thursday, January 7, 2016 VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 1 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Lab Researchers Credited with Discovering New Elements

The International Union of Pure with the Joint Institute for Nuclear 115, 116, 117, and 118, the heavi- Laboratory of Nuclear Reactions at and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Research in Dubna, Russia (JINR) est element to date). The IUPAC JINR, participated in the work car- See Inside Section A has confi rmed that Lawrence Liver- in 2004 to discover elements 113 announced that a Japanese collabo- ried out in Dubna on the synthesis Section A is fi lled with more National Laboratory scien- and 115. LLNL worked again with ration offi cially discovered element of superheavy elements, including information about arts, tists and international collaborators JINR in 2006 to discover element 113. The LLNL/JINR team had element 116. Lawrencium -- Ele- 118. The LLNL/JINR team then ment 103 -- was already named for people, entertainment and have offi cially discovered elements submitted a paper on the discovery jointly worked with researchers LLNL's founder E.O. Lawrence. special events. There 115, 117 and 118. of elements 113 and 115 about the The announcement means those from the Research Institute for Ad- same time as the Japanese group. Dawn Shaughnessy, Lawrence are education stories, a three elements are one step closer to vanced Reactors (Dimitrovgrad), In 2011, the IUPAC confi rmed Livermore’s principle investiga- variety of features, being named. No names have been Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the name Livermorium for element tor for the Heavy Element Group, and the arts and submitted. The naming is quite a Vanderbilt University and the 116. Livermorium (atomic symbol commented, “This is a very excit- entertainment calendar, lengthy process and usually takes University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Lv) was chosen to honor Lawrence ing time for our collaboration and and bulletin board. up to 2 years before a name is ac- to discover element 117 in 2010. Livermore National Laboratory shows that all of the hard work has cepted by the IUPAC. This discovery brings the total and the City of Livermore. A group paid off. It is especially gratifying Lawrence Livermore teamed to six new elements reported by the of researchers from the Laboratory, to receive this news right as we Dubna-Livermore team (113, 114, along with scientists at the Flerov (See ELEMENTS, page 4) New Funding Lund Round Gives Boost to Ranch Open Space Faces By Ron McNicoll Funding approved by the Met- Referendum ropolitan Transportation Com- mission (MTC) will give new life to efforts to preserve more open The Pleasanton City Council space throughout the Bay Area, gave final approval to the Lund including the Tri-Valley. Ranch II development. The council The commission voted to in- has now addressed a bid by Green- crease signifi cantly its investment briar Homes Community to build in conservation by expanding its homes in Pleasanton's southeast fi rst-in-the-nation Priority Conser- hills six times. vation Area (PCA) grant program The vote was 3 to 1 with Karla by over 60%. Brown dissenting. Jerry Pentin was PCAs consists of natural areas, absent, because he has een recus- recreation lands, farms, ranches, ing himself because of perserved and urban open spaces that should confl ict of interest. be protected. The city now faces a potential MTC previously approved $10 referendum. A speaker represent- million for open space grants for ing Save Pleasanton Hills told the designated priority conservation council that within 30 days of the areas (PCA) 2012. In December, fi nal approval, plans are to start the board decided to add $16.4 collecting signatures. "We are well million to what are called One Bay funded and believe we will easily Area Grants (OBAG). collect the necessary signatures to Half of the second round of qualify a referendum for the ballot." funding will go to the four North Bay counties (Marin, Solano, (See LUND RANCH, page 12) Sonoma and Napa), which have more open space to protect than Articles Praises the other fi ve counties. However, Alameda and Santa Clara lead the Livermore's remaining counties, since they have larger open space areas than Planning Vision other counties. The fi rst round of funding was split between North Livermore was the topic of a and East/South/West Bay at $5 Forbes Leadership story published million for each of those two geo- Dec. 15. graphical categories. Headlined, "A Community And In the Livermore area, some Its Businesses Thrive Under A 28,000 acres have been desig- Shared Vision," the article says of nated since 2008 as eligible lands, Livermore, "One city’s main street virtually all in south and north in particular also tells the story of how a compelling vision can unify Livermore. In 2015, Livermore Photo - Doug Jorgensen had 16,000 acres added to the a business community, allowing it It was a cold landing for those who braved the slippery spin down a 22-foot waterslide into an unheated to survive the worst of times and list. There is no map showing the pool at the Robert Livermore Community Center during the annual polar bear slide. The event, hosted areas listed as PCAs. However, thrive in the best of times." they will be available in the future. by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, includeded complimentary hot chocolate to warm The blog points out that over The Zone 7 Water Agency plan everyone up who took part in the event. The water was reportedly a chilly 40 degrees. the past ten years, downtown Livermore has gone from a four- (See OPEN SPACE, page 4) (See VISION, page 4) The Last Four Months of 2015 The last four months of 2015 start to run out of reserve money concurrently with the study will continued to be about water and and into a slight shortfall in fi scal be the development of strategies land use. Lund Ranch II was the year 2017-18. Later in the month, to pass a local bond in June 2016. focus in Pleasanton. In Livermore, it was revealed that the new Zone 7 The City of Pleasanton agreed the Springtown Golf Course and water rates could mean a potential to act as the lead agency in de- potential uses on vacant land in the water rate increase of 33 percent termining the public's acceptance downtown drew attention. Dublin for calendar year 2016 . However, of the use of recycled water for residents continued to ask the city the fi gures were not fi nal. Directors indirect potable water reuse. The council to slow growth. had many questions about just how process would use reverse osmosis the complicated components that to treat the water to a high stan- SEPTEMBER 2015 go into the fi nal rate would work. dard. Water Policy Roundtable Zone 7 Water Agency began Michael Rodrigues of Liver- members reached consensus to looking at changing how it bills more was one of nine world-class use recycled water as a part of the the four Valley water retailers. athletes inducted into the USA future local water supply portfo- A consultant recommended a 5 Gymnastics Hall of Fame. lios. It was recommended that all percent increase above a projected The Dublin Unifi ed School Dis- the local water agencies initiate a 3 percent increase annually to trict launched a comprehensive Fa- polling and education process us- cover operations and maintenance. cilities Master Plan (FMP) study to ing the Intergovernmental Services Water conservation efforts far look at school construction needs, Agreement that was approved by above state-required percentages costs and demographic projections all agencies during the Utility resulted in a decrease in Zone of future student population. Rapid Integration Study. In addition to 7 revenues. In the consultant's growth in Dublin, as well as the Pleasanton, participants included report, even if the drought were lack of state funding, triggered the the City of Livermore, Dublin San Dan Morris (left) and David Liebenberg tain to qualify for the to end soon, the agency would need to produce the FMP. Running Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this summer. For the story, go to page 7. (continued on page 2)

PET OF THE WEEK Gertie’s a good-time gal with a heart of gold. At one year old, INSIDE Gertie gets around on three legs just as well as four, and she’s looking for an indoor-only home where she can exercise MAIN SECTION sports ...... 7 her considerable powers of affection. Greet Gertie at Valley classifieds...... 10 obituaries ...... 9 Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. For more information, visit editorial ...... 4 SECTION A valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656, and be sure to get your Mailbox ...... 4 Art & entertainment ...... 8 tickets early for our March 4 Tails at Twilight gala. roundup ...... 3 bulletin board ...... 10 Photo - Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby short Notes ...... 8 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • January 7, 2016 2015 (continued from front page) for pedestrians, bicyclists and possibly equestrians through the Canyon between Fremont and Sunol. Request for proposals (RFP) were issued seeking plans on how to develop city- owned or controlled parcels in downtown Livermore. The city owns the old Lucky site, across from the Bankhead Theater on the other side of South Livermore Avenue, as well as the parking lot and Speedy Oil Change sites adjacent to the theater. The City sought to identify one (continued on page 3)

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Community Health The annual Soccer Parade kicked off the season, as well as the Play Bernal fundraising in Pleasanton. Teams from Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club and Pleasanton Rage took part in the festive march down Main Street. Education Programs

Ramon Services District, Zone 7 Water Agency, and California Water. The California Local Agency Formation Com- mission presented its “Gov- ernment Leadership Award” to six Tri-Valley agencies For a complete list of classes, for “working together and lectures and support groups, furthering good government or to register, visit pamf.org/ efforts in the Tri-Valley.” healtheducation The six agencies are the cit- ies of Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore and San Ramon, January and February 2016 the Dublin San Ramon Ser- All our lectures and events are free and open to the public. vices District, and the Zone 7 Water Agency. While each Postpartum Support Group agency has its own poli- A Mother’s Place cies, practices, contracts, investments, and expertise, Photo - Doug Jorgensen Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. they studied ways to coordi- Dogs and their human friends got together in late Meet with a nurse and certified lactation consultant nate and integrate how they September to benefit the Valley Humane Society. Paws to ensure your first weeks of motherhood are provide the various water in the Park, held at Amador Valley Community Park in healthy and happy. services to their constituents. Pleasanton, included live music, a free animal festival, Barbara F. Mertes, Ph.D., Dublin Center • 4050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin • 925-875-6429 died at the age of 85. Her and food, as well as a stroll around the park. Dogs career spanned more than demonstrated their skills in a variety of activities. All of the proceeds benefited the rescued dogs and cats at Childbirth and Parent Weight Management three decades including serv- Education Classes Programs ing as the founding dean of Valley Humane Society. Las Positas College, Vice 650-853-2960 510-498-2184 Chancellor of Institutional English language achieve- first Science, Technology, Planning and Facilities De- ment (ELA), 44 percent met Engineering, Arts and Math • Breastfeeding Your Newborn • Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery velopment, and working on or exceeded standards, and (STEAM) pre-school, when • Childbirth Preparation Program - informational education policy issues at 56 percent either nearly met the school board unanimous- • From Hospital to Home: sessions and support groups the state, national and inter- them, or did not meet them. ly approved applying to the Advice from Your Baby’s Doctor • New Weigh of Life – adult national levels. In math, 33 percent met or state Department of Social • Baby Basics weight management A controversial develop- exceeded standards, and 67 Services for a license. Start- ment proposed for North percent nearly met them or up costs of an estimated Nutrition and Living Well Classes Livermore was sent back for did not meet them. Among $430,000 would come from Diabetes Classes 650-853-2960 revisions by the Livermore Valley school districts, Pleas- the Kids Club programs' 510-498-2184 City Council. The Gara- anton achieved the highest fund on a borrowing basis. venta Hills plan proposed 47 scores. In ELA, 80 percent Alameda County lead- • Carbohydrate Counting Skills • Mindfulness Orientation single family homes on a 32 met or exceeded standards, ers voted to offer a unique • Heart Smart (cholesterol • Mindfulness-Based Stress acre site north of Garaventa and in math, 73 percent met opportunity on Sunday, management) Reduction Ranch Road. In rejecting or exceeded the standards. October 11. Niles Canyon • Living Well with Prediabetes • Meditative and Reflective the plan, councilmembers Dublin showed 77 percent Road would be closed to • Living Well with Diabetes Journaling Class asked for smaller homes, less of its students at the "meets automobiles to allow hik- • Sweet Success Diabetes and grading and a second access or exceeds" level in ELA, ers and bikers to travel the Pregnancy Program and 69 percent in math. In site for emergency vehicles scenic roadway and examine • Eating Well with Diabetes and pedestrians. The plan the Livermore district, 58 a proposal to build a new had proposed only one entry percent of students met or public trail through the Can- point. Councilmembers also exceeded in ELA, and 44 yon. To make way for “The Fremont Community Health Resource Center asked for visualizations on percent met or exceeded in Niles Canyon Stroll and what a project would look math. At the Valley's public Roll,’’ automobiles would Our onsite nurse health Resources include: like from a number of van- charter schools, the K-8 be barred from a 6.4-mile educators and specialists can • Information on community resources tage points. school, Livermore Valley stretch of Niles Canyon Road help you find the information • Access to health information websites The first published results Charter School, scored 72 between Old Canyon Road you need. • Consumer-oriented health reference books of California's new Com- percent at or above the stan- in Fremont and Main Street. • Medical textbooks mon Core curriculum test- dard in ELA, and 60 percent The day-long closure of For additional information, • Health newsletters call 510-623-2231. ing showed drops in student in math. Niles Canyon Road to auto- • Educational videotapes and DVDs achievement competency The Pleasanton Unified mobiles coincided with the pamf.org/healtheducation/hrc • InfoTrac reference system statewide, but indicated School District took another completion of a feasibility good performances in Val- step toward starting what study examining options for ley schools. Statewide in may be one of the state's a paved, 10-foot-wide trail 3 The Independent • January 7, 2016

has risen to $7.50. It will go tory for the fi ve test plaintiffs paid for by a citizen ad hoc VALLEY ROUNDUP up further on Oct. 1, 2016, to and a damages award of committee. At a meeting $8.25 per square foot. $2.73 million. The Labora- later in the month, Mayor When the science-fi ction tory prevailed in the second John Marchand, and council- BART Fares Rise rider alerts,” according to Board Chair, Don survival fi lm “The Martian” trial, which alleged that the members Steven Spedowfski BART fares increased around 3.4% Biddle. hit theaters nationwide, local Laboratory had discriminat- and Bob Woerner agreed that starting New Year's Day. The new website was designed by Bay viewers had a connection. ed against older employees the could would discuss a The minimum BART fare, which is Area web design fi rm, Planeteria. Andy Weir, author of the in making layoff decisions. potential extension. currently at $1.85, rose to $1.95. Follow LAVTA on Twitter @wheelsbus New York Times’ bestselling While both jury verdicts The Pleasanton City The increase is part of an infl ation- and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ novel on which the fi lm is were on appeal, and with Council approved rezon- based formula BART adopted in 2003. wheelsbus or visit the webpage www.wheels- based, has his roots in Liver- the encouragement of Judge ing land from public and Under the formula, fares will be increased bus.com for more information. more. While still a student at Robert Freedman of the institutional development at the start of every even-number year Livermore High, Sandia Cal- Alameda County Superior to medium density hous- through 2020. ifornia hired the 15-year-old Court, the parties engaged in ing, a proposal that drew BART's board of directors voted to Amador Incident as a computer programmer, a months-long mediation that both praise and criticism dedicate all the money from the increases At about 10:05 AM Tuesday, Amador Val- kicking off a career in the resulted in the settlement. during the public hearing. to its top priority projects, including new ley High School staff notifi ed the Pleasanton tech industry. Weir attended The Lab continued to deny The council vote was 4 to 1, train cars, a new train control system and Police Department of a suspicious incident UC San Diego, but dropped any wrongdoing in connec- with Karla Brown dissenting. the Hayward Maintenance Complex. that occurred on campus. A police supervisor out to work for emerging tion with the circumstances Rezoned were 4.23 acres Fares were last raised at the start of and the School Resource Offi cer responded companies such as America underlying the work force at the corner of Valley and 2014 with a 5.2% increase. and learned that two students had sustained Online, Blizzard Entertain- reduction. Busch. The property, owned minor injuries as a result of a small glass ment and Mobile Iron, a The Livermore City by Centerpointe Church, New Website for Wheels bottle bursting near the quad area. At this mobile device security fi rm Council declined to extend will be purchased by Pon- Wheels' new and improved website point the Police Department is working to based in Mountain View. the Nov. 2 deadline for re- derosa Homes. Brown was www.wheelsbus.com offers a variety of determine if this incident was an accident or Plans for the 19th annual sponses to the City's request concerned about losing land user-friendly services including real time the result of somebody purposely discharging "Livermore Airport Open for proposals (RFP) for de- zoned for public facilities. bus arrival information, rider service alerts, a “dry ice” or similar type of device. House and Air Show" would velopment on 8 acres in the Mayor Jerry Thorne com- Google trip planner and enhanced social The Pleasanton Police Department and focus on a celebration of downtown. Speakers at the mented that building 25 media feeds. Amador Valley High School staff are working the 50th anniversary of the meeting said that the exten- homes on this site means “Our new website gives Wheels cus- together to investigate this matter. Anybody Livermore airport. The event sion would allow more time they won't have to be built tomers what they’ve wanted: easy access with any information about this incident would feature aerobatic per- to provide information to elsewhere. to trip planning, real time information is asked to contact the Pleasanton Police formances, exhibits, aircraft, potential developers on the The Board of Directors about when their bus will arrive, and Department Investigations Division at (925) classic cars, and entertain- demand for and feasibility for the Livermore Amador route delays/detour notices with real time 931-5100. ment. The City of Liver- of a hotel/conference center Valley Transit Authority more owns and operates within the 8 acres. A study (LAVTA) voted to estab- the Livermore Municipal on the demand and feasibil- lish the Tri-Valley Regional Airport (LVK). Its budget ity, to be conducted by PKF Rail Advisory Group. The is user-funded through land Consulting, had been com- goal of the Advisory Group 2015 and hangar leases and fuel missioned and was being (continued from page 2) sales. After several evolu- (continued on page 5) tions involving both location and purpose beginning in 1929, the current airport was completed and ready for use in December 1965. Law O ces of The claims of 129 of the plaintiffs in the long- running lawsuit over lay-offs J  J. P brought by 130 former work- ers against the Lawrence CERTIFIED SPECIALIST Livermore National Labora- tory was resolved through a IN PROBATE, ESTATE PLANNING, settlement under which the AND TRUST LAW Laboratory has agreed to pay the former employees a total LL.M. IN TAXATION of $37.25 million in contract damages. The lawsuit arose out of a 2008 workforce re- Over 30 Years of structuring at the Laboratory, Experience Serving which impacted more than 1,000 employees who were Tri Valley let go. In 2013, the claims Photo - Doug Jorgensen of fi ve “test plaintiffs,” out 4900 Hopyard Road, of the 130, were litigated in The annual Harvest Wine Celebration in Livermore Valley Wine Country was a time Suite 260, Pleasanton, CA to sample wines, meet winemakers, and enjoy the ambiance. two separate jury trials. The fi rst trial, alleging breach of (925) 463-1980 the plaintiffs’ employment of the city. contracts, resulted in a vic- jamesjphillips.com

