Zone 7 Raises Connection Fees, Learns Surprise on Chain of Lakes by Ron Mcnicoll the Lakes Affected, Which Two of the Lakes

VOLUME L, NUMBER 39 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Zone 7 Raises Connection Fees, Learns Surprise on Chain of Lakes By Ron McNicoll The lakes affected, which two of the lakes. The third to wait, because the compa- the waiting period, Zone 7 Zone 7 Water Agency are now gravel quarries that is slated to come to Zone 7 nies have found much more project manager Carol Ma- directors have raised con- will be abandoned eventu- in 2014. Mining there has gravel below the surface honey told The Independent. Find Out What's nection fees for developers ally by Cemex and Vulcan ended and the equipment than was originally thought. Zone 7 is using Lake I, Happening by 2.26 percent. They also mining firms, are all located withdrawn. In addition, extraction has which is north of Stanley learned that the agency's south of Stanley Boulevard. Zone 7 assumed for been slower, because of the Boulevard, and the last in Check Out Section A future Chain of Lakes will Three lakes in the Chain years that the gravel quar- financial recession, so the the lake chain, for storage Section A is filled with come into its possession 28 of Lakes north of Stanley ries would be mined out by mining firms are applying and percolation of water into information about arts, years later than previously Boulevard are included in 2030, and turned over to the for permit renewals. the underground basin. Zone people, entertainment and special events. There are expected, a development the East Pleasanton plan agency free. The transfer There could be long- 7 plans eventually to connect education stories, a variety that could add an unknown study, and will not be af- still will be free. However, range cost impacts for Zone the lakes and bring more of features, and the arts and amount to future water costs. fected. Zone 7 already owns Zone 7 apparently will have 7 if 28 years were added to entertainment and bulletin (See ZONE 7, page 5) board. LPC President Finalists to Appear at Public Forums

The Las Positas College Chancellor of Academic Advisory Search Committee Affairs for the California has selected three finalists Community Colleges Chan- for the president of Las Posi- cellor’s Office. Prior to be- tas College in Livermore. coming vice chancellor, he The announcement served as Vice President of AMY STEWART was made by Dr. Jannett Instruction at College of the Jackson, Chancellor of the Siskiyous in Weed, Califor- Chabot-Las Positas Com- nia. He also served as the munity College District. Dean of Fine Arts and Com- Drunken They are Barry Russell, munication at Cerritos Col- Botanist’: Best- Christopher Villa and Pa- lege and held the same posi- mela Walker. tion at Southwestern College Selling Author The finalists will appear in Chula Vista, California at the President Candidate before moving to Cerritos. To Speak At Forums on Wednesday, Oc- Russell is active in both state Bankhead tober 2, 2013 from 2-5 p.m. and national community col- The author of several in the Barbara F. Mertes lege organizations, serving best-selling books on the Center for the Arts, Main as a member and officer on oddities of nature – from Stage on the Las Positas several boards. poisonous plants to danger- College campus at 3000 Villa currently holds the ous insects – will speak Campus Hill Drive in Liver- position of Vice President of October 9 about her latest more. The public is invited Student Services at Fresno book, which describes the Photo - Doug Jorgensen to attend the forums. Russell City College. Prior to arriv- rich history of plants used The Valley Humane Society’s Paws in the Park raised money to support the rescue, is scheuled for 2 p.m. fol- ing at Fresno, Villa served to make, flavor and color al- care, and adoption of Tri-Valley dogs and cats. The event was held Sunday at Amador lowed by Villa at 3 p.m. and Vice President of Student coholic beverages as well as Valley Community Park in Pleasanton. In addition to a walk, the event included Walker at 4 p.m. Support Services at Long ingredients for medicines. Frisbee dogs (pictured) , pet contests, children’s activities, music, and gourmet In November 2009, Barry Beach City College, As- The book is The Drunken food truck fare. Russell was appointed by sistant Vice President for Botanist, by Amy Stewart. the Governor as the Vice (See FINALISTS, page 5) Stewart’s talk is part of the Rae Dorough Speaker Series. It will begin at 7:30 Dublin Will Move Ahead with GPA Study on The Green p.m. on Tuesday, October The Dublin City Council terstate 580. The developer vid Haubert and Abe Gupta the economic impact on the 8, at Livermore’s Bank- tion could be an important has instructed city staff to has requested a change from forming the majority. Vice city's treasury concerning head Theater. Tickets are determinant about whether continue to conduct the stud- retail commercial to mixed Mayor Don Biddle and the type of zoning that might available at the box office, the city wanted to see fur- ies necessary for a general use. Councilmember Kevin Hart bring the best tax revenue to 925-373-6800, or online at ther study of the developer's plan amendment for The The vote at the council cast the votes against it. the city. http://tickets.livermoreper- desired change for the land. Green, a 27 acre undevel- meeting Sept. 17 was 3-2, The staff was returning to The council and staff formingarts.org/. Developers pay for the GPA oped parcel at the corner with Mayor Tim Sbranti the council after a previous said at the earlier meeting Stewart is a Eureka resi- study. However, the council of Hacienda Drive and In- and Councilmembers Da- meeting with an analysis of that tax revenue projec- dent who grew up in the (See THE GREEN, page 5) Dallas-Ft. Worth area, went to the University of Texas and had never had a garden until she moved to Califor- Livermore to Redesign nia two decades ago. Since then, she has writ- Downtown Park, Add Art ten a memoir about learning to garden, helped create a Livermore will form an Avenue and First Street. blog called Garden Rants advisory panel to assist in The art would commem- and authored several best- the redesign of the Mills orate the discovery of the selling books that explore Square Park. The panel will element Livermorium. the dark corners of botany, also consider commission- The city council vote as well as the usual bright ing a Livermorium-themed to approve the panel was side. piece of public art to be unanimous. Her books are informa- placed in the park. Staff recommended a tive and full of humor that Mills Square Park is lo- seven member panel com- sometimes verges on the cated at the southeast of prised of representatives macabre. Flower Confiden- corner of South Livermore (See LIVERMORE, page 5) tial is about the business of flower raising – the “good, the bad and the beautiful,” in the words of publisher Legislature OKs Algonquin Press. Wicked Plants covers plants that “kill, maim, intoxicate, and CEQA Changes otherwise offend.” Wicked Bugs is about By Ron McNicoll ate and Assembly by large the ever-present insects that A bill that would bring bipartisan majorities. The accompany plants that sting, limited changes to the Cali- Valley's two state senators, that chew up human homes fornia Environmental Qual- Majority Leader Ellen Cor- and some of their contents, ity Act (CEQA) has been bett and Mark DeSaulnier, and that transmit diseases sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for voted for the bill, as did like typhus and malaria that signature or veto. Assemblymember Joan Bu- can change history. The bill, SB 743, was chanan. Her latest book, The approved overwhelmingly Senate Pro Tem Darrell Photo - Doug Jorgensen Drunken Botanist, covers on Sept. 12, one day before Steinberg, a Sacramento Rain didn't dampen the spirits of those attending last Saturday's 'Splatter' event in familiar plants and pro- the end of the Legislature's Democrat, wrote the bill. Dublin at Emerald Glen Park. The event includes food, wine, and art. There were cesses like the use of corn session. There were several co-au- works of art created in produce, bubbles, words and paint. Wine and food tasting and rye to make whiskey The bill cleared the Sen- (See CEQA, page 4) took place in a special pavilion. and grapes to make wine. In a telephone interview earlier this week, Stewart PET OF THE WEEK said that one common fac- Inside Oh, Snap! A spunky teenage feline, 8-month-old tor in her books is the plants Snap is full of playful antics that are bound to keep themselves, but the other is SECTION A Editorial...... 4 you laughing. Smart and sassy, she’s quick as a humanity. Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 wink and naturally curious. For a fresh perspective, “The plants live in the visit Snap at Valley Humane Society Tues. through jungle, just sitting there Bulletin Board...... 11 Roundup...... 3 being green,” she said. “It Sat.from 10 am – 4 pm and Sun. from 12 noon – 4 gets interesting when people Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 9 pm, at 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. For more MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 information please call (925) 426-8656, or visit www. (See AUTHOR, page 12) valleyhumane.org to see other adoptable cats and Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 dogs. Photo - Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby

PAGE 2 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Pleasanton to Celebrate Opening of New Pools The City of Pleasanton will unveil the results of a one-year renovation to the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center on Saturday, Septem- ber 28, 2013. The festivities run at the center, located at 4455 Black Avenue (at Santa Rita Road) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and offer fun for the entire family. Centered on a pirate theme, the day will feature free recreation swim for the first 500 guests. There will be door prizes, games, arts and crafts, contests, a boat box derby, and refreshments. Those who come dressed as a pirate will have an extra opportunity at a door prize. For more information about the event, please call Pictured are the newly renovated 25-meter pool with a new “L” design to accommodate 925.931.3420. diving and deep water exercise (in foreground), and the training pool which is used The renovation included for recreational swim and pre-school Learn-to-Swim classes. the relocation of the diving pool into the existing 25-me- of Americans with Disabili- and potential competitive electrical, heating and filtra- ter pool by way of an “L” ties Act (ADA) access to use; replacing the existing tion systems for the pools. shaped design; replastering the two pools; deepening of decking; and new plumbing, Las Positas College will feature iPhone Innovator Bob of the two pools; installation the 25-meter pool for future Borchers Presenting Innovation: The Search for New Ideas that Change the World. Program Set for Families of Fall Is For Young Adults with Disabilities Planting In observance of Na- homes, shared housing, fam- i-Phone Team Member tional Disability Employ- ily homes and California ment Awareness Month in Legacy Homes. Sustainable Saturday To Speak at College October, the City of Pleas- All presentations will be anton will host a free Tran- held twice during the event, October 5th– Free Classes! and are scheduled at 6:30 Las Positas College will at FusionOne, where he cre- sition Information Night for Fall Butterflies, Composting feature Bob Borchers, a ated and marketed mobility families of Tri-Valley young p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event will also fea- Vegetable Humming member of the original i- solutions. He also spent six adults with developmental Class disabilities. The event is ture information tables with Garden Class Birds & Birds Phone team, presenting In- years at Nokia where he representatives from agen- 2:00pm novation: The Search for was co-founder and Vice scheduled for Wednesday, 10:00am 12:00pm Home October 2, from 5:30 to cies which provide post New Ideas that Change the President of Sales and Mar- high school services such as Preparing for Fall Attracting Composting World from 5:30 to 6:45 PM keting for the Vertu business 8:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton Gardens, Organic Soil Butterflies & Birds Senior Center, 5353 Sunol independent and supported & Fertilizers To Your Garden on Tuesday, October 1. unit. Before his career in the living services, social/rec- The talk will be held mobile industry, Borchers Boulevard. Free child care is avail- reation programs, adult day Come See Our Butterfly Display! in the Multi-Disciplinary worked for Nike, Inc. where able during this event. programs, transportation/ Building Lecture Hall, he led efforts in product and Please request child care no paratransit, self-advocacy Sample The Flavors Of The Valley 11am-3pm Room 2420. The event is service personalization. He later than September 26 by support, as well as informa- (Goat Cheese, Honey, Olive Oil) part of The Business and began his career doing re- calling (925) 931-5367 or tion on conservatorship, spe- Gift Shop Entrepreneurship Speaker search and development in email pdeaton@cityofpleas- cial needs trusts and benefits (Garden Gifts, Fall Gifts, Holiday Gifts & Christmas Ornaments) Series, sponsored by the prosthetics. antonca.gov. counseling. Business and Marketing Borchers holds a Bach- Participants can attend The event is co-spon- Great Gardens Begin Here! Department. The event is elor's Degree in Mechanical optional free presentations sored by Tri-Valley REACH, Quality • Service • Selection free and open to the public. Engineering from Stanford the Alameda County De- during the evening includ- 2756 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton Parking is $2. Seating is University and a Master's ing “Ready, Set…Transi- velopmental Disabilities limited; early arrival is rec- Degree from a joint program tion!” led by Gina Gourley, Council and the Pleasan- Open Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ommended. between the Massachusetts who had a 25-year career in ton Unified School District A mobile and consum- Institute of Technology and special education with the WorkAbility Program. (925) 462-1760 For more information, er marketing veteran with the Harvard Medical School Pleasanton Unified School www.WesternGardenNursery.com District. Gourley has per- please call Jessica Reaber at more than 20 years of oper- in Health Sciences and Tech- (925) 931-5373. facebook.com/WGNursery ating experience, Borchers nology. He has more than 30 sonally experienced the challenges of transitioning a served as Senior Director of patents granted or pending. Worldwide Product Market- The Las Positas College young adult with disabilities ing for the original Apple i- Business and Marketing and serves on the boards of Phone. He was instrumental Department, which sponsors several non-profits which serve the developmentally in the development, launch The Business and Entrepre- disabled. and global expansion of neurship Speaker Series, In response to last year’s the i-Phone, i-Phone OS offers degree and certificate request for additional infor- and App Store. While at programs, career and work- mation on housing options, Apple, Borchers also led force training and transfer a panel of housing profes- the Nike+iPod partnership, preparation to four-year sionals will provide current expanded the iPod accessory colleges and universities. information on the variety of ecosystem and forged rela- Programs include Business living models and supports tionships with every major Administration, Marketing, available for persons with auto company to provide Accounting, Administrative developmental disabilities. iPod integration. Medical Assistant, Book- Speakers at this session Borchers currently is a keeping, Business Entrepre- will include Janice Ochoa, a General Partner with Opus neurship, Retailing, Retail case manager from Regional Capital where he is focused Management and Supervi- Center of the East Bay, on investments in mobile sory Management. Julie Testa from REACH, software and services plat- For a campus map, direc- Brianna Steinhauser from forms as well as consumer tions and more information Housing Consortium of the e trace our success as a company to the simple and oriented mHealth. about Las Positas College East Bay and Tony Green enduring philosophy that aging is a gift. The wealth from Bethesda Lutheran Prior to his work with programs and events, please of knowledge and experience that comes with age is a Apple, Borchers served as visit the College website at Communities. Topics to be covered include independent Wgift to the individual, the family, and society. 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Letter Supports BART from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Liver- U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell more Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave. (CA-15) has sent a letter to the President The hazardous waste program proof BART’s Board of Directors to express vides environmentally sound disposal his strong support for BART’s proposed options for residential household hazard- Livermore extension after BART an- ous waste such as paint, solvents, and nounced it would prepare an environmen- pesticides. Improper disposal often pol- tal impact report (EIR) for the project. A lutes waterways, detracts from property Livermore extension would add 4.8 miles values, or forces the community or others of rail to the BART System along I-580. to pay for cleanup. Rep. Swalwell represents the city of Liver- The countywide household hazardous more in the U.S. Congress. waste collection program is currently paid “The growth of our economy in the for through a per ton fee on municipal East Bay depends on enabling an in- solid waste disposed in landfills. How- creasingly mobile workforce,” said Rep. ever, the fee has not changed since 2000. Swalwell. “I applaud BART’s decision The program either needs to be cut back to move forward with this extension to dramatically or provided with additional Livermore to better connect the com- funding. Stakeholder meetings are be- munity to the rest of the Bay Area. I also ing held to gather feedback from single supported the extension as a Dublin City family and multi-family property owners Councilmember. It will notably increase regarding a proposed fee of less than $10 Sblend Sblendorio and Mona Palacios receive recognition from Supervisor Scott accessibility to Lawrence Livermore per year per dwelling unit to be paid with Haggerty. National Laboratory and Sandia National property tax bills each year. Laboratories in Livermore, great sources More information about the current of innovation in the Tri-Valley and major program and additional meeting times Supervisors Pay Tribute to employers in the area.” and locations can be found at http:// www.Household-Hazwaste.org. If you 50 Years of Work by Agency Hazardous Waste Fee? would like to make comments or ask and its 14 cities.” each city and special district A program to discuss the countywide The Alameda County questions, please send them to hhwpro- Board of Supervisors issued Fifty years ago, Governor within the County. residential household hazardous waste [email protected] or call Wes Sullens a commendation recogniz- Edmund G. Brown signed More information about program and its future will be presented at 510-891-6500. ing the 50th anniversary of AB 1662, the Knox-Nisbet the Alameda LAFCo can be the founding of California’s Act of 1963 creating LAF- found at www.acgov.org/ Local Agency Formation Cos, in all 58 counties in lafco/. Commissions, better known the State of California. Over Last month, the Califor- as LAFCos. the years, there have been nia Association of Local Supervisor Scott Hagger- changes to that original law. Agency Formation Com- ty presented the commenda- However, the fundamental missions (CALAFCO) held 'Super Readers' Greeted by tion to Sblend Sblendorio, goals of LAFCos have not its 2013 Annual Confer- chair of the Alameda County changed. The broad goals ence in Squaw Valley, Lake Livermore City Council LAFCo and to Mona Pala- of LAFCo are to ensure the Tahoe. The annual confer- cios, executive officer for the orderly formation of local ence included a beer and The Livermore City sign up for a gift certificate online at http://www.tri- government agencies, to wine competition with each drawing sponsored by the agency at the supervisors' Council, at its meeting on valleytv.org/VOD.html. meeting on Tuesday. preserve agricultural and member LAFCo submitting Monday, congratulated Friends of the Livermore This event was made “LAFCos have many open space lands, and to entries of locally produced Livermore’s “Super Read- Library. Library staff and possible through the gsup- responsibilities as they re- discourage urban sprawl. white wine, red wine, and ers” who read 100 books volunteers then assisted par- port of over 40 volunteers, late to planning activities LAFCos are responsible beer. Alameda LAFCo took or 2,000 pages during the ents and children in lining up including members of the of local cities, counties and for coordinating logical home medals for two wines Livermore Public Library’s and proceeding through the Friends of the Livermore special districts which in- and timely changes in local produced in the Livermore 2013 Summer Reading Pro- Civic Center complex to the Library and graduates from clude water districts,” said governmental boundaries Valley. The first place gold gram, “Reading is So Deli- Council Chambers. the Livermore Citizen’s Po- Haggerty. “As a member of (including incorporations); medal for its white wine conducting special studies entry was awarded to a 2012 cious!” This year, over Mayor John Marchand lice Academy. the Alameda LAFCo, I am fortunate to work with board that review ways to reorga- Chardonnay from Longevity 665 children earned “Super and the City Councilmem- Plans are already under nize, simplify and stream- Vineyards, and the second bers Doug Horner, Stew- members and staff that take a Reader” status and were way for Livermore Public thoughtful and informed ap- line governmental structure; place medal went to a 2010 rewarded with a medal and art Gary and Bob Woerner Library’s 2014 Summer proach in their deliberations and establishing planning McGrail Vineyards Cabernet an invitation to attend this shook each child’s hand after Reading Program. For any of matters that affect the Spheres of Influence for Sauvignon. special City Council event. Library Director Tamera Le- questions, please contact the future of Alameda County The evening began with Beau read the child’s name Livermore Public Library at the children checking in to aloud. (925) 373-5504, or visit the get their name badges at the A recording of this spe- website at www.livermoreli- Civic Center Library, where cial Livermore City Coun- brary.net. they were also invited to cil Meeting can be viewed

