American Flag piece, with its red stripes vibrant from the aging red wine that naturally saturated the wood over time, is a focal point in the couple's Livermore home, reminding them how far they've come since baby Audrina's birth last March. "During the baby's frequent naps, we spent time in the garage creating a nursing rocking chair made from a wine barrel," said Monte. "It came out a little lopsided, which was probably due to lack of sleep, but it sparked the vision that would become our passion." Since then, Martella's Custom Wine Barrel Art has filled around 120 orders, many coming from their Etsy site which offers free shipping. "Customers can order anything! We've had people

order custom monograms, and restaurants and businesses order their logos on our wine-barrel designs," said Melissa. "We've had military members request emblems and firefighters request city names on custom flags." The pieces take anywhere from one day to four weeks to create. The Martellas work with Bay Area artist Sean Anetsberger to create the more detailed paintings. "Each one of our creations pays homage to the bril- liance of Americana, and is worthy of being displayed in the trendiest art galleries," said Monte. "I seal all the flags with a polyurethane that has a UV protectant so it can be hung indoors or outdoors. They are dynamic pieces that catch people's eyes and start conver- sations." "It's great when we can deliver the flags and see our customers' reactions," added Melissa. "We enjoy seeing how they use our art; some display it in their homes, others in their yards or businesses. We also love partnering with local businesses like McGrail Winery, Swirl on the Square, Therapy and Milfleur." Martella's Custom Wine Barrel Art is entwined with the Livermore Valley's wine community. Melissa Martella (top photo) discusses the artwork created from wine barrels; (lower photo, Midori poses. "We always try to get barrels from local winer- (continued on page 6) 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

WINE BARREL ART (continued from page 5) ies. Mitchell Katz, Cuda raise Audrina and help with of Reddick, the couple's Ridge, McGrail and Eagle the business. Golden Retriever. "In Ridge have helped us many "We are always looking the future, we'd love to times," said Monte. "We to make our small business move our business out of currently have several of bigger and better. Right our home and into a local our unique wine barrel now we're creating a line workshop where we could wall hangings on display at of silhouette designs and create much more." McGrail." items that can be custom- To learn more, visit While Monte currently ized for weddings," said www.martellas.com, or teaches at Foothill High Monte, who often works www.etsy.com/shop/mar- School, Melissa is taking under the close supervision tellas. a break from teaching to

SWAN Day Show Taking Submissions

The Bothwell Arts Cen- the Bankhead Theater the Lobby and Founder's ter and the Silicon Valley Exhibition Program and Room. These are free to Women’s Caucus for Art a member of the Liver- the public and allow you to announces an open call for more Valley Performing meet the artists and explore entries for a new exhibit Arts Center (LVPAC). For the exhibitions at your entitled SWAN Day/Sup- references, visit Linda’s leisure. Proceeds from art port Women Artists Now. website: http://www. sales benefit the Bothwell Designed to raise lindaryanfineart.com/ Arts Center. awareness of women art- The exhibition will The Bankhead Theater ists, SWAN Day (Support be on display March 3 Art Exhibition program is Women Artists Now) through May 4, 2015, managed by the Bothwell Arts Center with signifi- works towards developing Bankhead Theater, 2400 Sycamore Grove Park (above) and a vineyard (below) painted on old wine barrels. First St, Livermore. The cant help from Livermore opportunity and visibility Valley Performing Arts reception will be held on for women artists. In this Center, Bankhead staff and call for entries, share origi- Thursday, April 2 from local volunteers. nal works, in any media, 6:00-7:30 pm. Deadline for Visit http://bit. that add to the conversation application is Friday, Feb- ly/1zwESn4 for a detailed to Support Women Artists ruary 13, electronic images prospectus and agreement. Now. The works will be via email. Contact Anne Giancola at juried by Linda Ryan, The Bankhead Theater agiancola@livermoreper- Manager of the Bothwell hosts receptions for the formingarts.org with any Arts Center, Curator of rotating art exhibitions in questions.

SONIC (continued from page 3) Symphony Orchestra, Trio 212 and Chen Trio. sive.” Perhaps Touhill Metro-West Symphony, He has also participated Performing Arts Center Quincy Symphony and in top-tier US and interna- Coordinator Terry Mar- Symphony Pro Musica. tional music. Nan-Cheng shall sums up best: “Sonic Recent recital and cham- holds a BM and MM in Escape is in the process ber music engagements Cello Performance from of becoming an American include performances at The Juilliard School. Treasure.” Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Stephen Brookes in The Reserved seating tickets and Weill Recital Halls, Washington Post, March are $15- $25, and can be The Juilliard School’s Paul 2014, wrote: “It was an purchased online at www. Hall, and WMP Concert evening designed to enter- firehousearts.org, by Hall. Nan-Cheng is the tain… with a wide-ranging, calling 931-4848, and in Executive Director of the anything-goes sense of fun. person at the Box Office, New Asia Chamber Music Wonderfully imaginative… 4444 Railroad Avenue, Society and a member of smile-inducing… impres- Pleasanton. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 7

Sign Up For THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2014 * Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL Free Delivery VOLUME LI, NUMBER 49 First Forecast of State because the snowmelt con- the initial allocation for 2015 tributes greatly to the Oro- at 10 percent. SWP consists ville reservoir. Oroville, a on Jan. 30, 2014. Storms in major reservoir in the SWP, Water AllotmentFebruary and MarchIs allowed Meager of 29 contractors, includ- has seen its levels rise after for the following year. There boosting the allocation back ing Zone 7. Zone 7 relies Only 10 percent of the will be follow-ups monthly, on water and snowmelt in the recent storms from the to 5 percent. However, the all-time low it recorded last normal allocation of water and the percentage could 5 percent was released after Northern California, espe- rise, or fall, said Zone 7 month. Find Out What's from the State Water Project Sept. 1, so zero allotment cially the water that feeds DWR experts said that it (SWP) will be available next general manager Jill Duerig. remained in effect through into the reservoir at the Lake Happening The 10 percent prediction Oroville Dam, which is 80 will take approximately 150 year to Zone 7 Water Agen- the summer. percent of average precipita- cy, as estimated by the first was double the 5 percent The rain and snow last miles north of Sacramento. Check Out Section A allocation forecast for this Snow levels in the north- (See WATER, page 4) Section A is filled with state forecast for next year. week, and forecasts for The forecast was issued year at the beginning of more in Northern Califor- ern Sierra are important, information about arts, December 2013. However, people, entertainment and Dec. 1, the first regular date nia, prompted DWR to set special events. There are that the state Department of the 5 percent shrunk to a education stories, a variety Water Resources (DWR) zero allotment prediction Measure BB of features, and the arts and begins to look at prospects entertainment and bulletin Received More board. Valley Support Than Measure New Council 2 Years Ago Ready to Although only a handful of precincts in the Valley Begin Work supported Measure BB with Pleasanton said farewell a two-thirds passing vote, to one councilmember, the tally was enough here Cheryl Cook-Kallio, and and west of the hills so that welcomed a new one, Arne it passed. Olson. In addition, oaths of Measure BB will extend office were administered a current one-half cent sales to Mayor Jerry Thorne and tax and add another one- Councilmember Kathy Na- half cent to it until 2045, rum, who were re-elected in when it will sunset. Funds November. raised will be devoted to Cheryl Cook-Kallio had a variety of transportation difficulty choking back tears projects, including local as she talked about her 8 streets, highways, transit, years in office. “I’ve learned bicycle and pedestrian trails so much about the quality of and lanes. It will make a this community while serv- $400 million contribution to ing on the council.” At the the Livermore BART exten- end of the day, she said that sion, which has a full cost she knew that her actions estimated from $800 million were right, although they to $1.2 billion. may not have been popular The $8 billion transpor- or expedient. Photo - Doug Jorgensen tation measure won with Cook-Kallio said that as 240,557 votes, 70.7 percent a councilmember you hear of the total vote. Opponents praise from some members cast 99,417 votes. Two years of the community and harsh ago, a largely similar trans- criticism from others. I re- portation issue, Measure B1, alized that it was about the A rare sight in recent years was photographed in front of the Bankhead Theater. Students and teachers waiting carried only one small area issues, although some of the for the theater to open huddled under umbrellas. Some of the students took the opportunity to splash around in in the Valley, a part of East remarks are hard to hear. puddles. Dublin near Interstate 580. She noted, “Democracy Measure B1 came close (See PLEASANTON, page 4) to passing, but failed with 66.53 percent "yes" votes, Dublin Thanks Dublin OKs Housing Element, but Will Let just short of the needed will move into Dublin. 