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VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 5 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Charter Prep CEO Apologizes For 'Misleading Information'

By Ron McNicoll members of the Livermore-based hold up the high school's move-in converted office building at 3090 Under pressure from par- Tri-Valley Learning Corporation at 3090 Independence Drive. Independence Drive. ents and Livermore Mayor John (TVLC), which operates the char- Zukoski said that at the 11th (The Charter Prep currently is Marchand, the interim CEO of the ter prep, its Livermore K-8 school hour, the city was requiring TVLC housed in the Livermore school See Inside Section A corporation that operates Liver- counterpart, and two schools in to build two projects that were district's former Portola Avenue Section A is filled with more Valley Charter Preparatory Stockton. already agreed upon: a 110-space School.) information about arts, people, (LVCP) has apologized for giving The apologies were made via e- parking lot for the K-8 school and Zukoski's apology was read the mayor and parents "misleading mail by interim CEO John Zukoski a second left turn lane from North during his spot on the agenda for entertainment and special events. information" about a dispute con- after a TVLC board meeting on Canyons Parkway, designed to the update from the CEO. The re- There are education stories, a cerning the prep school's planned Jan. 28. reduce traffic backup in the busy port came after a closed session of variety of features, and the arts move to a new building. Zukoski apologized for telling morning rush hour. If the projects two hours and 45 minutes in which and entertainment and Further, the dispute has led to a parents and Charter Prep principal were not completed, the city would the board addressed three items, in- bulletin board. challenge by Charter Prep parents Eric Dillie in December that the not issue a building occupancy cluding an evaluation of the CEO. about the quality of the board city made a last-minute decision to permit for the Charter Prep in a (See CHARTER, page 5) Council Schools to Review Opening More Downtown Communication Development with Sacramento By Ron McNicoll Proposals The Pleasanton and Dublin School Districts are taking actions to establish direct communications The Livermore City Council with Sacramento concerning local will review development propos- school financing and other issues. als for 8.18 acres in the center of In Dublin, three school trustees the downtown over a two night visited Sacramento Jan. 27 to ask council meeting. the State Allocations Board (SAB) The Feb. 8 and 9 sessions to put the topic of frozen Level 3 begin at 7 p.m. in the city council fees on a future SAB agenda. chambers. Once on the agenda, Dublin The land encompasses the Schools Superintendent Stephen former "Lucky Center," as well as Hanke plans to address the SAB property adjacent to the Bankhead about allowing the districts to Theater. The city issued requests charge developer fees at the much for proposals (RFP) last Septem- higher Level 3. ber seeking ideas for a variety of Also communicating school uses including housing, retail, a needs, the Pleasanton school board hotel-conference center, and a plans to hold a series of four parking structure. meetings with Assemblymember The process will look at the six Photo - Doug Jorgensen Catharine Baker on specific dates highest-ranking proposals. Based Strong winds swept into the Bay Area on Sunday evening, as the National Weather Service said gusts between Feb. 11 and August 4. on Council direction, staff will up to 50 miles per hour were measured in the region. In the Springtown area of Livermore, trees and They also intend to meet with other also review a presentation from a property were damaged by the winds. Concern was raised by some that trees made fragile by drought legislators. local Ad Hoc Community Com- conditions were more vulnerable to damage. In Dublin's push regarding mittee headed by Bill Dunlop. legislation, Hanke and Mayor After considering presentations, David Haubert have been speak- the city council will select two ing out about SB50. The bill, finalists for both the hotel and the passed in 1998, created a statewide residential/commercial project. Process Begins for a School Bond Survey school bond of $9.2 billion. It The finalists include one hotel also changed the rules concerning developer, three residential only Pleasanton Unified School Dis- bond money it has available to adapted to the Common Core cur- developer fees, and introduced the proposals, and three that include trict trustees voted unanimously to meet needs of future growth. riculum, now in use in the schools. three levels of fees. both hotel and residential plans. have staff reach out to poll-takers Pleasanton ranks lowest of the Other projects would involve However, the SAB must declare All feature a parking garage. and come back with financial 18 school districts in the county in remodeling and updating estab- state bond funds insufficient for They include the following: