Yosemite: a National Treasure Both Beautiful and Vulnerable

Thursday, OCTOBER 12, 2017

VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 41 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Yosemite: a National Treasure Both Beautiful and Vulnerable By Jeff Garberson The man who told this story, David Vassar, a prize-winning film A passionate speaker last week told the improbable story of how a maker, described the preservation grant as “nothing short of a miracle.” See Inside Section A spectacular piece of the Sierra Nevada mountain range was set aside He spoke in Livermore’s Bankhead Theater as part of the Rae Dorough Section A is filled with in the midst of the Civil War to be protected for all people for all time. Speaker Series. Nothing like it had ever been done, he said. "It was the first time any information about arts, people, The piece of the Sierra Nevada was, of course, Yosemite, in particu- lar the great stand of redwoods known as the Mariposa Grove and the nation had set aside a natural area to preserve scenic beauty and protect entertainment and special events. spectacular Yosemite Valley. living things within its borders.” There are education stories, a The year was 1864, a time when the survival of the U.S. as an integral During his presentation, he showed excerpts from several of the variety of features, and the arts nation was in doubt. Yet the Congress voted with little debate to approve films he made about Yosemite and other wilderness areas – films that and entertainment and legislation that would promptly be signed by President Abraham Lincoln have shown in park visitors centers as well as in film festivals around bulletin board. granting Yosemite to the young State of California for preservation. (See YOSEMITE, page 10) Dublin Will Zone 7 Study Homes, Manager Commercial to Retire Ideas for By Ron McNicoll Jill Duerig will be retiring next DiManto Land year as General manager of Zone The Dublin City Council voted 7 Water Agency. 3-2 to have staff conduct a General A firm date has not been set, Plan Amendment (GPA) study for because Duerig wants to give the the "At Dublin" plan. Zone 7 board time to choose a The council’s decision came at successor. However, she plans to its regular meeting Oct. 2. T h e leave in the first half of next year. Although the Zone 7 board last 76-acre property, located between week conferred with Duerig last I-580 northward to Gleason Drive, week in closed session, no action has Tassajara Road on its west, and was taken at that time. Brannigan Street on the east. The announcement, at a public The proposed development ceremony celebrating the 60th could have as many as 700 resi- anniversary of Zone 7 at Del Valle dential units and 450,000 square Dam on Oct. 4, came as something feet of commercial area, which of a surprise, said an observer at would include 80,000 square feet the ceremony. The announcement of mixed use commercial and was made by Grant Davis, who residential zoning. on Aug. 1 became director of the An earlier proposal for the area Department of Water Resources showed 261 units with density (DWR). computed at the average for the Davis joined other DWR em- district, but it could have been ployees, Zone 7 directors and “north of that,” if the staff had staff, and local water retailers at tried to compute a maximum, said the dam to celebrate the facility’s City Attorney John Bakker. The 60th anniversary. previous zoning for commercial The dam provides water stor- would have worked out to 900,000 Photo - Doug Jorgensen age, flood control and recreation. Girls Who Code demonstrated their skills during the launch of the Livermore Lab Foundation. Speakers included Zone 7 board square feet. president John Greci, board mem- A partnership between Shea ber Sarah Palmer, EBRPD board Properties and SCS Development member Beverly Lane for Ayn Wi- is proposing the development on Foundation Provides Avenue for eskamp, and (Dublin San Ramon land once owned by the late John Services District) DSRSD board DiManto. Funding Scientific Research, Education president Rich Halket. Kevin McCook, Vice-president Livermore Mayor John March- of Development for Shea Proper- Lawrence Livermore National for Lab-related science and tech- Dona Crawford, former associ- and, a former Zone 7 board mem- ties, said potential tenants would Lab employees, donors and local nology research, educational op- ate director of the Lab's Compu- ber, presented a proclamation hon- be in such businesses as home dignitaries gathered to announce portunities and external activities tation Directorate, serves as the oring Zone 7 staff and board. Other goods, fitness, specialty grocery, the official launch of the Liver- and programs consistent with Foundation’s president. Through- citations came from the Alameda a bowling alley with a specialty more Lab Foundation (LLF), LLNL’s values and mission. It is out her 15-year career at LLNL, County Board of Supervisors, kitchen, and larger format res- wholly separate and independent Crawford advocated for U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, and a new nonprofit organization the California Legislature. As- taurants, such as wineries or from the Lab and patterned after leadership in high-performance founded to allow for the support semblymember Catharine Baker breweries. similar foundations instituted at computing and STEM (science, of scientific research and other spoke, and presented the resolu- There also would be a 150- Lab activities. the Lawrence Berkeley and Los technology and math) education, room hotel, a movie theater, and The Foundation was estab- Alamos national laboratories, as and served on numerous national (See ZONE 7, page 2) (See STUDY, page 12) lished as a conduit to fundraise well as numerous universities. (See FOUNDATION, page 10) Wineries to Livermore Agrees to Move Ahead Collect Donations with Concannon Annexation for Fire Victims The Livermore City Council In The annexation requires pre- The Livermore Valley wine approving annexing Concannon zoning the property to the South community will come together to Livermore Valley- Agriculture Vineyard properties to Livermore, support our neighbors to the north the city council added several (SLV-AG) Zoning District, which conditions. would allow viticulture and winery by collecting relief donations in The Wine Group, LLC., owner operations to continue. winery tasting rooms. Through of Concannon, proposed annexa- There were concerns raised by October 15, wineries across Liver- tion of approximately 79.4 acres speakers and members of the coun- more Valley will accept cash, located outside the urban growth cil regarding setting a precedent check and gift card donations boundary (UGB) in the South that would impact the UGB, rais- to the Napa Valley Community Livermore Plan area adjacent to ing the potential for leapfrog de- Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund the city. velopment in the South Livermore and the Community Foundation The purpose of the annexation Area Plan region. Rather than an of Sonoma County’s Resilience is to facilitate connection to the annexation, it was suggested that Fund. City’s municipal sanitary sewer. (See CONCANNON, page 8) In addition to collecting donations of any amount, some Livermore Valley wineries will be Pleasanton Reaches Agreement donating a percentage of tasting room proceeds for the weekend, with Police Officers Association including: Dante Robere Vineyards, Eagle After nine months of negotia- this year, retroactive to June, and Ridge Winery, Cedar Mountain tions, the Pleasanton Police Offi- 3% raises in June of 2018 and Winery, McGrail Vineyards and cers Association (PPOA)and the 2019. Each employee will receive Winery, and Nottingham Cellars. City of Pleasanton have reached a $2000 stipend in recognition of Wente Vineyards, Murrieta's agreement on a new contract. the completion of Crisis Interven- The contents were reviewed at Well and Nottingham Cellars are tion Training for all officers and accepting donations of items such last week's city council meeting. sergeants. The final vote will take place at the Employee contributions to re- as toiletries. council's Oct. 17 session. tirement will increase from 10.5% This is an evolving list— visit The current contract expired on to 12%. Medical costs for family Photo - Doug Jorgensen the Livermore Valley Winegrow- May 31, 2017. coverage will go up from $25 to The Livermore, Airport hosed the 21st annual Airport Open House ers Association blog at LVwine. The union consists of 73 sworn $50 a month, effective January and Air Show on Saturday. The event featured static display of org/blog for an updated list of employees. The new contract 2019. general aviation, military/warbirds, antique/classic, experimental/ wineries that will be donating a would run through May 31, 2017. The contract would cost an es- homebuilt and aerobatic type aircraft, military/warbird fly-bys, percentage of weekend sales and/ It includes a 3.5% wage increase or collecting physical donations of (See PLEASANTON, page 8) parachute demonstration jumps, performances by air show pilots, and winetasting. food and other goods.

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There are levels not aligned with con- lack of support for annexa- also maps of the current tinued growth. tion. Sphere of Influence (SOI) Pleasanton has the Val- Dublin’s single SOI is for each city, and a sum- ley’s largest SOI, running located in the hills west of mary of each city’s fiscal on the south to Happy Val- the city and north of I-580. situation. ley and Highway 84, on The report states that Dublin The report also mentions lands west of Foothill Road, does not provide services “challenges and opportuni- and eastward, through East to any area outside the city, ties” for some cities. Pleasanton to Isabel Avenue, and has no plans to extend The report’s map indi- next to Livermore’s west its SOI in the next five years. cates that Livermore has side. The public can down- no SOI beyond its voter- In Pleasanton, the oppor- load the 488-page report approved Urban Growth tunities include construction and leave a comment on Boundary (UGB), which of additional housing to the LAFCO web page at Peak is Amazon’s most is very close to the current address affordability and https://www.acgov.org/laf- city limit. As a result, Liver- shaping the design character co/municipal.htm. Key word more’s development plans at the city’s edges. searches on the document exciting time of the year Pleasanton does provide can locate specific cities. Now hiring in the Bay Area ZONE 7 (continued from page one) tion. She was joined by a help DWR with a new sys- has been working with the representative of Sen. Steve tem of weather prediction Scripps Institution of Ocean- Glazer in making the pre- that can help forecast rainfall ography and NASA to devel- peak sentation. better. If there were more op innovation technology to Duerig has been with certainty about when heavy forecast atmospheric rivers. Zone 7 for 12 years, serving rains might arrive, a dam Current short-term fore- for 10 years as General Man- can store more water for casting for seven days out ager. Asked by a reporter a period, before having to has 70% accuracy, the 14- what she felt the agency’s release it to make room for day forecast is only 7% ac- biggest accomplishments the heavy rain. curate. That’s not adequate were during her tenure, Du- Davis in his speech at for water management, said erig said the continued state Del Valle mentioned the Davis. of groundwater manage- system, which is called Zone 7 will be locating ment was important. The FIRO— Forecast-informed two research stations in its state recognized Zone 7 as Reservoir Operations. DWR area as part of the research, a model in the field when it said Duerig. was drawing up statewide regulations for groundwater management. 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Two Special Events A subcommittee made up ing references to One Bay them on their land. Once a Jefferson said that is where Art, technology and culture take center stage of Livermore City Council- Area, which he described as project has been approved, BART should go to con- with two major events on Saturday, October 14. members Steve Spedowfski severely flawed. BART staff could then ac- nect with ACE. "I have ArtWalk returns to downtown Livermore with and Bob Carling will work The council heard a pre- cess the land, which might little confidence that BART the addition of cultural events. Local groups together to change a pro- sentation on the extension result in a redesign of the will ever come through for posed letter commenting at Monday's meeting from yard and shop. Livermore." such as African cultural group Cheza Nami, the on the BART extension to Livermore American Indian Center, the Hawaiian Andrew Tang, BART project The cost and needed right Elizabeth Judge de- Livermore draft environ- manager. of way were other issues scribed the report as a com- Halau Makani Lani, and an Afro-Brazilian martial mental impact report. The proposed 5 mile ex- raised by Spedowfski. He plete farce. "It is designed arts group will be on hand. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Livermore continues to tension would run down noted that ACEForward, so we would object to it, so there will be live music and art displays. pay into the BART system I-580 from the east Dublin- which analyzed extending BART could put the exten- The Livermore Cultural Arts Council will through a sales tax. Pleasanton BART station to its service from Tracy to the sion on the backburner." offer free music at Livermorium Park with the The deadline for com- Isabel Avenue. east Dublin-Pleasanton sta- Two speakers suggested ments, Oct. 16, occurs be- Options include full tion, showed a lower cost. It separating the shop and Celtic sounds of Gabe Duffin and Friends, jazz fore the next Livermore City combos and more. The Livermore Drum Circle BART, diesel (or electric) did not require as much right yard facility from the BART Council meeting, Oct. 23. multiple unit, bus rapid tran- of way. He suggested that extension. and Kindermusik, as well as arts and crafts Spedowfski stated, "The sit or enhanced bus service. BART staff look at ACEFor- Councilmember Bob projects for children, will be stationed at Lizzie EIR represents the worst Full BART would attract the ward's environmental report. Coomber expressed total op- Fountain. case scenario. What would most riders and represent the Spedowfski also sug- position to the shop in North In the evening, Pleasanton will present Ignite! you design that would have highest reduction in vehicle gested that the shop and yard Livermore. The city should Innovation + Art, a new event where art and the highest cost and the miles traveled. facility is not an allowed use make no financial commit- highest negative impact on The most controversial under Measure D. "I don't ment to make it happen, he technology come together. Livermore? This is pretty Activities are planned between 5 and 9 p.m. in aspect in the proposed ex- see where a full service shop declared. He added, that the much it." Among his ob- tension is a shop and yard and yard are okay." housing around the station is and around the Firehouse Arts Center. Featured servations were the fol- facility in Livermore. Tang Tang said that county not the way the community will be light installations, innovative art displays, lowing: It represents no told the council that a 172 staff did not object to place- should be planned. Housing computer technology, robotics, and more. The regional connectivity; the car yard, where cars can be ment of the yard and shop in density is up to us. event also includes cultural programs such as city is required to zone parked when not in use, is North Livermore. Councilmember Bob Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance and Drum group, the for higher density than we needed at Isabel. Due to the During the public hearing Carling said, "I'm not sure would consider; parking is growth BART has experi- Robert Allen wondered why we are willing to pay the Eden Aoba Taiko Drum group. inadequate; and, accepting Fire spinners will perform. Illuminated drones enced, additional mainte- adding one station results in price to gain BART, giv- a service yard in this loca- nance shop space is required. a requirement for a shop and en what it means to North will light up the night. tion is admitting that BART He said that BART has yard facility. Livermore and the com- There will be no admission charge to attend will never go further than been unable to ascertain the Other speakers objected munity. either ArtWalk or Ignite! We are pleased the Isabel." conditions on the ground to the facility. Several asked Mayor John Marchand events are being held at different times, allowing Spedowfski would like at the proposed site above why extending BART to added, "The demands by everyone to attend both. to see full BART extend Hartman Road. Property Greenville Road was not BART on the community are to Greenville Road. In the owners would not allow mentioned anywhere. Tom getting greater." letter, he suggested delet-

