Oroville Break Puts Focus on More Water Storage the Break in the Non-Paved the Dam, the Nation's Tallest, Thinking About Storage Closer Bay Aqueduct Would Be Included

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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 7 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Oroville Break Puts Focus On More Water Storage The break in the non-paved The dam, the nation's tallest, Thinking about storage closer Bay Aqueduct would be included. emergency spillway at Lake Oro- remains intact. But the emergency to home for Zone 7, the board of Zone 7 and two other agencies ville is expected to have an impact spillway that guards against the directors have scheduled a field import water through the aqueduct. on Zone 7 Water Agency and other overflow of the dam when water trip on Feb. 17 to Los Vaqueros Zone 7 is also exploring more See Inside Section A water wholesalers in the state. The levels are high, was eroding. Reservoir in Contra Costa County. efficient management of Lake Del Section A is filled with Valley receives 80 percent of water The problem argues for creat- The Contra Costa Water District Valle. Among them, would be information about arts, people, from Lake Oroville. ing more storage closer to Zone (CCWD) would be the host. updated modeling techniques that entertainment and special events. Zone 7 General Manager Jill 7, said Duerig. Traditionally, the CCWD is thinking about ex- better account for weather influ- ence variations. There are education stories, a Duerig said that while numbers are State Water Project has relied on pansion of the reservoir from its not known, the agency as one of snow in the Sierra to store water. current 160,000 Acre Feet (AF) to Another project of interest variety of features, and the arts 29 State Water Contractors would With climate change, the snow line 275,000 AF. Zone 7 last September to Zone 7 is the proposed Sites and entertainment and be paying its share of repairs and is rising, reducing the amount that authorized spending $100,000 as Reservoir 75 miles northwest of bulletin board. improvements, which would be 2 would be stored, Duerig has said its share of environmental studies Sacramento. Zone 7 has asked to percent. at Zone 7 meetings. for the proposed project. A pipeline reserve 20,000 AF in that project, connecting the project to the South in case it goes forward.

Development Includes Land For Special Needs Housing

The Pleasanton City Council approved a development that sets aside 1.64 acres for Sunflower Hill to build affordable housing for adults with special needs. The vote was unanimous with Jerry Pentin absent. The 87-home Irby Ranch development on Stanley Blvd. also includes $1 million to assist Sun- flower Hill in constructing 30 single units. The historic Zia home on the site will be moved, reha- bilitated and used as a community meeting place. The council also approved a 10- year development agreement with Sunflower Hill. Under the agreement, the city will maintain control of the 1.64 acres and the $1 million while planning is underway. Three families, Zia, Kaplan and Irby, previously owned portions of Photo - Doug Jorgensen the 12 acres to be developed. An estimated crowd of 500 gathered in front of the Bankhead Theater in Livermore to take part in the Love Rally. Director of Community Devel- opment, Gerry Beaudin, told the council, “This project has gone through several iterations and it of- Love Rally Celebrates Diversity and Inclusiveness fers an amenity-rich environment with new public open space, a new By Carol Graham magic all its own. It was Liver- diversity. Livermore a great place to live. streetscape and enhancements to It was more than just a beauti- more's first-ever Rally For Love. He added, "When the organiz- "People talk about diversity. the Arroyo. It also satisfies an ful day, although the weather itself "Livermore is a city that was ers first approached me about hold- In Livermore, we live it. When unmet need by creating affordable was lovely. named after Robert Livermore, a ing a Rally for Love, I told them we gather together, let us reaf- housing opportunities for special On February 12 at the Bankhead man known for his generosity and that my concern was that this not firm our commitment, re-dedicate needs adults." Theater plaza, something special hospitality. That spirit continues simply be a gesture, a single effort ourselves, refocus our energies on Mike Serpa, the developer, not- was happening. There was joy in our DNA," said Mayor John at a single point in time. This is community service and remember ed that there will be small houses in the air - a rare confluence of Marchand addressing the roughly about creating a mindset around the words of Rabindranath Tagore. on small lots, which equals smaller positive, open energies that create 500 attendees. "People talk about community service and keeping (See RALLY, page 2) prices. This will make them affordable to Sunflower Hill families. Satellite Housing, a nonprofit developer, will build and manage Dublin, Schools At Odds Over Lease Agreement the Sunflower Hill housing, as well as provide services for the By Ron McNicoll The council took the action an option for the district to do are not be able to comment about residents. The Dublin City Council has unanimously at its Feb. 7 meeting so. forming their own committee until Susan Houghton, Sunflower created a committee to attempt ne- after 1½ hours of discussion and All five school board members they discuss it at a school board Hill Board president, said three gotiations over a proposed memo- public comment. Vice-mayor Don attended the council meeting. Four meeting. Their meeting scheduled years ago, the board met Mike Ser- randum of understanding (MOU) Biddle and Councilmember Abe of them spoke. They said they (See DUBLIN, page 10) condition that would require the Gupta will serve as the committee (See SPECIAL NEEDS, page 8) school district to buy a 12-acre members. school site in Dublin Crossing The council hopes that the from the city. The agreement is school district will respond by School Site Rezoned for Housing; conditional on the district receiv- creating its own committee to meet ing potential reimbursement from with the council’s committee about Some Changed to One Story the state school construction bond a dispute over whether the district or securing of other new funding. should be required to reimburse The former Sonoma School site existing homes. The question is does it make sense The school is expected to serve the city for the school site at some in Livermore was rezoned for resi- The vote was 4 to 1 with Steve for Livermore. It does." 900 students. future date, or simply leave it as dential use by the Livermore City Spedowfski opposed. While he The property was declared sur- Council at its meeting on Monday. was happy with the single story plus by the Livermore Valley Joint The approval would allow for homes, he wanted the project re- Unified School District Board. It BART Pauses Planning for construction of 54 single family designed with lower density and was first offered to public agen- homes. Eight of them would be a different street layout and street cies, including the Livermore Area Dublin Parking Garage affordable. The original proposal width. Recreation and Park District. With called for all 2-story units. How- Councilmember Bob Coomber no interest from the public agen- The BART Board of Direc- structure. Directors suggested that ever, after hearing objections from said he would love to see some cies, the land was then offered for tors voted to delay a decision on before spending the design money, neighbors, the developer, William single family homes. He did not development. a proposed parking garage at the they would like more information Lyon Homes, agreed to making think keeping an empty school on Members of the public object- East Dublin Station. If it were to on where the $28.5 million to build 13 of the homes one-story. They a site that can no longer support a ing to the rezoning suggested move forward, the garage would the garage would come from. would be located along the edges school was a good idea. "I under- there should be a park, fewer and provide an additional 540 parking The proposed six-story garage of the development to better match stand the neighbors frustration. (See SONOMA, page 10) spaces adjacent to the current park- would replace a current surface ing garage. parking lot of 118 spots, netting The vote was unanimous. Staff 540 more spaces. Livermore to Look into Shade Structure for Plaza has 90 days to return with a report. John McPartland, who repre- Directors decided they wanted sents the Tri-Valley on the board, Staff was directed by the Liver- tions (RFQ) to establish a short list manent. The cost of the sunshade to look at other options, such as stated, "I really want to build this more City Council to explore op- of the most qualified consultants. could be up to $450,000. finding nearby surface lots. thing today. Arguments to look tions to provide shade for the plaza The city would then seek specific Councilmember Bob Woerner There were also questions at other options are reasonable. and Shea Home Stage in front of project proposals from the short list said, "Shade would be helpful. about whether or not funding I don't think surface parking is the Bankhead Theater. of consultants. Let's get started. Launch the study was in place to pay for the garage there." The idea would be to make the However, the council chose to to see what makes sense." estimated to cost $37.1 million. He stated, that if the motion area more hospitable during hot ask staff to comeback with options Members of the public sup- weather. Staff had recommended Of that total, $8.6 million would to delay the process passes, that that are aesthetically pleasing, that ported the idea of providing shade. utilizing a Request for Qualifica- could be permanent or non-per- Scott Kenison, executive direc- be needed to pay to design the (See PARKING, page 4) (See SHADE, page 5)

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The limit, suggested by Councilmember Bob Woerner, would have amended the Downtown Specific Plan until such time as the future look of the downtown was defined through a community process. No vote was taken. However, councilmembers de- termined that the interim change wasn't necessary. The prevailing view was that they had no interest in amending the Downtown Specific Plan. Councilmember Bob Carling stated that rather than spending time on an interim change, staff should be getting on with workshops to determine what we want the downtown to look like. Councilmember Steven Spedowfski noted that the interim limit was suggested in response to concern over the height and density of the housing development proposed by Lennar. He said that he believes that setbacks are more of an issue. One factor in the council decision not to proceed related to a plan moving forward for the former Groth Bros. site. Uses on the land over the years have resulted in the need for a massive environmental clean-up that would entail Photographer Doug Jorgensen captured some of the moments. removing 50,000 cubic yards of dirt. David Eichler from Legacy Partners, the developer, told the council that the environmental clean-up on the site RALLY has been moved to the priority list by the Bay Area Water (continued from page one) Quality Control Board, because the city had a clear approval 'I slept and dreamt that life I might help shell peas, sit including one hosted by civil rights of all persons process. A height limit could delay or derail the project, was joy. I awoke and saw next to a grandmother who Michael De Sousa. irrespective of age, race, because of the cost and timing of the clean-up. that life was service. I acted was knitting and have her "We wanted to celebrate religion, gender, gender Members of the public suggested that there was no and behold, service was tell me a story, or romp with the reality that most people identity, sexual orientation, joy.'" the family dog. who reside in the U.S. came national origin, or economic (continued on page 4) In her talk, Catharine "One day the doors were from somewhere else," status. The peaceful, non- Baker quoted Lincoln, who closed. My mother told me said De Sousa. "For many partisan rally accomplished said that we should put our it was because I was Jewish, people, these immigration its goal of honoring diversity OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00 - 4:00 feet in the right place and and Hitler had issued an stories inform our relation- and demonstrating solidarity stand firm. He was also edict that Christians were ship to this country and our with those who feel vulner- open to reconciliation. She not to socialize with Jews. I ancestry. We asked people to able. pointed out that the statue of was confused and sad. share their stories on color- "The atmosphere was him shows one hand in a fist "But not everyone was ful quarter sheets that we exactly as we hoped," said and another open. intimidated. Soon the heavy displayed by attaching them Richard Hayes, the organiz- The rally was organized winter snow started falling, to a network of brightly col- ing committee coordinator. by the Embracing Diversity and one evening we heard ored twine to represent our "It was very positive, fam- Linda Futral Interfaith Group at Asbury a knock on our door. Our interconnectedness to each ily friendly, and with good Broker/Realtor United Methodist Church. neighbor Anna stood there other. Our diversity makes energy and reactions from 40 Sparrow Street, Livermore 925.980.3561 the crowd." [email protected] Shana Peete, an Embrac- with her sled. 'Since the use strong." $899,950 www.lindafutral.com ing Diversity member and Nazis keep me from tak- "My grandfather emi- To learn more, visit "Ral- Sing to your hearts delight in this License #01257605 rally organizer and emcee, ing Ruthie sledding in the grated from Russia, fleeing ly For Love –Tri-Valley" or fully upgraded best “nest” in town! declared, "It was inspired afternoon, let’s go out now the pogroms," wrote one "Embracing Diversity—Tri- 2,539 sq ft / 4 bed / 3 bath by a conversation among when no one is watching,' attendee. "We've seen this Valley" on Facebook. See it while you can, amazing! the group exploring issues she said. For the next two before. Not here. Not now." of race and faith when we years we went sledding in "My parents immigrat- realized that there was a the moonlight. ed from Taiwan, and they common desire to let people "Fast forward to today. helped start a company in who may feel vulnerable or Like Anna, we are not in- the Bay Area that's now spotlighted know that they timidated. In the Tri Valley, employing over 300 people are supported, valued and we aren’t shutting our doors in the U.S." wrote another. loved." on vulnerable people. We "My parents came here She added after the rally, are having a rally to say we from India in 1971 in search that the atmosphere of the honor diversity and support of a better life for their chil- rally today was sunny, warm you. I am happy to be a part dren. We're blessed to be part and friendly. "There was a of it." of a country that embraces palpable energy among at- The rally included people diversity and supports it," tendees that made it seem of all ages and ethnicities, wrote a third. people were ready and will- many carrying signs that In all, 104 people shared ing to roll up their sleeves to read: Make America Kind their stories. find ways to use their time, Again, Love Trumps Hate, At another booth Mol- dollars and talents to support Diversity is a Strength Not lie Jensen, founder of Ur organizations that make our a Weakness, and Welcome SAFE with Me, handed out Tri-Valley better." Refugees. silver-toned, brass safety The program featured Alan Marling, holding a pins with hearts bearing the the national anthem sung sign that read No Ban, No word SAFE. Wearing safety by Olivia Howe, music from Wall, said, "I hope attendees pins has become an interna- Element 116 and Music know that they don't face the tional symbol to alert others for Change, dancing by dangers of oppression alone. that they will be safe in the the Livermore American An older gentleman told me wearer's company. Indian Center, and a host he had immigrated from "The idea came to me of speakers that included Iran 40 years ago. He was about a week after the presi- Assemblywoman Catharine delighted to see the rally. He dential election. I was deeply Baker, Rev. Kim Risedorph, told us we had his support." troubled by the surge in hate Edward Mora (a representa- Volunteer Val Pace crimes and wanted to create tive for Congressman Eric echoed the sense of in- a way to show that there are Swalwell), and Holocaust clusiveness. "My favorite more of us in the world who survivor Ruth Gasten. memory was when I real- will stand up for one an- Gasten told the crowd, "I ized three women standing other than who choose to do have the dubious distinction beside me were wearing harm," said Jensen. "At the of entering the world scene hijabs - beautiful Muslim rally, there was such a beau- the same year as Adolph Hit- scarves of many colors. I am tiful spirit of inclusiveness ler; he became Chancellor of a Christian, and as we held and kindness from everyone Germany, and I was born in hands, they thanked me and I met. I think it should be an a tiny German village. My I thanked them for coming. annual event!" parents and I lived in a little It was a special moment for Embracing Diversity's cluster of farm houses. As a me." ongoing mission is to pro- small child I wandered from More than 20 booths of mote and celebrate diversity house to house, totally free. nonprofits lined the Bank- in Tri-Valley communities, The front doors were open. head's bricked walkways, and to honor the human and

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It is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 ing spot at BART’s Dublin/Pleasanton Station. MTC is by the press for improper prior and existing relationships p.m. in the East Avenue Middle School multipurpose room, partnering with BART and Scoop Technologies to maximize with Russia. More than 100 Members of Congress who 3951 East Avenue, Livermore. the efficiency of BART’s parking lots through carpooling. signed my letter urging his suspension knew that he had to This will be an opportunity for the public to share their Commuters who carpool to the Dublin/Pleasanton Station go, but we also knew this isn’t the end of the story. Ques- thoughts and concerns regarding legislative issues impacting with the Scoop app will be guaranteed parking until 10 a.m. tions remain about whether he made such contact of his the community, and receive a Capitol update from both the The app will verify that two or more people were in the car own volition or on orders; whether Trump administration Assemblywoman and Senator. when it parked. Scoop will coordinate with BART police officials were misled about the contact or lied to cover it up; To RSVP for this free event, contact the District Office to verify which vehicles belong to Scoop users. and whether Flynn might’ve been susceptible to Russian at 925-328-1515. This partnership represents the latest step in MTC’s blackmail, as the Justice Department reportedly informed longstanding efforts to promote carpooling. In addition to the White House late last month. Pleasanton State of the City Scoop, the Ridesharing page on the 511.org website provides “Flynn’s contacts with the Russian Ambassador are part Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne will deliver the State of links to Carzac, Duet, and MüV as well as MTC's own 511 of a larger pattern of Russian involvement with and support the City talk on February 22. RideMatch service. Visit the 511 carpool overview page at for Trump and his team before and since the 2016 election. The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce will host the rideshare.511.org for full details on all of these programs. That’s why I and Rep. Elijah Cummings co-authored H.R. luncheon to be held at DoubleTree by Hilton, 11:30 a.m. 356, the Protecting Our Democracy Act. The legislation to 1:30 p.m. Correction – cosponsored by all members of the House Democratic Among the expected topics are East Pleasanton; con- The fire at Vineyard Christian Fellowship did NOT in- Caucus – would create an independent, bipartisan commis- struction of new senior housing; Costco; the future of down- clude any Montessori classrooms. Valley Montessori School sion to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election. town and the potential for a new library and civic center. is located down the street at 1273 North Livermore Avenue. 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At the middle school Science and Engineering Month in Liver- will be able to accommodate referred to as the Satellite The remaining 1183 homes level, current enrollment sits more. the projected student popu- School, to its full capacity. would generate 352 kids, if at 2978; the projected num- One event offered during the month, a lation over the next ten years No vote was taken. all 1675 homes were built, ber for 2026 is 3105. The bioblitz,would make everyone a citizen without the need to build Livermore operates un- there would be 527 new total would be 127 short of new facilities. der an open enrollment pol- students in the district as a capacity. High Schools show scientist. If there were unforeseen icy, which means students result of development. The a 4203 enrollment level to- Citizen science involves nonprofessional increases in the numbers of can attend schools anywhere charter schools would also day; the forecast is for 4634 individuals, teams or networks of volunteers students, Almond Avenue in the district, if there were add to the population. students in 2026 with room for 4933 students at capacity. who collect data. Their efforts allow scien- and Arroyo Mocho schools space for them. In addition, The cumulative increase could be reopened. students from outside the in the number of students In asking the board for tists to accomplish tasks that otherwise would The Satellite Campus, district can enroll. over ten years is projected to direction in keeping the be too time consuming or costly. A bioblitz which was opened this year An example of the open be 763, with the most, 277, Satellite school open, Van involves an intense period of biological sur- amidst a sudden enrollment enrollment impact was pro- in 2017-18 school year. Of Schaack noted that the cost increase of students from the vided. Arroyo Seco has 668 the 763 students, 436 would of a school is in the start-up. veying during which all living species within charter school, would help students. However, 782 live attend elementary schools, In the case of the Satellite a designated area are recorded. Information support the District class within the school's bound- 127 middle schools and 199 School, that has already hap- is then uploaded onto sites like iNaturalist size targets and open enroll- aries. Smith School shows high schools. pened. It would be more cost and Audubon's Great Backyard Bird Count. ment philosophy. The Satel- a students population of Assistant Superinten- effective to open up more of lite campus will continue to 769, with 550 living within dent Chris Van Schaack the classrooms at the school. The Livermore BioBlitz will take place stay open. the boundaries. At the high told the board that it could Asked about the abil- this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Febru- A demographic report school level, Granada has set school size targets at the ity to attend neighborhood ary 17-18. was presented to the School an enrollment of 2141, with elementary school level. schools, Van Schaack said that when a student comes Those interested in learning more about Board last Tuesday. 1888 living within its bound- Four classes at each grade, Cooperative Strategies aries; while Livermore's assuming 24 students in each in mid-year, it may not be citizen science, including how-tos and up- prepared the report looking students number 1810. The classroom, would produce possible to attend the school coming events, are invited to attend a talk at at enrollment projections population is 2195, which approximately 600 students in his or her neighborhood. the Livermore Civic Center Public Library over the next ten years. means 472 attend Granada. at an elementary; 5 classes, Trustee Kate Runyon The projections were cre- It was noted that people about 745. said, open enrollment is here on February 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. ated by analyzing historical are moving into the district Using target school size, to stay. Keeping the Satellite We suggest that people take part in the enrollment patterns, future specifically to attend the the current elementary school open makes sense. bioblitz to go outside, observe and learn more residential development, schools. schools could accommo- I'd like to see it come back about the natural world in which they live. and inter- and intra-district As for development, date 6735 students with the for a vote. transfers. there are 1675 homes in projected high point of 6586, The board did recom-