quotes for a study on prospects of paying off costs of earlier bonding. lished faculties. Board president the statewide demand before Level • RSVP Investments proposes passing a local bond issue. However, $500 million in facilities Jamie Hintzke pointed out that 3 fees can be invoked. Although to build only a hotel. It would be The vote took place at the has been identified in a district Amador Valley High School can't current state bond funds can satisfy adjacent to the Bankhead Theater. board's Jan. 26 meeting. wish list drawn up by a commit- get all of its students into the gym only 1% of qualifying demand, the They plan an 80 room Hilton Pleasanton's last bond issue tee of school employees, students, for one program. A new gym or SAB has not declared that the fund- brand Curio boutique hotel with passed in 1997. Its proceeds have parents and other community some arrangement could change ing is insufficient, thereby freezing 2,000 sq. ft. of meeting/confer- helped to build and modernize members two years ago. that. a districts' ability to charge the ence space, a rooftop pool, and schools. Now, Pleasanton lags Some of that list would upgrade In drawing a financial com- higher fees. a full service bar with a limited behind other school districts in the facilities to provide more flexibil- parison to bonds in other districts, A new state bond, worth $9 bil- county with regard to how much (See DOWNTOWN, page 4) ity in classrooms that can be better (See BOND, page 9) (See SCHOOLS, page 2) Las Positas One of Fastest Growing Colleges Algae Raceway Paves Path from Las Positas College (LPC) in munity College Week, LPC was for the current year are also up by Lab to Real-World Applications Livermore ranked number 27 on listed as one of the top 50 fastest- about four percent for the semes- In a twist of geometry, an oval a recent list of the fastest-growing growing public two-year colleges ter," said LPC President Barry can make a line. The new algae community colleges in the country, with enrollments of 5,000 to 9,999 Russell, PhD. trending in the opposite direction between Fall 2013 and Fall 2014, raceway testing facility at San- Russell cites the explosive dia National Laboratories may be of many of the nation's community marking a 2.3% increase over the growth in the Tri-Valley region oval in shape, but it paves a direct colleges, which are seeing a slide previous year. LPC has a student and Tracy over the past decade path between laboratory research in enrollment due to a stronger body of approximately 8,500. as a major contributor to the rise and solving the demand for clean economy. "The enrollment numbers have in enrollment at LPC, as well as energy. In a survey conducted by CCW been steadily climbing for the other factors that make the col- As the nation and California Research and published in Com- past several years and projections (See LPC, page 2) adopt policies to promote clean transportation fuels, that path could help bring the promise of algae bio- fuels closer to reality. As one of the Sikhs Hope for Small Temple Outside fastest growing organisms on the planet, algae are an ideal source of Livermore Urban Growth Boundary biomass, but researchers have not yet found a cost-competitive way A bid by about 25 Sikh families The 10-acre parcel purchased by purchased. Some could be grown to use algae for fuels. to establish a center outside the the Sikhs, located on the northeast on the Sikh land. Occupancy “This facility helps bridge the Alameda County and Livermore corner of the intersection of In- capacity would be for about 75 gap from the lab to the real world Urban Growth Boundaries (UGB) terstate 580 and North Livermore people, the total of the current 20 by giving us an environmentally has been discussed by the East Avenue, would be subject to provi- or so families. controlled raceway that we can County Board of Zoning Adjust- sions in both. County staff prepared both monitor to test and fine tune dis- ment (BZA). Two Sikhs pooled their re- approval and denial resolutions. coveries,” said Ben Wu, Sandia’s The board met Jan. 28 and sources and bought the property in When asked by board member Jon The new algae raceway testing Biomass Science and Conversion voted 2-1 to continue the applica- 2013. There were chicken coops, Harvey which the staff would rec- facility at Sandia National Technology manager. tion for a conditional use permit strawberry plants, plus a house to- ommend, Andrew Young replied, Laboratories will help scientists “The success of moving tech- for 60 days. More research will taling 5700 square feet on the land. "There is a slight tendency for nologies from a research lab to be conducted to see how the prop- The Sikhs tore down the coops denial. It's a regional serving use. advance laboratory research to real-world applications. Shown large outdoor facilities is tenu- erty might be modified to make and cleaned up the yard. They It's probably more appropriate for ous. The scale-up from flask to it more acceptable to Measure D would like to convert the house an urban location." here is one of the three 1,000-liter a 150,000-liter outdoor raceway requirements. Churches are not an into an assembly center, which During testimony, Jarnail ponds, outfitted with custom pond is just too big.” allowed use. would be used primarily on Sun- Ghumman, a leader of the group, lighting and 24-hour advanced County open space protection days. There would also be a com- said that for years Sikhs in the The new Sandia algae testing hyper spectral monitoring. Photo Measure D and Livermore's UGB munity kitchen for sociable meals. Tri-Valley have had to drive to facility consists of three 1,000-li- - Dino Vournas are in force north of Interstate 580. Food grown locally would be (See SIKHS, page 12) (See ALGAE, page 2)