Supervisors Find Shortcomings in BART Extension DEIR Alameda County Super- (JPA) to deliver a plan and tives of Alameda and San Department, the potential a ride named the Bay Fair corporation yard. visors will notify BART actual infrastructure to link Joaquin counties, and may- loss of agricultural land and Connector Project. A one Staff said it also found about many concerns in the to BART to the ACE train. ors from San Joaquin and the open space, and loss of park- seat ride means riders do modeling errors concerning draft Environmental Im- BART opposed AB 758 Tri-Valley. ing for several car dealers in not after to transfer between Dublin’s roadway infrastruc- pact Report (DEIR) for the in a split vote. The bill, by The concept is based on Dublin affected by moving modes of travel. ture, which could lead to Livermore BART extension. Assemblymember Catharine the process San Jose used to I-580 northward. The Dublin City Council incorrect model results for Supervisors on Oct. 10 Baker and co-sponsor Susan establish the Valley Transit Further, the extension also approved a response to Dublin roads and intersec- approved a letter written by Eggman of San Joaquin Authority — plan and build does not address the “full the BART extension DEIR tions. Supervisor Scott Haggerty, County, passed the Legisla- infrastructure. Money could mobility needs” of the popu- at its regular meeting Oct. Further, the DEIR dis- a member of the board’s ture by comfortable margins. come from BART, as well as lation in terms of inter- 2. It agreed with staff’s cussed air quality and noise Planning and Transportation It awaits the signature of federal and state grants. regional connectivity, says findings that there would impacts, but did not disclose Committee. Gov. Jerry Brown. Its pros- Haggerty’s letter says Haggerty. BART fails to link be significant impacts by any impacts associated with Haggerty’s letter calls for pects look good; one of his that BART needs to address to the ACE train line. There BART if the diesel multiple moving I-580 northward to urging the BART board to administrators testified in impacts in the Valley that is also no inclusion of the unit or electrical multiple accommodate BART exten- support the contents of AB favor of the bill. the BART extension would BART plan for a one-seat unit trains were used. Car sion right-of-way, states the 758, which would establish The JPA would include a cause. Among them are ride from the Tri-Valley to dealers would lose parking staff report. a joint powers agreement BART member, representa- impacts on the county Fire Santa Clara County. That is spaces, as would the city’s MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- FYI Everyone, The judge. We did the best we first amendment of the Con- implemented this Fall… tion of the vineyards, olive ters published in Mailbox Downtown Planning/Steer- could under the impossible stitution, freedom of speech, with a focus on reaching a orchards, ranch lands and the are those of the author and ing committee members circumstances. • they don’t really care decision as early as possible gentle hills around us. do not necessarily reflect the have their own ideas about Therefore, I spent more about what the public wants about a downtown hotel. With its environmentally opinion of The Independent. the downtown development. time at home creating a fea- or does not want, The result was four con- sustainable greenscape, na- The Independent will not They are pretending like sible idea for the downtown, • and, most importantly, cepts designs – two with tive plants, water features, publish anonymous letters. they want input from the taking into consideration they have forgotten that a hotel west of Livermore shade (grape arbors, trel- All letters are required to public, but they really do the requirements presented they work for the people of Ave (old Lucky site) and two lises, fruitless olive trees), have the names of the persons not. I attended the first meet- at the Planning meeting. Livermore. designs with a hotel east of vertical gardens, a gather- submitting them. Abusive ing, and the other partici- Like many people in Liver- Therefore, we need to Livermore Ave (Speedee Oil ing place with benches and letters may be rejected or pants and I were presented a more, my idea contains, at its organize to keep our down- Change). You can view the tables, lighted pathways and designs at YourLivermore. edited. Frequent letter writers very long presentation about core, a downtown pedestrian town from becoming an bike and pedestrian walk- the plans the committee had central plaza/town square, unattractive, cramped, cor- org – click on Documents ways – why wouldn’t this may have publication of their tab – click on Concept De- letters delayed. Letters should come up with. The nicest which connects closely with porate mess. Please email be the heart of Livermore? thing I can say about the signs… you’re encouraged be sent by email to editmail@ the first street commercial LivermoreTownSquare@ The dynamic open space plans that we were presented area so visitors to the down- yahoo.com if you would to check out the website would offer - weekly events, compuserve.com) is that they were cramped, town can flow easily to like to help plan a downtown and participate in shaping such as an organic food and corporate-looking, boxy and from the plaza to the for all of the Livermore downtown. wine market, arts and crafts Downtown Hotel designs with little artistic commercial area of First residents, not just a handful One concept design market, “Yappy Hour” for Patricia Mann merit and clearly no thought Street. It also has a lovely of developers and architects stands out that addresses the dogs and owners. Livermore for providing an inviting, fountain in the middle of the who stand to make a fortune community’s concerns about Annual events could in- If I were someone want- and enjoyable open area for plaza with shops, ice cream building in the downtown, parking, traffic flow, high- clude Craft Beer festival, 4th ing to stay at a local hotel in the people of Livermore. parlors, cafes, a children’s please send an email to the rise condo buildings and of July fireworks, Art-Walk Livermore: I would want it The open spaces that were hands-on science museum, above address. Let’s make a open space… the Westside and Wine festival… with Hotel Concept A design. Un- to be in the center of town, presented did not flow easily and a gallery flanking the great downtown for Liver- performances in the am- to any pedestrian area of the plaza. It would be a gem, more! derstand that these are con- phitheater, including open with convenient parking, cept designs… they’re for with rooms that could feature downtown. They were iso- cherished by everyone for air music, film and theater lated, small, and obviously you, the residents to com- a view of the hills, a lovely generations to come. Have a Heart presentations. more for the enjoyment of I wrote a blurb about the ment on… suggest changes Throughout the Village garden or green area for re- the hotel residents, not the Glenn Stewart or submit new ideas for idea, drew a map of it, and Livermore Green would be art, history storative walking, and within Livermore residents, who decided to share it with other giving heart to Livermore’s and science panels, outdoor walking distance of attractive would have to walk between participants who may want From Livermore’s Down- downtown. pianos, fitness stations, in- retail, restaurants, and the buildings and over parking to know that there are alter- town Specific Plan “…the The main benefits of the teractive kiosks for informa- Bankhead Theater. I might lots to arrive at the small native ideas to the ones the primary goal of the DSP is Westside Hotel Concept A tion, games, browsing and walk over to the historic train open spaces provided. Steering Committee has cre- to revitalize Downtown as are: it defines the heart of cell phone charging. station building now to be The participants were ated. So, I went to a subse- the most public district in the our downtown with a large The Westside Hotel Con- used for transit hub and ACE. then asked to create, as a quent meeting at Leo Croce City – the indisputable func- open space called the Vil- cept A design didn’t leave I might watch children play- table group, our own ideas Elementary and handed the tional, symbolic and activity lage Green. The boutique out the children… there’d ing in the fountains on a hot on a large printed map of flyers to participants before “heart” of the community.” hotel will stand proud with be a playground with in- day. I would want the hotel the empty downtown area. they entered the building. I Downtowns are the scenic views in all direc- teractive fountains, zero heart of a city and having a on the West side of South We were only given a short explained that I was a private tions - activating the Village depth pools and sculptures amount of time to do this, citizen and I had an alter- healthy heart is essential to Green with pedestrian traf- to play on. Livermore, between First and having a vibrant downtown Railroad Streets. then we were asked to pres- native idea from the ones fic, something that only a The benefits of a West- ent the rushed, scribbled they would encounter at the Livermore. westside hotel can do. side Hotel get better… sur- The questions raised by After spending consider- Chester Moore (The Inde- maps to all of the partici- meeting. Most people were In my first letter to The rounding the Village Green able time thinking about Independent, it mentioned pendent, 10/5/17) are a good pants in the room. Needless very friendly and receptive perimeter to enliven the area to say, creating a workable to my flyer. the downtown development that town squares were tradi- throughout the day and eve- place to start in imagining site, listening to the com- tionally places where people what could be done in the downtown plan, with total One man passed me, who ning… would be the hotel strangers, in a few minutes munity’s concerns about came together to meet, so- downtown development. was a part of the Planning conference center, an artisan is an impossible task. Look committee, and I laughingly parking, traffic flow, high- cialize, conduct business, market, shops, restaurants, at the ones people have cre- told him, “Since we live in rise condo buildings, open to sell and buy things, to be art gallery, and history cen- Downtown Planning ated at the meetings posted a free country, I suppose I space… writing letters to entertained and often sur- ter… not to mention wall Helen Nelson online at yourlivermore.org/ can do this.” He clearly did The Independent… talking rounded by shops or cafés. and roof gardens on nearby with people on both sides of Livermore workbook and you be the not agree. The squares were usu- buildings and incorporat- However, at the next the eastside/westside hotel ally surrounded by continuing water conservation and Downtown Planning Meet- debate… flip-flopping on ous building walls with the drought-tolerant landscap- ing at Granada High School, the location of a hotel… sky as a ceiling. This made ing throughout the Village I was approached by a attending community meet- people feel temporarily at Green open space. Downtown Planning Man- ings and workshops… here home, giving them a sense Help give Livermore a (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) are my thoughts on develop- Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala ager and told, “We have de- of belonging… the heart of heart by visiting the Your- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) ing a heart for Livermore’s Livermore… a place where Editor: Janet Armantrout cided we don’t want anyone Livermore.org website, advocating.” In other words, downtown. Livermore could boast hav- clicking on the Participate The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., In Feb, the City Coun- Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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and Baker O’Dwyer (72) put pressure on the Saints all day. Eric Hall (24) made some great tackles. Wesley Short (42) made some good defensive pass plays. In the end, the Patriots exacted revenge with a 33-6 victory. Colts vs Seahawks: The Colts and Seahawks squared off. It was the Hawks all day long as the Colts walked into a buzz saw. There were glimmers of hope as Colts' Luca Montalvo (40) made a nice 20yd grab going into halftime; Ryan Bond (22) got into the running game with nice blocking by Tyler Woolley (78); Eric Anderson (52) had a deflected pass; Christian Reynoso (21) helped defend against the passing game; and Devin Williams (34) had a late interception. However, the Seahawks looked like a well-oiled machine as Seahawks #16 had a great LJFL Colts try to regroup after falling behind early in day running, Seahawks #12 scored on a 27 yd TD reception. The Seahawks' the game. defense was also ready as Seahawks #18 had a pick and ran it back to the Colts' 3 yd line, which was finished off by Seahawks' #42. Colts succumbed to the Seahawks 0-33.

Pleasanton Seahawks October 1, 2017 The Pleasanton Seahawks competed in the 2017 Super league in Folsom, CA. Representing the Pleasanton Seahawks: Olivia Kim age 13, Sydney Lu (13), Gwyneth Wong (14), Elisabeth Balicanta (16), Caroline Eckel (16), Daniella Hawkins (16), Miranda Heckman (16), Marissa Lawrence (16), Mackenzie Lee (15), Emma Valentine (16) Ellen Wang (15) with one new best time, Mattias Blanco (16), Calvin Chui (16), Calvin David (16), Do Hyun Eun (16), Lleyton Plattel (15), Alex Ren (15) with one Photo - Doug Jorgensen new best time, Nicholas Skinner (16) LJFL Patriots' Eric Hall(24) helps track down the PJFL with one new best time, Robert Torres The Granada High School varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game Saints, ending in Patriot victory. (16), Justin Tsai (15), Andrew Davis to Foothill High, 24 to 13. Granada's record dropped to 3-3, while Foothill improved (17), Christopher Jhong (17) and Tyler Lu, age 17. its record to 4-2.

Livermore Fusion Fusion U15 Girls NPL Maroon rell who shot the ball over San Ramon’s were addedbefore the end of the first hit the road for two big games and game to earn player of the match goalie, scoring Krush's final goal in half, with two by Silva and one by honors. Goals by Mary Jane Anzo won them both. On Sept. 30, the team the last 20 seconds of the game. Final Savannah Cordero. The second half beat Atletico Santa Rosa Valencia and one by Zusette Zamora rounded score 5-2 Krush. saw WildKatz defense shut down any out the Wildkatz 05G 8-1. 2-1 in league play. Lily Redell was West Coast Wildfire 01 girls attempts by Odyssey. Silva would Fusion's offensive star, assisting on a On Sunday, October 8, WildKatz traveled to their cross town rivals score a total of five times during the traveled to the Ranch to continue with goal by Peyton McGrail and scoring Livermore Fusion for a NPL fall league on a header. The victory left the team game. Kayla Grisham got things started undefeated in the NPL 2 North divi- on offense with a great breakaway sion, with only 3 goals allowed in 3 goal. West Coast offense would strike games. On Sunday, October 1, Fusion two more times in the first half with opened State Cup play against San Savannah Seals assisting Savannah Ramon FC. GK Emma Shingler was Boone to score. Jaden Hall assisted on fire, with a half-dozen great stops, Kayla Grisham on her second goal and the team motored to a 3-1 victory. in the game. Wildfire defense, led by Sutton Denny sends the ball up field in West Coast Fusion U16 Girls NPL faced a Kate Wallace, Meredith Hagler, Isabela Krush's game against San Ramon FC 05G Navy Sunday. daunting challenge heading into the Saavedra Julianne Munoz and Fayth September 30 weekend: Two days, Hinojosa, kept Livermore Fusion on two games, two strong opponents. their heels by allowing only 3 shots Led by Coach Mary Whisler, the girls on goal throughout the entire game. In rose to the challenge and posted two the second half West Coast Midfielders impressive shutout victories. On Sat- Precious Martinez, Samantha Montes, urday 9/30, Fusion hosted Mountain Jessa Lyons and Amiah Leak hooked View Los Altos SC, the #1 team in the up the forward with scoring chances. NPL Group 5 rankings. Fusion's Jackie Wildfire would score once again from Fenner menaced MVLA with repeated Savannah Seals to Savannah Boone. forays behind their back line. Fenner Coast goalkeepers Brianne Radliff & scored the only goal of the match . Briana O’Dell teamed up to shut out Fusion's back line held firm, limiting the competition. Wildfire remains the quality of chances on goal. Fusion undefeated at 5-0 in NPL league play. prevailed 1-0, giving MVLA its first West Coast U13 WildKatz girls loss of the season. traveled to Clovis to take on the Cal The following day, Fusion trav- Odyssey 04 on the pitch. Cal Odyssey elled to West Valley College in Sara- scored first. That goal was answered toga to launch State Cup play with by one by WildKatz on a shot by a game against Vision Red. Kayla Cameron Silva. Three more goals Lewis scored for Fusion, and her corner kick set up Bella Mayo for the team's second goal. Final score: Fusion 2, Vision Red 0. With the shutouts, Fusion has not allowed a goal in over 320 minutes played. Fusion U10 Boys Maroon pictured are (from left, top) Fusion U10 Boys Maroon played Top: Nicolai Barron, Griffin Lee, Coach Rico, Corbin two very different types of matches. One was a one-sided rout, the other Kuhn, Sammy Lara, Nolan Locey; (bottom) Alex Busch, a tense nail-biter. The matches had Jorge Ramirez, Gerardo Macias, Chris Thomas, Alex one thing in common, though, Fusion wins. On Saturday, September 30, Ramirez, and David Zarco. Fusion blasted Tecos Hayward SC Super Strikers 10-1. The next day, the team edged San Ramon FC 4-3. Fusion used incredible passing and Foothill Water Polo crafty game strategy to earn the two Foothill High School boys' varsity big home victories. water polo team defeated by De La Salle 15-4 Thursday night, then go 2-1 to take second in Aptos tournament West Coast Soccer on Friday and Saturday. Foothill beat The West Coast WolfPack took Mountain View 12-10 and Willow on Mustang in Livermore in Norcal Glen 10-8 and lost to league rival fall league action Saturday. In the Monte Vista 20-7 in the tournament seventh minute Allison Edgemon championship game. Standouts in the scored the first goal of the game off two wins were Matthew Dotson with of an assist by Skye Merlin. Mustang 7 goals (3 assists), Dylan Weiglein struck back with a goal. At the end of with 3 goals (1 assist, 3 steals), Dylan the half, Jazzlyn Gonzalez scored on a Pottgieser with 3 goals (4 steals), Ryan beautifully placed Skye Merlin corner Weiglein and Drake Southern with kick to give the Wolfpack a 2-1 half 3 goals apiece, and Harrison Carter time lead. In the second half Skye with a combined 27 saves in those Merlin hooked a corner kick in for two games. Nathan Williams was the third West Coast goal of the game. the standout for Foothill in the loss Defender Addison McNeil passed the to Monte Vista with 5 goals. ball to a open Jazzlyn Gonzalez for Jaz- zlyn's second goal of the game. Sofia Paz scored the final goal of the game Livermore Jr. Football after receiving a nice pass from Taylor Livermore Junior Footgall League Conover. Goalkeeper Parker Black and results: fullback Cailey Sasaki played a great Patriots vs Saints: The Patriots second half and turned away any Mus- Livermore Fusion SC has sought revenge as the Saints got the tang attack. The West Coast Wolfpack named Jayden Gobea better end of the deal during their currently sit in first place of league at Player of the Week. Jayden last match up. This time the Patriots 5-0 and are the highest scoring team had a full staff and were ready. The with a 26-4 goal differential. won the award by being first half was a close game as Jacob The West Coast Krush 05 Girls the Recreational or Select Gundersen (37) and Cody Gorelc- played their way to a decisive 5-2 player who best embodies zenko (30) helped the offense get victory against San Ramon FC 05G first downs with some good blocks. Navy this past Sunday in league play. the Club's Word of the Week: Will Wentworth (80) turned a short San Ramon got on the board first with Development. Jayden plays pass on a screen, into a 50 yd TD. a well-placed kick. Krush responded for Fusion U13 Boys Select. The Patriots' defense played well as when Kira Korsak sent the ball up field Tyler Leonis (16) and Nathan Lloyd to Hailey-Ann Stubbles, who scored. His Coach Justin Walton (56) teamed up for some drive stoppers With the second half under way, San notes: "I am coaching Jayden on 3rd down. After getting hurt on the Ramon scored on a free kick play, for the first time this year. We first play of the game, Wyatt King (21) putting them up 2-1. Krush would go made his mark with a 47 yd TD run, on to score four unanswered goals. identified him early as a good with a key block by Andrew Hofmann Stubbles stole the ball, maneuvered defensive player. Over the (22). While the Saints' defense tried around San Ramon’s defense to score last several weeks, we have to contain the Patriots, it turned out to her second goal of the game. Stubbles be too tall an order. Aided by Branden made another play at the goal that was practiced extensively the Harvey (55), Brandon Shah (9), and broken up by the San Ramon’s goalie, principles of defending both Mikian Pickerill (28), the Patriots but the goalie wasn’t able to hold onto as a team, and individually. charged into the 2nd half with scores the ball. Mia Mirante intercepted the by W.King (28yd & 43yd), 63yd TD rebound and passed it to Dani Robin- Jayden has excelled, run by Joe Schweig (12), XP run by son, who shot the ball into the open net. improving every week. We W. King. While the offense had a Stubbles scored once more, earning a just finished a tournament in great day, so did the defense as the hat-trick for the game, off a drop kick D-Line aided by J.Schweig (12), from goalie Grace Langenfeld. Krush Pleasanton and only gave up Wesley Montgomery (99), Hayden recycled a corner kick with Robinson 4 goals in 3 games. 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Cal North CRL play as they met CNS Stars 05 of Palo Alto. Cameron Silva found the net first and WildKatz took the early lead. Karlee Lywandowsky scored followed by another goal by Silva. WildKatz's defense didn’t allow CNS to get near the goal. Savannah Cordero gave WildKatz the 4-0 lead at half. One last goal by Lywandowsky in the second half solidified the Wild- Katz win a 5-0. Race to the Flagpole The Livermore-Granada Boosters will host the 8th Annual “Race to the Flagpole” on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The event offers several distances including a 5K run/walk, presented by Beets Hospitality Group 10K run, and one-mile fun run. All events start at Independence Park and go through Livermore’s scenic Sycamore Grove Park. All race proceeds support the Livermore-Granada Boosters scholarship program. Race-day registration begins at How Do You Make a 6:45 a.m. at Independence Park, 2798 Holmes Street in Livermore. The 10K will start at 8:45 a.m. and 5K at 9:00 Fun Night Last FOREVER? a.m. The one-mile fun run begins at 10:15 am. Pre-registration entry fees for the 5K are $35, the 10K $40 per runner. Group/family discounts are available for four or more runners. The one-mile fun run entry fee is $10. On race day, all registration entry fees Celebrate with a little tropical Old Havana flair will be an additional $10. Every race participant receives a and the proceeds will help preserve land forever! commemorative T-shirt, medal, and post race refreshments. The awards ceremony honors the top finishers in each race, school participation, and a tribute to our veterans. All schools in Livermore may compete for the top participation award. The school with Join Us For the most participants receives a $250 cash donation. Photo - Doug Jorgensen For more information, for sponsor- ship opportunities, or to register, visit The Livermore High School varsity football team lost www.livermoregranadaboosters.org. Friday's home conference game to Dublin High, 24 to or contact Mike Nagel, Race Director, drinks• games• dancing• auctions• dinner• at 925-667-6535 or flagpolerace@ 6. Both teams now have a 3-3 record. yahoo.com.