PARKING HEIGTH LIMIT (continued from page one) (continued from page one) doesn't mean the parking and the Alameda County There is $533 million in need to set limits on land That was also the view of think that you are consider- structure is dead; it's on Transportation Commission. funding committed to the owned by the city, such as Dale Kaye, CEO of Innova- ing a 3-story height restric- pause for 90 days. BART General Manager Livermore extension. While the downtown catalyst site, tion Tri-Valley Leadership tion out of concern for resi- Director Nick Josefowitz, Grace Crunican said it was it would be cheaper to build since the city owns and Group. She told the council dents who strongly objected who made the motion to her understanding that the in the median, there is no controls it. Others spoke to restrict imagination when to the Lennar downtown pause the process, suggested MTC and ACTC would put median. It will be necessary about allowing the process building is a mistake. To proposal." that more work needs to in a “substantial amount” of to widen the freeway 40 to to proceed without the limit change the plans now seems He continued, "Devel- be done. He said that the money toward the project, 45 feet to make room for the to see what creative ideas to be a little regressive. opment on the Groth Bros. agency should reach out to but also want to make sure extension. might be voiced. Jean King said that she property west of L Street nearby neighbors, such as BART is contributing. It is anticipated that the Jeff Kaskey read a let- was very opposed to the is certainly a concern. I Oracle, who have parking During the public hear- draft EIR would be released ter from Lee Younker not- 5-story massive develop- am assuming that the sug- available, to see if BART ing, Dublin Councilmember in this spring and a project ing dense residential and ment proposed by Lennar. gested height restriction could lease some of the Don Biddle stated there is adopted in late 2017. If parking structures looming It was too high, too dense would prevent the City from available spaces. He said an immediate demand for the board were to choose over the downtown were and lacked the public open having to approve 4-story he visited the area during parking in Dublin. He noted a capital intensive project, certainly a major factor in space. She pointed out that residential units that might a weekday and found over that statistics show a wait a federal environmental the strong opposition to the there have been many com- be proposed there. "I think 1000 spaces that were not list for parking permits of impact statement would be Lennar downtown proposal. plaints about the develop- it’s important to exclude the occupied. 3,000 for the eastside station required. The final impact Younker noted careful con- ment on the east side of Lucky site from the 4-story He and other directors and 3700 for the station on statement would be expected sideration needs to be given First Street by the railroad residential constraint, espe- also wanted to look at multi- the westside of the city. "If in 2020. Construction could to how these residential overpass. "The 3 stories cially before the community modal access for cars, buses, people don't arrive at the sta- be completed in 2026. building height constraints limit does not make it at- workshops. I think allowing and bikes, not just cars. tions by 7:30 or 8 a.m. they Capital intensive options should be applied within the tractive. King pointed out the community to provide Josefowitz said, "There are are out of luck." include regular BART, a confines of the 8-acre Lucky that the Bankhead is tall but their innovative ideas at the real access needs in the Cindy Chin from As- diesel multiple unit or elec- site. Many ideas have come it has the open space plaza to workshops is crucial before Tri-Valley that we are not semblywoman Catharine tric multiple unit (similar to out from a variety of sources set it off. It isn’t just jammed a decision is made on this meeting. We need to strive Baker's office read a letter eBART), or enhanced bus in the past few weeks, some into the space. I pass St. issue. Please don’t introduce to do so." from Baker supporting the service. The enhanced bus of which depend on having a Michael’s church which a restriction that needlessly Director Joel Keller said project. It echoed comments service would include direct residential element, perhaps has a tall component but limits anyone’s vision of an that if BART could achieve made by Biddle and others in access to the trains, neces- set back from view and/or beautiful architecture and inspiring downtown center." the parking goals using less support of the garage. The sitating construction of new built above retail and office is set off with open space. Woerner pointed out that taxpayer money, it has an letter concluded, "The need infrastructure. space, that would require The height of a residential advocates on both sides of obligation to do so. Among is not going away." In looking at ridership, four stories." Jeff Kaskey building is one of many the Lennar proposal said the options would be surface BART TO LIVERMORE the board was told that ex- mentioned that Younker considerations. It should be that the council should not parking away from the sta- The BART board also tending to Isabel means that supported a limit on pri- considered in the context of impose the interim 3-story tion with a shuttle to take received an update on the those from the Central Val- vate property where the the whole development. A limit. His goal in proposing passengers to the station. BART extension to Liver- ley would park there, rather city would have less control taller building height can be the limit was to allow for Funding for the design more. It was noted that com- than at Dublin. This would about what happens. acceptable if it has enough input from the public. He portion is expected to come pletion of the I-580 express provide slots in Dublin and Dick Ryon urged the surrounding open space and said that setbacks will work from the Metropolitan lanes had eliminated the Pleasanton for those who council not to proceed with the right architecture." to limit the impacts of taller Transportation Commission median. have been unable to park the limit. Bill Dunlop stated, "I buildings. there. MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- ons, with the ultimate goal year one.) fear and hatred denied Euro- sitting outdoors at one of our 2000. I got out June 2008. ters published in Mailbox of a world without such These are all matters pean Jews safe haven. fine First Street restaurants I personally hate to see it are those of the author and weapons. President Trump has sig- Today’s refugees are Syr- and NOT having exhaust close. I met friends for life. do not necessarily reflect That commitment to dis- naled that he would make ians, almost half a million of fumes and revving engines I was also went to what the opinion of The Inde- arm has deteriorated, and the worse due to "ill-considered whom are displaced from disturb the ambience! were called Gold Age pendent. The Independent world is now only two and comments about expanding their homes, terrorized by We propose converting Games. I went to seven will not publish anonymous one-half minutes from mid- and even deploying the US their own government, and the three blocks of First states competing in the dis- letters. All letters are re- night according to the Bulle- Nuclear arsenal, a troubling victims of internecine ha- Street from South Livermore abled 55 and older division. quired to have the names tin of the Atomic Scientists. propensity to discount or tred. Thousands have been Avenue to South L Street When I was there, I got a of the persons submitting They have moved the hands outright reject expert advice waiting in miserable refugee into a car-free zone. That lot of patients to go. One them. Abusive letters may of their iconic Doomsday about international security, camps while they have been stretch of First Street does vet was in his 90s. When be rejected or edited. Fre- Clock thirty seconds closer including the conclusions vetted for up to two years by not contain many parking we went to Hawaii he was quent letter writers may have to the nuclear hour that of intelligence experts ," the American government. spaces, and many drivers 100 years old and in his last publication of their letters marks the end of humanity. according to the Bulletin. Those refugees have already avoid it even now. Deliver- games 101. delayed. Letters should be The Bulletin cited several I would add to this list his been deemed safe to admit to ies and through traffic could One best friend was a sent by email to editmail@ reasons for the darkening of condoning of fake news and America. be allowed until 9 or 10 am Marine who had won three compuserve.com) the global security landscape alternative facts. We call on the American (or all day – google “shared medals: a Purple Heart, including deteriorating rela- I think that no problem government to admit Syrian street”). Of course, ample Silver and Bronze medals. Nuclear Arsenal tions between the US and is more urgent today than refugees. We call on the parking needs to be built He was featured in Life Patricia Moore, MSW Russia (together possessing the militarization of poli- American people to wel- within a few blocks; this is Magazine as the last marine Livermore more than 90% of world's tics and the new arms race. come them. sorely needed in any case. to leave Korea. He was shot I participated in the U.S. nuclear weapons), North Stopping and reversing this Our downtown is already two times before a helicopter and international move- Korea's continuing weapons ruinous nuclear race must be Pedestrian Zone closed to cars several times a picked him up. This is not ments to ban nuclear weap- development, the march of a priority. See trivalleycares. Laura Kang Ward year (for parades, festivals, made up history. His name ons in the 1980's. Progress arsenal modernization pro- org or wagingpeace.org to David J. Ward the half-marathon, etc.), is Don Banks, a roommate was made at that time in the grams in nuclear weapons take action. Donna Edwards Weber and the atmosphere is so of mine. A great marine, he US/Russian commitment to states, and new doubt over Christine Ynzunza conducive to community. A has since passed away. decommission and destroy the future of the Iran Nuclear Welcome Refuges Robert M. Ynzunza, Jr. side benefit – the pedestrian Before that, I got him to accumulated nuclear weap- Deal, (though it proved suc- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Hildi Kang zone can serve as the “town go to the games. He won cessful in meeting goals in Member community of the S.W. Kang square” proposed by many. three medals: a gold, silver Congress Livermore We have little to lose and and bronze in the last days of Secular Jewish Organi- London and Paris have much to gain. A pedestrian of his life. zations them. 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While the history of Dub- niversary, the City will be visit www.dublin.ca.gov/ sible. After almost 150 years (Wednesday, April 19) Splatter (September 16) lin dates back to 1772, it was celebrating throughout the anniversary. as an unincorporated village, Dublin Pride Week (April Holiday Tree Lighting just 35 years ago, in February year by incorporating the Dublin had voted against Dublin incorporated as a city 29 - May 6) Ceremony (December 7) 1982, that the City of Dublin theme into various City incorporation several times with a population of 15,000 Picnic Flix Outdoor For more information on incorporated. February 1, events, including the St. in the 1960s and 1970s, but on February 1, 1982, becom- Movie Series (June 16, July any of these events, please 2017, marked the City of Patrick’s Day Festival and by the early 1980s, Dublin's ing the 14th city in Alameda 21 & August 18) call 925-833-6650. Dublin’s “Emerald Anniver- Dublin Pride Week. population had increased to County. Peter W. Snyder, a sary,” 35 years of cityhood. For more information a point where county admin- successful auto parts store In honor of this special an- on the City’s anniversary, istration was no longer fea- owner, was elected the first Mayor of the City. Boba • Tea • Smoothies • Snacks The City will be celebrat- Valley Schools Score ing its 35th anniversary throughout the year and incorporating the theme into FREE High in State Rankings French fries various City events: with any food purchase and this ad. 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These are cultural and Livermore Valley Joint Uni- dents who go to the Niche. racial and economic di- fied School District ranked com web site and make their versity (10%), health and 88th. comments. It is not a scien- safety (10%), grading the PREFERRED BROKERS Among charter high tific sampling of opinion. teachers (10 %), resources schools in California, Liver- The scores assigned to and facilities (5%), clubs and more Valley Charter Prepa- the school districts are from activities (2.5%), and sports WANDA THOMPSON ratory was ranked No. 15 in a blend of various catego- (2.5%). the state, and No. 58 in the ries, with 50 percent of the Another category con- REAL ESTATE & MORTGAGE SPECIALIST United States. 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He said that he had talked to a consultant to look at a commercially built tensile shade structure. Rather than installing the sunshade in the spring and taking it down in the fall, the consultant recommended a permanent structure with 20-year fabric that could withstand the Chances are you’ve never bought a single product we make, but . . . heat, rain and wind. Engi- neering calculations made July, 2015 were sufficiently completed to estimate a cost of around $400,000. "I support the staff rec- We help you carry ommendations for a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). There are a number of ways that an attractive and archi- We’re Curtis Instruments. tecturally pleasing sunshade could be designed. At this point, it would be wise to Located in Livermore, Curtis California was founded as Curtis PMC in 1985. 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CA Ad Campaign_1.indd 1 1/11/17 4:28 PM 6 The Independent • February 16, 2017 SPORTS NOTES Pleasanton Seahawks The Pleasanton Seahawks competed at the Santa Clara Senior meet on February 4-5, 2017. Representing the Seahawks: Elisa- beth Balicanta, age 15 with one new best time, Emily Claridge (15) 2BT, Caroline Eckel (15), Olivia Kim (13) 2BT, Marissa Lawrence (16), Sofia Moufarrej (17), Claire Suen (15), El- len Wang (14) 1BT, Emma Washam (14) 3BT, Gwyneth Wong (14) 1BT, Hayden Chen )14) 6BT, Do Hyun Eun (15) 1BT, Jason Fu (15), Ilysa Kiziloglu (15) 2BT, Aaron Lee (15), Andrew Li (15) 2BT, Brian Li (15) 3BT, Kai Wen Li (14) 2BT, Aaron Lin (15), Alexander Luo (15) 3BT, Robert Mitu (15) 1BT, Francois Moufarrej (14) 2BT, Gregory Quach (13), Jovanni Shen (13) 4BT, Robert Torres (16) 4BT, Justin Tsai Granada wrestling team at the EBAL Dual Championship (15), Andrew Wang (14) 6BT and Nicholas Wonosaputra (15) with 2 new best times.

Livermore Fusion The Livermore Fusion Girls U14 NPL Maroon Team closed out Winter League with an undefeated three-game weekend. The first two games, against Mus- tang 03G and Pleasanton Rage Premier, ended in draws. The Fusion girls created scoring opportunities with fluid attacking play. The weekend concluded with a dominant 2-0 victory against De Anza Force North NPL. Head Coach Alec Taylor noted that the team's go-ahead goal against Rage "exemplified the 'Fusion Style of Play': a composed ball possession ending in a rapid double wall-pass between Lilly Riddell and Gracie Contreras that deceived three defenders and that Granada wrestling team sporting their NCS Dual Lily tucked neatly into the goal. Poetry in motion!" Championship 4th place medals. The team now takes a well-earned two-week break before heading back to the field to prepare for State Cup in March.

Granada Wrestling The Granada High School wrestling team took 4th place at the North Coast Section (NCS) Dual Champion- ship on Saturday, February 11 at Berke- ley High School. The wrestling team was amongst the top nine Division 1 teams participating in the championship and faced Castro Valley (win), De La Salle (loss), Amador (win), and Logan (loss). Their performance was preceded by their 3rd place win at the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Dual Cham- pionship earlier in February against California High School. Photo - Doug Jorgensen The varsity wrestling team also competed at the always tough Mission The Foothill High School varsity men's basketball team defeated Granada High , 54 to San Jose Invitational on February 2 & 3 and took 7th place as a team. Indi- 49 in an EBAL conference game. vidually two wrestlers earned 5th place Granada wrestling team at the JV North Coast medals: Jack Lutz and Jack Kilner. This situation. Once again Tompkins took Harrell and Adrianna to put Krossfire U12 (2006): Saturday, February Championship is Granada's highest team placing at this the kick, placing the ball perfectly in up 5-0 at the half. 18, 9 - 10:30 am tournament since 2009. On the same front of the goal where Perez was able The second half saw Krossfire U13 (2005): Saturday, February weekend, sixteen wrestlers competed to muscle the ball into the goal with a move things around a bit. Cal Odys- 18, 10:30 am - Noon at the JV North Coast Championship shoulder deflection, tying the game 2 sey was finally able to get one past U14 (2004): Saturday, February on Saturday and took 4th place as a all. Sacramento scored for the third, the Krossfire defense with about ten 18, Noon - 1:30 pm team. This is an improvement from and final, time with just over five minutes left to go, but the Krossfire For more information, visit www. last year's 6th place finish. There were minutes remaining in the half. girls answered back as Brittany Hahn fusionsc.org or contact Fusion 3 champions on the day: Joey Lestochi, Krush, made up of forwards netted a penalty kick to give Krossfire Director of Coaching Ben Graham at Jordan Bets, and Max Gomez. The Perez, Katelyn Cainey, Kimmie Keller, the 6-1 victory. The Krossfire defense, [email protected] or 925-443-7570 Granada wrestling team also had an midfielders Tompkins, Galvan, Hailey led by Ariana Butler, Brittany, Mady- ext 102. outstanding win on February 1 in a dual Garvin, defenders Kaya Whittaker, lin, Chloe Thomas, Sophia Simonds, versus Livermore High School. The Kaya Whittaker, Katherine Phelps, Dakota Baird, and Madeline was able final team score was 50-21. Individu- and goal Jillian Barth, never gave up, to hold Cal Odyssey to only ten shots. Youth Track Club ally, Granada had 3 wins by pin, 2 wins they kept attacking the ball and making Goalkeeper Jennessa Maselli played FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA by major decision, 2 wins by decision, plays, but in the end the final score was brilliantly making nine saves. Track and Field) certified club that spe- and three wins by forfeit. 3-2 Union Sacramento FC. cializes in youth athletes from ages 7 to West Coast's 06 Girls team 18, is building a team to compete this Krossfire took to the pitch on a Water Polo winter/spring in USATF track meets West Coast Soccer beautiful sunny Sunday morning to including a meet at the national level The West Coast Soccer Krush wrap up their State Cup run with a Championships in July. The organizers are looking 05 Girls team finished in the top 18 finals matchup against Cal Odyssey The 2017 Olympic Development for athletes of all ages and different for NorCal after a close, hard-fought 06GR2 in Modesto. Krossfire forwards Program (ODP) National Water Polo events, especially relays. Visit www. game against Union Sacramento FC Summer Lane, Kendra Riddiough, and Championships are headed to the ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach for the NorCal State Cup Premier Adriana Paneda kept pressing the ball Tri-Valley in February and March. Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. Championship (17-24), falling in the into Cal Odyssey's zone throughout The Boy's National Championship is com or (925) 209 7520. end to Sacramento 3-2 this past Sunday. much of the first half. Summer started up first this February 24-26 followed Krush scored first after Makenna off the Krossfire scoring in the third by the Girl's National Championship On February 11, 2017, Alexis Aying and Mayalanni Galvan, getting the rebound from minute, netting a pass from Alana March 10-12. Foothill High School, Basketball Game of the Daisy Tompkin’s corner kick, passed Albarran to take the lead 1-0. About Amador Valley High School, Dough- Erediano of Team Aying competed at the 14th Annual ten minutes later Alana was in the Week the ball outside to Presley Perez, who erty Valley High School, Las Positas TV30s last basketball Game of the Shark City Nationals Martial Arts Championships in struck the ball into the corner of the right spot on the far post to knock in College and the Robert Livermore a free kick from Madeline Snodgrass Week broadcast features Livermore San Jose, CA. Alexis Aying won 1st place in the 12-13 net, just past Sacramento’s goalie. Community Center will all serve as crosstown rivals Granada Matadors Sacramento responded by scoring their to put Krossfire up 2-0. The twentieth host venues. year old girls black belt point sparring division and minute saw Adrianna finish up a shot and the Livermore Cowboys both boys first goal midway through the half, Full schedules for both events and and girls basketball teams facing off tying the game. by Alana to put Krossfire up 3-0. In the hotel information are available and grand champion in 12-13 year old girls point sparring. last five minutes of the half, Jasmine for City bragging rights. Catch all The second half saw both teams can be accessed by going to www. the excitement starting on Saturday Mayalanni Erediano won 1st place in the 10-11 year old battling hard. After Union FC scored Branda added two more Krossfire usawaterpolo.org/odp/regionals.html. goals, netting passes from Madylin and Sunday, February 18 & 19 @ 7 girls black belt point sparring division and 1st place in midway through the half, Krush found ODP Mental Skills Coach Brian p.m. on Comcast Cable channel 30, themselves in another corner kick Alexander will be giving a presenta- AT&T U-verse via channel 99, and the 10-13 year old girls continuous sparring division. tion on Friday, February 24 and Friday, streaming @tv30.org. March 10. For more information on the Play by play and color announcing ODP National Championships, www. will include TV30 sports personalities usawaterpolo.org Ian Bartholomew and George “Dr. B” Baljevich. Fusion Soccer Tryouts DVDs of the games may be pur- Livermore Fusion Soccer Club's chased by going to the TV30 website Premier Program is holding open at www.tv30.org. tryouts for U12 through U14 players (birth years 2004 through 2006). The tryouts will take place February 18 at Robertson Park, 3200 Robertson Park Road in Livermore. The schedule is as follows: Premier Girls: U12 (2006): Saturday, February 18, 9 - 10:30 am U13 (2005): Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am - Noon U14 (2004): Saturday, February 18, Noon - 1:30 pm Premier Boys: U12 through U14 (2004 through 2006): Thursday, February 16, 5 - 6:30 pm

WCS 06G Krossfire pictured are (left to right) Coach Sara Girotto, SMSC (St. Michael/St. Charles) Girls 5th Grade A CYO Kendra Riddiough, Sophia basketball team ended the season with their best Simonds, Madeline basketball. They beat St. Joan of Arc 23-17 in the first Snodgrass, Ariana Butler, round of playoffs and then lost a hard fought game Adrianna Paneda, Dakota 22-12 to CCOP (Catholic Community of Pleasanton) Baird, Brittany Hahn, in the semifinals. The girls played hard all season and Madylin Harrell, Jennessa this team gets after it. Pictured are Cassidy Bartolotto, Maselli, Summer Lane, Brittany Hahn, Maddy Snodgress, Annie Polaski, Isabel Jasmine Branda, Alana Mercado, Katy Canaan, Kylie Hahlbeck, Daisy Tompkins, Albarran, Chloe Thomas, Serenity Evans, Jasmine Branda, and Siena Queirolo. Director Troy Dayak.