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Kelly Short Notes...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • February 4, 2016 SCHOOLS Wednesday Talk On Valley (continued from page one) Superintendent of Business lion for K-12 schools, has state officials and to Baker Services Micaela Ochoa on Fever, the ‘Silent Epidemic’ qualified for the November and Glazer asking that the Feb. 11. Other trustees will ballot. However, school of- state repeal or waive SB50 take a turn, depending on Valley Fever, a fungal Valley Fever is mainly a lungs to other parts of the ficials are not counting on for Dublin and similar cit- their schedules. It's possible disease that literally blows disease of the Americas. It body. Susceptible groups the money, since it may not ies. a student trustee will also is caused by a fungus that pass, and if it did, would take SB50 forbids the City of in the wind, will be the include those older than 60, join one of the sessions, lives in the soil. Stirred up time to implement. Dublin from negotiating for depending on the topic. topic of discussion next diabetics, pregnant women Dublin school board more funds on behalf of the The first meeting will Wednesday evening at a by outdoor activities like and people who work the President Dan Cunning- schools. "SB50 even forbids cover information about dinner meeting of the Valley excavation and gardening, soil. ham, Vice-president Me- the City Council from using how Brown's proposed Study Group at Castlewood spores can be carried long Valley Fever has been gan Rouse and trustee Amy overcrowded schools as a budget affects the district. Country Club in Pleasanton. distances by the wind. Once called a silent epidemic. Miller attended the monthly reason to deny a residential Another likely topic at that Speakers will be Katrina inhaled, they can lodge deep Rates have risen tenfold in meeting of the SAB. Mi- project," Haubert stated in a meeting would address the Hoyer and Erin Gaab of the in the lung. the past two decades. There chelle McDonald, Dublin news release. statewide political move to Most people get over Val- schools Public Information "I think SB50 is uncon- University of California at are now some 150,000 new reduce passage of a parcel ley Fever with no difficulty Officer, said Dublin is the stitutional and is causing tax from a two-thirds vote Merced, a leading Valley Fe- cases every year. first district in the state to harm to Dublin’s children to 55%. ver research center. Hoyer is or with flu-like symptoms To make arrangements, ask the SAB to do something by denying them a fair and Other subjects raised by a medical researcher, Gaab at worst, but the conse- phone 925-447-8876 or send about moving districts up appropriate education. I’ll trustees for future meetings a psychologist. quences can be long-lasting an email to VSGPresident@ to collecting Level 3 fees. continue to press hard to include Proposition 62 men- The event, open to the and deadly when the fungal gmail.com. The trustees also spent their repeal or waive SB50 and to tal health money, and the public, begins at 7 p.m. Cost spores spread beyond the fight for what’s right and fair Sacramento time visiting possibility of establishing per person is $32, including Baker and Sen. Steve Glazer, for Dublin," said Haubert. state standards training for dinner and the talk. Reser- as well as a representative In Pleasanton, School student safety. More issues of the state Department of Board President Jamie will be added to the list as vations must be made by Finance. Hintzke told fellow board the meeting dates come Saturday, February 6. Dublin plans to start a members at their Jan. 26 nearer. PetCuraVet.com "Call to Action" campaign meeting that she already 1817 Holmes Street, designed to prompt Dub- had talked with Baker about Livermore lin residents to write let- holding four meetings with (925) 292-0117 ters to Sacramento to make her, and Baker agreed that it LPC changes that would improve was a good idea. (continued from page one) Dublin's school finances. Pleasanton will send Haubert sent an e-mail to trustee Mark Miller to the lege a compelling option for three theaters and an art Gov. Jerry Brown, other top first meeting with Deputy students. gallery, along with rehearsal "Las Positas College has halls, classrooms, and sup- one of the highest transfer port spaces. ALGAE rates to a four-year universi- On the horizon, Las