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8 The Independent • OCTOBER 12, 2017 CONCANNON (continued from page one) a variance would be more Concannon would be to con- is potential for misuses. He appropriate. nect to the Livermore sewer suggested more specificity To help deal with some system. He added that just with regard to allowed uses of the concerns, strings were over $3 million has been and square footage as part of attached to the annexation spent hauling waste, install- the annexation agreement. by the council, including ing a plant, and negotiating Spedowfski wanted more banning certain uses and a new permit for the plant information about easements limiting the potential square that allows the winery to use and variances. He wondered footage of facilities. For recycled water for irrigation. how long it would take the example, Concannon would He said without city staff to provide details. not be allowed to build a sewer service, the last and Roberts noted that if the hotel or convention cen- only option would be to re- annexation were approved, ter. Currently, buildings move operations from South it would automatically come total 123,000 sq. ft. A cap Livermore. back to the council for a of 130,000 sq. ft. would be City staff was asked if second reading. Staff could instituted. there were any other tools bring back language and According to Paul Spen- available to deal with the analysis on restricted uses ce, Community Develop- wastewater issue, such as and a cap on building at ment Director, the State an out of area service agree- that time. If the council did Regional Water Quality ment or a variance. not like the proposal from Control Board, County De- Steve Stewart, Planning staff, it would not approve partment of Environmental Manager, noted that the the second reading. Roberts Health, and Zone 7 Water city's out of area service stated that the goal would Agency have restricted is- policy requires annexation. be to avoid subjectivity and suing permits for new on- A variance is a land use tool not establish a a precedent site wastewater treatment that creates specific zoning through the council actions (septic) systems or the re- to deal with unusual circum- in regard to the annexation. placement of failing septic stances on a property. systems. The requirements Tamara Reuss, Friends are negatively impacting of the Vineyards, said issues the wine region by limiting such as the urban growth PLEASANTON the ability to make wine, he boundary and the integrity (continued from page one) Photo - Doug Jorgensen stated. of the South Livermore Plan It was Witches Night Out 1250 Lakeland Dr. The problem began with need to be considered in the timated $1.9 million through in downtown Livermore Livermore, CA a plume of nitrates in the council's decision regarding 2020, with $432,000 in FY on October 4. The Beautiful one owner groundwater that has migrat- annexation. Concannon had 2017-2018. festivities included a home offers pride of ed onto Concannon property. agreed to greater restric- Ken McNeill, PPOA homeownership. Three parcels are in- tions. However, applying president, stated, "The ne- "Hocus Pocus" Flash 3BD / 2BA, 1,226 sq.ft, Mob! choreographed by 8,925 sq.ft. lot. Large volved in the annexation Measure D standards cre- gotiations were not easy. At side yard access and proposal; two are under con- ates a non-conforming use. times they were arduous and Liz Roberts of Livermore mature lovely backyard. servation easements, which If there were a disaster on frustrating. The positive is School of Dance to "I OPEN SAT & SUN, OCT 14 & 15 • 12-4 PM Offered at $730,000 prohibit further development the land, Concannon would that we have come to a fair Put A Spell on You," A MUST SEE! 1250Lakeland.com or expansion of existing not be able to rebuild at and reasonable agreement." Shops hosted downtown “I’ll find a buyer for your home and a home for you to buy” facilities. As a condition of its current size; Concan- Union members voted annexation, the third parcel non would have to build in 51 to 1 to endorse the new bartenders showcasing would be placed under a conformance with existing contract (75% of members their martini creations and REALTOR®, CRS, SRES®, QSC conservation easement; all Measure D zoning. were present for the vote). special cocktail brews. 925.784.7979 CalBre#01027778 three properties would be She added that a land use Councilmember Karla [email protected] | LeslieFaught.com treated as one. lawyer was consulted, who Brown noted that the goal For your today’s home value, Kyle Schmidt, repre- said that a variance would of the council was to protect visit: MyTodaysHomeValue.com senting the Wine Group, work and would be legal in taxpayers and support police LLC, owners of Concannon, this case. officers. explained to the council that Representing the Tri- Councilmember Jerry he wanted to reinforce the Valley Sierra Club, Dick Pentin stated that the 51 to importance of annexation. Schneider said if approved, 1 vote shows that you have The San Francisco Water this annexation would be the got what you needed. Quality Control Board told first time the UGB would be MATTERS INITIATED the company it needed a per- pierced by a private enter- Mayor Jerry Thorne re- mit for wastewater discharge prise. He supported the use quested from staff a report that contained limitations of a variance. on the impact on Pleasanton Concannon could not meet City Manager Marc Rob- from housing bills signed by and believed were environ- erts noted that a variance Governor Brown, particu- mentally unnecessary. He requires discretion on the larly SB35. said that the last resort for part of the council. There Currently, cities are told every eight years how many units they need to build to meet their share of regional demand — but they are not required to build them. This bill would make it harder to ignore those goals. It targets cities that fall short, requir- ing them to approve more housing developments that fit the SB 35's criteria until they are back on track. City Manager Nelson Fialho said, "We're good through the next RHNA (Regional Housing Need Al- location), unless we rezone for high density housing. I can't see us doing that." The current Regional Housing Needs RHNA cy- cles runs 2015 to 2023. He added that the city is not required to rezone land to meet the new law. The city is required to implement its certified housing element. With design guidelines in place, Pleasanton is in a SATURDAY, OCT 14, 11AM - 5PM better position than most cities." He said that staff would prepare a white paper for the council listing the impacts. Because the matter was Quarter Page Magazine(4.25”x5.5”)not on the agenda, the council could not discuss the Photo - Doug Jorgensen issue See Dublin Run, the 4th Annual 5K Color Run/Walk and 10K Run, took place over the weekend. 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coordinated this year by student $1 Million Contribution that health professionals can and see what tracks can be found. dening principles will be intro- 2,000 people. Kaiser Permanente an- duced. Registration required as leaders from Granada DECA To make the most of the address health challenges that There is a $7 per vehicle in partnership with the Tri nounced a $1 million contribu- come to light from mold in parking fee at either entrance space is limited. Click here to fair, students are advised to do tion to the CDC Foundation to register. Valley Regional Occupational some preparation beforehand. homes and buildings to mental to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 Program (ROP). The event provide immediate public health health challenges that arise in the donation is requested to help • Saturday, November 18 at Students can visit their high support in Puerto Rico following 9:00 a.m. – Thanksgiving Cen- serves students from the Dub- school career centers to get a list aftermath of a disaster. support the programs unless lin, Livermore and Pleasanton the devastation caused by recent While many organizations other fees are specified. There is terpiece Make & Take – Impress of participating institutions so hurricanes. your holiday guests this season School districts and routinely they can identify those in which respond with aid during a disas- an annual parking pass available draws crowds of more than The CDC Foundation is ter, the CDC Foundation’s role that provides significant savings with a festive centerpiece that they are especially interested. an independent nonprofit cre- is unique because it supports over the daily fee for regular wows. Attendees will experi- ated to mobilize philanthropic CDC’s team as it tackles health park visitors. Participants may ence various visual demon- and private-sector resources threats that arise in the days, call 925-960-2400 for more in- strations during this hands-on to extend the Centers for Dis- weeks, months and even years formation. Advance registration instructional class. Registration ease Control and Prevention’s after an emergency. is required for some programs. and fee are required to partici- (CDC) lifesaving work. Kaiser pate. Visit ArmstrongGarden. 2018 Corporate Games Permanente’s contribution to the com for more details. CDC Foundation will support Nature Programs Armstrong Events Each class is instructed by a Coming to the Tri-Valley relief, recovery and rebuilding Movie Night in the Park will Armstrong Garden Centers nursery professional. of public health infrastructure, be hosted by the Livermore Area invites California gardeners of Recreation and Park District all skill levels to its upcoming In a partnership with Visit Tri-Valley, Corporate Games and longer-term emergency pre- College and Career Fair USA has announced plans for 2018 Bay Area Corporate paredness. Kaiser Permanente ranger staff on Fri., Oct. 13. special events and community Meet Rangers Doug Sousa and classes. Each workshop will Tri-Valley School Districts Games. Scheduled for March 15-18, 2018, this event will previously supported the CDC will host the 2017 Tri-Valley Foundation after Hurricane Danny Haberman at 6:30 p.m. encourage attendees to nurture consist of 14 sports held over four days of competition. The at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 their green thumbs with a wide College and Career Fair. Come Katrina and in response to the explore on Tuesday, October Games will take place at numerous venues throughout the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Wetmore Road. range of topics for the fall Join Rangers Danny and season. The events and classes 17th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore areas. Currently, CDC has a total Granada High School, 400 Wall Athletes will represent their organization. There is no of more than 50 experts on the Doug for a Halloween-themed will be held at all 31 stores movie in the park. The family- throughout California. St., Livermore, in the small and qualifying necessary to compete in the Corporate Games ground involved in hurricane large gymnasiums. responses. Given widespread friendly film will be shown at • Saturday, October 14 at nor any requirements in organization size or number of the new gathering area known as 9:00 a.m. – Cool Season Edibles This free event gives Tri- competing athletes. In addition to the sports program, a damage in Puerto Rico, ongoing Valley students and their fami- lack of power and other chal- “The Grove” near the Wetmore – assortments of healthy, great Registration Expo, Opening Ceremony, and Closing Awards Road entrance. The movie is tasting vegetables to plant for lies the chance to explore higher lenging conditions, it is antici- education and career options, are all part of the athlete experience. Individual sport awards pated that public health needs rated PG. Parents on movie fall, winter and early spring. guide websites rate this film as Attendees will find out which gather and compare data, and and overall company awards will be distributed throughout will continue to be identified. talk to college admission rep- the event. Funding from the CDC appropriate for ages 9 and older. varieties are best to plant. No The film will start at 6:45 p.m. registration required for this resentatives and professionals “We are excited to engage the remarkable business com- Foundation’s Emergency Re- from a variety of industries sponse Fund will be used to Feel free to bring camp chairs free class. munity located in the Bay Area. With multiple industries and blankets to hide behind, • Saturday, October 21 at about the best preparation for support and strengthen the specific programs. and an already active culture, we know this event will be public health infrastructure in and be ready for a spooktacular 9:00 a.m. – Pumpkin with Suc- evening. culents Make & Take – Create Over 100 representatives a big success,” said Ben Snyder, President of Corporate states and territories. Kaiser from the University of Cali- Games USA. “The Tri-Valley offers great venues in the Permanente’s donation will be Tracking Club will meet Sat., a fun and unique planter for any Oct. 14. Meet Ranger Doug porch or patio using a carved fornia system, California State ideal location for what we have planned.” used to work with officials and University system, California partners in Puerto Rico to help Sousa at 4 p.m. at Sycamore pumpkin. Registration and a Sports (14) to include: Badminton, Basketball, Beach Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore $49 fee are required. Independent/Private Colleges, Volleyball, Cycling, Dodgeball, Dragon Boat Racing, Golf, these American citizens restart Community Colleges, Out- public health and health care Road. • Saturday, October 28 at Kickball, Running, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Tennis, Join the Sycamore Grove 9:00 a.m. – Kids Halloween of-State Colleges, Technical clinics and facilities. The funds Schools, United States Military, and Volleyball. will also be used to reestablish Tracking Club to discuss all Make & Take – This free class types of signs that are not foot- is for parents and children alike. and local education companies Additional information on the 2018 Bay Area Corporate communications systems and will be in attendance. This an- Games and Corporate Games USA can be found online at devices that were destroyed so prints. Following discussion, Kids will plant a Halloween participants will go exploring inspired container. Basic gar- nual community event has been www.corporategamesUSA.com.