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12/2011 February 16, 2017 • The Independent 7 Pleasanton Partners with Scoop to Promote Carpooling

The City of Pleasanton Thorne commented, “The muter downloads the app at a top concern for both the has partnered with Scoop partnership between the City Live Music Every Sunday! takescoop.com or from the public and private sectors.” (indoors if poor weather) Technologies, a commuter- of Pleasanton and Scoop is a iOS or Android app stores. For more information, app company that promotes timely one as traffic contin- Getting commuters to visit www.takescoop.com Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events ridesharing. The goal is to ues to be a challenge in our carpool has historically been or contact David Clavens encourage carpooling for community as well as the Fine Wines Made From Our Own California difficult, but Scoop aims via email at clavens@ Certified Organic Grapes commuters and ease traffic Bay Area. With the recent to make the process easier takescoop.com or by call- congestion. addition of Express Lanes with its commuter-app. To ing 610-217-7905. 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 The City recently allo- on I-580, Scoop offers an in- date, commuters have taken Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed cated $30,000, which will novative solution to encour- more than 400,000 Scoop be used to reduce the cost to age carpooling for both our trips, offsetting 3.3 million passengers using the com- residents and employees.” commute miles and lower- muter-app and augment re- By partnering with Scoop ing carbon emissions by 3 imbursement to the drivers. and sponsoring the program, million pounds. This program is similar to the city will help commut- Rob Sadow, CEO of ones launched in San Mateo ers change their behavior Scoop stated, “ Through this and Foster City earlier this through discounted trip program, the City is setting year. prices. Participation in the an example for others to fol- Pleasanton Mayor Jerry program is easy once a com- low as congestion remains

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Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Dublin High School varsity women's basketball team defeated Amador Valley, 54 to 40 in an EBAL conference game. Dublin led 27 to 15 at the half.

Pictured is the Livermore Fusion Girls U14 NPL Maroon Team.

West Coast Soccer Krush 05 Girls at the NorCal championships.

In the SMSC 1/2 grade division the Warriors finished off a great CYO basketball season. They played hard, had fun, were great teammates, and got better throughout the year. The Warriors include June Hopcus, Bubba Booe, Brayden Benjamin, Braden Makley, Brayden Templeman, Cole Armaz, Cruz Smith, Bradley Canfield, Jules McCafferty, Ethan Gilkison, and Austin Sheldon. 8 The Independent • February 16, 2017

Students Receive Recognition from DAR for Eassys

By Carol Graham rine Baker and get an award (6th grade, East Avenue, Like mother, like daugh- from her personally," said teacher Deborah Eckles), ter. Rebecca Jones, a 5th-grade Simone Laney (7th grade, Sixth-grader Stephanie winner from Arroyo Seco East Avenue, teacher Susan Kirkpatrick entered the 2017 Elementary School. "I love Beard), and Elizabeth Paik Josefa Higuera Livermore to write, and I learned that (8th grade, Vineyard Alter- Chapter of the Daughters reading in front of people native School, teacher Amy of the American Revolution older than me is not as scary Beeler). (DAR) annual essay contest as it may seem." The prompt for this year's for a simple reason. Recipients earned cer- Good Citizen Essay was Our "My mom entered a DAR tificates, monetary awards American Heritage and Our contest when she was in high for themselves and their Responsibility to Preserve school, and was selected to teachers, and encouraging It: How do the combined ac- receive the Good Citizen words from Baker who in- tions of many good citizens Award," said the East Av- dividually commended and keep our nation moving enue Middle School student. connected with each student. forward? "I thought it would be fun to "The American History "I felt apprehensive about enter a contest that my mom Essay Contest was estab- entering this contest because had entered." lished to encourage young I didn't feel my writing skills Each year the Josefa people to think creatively were the strongest, but after Higuera Livermore Chapter, about our nation's great winning I realized that hav- named after Robert Liver- history and learn about his- ing passion is more impor- more's wife, conducts two tory in a new light," said Pat tant than technique," said contests for Livermore stu- Moore, chairperson of the first-place winner Riddhi dents: the American History American History Commit- Panchal of Livermore High Photo - Doug Jorgensen Essay Contest for students tee. "The DAR is dedicated School. "I'd just finished Rebecca Jones is presented with her award as the District 4 winner by Kathy Crusco in 5th through 8th grades, to promoting patriotism, the chapter on Civil Rights and Kathy Chase. and the Good Citizens Essay preserving American his- and Civil Liberties in my Contest for students in the tory, and securing America's government class, and the 12th grade. future through better educa- Civil Rights Movement is Three of this year's political volunteer women's "I have a better under- On February 4, the chap- tion for children. The more one of the most interesting winners – Rebecca Jones, service organization dedi- standing of essay writing ter held an award ceremony informed our young children eras in American history to Elizabeth Paik and Riddhi cated to promoting patrio- skills from my work and for this year's winners at become, the better future me. After participating, I Panchal – went on to win tism, preserving American other students' work," added Livermore 's Asbury United citizens they will make." realized that inspiration can at the district level (District history, and ensuring the Kirkpatrick. "I also learned Methodist Church, at which The prompt for this year's come from the most unex- IV), and will now have their nation's strong future by sup- about a number of national the seven winners read their American History essay pected places." essays entered in the state porting education. The DAR parks I'd like to visit. But my essays before an audience was Celebrating a Century: The second-place winner contest. Outstanding Teacher Award favorite moment was when I of family, friends, DAR America's National Parks. is Kiara Steinhorst of Liver- Daughters of the Ameri- takes place in mid-spring. received the same medal that members and one special The winners are Rebecca more High School, and the can Revolution, founded in For all entrants, partici- my mom had received when she was a student." attendee: Assemblywoman Jones (5th grade, Arroyo third-place winner is Sarah 1890 and headquartered in pating in the DAR essay To learn more, visit www. Catharine Baker. Seco, teacher Chloe Lam- Passannante of Granada Washington, D.C., is a lin- contests provides a winning californiadar.org/chapters/ "I thought it was really bert), Stephanie Kirkpatrick High School. eage-based, non-profit, non- learning experience. cool that I got to meet Catha- jhlivermore/index.html. SPECIAL NEEDS New Service Provides (continued from page one) Internships and Career pa and created a partnership. property and cash to help unable to live in the special Hill's project is in the wrong The number of units went support Sunflower Hill. "It's needs community, being location. He suggested that from 17 to 30. "We do have a terrific project. It provides able to purchase a home the developer come back Tips at Las Positas the wherewithal to execute a price range of housing not nearby would be important, with a single PUD plan that Las Positas College has launched a new service, College this project. I will make sure available now in the city." because the special needs guarantees Sunflower Hill Central Network, providing internships and career tips for it happens. In order to meet During the public hear- individual would still be will be built. Las Positas College students and alumni and offering a talent the city's deadline, we will ing, families with special close to peers and services. Others raised issues re- resource for local employers. submit a plan in 6 months; needs children urged the Richard Irby, Jr., one of garding traffic and school Las Positas College President Barry A. Russell, Ph.D., then, go for financing. Plans council to approve the plan the owners of the property impacts. The council was stated, "We are committed to providing a talent pipeline to are to break ground in 2019. as proposed. They stated being developed, said, "My urged to slow down approv- area businesses and organizations and to helping our students Without the Irby Ranch proj- their concern over what mother started this project. It ing all development. get ahead in their careers. The College Central Network ect, there is no Sunflower would happen to their chil- was her hope that it would be OWENS DRIVE supports these goals and helps us build a strong workforce Hill in Pleasanton." dren when they are no longer a gateway to the city. Being The Pleasanton City for our community." Councilmember Karla here. They asked, where able to purchase homes un- Council discussion of Ow- Students, alumni and employers are invited to register Brown said that she has will they live and who will der $1 million, where seniors ens Drive has been delayed on the College Central Network website at https://www.col- favored slow growth for take care of them? Sev- and others like myself can until the March 7 meeting. legecentral.com/laspositascollege/. Students and alumni can traditional projects. "This eral pointed to having the live is important." At issue was the city nar- post their résumés, search positions, sign up for internship is a special project because opportunity to purchase a The Irby's purchased the rowing of Owens Drive in alerts and get career advice on topics such as job interviews, of the partnership between home near their children as land in 1887. front of the East BART sta- résumé writing and more. Employers can search résumés Mike Serpa and Sunflower a unique concept; they hope Not everyone was in fa- tion from three lanes to one and post internships and job shadowing positions. Hill. The number of regular to avail themselves of the vor of the development. John lane. The road was narrowed Already, students have landed internships with many units went from 115 to 87." opportunity. Bower urged the council to in front of a new apartment top employers, including Sandia National Laboratories, RK She noted, that's bottom Debbie Zetner described reject the project, calling it a building to allow for diago- Logistics Group and Congressman Eric Swalwell's office. line money going out the the need for special housing, bad deal for Sunflower Hill. nal parking in front of the Las Positas College also offers students opportunities window for the developer. noting there are 1100 candi- He suggested that once the building, where live-work to learn and earn college credit while they work through Councilmember Arne dates for 74 units being built 87 homes were built, those units will be offered. Those two Work-Based Learning course combinations: Intern- Olson described the project by Sunflower Hill. Thirty are residents will come up with using the road have com- ship 1 and 2 and Work Experience 95 and 96; the latter is as having a new wrinkle, as in Pleasanton, 44 in Liver- reasons that the Sunflower plained that the change has for students who have jobs, regardless of whether they are the developer is providing more. If those in need were resulted in traffic problems. related to their majors. For information, please see the online Schedule of Classes. College Central Network is offered through Las Positas College's Career and Technical Education. LARPD OKs New Advertising Policy February is national Career and Technical Education Month, a public awareness campaign that celebrates the Speaker Voices Concern Over Fate of Oak Tree value of career and technical education and the achievements and accomplishments of these programs across the country. The Livermore Area Rec- approved an additional allo- potential removal or signifi- the tree will be posted to the reation and Park District cation of $185,000, in large cant pruning in the interest District website. passed a resolution adopting part to provide new roofing of public safety. LARPD General Man- a new advertising on district at Ravenswood Historic The tree in Sunset Park, ager Tim Barry stated, “We property policy. Site, with funding also com- which is owned by the City will be getting a second The policy involves cre- ing from the Buckley Trust. of Livermore and main- opinion and recommenda- ating a permit process that The modified CIP budget tained by the Livermore tions from an outside arbor- may have fees and identify- moves funding for play- Area Recreation and Park ist on the condition of the ing where and how organi- ground renovations at May District, is a favorite tree for tree.” zations can place advertis- Nissen Park and Big Trees park visitors. However, due The tree currently has ing. The District may benefit Park from fiscal year 2018- to its age, the tree may pres- a temporary fence around financially through charging 2019 to fiscal year 2017- ent some safety issues for it. In the event the tree is fees or receiving in-kind 2018 to accelerate those park users, especially with designated for removal, the goods or services, mak- projects. its proximity to the park’s remaining good parts of ing recreation facilities and During the public forum playground. the tree can be milled into programs more sustainable. portion of the meeting, a LARPD staff arborists, lumber for the District to use Assistant District Man- resident protested the deci- City arborists and a Hort for benches or other possible ager John Lawrence noted sion to remove an ancestry Science Inc. tree assessment items in the future. Three that youth sports leagues oak tree in Sunset Park. He have all studied the tree for bee hives located in the tree placing banners on outfield asked the district to follow safety concerns. Described would also be removed and fences as a way to raise a recommendation in an ar- as “over-mature” in the Hort relocated. LARPD would money will be able to con- borist report that would pro- Science report, the tree has plant other trees near the tinue to do so. They will tect the public and preserve extensive internal rot and a site. need to apply for a permit. the tree through an ongoing number of decaying cavi- . The board also held its maintenance program. He ties. Years ago, District staff annual mid-year budget suggested that the district added a support pole to workshop. ask for a second opinion. help prop up an unusually The 2016-2017 mid-year Board President Beth large horizontal branch. The Advance Planning operating budget is bal- Wilson commented that District is considering all is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved anced at $20,175,344. The the district is continuing to options for the tree, includ- ones will truly appreciate. A death in the family Board also reviewed the evaluate the situation. ing significant pruning or is difficult enough without the added burden of 2016-2019 capital improve- A press release issued by removal, in order to protect making arrangements at the last minute. ment plan (CIP) budgeted LARPD noted that the val- the public from potential The holidays, when families are together, are a at $9,112,638. During the ley oak tree at Sunset Park is falling limbs or other pos- good time to talk about your family’s future. regular meeting, Directors undergoing assessments for sible mishaps. A status of The average funeral costs around $7500 Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory is offering a 10% discount that could save you about $750 on Pre-Arranged Funeral Goods and Services until 2/28/2017. For an appointment, call Kate Lane cell (562) 233-9407 office (925) 447-2942 e-mail: [email protected] Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory 3833 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

“Thoughtful service within the means of all” fd #416 February 16, 2017 • The Independent 9 SHORT NOTES