66.67 percent. Sbranti, Will There was some discussion about whether the letters An on-line map on the State Know About School Fundsshould go to the Disconnect state Department of Housing and Com- Alameda County Registrar's Appoint New Dublin will tell state government what it views as a dis- munity Development (HCD), which approves housing ele- connect between state-assigned Regional Housing Needs ments, or to elected representatives. A list of recipients was web site shows that this year Councilmember Allocation (RHNA) numbers and the lack of state money still being determined this week, said city public information an overwhelming number Dublin said goodbye to to build schools for the children who will crowd Dublin officer Lori Taylor. of precincts in Berkeley Mayor Tim Sbranti, hello to schools. Councilmembers first suggested a letter to HCD enclosed (See MEASURE BB, page 4) new Mayor David Haubert, The council, at its meeting Nov. 18, voted 4-0, with with the council-approved housing element. However, (See HOUSING, page 4) and decided to fill Haubert's Kevin Hart absent, to approve the city's general plan hous- the council consensus noted that that approach in the past vacated City Council seat Giving ing element for 2015-22. The vote included sending a letter with a special appointment to state officials to point out the conflict between the state's DECEMBER 2014 by Jan. 30, 2015. An application was requirement for more housing, without providing more Art | Wine | Entertainment placed Wednesday on the funding to build schools to educate the new people who city's web site, with a deadline of Dec. 10 set for sub- mission of applications. Applicants all will be interviewed publicly at a council meeting Dec. 16. The final- ists would participate in a Livermorein Washington, Nurse D.C., plan In East Africa second round of interviews, disaster sheltering, taught perhaps at the same meet- By Jeff Garberson South Sudan is now home English in South America 1 ing, or a continued meeting and tended sick and injured several days later. for a Livermore nurse who In going for appointment, patients in Haiti. joined Doctors Without Bor- This year, she studied instead of a special election ders to help deal with health infectious diseases with the in June, the council saved challenges in one of the London School of Hygiene the city from $91,000 to world’s newest and poorest and Tropical Medicine and $345,000, depending on countries. whether the election would Melissa Arons, 32, grew traveled to Thailand to complete a thesis project on HIV have been consolidated with up in Livermore, where she other elections in Alameda care. If youplayed soccer arefor seven years Thus notqualified, she re- yet a subscriber, County in June. with the Al Caffodio touring Supervisor Scott Hag- ceived her assignment from team. She graduated from Doctors Without Borders gerty swore in Haubert Livermore High School in as mayor, as well as re- and flew last month to South 2000. College education elected Councilmembers Sudan in eastern Africa, cre- included UC-Santa Cruz, Don Biddle and Abe Gup- ated just three years ago after where she earned a degree ta. After Haubert took the two decades of civil war. pleaseoath, he nominated Gupta takein politics in 2004, and then theDoctors Without Bor- time to sign up now! George Mason University in as vice-mayor, to succeed ders is better known inter- Virginia, where she added a Biddle,who served two one- nationally as MSF for its bachelor of science degree year terms. Gupta received French name, Medecins unanimous approval. in nursing four years later. Haggerty presented a Since then, she has trav- Sans Frontiers. Arons is based at MSF’s hospital in plaque from the County eled widely. She has pro- Lankien, in the northeastern Melissa Arons, Livermore nurse, now working for Doctors Without Borders in South Board of Supervisors rec- vided critical care nurs- state of Jonglei, along with Sudan ognizing Sbranti's years of ing in Arlington, Va., and service. Haggerty paused (See NURSE, page 5) PET OF THE WEEK Respondin New York City, helped backNose today!to ground, Basil is about to discover a new near the end of his speech, Red Cross Headquarters overcome by emotion. home! The chipper 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel/King Other plaques and cita- Charles Cavalier mix has a hunch his adopter might tions came from Assembly- be revealed during Valley Humane Society’s Home members Joan Buchanan Inside for the Holidays adoption event, running December and Susan Bonilla, Sen. 2-31. Get a clue! 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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 21, 2015. donation of $5.00 is desired League, now meeting 10, 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Livermore Art Association Abstract Watercolors by Linda although not manda- the 1st Thursday and 3rd Arts Center in Pleasanton. Gallery, located in the Jeffery Sailors at the Nancy tory. Contact for this event is Wednesday of each month More than 100 albums Carnegie Building, offers Thompson PAL wall at the D’Anne Miller at danne_mill- 7:00 at The Corner Bakery over the past 45 years. Ac- art classes, unusual gifts, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 [email protected], or Linda Ryan at Cafe in Pleasanton. Join us claimed session musician painting rentals, art exhibits Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. On LRyan@Livermoreperformin- as we challenge ourselves to with Jimmy Webb, The 5th and information pertaining view Jan. 5 to Feb. 3. garts.org poetically relay our thoughts, Dimension, Chick Corea, to the art field, 2155 Third Flow, exhibition of Linda ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, emotions and experiences John McLaughlin...a true St., Livermore. The gallery Ryan's new abstracts and the Discuss and share work with through poetry. Become a Renaissance musician who has been open since 1974 Wente Vineyards Small Lot Professional Artists in sketch- member & share your work excels at all musical styles, and is run as a co-op by local Artist Series at Wente Vine- ing, painting, exhibiting and - Contact PoetryOnCanvas@ including jazz, rock, classical. artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. yards Estate Winery, 5565 marketing your work. ACC Mac.Com for more info on Composer of orchestral and 11:30-4 p.m. For information Tesla Rd., Livermore. Display members currently working Theme Challenges, Member- chamber works. Reserved call 449-9927. through January 25; small lot on exhibiting theme works, ship & Opportunities. seating tickets are $28.00 Members of the Pleasanton artist series wines available under the Inspiration of "The Ukulele Circle, Meetings held Molly Ringwold - $38.00; available at www. Art League Public Art while supplies last. 456-2305 Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art the 2nd and last Saturday firehousearts.org, 925-931- Circuit are currently exhibit- or www.wentevineyards. & Chosen Pathways." Meets from 12 noon-1 p.m. at their arts and crafts. The 4848, or at the center Box ing art at six businesses com, www/lindaryanfineart. and Critiques Friday morn- Galina’s Music Studio located $15.00 entry fee includes a Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in the Pleasanton - Dublin com. ings in Pleasanton. Poetry- at 1756 First St., Livermore. logo wine glass, buffet plate, Pleasanton. Area. Viewing locations are: Special Winter Exhibits: [email protected] Confirm participation by soup samples, and recipes. The Kingston Trio, 8 p.m. Sat., Bank of America at 337 Main Photo Montage and Quilt Figure Drawing Workshop, calling (925) 960-1194 or Event charge for Wine Club Jan. 10. Bankhead Theater, Street, Pleasanton; Pleasan- Works exhibits, January 15 every Friday 9:30 a.m. to via the website at www. “Fanatics” and non-drinkers 2400 First St., Livermore. ton Chamber of Commerce through February 21. Two 12:30 p.m. Artists bring their GalinasMusicStudio.com. Be- is $5.00. 