Posi- (continued from page one) ty of any community college tas College will open a new ter raceway ponds, the ad- rence Livermore National in the state, with a transfer classroom building in 2018 vanced monitoring provides Laboratory funded by the rate of 48%," according to that will feature general new advantages to research- Department of Energy’s Bio- Russell. "The state transfer classroom space and lan- FREE MICROCHIPPING 50% OFF ers: energy Technologies Office average is just 39%, which guage and anthropology (BETO) that is investigating EXAM Wellness Plan • Easy scale-up to larger, makes LPC a very attractive labs. Membership outdoor raceways a probiotic approach to algae ($49 Value) option for students seeking Las Positas College of- new clients $45 Ask for Details • Customizable lighting crop protection. Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined and temperature controls, Another BETO project the end goal of a bachelor's fers curriculum for students with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. operational by year end, to seeks to convert algae pro- degree or beyond." seeking transfer to a four- VACCINATION simulate the conditions of teins into useful chemical The LPC campus in- year college or university, CLINIC $100 OFF 15% OFF locations across the country compounds, such as butanol. cludes a a variety of new career and technical train- SAT & SUN 1-4PM DENTAL $15 CLEANING SPAY • Fully contained for test- Wu expects the facility will state-of-the art facilities that ing for those entering the VACCINATIONS Does not include blood & NEUTER (Excludes Lyme Disease, work or medication. ing genetic strains and crop expand opportunities for appeal to students, accord- technical or paraprofessional Influenza, Rattlesnake & Purevax) Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined protection strategies Sandia researchers to devel- ing to the college. In recent workforce, and basic skills with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. • Advanced hyperspectral op algae as a robust source years, local bond funding education. of biofuels and increase monitoring 24 hours a day was used to build athletic Several ongoing projects collaborations and partner- will use the algae raceway ships with the private sector, and physical education fa- right away. Researchers particularly in California cilities, including a gym Todd Lane and Anne Ruff- where efforts to transform with an indoor track and two ing will test genetically transportation energy are fitness centers, an aquatics modified algae strains as part prevalent. center with two pools and a of a project funded by San- “The bioeconomy is pool house, and a new soccer dia’s Laboratory Directed gaining momentum,” he field. The 55,000 square foot Research and Development said. “Biofuels from algae Barbara F. Mertes Center (LDRD) program. The al- may be further off, but al- for the Arts opened in 2010. gae has sugar and proteins gae raceway will allow the It offers students and the researchers to more quickly that can make fuel or higher identify strains that promise valued products, such as surrounding community a improved performance. butanol or nylon — products state-of-the-art performing Lane is also part of a proj- that currently come from arts center, complete with ect partnership with Law- fossil fuels.”

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Nearly every crime type is captured on the Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who The new office at 7600 Dublin Boulevard began opera- crime mapping service, including but not limited to property may have additional information is encouraged to call the tions in early December, 2015, but has been open only on crimes, crimes against persons, Megan’s Law registrants, Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100. Mondays and Tuesdays. animal service calls and traffic enforcement. “Starting February 1st, we will offer the same weekday Users may search these crime statistics in multiple ways Snow Shows High Water Content office hours in Dublin that we have offered for many years Results of the winter’s second manual snow survey by including by date, area and crime type. 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Rainfall and the Sierra Nevada snowpack’s water content greater convenience to our customers.’’ Almost every crime is collected on these interactive are both markedly improved this water year, and storage in Service offerings at the Dublin office will remain limited maps, therefore, users are encouraged to use the filter and the state’s major reservoirs also has increased significantly to certified copies of vital records (birth, death and mar- search options available on the map to find areas of inter- since January 1. Rainfall in the three regions tracked con- riage certificates), certified copies of official public records est to them. tinuously by DWR was 123 percent of the historical average (recorded real estate documents), and document recording. between October 1 and January 31. A customer research area is also provided. Swallwell Names New Staffer While