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ValleyCare ValleyCare Medical Foundation is affiliated with ValleyCare Health System. MEDICAL FOUNDATION PAGE 4 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Pleasanton Council Votes to Exempt Housing EDITORIAL In Hacienda from Cap on Square Footage Creek Clean-up Kudos to the 183 community volunteers who Properties already re- and circulation capacity to infrastructure. "That cannot their jobs. He did feel that removed 1,972 gallons of trash and recyclables zoned for housing in the accommodate both. Areas be said about any other loca- jobs do influence the hous- Hacienda Business Park of the park have been rede- tion in the city." ing numbers. "We should from Livermore waterways, as well as the 80 won't be counted against the signed to make room for the Paxson said that all of the never let RHNA drive our volunteers who teamed up in a separate cleanup square footage cap on devel- housing. square footage designated decisions on creating jobs." effort at creek locations in Dublin. opment in the business park. The vote to support staff for office development is City Manager Nelson A thumbs down to those who threw the trash At issue was whether the recommendation to exempt needed in order for Haci- Fialho pointed out that hous- in the waterways in the first place. square footage for housing the housing was 4 to 1 with enda to remain competitive. ing in Hacienda represents The creek cleanups preceded International should be subtracted from Karla Brown opposed. "We are very successful at infill development. It is less Coastal Cleanup Day, the world's largest volunteer the overall cap of 9.9 mil- Brown said that she capturing employment in costly to build, because it effort to clean up trash and debris from beaches, lion square foot of develop- wanted clarification about key sectors such as technical doesn't include the costs bays, creeks, rivers and lakes. ment allowed in Hacienda traffic impacts and on and professional services, associated with greenfield According to organizers of the creek clean-up, as part of the agreement how the creation of jobs health care, biomedical and development. All of the in- removing trash and debris from creeks improves between the city and the would impact the number advanced manufacturing. frastructure is in place. business park. of homes assigned to the Of the remaining square Becky Dennis said that the beauty of neighborhoods and helps protect Since 2010, the city has city by ABAG as part of its footage, 774,000 is already the issue is the actual need both water quality and aquatic habitat in the rezoned seven sites for hous- Regional Housing Need Al- called for by existing proj- for affordable housing. "We creeks, which flow to the Bay. Litter and other ing in the business park as location (RHNA). ects with approvals. As the aren't there yet. The city is pollutants carried into storm drains by wind, water part of a lawsuit settlement. ABAG assigns RHNA economy starts to recover, generating more need for and human activity, end up in the Bay where it The rezoned sites could numbers to all cities and we need the space to con- affordable housing than it harms fish, birds and marine animals. use 900,000 square feet of counties in the Bay Area. tinue capturing these key is providing. The model for In addition to preventing pollution, the clean- space. There is 1.7 million The housing does not have sectors." development sees more and ups also help prepare the local waterways to square feet of office space to be built. However, each Brian Dolan. director of more self-contained jobs and handle increased flows during the rainy season. remaining to be built under jurisdiction is required to community development, housing sites combined." It is commendable that there are those who the cap. If the housing were zone land to accommodate was asked if retaining all She supported exempting step up to keep communities clean. However, not exempt, that would leave the housing. of the office space would housing from the cap. 774,364 square feet for busi- While there was some result in the need to rezone David Miller was con- too many people seem not to care or notice the ness development. discussion during the eve- for additional housing. He cerned about overcrowded problem. The Housing Element ning about the potential to stated, "I don't believe that schools that would result Hopefully there will come a day, when every- EIR evaluated the impacts increase housing, Brown is the case." He said that the if housing numbers were one takes responsibility for disposing of trash of both the increased resi- said she wasn't comfortable more urban areas were given increased. and debris in a responsible manner and we can dential development and that the information was larger numbers during the Frank Brandes stated celebrate the beauty of our beaches and waterways the allowed office space adequate for her to support last RHNA round. He said that it was imperative for without first having to clean them up. square footage in the park exempting housing from that no set formula is used to Hacienda to remain com- and found that there is more the cap. determine RHNA numbers. petitive. Apartments were than adequate infrastructure Brown was concerned It is impossible to predict never envisioned there. He that retaining the square the impact on future housing did not want the cap for of- footage in the business park numbers. fice development lowered by for jobs would result in the Dolan noted that Haci- counting the housing. (continuedCEQA from page one) city being assigned addi- enda is designated for and Mayor Thorne stated that hour timing of the bill's tional housing. Brown said uniquely equipped to ac- the state meddling in local thors from the Sacramento corridor," which is one with changes. The vote came on that based on the formula commodate a mix of both land use could become a area. service no more than (transit Sept 12. The amendments came out on the previous used in real estate, looking at residential and office devel- deterrent to job creation Originally SB 743 ap- arriving) 15 minutes apart the square footage available, opment due to its proxim- because of the concern about plied only to one project, a during commute hours. Friday, Sept. 6. "There was was no opportunity for ad- there would be another 5100 ity to transit. Adding the housing numbers. He did not new arena for the Sacramen- An example of an even- jobs created in Hacienda. residential development to want that to happen. "We to Kings of the NBA, to be tual infill zone in the Valley equate public review," said located in downtown Sacra- could be Dublin, which Phillips. The organization That could mean 3400 more the park and then reducing need to create jobs to help mento. However, at Brown's prides itself on transit-ori- is lobbying Brown to veto houses the city may have the amount of allowed office the country out of the reces- urging, Steinberg blended in ented development. The city the bill. to absorb. That is twice the space in the park damages sion. We also need to keep some of the points in another built high density housing Jeremy Madsen, execu- number we are looking at on the competitiveness of Haci- the state from meddling in of his bills, SB 731. Those near two BART stations. tive director of Greenbelt the eastside. Where would enda in the Bay Area market local issues." provisions will apply to cer- Wheels' Rapid buses, which Alliance, also commented we put them? "I want to by limiting its potential Counclmembers Jerry tain infill projects through- run every 15 minutes along on the last-minute adoption. "In general, last minute know the strategy for deal- growth and evolution. Pentin and Kathy Narum out the state, as designated Dublin Boulevard, run on ing with increased housing," Dolan noted that if the agreed with the need to re- by local governments in weekdays, and connect to changes mean that you and I and 99 percent of Califor- stated Brown. California Center property tain square footage for jobs. qualified areas. Livermore. James Paxson, general were not expressly excluded Narum pointed out that the For example, the bill However, Dublin has not nians have no idea what's would mandate that parking yet reached 50,000 popula- going into this legislation," manager of the Hacienda from the overall Hacienda decision to exempt housing and aesthetics standards not tion, which would qualify it said Madsen. Business Park, addressed cap, the internal Hacienda from the cap relates only be considered as significant as an urban area. However, Greenbelt Alliance was the council stating the need Business Park Owners As- to the seven properties that impacts on the environment at 46,000 in the 2010 census, tracking SB 731 before it to retain the square foot- sociation approval of the have already been rezoned. in urban areas, which are and continued rapid growth, was merged in part with age for office development, California Center project "We are not opening up Ha- places with at least 50,000 that time may come soon. SB 743. However, the or- "The issue of clarity is very would be void, and the proj- cienda to build a lot more population. Those projects JUDICIAL COUNCIL ganization never endorsed either bill. important." He noted that the ect would not go forward. housing." must be on an infill site and OBJECTS business park paid for the Mayor Jerry Thorne Cheryl Cook-Kallio not- within a transit priority area, The bill also sets out Madsen did like the fact that the bill recognizes that infrastructure. It maintains added that at some point ed that the city's general plan as defined in the bill. a 270-day period for the a large part of the infrastruc- when determining RHNA emphasizes transit oriented Steinberg said that suits traffic congestion is not an courts to hear CEQA suits environmental violation of ture normally maintained by numbers, there will be con- development. Hacienda is over aesthetics and parking on projects. This provision "are most commonly used CEQA in itself, and that the city. Hacienda is unique sideration given to the im- the only true location for drew strong objection in a people can sue if there were in that any development portance of job centers near TOD in the city. "We need as CEQA litigation hooks letter to Brown on Sept. 17 an air pollution violation there does not impact what transit that will allow people to create the business op- to slow or terminate a new from the California Judicial development project." resulting from congestion the city has to provide for to take BART to and from portunities to pay our bills." Council. resulting from a project. Another aim of the bill is The 270-day clock begins to modernize the statewide running even before a law- measurements against which traffic impacts are assessed suit is filed, at the time that and resolved, said Steinberg. begins a process known as Currently, new traffic certification of the record. lanes and additional parking The 270-day schedule is are methods used by com- impossible for the courts to munities and developers to fulfill, said the letter's author, deal with traffic that will be Daniel Pone, senior attorney (Opinions voiced in let- poultry plants nationwide innovation. Increasing the automobile emissions). generated by more develop- with the council. The courts ters published in Mailbox has repeatedly failed to stop amount of green and re- A far better way: fos- ment that generates more are underfunded, and have are those of the author and production of contaminated newable energy resources ter unified rapid transit - other calendar-mandated air pollution, said Steinberg. do not necessarily reflect meat. The program allows available to their customers BART around the Bay, to the Steinberg wants to see cases to hear, such as juve- nile and criminal cases, and the opinion of The Inde- meat producers to increase is only part of that commit- Golden Gate and Carquinez traffic planners use a new pendent. Letter Policy: The the speed of processing lines ment. I have worked with Bridges, to Brentwood, and metric for congestion relief, civil cases in which a party is at risk of dying. Independent will not publish and replace USDA safety PG&E on several energy to Livermore and over the by looking at the role of anonymous letters, nor will "mass transit stations, which All such calendar-man- inspectors with their own efficiency jobs. The em- Altamont, with lots of sta- dated cases would take lon- it publish letters without employees. phasis on promoting en- tion parking. Include a joint won't be subject to CEQA names. Abusive letters may litigation." Traffic planners ger to adjudicate, if the But plants operating un- ergy efficiency in lighting BART-Capitol Corridor sta- may also develop metrics for courts also have to make be rejected or edited. Fre- der this program have expe- and through other emerging tion at I-880 and 7th Street development outside of the way for the SB 743 mandate. quent letter writers may have rienced some of the worst technologies has been an in Oakland. Then bring the transit areas, says the bill, in This "undermines equal ac- publication of their letters health and safety violations integral part of their work. plan to the voters of all five cess to justice," said Pone. delayed. Letters should be an apparent suggestion, not that include failure to re- While attending energy counties ringing San Fran- Among environmental- submitted by e-mail to ed- a mandate. move fecal matter and partly efficiency training programs cisco Bay. Residential development ists, Sierra Club California [email protected].) opposes SB 743 as special digested food, according to throughout Northern Cali- Half a century ago voters in a transit priority area is USDA inspector general. fornia, I have learned about passed a similar measure already exempt from CEQA legislation for the Kings suits, provided that a full arena. These contaminants may PG&E’s innovation ini- that brought us BART. An- Error Noted tiatives, including unused EIR has been completed, Kathryn Phillips is direc- Alan Burnham contain complex strains of nex Santa Clara and San Ma- and the project does not de- tor of Sierra Club California, deadly E. coli and listeria. sources of green energy. teo Counties (getting BART which is the lobbying arm Livermore viate from the local specific The August 29 issue list- Traditionally, USDA has Working with the agriculture extensions) to the BART plan. SB 743 expands this for the Sierra Club. Phillips catered more to the interests sector, methane gas was cap- district: voters, taxes, and said that there have been ed Ed Moses as the Principle exemption to include mixed Associate Director of NIF and profitability of the meat tured that would have gone all. Let the voters decide. residential and commercial other bills aimed at change into the atmosphere and in CEQA regulations for and Photon Science. While industry than health and Update the monumental uses. I certainly hope he is inter- safety concerns of Ameri- contributed to greenhouse SFBARTC 1957 "Report The changes that would sports stadiums, specifically for one in Los Angeles, and ested in the principles of can consumers. Consumer gasses. PG&E scientists to the Legislature," which result from the bill would interests come into play only also examined the feasibility led to the 1962 BART bond occur only in areas that are another elsewhere in South- fusion ignition, his real title designated by local govern- ern California. is Principal Associate Di- when large numbers of us of harnessing ocean cur- measure. Bust MTC's ill- ments for smart growth in- "Proponents (of the Kings rector. For those interested get sick. Having the USDA rents for an alternate energy considered "Regional Rail fill, not for all development arena) said they'll have an in the arcane, principle and protect consumers is like source. Plan." in California. The bill calls environmentally friendly principal are heterographs asking the fox to guard the As the CPUC considers these designated areas "infill project, and mitigate all (a type of homophone). Of chicken house. the penalty associated with opportunity zones." kinds of things. If that's the broader interest and concern, The Obama adminis- the San Bruno accident, it Growing Coalition A designated project case, there is no reason to I would hope, is that they are is important to take into ac- receive special treatment, tration must reallocate re- Nancy Rodrigue would have to be located being misused at an alarm- sponsibility for consumer count contributions PG&E Livermore, author within one-half mile of a ma- because they are doing the ing rate. The same issue used right thing," said Phillips. safety to the Food and Drug has made and will make to Tri-valley Trails jor transit stop, as defined in the right heterograph for the administration. In the mean- the residents of California. 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upstream water to Lake I. the gravel firms' plans. the directors also approved Now Zone 7 will have Greci said that Zone 7 pay increases of 3 percent to think about ways to staff has been working dili- to general manager Jill Du- move the water to Lake gently over the years with erig and assistant general I, if other lakes are not the mining firms, looking managers Kurt Arends and available, said Mahoney. forward to the eventual Tom Hughes for this year One solution could be a free transfer of the assets and the next two years. The pipeline to transfer the to Zone 7, which will be percentage was the same water. "There may be other used to help percolate more as rank-and-file employees configurations. We would stream water and Del Valle represented by the SEIU have to look at options," dam water into the under- obtained the same night. Pictured (from left) are Barry Russell, Christopher Villa and Pamela Walker. said Mahoney. In response ground basin. That helps The directed vote 5 to to a question, she said that the reliability of the Zone 0 on the pay increases, with the potential is that it could 7 water supply. director Angela Ramirez- cost Zone 7 more money. "We are not in a posi- Holmes abstaining. She FINALISTS Director Dick Quigley tion to make any demands. had not attended the closed (continued from page one) told fellow directors that Our only position is to say, session during which the Student Access and Support Mental Health, and on sev- Previously Walker acted as he thought the Chain of 'thank you.'" said Greci. board discussed the raises. Services at California State eral evaluation teams for the the Dean of P.E. and Athlet- Lakes would be turned Stevens added that if Director Sandy Figuers was University Northridge, and Accrediting Commission ics at Cerritos College in over to Zone 7 by 2030. Zone 7 worked against the absent. Associate Dean of Student for Community and Junior Norwalk, California, as well "It caught me by surprise. I extension of the mining Directors also approved Services at College of the Colleges. as a dual assignment that in- was shocked. I don't know permits, the agency might obtaining a tax-exempt line Canyons. Walker currently serves cluded Dean of Admissions what to do about it." be seen as "the bad guys." of credit for as much as $31 Villa has served as a as the Vice President of and Records. Walker’s in- Alameda County ap- He said that image could million as a potential bor- Board Member for the Cali- Student Services at Ameri- troduction to the California proves renewals of min- harm the agency's relation- rowing source to back the fornia Community College can River College in Sacra- Community Colleges began ing permits. Zone 7 could ship with the county, which financing of future capital Chief Student Services Ad- mento, California. She has as an Associate Director for have some input. However, has the power of approval improvement projects. Tra- ministration Association, the Commission on Athlet- also held the position of the directors Bill Stevens and over mining permits, under ditionally, Zone 7 has used is a current member of the Associate Vice President of ics, overseeing all collegiate John Greci said that Zone state law. a pay-as-you-go approach California Community Col- Instruction and Dean of Sci- athletics at community col- 7 should not interfere with to financing capital proj- lege Chancellor's Office ences and Allied Health both leges throughout the state. Meeting on Sept. 18, Advisory Group on Student at American River College. ects. That policy has not changed, Duerig told The Independent. Duerig said that Zone 7 will still sees saving money (continuedLIVERMORE from page one) to pay for projects, as less expensive in the long run, from Livermore Downtown, city's general fund, public OPERATIONS spacing and concentration Washington, D.C. since there is no interest to Inc., the Commission for the art in-lieu fee, the Lab, and The council approved of cottage food operations. He told the council that pay, as there would be with Arts, the Lab and interested donations. an amendment to city code Livermore proposed that his top priority is local eco- a general obligation bond. residents. The recommended con- to bring the city's rules in no more than three visitors nomic development. He authored a Main Street re- Duerig said that the line On June 24 of this year, cept is anticipated to be compliance with state law be allowed at one time be- of credit amounts to "a cash the plaza was rededicated as with regard to cottage food tween the hours of 8 a.m. vival act in response to the brought to the council in late flow insurance plan." In case Livermorium Plaza to honor operations. Cottage food is and 6 p.m. There would be take-away of redevelopment spring 2014. money. there were a need to fill in the discovery of element 116 Mayor John Marchand a home business in which no sales outdoors or on-site As for the impending money for a specific project, on the periodic table. stated, "Since it's my idea, food products are prepared dining. The revised code Jean Prasher, Human or packaged for sale to con- would allow the hiring of shutdown of the govern- the line of credit would be I'd like to be on the panel. ment, Swalwell said there is Services Program Man- This is very exciting. In sumers. Examples include one full time equivalent there. employee if one extra park- an element in Congress that ager, noted that the park and viewing the art, visitors will candy, dried fruit, popcorn, Zone 7 is negotiating ing lot were available. There has said that unless the af- with Wells Fargo for a low the proposed art piece are understand the importance and dried pastas. fordable care act is repealed, unique in that they represent The state law does not would be separation of such interest rate. The agency of the Lab, science and uses to avoid noise and traf- they will shut the govern- a joint interest of the citizens education." allow cities to regulate the fic impacts. ment down. "I have seen 41 faces a list of expensive of Livermore, the downtown Information on how to ability to sell directly to con- SWALWELL REPORTS efforts to overturn the law, capital improvement proj- merchants, the arts commu- apply to serve on the panel sumers. However, a city may Congressman Eric Swal- already," stated Swalwell. ects, including a $5 million nity and the Lab. will be available in the com- set the time, place and man- well presented an over- "We want to make the act purchase of watershed land The project is expected ing weeks. ner of customer visits. Cities view of what is occurring in work. If it needs adjust- adjacent to Lake Del Valle, to be funded through the COTTAGE FOOD can also set rules regarding ment, we should amend it, as well as flood control and not end it." water system maintenance. He added, "I hope rea- sonable minds can come The municipal and industrial water connection fee (continuedTHE from GREEN page one) together to pass a budget and avoid the use of harsh increase takes most of the Zone 7 service area from a has a policy of telling staff prospects. "If we use part of offers "good opportunities emergency meetings. negotiating tactics." whether or not to go ahead. It the site for 400 homes, part for funding and program Hart voted against the Councilmember Bob current fee of $23,500 per saves the city staff time, and of that (revenue) potential is development for Energy motion. He said, "The intent Woener asked what Swal- dwelling unit to $24,030. In the developers save money. gone. To me, it's the wrong Council members agencies." of the electorate is to expect well had accomplished in Dougherty Valley, where a place and time," said Biddle. On another item, the to engage in a conversation, trying to work in a bipartisan separate agreement was ne- Current general plan des- manner. ignation on the site is for a Hart was in opposition council voted 4-1 to allow and talk to us. I don't think gotiated with developers, the because the staff expressed councilmembers to par- He replied that thirty retail commercial center of that people from the com- new members of Congress, fee will rise from $21,750 to 305,000 square feet. The financial misgivings about ticipate in a meeting through munity should have to listen $22,240. The rise is part of a the revenue yield, which was 15 from each party, formed tax revenue potential for teleconferencing. The privi- to a box." a United Solutions Caucus. five-year connection fee in- that use would be $1 mil- why the study was under- lege will be limited to one Sbranti said, "I hear Da- We are doing what we can as crease schedule, which was lion annually. However, taken. "If we vote to approve councilmember at a time. vid's point." A policy should a freshman coalition. "There set in 2011, after a survey this, I'd be going against a with such competition as The councilmember must be restrictive, but "there are a lot of other people of projected future costs, staff recommendation." notify the city clerk before the Livermore Prime Outlets might be extenuating cir- who want to work towards including inflation rate. down the I-580 freeway and Hart said that there was that meeting's agenda is cumstances when something a coalition. There is another a slow rebound during reces- concern about the finances a posted. By law, notice is sent comes up. I can support the group that ran with the goal sion recovery, the market is few months ago, so the staff out 72 hours before meet- motion." of shutting down the govern- not conducive to bring such prepared the fiscal analysis. ings, and 24 hours before ment." a development to the Dublin "It's clear we would not land, said the developer. gain as much revenue as we Instead the developer is could, (if the general plan proposing a mixed use proj- designation remains the ect, with 400 dwelling units same)," said Hart. and 40,000 square feet of However, staff said at commercial. That projected that point in the discussion city revenue yield would be that the council could halt $279,000, a net difference of the GPA planning study at Cultural Arts a loss of $745,000 annually any time. in tax revenue. Sbranti said that the fact However, the decision that the city would have to Calendar was not simple, because of wait perhaps 10 years, and two factors. One was the lose the $1 million revenue longer waiting period for annually over that time, is an any major project to be built. important factor. "There are Ten years was mentioned in benefits to proceeding and the council discussion. not waiting for a time in the The other factor is the future," said Sbranti. fate of the Village at Dublin Gupta said that the com- site, which is immediately mercial area in the altered north of The Green site. Green plan could attract The staff and council some quality dining areas, are looking at how well which is important in keep- the two developments can ing Dublin competitive with work together, with the idea other cities. of creating an area with pe- Currently residents, espe- destrian circulation between cially those on the East Side, both parcels. go to downtown Livermore Community Events Current designation and Pleasanton for a quality for The Village is 400,000 dining experience and shop- square feet of office space. A ping, he said. Calendar change is also proposed by "If we don't have restau- that developer, with 40,000 rants like downtown Walnut square feet for a grocer Creek, Pleasanton or Liver- -- Whole Foods has been more, we will ultimately mentioned -- and 125,000 shoot ourselves in the foot square feet for retail and res- as a city," said Gupta. taurants. Councilmembers Gupta said that when the have expressed a desire to council knows more later see more white tablecloth about what might result from restaurants in Dublin. the plan, it could better judge In terms of tax revenue, the economics. the 400,000 square feet of In another action, the office space would bring council voted unanimously $69,000 to Dublin. Convert- to join the Energy Council of ing it to the retail commer- the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, also Visit Our Online Calendars cial designation would bring The Independent’s Online Events Calendars provide all of the Cultural Arts in $306,000, which is a net known as StopWaste.Org, improvement of $237,000 to secure funds for energy- and Community events for this week, this month and this year. annually. related programs. To see what’s happening in the Tri-Valley Biddle said that he wasn't The council discussed it or to submit your event, visit us online at www.independentnews.com convinced that building 400 on April 2, and instructed residential units on The staff to negotiate with the Green was the right way to StopWaste.Org. Talks were go, since it would dramati- completed. Staff said that cally drop the tax revenue it believes that membership PAGE 6 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The 49ers defense holds the line against the Ravens in Livermore Junior Football League action. Pictured is Granada High School varsity girls water polo team (front, from left) Adrianna Rocha, Hannah Borjon, Nya Mitchell, Stephanie Divita, Rebecca Bernstein and Livermore Fusion SC's U11 Girls Maroon Premier team Cheyenne Pena; (top of the triangle, from left) Makinna continued winning over the weekend with victories over Newkirk, Elizabeth Bukus and Greta Kohlmoos. Pleasanton Rage in league play and a shut-out over San Ramon Azuri in State Cup qualifier action. In a very physical game against Rage, Fusion Maroon took a 2 to 1 lead at the half with a score by Kaleigh Castillo off the feed from Athena Lewis. Then Kayla Galo followed with a midfield pass to Livie Ganz, who fired it to Lily Redell for the strike, making it 3 to 1 Fusion. Castillo closed the game with a second strike for the 4 to 1 win. In Sunday's State Cup qualifier match, Redell broke through the midfield, made a short pass to Castillo, who took the ball in for the score. Solid strikes from Ashleigh Ward and Faith Rogers (pictured scoring) sealed the win. Castillo netted four goals in the match, as Fusion went on to register a 6 to 0 win over the Azuri squad.

The West Coast Wildfire U14G sent Santa Rosa packing in their first Norcal State Cup qualifier match. The Wildfire had a few choice shots on goal in the first half but couldn't seem to find the back of the net. Late in Matthew Ludwig of the Livermore Fusion U10 Select the second half, forward Miori "Mimi" Freeman broke maneuvers the ball through traffic with great concentration free of her defender, hopped over the Goal Keeper, and easily tapped the ball in to give the Wildfire a 1-0 win. Pictured is Mimi Freeman sending the ball down field.

The Livermore Aquacowboys swim team swam competed in the first meet of the new season with outstanding results. Held on Sept. 21 and 22, the event was the Crow Canyon Sharks fall meet. The Aquacowboys' swimmers achieved numerous best, Junior Olympic, Far Western and PRT times. Pictured above are some of the swimmers who attended the meet.

Pictured is Kira Karter of the West Coast U14 Whiplash in action against Petaluma.