83 Vallecitos Road, www.bankheadtheater.org at 777 Peters Street, Pleasan- unique artists will exhibit at own materials and easels. ginners are welcome. Bring Livermore, (925) 447-5246 or or 373-6800. ton; Sallman, Yang, & Alam- the Firehouse Arts Center Open to all artists. Profes- some music to share with the email info@fenestrawinery. SONIC ESCAPE: “Daredevils eda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard in Pleasanton. Fiber and sional artist models (nude). group. Ukuleles are available com with Instruments.” Friday, Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at quilting artist Franki Kohler; No instructor. Students for purchase. Small $5 fee to Charles R Vineyards hosting January 16, 8:00 p.m., one 749 Main Street, Pleasanton; PhotoMontage artist/story- under 18 need written cover meeting costs. 7th Annual on Sat., Jan. 31 performance only. Virtuoso Edward Jones at 6601 Dublin teller Deborah Griffin. The parental permission to at- Colored Pencil - Basics and from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. trio of elite Julliard graduates Boulevard, Dublin; and The public is invited to explore tend. Cost $20 per session. Beyond - Classes are for "Cabstravaganza." Taste the deliver riveting performanc- Bagel Street Café at 6762 and enjoy the exhibits dur- Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 beginners and intermediate winery's big bold Cabernet es on violin, flute, cello, plus Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. ing Firehouse Arts Center 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea students. Classes start Mon., Sauvignons. 8195 Crane voice and story to reshape If interested in becoming a open hours. Both artists are and refreshments are avail- Jan. 5th 9:30 to noon for five Ridge Road in Livermore the concert experience! member of the Pleasanton scheduled to be on hand to able. Call or e-mail Barbara weeks and Tues., Jan. 6th, From classical masterpieces Art League or for informa- chat with the public about Stanton for more info about 6:30 to 9PM for five weeks. MUSIC/CONCERTS to bluegrass, from pop- tion regarding the Public Art their works during the next the workshop, 925-373-9638 Instructor Maryann Kot, Lo- Blacksmith Square, music fusion to folk, plus ground- Circuit, call John Trimingham Gallery Reception, Thursday, - [email protected]. cation, Bothwell Arts Center every Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. breaking original numbers. at (510) 877-8154. January 15, from 6:00-8:00 Preschool Art classes: 2466 8th St. Livermore. Sign in the courtyard, 21 South Shawn Wyckoff, flute; Maria California Watercolor As- p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Thursday mornings 9:45 up, Way Up Art and Frame Livermore Ave., Livermore. Kaneko Millar, violin; Nan- sociation’s 45th Annual Na- Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 925-443-3388 Chris Bradley's Jazz Band Cheng Chen, cello. Reserved tional Exhibition. Opening Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 are welcome to join this MTAC Master Class, Feb. 21 appears regularly at: The seating tickets are $15.00- January 15 in the Harrington p.m. 4444 Railroad Avenue, class. Classes cover draw- 2:00-4:00pm in the Black Box Castle Rock Restaurant $25.00; available at www. Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Pleasanton. Donations ing, painting, print-making, Theater, Barbara F. Mertes in Livermore/on Portola firehousearts.org, 925-931- Center in Pleasanton. 75 always appreciated. For more sculpture and ceramics. For Center for the Arts, Las Posi- Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th 4848, or at the center Box artists from California and information, contact Gallery further information, contact tas College, 3000 Campus Hill Tuesday each month from Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, beyond have been accepted Director: JFinegan@cityof- Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) Dr., Livermore. Free 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full Pleasanton. by this year's judges Eric Wei- pleasantonca.gov, or call the 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ bar, small cover. Jazz Master Bobby Hutcher- gardt (selection) and Gary gallery: 925-931-4849. hotmail.com or visit http:// WINE & SPIRITS Marc Cohn in Concert. SOLD son in Concert: show added Bukovnic (awards). A wide childrensartclassesprojects. Las Positas Vineyards, Liver- OUT. Grammy winning singer at Firehouse Arts Center, Jan- variety of styles and types of MEETINGS/CLASSES blogspot.com/ more, Sunday, January 11th, and songwriter of the hit uary 17, 8:00 p.m. Reserved water media are represent- Livermore Art Association, Art Classes, For children, teens "Sunday Funday" event taste “Walking in Memphis” comes seating tickets are $35.00 ed. Free opening reception Pleasanton Art League, and adults. Beginner to the newest wine & cheese- to the Firehouse Arts Center - $45.00; available at www. and awards ceremony will meeting Mon., Jan. 12, 7:30 advanced. Drawing, painting, cake cupcake pairing flight. for the first time on Friday, firehousearts.org, 925-931- be held Thursday, January -p.m. Cultural Arts Building, printmaking, sculpture and $10 for club members & January, 9, at 8:00 p.m. One 4848, or at the center Box 15, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The 4455 Black Ave., Plesanton. ceramics taught by highly $15 for non-members. Fore of this generation’s most Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, public is welcome to come Program presented by Don experienced artist and art in- more details contact us at compelling singer/songwrit- Pleasanton. Hutcherson is preview the entire exhibit, Petersen, watercolor. No fee structor, Thomasin Dewhurst. 925-449-9463 or email curt@ ers, Cohn combines the pre- the most accomplished vi- chat with the artists, and to attend. Information, www. Weekday and weekend laspositasvineyards.com cision of a brilliant tunesmith enjoy light refreshments. livermoreartassociation.org classes, Homeschool classes, Fenestra Winery Souper Bowl with the passion of a great Painting demonstrations or www.pal-art.com. Special classes during school on Jan. 24 and 25 from noon “soul man.” Reserved seating most Saturdays during the Show and Tell, Artists are breaks offered. (925) 216- to 5 p.m. Guest chefs, from tickets are $35.00 - $45.00; exhibition, from 11:30-2:30. invited to a monthly func- 7231 or email thomasin_d@ local restaurants, will present available at www.firehouse- For complete listing of art- tion at the Bothwell Arts hotmail.com for further info. soups of assorted kinds. Ed- arts.org, 925-931-4848, or at ists, visit www.firehousearts. Center, called “Show & Tell. Piano and keyboard les- die Papa’s Grill will be bring- the center Box Office, 4444 org. Wednesday, Thursday, 4th Tuesday of each month sons, For children to adult. ing back its award-winning Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; at 7:00 p.m. at the Bothwell Beginner to early intermedi- Artichoke & Chile soup from George Winston, rural folk Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St., ate level. Half-hour private last year. The public is invited piano. 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. 9. p.m. Harrington Gallery at Livermore. Artists bring fin- classes or small group classes to sample the soups and Bankhead Theater, 2400 First the Firehouse Arts Center in ished or unfinished work to offered. Twice-yearly recitals. breads, taste award winning St., Livermore. www.bank- Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad show and if desired, receive (925) 216-7231 or email wine, and enjoy an after- headtheater.org or 373-6800. Avenue. Donations always a critique from the group. [email protected] noon in the historic winery Larry Coryell – Guitar’s appreciated. Exhibit dates: Refreshments are brought for further info. building. Local vendors ‘Godfather of Fusion.’ Live January 14 through February by some of the artists, and a PPL/Pleasanton Poetry will also be on hand selling in concert Saturday, January Ottmar Liebert THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 9