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Hannah Marie Hewitt ment or Alabama, Hawaii, Virginia, Barbara Rafael, St. Michael Church A private family me- March 9, 1998 – Oct. 7, 2017 tests to and California. As an ar- Patricia Mueller or St. Michael School. morial service took place Our precious daughter diag- chitect and small business Dec. 31, 1931-Oct. 2, 2017 Callaghan Mortuary is at Callaghan Mortuary in was embraced by the arms of nose an owner, he felt extremely Resident of Livermore honored to be serving the Livermore and was offici- Jesus on Saturday, October animal, lucky to make a living in a Daughter of the late Mueller family. An online ated by Pastor Ken Wolter of 7, 2017. Hannah “fought but on profession he truly loved. George and Eva Cleek of guestbook is available for Cornerstone Church. Con- like a girl” against the perils He was an accomplished his ex- Livermore, Loving wife for condolences at www.cal- dolences may be sent to: of Cystic Fibrosis as a true peri- guitar player, a passion of 56 years of the late Erwin laghanmortuary.com warrior. his for 50 years. He was a http://www.callaghanmortu- ence Mueller, beloved mother of ary.org/obituary/4402111 Although and in- lover of the arts, architec- George Mueller (Denise) of Raymond Kurth The family would like she waged stinct. ture, science and technology, Livermore, CA and Jennifer a war with music, and people. He had Mr. Raymond Kurth of to thank Hope Hospice and The Piazza Livermore, CA, passed away the grace com- a unique ability to connect (Igna- Tri Valley Personal Home of an an- with people from all walks Thursday, October 5, 2017 Health Care Services for ment ‘no charge’ was fre- tius) of peacefully in his home sur- gel, the quently heard, especially of life. His wit and sense Belve- their wonderful care during bravery of humor, intelligence, and round- his last days. by those he knew would dere, CA ed by of David struggle to pay. Doc was a generosity will be missed , Adored Callaghan Mortuary is against by all those who were lucky his honored to be serving the supporter of youth football, grand- loved Goliath enough to have known him. Kurth family. An online having been president of mother ones at and the the PJFL in its early stages. Stephen is survived by of Karl guestbook is available for courage his wife, Laura (Mara) An- the age At one time, he put his own and Kurt of 80. condolences at www.cal- of Daniel in the lion’s den home up as collateral so that gelo of Livermore; his two Muel- laghanmortuary.com it simply wasn’t enough to daughters, Layne Angelo Ray Amador Valley High School ler and was endure another day against could finance lights for the and her husband Hrach Natalie, (Clara) La Verne Dickey the ravages of the disease. Rouchanian of El Dorado born on football field. He was also Vittorio and Vincenzo Pi- Decem- Sept. 19, 1926 – Oct. 8, 2017 Hannah enjoyed life to on the sidelines of many Hills, and Faye Angelo of azza. Loving sister of Shir- LaVerne passed away the fullest of her ability in Brooklyn, NY; his par- ber 6, Amador football games as ley Viada (Frank) Cynthia 1936 in peacefully 10/8 2017, sur- her nineteen years. She was the unofficial team 'doctor'. ents, Raymond and Sheila Rader, Pamella Cleek d., rounded by her family. After a beautiful little ballerina (Burke) Angelo of Castro Maple- Towards the end of his ca- Nina Kiger d., and Lana ton, IA. He graduated from 91 years, she left us for a bet- at the Livermore School of reer, Doc worked at Golden Valley; his five siblings, Shaffer d. (Richard), and ter place. Dance, swam like a fish for Mapleton High in 1955, and Gate Fields, Bay Meadows Raymond Angelo, Catherine Caring aunt to numerous She the Tiger Sharks and memo- (John) Gamboa, Kristen pursued a career with the and various county fairs as nieces and nephews. Army Corp of Engineers. was pro- rized many Bible scriptures the track veterinarian. You (Douglas) Wright, John (Re- Patricia Mueller (Pat/ at the Trinity Baptist Church nee) Angelo, and Blanche He married Mary Braden ceeded could see him by the stables Patsy) attended Fifth Street in 1956 and they had four in death AWANA Club in her early during the Alameda County (Andrew Wittemann) An- Grammar School, was a children. Ray played and by her years. As Hannah entered Fair, with his cowboy hat gelo; and the mother of his 1949 graduate of Livermore her middle school and high children, Dianna Angelo. loved sports and was a dedi- husband, and pipe, examining the High School and an honor cated Iowa Hawkeye fan. school years of life her inter- horses to make sure that they A celebration of Stephen's graduate of UC Berkeley. Dean est in 4-H and the Livermore life will be held on Sunday, He enjoyed watching and Dickey, were healthy enough to run She was a retiree of St supporting his children’s and Stockmen’s Rodeo acceler- Doc had a beautiful place October 15th from 11am Michael Catholic Church, after 55 grandchildren’s athletics. ated. She served the Valley up in Oregon that he called to 3pm at 3110 Montpelier where she was Director of years Vista 4-H Club in multiple home for most of the year, Court in Pleasanton. Music for nearly 50 years. After a divorce, his career of marriage. She is sur- capacities while enjoying on but returned often to the Tri- She provided many years of brought him to Burlington, vived by her three daugh- the Food Preservation Proj- Valley. He is survived by his Cody McGinnis service as an active partici- IA where he met Carol Cun- ters; Donna Hood (Doyle), ect, Goat Project and more. wife Octavia, daughter Anne Cody McGinnis, 25, a pant and leader in the Young ningham. Ray and Carol Deanna Holm (Bob), and Assisting with the Livermore and sons John, Michael and longtime resident of Liver- Ladies Institute and Italian were married in Burlington Debbie Moore (Mike), 6 Stockmen’s Rodeo Princess wife Maggie, Brian and wife more, Catholic Federation. Pat in- on January 8, 1982, and grandchildren and 16 great- Committee was another pas- Carol, and Daniel and wife Cali- stilled in her family, and all they ultimately relocated to grandchildren. sion but she was never op- Jean. He also has grand- fornia, of those she came in contact Murrieta, CA. Ray retired in She was loved by us all posed to helping where ever children Nicole, Elizabeth, passed with, a love of learning and 1996, after working for the and will not be forgotten. she might have been needed. James, Megan, C.J., Max away at the value of pursuing and Corps of Engineers for 36 A Celebration of Life Regardless of where Hannah and Ella, great-grand-chil- home achieving excellence. years and receiving several will be held at Terra Mia’s was or how she was serving dren Audrey and Lucas, and in Jo- Pat loved her family, her commendations for his years Restaurant Friday, October she touched the hearts of many nieces and nephews. plin, music, and giving generous- of service. 13th at 1:00 PM many people. Hannah earned As per his wishes, no Mis- ly of her time and talents to Ray is survived by his her cosmetology license in In lieu of flowers, dona- services were held. Memo- souri enrich other people’s lives. wife Carol; his sister Gloria tions made St. Jude Chil- January and anticipated a rial donations can be made to Pat travelled extensively and on Sep- Pattison; his sons Chuck dren's Research Hospital career in that field. Hope Hospice in his name. tember was particularly passionate Our family was blessed (Conchita) Kurth of Liver- www.stjude.org 23, about her times spent in Italy more CA, Ronald (Jackie) to have her in our lives… 2017. and Hawaii. Callaghan Mortuary is even if for a short dura- Stephen Kurth of Sergeant Bluff, IA, honored to be serving the H e Family and Friends are Mark (Jane) Kurth of Des tion. Although she will be Michael Angelo was born August 16, 1992 invited to attend a recita- Dickey family. An online Moines, IA; his daughter profoundly missed, she is Ste- in Folsom, CA to Dennis and tion of the Rosary at 10:30 guestbook is available for not a person to be forgotten. phen Kathy McGinnis. AM and Mass of Christian Terri (Philip) Shatter of condolences at www.cal- Her jubilant spirit accompa- Michael Cody graduated from Burial immediately follow- Sunnyvale, TX; his grand- laghanmortuary.com nied by a contagious smile Angelo Missouri Southern State ing on Saturday, October 14, sons Colton, Christian, Max, and her tenacious quest to of Liver- University in June 2016 with 2017 at St. Michael Catho- Schylar, and Zachary; and persevere regardless of the more a Bachelor of Science degree lic Church, 458 Maple St., his granddaughters Carlee circumstance will thrive in passed in Physics. He was very Livermore, CA and Felicia. He was pre- each of us. away at passionate about music and In lieu of flowers the ceded in death by his parents “Sometimes what we the age played many instruments. family requests donations Raymond and Frieda Kurth, A Non-Attorney need is not a reason for the of 59 on He enjoyed nature, science, to Dominican Sisters of San and his sisters Luella, Flo- Alternative storm we’re going through, the eve- and technology, led a healthy rene, Donna, and Dorothy. but a reassurance that God ning of lifestyle, and cherished his Paralegal Services won’t leave us alone in it.” ~ Tuesday, time with many friends. He • Divorce • Deeds Pastor Steven Furtick, Eleva- September 26, 2017, sur- gave his last gift as an organ tion Church rounded by what he valued donor. • Probate • Living Trust most in life - his family. He is survived by his CALL NOW! Dr. Robert Connolly Stephen was a loving mother, Kathy McGinnis; husband to his wife, Laura, brother, Ryan McGinnis; (925) 577-4736 Dr. Robert Connolly, and the proud father of his DVM passed away on Tues- half-brothers, Josh and Levi; www.atlasdp.com two beautiful daughters, half-sister, Shannon; and day, 10/3/17. He was 85 Layne and Faye. Stephen years old. ‘Doc’ moved to grandparents, Wanda Mc- Atlas Document was born on November 4, Ginnis, Deloris and Sam Pleasanton in 1967 and was 1957, in Frankfurt, Germany Preparation a fixture in what was, at that Hill. Services to Raymond and Sheila An- Condolences may be left time, a small town. He was a gelo. He was a true army 120 Spring St, PLS true country veterinarian: he at midlandcremation.com. I am not an attorney. I can only brat, having lived in Germa- provide self-help service did not rely on fancy equip- at your specific direction. ny, New Jersey, Maryland, Reg Alameda County #96. Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • OCTOBER 12, 2017 ROUNDUP Nerf Gun Scare at College Personnel Commissioners Sought Dona te Donate cars, trucks, A faculty member at Las Positas College saw a student The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board boats, tractors on campus last Wednesday with what was believed to be a of Directors is seeking applicants to serve on the Personnel rifle partially concealed in a backpack. It turned out to be Commission. Your and RV’s. Running a Nerf-gun toy. LARPD is accepting applications through 5 p.m. Fri- or not. Tax The Campus Safety Office notified the Livermore Police day, Oct. 27, for a volunteer position on the Commission. Vehicle to Department and initiated a shelter in place protocol for all Personnel Commissioners are appointed by the Board to Deductible. staff members and students at the college. four-year terms. Tri-Valley In speaking to the student, officers learned that the The commission monitors and advises the Board on student brought the Nerf gun onto campus as a prop for an the District’s personnel policies, approves the eligibility Conservancy event unrelated to the school. The student had no intention list for the hiring of full-time staff, hears appeals of disci- of disrupting the school or causing fear. The shelter in place plinary actions and makes recommendations to the Board Help Preserve was lifted sixty nine minutes after it was put in place. of Directors on matters of personnel administration. The The involved student was twenty years of age and will Commission meets as needed, but normally not more than Land for Future not face any criminal charges. Any discipline regarding this once per month. Generations incident will be handled by Las Positas College. Applicants must be residents of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. Call 1-888-686-4483 Individuals should submit a letter of interest and in- or visit formation on knowledge and experience with personnel YOSEMITE TriValleyConservancy.org (continued from page one) administration to District General Manager Timothy J. Barry, LARPD, 4444 East Ave., Livermore, CA, 94550. the country. ite’s beauty, Muir and his For more information about the position, please call Tim If some of the images writings would “transform Barry at 925-373-5700. and concepts that Vassar perceptions of nature and presented in the Bankhead wilderness,” Vassar said. were familiar – who has THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/NATIONAL Muir would argue that NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION HAS COMPLETED not seen beautiful Yosemite the magnificent Mariposa Valley and majestic redwood A FIVE-YEAR REVIEW FOR THE LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL Grove and the Valley could LABORATORY’S LIVERMORE SITE trees? – many of the details not be preserved unless the FOUNDATION were less well-known. (continued from page one) surrounding countryside was The U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration has Much of the interest in also preserved. Yosemite came from the scientific advisory com- completed the fifth Five-Year Review of its environmental cleanup at Lawrence Over the next several de- mittees, review panels and luminous paintings of the cades, he and others worked Livermore National Laboratory’s Livermore Site. German-born artist, Albert nonprofit boards. to protect those nearby sur- "The Livermore Lab THE REVIEW PROCESS Bierstadt, who joined west- roundings, particularly to re- ward travelers to document Foundation is an opportu- Superfund law requires that the protectiveness of cleanup actions be evaluated move grazing sheep, which nity for donors -- those who every five years when contaminants remain at the site above levels that allow first the Rocky Mountains Muir considered particularly and then Yosemite Valley. simply love science and unrestricted access. The purpose of the Five-Year Review is to evaluate the destructive. who want to see the Lab Even before that, howev- In 1890, Yosemite Na- progress of the cleanup remedy towards achieving the Site’s cleanup objectives, er, the rush that followed the thrive and grow -- to sup- tional Park was created out port cutting-edge research," and whether the remedy continues to be protective of human health and the 1848 discovery of gold on of 1,500 square miles of environment. the American River boosted Crawford said. "I'm excited forest lands. to see the Foundation take The Five-Year Review report summarizes the nature and extent of contamination and California’s non-native pop- This included Hetch ulation from less than 14,000 shape and begin to have describes the U.S. Department of Energy’s progress in cleaning up the Livermore Hetchy Valley, a virtual twin impact at the Laboratory and to more than 300,000. to Yosemite Valley some 15 Site. The final Five-Year Review report for the Livermore Site is now available to It had the reverse effect in the community." miles distant, but not the The kickoff announce- the public at the LLNL Environmental Repository in the Livermore Public Library on the Native American Mariposa Grove or Yosemite located at 1188 South Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, [tel. (925) 373-5500]; population, which was liter- ment coincided with a “Girls Valley itself. These would Who Code” workshop at the Laboratory Discovery Center, Greenville Road at East Gate Drive, Livermore, CA ally decimated, plummeting be ceded back by California 94551, [tel. (925) 422-4599]; and online at http://www-envirinfo.llnl.gov/. from more than 300,000 to Lawrence Livermore’s Ed- and incorporated into the ward Teller Education Cen- less than 30,000. Vassar park in 1906, the result of SITE HISTORY pointed out that the late Kev- ter. Through the program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Livermore Site is an applied science interactions between Muir, Lab employees mentor boys in Starr, eminent historian railroad magnate Edward laboratory operated by Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. The Livermore and California State Librar- and girls in Livermore high Harriman and President schools, introducing them Site is located approximately three miles east of the downtown area of Livermore, ian, called this destruction Theodore Roosevelt. California. The 800-acre Livermore Site was converted from agricultural use into “genocide.” to coding and computer Sadly for Muir, Hetch programming. The work- a Navy flight training base and aircraft assembly and repair facility in 1942. In Native Americans had Hetchy was soon dammed been using Yosemite Val- shop is the first Lab project the 1950s, the Atomic Energy Commission converted the site into a weapons and flooded to create a fresh to receive funding from the design and basic physics research laboratory. Initial hazardous materials releases ley as “a seasonal home water supply for the City of …for nearly 7,000 years,” Foundation. occurred at the Livermore Site when the site was the Livermore Naval Air Station. San Francisco. This project Future philanthropic sup- There is also evidence that localized spills, unlined landfills, and leaking tanks and Vassar said, but soon found was rejected by the Roos- themselves in conflict with port by the LLF of Lab- impoundments contributed volatile organic compounds, fuel hydrocarbons, metals, evelt Administration, but related projects will align encroaching settlers. approved in 1913 by the and tritium to the ground water and unsaturated sediments in the post-Navy era. Vassar spoke of an 1851 with the Lab’s high prior- Wilson Administration in ity Science & Technology By 1987, a plume of volatile organic compounds had migrated off site about 2,200 attack. After a series of skir- view of the devastating fires feet west of the current Laboratory property. These past operations resulted in the mishes involving multiple (S&T) goals and be sub- that followed the 1906 earth- ject to standard contractual Livermore Site being placed on the Environmental Protection Agency’s National tribes and settlers, the so- quake. Priorities List in 1987. A Record of Decision was signed in 1992 that established called Mariposa Battalion mechanisms and approval Muir died in 1914. By procedures. Other exter- the cleanup remedies and cleanup standards for the Livermore Site. Previous Five- prevailed and cleared out 1923, Hetch Hetchy Val- the remaining Indians either nal activities and programs Year Reviews were completed in 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012. ley had been clear-cut and supported by LLF funding killing them or moving them lay under 300 feet of water CLEANUP OBJECTIVE to reservations. could include STEM student for the sole benefit of San scholarships and donations The Livermore Site remedial action objectives are: (1) prevent future human Nevertheless, the end Francisco. exposure to contaminated ground water and soil, (2) prevent further migration of result was domination of of Lab supplies to local Ironically, public out- schools. contaminants in ground water, (3) reduce contaminant concentrations in ground Yosemite Valley and the sur- rage at the flooding sparked rounding lands by ranchers The Livermore Lab water to levels below Maximum Contaminant Levels, and reduce the contaminant a powerful conservation Foundation can accept do- concentrations in treated ground water to levels below state discharge limits, and settlers who were, after movement in America as all, Californians, citizens of nations from any member (4) prevent migration in the unsaturated zone of those contaminants that would well as federal legislation of the public, including in- result in concentrations in ground water above Maximum Contaminant Levels, and a state that had been created that created the National only the previous year. dividuals, businesses, col- (5) meet all existing permit discharge standards for treated water and soil vapor, Park Service and promised leges and universities and In 1864, then, Yosemite, that national park resources and to treat vapor so that there are no measurable atmospheric releases from consisting of the Valley and other charitable foundations. would be protected in future. Donations may be desig- treatment systems. the Mariposa Grove, became Today, Hetch Hetchy re- California’s first state park. nated for student projects, to FIVE-YEAR REVIEW RESULTS mains dammed and flooded, further advances in specific The ground water remedy at the Livermore Site is protective of human health To decide what to do with but a conservation group it, the state established a technical areas, or may be and the environment for the site’s industrial and residential land uses; however, called Restore Hetch Hetchy categorized as “unrestricted” commission with Frederick has sued to bring down the the Environmental Protection Agency is deferring their remedy protectiveness Olmsted, famed architect for use at the discretion of dam. The group’s executive the Livermore Lab Founda- determination pending additional soil vapor re-evaluation. The cleanup standards of New York City’s Central director, Sprek Rosecranz, for ground water are drinking water standards. Because drinking water standards Park, as its chair. tion Board of Directors. told the Bankhead audience Livermore Lab Founda- do not differentiate between industrial and residential use, the ground water Over the following year, that he believes the suit is cleanup remedy will be protective under any land use scenario. Olmsted explored Yosemite tion President Crawford sound and has a good chance is joined on the Board by and produced a remarkably of success. FOR MORE INFORMATION: prescient plan calling for LLNL Director Bill Gold- In the meantime, Vas- stein; Lab employees Greg For further information, please contact: efforts to preserve the area’s sar said, 187 other coun- Phil Wong, Federal Project Director peacefulness and beauty, and Suski, Buck Koonce and tries have followed the lead Mike Carter; and Kim Budil Livermore Site Office, P.O. Box 808, L-293, Livermore, CA 94550 protect its resources against established by the United (925) 422-0765 or [email protected] his fears of future develop- and Brett Henrikson of the States in setting aside Yo- University of California. ment and eventual hordes of semite as a protected park, visitors. UC is providing the Founda- with the result that more tion with administrative and Vassar and others fea- than 12% of the earth is tured in his films believe financial support in its first now protected in 102,000 couple years of operation. that Olmsted’s view was separate sites. profoundly democratic. Other donors and commu- “Yosemite is indeed nity members will be added Natural wonders like Yo- the headwater of national transact business under the Berkeley, CA 94710, is on September 26, 2017. Ex- semite should not be acces- to the Board as the Founda- LEGAL NOTICES fictitious business name(s) hereby registered by the pires September 26, 2022. parks,” he said. tion grows. listed above: N/A The Independent Legal No. sible only to the aristocracy FOR INFORMATION following owner(s): or the wealthy, as was the PLACING LEGAL Signature of Registrants: Kimberly Leo, 1136 Trestle 4203. Published October 5, NOTICES /s/: Victor Wong, Owner Glen Rd., Oakland, CA 12, 19, 26, 2017. tradition in Europe, Olm- This statement was filed with Call 925-243-8000 94610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS stead believed. America’s the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT citizens may not be mil- on September 14, 2017. Ex- by an Individual NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 535731 lionaires, but they will own pires September 14, 2022. The date on which the reg- FILE NO. 535314 The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- Yosemite and places like it. istrant first commenced to ing business as: Prime Pool The following person(s) do- 4200. Published September transact business under the Unfortunately, Vassar ing business as: Page Turn- 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2017. Services, 1652 Paseo Lagu- fictitious business name(s) na Seco #59, Livermore, CA said, Olmsted’s plan was ers Reading And Literacy listed above: September too ambitious for the state’s Center, 956 Mars Court, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94551, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT 29, 2003 by the following owner(s): Yosemite Commission. It Livermore, CA 94550, is Signature of Registrants: hereby registered by the FILE NO. 535683-84 Jeffry Kurtz, 1652 Paseo La- was shelved, not to emerge The following person(s) do- /s/: Kimberly Leo, Owner guna Seco #59, Livermore, following owner(s): This statement was filed with again until the 1950s, when Misty Rose, 956 Mars Court, ing business as: 1) E hi 2) A CA 94551 a biographer discovered it E Roland, 1800 Sutter St. the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted Livermore, CA 94550 on September 13, 2017. Ex- among Olmsted’s personal This business is conducted #A, Livermore, CA 94551, by an Individual is hereby registered by the pires September 13, 2022. The date on which the reg- papers. by an Individual The Independent Legal No. The date on which the reg- following owner(s): istrant first commenced to Olmsted went back to E HI / A E ROLAND, LLC, 4202. Published September transact business under the istrant first commenced to 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2017. New York City and never transact business under the 1800 Sutter St. #A, Liver- fictitious business name(s) saw Yosemite again. fictitious business name(s) more, CA 94551 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: N/A Three years later, the listed above: August 1, 2012 This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: most influential of Yosem- Signature of Registrants: by a Limited Liability Com- FILE NO. 535901 /s/: Jeffry Kurtz /s/: Misty Rose, Owner pany The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with ite’s early visitors arrived, The date on which the reg- the great naturalist John This statement was filed with ing business as: Natures the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda istrant first commenced to Cleanse, 4618 Kimberley on September 22, 2017. Ex- Muir. on September 13, 2017. Ex- transact business under the Common, Livermore, CA pires September 22, 2022. Mesmerized by Yosem- pires September 13, 2022. fictitious business name(s) 94550, is hereby registered The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. listed above: January 1, by the following owner(s): 4204. Published October 5, 4199. Published September 2017 1)Morteza Malmirchegini, 12, 19, 26, 2017. Signature of Registrants: 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2017. 4618 Kimberley Common, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Amanda Hayes, Member Livermore, CA 94550 2) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with Omar Lodhi, 2600 Amantea NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 535873-535874 the County Clerk of Alameda Way, Dublin, CA 94568 FILE NO. 535391 on September 21, 2017. Ex- The following person(s) do- This business is conducted ing business as: 1)Coach JD The following person(s) do- pires September 21, 2022. by a General Partnership ing business as: Majestic, The Independent Legal No. 2)Coach JD Designs, 5373 The date on which the reg- Wisteria Way, Livermore, CA 8690 Royston Ct, Dublin, CA 4201. Published September istrant first commenced to 94568, is hereby registered 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2017. 94551, is hereby registered transact business under the by the following owner(s): by the following owner(s): fictitious business name(s) Victor Wong, 8690 Royston FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Johnathon Daniel Domon- NAME STATEMENT listed above: N/A don, 5373 Wisteria Way, Ct, Dublin, CA 94568 Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted FILE NO. 535328 Livermore, CA 94551 The following person(s) do- /s/: Morteza Malmirchegini, This business is conducted by an Individual General Partner The date on which the reg- ing business as: Namaste by an Individual Yoga, 2820 Seventh St., This statement was filed with The date on which the reg- istrant first commenced to the County Clerk of Alameda OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 11

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Adopt a new best friend Client Code:04126-00001 Immediate openings for Cable Installers on September 25, 2017. Ex- 1)Forest Harness 2)Qing The Independent Legal No. TVAR 155) NOTICES Re: Legal Notice for pires September 25, 2022. Yun Wang, 541 Saint 4212. Published October 12, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue “NOTICE TO READERS: Classified Ads No experience necessary, we will train. The Independent Legal No. George Ct, Livermore, CA 19, 26, November 2, 2017. California law requires that The Federal Fair Housing 4205. Published October 5, 94551 Our current weekly adoption contractors taking jobs that Act, Title VII of the Civil $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 12, 19, 26, 2017. NAME STATEMENT events include: total $500 or more (labor Rights Act of 1964, and state $2,500 Bonus for no experience by a Married Couple and/or materials) be licensed law prohibit advertisements FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The date on which the reg- FILE NO. 535191 NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- by the Contractors State for housing and employment Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K istrant first commenced to pies at Farmer’s Market in License Board. State law that contain any preference, FILE NO. 536006 transact business under the ing business as: Sushi Sio, Company vehicle with gas card provided The following person(s) 47986 Warm Springs Blvd, Pleasanton. 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STUDY (continued from page one) a 3000 square-foot commu- Councilmember Abe voiced support for the com- nity building, which Shea Gupta said that he did not mercial areas, but did not would manage. McCook support previous proposals want more residential devel- NEED SOMETHING said there would be a num- for the land, because they opment, because of crowded ber of plazas throughout the were not good enough. "It’s schools and traffic conges- area, with such amenities as dangerous to get hung up on tion. fire pits, art, water features, numbers related to square “Our city is in a crisis. and play areas. There would footage and units.” Do not add more issues than be a park for concerts, re- Gupta said that he hopes we currently have,” said one laxation, and it could have a that the developer could of- speaker. cinema screen at one end of fer places for higher quality Another said that the the space. goods, “like an Amazon, large vacant parcel “defines or Apple, or Tesla store.” Dublin, and adds to its char- Better? COUNCIL SPLITS 3-2 ON MOTION There are many places to acter. Can we leave this land Vice-mayor Don Biddle shop in Dublin, but very few alone? I loved the patch of Have the elephant and the and Councilmembers Abe destination locations. That’s trees. There is some space Gupta and Melissa Hernan- what he’d like to pursue in left for a pumpkin patch and donkey let you down? dez voted for the study, and this development. Christmas trees. Please don’t Mayor David Haubert and Councilmember Melis- add more. Dublin residents Councilmember Arun Goel sa Hernandez also wants need to breathe fresh air. We were opposed. higher-toned commercial don’t need another movie Come Try Goel said that he saw no development, including theater or bowling alley.” need at this time to proceed white tablecloth restaurants Another speaker, citing Study of Hebrews with the study. The city faces and “more savvy shopping congestion on Dublin Bou- The growth-related problems, areas.” The study can be a levard, said that the city is such as crowded schools and process to analyze the com- “suffering from RHES — heavy traffic. This would be mercial, she said. Rapid Housing Explosion a poor time to give the green Further, the proposal Syndrome. light to 700 more units, he specifies 700 residential Dale Kaye, CEO of Inno- said. units. "It doesn’t mean we vation Tri-Valley, supported Staff noted that the vote have to approve that num- the study. More housing is Lamb was not about approving ber.” The process will take needed to attract and retain the proposal. The study will time. “Let us have the con- employees, and so are the look at fiscal and environ- versation,” said Hernandez. amenities the plan can pro- mental impacts, perform Vice-mayor Don Biddle vide, she said. The amenities any additional studies that said, “We are not approving include the walkability of might be required. Staff will 700 houses tonight. It’s a the plan, and the casual at- CHURCH AUDITORIUM prepare an analysis for the starting point. It’s not true mosphere of outdoor attrac- planning commission and that every time we study (a tions that people like to use. council to consider. proposal for a General Plan Haubert read a letter to 243 Scott St • Livermore, CA Goel said that in the past, Amendment) that we have the city from Dublin School before he was elected to an approval. The Dublin Superintendent Leslie Booz- the council, “these studies Green proposal was an ex- er. It said the district takes no indicated a rubber stamp.” ample, said Biddle. stand on the development is- Begins Once the study was done, SPEAKERS OBJECT sue. However, the district is the conversation about a TO HOUSING meeting with the developer development “gets harder to Most of the nearly 20 and is discussing potential change,” said Goel. speakers opposed going mitigation, said Haubert. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Goel noted that most of ahead with the study. Some the speakers in the audience were opposed to the study. Speakers indicated they 7:30 PM wanted a growth freeze. None of the proposed units is vested. In the past, the city has counted about 2000 pos- Continuing Nightly sible units to be developed that have not been vested. Live Music Every Sunday! Haubert said he voted no (indoors if poor weather) because he wanted to study Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events a range of alternatives from Fine Wines Made From Our Own California the beginning, and not be Certified Organic Grapes locked in at 450,000 square feet of commercial and 700 1356 S. Livermore Ave, CA | (925) 447-8941 units. Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed

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Roaring '20s Come to Life in 'Bullets Over Broadway' Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre opens its 2017-2018 season with the musical, "Bullets Over Broadway." Performances will be at the Bankhead Theater in Liver- more Oct. 21, 28 and 4 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 4 and 5 with an additional Saturday matinee on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. The show is rated PG13 The 1920s come roaring to life with show girls, gang- sters and more in this musical adaptation of Woody Allen's madcap film. According to a press release, loaded with big laughs, colorful characters and the songs that made the '20s roar, Bullets over Broadway The Musical is bringing musical comedy back with a bang. Based on the screenplay of the 1994 film by Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath, this six- time Tony-nominated musical features existing hits from the 1920s, including "Let's Misbehave," "'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do" and "There's a New Day Comin'." David Shayne is a straight-arrow playwright who plans to stand firm against compromising his work but quickly abandons that stance when his producer finds a backer to Pictured are (from left) Domonic Tracy (David) Suzie Shepard (Olive) Eric Neiman (Cheech) Annmarie Martin (Helen (continued on page 7) St. Claire). Photo - Josh Milbourne and DC Scarpelli 'The Water Engine' to Open "Play Within A Play" About a Young Inventor During the Depression Las Positas College nouncer, and sound effects and sound effects. I want (LPC) in Livermore, artists who tell the story of the audience to feel like continues the 2017-2018 a young inventor who has they've stepped into a time theater season with "The developed a way to run an machine, becoming a studio Water Engine" on Fridays, engine on distilled water. audience of a 1934 live Saturdays, and Sundays Facing ridicule, unscrupu- radio broadcast. from October 20 through lous lawyers, and corporate The cast of "The Water October 29, 2017. 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Petruzzelli and keyboardist timeless nature to the mate- One,” and toured as a musi- Singer Will Champlin, a top Keith Cotton. Osborne has rial.... [these songs] could cian with Santana, Billy three winner in season five released her interpretation be talking about what’s Ray Cyrus, Glenn Frey, and of television’s “The Voice,” of “Tangled Up In Blue” going on in the world right more. will open for Osborne at the and released the full album now.” Joan Osborne’s single Joan Osborne Bankhead on Friday eve- “Songs of Bob Dylan” on Singer/songwriter Will performance of “Songs ning October 27, 2017. September 1, 2017. Champlin will open for Os- of Bob Dylan” with Will 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at Livermore, online at www. Osborne performs a Osborne launched her borne on this tour. Born and Champlin at the Bankhead just $40 through the box bankheadtheater.org or by range of Dylan’s work, own indie label and re- raised in Los Angeles into will be October 27th at office at 2400 First Street in calling (925) 373-6800. LVPAC Adds Two New Shows for 2018 Livermore Valley Per- man (It's Not Easy)." He unknown. The now famous the year before. By the time ize the world's view of seven weeks after it was forming Arts Center has has been a mainstay on video of him playing Shimabukuro returned to the humble four-stringed announced. added two new shows to the mainstream radio ever since "While My Guitar Gently Livermore in 2012, he was instrument. His subsequent Shimabukuro's virtuos- schedule at the Bankhead with such chart-topping Weeps" in Central Park had widely acknowledged as performance at the Bank- ity and unique playing style Theater for 2018. hits as “100 Years,” "The only gone viral on YouTube having helped revolution- head in 2014 sold out just has drawn comparisons to Singer/songwriter Five Riddle," "World," "Chanc- such musical titans as Jimi For Fighting, whose hit es," and "What If.” Five Hendrix and Miles Davis. "Superman (It’s Not Easy)" for Fighting’s music has Calling on a remarkable became something of an been heard in films, shows breadth of musical influ- unofficial anthem in the and advertisements, he ences, he breathes fresh aftermath of 9/11, will has written songs for other life into everything from perform on January 25, hitmakers including Josh covers of hard-driving rock backed by a string quar- Groban and the Backstreet classics and jazz songbook tet. The following month Boys and, through his “CDs standards, to traditional on February 25, ukulele for the Troops Project,” he Hawaiian music and his master Jake Shimabukuro has given away over one own original melodies. His returns to Livermore for his million compilation CDs recently released album, fourth visit. In addition to a to United States service "Nashville Sessions," has Sunday afternoon concert, members. In recent years, been called adventurous, Shimabukuro will offer a Ondrasik has expanded multifaceted and engaging. ukulele master class earlier his horizons by appearing Recorded in the studio in in the day for intermediate with symphonies and string just six days, its blend of and advanced players. Tick- quartets, which allows him jazz elements and melodic ets for both shows and the to play songs he does not style extends his appeal, master class are available usually perform with a rock satisfying his existing fans for LVPAC member presale band. He is currently tour- while enticing new listen- now. Public onsale date is ing with a string quartet. ers from across the musical October 9, 2017. One of the most ex- spectrum. Singer/songwriter John ceptional and innovative Tickets may be pur- Ondrasik, who goes by ukulele players in the his- chased at the Bankhead the hockey-inspired name tory of the instrument, Jake Theater box office, 2400 Five for Fighting, burst Shimabukuro was part of First Street, downtown on the scene more than 15 the Bankhead's inaugural Livermore, online at www. years ago with the Grammy season in October 2007 Jake Shimabukuro John Ondrasik bankheadtheater.org or by Award-nominated "Super- when he was still a relative calling 373-6800.

OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 3 Puppets Featured in Musical Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland, transformed into a live musical the video job with a few weeks interning at Swazzle, a adaptation using actors, life-sized (and bigger!) pup- popular puppet production company in L.A., where he got pets and a digitally projected, Live Virtual Set ™ will up to speed on the basics. be staged at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on “Shortly after Swazzle, I was contacted by Puppet October 20 and 21. School in Los Angeles to become their puppet-building DLUX Puppets, an innovative new professional theater teacher,” says Lux, “Then a couple years later I partnered company, offers productions for families of all ages. with a friend to build all the puppets for a big budget Co-founded by a current principal cast member of Beach regional production of Shrek The Musical.” The two built Blanket Babylon and a full-time elementary school teach- 12 creations, including a 30-foot life-sized dragon puppet, er, the new company has both high artistic excellence and and were awarded the Ovation Honor Award for Puppet strong ties to SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and STEM Design in 2013 by Los Angeles Stage Alliance. (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics). After relocating back to the Bay Area three years ago, “This production arms children with strategies and the (continued on page 9) understanding of how to empower themselves in their lives,” note founder Derek Lux and spouse and co-founder Walnut Creek elementary teacher Lauren Lux. “Our show is aligned to Common Core literature standards, but we are most excited about the social-emotional message we are teaching,” Lauren says. “The show is based on positive psychology and teaches children the power of their words, thoughts and feelings. Children will learn tools that have a more positive mindset.” While the show is unique, Lux admits to a certain AWARD-WINNING PIANIST “Sesame Street flair,” having always been a huge Jim Henson and Muppets fan. “What I really love about him Nikita is how much of an innovator he was. That is something I Mndoyants very much want to emulate in my own unique way.” The Alice in Wonderland puppets are created from DEL VALLE FINE ARTS scratch, from design through construction and finishing, Sat OCT 14 • 8pm in the DLUX shop and studio. They range from 2 to 7 feet tall, with some taking as long as 200 hours to build. Between acting gigs in Los Angeles, Lux was asked to build a few puppets for a music video, having been a life- long fan of puppetry but never really pursuing it profes- Over 200 sionally. Through personal connections, Lux followed up DLUX Caterpillar artists display their works Legendary Phantom Celebrates the Great White Way Sat OCT 14 • 11am Best known for his por- sold out. live music trayal as the title character Franc was awarded that in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s distinction as the “World’s Tony Award®-winning Longest Running Phan- “The Phantom Of The tom,” and retained this Opera,” Broadway’s own title for over a decade. Franc D’Ambrosio returns D’Ambrosio portrayed the to the Firehouse Arts Center famed masked man close to in Pleasanton this season 3,000 times, bringing more with his one-man show, than five million theatre-go- “Franc D’Ambrosio’s ers to their feet for over six Broadway.” years, both in the National Celebrating the music of Tour and the San Francisco Saturday OCT 21 from 1-4pm The Great White Way, the Franc D’Ambrosio production. JOAN matinee concert is slated for Franc has also starred OSBORNE Sunday, October 22, at 2:00 in the Broadway revival of SONGS OF p.m. The program features are $25 - $35. Tickets on- Pleasanton. Box Office “Sweeney Todd,” “A Little BOB DYLAN songs from Franc's Broad- line at www.firehousearts. hours are Wednesday - Fri- Night Music,” “She Loves 10/27 way journey, including org, by calling 925-931- day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Me,” the title role in “Val- OPENING ACT his personal tribute to the 4848, and in person at the and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. entino,” and earned himself Will Champlin iconic Phantom role. Box Office, 4444 Railroad - 4:00 p.m., and two hours a National Theatre Award 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org Reserved seating tickets Avenue, in downtown prior to performances if not (continued on page 9) 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • OCTOBER 12, 2017

Laugh Out Loud for Rita Dublin's Harvest Fair Focuses on Farm Harvest Activities Dublin's annual Harvest Fair will provide an afternoon of old-fashioned fun for all ages on Saturday, October 14, noon to 5:00 p.m. The Fair will be held at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums, 6600 Donlon Way. Admission free, but activity wristbands can be purchased for $5 each, which includes all hands-on activities and tractor-drawn wagon rides. The Harvest Fair focuses on farm-harvest activities, lively music, and favorite seasonal foods. In addition to the wagon rides, fair attendees can play in the hay and harvest vegetables in the Farm Yard. Children can try churning butter, doing laundry with a washboard, panning for gold, calf roping, and more. Farm vendors will sell arts and crafts and fall foods, including caramel apples, pie, hot apple cider, and popcorn. The day’s entertainment includes music by local bluegrass band The Dim Mario Montes, Stacey Gustafson and Regina Stoops to take part in benefit. Lights, square dancing demonstrations, and traditional Irish music. Gardeners of all ages can listen to the Master Gardener’s “Garden Talk” in the Farm Yard. Those interested in Craftsman architecture can take a guided tour of the 1910 Kolb House. A night of laughter at Comedians performing therapies: Acupuncture, Pride of Place, a new exhibit on display in the Old Murray Schoolhouse Little Tommy T’s Comedy Club will be local funny ladies Acupressure, Therapeutic Classroom, showcases Dublin’s buildings through local artists’ watercolors, oil in Pleasanton will benefit Regina Stoops, Stacey Gus- Massage, Guided/Visual paintings, and photographs. Sandra J. Wing Healing tafson, plus Mario Montes Imagery, and Deep Breath- The Harvest Fair is produced by the City of Dublin’s Parks and Community Therapies. The event will as MC. Their brand humor ing Meditation. These Services Department. For more information about this event, visit Dublin.ca.gov/ be held October 24 at 5104 covers life in the suburbs have been proven to be Hopyard Rd. Doors open from the drop off line to therapeutically beneficial harvestfair or call (925) 452-2100. at 6:30pm, show starts at grocery store and all points in many scientific studies. 7:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 in between. These healing therapies each or table of 8 for The mission of the can provide relief for $120.00. Two item mini- Sandra J. Wing Healing neuropathy, anxiety, stress, mum purchase required. Therapies Foundation is aches, fatigue, nausea and This fundraiser is in to provide cancer patients, pain. The primary focus of honor of Rita Da Costa, during their treatment the foundation is to serve Role Players Present 'Angel Street' Sandra J. Wing Beneficiary, period, with financial as- cancer patients in the Tri- who passed away in 2015. sistance for complementary Valley. Role Players Ensemble Rita had a big, booming healing services. To buy tickets for Laugh presents Angel Street by laugh and a constant smile The Sandra J. Wing Out Loud Comedy for Rita Patrick Hamilton as its next on her face so what better Healing Therapies Foun- at Tommy T’s, contact product. way to celebrate her than to dation focuses on the 5 www.healingtherapiesfoun- an evening of comedy. dation.org Performances are week- ends Oct. 20 to Nov. 5 at The Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville. Cur- tain is at 8 p.m. on Fridays Scholarship Applications Being Accepted and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. The Community of and have demonstrated exter.org. Character Collaborative in- ceptional character by role The deadline to apply Isabella Manningham vites all high school seniors modeling the traits of Com- is November 13, 2017. fears she is going mad in Pleasanton to apply for passion, Honesty, Respect, Selections will be made in under the influence of the annual Juanita Haugen Responsibility, Integrity late-November. her mysterious and dash- Memorial Scholarship. and Self-Discipline. The Community of ing new husband. The Long time school An award will be pre- Character Collaborative is stakes become deadly board member, trustee and sented to a student in each a non-profit committee of when a detective pres- Alan Coyne and Adrian Dean rehearse. president of the Pleasanton of Pleasanton’s three high volunteers representing a ents a frightening theory Unified School District, schools. Applications are cross section of the commu- about Mr. Manningham’s Angel Street. sEnsemble.com; at Danville Juanita Haugen inspired being taken for Foothill and nity including the PUSD, sinister motivations. The The play is directed by Community Center, 420 the Pleasanton Community Amador Valley students, City of Pleasanton, Cham- successful 1944 screen Chloe Bronzan featuring Front St, Danville; or call of Character initiative. In Village will be presented at ber of Commerce and other adaptation, titled Gaslight, Alan Coyne, Adrian Deane, (925) 314-3400 her honor, annual $1,000 a later date. organizations working to starred Ingrid Bergman and Dorian Lockett, Jessica For information about scholarships will recognize Applications and guide- create a community culture Charles Boyer. This Victo- Riley, Jeanette Sarmiento the season, visit www.Role- students who have a strong lines are available online at built on values, goodwill rian thriller returns as Role Tickets are $20-$30; PlayersEnsemble.com record of civic engagement www.CommunityofCharac- and these character traits. Players’ spine tingling tale, online at www.RolePlayer- OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 5 Halloween Events Planned Pleasanton Public Art Book Published in downtown Pleasanton Gary and Nancy Har- rington, 45 year residents of A ghoulish good time is in store for all who come to Pleasanton and art patrons, Downtown Pleasanton where the streets come alive with have completed their book three spooktacular events. entitled, Pleasanton’s Public Halloween Brew Crawl - Trick or Treating isn't only Art. for kids, adults can have their fun too. Stroll (or crawl) The book is a result of through Downtown Pleasanton on October 28th from art patrons asking them to 5-8pm and sip on craft brews, ciders and mead while put the information shared enjoying tasty bites at over 30 downtown locations. To on Pleasanton Public Art add to the festive Halloween spirit of this event, guests Walks and presentations in are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets are on sale writing. Also, the Har- now online and also available for cash or check at Beer ringtons want to insure the Baron located at 336 St. Mary Street. A list of participat- stories about the art are not ing breweries and additional ticketing details can be found lost. at PleasantonDowntown.net. This event is sponsored by When the Harringtons Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, The Alameda decided to write the book County Fairgrounds and Tri-Valley Beer Trail. they felt it should include Halloween Scavenger Hunt - Calling all little ghouls, all the public art in Pleas- witches, princesses and super heroes to downtown Pleas- anton, not just the pieces anton. The free annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt will owned and maintained by take place on Saturday, October 21st from 10 a.m. to 12 the City of Pleasanton. Sev- p.m. Children 10 years old and younger are invited to eral Pleasanton businesses come in costume and pick up instructions from the start- have brought public art to ing location outside of the Museum on Main at 603 Main their sites, art pieces that Street. Children will solve the clue in order to find the can easily be viewed from next downtown location, where they will be given a small the street and/or parking lot. Gary Harrington with the new book. goodie or treat. Parents will be given the clue and answer They discovered in their sheet to help children find the treat locations. Participa- research there were many obtain more information enjoy them, too. people would have access tion will be limited to the first 600 children to arrive. more privately owned on each art piece. Some The Museum on Main to it. Thanks to Jim De- Ghost Walk - Meet the ghosts of Pleasanton's past dur- public art pieces than they of the sculptures had no is now offering the book, Mersman, at the Museum ing the Museum on Main’s popular Ghost Walk. This 90 believed. There is a total nameplates or identifica- Pleasanton’s Public Art, for on Main, they were able to minute family-friendly guided tour will take you to some of over 70 pieces of public tion. Buildings have been $10.95. Gary and Nancy do so. of Pleasanton’s most haunted sites along Main Street. art, both city-owned and sold leaving no information wanted to keep the price of The Museum on Main is Tours depart the museum every 30 minutes between 6 privately-owned, in Pleas- about the public art. How- the book affordable so more located at 603 Main Street p.m. and 8 p.m. October 20, 21, 27 & 28. Costumes are anton. Nancy attempted ever, those sculptures have in downtown Pleasanton. encouraged. Ticketing information and further details can to contact the artists and/ also been included so that or research on line, to be found at museumonmain.org. art patrons can view and Art Walks Planned in Pleasanton Nancy and Gary Harrington will lead their Pleasan- ton 2nd Saturday Public Art Walks during the months of October and November. These 2-hour, free, Walk and A Day Without Water Being Observed Talk sessions begin, 9 a.m., at the Pleasanton Civic Center parking lot at 200 Old Bernal Avenue. The City of Livermore’s paign, WRD invites water agencies, such as the investment, having gone The northern walk will take place Sat., Oct. 14. The Water Resources Division Livermore residents and City of Pleasanton, Zone 7 underfunded for decades. southern program is set for Nov. 11. (WRD) has joined many even businesses to share Water Agency, Dublin San Drought, flooding, and Learn about the existing Pleasanton Public Art. Nancy water utilities in observing stories of how they value Ramon Services District climate change stress water and Gary talk about the artist and tell anecdotes regarding Imagine A Day Without water. Submissions can and the California Water and wastewater systems. their art works. There will be information about the Har- Water on Thursday, Oct. include photos, hand drawn Service, to implement Although these regional rington Art Partnership, and how to participate in bringing 12, a nationwide day of pictures, videos, poems, Tri-Valley Water 101, a challenges will require more art sooner to Pleasanton. For the 1st time ever on education and advocacy songs, etc., which should be public education campaign locally-driven solutions, their walk, the Harringtons will present and talk about about the value of water. submitted via Facebook (@ focused on water in the Tri- reinvestment in water must their new book entitled “Pleasanton’s Public Art.” This Led by the US Water Al- cityoflivermore) or email Valley area. The Tri-Valley be a national priority. Most book is now available at the Museum on Main – 603 Main liance, hundreds of organi- to adsipp@cityoflivermore. Water 101 public education Americans take the systems Street, Pleasanton. Selling at cost, $10.95. zations across the country net by Tuesday, October campaign will launch in that bring clean water to Since 2006, Nancy and Gary and the Harrington Art will participate by raising 31. The winners with the November. and dirty water from their Partnership have brought 23 public art pieces to the Tri- awareness about the crucial most creative submission of The problems that face homes and businesses for Valley area. need for investment in our how they value water will drinking water and waste- granted. They turn on the Walkers will receive a brochure containing a map of nation’s water. receive a gift pack from the water systems are multi- tap and flush the toilet with- the Pleasanton Art Walk, with locations of the art, the To kick off the cam- WRD. WRD has also part- faceted. The infrastructure out thinking twice about names of the works and the artists. These walks are in nered with other Tri-Valley is aging and in need of where that water came from partnership with World Walk to Wellness. or where it will go.