precipitation this water year is improved over The Clerk-Recorder’s Office is developing plans to ex- U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) has an- last year, most of the state’s major reservoirs still hold pand services to include the issuance of marriage licenses, nounced that Josh Richman will be joining his office as much less than their historical averages for early February. notary bonds, fictitious business names and other records. communications director. Josh was previously a reporter Californians are encouraged to continue conserving water. Currently, these services are offered only at the Clerk- for the Bay Area News Group covering state and federal Led by Frank Gehrke, chief of the California Coopera- Recorder’s Main Office at 1106 Madison Street, Oakland. politics. 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There will be ameni- funded as described in time The Board of Trustees of the Livermore determined, but it would also nesses in the downtown ties for the residential use, to meet the project schedule, be listed as Curio by Hilton. core. This parking structure such as a clubhouse, pool, then the scope could be re- Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) The structure would be four will be located behind the bike maintenance shop, etc. duced or its implementation and the Livermore City Council have declared stories tall with about 80 existing retail uses on First Types of amenities, unit delayed. February as Science and Engineering Month. standard rooms and suites. Street. sizing, product mix, etc. Once the top two finalists The Livermore Library, the national labo- Each room would average • Summerhill Homes/T2 may be updated during the were selected, the preferred ratories, Las Positas College, and Livermore about 325 sq. ft.; however, Hospitality plans call for 219 Due Diligence/Entitlement proposals will be refined the suites would be larger. residential units comprised process. The townhomes for future review and final Area Recreation and Park District have planned Close to 40 parking spaces of 85 townhomes, and 134 would average 1250 sq. ft., selection. After the final activities in recognition of science and engi- could be accommodated apartments, 6,88 sq. ft. of apartments 900 sq. ft. selection, next steps involve neering. with underground parking. retail, a 125 room extended • Trumark Homes pro- negotiating a Purchase and Events, such as Science on Saturdays, Sci- RSVP Investments would stay or business hotel with poses 238 residential units Sale Agreement to facilitate ence Odyssey, and Expanding Your Horizons need the City of Livermore pool, fitness center, 2,000 sq. consisting of 60 townhomes the development of the hotel to help with the remaining ft. of meeting space and food and 178 apartments with a and residential/commercial are traditional programs. A Robotics Showcase, 40 spaces. and beverage outlet. 12,000 square foot market project. planned at the library, builds on the Livermore In addition to a rooftop The hotel would be locat- hall retail building on the According to staff, both Reads Together program. Added activities pool with cabanas, there ed contiguous to the Bank- Lucky site. commercial and residential include an i-GATE open house, a concert would be a trendy, full ser- head Theater. Plans include a public development are essential featuring Star Wars and video game music at vice bar in the lobby with a On the Lucky site, a dedi- market that houses specialty to building and sustaining a limited food menu. Accord- cated public parking garage retail, food vendors and an high level of pedestrian and the library and a wildflower walk at Sycamore ing to the applicant, a spa would support a centralized iconic restaurant. A cen- retail activity. Staff points Grove Park. would most likely not be parking system. Density tralized parking structure out that residential develop- Information about all events can be found plausible, but would be de- would be weighted towards functions separately and ef- ment in the downtown will at https://goo.gl/imuRVn with library events termined once the architects the Downtown core by a ficiently between the public offer denser neighborhoods at www.cityoflivermore.net have laid everything out. 5-story 134 unit mixed-use and private residential uses, than elsewhere in the city, Meeting room space would building with 6,830 sq. ft. according to the applicant. providing a variety of hous- The science and engineering theme contin- be essential, considering of commercial space along To enhance the perma- ing that supports businesses ues with the addition of art when the "Where Lawrence Livermore Lab is Livermore Avenue and inter- nent public art program, the by adding consumers. It Science Meets Art" film festival makes its debut only a few miles away, the nal parking capacity for all Marketplace and First Street also offers opportunities in May in Livermore. application notes. The meet- residents, guests and busi- Promenade become a place for business owners and Leonardo da Vinci would have undoubtedly ing rooms would consist of nesses. The