OCTOBER 2016 Plans to change the role of Livermore's Commission for the Arts were sent back to staff for more work. After Livermore Valley Senior Living reviewing the changes and listening to public testimony, the city council tabled the “ A Home Away From Home” proposal and directed staff to take a more collaborative approach, engaging commis- sioners, the public and art community in the process. The Commission currently takes on two roles: one to generate and create applica- tions; the other to review, rank and fund the appli- cations. That places fund control in the hands of those who generate the proposals. One of the objectives of the changes was to separate the two functions and determine Happy New Year! Photo - Doug Jorgensen whether both remain city Airplanes, aerobatic performances, exhibits, and more functions to accomplish the We welcome you were all part of the 50th anniversary of the Livermore mission of public art. Airport celebration and open house in early October. The Pleasanton Uni- to come tour our facility anytime! fied School District board voted to raise developer or more developers that can Golf Course. The top con- We are a 20-bed assisted living community that provides: successfully purchase the cern of residents in the area fees and to ask for propos- sites, deliver a destination was that the city, which owns als from consultants who • 24 hour care hotel with meeting-confer- the land, would develop it. would conduct the search ence space and an excep- At a Livermore City Council for a new superintendent. • Nurses on sta every day The state imposes a cap tional residential/mixed-use meeting, speakers asked that • PHYSICIAN ON STAFF development and a parking the city delay sending out a on developer fees of $3.36 structure. Speakers at city survey on support for a fee to per square foot for Level 1 • Socialization and companionship fees. However, Pleasanton council meetings expressed operate the course and that a • Nourishment of the emotional and a desire for a conference wider network of people be secures higher fees through center. They pointed to the included in the process. On- developer agreements. For physical well-being of our residents lack of such space in Liver- going revenue losses at the single family development, the district was charging • Assistance with activities of daily more, noting that the national golf course were the concern living including bathing, dressing, laboratories, as well as local $6.74 per square foot. That performance groups would grooming, toileting, & medication management make use of such an ame- • Well-balanced, nutritious, delicious meals and snacks nity. Housing was of primary interest to the Livermore • Scenic gardens Chamber of Commerce. • All the comforts of home Parking was identified as #ChooseLPCSTART HERE another need. 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With the motto, "wear www.yelp.com/biz/livermore-valley-senior-living-livermore green, be heard," a group of Like Us On Facebook www.facebook.com/LivermoreValleySeniorLiving residents launched a drive CLASSES BEGIN to preserve the Springtown 01.19.16 4 The Independent • January 7, 2016 EDITORIAL Board Explains New Storm-water Standards By Ron McNicoll posed the choice of NELs. A NAL standards, we can re- some of which would be in- New regulations imposed Dublin staff member spoke group and consider other stalled at storm grates along Single-Use Bags by the Bay Regional Wa- The Alameda County Waste Management Au- in opposition to NELs at the solutions without the stigma streets. A slide shown at a ter Quality Control Board and legal exposure that goes thority (WMA) has begun looking into expanding meeting. On Dec. 18, the Dublin City Council meeting (BRWQCB) won't be as city filed an appeal to the with noncompliance. I urge showed Union City's design. the ban on single-use plastic bags to include all harsh as protesting cities state water board protest- you to consider that option," It resembled a concrete- retailers and restaurants. might think, according to ing the choice. There was said Baker. bordered planter box with WMA noted that single-use plastic bags are one of the top regional board also a complaint concerning Mumley did not comment spiky plants in it designed to flimsy. People throw the bags away; they become officers. the board failing to follow on supposed procedural vio- cleanse out trash. airborne; and some wash down into gutters and Thomas Mumley, assis- proper procedure. lations that were alleged by That's no problem in a storm grates, and into the Bay and ocean. tant executive officer of the Livermore Mayor John Dublin's appeal to the state. new area, said Livermore's Dublin Councilmember Don Biddle, the city's regional board, told The In- Marchand, a retired water He said that the board was Greenwood. In new subdivi- representative on the WMA board, told his coun- dependent why the two toxic chemist and former Zone satisfied with its counsel's sions, there is plenty of room chemicals into storm water, 7 Water Agency director, comments that procedures to integrate the bio-swale cil that he would advocate for an opt-out clause. which flows into the Bay. Such a clause would provide cities a way to show spoke at the hearing. He were valid. into the road design. How- The two options involve Mumley said that the how they can reduce the pollution problem with- also opposed the tougher ever, if cities have to update using either Numeric Efflu- standard. He said they are board's adoption of the NEL storm grates to bio-swale, it out expanding the bag ban. ent Limits (NELs) or Nu- not based on valid science. standard instead of using will be hard to install them, Biddle argued that new green infrastructure meric Action Levels (NALs). An engineering staff NALs was important to meet because they take up more storm-grate designs, which the state says must Many cities at the regional member represented Pleas- the goals. "We say all have room. If the city does more be installed by 2017, have the ability to filter out board's meeting Nov. 18 anton's concerns about the to take action to reduce the than just resurfacing an exist- most single-use plastic bags. favored using NALs, argu- board's move. Neither Pleas- load, (for example) on PCB ing street -- for example digs However, he didn't mention what happens to ing they would do the job anton nor Livermore have by 3 kilograms per year," down to rock bottom -- the bags that are not captured by the storm-grates. well enough. NELs set more appealed the regional board's said Mumley. Cities are new rule would apply, said The single-use bags will continue to clutter the aggressive standards to attain decision to the state. Liver- given automatic credit for 2 Greenwood. compliance with clean water more Director of Public kg per year, so they need to Cities are worried about landscape, where they can be blown directly into requirements. The cities arroyos and streams that empty into the Bay and Works Darren Greenwood attain only 1 kg reduction. where the money will come argue the more aggressive What does 1 kg of PCB ocean. said that a countywide group from to finance bio-swales. standards would leave them representing cities will meet look like? The volume is So far, there is only a city's We see no reason why one city should be al- open to third party lawsuits to learn who has appealed. equivalent to about one can general fund, said Marchand. lowed to opt out, when the consequences of doing and potentially expensive It's possible for a city to join of paint, said Mumley. Since State voters approved so, impact the entire area. fines, if they failed to meet any of the appeals, if the the sampling is taken from $200 million when they the higher standards for wa- cities so desire, said Green- the Bay, it is almost micro- approved the Proposition 1 ter quality. wood. scopic. "We are talking about water bond. None of it has Enforcement of stan- Assemblymember Catha- parts (of PCB) per billion (of been used. The state water dards for toxic materials, rine Baker brought prepared water)," said Mumley. That 1 board in December approved including PCB, found in remarks supporting the Val- kg represents the total for all guidelines for eligibility for water are part of the federal ley cities' position on the of the municipalities in the the money. Requests for VISION Clean Water Act. It enables (continued from front page) requirements. Bay region. proposals will be sent out individuals or others, for Baker said it was her un- Cities should not be wor- this spring. lane highway for a main tom fell out of the housing example, environmental derstanding that if the NALs ried about this, said Mumley. There is also an effort in street to a downtown with market, an interesting thing groups, to sue dischargers were adopted, there could be He said he knows of no the works for a state bond in an award winning design that happened in Livermore’s that are not meeting the stan- a unity effort among cities third-party lawsuits ever in 2016 that would modify local boasts more than 100 retail downtown, writes Gallo. dards. Even if there were no and other permittees to try to California over PCB. "If the ballot restrictions to make it stores, restaurants, wine Merchants, landlords and fines ultimately imposed on a solve the problem together. cities are doing the best they easier to approve taxes for bars, craft-beer tap rooms, the community treated each city, defending such lawsuits "If the five-year goal to meet can, the water board staff storm water and flood control movie theaters and a popular other as family. Leases were could be expensive. Clean Water requirements will work with them," said projects. It would be up to performing arts center. re-negotiated, businesses All three Valley cities op- were not attained with the Mumley. city councils to determine Carmine Gallo, the writer, partnered with each other, The other issue for cities if they would go for a ballot sat down with Livermore shoppers and diners chose to concerns the regional board's measure to raise new taxes Downtown, Inc. executive keep their dollars local and order that mandates green in- to support such projects, said director Rachael Snedecor flocked to downtown. At a frastructure installation. This and City Manager Marc Mumley. time when stores around the is taken to mean bio-swales, Roberts to find out what country were shutting their LUND RANCH Livermore did differently doors, retail sales taxes from (continued from front page) and what can all business downtown merchants in leaders learn from its expe- Livermore continued to rise The speaker and others conservative in removing rience? 5 to 8 percent a year, even said that the council was five lots that would be built Gallo writes: The big les- during the down economy. violating the provisions of in a location that may or may son: Nothing great happens Today downtown Liver- Measure PP, the ridgeland not have been a man-made without a shared vision of a more is booming. Vacancy protection ordinance ap- slope. No one will see the ELEMENTS bright future. rates— which exceeded 30 proved by voters, by allow- roads." (continued from front page) Roberts told him, “The percent a decade ago— now ing a road to be constructed Councilmember Kathy goal was for the downtown hover at 1 percent for retail enter a new year. I am so ments have not been found in on a slope greater than 25%. Narum said that she believes nature, they can be produced to once again function as and restaurants. Also a planned retaining the council has honored PP. proud of all of the hard work the vibrant heart of the com- The city is home to 50 that this group has done over by accelerating beams of wall and culvert violate the The number of homes have nuclei and shooting them munity." wineries and an exploding provision prohibiting struc- been reduced from 125 in the years performing these A series of public ‘vi- experiments. Our colleagues at the heaviest possible tar- craft beer scene. tures within 100 feet of a the first proposal to 43 in the sioning’ workshops were in Russia have worked end- get nuclei. Fusion of two Roberts stated, “Start at ridgeline. final plan. "We have made held in 2002 and 2003. The the end. Without a clear goal less hours at the accelerator nuclei -- a very rare event workshops were not intended The 195-acre former ridgeline mapping a council working toward these results. -- occasionally produces a and vision you will never priority. The city will receive to tell the community what succeed. If your organization Lund Ranch parcel is lo- It is a wonderful gift to the superheavy element. They 175 acres of open space at downtown would look like; does not clearly define its cated in the southeast hills entire group that we are generally only exist for a the workshops were meant future, someone else will de- of Pleasanton. Thirty-four the top of ridges. I think recognized for our efforts in short time. to ask the community what termine the future for you.” acres will be developed. PP has worked. Residents accomplishing these highly The discovery of heavier they wanted. Gallo concludes his blog, Two access roads are in- should be proud of this plan." difficult experiments and for and heavier elements brings The story states that par- "In 2016, Livermore will cluded. One links 12 homes Brown said she did not re- the years of work it takes to researchers one step closer ticipants suggested, "a per- celebrate the 10-year an- in the new development call PP being about whether successfully create a new to the “island of stability,” a forming arts center, free in- niversary of its downtown via Lund Ranch Road to or not a road could be seen. chemical element. Con- term in nuclear physics that teractive fountains and parks revival. Livermore’s trans- the Ventana, Mission Hills "It was about protecting hill- gratulations also to the team refers to the possible exis- for families, walking spaces, formation reminds me of a area. The second access road sides and ridgelines. God is in Japan for their efforts in tence of a region beyond the exclusive events, wine coun- quote by Bill Gates: 'Most would be built along Sunset not making any more ridges. creating element 113. Those current periodic table where new superheavy elements try establishments like wine people overestimate what Creek Lane to the Sycamore It's a mistake to move for- were extremely lengthy and with special numbers of neu- bars and tasting rooms, a they can do in one year and Heights neighborhood. ward with this plan." difficult experiments and it vibrant mix of dining, retail underestimate what they can is a credit to their program trons and protons would ex- Councilmember Arne Mayor Jerry Thorne hibit increased stability. Such and entertainment options." do in ten years.' " Olson made the motion to called the final version a to be recognized in this way.” Gallo notes, that while some Gallo quotes Roberts, Elements beyond atomic an island would extend the approve the second reading. reasonable compromise. The periodic table to even heavier people didn’t get everything “Dream really big, get buy- He said that PP has impacted number of homes has been number 104 are referred to they wanted, they got enough in, and be excited about the as superheavy elements. elements and support longer the proposal. "We have been reduced to 43 because of PP, isotopic lifetimes to enable to feel ownership over their possibilities. The impossible he added. Although superheavy ele- neighborhood. is possible; it just takes a chemistry experiments. In 2008 when the bot- little longer.”

OPEN SPACE (continued from front page) MAILBOX for a chain of lakes using old million acres of greenbelt. (Opinions voiced in letters had something to open for to California from Florida. outpouring of their love and quarries between Livermore "Our big goal is to make published in Mailbox are Christmas. During this time, LPD Of- support for Karma. This and Pleasanton was made sure that development comes those of the author and do not My daughter and her fam- ficers and LPFD Firefighters little girl has fallen on hard eligible in 2008. The East to the Bay Area and happens necessarily reflect the opin- ily were given their list of learned that Karma was un- times, but she has fallen in Bay Regional Park District in the right places. It should ion of The Independent. Let- families to visit. In that pro- able to celebrate Christmas the right place. Your com- (EBRPD) served as the lead help people across the so- ter Policy: The Independent cess they ran across a mother at all due to her mother’s munity should be very proud. agency in nominating the cioeconomic spectrum," said will not publish anonymous and daughter who were liv- medical condition beginning area as a PCA. Not all of Madsen. letters, nor will it publish ing in their car. My daughter in the early morning hours of the lakes are under Zone 7 Toward that goal, Green- Flying Drones letters without names. Abu- and son-in-law didn’t think Christmas morning. B. Herron ownership yet. belt Alliance has been sup- sive letters may be rejected that anyone should spend As a result of this dis- Livermore Jeremy Madsen, execu- portive of smart growth, or edited. Frequent letter Christmas in their car so they covery, LPD Personnel and I read the article 'Drones tive director of Greenbelt Al- where high density residen- writers may have publica- purchased them a hotel room LPFD Personnel went to liance, told The Independent tial housing is located near Prohibited in Parks' with tion of their letters delayed. for a week. Soon thereafter work and purchased Christ- mixed feelings. Drones are that he was glad to see the transit stations, such as in Letters should be submitted the situation took a turn for mas gifts for Karma so she second round of open space Dublin. Such urban planning a fun toy and a useful tool; by e-mail to editmail@com- the worse. could experience Christmas but at my house they are a big grant money approved. helps to preserve the kind puserve.com.) On Christmas afternoon, on this tragic day. On Decem- Greenbelt Alliance mem- of urban edge agriculture annoyance. We put up fences LPD Officers and LPFD ber 26, 2015, LPD Personnel and plant trees for a bit of pri- bers sent in more than 1600 that the Livermore Urban along with LPFD Personnel The Right Place firefighters responded to a vacy around our homes, then messages to MTC in an effort Growth Boundary and Al- Mike Brenny delivered the Christmas gifts local hotel in response to someone flies a noisy drone to support the new round ameda County Measure D Visitor to Livermore to Karma. a non-responsive 39 year over the backyard, filming of funding, said Madsen. were passed to protect, said My wife and I live in Tuc- old female. The 39 year Fundraising is currently us and violating our privacy. Greenbelt Alliance focuses Madsen. son, AZ. We spent Christmas old female was suffering a going on to provide funds to on protecting the region's 3.6 with our daughter and family medical emergency related cover funeral arrangements Now the East Bay Re- in Pleasanton. 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Community speakers said that the exten- sion to November 18 would not allow time to complete a study commissioned and paid for by a citizen ad hoc committee on the demand and feasibility for a larger, upscale hotel-conference center. PKF Consulting was hired to conduct the study. Representatives of two recreational districts saw possibilities for low-impact hiking trails on a part of the Patterson Ranch land Photo - Doug Jorgensen acquired by Zone 7 Water The Foothill High School Band Review was held for the 41st time. Bands from middle Agency. East Bay Regional and high schools took part in the parade, concert and field show competitions. Park District (EBRPD) di- rector Ayn Wieskamp and Livermore Area Recreation and Northern California and Park District (LARPD) Mega Region. The Advi- director David Furst visited sory Group included one the 5000 acres of watershed representative each from the purchased by Zone 7 in 2013 cities of Livermore, Pleas- for $18.5 million. The land, anton, Dublin, and Tracy east and west of Lake Del and counties of Alameda Valle, is adjacent to LAR- and San Joaquin, as well PD's Sycamore Grove Park. as transportation agencies, Some of the terrain rises high LAVTA, ACE and BART. enough to offer a view of the Livermore Valley beyond the Photo - Doug Jorgensen Livermore City Manager The old and the new can be seen on the eastside of Marc Roberts reported that hills that are east of the lake. city staff has extended the Councilmember Jerry Livermore as modern windmills present a contrast to cutoff date for downtown Pentin's request for a con- wooden fencing. hotel and residential de- tinuance of a project re- veloper applicants from garding an issue before the Photo - Doug Jorgensen November 2nd to Novem- Pleasanton City Council The 2nd Annual Night of the Livermore Dead: a Zombie ber 18th. He said that the resulted in a postponement of Pub Crawl drew a crowd of 300 zombies on October 29. purpose of the extension the matter. A public hearing of the Request for Propos- on Greenbriar Homes' plan Bothwell’s studio artists, guests and makeup artists to construct 50 single-family, turned normal residents into horrific zombies and set als (RFP) due date was to accommodate developers two story homes and related them loose downtown amongst normal citizens. improvements on 195 acres in the process so that they HAPPY NEW YEAR! (continued on page 6) would be to ensure that regional rail planning in the Tri-Valley leads to project implementation that is "fast, cost-effective and respon- sive to community goals and objectives." 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more has been the site of the Intermediate World Series. The Alameda County Clerk-Recorder’s Office re- vealed plans to open a new satellite office at 7600 Dub- lin Boulevard on Dec. 1. Ser- vice offerings at the Dublin office include certified copies of vital records (birth, death and marriage certificates), certified copies of official public records (recorded real estate documents), and docu- ment recording. A customer research area will also be provided. The Dublin City Council approved a Community Ben- efits Agreement (CBA) that will launch the first project in the Downtown Specific Plan. The plan aims to cre- ate a pedestrian friendly area Photo - Doug Jorgensen with shops, restaurants and Las Positas College presented a variety of events honoring veterans on Veterans Day, the 60 multi-family hous- November 11. The day began with a fly over by a Vietnam H2 followed by a presentation ing units that would help of the colors and talks by three veterans on their experiences during war. The grounds sustain it. Most speakers in the audience opposed outside the Mertes Center for the Arts, where the program was held, were decorated the Trumark development with American flags. because it would vest units Photo - Doug Jorgensen that are projected to generate The annual Veterans Day Parade took place on Main more school children, when Street in downtown Pleasanton in early November. there already are 5000 units Those attending the event cheered on those marching. vested. Speakers wanted the future school housing The Pleasanton City designed to attract tech com- problem solved first. Other Council approved an ordi- panies, as well as provide complaints centered on park- nance to create more pro- space for incubators for start- ing and traffic. tections for historic homes ups; open space and parks; located within the Down- and commercial and retail. DECEMBER 2016 town Specific Plan area. In There were complaints that The Springtown Golf addition, the council voted to the three proposals involved Course would be kept in accept the Historic Resource only moving pieces around "suspended animation" while Survey, a compendium of and did not represent true op- the Livermore City Council information of all Pleasan- tions. Workshop participants gathers information to use ton residential structures in stated that the area should in determining the future of the downtown built prior not look like Dublin with the facility. City staff had to 1942. The survey looked high density housing and recommended closing the at 201 potential structures, parking next to the freeway. golf course and beginning selecting 88 as having value They said that the plans a master planning process as historic resources. don't look like a vision for to look at future uses for the Granada High School, Livermore, but one for the site. A crowd of over 300 a candidate school for the consultants and BART. Al- filled the Elks Lodge for a International Baccalaureate though an explanation of the special council meeting. One (IB) Diploma Programme, high density housing was group wanted to keep the completed the IB verifica- mentioned briefly by the golf course open; a second tion visit, the final phase of consultant who presented group wants the council to the authorization process, the three options, he did not close the golf course and on November 2 and 3, 2015. emphasize the fact that the consider other uses for the With the completion of the options were in response property. Neither viewpoint visit, Granada High School to MTC's policy on fund- favored any housing devel- moved forward with the en- ing transportation projects. opment. The council will rollment process for current MTC requires a certain level "On the Count of 3," a bronze sculpture, was unveiled last week in Pleasanton. Created follow a parallel process sophomores, who will make of development at future by Jane DeDecker, the purchase was funded by the Leadership Pleasanton Class of that leads to both closing and up the inaugural cohort of BART stations, or it will not 2015 and the Harrington Art Partnership. It can be seen at its location behind the keeping open the golf course. International Baccalaureate provide the money to build Pleasanton Library, on the Bernal Avenue side. To deal with the potential for candidate students at the an extension. The 4,000 housing, the council voted school. units proposed at Isabel meet known as the Lund Ranch II 150 new units in Jordan unanimously to place a city- poration (TVLC) directors The public hearing on MTC's requirements. was delayed until November Ranch from an agreement wide initiative measure on voted to apply to the Elk Greenbriar Homes' Lund Residents of North Liver- 3. Pentin, who lives in the that helps provide the school Grove School District for the the November 2016 ballot. Ranch II development was more seeking to preserve the area that could be impacted district with a low-rent site go ahead to establish a public Its wording would preclude again postponed, pending a Springtown Golf Course and by the development, was for a Jordan Ranch elemen- charter elementary school in any future council from re- decision by the Fair Political those who would like to see waiting for an opinion from tary school. Elk Grove. The school would zoning the 85-acres to resi- Practices Commission on it used for other purposes the Fair Political Practices be named Golden State Char- dential and then approving Councilmember Jerry Pen- voiced their opinions at the Commission regarding the NOVEMBER 2016 ter School. It would use the housing. If the measure were tin's ability to discuss the November 9 Livermore City potential for conflict of in- Five years after they first Livermore Valley Charter approved, a second citywide terest. If it were determined filed suit, retirees from Law- issue. Council meeting. Both sides School (LVCS) as its model, Foothill High School's vote would be required to that he lives too close to the rence Livermore National if approved. It would be up of the issue agreed that they 2015 football regular season allow for housing. site, he would not be able to Laboratory won the first to the Elk Grove school dis- do not want housing on the ended with a perfect 10-0 85 acres. Eleven residents The Pleasanton City discuss and/or vote on the phase of a trial that they hope trict to approve or deny the Council approved a new issue. will lead to reinstatement school. If the request fails, record with a dominating spoke in favor of closing 35-7 victory over cross-town the golf course, seven were version of the Lund Ranch II Zone 7 Water Agency in University of California directors could discuss the development on a 3 to 1 vote directors raised water rates health programs. A tentative matter again for a possible rival Amador Valley to cap- in support of continuing to ture sole possession of the operate it. with Karla Brown dissenting. with a package that included verdict from Superior Court appeal to the San Joaquin The plan was submitted by East Bay Athletic League The Livermore City 13 percent boosts every year Judge George Hernandez in County Board of Education. developer Greenbriar Homes for three years on the rates Oakland found that the retir- Despite a three-year re- (EBAL) championship. The Council agreed to begin an effort to extend sewage in response to issues raised at charged to the Valley's four ees were correct in arguing prieve from Alameda County Foothill team reached the previous council meetings. water retailers. The retailers two key points: that the UC Supervisors, an Altamont championship round of the service outside the South Livermore urban growth It was not the developers include the cities of Liver- Regents had the authority to wind power operator has North Coast Division I play- preferred plan. The 195-acre more and Pleasanton, Dublin enter into an implied contract decided to permanently shut offs, losing to champion De boundary (UGB) through the initiative process. The former Lund Ranch parcel is San Ramon Services Dis- with them, and that they in- down old wind turbines, and La Salle. located in the southeast hills trict, and California Water. tended to do so. Existence of replace them with 33 larger A new Livermore Valley council voted unanimously for the resolution, with one of Pleasanton. Thirty-four There also will be a one-year an implied contract is at the new technology turbines Film Festival (LVFF) was acres will be developed. The drought surcharge to sunset heart of the retirees conten- that will produce at least as planned for May 13, 2016 correction to the wording. Responding to requests remaining 161 acres will be at the end of calendar year tion that during their careers much power as the old ones. in downtown Livermore from Councilmember Ste- designated as permanent 2016. The surcharge will as active UC employees, the No date was set for the re- with a theme, “Where Sci- open space with public walk- help replenish Zone 7 coffers University made health care placement process to begin. ven Spedowfski and Friends ence Meets Art.” A project of Livermore, the council ing trails. It was the third because water conservation commitments that led to Altamont Winds Inc. (AWI) meeting in a row where a last year and so far this year career decisions. The Uni- of the Livermore Valley amended the resolution to had been required to shut Performing Arts Center, the decision had been scheduled. has exceeded goals. The versity should be required down its wind turbines this make clear that no changes to majority of the LVFF events Issues related to the develop- retailers ordered less wa- to live up to those commit- month, and then could start the UGB would be included will take place within walk- in the proposed initiative. ment included traffic access ter, and therefore paid less, ments. them up again in February, points and compliance with requiring a heavy reliance After a year of planning as allowed by the supervi- ing distance of the Bankhead The initiative would cover Theater on First Street. the entire South Livermore Measure PP, the ridgeline on reserves costing Zone 7 and revisions, a veterans me- sors in their vote earlier this and hillside protection mea- $16 million this year out of morial was approved by the year. AWI will replace 569 The City of Dublin, Eden Valley Area Plan (SLVAP) Housing, and their partners properties. The developer, sure approved by voters. its reserves and $9 million Pleasanton City Council. The old turbines. AWI was ap- Former Pleasanton City broke ground on the Dublin Mike Callahan, asking for last year. memorial, designed by a Vet- proved for 828 turbines, and Councilwoman Cheryl The Livermore Valley erans Memorial Committee, operated 851 turbines. The Family Apartments with a the sewage service extension wants to move forward with Cook-Kallio announced Unified School District will be located in the Pleas- 282 turbines beyond the 569 Veterans Day celebration. plans to seek the Democratic Board approved participation anton Pioneer Cemetery that are being replaced will The 66-unit rental afford- building plans for the Beyer Ranch. Party nomination for the 16th in a solar energy project. Up within the historic flag circle. be shut down. able housing development State Assembly seat in the to nine sites were proposed As approved, the memo- The Livermore City targeted to veterans and At the request of Green- briar Homes, the Lund state's June 7, 2016 primary. for solar installations, includ- rial included six 20-foot tall Council did not extend the their families will be located The seat is currently held ing Granada and Livermore flagpoles, one for each of the deadline for responses to within walking distance of Ranch II project was contin- ued to the Dec. 1 Pleasanton by Republican Catharine High Schools, Junction K-8 services and the Merchant Request for Proposals (RFP) the West Dublin/Pleasanton Baker, who was elected in School, Croce Elementary, Marine; one 25 foot flagpole for a hotel in the downtown. BART station, schools, job City Council meeting. The continuance was suggested 2014. Baker is expected to Altamont Creek, Christensen to fly the American flag and The council rejected pursuit and retail centers, and other in order for Greenbriar, the be chosen by Republicans to Middle School, Arroyo Seco, the MIA/POW flag, a large of a parallel track process services. again represent the party in Jackson Avenue and Marylin center granite platform, a developer of the project, to that would officially allow Parking at the proposed the June 2016 primary. Avenue. The District was bronze sculpture of a soldier absorb comments made by for larger scale submissions Isabel BART station in Trails topped the list of fa- projected to save upwards of kneeling, and one red granite after the November 18 dead- the public and councilmem- Livermore was a concern bers. cilities Livermore residents $8 million during the twenty star with an emblem of one line. However, a majority would like to see emphasized year contract, with over of the services at each point. of the councilmembers did of the vast majority of those Livermore was chosen participating in a workshop. as the site of the 2016 Little in the updated Livermore $200,000 savings realized in The six service flagpoles will note that the council would Area Recreation and Park the first year. include a monolith depict- look at proposals that come The planning area comprises League Intermediate World 1100 acres in the northwest Series. District 57 Little District (LARPD) master The Dublin City Coun- ing scenes from the history in after the deadline. The plan. Walking, running and cil approved General Plan of the service. The names, city's process, as stated in the area of the city. All of the League, which includes proposed development is teams from Dublin, Pleas- jogging trails led the list, Amendments for Jordan ranks, and theater of ser- RFP for the hotel, includes followed by trails for cy- located within the urban anton, Danville, Livermore Ranch, in a second and final vice of Pleasanton veterans the ability for the council to clists and equestrians. The reading that drew objections killed or missing in action extend deadlines for accept- growth boundary. Each and San Ramon, will host the event. Games will be played residents expressed a desire from Vice-Mayor Abe Gup- will be listed on the granite ing submissions, or accept of three development op- to have the trails connected. ta. Gupta suggested splitting platform. amendments to responses tions included 4,000 hous- July 31 to August 6 at Max Baer Park, Livermore. It the approval that would vest Tri-Valley Learning Cor- after expiration of deadlines. ing units; class A offices (continued on page 10) would be the 4th year Liver- 7 The Independent • January 7, 2016 SPORTS NOTES