Help with Taxes appointments. designs will be available to For more information, visit Upon registration, patrons in the van. Canceled if raining. People who make $54,000 a - Bring ID and all tax choose from. All designs will Teen Space page on the library’s will be asked to fill out a brief Hike to the Apex (70 Miles year or less can get their taxes documents. It may take up to be printed in black ink. Screen website: www.livermorelibrary. form to let us know what they for 70 Years Hike) on Mon., Feb. done for free at one of United 2 hours for your return to be printing supplies and instruc- net, or contact Teen Services would like to learn. There is a 20. Meet Ranger Kyle Kline at Way Bay Area's "Earn It, Keep completed—it varies with the tions will be provided. Librarian Jennifer Mosel at limit of two sessions per week, 11 a.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, It, Save It" centers around the complexity of your return. Registration is not required 925-373-5576. per person. For questions or 5049 Arroyo Rd. Bay Area—there are 8 locations - United Way started Earn for this free event. For more in- more information please contact Join Ranger Kyle to cele- in the Tri-Valley. All they need It, Keep It, Save It in the Bay formation, visit the Teen Space Caitlyn Lung at 925-373-5576, brate our Founding Fathers with Area 15 years ago. Since then, page on the library’s website: Computer Tutoring a hike into the upper property. to do is call 211 or visit www. The Livermore Public Li- or visit the library website: earnitkeepitsaveit.org for loca- centers have helped Bay Area www.livermorelibrary.net, or www.livermorelibrary.net. With spectacular views of Syca- residents get more than $660 contact Teen Programming brary is offering free one-on-one more Grove and the Tri-Valley, tion information. Here are the Computer Tutor sessions with key points: million in refunds. Librarian Caitlyn Lung at 925- explore less-traveled parts of the 373-5576. library staff. These tutoring Nature Programs park. There will be some steep - We ensure that eligible tax- sessions are intended to teach Olivina will be the topic of a payers claim the Earned Income Sat., Feb. 18 program presented sections, but no one will be left Screen Print library users the basic skills behind. Participants will earn 7.5 Tax Credit (EITC) which can Writing Club required to operate a computer. by the Livermore Area Recre- amount to as much as $6,143 As part of Livermore Reads Published Young Adult au- miles toward the “70 Miles for Together 2017, teens in grades 6 Covered topics include using a ation and Park District ranger 70 Years Challenge,” so bring a per family. People who do their thor J.L. Powers will be at the mouse and keyboard, searching staff. Meet Ranger Darren Segur own taxes may not get the entire through 12 are invited to learn Livermore Public Library for the punch card if you have one or how to screen print at a free craft the Internet, creating an email at 10 a.m. at Sycamore Grove ask for one at the hike. Canceled refund they are due. Writing Club for Young Adults. account, word processing, us- Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. - There is a delay in refunds at the Livermore Public Library. Starting again in February, if raining heavily. This Teen Screen Printing event ing library databases, and more. What do the old ruins in the There is a $7 per vehicle involving the EITC, but it is young adults aged 13 through Registration is required. middle of the park, the stone arch only two weeks. People should will take place on Saturday, Feb- 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 parking fee at either entrance ruary 18, 2017, from 1:00 pm to Each session lasts 30 minutes at the corner of Wetmore and Ar- to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 not be tempted to take an ex- pm on February 16, March 16, and will use a library com- royo roads and the walnut lanes pensive loan to get their refund 3:00 pm in the Storytime Room April 20, and May 18. donation is requested to help of the Civic Center Library, 1188 puter. There are 13 time slots between them have in common? sooner—it will only be a week The meetings will be held Find out as this program takes support the programs unless South Livermore Avenue. throughout the week, subject to other fees are specified. There is sooner at best. at the Civic Center Library, availability. Morning, evening, a look at the life and times of - There is no reason to pay for Participants must bring their 1188 South Livermore Avenue, an annual parking pass available own plain t-shirt or tote bag and weekend sessions are of- Julius Paul Smith and his estate. tax preparation with 250 centers Livermore, in the Storytime fered. Call (925) 373-5505 or This will be a slow-paced walk that provides significant savings around the Bay Area that provide to decorate. For best results, Room. The club is free and no over the daily fee for regular smooth, light-colored, cotton- come to the Library to make of 1 mile. If you would like to this professional service, in registration is required. Aspiring an appointment. Appointments save the half-mile walk to and park visitors. Participants may many languages, for free. blend shirts or totes are recom- writers may attend each meeting call 925-960-2400 for more mended. Three aviation-themed can be made up to one week in from the start of the tour, call - Many of the locations take or just one. advance. 925-960-2400 to reserve a seat information. OBITUARIES Billie Lewis and new friends. tall, thin frame. She spoke lend a hand to many family pany, where he produced and commendations. Billie Lewis, a Liver- Tony saved one of his so often about how lucky members and friends with the first can of Coke ever After returning from more resident for 56 years most memorable trips for she was to have wonder- their car troubles or his made. Prior to that, it was Vietnam, he worked con- died peacefully on Saturday, last. In May of 2016, ac- ful friends and family in expertise of cars. He also only produced in bottles. struction with his brother-in February 4, 2017. She is companied by his son, Steve, her life. She was pure joy. had an auto mechanic shop Later he held a management law as an equipment opera- survived by her husband he and 24 other WWII veter- Shannon and her husband for many years. He enjoyed position with Shasta and was tor for Haug Excavating. In of 69 years, Orville Lewis, ans boarded an Honor Flight Darren met while attending watching sports and his then recruited by Safeway 1980, he decided to start children out of Oakland, CA. The San Jose State and were favorites teams were the to manage, design, and staff his own business of “Bud’s Forrest mission: see as many war married in Milpitas in 1998. 49ers, Warriors and Giants. a large beverage plant. He Backhoe Service”. Soon (Carla), memorials as they could They moved a year later Most of all, he loved spend- then accepted a position with afterward, he became known Sibyl, in three days, including from Union City to their first ing time with his family and Safeway corporate as a Re- as “Backhoe Bud”, until his Chuck, the WWII Memorial. The home in the Springtown por- grandchildren. gional Marketing Manager retirement 10 years ago. 5 grand- veterans were greeted with tion of Livermore. In 2007, Dad, I will miss you ter- until retiring in 1987. He loved to travel, es- children applause where ever they they made their way across ribly. Not a day goes by that Ed enjoyed his retirement pecially trips to Mexico, and 6 went. Tony could not stop town to the Sunset East part I don’t think of you and how years in Dublin as well as fishing, playing golf, and great talking about this trip for of Livermore where the great you were. We had a frequent stays at his retire- camping. Upon his retire- grand- weeks after his return home Coelho Family still resides. very special bond and a deep ment home in Twain-Harte ment, he enjoyed sitting on chil- to Ripon, the town he had Shannon is survived love for each other that I will with his wife and dog. He the front porch reading and dren. grown to love over the last by husband Darren, twin cherish forever. I know you enjoyed gardening, yard talking to people as they Billie taught in the Liver- three decades. children - son Jackson and are watching over all of us. work and spending time with walked by. He also loved the more School District for 30 Tony is survived by Con- daughter Madison, mother I love you so very much. his friends and family. challenge of fixing things. years. She began her career nie, his wife of nearly 70 Vickie Talbot (Floyd) of Elk We will see each other again Ed loved his family and There wasn’t anything he at Fifth Street School and years, and their children: Grove, and sister Heather someday ~ Giselle. enjoyed spending time with couldn’t fix. then taught 3rd and 4th Jackie (Tom) Fitzgerald, Zinn of San Francisco. Services have been held them more than anything. He was very active with grades at Portola Elemen- Steve (Jean) Bell, Linda A Celebration of Life will at Callaghan Mortuary in He had a lot of wonderful the Eagles Aeries #609, a life tary. It was rare for her to Thaxton, Carolyn Bell, Sue take place at Crosswinds Livermore, CA. friends and was often remember of Livermore VFW go out and not be stopped by (Bob) Griffin, Tony (Becky) Church, 1660 Freisman Rd., ferred to as the “nicest man Post #7265, a member of a former student or student’s Bell and Mary (Forrest) Pleasanton, on Thursday, Edward “Ed” Sites I ever met”. Moose Lodge #2521 and the parent who would thank her Hickman. He will be missed February 23, at 11:00AM. Oct. 4, 1928- Feb. 5, 2017 Ed was a loving hus- American Legion Post #47. for the year she gave that by his 21 grandchildren and A reception will immedi- Resident of Dublin band, father and grandfather. He is survived by his child. 36 great-grandchildren. ately follow at a location Ed Sites, age 88, passed He was most proud of his wife of 49 years, Anne; a After retiring she and The family is especial- to be shared with those in away peacefully on Febru- grandson Alec with whom daughter, Renelda Lechner- Orville took many trips ly grateful for the support attendance. ary 5, 2017, surrounded he shared a close bond. He Strand (Rich) and grandsons around America in their mo- and kindness from Bethany In lieu of flowers, please by his loving family. Born will be greatly missed by all. Kristopher & Kyle Strand; torhome. She also traveled Home and Optimal Hospice make donations in Shan- in Schulter, Oklahoma on Ed was preceded in death and a son James Lechner to other countries that had Care. Remembrances can non’s memory to an orga- October 4, 1928, he was the by his father, mother, brother (Jessica) and grandson Se- always interested her. be made to Bethany Home, nization close to her heart: first of Richard, and son John. Ed bastian Lechner; and his She volunteered at Valley 930 W. Main Street, Ripon, KICK cancER, which helps 3 chil- is lovingly survived by his only surviving sibling, his Memorial Hospital for many CA 95366 and Optimal families with cancer im- dren wife Joanne; daughter Carol sister, Marilyn Greenwood years helping staff with Hospice Care, 1101 Sylvan prove well-being and quality born Lewis (Lane) of Livermore; (Archie) – all of Livermore. whatever was asked of her. Avenue, Ste. B-10, Modesto, of life. Please visit kickcan- to Ben Grandson Alec Lewis of He also has many nieces and She loved reading, paint- CA 95350. cermovement.org or send and Livermore; and daughter nephews. ing, gardening and the Oak- A memorial with military by mail to: KICK cancER Ollie Nancy Sites Moyers (Paul) He is preceded in death land A’s. honors will be held on Fri- Movement, in memory of Sites. of Pleasanton; and sister by his parents, and his broth- Per her request, services day, March 3rd from 9:30 to Shannon Coelho, 1501 Ky- H e Doris Dempsey (Pat). ers: Jerry, Don, Richard and will be private. In lieu of 10:30 a.m. at the San Joa- lynn Ct., Mt. Shasta, CA, spent Friends and family are Willard; and his sisters: flowers please help a child- quin Valley National Cem- 96067. his invited to attend a celebra- Betty and Alice. hood education program of etery. A celebration of Tony's Arrangements by Chapel early tion of life on February Services will be held on your choice. life will be held the same day of San Ramon Valley (925) years 25, 2017, at John Knox Wednesday February 22, from 1 to 4:00 p.m.in Ripon 820-2999. FD1634 www. in Oklahoma until 1943, Presbyterian Church, 7421 2017 at 10am at Callaghan Anthony Vincent Bell at the American Legion chapelofsanramonvalley. when his family relocated Amarillo Road, Dublin, Mortuary 3833 East Avenue July 27, 1923-Feb. 1, 2017 Clinton McCausland Post com to San Francisco where from 10:30am-11:30am. in Livermore. Burial with Anthony V. Bell, Tony or 190, 206 S. Stockton Ave. he attended Mission High military honors will be on Vince to his friends, passed Alejandro Ortega Rivas School and later went on to Clarence Fredolin Friday February 24, 2017 away on February 1st at age Shannon Marie Resident of San Jose, CA earn his Associate of Arts Lechner “Bud” at the Sacramento Valley 93 in his Ripon home, with May 27, 1945 – Jan. 29, 2017 Degree in Business at San Resident of Livermore National Cemetery in Dixon, Coelho (nee Zinn) CA at 11:30 am. his wife, Connie, and their Jan. 14, 1972 - Feb. 5, 2017 Alejandro passed away Francisco City College. He Aug. 6, 1947 – Feb. 7, 2017 children by his side. Resident of Livermore peacefully surrounded by served proudly in the US Bud passed away on Callaghan Mortuary is Tony Shannon Marie Coelho family after a brave battle Army and was stationed in Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017 after honored to be serving the was (nee Zinn), 45, passed away with cancer. He touched Korea from 1950 to 1952, a battle with cancer at the Lechner family. An online born in on February 5 at home in many lives with his sense where he became a sergeant age of 69. guestbook is available for Oak- Livermore with her family of hu- for the Signal Base and was He was born in rural condolences at www.cal- land and at her side. She showed so mor, lov- honored with medals. Kelly, Kansas on the family laghanmortuary.com spent much strength and courage ing ways His early work career farm and moved to Liver- most of during and will- began at age 14, when he more in his early her 2 ingness worked for Jess Lanning 1964. He years ½ year to lend Motor Company in San gradu- A Non-Attorney growing battle a hand Francisco. He was a hard ated from Alternative up there with to any- worker who was quickly Liver- Paralegal Services as well colon one that given additional responsi- more High as in cancer needed it. bilities. Once out of high School in • Divorce • Deeds Richmond and Weed. Tony and Ale- school, he was offered a 1965. Af- • Probate • Living Trust volunteered for, and proudly left a jandro promotion to sales and after ter gradu- served in the U.S. Army Air lasting was born his return from serving in ation, he CALL NOW! Corps during WWII, where impres- in Lima, Korea, he continued his worked he flew 37 missions, includ- sion with the grace she dis- Peru on May 27, 1945 to work in car sales. In 1954 for the (925) 577-4736 ing D-Day, out of Norwich, played and inspiration she Cesar Enrique Ortega and he married his wife, Joanne, State of California Water www.atlasdp.com England in a B-24 he and provided to many during the Elisa Amalia Ortega Rivas. with whom he celebrated Department as a Surveyor his crew named “Topper". journey. He was brother to Enrique 62 years of marriage. In (surveyed Lake Del Valle) Atlas Document He returned to the States in Shannon was born in Cesar Ortega and now joins 1955, Ed began his career until he was drafted into the Preparation July of 1944 and received Santa Clara and spent much his family in heaven. Alejan- in the beverage industry as Army in August of 1967. Services an honorable discharge in of her childhood and teen dro came over to the US in a delivery person for the While serving in Vietnam, 120 Spring St, PLS October of 1945. Tony mar- years living with her family 1969 when he was 24 years Coca Cola Bottling Com- he received a bronze star for I am not an attorney. I can only provide self-help service ried Connie Reina on June in the Santa Cruz Mountains. old and started a new life pany. In 1956, Ed, Joanne his combat service in addi- at your specific direction. Reg Alameda County #96. 22, 1947 and together they She graduated from Los Ga- in San Francisco, CA. He and daughter Carol moved tion to other service medals Charlotte R Hargrave LDA raised 7 children. Tony was tos High School in 1990 and married, eventually moved to Pleasant Hill. Then came recalled to service during from San Jose State in 1995, to San Jose and raised a fam- two more children, John the Korean conflict and re- where she was a proud mem- ily. Although they were no and Nancy. Again, Ed’s mained in the Air Force until ber of Alpha Phi Sorority. longer together, he remained hard work was recognized he retired after 20 years of Her professional life began amicable with his former and he was promoted to service in August 1968. He with Service America at the wife Milagros Bonilla. He is Production Manager for Obituary/Memoriam Policies survived by his six children Coca Cola Bottling Com- quickly found employment McEnery Convention Center Obituaries are published in Giselle, Candice, Douglas, and a whole new career as in San Jose. She later joined The Independent at no charge. There is a small charge for Michelle, Carlos and Alex a computer coordinator at the Human Resources staff photographs in the obituaries. the Lawrence Livermore at Data Broadcasting Corpo- Jr. and many grandchildren that loved him dearly. He National Laboratory where ration in Hayward and then Memoriam ads can also be placed was a very proud Peruvian he retired 20 years later in moved on to work in Human in The Independent when families want to honor the memo- and loved his birth country. 1988. Resources, Recruiting, and ries of their loved ones. There is a charge for memoriam He had a close circle of Tony derived great plea- Talent Programs at the cor- ads, based on the size of the ad. sure traveling with Connie porate office of Robert Half Peruvian friends aside from to multiple states and coun- in Pleasanton, then later San the many friends he had Please send an email to tries, He and Connie espe- Ramon, where she spent the throughout his life. [email protected] more information cially enjoyed the trips spon- last 16+ years. Alejandro was a hard sored by the 467th Bomb Her friendly nature and worker. He enjoyed work- Group, as they were able to fun personality were a ing on cars and was an auto share memories among old perfect match for her 6’0” mechanic for over 35 years. He was always willing to 10 The Independent • February 16, 2017 DUBLIN TVLC Authorizes (continued from page one) for Feb. 14 had no specific erty. Likely price tag on the fees at $6 per square foot, the It’s all right, if conditions Trustee for Talks on agenda item on the topic. school itself would be more Level II rate. change, but the school dis- (The board met after The than $30 million, so the low Mayor David Haubert trict did not assent to the Independent’s deadline.) rent would be a big boon. said that at the time of the council’s proposed change, Stockton Schools The city does not own the However, in signing the agreement, the state was she said. The Tri-Valley Learning Corporation (TVLC) board of land. It is expected to take it deal with the developer, the not allowing Level III fees, The district is authorized directors voted 2-0 to appoint member Stacy Harrison to over from developer Dublin city made changes in the and there was no guarantee to sell $283 million from serve as a committee of one to conduct negotiations with Crossing LLC in 2018, ac- general plan that benefitted the local bond would pass, Measure H, but the school an established charter school that is interested in taking cording to an agreement the developer, but will cost so the Level II fees were a board has set priorities for students and some of the assets of the two TVLC charter between those two parties. the city an estimated $10.3 gain for the district then. the spending list. It is to pay schools in Stockton. The agreement will make million. They involved giv- (If school districts don’t for the first phase of con- The decision to appoint Harrison took place at a special the city the landlord on the ing up some park fees and pass local bonds within a struction for the second high board meeting Feb. 10 at the Livermore Valley Charter 12-acre site, which would park space. The changes certain period of time, they school; for adding middle School. Board president Scott Lessard and director Dave include a 4-acre park suit- would then create a park def- lose their right to Level II school facilities to the Jor- Goulart voted for the action. able for community use after icit, which the city believes fees, and Measure H went dan Ranch School, which Harrison was not present. She lives in Stockton, and school hours. the city should make up. on the ballot on a tight time was going to be a k-5; for could attend a remote broadcast from there, but the link The understanding when Other concessions that deadline to meet that re- the design of Dublin Cross- was not working. the city first made the offer the city gave to the devel- quirement.) ings school, but not any land Also at the meeting, TVLC CEO Lynn Lysko said that she to the school district was oper include reduction of School trustee Dan Cun- acquisition or construction; and Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) principal that the city would charge a the developer’s community ningham said that there is no and for refurbishing of four Gary Pogue are disseminating a letter to parents of seniors nominal rent, perhaps $1 per benefit fee. The city also doubt that all on the board old schools on the West Side. who want to be admitted to UC. year, to the district. That is a relinquished 775,000 square would like to buy the land, PLANNING LVCP lost its WASC accreditation. Students can apply huge savings for a parcel that feet of commercial zoning, if the money were to become COMMISSIONER through another process, called admission by exception, would bring a fair market which is estimated to cost available to the district, but IS APPOINTED and be accepted on a case-by-case basis. value of $36 million to $42 the city $2 million in sales that the money is not there. The council unanimously Lysko said that in talking to parents, she has already million. Land in the area is and property tax revenue “If money became available, approved Haubert’s appoint- heard about a senior being accepted through the admission now estimated at $3 million over a 10-year period. we’d be willing to address ment of Samir Qureshi to by exception. to $3.5 million per acre. Early in negotiations, that,” he said. the Planning Commission. TVLC has not decided whether or not to to return to The low-rent break would the city talked about the However, even if state Qureshi was among 17 origi- WASC to ask for accreditation, and is looking into other better enable the district to low rent. It encouraged the bond money were to be- nal applicants for the posi- accreditation agency possibilities, said Lysko. build a school on the prop- district to consider the op- come available, the district tion. Two were appointed tion of buying the land if is highly unlikely to be able at a previous meeting, but and when it is reimbursed to buy the land from the city, a third, Mona Lisa Balles- SONOMA by passage of a state school said several of the school teros, was rejected on a 3-2 (continued from page one) bond issue, which passed in board trustees. Waiting too council vote. The council November 2016. long to see if it happens agreed then to stick with the smaller homes. They stated surplused. She stated that the were two elementary schools However, the “optional” could imperil opening the list of original applicants in that parking was inadequate. proposal by William Lyon within walking distance. He arrangement about the dis- new high school by 2023, making the final choice. They said the site should be Homes represented smart, said that the condition of trict buying their free rental they said. Qureshi lives in East retained as a school, since well designed, infill devel- the school did not warrant land dropped out in March Board president Megan Dublin, is a six-year resi- existing schools are over- opment. "Keeping the site spending taxpayer dollars to 2015, and was replaced Rouse said, "The district dent. He has a financial and crowded and future develop- secure form vandalism has rehabilitate it. by “required” to buy it, if took the city at its word accounting background, pre- ment will make the problem been costly. It is money that Dick Corso presented a finances allow the district about a site purchase being viously served as a school worse. They suggested that would be better spent else- petition signed by 138 sup- to do so. optional.” She said that the board member in Connecti- the district's enrollment pro- where. The site has become porters of the rezoning. He Now the district has au- district already was moving cut and was on a zoning jections were not correct. a liability and the potential to pointed out that the district thorization to sell $283 mil- forward on that assumption. board in New Jersey. Those supporting the de- become a nuisance." was compelled to sell the lion from Dublin’s own velopment were pleased that One of the neighbors of property based on the law. school construction bond what they saw as an eyesore the development, Jeremiah "This is a good, positive Measure H, approved in would be removed from the Curtis, suggested that the time for infill development. November 2016. MAILBOX It is not clear yet how neighborhood. Advocates of homes, up to 3000 square The school district will re- (continued from page 4) the development also cited feet, did not fit in a neighbor- ceive $10.3 million, LARPD much money the district will erywhere in the world. the need for housing. hood where homes are 1000 $800,000, and $1.1 million be laying out to take care of from sports, but we had also "The second is freedom The council questioned to 1700 square feet. "There will go towards protecting the high school, because the one great American artist, of every person to worship district has not made a final the school district about is a place for large homes, open space." Norman Rockwell, whose God in his own way -- ev- decision regarding it. That erywhere in the world. overcrowding. but not here." The rezoning also drew inspired depictions of fellow expense, coupled with cost Americans helped to create "The third is freedom Assistant Superintendent Mark Miller pointed to support from the Livermore of constructing the Dublin our self images as a coun- from want -- which, translat- Chris Van Schaack said that the waiting list at Smith Valley Chamber of Com- Crossing school, constitutes try. I think his very finest ed into world terms, means there are two elementary School as an example of merce and Innovation Tri- a large financial burden. works were four that were economic understandings schools, one middle and one overcrowding. He said that Valley, with representatives The state school con- created to illustrate the Four which will secure to every high school with the ability Joe Michell is using por- pointing out the need for struction formula pays dis- Freedoms that our President, nation a healthy peacetime to handle students coming tables to house students. The housing for those working tricts only 50 percent of the Franklin D Roosevelt, had life for its inhabitants -- ev- into the area in the next ten idea of rezoning and build- in the city. total cost of the school after presented as the reasons he erywhere in the world. years. ing housing so more students Craig Bueno, School it is built. would be sending our fathers "The fourth is freedom He noted that if the dis- can go to Joe Michell doesn't Board President, said there The district indicated that and uncles off to battle the from fear -- which, translat- trict were not using the make sense. were a lot of questions asked it is grateful for the city’s Axis armies in Europe — ed into world terms, means site for education, the state Dave Slade said if the by the board prior to de- help. Without a fairly similar the Fascist regime directed a world-wide reduction of would levy heavy fines. rezoning were approved, ciding to surplus the site. deal on the Jordan Ranch by Adolf Hitler. President armaments to such a point Asked how the money the council should set aside "I believe they have been Elementary School site, “We Roosevelt’s words, read- and in such a thorough fash- from the sale of the property a couple of acres for a neigh- answered. It's an abandoned would not be building that ily available now on the ion that no nation will be in a would be used, Van Schaack borhood park. school. The charter school site now. We would not build Internet, are even more ap- position to commit an act of listed instructional materi- Jean Watson did not like impacts were taken into ac- now at Dublin Crossing,” propriate today as we look at physical aggression against als, such as computers and the number of 2-story homes count in student population board Vice-president Amy how our present empowered any neighbor-- anywhere in textbooks and for the up- being built. She said smaller projections." He added that Miller told the council. regime attempts to redirect the world. grading of technology. homes should be built to Joe Michell, because of its Miller said the district our country. Roosevelt said: I am pleased that our already has given up some- Superintendent Kelly make them affordable to international baccalaureate "In the future days, which two representatives from thing by signing an agree- California, Senator Dianne Bowers told the council that teachers and firefighters. program is a magnet school. we seek to make secure, ment with the developer that we look forward to a world Feinstein and Congress- the district had performed its Another neighbor, Mi- "A lot of kids want to go the district would not charge founded upon four essential woman Nancy Pelosi, are so due diligence in determin- chael de la Rosa supported there." Level III fees, which now human freedoms. diligently striving to main- ing that the site should be the project, noting there are $21 per square foot. In- "The first is freedom of tain support of these Four stead, the district will collect speech and expression -- ev- Freedoms.