Pictured from West Coast Kaos are (back, from left) Maddie Allum, Leela Amin, Bridget Yocham, Gaby Casillas, Brooke Schaible, Taylor Sprott, Angie Alfonzo; It was a muddy victory for the Livermore Fusion Premier Dylan Levine of the Livermore Fusion U11 Boys Gold (front) Cassidy Garza, Brooke Trevethan, Stephanie U11 Girls Gold Team. They came away with a 7-0 victory soccer team is shown winning the ball and sending it O'shaughnessey, Mariana Medrano, Nikki Codington, over Bay Oaks Strykers in Alameda on a rainy Saturday, wide. not in picture Maddie Sullivan. Sept. 21. Pictured are (from left) Coach Uriel Robledo, League win last weekend the Katz play. Whiplash came out flat in the 3, Bishop O'Dowd 12-3, and Golden Ashley Rawashdeh, Melanie Branda, Sophia Anderson, continued with a great effort to show first half, with the game tied at 1-1. TV30 to Air High In the second half, the team came out Valley 14-5. The Granada girls are Erin Murphy, Olivia Turner, Gracie Ackerman, Kendall why they are one of the top teams in School Football Games having a great season so far, with an the Norcal soccer rankings. distributing the ball with precision For the fifth year, Tri-Valley TV overall record of 14-3. Sutton, Nina Fillari, Alana Cox, and Team Manager Steve The first half saw both teams un- and mid-fielders Kierra Stanek and is back with award winning football Branda. Not pictured Emily Krakoski. able to put the ball in the net with good Jenna Tidwell supported with scorch- coverage. TV30 will broadcast a record defensive play from both sides. The ing crosses in front of the opponents six high school football games – a Livermore Fusion West Coast defense, led by Victoria net, providing Destiny Sandridge and game every week. Games will not air Livermore Fusion Soccer Club: Garza, Karlee Hall, Samantha Reich Kira Karter with scoring opportunities. were unable to get on the scoreboard. of the turnover, handing the ball to Excellent defense by Melinda Miller, live but will be broadcast the following Livermore Fusion U11 Boys The Eagles put up a good fight. There and Nicole Lutz, held the Mustang side Gold: The Fusion U11 Boys Gold Zach Sandoval who broke tackles and to just 2 shots on goal. The West Coast Jenna Radwan and Maggie Sneed day of play and can be seen on TV30. was great Viking tackling by Joe Hagar scrambled 40 yards for the touchdown, Play by play and color announcing team played two outstanding games offense continued to keep pressure on helped Whiplash secure the 3-2 win. and Justin Pestana. An interception by behind key blocks by his offensive line. West Coast U16 Wild continued will include TV30 sports personalities this weekend. Saturday's game against Joseph Bartoni set up the Vikings for the back line of the opposing defense Bay Oaks on a very muddy field ended The Texans tried to answer, but the and just missed scoring on a few op- its dominance over Juventus on back- Ian Bartholomew, George Dr. “B” a second touchdown. Yash Hammond Lions' defense held strong, featuring JP Baljevich, and Dublin Mayor Tim in a 2-2 tie with special mentions going portunities. After the break the Katz to-back victories. Last weekend West recovered a fumble. Dylan Cole and Wolfson making some key tackles; and Coast took down top ranked Juventus Sbranti with field reporting by TV30's to Michael Grant for strong defensive Matt Polaski both recorded sacks. Po- came out strong. Kylie Long placed a play, Austin Macedo and Dylan Levine Vanden Caudillo made an audacious perfect pass through the Mustang de- Zebre in NPL league play, 4-1. This Anna Kagarakis. Interviews during the laski stripped the ball out of the hands touchdown-saving tackle on the final game will include coaches, players, for midfield tenacity. fense to a sprinting Abigail Dyer who past weekend WCS Wild would face of an Eagles player and ran it back play of the half. Juventus Lightning in the first round principals, students, Mayors and more. In their second game against FCA for the final touchdown of the game. placed a shot past the keeper giving Arsenal, Fusion came out aggressive, By the 2nd half, the rain had the West Coast a 1-0 lead. Just a few of State Cup. It was a very tight game The games scheduled to broadcast 49ers 13, Ravens 6: The 49ers turned torrential, but neither team on TV30 the following day are: finishing with a strong 4-0 shutout minutes later, Dyer was able to bring for the first 30 minutes with Juventus continued to win in the third week of seemed deterred. The Lions wasted not wanting to crack despite the heavy October 4 : Dougherty Valley at highlighted by the solid defense of the season with a win over the hard- the ball past the outside defender and Patrick Curulla. Ryan Hoopes col- no time as Zach Sandoval covered 50 place a lofting ball into the box which pressure from the West Coast attack. Dublin; October 11: Las Lomas at hitting Ravens. The 49ers' defense yards on a sprint to pay dirt (or more Dublin; October 18: Livermore at lects two goals and Ethan Voelker was nicely controlled by Erika Steele The break came in the final minute of was on fire with Dylan (DC) Clinton appropriately “pay mud”) for the first the first half when Miciah Madison Amador Valley; October 25: Granada and Austin de Vries each racking up leading the way. Dylan began the and calmly placed in the back of the a goal a piece. score of the half. This time, the Texans net for the second goal of the match. received a through ball and streaked at Foothill; November 1: Amador Val- game with an interception that paved were able to answer with a score of ley at Granada; November 8: Amador Livermore Fusion U10 Boys The West Coast midfielders Grace past two defenders and placed the ball the way for the first touchdown of their own. The Texans followed their past the GK and in the back of the Valley at Foothill. Select: Fusion's U10 Select boys (AKA the game scored by JJ Knight. Heavy Lara, Kaitlyn Lipman, Kamryn Lip- Quicksilver) played a great game this touchdown with a defensive stop, and man and Taylah Nusser helped control net. In the second half, Wild began to For complete air dates and times or rain made for a slick field and several given a short field off of a punt, added to watch on a mobile device, visit the weekend against a tough opponent - the rest of the game by continually play its game. Melissa Ellis, Rachel fumbles kept the game exciting. In one more score before quarter end. End Tungol, Demi Gonis, Emilie Allum, Tri-Valley TV website at www.trival- Union City Barcelona. While the boys the second quarter, Tyler Morano denying the Mustang effort to attack came up short of a win, they exhibited of 3rd – Lions 28, Texans 34. and also pushing the ball into the Sydni Lunt, Kasidee Wiley and new- leytv.org. In addition, the games may recovered a fumble that resulted in a Late in the game, both teams kept be viewed via Video on Demand on our a great passing game and strong runs Mustang end allowing West Coast comer Camila Fonseca strung together touchdown by Cameron Stephenson. grinding it out despite being soaked multiple passes as the team worked website the following Monday. DVDs towards the goal finishing at 5-3. This The Ravens came back hard and scored forwards Alyssa Rodriguez and Sharan young team is one to watch at the end to the bone, and short-handed due Singh to keep the West Coast attack the ball down the right side finding of the games may also be purchased by a touchdown at the end of the first to some injuries. The Lions' defense going to the website. of the season. relentless. West Coast goal keeper Hanna Beauchamp on the back side half. Both teams played great, but the again produced a turnover, causing of a cross to score just 2 minutes in. Livermore Fusion Dazzling 49ers came out on top with a 13-6 win. Amanda Valentine finished with a Dolphins. The Dazzling Dolphins a fumble, and recovering it for their strong effort, making 3 saves and Hanna Beauchamp would find the net Notable players were Blaze Hill with offense. They went back to work on again just 3 minutes later on a similar GHS Water Polo played their fourth game, a fast paced excellent punting, Christian Lopez and recording a shutout. The West Coast Granada High School varsity girls and exciting one. Elizabeth was on fire offense, but were unable to produce the girls added a third goal late in the play. Sydni Lunt would secure a 4th David Olmsted who both stopped big points to put them ahead. The Texans goal when she hit a perfectly placed water polo won the James Logan/Zoe as a forward. Ashley Belmessieri had plays with excellent tackles. game after a Mustang foul in the box Memorial Tournament last weekend some fantastic kicks. ultimately prevailed. Final score – Li- allowing Kamryn Lipman to place a left footed shot that hit the corner Junior Division: Texans 34, ons 28, Texans 34. The Lions move to of the net. GK Amanda Valentine, with 3 hard fought victories. They put Lions 28: The Lions and the Texans perfect penalty kick from the spot for forth a stellar defensive effort against 2-1 on the season. the Katz third goal and first win in Autumn Smithers, Mariah McDuffy, Livermore Jr. Football squared off Saturday afternoon in a Raiders 28, Falcons 27 Megan Amick, Jacey Luzzi, Adi Ruiz Deer Valley to win game one 4-3. sopping-wet and exciting contest. As State Cup play for this year. In game two junior Stephanie Livermore Junior Football League secured the back line and defense and highlights from last week: the raindrops began to gather more West Coast U14 Whiplash Divita was responsible for 6 steals and continued to play some of their finest preserved the shut out. Senior Division: Steelers 14, friends, the game started with a bang West Coast Soccer 2 assists on the way to an 8-3 victory as both teams scored a touchdown in West Coast Kaos U11 Girls fin- soccer of the young season this past over Foothill. Packers 8; Chiefs 20, Giants 6 Advanced Division: Bears 28, 2 plays or less on each of their first ished out the first round of State Cup weekend. The team is coming off a 5-0 Martial Arts In Saturday night's championship drives. The Lions' touchdown featured with a win over Dublin United Dream win in league play against the Martinez game the girls beat host James Logan Jets 8; Colts 14, Broncos 12 On September 20 and 21, 2013, Intermediate Division: Vikings Dylan Prusso who covered almost the Girls on Sunday 2-1. Taylor Sprott Pleasant Hill Ultimate. Rising up big nine students from Taylor’s Martial 8-6. Goalie Rebecca Bernstein, a senior, entire field on a 75-yard carry to the scored two great goals with assists for Whiplash, Kira Karter scored a played three of her best games ever 19, Eagles 0: The Vikings' offensive Arts of Livermore, competed at line of Garret Gomes, Garrett Scherer, end zone. The Texans kept the heat by her teammates, Maddie Allum and hat trick and continued to lead the the California Black Belt League’s with a total of 24 saves. Senior Greta on, and added two more scores before Mariana Medrano. The Kaos defense team into a tie and win in League and Kohlmoos scored 13 goals and had Tyler Blue, Morgan Labrucherie, (CBBL) Belt Finals. Throughout Mitchell Mau, Mason Newbould, and the end of the half, ending at Lions 6, was strong with Bridget Yocham and State Cup Play. the year, competitors vied for the 8 steals. Cheyenne Pena, Elizabeth Texans 21. Gaby Casillas holding Dublin to only On Saturday, Whiplash found Bukus and Adrianna Rocha also tallied Alex Echeverria did an awesome job. opportunity to compete for the 2013 They kept the Eagles' defense at bay In the 2nd quarter, the Lions found 4 shots on goal. Brooke Trevethan themselves in a 1-3 deficit at half time CBBL division championship title and goals in the tournament, and Stephanie a defensive answer for the Texans, and was very tenacious in the midfield against a tough Delta Diamonds team, Divita, Hannah Borjon, Sarah Guilford, while fellow teammates, Nolan Martin, championship belt. Cole Arnold, Damien Guerrero set up complemented that with some effec- and played a great passing game to but battled back hard in the second half Forms: Mayalanni Erediano: 6-7 Nya Mitchell and Makinna Newkirk tive offense and special-teams plays the backfield and to her forwards. West with two break away goals by Natalie played strong, strategic defense and had Quinn Ayres for the first touchdown of yr old Beginner Traditional Forms Belt the game. Miles Rasmussen ran the ball as well. Zach Sandoval found Dylan Coast Kaos finished the first round with Carey and Kira Karter. Courtney champion; Sofie McMichael: 8-10 sharp passes and great communication Prusso open in the end zone. Prusso 2 wins and 1 tie. Haubert and Tara Collier locked out on offense. in for extra point. Cole Arnold scored yr old Beginner Kenpo/Kajukenbo a touchdown of his own. Due to the was able to catch a wet and slippery West Coast Katz, State Cup play the Delta attackers with solid defense, Forms Belt champion; Helena Ma- The previous weekend in the Sac- football for the touchdown. On the began on Sunday at Robertson Park denying them an opportunity to score ramento area, Granada won the Rio hard work of the defensive line, Colby cias: 8-10 yr old Intermediate Kenpo/ Scherer, Jacob Hagar, Jacob Carter, ensuing kickoff, the Texans fumbled. It in Livermore for the West Coast Katz late in the second half, resulting in Kajukenbo Forms Belt champion; Linda bracket of the Sierra Shootout was recovered for the Lions by Myles U17 Girls facing off against Danville 3-3 tie. with victories over Del Campo 7-6, Wyat Jackson, Kristof Kaye, Dylan Alexis Aying: 8-10 yr old Intermediate Cole, and Carson Mohler the Eagles Anderson. The Lions took advantage Mustang Freedom. Just fresh off a On Sunday, Whiplash faced a Kenpo/Kajukenbo Forms Runner-Up; Christian Brothers 12-2, Concord 12- tough Petaluma team in State Cup The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 - PAGE 7

West Coast Wilds' Hanna Beachamp takes the ball Taylor’s Martial Arts team members include (back downfield against Juventus. row) Vince Aying, Jaden Husser, Joseph Ventura, Rachel Bryant, Sifu Wade Taylor; (front row) Mayalanni Livermore Fusion U11 Gold's Patrick Curulla Erediano, Alexis Aying, Brooklyn Pehargou, Sofie demonstrates and his cat-like reflexes clearing the ball. McMichael, and Elizabeth Garcia (not pictured: Helena Macias).

increasing its education classes for to attend. Advanced registration is families as well as looking into future recommended. For more information NAMI signature programs such as and to register on-line go to www. Ending the Silence, a presentation at phantomlacrosse.org. high schools addressing students about mental health. NAMI Tri-Valley is an all-volun- Lacrosse - Spring teer 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization: Signup our tax ID# is 72-1610675. Please go Registration for the Livermore to www.namitrivalley.org for further Phantom Lacrosse Spring 2014 season information. is now open. Boys' rules teams are forming for players born between Sep- tember 1, 1998 and August 31, 2006. Softball Tryout Boys' rules teams are open to both Norcal Extreme 12U-Peterson will boys and girls. The season runs early- be holding a special tryout to add two January through May. Discounted girls for the Spring 2014 season. Coach early registration closes Oct 31st. For Peterson is looking for a catcher and an more information and to register on- infielder. Tryout dates are October 7th line go to www.phantomlacrosse.org. West Coast U17 Karma swept this weekend games, and October 11th. Call Coach Peterson winning 2-0 against DeAnza in League play on a rain directly at 925-371-1778 for more In their third week of State Cup play, West Coast Soccer details. Must be born in 2001 or 2002. Eagles Golf Tourney soaked field. Daesha Brown and Jenna Wesley each The Fraternal Order of Eagles is scored a goal. Karma went onto the next day to beat Club - U9 Krew faced Livermore Fusion Gold. Both hosting its 14th Annual Golf Tourna- teams battled fiercely in the first half of play and the Girls Softball ment on October 12th at the Spring- Pleasanton Rage, 2-0 in the 1st round of State Cup. LGSA Registration: Livermore town Golf Course. Allyson Marty scored a goal within the first 2 minutes score was knotted 0-0 at the half. Priscilla Gonzales Girls Softball Association welcomes Those interested in joining this all Livermore girls aged 5-18, no fund-raiser, may call 925-449-6281 or of play with a 2nd goal coming in the 55th minute by scored the first goal of the game with an assist by Macy experience necessary. Online reg- stop by the Eagles social room at 527 Hunter Wells. Karma dominated controlling the field and Roberts. After a foul by Fusion in the goal box, Macy istration will open October 1 at N. Livermore Ave for all the details. LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org, or mark Reservations must be made and with solid play of the defensive line was able to keep Roberts took the penalty kick and scored a second goal. calendars for October 17 and stop by paid by October 7th. The event pro- West Coast Soccer Krew’s defense played well and held between 4-8pm at the last Thursday ceeds help to fund the Eagle's many a clean sheet both days. Above Jenna Wesley takes a Farmer's Market of the year to register charities. shot on goal. Fusion scoreless for a 2-0 result. Pictured are the Krew in person. Visit the website or email players as they got fired up to play. registration@LivermoreGirlsSoftball. org for more information.

Brooklyn Pehargou: 11-13 yr old Be- Advanced Sparring Belt champion. coaches should contact the organizer, The Hole-in-One prize is a new ginner Kenpo/Kajukenbo Forms Belt J.W. House, at [email protected] Toyota Prius, courtesy of Dublin Lacrosse - New champion; Jaden Husser: 11-13 yr old or 209-681-6673 in order to be placed Toyota. Raffle grand prizes include Intermediate Kenpo/Kajukenbo Forms Alumni Football Game on the roster. They must also log on to a 3-day stay at the Capella Pedregal Player Clinic Belt champion; Rachel Bryant: 14-17 Plans are underway for a Liver- http://www.alumniathleticsusa.com/ Hotel and Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Learn why lacrosse is the fastest yr old Advanced Kenpo/Kajukenbo more versus Granada Alumni Football to register for the game. México, a 5-night stay at a vacation growing sport in North America. Liver- Forms Belt champion; Joseph Ventura: Game to be held on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. home on the Oregon coast, a 3-month more Phantom Lacrosse is hosting a 18+ yr old Advanced Kenpo/Kajuke- Practice will begin at 6 p.m. on Sept. 29. membership at the Livermore Tennis new player clinic on Sunday, October nbo Forms Belt champion This event is a fund raiser to Swing for Charity Club and much more. 13th at Robertson Park Turf fields from Sparring: Mayalanni Erediano: support both high schools' football National Alliance on Mental NAMI Tri-Valley is a local 3:00pm – 5:00pm, check in begins 6-7 yr old Girls Beginner Sparring programs, which are at risk of cancella- Illness (NAMI) Tri-Valley is host- nonprofit organization that provides at 2:30. Lacrosse is a dynamic, fast Belt champion; Sofie McMichael: tion every year due to budget cuts. The ing a Golf Fund-raiser, “Swing for support, advocacy, resources and paced sport combining team strategy Reed 8-9 yr old Girls Beginner Sparring state no longer funds athletic programs Charity,” to be held at the Las Positas education to those affected by mental and individual athleticism. Belt champion; Alexis Aying: 8-9 yr so it is up to the parents and players Golf Course in Livermore on Friday, illness, including families. In the past This 2 hour clinic will teach the old Girls Intermediate Sparring Belt September 27, 2013. eight years, we have helped over 1,000 fundamentals of throwing and catching to raise money. Plumbing champion; Brooklyn Pehargou: 10-11 The event includes a golf tourna- families and their loved ones through with the lacrosse stick, the basics of the Livermore, CA yr old Girls Beginner Sparring Runner; The game is called "The Turkey ment, dinner and raffle. Las Positas peer-run support groups, educational sport and the roles of the various player Elizabeth Garcia: 10-11 yr old Girls Bowl" due to the time of year it will be Golf Course is located at 917 Club programs and community education positions. The registration fee of $40 Intermediate Sparring Belt champion; played. Players and coaches are needed House Drive, Livermore. Registra- presentations to the general public. includes a lacrosse stick and ball (or (925) 371-5671 Rachel Bryant: 16-17 yr old Girls for both teams. This is a full contact tion begins at 11:30 a.m., shotgun All our services are provided free $20 if you already have a stick or just [email protected] Advanced Sparring Belt champion; game and is open to any Livermore start at 12:30 p.m., dinner and raffle of charge. want to borrow one for the day). Boys License #601931 Joseph Ventura: 18+ yr old Men’s resident 18 and over. Players and at 5:30 p.m. This year, the organization is and girls age 7 through 15 are invited PAGE 8 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Livermore Airport to Host Open House and Air Show

By Carol Graham batics,” says Dr. Frank Livermore as a fully user- The 18th annual Donnelly (Dr. D), a retired funded enterprise fund. Op- Airport Open House and Azusa Pacific University erating and capital budgets Air Show takes place psychology professor. “I are acquired through land Saturday, October 5th at want people to see what and hangar leases and fuel the Livermore Municipal air shows were like in the sales. No General Fund Airport. 50s and 60s. My 1946 or taxpayer monies are The free event allows Taylorcraft flies slowly and involved in supporting the residents and visitors to gracefully, rather than do- airport. tour the tarmac, watch ing abrupt, neck-wrenching Yet having a local air- stunt pilots perform heart- tumbles. Landing with the port benefits the Tri-Valley stopping maneuvers, and prop stopped takes a lot of in many ways. The airport learn about the benefits a planning. So do the loop serves a large number of municipal airport affords and roll that I perform with corporate clients includ- the community. the engine off. I love ‘em, ing Costco, Safeway, Coca “Bring your kids, bring and the crowd does, too.” Cola, Chevron, Home your grandkids,” says Other Open House Depot, Target and Tyson 'Soul Surfer' to Raise event volunteer and pilot exhibits include parachute Foods. Kevin Ryan. “This is a demonstration jumps, and “Businesses have chance to see what goes displays from local flight located to the Tri-Valley Funds for Teen Esteem on at the airport, what schools with representa- because the airport is Bethany Hamilton, less than 24 hours, although it’s all about. Come see tives to talk about aviation here,” says Ryan. “Also, whose inspiring story was sponsorship packages that all the different types of training. if there were ever a major featured in the movie “Soul include tickets are still avail- airplanes.” “Red Sky, Attitude, disaster, the airport would Surfer," will speak at Su- able. On hand will be a Ahart and Flying Par- be an asset. In 1989 when perFranks on Oct. 9 at a Bethany will be sharing static display of general ticles will all be there,” the Loma Prieta earthquake fundraising event for Teen her incredible journey and aviation aircraft: military says Ryan. Airborne Law hit, volunteer pilots and Esteem. how she overcame the chal- and warbirds, antique and Enforcement Association aircraft were flying into Teen Esteem is a Dan- lenges of losing her arm in classic, experimental and will display rescue aircraft, Watsonville with food and ville-based non-profit or- a shark attack. Amazingly, homebuilt. With names while the Livermore Pleas- supplies.” ganization that has been one month after the attack, anton Fire Department In addition, each Me- empowering teens with the Bethany returned to the like The Screamin’ Demon Bethany Hamilton and My Other Woman, will set up its Fire Safety morial Day weekend the courage and the tools to water to continue pursu- make sound decisions that each airplane displays House, designed to teach airport hosts the Collings ing her goal to become a tations, assemblies, commu- children and adults ways Foundation’s Wings of they will benefit from for professional surfer. Just nity workshops and parent signage highlighting its the rest of their lives when over a year after the attack characteristics and history. to exit a building, proper Freedom Tour - a hands- education events. Volunteer responses to smoke alarms, on, living-history museum confronted with risky ado- she won her first national Teen Esteem speakers dis- One bright yellow 1947 title. In 2007, she realized and procedures for ensur- of authentically restored lescent behavior. The orga- cuss issues prevalent on model last year posted, nization was founded nearly her dream and turned pro. ing that their homes are fire WWII aircraft that include high school campuses such “Horsepower 65; Speed 20 years ago. Today, Bethany is not only safe. The Livermore Police a B-17 and B-24. as depression, suicide, pre- SLOW; Comments - Flies Bethany shares a passion a surfing champion, but an scription drug abuse, binge Like a Champ!” Department will display The Airport Open House for Teen Esteem’s core mis- inspiration to millions of drinking and sexual activity. Aerobatic perfor- its DARE (Drug Abuse and Air Show, taking place sion and is donating her time people. To contact Teen Esteem mances feature renowned Resistance Education) car from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., infor the event. The fundraiser Teen Esteem educates call 925-855-9941 or email air show pilots Vicky and Community Outreach vites children to participate at SuperFranks sold out in teens and their parents [email protected] or go through classroom presen- Benzing (vicky benzing Vehicle. in a scavenger hunt, crafts, to www.teenesteem.com aerosports), Rich Perkins Lunch and snacks will face-painting and magic (Attitude Aviation), Carl be available from the Food tricks hosted by Liver- Liepold (Carl Liepold Truck Mafia - a mobile more’s Whoopsiedaisy Toy Airshows, whose Russian gourmet service featuring Shop. Yak-55M is named Nata- fare from Licensed 2 Grill, The airport is located sha after the Rocky and Street Dogs and Grillas at 636 Terminal Circle, off Bullwinkle Show charac- Gone Wild. Airway Boulevard. For ter), and Dr. D’s Old-Time The Livermore Munici- more information, click Aerobatics. pal Airport is owned and Airport at www.cityofliver- “Very few pilots are operated by the City of more.net. flying old-time aero-

Researchers from Lab, Florida Company Plan to Demonstrate Bioenergy Technology Researchers from Law- cused on combustion-free ergy may convert wet bio- rence Livermore National processes that can maximize solids into hydrogen at less Laboratory (LLNL) and the renewable energy poten- than $2 per kilogram (one Florida-based Chemergy tial of biosolids.” kilogram of hydrogen is Inc. plan to demonstrate BAB2E is a consortium equivalent in energy content an innovative bioenergy of 19 San Francisco Bay to one gallon of gasoline), technology that converts Area public agencies re- making it useful both for wastewater treatment plant sponsible for wastewater stationary power as well as by-products into hydrogen treatment that collectively for transportation fuel. gas that can be used to pro- serve more than 4 million As part of the demonstra- duce electricity. customers. Other partners tion studies, the scientists The $1.75 million project in the project are the U.S. will examine the system’s will demonstrate an inte- Department of Energy Fuel performance and efficiency, grated system on a limited Cell Technologies Office and the durability of the Comedy Uncorked Saturday, Sept. 28th industrial scale at the Delta and the U.S. Department of materials, among other as- Benefiting Open Heart Kitchen Diablo Sanitation District Defense (DoD) Construc- pects of the technology, (DDSD) facility in Antioch. tion Engineering Research Check details online at: Glass said. www.retzlaffwinery.com “Our job is to lend the Laboratory (CERL). One reason LLNL re- Lab's multi-disciplinary The demonstration proj- searchers are well-suited 1356 S. Livermore Ave. expertise in chemistry, en- ect will start in mid-October. to work on this project is Hours: Tue-Fri 12-2pm, gineering and materials sci- Glass anticipates that in because of their lengthy Sat-Sun 12-4:30pm, Mon-Closed ence to model and optimize about a year the Antioch involvement in the DOE’s the efficiency of this new wastewater treatment plant hydrogen and fuel cell pro- (925) 447-8941 technology,” said chemist will be processing one ton grams, where scientists have Photo - Doug Jorgensen Bob Glass, the LLNL proj- per day of wet biosolids and conducted major work on The Tri-Valley Livermore Cinemas ect leader. “We want to use will be producing up to 30 hydrogen production, stor- Woodcarvers hosted this demonstration project kilowatts of electricity. The age, use and safety, Glass their annual woodcarving Rush (r) DLP-dbox 1:20 4:10 7:00 9:50 as a model to encourage the electricity, in turn, will be said. show last weekend Rush (r) DLP 12:20 3:10 6:05 9:00 widespread use of biosolids used to power select func- “While the project has cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 (PG) DLP-CC 12:00 12:45 2:35 at the Veterans 3:20 5:00 5:45 7:30 8:15 9:45 for energy production.” tions at the plant. technological hurdles to overcome, it offers the po- Hall in Pleasanton. cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2 (PG) DLP 3D 1:30 4:05 The demonstration proj- Chemergy uses a patent tential for wastewater treat- Over 90 pieces of don jon (r) DLP 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:10 9:40 ect will be funded jointly pending technology that ment agencies to diversify handcrafted works of baggage claim (pg13) DLP 1:45 4:30 6:55 9:25 by the California Energy integrates two established biosolids management op- art were displayed in the prisoners (r) DLP 12:15 3:45 6:30 7:15 9:45 Commission and Chemergy, chemical processes. First, tions and reduce associated competition exhibit and insidious chapter 2 (pg13) DLP 1:50 4:35 7:15 9:55 and sponsored by the Bay thermochemistry is used to truck transportation costs, hundreds more on the planes (PG) DLP 12:05 2:30 4:45 Area Biosolids to Energy produce heat, non-green- fossil fuel use and green- exhibition floor. There we’re the millers (r) DLP 7:00 9:35 (BAB2E) Coalition. DDSD house gas carbon dioxide house gas generation, while were live demonstrations the family (r) DLP 1:40 4:25 7:05 9:45 is spearheading this renew- and a hydrogen compound producing clean energy,” battle of the year (pg13) DLP 1:00 4:00 6:50 9:40 Glass said. on a variety of ways to the butler (PG13) DLP 12:45 3:50 6:40 9:30 able energy effort for the from wet biosolids. Second- create art using wood. coalition. ly, the hydrogen compound preview Thursday, October 3: gravity (pg13) DLP-3d-dbox 10:00pm According to coalition is decomposed to produce spokesperson Caroline renewable hydrogen gas. Quinn, “The Chemergy In this demonstration, the technology is of interest hydrogen gas will be used HENRY SHERMAN CHRISTMAS because of its innovative ap- as a fuel and fed into fuel Former 1963 Livermore High Graduate, proach utilizing a chemical cells –provided by CERL process for high-moisture and the Department of En- Returns home after 50 years feedstock at moderate tem- ergy (DOE) – to generate For his 50’s High School Reunion! peratures and at smaller electricity. scale than traditional con- It is believed that the Author of version technologies. The technology to be demon- coalition is specifically fo- strated by LLNL and Chem- REFLECTIONS of A Boy Named Christmas his is an inspiring story of a boy who just wants to overcome his greatest obstacle in life and through determination, perseverance, and the love T of other, eventually manages to do just that. This Book is available online at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com (Hard Copy, Paperback or E-edition) Or you can order a signed copy directly from Henry by emailing [email protected]