but already had fi ve years of racing experience under his belt. "In raising David, we steered from behind and tried to keep up with him,” said Ellen. "His dad and I are very proud that he is following his passion, and grateful he decided to fi nish college fi rst. We know that he is doing what he was born to do, and that he would not be happy doing anything else." In 2014, David graduated from Massachusetts' Tufts University, where he was captain of the sailing team his senior year. Both he and Dan have degrees in mechanical engineering which, says David, complement sailing. "We are constantly trying to innovate, and in order to do this we must have a great understanding of how every- thing works. If something breaks midrace we have to rely on our skills and knowledge to fi x it," he said. David (the helmsman) and Dan (the crew) have sailed together off and on for four years, though they began their full-time partnership and Olympic campaign a year ago. "We spend three to fi ve hours a day on the water, usu- ally training with other 49er teams," said David. "Every day the wind and sea conditions are different, so we have adjust accordingly. Normally, we start with speed work, then work on specifi c scenarios or areas of the racecourse, and fi nish with practice races." Perhaps most challenging for the D&D Racing duo is aiming high on a tight budget. "David and Dan have raised all of their own fund- ing, primarily from the sailing community. A great deal of funding is needed to purchase sails, multiple boats, coaching, and international travel," said Ellen. "It's fair to David Liebenberg and Dan Morris say that David and Dan have come twice as far with half the funding of the other 49er teams. They're resource- ful and thrifty. They can fi x anything that breaks on their boat, live on peanut butter and bananas, and sleep anywhere." To date, the athletes have raised 74 percent of the Local Sailors Take Aim at funds needed to compete in the Olympics. Tax deductible donations can be made on the D&D Racing website. "No amount is too little!" said Ellen. "They have many small donors, and are very appreciative that they have so Qualifying for the Olympics many supporters." The one thing supporters are most surprised to learn is how physically and mentally demanding sailing is. By Carol Graham endurance of the sailors," said mother Ellen Liebenberg, "The sailors must always think about wind, current, Think of it as Formula 1 on the water. With a race- also of Livermore. "Selection for the Olympics will be tactics, how to make the boat go faster, what the other track that swells and drops erratically. And a roaring wind determined by the combined results of the 2016 World boats are doing, avoiding collisions, and communication that makes communication impossible. And don't even Cup in Miami (January 25-30) and World Championship between skipper and crew," said Ellen. "They must coor- think about a pit stop; there are no smartly pantsuited in Florida (February 9-14). dinate all these factors and more during extreme physical crews waiting to help in the vasty deep. "To go to the Olympics, David and Dan have to do exertion and while going very fast." Olympic-level skiff sailing requires competitors to be- things: beat the other North American teams (Canada To get an idea, watch the videos on Facebook's D&D come like the mythical sea creatures themselves - having and the Virgin Islands) at the Miami World Cup, and be Racing page. (Don't miss the adventurous and clever the strength of Poseidon, the unshakable focus of Jaws, the fi rst U.S. team in the combined standings of the two "Experience a bit of life as a part of D&D Racing!") and the telepathic powers of Aquaman. regattas." While friends, family and his hometown await the In Livermore, there is such a contender. It's a goal the partners of "D&D Racing" have in their late-January World Cup results, Ellen already knows she's David Liebenberg, 24, is hoping to qualify for the sights. Both started young, with then six-year-old Dan raised a true champion. 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which take telling his father, "Dad, it's not just a sport, it's my life!" "When David was 12 he was very disappointed with place this August. He and San Francisco's Dan Morris, David started even younger. As the only child in a how he had done in a major regatta in Texas," she said. 28, sail a two-person skiff called (auspiciously) a 49er sailing family, he was just two years old for his fi rst Bay "Several months later he met some of the same kids and which had its Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000. race, and three for his fi rst ocean race. When he joined their parents at another regatta. He realized that they nei- "The 49er is the fastest and most athletic of the Olym- the Richmond Yacht Club's junior sailing program at age ther remembered nor cared how he had done in the previ- pic classes requiring the ultimate in strength, agility, and seven, he was years younger than most of the members ous regatta. Instead, they remembered the nice polite boy from California. That made an impression on him; he realized that his behavior off the water was as important as his performance on the water." "I have to say, though," she added, "that it is thrilling to see your child out in front. Watching David win races as a child and now following his and Dan's results online, is very exciting. To see them make the Olympics would be incredible." To learn more, visit Facebook or www.olympicsailing. org.

Lacrosse Signup Registration is open for the Liver- more Phantom Lacrosse spring season. Fall/winter tune-up sessions are under way now and included in the registra- tion fee. Sign up at www.phantomla- crosse.org. Girls Softball Livermore Girls Softball Associa- tion welcomes all Livermore girls aged The Pleasanton Seahawks sent 6 of its Elite Swimmers 5-18 for the 2016 Spring Recreational to the Speedo Short Course Junior Nationals Dec. season. No prior experience necessary. Register online at www.lgsa.org or 9-13 in Austin, Texas. These Elite Swimmers train 22+ email [email protected] for more hours a week in hopes to someday attend a meet of information. Memorials, Burial, this magnitude and swim alongside some of the fastest CYO Track and Field Cremation, swimmers in the nation. Samantha Howell swam the Signups are planned for the friend- 100/200/500 Free. Tori Koleta swam the 100 Breast. ly competition of Track and Field. From sprints to middle and long dis- Loss Support Kennedy Truex swam the 100 Back. Katie Woods swam tance, long jump, high jump, softball 189 Contractors Street the 100/200/500 Free. Alex Gilchrist swam the 200/400IM, throw and relays… no child will be left out. Participants learn sportsmanship, Livermore, CA 94551 200 Fly. Ed Smith swam the 200IM, 200 Free, 200 Breast. teamwork, make friends for life and Photo - Doug Jorgensen have a great time. Pictured from left are Ed Smith, Samantha Howell, Alex St. Michael’s/St. Charles 2016 (925) 344-6135 Gilchrist, Tori Koleta, Kennedy Truex, and Katie Woods. The Dublin Gaels girls soccer team won Saturday's CYO Track and Field signups are www.valleypetloss.com home non-conference game against Livermore by a scheduled for January 12, 14, and 18th from 6:30 – 8PM in the Dorothy score of 3-1. Day room at St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Avenue in Livermore. A parents' meeting is scheduled for January 28th 6:30 in the Parish Hall at St. Charles. For more information, go to the St. Michael’s CYO Track website www.smisctrack.org or email mandy. Livermore Police Academy Accepting Applications [email protected]. The Livermore Police Police Department and the will also be opportunities Lesli Prado (925) 371-4936, Department is now accept- law enforcement commu- for ride-alongs with patrol by email, or by completing ing applications for its 29th nity. Participants will be offi cers and sit-a-longs with and downloading the ap- Winter Citizens’ Police Academy presented with a variety of police dispatchers. The pro- plication from this website (CPA). The 17 week acad- topics, including patrol op- gram also includes a Range/ (http://www.cityofl ivermore. Pruning Classes emy will begin on February erations, communications, SWAT day that will be on a net/citygov/police/academy. Learn the basic of pruning techniques evidence collection, hiring from our own Lita Gates. She will also 17, 2016 with a gradua- Saturday or Sunday, date yet asp). All applications must cover care, feeding and pest control. tion ceremony on June 10, and recruitment, traffi c, ani- to be determined. be submitted to Lesli Prado 2016. The class sessions are mal control, laws of arrest, Applications can be ob- via email – lprado@cityofl i- Pruning Pruning Pruning held every Wednesday eve- search and seizure, use of tained at the front counter vermore.net by February 1, Deciduous Roses Japanese ning from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 force, investigations, crime in the lobby of the police 2016 for consideration to Fruit Trees Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Maple p.m. at the Livermore Police analysis, terrorism, ethical station, by calling Supervis- participate in the program. Jan. 9, 11 a.m. Jan. 17, 1 p.m. Jan. 23, 11 a.m. Department. There are no issues, and many others. ing Public Safety Dispatcher Jan. 10, 1 p.m. Jan. 24, 1 p.m. physical requirements for The sessions are designed so most activities and no costs that participants get involved Pruning Pruning FREE charged to the participants. asking questions and doing Citrus Perennials & CLASSES! Registration is not The CPA provides par- hands-on activities. A tour of Jan. 30, 11 a.m. Flowering Shrubs Feb. 6, 11 a.m. required, but let us ticipants with a unique in- the police facility is included Jan. 31, 1 p.m. know if you plan to side look at the Livermore in the first session. There Feb. 7, 1 p.m. attend. Dress warmly. Winter Special RESTAURANT $10 OFF Any purchase of $40 or more Offer ends 2/29/15. Must present coupon. FOR SALE Good towards any regular priced merchandise. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House Turlock, CA. - $1,895,000 Register by calling: 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com (925) 462-1760 Great Gardens Begin Here! Kevin H. Donlon (209) 606-7308 Quality • Service • Selection 2756 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton DONLON REALTY Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4:30 BRE01378612 www.WesternGardenNursery.com | facebook.com/WGNursery 8 The Independent • January 7, 2016 Deadline Near for Nominations The City of Dublin is still accepting nominations for the 2015 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Organization of the Year. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dublin in 2015. The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of a Dublin youth in the 1st – 12th grade. Nominations for the awards are based on fi ve established criteria: the Dublin Integrity in Action’s ten characteris- tics (i.e. Responsibility, Respectfulness, Caring, Giving, Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline); originality and uniqueness of the activity/project; overall relevance and importance to the Dublin community; time and effort spent; and challenge(s) in accomplishing the activity/project. All nominees will be recognized at the Volunteer Recog- nition Event to be held at the Shannon Community Center on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, where the winners will be announced. The Organization of the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation will be given to each of the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year’s favorite non-profi t organization. Nominations can be completed online at the City’s Photo - Doug Jorgensen website, www.dublin.ca.gov/vre, or by calling the City A Labyrinth walk was held New Year’s Eve at the First Presbyterian Church, Livermore. The annual event was Clerk’s Offi ce at (925) 833-6650. The nomination deadline hosted by Presbyterian Women. Hot apple cider and light desserts were served in the candle lit sanctuary is Friday, January 15, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. afterwards.

SHORT NOTES positively life-changing for an Nature Programs organization of licensed and Wednesday morning Family at 925-373-5573, or visit the landscape-related contractors, 2016 Calendars adult who has struggled. Above Tree Time will be hosted by Sue Evans Photography is Storytime seating is limited at library website: www.livermo- presented Trophy Awards to East and beyond, you’ll likely be the Livermore Area Recreation sponsoring the sixth annual the Civic Center Library. Please relibrary.net. Bay area landscape contractors amazed at what you learn along and Park District ranger staff desktop Tri-Valley calendar fun- arrive early enough to obtain during its annual convention the way! on Sat., Jan. 9. Meet Ranger draiser to support Open Heart your free ticket to enter the event. Literacy Tutor recently. The next Tutor Training is Darren Segur at 10 a.m. at Kitchen in Livermore. Each • Big Kids Wonder Workshop Become a literacy tutor and • CLP Landscaping of Liver- comprised of the following three Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 page is a different image of Tri- (grades 1-5) – Monday 4:00pm help adults who want to improve more won the Stuart J. Sperber dates from 10:00am-12:30pm: Wetmore Road. Valley nature. Enjoy Science, Technology, their basic reading and writing Memorial Sweepstakes Trophy Wednesday,January 20th, Mon- Help rangers maintain native The calendars are $13.00 Engineering, Arts, and Math skills. No previous experience (Best of Show), a top tier award, day, January 25th and Wednes- trees and shrubs that have been each or as low as $5.50 depend- (STEAM) with storyteller John necessary. After successfully for their work on Del Amigo day, January 27th. (Participants planted in the park. Weeding, ing on the quantity purchased. Weaver as he shows off his completing Tutor Training, vol- Residence Project in Danville. attend all three dates.) mulching and other care is need- They are available at Studio 7 exciting experiments and action- unteers are paired with an adult • Past the Gate of Martinez For more information or to ed for these native plants. Wear in downtown Pleasanton and packed stories. Rincon Library, learner. Pairs typically meet at won Outstanding Achievement sign up for Tutor Training, con- sturdy shoes and bring water and directly through Evans for 725 Rincon Ave. their local library once or twice in Medium Residential for their tact (925) 373-5507 or literacy@ gloves if you have them (there larger orders. Contact Sueat • Bilingual Baby Storytime a week for an hour to two hours work on LammLe Residence livermore.lib.ca.us. will be some to loan). Sign up by sueevansphotography@comcast (for pre-walkers, Spanish/Eng- each meeting. The results are Project in Pleasanton. calling 925-960-2400. Program with questions or to purchase lish) – Wednesday 11:00am; The Trophy Awards were will last 1½ to 2 hours and may a calendar. Sale ends Feb. 29. Friday 11:00am involve a short walk to the sites. established to encourage interest • Family Storytime (all Canceled if raining. in landscaping, recognize crafts Foundation Meeting ages welcome) – Wednesday A Winter Wander will be people who produce outstanding 10:15am; Friday 10:15am Program Planned on College Costs landscapes, create pride in supe- The Sandra J. Wing Healing held Sun., Jan. 10. Meet Ranger Therapies Foundation is holding Springtown Library, 998 rior workmanship and bestow Dawn Soles at 5 p.m. at Syca- its Quarterly Round Up meeting Bluebell Dr. The Livermore Public Library invites local high school more Grove Park nature area public recognition on compa- at Handles on Main (in Pleas- • Family Storytime (all ages entrance. nies, institutions, municipalities students and their parents to attend a “Cut the Cost of Col- anton) at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, welcome) – Tuesday 6:00pm; lege” presentation. This free event will take place Wednes- Join this program in the and residents for their interest in January 12, 2016. All are invited Thursday 10:30am Nature Area for a leisurely walk a beautiful California. A total of to attend. To RSVP and for more For further information, day, January 13, 2016 at 6:30pm in the Storytime Room of to enjoy the park during its 52 awards were presented. information, call 866-862-7270. call 925-373-5504, or visit the the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue,