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"Pushing Boundaries” Art and Wine Intertwined Show and Reception to Feature Performance The public is invited conditions and made sac- by James Bacon to attend a reception for rifices for his art. He also the photography show brings a spiritual approach to his work and believes his “Art & Wine Intertwined” is held several times each “Pushing Boundaries” on year in the Visitor’s Center and Gallery at the Bankhead Sunday, Oct. 15, 3-5 p.m. at presence translates through each of the images. Theater in downtown Livermore. Berkshire Hathaway Home- The fall 2017 event on October 21st will feature a Services Drysdale Proper- His influences include the early landscape photog- special musical performance by singer-songwriter James ties, 1983 Second Street in Bacon. A former staff songwriter for 20th Century Fox, Livermore. raphy of Carleton Watkins and Ansel Adams, and the United Artists and CBS, Bacon now performs as An- Stop by, meet the artist, other Ideaman. He will treat audiences to an entertaining and enjoy Livermore wine motion picture techniques of Roger Deakins and Con- afternoon concert of songs, stories, and his wry observa- and tasty hors d’oeuvres tions on life. while viewing the photogra- rad L. Hall. His mother is Granada The casual wine tasting will include local offerings phy of Tyler Thournir. from Wood Family Vineyards, Cuda Ridge Winery, and Thournir tells stories High School art teacher Laura Thournir, and his Cedar Mountain Winery. visually, using his camera “Art & Wine Intertwined” is free and open to the lens as a paintbrush. Most father is an engineer. This young artist uses technical public. Tastings are $2 each or three for $5 and light ap- of his images, both realistic petizers will be served. The event runs from 1:00 to 4:00 and abstract, are printed on skills combined with an artistic eye to push bound- p.m. with the music program beginning at 1:30 p.m. medium- and large-scale “Livermore Paint Out: Historical Livermore and its canvases to dramatic effect. aries. You can find more of his Vineyards” is currently on exhibit in the Gallery through A graduate of California October 31. More than 40 works by local artists show- State University, Chico, images online at Thournir- Productions.com case some of the landmarks and landscapes that make with a degree in Commu- the City of Livermore distinctive. nication Design with an The show is on display at the BHHS office, 1983 Hosted by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, emphasis in Media Arts, “Art & Wine Intertwined” events welcome the commu- he worked as a camera Second Street, Livermore, through Nov. 30, 2017. For nity to the Bankhead Theater and support LVPAC’s goal operator for a TV station to build awareness and share the visual and performing before setting out to travel information or to schedule a private viewing, contact arts. the globe. Stretching Sequoia Humboldt by Tyler Thournir. The Visitor’s Center and Gallery is staffed and open He has crossed oceans, Cher Wollard at 925-784- 4679 or [email protected]. to the public seven days a week from 12:00 noon to trespassed, endured extreme 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit lvpac.org Local Workshop for Writers to Entries Being Accepted by Cover "Character" and "Point of View" Chronicle Wine Competition The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SF- Jordan Rosenfeld, an author, editor and writing teacher, [email protected] no later than Wednesday, Oct. CWC) is officially accepting wine entries now through will present a three-hour workshop on "character and point 18. November 15, 2017. For 18 years, the San Francisco of view" to writers Saturday, Oct. 21. The event will begin Rosenfeld wrote the suspense novels "Women in Red," Chronicle Wine Competition has been the barometer of at 2 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard "Forged in Grace" and "Night Oracle." She is also the how consumers measure and select their wines. As the Rd., Pleasanton, with check in at 1:30 p.m. The presenta- author of the writing guides "Writing Deep Scenes: Plot- largest competition of American wines in the world, the tion is hosted by the Tri-Valley Branch of the California ting Your Story through Action," "Emotion & Theme," "A SFCWC received over 7,000 entries last year. Writers Club (CWC). Writer's Guide to Persistence: How to Create a Lasting & Judges are drawn from all areas of the wine industry, "The key to excellent fiction lies in its characters: the Productive Writing Practice," "Make a Scene: Crafting a including media, trade, education, retail and restaurant/ unforgettable protagonists, antagonists and secondary Powerful Story One Scene at a Time," and, with Rebecca hospitality. characters who populate the world of your story. Under- Lawton, "Write Free: Attracting the Creative Life." Gold and above award winners are recognized in a standing and effectively using point of view allows you Rosenfeld holds an MFA in Creative Writing & Litera- 30+ page San Francisco Chronicle Special Wine Section to write a powerful narrative that draws readers in and en- ture from the Bennington Writing Seminars and a B.A. in on February 11, 2018, which reaches over one million gages them with characters in a meaningful way," accord- Liberal Studies from the Hutchins School. More informa- people in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the richest ing to an Amazon.com description of Rosenfeld's book, tion about Rosenfeld and her activities are on her website wine demographic in the world. "Writing the Intimate Character." at http://jordanrosenfeld.net/. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is The workshop is open to members of the public who The CWC Tri-Valley Branch invites writers of all one of the few competitions that awards commemorative make advance reservations and pay a fee at the door. genres and experience levels to learn about their craft plaques to winners with silver status and above, which Admission costs are: CWC adult members, $15; adult non- at its monthly meetings. For more information about can be displayed in tasting room and at winery events. members, $20; CWC student members, $8; and student the CWC Tri-Valley Branch, contact Patricia Boyle at For more details about categories, rules and entry non-members, $12. Anyone interested in the program or [email protected] or visit http://www.trival- forms, visit winejudging.com/wineries. The deadline for CWC may attend with no obligation to join. Reservations leywriters.org. wine submissions is November 15, 2017. can be made by sending a message via e-mail to reserva- OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 7

Church Holds Annual BULLETS (continued from front page) mount his show on Broad- Neighbor2Neighbor way. There's just one catch, however: the backer is a For six years, the First handing out ice cream to “As a very busy family, mobster who sees Shayne's Presbyterian Church Liver- car show attendees, to bak- my husband and I were so play as a vehicle for his more has been organizing ing bread for shut ins and pleased to find an easy, age ditzy, talent-free girlfriend. Neighbor2Neighbor (N2N), sick people appropriate opportunity for Throw in an aging diva, a a day of coordinated service Bagging and delivering our children to give back to savant hit-man and a bevy projects for people of all lunches to men and women their community. The boys of beautiful chorus girls, ages and abilities who care living in unstable housing had a great family time and and this is one Broadway about helping to fill local situations really understood that their show that is sure to knock needs and who want to Writing letters to help was making a differ- 'em dead. make a difference in the military personnel an mis- ence. It’s wonderful to have The show is presented community. sionaries serving in various projects that all ages can through special arrange- N2N Began in 2012 with parts of the world work on together.” ment with Music Theatre the idea that churches are Doing facility and land- Others spoke about what International (MTI) All not simply supposed to be scape work for Open Heart the day meant. “This was authorized performance places where people gather, Kitchen a prefect way I could help materials are also supplied but communities from Making blankets for strengthen my community by MTI. www.MTIShows. which people are sent in people going through dif- and connect with neigh- com order to have a positive im- ficult situations bors all over Livermore.” Kathleen Breedveld is pact on the larger commu- Picking up trash at Oak “I appreciate being a part the producer, Joan Maio nity. On Sunday, September Knoll Cemetery/boot hill of a faith community that directs, Jess Hutchins is as- 24th, almost 250 people Doing house mainte- puts its faith into prac- sistant director, Sierra Dee spent the day involved in nance and repair for older tice and takes seriously vocal and musical director various projects: adults in the community God’s command to love and Ken Hammond chore- Packaging 10,000 meals Visiting men and women our neighbors…all of our ographer. Repairing bikes for kids living in skilled nursing neighbors!” “Helping oth- Participants packaging meals The cast includes David at Jackson Elementary facilities or in isolation ers gives me a little sense of Shayne: Dominic Tracy; School The day ended with a heaven here on earth.” Helen Sinclair: Annmarie Taking part in hundreds service of celebration dur- Afterwards all gathered Martin; Cheech: Eric Nei- of “Random Acts of Kind- ing which stories of the day to enjoy tacos and a great man; Olive Neal: Suzie ness” - from delivering were shared. time together. Shepard; Warner Purcell: donuts to 1st responders, One person commented, Jim Rupp; Ellen: Madison Genovese; Nick Valenti: Jeff Seaberg; Eden Brent: Halloween Themed Wine Tasting Planned Christina Boothman; Julian The Livermore Lioness ing fundraiser on Thursday, theme basket filled with de- Marx: Michael Sally Club will host a Halloween October 19, from 4:30 lightful surprises. Costumes Female Dance Ensem- themed twilight wine tast- to 8:00 pm at Page Mill are optional. There will be a ble: Pamela Ballin, Carmen Winery. prize for the one voted most Lessa, Celeste Lococo, This fundraiser helps original Amy MacKinnon, Lisa WATER support the club’s scholar- The wine tasting fee Radanowski, Cierra Zim- (continued from front page) ship, community and holi- of $10.00 per person is merman; Male Dance En- held at the Mertes Center day gift giving programs, not required to attend but semble: Charles Anthony, for the Arts Black Box The- and provides a delightful is donated by Page Mill Todd Aragon, Matt Busbee, ater on the LPC campus. wine and food tasting expe- Winery to the Livermore Dominic Lessa; Ensemble: Friday and Saturday perfor- rience for attendees. Lioness Club as is 10% of Mark Flolo, Mark Flores, mances are at 8:00 p.m. and In addition to the wine all vendor and regular wine Paul Hogarth, Britt Jen- Sunday performances are tasting there will be finger sales. No pre-ticket sales sky, Jessie Annie Lukban, 2:00 p.m. matinees. foods, art and craft vendors, are available. Mateo Lungu, Bob Stratton, Tickets to all perfor- and two raffle baskets, in- The Page Mill Winery Kirsten Torkilson mances are $15 general cluding a gift certificate for is located at 1960 South For tickets visit the admission and $10 for stu- the Niles Canyon Railway Livermore Avenue, Liver- Bankhead Theater box dents/staff/seniors/military. Christmas Lights Train ride, more. For more information office at 2400 First Street, Tickets to all shows can be a $100.00 gift certificate about the Livermore Lion- Livermore or call 925-373- purchased in advance by from Beauty A La Mode ess Club go to the Face- 6800, Tuesday thru Satur- visiting www.laspositascol- Le Spa, a signed children’s book page, The Livermore day, noon to 6pm, or go to lege.edu/performingarts. book by local author Jac- Lioness Club or contact www.bankheadtheater.org Las Positas College is queline Irby, some “friendly Kathleen Anderson at 925- For more information, located at 3000 Campus spirits," and an Italian 443-1909. visit the TVRT website at Hill Drive in Livermore. Letters being written to military personnel www.trivalleyrep.org