braphonist of his generation. 931-4848. from 7:00-8:30pm at Del Storied Nights: An Evening of Master of melodic, harmonic The Taffetas, Pacific Reper- Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday and rhythmic improvisa- tory Theatre, Jan. 31-Feb. 14. Livermore. Families and of each month. Features local tion on both the vibes and Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 friends welcome. September authors reading their work the marimba, Bobby has Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. classes are free to new danc- 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee performed or recorded with Pacific Repertory www.firehousearts.org or ers. Questions? Margaret and Tea, 152 So. Livermore nearly every major living jazz Theatre presents 931-4848. 925-447-6980. Ave., Livermore. Sponsored musician. Faculty Showcase, Feb. 5, by LVPAC and Peet's. Infor- Pleasanton Cultural Arts 7:00pm in the Main Stage AUDITIONS/REGISTRATIONS mation go to http://face- Council Presents: ‘A Night Theater, Barbara F. Mertes Valley Concert Chorale book.com/StoriedNights to Remember’ 8 p.m. Jan. Center for the Arts, Las Posi- scheduling appointments The Museum on Main 2015 24, Amador Theater, 1155 tas College, 3000 Campus Hill for auditions for singers who Ed Kinney Speaker Series Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Dr., Livermore. Free would like to be a part of An Evening with An Evening With… at the Featuring pianists Tamriko Strait Country: A Tribute Love Letters, Encore Players the Chorale’s March and May Howard Hughes Firehouse Arts Center: An Siprashvili and Temirzhan to George Strait featur- presentation at Bothwell Arts 2015 performances. Audi- Evening with Howard Yerzhanov in concert to ing Buck Ford and his Pure Center in Livermore, 2466 tions will be held on Mon- Hughes, Tuesday, Janu- benefit Arts in the Schools. Country Band, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. 8th Street, over Valentine’s days, January 12th and 19th. gather together under the ary 13th, 7pm: The aviator Tickets available at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Day weekend. February 13 Auditions and rehearsals are batons of eminent guest is portrayed by director, Firehouse Arts Center, www. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. and 14 performances are at held at the First Presbyterian conductors. Selected sing- playwright, and theatre firehousearts.org. www.firehousearts.org or 8 p.m., with a February 15 Church of Livermore, 2020 ers must past the audition director Brian Kral. Firehouse An Evening with Molly 931-4848. matinee at 2 p.m. General Fifth Street. The Chorale is and register for Cantabella’s Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ringwold, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Swingle Singers Versatile A seating tickets cost $25, and seeking experienced singers spring semester starting in Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets Feb. 12. Bankhead Theater, Cappella from London, Feb. can be purchased through with sight-reading skills who January. They will be trained may be purchased online at 2400 First St., Livermore. 27, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts the Bankhead Box Office, enjoy singing exciting and by Cantabella’s directors www.museumonmain.org, www.bankheadtheater.org Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 2240 First St., Livermore or challenging music. The Cho- Bee chow and Eileen Chang. at Museum on Main during or 373-6800. Pleasanton. www.firehouse- online at www.bankheadthe- rale performs a wide variety For more information or to regular operating hours or Ricky Nelson Remembered, arts.org or 931-4848. ater.org. For more informa- of music ranging from clas- schedule an audition contact by phoning the museum at starring Matthew and Gun- tion about the Encore Play- sical to contemporary, and Bee Chow at 925-292-2663 (925) 462-2766. For more nar Nelson. 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. ON THE STAGE ers, contact Patrick Moore at folk to jazz. To schedule an or [email protected] information about the Ed 13. Bankhead Theater, 2400 19th annual Playwrights’ [email protected]. appointment, call (925) 462- by January 7th. Kinney Speakers Series visit First St., Livermore. www. Theatre series, sponsored Creatures of Impulse Pres- 4205. The Chorale’s 51st con- www.museumonmain.org or bankheadtheater.org or by the Eugene O’Neill Foun- ents: Face-Off 2015, Feb. cert season will feature the MISCELLANEOUS phone Museum on Main at 373-6800. dation, Tao House, opens in 19 and 21. Firehouse Arts following performances and Political Issues Book Club (925) 462-2766. Three Sisters by Anton early January with one of the Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., events: March 2015: Requiem meets the 4th Tuesday of each Patrick Hunt: Getting to Chekhov, Feb. 13-March 8. “Tao House Plays” written Pleasanton. www.firehouse- by Gabriel Fauré, Luminous month, and reads books Know the Iceman: New Douglas Morrisson Theatre, by O’Neill while he lived in arts.org or 931-4848. Night of the Soul by Ola about issues and trends that Science on an Old Mummy. 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. Danville from 1937-1944. The Intergalactic Nemesis, Gjeilo; May 2015: Oscar Win- are driving current affairs Hunt describes new research Program and facility of the Two-character play, Hughie, live-action graphic novel. 8 ning Songs from the movies. in both the national and on the oldest mummy ever Hayward Area Recreation Saturday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 28. Bankhead More information about the international arenas. Topics discovered. 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29. and Park District. www.dm- p.m., and on Sunday, January Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- Valley Concert Chorale is that have been covered Rae Dorough Speaker Series, tonline.org or 510-881-6777. 11 at 3:00 p.m. in a staged more. www.bankheadthe- available at www.valleycon- include politics, governance, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Del Valle Fine Arts, Cypress reading at the Museum of ater.org or 373-6800. certchorale.org or by calling economics, military affairs, St., Livermore. www.bank- String Quartet, 8 p.m. Feb. the San Ramon Valley. Res- the general information line history, sociology, science, headtheater.org, 373-6800. 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 ervations for Hughie at the MOVIES at (925) 866-4003. the climate, and religion. New Orleans Bash at the First St., Livermore. www. Museum of the San Ramon Classic Film Series, First Cantabella Registration, Contact Rich at 872-7923, for Bothwell Arts Center, 8th bankheadtheater.org or Valley are available online Thursday of each month at Spring registration for Can- further questions and H Streets, Livermore. 373-6800. at www.eugeneoneill.org, 7:00 p.m. through June 2015. tabella Children’s Chorus is We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is Saturday, February 7, 2015. Pacific Chamber Symphony, or by phone at (925) 820- Pleasanton Library meet- now open to new students. a member-centered book Tickets are $15 in advance 2 p.m. Feb. 15, Romance in 1818. Admission for adults ing room. The programs are Classes begin the week of group led by a small group and can be purchased now the Valley. Bankhead Theater, is $25. A limited number of free and all are welcome January 12th in Dublin, Liver- of book club veterans, with through the Bankhead The- 2400 First St., Livermore. student tickets at $10 each to attend. Note that some more and Pleasanton. For reading selections based ater ticket office or for $20 at www.bankheadtheater.org is available for high school films are mature in content more information or to reg- on member recommenda- the door. www.livermoreper- or 373-6800. students. The Museum is lo- and may not be suitable for ister for the training choirs tions and consensus. No formingarts.org Ottmar Liebert, contempo- cated at 205 Railroad Avenue children. or schedule an audition for homework required– share Museum on Main 2015 Ed rary Flamenco, 7:30 p.m. in Danville. the performing choirs, visit your insights or just listen in! Kinney Speaker Series, An Wed., Feb. 18. Bankhead The- Les Miserables, weekends DANCE cantabella.org/register or Contact Susan at 337-1282 Evening with Pleasanton ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Jan. 17-31, 8 p.m. Fridays and Russian National Ballet call 925-292-2663. Registra- regarding the We’re Talkin’ Historian Ken MacLennan, www.bankheadtheater.org Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Feb. tion ends on January 31st Books! Club. or 373-6800. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre 2. Bankhead Theater, 2400 for Performing choirs, and (continued on page 10) The Music of ABBA, 8 p.m. Fri., at the Bankhead Theater, First St., Livermore. www. on February 7th for Training Feb. 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. bankheadtheater.org or choirs. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org 373-6800. Youth Singers for GGIF, www.bankheadtheater.com or 373-6800. The Lion King, A Dance International award-winning or 373-6800. The Golden Follies 2015, Jan. Revue, Livermore School of Cantabella Children’s Chorus Livermore-Amador Sym- 18, 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Dance, Feb. 6 and 7, 7 p.m. at is seeking strong singers in phony, presents Young Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., the Bankhead Theater, 2400 8th-12th grades who are Love, 8 p.m. Sat., Feb. 21, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- First St., Livermore. Includes interested in competing at solos by winners of the 2-14- arts.org or 931-4848. jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, The Golden Gate Interna- 15 Competition for Young Forever Plaid, Pacific Reper- contemporary/lyrical, ballet tional Children's and Youth 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 Musicians. Bankhead Theater, tory Theatre, Jan. 30-Feb. 15. and pointe. www.bankhead- Choral Festival (GGIF) to 2400 First St., Livermore. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 theater.org or 373-6800. be held in Berkeley, July (925) 454-1974 www.bankheadtheater.org Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Square dancing for all ages 13-18, 2015. Top American www.neptune-society.com or 373-6800. www.firehousearts.org or 8 years and up, Thursdays and international choirs will Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823