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Life As an Ohlone $2 donation is requested to or at the Pleasanton Unified accompanied by an adult, to Zephyr Grill & Bar in will be announced on the Life as an Ohlone is the help support the programs School District Student Ser- but only children need to downtown Livermore. TCTV Facebook page and topic of the Sat., Sept. 28 unless other fees are speci- vices Office located at 4665 register. Also in October, the sta- on TV30. There is no limit Livermore Area Recreation fied. Participants may call Bernal Ave. Preregister on-line at tion is giving away tickets on the number of times a and Park District ranger 925-960-2400 for more in- The deadline to apply is www.sanramonrecguide. to upcoming productions person can enter. staff program. Meet Ranger formation. October 28th, 2013. Selec- com for activity #87927. at the Bankhead Theater in For complete rules or Darren Segur at 10 a.m. at tions will be made in early Cost is $5 for residents and Livermore including: Lau- to register to be a “Lucky Sycamore Grove Park, 5049 Scholarships Available November to allow finalists $6 for non-residents. Ages ren Fox on Friday, October Fan” go to www.trivalleytv. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. The Community of Char- to include the award on their 3-5 only. Space is limited. 4; and Jonathan Batiste and org and click on the “Lucky What was it like to live in acter Collaborative invites college applications. For more information the Stay Human Band on Fan” icon located on that the Livermore Valley before all high school seniors in The Community of Char- about Forest Home Farms Thursday, October 24 at page. the Europeans arrived? How Pleasanton to apply for the acter Collaborative is a non- Historic Park call (925) 7:30 p.m. did the native people feed annual Juanita Haugen Me- profit committee of volun- 973-3284 or visit www. At the Firehouse Theater Parent Project themselves, get married or morial Scholarship. teers representing a cross SanRamon.ca.gov. Forest in Pleasanton, Tri-Valley TV Axis Community Health, cure each other when they Long-time school board section of the community Home Farms Historic Park will be giving away tickets Dublin Police Services and were sick? Join this nature member Juanita Haugen including the PUSD, City is located at 19953 San Ra- to: Gypsy Soul on Friday, Dublin Unified School Dis- program to take a glimpse inspired the Pleasanton of Pleasanton, Chamber of mon Valley Blvd., just south October 4; School of Rock trict are teaming up to once into the daily life of the Community of Character Commerce and other orga- of Pine Valley Road in San Live! Jr. on Friday, October again bring the nationally original inhabitants of the initiative. In her honor, an- nizations working to create Ramon. 18; and Creatures of Impulse acclaimed Parent Project Bay Area. The program will nual $500 scholarships will a community culture built on NIGHTMARE on Friday, program to Tri-Valley par- start with a slow-paced walk recognize students who have values, goodwill and these October 25. ents. The program gives TV30 Lucky Fan TV30 viewers go to the to look at some of the plants a strong record of civic en- character traits. Tri-Valley TV is offering parents the tools they need Tri-Valley TV website at and animals the natives used gagement and have demon- viewers an opportunity to to prevent or change prob- www.trivalleytv.org to reg- followed by a look at a col- strated exceptional character win free stuff by signing up lematic adolescent behavior. Storytime with Farmer ister to be a “Lucky Fan.” lection of American Indian by role modeling the traits Storytime with the Farm- to be a TV30 “Lucky Fan.” Registration is now open There is no charge and the baskets and tools. Good for of Compassion, Honesty, er will be held from 10 to 11 It’s easy to do and it’s free for the 12-week course that information will not be all ages. Respect, Responsibility, In- a.m. on Fri., Oct. 4 at Forest too. During the month of began September 25. shared. TV30 randomly There is a $5 per vehicle tegrity and Self-Discipline. Home Farms Historic Park. October TV30 Lucky Fans “Raising strong-willed or selects a winner at various parking fee at either entrance Applications are current- Visitors will hear stories, will have a chance to win rebellious adolescents pres- times from the “Lucky Fan” to Sycamore Grove Park. A ly available on-line at www. sing songs and learn about one of four $50 gift cards registrations. The winner CommunityofCharacter.org apples. Children must be (continued on page 10)

Donna Lucille Marie Elizabeth greatest accomplishment San Jose, CA; sister, Becky loved to entertain family and Weather, Teghan Weather, Sorensen-Humphrey Dilzer Schweickert was “happily raising five Abercrombie, of Houston, friends and host gatherings. and Tyler Kent. She was September 12, 2013 1924-2013 children along with my TX; parents-in-law, Thom After 18 years of marriage, preceded in death by her Donna passed away at Resident of Livermore husband Carl.” She will and Kay Springer, of Dis- Ben became ill and Carmen husband Joe in 1992 and the age of 87. She was born Marie Schweickert passed be missed for her sense of covery Bay, CA; birth father, took care of him for 14 more her son Matthew Stephens in French Camp, California away in her sleep from natu- grace, wisdom, and exem- Tom Vogel, of Texas; and years until his death in 1984. in 2010. and lived in many cities ral causes on September 21, plary devout Catholic faith. many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, She had many jobs during Shirley was a devoted across 2013 in Livermore, Califor- She is preceded in death Nephews, and Cousins. her life but Carmen’s favor- wife, mother, grandmother, the Unit- nia. by her parents, her two A Celebration of Life ite was providing daycare to and friend. She was proud- ed States, Ma- brothers and sister; her hus- Service will be held on Sat- her “kids." Over the course est of her time spent as finally rie was band Carl; and three chil- urday, September 28 at 1 of 30 years she provided a a teacher’s aide with the born to dren: Joseph, Josephine p.m. at Callaghan’s Chapel, settling loving and nurturing envi- Livermore School District, Agnes Joy, and Patrice Marie. She 3833 East Avenue, Liver- ronment to many children and cherished every moment in Cali- (Calla- is survived by her children, more, CA. fornia han) and Richard, Thomas, Gerald, The family has requested and loved them all. Carmen she spent with her family. in the George Mary Therese, and Michael; that in lieu of flowers,dona - is survived by many nieces She will always be remem- 1950’s. Dilzer 13 grandchildren; and six tions be made to a trust for and nephews and “kids” who bered for her over the top She is in Ash- great-grandchildren. She Dianna: Wells Fargo ac- love her very much and will Halloween costumes. Her survived land, was also blessed by having count number 1292971718. miss her greatly. hobbies included, playing by her Pennsylvania, where her an extended family of five Account Owner/Checks: No services will be held. bingo, sculpting, traveling, sons Scott Humphrey of father worked in coal min- step-grandchildren and three Nicole Vogel. celebrating the holidays, Texarkana, AR, Ross Hum- ing. During World War Two step-great-grandchildren. Shirley Dee Stephens and watching classic movies phrey of La Porte, IN, John she served as a Red Cross Services will be held at Carmen Hollis Feb. 23,1932 – Sept., 2013 and Jeopardy. Her generous Humphrey of San Andreas, volunteer Nurse’s Aide in St. Michael Church with July 15, 1922 - Sept 14, 2013 Resident of Livermore heart, her free spirit, her CA, and Lamont Humphrey Philadelphia where she met a visitation at 5PM with Fallon, NV; Longtime Shirley Dee Stephens wit, and her humor will be of Livermore, CA along with and was charmed by a young a rosary/vigil at 7PM on Resident of Livermore, CA passed away peacefully on greatly missed by all. countless grandchildren and Naval Officer, Carl. He was Thursday, September 26 Carmen was born in Du- September 21, 2013 after Shirley requested that no suffering great grandchildren. a Naval Academy graduate and a funeral mass at 11AM rango, CO to Jose and Vic- funeral service be held. A the com- Donna epitomized the and Pearl Harbor survivor on Friday, September 27 toria Montoya the last of 9 private celebration of her life who was working on the followed by burial at St. children. plica- word “Lady." She loved tions of will be held for family and gardening and especially Manhattan Project. Marie Michael Cemetery. Her mother did not sur- close friends. and Carl married in 1945, Memorial contributions vive childbirth, which led a heart flowering plants. She was attack. Arrangements by Cal- particularly adept at telling started a family, and moved in Marie’s name may be Car- laghan Mortuary. often during the post-war made to St. Michael School, men to Shirley stories of her travels and was born years. They then settled in Birthright, or a local Senior be very experiences as a young lady in Em- Albuquerque, New Mexico Services organization. inde- growing up during the years where Carl worked at Sandia poria, of the great depression. pendent Kansas Base. The family moved Michael George Vogel through- Donna has requested that to Livermore, California Resident of Livermore on February 23, 1932. She we all celebrate her life in out her was raised in Prescott, Ari- in 1955 when Carl was a Mi- life- memory of her enduring Project Engineer at the then zona prior to moving to chael time. In smile, love for family and Lawrence Radiation Labo- George Livermore in 1954 with her her late unforgettable laugh. At her ratory. Vogel husband Joseph Stephens. request, the memorial will Outside of family life, was born teens she enlisted in the She is survived by her be limited to immediate Marie focused her attention Septem- Women’s Auxiliary Corp son Jeff Stephens of Fair- family at an undisclosed on St. Michael Church where ber 18, which later became part of field and daughter Patricia location. she faithfully attended Mass 1963 in the Army. She was in one of Livermore, her loving Arrangements by Cal- almost daily and was active Oakland, of the first groups of WACs. daughter-in-law Dana Ste- laghan Mortuary. in many activities. She also Ca and She was a WWII veteran phens, her caring son-in- gave generously of her time passed and during the war was law William Tapley, six Janet Delgado to St. Michael School where away Friday, September 20, stationed overseas. She had grandchildren: Kimberley Resident of Livermore her children attended. 2013 at the age of 50. many stories of her time in Weather, Heather Stephens, Janet Delgado, 75, a Marie was an insatiable Mike operated his own the service and being able to Danny Stephens, Erin Kent, resident of Livermore since student and attended college business as a general con- see Paris and always talked Jessica Corcoran, and Ryan courses at the University 1974 left this earth to be with tractor for the past 15 years. about wanting to see it again Tapley, and three great- of New Mexico, received He was an avid NASCAR our during peacetime. grandchildren: Kaelynn Lord; a B. A. in Sociology from fan who also enjoyed boat- Despite not getting her due to U.C. Berkeley in 1972, and ing, fishing, riding ATVs, driver’s license until her cancer an M.A. in Gerontology R/C vehicles and winning early fifties, she attained from Holy Names Univer- of the storage auctions. Many her pilot’s license at a young sity, Oakland, in 1982. The in the Livermore commu- liver age and spoke fondly about highlight of her graduation nity knew him as Livermore flying over the Livermore o n ceremony was having her Mike or Psycho Dad. Mike Valley and especially Mt. Sep- father, children, and grand- was a colorful and full-of- Diablo which, according to tem- children present on that day. life character with a heart of ber 13, While following her pas- gold. There was never a dull her, was a little tricky due 2013. sion to work with people, moment being around him. to the winds. Carmen was She Marie worked as Coordina- Mike is survived by his a very loving and generous was born in New Mexico; tor of the Livermore Senior loving family: wife of 28 soul, she would rather give and raised in San Francisco, Services Center and taught years, Dianna; daughter, than have. Although she California by Sabinita and courses in Gerontology at Nicole, of Livermore, CA; had no children of her own, Max. She attended Sacred Chabot College. She was parents Cliff and Linda she doted on her nieces and Heart Grammar school and also very active in numerous Moilan, of Cottonwood, nephews and loved to make then graduated from Presen- community social service CA; sister, Debbie Lane them feel special. tation High school. organizations. Marie was and her husband Patrick, She had a wonderful In 1957 Janet married an accomplished organist of Livermore, CA; brother, sense of humor which she U.S. Marine Sgt. Delgado at and greatly enjoyed provid- Thomas Moilan and his wife shared with her husband the Treasure Island Chapel. ing music with her violinist Charmaine, of Cleveland, Bennett Hollis. They had She was mother of three cousin Fr. John Lenahan, OH; sister, Cathy Moilan, of a house in the country and beautiful daughters: Susie, for sing-a-longs with fam- Joyce, and Terri. She is the ily and friends. She traveled extensively in Mexico and proud grandmother of four Europe; made a safari to grandchildren: Kelly, Ster- central Africa; and cruised ling, Kolin, and Jaclyn. the Panama Canal. Family Services were held Fri- camping trips to Yosemite day, September 20, 2013. created enduring memo- Obituary/ Memoriam Policies ries that inspired the next generations to continue the tradition. Obituaries are published in The Independent at no charge. In her own words, her There is a small charge for photographs in the obituaries.

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(continued from page 9) p.m.. These free book clubs Downtown Pleasanton at will meet in the Storytime 240 Spring Street, Suite B. $5,000 donated by Princeton Restore Mt. Diablo ents serious challenges, ones Room. Capital, gift certificates, that often negatively impact Registration is not re- hotel stays and much more. Recently, more than offer you the following gifts: everyone in the home,” said Habitat for Humanity For a full list of raffle prizes 3,000 acres along the east- • $100 donation or more quired. Coldwell Banker Resi- Amie Sousa, Teen Drug For more information or to donate, please visit ern side of Mount Diablo - The Mount Diablo Guide, dential Brokerage Com- burned in a fire that left a and Alcohol Program Coor- about this program, please coldwellbankerhabitat.com, newly revised guidebook to dinator. “Through the Par- munity Foundation has follow on Facebook at www. large section of Mount Dia- the Park, including all new contact the Youth Services launched its 15th annual blo State Park and other ent Project, parents acquire Desk at (925) 373-5504, facebook.com/cbhomesand- color photographs and up- the skills needed to com- “Homes and Hope” Habitat hope, or call 925.771.5285. protected property scorched. dated maps and illustrations. or visit the Library’s web- for Humanity fund-raising The fire was contained and • $250 donation or more - bat destructive behaviors, site: www.livermorelibrary. including poor academic campaign. Memory Care Program extinguished by the work of Mount Diablo, The Extraor- net. The major event of this over 1,300 personnel from dinary Life and Landscapes performance and drug and With an estimated 5.2 year’s fund-raising effort Cal Fire, local fire districts of a California Treasure, a alcohol use.” College Admission million Americans currently and cooperating agencies, Solution-focused and will once again be a month- fine art photography book The Livermore Public living with Alzheimer’s, and, of course, State Park by photographer Stephen activity-based, the Parent long raffle, which runs to- many more millions of un- library invites local high day through October 18 in staff. Joseph and writer Linda Project has step-by-step school students and parents trained caregivers – usually A lot of work now needs Rimac Colberg. strategies for identifying and all 57 Northern California spouses, relatives, neighbors to attend a free presenta- Coldwell Banker Residential to be done to restore the • $500 donation or more preventing destructive be- and friends – spend count- damaged area. Work in- tion, “What Colleges Want: Brokerage offices. Organiz- – your choice, either both haviors. School attendance An Inside Look at College less unpaid hours caring cludes repairing and replac- books or one of the Mount and performance improve; ers have set a goal of raising for them as best they can. ing park structures, picnic Admissions Requirements $356,000. All donations col- Diablo bike jerseys. gone for good are the argu- In Livermore, professional areas, trail signage, and Donations in check form for Grades 9 to 12.” lected will go to local Habi- ments and anger. The weekly This event will take caregivers at Rosewood fencing. Related work also should be made out to MDIA three-hour sessions include tat for Humanity chapters for Gardens, 35 Fenton Street, needs to be done to repair and sent to the Mount Diablo place Wednesday, October homes to be built in 2014. a support-group component 2, 2013, from 5:00 pm to started a new caregiver sup- park facilities that have suf- Interpretive Association at Money will also be raised fered from neglect due to the providing an opportunity for 6:30 pm in the Community port group this month and P.O. Box 346, Walnut Creek, parents to share experiences by fund-raisers held by in- are opening up about how lack of state funds. CA 94597. Please include Rooms of the Civic Center dividual Coldwell Banker The Mount Diablo Inter- in applying Parent Project Library, 1188 South Liver- their Memory Care program shipping address so the gift Residential Brokerage of- pretive Association (MDIA) may be sent. For donations lessons. Participants go from more Avenue, Livermore. helps 25 residents manage experiencing stress and a fices throughout Northern the disease with physical ex- will be teaming with the over $500, we will contact Louise Gill, a college California. state park to accomplish you to confirm which gift sense of isolation to acquir- admissions advisor, will give ercise, social activity, proper ing the skills for addressing “As real estate profes- this restoration, repair, and you would like and if you an overview of the admis- nutrition, health mainte- replacement. Donations of their adolescent’s issues and sionals, we’re all about nance, and a calm and well- would like the bike jersey, sions policies used by public helping others realize the any amount are appreciated your size and style informa- improving the quality of life and private colleges and structured environment. to help with the restoriation in the home. American dream of home- tion. present resources that will Rosewood Gardens’ work and will be used for Those who would also Parent Project sessions ownership,” said Rick Tur- Memory Care program op- help students prepare for the ley, president of Coldwell the designated purpose of like to volunteer or become are scheduled for 6-9 p.m. college admissions process. erates at near full capac- helping the park recover a member of MDIA, please Wednesdays starting Sep- Banker Residential Broker- ity, according to Executive Find out what courses are age. “For many low-income and repair. visit mdia.org or send an tember 25 at Valley High Director Nancy Harrison. To thank you for your do- required, when tests should families in our community email to volunteer@mdia. School, 6901 York Ave., be taken, and the importance She explains “It’s all about nation, MDIA is pleased to org. Dublin. Cost for the 12-week this has become an impos- knowing each resident per- of extracurricular activities. sible dream without the course is $100 per person or This program will provide sonally and employing tai- $150 per couple. Parents can help of organizations like lored strategies designed to San Ramon Medical Center students with the informa- Habitat for Humanity. As register now by calling (925) tion they need to make in- keep their muscles moving 201-6210. we begin our 15th annual and the blood flowing to Adds Robot Arm Technology formed choices as they move campaign, I’m very proud through high school. their body and mind.” San Ramon Regional of the patient’s natural knee, that Coldwell Banker agents, Visiting families are en- Senior Info Fair For questions or more managers and staff continue Medical Center announced the goal is for patients to Everyone is invited to information, please call Jen- couraged to head to the last week that it had pur- have relief from their pain, attend the Dublin Senior to make a real difference in master folder filled with sug- chased the MAKOplasty® nifer at 925-373-5576, or the lives of those less fortu- gain back their knee motion, Center’s annual Senior Info gested activities to engage Robotic Arm Technology and return to their daily ac- visit the library website: nate and truly give back to Fair from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. www.livermorelibrary.net. loved ones, from conversa- that assists with partial knee tivities,” said hospital CEO on Sat., Oct. 5. This free the communities we serve.” tion cards and storytelling to resurfacing, a minimally Gary Sloan. community event is for se- In addition to the fund- dominoes. In the vegetable invasive treatment option The RIO® system en- Hired Hands raiser, Coldwell Banker garden, Harrison displays for adults living with early ables the surgeon to com- niors, caregivers, family and Hired Hands Homecare Residential Brokerage the resident-grown toma- to mid-stage osteoarthritis plete a patient specific pre- friends. is a local family owned and agents, staff and volunteers toes ripening on their vines, that has not yet progressed surgical plan that details the There will be free bone operated company founded will participate in Habitat next to pots of thyme, basil, to all three compartments technique for bone prepara- density exams, blood pres- in 1994 by Lynn Winter. of the knee. for Humanity construction rosemary and chives. She tion and customized implant sure checks, ear wax checks The company’s mission is to MAKOplasty is less projects over the next sev- talks about the fun associ- positioning using a CT scan and other services. Infor- provide the highest quality invasive than traditional of the patient’s own knee. eral weeks in San Francisco, ates are having planning a mation from a variety of full service homecare. With total knee surgery and is During the procedure, the Oakland, Milpitas, Walnut September fishing trip with government, non-profit and over 20 years experience in performed using RIO®, a system creates a three-di- Creek, Santa Cruz, Cotati residents to Del Valle Lake. commercial agencies includ- the elder care industry, highly advanced, surgeon mensional, virtual view of and Sacramento. September is Alzheim- ing representatives from the Hired Hands Homecare controlled robotic arm sys- the patient’s bone surface Over the past 14 years, er’s Awareness Month and tem. San Ramon Regional following: AARP Driver focuses on a client centered and correlates the image to the Coldwell Banker Resi- Rosewood Gardens wel- Medical Center is the first Safety Program, Alameda approach, catering to each the pre-programmed surgi- dential Brokerage Commu- comes those interested in hospital in the East Bay to cal plan. As the surgeon County Transportation Com- clients' needs and preferenc- nity Foundation has raised learning more to attend its acquire this technology. uses the robotic arm, its mission, Alameda County es and matching caregivers more than $2.3 million for new Memory Care Support MAKOplasty is designed tactile, auditory and visual District Attorney’s Office for a perfect fit. Hired Hands Habitat for Humanity chap- Group which meets on the to offer the following poten- feedback limits the bone Elder Protection Division, handles all employer respon- ters in Northern California. 2nd Wednesday of each tial benefits as compared to preparation to the diseased California Public Utilities sibilities including wages, total knee surgery: reduced The Coldwell Banker Resi- month from 6pm to 7pm. areas and provides for real Commission, California taxes, bonding, liability in- pain, minimal hospitaliza- dential Brokerage team has Led by Nancy Harrison, the time adjustments and more Telephone Assistance Pro- surance and worker’s com- tion, more rapid recovery, optimal implant position- also volunteered more than group is a safe, comfortable gram, Dublin Fire Depart- pensation and ongoing case less implant wear and loos- ing and placement for each 48,000 hours and partici- place to ask questions, share ment—Vial of Life, Dublin management giving clients ening, smaller scar, better individual patient. pated in the construction of experiences and learn facts Police Department—Crime and their families peace of motion and a more natural For more information 179 Habitat for Humanity and tips for coping with and Prevention, New York Life mind. feeling knee. on the MAKOplasty, San homes. managing various forms of Insurance Company, Palo Erin Winter, Lynn’s “MAKOplasty will al- Ramon Regional Medi- Raffle tickets are $2 each. cognitive decline. For more Alto Medical Foundation, daughter, is the Director low our orthopedic sur- cal Center will host a free The public is invited to information, call 925-735- open house this fall. Watch St. Raymond’s Church, Val- of the Pleasanton branch. geons to treat patients with participate. Prizes include 3772. for further information on leyCare Health System, and She comments “As I be- knee osteoarthritis at earlier many others. stages. Because it is less www.OurSanRamonHospi- came acquainted with the invasive and preserves more tal.com. A light lunch will be Tri-Valley Community, not served at noon (while sup- only did I notice a growing plies last). Door prizes will elderly population, but, I ex- be raffled off throughout the perienced a community that event. was also very committed to The Dublin Senior Center supporting local family busi- is located at 7600 Amador nesses. Hired Hands was a has made our regional park heroines. She lives life to the interactions are electric. the story and the ending will Valley Blvd., Dublin; (925) natural fit. We are very proud system a model throughout the fullest, is totally honest The love scenes are white leave you speechless. 556-4511. to bring our high quality, af- the country. - what you see is what you hot. The performance is sung fordable homecare services As advocates for protec- get. She lives moment to With great pleasure we in French with English su- Young Readers Club to the Tri-Valley area.” tion of our beautiful Tri- moment; from man to man. have watched as Eugene pertitles. Tickets are avail- Calling all readers in Recently, Hired Hands Valley hills, we are part of Fiery, passionate, volatile, Brancoveanu, the director, able from the Bankhead grades 2 through 5! The was awarded a Best of the growing alliance of or- mercurial, impulsive, she has woven multicolored ticket office. This is a pro- Livermore Public Library Homecare Award through ganizations and individuals commands all aspects of threads to weave a colorful duction not to be missed, invites readers in grades 2 the national quality con- working together through her life - except for fate. and vibrant tapestry that is so come to the Bankhead through 5 you to join Mr. trol organization Homecare Friends of Tesla Park to es- As long time opera fans, Carmen. It is as if he has and meet Carmen, you will Jonathan Hamilton for an Pulse; other professional tablish Tesla as a non-OHV my wife and I have been this Technicolor film (as remember her always. afternoon of reading, book affiliations include Certifica- use park and preserve. We attending the rehearsals. filmed with 5 cameras) discussion and fun at the tion by the California Asso- welcome those in Liver- We have watched as Cybele running continually in his Civic Center Library, 1188 ciation for Health Services at more and Tri-Valley to join Gouverneur becomes Car- head. The smallest detail South Livermore Avenue, Local Control Home and the National Pri- men, she was made for the has been thought out and Livermore. our work to Save Tesla Park Gil Stratton vate Duty Association. Win- at www.teslapark.org. part. She has the physical refined. Each character has Livermore The Adventure Book ter comments, “Consumers Club, for children in grades presence, the strength of been analyzed and defined. A few years ago we de- have a lot of choices when character and the sensuality There is not the smallest cided that lower property 2 through 3 will meet ev- it comes to long term care, -she doesn’t portray Car- detail missed. He is a ball taxes were more important ery first and third Friday, deciding in which direction Don't Miss Carmen men, she is the quintessence of unconfined energy, video October 4 through March to go can be very daunting. Roger Lake than local control so we 21, 2014, from 3:00 p.m. We are dedicated to assist- Livermore of Carmen! taping each scene from embraced Prop 13 and, pre- to 3:50 p.m.. The Mystery ing our senior population Carmen is coming to the Christopher Bengochea various angles, coaching dictably, the result has been Book Club, for children in and their families in making Bankhead Theater to tell is Don Jose, the needy, pas- the performers with the vid- other entities like “Bay Area grades 4 through 5 will meet informed decisions that meet you her story on Sept 28/29 sionate and impulsive army eos. Then he jumps onto the Plan” taking control. Sur- every first and third Friday, their individual needs and and October 5/6. Carmen corporal that is ensnared by stage to become Escamillo, prise!!!! October 4 through March 21, desires.” is the strongest and most Carmen. The two perform- the matador. He has given 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:50 Offices are located in sensual of all of opera’s ers are well matched and the production his view of