winter season. Along the way, library’s website www.livermo- Livermore. No registration is required. participants will watch for local Parenting Class relibrary.net. Jackie Stamps, an independent college admissions advi- Every 2nd Tuesday Tri-Val- Storytime At Library wildlife as the day shift goes to The Livermore Public Li- sor located in Livermore, will provide information, as well ley YMCA offers a program on bed and the night shift becomes brary will offer 13 storytime Yoga Class as tools and resources, to help families discover how to save the ups and downs of parenting. active. Wear hiking boots or ten- sessions each week this winter At 2:30 pm at the Livermore money on a college education regardless of income. Come This months topic: The nis shoes. This program includes and spring. Have fun singing, Public Library Civic Center "Good Enough" Parent will be to the presentation to understand how much your family can traveling on unpaved paths, so dancing, reading, and listening on Saturday, January 16, 2016 held 6:30 p.m. on January 12. expect to pay at a particular college, how to discover if a no strollers please. Canceled if as we encourage early literacy. de-stress with calming yoga "Good Enough" parents al- college is generous or not, where to look for scholarships, raining. Please call for reserva- Storytimes run from January 4 stretches. Yoga instructor Lainie low children the opportunity to and much more. tions at 925-960-2400. to May 27, 2016. Library story- Pascall will teach a series of be who they are without the stress For questions or more information, visit the library web- There is a $5 per vehicle times are free of charge. physical and mindful exercises. of getting it right. Take home key parking fee at either entrance Civic Center Library, 1188 No registration is required for site at www.livermorelibrary.net or call Jennifer Mosel, parenting "tips" to bring some to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 S. Livermore Ave. this free event. Participants must Teen Services Librarian, at 925-373-5576. ease into challenging parenting donation is requested to help • Bilingual Baby Storytime fi ll out a waiver. Participants moments. support the programs unless (for pre-walkers, Spanish/Eng- under the age of 18 must have a Childcare is available with other fees are specifi ed. Partici- lish) – Tuesday 10:15am waiver signed by their parent or advanced reservation- Please pants may call 925-960-2400 for • Family Storytime (all ages guardian. Waivers can be found Interfaith Religion Chat Scheduled more information. RSVP to Susan Mancino with welcome) – Monday 10:15am; on our website or at the youth questions at 925-354-1392 or Monday 10:45am; Wednesday room information desk. [email protected] “What is your faith’s to visit the Muslim Com- Landscape Awards 10:15am; Wednesday 6:00pm; For questions or more infor- The class takes place at position on an afterlife?” The California Land- Saturday 10:15am mation please call Paul Sevilla munity Center, Interfaith Tri-Valley YMCA, 6693 Sierra scape Contractors Association Please note Monday and will again be the topic of Interconnect invites the pub- (CLCA), a non-profit trade Lane, Suite F, Dublin. Interfaith Interconnect”s lic to attend this event and monthly Religion Chat from learn more about our thriving 5:00 to 6:00pm on Wednes- Muslim community. day, Jan. 13 at the Muslim Community Center, 5724 W. Callahan Receives Follow Your Dreams Award Las Positas Blvd., Suite 300, in Pleasanton. ValleyCare Charitable tion, “Follow Your Dream “Not only has his winery release parties which feature Foundation Board of Direc- Award.” hosted events for us, he the wine. The Philanthropy The doors at the center tors has awarded Michael “Mike has provided tre- has created a wine, called Cabernet Sauvignon wine will open at 4:30 PM and Callahan, owner of Rubino mendous support to Val- 'Philanthropy.' A portion is available for purchase at close at 6:30PM so that at- and Ruby Hill Vineyards leyCare Charitable Foun- of each bottle sold goes to both Rubino and Ruby Hill tendees may visit with each with the first annual Val- dation,” said Bob Shapiro, ValleyCare Charitable Foun- wineries in Pleasanton. other before or after the offi - leyCare Charitable Founda- co-chair of the Foundation. dation.” Rubino has hosted Funds raised each year cial program, if they choose by the foundation are consid- to do so. This event is free ered vital for the continued of charge, and everyone is delivery of state-of-the art welcome. health care. Visit www. As most Valley residents valleycare.com for more have not had an opportunity information.