10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 ARTS (continued from page 9) Tuesday, February 10th, 7pm: A new look at an old (Organizations wishing to Sister City Association's website 6:00pm. Those interested in joining is Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. page (www.facebook.com/Fertile- story with Ken MacLen- run notices in Bulletin Board, at ptsca.org. Questions or would 4-H are invited to come to the to 3 p.m. at St. Augustine Hall, GroundWorks) to sign-up for volun- nan, Pleasanton historian send information to PO Box 1198, to recommend a student, email meeting. Anyone 9 to 19 years old Pleasanton. Help is needed sew- teer opportunities. 4743 East Ave., and author of Pleasanton, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of [email protected] or call at can join 4-H. For more information ing, ironing, cutting. Bring sewing Livermore (directly behind Asbury California: A Brief History Bulletin Board or email informa- 925 209-5825. call Margaret Miller at (925)-447- machine or serger, iron, ironing United Methodist Church). by History Press. Books will tion to editmail@compuserve. CoveredCA and MediCal 6980 or email mmiller1435@gmail. board, scissors, along with helping American Legion Post 47 in com. Include name of organization, Health Insurance assistance in com. hands. (Those planning to stay Livermore is looking for veterans be available for purchase at meeting date, time, place and Tri-Valley Communities all day should bring a bag lunch.) in the Livermore area who are the event and MacLennan Spanish, Cantonese and English theme or subject. Phone number is available at Dublin Library (200 Against a Radioactive Environ- Always accepting cheerful cotton interested in performing com- will sign copies follow- and contact person should also be Civic Plaza). Walk in welcome on ment (Tri-Valley CAREs) monitors fabric donations. Those who can’t munity service for young people ing the talk. Firehouse included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Jan 12 & 26, Feb 2 & 9 between nuclear weapons and environmen- make the Sew-Fest but would like and promoting veterans affairs. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Livermore Amador Valley 1 and 4PM. Both enrollment tal clean-up activities throughout to sew, arrange for kits that can be Interested veterans will meet with Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets Garden Club will meet on Thurs- and information available. Open the US nuclear weapons complex, sews at home. Questions? Suzanne other likeminded veterans for ca- may be purchased online at day, January 8, 2015, 7:00pm at Enrollment will end Feb 15, 2015. with a special focus on Livermore Beck, 925-352-8447 or suzbeck@ maraderie and support of veteran’s www.museumonmain.org, Alisal School's multipurpose room, Do not wait till the last minute. For Lab and the surrounding com- yahoo.com causes. The American Legion is the at Museum on Main during 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. more information email TVP4ACA@ munities. All are welcome at the Rotarian Foundation of largest federally chartered veteran’s regular operating hours or Mary Garcia and Ben Amstutz, of gmail.com. monthly meeting at the Livermore Livermore encourages Tri-Valley organization that is the veterans by phoning the museum at Swallowtail Garden Seeds, an on- How to Make Your Own Civic Center Library Thursday, residents to purchase gift tickets to lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore American Legion Post (925) 462-2766. For more line seed company located in Santa Deodorant, Join New Leaf team January 15th from 7:30pm to 9pm. the Bella Rosa Ball on February, 14, Rosa, will speak on how seeds are For more information call Tri-Valley 2015 from 6 – 10:30 pm at the new 47 meets the second and fourth information about the Ed member Kyle Johnson for a dem- produced (both hybrids and heir- onstration and learn how to make CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit our event center at the Garre Winery at Monday of each month at 6:30 PM Kinney Speakers Series visit looms) and the new seeds for 2015. website at http://trivalleycares.org 7986 Tesla Road in Livermore. The at the Veterans Memorial Building, www.museumonmain.org paraben-free, preservative-free, They will also discuss propagation vegan coconut oil based deodor- Widowed Men and Women Ball, which is a Foundation fund- 522 South L Street, Livermore. Enter or phone Museum on Main of plants from seeds. Visitors are ant made with real essential oils. of Northern CA, Jan. 15, 5 p.m. raiser for Axis Community Health the building from the ramp on the at (925) 462-2766. welcome. For more information call Wed., Jan. 14, 6 pm-7 pm. Free. happy hour in Pleasanton, RSVP by programs, features a divine three- 5th Street side. For more informa- Loving Livermore Heritage, Bev at 925 485 7812 or visit www. New Leaf Community Market, Vin- Jan. 13 to Ruby, 462-9636. Feb. 17, course gourmet meal with choice tion go to http://www.calegion. February 15 and February lavgc.org. tage Hills Shopping Center, 3550 1 p.m. friendly bridge in Pleasan- of entree, a glass of champagne org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at 21 - Carnegie Park in down- Tri-Valley Chapter of the Bernal Ave, Pleasanton. Preregister ton, RSVP by Jan. 10 to Barbara, and wine, dessert, and an evening [email protected] or town Livermore. Noon to National Federation of the Blind at http://www.newleaf.com/event 426-8876. Jan. 18, 12:30 p.m., lunch of dancing to the Cool Tones Big (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at 3:00 p.m. Activities will monthly meeting on Saturday, Livermore - Pleasanton Elks in Dublin, RSVP by Jan. 15 to Bette, Band. Tickets are only $125 per 925-449-6048. include city walking tours, January 10, from 1 to 2:45 pm. in Lodge annual crab feed Sat., Jan. 510-357-7873. Jan. 22, 2 p.m. Les person. For more details and an Crab Feed, Sat., Jan. 31, Shrine Cafeteria Room 2 at Valley Memo- 17, Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., Mis matinee, Bankhead Theater, online registration link, just visit Event Center, 170 Lindberg Ave., the History Mobile, visits rial Hospital in Livermore, 1111 Livermore, RSVP by Jan. 22 to Mar- rotarianfoundationlivermore.org. To Livermore, 6 p.m. to midnight. St. with Robert and Josepha dancing 8 p.m.., live entertainment East Stanley Blvd. Any visually by Richard Dorffi Trio. Adults $45 sha, 830-8483 for optional lunch at learn more about Axis Community Michael's/St. Charles CYO basket- Livermore, children’s crafts, impaired or interested person is Uncle Yu's. Jan. 29, 1 p.m. lunch in Health, visit www.axishealth.org. ball fund-raiser. Includes dinner and food vendors. Liver- per person, purchase table for urged to attend. Call, Carl, 449- 12 adults and one is free, $495. Fremont, RSVP by Jan. 27 to Ginny, Silent Auction donations, and dancing as well as raffle prizes. more Heritage Guild 9362 for more information. Call Lodge office for tickets at 510-656-5625. Kings of Columbus, Michael J. All you can eat crab or chicken, “Murder at the Duarte Campana Jazz Festival 40th 455-8829. Advance sale only. 940 Livermore-Amador Ge- Costello Council of Pleasanton pasta, bread and salad. Adults only Garage” February 21, Anniversary "After Party" Cel- Larkspur Dr., Livermore. Menu: nealogical Society will present hosting 46th annual Crab Feed and please, $45 per person. Purchase from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. ebration.All former Amador Valley crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, Janice M. Sellers speaking on “Vital raffle/silent auction Sat., Jan. 17 at online drink and raffle tickets Livermore Heritage Guild Band HS members are invited after FRench bread and dessert. Records and the Calendar change St. Augustine