This business is conducted (have) abandoned the use of more, CA 94551 fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ameda on August 30, 2013. listed above on 8/31/2013. LEGAL NOTICES by an Individual the Fictitious Business Name: This business is conducted listed above on 7/11/13. NAME STATEMENT Expires August 30, 2018. Signature of Registrants FOR INFORMATION The registrant began to trans- Cali Auto Body, 240 North “I” by an Individual Signature of Registrants FILE NO. 482289 The Independent Legal No. :s/: Robert Gomez PLACING LEGAL act business under the ficti- Street, Livermore, CA 94551. The registrant began to :s/: Nelson M. Howard The following person(s) do- 3520. Published September This statement was filed NOTICES tious business name(s) listed The Fictitious business Name transact business under the This statement was filed ing business as: Encompass 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2013. with the County Clerk of Al- Call 925-243-8000 above on 9/1/2013. Statement for the Partnership fictitious business name(s) with the County Clerk of Al- Fine Foods, 1465 Darwin ameda on August 28, 2013. Signature of Registrants was filed on 03/23/2009 in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ameda on August 12, 2013. Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, Expires August 28, 2018. :s/: Stacey Kerby County of Alameda. NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants NAME STATEMENT Expires August 12, 2018. is hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed The full name of Registrant: FILE NO. 482120 :s/: Joseph A. Cravotta / FILE NO. 481539 The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): 3523. Published September with the County Clerk of Al- Jose N. Murillo, 2013 Gal- The following person(s) doing Owner The following person(s) do- 3517. Published September (1) Timm Wulff (2) Kristina 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2013. ameda on August 28, 2013. loway Common, Livermore, business as: ALL TOGETH- This statement was filed ing business as: Nelson’s 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2013. Jernigan, 1465 Darwin Ave, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Expires August 28, 2018. CA, 94551 ER BICYCLE RENTALS, with the County Clerk of Pressure Washing, 7327 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94550 NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant: 1969 South R Street, Liver- Alameda on September 10, Glenoaks Way, Dublin, CA NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted FILE NO. 482603 3518. Published September /s/: Jose N. Murillo more, CA 94550, is hereby 2013. Expires September 94568, is hereby registered FILE NO. 482117 by a General partnership The following person(s) doing 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2013. This statement was filed with registered by the following 10, 2018. by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- The registrant began to business as: H. I. P. Renova- the County Clerk of Alam- owner(s): The Independent Legal No. Nelson M. Howard, 7327 ing business as: Skin Bliss STATEMENT OF transact business under the tions - Home Improvement eda on September 6, 2013. Robert Gomez, 1673 Sunset 3527. Published September Glenoaks Way, Dublin, CA by Stacey, 411 S. L Street, ABANDONMENT fictitious business name(s) Pros, 1059 Lambaren Ave., Expires September 6, 2018. Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2013. 94568 Suite G, Livermore, CA OF USE OF listed above on 6/22/13. Livermore, CA 94551, is The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted This business is conducted 94550, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3519. Published September by an Individual by an Individual by the following owner(s): NAME :s/: Timm Wulff / Partner following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2013. The registrant began to The registrant began to Stacey Kerby, 418 Coleen FILE NO. 422550 This statement was filed transact business under the Joseph Anthony Cravotta, FILE NO. 481690 transact business under the Street, Livermore, CA 94550 The following person(s) has with the County Clerk of Al- fictitious business name(s) 1059 Lambaren Ave., Liver- The following person(s) doing business as: Skin Bliss, The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 - PAGE 11

411 South L Street, Liver- fees. Read and understand State License Board. limitation or discrimination more, CA 94550, is hereby any contracts before you State law also requires REAL ESTATE based on protected registered by the following sign. Shop around for rates. that contractors include Inland Valley classes, including race, owner(s): Publishing Co. color, religion, sex, TO PLACE their license numbers on Kathleen Bagatelos, 2765 Client Code:04126-00001 handicap, familial status or A CLASSIFIED AD all advertising. Check your San Minete Dr., Livermore, Re: Legal Notice for national origin. Call (925)243-8000 contractor’s status at www. CA 94550 cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- Classified Ads IVPC does not knowingly This business is conducted MERCHANDISE CSLB (2752). Unlicensed The Federal Fair Housing accept any advertisements by an Individual 115) ESTATE/ GARAGE/ persons taking jobs less Act, Title VII of the Civil that are in violation The registrant began to YARD SALES than $500 must state in Rights Act of 1964, of the law. transact business under the their advertisements and state law prohibit GARAGE SALE fictitious business name(s) that they are not licensed advertisements for housing TO PLACE listed above on N/A. Saturday 9/28 by the Contractors State and employment that 8:00AM - 12:00 NOON A CLASSIFIED AD Signature of Registrants License Board.” contain any preference, Call (925)243-8000 :s/: Kathleen Bagatelos 796 Troun Way This statement was filed Livermore with the County Clerk of Al- Ladies’ & Children’s ameda on August 15, 2013. clothes, Children’s books, Pocket Listings: Expires August 15, 2018. Large variety of other items The Independent Legal No. 3528. Published September BUSINESS Some Properties Never 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2013. LIVING ESTATE SALE Friday 9/27 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Saturday 9/28 Listed on the MLS NAME STATEMENT Sunday 9/29 DIRECTORY FILE NO. 481613 8:30AM - 2:00PM By Cher Wollard The following person(s) do- No early birds HEALTH PLUMBING Ron, a retired professional athlete with a Bay Area sports fran- ing business as: Walovich South J Street chise, wants to sell his home in Blackhawk. But he’s concerned Architects, 6200 Stoneridge at the corner of 8th Street Mall Rd Suite 300, Pleas- Livermore they’ll attract more looky-loos awed by his celebrity than serious anton, CA 94588, is hereby 40 years of Collecting buyers. registered by the following Current & vintage tools, Mindy and Jim plan to sell their home, but they too have con- owner(s): Fishing, Camping, Hunting, cerns about open houses, unqualified buyers and having to show Fredrick C. Walovich, 3721 Auto, Electronics, Phones, Smallwood Ct, Pleasanton, Cameras, Vintage advertis- property at a moment’s notice. They have a daughter who is severely CA 94566 ing & Ephemera, Books, autistic, and fear the disruption of having their home on the market This business is conducted Music, Games, Pet sup- will take a toll on her. by an Individual plies, Vintage western tack, Visit Us At The registrant began to trans- Rusty old barn tools & parts, In cases like these, sellers sometimes opt to keep their homes act business under the ficti- Old buckets, Kitchenware www.valleycare.com off the local Multiple Listing Service, even though they are trying tious business name(s) listed old & new, Decorative to sell. above on August 1, 2013. glassware, Household, Signature of Registrants Home improvement, More They sign with an agent who figuratively “keeps the listing in :s/: Fredrick C. Walovich collectibles, Antiques & his pocket,” looking for buyers himself, perhaps spreading the word This statement was filed newer items. about the home among his colleagues in his office or other select with the County Clerk of Al- EYE CARE ameda on August 13, 2013. 127) LOST/ FOUND groups of agents, but not marketing it widely. Expires August 13, 2018. FOUND This is known as a “pocket” or “whisper” listing. The Independent Legal No. CAT x:$7(5+($7(56 The upside: Sellers don’t have to contend with as many show- 3530. Published September Black & White Tuxedo x1(::25.x5(02'(/ ings. The downside: Less exposure usually means longer time on 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2013. 4 White feet x6(59,&(x5(3$,5 Livermore High the market and ultimately a lower sales price. NOTICE of INVITING BIDS Please call CA License #672944 NOTICE is hereby given that Specializing in Once the purview of agents to celebrities and the uber-wealthy, (925)381-6717 sealed competitive bids will complete eye care pocket listings are becoming so commonplace they are setting be accepted in the office of NOTICES/ANNOUNCEMENTS Pleasanton 1-800-261-7177 off alarms among policy-makers at the California Association of the GSA-Purchasing Depart- 155) NOTICES (925) 460-5000 Realtors. ment, County of Alameda, Livermore 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite “NOTICE TO READERS: In July, the organization revamped its standard listing contracts California law requires that (925) 449-4000 TO PLACE AN AD IN THE 907, Oakland, CA 94612 BUSINESS DIRECTORY, to include a lengthy disclosure to sellers about the pitfalls of pocket RFP/Q #901098 REGIONAL contractors taking jobs listings. RENEWABLE ENERGY that total $500 or more CALL 243-8000 PROCUREMENT (R-REP), (labor and/or materials) be In part, the disclosure warns: “Any reduction in exposure of the Conference and Q&A– Fri- licensed by the Contractors Property may lower the number of offers and negatively impact day, October 4, 2013, 9:00 the sales price.” AM; Networking Confer- ence – Friday, October 4, MLSListings Inc., the MLS service for the South Bay, estimates 2013 at 1:00 PM, both at that the percentage of homes sold in its territory that never hit the Alameda County Confer- Professionals Choice MLS rose from 12 percent in 2011 to 15 percent last year, and grew ence Center, Union City to 26 percent in the first quarter of this year. Conference Room, 125 12th Street, Suite 400, Oakland. Real Estate Directory It got those numbers by comparing home sales in county record- 9 AM conference is acces- ers’ offices with those in the MLS. It repeated that analysis for other sible via webconference at Local guide to the Valley’s Leading counties and estimates that the percentage of homes sold off-MLS https://gsaalamedacounty. adobeconnect.com/rep/ Real Estate Professionals & Services last year was 7.6 percent in San Francisco, 8.4 percent in Alameda Prequalification response and a whopping 29.4 percent in Contra Costa. due by 2:00 pm on October But even these figures likely understate pocket listings, because 22, 2013 RFP response due Fracisco Realty Livermore’s Top Producing they don’t include homes entered into the MLS after they are by 2:00 pm on December Ivy 26, 2013 County Contact: & Investments Real Estate Agent 2012 pending or sold, which some agents do in order to provide a more Michael Lu (510) 208-9649 Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt www.IvyLoGerfo.com complete database for price comparisons. or via email: michael.lu@ (925) 998-8131 925 998-5312 Why the upsurge now? acgov.org Attendance at Sellers and agents may be reacting to the frantic pace of today’s Networking Conference is www.MikeFracisco.com Mike Fracisco DRE #01378428 ® Non-mandatory. Specifica- REALTOR BRE #01267853 real estate market. A newly listed home in a desirable location can tions regarding the above GENE WILLIAMS generate dozens of showings in a few days, overwhelming sellers may be obtained at the Al- Mortgage Consultant, REALTOR® Sandee Utterback and disrupting their household. ameda County GSA Current (510) 390-0325 (888) 823-8315 Meanwhile, agents desperate to find a home for their buyers Contracting Opportunities CINDY WILLIAMS DRE#00855150 Internet website at www. CRS, GRI - REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM may solicit listings with the hope of giving those buyers a chance acgov.org. (925) 243-0900 to make an offer ahead of the competition. 9/26/13 www.williamsteam.net Sometimes what seem like “pocket” listings are simply homes CNS-2536950# Over Three Decades of Experience!!! “Specializing in Livermore’s Finest Homes” THE INDEPENDENT Legal that sell ahead of the market. 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For more  information, call Terry at Donna Garrison words, the agent will compensate for the loss of commission on (925)487-7279 or visit our (925) 980-0273 the listing side by also representing the buyer, and collecting that website at www.tvar.org Susan Schall portion of the commission as well. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION (925) 519-8226 Legal? Yes. As long as the sellers are aware that the property Cat & kitten adoptions now Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at at the new Livermore Petco www.FabulousProperties.net will not be exposed on the MLS. on Saturdays from 10:00AM CA LIC#’s: 01735040, 01713497 Ethical? That’s up for debate. to 2:30PM. We have many Smart? 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DRE#01254257 56) ADULT CARE YOUR AD The length of time it took to sell a home also increased slightly, Independent Contractors CALL 243-8001 to a median number of 28.8 days in August from 27.8 days in July. Wanted This was down considerably from 41.1 days in August 2012. Senior Home Health Care Must have experience Cher Wollard is a Livermore Realtor Senior Solutions, Inc with Prudential California Realty. (925)443-3101 To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account BE WARY of out of area companies. Check with the Representative At (925) 243-8001 local Better Business Bureau before you send money or PAGE 12 - The Independent, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Vote to Cut Food Stamps Attacked Job Fair (continuedAUTHOR from page one) Two East Bay Congress- 13,000 households receive “SNAP has been a bi- come along. Plants can be men issued statements at- SNAP benefits. Although partisan success story. As At College tacking the approval of a bill there are two million fewer President Reagan said, ‘As used for anything – murder, Seventy employers with a drink, anything.” by Congress that would cut jobs today than in 2007, this long as there is one person in $40 million from nutrition Republican bill eliminates this country who is hungry, over 1,300 job openings are Although her book topics participating at the upcom- tend to revolve around the assistance programs over the nutrition benefits for out-of- that’s one person too many, next ten years. work adults even if they live and something must be done ing job and resource fair world of plants, Stewart sees at the Las Positas College herself as a story-teller much The measure narrowly in high unemployment areas about it.’ This week, bipar- passed the House by a vote tisan Senate Leaders Bob Gymnasium in Livermore on more than as a botanist. Her and regardless of how hard of 217 to 210. No Democrat they are trying to find work. Dole and Tom Daschle wrote September 27, 2013, 9am- writings have attracted the supported it. “The bill is mean-spir- an op-ed urging Congress to 12:30pm. interest of national publi- U.S. Representative Eric ited, short-sighted and one ‘Stop playing politics with Employers that have con- cations like the New York Swalwell (CA-15) released I proudly voted against it.” hunger’ and reject this bill. firmed their participation Times and Washington Post. the following statement af- Congressman John Gara- They also pointed out that include Lawrence Livermore She has appeared on broad- ter voting against "draconian mendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a ongoing improvements to National Laboratory, Sandia cast talk shows like NPR's cuts" to the Supplemen- rancher, pear farmer, and a regulate the program have National Laboratories, VA Morning Edition and CBS tal Nutritional Assistance Member of the House Agri- kept fraud and abuse to an Palo Alto Healthcare, Santa TV's Sunday Morning. Program (SNAP), which culture Committee, released historic low of less than 2%. Clara Valley Transportation In addition to describ- provides basic food aid pri- the following statement: "The bill would eliminate Authority (VTA), Livermore ing mainstream issues like marily to help feed children, “We live in the richest food assistance for one in Toyota, Akima Infrastruc- the roles that plants play the disabled, and the elderly: nation on earth, yet one in five veterans and hundreds ture Services, Top Grade “Today the Tea Party of thousands of seniors, in distilling, brewing and five American children go Construction, AMTRAK, and their Republican allies to bed hungry. Nearly 50 disabled people, and low- fermentation, The Drunken decided to make it harder million Americans, includ- income working Americans. Livermore Police Depart- Botanist also drops unusual on people already struggling ing many of our friends At a time when so many ment, San Francisco Police bits of trivia, such as learn- to put food on the table by and neighbors in Northern Americans are struggling to Department and many more. ing that some experienced passing a bill that cuts $40 California, struggle to put get by, these draconian cuts The job fair is free and scotch drinkers speak of billion from nutrition assis- food on the table – through would plunge even more open to the public. Interested the flavor created by “the tance programs over the next no fault of their own. SNAP people into extreme poverty. applicants are requested to worm,” which turns out to ten years. This bill would plays a vital role in feeding “This bill will also weak- carpool or take public tran- be a coil of copper tubing deny benefits to at least the hungry, preventing mil- en our nation’s farm and sit (take Wheels Bus Route used in a still. “No actual four million low-income lions from slipping into des- rural economies and jeopar- 12), dress appropriately, Americans at a time when dize any chance of passing a wear comfortable shoes, worms were harmed in the titution, and helping people many Americans are still get themselves back on their new farm bill to support our bring multiple copies of their making of the drink,” she interested in science and struggling to find work as we feet. Indeed, more than 9 in nation’s farmers, ranchers, resumes, be ready for inter- told the blog Britannia in an history will come away with continue to rebound from the 10 Americans on SNAP are food security, conservation, views, and have a positive interview. something.” Great Recession. children, seniors, disabled, and rural communities.” attitude. LARPD will also be Her book is full of many FUTURE TALKS “In my district, more than or already working. there to offer free bike valet other bits of offbeat infor- On November 6, Tony services to those who will mation, such as describing LaRussa, winner of four County D.A.'s Office Honored be taking their bicycles to the roles of chemicals like Manager of the Year awards, the college. No registration citral, limonene and pinene talks candidly about his life Alameda County Dis- Justice Academy offers vacation, each student is is required for applicants to trict Attorney Nancy E. a six month learning and placed in a law related paid that the plants generate to in baseball. His speech is attend this job fair. O’Malley announced that working experience for high summer job. The Spring drive off predators and at- titled “Winning; Creating a For a copy of the flyer tract pollinators -- and that her Office’s Justice Acad- school students ages 16 to 2014 Academy will be avail- and list of employers and Culture of Shared Leader- emy is a recipient of the 18. Presented in conjunc- able to public high school humans have learned to use ship and Teamwork”. resource providers, please 2103 California State Asso- tion with the community students in the Tri-Valley, visit the City of Livermore’s to flavor drinks. Third speaker, on January ciation of Counties (CSAC) based organization East Tri-Cities, and Eden area The book also has plenty 28 2014, is Mike Monte- website at www.cityofli- Merit Award in its Chal- Bay Community Services, regions of Alameda County. vermore.net. For questions of anecdotes, such as the merlo. Mike is a Staff Soft- lenge Award Competition. the Academy consists of In addition to the Cali- story of Richard Nixon’s ware Engineer working on about this upcoming Honor CSAC’s annual statewide bi-weekly seminars during fornia Award, the District a Hero, Hire a Vet Job and 1972 trip to China, in which self-driving cars. Mike will program honors innovation which outstanding speakers Attorney’s Justice Academy Resource Fair, please contact he ignored the advice of entertain you with the ad- in county government. An present on a wide variety of was the recipient of the Secretary of State Alexander State EDD’s Pat Keenan at ventures that Google has independent panel of judges topics covering the fields 2013 National Association (510) 259-3511. Haig not to drink a highly had as he demonstrates the with expertise in county of criminal justice, social of Counties Achievement potent libation made from capabilities (and limitations) programs and challenges se- justice, civil and family law, Award in the category of sorghum called moutai. of these vehicles. lected the award recipients. and the courts. Over summer youth and children. The Bankhead talk will The District Attorney’s have “a little of everything for people,” Stewart said. “History, botany, chemistry – weird science. Anybody

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Christensen School principal Pat Avilla, ACOE superintendent Sheila Jordan, Regina Brinker, Livermore superintendent Kelly, and ACOE trustee Yvonne Cerrato with some of Brinker’s engineering students. (Photo by Phil Grasso) Regina Brinker Named Teacher of the Year