western portion for impromptu art shows and employees to live near their two 1,000 sq. ft. rooms that of the site would transition temporary galleries for local employment. been pleased with a focus that combines the could each accommodate to 3 story townhomes with and regional artists. Staff’s evaluation and sciences and the arts as he did. about 75 people and when pedestrian paseos and al- Three to four story resi- ranking emphasizes the combined could accom- ley accessed garages. Open dential flats are clustered importance of experience, modate larger gatherings of space will be created in two around the garage. In addi- financial strength, and the 150 people. There would be forms at opposing corners tion there will be a two to terms and timing in the a sliding wall separating the of the site. Along Railroad three story clustered town- business proposals. Project Board OKs Wasteware Treatment two rooms. Avenue to the northwest, home village. A garage will development, compatibility, • Lennar Multifamily/ open green space will pro- provide 5 levels of struc- and consistency with design for South Livermore Proposal The Compass Project fea- mote community growth tured parking with the top standards and guidelines Livermore-Amador Val- entire South Livermore Val- tures both a hotel and resi- and outdoor enjoyment, level at the same height as were also considered impor- ley Water Management ley Area Plan properties. dential development. They while open plaza space to the four story residential tant. However, these aspects Agency voted unanimously Because of the cost of propose 300 residential the southeast will act as a flats that wrap it. were described as more last week to allow Liver- conducting the ballot mea- units consisting of 45 town- hub connecting the site to the Environmental amenities flexible and require direc- more to extend wastewater sure, the applicant had asked homes, 250 apartments and downtown core and offering include solar energy, en- tion from the City Council service to the Beyer Ranch that the city request an ex- five flats over retail, 16,500 the opportunity for outdoor ergy reducing technologies, for refinement before final Project. emption from LAVWMA sq. ft. of retail, and a 125 dining or small events. water efficient systems and selection. Unanimity was required prior to beginning the signa- room boutique hotel with • Alliance Residential's drought tolerant landscaping According to staff, many for the approval. Repre- ture gathering process. ground floor retail and an plan calls for 290 residen- as well as amenity and site of the proposals with Aver- sentatives from Livermore, Last November, the unspecified amount of meet- tial units consisting of 10 design that will minimize age and Below Average Pleasanton and the Dublin Livermore City Council ing space. townhomes, 40 condos, and environmental impacts. rankings did not provide San Ram,on Services Dis- adopted a resolution autho- According to Lennar, the 240 apartments with ground • Ulferts proposes a hotel- the requested information. trict comprise the Board of rizing the City Manager to heart of the project consists floor retail on Livermore conference center, retail and Some provided proformas Directors. request that the LAVWMA of new public open space Avenue. All of the develop- residential uses. The resi- with inaccurate assump- Developer Mike Calla- Board create an opportunity connecting South Livermore ment would be placed on the dential mix of townhomes tions that indicate a lack han aksed the agenc to allow for the City of Livermore to Avenue with K Street at Lucky site. and apartments would use of experience with local the City of Livermore to extend sewer service. Railroad Avenue. A new 3 Called the Broadstone 50% of the land; a mixed development projects. Some provide wastewater service The permitting authority to 4 story 125-room bou- at Downtown Livermore, use commercial complex included funding that is less for a proposed develop- for the project, the County tique hotel, contiguous to it includes a public parking with a 160-185 room hotel, certain and requires longer ment known as the Beyer of Alameda, along with San the Bankhead Theater, will garage for 550 cars, and an restaurant and retail space time frames to secure. Oth- Ranch Project located in Francisco Regional Wa- create an "iconic structure extensive public open space comprises 38% of the avail- ers seek subsidies ranging unincorporated Alameda ter Quality Control Board at the entrance to Downtown network. The proposal con- able land, and a 12,000 sq., between several hundred County. The Beyer Ranch have restricted the use of Livermore, anchoring the sists of three distinct housing ft. 1,000 person conference/ thousand dollars to several Project involves a 244 acre septic tanks that could have southeast corner of South types, varying in height, events center would be built million dollars. master agricultural develop- been used for the project, so Livermore and Railroad density and architectural on 12% of the land. Because All of the highest ranking ment, comprised of 12 lots wastewater