Winery (2)Stony Ridge, 4948 The registrant has not yet January 19, 2022. 209 McLeod Street, Liver- The registrant has not yet transact business under the This statement was filed with LEGAL NOTICES Tesla Road, Livermore, CA begun to transact business The Independent Legal No. more, CA 94550, is hereby begun to transact business fictitious business name(s) the County Clerk of Alameda FOR INFORMATION 94550, is hereby registered using the fictitious business 4058. Published February registered by the following using the fictitious business listed above on December on January 25, 2017. Expires PLACING LEGAL NOTICES by the following owner(s): name listed above. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. owner(s): name listed above. 30, 2016. January 25, 2022. Call 925-243-8000 Crooked Vine, Inc., 4948 Signature of Registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Claudine DeCarlisle, 209 Signature of Registrant(s) Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tesla Road, Livermore, CA :s/: Harish Moolchandani, NAME STATEMENT McLeod Street, Livermore, :s/: Lucia Alviar /s/: Kristen Hayes Kuse, 4067. Published February NAME STATEMENT 94550 President FILE NO. 526783 CA 94550 This statement was filed with President 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. This business is conducted This statement was filed with This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 525964 The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by a Corporation the County Clerk of Alameda by an Individual on January 27, 2017. Expires The following person(s) doing business as: Mimi’s Nail Spa, the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- on January 4, 2017. Expires The registrant began to trans- January 27, 2022. business as: XO Pandora, 7114 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, CA on January 30, 2017. Expires FILE NO. 527068 act business under the ficti- January 4, 2022. act business under the ficti- The Independent Legal No. 5177 Peony Drive, Liver- 94568, is hereby registered January 30, 2022. The following person(s) doing tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed 4063. Published February more, CA 94551, is hereby by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. business as: Castro Brothers above on April 11, 2000. 4056. Published January above on February 2000. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. registered by the following Mai Nguyen, 418 Persimmon 4065. Published February 2, Mechanic, 208 North I Street Signature of Registrants: 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017. Signature of Registrants: owner(s): Common Unit 12, Livermore, STATEMENT OF 9, 16, 23, 2017. - C, Livermore, CA 94551, /s/: Richard Corbett, Presi- /s/: Claudine DeCarlisle Jacob Stansky, 5177 Peony FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94551 ABANDONMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is hereby registered by the dent This statement was filed with Drive, Livermore, CA 94551 NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT following owner(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted FILE NO. 526727 by an Individual NAME FILE NO. 527006 Luis F. Castro, 898 Herman the County Clerk of Alameda on January 4, 2017. Expires by an Individual The following person(s) doing The registrant began to trans- FILE NO. 499054-56 The following person(s) do- Ave #204, Livermore, CA on January 10, 2017. Expires January 4, 2022. The registrant began to trans- business as: Perry Brother act business under the ficti- The following person(s) has ing business as: Histo-Tec 94551 January 10, 2022. The Independent Legal No. act business using the ficti- Transportation, 461 Harding tious business name(s) listed (have) abandoned the use Laboratory, 2829 Depot Rd, This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. 4061. Published February 2, tious business name(s) listed Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, above on January 1, 2017. of the Fictitious Business Suite 4, Hayward, CA 94545, by an Individual 4054. Published January 9, 16, 23, 2017. above on January 11, 2012. is hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants: Name: 1)Integrated Gen- is hereby registered by the The registrant has not yet 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017. Signature of Registrant(s) following owner(s): /s/: Mai Nguyen FICTITIOUS BUSINESS eral Counsel 2)Integrated following owner(s): begun to transact business :s/: Jacob Stansky FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Jeff Perry, 461 Harding Ave, This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT General Counsel Services Histo-Tec Laboratory, Inc., using the fictitious business This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT Livermore, CA 94550 the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 526754 3)Integrated Legal Counsel, 2829 Depot Rd, Suite 4, name listed above. the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 526438 This business is conducted on January 24, 2017. Expires The following person(s) do- 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite Hayward, CA 94545 Signature of Registrant(s) on December 30, 2016. Ex- The following person(s) doing by an Individual January 24, 2022. ing business as: Collectibles 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted :s/: Luis F. Castro pires December 30, 2021. business as: Arrow Jewelry The registrant began to trans- The Independent Legal No. Unlimited, 2774 Livermore The Fictitious Business Name by a Corporation This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. Designs, 944 Marylin Ave, act business under the ficti- 4059. Published February 2, Outlets Drive, Livermore, CA Statement being abandoned The registrant began to the County Clerk of Alameda 4052. Published January Livermore, CA 94551, is tious business name(s) listed 9, 16, 23, 2017. 94551, is hereby registered was filed on 12/10/2014 in the transact business under the on January 31, 2017. Expires 26, February 2, 9, 16, 2017. hereby registered by the above on January 1, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): County of Alameda. fictitious business name(s) January 31, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT Mansoor Ahmed Shaikh, The full name of Registrant: listed above on December The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT Tanya Lee Moreau, 944 /s/: Jeff Perry FILE NO. 526650 2710 Reddington Way, Brent- Kristen Hayes Kuse, Esq., 29, 2016. 4068. Published February 9, Marylin Ave, Livermore, CA This statement was filed with wood, CA 94513 938 Montevino Drive, Pleas- 16, 23, March 2, 2017. FILE NO. 525794 The following person(s) doing Signature of Registrants: 94551 the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted anton, CA 94588 The following person(s) do- business as: Dublin Employ- /s/: Steve Avolicino, Presi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted on January 23, 2017. Expires by an Individual Signature of Registrant: ing business as: Weston ment Enterprise, 8061 Pep- dent NAME STATEMENT by an Individual January 23, 2022. The registrant has not yet /s/: Kristen Hayes Kuse, Esq. Properties, 2068 First Street, pertree Road, Dublin, CA This statement was filed with FILE NO. 526996 The registrant began to The Independent Legal No. begun to transact business This statement was filed with Livermore, CA 94550, is 94568, is hereby registered the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing transact business under the 4057. Published January 26, using the fictitious business the County Clerk of Alameda hereby registered by the fol- by the following owner(s): on January 30, 2017. Expires business as: Envision Enter- fictitious business name(s) February 2, 9, 16, 2017. name listed above. on January 30, 2017. Expires lowing owner(s): Jack F. Delaney, 8061 Pep- January 30, 2022. prise, 1141 Catalina Drive, listed above on April 2014. Signature of Registrant(s) January 30, 2022. Matthew Ford, 2068 First FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pertree Road, Dublin, CA The Independent Legal No. Ste. 149, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrants: :s/: Mansoor A. Shaikh The Independent Legal No. Street, Livermore, CA 94550 NAME STATEMENT 94568 4066. Published February 2, 94550, is hereby registered /s/: Tanya Moreau This statement was filed with 4064. Published February 2, This business is conducted FILE NO. 526638 This business is conducted 9, 16, 23, 2017. by the following owner(s): This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda 9, 16, 23, 2017. by an Individual The following person(s) doing by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Gregg W. Nuti, 1403 Cheryl the County Clerk of Alameda on January 23, 2017. Expires The registrant began to trans- business as: Tino’s Tacos & The registrant has not yet FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 on January 12, 2017. Expires January 23, 2022. act business under the ficti- More, 4587 Shawnee Way, begun to transact business NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 526854 This business is conducted January 12, 2022. The Independent Legal No. tious business name(s) listed Pleasanton, CA 94588, is using the fictitious business FILE NO. 527002-527004 The following person(s) doing by an Individual The Independent Legal No. 4062. Published February above on January 8, 2007. hereby registered by the name listed above. The following person(s) doing business as: W.I.T. Fitness The registrant has not yet 4055. Published January 26, 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. Signature of Registrants: following owner(s): Signature of Registrant(s) business as: 1)Integrated and Barbell, 5039 Preston begun to transact business February 2, 9, 16, 2017. /s/: Matthew Ford 1)Marcela Y. Baca 2)Fortino :s/: Jack Delaney FICTITIOUS BUSINESS General Counsel 2)Integrat- Ave., Livermore, CA 94551, using the fictitious business This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sanchez, 4587 Shawnee This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT ed General Counsel Services is hereby registered by the name listed above. the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588 the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 526919 3)Integrated Legal Counsel, following owner(s): Signature of Registrant(s) on December 27, 2016. Ex- FILE NO. 526062 This business is conducted on January 19, 2017. Expires The following person(s) doing 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite Darrell Ray Lutz, 1851 Peary :s/: Gregg W. Nuti pires December 27, 2021. The following person(s) doing by Married couple January 19, 2022. business as: Care Education, 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Way, Livermore, CA 94550 This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. business as: Discount Liquor, The registrant has not yet The Independent Legal No. 3144 San Gabriel Way, Union is hereby registered by the This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda 4053. Published January 26, 212 S. L Street, Liver- begun to transact business 4060. Published February City, CA 94587, is hereby following owner(s): by an Individual on January 30, 2017. Expires February 2, 9, 16, 2017. more, CA 94550, is hereby using the fictitious business 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017. registered by the following Integrated General Counsel, The registrant has not yet January 30, 2022. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following name listed above. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): P.C., 4900 Hopyard Road, begun to transact business The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT owner(s): Signature of Registrant(s) NAME STATEMENT Lucia Alviar, 849 E. Stanley Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA using the fictitious business 4069. Published February 9, FILE NO. 526338-39 VDHP, Inc, 43729 Cameron :s/: Marcela Y. Baca FILE NO. 526048 Blvd #312, Livermore, CA 94588 name listed above. 16, 23, March 2, 2017. Hills Dr., Fremont, CA 94539 This statement was filed with 94550 This business is conducted The following person(s) doing The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrant(s) This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted by a Corporation business as: (1)Stony Ridge ing business as: Claudine’s, :s/: Darrell Lutz by a Corporation on January 19, 2017. Expires by an Individual The registrant began to February 16, 2017 • The Independent 11

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By Carol Graham from the collection of pilot "Thank you for your service. The question MaryAnne Dan VanDusen, who works Thank you for your per- Drummond hears most of- at the Livermore Municipal severance. Thank you for ten is: What was it like to Airport. being a shining beacon in a grow up in a household with "This exhibition shows very dark time. And I'm sor- Tuskegee Airmen? the allied warbirds of WWII ry that so many young black "I don't know what it was and various aircrafts from people didn't get to meet and like not to, so this question the golden age of aviation," know you personally. They makes me chuckle. We didn't said Sevilla. "The library is don't truly understand what know any different," said grateful to John King and you accomplished and the Drummond, whose father, Dan VanDusen for lending doors that you opened for Lt. Col. Charles H. Drum- us their stunning pictures. them. I am grateful that I got mond, Jr., was a Tuskegee They instill a fascination to hear the stories firsthand, Airman, and whose great for aviation in both young and am honored to have been uncle, Col. Herbert Barrow, and old, and we hope they in your presence for as long was a Tuskegee instructor. inspire people to pick up as I was." "It was an eye-opener for a copy of Flygirl and par- For more information, me though as I got older ticipate in Livermore Reads visit www.cityoflivermore. and realized that not all Together." net/citygov/lib/default.htm, black families were like ours, All Livermore Reads or www.taisfba.wixsite.com/ meaning strict discipline, Together events are free tuskegeeairmensfba. adherence to rules, stress on thanks to the generosity of proper manners at all times, the Friends of the Livermore and striving for excellence in Library. An event calendar whatever you do." can be viewed on the li- The Tuskegee Airmen brary's website and, unless were an African-American otherwise noted, events take fighter squadron that escort- place at the Civic Center Li- Small Business ed bombers on air-combat Tuskegee Airman speaker David Cunningham. brary, 1188 South Livermore missions over Europe during Avenue. Tax Returns World War II. Along with rence Fishburne and Cuba remember that everybody February. The Q & A seg- "I hope presentation at- Individual Tax Returns pilots, navigators and bom- Gooding, Jr., followed by helped build this country ment of the presentation can tendees took away a better bardiers, the Tuskegee Air- a question and answer ses- and that we are a nation of be seen on the Livermore understanding of the contri- Accounting Services men included maintenance butions and sacrifices given sion with Drummond and immigrants. I believe that Public Library's YouTube Tax Planning and support staff, instructors members of the Bay Area's everyone should take heed Channel at www.youtube. by African Americans in and all personnel who kept William "Bill" Campbell of that true and powerful com/watch?v=Clkk3Ui8u- WWII," said Sevilla, "and the planes in the air. Chapter of the Tuskegee message." M. a sense of pride for the true On February 4, the Liver- Airmen. The library hosted the "I'm proud to be able to heroism of the Tuskegee (925) 399-4226 more Public Library hosted Airmen." 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Original Grizabella in 'Cats' Broadway Leading Lady to Perform

Musical theatre actress and one of Broadway’s most respected leading la- dies, Betty Buckley brings the sounds of her most recent album, “Ghostlight” to the Bankhead Theater in March. Whether winning hearts as the original Grizabella in “Cats” or as the stepmom Abby on television’s “Eight is Enough,” Tails at Twilight to Benefit Buckley’s legendary career spans theater, film, televi- Valley Humane Society sion, and concert halls. Buckley has been called A sell-out event for its first two years, Valley Hu- the “Voice of Broadway” mane Society’s Tails at Twilight gala is practically a “best kept secret.” Scheduled for Friday, March 3, and was inducted into the 2017, the festive soiree celebrates the deep connec- Theater Hall of Fame in tion with companion animals and raises funds for 2012. An Evening with animal rescue, humane education, and community Betty Buckley featuring service efforts. Tails at Twilight will be held at the jazz pianist Christian Jacob Palm Event Center, 1184 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton will bring a special night of from 6-11 pm. Broadway music and more This year’s festivities will feature a champagne to the Bankhead Theater on reception, passed hors d’oeuvres, a full no-host bar, Friday, March 3, 2017 at 8 and a medieval feast, seated and served family style. p.m. Live and silent auctions and dancing complete the A native of Texas, evening. Tickets are available at valleyhumane.org Buckley left for Broadway for $125 per person. shortly after receiving her An array of auction items will be offered. Live auction packages include dinner for six made by degree in journalism from Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department firefighters Texas Christian University and the chance to name an Eight Bridges Brew- in 1968. Just a year later, ing Company beer after a pet (with custom label she made her Broadway design). The San Francisco package includes a debut creating the role of two-bedroom suite for two nights at the Fairmont Martha Jefferson in the Ghirardelli Square and a day sailing on the Bay, musical “1776.” Buckley with a car and driver for in-City transportation. For is perhaps best known for Pleasanton residents only, the exclusive Ambassadog her Tony Award-winning package names the winning bidder’s canine as City performance as the original of Pleasanton Ambassadog for 2017, complete with Grizabella, the Glamour declaration, Pleasanton Weekly feature, community Cat, in Andrew Lloyd Web- television interview, and a spot in the Hometown ber’s musical “Cats” for Holiday Parade. which she sang the iconic Proceeds benefit the organization’s lifesaving animal welfare programs and life-enriching commu- ballad “Memory.” She is nity services, such as Canine Comfort pet therapy, perhaps equally well known which offers therapeutic pet visitation to children for her appearance as Abby with cancer, Alzheimer’s patients, autistic campers, Bradford on the hit 1980s and more. television show “Eight is Sponsorship opportunities are still available; call Enough.” Since making (925) 426-8656 for more information. Betty Buckley (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • February 16, 2017 Creatures of Impulse Hosting Improv Face-Off

Creatures of Impulse General admission represented the State of (COI) presents Face-Off tickets: students $5, general California at the Teen Com- 2017. COI takes the stage $10. Tickets may be pur- edy Festival in Chicago in four unique shows full of chased at the door, or at the four times, toured shows scenes, games, and improv Firehouse Box Office, 4444 in San Francisco, Chicago, high-jinks. Director and Railroad Avenue in Pleas- and New York, and won founder Mark Duncanson anton, 925-931-4848, or on- the prestigious Creating notes, “COI is cooking up line at www.firehousearts. Community Award of Ex- a solid menu of award-win- org. Box Office hours are cellence in Youth Develop- ning improv, topped with Wednesday - Friday 12:00 ment from the California lots of audience participa- noon-6:00pm and Saturdays Park and Recreation Soci- tion, laughs, and prizes.” 10:00am-4:00pm. Free ety. And they’re not slow- Each show will feature parking. ing down any time soon! a different guest ‘opponent’ COI founder and COI is a performance troupe, with participat- director Mark Duncanson group for teens in grades ing teams from around the explains, Each night Crea- 9-12. “All kinds of teens Bay Area. All shows are at tures of Impulse “faces-off” perform in Creatures of COI’s home stage, the Fire- with another improv team, Impulse,” says Duncanson. house Arts Center Theater performing seven to nine “Over the past ten seasons, in Pleasanton. ‘rounds’ per night, with one we have had aspiring actors Ready to take on the challenge. Performances are Thurs- game or scene per round. and musicians, but we also day, February 23, 7:30 p.m.; Points and prizes are award attract teens that have never improv and its inclusive together creating something Improv Troupe, contact Friday, February 24, 7:30 ala popular game show performed on stage, and and supportive ideals is the from nothing.” Mark Duncanson at 925- p.m.; Saturday, February 25 formats. don’t even have aspirations universal appeal it has…im- For more information 931-4828 or mduncanson@ (two shows), 2:00 p.m. and Since its founding ten of being on stage later in prov is all about listening, on Creatures of Impulse cityofpleasantonca.gov 7:30 p.m. seasons ago, COI has life. The great thing about supporting, saying ‘yes’ and

Artist to Show Life-Sized Paintings at the Firehouse Arts Center

The Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center Educated at the National Academy of Design in New in Pleasanton presents a new mid-winter installation Feb- York and at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (for architecture), ruary through March 18. Award-winning San Francisco Paul D. Gibson has had solo exhibitions in New York, artist Paul D. Gibson’s life-sized paintings will be fea- Tokyo, San Diego, and of course San Francisco. Most tured in the triple-storey Grand Atrium Lobby, Hallway, recently, he participated in group shows at the New Mu- and Mezzanine exhibition spaces. seum, Los Gatos (2016 “More Than Your Selfie”), the The exhibit focuses on Gibson’s vivid, large-scale Arc Gallery in San Francisco (2015 “Life Figure”), and paintings of tools and other mundane objects, captured the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. in his unique, still-life style. Harrington Gallery Direc- His work is in numerous private and public collec- tor Julie Finegan says of Gibson’s work, “He paints in tions. A notable past exhibit was, appropriately enough: a very realistic yet painterly manner, and his subject "Tools As Art" in The National Building Museum, The matter is humble: tools, wires, buckets, paintbrushes, Hechinger Collection, Washington, DC. and the like. He gives these basic things gravitas in the For more information: www.firehousearts.org, and same manner that Magritte did with those tomatoes and www.pdgartist.com apples.” The Harrington Gallery is located inside the Fire- Finegan notes that one of the paintings Gibson wants house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, to include in the Harrington exhibit is a 96” tall painting Calif. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, of a paintbrush that was dipped in red paint. She first 12:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and saw his work at Open Studios in San Francisco at the also one hour before most performances and during Hunters Point Shipyard, and is excited to bring him to intermissions. Donations appreciated. the Tri-Valley for fans new and old to experience at the Harrington. February 16, 2017 • The Independent 3 Chamber Orchestra to Present Concert of Global Gems

The Pacific Chamber of freedom. prime time TV composer or online at www.bank- Orchestra is presenting its The quartet will be and he will be present at headtheater.org. An earlier third concert this season, followed by a Tango suite the concerts. A reception performance will be held Global Gems, at the Bank- with works by Argentinian after the concerts gives at the Lafayette Library head Theater in Livermore Astor Piazzolla and Jeremy concert-goers the chance to and Learning Center on on Sunday, February 26 at Cohen, a Bay Area violinist meet the composer and the Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 2:00 pm. Maestro Lawrence and composer. The tango musicians. p.m. For more information Kohl will conduct the pro- is marked by its rhythm, Tickets are $59-$31, stu- and to purchase tickets go gram that explores music of not by form, an expression dents $16, available at the to www.pacificchamber- diverse countries: Russia, of the composer's psyche. Bankhead box office, 2400 orchestra.org. Austria, Italy, Latin Amer- Cohen composed Tango First Street, 925.373.6800 ica and United States, with Toscana during a trip to the times periods from the 18th Tuscany region of Italy. century to the premier of a He said that the beauty and new work. These pieces al- serenity of the Italian coun- low attendees to experience tryside inspired him. He very different approaches to also wanted to incorporate musical composition: music tango techniques acquired creation through form or during his years playing through personal expression with an all Argentine Tango of feelings and reflections. band, Forever Tango, in the The As Kohl, puts it, "music mid-1990s. Chieftains by form - where music is The concert concludes AUTHENTIC MUSIC built on a formal structure – with the Symphony for OF THE is exemplified by Mozart's Strings (a world premiere) EMERALD ISLE beloved Eine Kleine Nacht- by Los Angeles composer musik. The listeners are Christopher Caliendo. Fri FEB 17 8pm looking from the outside to Caliendo's music is highly a beautiful work of art. The expressive and fiery while other perspective is music Lawrence Kohl with composer Christopher Caliendo. still using classical struc- looked through a personal ture, essentially fusing lens - Shostakovich's String both perspectives. Kohl's Quartet #8 arranged for case, listeners are going This quartet was dedicated orchestra has premiered String Orchestra, a mid- on a journey and entering "to the victims of tyranny," half a dozen of his pieces. 20th century piece." In this in the musician's universe. a deeply personal statement Caliendo is also a film and