By Patricia Koning Seeds to Success, on Octo- superintendent Sheila teacher Ms. Brinker was “makes us understand.” The engineering classes Regina Brinker, a ber 3 in Castro Valley. Jordan and ACOE trustee chosen,” Livermore super- One student said, “She are part of the Project Lead science teacher at Chris- “Ms. Brinker is the Yvonne Cerrato, visited intendent Kelly Bowers gives us a good vibe. If the Way curriculum, which tensen Middle School, has teacher that every stu- Brinker and her second told Brinker’s class. you don’t understand or feeds into Livermore High been named the Liver- dent wants to have,” year engineering class at “Good teachers matter,” don’t know how to do School’s Green Engineer- more Valley Joint Unified said Pat Avilla, principal Christensen. Each year, said Jordan. “But this is something, she doesn’t ing Academy. School District’s Teacher of Christensen Middle Jordan pays a personal visit really all about you. I want make you nervous. She just Brinker showed Jordan of the Year for 2013. School. “She’s so dynamic to each of the 20 Teachers to know why you think helps you get it.” one of her students’ most She will be honored and hands-on. She really of the Year from Alameda your teacher deserves this Brinker has been teach- recent projects – mailing along with the other energizes the students and County school districts. honor.” ing for ten years, the last potato chips to Junction Teachers of the Year from fosters a love of science.” “Out of over 700 teach- The students gave nine in Livermore. She Avenue Middle School. Alameda County school On Wednesday, Sept. ers in Livermore from enthusiastic answers, tell- teaches sixth grade science, The students had just districts at an event, 18, Alameda County Of- transitional kindergarten ing Jordan that Brinker first-year engineering, and gotten their potato chip Growing Futures: From fice of Education (ACOE) to adult education, your is “honest,” “fair,” and second-year engineering. (See TEACHER, page 6) 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Livermore Library Chooses A Laurie King Mystery for Livermore Reads Together 2014 The votes are counted Laurie King will speak in some alarm – as she grows and the choice has been January 2014 as part of a beyond the status of student made. Laurie King’s The special Livermore Reads into a full-fledged partner, Beekeeper’s Apprentice was Together Kick Off event. just in time for a deadly foe selected as the Livermore “I love community reads to come into view. Reads Together selection programs, and I am so look- Livermore Reads Togeth- for 2014. ing forward to joining the er is the Livermore Public The Livermore com- readers of Livermore to Library’s community read- munity was asked to help talk about the book!” coming program. Throughout choose the book for next mented King as she agreed the month of February 2014, year’s community reading to participate. the library will host a series program, Livermore Reads Chosen as one of the 100 of events for children and Together, by voting for one Favorite Mysteries of the adults, based on the topics of four mysteries. After a 20th Century, Laurie King’s and themes found in The fierce voting competition The Beekeeper’s Apprentice Beekeeper’s Apprentice. All King’s novel, featuring a presents Sherlock Holmes, events are free and open retired Sherlock Holmes after a long life in private to the public, thanks to the and his new apprentice Mary practice, confronted by a support of the Friends of the Drew Harrison as John Lennon Russell, won the day. young person with the po- voracious mind to the dis- Livermore Public Library. Livermore Reads To- tential to become his student. cipline of his trade, teaches For additional information Drew Harrison: In the gether takes place during Not at all certain about it, he her all he knows and watches check the library’s website the month of February 2014. nonetheless harnesses her with bemusement – and at www.livermorelibrary.net. Spirit of Lennon Drew Harrison, the "Lennon" vocalist of Northern Cali- fornia’s Beatles tribute band, The Sun Kings, presents In the Spirit of Lennon, the critically acclaimed one-man show cel- 'Love, Lust and Freedom' Looks at Songs ebrating the life and music of John Lennon. The production not only recreates the sound, but also honors the passion of of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Lennon’s life and music. The Firehouse Arts Center presents one show only, on Saturday, October 5, at 8:00 p.m. In a cabaret style evening “Hallelujah.” Harrison goes beyond just sounding like Lennon, and at the Bankhead Theater, Born and raised in New captures the intensity that John brought to the Beatles’ music singer/actress Lauren Fox York City where she contin- as well as his own solo works. will examine the creative ues to reside and perform, He recalls his own special ‘Beatles moments’ growing up. genius and conflicted desires Lauren Fox has long been He says his first vivid memory was “rocking in front of our of two of folk music’s most part of the entertainment large Motorola stereo/TV console to the song ‘A Hard Day’s enduring artists, Joni Mitch- world; her father is a docu- Night.’ I was three years old. We lived near Shea Stadium ell and Leonard Cohen. mentary filmmaker and her in 1965. I can still recall the traffic in our neighborhood as Fox’s unique show mother is a talent manager people went off to see the Beatles perform there.” Harrison also recalls a “long-haired teaching assistant” during summer “Love, Lust and Freedom: and producer. Fox began school who left the White Album LP on a little phonograph The Songs of Joni Mitchell her career as a teenager and where Drew became unofficial DJ, playing ‘Dear Prudence’ and Leonard Cohen” will ap- has appeared extensively on ad infinitum. At 15, John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ became his pear at the Bankhead Theater stage, film and television. theme song, and he has played that “ode to a better tomor- for one performance only on Her cabaret show debut just row” every New Year’s Eve since. Friday, October 4, 2013. two years ago, “Here’s to A singer-songwriter in his own right, Harrison has per- Widely acknowledged to Love,” was a critical success formed with several original groups over the years, and has be among the best and most and her subsequent works released a solo acoustic CD titled Go It Alone. Go It Alone prolific songwriters of their “Canyon Folkies: Over the is a result of an intense period, filled with rawness and emo- generation, the two shared Hills and Under the Cov- tion. It’s just his voice and acoustic guitar, baring his soul a brief affair early in their ers” exploring the songs of Lauren Fox lyrically and vocally. careers that had a lasting im- California’s folk movement, bring not just the music students. In addition to his active schedule with The Sun Kings, pact on their work. Through as well as “Love, Lust and and personalities of the art- Fox has been featured in Drew currently performs solo in the Bay Area as well as stories and song, Fox ex- Freedom” have earned her ists, but the entire era, to several films and television Europe and South America where he finds that “music exists plores the music, histories, significant acclaim. life. Tickets for “Love, Lust shows, including the Golden for music’s sake." Harrison credits John Lennon’s ideals and triumphs and heartbreaks of The Wall Street Jour- and Freedom: The Songs of Globe-nominated psycho- influence to his pursuing and eventually receiving in 2007 a this deeply gifted and very nal named her one of to- Joni Mitchell and Leonard logical thriller, "We Need To degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at UC Berkeley. private pair who mesmerized day’s best traditional-style Cohen” at the Bankhead Talk About Kevin." She has Tickets are $14-$22, with youth, senior, and group dis- the world with such songs as cabaret singers, saying her several projects in develop- counts available. Tickets can be purchased online at www. Theater range from $25 to “Chelsea Morning,” “Both thoroughly researched and ment, including her screen- firehousearts.org, by calling 931-4848, and at the Firehouse $45 for adults and $15 for Sides Now,” “Suzanne” and well balanced presentations Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. (See PERFORMANCE, page 5) THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 3 “Carmen” Opens Saturday at sBANKHEADe THEATERason Bankhead Theater 13 /14 Livermore Valley Opera Mayor Marchand Appears as Mayor of Seville GEORGES BIZET’S Carmen sep 28 at 8pm 29 at 2pm Livermore Valley Op- oct 5 at 8pm 6 at 2pm era’s first of four performances of its production A Lively Jolt of Feel-Good Energy of “Carmen” opens this Saturday at the Bankhead Big Bad Theater. Livermore Mayor Voodoo Daddy John Marchand will be a wednesday oct 2 at 7:30pm part of it. He will portray the Mayor of Seville, Spain A Distinctive Voice in Contemporary Folk where the story of Carmen, Dar Williams a beguiling gypsy who sets thursday at 7:30pm her sights on a naïve but oct 3 passionate young corporal, takes place. Though Mayor Songs of Joni Mitchell & Leonard Cohen Marchand’s role is small Lauren Fox compared to that of the friday oct 4 at 8pm professional opera singers, it is nonetheless important to the scene in which he Rae Dorough Speakers Series appears. The Perils and Pleasures of the Natural World “Opera is an exciting Amy Stewart spectacle. It is fun to be tuesday oct 8 at 7:30pm a part of it,” says Mayor Marchand. “Even a minor part is exciting because in- One of Music’s Most Treasured Artists side an opera you can sense Livingston Taylor you are part of something Mayor John Marchand (left) portrays the Mayor of Seville. He is pictured with mezzo- thursday oct 10 at 7:30pm big. I am proud to be on the soprano Cybele Gouverneur as Carmen, and tenor Christopher Bengochea as Don stage with LVO.” José. Photo - Barbara Mallon Del Valle Fine Arts A long-time supporter of local performing arts, Alexander the mayor is no stranger to “A lot of people tend quality, emotional perfor- which reads Non est similis Ghindin PIANO the stage. His performances to be afraid of opera,” mances in a very approach- ostende negotium nego- saturday oct 12 at 8pm include LVO’s “Die Fleder- explains Mayor March- able, comfortable setting, tium: there is no business maus” in 2010, the Narra- and. “I encourage people reflecting professionalism like show business.” Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre tor for the “Don Quixote to not be concerned about and capitalizing on the lo- Carmen will be per- MONTY PYTHON’S Suite” performed by the hearing a foreign language cal talent which he says is formed on Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Spamalot at 8pm at 2pm California Symphony sung. The words are always abundant in the Tri-Valley. (opening night); Sept. 29, oct 19,25,26 20,27 and Father No.4 in Valley projected in English above “The level of talent in 2 p.m.; Oct. 5, 8 p.m.; and Dance Theatre’s holiday the stage so it is easy to the Livermore area con- Oct. 6, 2 p.m. Future Legend of Modern Jazz production of “Nutcracker follow the story. Opera in stantly amazes me. LVO An opening night cala succeeds because it recruits Jonathan Batiste AND THE Ballet” in 2012. “I enjoyed English is like baseball in celebration dinner will be quality professional talent them all,” adds the mayor. Italian, it does not quite fit. held at Uncle Yu’s at the Stay Human Band yet supplements with the thursday at 7:30pm “It is said there are no small Another reason is because Vineyard, 4:30 p.m. (sepa- oct 24 phenomenal local talent. parts on stage, only small people think the music rate ticket). Our community is awash BUY TICKETS actors.” will be unfamiliar to them, The Bankhead The- in talented people involved call 925.373.6800 With the production of yet many arias, especially in performing arts, visual ater is located at 2400 “Carmen,” Mayor March- those in ‘Carmen,' are used First Street in downtown click www.bankheadtheater.org arts, cultural and historical come by 2400 First Street / Livermore and feels it is the perfect in movies, commercials groups. My personal appre- Livermore. Tickets may be opera for people who have and cartoons all the time.” ciation of art goes back a purchased at the box office, always wanted to try opera Mayor Marchand long time and is reflected in online at www.bankhead- but may have been appre- further explains that LVO’s the Marchand Family brick theater.org or by calling hensive for various reasons. opera productions provide at the Bankhead Theater, 373-6800. 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Gypsy Soul: 2012 Independent Music Award Winners Come to Firehouse

When the Irish/French born. A chance meeting on a tions, a Top 40 music video, lyricist and singer with the plane with a film and theater a top 5 hit on the Internation- stunning three-octave range producer, led the couple to al New Age and Folk charts, meets the Italian/Ukranian move to Los Angeles to and over 1.5 million down- composer, musician, and pursue film-scoring oppor- loads worldwide, Gypsy producer who was a clas- tunities. They've had their Soul is also celebrating their sical child-prodigy turned songs licensed in numerous recent Independent Music folk-rocker, you get Gypsy TV shows and feature films, Award for Best Cover Song Soul. The duo delivers a which have aired global- 2012. And from the very mix of rich folk, jazz, pop, ly. Even if you don't think beginning they have done and touches of bluegrass. you've heard of Gypsy Soul, things their way, gathering a The duo returns to the Fire- you've probably heard their devoted fan base with their house Arts Center for one music in motion pictures as personal approach and com- performance only on Friday, well as on TV shows for all pelling story, which contin- October 4, at 8:00 p.m. of the major U.S. networks, ues on Gypsy Soul’s recent Cilette Swann and Ro- including “The Young and tenth album, the aptly titled man Morykit first met in the Restless,” and the sea- The World Is My Country Edinburgh, Scotland, “and son finale of the hit NBC from the quote by Ameri- it was musical lust at first show "Providence” to name can revolutionary Thomas sight,” she recalls. Van- a couple. Paine: “The world is my couver, BC native Cilette, Roman Morykit comes country, all mankind are my of Irish and South African to the musical table with brethren and to do good is descent, had been in Par- an eclectic background, my religion.” is, singing in French jazz growing up a musical prod- Gypsy Soul Anchored by lyricist bands, while British-born igy from age 5, and having Swann’s crystal-clear and Roman, with roots in the been classically trained on expressive vocals and com- Ukraine and Italy, arrived the piano. He soon began now become his preferred projects as well. age. As her incredible vocal poser/arranger Morykit’s from London with his rock playing guitar, and the first instrument. Today he is an Cilette Swann's earliest range matured, by the time multi-instrumental musical band Raising Cane. band he was in needed a extremely accomplished influences being her mother she was sixteen she was the ability, the sound ranges After a few months of bass player, so he quickly and versatile musician and and grandmother, who were lead vocalist in her first mu- from full-on Americana writing and recording, the adapted to fill in. Finding producer with impressive both professional singers, sic group. She went on to her heartland rock to country, pair's professional relation- that the only instrument credits that not only include and her father, a profes- own solo career in France blues, R&B, world beat ship became romantic and available to him at that time every one of Gypsy Soul's sional musician, writer, and before meeting and teaming and Gospel. “We are multi- soon the two were mar- was a fretless electric bass, recordings, but numerous actor, she quickly found her up with Morykit. cultural, first-generation ried and Gypsy Soul was he soon mastered what has other independent recording musical talent at an early With 10 album collec- immigrants,” says Roman about the duo's background and how that rich history has influenced their sound Gala Benefits Education in Pleasanton and style. It also incorpo- rates their work ethic and Pleasanton Education will host the complimentary Vulcan Materials, Kaiser an ethos that's driven the Partners gather every year hors d'oeuvres area. Silent Permanente and Pleasanton couple’s activism, which to celebrate their collective Auction lots feature vacation Rentals. Sponsorships are includes producing annual support of the Pleasanton and ‘stay-cation’ opportuni- still available- contact Susan fundraisers for food banks Hayes or go to www.ppie. Unified School District. ties, dining and activities and bereavement centers as The 10th Annual “Toasts for the entire family- along org to find out more. Tickets are $75 per per- well as their music career & Tastes of Fall” Culinary with memorabilia, wines college workshops. Competition and Fund- and specially-selected goods son. They can be purchased online at www.ppie.org and Tickets are $12-$22, with raiser will be held on Oc- and services. youth, senior, and group dis- tober 19, 2013, being held All are invited to attend by personal check, made out to PPIE and noting “Toasts counts available. Tickets can from 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm this event. Event proceeds & Tastes” in the memo line. be purchased online at www. at the California Center in benefit the foundation and firehousearts.org, by calling of a school principal. Mail checks to PPIE, 333 Pleasanton. compete for “Top Nod and its programs supporting the Division Street, Pleasanton, 925-931-4848, and in person The event is hosted by a Cash Prize” in one of The evening will include Pleasanton Unified School CA 94566. Names will be at the Firehouse Arts Center the Pleasanton Partnerships three categories: “Savory” lively jazz music, and Em- District. Last year, PPIE placed on a guest list at the Box Office, 4444 Railroad in Education (PPIE). “Sweet” and – new this cee Juliette Goodrich of raised over $100,000 from event- no hard tickets will be Avenue, Pleasanton. Box This annual Cocktail year- “Slow!” KPIX-TV, who will pro- the event. The goal is to raise mailed. Guests must be over Office hours are Wednesday Party, Culinary Competition Those attending will join vide updates throughout even more this year. 21 years old to attend. - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Silent Auction features the official judges and taste a the evening. As a tribute to Sponsors include Clorox, and Saturdays 10:00am- fifteen culinary teams com- variety of signature appetiz- partnerships, the no-host Fremont Bank, Oracle, Rob- For more information, 4:00pm, and 2 hours prior prised of a local chef, school ers and desserts paired with bar will be staffed by PUSD ert Half International, Black contact the PPIE office at to performances. principal and corporate/ fine wine – poured, paired Administrators and nearby, Tie Transportation, Og- 925.846.5620 or mail@ community sponsors who and presented with the help the Pleasanton City Council den Costa Creative Group, ppie.org.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 5 Public Invited to 'Wizard of Oz' Performance Arroyo Seco Elementary School students are the stars in The Wizard of Oz, at Livermore High School Two performances will be open to the public and take place in the Livermore High School Theater, 600 Maple Street, at 3:00 and 5:30 on Saturday, 9/28. Ad- mission is $5. The project came about because one student, now a fifth grade student at Arroyo Seco, wanted to be in a play. She has two older siblings, who were both fortunate to have had the opportunity at Arroyo Seco to be a part of a theatrical experience through after school programs. The Arroyo Seco PTA has contracted with MCT for the past two years, and many students have enjoyed participating in the musicals The Secret Garden Fourteen art banners, featuring original works created by local artists, provide public art interest on downtown and Red Riding Hood. Livermore streets until October 8th. The banners are a prelude to the annual ArtWalk. The banners will be on Up to 60 students grades K-5, or a combination of display and up for silent auction at the Livermore Valley Plaza in front of the Bankhead during ArtWalk Livermore these ages, are cast and well rehearsed throughout the 2013 on October 12th, near the ArtWalk Wine and Beverage Bar. A map showing the locations of the art banners week, learning lines, songs and choreography to per- is available at www.artwalklivermore.com, at Way Up Art & Frame, Panama Red Coffee Company, and Livermore form as an ensemble. Downtown, Inc. Banners shown were painted by Erika Richert, Johnson, Jacob Hankinson and Carol Edwards. The story is as familiar as it is beloved. That nasty tornado carries Dorothy and her canine pal Toto from the friendly confines of her Kansas home to a fabled fantasy of mystery in the land of Oz. With the help of the Munchkins and Glinda herself, our young Miss Gale and her loyal pooch join forces with the dancing PERFORMANCE Scarecrow, the romantic Tin Man and, of course, the (continued from page 2) ever-popular Cowardly Lion. Off they go down the Yel- low Brick Road – side-stepping Winkies and a Wicked play, "Atlas of the Soul" and film and stage actor Julian Witch – on their perilous journey to find the Wizard was the 2012 recipient of the Sands will appear in “A Cel- and ask for his help. For they are sure his Wizness will MAC and Bistro Award for ebration of Harold Pinter” grant their wishes and send Dorothy and Toto back to Debut Artist, as well as the a solo show directed by their home – or will he? We’ll never tell. Come see for 2013 recipient of a Nightlife John Malkovich that offers yourself. Award for Outstanding Cab- an intimate glimpse into The Arroyo Seco PTA has contracted with Missoula aret Performer. Fox’s stage the literary legacy of the Children's Theatre, located in Missoula, Montana to credits include “Hillbilly Nobel Prize-winning poet bring The Wizard of Oz to Livermore. The Missoula Women,” directed by Sondra and playwright. The gifted Children's Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring Lee, where her performance songs of four-time Academy children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for 41 as an Appalachian factory Award-winning songwriter years now from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly worker was praised by The Johnny Mercer will be high- 1,200 communities this year with up to 47 teams of New York Times. lighted in “Too Marvelous Tour Actor/Directors. The 2013-2014 LVPAC for Words” a delightful eve- A tour team arrives in a given town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to Presents season, the largest ning of little known stories Local artist Amy D. Leung is showing her paintings of put on a play...except the cast. The team holds an open in the venue’s history, of- and timeless songs such local scenes, such as Livermore, Pleasanton and Napa fers a range of world-class audition and casts 50-60 local students to perform in the as “Moon River,” “Black Valley, at Studio Seven Arts from September 6th until production. The show is rehearsed throughout the week performing arts events at the Magic,” and “Come Rain or October 6th at 400 Main Street, Pleasanton; 925-846- and two public performances are presented on Satur- Bankhead Theater includ- Come Shine” sung by popu- 4322. Amy's painting style is characterized by playing day. All MCT shows are original adaptations of classic ing music from classical to lar Broadway star Linda Purl on light and colors. Her paintings have been juried children’s stories and fairytales . . . a twist on the classic jazz, rock and bluegrass, as and Lee Lessack. into prestigious national and international art shows: stories that you know and love. Also included in the well as theater, dance and The Bankhead Theater is American Women Artists, The National Oil and Acrylic residency are three enrichment workshops presented by comedy. located at 2400 First Street Painters Society, Oil Painters of America Western the Tour Actor/Directors. Creativity, social skills, goal In addition to Lauren in downtown Livermore. Regional, and Salon International. achievement, communication skills and self-esteem are Fox’s “Love, Lust and Free- Tickets to all shows may be all characteristics that are attained through the participa- dom,” a number of other purchased at the box office, tion in this unique, educational project. MCT's mission shows this season pay trib- on-line at www.bankhead- is the development of life skills in children through ute to great artists of the past theater.org or by calling participation in the performing arts. For more informa- and present. In November, 373-6800. tion, visit seco.schoolloop.com

6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 Comedy Uncorked This Weekend at Retzlaff Vineyards Comedy Uncorked will Half black, half white and as her bully pulpit, taking on a renaissance woman who At age 78, she is living proof 6 p.m. with the performance be held this Sat., Sept. 28 all nerd; originally from San everything from presidential wears many hats. Author, that the older you are, the to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Retzlaff Vineyards in Jose, and now based in LA, politics to animal lovers. artist, teacher, comedienne, more fun you have. Tickets are $25 in ad- Livermore. Tim Babb's act combines big Returning from Edin- she entertains American and The winery is located at vance and $30 at the door. Proceeds from the eve- city edge with Silicon Valley burgh and Britain's Got European audiences of all 1356 South Livermore Ave., They can be purchased at ning benefit Open Heart geek factor and a splash of Talent, Lynn Ruth Miller is ages with comedy and song. Livermore. Grounds open at www.comedyuncorked.com Kitchen. energy. Appearing on stage will Aundré the Wonderwom- be Tim Bagg, Aundre the an had set her sights on Wonderwoman, and host political humor from the be- 'It's A Circus' Family Day at Museum on Main Lynn Ruth Miller. ginning. She uses the stage Part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!

Local Poets Participate in 100 Museum on Main pres- photo booth, a strong man year’s event drew more as this one will encourage ents It’s A Circus! on Sat- challenge, a kid-friendly than 400,000 participants to the community to explore Thousand Poets for Change urday, September 28 from tightrope, a visit to the for- museums across the country. and enjoy the cultural re- September 28, 2013 marks the third annual global event 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of tune teller, popcorn snack, “Museum admission can sources in the area.” for 100 Thousand Poets for Change, a grassroots organiza- the museum’s Free Family and more. This Family Day often be a hurdle to a fam- For more information tion that brings communities together to call for environ- Day events. This free fam- event is free of charge and ily seeking educational and about current exhibits and mental, social, and political change within the framework ily day event will take place no reservations are required. unique experiences outside programs, visit the Mu- of peace and sustainability. An event that began primarily at Museum on Main, 603 Museum Day Live! rep- a school setting,” said Mu- seum’s web site at www.mu- with poet organizers, 100 Thousand Poets for Change has Main Street in Downtown resents Smithsonian’s com- seum on Main’s Education seumonmain.org or phone grown into an interdisciplinary coalition with year round Pleasanton and is part of mitment to make learning Director Jennifer Amiel. (925) 462-2766. events which includes musicians, dancers, mimes, painters the ninth annual nationwide and the spread of knowledge “We hope free events such and photographers from around the world. Smithsonian Magazine Mu- accessible to everyone, giv- Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn and former poet seum Day Live! ing museums across all 50 laureate Connie Post will take part in the event. At It’s A Circus! children, states the opportunity to em- Local issues are still key to this massive global event as parents, and grandparents ulate the admission policy of Concert Band to Perform Music communities around the world raise their voices on issues will step right up to enjoy the Smithsonian museums at Saturday’s Farmer’s Market such as homelessness, global warming, education, racism circus related crafts, a fun in Washington, D.C. Last and censorship, through concerts, readings, lectures, workshops, performances and other actions. The Pleasanton Community Concert Band will be playing “Peace and sustainability are major concerns worldwide, at the Pleasanton Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September and the guiding principles for this global event,” said Mi- Teens Invited to Submit Poetry 28, 2013. The downbeat will be at 9:00 AM. chael Rothenberg, Co-Founder of 100 Thousand Poets for Under the direction of Bob Williams, The Band will play Change. “We are in a world where it isn’t just one issue that Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn is seeking teenag- two one-hour variety concerts selected from July and August needs to be addressed. A common ground is built through ers who love to express themselves through writing to create programs plus a medley of tunes fit for an outdoor shopping this global compilation of local stories, which is how we poems based on monthly themes. experience. The play list will include show tunes, marches, create a true narrative for discourse to inform the future.” Winning poems will posted on the “Livermore Poetry “ TV Show theme songs and patriotic melodies plus popular More than 200 hundred bands will be performing around Facebook page and at a Downtown location, and published selections made famous over the years. the world, from Los Angeles, New Orleans and Detroit to in The Independent. For further information contact Director Bob Williams Serbia, Nigeria and Italy. The theme for October is “Facebook.” Future month’s at 925-846-5897. In addition to the hundreds of musicians expressing them- themes will be posted on the “Livermore Poetry” Facebook selves through song, numerous Mimes for Change events in page. Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Kosovo, Panama and The deadline is the 20th of each month. Poems must be TEACHER Uruguay will take place in addition to the day long poetry 30 lines or less. There is no fee to enter. (continued from front page) festivals in Los Angeles, Guatemala City, Mumbaim India, Those submitting poetse must be a student at a Livermore La Plata, Argentina and Genoa, Italy; thousands of musi- high school. Please, no profanity or violence. packages back and saw if ing in Gifted and Talented cians, poets and artists are participating around the world, Email poems to Mr. Gunn at: livermorepoetry@gmail. their packaging succeeded Education (GATE) classes totaling nearly 550 events globally. com in protecting the chips. when her children were The official Headquarters’ Event will take place at the Include name, phone number and email address on each “If it didn’t work, we young. She then became Arlene Francis Center in downtown Santa Rosa on Sep- entry. talked about why and what a substitute teacher and tember 27, 28 and 29 and will feature on Friday night, a 15 they might do differently,” enjoyed a long-term substi- Band 100,000 Musicians for Change Festival, on Saturday, Open Mic Poetry at Alden Lane she explained. “There isn’t tute position so much that the 100 Thousand Performing Artists for Change March for a right or wrong answer.” she returned to school for a Peace & Sustainability including Aztec Dancers, Brazilian Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn will host a new Before becoming a teaching credential. Drummers, Jazz Dancer, community action groups, veterans open mic poetry reading series at Alden Lane Nursery on teacher, Brinker worked “It’s very flattering to be groups, immigration rights groups, public media advocates, Sunday, October 6th from 4:00 to 5:30. as an exercise physiologist recognized by the District. followed by a special dance installation performance ‘(un) Poets are invited to read up to five minutes of poetry. th doing cardiac rehabilitation It’s a real honor, but the tied’ by The first event on August 24 was well attended. in hospital settings. She words of my students mean Those that want to get involved can visit www.100tpc. Alden Lane is located at 981 Alden Lane in Livermore. first came into education as the most to me,” she said. For more information contact Kevin Gunn at livermore- org to find an event near them or sign up to organize one a parent volunteer, teach- [email protected] in their area.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 7 WINE COUNTRY By Harry Stoll Sangiovese: Sunny as Italy Italian law requires that to the ways of the wine- all the Italian boosted with 8% Cabernet wine labeled Chianti be makers. They vary the varietals will Sauvignon, and aged 50/50 from one of the Chianti amount of acidity, the type be at sister in new French oak and wine regions in Tuscany of barrels, the aging time winery Rubino neutral oak. and that it consist of at and whatever other leger- Estates. 2010 Mitchell Katz least 80% Sangiovese. By demain they weave. Wine- 2010 Sangiovese Livermore international agreement makers can add limited Valley Crackerbox Vine- U.S. producers are not amounts of other varietals yard ($40). Again assistant allowed to use the name and label, and otherwise winemaker Zack Thomsen Chianti. Perhaps they market it, as Sangiovese. kept accurate notes. The don’t wish to, given that Federal labeling laws nose wakes up and smells the wine in a reed-covered require a wine contain at the roses, along with cin- fiasco became a fiasco for least 75% of a varietal to namon and red cherries. marketing excellent Italian carry the varietal name. The texture is round and wines. Mores the pity, I Cabernet Sauvignon is rich, with a bright acidity. love those squat bottles. often added to bolster its Following his advice, I My Vino Delphic structure. These are often paired it with a pork loin Oracles were Wine- called Super Tuscans, a de- coated with rosemary and searcher.com, which filled scriptor I don’t like, but finished with a cherry demi in some enormous gaps in marketing wine is glace. my grasp of Sangiovese, as not easy. I do like 2009 Garré Sangiovese Photo - Gail Howland did Madelline Puckette of the results when Livermore Valley ($26). winefolly.com. Those two winemakers add a Rubino This classic Sangiovese sources discussed Sangio- dab of cab. San- is solely from the Garré 'Ballet for All' Classes Offered vese as produced in Italy. 2008 el Sol Sangiovese giovese Livermore Vineyard. Breathe in some For both an Old and New Contra Costa County. Valley ($27). You discover damp earth aromas then at Dublin Dance Studios World look, I depended ($22) “This is a cool aromas and flavors of wild taste the sour cherries and on notes from winemaker wine,” said winemaker Hal strawberries, a stride of many other small juicy Steffon Long will be offering classes in "Ballet for All" Chris Graves of Rubicon Liske. Last summer in the sandalwood, and spice, berries in this sweetheart at the 4Ever Dance Studios in Dublin. Estates and Ruby Hill tasting room they served with subtle notes of the of a Sangiovese. I labo- Long states the mission of the classes is the following: wineries, and notes sent by it over by the window, worn-smooth saddle of riously followed Alton “To bring the beauty and athleticism of Classical and Con- Mona Canen, tasting room chilled for a nice summer a doge who rode with an Brown’s coq au vin recipe, temporary Ballet to the culturally diverse Tri-Valley through manager at Garré Winery. treat, paired with those tiny unlit cigar, which you can using the Garré sangio for the broad implementation of community outreach programs Sangiovese derives cubes of jack cheese. It’s a also detect. Winemaker the reduction sauce, and that bring educational dance performances and workshops to from the Latin, Sanguis lighter style Sangiovese. I Chris Graves added 14% paired it with the finished schools, senior centers, prisons (professional, adult dancers Lovis, “Blood of Jove” (the made some boneless pork Cabernet Sauvignon to dish. Chow Bella! will perform in prisons; not children), community centers Roman king of gods). In chops in the Weiner schnit- buck it up a bit. Its high 2009 Rodrigue Moly- and public gatherings and offer scholarships to families that cannot afford to send their children to ballet classes, Italy Sangiovese is mostly zel style (not the chain, the acidity was a fine find neaux Sangiovese Liver- or believe that the art of Classical Ballet is reserved for an associated with hot and dry classic German dish) and when I grabbed some more Valley ($28). The elite population of wealth and privilege." Tuscany. Maybe we don’t my guests said, “Danke chicken cacciatore. 100% Sangiovese—Clone Steffon trained on full scholarships at the Joffrey Ballet like to pair the Livermore sehr., Grazi, grazi!” 2010 Mitchell Katz 2, from Olmo, Italy— School (NYC), American Ballet Theatre School (NYC), Valley with those climate 2011 Ruby Hill Sangiovese Livermore grapes were grown on the San Francisco Ballet School and the prestigious Harkness terms, but Sangiovese Sangiovese Livermore Valley Grimes Vines winery’s property, and har- House of Ballet Arts in NYC. After completing his Ballet grows well locally. All but Valley ($17). The aromas ($30). Assistant winemaker vested when the ultimate training Steffon was an apprentice to San Francisco Ballet one of the seven San- of strawberries, pomegran- Zack Thomsen’s accurate balance of sugar, acid, for two years, and from there went on to dance profession- gioveses below are from ates, and cherry, will inter- notes state it is full and lus- and flavor was achieved, ally with the Oakland Ballet, Classic Ballet of New Jersey Livermore Valley. est your nose. Winemaker cious in the glass with ripe The crop was picked in and Internationally with the National Ballet of Iran, Tehran, Sangiovese is a sunny, Chris Graves made it in strawberry preserve flavors the cool morning and sat Iran; Irish National Ballet, Ireland; Ballet Classique de Paris, Italian wine, lighthearted the classic light style, with and cocoanut and mocha. on the skins for 10 days France; Schindowski Ballet, Genlsenkirchen, Germany and and celebratory. It’s excel- ample acidity and a long It has a nice acidity. He before pressing. The wine the Dortmund Stadt Theater Ballet, Dortmund, German. lent for some good talk fruity finish. Flies with suggests pairing it with was bottled using minimal The studio is located at 6635 Dublin Blvd., Suite D, among friends, or for a chicken tacos, filet mignon, grilled lamb chops, or salty filtration for clarity and Dublin. Classes are available Mondays through Thursdays meal featuring foods on and any light meal. This is hard cheeses, with which aged in American oak for and on Saturdays. For additional information, contact Stef- the lighter side. As with the last Sangiovese from I found it went easy. It’s 18 months. fon at [email protected] or (415) 913 - 7505. Chardonnay, it’s amenable Ruby Hill as in the future,