service would be Avenues." This building character for a total of 290 the proposal was given a proposals specify an overall of approximately 20 acres required to move forward. will provide approximately dwelling units. This mix short time for preparation, density range, and include a each. Six lots would be The authorization for 5,500 sq. ft. of ground floor includes three-story Town- specifics will be available mix of uses with at least two developed with winery or service extension would be retail, at the corner as well homes (10 units), three-story prior to the council meet- housing types (for-sale and winery-related uses and six valid only for a project that as meeting spaces for guests “Garden Apartments” (40 ings. rental), commercial space, lots would be developed as is substantially similar to the and public use. units) and four- story mul- According to the devel- and private and public park- vineyard residential sites. one described. Within the Lucky site, tifamily apartments (240 oper, the proposal was in- ing facilities. Design themes In order for Livermore These conditions would approximately 45 for-sale units). The project’s sig- spired by the vision and sug- are diverse. Some draw from to provide the Beyer Ranch require that the Project re- condominiums are proposed nature element would be gestions coming from com- Livermore’s cultural con- Project with wastewater ceive all applicable permits at the southwest corner of the residential/retail cor- munity leaders, scientists, text and employ traditional service by contract, the ap- after undergoing a thor- South Livermore and Rail- ner building along South and artists. Parking would forms and materials, while plicant must pursue a ballot ough development review road Avenues. Additional Livermore Avenue, which be part of the proposal. others exhibit a more mod- measure to amend provi- process, including CEQA ground-floor retail with resi- includes the main entry point The residential component ern approach. sions in the South Livermore analysis, and that the City of dential above is proposed to 5,000 square feet of retail. would involve market-rate Very Good and Good Urban Growth Boundary, Livermore return to LAVW- along South Livermore Av- The retail corner includes a apartment and multi-family ranking hotel proposals in- which currently prohibits MA for authorization in the enue. These buildings tran- fountain square with outdoor residential. clude teams with experience extension of wastewater event of a significant change sition from 3-stories along seating for a café or restau- A mixed use commercial that are ready and capable service beyond the UGB. to either the projected waste- South Livermore Avenue rant that opens out to a half complex includes an up- of delivering a boutique, No changes to the UGB water flows or the number to 4-stories along Railroad acre community park and scale 160 -185 room hotel, extended stay, or business would be included in the and size and/or land use of Avenue. Approximately 250 orchard garden complete commercial leased space class hotel project. They proposed initiative. The the lots in the Beyer Ranch for-rent apartment units will with public art, a bocce ball with restaurants and retail offer a range of amenities initiative would cover the Project. be provided in a 4-story court and a trellis-shaded spaces, and rental residential including commercial space, structure between South L seating area. above retail. A separate en- and restaurant/lounge space Street and the central park • Tim Lewis Communi- tity would design and build a on the ground floor. Other Pleasanton Library Part of street that extends south ties' residential only plan twelve thousand square foot amenities include swimming from K Street. The apart- calls for 260 units consist- conference/events center. pools, fitness facilities, and "1000 Books" Program ment project also has a large ing of 60 townhomes and This center would be sited up to 2,000 square feet of highly amenitized central 200 apartments with no adjacent to the Bankhead meeting space. Identified The Pleasanton Library with singer-songwriter Amy courtyard space with pool, retail use. All of the hous- Theater. It would be able to brands include Autograph will be participating in the Wigton at 11:30. A drop-by spa, and outdoor living and ing would be built on the accommodate 1000 people Collection by Marriott, Hy- nationwide early literacy ini- craft activity will be of- activity spaces. Approxi- Lucky site. in a flexible space. This att Place, Courtyard by Mar- tiative, “1,000 Books Before fered between 11:15-1:00. mately 425 cars will be Along with these uses, proposal assumes that the riott, and Curio or Double- Kindergarten.” Children who sign up to accommodated in a central, a parking garage would be financing needed for this tree by Hilton. The kick-off, scheduled participate will be entered in for Saturday, February 13, a raffle for books and other 2016, begins at 11:00 a.m. prizes. “Shared reading time is Participation in the 1,000 one of the greatest gifts you Books initiative not only MAILBOX can give to a child. Having