Inspirational International BUCKLEY Journeys Guitar Night (continued from front page) LIVERMORE-AMADOR GLOBAL GREATS OF SYMPHONY THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR her film debut in Stephen and been nominated for Soul” and “Blue Skies,” Arnaz, daughter of televi- Sat FEB 18 8pm Sun FEB 19 3pm King’s horror film “Car- a Grammy Award twice. as well as such Broadway sion royalty Lucille Ball rie,” Buckley has appeared Her most recent release, tunes as “This Nearly and Desi Arnaz, will be in numerous other films. In “Ghostlight,” is titled after Was Mine” and “Come appearing on Saturday concert, Buckley entertains the old theatrical tradition to Me, Bend to Me.” The evening, April 29th. Tick- audiences with what the of leaving a lone light bulb album projects a sound and ets for the evening with Fort Worth Star-Telegram lit in the theater to “keep style Burnett described as Betty Buckley on March called, “an intoxicating the ghosts company.” She “haunting” with a timeless 3rd or for Lucie Arnaz in blend of pop, jazz, blues worked on it with long- feel. concert on April 29th are and the Broadway of then standing friend, producer T. The evening with Betty available now through the Global Symphonic and now embraced by an Bone Burnett, with whom Buckley at the Bankhead Bankhead Theater ticket “RUMOURS” FLEETWOOD MAC’S Gems astonishing vocal instru- she recorded her very first Theater in March is one of office at 2400 First Street ICONIC ALBUM PACIFIC CHAMBER ment and enhanced by a album years ago in Texas several shows that share in Livermore, by calling NOTE-FOR-NOTE ORCHESTRA savvy bend of acting and when she was just 19 years the theatrical and vocal (925) 373-6800, or online Fri FEB 24 8pm Sun FEB 26 2pm heart.” old. “Ghostlight” features talents of big names in the at www.bankheadtheater. Buckley has released Buckley’s take on popular entertainment world. Lucie org 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org more than a dozen albums songs including “Body and 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • February 16, 2017

Citizen Science Day Planned at the Livermore Library The Livermore Public STEM, will be at the Li- be able to participate in as possible using uploaded the environment and chang- Engineering Month, hap- Library with the Livermore brary to talk about “Citizen several Citizen Science photographs. iNaturalist is ing climate using photos pening all February long. Valley Joint Unified School Science” projects. Citizen events that day, includ- a web based database where taken by a smartphone Take photos and join the District (LVJUSD) will host Science is scientific re- ing the Bioblitz event the public can record what app, which are then sent community conversation a Citizen Science Day from search conducted, in whole from iNaturalist and the they see in nature and learn to NASA. Paper satellite using #CelebrateScience. 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, on or in part, by the general GLOBE Observer. Bioblitz about the natural world. cut-outs will also be made For additional informa- Friday, February 17, at the public. This research data is is a citizen science effort GLOBE Observer is a available to build models as tion, contact the library’s Civic Center Library, 1188 then compiled and used by to record as many natural network of citizen scientists well. youth room desk at (925) S. Livermore Avenue. professional scientists all species within a designated and scientists working to- This program is part of 373-5504 or visit www. Regina Brinker, Teacher around the world. location and time period gether to learn more about Livermore’s Science and livermorelibrary.net. on Special Assignment for Program attendees will

International Film Series at the Vine Teen Poet for the Month The magic of film comes to the Vine Cinema & except to children in need of a friend. It plays at 4:30 of January Announced Alehouse in Livermore on March 2 and 5 with three PM. The French drama Fanny’s Journey screens at 7:30 outstanding films from the International Film Series. PM. It tells the remarkable tale of 13 year-old Fanny who Livermore Teen Poet of the month for January Opening on Thursday, March 2 at 7:30 PM, the must shepherd a group of youngsters from Nazi-occupied 2017 is Alej Gutierrez. Canadian sensation "Remember" starring Christopher France to safety in Switzerland. Based on a true story, it The subject was "Trailblazer." The contest is of- Plummer and Martin Landau, will be shown. Plummer is suitable for those in grades 8 and up. Both films have fered by Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn. and Landau play survivors of the Holocaust who become English subtitles. Gutierrez, who attends Livermore High School, friends at a retirement community. When Plummer’s The Series is sponsored by RINA Accountancy, City says, "I'm small but mighty. I love rugby and video wife dies, Landau encourages the former to take revenge National Bank, Diablo Magazine, Aaron Metals, Mechan- games. I also love drag and makeup. I use my gender on the man who killed their families decades earlier. ics Bank, Kabab-Burger, Diablo Magazine, Diablo Valley and sexuality as inspiration for my art. I'm proudly “While a powerful film about retribution, it is also a Oncology, Destination Wealth Management and Congre- queer, and someday I hope my dreams and my ambi- poignant look at memory and identity,” says the Series gation Beth Emek. tions will take me to Washington D.C. where I can director Riva Gambert. “Remember will grab your atten- The Vine Cinema is located at 1722 First Street in make a real difference in the world. " tion from the first scene through its stunning conclusion. Livermore. For a complete schedule and tickets, go to Poem "Trailblazer" It is a must-see film!” eastbayjewishfilm.org or call 925.240.3053. Tickets are I am judged, ridiculed Two family-friendly films screen on Sunday, March also available at the theater one hour prior to each screen- for being something other then binary 5. Children in grades 4 and up can view "Abulele" about ing. they say i am invalid a shaggy-haired creature who is invisible to everyone for being transgender and also feminine but for queer kids like me who are told our whole lives that we are worthless there are certain people Just Eat It to Be Shown on March 1 who are brave enough to be themselves to the world A free screening of the award-winning environmental Running approximately 75 minutes, this documentary that we can look up to documentary, Just Eat It will be hosted by the City of follows Jen and Grant, two people who investigate the who tell us everyday that who we are is okay Livermore Environmental Services Division. It will be issue of food waste in North America. Dan Savage, Audre Lorde held at the Vine Cinema at 1722 First Street in Livermore From farms, grocery stores, and even the back of their activists who taught us to fight for human rights on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 7 p.m. own fridge, they discover the shocking reality of the bil- to be proud if ourselves lions of dollars of good food that goes to waste every year. as the wise words of RuPaul Charles ring in my ear They decide to give up grocery shopping and survive only "if you can't love yourself, Movie to Be Screened at on foods that would have otherwise been thrown away. how the hell are you gonna love somebody else?" With compelling images of dumpsters full of organic -Alej Gutierrez Rincon Branch Library chocolate, hummus, and other healthy, edible foods, this film provides an intriguing story that is both educational The Rincon Branch Library will host a free movie The theme for February is "Togetherness." Poems and entertaining. matinee on Friday, February 24, 2017, from 3:15 pm- 4:45 should be 30 lines or less. Deadline to submit a poem More information about the film can be found at www. pm. is February 28. Send entries to Livermorepoetry@ foodwastemovie.com. Enjoy watching Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the gang gmail.com, reference: February Teen Poetry in the Staff from the City of Livermore Environmental in their latest adventures in this 2015 G-rated film. subject line and include poem in the body of the e Services Division will be available afterwards to answer This film has been reviewed as most appropriate for mail. questions. ages 4 and up. Free popcorn will be served at this screen- The poem submitted should have a title. Include, To reserve a free ticket, visit www.LivermoreRecycles. ing. name, grade, school and interests. org or call the City of Livermore Recycling Helpline at The library is located at 725 Rincon Ave, Livermore. 925-960-8015 for more information. February 16, 2017 • The Independent 5 Sesame Street's K for Kindness Show Set in Pleasanton

Sesame Street® is coming to town with its pop-up ents will have the opportunity to experience a live Sesame tour, K is for Kindness. The City of Pleasanton and the Street performance, Abby and Elmo meet and greets, a Pleasanton Public Library will host the event on Saturday, library reading corner, and an interactive digital station. February 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stoneridge Shop- All with a focus on Kindness! ping Center, located at 1 Stoneridge Mall Road in the Event details Grand Court. 11 a.m.—event opens Pleasanton Public Library staff will be offering infor- 11:30 – 11:45 a.m.—K is for Kindness Show with mation on how to sign up for a library card, as well as Elmo and Abby discuss upcoming library events and activities. 12 – 12:15 p.m.—Live Sesame Street Storytime in During the Pop Up K is for Kindness Tour, preschool- Reading Corner ers and their families will learn all about ways they can be 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.—Meet and Greet with Elmo and kind, while having fun with Sesame Street! Abby This traveling tour will visit 10 malls in different cities 1 – 1:15 p.m.—K is for Kindness Live Show with 3:15 – 3:30 p.m.—Live Sesame Street Storytime in throughout January, February and March. Kids and par- Elmo and Abby Reading Corner 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.—Live Sesame Street Storytime in 3:30 – 4 p.m.—Meet and Greet with Elmo and Abby Reading Corner 4 p.m.—event ends 2 – 2:30 p.m.—Meet and Greet with Elmo and Abby Sesame Street® and associated characters, trademarks Art Competition Open to Teens 2:45 – 3 p.m.—K is for Kindness Live Show with and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Elmo and Abby The Livermore Pub- Workshop. © 2016 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. category. Students may lic Library is offering an enter one art piece either as opportunity for teens to an individual or as part of a share their artistic talent team. All artists are limited with local artists and the to one submission only; Livermore community by participants may not enter sponsoring the 2017 Teen as part of a team and as Art Exposition and Com- an individual. All artwork petition. The library invites must be framed and/or Livermore middle school matted with an acceptable Interactive Online Calendar and high school students hanging system. For com- to submit artwork on this plete submission guidelines year’s theme: In Your Wild- and examples of acceptable est Dreams. hanging systems, see the Livermore residents in library’s website: www. sixth through twelfth grades cityoflivermore.net/citygov/ are encouraged to submit an lib/teens/default.htm. original piece of art. Works Teen artwork will be on eligible for the exhibit are display during the library’s limited to 2D visual media regular hours from 10 a.m., in the following categories: Saturday, April 1 through (1) painting: watercolor 4 p.m., Saturday, April 29 or acrylics; (2) drawing: in the Civic Center Library pencil, pen, ink, or pastels; Art Gallery. Artwork will Cultural Arts (3) photography: digital be shown as space allows. or traditional film; and (4) The community is invit- mixed media: any combina- ed to attend the Artist’s Re- and Community Events tion of techniques. Entries ception on April 19, 2017 will be accepted from 10:00 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in a.m., Monday, February 27, Community Rooms of the 2017 through 4:00 p.m., Civic Center Library. Saturday, March 18, 2017 For more information at the Civic Center Library. and to access entry forms, visit the TEEN SPACE Find out what is happening Artwork will be judged on the Livermore Public in each category at two Library’s website at www. levels, Level 1: 6th-8th livermorelibrary.net or in the Tri-Valley... grade, and Level 2: 9th contact Caitlyn Lung at -12th grade. Ribbons will 373-5576. The Civic Center be awarded for Best of Library is located at 1188 www.independentnews.com/calendar • (925) 447-8700 Show and first, second, South Livermore Avenue, and third place for each Livermore. 6 The Independent • February 16, 2017

Livermore Teen Academy Program Includes Short Internship with the City

The Livermore Public workshop sessions at the applicants will be invited Library, with the City of Civic Center Library, while to participate in an inter- Livermore, is offering an participants will report to view process. Based on the opportunity for local teens their assigned internship interview results, fourteen for the second annual sites on internship days. teens will be selected to Livermore Teen Academy. To be eligible, par- participate in the Academy. The Livermore Teen ticipants will need to be Participants from previ- Academy (Academy), a Livermore residents and ous years are not eligible. three-week summer pro- students entering their Application materials will gram, includes a series of Junior or Senior year of be made available on the interactive workshops and High School in the Fall of Livermore Public Library’s a short internship with the 2017. Applicants must be website (livermorelibrary. City of Livermore. Work- 16 years of age or older net) under Teen Space. shops will include topics by the start of the program For additional infor- such as personal finance (June 12, 2016). The Liver- mation, contact Nathan and job searching skills, as more Public Library will Brumley at (925) 373-5572 well as information about accept applications until or njbrumley@livermore. local government and Friday, March 3. Selected lib.ca.us. becoming an engaged and informed citizen. The Academy will also Plans Announced for include a 24-hour intern- Foundation's Day in the Park ship with a Livermore City Brandon Brooks as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Ted Zoldan as Sir Toby Belch in department. Internships will Musician, filmmaker, and humanitarian, Michael Fran- Shakespeare On Tour's Twelfth Night. Photo - Victor Bittorf. be assigned, taking into ac- ti, will be performing at The Taylor Family Foundation’s count the interests and skills (TTFF) 27th annual Day in the Park auction fundraiser of the participants. Par- Sunday, August 27th at Camp Arroyo. ticipants who successfully TTFF continues the commitment to providing financial complete the Academy, and emotional support for children and families in the SF Shakespeare Festival Brings including the internship and community who are in critical need. TTFF supports these all workshop sessions, will families in medical crisis through grants that provide chil- Twelfth Night to Pleasanton Library receive a $330 stipend. Ac- dren with clothing, pay for funeral expenses, and pay for cording to a 2016 Academy medical devices. Sophie’s Place, TTFF’s mobile music Twelfth Night will be performed by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival as part of Graduate, “The program therapy program in partnership with Wells Fargo and the its On Tour program at the Pleasanton Library on Feb. 26. allowed me to see things I Forever Young Foundation, brings music therapy to camp Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night follows the journeys of castaway twins who are would never normally see and those who are homebound or patients in Northern separated in an unfamiliar land full of antics, love triangles, and dangerous duels. One of and allowed me to learn so California hospitals. Shakespeare's greatest heroines, Viola, makes profound discoveries about the nature of much more about careers in Join TTFF in celebration at its annual Day in the Park love, loss and identity. the world. It was an amaz- auction scheduled for Sunday, August 27th at Camp The fifty-five minute performance will be followed by a Q&A. Following the Q&A, ing experience.” Arroyo in Livermore. Proceeds from the auction sup- The Academy will run port The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission to preserve audience members of all ages are invited to stay for Playshop, a one-hour, hands-on the wellness and enhance the quality of life for children experience with cast members. from June 12 through June 30, Monday through Friday, in Northern California living with life-threatening and This event is sponsored by Friends of Pleasanton Library. It will take place at the chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth at- library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton; information at 931-2400. from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Library will host the risk through unique therapeutic experiences and support. The event will include noted celebrities, including local news personalities ABC7/KGO TV’s Cheryl Jennings and Mike Nicco. Doug McConnell will be on hand along with radio personalities Jim Hampton from KKIQ/KKDV, Sue Bats Will Be the Topic of Program at Springtown Branch Hall of 96.5 KOIT and the Entercom San Francisco Radio Stations and KCBS Food & Wine Editor, Narsai David. A presenter from Nor- learn the importance of Library is located at 998 to the rescue, conservation, This year’s auction fundraiser includes gourmet food Cal Bats will be at the bats in our environment. A Bluebell Drive. Patrons rehabilitation and release of and wine from some of the Bay Area’s top restaurants and Springtown Branch Library sampling of their rescued of all ages are welcome to bats in Northern California. the finest Northern Californian wineries. Priceless and on Tuesday, February 21, animals will be displayed attend this free event. No For more information, rare live auction items include private chef dinners and 2017 at 6pm for an animal for the audience to see. A registration is required. visit the library’s website sports packages, private air accommodations to red carpet program. The presenter Q&A session will follow NorCal Bats is a volun- www.livermorelibrary. events, luxurious vacations and other glamorous packages. will dispel popular myths net, or contact Springtown Individual tickets are $200 and tables of 10 are $2,500 for the presentation. teer-run bat rescue and edu- General, $3,000 for Preferred, and $3,500 for VIP. and misconceptions about The Springtown Branch cation organization based in Branch Librarian Caitlyn bats. Attendees will also For tickets/tables for Day in the Park, visit www.ttff. of the Livermore Public Davis. They are dedicated Lung at 925-373-5576. org or call (925) 455-5118. February 16, 2017 • The Independent 7

School of Imaginzation Offers County Supervisors Recognize Heroes ESDM Program for Parents The School of Imagination has announced its new The Alameda County ESDM-based Parent Training. The program is designed to Board of Supervisors rec- help parents integrate early intervention learning strate- ognized eleven employees gies and techniques for their children based on the 5 Key of the Alameda County Parenting Principles for Bringing Out the Extraordinary in Sheriff’s Office for their Your Child. heroism and rapid response The ESDM-based training program is the first-ever efforts, which resulted in offering of its kind. It will be facilitated by Charlene a New York woman’s life Sigman, a certified ESDM therapist, speech-language pathologist and founder of the School of Imagination and being saved. Happy Talkers in partnership with Dr. Sumit Sen, a board- Supervisor Scott Hag- certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Acad- gerty, representing Alameda emy of Pediatrics who has been taking care of children on County’s District 1 said, the autism spectrum for over 10 years. “The call of duty knows no Sumit Sen, M.D., FAAP and Autism & Child Develop- jurisdictional boundaries ment Specialist, commented, “The School of Imagination for many of our outstanding is the leader in early screening and diagnosis, as well as Alameda County employ- in early intervention and really is one-of-a-kind in the ees. During today's Board nation.” of Supervisors meeting, my Pictured from left to right are: ESD Supervisor Kristyn Ostlund, ESD II Lucia Guzman, Early State Denver Model (ESDM) was named a Time colleagues and I had the op- ESD I Margaret Wirkkala, ESD II Anthony Burns, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Magazine Top 10 Medical Breakthrough for the treatment portunity to meet, thank and Haggerty, ESD Supervisor Traci Miles, Sgt. Brian Barker, Detective Michael Buckhout. of autism. publicly recognize several The ESDM is a comprehensive early intervention pro- employees of the Alameda gram for toddlers and pre-schoolers with Autism Spectrum While monitoring her and determination of the calls and give supportive County Sheriff's Office who Disorders (ASD). The program uses developmental and Facebook the lady went ACSO dispatchers, this counseling 24 hours a day, recently went above and behavioral approaches, focusing on social learning and “live” speaking about her woman was located across every day at 800-309-2131. beyond. Because of their social-cognitive development, to increase communica- pending suicide and began the country and her life was Honored were Anthony attention and ability to be tion, imitation, sharing, joint attention and play. Goals are cutting herself in front saved. She will be getting Burns, Lucia Guzman, Beth resourceful, think and act based on the child’s strengths and weaknesses. of viewers. Dispatchers the help she needs.” Rasmussen, Debra Wil- fast, a New York woman's The new ESDM-based training program will provide became increasingly con- Anyone struggling with liams, Margaret Wirkkala, life was saved. These men parents with techniques and strategies that have yielded cerned for her safety. difficult life circumstances Melissa Heymans, ESD results with countless children at the School of Imagina- and women are heroes.” The first phone ping or uncomfortable thoughts Supervisor Kristyn Ost- tion and Happy Talkers over the last 15 years. Families According to the Alam- came back to Long Island, and emotions, Alameda lund, ESD Supervisor Traci are invited to participate in both individual and workshop eda County Sheriff’s Office Rockville Center, NY. Dis- County offeres Crisis Sup- Miles, Calista Brooks, Lisa sessions over the course of a 12-week program hosted Facebook page, the incident patch immediately acted on port Services. Trained crisis Baria, Sgt. Brian Barker, at the School of Imagination in Dublin, beginning on unveiled like this: this information. intervention counselors are and Detective Michael Thursday, February 16 – May 6, 2017. For full program “About 6:30 am, the Rockville Center PD available to receive crisis Buckhout. information, parents are encouraged to visit and register at Idaho Crisis Center called was contacted and our www.ESDM.us. ACSO to advise they had dispatchers advised them spoken to a female on the the woman was in a car. We phone and via Facebook explained what was hap- stating she wanted to com- pening and described the Livermore School District Plans TK, K Registration Fair mit suicide. She had been buildings and surrounding living in Idaho after moving area based on the Facebook to the US from China. Live feed. The Livermore Val- December 2, 2012. immunizations, allergies munity Health Services, the Preliminary information An additional ping came ley Joint Unified School All LVJUSD elemen- and other health concerns. Livermore Valley Educa- revealed the lady recently in and pin pointed the street District (LVJUSD) will tary and K-8 schools will Campus Catering will be on tion Foundation, and CAPE moved to California and she was on. Dispatchers host its Annual Transitional be represented at the Fair. hand to answer questions Headstart program. was possibly in Alameda found the building she was Kindergarten (TK) and An administrator and staff regarding the school lunch The fair will take place County. Dispatch located parked near on Google Kindergarten Registration person from each school program. Representatives Thurs., Feb. 23 from 3 to the woman on Facebook Maps. Fair February 23rd and 24th site will be at the event to of the Special Education 7 p.m. and Fri., Feb. 24, 2 and started monitoring her Dispatchers in Alameda at the Robert Livermore welcome parents, answer Department will be there as to 6 p.m. Parents need only account. We conducted an County directed Rockville Community Center in the questions and help direct well. Parents will also learn attend one day. emergency phone ping to Center PD to the location Cresta Blanca Room. To be parents through the registra- about additional resources The Robert Livermore get the coordinates on her from across the country. eligible for Kindergarten, tion process for enrollment available to them such as Community Center is lo- phone. The officers in NY found children must be born on or in fall of 2017. Livermore Area Recreation cated at 4444 East Avenue, An ACSO detective the woman passed out before September 1, 2012. In addition to com- and Park District (LARPD) Livermore. spoke with the female who inside her vehicle in front To be eligible for TK, chil- pleting the registration, before and after school day More information can be was very distraught and ad- of a church. dren’s birthdates must be parents can also speak care programs; the Liver- found at www.livermore- vised she was in New York. Due to the hard work between September 2 and with LVJUSD nurses about more Library, AXIS Com- schools.com/registration.