ValleyCare Charitable Foundation Board Members present Michael Callahan, owner of Rubino and Ruby Hill Wineries, the first annual “Follow Your Dream Award.” Pictured from left are: Michael Callahan, Co- Chairs Bob and Joyce Shapiro, Board Members Frances 2 ROOMS Hewitt and Lori Arden. CLEANED LIVERMORE CINEMAS $ THE REVENANT (R) 11:55 3:40 7:20 70 STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (PG13)-CC 11:30 2:30 3:00 CODE: NP1115 5:45 6:15 9:00 9:30 $10 Service charge will apply. 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Resident of Livermore missed by her family and of us than, Hannah and Teddy; Gate Women’s Shelter in She July 19, 1941 – Dec. 23, 2015 friends. Corry, “Oma," was knew his brother Scott, and his Livermore, or Sutter “Care- gradu- Ted Hebebrand, 74 years always ready to help others. him as children, Molli, Annie and At-Home” hospice. ated old and a 58 year resident There will be neither Buck. Alex; his brother in law, Tim from of Livermore, passed away visitation nor services per H e Danielson; his sister-in-law, Alice Ramos Pikula Liver- after a Corry’s wishes. was Bobbi Bushnell; his aunt Resident of Pleasanton, CA more brief but In lieu of fl owers, the fam- born in and Uncle, Anne and Ed 4/25/1928 – 1/1/2016 High heroic ily asks that those wishing to Liver- Schimmel and their children Alice Ramos Pikula School battle remember Corry contribute more Todd (Candice) and Carrie passed away at a Pleasanton i n against to the Memorial Fund at the to a Schimmel and, of course, his hospital on 1/1/16 at the 1978, a rare and re- First Presbyterian Church of large beloved dog, Mia. age of 87. cancer. fam- She was ceived Ted was Livermore, 2020 Fifth Street, David’s memorial service her Livermore, CA 94550. ily and will be held on January 16th born in born in had many life-long friends. Hanford, A.A. 2016 at 11:00 am at Christian Warren, He attended St. Michael’s California degree Ohio, Jacqualynn School, Livermore High World, 3820 East Avenue to Joseph from Las Positas College. mov- (Jackie) Grijalva School and a local college. Livermore CA 94550. In DeBrum She worked as a Special Ed- ing to Dec. 10, 1946-Dec. 25, 2015 His wife Sharon and he were honor of Dave, please dress Ramos ucation Aide for the Liver- Arizona Jackie Grijalva was born together for 58 years and had representing your favorite and Al- more School District and was and Southern California December 10,1946 in West- fi ve loving children, Larry, sports team. We will then zira Bet- dedicated to her students. before his family settled in wood, CA. She peacefully Pam, Marilyn, Cheryl and continue to celebrate Dave’s tencourt Marguerite enjoyed the Livermore when Ted was joined Christ on Christmas Alfred. Buck retired from life from 1-4 at Castle Rock, Ramos on outdoor life and the warm a junior in high school. morning, holding hands with Lawrence Livermore Lab 1848 Portola, Livermore. 4/25/1928. After attending weather that allowed her to He graduated from Liver- her in 2004. Although his family is local grammar schools she show her pretty legs in shorts more High School in 1959. high He was a man of few confi dent he is at rest with graduated from Visalia High year-round. Reading was a The summer after gradu- school words, who said a great deal. our Lord, David’s ever lov- School, then obtained gainful huge part of her life, and she ation Ted enlisted in the loved sharing good books. sweet- He was clever and insightful ing spirit will be missed so employment with the County Air Force, serving for 4 She will be remembered for heart with a dry sense of humor. much and never forgotten Court House for the next 6 years. After his honorable her joyful nature, her infec- and Nearly all Buck’s hobbies by all who knew him. To years. discharge he worked at tious laugh and her devotion hus- centered around his family. be in his presence meant In 1954, at the age of Sandia National Laboratory to her children. band big smiles and many belly 26, she married Bernard F. for over 40 years. Ted’s pas- When he wasn’t tending to Marguerite’s parents, of 53 laughs! We love you so much Pikula, a young man just sion was playing baseball, his fi sh pond or garden, he Walter and Dorothy Mack- years, Unky! completing his service in the which he continued to play loved fi shing with his grand- ey of Livermore, Cal pre- Memorial donations to Navy. They were married at in various city leagues until Gilbert sons, showing dogs with his ceded her in death, as did assist David’s family with St. Mary’s church in Santa 5 months before his passing. Gri- daughters, and spending time her nephew Kevin Mackey. expenses may be made at Maria, California. The new- His favorite time playing jalva. at the family cabin in Twain She is survived by the love https://www.gofundme.com/ lywed couple then moved ball was this past summer Jackie battled a year long Harte. He was a devoted of her life, Marty Kelley of k3gxuxcc to Bernard’s hometown in when his grandson Ryan lung disease with tremen- husband, a respected father, Ione; her daughter, Melanie Brainerd, Minnesota, where got a team together and 3 dous courage in the comfort and a loving and affection- Hill of Livermore, and her Bernard built them a home generations played on the and care of her devoted ate grandfather. His family David Dalke son, Conner Hill of Lodi; Oct. 30, 1915 – Jan. 3, 2016 on the lake and then went to same team: Ted, his son husband and loving family. her step-daughters, Cierra adored him as a good listener Livermore/Brentwood work perfecting his trade as and 2 of his grandsons. He Raised in Tracy, CA. Gil and Emily Kelley and her and a trusted friend. He will David J. Dalke passed a carpenter. At 31 years of loved to travel, whether on and Jackie moved to Ros- step-granddaughter, Sophia; be greatly missed by all who away in peace at his son’s age, Alice and her husband road trips or cruises, going her sisters, Barbara Gal- eville and raised their young knew him. home with his three daugh- returned to California for for a few days or weeks; vin and Stephanie Mackey family in Sacramento, CA Buck was predeceased by ters, son, better job opportunities and anywhere was fine with of Berkeley, and brothers, where they attended every his sons Larry and Alfred, eventually settled in Pleasan- him. He enjoyed his home, daugh- Jack Mackey of St. Peters- sporting event for their 3 his sister Helena Lamfers, ton, California. gardening and improvement ter-in- burg, Gerard Mackey of kids and 4 grandkids from and his parents Helina and They both enjoyed spon- projects but most of all he law, and Brooklyn, Andrew Mackey Roseville to Livermore and Neno. He is survived by his soring and managing the loved being with family. many of Northampton, Mass. and beyond! wife Sharon, his daughters Cardinals AA Fast Pitch The times spent with kids other Daniel Mackey of San Fran- Jackie devoted her life Pamela Mulrooney (John), Soft Ball team for 10 years. and grandkids were mo- family cisco; eight nieces and neph- to her family and shared Alice was actively involved ments he treasured. Marilyn DeRosa (Sarah) mem- ews, and eleven great nieces the past week guiding her 4 in providing support for Pi- He is survived by his best and Cheryl Macina, and his bers and nephews. grandkids in making tama- kula Enterprises, Rocky Bay friend and wife of 35 years, grandchildren Joslyn Scar- by his A celebratory memorial fi shing lodge and property Janis; his loving children les and baking her famous lett, Spencer Scagnelli and side in will be held in Berkeley at investments. She enjoyed Vicki Wiedenfeld (Kurt), Gramma & Auntie Jackie Jonathan Mulrooney. He is Brent- Barbara and Kevin Galvin’s traveling all over the United Jeff Hebebrand (Teresa) Christmas cookies. also survived by his sisters home on Saturday, January wood, States promoting their busi- and Jeff King (Janis); 6 Jackie is survived by her Alice Ott and Karen Barnard 9th, 2016. Please contact CA. He touched many lives ness Rocky Bay Fishing and grandchildren, Ryan and husband of 53 years Gil (Terry), his brother Anthony stephanie.mackey@gmail. through his deep faith in God Hunting Lodge in the North Kayla Hebebrand, Devin Grijalva, son Joe Grijalva DeRosa (Judy), and many com for more details. In lieu and his warm and loving re- West Territories of Canada. Debrum, Matt Epps, Regan and daughter in law Bettie nieces and nephews. lationships with others. Both loved hosting fi shing of fl owers, her family asks and Landon Wiedenfeld; his of Sacramento, son Gary Rosary and visitation David graduated from and hunting trips for fam- that you make a donation to mother, Lelia Hebebrand; Grijalva and daughter in law were held at Callaghan Mor- Fresno State College in 1938 ily and friends. They shared Books for Kids, a nonprofi t brothers Roger, Larry, Da- Pam of Roseville, daughter tuary on Wednesday, January and worked in school dis- hobbies of reading, garden- that provides books to under- vid and Mark Hebebrand 6th. Mass will be celebrated Kelly Trudeau and son in tricts in Hanford and Grass ing and cooking. Through- served children. and many nieces and neph- on Thursday, January 7th at law Mike of Livermore, 4 Valley, before moving to out her 55 years of marriage, ews. Finally, he is sadly 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s grandkids, Garrett Grijal- Alice experienced all that life missed by his four-legged Church, Livermore. Livermore in 1954. He Mary R. Simpson va, Kaylei Grijalva, Colton became the first principal had to offer surrounded by Mary R. Simpson, a resi- best friend Bobbi, who for Trudeau, Tyler Trudeau and the past 5 years was his of East Ave. School, made many family and friends that dent of Livermore CA, died mother Ruby Whitmire, sis- David K. Bushnell many lasting friendships loved them both dearly. She Sunday the 27th of Decem- constant companion. He and David Bushnell, 48 years ters Retha Strmiska, Narcia with teachers and other ad- will be remembered for her ber, his dog were inseparable Joseph, Kim Whitmire and old, passed away unexpect- and she gave him absolute ministrators, and retired great strength, courage, & 2015. Kristy Whitmire. Preceded edly on December 30, 2015. joy and unconditional love. in 1972. After retirement, love that she shared with her Born in by sister Katie Silva. David was born in Southern family throughout her life. 1936 in Ted’s kind and gentle California and moved to he pursued his passions of spirit affected those who Celebration of Life an- fl y-fi shing, camping, piano She is preceded in death Santa Liver- Barba- were family as well as those nouncement to follow. playing, and traveling. He by her husband Bernard more Pikula and siblings Mary ra, CA, he considered family. He developed a real love of when Souza, Evelyn Nunes, Elsie she had an over-abundance of William Afonotele Tololi wood carving and blessed March 23, 1945 - Dec. 29, 2015 he was Bailey, and John Ramos; mar- love in his heart for those many family members and William Afonotele Tololi, 12. survived by her sister Marge ried her fortunate enough to have David other people with his beau- 70, of Livermore, passed Ramsey of Visalia and nu- child- touched his. gradu- tiful carvings through the away peacefully in his sleep merous nieces, nephews and hood A Celebration of Ted’s ated years. He also volunteered Tuesday morning. His warm god children. best Life will be held Friday, from his musical abilities at local spirit Vigil and Mass of Chris- friend January 8th at 2 pm at the Liver- convalescent homes in the and fun tian Burial will commence Doug and moved to Syl- Veteran’s Memorial Build- more area on a regular basis. ing, 522 South L Street, loving on Thursday, January 7th at mar CA, then eventually to High He is survived by his Campbell, CA, with their 2 Livermore, CA. In lieu of attitude 1 p.m. at St. Michael Catho- School daughters, Carolyn and Bill children Robert and Pam. fl owers, please consider a touched lic Church, 458 Maple St., in 1985 Ulicki from Truckee, CA, Mary was a devoted donation in Ted’s name to many Livermore. With burial to and al- Janice and Jack Leetch from mother and a lover of all a Veterans’ Organization or lives. He follow at St. Michael Cem- though Cheshire, CT, Ellen and Ty animals. She loved photog- local charity of your choice. was tru- he moved away for a few etery. Reception to follow. Sojka from Grand Junction, raphy, Carmel By The Sea, ly loved years at a time, he always Callaghan Mortuary CO, and son, Michael and racing her whippets as well and considered Livermore home. 925.447.2942, callaghan- Corry Snel Susan Dalke from Brent- as caring for her various pets Dec. 7, 1922 – Dec. 26, 2015 adored David’s passion was mortuary.com wood, CA. He was preceded over the years. Resident of Livermore by all. sports and was an avid fan in death by his loving wife of She is survived by her Corry Snel, 93, died Sat- Bill of the Raiders, Dodgers Marguerite Mackey Hill 67 years, Catherine, in Jan., children Robert Simpson urday, December 26, 2015, was born in American Sa- and Lakers. He loved to Marguerite Mackey Hill of Fremont, CA and Pam 2007. He met his wife in a from complications due to a moa and came to America in spend time with his friends of Ione, Calif. died suddenly Hanna of Livermore, CA. church choir and sang many hip fracture as a result of a 1966. He brought his carpen- and family, which usually on December 26th, 2015, of She is also survived by 4 duets with her over the years. fall. She was born December try skills and an unparalleled involved watching a game. complications from pneumo- grandchildren and 3 great He was blessed by fifteen 7, 1922, in the Netherlands. zest for life. He married his One of his greatest loves was nia. Marguerite was born on grandchildren. spending time and spoiling grandchildren and eighteen She married Richard “Dick” loving wife, Kathy on April Long Island, NY and moved She will remain in our his nieces and nephews, as great grandchildren. Snel on June 12, 1946. She 25, 1970. He worked at the to California as a teenager in hearts forever. well as his dog, Mia. Family and friends are moved to Michigan in 1951 Livermore Lab for 23 years Dave, “Bush," or “Unky” invited to a “Celebration where she was a homemak- and retired in 2007. will be remembered for his of Life” service at the First er. In 1978 she moved to He enjoyed golf, carpen- kind, loving and giant heart. Presbyterian Church in Liver- try, and spending time with We will miss his laugh, his Livermore on Saturday, Jan. Obituary/ more. his friends and family. smile and his way of always 9 at 10:00 a.m. She Bill is survived by his making others feel special In lieu of fl owers, the fam- was a wife, Kathy, his children, Memoriam Policies and important. He was a de- ily is requesting donations be resi- Rachel, William, Naomi, voted son, brother, uncle and dent of and Lima, his many grand- friend to many and will be Obituaries are published in Heri- children, his nieces and greatly missed. He is deeply The Independent at no charge. tage nephews; and the rest of his loved and lives forever in Estates family and friends. Bill was our hearts. There is a small charge for for the proceeded in death by his David is survived by his photographs in the obituaries. last 10 son, Peter. Mother, Linda Powell; his years. Celebration of Life ser- sister Beth Bushnell Dan- Corry vices were held on Tuesday, Memoriam ads can also be placed in was a member of the East January 5th at the Robert The Independent when families want Bay Holland Club. Livermore Community Cen- Loving wife, mother, ter in Livermore. to honor the memories of their loved ones. mother-in-law, grandmother There is a charge for memoriam and aunt, Corry was pre- Lawrence Alfred ceded in death by her hus- DeRosa ads, based on the size of the ad. band and 2 brothers. She is Sept. 5, 1939 – Dec. 31, 2015 survived by her daughter Lawrence DeRosa, 76, Nelly Throop, son-in-law entered into eternal peace Please send an email to Alan Throop, grandson Jef- after a brief illness early [email protected] frey, sister-in-law Gerry Van Thursday, December 31st, Elzelingen and many nieces 2015. He was surrounded by to receive more information and nephews. Her kind and his beloved family. 10 The Independent • January 7, 2016 2015 (continued from page 6) business as: Solano Barbier, NOTICE OF HEARING ton, CA 94588, is hereby LEGAL NOTICES 1526 Dorothy Common, Liver- a. Date: 4/21/2016 registered by the following FOR INFORMATION more, CA 94551, is hereby Time: 1:30 PM owner(s): ON PLACING LEGAL registered by the following Dept: 503 Vandervision Digital, Inc., NOTICES IN owner(s): b. The address of the court is: 4847 Hopyard Rd, Suite THE INDEPENDENT, Zachary Solano, 1526 Doro- Hayward Hall of Justice 4-225, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Call 925-243-8000 thy Common, Livermore, CA 24405 Amador Street This business is conducted by 94551 Room 108 a Corporation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by Hayward, CA 94544 The registrant has not yet NAME STATEMENT an Individual begun to transact business FILE NO. 511019 The registrant has not yet 3.a. A copy of this Order To using the fi ctitious business The following person(s) doing begun to transact business Show Cause shall be pub- name listed above. business as: Signature Print & using the fi ctitious business lished at least once each Signature of Registrants Promo, 960 Kern Court, Liver- name listed above. week :s/: Thomas M. Vandegriff, more, CA 94551, is hereby Signature of Registrants for four successive weeks President registered by the following :s/: Zachary Solano prior This statement was fi led with owner(s): This statement was fi led with to the date set for hearing on the County Clerk of Alameda Sherri Simoni, 960 Kern Court, the County Clerk of Alameda the petition in the following on December 14, 2015. Ex- Livermore, CA 94551 on December 10, 2015. Ex- newspaper of general circu- pires December 14, 2020. This business is conducted by pires December 10, 2020. lation, printed in this county: The Independent Legal No. an Individual The Independent Legal No. The Independent Newspaper 3889. Published December The registrant has not yet 3885. Published December 2250 First Street 24, 31, 2015, January 7, begun to transact business 17, 24, 31, 2015, January Livermore, CA 94550 14, 2016. using the fi ctitious business 7, 2016. name listed above. STATEMENT OF Dated: December 14, 2015 Signature of Registrants ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ABANDONMENT /s/: Winifred Y. Smith :s/: Sherri Simoni FOR CHANGE OF NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Judge of the Superior Court This statement was fi led with Case No. 15796589 NAME the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 449598 The Independent on October 27, 2015. Expires SUPERIOR COURT OF The following person(s) has Legal No. 3887 October 27, 2020. CALIFORNIA, (have) abandoned the use of Published December 24, 31, The Independent Legal No. COUNTY OF ALAMEDA the Fictitious Business Name: 2015, January 7, 14, 2016 3883. Published December TO ALL INTERESTED Allied Trailer Supply of San 17, 24, 31, 2015, January PERSONS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Leandro, 15180 E. 14th St, 7, 2016. NAME STATEMENT San Leandro, CA 94578. 1.Petitioner: FILE NO. 511960 The Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jennifer S. Stulen The following person(s) doing Statement being abandoned NAME STATEMENT fi led a petition with this court business as: Wilkinson Road- was fi led on 3/24/2011 in the FILE NO. 512207 for a decree changing names side Assistance, 6489 Aspen- County of Alameda. The following person(s) do- as follows: wood Way, Livermore, CA The full name of Registrant: ing business as: Gamma 94551, is hereby registered by (1)Gregory R. Beyers (2) Services, 1159 Lexington Photo - Doug Jorgensen Present Name: the following owner(s): Rebecca A. Beyers, 19688 Way, Livermore, CA 94550, Foothill High School's perfect season ended with a loss to De La Salle in the NCS Jennifer S. Stulen Kristi Wilkinson, 6489 As- Forest Ave, Castro Valley, is hereby registered by the Proposed Name: penwood Way, Livermore, CA 94546 Division 1 championship. The Falcons put together a perfect 10-0 regular season. following owner(s): Jennifer Scott Dayrell CA 94551 Signature of Registrant: (1)Ariel Gregorio Ceballos (2) This business is conducted by /s/: Gregory R. Beyers Maria Ana Santiago, 1159 2.THE COURT ORDERS an Individual /s/: Rebecca A. Beyers Lexington Way, Livermore, that all persons interested in The registrant began to trans- This statement was fi led with The draft master plan, an should pay for all or most of hotel of 125 rooms and an af- CA 94550 this matter appear before this act business using the fi cti- the County Clerk of Alameda update of the plan approved the cost of building schools, fi liated hotel with 60 suites. This business is conducted by court at the hearing indicated tious business name(s) listed on December 7, 2015. Ex- Married Couple in 2008, was presented to the and there is little confi dence According to the Committee, below to show cause, if any, above on November 1, 2015. pires December 7, 2020. The registrant has not yet LARPD board for comment. in the school board. The this study utilized hotel con- why the petition for change of Signature of Registrants The Independent Legal No. begun to transact business name should not be granted. :s/: Kristi Wilkinson 3890. Published December Staff was directed to include poll was conducted by Ga- cepts similar to hotel chains using the fi ctitious business Any person objecting to the This statement was fi led with 24, 31, 2015, January 7, completed trails and geo- nesan Ramu, who organized such as AC and Residence name listed above. name changes described the County Clerk of Alameda 14, 2016. Signature of Registrants graphic areas of interest that Dublin Residents for Re- Inn by Marriott or Curio and above must file a written on November 24, 2015. Ex- :s/: Ariel Gregorio Ceballos STATEMENT OF were not under LARPD's objection that includes the pires November 24, 2020. sponsible Growth (DRRG), Homewood Suites by Hilton. This statement was fi led with ABANDONMENT jurisdiction. reasons for the objection at The Independent Legal No. and Bhaskar Tetali. Unlike The Lund Ranch II de- the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before 3888. Published December The Sunol Valley Golf on December 4, 2015. Expires NAME professional polls, scientifi c velopment in Pleasanton the matter is scheduled to 24, 31, 2015, January 7, Course would close at the December 4, 2020. FILE NO. 488819 sampling was not part of the changed again before the be heard and must appear 14, 2016 The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) has end of the year. It's possible at the hearing to show cause process. second reading. The Pleas- 3884. Published December FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (have) abandoned the use that another course may rise why the petition should not be Results of a study con- anton City Council voted 17, 24, 31, 2015, January NAME STATEMENT of the Fictitious Business granted. If no written objection there again. The current ducted by independent hotel 3 to 1, with Karla Brown 7, 2016. FILE NO. 512517 Name: Allied Trailer & Coach is timely fi led, the court may The following person(s) doing Works, 15080 E. 14th St, San facility, which features two FICTITIOUS BUSINESS consultants found that a 185 dissenting, to remove five grant the petition without a business as: Vandervision Leandro, CA 94578. 18-hole courses will shut NAME STATEMENT room, upscale hotel concept units and relocate a sixth hearing. Digital, Inc., 4847 Hopyard The Fictitious Business Name FILE NO. 512431 down. However, Alameda Rd, Suite 4-225, Pleasan- Statement being abandoned is feasible for downtown in revising the Lund Ranch The following person(s) doing County has been negotiating Livermore under the as- II development, leaving 45 with the landlord, the San sumptions outlined in their units in what had been a Francisco Public Utilities analysis. The Ad Hoc Advo- 50 unit development pro- Commission (SFPUC), to cacy Committee, which de- posed by Greenbriar Homes. buy the 280-acre facility, scribes itself as a loose-knit Mayor Jerry Thorne cited the Professionals Choice with an eye toward opening group of Livermore residents potential of a referendum or the site for golf in the future. with civic, business and lawsuits based on the provi- Most of the current Dub- cultural interests, contract- sions in Measure PP if the Real Estate Directory lin City Council members, ed with independent hotel plan approved by the council except for Vice-mayor Abe consultants PKF to analyze at its December 1 meeting Local guide to the Valley’s Leading Gupta, received high nega- the market feasibility for a were retained. The 195-acre Real EstateLivermore’s Professionals Top & Services Producing tive ratings that refl ect they downtown hotel suitable for former Lund Ranch parcel is Ivy are dropping the ball when it the “Lucky” site in the core located in the southeast hills RealTop Estate Producing Agent Livermore 2012 comes to growth, according Mike Fracisco of downtown Livermore. of Pleasanton. Thirty-four www.IvyLoGerfo.comRealtor since 1999 to a selective, on-line poll of (925) 998-8131 www.IvyLoGerfo.com With the help of local hotel acres will be developed. Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt 405 residents. 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was filed on 3/7/2014 in the housing and employment Adopt a new best friend: REAL ESTATE County of Alameda. MERCHANDISE that contain any preference, TVAR, the Tri-Valley Ani- The full name of Registrant: 118) FREE SECTION Inland Valley limitation or discrimination mal Rescue, offers animals Rebecca A. Beyers, 15080 Publishing Co. based on protected classes, for adoption every Saturday FREE WOOD REAL E. 14th St, San Leandro, Client Code:04126-00001 including race, color, religion, and Sunday, excluding most Pine & Oak CA 94578 Re: Legal Notice for sex, handicap, familial status holidays. On Saturdays from You cut it & haul it Signature of Registrant: Classified Ads or national origin. IVPC does 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are Mines Road ESTATE /s/: Rebecca A. Beyers The Federal Fair Housing Act, not knowingly accept any available at the Pleasanton (408)897-3156 This statement was filed with Title VII of the Civil Rights advertisements that are in Farmers Market at W. An- the County Clerk of Alameda Act of 1964, and state law violation of the law. gela and First Streets. Two on December 10, 2015. Ex- 127) LOST/ FOUND prohibit advertisements for locations will showcase cats pires December 10, 2020. NEWS & NOTICES only: Petsmart in Dublin from FOUND The Independent Legal No. 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet on Humboldt Way 3891. Published December Extreme in Livermore from Livermore 24, 31, 2015, January 7, 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, Portfolio of Greek music 14, 2016. cats are available at Petsmart CD’s STATEMENT OF in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, Please call ABANDONMENT and Pet Extreme in Liver- (925)447-3857 What’s Ahead for California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more from 12:00 to 4:00. For NAME more information, call Terry ANNOUNCEMENTS FILE NO. 484792 at (925)487-7279 or visit our “NOTICE TO READERS: The following person(s) has Real Estate in 2016 website at www.tvar.org California law requires that (have) abandoned the use FERAL CAT FOUNDATION contractors taking jobs that of the Fictitious Business TOGO’S is now hiring fun, friendly By Cher Wollard Cat & kitten adoptions now total $500 or more (labor and/ Name: Allied Trailer & Coach The past few years have seen dramatic increases in activity at the new Livermore Petco or materials) be licensed by and energetic crewmembers. Works, 15180 E. 14th St, San on Saturdays from 10:00AM the Contractors State License and prices of California real estate. So what are the prospects Leandro, CA 94578. Full time and Part time to 2:30PM. We have many Board. State law also requires for the coming year? The Fictitious Business Name adorable, tame kittens that that contractors include their immediate positions available. Statement being abandoned Expect more of the same, but less so. have been tested for FIV & license numbers on all adver- was filed on 11/7/2013 in the That means low interest rates – but not quite as low as we’ve FELV, altered & vaccinated. tising. Check your contractor’s Please apply in person at the County of Alameda. We also have adult cats & status at www.cslb.ca.gov seen. The full name of Registrant: following locations: ranch cats for adoption. or (800)321-CSLB (2752). Depressed inventory – but better than in the last few years. Rebecca A. Beyers, 19688 Unlicensed persons taking Livermore – 1414 First Street Forest Ave, Castro Valley, EMPLOYMENT jobs less than $500 must Multiple offers – but not as many. CA 94546 65) HELP WANTED state in their advertisements Livermore – 4325 N First Street Price increases – but with home prices rising about 3.2 percent Signature of Registrant: that they are not licensed by Danville – 3454 Camino Tassajara instead of the 6.5 percent increase we saw this year. /s/: Rebecca A. Beyers SECURITY OFFICERS the Contractors State License This statement was filed with WANTED Board.” That’s the opinion of economists familiar with the California the County Clerk of Alameda market. on December 10, 2015. Ex- Must have a guard card, The Federal Reserve Board opened the door to slightly higher High School Diploma or OEM Quality Engineer (Livermore, CA) Assist w/ Advanced pires December 10, 2020. interest rates in December. So far, rates have barely budged. The Independent Legal No. GED, Own transportation, Product Quality Planning (APQP) & Production Part Approval Process 3892. Published December & CA DL. (PPAP) activities rltd to new product dvlpmt programs utilizing knowl But rates on 30-year conventional mortgages could easily hit 24, 31, 2015, January 7, & exp completing req’d elements of APQP/PPAP process. Coord w/ 4.5 percent by year’s end, compared to 4 percent or less over Call (510) 783-2696 14, 2016. cross-functional teams to help dvlp processes to support OEM customers the past few years. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS & PPAP rltd activities to achieve timely product sample warrant sign-off Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for Realtor.com, is forecast- BE WARY of out of area NAME STATEMENT using strong analytical skills & working knowl of stat’l methods & use ing rates of about 4.65 percent this time next year. FILE NO. 512325 companies. Check with the The following person(s) doing local Better Business Bureau of standard qlty tools. Perform root cause analysis, track to closure all Greg McBride of Bankrate Inc. agrees. business as: Your Mechanic before you send money or defects & incidents affecting OEM products, & prep & review reports for “The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage will spend the R.V., Trailer & Parts Center, fees. Read and understand OEM customers. Assist in coordination & actively participate in all OEM bulk of 2016 in the low 4s and remain well below the 5 percent 481 Meek Ave., Hayward, CA any contracts before you sign. Shop around for rates. audits. Master’s in Industrial Engg, Qlty Engg, or Mechanical Engg & mark throughout the year,” he predicted in an article this week 94541, is hereby registered by 3 yrs exp in job or 3 yrs quality engg exp. In alt, employer will accept a the following owner(s): TO PLACE for Bankrate. (1)John Philip Waters (2)Ni- A CLASSIFIED AD OR Bachelor’s in Industrial Engg, Qlty Engg, or Mechanical Engg followed by Still, 5 percent is a full percentage below average rates during colyn Sue Waters, 481 Meek LEGAL NOTICE IN THE 5 yrs progressive exp in specialty field. the recession. Ave., Hayward, CA 94541 INDEPENDENT, Mail resumes: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., Attn: Cheryl Erickson, Most economists believe low inventory, rather than higher This business is conducted by Call (925)243-8000 7400 National Dr., Livermore, CA 94550. a Joint venture interest rates, will be the biggest threat to affordability, especially The registrant has not yet here in the Bay Area, where jobs are plentiful and wages high. begun to transact business Homeowners, including many who would like to move, have using the fictitious business name listed above. been slow to put their homes on the market. That may change Signature of Registrants this year. :s/: John Philip Waters Plus new construction is ramping up throughout much of the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda state, just as we’ve seen in the Tri-Valley. on December 8, 2015. Ex- With builders supplying a larger share of available housing, pires December 8, 2020. buyers will have more options. The Independent Legal No. About 98,500 new homes were started in California in 2015, 3893. Published December 24, 31, 2015, January 7, according to Leslie Appleton-Young, chief economist for the 14, 2016. California Association of Realtors. She predicts the state will FICTITIOUS BUSINESS add 124,600 units in 2016. NAME STATEMENT That’s good news, but still well below the estimated 165,000 FILE NO. 512815 needed each year to keep up with new household formation in The following person(s) doing business as: J & S Holding the state. Co., 2301 Armstrong St., Ste. In fact, lack of inventory is a national problem, one that en- 113, Livermore, CA 94551, ables the upward pressure on prices. is hereby registered by the following owner(s): “The one variable to even higher sales will be if supply can J & S Holding Co., LLC, 2301 keep up enough to keep a lid on prices,” according to Lawrence Armstrong St., Ste. 113, Liver- Yun of the National Association of Realtors. “Especially with more, CA 94551 mortgage rates on the rise.” This business is conducted by a Limited liability company As for multiple offers, the percentage of homes with com- The registrant has not yet peting bids has dropped from 70 percent to 53 percent over the begun to transact business past two years, and the average number of offers on a home has using the fictitious business declined from a high of six down to four. name listed above. Signature of Registrants For one thing, fewer investors are bidding on homes. In fact, :s/: Jon T. Johnstone, Presi- many investors who purchased bargain properties a few years dent ago may be ready to sell now, most likely to buyers looking for This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda homes to live in. on December 22, 2015. Ex- Although an average of four offers on a property still means pires December 22, 2020. many homes sell for well over asking price, less competition The Independent Legal No. does help moderate price increases, a trend we’ve been seeing 3894. Published December 31, 2015, January 7, 14, for the past few years. 21, 2016. The “crazy intensity” of bidding wars for homes “has dimmed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS down a little bit, but it hasn’t gone away,” according to Appleton- NAME STATEMENT Young. FILE NO. 512926 Here’s a snapshot of increases in home prices statewide since The following person(s) doing business as: Opparel, 6911 2013, according to C.A.R.: Corte Madrid, Pleasanton, CA • In 2013, the median selling price for single-family homes 94566, is hereby registered by (SFH) rose to $407,200. That was a whopping 27 percent higher the following owner(s): Yomi Oyesiku, 6911 Corte than the previous year. Madrid, Pleasanton, CA • The value rose again to in 2014, to $447,000, representing a 94566 gain of 9.8 percent over the year before. That’s still a substantial This business is conducted by gain, but far less than in 2013. an Individual The registrant began to trans- • In 2015, the statewide median SFH price hit $476,300 for act business using the ficti- the year, an increase of about 6.5 percent year-to-date. That’s tious business name(s) listed less than the year before, but more than the 5.5 percent increase above on November 12, 2015. most economists had predicted. Signature of Registrants :s/: Yomi Oyesiku • C.A.R. projects 2016 will see home prices rise another 3.2 This statement was filed with percent to about $491,300 by year’s end. the County Clerk of Alameda Housing demand is still high, especially in metropolitan on December 24, 2015. Ex- pires December 24, 2020. regions such as the Bay Area. It suggests a return to a more The Independent Legal No. balanced market. 3895. Published December “We have recovered. I don’t really think in year six we should 31, 2015, January 7, 14, talk about a recovery anymore,” Appleton-Young said. “I think 21, 2016 this is the new normal. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT “We’ve got job and income growth. We’ve got low mortgage FILE NO. 512889 rates, but we still have a slightly troubled housing market with The following person(s) doing limited inventory and housing affordability constraints. It’s not business as: Leisure Street an easy market.” Winery, 503 & 511 Leisure Street, Livermore, CA 94551, But remember that while prices rose 6.5 percent statewide is hereby registered by the last year, they increased 10 percent here in the Bay Area, where following owner(s): job growth is solid and consumer confidence high. So “moderate KJV Cellars LLC, 511 Leisure Street, Livermore, CA 94551 price increases” may be a little less moderate here than elsewhere. This business is conducted In fact, affordability, especially for potential first-time home- by a Limited liability company buyers, may be our biggest concern in the coming year. The registrant has not yet For information about market conditions specific to your begun to transact business using the fictitious business neighborhood, call or e-mail your local Realtor today. name listed above. Signature of Registrants Cher Wollard is a local Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway :s/: Rick N. Volpatti, Member/ Owner HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on December 23, 2015. Ex- pires December 23, 2020. The Independent Legal No. 3896. Published January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016. ANIMALS TO PLACE A 2) CATS/ DOGS LEGAL NOTICE OR ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for adoption information contact Valley Humane Society at CLASSIFIED IN THE (925)426-8656. TO PLACE INDEPENDENT, CLASSIFIED AD Call (925)243-8000 CALL 925-243-8000 12 The Independent • January 7, 2016 2015 New Results from Experimental Facility (continued from page 10) nent open space with public launched the initial part of Deepen Understanding of Dark Matter walking trails. Two roads its hiring process to fi nd a The Large Underground results are a re-analysis of quantum limit of detector LUX scientists also have will serve as access points. new superintendent. Trust- Xenon (LUX) dark matter data obtained over three sensitivity. calibrated the detector’s One off Lund Ranch Road in ees gave the green light experiment, which operates months in 2013,” said LLNL LUX is designed to iden- response to the deposition Ventana Hills would provide to its search fi rm to begin nearly a mile underground principal investigator and tify the very rare occasions of small amounts of energy at the Sanford Underground physicist Adam Bernstein. when a dark matter particle access to 19 homes. The recruiting. by struck atomic electrons. second, off Sunset Creek Research Facility (SURF) “The first analysis of that collides with a xenon atom That’s done by injecting triti- The Las Positas College in the Black Hills of South data was published in 2014, inside the detector. When a Lane in Sycamore Heights ated methane – a radioactive (LPC) Early Childhood De- Dakota, has already proven and since then we have ex- collision happens, the xenon gas – into the detector. would serve the remaining velopment-Math Learning itself to be the most sensi- panded our understanding of atom will recoil and emit a 29 homes. The five units Another radioactive gas, Community was granted a tive dark matter detector in the detector response through small burst of light, which krypton, was injected to eliminated by the council "2016 Exemplary Program the world. Now, a new set a combination of low-energy is detected by LUX’s light at the December 15 meet- help scientists distinguish Award," which recognizes of calibration techniques nuclear recoil measurements, sensors. The detector’s loca- between signals produced by ing would have been built outstanding community col- employed by LUX scientists low-energy electron recoil tion at Sanford Lab beneath ambient radioactivity and a on slopes 25% or greater, lege programs. The Board of has further improved its measurements, and an im- a mile of rock helps to shield potential dark matter signal. prohibited under Measure Governors award, sponsored sensitivity. proved understanding of it from cosmic rays and other LUX improvements cou- PP. The argument used to LUX researchers, includ- our background in the low- radiation that would interfere pled to the advanced comput- by the Foundation for Cali- ing several from Lawrence energy recoil regime where with the dark matter signal. approve the units in the fi rst fornia Community Colleges, er simulations at Lawrence place was that the slopes Livermore National Labora- dark matter interactions are So far, LUX hasn’t de- Berkeley National Labora- will be given at the Board tory’s (LLNL) Rare Event likely to appear. tected a dark matter signal, tory’s National Energy Re- were man-made. However, of Governors for California staff admitted that an argu- Detection Group, are look- Bernstein and other LLNL but its exquisite sensitivity search Scientifi c Computing Community Colleges meet- ing for WIMPs, weakly in- researchers have taken part has allowed scientists to all Center and Brown Univer- ment could be made that the ing on Wednesday, January teracting massive particles, in initial science planning but rule out dark matter par- slopes were natural. In addi- sity’s Center for Computa- 20, 2016. which are among the leading and experimental design ticles over a wide range of tion and Visualization have tion to changing the number A Dublin land developer candidates for dark matter. for LUX. Physicist Peter masses that current theories allowed scientists to test and location of units, the pleaded no contest to charges Dark matter is thought Sorensen, formerly with allow. These new calibra- additional particle models council voted to move one of submitting fraudulent to be the dominant form LLNL and now at Lawrence tions increase that sensitivity of dark matter that can be of the access roads. The road of matter in the universe. Berkeley National Labora- even further. excluded from the search. documents to the City of Scientists are confi dent in its tory, spent many months The nature of the interac- linking the new develop- Dublin in an attempt to avoid The LUX scientifi c col- ment via Lund Ranch Road existence because its gravi- with on-site assembly and tion between neutrons and laboration, which is sup- development requirements to tational effects can be seen commissioning, and has xenon atoms is thought to ported by the DOE and Na- to the Ventana, Mission Hills protect two state-protected area, was relocated to a cul in the rotation of galaxies made key contributions to be very similar to the inter- tional Science Foundation species, the California Tiger and in the way light bends the study of the low-mass action between dark matter (NSF), includes 19 research de sac slated for 12 homes, Salamander and the Red- as it travels through the WIMP signal. and xenon. rather than to 19 homes as universities and national legged frog. After a two- universe. Because WIMPs Physicist Kareem Kaz- The neutron experiments laboratories in the United previously approved. The and-a-half year investiga- are thought to interact with kaz, who works in the LLNL help to calibrate the detec- States, the United Kingdom, goal was to generate less tion, attorneys for Yuen Liam other matter only on very Rare Event Detection Group, tor for interactions with the and Portugal. traffic going through the Tong (aka James Tong), rare occasions, they have yet created the LUXSim simu- xenon nucleus. However, Ventana and Mission Hills to be detected directly. lation framework, which owner of Charter Properties, LLNL is one of the has been used throughout neighborhoods. reached a plea arrangement During the 2014/15 founding members of the the collaboration to under- with State Attorney General's LUX experiment. LLNL re- stand detector response and school year, Livermore Offi ce and the California De- Shakespeare Festival pi- searchers have participated increase the team’s under- partment of Fish and Wildlife in LUX and its predecessor standing of signal back- loted a 10-week program at (CDFW). experiment (XENON-10) grounds and how the liquid Joe Michell K-8 School. The Smoking will be banned since 2004. xenon medium responds to pilot program was funded by at all special events in down- The new research is de- incident radiation. the Severns Family Founda- town Pleasanton. The city scribed in a paper submitted More recently, LLNL tion. The program, part of council approved an ordi- to Physical Review Letters graduate scholar Brian Lena- “So Wise So Young,” an in- and posted to ArXiv. The rdo has served as the deputy nance that requires events to work re-examines data col- science coordination man- school education program, be smoke free. The council paid for teaching artists to lected during LUX’s first ager, and has been an integral also directed city staff to experimental run in 2013, member of the team studying come to the school, and come back with options to deliver a 50-minute les- and helps to rule out the the light and charge yield of regulate smoking in multi- possibility of dark matter de- nuclear recoils within the ac- son once each week for family housing, as well as tections at low-mass ranges tive volume. Joining LLNL 10 weeks. The pilot pro- single family neighborhoods. where other experiments had in September, postdoctoral gram was so successful previously reported potential fellow Jingke Xu has orga- that the Wente Foundation detections. nized a sub-group focused on for Arts Education and the “The latest LUX science events at the single electron Livermore Valley Education Foundation provided addi- tional funding to expand the program to all second grade classrooms throughout the District. 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Spring Fever by Teresa Ruzzo 'California Dreaming' exhibition Bright Uphill Climb by Gary Coleman Opens in South Bay consortium of with many of the artists will ent ways as there are artists. professional artists, have be held on Thursday, Janu- Urban and rural landscapes, Pleasanton been invited to present a ary 14, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. figures and still life are thematic installation titled in the Harrington Gallery. just a few of the subjects. “California Dreaming.” Light refreshments will be Styles range broadly from The paintings by 21 differ- served. Guests are wel- abstract to realism, concep- The first major exhibi- ent artists will be on display come to come explore the tual to fantasy, and various tion of 2016 is planned for from Thursday, January 14, exhibit, and ask questions approaches in between. the Harrington Gallery at through Saturday, February and chat with the artists. Allied Artists West, also the Firehouse Arts Cen- 20. Each painter interprets known as The Professional ter. Allied Artists West, a Painting 1 by Karen Honaker A free opening reception the theme in as many differ- (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • January 7, 2016