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS judged inside art show, food truck Contact Claudette for more information Up Art and Frame, Livermore 925-443- com. 5600 Greenville Rd., Livermore, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore Art Association Gallery, mafia. Admission is free. The event 510 543-4776. 3388. View Maryann's artwork at www. (925) 215-0717 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org located in the Carnegie Building, offers is co-sponsored by Alamo Danville Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday maryannkot.com Lineage - Livermore Valley Component or 373-6800. art classes, unusual gifts, painting Artists Society (www.ADAS4ART.org), 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Tasting, Sat., Oct. 5 with Steven Kent Gypsy Soul: 2012 Independent Music rentals, art exhibits and information the San Ramon Arts Foundation (www. their own materials and easels. Open WINERY EVENTS Mirassou. Steven will talk about the Award Winners in concert at the Fire- pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third sanramonarts.org) and the City of San to all artists. Professional artist models Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley history of Livermore Valley Vineyards, house Arts Center on Friday, October 4, St., Livermore. The gallery has been Ramon. For more information contact (nude). No instructor. Students under wineries will be hosting "Wine sampling of components and 2010 8:00 p.m. Irish/French meets Italian/ open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Shelley Barry: shelley@artfulsolu- 18 need written parental permission to Wednesdays" each Wednesday through Lineage. Limited Seating, Reserva- Ukranian you get Gypsy Soul, a mix by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. tions.net or 925 683-4804 or Norma attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell October. One featured winery will be tions Required, 21 and over only, call of rich folk, jazz, pop, and touches of 11:30-4 p.m. For information call Webb: [email protected] 925 Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests 925-243-6442. Sessions at 11:30, bluegrass. Tickets are $12-$22, with 449-9927. 828-9170. Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- "wine-down" from the work week or 1:30 and 3:30 at The Steven Kent youth, senior and group discounts Art Happens, 2nd Thursday of each 12th Annual ArtWalk Livermore, Sat., able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton just grab a taste of wine before going Winery. $25 club members, $50 per available. Tickets available at www. month, 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown Liver- Oct. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. downtown for more info about the workshop, out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. Check for person. Lineage - Livermore Valley firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at more. Art displays, poetry, entertain- Livermore. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ the winery listings at www.lvwine.org. Vertical tasting in the reserve room the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, ment, special events. For the brochure earthlink.net. The Winemaker's Pour House, Live mu- on Saturdays and Sundays in October, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. go to www.bothwellartscenter.org. MEETINGS/CLASSES Preschool Art classes: Thursday morn- sic: Sept. 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jimmy starting Oct. 6. Taste 2007, 2008, 2009 In the Spirit of Lennon: Drew Harrison, Where a Painter Meets Poets, A new Drawing and Painting Classes at the ings 9:45 – 10:45. Children aged 3-5 Ashley; Sept. 27, 7-10 p.m., Frankie and newly released 2010. 12-4:30, the “Lennon” vocalist of premiere exhibit featuring poetic responses to Figurehead Gallery – Ozell Hudson, are welcome to join this class. Classes Bones and the Fire Hazard; Sept. 29, Reservations Required, 21 and over Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings, in the work of Livermore artist Lily Xu Portrait Painting, Tuesdays 9-11:30AM; cover drawing, painting, print-making, 4-7 p.m., Joey T; Oct. 1, 6:30-9:30 only, $25 club members, $50 general his one-man show celebrating the life will be on display at the Pleasanton Pastel Portrait Drawing, Tuesdays sculpture and ceramics. For further p.m., Steve Kritzer and Friends. 2241 public. 5443 Tesla Rd., Livermore. and music of John Lennon. Saturday, Public Library, 400 Old Bernal, through 6-8PM. Drawing I, Wednesdays information please contact Thomasin First St., Livermore. www.winemaker- www.stevenkent.com October 5, 8:00 p.m. Tickets are Sept. 30. The show, Where a Painter 9-11AM; Drawing II, Wednesdays Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or spourhouse.com or 215-2656. Cuda Ridge Wines and El Sacromonte $14-$22, with youth, senior and group Meets Poets, features Xu’s watercolor 7-9PM. Carolyn Lord, Intro to Figure [email protected] or visit Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Winemaker Dinner, Livermore on discounts available. Tickets available paintings, as well as poems by Ronnie Drawing Level One, Mondays 9/16- http://childrensartclassesprojects. Ridge Rd. (at the end of Greenville), Thursday, Oct. 10, reception starts at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Holland, poet laureate emeritus of 11/25, 9-11AM; Intro to Figure Drawing blogspot.com/ Livermore. www.CharlesRVineyards. at 6:30 PM. Each course has been 4848, or at the Firehouse Arts Center Dublin; Cher Wollard, outgoing poet Level Two, Mondays 9/16-11/25, Art Classes, For children, teens and com, 4th Friday Uncorked: Hawaiian carefully paired by El Sacromonte Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, laureate of Livermore; Susan Wilson; 7-9PM; Intro to Perspective Drawing adults. Beginner to advanced. Drawing, Delights and Toast to California Wine Chef Rodrigo Ochoa and Winemaker Pleasanton. Jim Curcuro; and Kay Speaks. Level One, Fridays 9/20-11/22, painting, printmaking, sculpture and Month, Friday, September 27, 5:30 to Larry Dino. First course will be served An Evening with Flutist Annie Wu, Tues., Absolutely Abstract Show, Livermore 9-11AM and Drawing Level One in ceramics taught by highly experienced 8 p.m. Rich and ripe berries, melons, at 7:00 PM. Rodrigo and Larry will Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Museum on Main Ed Library Gallery Hall through September the evenings from 7-9PM. This class artist and art instructor, Thomasin and cherries come together in this discuss each of the courses and wine Kinney Lecture series, evening of solo 30th. This show is unique since it is is a pre-requisite for Level Two to be Dewhurst. Weekday and weekend celebration and pair beautifully with pairings. The cost is $100.00 per per- flute by Foothill High School student, the only show dedicated to abstract art offered in January 2014. Jacob Han- classes, Homeschool classes, Special Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. End son, which includes tax and gratuity. El Annie Wu. Firehouse Arts Center, in the Tri-Valley area and features local kinson, Portrait Drawing, Thursdays, classes during school breaks offered. the evening with homemade cherry Sacromonte is now taking reservations 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. abstract artists. 30 works will be on 9/26 - 11/14 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. To Please phone (925) 216-7231 or dessert. Event includes a glass of wine, at 925-371-1173, please RSVP by Oct. firehousearts.org. view ranging from small to large, and register online go to figureheadgallery. email [email protected] for hors d'oeuvres and music. $5 for club 5th. El Sacromonte is located at 2062 Livingston Taylor, singer and guitarist. are for sale. The Livermore Library is com/classes or call the Figurehead further info. members and $10 for non-club guests. First Street in Downtown Livermore. Thurs., Oct. 10., 7:30 p.m. Bankhead located at 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Gallery at 925-353-0419. Piano and keyboard lessons, For Wine by the glass or bottle available More information and menu can be Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore. The hours are, Monday Sip and Sculpt Workshop series, $50 children to adult. Beginner to early for purchase. found at www.CudaRidgeWines.com www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- through Thursday: 10am to 9pm, for 3 sessions featuring hands-on intermediate level. Half-hour private Las Positas Vineyards, Friday, October Murrieta's Well, Muestra de Arte, 6800. Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 10am- sculpting lessons at the Bothwell Arts classes or small group classes 4, "Evening the Vineyards" free concert October 26, 2013. View works of fine Benefit Concert for Our Wounded, 5pm, and Sunday: 12-6pm. Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. offered. Twice-yearly recitals. Please at Las Positas Vineyards from 6-9pm art by local artists and sample artisan featuring Kenny Loggins. Wente Vine- Pleasanton Art League Fourth An- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays phone (925) 216-7231 or email featuring live music by Better Days. cheese and wine tastings in the yards on October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Actor nual Members’ Exhibition at the Oct. 12, 19 & 26 and Nov. 9, 16 & 23, [email protected] for further Wine, beer and Artisan pizzas crafted historic barrel room at Murrieta's Well. Joe Mantegna will act as host; guest Harrington Gallery: PAL celebrates 2013. Clay, tools, and pastries in- info. by On the Vine Catering available for Admission is free. Wine tasting $10 per appearance by Lacey Brown, American 55 years of creating and supporting cluded. Bring your coffee or tea. If you PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now purchase ( sorry no outside food or person, complimentary for Silver Spur Idol finalist. All net proceeds from the visual arts with their annual fall have tools bring them also — don’t meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd beverages permitted) Space is limited members. 925-456-2395. 3005 Mines ticket sales will go directly to provide juried exhibition at the four-year-old worry if you don’t. Space is limited to Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The , please contact 925-449-9463 or Road, Livermore. financial assistance to local seriously Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse 12 students. Registration, email info@ Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join [email protected] to wounded troops from our own Tri-valley Arts Center in Pleasanton. The exhibit BeverlyTurnerSculptures.com or call us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- make a reservation. MUSIC/CONCERTS community. To learn more about the will run September 21 through October (562) 822-5247. cally relay our thoughts, emotions and La Luna Fridays are Back at Murrieta's Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- event go to concertforwounded.com or 19. Art media of all types will be Show and Tell, Artists are invited to experiences through poetry. Become a Well tasting room. 6 to 9 p.m. Wines urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 facebook.com/woundedwarriorscon- represented. Special guest judge for a monthly function at the Bothwell member & share your work - Contact served on the terrace under the light South Livermore Ave., Livermore. cert. Tickets can be purchased at either the exhibit is internationally renowned Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th [email protected] for more of the full moon, accompanied by live Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears of the above online sources as well artist, educator, juror, and author Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at info on Theme Challenges, Membership music, East Coast Clam Bake; Sept. regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- as through Ticketmaster.com. Wente Gerald Brommer. Regular gallery hours: the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth & Opportunities. 20, Southwestern Cuisine; Oct. 18, Ha- rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Vineyards concert venue is located at Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd waiian fare. $45 Silver Spur members, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 unfinished work to show and if desired, and last Saturday, September 28, from $55 non-members. Price includes live from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, School House Rock Live, Jr., Civic Arts a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at receive a critique from the group. This 12noon-1pm at Galina’s Music Studio music, family style dinner and wine. small cover. Stage Company, Oct. 11-20, Fri. 7:30 the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- is a friendly and fun event for artists located at 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Discounts available on selected wines. LunaFish Shows: Friday, Sept. 27th p.m., Sat. 2 and 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. ton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations and can be useful in helping them Livermore. Please confirm participation Reservations at 925-456-2395. 3005 7-10pm --- Double Barrel Wine Bar: Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad always appreciated. improve their work and learn from by calling (925) 960-1194 or via the Mines Road, Livermore. inviting place to be on First St. Reser- Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Art Teachers Showcase, Bankhead others. Refreshments are brought by website at www.GalinasMusicStudio. McGrail Vineyards and Winery events: vations recommended as the patio fills org or 931-4848. Theater exhibition September through the artists, and a donation of $5.00 com. Beginners are welcome. Bring Grape Stompin' and Wine Sippin', Sat., up quickly! 2086 First St. in Livermore. Del Valle Concert Series, 8 p.m., October. Reception during ArtWalk, Oct. is desired although not mandatory. some music to share with the group. Sept. 28, noon to 4:30 p.m. Partake in Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, Wed., Oct. 2, October 12, pianist Alexander Ghindin, 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Further informa- Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller Ukuleles are available for purchase. some "I love Lucy" action by Stomping 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 1st prize Cleveland International Com- tion, www.bankheadtheater.org. at [email protected], or Linda Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. grapes. Grab a friend and race to fill First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- petition. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 15th Annual Art in the Park, Oct. 5 and Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Colored Pencil Classes "Basics and the bottle first. Fullest bottle in 30 theater.org or 373-6800. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Park, San ingarts.org Beyond." Instructor Maryann Kot. Start- seconds wins the prize. Soleil Pizza Dar Williams, contemporary folk. org or 373-6800. Ramon, corner of Bollinger Canyon Fine Art on Friday, 10 a.m. with Art ing at 9:30 AM Mon., Oct. 21st for five will be selling gourmet wood-fired Thurs., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Orchestra Concerto Concert, Las Posi- & Alcosta Boulevards. Fine artists, Critique & Coffee at the Corner Bakery weeks and also 6:30 PM on Tues. Oct. pizzas and live music will keep you Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. tas College, Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Main multicultural performances and live Cafe, Pleasanton Gateway Plaza. 22nd for five weeks. Classes will be entertained. $25/person for stomping www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Stage Theater, Mertes Center for the music, sidewalk chalk artists, hands- Professional, Local and Emerging held at the Bothwell Arts Center 2466 and it includes a glass of wine. Tickets 6800. Arts, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. on art activities for kids of all ages. Artists of the San Francisco Bay Area. 8th Street, Livermore. Sign up at Way available at www.mcgrailivneyards. Lauren Fox, cabaret. Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Tickets www.brownpapertickers.com or THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 9

1-800-838-3006. Sept. 27-28: Gala Champagne/Des- the hungry of the Tri-Valley. Advance dance every week from Salsa, Tango, at 872-7923, for further questions painting, magic tricks, classic/vintage Pleasanton Community Concert Band sert reception celebrating O’Neill’s purchase tickets save $5 off the Swing and more. Group lesson starts at We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a automobiles. www.cityoflivermore.net. Family Concert, Sun., Oct. 20, 2 p.m. 125th Birthday. In the Courtyard at price at the door. 1-888-412-5055. 7:30, followed by open dance until 9:45 member-centered book group led by Sunol AgPark Harvest Festival, Sunday, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Tao House, Danville. Reservation in our new location at the Bothwell a small group of book club veterans, October 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., cel- Pleasanton. required with ticket purchase at www. MOVIES Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore; with reading selections based on ebrate the harvest season with AgPark Jonathan Batiste and the Stay Human eugeneoneill.org. NPS shuttles from The Livermore Cultural Arts 925-449-9292. $15. member recommendations and farmers, customers, and partners. Band, Jazz. Thurs., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Museum of the San Ramon Valley begin Council,Rodgers and Hammer- consensus. No homework required– Farmstand, kids’ activities, farm tours, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., at 6:30 p.m. stein’s The Sound Of Music, a AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS share your insights or just listen in! garden demonstrations, food from Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Sing-A-Long, on October 17th at Livermore-Amador Symphony As- Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- local restaurants and music by local or 373-6800. Staged reading of “Bob: a Life in Five 7 p.m. at the Vine Theatre, 1722 sociation's 41st annual Competi- ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. musicians. Presented by Sustainable Livermore-Amador Symphony Pops Acts," by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, a 1st St., Livermore. Words to the tion for Young Musicians, open to 2013 Wine Country Summer Lun- Agriculture Education (SAGE). AgPark Concert, Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Pops Around comedy about one man’s lifelong quest songs will appear on the screen. instrumentalists and vocalists who cheon Series, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. is home to seven small scale organic the Clock theme. Robert Livermore to become a "Great Man." The fourth Funds from ticket sales go towards reside in or attend school in Livermore, Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., farming enterprises. www.sagecenter. Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Douglass Morrisson Theatre Bare supporting cultural arts in Livermore. Sunol, Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Livermore. Speaker to be announced. org/sunol-agpark Livermore. www.livamsymp.org. Bones series in the 2013-2014 season: Tickets at $10 can be purchased on- Ramon. Students are eligible through Livermore Valley Chamber of Com- Amy Stewart, Rae Dorough Speaker Se- Rick Springfield, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. edgier pieces by contemporary writers. line at www.brownpapertickets.com/ grade 12. If not enrolled in high school, merce. Reservations, 447-1606. ries, 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. 8, The Perils Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Tues., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Appropriate for event/456410 or cash at the door. the maximum age is 17. All instru- 24th Annual “Nostalgia Day Car and Pleasures of the Natural World: Center, 10550 Albion Rd., San Ramon. ages 15 and up. Douglas Morrisson Classic Films at the Pleasanton ments will be considered. Completed Show” sponsored by the Altamont A New and Entertaining Perspective. www.sanramonperformingarts.com or Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. Library, 7 p.m. first Thursday applications must be accompanied by Cruisers, Downtown Livermore. 8 She is an award-winning author of six 973-3343 $10 open seating, (510) 881-6777; of each month through June 5, an $8 application fee and a CD or cas- a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. Over classic books on the topic, including four New www.dmtonline.org 2014. Las Positas College and the sette tape fro preliminary screening. 700 cars, continues music, prizes, York Times bestsellers, The Drunken ON THE STAGE Lettice and Lovage, Role Players Pleasanton Public Library present Additional information may be obtained parade of award winning vehicles Botanist, Wicked Bugs, Wicked Plants, The Woman in Black - A Ghost Play Ensemble, Oct. 18-Nov. 9. Village "Make 'em Laugh" Series" Hosted by from www.livamsymph.org or by down First St. Benefit for Tri-Valley and Flowers Confidential. Tickets for adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from the Theatre, 233 Front St. Danville. http:// Candy Klaschus, film historian and contacting the competition chairperson Youth Programs. 925-461-2020, or 3 lectures in series $75; individual book by Susan Hill. Show Sept. 5-29. roleplayersensemble.com/ Coordinator of the Humanities Pro- at 447-1947. The application deadline www.altamontcruisers.org lectures $30, $15 for students 21 and Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Douglas Monty Python’s Spamalot, Tri-Valley gram at Las Positas College. A brief is Oct. 6, 2013. Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. under. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Repertory Theatre, Bankhead Theater, talk about each film is presented Sat. and Sun., Oct. 12 and 13, St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Hayward. Preview $10; shows $29. 2400 First St., Livermore. Oct. 19, 20, prior to the screening. Refreshments CHORAL Ardenwood Historic Farm, 34600 org or 373-6800. Discounts available. (510) 881-6777; 25, 16; Nov. 1, 2, 3. www.bankhead- are served. For more information, Valley Concert Chorale, The Best of Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. Harvest Harvest Faire, Oct. 19. Heritage Park and www.dmtonline.org theater.org or 373-6800. call Penny Johnson, 925-931-3405. the Best: The Top Choruses, 7:30 Indian corn and popcorn and help Museums, corner of Dublin Blvd. and Sleepy Hollow, the Musical, opens Sept. Jerry's Girls, a musical review directed Admission is free. 400 Old Bernal p.m. Sat., Oct. 19. Las Positas College fill our corncribs. Take home a share Donlon Way, Dublin. 452-2101. 27 and runs for three weekends. Front by Gary Wright. Chanticleers Theater Ave., Pleasanton. Chamber Choir will join VCC. First of our colorful corn for your holiday Un-Pretty Up a Poem, Oct. 23, 6:30 Row Theater at the Dougherty Station production is a musical review of the New film, “Gasland 2” will be shown Presbyterian Church, 4th and L Streets, table. Enjoy magic shows, cider p.m., poetry workshop, large studio. Community Center, 17011 Bollinger work of Jerry Herman, who wrote Mame on Sat., Oct. 12 at the IBEW Hall, Livermore. The ”top choruses” will in- pressing, old-time music and crafts. Register at www.pleasantonfun.com. Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Performance and Hello Dolly, among others. Oct. 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Meet clude pieces by Handel, Bach, Brahms, Visit the blacksmith, ride the train Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Days: September 27th, 28th, 29th. 11-12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27; Nov. 1, & greet potluck begins at 6:30 PM, Beethoven, Mozart, Bernstein, and and tour the beautifully restored Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. October 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, and 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. the film follows at 7 PM, discussion more. www.valleyconcertchorale.org Patterson House. Bring bags for your org or 931-4848. 13th. www.sanramoncommunitythe- 2 p.m. General admission $24; seniors, or Q & A follows the film. In this harvest. Fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors Halloween Brew Crawl, Pleasanton ater.org or 925-389-7529. San Ramon students, military $20. Chanticleers explosive follow up to the first Oscar OPERA (62+ yrs.), $6/children (4-17 yrs.), Downtown merchants, restaurants and Community Theater is a volunteer Theater, 3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley. nominated “Gasland,” filmmaker Carmen by Georges Bizet, Livermore children 3 years and under are free. local breweries will come together on theater group and is part of the San Tickets at the door or at http://chanti- Josh Fox uses his trademark dark Valley Opera production, Sept. 28 and Purchase advance tickets online Saturday, October 26 for a frighteningly Ramon Arts Foundation. cleers.org/tickets.html humor to show how the stakes have 29 and Oct. 5 and 6. Bankhead The- at www.ebparksonline.org, or call good time. October 26, 2013, 5 to 8 Creatures of Impulse, teen improve been raised on all sides. This event, ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www- 1-888-327-2757, option 2 p.m. www.pleasantondowntown.net/ Schedule of Eugene O’Neill troupe presents Nightmare, Oct. 24-26, sponsored by Food & Water Watch bankheadtheater.org or 474-6800. Jeans & Jewels in Margaritaville, Diablo 3D & Symphony Watch, For Festival Events: 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 and Californians Against Fracking, Tri-Valley Conservancy gala fund- one night only, step into the Mt. Sept. 26-29: O’Neill’s Chris Christo- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. is open to the public, free (although MISCELLANEOUS raising event. Thurs., Oct. 3 at Casa Diablo wilderness in digital 3D. This phersen presented by Eugene O’Neill firehousearts.org or 931-4848. a $3.00 donation is appreciated), Political Issues Book Club meets the Real at Ruby Hill Winery, Pleasanton. show will feature dramatic images Foundation. Four performances of and wheelchair accessible. For more 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Information 449-8706. by photographer Stephen Joseph and this 1920 drama in the Old Barn at COMEDY information about this event, call books about issues and trends that Livermore Airport Open House, be accompanied by an original music Tao House, Danville. Directed by Eric Comedy Uncorked 2013, 7:30 p.m. Sat., 925-462-3459. are driving current affairs in both the Sat., Oct. 5. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free score performed by the Contra Costa Fraisher Hayes. Evenings at 8:00 p.m., Sept. 28, Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore. national and international arenas. admission. Aerobatic performances, Wind Symphony. Wed., Nov. 6, 6 to 8 Sunday matinee at 3:00 p.m. NPS An evening of great wine, great laughs DANCE Topics that have been covered include static display of general aviation, p.m. $55 for general admission. $100 shuttles from Museum of the San Ra- and a great cause on the lawn at Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn politics, governance, economics, mili- military/warbirds, antique/classic, for tickets to the show and after party mon Valley. Tickets: www.eugeneoneill. beautiful Retzlaff Vineyards, Livermore. how to dance with great instructors tary affairs, history, sociology, science, experimental/homebuilt and aero- at Scott's Seafood with the artists. org. or (925) 820-1818 Benefits Open Heart Kitchen, feeding from It's All About Dancing, new the climate, and religion. Contact Rich batic type aircraft, kids crafts, face Tickets available at 947-0642.