Hall in Pleasanton. smsccyo.org. Additional informa- will present “Murder at the the Festival to to Dinner, Music, Tea Dance featuring The of 1852. The talk will introduce a Donations are needed for the raffle tion [email protected] or Duarte Garage” Murder and more in celebration of 40 Mellotones Combo Jazz Band, wealth of information found in Vital and silent auction. All proceeds 216-2519. Mystery Dessert and Wine years of the Campana Jazz Festival. presented by Veterans of Foreign Records of the U.S. Government, benefit nonprofit charities and Crab Feed, sponsored by the federal, state, county and towns. ministries. All participating firms Livermore High School Alumni Event. Dessert buffet and Saturday February 14th, 2015 from Wars Pleasant Post 6298, 1 to 3 7:00pm to 11:30pm at Castlewood p.m. Veterans Hall, 301 Main St., She will also introduce some un- will be included in a donors' list. For Assoc. on Friday, March 20, 2015. drinks while you try to Country Club, Pleasanton Tickets: usual places to look for these and information, contact Lou Sanero at Event supports programs, students, solve a murder. Purchase Pleasanton. Dates in 2015 include $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, how the Calendar changes affected [email protected]. & faculty at Livermore High School. raffle tickets for an original Students, directors, alumni, com- June 17, Sept. 16, and Oct. 21. Mu- genealogical research. The meeting Livermore Chapter of the Na- More info to come. Want tickets? watercolor or print by local munity supporters, and anyone sic from the American songbook is on Monday, January 12, 7:30 pm tional Charity League, Inc., only Want to help? Contact livermore- Livermore artists Carolyn who loves Jazz is invited to attend played for listening and dancing in at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 national organization committed [email protected] or Ray at Ramsey, Tilli Calhoun, and the Dinner at themed Food Sta- a variety of ballroom experiences. Nevada Ct. in Pleasanton. All are to fostering the mother-daughter 925-606-5518. Don Larsen as well as other tions, no-host bar, and of course Cover charge is $8 and includes welcome and there is no charge. relationship through philanthropic, Writing club for young adults, great raffle prizes. Tickets live Jazz music throughout the refreshments. Proceeds benefit For further information contact: leadership and cultural activi- Whether a seasoned writer or for are $20.00 and can be night. Tickets available at www. needy veterans and their families. [email protected].” ties together and in peer groups, just starting out, join published purchased at The Carnegie amadormusic.org Information [email protected] or 2015 Business Expo and Fla- meeting Wed., Jan. 21, 2015, Young Adult author J.L. Powers at Livermore Public Library for the Building, 3rd Street, Liver- Pleasanton Tulancingo Sister 443-2224. vor of Dublin is set for Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Livermore Civic Center City Association youth cultural Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Feb. 26. Co-hosted by the Dublin Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. To Writing Club for Young Adults, ages more or at the door the day exchange summer program is Chamber of Commerce and City be eligible for membership in the 13 through 21 will meet from 6:30 of the event. Touring Club, Sat., Jan. 10, 42 mile beginning the candidate process. loop from San Ramon Central Park of Dublin, will take place from 4 to new NCL Chapter, daughters must to 8:00 pm on the third Thursday To participate in the program, to Livermore, meet 9:30 a.m. for 7 p.m. at the Shannon Commu- reside or go to school in Livermore of the month. The meetings will a student needs to be entering celebration of Alberto's birthday, nity Center, 11600 Shannon Ave., and currently be in 6th-11th grade. be held at the Civic Center Library, his or her sophomore –senior Gail Blanco and Alberto Lanzas, Dublin. Businesses are invited For more information and to be 1188 South Livermore Avenue, year in high school in the fall and 872-1001. Anyone planning to take to sign up to participate. Exhibit added to the email list, contact Livermore. The club is free and no have completed a second year of part in the ride is asked to contact space is 8 x 8 and includes a 6 foot Kirsten Sprott at kirstenmichele@ registration is required. For more in- Spanish by the end of this school the leader for details on where to table, skirting and two chairs. The gmail.com or (925) 667-6608 formation, please visit TEEN SPACE year. Students can attend any in- meet and what to bring. fee is $175 for chamber members Fertile Groundworks offers on the library’s website: www.liver- formational meeting regardless of Tri-Valley Triathlon Club, 2015 and $275 for nonmembers. Booth opportunities to volunteer in a morelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer their school of attendance to learn Kick Off! January 13 at 6Fifteen participants are encouraged to community educational garden at 925-373-5576. about the application and selec- Cyclery in Danville, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, donate a raffle prize for a general each Tuesday and Wednesday Assistance League® of Ama- tion process: January 14 at 7-8 PM 3430 Camino Tassajara. Snacks and drawing, rather than individual from 10:00-noon and Fridays from dor Valley invites all visitors to join at Foothill HS, parents and students drinks. Overview of programs and booth drawings. Businesses donat- 3:00-6:00. Additional volunteer this dedicated group of volunteers, “Murder at the meeting room C-6; January 15 at events for 2015. RSVP to info@ ing a prize will be recognized at opportunities are available the reaching out to those in need in Duarte Garage” 7-8 PM at Amador HS, parents and trivalleytriclub.com. Information at the time of drawing. Booth spaces 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the the Tri-Valley and having fun doing students meeting Q201; January trivalleytriclub.com are limited. For information, go to month from 9:00-noon. The organi- it. Regular meetings are held on 21 at 7-8 PM at Chamber of Com- Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets www.dublinchamberofcommerce. zation provides organically grown the third Thursday of the month merce 777 Peters Ave; February 18 on the third Wednesday of each org or call (925) 828-6200. produce to local food programs for at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 7-8 PM at Chamber of Commerce month at Arroyo Seco School, 5280 Dress a Girl Around the those in need, as well as serving as Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For more 777 Peters Ave. More information Irene Way, Livermore. The next World, an invitation to make a teaching garden. Those interested information, see our website, www. about the exchange program can club meeting will be January 21 at simple dresses for girls in third to visit www.fertilegroundworks. amadorvalley.assistanceleague. be found on Pleasanton Tulancingo world countries. Next Sew-Fest org and like us on our Facebook org, e-mail assistanceleagueama- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015 11

[email protected], or call (925) Independent Living (CRIL) addition to helping the blind. For questioners, seekers and risk-tak- 10:30 am. Children, youth, adult nonperishable food items, call the 461-6401. offers services to help people information, call 925-443-4543. ers. Worships on Sunday morning programs. Biblically based practical office at (925) 479-1414 to begin Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a with disabilities and supports at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. 1886 messages, nondenominational. All the process. Wednesday and Friday social group of retired men who them to live independently and RELIGION College Ave. at M St,, Livermore; are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 join together to better enjoy their participate in their community First Presbyterian Church, call 449-6820 for more information. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appoint- leisure time. Activities include for as long as they are willing 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 Granada Baptist Church, 945 Good Shepherd Lutheran ment only. The Outreach Center golf, bridge, photography, travel, and able to do so. CRIL maintains a.m. Contemplative Service in the Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Church, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. will be open every 4th Saturday fishing, biking, wine tasting, and offices in Hayward, Fremont and Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; 9:00 a.m. worship service. Bible to distribute bags from Fresh and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch Livermore to provide informa- Service in the Sanctuary and chil- worship service – 11 a.m. All are Study/Sunday School 10:20. Bible Easy Market and Sprouts. This will serves men living in Pleasanton, tion and referrals and provide dren’s program For more informa- welcome. 