EXHIBITION (continued from front page) Artists Group of Santa Clara County, consists of a group of nationally known and emerging professional artists. All associates have received wide recogni- tion and have won awards for their works, some in prestigious national exhibitions. Many are sought after as art teachers and art competition jurors. Many also have pieces in private and corporate collections nationwide, with the membership representing a di- versity of painting media, techniques and viewpoints. Participating artists in “California Dreaming” are Rajani Balaram, Gary Coleman, Kay Duffy, Veronica Gross, Jane Hofstetter, Karen Honaker, Yao-pi Hsu, Jeane Kluga, Belinda Lima, Shirley Motmans, Jen Norton, Sandi Okita, Sam Pearson, Carole Rafferty, Teresa Ruzzo, Michael Rogan, Pat Suggs, Judy Welsh, Julie Watson, Karen White, and Floy Zittin. Most of the artists have public websites where more information and images can be found. Exhibiting artists will conduct painting demonstra- tions for the public on most Saturdays during the run of the exhibition between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. January 16 – Pat Suggs – Pastel; January 23 – Jane Hofstetter – Watercolor; January 30 - Teresa Ruzzo – Pastel; February 20 – Michael Rogan and Gary Coleman - Acrylic. (Note: no demos on February 6 and 13.) The Harrington Gallery is located inside the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- anton, Calif. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and also one hour before most performances Ambrosia to perform at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. and during intermissions. Admission for this exhibit is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.

Ambrosia Brings Rock Fused with Progressive, Classical and International Infl uences for Two Concerts

By Carol Graham cal and international infl uences - earned the band fi ve hit After Ambrosia performed "You're the Biggest Part of singles, fi ve Grammy nominations, and sold-out concerts Me" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, the host ran up to across the globe. the musicians exclaiming, "That's how you do it!" "I'm looking forward to hearing those songs 'live' that In fact, that's how Ambrosia has been doing it for 45 are permanently ingrained on my psyche from my teens years. With hits like "How Much I Feel" and "You're the listening to Top 40 radio," says Firehouse Supervisor Rob- Only Woman," Ambrosia remains one of the most iconic ert Vogt. "But this is a band that is not just resting on its bands borne of the 70s, providing an instantly-recogniz- past hits; they're still creating. They have recorded a new able soundtrack to the lives of millions worldwide. single featured on the soundtrack of an award-winning On Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January 23, feature fi lm. Also, the band has original members who Ambrosia will perform at the Firehouse Arts Center in know how the hit songs should sound." Pleasanton, with shows starting at 8 p.m. Three of the four original members are still with "We can't believe we scored these two concerts on our Ambrosia: Joe Puerta (bass), Christopher North (B3 and schedule this season," says Firehouse Public Relations keyboards), and Burleigh Drummond (drums). The band Coordinator Jane Onojafe. "The smooth sway and rolling is now six members strong, having added Doug Jackson All About Me by Judy Welsh lyrics of their greatest hits say 'retro cool' for me." (six-string guitar), Mary Harris (keyboards), and Ken Ambrosia's style - rock fused with progressive, classi- (See AMBROSIA, page 6) 3 The Independent • January 7, 2016 'Walking in Memphis' Singer/Songwriter to Perform

Singer songwriter Marc Cohn, whose ballad “Walk- his older brother’s band rehearsing songs by the Beatles, Leaving a show in 2005, he was the victim of an attempt- ing in Memphis” won him a Grammy Award, will appear Ray Charles and the artists of Motown. He sang with the ed car-jacking, suffering a gunshot wound to the head. at the Bankhead Theater as part of the LVPAC Presents band through high school and started experimenting with Remarkably, he survived the trauma and continued to series on Friday evening January 22, 2016. songwriting, before heading to Oberlin College where he perform, eventually releasing the album Join the Parade. Cohn has established his place as one of this genera- taught himself to play piano. Cohn transferred to UCLA Cohn has released a total of five albums, most recently tion’s most compelling singer/songwriters, a natural and eventually began to play in local venues. His debut Listening Booth: 1970. storyteller with the precision of a brilliant tunesmith and album, which included the runaway hit “Walking in Mem- In 1970, Cohn was age 11 and already testing out his the passion of a great soul man. Tickets for his single phis,” won him the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in songwriting skills. That period’s hit songs by Cat Stevens, performance at the Bankhead Theater on January 22nd are 1991 and went platinum. TIME magazine called him "one Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Van Morrison and more, $42 or $59 for adults and just $16 for students. of the honest, emotional voices we need in this decade." left a strong and lasting impression on Cohn, influencing According to Cohn, he has been obsessed with pop Although Cohn took a decade-long hiatus from record- music for as long as he can remember. He grew up hearing ing beginning in 1998, he continued to perform in concert. (continued on page 4)

Muriel Anderson The Pirates of “Wonderlust” Penzance AWARD WINNING HARP TRI-VALLEY REPERTORY GUITARIST THEATRE Fri JAN 8 8pm JAN 16 — JAN 31

Marc Cohn The Wellington GRAMMY AWARD WINNER International WALKING IN MEMPHIS Ukulele Orchestra Fri JAN 22 8pm Thu JAN 28 7:30pm

Elton John’s Moscow Festival Greatest Hits Ballet CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE ROMEO AND JULIET Fri JAN 29 8pm Mon FEB 1 7:30pm 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org Mark Cohn 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • January 7, 2016 Teen Tutor PCAC Art Supporter Program of the Year, Begins Beginning the week of January 12, 2016, the 2015 Announced Livermore Public Library will offer a teen tutor pilot program at the Civic Center Recently, the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) selected Jill library. Vellinger as the Art Supporter of the Year for 2015. Students in grades K Jill Vellinger has always had a passion for all the arts. Although she through 10 are invited to did not grow up in a home that promoted the arts, she grew up in an era sign up to meet one-on-one when musical, vocal, and artistic instruction were an everyday part of the with a volunteer teen tutor school curriculum. In her younger days, she was involved with musical for thirty minutes during a theater, various choral groups, and the fine arts and believes these all two-hour time block. Adult helped develop her as both a business person and individual. coordinators will be on hand, and some days adult Jill helped bring PCAC into the world of social media and has for the tutors will also be available. last few years been an avid supporter of the Arts in the Schools Program. Students will be able to get She played an integral part in bringing The Big Draw: A City-Wide help on a variety of subjects Chalk & Arts Celebration to Pleasanton from 2013-2015. The Big Draw including reading, writ- celebrates all the arts and cultures that exist in Pleasanton and provides a ing, or general homework venue for people to perform, exhibit and participate in the arts, as well as assistance. The two-hour bringing professional chalk artists to create large scale works of art on the blocks of time will be avail- street. able twice a week, one on In addition, the Big Draw raises money for PCAC’s Arts in the Tuesday afternoon from Schools program, so that arts education can be made available at the 3:30pm – 5:30pm and one elementary school level. Jill was so inspired by the chalk art, that she has on Saturday from 10:00am taken up pastel painting and can be found at her easel when she is not Jill Vellinger shown in her regalia during the last “Big – 12:00pm. working as an interior designer. Draw” Chalk Festival in May. To sign up for a thirty- minute time slot, please contact the Youth Room desk at 925-373-5504. Res- ervations will be taken on a MARC COHN first come first served basis. (continued from page 3) Staff will take the student’s name, grade, phone number Iceland, A Visual Essay Photographic his own writing style. He tributes to a few of the and subject with which they has recorded with many legendary musicians who would like help. An effort Exhibition Opens January 14 of the legends of the early inspired Marc Cohn. “The will be made to match each 1970s including James McCartney Years” on student to someone who is Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, David Friday, February 19, 2016, an expert in their designated Work by a Pleasanton Crosby, and Graham Nash. presents a high-energy rec- subject. Students will not photographer, Ron Rigge, Listening Booth: 1970 pays reation of a mid-1970s Paul be paired with a tutor in a that shows the tremendous tribute to the music of that McCartney concert experi- lower grade. Drop-ins are variety of visual displays influential year with Cohn’s ence. “Live in Central Park welcome as space allows. to be seen on a trip around creative covers ranging [Revisited]” on Sunday, Teens who are interested in volunteering as tutors Iceland will be shown at across musical genres February 21st will feature (you must be thirteen or the Firehouse Arts Center in from folk to rock to soul. the vocals of Lee Lessack Pleasanton. An opening will and Johnny Rogers in a older) please contact the With such iconic songs as Youth Room Desk at 925- be on January 14th at 7 p.m. tribute to the music of Paul “Wild World,” “Maybe 373-5504. Staff will be with the work on display I’m Amazed,” and “The Simon and Art Garfunkel through February 8th. building a list of inter- Tears of a Clown,” Cohn The Bankhead Theater is ested teens and will contact Iceland offers outstanding describes the album as the located at 2400 First Street sights including a modern them when tutor training soundtrack to his life. in downtown Livermore. is scheduled. The pilot’s Scandinavian capitol, 10,000 Now in its ninth season, Tickets to all events may be or more waterfalls, hundreds initial trial will run through LVPAC Presents at the purchased at the box office, of picturesque churches, the the end of May. Bankhead Theater features online at www.bankhead- For more details about largest glacier in Europe and theater.org, by calling many volcanic landscapes performers in music, dance, the program, either visit 373-6800 or via the new and seascapes. “Home from the Sea” and other performing arts. the library’s website or call Coming in February are LVPAC mobile app. (925) 373-5504.

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Valentine's Crab Feed to Benefi t Paws in Need Treat your Valentine to a tasty crab feast and help save available. There will be many opportunities for attendees in the Tri-Valley area. the life of a local pet, and help prevent animal overpopu- to win fabulous raffl e baskets and prizes. (To alleviate Dinner tickets are $55 per person when purchased by lation. The Paws In Need Valentine Crab Feed will take concerns, the Dungeness crab is from Oregon and Wash- January 23rd, and $60 thereafter. place on Saturday, February 6th, 2016. The event includes ington, where the crab season starts Jan. 4th.) Tickets are available online at www.Paws-In-Need.org, dinner, games and raffl es from 6-10 pm at the Shrine All proceeds will benefi t local animals. The Spay/ or by mailing checks to Paws In Need, P.O. Box 3436, Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., in Livermore. Neuter and “Just Like New” programs rely solely on San Ramon, CA 94583. Contact event coordinator Cindy The menu includes fresh cracked crab, pasta, Caesar public donations and contributions from the community to Ferrin at [email protected] or 925-323-8517 for more salad, bread, dessert, and coffee or tea. A no-host bar provide fi nancial assistance for veterinary medical needs information. offering beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages will be to prevent unnecessary euthanasia or surrender of animals

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AMBROSIA (continued from page 2)

Stacy (acoustic guitar). Bach to the blues." recording and touring," says "Ambrosia is based on In 1975, the group Drummond. "In the 70s solid songwriting and great released its fi rst album, there was AM radio and musicianship," says Drum- "Ambrosia," featuring FM radio and each had their mond, adding wryly, "In the hauntingly melodic distinct formats, playing spite of all that, I hope the "Holdin' on to Yesterday." different Ambrosia tunes. audience is entertained and A half a dozen albums fol- Today it all works together. taken on a musical journey, lowed that included, along The hits, the progressive one that Ambrosia is fortu- with the aforementioned early material, and the new nate enough to take every superhits, "Nice, Nice, Very songs create a nice adven- time we play." Nice," "Life Beyond LA," ture on stage." Ambrosia, whose music "Time Waits for No One," Reserved seat tickets are was inspired by the lush and "Somewhere I Never $36-$46. The Firehouse orchestration and layered Traveled." theater is located at 4444 harmonies of the Beatles Drummond, whose per- Railroad Avenue in down- and the Beach Boys, was sonal favorites are "Heart town Pleasanton. formed in 1970. to Heart" and "If Heaven Adds Onojafe, "Folks "We are from the South Could Find Me," says the might come for the live Bay of Los Angeles - our band performed around 60 experience of some of the With bibs neatly tucked in, guests prepared to enjoy last year's crab feed. base was San Pedro, a melt- concerts last year, is slated great, iconic hits of this ing pot of nationalities and for 80 this year, and hopes wonderful band, but I hope a bit rough but it was our to increase that number to they also come away fans home," says Drummond. 100. of the new music Ambrosia Rotary Crab Feed On the Calendar "Everybody in the group "What's exciting now is creating and recording." brought their own musical is the future. The energy To purchase tickets or The Livermore Rotary delicious crab available for to middle and high school background and we just and passion in Ambrosia is learn more, visit www. Club hosts its annual Crab the crab feed. students, supplies support cross-pollinated from there, fi rehousearts.org, or www. Feed on Friday, January The Livermore Rotary to seniors and gives back to once again going full steam initially playing every style ambrosiaweb.com. 29, 2016. The event will Club is a member of Rotary the Livermore community and ready to roar, with new will be held at 6:00 PM at International, an Interna- in countless ways. of music imaginable - from the Aahmes Shrine Event tional Service Organization Tickets are priced at $50 Center, 170 Lindbergh Av- with 1.2 million members per person. Call for special enue, Livermore. It features worldwide. Rotary Interna- $45 pricing for groups of 8 a crab dinner and dancing tional has innumerable hu- people. To order tickets call to live music by the Gabe manitarian projects across Debbie Peck (925) 447- Duffi n Band. the entire globe. 4300. While current water Locally, the Livermore The Livermore Rotary VISIT OUR INTERACTIVE temperatures off the coast Rotary Club sponsors and Club will use the proceeds of California have been too runs the Livermore Rodeo from this event for Liver- ONLINE CALENDAR warm to start crab season Parade, awards mini-grants more community service here, the season has already to worthwhile school and projects, scholarships, begun in points north of community programs, grants for schools and local here and the supplier tells provides music scholarships groups and much more. us there will be plenty of

Teen Writing Club Sessions Begin Again in January at the Livermore Library Adult author J.L. Powers 21, February 18, March 17,required. at Livermore Public Library April 21, and May 19. The For more information, offers a Writing Club for meetings will be held at theplease visit Teen Space Young Adults. Civic Center Library, 1188 page on the library’s Find your local performances, events, festivals, and more! Starting again in January South Livermore Avenue, website: www.livermoreli- www.independentnews.com 2016, young adults aged 13 Livermore in Commu- brary.net, or contact Teen through 21 will meet from nity Room B. The club is Services Librarian Jennifer 6:30 to 8:00 pm on January free and no registration is Mosel at 925-373-5576. 7 The Independent • January 7, 2016

Photos taken at last year's festival.