Wine Festival Special: 1 olive oil and 1 balsamic vinegar $29!

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Lab Physicist Jim Hammer Receives Edward Teller Award

Jim Hammer, a physicist Fusion Program in the early Facility and helped design a work with a phenomenal in the Weapons and Com- 1990s and continued into novel technique for measur- group of people.” plex Integration Directorate WCI. He is recognized for ing high-pressure material Established in 1991, the (WCI) at Lawrence Liver- the invention and demon- properties employing pulsed Edward Teller Medal rec- more National Laboratory, stration of new fusion and power devices. ognizes pioneering research is a recipient of the 2013 high energy density con- In recognition for his and leadership in the use of Edward Teller Medal. cepts as well as ground- extraordinary scientific and lasers, ion-particle beams or The Fusion Energy Di- breaking science. technical contributions to other high intensity drivers vision of the American Initially working on the LLNL and its missions, to produce unique high- Nuclear Society (ANS) pre- Lab's spheromak experi- Hammer was named a Dis- density matter for scientific sented the award recently ment, Hammer went on tinguished Member of the research and to conduct in- during the International to come up with a version Technical Staff in 2012. vestigations of inertial fu- Inertial Fusion Science Ap- of what is now known as “I am very honored to re- sion. The medal is named plications (IFSA) confer- “fast ignition.” He also has ceive the award named after in honor of the late distin- ence in Nara, Japan. worked on pulsed-power Edward Teller, the Labo- guished physicist, director Hammer was cited for driven fast Z-pinches, devel- ratory’s co-founder along emeritus of Lawrence Liver- his "outstanding, innova- oping new X-ray and fusion with Ernest Lawrence,” more National Laboratory tive research in inertial concepts, and on the energy Hammer said. “Teller and and senior research fellow confinement fusion and balance issue in the weapons Lawrence established a way at the Hoover Institution. high energy density physics program, where he identified of doing things that made the Teller is recognized world- using both high-powered a previously unrecognized Laboratory a great place to wide as a pioneer in inertial lasers and Z-pinch ma- physical effect that plays a work, especially in the basic fusion science. chines." dominant role. Recently, he and applied pursuit of high Established in 1954, ANS He has worked as a conceived the “viewfactor” energy density physics. I is a professional organiza- physicist at LLNL since experiments that have clari- feel very fortunate to have tion of engineers and scien- 1979, starting in the mag- fied the capsule X-ray drive spent my career here, being tists devoted to the applica- netic fusion area. He joined in the ignition campaign mentored by the leaders in tions of nuclear science and Jim Hammer the Inertial Confinement on the National Ignition the field, and privileged to technology.

Grant will help company develop equipment to diagnose infants with life-threatening infections

Sandstone Diagnostics, a "We are very excited to a laboratory to make a diag- ford University Medical stone’s platform can detect ing the company in 2012. company located in Liver- have received this grant. nosis. Our system can run Center, which includes Lu- both these signatures from Sandstone’s grant is a more, was awarded a Na- Neonatal sepsis is an enor- these tests in minutes rather cile Packard Children’s Hos- a few drops of whole blood Phase 1 Small Business In- tional Institutes of Health mous problem and the cur- than days using only a few pital in Palo Alto, to develop in the NICU will be a major novation Research (SBIR) (NIH) grant to develop rent methods for monitoring drops, which is a major ad- the technology. contribution to this field and award from the Eunice equipment that can quickly patients and diagnosing sep- vancement over the current “Extensive research over will ultimately save lives.” Kennedy Shriver National detect neonatal sepsis – a sis are not adequate,” said state-of-the-art. This grant the last decade has shown Sandstone’s founders Institute of Child Health condition that accounts for Greg Sommer, co-founder is a big boost to our young that there are several pro- developed the company’s and Human Development nearly half of all newborn and CEO of Sandstone. “It's company and we are eager tein and cellular signatures core point-of-care clinical (NICHD, Award number deaths in the United States. extremely difficult to draw to get to work and bring this present in newborn blood diagnostics technology at R43HD076536). The system will be used in blood from a very small product to the market." samples that provide earlier Sandia National Labora- For more information neonatal intensive care units infant. The child's condi- Sandstone will be part- and more accurate diagnosis tories for national defense about Sandstone Diagnos- (NICU) for bedside moni- tion can change drastically nering with Dr. James Faix of sepsis,” commented Dr. applications before licensing tics please visit www.sand- toring of newborn infants. within the days that it takes MD, a Pathologist at Stan- Faix. “The fact that Sand- the technology and launch- stonediagnostics.com THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 11

(Organizations wishing to run notices to preserving American history, promoting Widowed Men and Women of Northern provided is confidential and is not shared on Sunday morning and first Fridays. The a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday in Bulletin Board, send information to PO patriotism and securing America's future CA., Sept. 29, noon brunch in Pleasanton, for security purposes. To submit a name community is welcome. United CC is an Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care through patriotism and better education. For RSVP by Sept. 26 to Ruby, 462-9636. and address, inquire about donations or Open and Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 aged children go to Kid’s Church following of Bulletin Board or email information to information contact [email protected] 2nd annual Horse Faire, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, for more information. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 [email protected]. Include name or 784-1935. to 5 p.m. hosted by Tri-Valley Trailblaz- email [email protected] or call Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all of organization, meeting date, time, place Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring ers and Reins in Motion Foundation. Free 925 443-7620 for more information and the non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in and theme or subject. Phone number and Club, Sat., Sept. 28, 38 miles, San admission and free parking. Fund-raiser to calendar of events. school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 the dining hall; 925-449-4848. contact person should also be included. Ramon Central Park up to Blackhawk and benefit Reins in Motion, an adaptive riding VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Vet- a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151. Lynnewood United Methodist Church, Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Livermore, meet 9:30 a.m., Peter Rathmann, center, that serves special needs children erans of Foreign Wars, all military branches, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton. Sunday Writing Club for Young Adults led by 336-0973. Sun., Sept. 29, 42 miles, as well as Veterans through horse therapy to join the group. Any age veteran welcome Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, worship at 9:00 and 10:30am with childcare published young adult author J.L. Powers at Acalanes High School-Pinole Loop, Gail's and riding. Special 6 hour sensory clinic with to meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 and Sunday school at 10:30am. (First Sun. the Livermore Public Library. The Club will birthday ride, meet 9 a.m. Alberto Lanzas, Susan Docktor (proactivehorsemanship@ 522 South L St., Livermore. Camaraderie, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. of month is informal with guitar.) Located meet from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursdays, 510-825-9581. Wed., Oct. 2, 30 miles from gmail.com). Free horse demonstrations in support, connections, advocacy, distinction org/ All are welcome. across from the aquatic center. Rev. Heather October 17, November 21 and December 19 Shannon Center to Sunol, Niles Canyon and therapeutic riding, saddle fitting, etc. Food, and community service. Meetings on the Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Leslie Hammer minister. All welcome. www. in the Storytime Room at the Civic Center Palomares, meet 9 a.m., Alaine Nadeau, artists, gifts, pony rides, music, petting 1st Monday begin at 7:30 p.m. and on the Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for lynnewood.org, 925 846-0221. Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, 216-0801. Anyone planning to go on a ride zoo and more. Vendors and sponsors still 3rd Monday at 8 p.m. Information, call all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Centerpointe Church, 3410 Cornerstone Livermore. The event is free. No registration is asked to contact the leader for details on needed. Sponsor Contact: Diane Wishart 455-5039. Children’s Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. blended is required. For more information, please where to meet and what to bring. 925-895-8445 [email protected]. Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory with choir and band. Childcare offered for visit TEEN SPACE on the library’s website: Armchair Travelers, Livermore Public Vendor Contact: Barbara Hoffman 510-589- ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednes- prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call infants through age 6 and children start in www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer Library Civic Center, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 2572 or [email protected]. For days 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal office at 846-8650 for weekly programs. the worship service. 10:40 a.m. contempo- at 925-373-5576. Thurs., Oct. 10. Frank Rainer has had the more information & registration forms visit: Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Sun- rary worship led by a band. Sunday school Alameda County Tri-Valley chapter opportunity to visit every country in the www.ReinsInMotion.com or www.TriVal- affiliated with the church. Information at day worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. for children and middle-schoolers. www. of the National Organization for Women world, usually accompanied by his wife, Sig- leyTrailBlazers.com www.dbsalliance.org/pleasanton or contact Sunday school or Bible study for all ages centerpointechurch.org 925-846-4436. (ACTNOW) will hold its October Chapter rid. In the slideshow presentation, “Turkish Arthritis/Chronic Pain Support Group, chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 meeting on Monday, October 7 at 7 PM Delights and Other Sights," the Rainers will Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m. Asbury Methodist Wednesday nights there is adult Bible study Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. at the Round Table Pizza Parlor, 1024 E. present photographs and commentary about Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. Informa- RELIGION at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen for youth, and Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 925-227- Stanley Blvd. in Livermore. October is Do- three of their recent visits to one of their tion, contact Barbara 503-449-3861, or First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth children's choir for kids. Child care during all 1301. www.thecrossing.org mestic Violence Prevention month. Featured favorite countries, Turkey. The major portion email [email protected]. Free will dona- Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Contemplative events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meeting speaker will be Vicki Thompson, Domestic of their presentation will chronicle a three- tions accepted toward room rent. Service in the Chapel, 10:30 Traditional St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas at Altamont Creek Elementary School, 6500 Violence Program Manager at the Tri-Valley week customized journey by land, sea and ClutterLess (CL) is a nonprofit, Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Garraventa Ranch Road, Livermore. Services Haven. The public is welcome. air. Adults are invited to this free program peer-based, self-help, support group for program. For more information www.fpcl.us the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 at 10:00 a.m. New film, “Gasland 2” will be shown on on the second Thursday of each month in people with difficulty discarding unwanted or 925-447-2078. p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Sat., Oct. 12 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village the Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic possessions. Meeting 7 p.m. Mondays at the Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut La Scola at 447-9800. College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 Parkway, Dublin. Meet & greet potluck Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, St. Mary & St. John Coptic Orthodox Church. St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5860 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or begins at 6:30 PM, the film follows at 7 PM, Livermore. For additional information please Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Liturgy call 447-2351. discussion or Q & A follows the film. In this call 925 373-5500. Just come or call a volunteer at 925-525- at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult at 10 a.m. For details please see www. St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church explosive follow up to the first Oscar nomi- Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting 7 3992 or 925-200-1943 or visit www.Clutter- worship service. AWANA children's program stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (1928 Book of Common Prayer), 193 nated “Gasland,” filmmaker Josh Fox uses p.m. Mon., Oct. 21 with Congressman Eric Less.org. No meetings on holidays. Meeting Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. (831) 278-1916. Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sunday his trademark dark humor to show how the Swalwell CD 15. He will tell the club why he free, optional $2 to $5 appreciated. Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 am stakes have been raised on all sides. This should be endorsed in the Democratic Party Bereaved Mothers' Network of the Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sun- (High Mass with Sunday School). Other Holy event, sponsored by Food & Water Watch Pre Primary endorsement process. Public & Tri-Valley, offering support, understanding Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. day, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Days as announced. For information, call and Californians Against Fracking, is open to press invited. Refreshments. IBEW 595 Hall, and compassion to mothers who have suf- Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All msg. center at 925/906-9561. the public, free (although a $3.00 donation 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. fered the loss (past or present) of a precious Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada are most welcome to come and worship Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino is appreciated), and wheelchair accessible. Classic Ford Mustangs Coming, Sat., child. Safe, confidential, non-judgmental Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. with us and to enjoy our hospitality. Call the Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtri- For more information about this event, call Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Quail Garden environment. Monthly meeting held at 7 P.M. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with church office 925-462-4802. valley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. 925-462-3459. Assisted Living Facility, 813 South J St., on the first Tuesday of the month. Livermore the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Well Community Outreach Center min- Tri-Valley ObamaCare information and Livermore. Go back to the 60s and 70s at a Civic Center Library in Community Room tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. istry provides meats, canned and dry goods, volunteer training, Tuesday, October 1, Ford Mustang Car Show. Also for viewing will "B." Small voluntary donations to help with Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or Sunday Services: Contemplative Eucharist toiletries, and school supplies (only available 2013 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM, IBEW Local 595 be a 1929 Model A and even a 1917 Model meeting and outreach costs are appreciated. EastBaySecularJews.org. 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 10:20.A.M. Choral prior to the start of the school year). Those Hall (6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Rhea T. Bring the family. Information at www.mis- For further information reach Katie Strube at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Eucharist with choir 10:30 A.M.; Childcare with an immediate need or who would like to Aguinaldo from Small Business Majority will siontrailmustangs.org Send email to info@ [email protected]. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. for children under 5 available at 10:30 donate nonperishable food items, please call present Covered California Small Business missiontrailmustangs.org or call (925) Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is service. the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the Health Insurance Option Program (SHOP), 487-4748. No admission charge. to new and established residents of the held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 East process. Wednesday and Friday 10:00am - and Sue Compton of Axis Community Health Granada High School Homecoming Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the and reading room are located at Third and Avenue, Livermore, worship service 10:30 3:00pm, and Thursday 4:00pm - 6:30pm. (former Valley Health Community Center) Alumni BBQ, October 11, 2013 5:00 PM first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon N Streets. The Reading Room, which is to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are welcome. Pick up by appointment only. The Outreach will present the MediCal expansion and its - 9:00 PM. All GHS Alumni are invited to on the second Wednesday of the month. open to the public, features books, CDs and 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Center will be open every 4th Saturday to impact in Alameda County. Hosted by Orga- gather, reminisce and support GHS's Home- Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit magazines for sale. For information, call Little Brown Church, United Church distribute bags from Fresh and Easy Market nizing for Action East Bay Central Chapter. coming Football game. Family and friends www.PleasantonNewcomers.com (925) 447-2946. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 and Sprouts. This will be on a first come first Livermore-Amador Genealogical invited, too. Meet at Granada High School, TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Sunset Community Church, 2200 Ar- a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. serve basis between 11:00am to 12:30pm. Society meets Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. Guest Alumni Plaza (entrance to the stadium), 400 self-help weight loss support group meets royo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. speaker Richard J. Ferman will present the Wall Street, Livermore. Thank you Granada in Livermore on Mondays, 6:15-6:45 p.m., at 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's church Pathway Community Church, 6533 Women's Conference, CrossWinds program, "Finding Your Revolutionary War Supporters Club for providing hot dogs, Weigh-in (private); meeting 6:45 p.m. All provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Church (6444 Sierra Court, Dublin) is Ancestor" is based on 60 years of research, water & soft drinks. If planning to attend, are welcome. Information, contact Phyllis of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, hosting Kelly Minter for a one-day Women's frustration and verification of records in please bring an appetizer serving 10-12 & at 443-5943. program for all ages at 7 p.m. 447-6282. adult programs. Biblically based practical Conference, "Living Beyond Your Walls," applications to the DAR and SAR will benefit sign up on Jooners: http://bit.ly/1fkIBaf For Community Resources for Indepen- Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday messages, nondenominational. www.path- Saturday, October 5, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. anyone attempting to find their ancestors more information, visit Facebook https:// dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- waycommuntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Kelly Minter's message is based on the book of the times. No charge. Visitors always www.facebook.com/groups/GranadaHS/ or people with disabilities and supports them more. Information, 447-8840. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 of Nehemiah. Special Guest Artist Staci welcome. Meeting at Congregation Beth contact [email protected] (925) to live independently and participate in their Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. worship Frenes will be singing songs from her new Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. For 323-5712 community for as long as they are willing S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. service. Bible Study/Sunday School 10:20. album "Everything You Love Comes Alive.” additional information contact PatNortham Family Bicycle Workshop, Dublin, Sept. and able to do so. CRIL maintains offices in worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible Basics Class, which explores the main Women's conference fee just $40 (includes e-mail [email protected]. 28, This fun and interactive 2 1/2 hour Hayward, Fremont and Livermore to provide Bible study/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship teachings of the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday lunch). Group rates are available by contact- Ohlone Audubon will meet on October 1, course builds safe road-cycling skills for the information and referrals and provide (informal). 925-447-1246. night. Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmuel- ing the church office at 925-560-3800. 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Pleasanton Middle whole family using games, drills, discussion, community education at senior centers and Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 [email protected] for more info. For more information, contact Leslie Will, School library, 5001 Case Ave, 94566. Ed and a neighborhood ride. Adults and kids affordable housing complexes to residents East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 [email protected]. Visit www. Pandolfino, the President of Western Field must bring their own bicycles and helmets of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley worship. Information 447-1950. East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. crosswindschurch.org to register or for more Ornithologist will present a program on to the class and be able to ride in order office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Calvary Chapel Livermore, Sunday Ser- trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for information. Birds of the Sierra Nevada. Ed will talk and to participate. Please register through the Livermore 94550 and can be reached by vices 10:30 a.m. 545 No. L Street Livermore. The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service Philosophers’ Café/Culture Chat, an show you the stunning diversity of birds and Dublin Rec Guide Activity #32961. www. phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. informal gathering to discuss ideas, will hold areas that make the Sierra their home. No dublin.ca.gov 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239 Unity of Tri-Valley Church - Sunday its October meeting Sunday, October 6 at admission charge. Refreshment served. For Adult Bike Safety Class, Dublin, Sept. cril-online.org. All services are free. North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Services services are at 10:00 a.m.; all are welcome. 10:45 a.m. at Café Rumi, 4799 Heyer Ave., more information call 925-447-8843 or go 29, Learn how to ride your bike in traffic. Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Ongoing small groups, weekly activities, Castro Valley. The topic is “What would a to www.ohloneaudubon.org. This 3 1/2 hour course, taught by a certified Military" is a 501(c)3 non profit military Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday choir, classes, and Children's church. 9875 utopian society be like? Is it possible to cre- Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter, instructor from the League of American support organization based in Livermore. school at 9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday Dublin Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles ate a utopian society?” Philosophers’ Café/ Daughters of the American Revolution, Bicyclists, will cover: basics of safe cycling, S.A.M. has been in operation since January at 7 p.m. followed by Bible study at 7:30 west of Stoneridge Mall). (925) 829-2733, Culture Chat is an activity of the Tri-Valley meets the first Saturday of the month riding in traffic, equipment, crash avoidance, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued p.m. 449-3824. www.trivalleyunity.com Rev. Karen Epps. Cultural Jews, a Secular Humanistic Jewish through May at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of and cyclist rights and responsibilities. This support of deployed troops. Preparation United Christian Church, celebrating Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 community, but is open to the entire com- Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore. class is for adults ages 14 years and older. of comfort packages takes place every 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don munity. (Non-members are asked to donate Members are descendants of patriots of Please register through the Dublin Rec Guide other week - all year long. Providing morale at M St., Livermore; worships on Sunday & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday $5 per session.) (925) 240-5612. the American Revolution. DAR is dedicated Activity #32960. www.dublin.ca.gov support for those deployed. All information morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Livermore Heritage Guild Celebrates 40th Anniversary The Livermore Heri- Third St., Livermore, for House at the fairgrounds, second historymobile; led sociation; helped reporters students with research and tage Guild will celebrate $15 each. Doors open at Ferarrio Winery building school walks through the with information for news papers for school; published its 40th anniversary at its 5:30 p.m., dinner served (now a church), Tilli's aunt downtown (600 or more stu- articles; maintained the his- books; sold books by local annual general meeting on at 6 p.m. followed by the and uncle's house on Rail- dents each spring); led resi- tory center mostly with vol- authors; helped with the Sat., Sept. 28. program at 7 p.m. For infor- road Avenue; Dutro House; dential walks; provided self- unteers; saved, restored and centennial bulb parties; and Video clips of early guild mation contact the History and the Murphy House guided walk tour brochures; maintained the Duarte Ga- maintained a newspaper members talking about Center at 449-9927. The Guild has created held a Legacy Home tour; rage museum and cottage; index. the founding days will be Among the many ac- archives including photos; sponsored a lecture series; restored three Livermore For information about the shown. President Jeff Kas- complishments are the fol- helped people find informa- held open garage at Duarte fire trucks; hosted annual guild and its activities, go to key will make a presentation lowing: Saved from demo- tion on their families and Garage; hosted car club ral- auction and dinner; helped www.livermorehistory.com. of the guild's many accom- lition the railroad depot; the history of their homes; lies, Lincoln Highway As- plishments. the bedroom house, tank helped companies with Tickets are available at house and carriage house EIRs; offers books on lo- the History Center, 2155 at Ravenswood; McKenzie cal history; dedicated the Kaiser Permanente Health Plan Ranked High Kaiser Permanente The 2013 NCQA health- California, did not collect or Northern California is the plan rankings were pub- report the data, they had no top-ranked commercial lished in the Consumer Re- opportunity to be designated health plan in the state – ports web edition, and will as “Best Value,” which may and 7th in the country — in appear in the November be misleading to consumers. the 2013 ranking of more print edition of the maga- Kaiser Permanente is Cultural Arts than 480 health plans in zine. exploring opportunities to the U.S. released Friday by For the first time this discuss with NCQA some Calendar the National Committee for year, a new designation alternative measures reflect- Quality Assurance (NCQA). called “Best Value” is being value for consideration Among the more than ing added to the rankings. in future versions of the 400 Medicare plans sur- The information is supple- health plan rankings, and veyed, Kaiser Permanente mental and does not affect will continue examining the Northern California ranked overall rankings of health feasibility and appropriate- 2nd in the nation. plans. It is based on “Rela- ness of collecting Relative The NCQA, established tive Resource Use” data, Resource Use data in those in 1990, is a private, not- NCQA’s way of looking at regions that were unable to for-profit organization dedi- care for a specific chronic do so for the 2013 rankings. cated to improving health- condition. Because several To review the complete care quality. Its surveys are health plans, including Kai- 2013 NCQA health-plan among the most comprehen- ser Permanente Northern rankings, go to www.ncqa. Community Events sive and widely respected org/rankings in the nation, and cover a Calendar wide range of clinical and service measures. Health plans are scored on dozens of measures of care covering preventive medicine, repro- ductive health, mental and The Ocean Corporation of Houston, Texas has announced that behavioral health, manage- Brian Paul Weltz of Livermore, California, graduated September, 2013, with an Ultimate Diver certification. Brian is the son of ment of chronic conditions, Jody and Skip Weltz. and cancer screening. Graduates are trained for what most people would consider Around the U.S., the a very unique career. Graduates will go to work for professional commercial health plans dive companies performing underwater welding and cutting, un- Visit Our Online Calendars of all 8 Kaiser Permanente derwater construction, search and salvage, inspections and repairs The Independent’s Online Events Calendars provide all of the Cultural Arts regions finished in the top and various other tasks below the water's surface. and Community events for this week, this month and this year. 25 out of 484 plans ranked. To see what’s happening in the Tri-Valley Among the 405 Medicare Grant Salk of Livermore, has joined Rochester Institute of or to submit your event, visit us online at www.independentnews.com plans rated, the five high- Technology's men's cross country team. Salk, a sophomore studying est-scoring in the country computer science, is 6-0. Rochester Institute of Technology offers 24 intercollegiate varsity sports, including 22 at the Division III were Kaiser Permanente level and Division I men's and women's ice hockey. programs.