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad their own materials and easels. Open Vineyards with Master Gardener, Diane with nothing more than their expressive Free admission; donations appreciated. Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations ap- to all artists. Professional artist models Dovholuk. Sensory Herb Class; Oct. 14, voices and guitars. (Piet Levy, Milwau- www.pleasantonband.com. cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art preciated. (nude). No instructor. Students under 10 a.m. to noon, The Art of Compost- kee Journal Sentinel)”. House limit: 40 Pacific Chamber Orchestra & Chorus, classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, Johnny Botts – Whimsical new fine art 18 need written parental permission to ing. Price per guest, per session: $20 music lovers. RSVP early, and forward Handel’s Glorious Messiah, 2 p.m., art exhibits and information pertaining exhibit at Harrington Gallery’s Atrium attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Entertainment Club, $25 Non-Club. this invitation to your friends and family. Nov. 26. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First to the art field, 2155 Third St., Liver- Gallery @ Firehouse Arts Center in Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Space is limited. Reservations are http://event.pingg.com/SaraKen- Street, Livermore. www.bankheadthe- more. The gallery has been open since Pleasanton. Opens October 12, on Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- required. Call 925.456.2424 or visit nyHouseConc Suggested donation (all ater.org or 373-6800. 1974 and is run as a co-op by local display through November 4. Bay able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton wentevineyards.com proceeds to the band): $15 - 20/adult, artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Area artist Johnny Botts is famous in for more info about the workshop, Wente Vineyards, Make Time for Music $5/ teens, $10/financially challenged ON THE STAGE p.m. For information call 449-9927. California and beyond for his fanciful 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ with Kingsborough and special guest Nikita Mndoyants, piano, Del Valle Fine The Addams Family: A New Musical Members of the Pleasanton Art League works featuring space robots, popular earthlink.net. Matt Jaffe & The Distractions, Sat., Arts, Oct. 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Comedy, at Chanticleers Theatre in Public Art Circuit are currently global destinations, plus a healthy dose Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- Oct. 21, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Estate First Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- Castro Valley. The show was created by exhibiting art at six businesses in the of humor. In conjunction with IGNITE! ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 Winery & Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Rd., theater.org or 373-6800. an award-winning team that includes Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Festival. For more information on both are welcome to join this class. Classes Livermore. This is a ticketed event. Pleasanton Community Concert Band, authors Marshall Brickman and Rick locations are: Bank of America at 337 the exhibit and the festival: www. cover drawing, painting, print-making, $10 per person. Ticket includes concert, Music for Children of all Ages, 2 p.m. Elice (Jersey Boys), composer-lyricist Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton firehousearts.org. The exhibit is open sculpture and ceramics. For further in- a GoVino glass and a glass of wine. Oct. 15, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party). Directed Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters to the public during regular gallery formation, contact Thomasin Dewhurst Purchase tickets in advance or at 4PM Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. by Chanticleers Theatre’s Artistic Direc- Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ at the door and in the tasting rooms. firehousearts.org. Free admission; tor, John Baiocchi. The Addams Family, Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 hotmail.com or visit http://childrensart- Charles R Vineyards Spooktacular donations appreciated. a New Musical Comedy opens with Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Petite Paired with Treats - Halloween Livermore-Amador Symphony, Heroes Chanticleers’ traditional complimentary Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Art Classes, For children, teens and Candy. Saturday & Sunday, October and Villains at the Pops, Oct. 20. hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverage 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations ap- adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, 28 & 29, 11:30am - 4:30pm. Bring Livermoreamadorsymphony.org gala on October 6 and runs through The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal preciated. painting, printmaking, sculpture and your friends for a round of cornhole Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway– “Songs November 5. Curtain time for Friday Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in be- Artwalk, Oct. 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in ceramics taught by highly experienced on the lawn, and with fall in the air, from The Great White Way.” T Best and Saturday evening shows is 8:00 coming a member of the Pleasanton Art downtown Livermore. www.bothwell. artist and art instructor, Thomasin De- roast s'mores over the fire pit flames. known for his impressive 3000+ pm and Sunday matinees start at 2:00 League or for information regarding the lvpac.org/events whurst. Weekday and weekend classes, Releasing the 2013 Petite Sirah that performances in the title role in pm (no show on October 8). General Public Art Circuit, call John Trimingham Ignite: Arts + Innovation, October 14, Home school classes, Special classes has been resting in the bottle from Julio The Phantom Of The Opera, Franc admission is $25; admission for Seniors at (510) 877-8154. 2017 – 5 pm-9 pm. Firehouse Arts during school breaks offered. (925) Covarrubias' Casa de Vinas vineyard. D’Ambrosio returns to The Firehouse (60+)/Students/Military is $20. On “Soul Searching: The Spirit of Center, Division and Railroad St. Fea- 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ After 3 years in oak, the tannins are soft Arts Center in Pleasanton. Special Bargain Night, October 7, all tickets are Africa and the Diaspora Expressed tures light installations, innovative art hotmail.com for further info. with delicious notes of coffee, rich red matinee concert, Sunday, October 22, $18. The Chanticleers Theatre FlexPass by Contemporary Bay Area Artists” displays, computer technology, robotics, Piano and keyboard lessons, For hues with a floral aroma and hints of 2:00 p.m. Presented by Bay Area’s (gives you four tickets to use anytime September 15 – October 14, Firehouse Ignite Talks, fire elements, entertain- children to adult. Beginner to early buttery cherry cobbler. Come by October award-winning ESSES Productions. during the season) is $85 general Arts Center Harrington Gallery. Works ment and food. www.firehousearts.org intermediate level. Half-hour private 28 and 29, hang around for tasting. Reserved seating tickets $25- $35. and $68 seniors/students/military. include fiber art, masks and sculpture, classes or small group classes offered. Club Members taste for free along with Tickets available at www.firehousearts. Chanticleers Theatre is located within painting, and mixed-media, including MEETINGS/CLASSES Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 2 guests, and receive 20% off case org, 925-931-4848, or at the center the Castro Valley Community Park at the 21-foot art quilt titled ‘Blood Line’ Colored Pencil: Basics and Beyond. or email [email protected] for purchases and 15% off a bottle. Small Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in 3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley. Call recently exhibited in Washington, Classes are for beginners and interme- further info. charge for s'mores. 8195 Crane Ridge downtown Pleasanton. 510-SEE-LIVE (733-5483) or go to D.C. In conjunction with Cheza Nami diate students start Mon Oct. 23, 9:30 Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Road, Livermore; 454.3040 or visit Choir and Orchestra Concert, Oct. 26, chanticleers.org for reservations/tickets. Foundation’s “Taste of Africa” festival to Noon for five weeks. Beginners will Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Ga- www.charlesrvineyards.com 7 p.m. Barbara Mertes Performing Kevin Johnson – Award-winning which takes place at the Firehouse on learn the properties of the colored pen- lina’s Music Studio located at 1756 First Arts Center, Las Positas College, 3000 “Godzilla Theater” Ventriloquist. Fri- Saturday, October 7, from 10 to 6. Art- cil, color theory, and how to create re- St., Livermore. Confirm participation by MUSIC/CONCERTS Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. day, October 13, 8:00 p.m. Live on stage ists: Susan Heller, Wawi Amasha, Alice alistic drawings. Intermediate students calling (925) 960-1194 or via the web- Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music laspositascollege.edu/performing arts at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleas- Beasley, Irma Grant, Nicole Dixon. Regu- will review basic principles of colored site at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 S. Joan Osborne Sings Bob Dylan, Oct. anton. Master ventriloquist, comedian, lar gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, pencil and learn more colored pencil Beginners are welcome. Bring some Livermore Ave, Livermore. http://ret- 27, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., and magician Kevin Johnson, who Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday techniques. Adult $135. Bothwell Arts music to share with the group. Ukuleles zlaffvineyards.com Livermore, www.bankheadtheater.org or skyrocketed to fame with his appear- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. are available for purchase. Small $10 Bluegrass open mic and pickup band; 373-6800. ance on America’s Got Talent, brings at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- Contact [email protected] for fee to cover meeting costs. The Bandstand in Carnegie Park, 4th African Guitar Summit, Nov. 2, Bankhead “A new generation of ventriloquism” ton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations more information or to sign up. and K Streets, Livermore. 2 to 4 p.m. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, www. to his live show. As the only two-time always appreciated. Drawing: Focus on Nature. This class is WINE & SPIRITS first Sunday of each month until Oct. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. International winner of the “Best Male Photo Exhibit – Large format, long for beginners and the artists who want Cedar Mountain Winery presents Hallow- 1, 2017. Pleasanton Community Concert Band, Performer” award (IAAPA), Johnson exposure photographs on metal. On to improve drawing techniques. In- een candy and wine pairing flight every Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday and Patriotic Highlights, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sun., has appeared on Late Night with David view September 20 through October 21, struction includes site techniques, three Fri.-Sun. in October, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. All Nov. 5. Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Letterman. Reserved seating tickets in conjunction with IGNITE! Art + In- dimensional development and composi- $15 flight (6 wines paired with candy). equipment supplies, full PA with 4 vocal Main St., Pleasanton. www.pleasanton- $20- $30. Tickets available at www. novation festival event October 14. Bay tion. Class start Thurs., Oct. 26th, 10843 Reuss Rd., Livermore. mics, 4 piece drum set w/double kick, band.com. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Area photographer / videographer and 9:30 - Noon for 5 weeks. Adult $135. Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., Oct. 13, 6 to guitar and bass amp. Any style music. Jazz Concert, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Barbara at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Pleasanton native Cameron Meikle, at Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, 9 p.m. Evening in the Vineyards concert Bands welcome. Age 21 +. R Place Mertes Performing Arts Center, Las Avenue, in downtown Pleasanton. Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington Gal- Livermore. Contact maryannkot@ featuring musician Nick Tyrell. Wine, Live Music Club, 2562 Old First St., Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Alice in Wonderland – DLUX Puppets, lery in Pleasanton. Open to the public gmail.com for more information or to artisan pizzas along with non alcoholic Livermore. Livermore. www.laspositascollege.edu/ the innovative professional puppetry during regular gallery hours: Wednes- sign up. beverages offered (sorry no outside food Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- performing arts theater company for audiences of all day, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Art Classes always on-going at the or beverages allowed) for tickets go to urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 The Manhattan Transfer, Nov. 11, Bank- ages. Fun musical adaptation with p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, wa- www.laspositasvineyards.com. Space South Livermore Ave., Livermore. head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, actors, high-quality life-sized (and Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts tercolor, drawing, colored pencil, mixed is limited. Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. bigger!) puppetry and digitally projected Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleas- media classes for adults and multiple Wood Family Vineyards Fiesta Friday, regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant Battle of the Big Bands, Gary Vecchiarelli scener. Live on stage at the Firehouse anton. Donations appreciated. NOTE: children's classes always available. October 13. Tasting room open at noon. in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Productions with thirty musicians, two Arts Center in Pleasanton. Friday, the artist will be on hand during IGNITE! Register at. bothwell.lvpac.org Live music by Indie Blues, Singer/ the 2nd Tuesday each month from Big Bands on stage playing 1930s and October 20, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Festival to chat and answer questions. Show and Tell, Artists are invited to a Songwriter. Keepin’ music raw and 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small 1940s most popular music. 2 p.m., October 21, at 2:00 p.m. Reserved More info: www.firehousearts.org, and monthly function at the Bothwell Arts rootsy - 4 – 7pm. Smokin Hot Meats N cover. Nov. 12, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First seating tickets $8 - $16; child $6 - $14. www.theclearestblur.com Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th Tuesday Treats food truck here. 2407 Research Los Lonely Boys, Oct. 13, Bankhead St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Tickets available at www.firehousearts. “Afrofuturism” – Special Fine Art Exhibit of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Dr., Livermore. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, www. org or 373-6800. org, 925-931-4848, or at the center at Firehouse Arts Center’s Harrington Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St., Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, Harvest bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. The Kingston Trio, Nov. 17, Bankhead Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in Gallery in Pleasanton. On display in Livermore. Artists are welcome to bring Happenings, 1 to 4 p.m. Sat., Oct. Vineyard View House Concerts will pres- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, www. downtown Pleasanton. the Upstairs Alcove Gallery through finished, unfinished or no work at all 14. Tour the winery and observe wine ent an evening with Sara and Kenny, bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Bullets Over Broadway, Oct. 21-Nov. October 14. Colorful acrylic paintings by to receive a critique from the group. making as it happens in real time. Oct. 13. Potluck social begins at 6 p.m. Amethyst Quartet, saxophone, Del Valle 5, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Delgreta Brown, exploring the spirituality Refreshments are brought by some of Taste the fermenting wine, talk to the followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. at Fine Arts, Nov. 18. Bankhead Theater, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, Bankhead of Africa and the African Diaspora. the artists, and a donation of $5.00 winemakers, and, if the timing is right, Vineyard View, 3227 Saratoga Court 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Open to the public during regular gallery is desired although not mandatory. see the crushing or pressing, in action. Livermore. Hosting the event are Ann bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller at www.rmwinery.com 3053 Marina Brown & Steve Ketzler. Sara, a classical Pleasanton Community Concert Band, The Water Engine, October 20-29 Fri./ from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 [email protected] Avenue, Livermore guitarist from Italy, joined Kenny, a jazz Holiday Music, 2 p.m. Nov. 26 Firehouse Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m. Barbara a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & Work- guitarist from Wisconsin in 2015 to form Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Mertes Performing Arts Center, Las 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring shop: Discover The Garden at Wente a duo that creates “a sweet rapport Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org. Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Livermore. www.laspositascollege.edu/ children. For more information or as- driving current affairs in both the na- to write a 50,000 word manuscript 410 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton. http:// arts and crafts, gifts and decor. Admis- performing arts sistance, contact the Pleasanton Public tional and international arenas. Topics between Nov. 1-30. To participate in trivalleyconservancy.org sion is free. Presented by the Dublin 42nd Street, Pacific Coast Repertory The- Library at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. that have been covered include politics, the challenge, visit nanowrimo.org The OK GO, Nov. 3, Bankhead Theater, 2400 Senior Center and the Dublin Senior atre, Nov. 4-19. Firehouse Arts Center, 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. governance, economics, military affairs, Livermore Library is located at 1188 S. First St., Livermore, www.bankheadthe- Foundation. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. history, sociology, science, the climate, Livermore Ave. www.livermorelibrary.net ater.org or 373-6800. Dublin 34th Annual Holiday Tree Light- firehousearts.org or 931-4848. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, or 373-5500. Earlier Than the Bird, Nov. 18, 7 to 10 a.m. ing Ceremony, Thursday, November 30 Side by Side by Sondheim, Nov. 9-10, Cantabella Fall Registration for inter- for further questions Jeans & Jewels, A Night in Old Havana; Downtown Livermore. www.livermore- at 7:00 p.m. Dublin Civic Center, 100 8 p.m. Barbara Mertes Performing national award-winning Cantabella We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- fundraiser for Tri-Valley Conservancy downtown.com Civic Plaza. Seasonal entertainment Arts Center, Las Positas College, 3000 Children’s Chorus is now open to new centered book group led by a small to benefit land protection programs. Holiday Craft Boutique, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. with cookies and hot cocoa after the Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. students. Classes offered in Livermore, group of book club veterans, with Drinks, games, dinner, auctions, and Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador performance. Admission is free. laspositascollege.edu/performing arts Pleasanton and San Ramon. High reading selections based on member dancing. Fri., Nov. 3. 6 p.m. Casa Real, Valley Blvd. Assortment of handmade William Shakespeare's Taming of the quality music education to children recommendations and consensus. Shrew, presented by the Tri-Valley ages 5-18. Visit cantabella.org/register/ No homework required– share your Classical Christian Academy at 6:00 join or call 925-292-2663 immediately insights or just listen in! Contact Nancy pm on November 17, 2017 at 945 for more information or to register for Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@yahoo. Concannon Blvd., Livermore. The public the training choirs or to schedule an com. ALICE IN WONDERLAND is invited to attend. audition for the performing choirs. No Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken (continued from page 3) experience necessary. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. COMEDY Features local authors reading their Lux was presented with review in history. “It’s an 21, at 2:00 p.m. Reserved Free Comedy Show every Thursday CHORAL work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and an opportunity to create a amazing gig. Currently I seating tickets are $8 - $16; at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre's Broadway Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. theater show, and the cur- am playing Donald Trump. child $6 - $14. Running Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First Chorus and Broadway Chorus Kids Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. You can imagine how fun St. in Livermore. Presents: "A Thoroughly Modern Musi- Information go to http://facebook.com/ rent iteration of DLUX as a time is approximately an Laugh Out Loud for Rita to benefit cal" Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 11 at StoriedNights family theater company is that is right?” he said. “I hour, with no intermission. Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies at 2 p.m. Valley Community Church, 4455 Harvest Fair at the Heritage Park and the result. perform five days a week, Tickets online at www. Tommy T’s, October 24, 5104 Hopyard Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton, For more Museums, 6600 Donlon Way. Saturday, Derek’s ‘day job’ (actu- seven shows a week in front firehousearts.org, by call- Rd. Featuring Regina Stoops, Mario information or to purchase tickets, visit October 14, 2017, noon to 5 p.m. Live Montes, Stacey Gustafson. Doors open the TVRT website: www.trivalleyrep.org music, tractor-pulled wagon-rides, ally his night job) is still as of packed houses and I get ing 925-931-4848, and in at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. or call 925-462-2121. play in a hay stack, and vendor booths. full-time principal perform- to sing and dance and make person at the Box Office, Tickets $20 or table of 8 for $120.00. Admission to the Harvest Fair is free. er in Steve Silver’s iconic silly faces for a living. It’s 4444 Railroad Avenue, in Two item min. MISCELLANEOUS $5 Activity Wristbands are available for “Beach Blanket Babylon,” like high school for me all downtown Pleasanton. Box Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours participation in the Hands-on Activities. MOVIES of the 140+ year old ranch and free, Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day, Oct. the longest-running musical over again, but getting a Office hours are Wednesday Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public family friendly seasonal activities. The 28, 1 to 5 p.m. Downtown Livermore. really great paycheck!” - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the last Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. Trick or treating, costume contest, Performances in Pleas- p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 month. The films are free and are Go to www.livermorehistory.com for games, activities and entertainment for BROADWAY anton will take place on screened in the Pleasanton Library large the monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., children in 5th grade and younger. www. (continued from page 3) a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two Friday, October 20 at 7:30 hours prior to performances meeting room. Theme this year is "Turn- Livermore. livermoredowntown.com nomination for Barry Ma- ing the Wheels." Everyone is welcome Political Issues Book Club meets the Ghosts of Dublin, Oct. 27, 6 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, October if not sold out. to attend. Some films are mature in 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads p.m. and Oct. 28, 7 to 11 p.m. Take nilow’s “Copacabana.” content and may not be suitable for books about issues and trends that are a flashlight tour through the Dublin He played Anthony Cor- Pioneer Cemetery. Hear haunting stories leone – the opera singing of ghosts. Register at Dublinrecguide or Concert to Feature Music visit dublinca.gov son of Al Pacino and Diane NaNoWriMo kickoff, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Keaton in “The Godfather – Poet Laurate Plans Reading at Livermore Library. Featuring author Part III,” and is featured on from Stage, Movie and TV Tina Jones Williams. National Novel the Original Motion Picture Livermore Public Library Writing Month participants attempt Soundtrack. The Pleasanton Community Concert Band for its Fall D'Ambrosio’s resume Concert promises music for the entire family, for children also includes three Emmy of all ages. Selections from stage, movie and TV screens, Cynthia Patton, the Poet Laureate of Livermore, will award nominated television and concert hall should awaken a memory, or just be en- read at the Civic Center Library on Thursday, October Volunteers shows, and two Grammy joyable to hear again. From wizard of Oz" to Frozen" and 19, at 7 p.m. The event is part of the Library’s Friends, considerations: Best Male much in between, there will be familiar tunes aplenty for Authors, and Arts Series. Patton will read selected poems Sought Vocalist 1999 for “Panis everyone, of any age. from her book, Across An Aqueous Moon: Travels in Au- Applications are cur- Angelicus,” and Traditional At the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444Railroad Avenue, tism (Finishing Line Press, 2016), as well as new work. Pop Vocal Album 2005 Pleasanton On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2 P.M. (Doors Patton, a Livermore resident, is an attorney, author, rently being accepted for parade entries and volunteer for “Franc D’Ambrosio’s at 1:45.) Admission Always Free. Bring the whole family consultant, and founder of the nonprofit organization, Broadway.” Autism A to Z. She has published two books on wetland opportunities for the City of protection and restoration and a poetry collection. Her Pleasanton’s annual Home- award-winning work has appeared in twelve anthologies town Holiday Parade, Tree plus numerous print and online publications as well as her Lighting, and Celebration. TRAVEL blog, An Unplanned Life. Two of her stories have been The deadline for submittals performed on stage. is Wednesday, November Patton founded and hosts the popular Whistlestop Writ- 22, 2017. Register online BUG ers Open Mic at Swirl on the Square in downtown Liver- by visiting www.home- more on the fourth Wednesday of the month. She formerly townholiday.com. Ocean and co-produced and hosted Storied Nights: An Evening of For more information, river cruises Spoken Word. Her two-year term as Poet Laureate began contact Michelle Dun- on July 1, 2017. away, Community Services (925) 447-4300 The Civic Center Library is located at 1188 South Manager at 925-931-5352 Livermore Avenue. For more information, contact the or hometownholiday@ In Downtown Livermore library at 373-5500. cityofpleasantonca.gov. travelbuglivermore.com 10 The Independent • OCTOBER 12, 2017 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices October 21, 2017. Evening of live music, Avenue. Registration is not required. The in Bulletin Board, send information to PO great food by Tequila's Tacqueria and wine Library offers online classes, museum Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care from Eagle Ridge Vineyard will be raising passes, test preparation tools, and other of Bulletin Board or email information to monies to purchase Chromebook Laptops electronic resources in the Digital Library. A [email protected]. Include name of for Livermore High School students. Fun Livermore Public Library card gives patrons organization, meeting date, time, place and games, silent auction and Commemorative access to Digital Library resources from any theme or subject. Phone number and contact Wine Raffle to enable more students to have computer or mobile device with Web access. person should also be included. Deadline is access to these educational tools. Tickets are For more information about this class, call 5 p.m. Friday.) $20 per person and include Taco Bar, water 925-373-5500. Stone Fruit Trees - Learning Series or soda. Tickets are available at: http://mkt. 2017 Juvenile Diabetes Research Talk, 11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 21. Asbury United com/lhsaa. ; Space is limited. More informa- Foundation East Bay One Walk, San Ramon Methodist Church; 4743 East Ave; Livermore. tion: www.livermorehighalumni.com; email: Walk, Sunday Oct. 15, 2017 at the Bishop Presented by FertileGround Works Garden of [email protected]" Ranch, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Grace - free to the public. Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- Check in is at 9:30 am; walk starts at 11: 44th Annual Bazaar on Friday and Sat- ated invite all to monthly dinner on October am. 3 miles. Contact: Emily Sliwkowski urday, November 3 & 4 from 9:00 am till 3:00 12, 2017. Speaker will be Jeanette Finicum, – email: [email protected]; tel. 415-597- pm. Unique handmade gifts, children's items. the wife of the late LaVoy Finicum, a cowboy 6315. San Ramon Walk info link: www2.jdrf. Holiday decorations for Fall and Christmas, who lived his life for God, his family and org/site/TR/Walk/GreaterBayAreaChapter405 and Ornaments, Jellies, Candies, and baked liberty. Jeanette will be bringing copies of her 7?pg=entry&fr_id=6951 goods available. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, late husband’s book: “Only by Blood and Suf- Counter Point (Addiction Family 1020 Mocho Street, Livermore. fering." Beeb’s Sports Bar and Grill Banquet Support Group), Counter Point is a free Holiday Craft Boutique, Livermore Room (At the Las Positas Golf Course), 915 faith based, Christ centered (Al Anon based) Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary annual Clubhouse Drive. Social time 6:30 pm; meet- program designed to help individuals with Holiday Craft Show on November 11th 2017 ing 7:00 pm Reservations due by October family members who suffer from alcoholism at 527 N. Livermore Ave from 9 to 3 pm. 10, 2017. Members: $ 30.00; Guests: $ and drug addiction. We meet Monday eve- Handmade treasures from vendors, a raffle, 35.00 Call: Jo Molz: 925-846-6155 / Cell: nings at 7:00 pm at Cornerstone Fellowship lunch and purchase some homemade baked 925-367-6155 or email rjm911@sbcglobal. (348 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore goodies. Proceeds will go to the local food net Include all names and a phone number across from Costco) and Tuesday evenings bank and animal shelter. For more informa- with reservation. at 7:00 pm at St. Michael Elementary School Kids take part in special activities. tion contact Evy Barr at 925-980-7216. Campo di Bocce Fund-raiser for LHS (345 Church Street, Livermore). For further Boutique, Sat., Oct. 28 and Sun., Oct. Safe & Sober Grad Night; Campo di Bocce information contact Kent (925-243-0211) or 29, 2017; 9 am to 1 pm. 1349 Lexington from Mon., Oct. 16th, through Sun. , Oct. Rachel (510-501-1411). Way, Livermore. Hand crafted Jewelry , Wood 22nd, 2018 for benefit week to support LHS Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who Gingerbread to Celebrate 50th Year and More. Safe & Sober Grad Night. 7 Days of Italian get together for events like board games, The Who, What, When, and Where of food and world class Bocce Courts. 15% of movies and fan conventions. Meetings every Gingerbread Preschool is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a carnival on Saturday, Friendship Groups will be the theme of the all sales (excluding alcohol) go to Livermore Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board games general meeting of the Amador Valley Quilters High School PTSA Class of 2018 Safe and at Livermore Shari's Cafe, 1116 E Stanley October 21 from noon–4 p.m. at Gingerbread Preschool and the Amador Valley Community on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 1:30 Sober Grad Night. Simply need drop your Blvd., Livermore. A schedule of upcom- Park. The Pleasanton preschool is located at 4333 Black Ave. to 4:00 PM at Pleasanton Middle School, receipt in the collection bowl at the front of ing events can be found on Facebook at: All current students, alumni, family members and the community are invited to celebrate 5001 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. Presenters restaurant. Campo di Bocce 175 E. Vineyard Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text will discuss the focus of their groups; which Ave Livermore, 925-249-9800 or www. Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more 50 years of learning through play. The event will include carnival games, food truck mafia, range from basic to modern quilting and campodibocce.com/livermore information. DJ, magic show, face painting, story time and more. how members can learn to share, challenge, Page Mill Twilight Tasting Fundraiser Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- To commemorate the occasion, Friends of Gingerbread Preschool will be offering 6” and support one another in their quilting for LHS Safe & Sober Grad Night. Thurs., ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. tiles to purchase and decorate at the anniversary event with Color Me Mine staff on hand adventures. Guests are welcome. Oct. 26, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Page Mill Winery, 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe First annual 1+1 Poker Classic, Fri., 1960 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Night of Room, Pleasanton. Check website for meeting to assist. Tiles will become part of the 50th anniversary commemorative tile wall to be Oct. 13, 6 to 11 p.m. at the Veteran's Hall wine tasting, light snacks and music. Drawing updates pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton mounted in the lobby for Gingerbread Preschool. in downtown Pleasanton, 301 Main Street. with prizes, with top prized valued at $300. Lions Club is a non-profit organization that Tiles will be sold for $35 each or multiple tiles for $30 each through the Friends of Presented by 1+1 Technology benefitting Vendors include Kitschy Klutches, Artisan seeks to identify needs within the community non-profits Breathe California, Tri-Valley Marshmallows, and Sugar and Spice. All tast- and work together to fulfill those needs. For Gingerbread nonprofit group. Event information and links to purchase tiles are available CoderDojo and Plant with Purpose. $40 ing fees ($10/person) and 10% of all winery more information or to get involved visit at gingerbreadpreschool.org. buy-in; first place prize $500 Visa giftcard. sales will be donated to LHS PTSA Safe and pleasantonlionsclub.org. All are welcome. For more information, contact David Weisgerber at 925-931-3474 or dweisgerber@ Complimentary beer, wine and appetizers Sober Grad Night 2018. *This event is not Have you been affected by someone's cityofpleasantonca.gov with purchase of $40 buy-in or 'On the sponsored by LHS. Please drink responsibly. drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope Rail" ticket. Must be 21 in order to play. For Widowed Men and Women of Northern and strength for families and friends of more information, visit www.eventbrite. CA, Oct. 15, general meeting and birthday problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, com/e/first-annual-11-poker-classic- lunch in San Ramon, 1 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 12 925-277-7661, [email protected]. tickets-37324911816. For information email to Marsha, 830-8483. Oct. 19, happy hour in Recovery International Support Group [email protected] Dublin, 5 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 17 to Genene, was developed by Abraham Low, MD. This Sister City Students Visit Japan Annual Victorian Christmas Faire, 443-0515. Oct. 21, friendly bridge, 1 p.m. group uses the cognitive-behavioral, peer St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 678 RSVP by Oct. 14 to Patty, 875-0988. Oct. 22, to peer, self help training system to help The Livermore-Yatsukaido Sister City Organization (LYSCO) has made its annual trip Enos Way, Saturday Nov. 11, 11:00-5:00 lunch in Pleasanton, 1 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 20 individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful to Japan. and Sunday, Nov. 12, noon-5:00. Admission to Hilda, 398-8808. Oct. 28, annual picnic in and productive lives. Meetings every Sunday Some 20 students in the 8th grade at various schools in the city flew there Oct. 5. They is free, and all proceeds from on site sales Pleasanton, 2 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 19 to Ruby, at 4 pm. Leader: Barbara Sterrett.” www. and donations help fund a wide variety of 462-9636. recoveryinternational.org/ Meetings take were accompanied by four adult chaperones and 15 LYSCO delegates. programs that benefit the greater Livermore Jewelry Donations Needed. The place at Arbor Vista: 1300 S. Livermore Ave, The delegates include LYSCO board President Keith Jess, Vice-president Leslie Lemieux, community. Stroll the streets of 19th-century American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Livermore. Secretary Cybelle Beaulieu, Treasurer Lucy Arrutia and past president and student ambas- London where vendors ply their wares, and Pleasanton is requesting donations of neck- Learn Scottish country dancing in enjoy scenes from Charles Dickens’ A laces, bracelets, rings and watches for its Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and sador program co-founder Bruce Wolfe. With them were Livermore Valley Chamber of Christmas Carol with live performers, song, semi-annual jewelry event to be held October graceful strathspeys that are the traditional Commerce film director Jeanie Haigh, and Councilmember Bob Woerner and his wife, Nova. and dance. For the young and young at heart 20-22, 2017. Take a moment to peek in your social dance of Scotland. Make new friends This year’s trip celebrates the 40th anniversary of the relationship between the two cit- Father Christmas will be on hand. High tea jewelry box and donate some of your unused and have fun while you exercise! We welcome ies. Yatsukaido, a bedroom community of 89,000 people, is located 30 miles from Tokyo. will be served at the end of each day in Miss vintage, designer, costume and precious you to our class, Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm Ann’s Tea Room for $25 per person. A variety jewelry. Donations are accepted at the shop at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 South Students and adults stay with Japanese families for the entire trip. Students spend of pub specialties such as ploughman’s lunch during open hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-6; Sat 10-5; L Street, Livermore. Or: Fridays 7:00 to 8:30 three days going to school and sightseeing. and bangers and mash, along with adult Sun 12-5. The Discovery Shop is located at pm at Vineyard Ballet Academy, 39 California In March, middle school students from Japan will take their turn visiting Livermore and non-alcoholic beverages, are available 1989-E Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Contact Avenue, Ste. 110, Pleasanton. No prior dance throughout each day at the Cat and the Fiddle Kelley Meno at 925-462-7374 for more experience or partner required. A youth class families and schools. Pub. For more information or to pre-purchase information. (ages 8 thru high school) Mondays 4:00 to Any current Livermore 7th-graders interested can attend an informational meeting at the tea tickets, please go to www.saintbartsliver- Introducing the Digital Library, Mon- 5:00 pm in Pleasanton is also available. Call end of March 2018. School bulletins will have information in February. more.com. day, October 16, 2017, from 10:30 – 11:30 Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena More information is available at the LYSCO web site at www.lysco.org, or via e-mail Fall Social Fundraiser for Livermore a.m., the Livermore Public Library. This free MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for more High School Alumni Association, Sat., class will be held in Community Room B of information. at [email protected]. the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites

OCTOBER 12, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD interested individuals to attend its morning fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contact is ages at 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back Valley - People from all faith traditions, meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in Lee Parlett 292-9280. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 cultures, races and sexual orientations 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, Ramon. The group meets for lunch on the first John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in Information, 447-8840. 925-449-4848. and teen programs offered as well. All are Livermore. For more information, go to www. Thursday of each month at the San Ramon the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 welcome. Meeting place 1886 College Ave., livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Livermore. For more information contact Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore Please read more about the Tri-Valley SIR at Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- [email protected] or visit us at http:// Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ www.trivalleysir.org and the Statewide SIR at is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up study/Sunday school. For information, call 1301. www.thecrossing.org csllvlighthouse.org. CalWater.com www.sirinc.org/. For information or to attend of women of British or British Commonwealth 925-447-1246. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and a meeting, call Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive.com experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, Eric's Corner is a free support group and fellowship. Those interested in helping 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Worship Israeli and other world dances, easy line for people who are dealing with a diagnosis of with “the cause," enjoying social activities, calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family Bible and circle dances, no partners required, Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and youth min- casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 istry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the homeless, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Arts Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday information. a.m. All are welcome. 447-3428. call 447-2351. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Livermore. Information: George Pavel (925) of each month. For more information please Pleasanton Military Families is a Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Asbury United Methodist Church clothing and other items every Monday 10- 447-8020 or [email protected] visit us at ericscorner.org Pleasanton based support group for those Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling 12. Donations are also accepted on Mondays Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, Assistance League® of Amador Valley who have a loved one serving in the Military. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, Livermore. 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th invites all visitors to join this dedicated group The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. New children Christ Church (a nondenomina- Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in Tuesday of each month to share concerns, All are welcome. and youth group programs. For more tional evangelical church formerly meeting in weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular fears, and to celebrate the joys that are expe- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 information visit www.asburylive.org or call Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho partner or special attire needed. For more meetings are held on the third Thursday of rienced. There is no better support than being Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday school 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC can also be Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., information call Margaret 925-447-6980 or the month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 surrounded by others who know what you are 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's found on Facebook at Asbury UMC Livermore, Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; [email protected]. Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For more informa- going through. Three times per year, the group Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 a.m., Nurs- with most updated information and worship Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Italian Catholic Federation, meets tion, see our website, www.amadorvalley. collect supplies and sends care packages to ery to age 3, Women's Bible study Wednes- sermons. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistancelea- the troops. Contact [email protected] days at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Ministries meet Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino call 925.846.0665. Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., [email protected], or call (925) for the location of the next meeting. every other month. (925) 846-8650 Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming spiri- Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all things 461-6401. Livermore Military Families, a support Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. tual community for people of all faiths and Italian is invited to meet to celebrate the Operation: SAM “Supporting All group for families in Livermore who have a Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Well Community Outreach Center backgrounds. Children's program available. Italian heritage with monthly dinner meetings Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military loved one serving in the Military, is intended & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM ministry provides meats, canned and dry Ongoing groups and activities. Rev. Micah and holding charitable events. The group support organization based in Livermore. to be a safe place for family members to & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Murdock, minister. 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., supports Children's Hospital research, college S.A.M. has been in operation since January come and share their experiences and con- Sundays, and during the week at various available prior to the start of the school year). Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday service. scholarships and other charities. For informa- 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale cerns with others who understand what they times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries Those with an immediate need or who would www.unityoftrivalley.org. 925.829.2733. tion, contact Judy Wellbeloved, president, support of deployed troops. For information or are going through. All family members are (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM and like to donate nonperishable food items, GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. 462-2487. donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email welcome to attend meetings. Meetings on the on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana meets call the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, 1454 ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, [email protected] 3rd Thursday of each month at the Livermore Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinitylivermore. the process. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. Santa Rita Road while its new facility is being nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support Depression and Bipolar Support Al- Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L org or 925-447-1848. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. prepared. Services include band-led worship group for people with difficulty discarding liance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednes- Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Pick up by appointment only. The Outreach music, Sunday School for preschoolers and unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a psy- days 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Center will be open every 4th Saturday to elementary through high school students. chological issue, not an organizing issue. New Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 distribute bags from Fresh and Easy Market Infant care is provided. www.gracewaylife.org meeting location: Parkview,100 Valley Avenue affiliated with the church. Information at p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La and Sprouts. This will be on a first come first (925) 846-4436. (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, www.dbsalliance.org/pleasanton or contact RELIGION Scola at 447-9800. serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Pleasanton. Mondays except some holidays chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Come or call a volunteer Bereaved Mother’s Network of the Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday at 925)289-5356 or 925-922-1467. More Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of each Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton offers a friendly School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. information at: www.clutterlesseastbay.org month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Civic Cen- tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at congregation where all are welcome. Worship Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pas- Questers is an international organization ter Library, Small Conference Room. The aim program For more information www.fpcl.us or (831) 278-1916. at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday tor: Jeff Barger. of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history of the network is to allow bereaved mothers 925-447-2078. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 school for youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, who encourage preservation and restoration to make connections with, share resources, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on and childcare at both services. Contact 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, and support other mothers who have been St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Pastor Henry Kim at 846-0221, send an Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community members learn about antiques, share and through the worst experience of their lives, 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are email to [email protected] or visit www. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 view members' collections, visit historic losing a child. For more information, contact at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult most welcome to come and worship with us lynnewood.org. AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM sites, museums and antiques shops and help [email protected]. worship service. AWANA children's program and to enjoy our hospitality. 925-462-4802. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, non-profit organizations with restoration and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday ser- Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 preservation work. Chapter meets the 4th to new and established residents of the Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. vices--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove a.m. Worship. For more information visit Tuesday monthly from September to May. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 11:00 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel New members are invited to join the local first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Priest- am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View Ward 9:00 at 449.1444. Amador Chapter. If interested call President on the second Wednesday of the month, Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org in-Charge, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Rickie at 925-292-8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Congregation Beth Emek, Center childcare and Godly Play children education. Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Livermore invites members of the community comcast.net. family activities, and monthly adult socials. for Jewish Learning, Prayer and Commu- Little Brown Church, United Church Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit www. nity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Ward 1:30 pm. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and PleasantonNewcomers.com Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Spirit and His Work.” The church address is the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday Community Resources for Inde- Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Pathway Community Church, 1055 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., help people with disabilities and supports the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard gracembc.com Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk them to live independently and participate tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Celebration Christian Center, starts at 7:30 pm. For more info visit us @ in their community for as long as they are Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or youth, adult programs. Biblically based prac- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: 1135 Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. http://www.trivalleystargazers.org/ willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains EastBaySecularJews.org. tIcal messages, nondenominational. All are Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Sunday Services: 9am, 10:30am; children’s Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to First Church of Christ, Scientist, welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 programs: 9am & 10:30am; Spanish service Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s provide information and referrals and provide Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. (925) 322-1222. Village Parkway. 3:00pm; Jr & Sr High: Wednesdays, 6:30- costumes give free guided tours beginning community education at senior centers and Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 8:30pm. For more information on weekday at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays affordable housing complexes to residents held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service Bible study and prayer group schedules, go to of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley and reading room are located at Third and at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 www.celebrationcc.org Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and the office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, N Streets. The Reading Room, which is School at 10:20 am. For more information, during worship. Adult education Sundays WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) A faith beautifully landscaped grounds. For informa- Livermore 94550 and can be reached by open to the public, features books, CDs and visit www.goodshepherd-livermore.org or call at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays enrichment ministry for women of all ages tion on the Ravenswood Progress League phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) magazines for sale. For information, call (950) 371-6200. 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth group and life stages. Meets Thursday mornings, (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Program, 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ (925) 447-2946. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org 9:30 – 11:30 am through May 10, 2018. St. please call the Docent Coordinator at (925) cril-online.org. All services are free. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don (925)828-1846. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo 443-0238. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – events: stcharleslivermore.org, click on group of retired men who join together to of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor Nursery and children's church provided. A a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Wor- 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. Questions: better enjoy their leisure time. Activities movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement "Night of Worship" first Sunday of each month ship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Janet Schott 925-373-9346 or Phyllis include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley at 6 p.m. Wednesday night program for all children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Clearwater 925-337-4299.

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Bilingual Students Recognized at English Milestones Learner Reclassification Ceremony Livermore Cheerleader Headed to London Emily O’Dwyer, (pic- as one of London’s biggest tured at right) a student at events, the parade is seen by Livermore High School is nearly 300 million people one of more than 650 high around the world. In addition school cheerleaders and to cheering in the parade, dancers from across the U.S. All-Americans will be able to who will be representing celebrate the holiday’s Euro- Varsity Spirit in the world pean style with the chance to famous London New Year’s tour some of London’s most Day Parade. historic sites during their The individuals invited to seven-day stay. perform in the parade quali- "I am truly honored and fied for the trip after being privileged to have been cho- selected as an All-American sen for All- American. I look at a summer camp hosted forward to this exciting and by one of the Varsity Spirit amazing experience," she camp brands, which include said. Universal Cheerleaders As- the world. The theme of this For more information, sociation (UCA), Universal year’s parade is “Showtime!” visit www.varsity.com or Dance Association (UDA), and will celebrate the great- contact Mike Fultz at (800) National Cheerleaders As- est shows on earth. Cheer- 238-0286 or mfultz@varsity. sociation (NCA), National leaders, dancers, marching com Photos Courtesy of Livermore-Granada Boosters: Jackson Avenue Elementary Dance Alliance (NDA) and bands, acrobats and more For more information students leading the Pledge of Allegiance—also shown Kevin Grier, Director of United Spirit Association will make up the 10,000 about Varsity Spirit or Varsi- Curriculum and Special Projects, Board Trustee, Anne White. (USA). performers representing 20 ty Brands, visit www.varsity. Emily will be among pa- countries worldwide in the com or www.varsitybrands. The music of myriad lan- reading or writing bench- while the audience clapped rade performers from all over 2018 parade. Established com. guages swirled among stu- mark, or achieve a level of along. At one point the entire dents, family, and faculty in “Met or Exceeds Standards” gym was united in rhythm the Livermore High School on the California Assessment while students joined hands, gym on a recent Wednesday of Student Performance and dancing and laughing, chang- night as hundreds gathered to Progress (CAASPP) state ing partners with every call celebrate Livermore Valley test in English Language of “¡cambio!” The initial Joint Unified School District Arts. awkwardness of learning (LVJUSD)’s Reclassification “What is especially im- the steps with someone new Ceremony for students who pressive about these stu- ebbed with every beat, and achieved fluency in English, dents,” said Assistant Super- beautifully represented the their second language, in the intendent Mike Biondi, in his social breakthrough in shar- 2016-17 school year. bilingual opening address, ing a common language with Reclassification places “is that they had the added their peers. English learners on the same task of navigating the path In the celebration’s clos- educational level as their na- toward mastery of academic ing remarks, Kevin Grier, tive-speaking counterparts, literacy and content knowl- Director of Curriculum and meaning they are able to per- edge while simultaneously Special Projects at LVJUSD, form successfully in core ac- developing full proficiency recognized the support of the ademic subjects without the in English as an additional community surrounding each support of English Language language. This is an astound- student. “I want to commend The Pleasanton Tulancingo Sister City Association (PTSCA) 2017 fundraiser gala Development. This year, 350 ing accomplishment, and we all the students and their par- evening was filled with fun times along with congeniality, scrumptious food provided students were recognized for congratulate them.” ents or guardians for putting by Tony Macchiano and his Lickity Spit crew. It was served by 2017 student delegates, attaining this milestone. To Students receiving their in the tremendous time and with libations served by member bar tenders for the evening. Music was provided qualify for reclassification, reclassification from Jack- effort needed to reach this by a local band, “TNT”, for listening and dancing. There were live and silent auctions a student needs to maintain son Avenue Elementary led goal,” he said. “This is no featuring donations from individuals and local businesses. PTSCA would like to give a 3.0 grade point average the Pledge of Allegiance. easy feat, and represents a special thanks to all those who donated to the fundraiser this year. Donations help for at least one trimester in For intermission, the Bal- high degree of dedication to English and Language Arts; let Folklorico Santa Paula your education and an out- to make it possible to continue the international cultural exchange and friendship pass the California English performed several songs and standing work ethic, both of between the cities of Pleasanton and Tulancingo. There are adult and student exchange Language Development Test; brought volunteers among which will get you very far in programs each year, as well as other events open to the public including a Cinco de and score “proficient” or the students up for a dance life! Congratulations!” Mayo Celebration and a Posada. “advanced” on the district