families, and teenagers. • Sunflower Hill/Sunflower Gardens Just some of the opportunities are the following: help • Tri-Valley Conservancy prepare and serve meals to neighbors in need; help tend • Tri-Valley Haven public gardens; drive elderly neighbors to medical ap- • Tri-Valley Rotary Club pointments; comfort dogs and cats awaiting their forever • Tri-Valley YMCA homes; assist a newcomer learning English; or help visi- • Valley Children’s Museum tors learn about local history. • Valley Humane Society Produced by Make A Difference, Today & Always, Visitors will be encouraged to sign the “50/50 Pledge:" a 501©3 non-profit, the festival is co-sponsored by the “I pledge to spend at least 50 hours in community ser- Make A Difference City of Pleasanton (public library), the Community of vice, and to spend50 more hours with my family in the Character Coalition, and ACCUSPLIT Make A Difference next year.” They can also sign the historic banner from Programs. the very first local Make A Difference Festivals, which Festival to In addition to the three co-sponsors listed above, ex- were sponsored by the Pleasanton Unified School District hibitors will include the following (a partial list, based on and included many other organizations in the 1990s. early registration): “We used to try to tie in with the national Make A Match People • Alameda County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Difference Day, which is held in October, but here in Advocates) Pleasanton that date has long been reserved for the Foot- • Alviso Adobe Community Park hill High School Band Review, so we changed to the date with Volunteer • Amador Valley Quilters –Quilts of Valor Project closest to Martin Luther King, Jr, Day, which has become • Boy Scouts of America a global service day,” explained W. Ron Sutton, founder • CityServe of the Tri-Valley of Make A Difference, Today & Always. “Also, we felt Opportunities • Hope Hospice that people should make a commitment to community • JustServe.org service on more than one day per year. That is why we • Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club came up with the ‘50/50 Pledge’ and the slogan, “Get • Lynnewood United Methodist Church Connected, Stay Connected.’” The Make A Difference for Pleasanton Festival will • Museum On Main Volunteer Ken Mano of the Community of Charac- be held Saturday, January 16 at the city library from 10 • Open Heart Kitchen ter Collaborative created the original website, www. a.m. until 2 p.m. (in the Community Room, to the right • Paws in Need MakeADifferenceForPleasanton.org, which will list just inside the entrance). More than two dozen non-profit • Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) the growing number of organizations who will be at the organizations will have booths set up with information • Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation festival. on how people can “Get Connected & Stay Connected” • Senior Support Services of the Tri-Valley The festival is free of charge, as is the parking at the with the community through volunteer service for adults, • Special Olympics city library. All are welcome. 8 The Independent • January 7, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS information, contact Gallery Director: ceramics. For further information, Port Cup paired with wines. Tasting boundless energy. Tickets $15 - Livermore Art Association Gallery, [email protected], contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) Room is open 11:30am to 4:30pm. $25; available at www.firehousearts. located in the Carnegie Building, or call the gallery: 925-931-4849. 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. For more information, email curt@ org, 925-931-4848, or at the center offers art classes, unusual gifts, Pleasanton Art League members com or visit http://childrensart- laspositasvineyards.com Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, painting rentals, art exhibits and show, Imagination Expressed 2016, classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Charles R Vineyards celebrating Pleasanton. information pertaining to the art Jan. 13 to Feb. 28 at the Pleasanton Art Classes, For children, teens and its 8th Annual "Cabstravaganza" Castro Valley High School: An field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Museum on Main, 603 Main St., adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- on Saturday, January 30th from Evening of Blues, Jazz & Funk! 7 gallery has been open since 1974 Pleasanton. Reception Jan. 24, 2 ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture 11:30am - 4:30pm. This year p.m. Jan. 17, Amador Theater, 1155 and is run as a co-op by local art- to 4 p.m. and ceramics taught by highly will include the 2009 Cabernet Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. www. ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 East Meets West, 10th annual exhibit, experienced artist and art instructor, Sauvignon, a Cabernet vertical firehousearts.org, 931-4850. p.m. For information call 449-9927. Livermore Civic Center Library Art Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and tasting of Charles R's 2012, 2013 Marc Cohn, Grammy Award winner, 8 Members of the Pleasanton Art Gallery, Jan. 2-23. Reception 12:30 weekend classes, Home school and samples of the barreled 2014 p.m. Fri., Jan. 22. Bankhead Theater, League Public Art Circuit are to 4 p.m. on Sat., Jan. 9. 1188 S. classes, Special classes dur- Cabernet. The cellar has a few Li- 2400 First St., Livermore. www. currently exhibiting art at six busi- Livermore Ave., Livermore ing school breaks offered. (925) brary wines available for puchase to bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin Allied Artists West: California 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ complete the 2016 Cabstravagnza. Ambrosia. Firehouse Arts Center in Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Dreaming, New installation hotmail.com for further info. 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the end Pleasanton, 2 shows: Friday and of America at 337 Main Street, featuring 21 professional South Piano and keyboard lessons, For of Greenville Road) Livermore. Saturday, January 22 & 23, both Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Bay artists. Exhibition opens at the children to adult. Beginner to early 8:00 p.m. Ambrosia is exploring new of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Harrington Gallery January 14, on intermediate level. Half-hour private MUSIC/CONCERTS musical territory and continuing to Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & display through February 20. Each classes or small group classes Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- wow life-long fans and new converts Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard painter interprets the theme in as offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, alike. Smooth-rock style, fusing Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 many different ways as there are 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. progressive, classical and world Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward artists. Urban and rural landscapes, hotmail.com for further info. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears influences, yet rooted with the soul Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, figures and still life are just a few of PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, regularly at: The Castle Rock of the blues and R&B. 5 Grammy Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café the subjects. Styles range broadly now meeting the 1st Thursday and Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Nominations, 5 Hit Singles, heavy at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. from abstract to realism, conceptual 3rd Wednesday of each month Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday FM airplay, plus sold out concerts If interested in becoming a member to fantasy, and various approaches 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance across the globe Reserved seat of the Pleasanton Art League or for in between. Free opening recep- Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge floor, full bar, small cover. tickets: $36-$46. Purchase at: www. information regarding the Public tion with artists, will be held on ourselves to poetically relay our Muriel Anderson, 8 p.m. Fri., Jan. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Thursday, January 14, 7:00 – 9:00 thoughts, emotions and experiences 8, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First or at the Box Office at the Firehouse (510) 877-8154. p.m. Painting demonstrations through poetry. Become a member & Street, downtown Livermore. www. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Celebrate Women 2016! call for Saturdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. share your work - Contact PoetryOn- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. downtown Pleasanton. artists for this photographic art Exhibiting artists will conduct paint- Print by Irene Carvajal [email protected] for more info on JOEL: A Tribute to the Songs of Billy Jason Vieaux, guitarist, Del Valle Fine competition. Submission Delivery Theme Challenges, Membership & Joel featuring Kyle Martin and his Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Bankhead The- ing demonstrations for the public from the group. Refreshments are Date: 2/24/16/ Deliver to Building Opportunities. band. Saturday, January 9, 8:00 ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. on most Saturdays during the run brought by some of the artists, 300 between noon - 5 at Las Positas Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the p.m. Kyle Martin performs all the bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. of the exhibition: January 16 – Pat and a donation of $5.00 is desired College. Guidelines: Subject of last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. hits from Joel's timeless repertoire, International Guitar Night, 8 p.m. Suggs – Pastel; January 23 – Jane although not mandatory. Contact every piece must be of a woman or at Galina’s Music Studio located at including songs like Big Shot, Only Feb. 12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Hofstetter – Watercolor; January 30 for this event is D’Anne Miller at women. It must arrive framed in a 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm the Good Die Young, An Innocent First Street, downtown Livermore. - Teresa Ruzzo – Pastel; February 20 [email protected], or Linda black 16 x 20 frame with hardware participation by calling (925) 960- Man, and New York State of Mind. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- – Michael Rogan and Gary Coleman Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- on the back (use D-rings) ready to 1194 or via the website at www. Martin and band are blazing hot, and 6800. – Acrylic. (NOTE: no demos February ingarts.org hang. Label on the back with title, GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners will have you on your feet and rock- Hot Sardines, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. 6 and 13.) Regular gallery hours: ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss pertinent process, for example: "on are welcome. Bring some music to ing out! Reserved seating tickets: Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from and share work with Profes- fiber paper" or "cyanotype" "digital share with the group. Ukuleles are $17.00 - $27.00. Purchase online Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 sional Artists in sketching, painting, photography" "B & White film"; artist available for purchase. Small $10 at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- org or 373-6800. a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery exhibiting and marketing your work. name and price. Hang Day: 3/1. Art fee to cover meeting costs. 4848, or at the center Box Office, The McCartney Years, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center in ACC members currently working on Show will be hung in Building 2400. Young Artists’ Studio has openings 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. exhibiting theme works, under the Special Winter Exhibits: On view in its 2015 - 2016 school year art Vintage Brass Quintet, free concert, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Donations always appreciated. Inspiration of "The Artist's Edge /The through January 9, 2016. The Har- classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers 2 p.m. Sun., Jan. 10, Pleasanton org or 373-6800. Edge of Art & Chosen Pathways." rington Gallery and Firehouse Arts small group instruction in art to Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. MEETINGS/CLASSES Meets and Critiques Friday mornings Center present works by two distinct students ages 7 through high school Pleasanton. Sponsored by Friends of 20, pre-concert talk, 7 p.m., concert, Pleasanton Art League, Livermore in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCanvas@ artists in the public exhibition areas. and also is offering an adult class. Pleasanton Library. 931-3400. 8 p.m., Color and Romance, featur- Art Association, meeting 7:30 p.m. Mac.Com Marie Pascal (Hallway Gallery): Projects include all kinds of drawing, Yale University, The Musica Vera Duo ing solos by winners of Competition Jan. 11 at the Cultural Arts Building, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Exquisite small format watercolor painting, printmaking and sculpture. will perform at the Livermore Civic for Young Musicians. Bankhead The- 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Pro- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. paintings of both San Francisco High school students working on Center Library on Sunday, January ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. gram by Irene Carvajal, incorporating Artists bring their own materials and Pleasanton scenes. Pascal is advanced portfolios are welcome. 10, 2016, 2pm. The Duo will perform bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. printmaking into your practice. No and easels. Open to all artists. currently a Pleasanton resident, who Peggy has been an art instructor in an eclectic program comprised of Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quartet admission charge. Professional artist models (nude). was educated at the Ecole Nationale the Livermore Valley since 1980. musical selections arranged for Featuring Larry Vuckovich, 2 p.m., LArtists at Work, a new monthly No instructor. Students under 18 (Paris) and has exhibited in numer- Contact her at (925) 443-8755 or viola and guitar. The Livermore Civic Feb. 21, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 event, the second Thursday of each need written parental permission ous museums and fine galleries. email [email protected]. Center Library is located at 1188 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. month features a new artist and to attend. Cost $20 per session. Beichen Li (Grand Lobby Gallery): S. Livermore Avenue. Admission firehousearts.org, 931-4850. artists at work at the Livermore Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Large-scale triptychs of musical WINE & SPIRITS is free. Live in Central Park [Revisited]: Downtown Art Studios, 62 So. L St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- instrument montages are hung in the Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, The Special Consensus: Bluegrass Simon and Garfunkel, Feb. 21, 3 Livermore. ments are available. Call or e-mail two-story gallery space. The public Saturday, January 9th new Chocolate with attitude: “Special C” proudly p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Barbara Stanton for more info about is invited to explore and enjoy the Truffle & Chocolate Port Cup Pair- celebrates their 40th anniver- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- a monthly function at the Bothwell the workshop, 925-373-9638 - exhibits during Firehouse Arts Center ing Flight featuring Casimira, an sary this year. The 2012 Grammy- ater.org or 373-6800. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th [email protected]. open hours. Wednesday, Thursday, Angelica Style dessert wine served nominated acoustic bluegrass band Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Preschool Art classes: Thursday Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Sat- inside a Chocolate Port Cup. Sun- returns to the Firehouse on Friday, Vocalists, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children urday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 day, January 10th "Sunday Funday January 15, at 8:00 p.m. Four-man p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Dona- " newest Holiday Pairing Flight, bluegrass in classic vein, with St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- finished or unfinished work to show class. Classes cover drawing, paint- tions always appreciated. For more Cheesecake Cupcake & Chocolate modern edge, spotless vocals, and ater.org or 373-6800. and if desired, receive a critique ing, print-making, sculpture and art & entertainment

9 The Independent • January 7, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT m-pact ‘Vocal Group of the Year,’ 8 Burleigh and Patrick Keane on Fri., MET Opera’s Rising Stars, Feb. 2, p.m., Feb. 27, Firehouse Arts Center, Jan. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. will take 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. place at the Callippe Preserve First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Golf Course, 8500 Clubhouse Dr., theater.org or 373-6800. Pacific Chamber Symphony, Feb. 28, Pleasanton. Admission fee of $45 in- Livermore Valley Opera & the Las 2 p.m. Delightful Strings and Joyful cludes dinner and the comedy show Positas College Foundation present this weekend Songs. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First For reservations, contact Claudia An Evening with Frederica von St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Velasco at 925.426.6666 Stade. 6:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at ater.org or 373-6800. The Second City, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. the Mertes Center for the Arts, Las Piano Duet: Tamriko Siprashvili Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill & Temirzhan Yerzhanov, 8 p.m., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Dr., Livermore. Includes an in-depth Jan. 23, Amador Theater, 1155 org or 373-6800. interview with Ms. von Stade, musi- Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton, www. Tim Lee: Scientist Turned Comedian, cal performances and the best local firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, wines along with hors d'oeuvres Wellington International Uku- 2400 First St., Livermore. www. & dessert. Tickets are $125. For lele Orchestra, Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. more information, contact the Las Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Positas College Foundation Office at: Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. MOVIES 424-1014.0 org or 373-6800. Snowpiercer: “Thrill Rides” Elton John’s Greatest Hits, Jan. 29, 8 Movie Night Series at the Firehouse. MISCELLANEOUS p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Wednesday, January 13, at 7:30 Political Issues Book Club meets St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center the 4th Tuesday of each month, and ater.org or 373-6800. Theater, 4444 Railroad Avenue in reads books about issues and trends Pleasanton. General admission that are driving current affairs ON THE STAGE tickets are $10.00 at the door. Free in both the national and interna- Beyond the Horizon will be presented popcorn. Soda and snacks available tional arenas. Topics that have been in a staged reading as part of the to purchase. No outside food or covered include politics, governance, Eugene O’Neill Foundation’s Play- beverages are permitted. Advance economics, military affairs, history, wrights’ Theatre series on Saturday, purchase tickets available at www. sociology, science, the climate, and January 9 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the or at the center Box Office. (2013, for further questions Museum of the San Ramon Valley, rated R, 126 minutes) A post-apoc- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a 205 Railroad Avenue, in Danville. alyptic ice age forces humanity's last member-centered book group led by Reservations for Beyond the Horizon survivors aboard a globe-spanning a small group of book club veterans, are available online at www.euge- super-train. One man will risk with reading selections based on Harp guitarist Muriel Anderson will return to Livermore for a single performance neoneill.org, or by phone at (925) everything to lead a revolt for control member recommendations and on January 8, 2016 at the Bankhead Theater. Equally at home with fingerstyle, 820-1818. Tickets are $25. Seating of the engine and the future of the consensus. No homework required– bluegrass, classical, freeform, and international music, Anderson is both a world. Starring Chris Evans, Tilda at the Museum is limited. share your insights or just listen in! guitarist and composer. She was the first woman to have won the National The Pirates of Penzance, weekends Swinton, Ed Harris, Jaimie Bell, John Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- Jan. 16 through 31. Bankhead Hurt. All films in the “Thrill Rides” ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. series are rated R, so I.D. will be Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken St. in downtown Livermore. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, online Tickets at the box office, www. checked. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling 373-6800. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Attack the Block (movie), 7:30 p.m., Features local authors reading their Hamlet, Pleasanton Library, 2 p.m. Feb. 24, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Jan. 24. San Francisco Shakespeare Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Festival. Q&A follows performance. firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC JOEL: A Tribute to the Songs of Billy Beyond the Horizon will be presented in Playshop - one hour, hands-on and Peet's. Information go to http:// Joel featuring Kyle Martin and his a staged reading as part of the Eugene experience with the cast members. DANCE facebook.com/StoriedNights O’Neill Foundation’s Playwrights’ Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and band. Saturday, January 9, 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Pleasanton Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and To- Firehouse Arts Center. Theatre series on Saturday, January Library. Free. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Juliet, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead day, special exhibit, Oct. 17 through Pleasanton. 931-3400. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. January 2016. Little Classroom, 9 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 10 Good People by David-Lindsay-Abaire, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, Vintage Brass Quintet, free concert, 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum of the San Jan. 29-Feb. 14. Role Players 6800. 660 Donlon Way, Dublin. www. p.m. Sun., Jan. 10, Pleasanton Library, Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Ensemble production, Tickets and DublinRecGuide.com. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. in Danville. Reservations at (925) 820- Information at www.RolePlayersEn- OPERA An Evening With… General semble.com. The Village Theatre, Livermore Valley Opera Movie Night Benjamin O. Davis Jr: Tuesday, Sponsored by Friends of Pleasanton 1818. Tickets are $25. Seating at the 233 Front Street, Danville. and Reception featuring the Metro- February 9th, 7pm. Museum on Library. 931-3400. Museum is limited. Disney's The Little Mermaid, Pacific politan Opera's 1986 production of Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Coast Repertory Theatre, 2 and 8 Rossinni´s Italian Girl from Algier, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad January 20th at the Vine Cinema & Yale University, The Musica Vera Snowpiercer: “Thrill Rides” Movie Night p.m., Jan. 30-Feb. 14, Firehouse Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are Series at the Firehouse. Wednesday, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Alehouse. The evening includes a $10 general admission, $7 seniors Duo, Livermore Civic Center Library Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, reception at the Casbah Restaurant (65+) / students (with valid ID), $5 on Sunday, January 10, 2016, 2pm. January 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse 931-4850. featuring Arabic appetizers from members. Tickets may be purchased The Livermore Civic Center Library is Arts Center Theater, 4444 Railroad Creatures of Impulse Presents Algerian Cusine, and specialty wine online at www.museumonmain.org, pairings. The evening begins at 6 located at 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Avenue in Pleasanton. General FACE-OFF 2016, Feb. 18-20, at Museum on Main during regular admission tickets are $10.00 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad p.m. at the Casbah Mediterranean operating hours or by phoning the Admission is free. Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Kitchen in Livermore, followed by the museum at (925) 462-2766. For door. Free popcorn. rated R, so I.D. will arts.org, 931-4850. films at 7:30. Tickets for both the more information on the Ed Kinney be checked. reception and film are $25.00, for Speakers Series visit www.museu- COMEDY the film only $10.00. livermoreval- Comedy at Callippe featuring Dave leyopera.com or 462-6964. (continued on page 10) 10 The Independent • January 7, 2016