8 The Independent • February 16, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS artist Paul D. Gibson. February required. Small fee to L.A.R.P.D.. Piano and keyboard lessons, For located at 2400 Arroyo Road. No quartet at Firehouse Arts Center Livermore Art Association Gallery, 17 through March 18 at Firehouse Mondays at 11:00-12:00. Call children to adult. Beginner to reservations are required. For in Pleasanton. Saturday, February located in the Carnegie Building, Arts Center’s Harrington Gallery 373-5700 for L.A.R.P.D.. early intermediate level. Half-hour more information go to www. 18, 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating offers art classes, unusual gifts, in Pleasanton. Vibrant large-scale Show and Tell, Artists are invited to private classes or small group CudaRidgeWines.com or call 510- tickets $25-$35. Banjo. Fiddle. painting rentals, art exhibits and paintings of tools and other mun- a monthly function at the Bothwell classes offered. Twice-yearly 304-0914. Mandolin. Guitar. Percussion and information pertaining to the art dane objects, captured in stunning Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. recitals. (925) 216-7231 or email Wood Family Vineyards 11th Vocals. The two sets of brothers, field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. realistic yet ‘painterly’ still-lifes. 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 [email protected] for Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, Enda and Fergal Scahill and Martin The gallery has been open since The Firehouse installation will be p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, further info. Saturday & Sunday, February and David Howley, are among the 1974 and is run as a co-op by located in the triple-storey Grand 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, 18th & 19th, noon - 4:30 at the most celebrated and distinguished local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Atrium Lobby, Hallway, and Mez- bring finished or unfinished work now meeting the 1st Thursday and Warehouse, 2407 Research Drive. young musicians in Ireland today, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call zanine exhibition spaces, and open to show and if desired, receive a 3rd Wednesday of each month Taste wines plus introducing all holding multiple All-Ireland 449-9927. to the public during regular gallery critique from the group. Refresh- 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe 2015 GSM right from the barrel titles. Tickets available at www. Members of the Pleasanton Art hours: Wednesday, Thursday, ments are brought by some of the in Pleasanton. Join us as we (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre). firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, League Public Art Circuit are Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; artists, and a donation of $5.00 is challenge ourselves to poeti- Karen's Kitchen Toffee Addiction or at the center Box Office, 4444 currently exhibiting art at six busi- Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. desired although not mandatory. cally relay our thoughts, emotions will also be sampling and selling Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Contact for this event is D’Anne and experiences through poetry. her delicious toffees. $10 tasting Livermore-Amador Symphony, Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Miller at [email protected], or Become a member & share your fee and keep your logo crystal Feb. 18, 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8 of America at 337 Main Street, Pleasanton. Donations appreci- Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermore- work - Contact PoetryOnCanvas@ wine glass. Extended Family "Club" p.m. concert. Inspirational Journey, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber ated. performingarts.org Mac.Com for more info on Theme members show your card (or Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, On the Fringe, Studio Art Quilt ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss Challenges, Membership & Op- check the member list) for waived Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Association: March 9 to April 15, and share work with Professional portunities. tasting fee if you choose to leave org or 373-6800. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard 2017; opening reception March Artists in sketching, painting, ex- Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the your glass. International Guitar Night, 3 p.m. Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 11, 1 to 3 p.m. Harrington Gallery hibiting and marketing your work. last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. Supremacy Release Event, Not- Feb. 19. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward at the Firehouse Arts Center, ACC members currently working at Galina’s Music Studio located at tingham Cellars, 2245-C South First St., Livermore. www.bank- Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. on exhibiting theme works, under 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm Vasco Rd. February 23, 4:30-7pm. headtheater.org or 373-6800. Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café www.firehousearts.org. Related the Inspiration of "The Artist's participation by calling (925) Release of 2013 Supremacy, Classic Albums Live: Rumours, 8 at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleas- children’s program Young@Art Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen 960-1194 or via the website at our flagship Bordeaux wine. p.m. Feb. 24. Bankhead Theater, anton. If interested in becoming paper quilts, Thurs., March 16, Pathways." Meets and Critiques www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Proprietors, Diane and Jeff Cranor 2400 First St., Livermore. www. a member of the Pleasanton Art 4:30 p.m. Friday mornings in Pleasanton. Beginners are welcome. Bring and winemaker, Collin Cranor are bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. League or for information regard- Pleasanton Art League Alviso [email protected] some music to share with the looking forward to celebrating Global Symphonic Gems, Pacific ing the Public Art Circuit, call John Adobe Art Show, Fri., March 31 Figure Drawing Workshop, every group. Ukuleles are available for this release. Older Supremacy Chamber Orchestra, 2 p.m. Feb. Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. to Sun., April 2, 10am – 4pm Old Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. purchase. Small $10 fee to cover vintages, single varietal wines and 26. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Freeze Frame Photo Exhibition, Foothill Road, Pleasanton. Pre- Artists bring their own materials meeting costs. the new release will be served Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- beauty of the Tri-Valley will be registration required by March 20. and easels. Open to all artists. along with light appetizers. Limited theater.org or 373-6800. displayed in the Bankhead Theater Reception Sun., April 2, 2pm-4pm Professional artist models (nude). WINE & SPIRITS tickets available online at www. Kelly Brandeburg in "My Favorite lobby, 2400 First St., Livermore The show will be judged by: Peggy No instructor. Students under 18 Cedar Mountain Winery & Port nottinghamcellars.com or contact Barbra: A Tribute to the Songs through Feb. 27. The exhibit is on Magovern - www.pmagovern.com need written parental permission Works, Put a Cork in It. February [email protected] of Barbra Streisand." Music loan from the Tri-Valley Conser- This show is open to all artists. to attend. Cost $20 per session. 25th & 26th, 12:00 – 4:00. Bottle or call 925.294.8647. $40 per direction by John Simon. Firehouse vancy. Entry forms and prospectus Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Your Own Wine & Port Event. Spe- person, $30 per person Club. Arts Center in Pleasanton, Sunday, Imagination Expressed 2017 – Lo- available at: www.pal-art.com St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and cial “Red Blend” table wine (Bring Barrels, Bottles & Brews, featuring February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Winner cal artists show paintings, photog- or by contacting Chairperson Pat refreshments are available. Call your clean & dry 750 ml wine wineries, distilleries and brewer- of BroadwayWorld’s “Best Solo raphy, and sculpture in a variety Smith: 925-846-4138 email: or e-mail Barbara Stanton for bottle, fill, cork and label it for only ies. March 25 and 26, noon to Performance” of 2015. Full of rare of styles and media January 11 [email protected] more info about the workshop, $10 per bottle; use our bottle for 4:30 p.m. Livermore Valley Wine “Barbra” anecdotes and stories, through March 26 at the Museum 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ $11.00). and a port (Bring your Country. Tickets $45 in advance, alongside selections from Funny on Main, 603 Main Street Pleasan- MEETINGS/CLASSES earthlink.net. clean & dry 375 ml port/wine $55 day of event. www.lvwine.org Girl, Yentl, Hello, Dolly! and more. ton. www.museumonmain.org Call to Artists: 3rd Annual Preschool Art classes: Thursday bottle, fill, cork and label it for only Hit numbers include You Don’t California Watercolor Asso- Celebrate Women! Las Positas mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children $15 per bottle. Use our bottle for MUSIC/CONCERTS Bring Me Flowers, Evergreen, and ciation’s 47th Annual National College, 2017 photographic art aged 3-5 are welcome to join this $16. Bring a 750 ml bottle and fill Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music The Way We Were to name just a Exhibition. Opening January 14, competition. General Guidelines: class. Classes cover drawing, it for $30. Use our bottle for $31. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 few. Reserved seating tickets $15- running through February 25 in the Each image submitted must use painting, print-making, sculp- 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore. S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. $25. Tickets available at www. Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse one woman/several women as ture and ceramics. For further 10th Annual Cuda Ridge Wines, http://retzlaffvineyards.com firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Arts Center in Pleasanton. 75 or so subject matter presented with information, contact Thomasin Vines and Valentines – Feb. Blacksmith Square, music every or at the center Box Office, 4444 artists from California and beyond honor. March is international Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or 18th & 19th. Taste small lot, 2014 Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton if not have been accepted by this year's women's month, so, the show is [email protected] or visit S&M, and purchase while supplies yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., sold out. judge, nationally acclaimed jurist hung March 1 - 30th in building http://childrensartclassesprojects. last. This blend is forceful, yet Livermore. Betty Buckley, 8 p.m. March 3. and watercolor artist Donna 2400. Reception: March 16, 2017 blogspot.com/ tender, just like the black label Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Zagotta. A wide variety of styles from 6 - 8 with awards at 7 in Art Classes, For children, teens and that dresses this lady. The wine is regularly at: The Castle Rock Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. and types of water media are Room 2420 all on the campus of adults. Beginner to advanced. named S&M because of its unique Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola org or 373-6800. represented. Regular gallery hours: Las Positas College at 3000 Cam- Drawing, painting, printmaking, blend of 62% Sangiovese and Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Zeppelin USA, March 4 and 5. Fire- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from pus Hill Drive, Livermore. Parking sculpture and ceramics taught by 38% Malbec. S&M is included in month from 7:30-9:30--Dance house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 $2. For more detailed guidelines highly experienced artist and art our Desire tasting flight which is floor, full bar, small cover. . Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery email: CelebrateWomen2017@ instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. $10.00, complementary for Cadre The Chieftains, 8 p.m. Feb. 17. firehousearts.org. at the Firehouse Arts Center in gmail.com Weekday and weekend classes, club members. Andys Candies Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Spencer Day, 8 p.m. March 11. Fire- Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar Home school classes, Special will be on hand for chocolate Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Donations always appreciated. tunes with other folks with classes during school breaks toffee tasting and available for org or 373-6800. Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Exhibit dates: January 14 through piano and guitar accompaniment. offered. (925) 216-7231 or email purchase. Live music with Frankie WE BANJO 3 – Flamboyant mix of firehousearts.org. February 25, 2016. The words to the songs will be [email protected] for Bones on Saturday, and Lexi Blair Irish, Bluegrass, and Old-Time Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Special Art Exhibit - San Francisco provided. No musical training further info. on Sunday. Cuda Ridge Wines is music. Award-winning Galway Lovers, 7:30 p.m. March 16. February 16, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Profits support the liberal arts Award Winning Musical" in July. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. program at Sunol Glen School. Auditions for Titanic are scheduled org or 373-6800. Over $150,000 has been donated March 15-17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to Kahulanui – Hawaii’s Kings over the last 35 years. www.sunol. 9 p.m., no appointments are nec- of Swing, 8 p.m. March 24. net/srt, 925-449-2693. essary. For more details, please Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Twin Infinity - Intergalactic visit www.laspositascollege.edu/ Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Nemesis III, 8 p.m. March 17. THEA/Auditions.php. org or 373-6800. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., East Bay Marathi Mandal Hindu- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. CHORAL stani Music Concert, March 25, org or 373-6800. March Madness with the Masters, 5 p.m. Dublin High School Center Madagascar Jr., a musical adven- Valley Concert Chorale, 3 p.m., for the Performing Arts, www. ture, March 17-26. Firehouse March 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, ebmm.org Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Del Valle Fine Arts, Escher Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. www.valleyconcertchorale or Quartet, strings, March 25, 8 p.m. firehousearts.org. 866-4003. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Neil Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Simon coming of age play, March OPERA org or 373-6800. 31-April 9, 2017. Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., Marriage of Figaro - a timeless Sun. 2 p.m. Las Positas College, comedy with its bubbling overture ON THE STAGE 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. and brilliant arias composed by The Piano Lesson by August Wilson, www.laspositascollege.edu Mozart at the height of his genius Role Players Ensemble production – the result is a witty yet profound at the Village Theatre, 233 Front COMEDY tale of love, betrayal, and forgive- St., Danville. Fridays-Sundays, Free Comedy Show every Thursday ness. It tells how the servants, Feb. 3-19. Village Theatre, 233 at Sanctuary from 7:30-9pm in the Figaro and Susanna, cleverly out- Front St., Danville. Tickets $20-28. Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 wit their master, Count Almaviva, 925.314.3400 or villagetheatre- First St. in Livermore. from seducing Susanna. Through shows.com their manipulations, the Count’s The Chance family of Livermore will appear on the game show, Family Feud, on FACE-OFF 2017: Creatures of MOVIES love for his Countess is restored. Wednesday, February 22. The program airs at 7 p.m. on CBS Channel 5. The family will Impulse at Firehouse Arts Center. The Classic Film Series, Pleasan- Adding to the fun is an old man host a preview on February 22 at the Vine Cinema in downtown Livermore. Doors will A solid menu of award-winning ton Library will feature a range of seeking revenge, a scheming open at 6:15 p.m. Family, friends and those interested are invited to attend. The show improv topped with audience genres. “On the Islands,” themed maid, a drunken gardener, and was filmed in July. Tom Chance said of the experience, "Steve Harvey was amazing. participation, laughs, and prizes. films will be shown the first Thurs- an amorous teenager. Saturday He made everything enjoyable. He has both a comedic and serious side. Everything Creatures of Impulse takes the day of each month through June 7:30pm March 11 and 18; Sunday stage in four unique shows full 2017. 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton 2:00pm March 12 and 19; $42 - there made you feel like family. It took away all of the anxiety and stress. In the photo of scenes, games, and improv Public Library, 400 Old Bernal $89; Bankhead theater 2400 First are (from left) Mike Sears, and Ryan Dan, Annette and Tom Chance. high-jinks. The much-lauded Avenue. Free admission. Everyone Street, Livermore; 925-373-6800; teen improv troupe hosts visiting is welcome to attend. Some films LVPAC.org; LivermoreValleyOpera. improv teams from around the Bay are mature in content and may com Area in four different performanc- not be suitable for children. For or just listen in! Contact Nancy Printing Workshop. Sunday, org or 373-6800. es: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday more information or assistance, MISCELLANEOUS Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@ February 19, 2 pm: Author Craig St. Patrick’s Day Festival, March February 23, 24, 25, all at 7:30 please contact the Pleasanton Hagemann Ranch Open House. yahoo.com. Harwood discusses his book Quest 18 & 19: Dublin. Everything Irish p.m., plus a matinee on Saturday, Public Library at (925) 931-3400, Tours of the 140+ year old ranch Storied Nights: An Evening of for Flight: John J. Montgomery including a parade, arts and February 25, at 2:00 p.m. Fire- extension 4. Visit www.pleasan- and free, family friendly seasonal Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday and the Dawn of Aviation in the crafts, food, entertainment, etc. house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad tonlibrary.org for a list of films and activities. The last Sunday of each of each month. Features local West. Tuesday, February 21, www.dublinstpats.com Avenue, Pleasanton. General Ad- more information. month, 1-4 PM. Go to www. authors reading their work 7:30 to 3:30 pm: Kids learn to create An Evening with Bernardo de mission tickets: $5 students, $10 Lives Worth Living: free docu- livermorehistory.com for the 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Tea, paper airplanes at the Springtown Galvez: Tuesday, March 21st, general. Tickets available at the mentary series, Firehouse Arts monthly program. 455 Olivina 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Branch Library. Friday, February 7pm. Ed Kinney Speakers Series. door, online at www.firehousearts. Center: Three part documentary Ave., Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. 24, 3:30 pm: Family movie day at All events are general seating at org, 925-931-4848, or at the Box series celebrating diversity and Political Issues Book Club meets Information go to http://facebook. the library featuring Disney-Pixar’s the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Office at the center, 4444 Railroad shared humanity. Events are free, the 4th Tuesday of each month, com/StoriedNights Up (2009, PG). Saturday, February Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA Avenue in Pleasanton. however tickets are required. and reads books about issues and “Flygirl,” annual Livermore Reads 25, 2 pm: Talk and Q&A with the 94566. Tickets are $15 General Twelfth Night, 2 p.m. Feb. 26, March 30, 7 p.m. The Mask You trends that are driving current Together (LRT) book. Public award-winning author of Flygirl, Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / Pleasanton Library. San Francisco Live In; April 20, 7 p.m. He Named affairs in both the national and Library will host programs and Sherri L. Smith. Sunday, February Students (with valid ID), $7 Mem- Shakespeare Festival presentation, Me Malala. 4444 Railroad Avenue, international arenas. Topics events based on themes found in 26, 2 pm: The Swingin’ Blue Stars bers. Tickets may be purchased Q&A follows, as well as Playshop, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org that have been covered include the featured book. Copies of Flygirl in concert. 925-373-5500 or visit online at www.museumonmain. a one hour hands-on experi- or 931-4848. politics, governance, economics, and LRT event schedules will be www.livermorelibrary.net. org, at Museum on Main during ence with cast members. 400 military affairs, history, sociology, available at all Livermore Public Tails at Twilight, gala benefit for regular operating hours or by Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. DANCE science, the climate, and religion. Library locations. All LRT events the Valley Humane Society. March phoning the museum at (925) 931-3400. Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Contact Rich at 872-7923, for are free Unless noted, events are 3 at the Palm Event Center in 462-2766. Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch Fail Me Now, 8 p.m. March 31. further questions held at the Civic Center Library Pleasanton. $125 per person Dr. Alan Ashworth, Rae Dor- or The Villain Drove a Bard Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a on 1188 South Livermore Avenue, includes champagne reception, ough Speaker Series, Cancer Bargain, every weekend starting Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. member-centered book group Livermore. Friday, February 17, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down dinner, Researcher: “Developing New March 11 and ending April 1st org or 373-6800. led by a small group of book club 3:30 pm: Sulphur Creek Nature full no-host bar, dancing, live and Treatments for Hereditary Cancer Sunol Repertory Theatre Company veterans, with reading selections Center’s Birds & Bats in Flight silent auctions. valleyhumane.org/ and Beyond.” 7:30 p.m. March presents a classic melodrama at AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS based on member recommenda- animal and craft program at It’s Magic, 8 p.m. March 4. 23. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Sunol Glen School Auditorium, Auditions, Las Positas College tions and consensus. No home- Rincon Branch Library. Saturday, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- 11601 Main Street, at 8:pm. production of "Titanic: The Tony work required– share your insights February 18, 1 pm: Teen Screen Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. theater.org or 373-6800. 10 The Independent • February 16, 2017 Milestones BULLETIN BOARD (Organizations wishing to run notices Drive: Friday, February 17, 1-7 p.m., highalumni.com for current information loves all things Italian is invited to meet in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 or call Ray: 925-548-8817 to celebrate the Italian heritage with Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care East Avenue. Every single day, Bay Area Dress a Girl Around the World, monthly dinner meetings and holding LARPD Adds Staff Members of Bulletin Board or email information hospitals need over 300 units of blood an invitation to make simple dresses for charitable events. The group supports to [email protected]. Include to keep sick and injured patients alive. girls in third world countries. Next Sew- Children's Hospital research, college name of organization, meeting date, Come donate, bring a friend or family Fest is Sat., February 18, from 9 a.m. to scholarships and other charities. For The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has time, place and theme or subject. Phone member to the drive and give the gift 3 p.m. at St. Augustine Hall, 3999 Bernal information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, added two new staff members at the Robert Livermore number and contact person should also of life. Register at www.redcrossblood. Ave., Pleasanton. Help is needed sewing, president, 462-2487. Community Center. be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) org and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine Questers is an international organi- Drug & Substance Abuse Code, or call Thomas Petty at 925-980- or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, zation of lovers of antiques, collectibles, Jeff Schneider joined LARPD on Jan. 9 as the District’s Prevention, featuring guest speaker 8164 for more information. along with helping hands. (Those plan- and history who encourage preservation new Finance Manager. Alexandra Ikeda started with the Ray Lozano, Wed., March 15, 7 to 8:30 ClutterLess (CL) is having a special ning to stay all day should bring a bag and restoration of historical land- District on Jan. 17 as the new Marketing & Operations p.m. Livermore-Pleasanton Elks Lodge open Speaker Meeting, March 6 in Pleas- lunch.) Always accepting cheerful cotton marks. At chapter meetings, members Supervisor. #2117. The event is co-sponsored by anton. Lien Addo and Pamela, founders fabric donations. Those who can’t make learn about antiques, share and view the Elks Lodge and the Livermore Valley of Zen Life Organizing will speak about the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, ar- member’s collections, visit historic sites, Schneider comes to LARPD after work in the private Joint Unified School District. Event “How to Organize and Stay Organized". range for kits that can be sews at home. museums and antiques shops and help sector, where he most recently headed up his own financial will take place at the Elks Lodge, 940 Zen Life Organizing works to empower Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- non-profit organizations with restoration consulting firm. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics Larkspur Dr., Livermore. and coach clients. ClutterLess (CL) is a 8447 or [email protected] and preservation work. Chapter meets from California State University, East Bay, and an MBA from Ragin Cajun Goes to Trinidad, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support Meals on Wheels Volunteers the 4th Tuesday monthly from September March 10, 2017, Casa real at Ruby Hill group for people with difficulty discarding are needed to deliver fresh meals to to May. New members are invited to join Vanderbilt University. Schneider has more than 30 years of Winery, Pleasanton. Benefit for Sandra J. unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a homebound seniors in Livermore or the local Amador Chapter. If interested experience in finance in the retail and high-tech industries Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. New psychological issue, not an organizing Pleasanton one day per week, Monday- call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or with firms such as Mervyn’s, DHL Airways, Genentech, live and silent auction items this year. issue. CL usually* meets every Monday, Friday between 10 am-12 pm. For more e-mail [email protected]. Condeco, Corio, Saba, WebEx and Cisco. He has experience Support helps to provide complimentary except holidays, Rm 7 at 7 pm at The information, please call (925)483-1989. Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy healing therapies to cancer patients who Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue (use main Learn Scottish country dancing Club. Feed your wonder about the Night in all facets of finance in a wide variety of settings. A San go through chemotherapy. Tickets at entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, in Livermore: lively reels and jigs Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on Carlos resident, Schneider is on the Board of the Hillbarn www.healingtherapiesfoundation.com. Pleasanton. RSVP: Volunteer 925-525- and graceful strathspeys that are the the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club Theatre in Foster City and serves as treasurer. Summer Vegetable Seed Starting, 3992 or ClutterlessPleasanton@hotmail. traditional social dance of Scotland. meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 18. FertileGround com. *No Meeting on Presidents Day Classes are Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors Ikeda comes to LARPD from the City of Hercules, where Works Garden of Grace - free to the Feb. 20. Visit www.ClutterLessEastBay. at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. she worked for 12 years. She has served as Recreation Co- public Learning Series Talk at Asbury Org, South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance For more info visit us @ http://www. ordinator and Recreation Supervisor, overseeing a number United Methodist Church; 4743 East Ave; Widowed Men and Women of experience required. Call Margaret Ward trivalleystargazers.org/ of areas in the parks and recreation department including Livermore. Northern CA, Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m. at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen Ravenswood Historical Site, Bringing Back the Natives Garden brunch in San Ramon, RSVP by Feb. 16 at (925) 447-1833 for more information. 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents marketing, website and social media management, brochure Tour, Sunday, May 7, 2017, self-guided to Marsha, 830-8483. Feb. 23, 1 p.m. Youth class (ages 8 and up): contact in 1890s costumes give free guided production, facility scheduling and maintenance and a variety tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various loca- lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by Feb. 20 to Sheena MacQueen (925)447-1833 for tours beginning at noon, on the second of recreation programs. Ikeda holds a bachelor’s degree in tions throughout Alameda and Contra Patty, 875-0988. Feb. 26, 1 p.m. lunch info. and fourth Sundays of the month. Each recreation and leisure management from CSU East Bay. A Costa counties. Twenty-five of these gar- in Livermore, RSVP by Feb. 23 to Ruby, Rotary Club of Livermore Valley tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the dens have not been on the Tour before. 462-9636. invites interested individuals to attend 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Hercules resident, she enjoys running and outdoor recreation More than fifty garden talks will be of- Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones its morning meeting. Meetings are landscaped grounds. For information on activities. fered throughout the day. Volunteers are on Your Grief Journey. Join us bi-monthly. held every Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) needed to spend a morning or afternoon St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoner- Sports Bar & Grill at the Las Positas Golf or the volunteer Docent Program, please greeting tour participants and answering idge Dr. Pleasanton; second and fourth Course, 915 Club House Drive, Liver- call the Docent Coordinator at (925) questions about natives. For more Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, Feb. 23. more. For more information, go to www. 443-0238. Guitar Center Opens in Dublin information and to register for the tour go No pre-registration is necessary. These livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a to www.bringingbackthenatives.net sessions are open to all, regardless of Quarterman at 925-337-5342 or Deb social group of retired men who join Guitar Center will cel- offer shoppers a wide va- Armchair Travellers, a monthly religious affiliation. Call Eleanor Flatley at Tacker at 925-447-1135. together to better enjoy their leisure time. riety of the latest products program, will take place at the Livermore 925-846-8708 for more information. Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning Activities include golf, bridge, photogra- ebrate the opening of its Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, Social Justice Forum: Film and experienced dancers are welcome. phy, travel, fishing, biking, wine tasting, first-ever Dublin, location on for musicians, from guitars, March 9th at 1:30 p.m. Frank and Sigrid Screening, March 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch Thursday, February 16, 2017, amplifiers, percussion in- Rainer will present a slideshow of photos "From This Day Forward," the story of easy line and circle dances, no partners serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, starting at 7 PM. struments and keyboards and videos from their adventures in a love and a family that survived the required, casual dress. $3 per session Livermore, and San Ramon. The group to live sound, DJ, lighting Greenland. Adults are invited to this free most intimate of transformations. With (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 meets for lunch on the first Thursday of Located in the Falcon program on the second Thursday of each her own wedding just around the corner, p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center (West each month at the San Ramon Golf Club, Gateway Shopping Center, and recording equipment, month in the Community Meeting Rooms filmmaker Sharon Shattuck returns home end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Infor- 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Please Guitar Center Dublin will and used or vintage gear, of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Liver- to examine the mystery at the heart of mation: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or read more about the Tri-Valley SIR at as well as lessons, rentals, more Avenue, Livermore. For additional her upbringing: How her transgender [email protected] www.trivalleysir.org and the Statewide and repairs. To celebrate the information please call 925 373-5500. father Trisha and her straight-identified Square dancing for all ages 8 years SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For information Teen Esteem will celebrate more mother Marcia stayed together against and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm at or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, store opening and engage than 20 years of serving Tri-Valley all odds. From This Day Forward is Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Liver- 925-967-8177. with the Dublin community, students and their families at its annual a moving portrayal of an American more. Families and friends welcome. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a TRAVEL Guitar Center will present a fundraiser, Team Up with Teen Esteem, family coping with the most intimate of September classes free to new dancers. group for retired men who seek activities weekend of festivities and on March 18 at the Blackhawk Country transformations. View the trailer here: Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or to enhance their retirement. Monthly Club. The sports-themed event is relaxed https://vimeo.com/164500080. Unitarian [email protected] meetings feature lunch and an interest- BUG specials including huge gear with attendees encouraged to wear the Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open ing speaker. Men have the opportunity Sandals giveaways, live music, free jersey of their favorite team. It includes Livermore. at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 to learn about and join activities such lessons, and more. a cocktail reception, dinner, live and Crab Feed, The Livermore High Monday through Saturday. Donations can as hiking, bridge, investment, bowling, Vacations silent auctions. Dinner will be served at School Alumni Assoc. is having its 5th be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the bocce ball and wood carving. There is The Center will open at 7 p.m., preceded by the cocktail recep- Annual Fundraising Crab Feed on Sat. building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 also a neat group of guys to get to know. (925) 447-4300 2880 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. tion at 6 p.m. Tickets or sponsorships March 18, 2017 in celebration of the PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. SIR Branch #121 meets on the 4th In Downtown Livermore Among the events will be can be reserved at www.teenesteem. 125th Anniversary of Livermore High Italian Catholic Federation, meets Tuesday of each month at the DoubleTree a live performance by Tin- org/2017auction. Tickets are $150 per School. 6 - 10 pm at the Robert Liver- 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Bluebell 2269 Third Street person. www.teenesteem.org. more Community Center. Ticket prices: Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any retired travelbuglivermore.com Man at 7 pm Livermore Community Blood $55.00/person. 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February 16, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD your opportunities. For more informa- welcome. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh-ins, com. activities at 6:30 p.m. Child care during Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Livermore Valley - People from all faith tion check our website: branch121. free will donations for rent. St. Bar- Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. all events. 447-1848, www.trinityliver- Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. traditions, cultures, races and sexual sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at tholomew's Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday more.org www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh orientations welcome. Sunday service [email protected] (put “SIR” in Way, Livermore. Call Nora for further service. Information 447-8747 or www. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- Resnick. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs the subject line). information at (925)337-9118. uucil.org tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups Well Community Outreach Center offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting American Legion Post 47 in Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Congregation Beth Emek, Center following the John Main tradition, every ministry provides meats, canned and place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. Livermore is looking for veterans in the Support Group meets every fourth Tues- for Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies For more information contact revhar- Livermore area who are interested in day of the month at 10 a.m. in the third munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. (only available prior to the start of the [email protected] or visit us at http:// performing community service for young floor movie room at Heritage Estates Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- St. Innocent Orthodox Church, school year). Those with an immedi- csllvlighthouse.org. people and promoting veterans affairs. Retirement Community. The address is 1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence Milder, www. 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday ate need or who would like to donate St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 Interested veterans will meet with other 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are bethemek.org. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. nonperishable food items, call the office Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. like-minded veterans for camaraderie welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. and support of veteran’s causes. The 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. with the Congress of Secular Jewish Or- (831) 278-1916. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday American Legion is the largest federally DBE Daughters of the British ganizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible chartered veteran’s organization that is Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services up by appointment only. The Outreach study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 the veterans lobby and voice to congress. Britain Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Center will be open every 4th Saturday p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 The Livermore American Legion Post 47 at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. meets the second and fourth Monday of every month at Castlewood Country Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sun- 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to Market and Sprouts. This will be on a Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and day. Sunday School for students (ages come and worship with us and to enjoy first come first serve basis between 11 away clothing and other items every Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. our hospitality. For more information call a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Monday 10-12. Donations are also Livermore. Enter the building from the made up of women of British or British The church and reading room are located the church office 925-462-4802. Livermore. accepted on Mondays between 10-12. ramp on the 5th Street side. For more Commonwealth heritage and ancestry at Third and N Streets. The Reading St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Lynnewood United Methodist 4418 E. Avenue, Livermore. information go to http://www.calegion. with a focus on charity and fellowship. Room, which is open to the public, fea- Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton Christ Church (a nondenomination- org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. Those interested in helping with “the tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. (925) 447-3289. www.saintbartsliver- offers a friendly congregation where all al evangelical church formerly meeting [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 cause," enjoying social activities, and For information, call (925) 447-2946. more.com. Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. are welcome, no matter where they are in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. forming long-lasting friendships, contact Sunset Community Church, 2200 Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult on their faith journey. Sunday worship is Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Bible Study (check web-site): 10:20 at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 visitors to come experience a great time Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung and Sunday school at 10:30am. First a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages while making a difference in our com- additional information. starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Eucharist with choir, child care provided. Sundays of the month are informal with at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- munity & beyond. Dinner meetings every Pleasanton Military Families is church provided. A "Night of Worship" Little Brown Church, United Church guitar. Children's choir is at 11:40- trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at a Pleasanton based support group for first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 12:10. "Come As You Are" is an informal Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcom- 6:30pm. Check the website for meeting those who have a loved one serving Wednesday night program for all ages at a.m. worship. All are welcome here. service every Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. ing spiritual community for people of location: Pleasanton. www.pleasanton- in the Military. The group gathers at 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925- Heather Leslie Hammer minister. www. all faiths and backgrounds. Children's lionsclub.org 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- 862-2580 lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. program available. Ongoing groups and Assistance League® of Amador month to share concerns, fears, and to day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Pathway Community Church, 6533 The Church of Jesus Christ of activities. Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. Valley invites all visitors to join this celebrate the joys that are experienced. Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, dedicated group of volunteers, reaching There is no better support than being Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday service. www. out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and surrounded by others who know what you 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 youth, adult programs. Biblically based Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward unityoftrivalley.org. 925.829.2733. having fun doing it. Regular meetings are are going through. Three times per year, a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. practical messages, nondenominational. 11:00 am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 GraceWay Church will worship at held on the third Thursday of the month the group collect supplies and sends care adult Bible study/Sunday school. For All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- Mocho St.: 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley packages to the troops. Contact PMFSG. information, call 925-447-1246. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) School, 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, [email protected] for the location of the Asbury United Methodist Church, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: home is refurbished and updated. see our website, www.amadorvalley. next meeting. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 Services include band-led worship assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- Livermore Military Families, a Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ pm. music, as well as choir anthems. Sunday [email protected], or call support group for families in Livermore Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more The Church of Jesus Christ of School for infants, preschoolers and (925) 461-6401. who have a loved one serving in the at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: elementary through high school students. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Military, is intended to be a safe place for www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa www.gracewayfaith or 846-4436 for Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military family members to come and share their 4357. Bethel Family Christian Center, Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 information. support organization based in Livermore. experiences and concerns with others Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- who understand what they are going cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 for women of all ages and life stages. ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued through. All family members are welcome Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 morale support of deployed troops. For to attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa am; through May 11, 2017. St. Charles information or donations, visit www.op- Thursday of each month at the Livermore 447-3428. Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Parish, Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas erationsam.org, email operationsam@ Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South Seventh-day Adventist Church, Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged 8203 Village Parkway. Avenue, Livermore. For WINGS speaker comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- children go to Kid’s Church following John Knox Presbyterian Church, presentations and events: stcharlesliver- Depression and Bipolar Support For more information, call Tami Jenkins, 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday more.org, click on “Upcoming Events” Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets 925-784-5014 or email livermoremili- school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and “WINGS”. Questions: Donna Leach Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. taryfamilies@yahoo. livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; school for ages 3-18 during worship. 925-443-6815 or Phyllis Clearwater Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Faith Chapel Assembly of God, in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. 925-337-4299. Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated with the RELIGION 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 Grace Missionary Baptist Church, church. Information at www.dbsalliance. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Sunday school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 p.m. High school youth group Sundays meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. a.m., Children's Church (Pre-K-5th and 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc. Al Pereira, 462-6415. Contemplative Service in the Chapel grade) 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, 9:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. (925)828-1846. com. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Pleasanton Newcomers Club, and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Women's Bible study Wednesdays at 10 org Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Worship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing open to new and established residents of the Sanctuary and children’s program a.m., Senior Adult Ministries meet every Valley Bible Church, Livermore, worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. the Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee For more information www.fpcl.us or other month. For ministry information meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Ave. (United Christian Church). www. Islam 101 with Mahdy Amine, the first Wednesday of the month, a 925-447-2078. call (925) 846-8650 Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. LivermoreQuakers.com March 4, noon to 3 p.m. informal luncheon on the second Wednesday of Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- discussion-based workshop, aimed at the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/ Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and org. tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all individuals who are curious about Islam hiking groups, family activities, and worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 and Muslims. Tea and snacks provided. monthly adult socials. Information, call for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican. Muslim Community Center East Bay, 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasanton- during adult worship service. AWANA Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. church. 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. Newcomers.com children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. there is adult Bible study, and youth cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Center for Spiritual Living www.mcceastbay.org Overeaters Anonymous. All are 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. 12 The Independent • February 16, 2017 Milestones Pleasanton Chamber Announces Award Winners The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce will recognize forts. those deserving individuals, groups and businesses who Green Business, Beets Hospitality Group: For businesses have demonstrated excellence and community leadership that promote sustainable environmental business practices in business, volunteer activities and achievement within the throughout their organization for the benefit of employees, Pleasanton community on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at customers or the community. the Firehouse Arts Center. The Community Service Awards This event, sponsored by the Alameda County Fair As- began in 1963 to recognize good people doing great things sociation and Black Tie Transportation, will celebrate people in the community and since then hundreds of recipients have who go the extra mile to make Pleasanton a fabulous place been honored. to live and do business. Pictured are (from left) Quinlan Gray, Ryken Mak, and The honorees for the 54th Annual Community Service The public is invited to attend this fun-filled evening Nevanmee Kurulugama. Awards are: beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a hosted bar and heavy hors' Business Philanthropy, Marriott Pleasanton: For busi- doeuvres as well as a silent auction followed by the awards nesses that have provided philanthropic service beyond the presentation. Cost to attend is $35 per person. Tickets are Spelling Bee Winners scope of normal business activity. on sale now at www.pleasanton.org. Move on in Competition Excellence in Service, Pleasanton Veterans Memo- A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are avail- rial Committee: For organizations that have contributed to able. For information, contact the Chamber at 925.846.5858. The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Spell- Pleasanton. The Pleasanton Chamber presented seven Community ing Bee for 4-6th grade was held February 1st at the District Excellence in Business, Towne Center Books: For busi- Service Awards in March of 2016 Business Philanthropy Offices. Thirty-five students competed in front of a standing nesses that have made a positive impact in the Pleasanton Award: Fratellone Family Chiropractic; Excellence in Busi- room only crowd of parents, teachers, and friends. After community through their achievement within the scope of ness Award: Wealth Management Associates; Excellence in over ten rounds of challenging words such as “buoyancy,” normal business activity. Service Award: Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foun- “monochrome’” and “gibbous,” three top winners emerged. Distinguished Individual Service, Randy & Lisa Brown: dation; Distinguished Individual Service Award: Eleanor The first place winner was Nevanmee Kurulugama, sixth For individuals who have contributed to Pleasanton through Flatley; Lifetime Achievement Award: Frank Capilla; Green grader at Mendenhall Middle School. Nevanmee’s winning exceptional service to the community or philanthropic ef- Business Award: Pleasanton Corporate Commons / Hines. word was “horticulture.” She also had to correctly spell the word “pharaoh” to earn the victory. Second place went to Ryken Mak, sixth grade student at Junction Avenue K-8 School, and third place to Quinlan Gray, a sixth grader from Michell K-8 School. All three students earned the right to represent Livermore in the Alameda County Spelling Bee. When Nevanmee was asked how she became such an amazing speller, the diminutive champion replied, “Well, I like to read and look for hard words in online dictionaries.” In addition, good spellers run in her family. Her older sister was the spelling bee champion at her school when she was in 8th grade. These three students as they represent Livermore in the County Spelling Bee on March 18th. Livermore’s final District Spelling Bee for 7-9th grade will be held February 22, 2017 at 2:30 in the District Board Room, 685 East Jack London Boulevard.

Pleasanton was well represented at the USA Cheer Open held at UC Davis on Sunday, February 5. In addition to both Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School, Hart Middle School, Pleasanton Middle School and Harvest Park Middle School competed. FHS Varsity, FHS JV, AVHS Varsity and PMS all took first place in their respective divisions, with Hart Middle School taking second. FHS JV won Grand Champion with FHS Varsity just 0.17 point behind. The four teams in the group shot with the banners are AVHS Varsity, PMS, Foothill JV and Foothill Varsity.