1-888-805-7151. Basics Class, which explores the be on a first come first serve basis Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon. community education at senior tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Seventh-day Adventist main teachings of the Bible, meets between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 The group meets for lunch on the centers and affordable hous- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Church, 243 Scott Street, Liver- at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 Nissen Drive, Livermore. first Thursday of each month at the ing complexes to residents of Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sun- more. 925-447-5462, services on or email [email protected] Lynnewood United Method- San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Southern Alameda County. The day worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m., for more info. ist Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers Lane, San Ramon. Please read more Tri-Valley office is located at school for all ages at 9 a.m. Chil- worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, a friendly congregation where about the Tri-Valley SIR at http:// 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore dren's classes during adult worship org/ All are welcome. 4481 East Avenue, Livermore; all are welcome. Worship at 9 or sirs34.org/ and the Statewide SIR 94550 and can be reached by service. AWANA children's program Faith Chapel Assembly of 447-433.3 www.trivalleychurch.org. 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday at www.sirinc.org/. For information phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or God, 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Update on classes for The Story 9 to school for youth and adults at or to attend a meeting, call Rich at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sunday School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service 10:15 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both Osborne 925-785-3549. [email protected]. All Unitarian Universalist, 1893 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. services. Children are welcome in Navy, Marine Corp & Coast services are free. N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. a.m. Women's Bible study Wednes- Bethel Family Christian Cen- all services. Contact Rev. Heather Guard Active Duty and Veterans. Livermore Peripheral Sunday service. Information 447- days at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer ter, 501 North P Street, Livermore, Hammer at 846-0221, send an Meet with other like minded Neuropathy Support Group 8747 or www.uucil.org 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Pastors are Don & Debra Qualls. email to [email protected] or veterans for camaraderie and sup- meets every fourth Tuesday of Congregation Beth Emek, adult ministries meet every other Weekly ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. visit website at www.lynnewood. port of veterans causes. The Fleet the month at 10 a.m. in the third Center for Reform, Jewish Learn- month. Call the office at 846-8650 - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 org. Reserve Association is a chartered floor movie room at Heritage ing, Prayer and Community in the for more information. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; The Church of Jesus Christ of organization that provides a voice Estates Retirement Community. Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho in Congress. Young veterans are The address is 900 E. Stanley Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Ave. Livermore.Sunday worship at a.m. - Elementary aged children go St., Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., highly encouraged to get involved Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. 8:30 and 11:00 a.m., and Sunday to Kid’s Church following worship, 2nd ward 11 a.m., Mocho branch in promoting the concerns of your Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath bethemek.org. School and Bible study for all ages nursery available; Wednesday 7 (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. 1501 Hillcrest generation. The local branch of the 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 9 a.m.; FRA meets the first Friday of each 9280. ated with the Congress of Secular 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown ward, month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans NAMI (National Alliance on Jewish Organizations (csjo.org). adult Bible study, youth activities Recovery; in the dining hall; 925- 1 p.m. Memorial Building, 522 South L St., Mental Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. 449-4848. The Church of Jesus Christ of Livermore. For more information Resource and Support Group is Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 Child care during all events. 447- Centerpointe Church, 3410 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st go to www.fra.org or contact Roy a twice-a-month parent support or EastBaySecularJews.org. 1848, www.trinitylivermore.org Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton. Ward: Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine group for parents with children First Church of Christ, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Services 9 a.m. blended with choir Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Maese at 454-1582. to age 18 diagnosed with or Scientist, Livermore, services 10 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Medita- and band. Childcare for infants Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Operation: SAM “Support- suspected of having bipolar or a.m. every Sunday. Sunday School tion groups following the John through age 6 and children start Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday ing All Military” is a 501(c)3 non other mood disorders. It meets for students (ages 3-20) is held at Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 in the worship service with their 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. profit military support organization First and third Tuesdays of each 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact parents. 10:30 contemporary wor- Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 based in Livermore. S.A.M. has month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 and reading room are located at Claire La Scola at 447-9800. ship led by a band. Sunday school a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin been in operation since January p.m at Pathways To Wellness, Third and N Streets. The Reading St. Innocent Orthodox for children and middle-schoolers. 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 2004. It is dedicated to the contin- 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite #114, Room, which is open to the public, Church, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Liver- www.centerpointechurch.org (925) Village Parkway. ued morale support of deployed Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, features books, CDs and magazines more. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. 846-4436. John Knox Presbyterian troops. For information or dona- no registration required and is for sale. For information, call (925) For details, go to www.stinnocent. Valley Bible Church, Pleasan- Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. tions, visit www.operationsam.org, free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: 447-2946. net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) ton, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. email [email protected] (925) 443-1797 or by e-mail: Sunset Community Church, 278-1916. at 9:00 and 11:00. Interpretation Sunday school for ages 3-18 during or call 925-443-7620. [email protected] 2200 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227-1301. worship. Adult education Sundays ClutterLess (CL), This is a DBE Daughters of the worship service at 9:30 a.m. His- 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, www.thecrossing.org at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, British Empire, John McLaren’s panic service starts at 2 p.m. Nurs- Services on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Valley Bible Church, Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school support group for people with Roses of Britain Chapter in the ery and children's church provided. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday Livermore, Meeting at Altamont youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 difficulty discarding unwanted Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All Creek Elementary School, 6500 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828- possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 the 3rd Thursday of every month each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday are most welcome to come and Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. 1846. p.m. every Monday at the St. Mary at Castlewood Country Club. DBE night program for all ages at 7 p.m. worship with us and to enjoy our Services at 10:00 a.m. Livermore Quakers: Unpro- & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. was founded in 1909 and is a Information, call 447-6282. hospitality. 925-462-4802. Cedar Grove Community grammed worship on 2nd and 4th Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Holy Cross Lutheran Church St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 2021 College Ave., Liver- Mondays each month at 7pm, 1893 Pleasanton. Just come or call our made up of women of British or Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, more. Worship Services 9 a.m. and N. Vasco Rd. (UU Church). More 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 or British Commonwealth heritage Mocho St., Livermore. Information, (925) 447-3289. Church: Service 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or information: LivermoreQuakers@ go to www.ClutterLess.org and ancestry with a focus on 447-8840. Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contemplative call 447-2351. gmail.com or (925) 315-7170. Depression and Bipolar Sup- charity and fellowship. Those Our Savior Lutheran Minis- Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Ama- port Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, interested in helping with “the tries, 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Study (check web-site): 10:25 Church (1928 Book of Common dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. meets Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 cause," enjoying social activities, Livermore. 9 a.m. worship (semifor- Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Prayer), 193 Contractors Avenue, 10:00 Sunday service; children’s p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Church, and forming long-lasting friend- mal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible study/ Sung Eucharist with choir, child Livermore. Sunday services: program available. All are welcome. 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton ships, contact Edith Caponigro Sunday school. For information, call care provided. 1:00 p.m. Youth 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am Ongoing classes, groups, and (not affiliated with the church. at 925-998-3500 or Jenny 925-447-1246. Group. www.saintbartslivermore. (High Mass with Sunday School). activities. Rev. Karen Epps, minister. Information at www.dbsalliance. Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for Asbury United Method- com Other Holy Days as announced. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ org/pleasanton or contact chapter additional information. ist Church, 4743 East Avenue, Tri-Valley Church of Christ For information, call msg. center at 925.829-2733. leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. Livermore Lioness Club Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday worship. at 4481 East Avenue, Livermore, 925/906-9561. Grief Workshop, Bi-monthly Pleasanton Newcomers Club, welcomes new members at their Information 447-1950. worship service 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 workshop to help with healing. St. open to new and established resi- regular monthly meeting on Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sundays, all are welcome. 925-447- Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846- Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge dents of the Tri-Valley. Activities in- the first Tuesday of each month, meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Rob- 4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) 0700. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Dr. Pleasanton. Second and fourth clude a coffee the first Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Participating in the ert Livermore Community Center, Little Brown Church, United Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Jan- of the month, a luncheon on the many activities of the group is a 4444 East Ave., Livermore. (925) Church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Well Community Outreach uary 8th & 22nd, February 12th & second Wednesday of the month, great way to meet local people. 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. Sunol. 10:30 a.m. worship. All are Center ministry provides meats, 26th , March 12th & 26th 2015. No Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hik- The Lioness is a service club, org. welcome here. www.littlebrown- canned and dry goods, toiletries, per-registration is necessary. These ing groups, family activities, and sponsored by the Livermore United Christian Church, churchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 and school supplies (only available sessions are open to all, regardless monthly adult socials. Information, Lions Club, that helps many www.uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming Pathway Community Church, prior to the start of the school of religious affiliation. Please call call 925-215-8405 or visit www. worthy causes in our community. congregation offering community 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contem- year). Those with an immediate Mary Hagerty at 925-846-5377 for PleasantonNewcomers.com Lioness’s main focus are women, and spiritual encouragement for porary Worship Service, Sunday need or who would like to donate more information. Community Resources for children and family issues, in 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015

The outstanding academic achievements of undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee at Martin have been honored with publication of the Fall 2014 Chancellor’s Honor Rolls for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences; College of Business and Global Affairs; College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences; College of Engineering and Natural Sciences; and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. Jackson D. Zarubin, Pleasanton, received High Honors.

Army Pfc. Ryan C. Mcintosh has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Mcintosh is the son of Heather Mcintosh of Tracy, , and grandson of Joan Mcintosh of Livermore. He is a 2009 graduate of Modesto Christian High School in Modesto.

Nagisa Smalheiser (center), a sophomore at Amador High School, Pleasanton, is the 2015 winner of the Pleasanton North Rotary Club’s Youth Speech Contest. She is shown with second place winner Laura Klein (left), a Foothill High junior and Rotary International exchange student from Germany, and third place finalist Kimberly Szeto, a Foothill High sophomore. Club officials Dave Cherry (left) and Kevin Greenlee (right) presented the awards. Pleasanton North Rotary Annouces Speech Contest Winner

Amador High’s Nagisa Smalheiser Wins Rotary Speech “It is important to take the initiative to make a differ- Contest ence,” she said. “Everyone should try to light a candle to Nagisa Smalheiser, a sophomore at Pleasanton’s Ama- light up the world.” dor Valley High School, has won Pleasanton North Rotary Smalheiser was awarded $100 and qualified to compete Club’s Youth Speech Contest. in area finals of the Rotary District 5170’s Richard D. King Smalheiser’s five-minute speech was judged the best of Annual Youth Speech contest in Livermore. Regional and three presentations Jan. 2 at the Rotary chapter’s weekly district competition will follow. meeting at Handles GastroPub, Pleasanton. Laura Klein, a Foothill junior and Rotary International The speeches addressed “Light Up Rotary,” the theme exchange student from Germany, and Foothill sophomore selected by Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang Kimberly Szeto were awarded $50 and $25, respectively, to guide his administration. They also included references to for their second and third place finishes. the principles of the Rotary International Four-Way Test that Kevin Greenlee, Pleasanton North Rotary Club’s youth guide the organization’ community service commitment. services coordinator, chaired the local competition. Jim Smalheiser used the Four-Way Test to identify shortcom- Brice, principal consultant with Tri-Valley Public Relations, ings in the truth, fairness, goodwill and benefits derived from Susan Dupree, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Dublin, and the mistreatment of animals, and she described projects she Lara Golden, global community director with Callidus recently organized to act on her concerns. Cloud, Pleasanton, judged the competition.