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monmain.org or phone Museum on Sean Young, and Edward James (Organizations wishing to run notices Rose By Any Name. In addition to his talk Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore and fill group of retired men who join together to Main at (925) 462-2766. Olmos (Rated R) • Sunday, February in Bulletin Board, send information to PO at the Mount Diablo Rose Society, Stephen out an application or call the Senior Venter, better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Allison Mcfarlane, Fukushima nuclear 14, 11am-2pm: i-GATE Open House Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care will also be holding two pruning clinics on M-Th, 373-5760. include golf, bridge, photography, travel, crisis: lessons learned. Rae Dorough (2324 2nd St., Livermore), come of Bulletin Board or email information to climbing roses at the Sacramento Historic Crab Feed, Feb. 27, 2016. The fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. [email protected]. Include name Rose Garden (1000 Broadway, Sacramento) Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. is pro- The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in Speaker Series, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25. and discover cool things happening of organization, meeting date, time, place on Saturday, January 16 at 9 AM and 1 PM. ducing its 4th Annual Crab Feed to benefit Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ra- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., inside the innovation hub • Tuesday, and theme or subject. Phone number and Both events are open to the public and are the students, faculty & administrators of mon. The group meets for lunch on the first Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. February 16, 6pm: Maker Program contact person should also be included. free of charge. LHS. Each year the LHSAA funds numerous Thursday of each month at the San Ramon org or 373-6800. for Kids: Make a BrushBot, Spring- Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Armchair Travelers, a monthly request from LHS to provide items/programs Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Livermore Reads Together (LRT) town Library • Wednesday, February Tri Valley Republican Women program, will take place at the Livermore that are no longer in their budget. LHSAA Please read more about the Tri-Valley SIR community-wide reading pro- 17, 7pm: I, Robot readers theater, Federated meets Thurs., Jan. 14. Guest Public Library Civic Center on Thurs., Jan. invites all to take part in the Crab Feed and at http://sirs34.org/ and the Statewide speaker will be Ken Smith, California State 14, 2016 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Barbara both Live and Silent Auctions Fundraiser. Go SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For information gram: Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot.” Shakespeare’s Associates readers Director for the Fair Tax. Ken is currently the Mallon will present a program on “Second to www.livermorehighalumni.com for addi- or to attend a meeting, call Rich Osborne Copies of books and LRT event theater volunteer cast • Saturday, volunteer for the California State Director for Safari to Tanzania.” Adults are invited to tional information, email lhsalumniassoc@ 925-785-3549. schedules will be available at all February 20, 1pm: Maker Program the Fair Tax. A fundamental tax reform bill this free program on the second Thursday gmail.com or call Ray 925-606-5518. NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource & Livermore Public Library locations. for Kids: Make a Recycled Robot • in Congress that would end personal and of each month in the Community Meeting Free high school level math help Support Group meets monthly for parents/ Livermore Reads Together 2016 Sunday, February 21, 1:30pm: Free corporate income taxes, estate taxes, gift Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. offered at Pleasanton Library for students caretakers of children ages 5-17 years events will include the following. movie screening at the library, fol- taxes, payroll taxes, social security taxes, Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For additional who cannot afford tuition. Contact 925- with (or suspected of having) emotional/ Unless noted, events are held at the lowed by a presentation and discus- Medicare taxes and the IRS. A Fair Tax information please call 925 373-5500. 484-1073. psychiatric disorders. It meets the third would be a national consumption tax of new Dress a Girl Around the World, an ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm at Civic Center Library and are free to sion on artificial intelligence by Chris goods or services and would be paid by all invitation to make simple dresses for girls nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support Pathways to Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., the public. • Sunday, January 31, Riley from i-GATE. For information citizens and visitors in the US. Used goods in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is group for people with difficulty discarding Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in 2pm: Robotics and the Future, LRT about the movie and Chris Riley’s would not be taxed. Ken is a former delegate Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Augustine unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a and free. Contact person is Marsha McInnis kick-off event with roboticist David presentation, contact the library or to the California Republican Party. Meetings Hall, Pleasanton. Help is needed sewing, psychological issue, not an organizing at 925-980-5331. Calkins, president of the Robotics visit www.livermorelibrary.net • now being held at Beeb's Restaurant in ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Society of America and founder Friday, February 26, 3:30pm: Family the banquet room (at the Las Positas Golf serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor for retired men who seek activities to of the International RoboGames movie day at the library featuring a Course) 915 Clubhouse Drive, Livermore, with helping hands. (Those planning to stay Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings exit at Airway Blvd. Social time: 630PM; all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Come feature lunch and an interesting speaker. competition (www.robogames. Disney-Pixar movie about an ador- dinner meeting begins at 7 p.m. Reserva- accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or Men have the opportunity to learn about and net) • Thursday, February 4, 7pm: able little waste collecting robot. For tions due by 1/11/2016 Contact Linda Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but 925-922-1467. More information at: www. join activities such as hiking, bridge, invest- Positrons, Lasers and Robots: How information about the movie, contact Krikorian email: krikorianpublishing@ would like to sew, arrange for kits that can clutterlesseastbay.org ment, bowling, bocce ball and wood carving. Close Does Our Science Come to the library or visit www.livermo- yahoo.com or phone: 925/426-1474 be sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Writing club for young adults, Wheth- There is also a neat group of guys to get to Asimov’s Vision of the Future?, relibrary.net • Saturday, February Amador Valley Quilters invite all to the Beck, 925-352-8447 or suzbeck@yahoo. er a seasoned writer or just starting out, join know. SIR Branch #121 meets on the 4th physicist Scott Wilks, Ph.D, from 27, 2pm: Roboticist Kevin Roche first meeting of the 2016 year. It will be held com published Young Adult author J.L. Powers Tuesday of each month at the DoubleTree Lawrence Livermore National presents ThinBot, the bartending January 9 at 1:30-3:00pm at Pleasanton The Livermore-Amador-Genealogical at Livermore Public Library for the Writing Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Bluebell Drive), Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Pleasanton. Society meets Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m. at Con- Club for Young Adults, ages 13 through 21 Livermore, at 11:30. Any retired man is Laboratory • Saturday, February robot, and other cool machines • Quilters, fabric lovers, collectors are all gregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton. Ted will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on the third welcome to drop by to learn about your 6, 1pm: Students’ Robotics Fair, Sunday, February 28, 2pm: Cantina invited to come. Contact Lorraine at 989- Shapas will speak to the question “What to Thursday of the month. The meetings will opportunities. For more information check co-sponsored by the Livermore Band plays acoustic music inspired 6923 for further information. do with all these photos.” In this talk, Ted be held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 our website: branch121.sirinc2.org or email Valley Joint Unified School District by Star Wars and classic video Livermore Amador Valley Garden will address some simple ways to manage South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The Neal Cavanaugh at nealfcavanaugh@att. • Wednesday, February 10, 7pm: games like Legend of Zelda and Club will meet on Thursday, January 14, an image collection so family members can club is free and no registration is required. net (put “SIR” in the subject line). Pulitzer Prize award-winning jour- Super Mario Brothers • Monday, 7:00 at Alisal School's multipurpose room, identify, find, archive and enjoy theses very For more information, please visit TEEN American Legion Post 47 in Livermore 1454 Santa Rita Rd. Pleasanton. Dr. Lisa import aspects of your family history. All are SPACE on the library’s website: www. is looking for veterans in the Livermore area nalist John Markoff talks about his February 29, 6:30pm: Family movie Tell, Director of the UC Davis Hummingbird welcome and no charge. For more informa- livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at who are interested in performing community book Machines of Loving Grace: The night at Rincon Library featuring a Health and Conservation will speak about tion cont act the Program Chairs by e-mail: 925-373-5576. service for young people and promoting Quest for Common Ground Between Disney-Pixar movie about an ador- her program and what we as gardeners can “[email protected]. Learn Scottish country dancing in veterans affairs. Interested veterans will Humans and Robots • Saturday, able little waste collecting robot. For do to help the hummingbirds. Visitor are Diabetes Self Management Classes Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and meet with other like-minded veterans for February 13, noon (The Vine information about the movie, contact welcome. For more information, call Bev at in Dublin, offered by Alameda County graceful strathspeys that are the traditional camaraderie and support of veteran’s Cinema in Livermore): Free movie the library or visit www.livermoreli- 925 485 7812 or visit www.lavgc.com. Public Health Diabetes Program. Free 7 social dance of Scotland. Mondays 8:00 to causes. The American Legion is the largest at the Vine Cinema featuring Blade brary.net. Sponsored by The Friends Widowed Men and Women of North- week series runs Fridays January 8 through 9:30 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, federally chartered veteran’s organization ern CA, Friendly bridge, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. February 19, 10 am - 12 pm, at the Dublin 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior that is the veterans lobby and voice to con- Runner, a screening of the1982 of the Livermore Library. For more RSVP by Jan. 9 to Marge, 828-5124. Brunch Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., dance experience required. Call Margaret gress. The Livermore American Legion Post American neo-noir science fiction information about this library event, in San Ramon, Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m. RSVP by Dublin. Class is for adults diagnosed with Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena 47 meets the second and fourth Monday film directed by Ridley Scott, and call 925-373-5500 or visit www. Jan. 14 to Marsha, 830-8483. Happy hour pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn about MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for more of each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, livermorelibrary.net. in Pleasanton, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. RSVP by Jan. the causes of diabetes, healthy eating, information. Youth class (ages 8 and up): Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, 19 to Mary, 705-7337. Brunch in Livermore, exercise, medications, stress management Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447-1833 Livermore. Enter the building from the ramp Jan. 24, 12:30 p.m. RSVP by Jan. 21 to Har- and more. Call 510-383-5185 to register. for info. on the 5th Street side. For more information riett, 447-8229. Lunch in Pleasanton, Jan. Requires 5 people registered for class to Questers is an international organiza- go to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact 30, RSVP by Jan. 27 to Athene, 846-0111. be held. tion of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. Livermore Library Plans Tri-Valley Communities Against a GNON (Girls Night Out Network- and history who encourage preservation com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley ing) 2016 kick of mixer, Jan. 11, 5 to 7 and restoration of historical landmarks. 925-449-6048. CAREs), monitors nuclear weapons and en- p.m. Coco Cabana Restaurant, Dublin at At chapter meetings, members learn Eric's Corner is a free support group Movie Nights in January vironmental clean-up activities throughout 4500-C Tassajara Road. RSVP by Jan. 9, about antiques, share and view member’s for people who are dealing with a diagnosis the US nuclear weapons complex, with a Prepayment is required. /www.gnon.org/ collections, visit historic sites, museums of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend A fun movie with free popcorn will be shown on Thurs- special focus on Livermore Lab and the sur- rsvp.html or 925-487-4748. $10 members, and antiques shops and help non-profit these meetings. Meetings are held at day, January 14, 2016 at 6:30pm at the Livermore Civic rounding communities. All are welcome at $15 nonmembers. organizations with restoration and preserva- 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, the monthly meeting at the Livermore Civic Diabetes Prevention Class in tion work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Have fun as we Center Library Thursday, January 21st from Pleasanton, offered by Alameda County monthly from September to May. New mem- the third Thursday of each month. For more watch Woody and Buzz and all of their friends. Film rated G. 7:30pm to 9pm. For more information call Public Health Diabetes Program. Free 3 bers are invited to join the local Amador information please visit us at ericscorner.org To find out details, including movie title, call the library Tri-Valley CAREs at (925) 443-7148 or visit week series runs Thursdays January 14 Chapter. If interested call President Rickie Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes at 925-373-5504, or visit www.livermorelibrary.net. our website at http://trivalleycares.org through January 28, 9:30- am - 11:30 am, at 925-292-8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ visitors to come experience a great time Mount Diablo Rose Society will host at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol comcast.net. while making a difference in our community On Friday, January 29, 2016 at 4:00pm a free movie with a rose celebrity at its January meeting. Blvd, Pleasanton. This class is for adults Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd & 4th popcorn will be shown at the Rincon Library, 775 Rincon Stephen Scanniello, the curator of the who have pre diabetes or have concerns Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Re- Ave. Shown will be Anna, Elsa, and all of their friends. Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the NY and want to learn more. Call 510-383-5185 and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd galia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. Botanical Garden and gardener to the to register. Requires 5 people registered for Friday of the Month for our club meeting. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Film rated PG. stars and notables on the east coast, will class to be held. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Assistance League® of Amador Val- Licensing restricts the library from including movie titles be speaking at the Mount Diablo Rose Volunteer bingo callers, needed for Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated in outside advertising. See library website at www.livermo- Society (www.mtdiablorosesociety.org) on Fridays, 1 to 3:45 p.m. at the Livermore p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info group of volunteers, reaching out to those Wednesday, January 13 at 7:30 PM at the Senior Center. Friday bingo is currently shut- visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers. in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun relibrary.net or call 925-373-5540 for details. Dublin Civic Center Regional Room (100 down due to lack of volunteers. To volunteer, org/ doing it. Regular meetings are held on the Civic Plaza, Dublin) about his latest book A stop by the Robert Livermore Community Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the 11 The Independent • January 7, 2016 bulletin board

Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday early church was, in God’s story, which is more information, see our website, www. the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Pathway Community Church, 6533 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton central to participants’ lives. The gatherings amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood call 447-6282. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo typically include a mixture of songs, hymns, assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 Scripture, art, ancient prayers and creeds com, or call (925) 461-6401. and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- adult programs. Biblically based practical a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. and a biblically based message. Sunday Operation: SAM “Supporting All Mili- made up of women of British or British more. Information, 447-8840. messages, nondenominational. All are John Knox Presbyterian Church, school, child-care and separate gatherings tary” is a 501(c)3 non profit military sup- Commonwealth heritage and ancestry with Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship for teenagers are all offered each Sunday port organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. a focus on charity and fellowship. Those S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. org (925) 829-4793. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for concurrently with the worship service. For has been in operation since January 2004. interested in helping with “the cause," worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education more information, go to www.centerpoin- It is dedicated to the continued morale enjoying social activities, and forming long- Bible study/Sunday school. For information, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group techurch.org or call the office at (925) support of deployed troops. For information lasting friendships, contact Edith Caponigro call 925-447-1246. worship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth 846-4436. or donations, visit www.operationsam.org, at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for email [email protected] or call 925-484-1273 for additional information. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. women of all ages and life stages, Meets 925-443-7620. Pleasanton Military Families is a Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- Pleasanton based support group for those Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings [email protected] for more info. worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo Hall, ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednes- who have a loved one serving in the Military. Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Ave. (United Christian Church). More 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Questions: days 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Avenue, Livermore; worship service 10:15 information: [email protected] Donna Leach (925-443-6815)[dleach45@ Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not Tuesday of each month to share concerns, (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch.org. or (925) 315-7170. gmail.com] or Kristen Barton (925-449- affiliated with the church. Information at fears, and to celebrate the joys that are org. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador 8002)[[email protected]] www.dbsalliance.org/pleasanton or contact experienced. There is no better support than United Christian Church, www.uccliv. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. being surrounded by others who know what org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday Sunday service. Inspirational Burning away clothing and other items every Mon- Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, 1362 you are going through. Three times per year, community and spiritual encouragement 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Bowl ceremony and letters to God. All are day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Monday- the group collect supplies and sends care for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday welcome. Ongoing groups and activities. Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Friday of packages to the troops. Contact PMFSG. Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary www.unityoftrivalley.org 925.829.2733. Livermore. every month 50% off most of the store sale. [email protected] for the location of the next a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at aged children go to Kid’s Church following St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Christ Church (a nondenominational For more information visit www.shepgate. meeting. M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – evangelical church formerly meeting in org/holiday Livermore Military Families, a information. p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Pleasanton Library’s Project Read support group for families in Livermore who Granada Baptist Church, 945 ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., needs volunteer tutors to help adults have a loved one serving in the Military, is Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; with English skills. Project Read provides intended to be a safe place for family mem- Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Valley - People from all faith traditions, Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 the workbooks and study guides as well bers to come and share their experiences – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805- 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and cultures, races and sexual orientations a.m. Fall adult education course: “Human as teaching volunteers how to develop and concerns with others who understand 7151. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Sexuality: Biblical and Theological Perspec- teaching skills, craft curriculum, and gain what they are going through. All family Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Youth and teen programs offered as well. All tives,” taught by Robert W. Evans (Ph.D. in experience. Volunteers should be at least 18 members are welcome to attend meetings. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd St., clinical psychology and Ph.D. in systematic years old, and fluent in American English Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more information theology). visit: www.christchurch-trivalley. and be able to devote a consistent hour or month at the Livermore Veterans Memorial a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, Livermore. contact [email protected] or visit us org or call 925.846.0665. two weekly to a student for a semester. For Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 org/ All are welcome. Services at 10:00 a.m. at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Grief Workshop, bi-monthly to help more information, email PennyJohnson@ p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Cedar Grove Community Church, St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 people with the healing journey. St. Eliza- CityofPleasantonCa.gov, or call Penny call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive.com beth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasan- Johnson, 925/931-3405. livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Worship ton. 7:30 p. Tuesday, Jan 12th. and 26th. Bereaved Mother’s Network of the study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family Thursday, Feb 11th. and 25th. March 10th. Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of each RELIGION prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and 2016. No per-registration is necessary, but month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Civic First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth adult ministries meet every other month. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the if it is your first night attending, arrive a Center Library, Small Conference Room. Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- Call the office at 846-8650 for more jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. little early to check in. These sessions are The aim of the network is to allow bereaved tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. information. Well Community Outreach Center weekdays. open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. mothers to make connections with, share Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Liver- ministry provides meats, canned and dry “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the Please call Nancy at 925-846-9543 for resources, and support other mothers who children’s program For more information more. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11:00 goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only featured study of Community Bible Study more information. have been through the worst experience of www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study available prior to the start of the school Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ annual Tu their lives, losing a child. For more informa- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday year). Those with an immediate need or who Children’s Program is available for infants B'Shvat event will be held on January 24 tion, contact [email protected]. St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is adult would like to donate nonperishable food to 5 years old. Class starts on continues from 10:30-12:30. We will begin with a talk Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages Bible study, youth activities and children's items, call the office at (925) 479-1414 each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am about our watershed, followed by a clean- to new and established residents of the at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult choir at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all to begin the process. Wednesday and until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, up at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the worship service. AWANA children's program events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact Center, at 4901 Breakwater Ave in Hayward. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. Gloves and bags will be provided. This on the second Wednesday of the month, Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following only. The Outreach Center will be open every [email protected] for more information or event will be led by two Girl Scouts working Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh to register.” toward their Silver Award. After the clean- family activities, and monthly adult socials. Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cor- up we will have a potluck lunch. Please Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org La Scola at 447-9800. on a first come first serve basis between nerstone Court, Pleasanton. Worship is at bring a dish that includes one of the seven www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Congregation Beth Emek, Center for St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, 10 a.m. The worship celebration is called species indigenous to Israel (raisins, dates, Overeaters Anonymous. All are wel- Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Livermore. “Ancient Future” because it is rooted, as the figs, carob, olive, citrus or almond). come. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh-ins, free munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Lynnewood United Methodist will donations for rent. St. Bartholomew's Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Liver- Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org. (831) 278-1916. offers a friendly congregation where all are more. Call Nora for further information at Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on (925)337-9118. the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Sundays with Sunday school for youth and Community Resources for Indepen- tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer people with disabilities and supports them EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. All are most welcome to come and at 846-0221, send an email to office@ to live independently and participate in their First Church of Christ, Scientist, worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. community for as long as they are willing Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. For more information call the church office lynnewood.org. and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is 925-462-4802. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church St. Bartholomew's Episcopal day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. 3rd information and referrals and provide and reading room are located at Third and Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward 9 a.m., Mocho community education at senior centers and N Streets. The Reading Room, which is 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. branch (Spanish) 12 noon. 1501 Hillcrest affordable housing complexes to residents open to the public, features books, CDs and Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 p.m..; 4th ward of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley magazines for sale. For information, call tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9 a.m., Springtown ward, 11 a.m. Young office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, (925) 447-2946. (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School single adult ware, 1:30 p.m., 8203 Village Livermore 94550 and can be reached by Sunset Community Church, 2200 (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with Parkway, Dublin. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship choir, child care provided. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts Little Brown Church, United Church Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday cril-online.org. All services are free. at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- DBE Daughters of the British Empire, provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 12 The Independent • January 7, 2016 Milestones

The Quarry Lane School in Dublin broke the previous year’s record by collecting over 9,000 lbs. of food for the Alameda County Food Bank organization.

The Foothill High School Competition Cheer teams participated at the USA Regional Competition at James Logan High School in Union City on Sunday, December 13, Quarry Lane School Students Collect 2015. All three teams, Varsity, Group Stunt and JV, qualified for Nationals in March 2016. Varsity and JV took First Place respectively, and Group Stunt took Second Place Record Amount of Food by a fraction of a point. The next competitions will be in January at Yorba Linda High School and Brea Olinda High School in Southern California. Pictured in the top photo The Quarry Lane School a reflection of the spirit and ran from November 2nd is the varsity team, and in the bottom photo, the junior varsity. (QLS) The Quarry Lane generosity of the Quarry through November 20th in School broke their record Lane community,” says Ga- both the Quarry Lane Lower this year, collecting over brielle Kaplan, Lower School and Upper School. Students 9,000 lbs of food during Director for The Quarry Lane Jeff Jung and Xin (Jim) Jun their annual food drive, ben- School. “Our students, fami- donated more than 400 cans efitting the Alameda County lies and faculty are amazing; each. Students Jennifer Wang Food Bank. This exceeds they truly go above and be- and Katie Nie donated more last year’s record breaking yond when it comes to help- than 300 cans each. Quarry amount of 8,475 lbs.. ing the community.” Lane freshman Vishal Pale- “This amazing result is The canned food drive kar petitioned local grocery stores for donations and col- lected 200 cans—including a generous donation from Trader Joe’s of Pleasanton. “These kids did a remark- EDUCATION able job with the drive this year,” says Mark Zabrowski, Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., has named Benjamin Morgan instructor at The Quarry of Livermore to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the Lane School. “With each fall 2015 semester. passing year, the students Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit are more driven to collect hours during a semester. donations and build upon the previous year’s record. Julie Lovell-Rios of Livermore, qualified for the Fall 2015 Knowing that they can help Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a mini- so many families during the mum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of holidays is a big driving fac- 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 30 percent of Belmont's 7,400 students qualified tor and I am incredibly proud for the Fall 2015 Dean's List. of their efforts.”