helps to establish reading as been read to as an infant and a life-long enjoyable family toddler has been identified as (Opinions voiced in let- 10 million are Mexican and are permitted in restaurants. activity, but also provides ters published in Mailbox one of the strongest predic- children with a solid founda- Central Americans. The only Dogs in Parks They could bite someone, tors of success in school. It tion for literacy. Supported are those of the author and feasible way of handling so Joanne Duncan cause a severe allergic re- is also an enjoyable activ- by grants from the Pacific do not necessarily reflect many deportees is by rail. Livermore action, or spread fleas and ity and strengthens the con- Library Partnership and the the opinion of The Inde- Now, the math, together with I agree with Mr. James hairs. I’m just waiting to nections between the child City of Pleasanton, the fund pendent. Letter Policy: The the necessary assumptions: Noel’s comments in the find a dog hair in my food, Independent will not publish and the reader,” said Sandy will allow the Pleasanton let's say a packed train hauls January 28 mailbox section or dog pee on my seat. The anonymous letters, nor will Silva, Pleasanton’s Acting Library to offer this program 600 passengers. Ten million regarding dogs in public health department should be Library Director. at off-site venues as well, it publish letters without divided by 6000 is 16,667 called to determine if there Between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 names. Abusive letters may places where we used to not with the aim of including trains and if there could be are an inordinate amount of p.m., there will be oppor- be rejected or edited. Fre- have them. I think dog own- children whose families arrangements made, both dogs being allowed into res- tunity for members of the find it difficult to come to quent letter writers may have ers are taking advantage and public to learn about the the library. publication of their letters South and North of the bor- claiming “they are service taurants. Mimi’s in Dublin initiative and sign up to par- For more information, delayed. Letters should be ders, for 4 trains a day we dogs” when in fact, they are seems to have a few. If they ticipate. Every family with a visit the City’s website at submitted by e-mail to ed- are looking at 4,167 days. So not. It’s no different than want to go to a restaurant participating child receives www.cityofpleasantonca. [email protected].) now four trains every day for someone having an illegal where dogs are allowed, go a free canvas book bag and gov or call the Children's that many days gives us the handicapped sticker, or one to Lazy Dog restaurant, dogs a reading log. The opening Desk at (925) 931-3400 Deportation Speed "so fast your head will spin," that was borrowed from are allowed in open seating presentation at 11:00 will be ext. 3. which is 11-1/2 years. someone they know, and al fresco. To bring dogs followed by a special concert Paul Anderson Pleasanton Of course, all of the parking in the handicapped inside a restaurant violates I have been thinking above assumptions are too spot. This seems to be a health codes. about Donald Trump's pro- liberal towards Trump's regular occurrence at Costco I believe a lot of people nouncement that he will wishes: from the identifying stores. are very inconsiderate of deport 12 million undocu- to rounding-up, to legally Establishments should their fellow human beings. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala mented aliens, "so fast it processing, to finding and be able to ask the patron As for me, any time I see Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) a dog inside a restaurant, I Editor: Janet Armantrout will make your head spin." executing the transportation, for “papers” on the dog to The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., He doesn't say how he will to dealing with the receiving prove they are service dogs. will be calling the Health Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional immigrants' countries, etc. Department so that they can entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. find and handle that many This just makes sense and com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, deportees. But I would like But at least, I know now that would appease the custom- go inspect the premises and 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. to explore just some of the AT A MINIMUM so fast as ers that don’t appreciate question the manager and/or Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 to make my head spin is 11- owner of the establishment during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. involved arithmetic. dogs in restaurants, movie Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. Let's say of the 12 mil- 1/2 years. theaters, etc. I especially www.independentnews.com lion people involved, just cannot understand why they (More MAILBOX, page 10) February 4, 2016 • The Independent 5 CHARTER (continued from page one) Lab to Sponsor Entries in School boards conduct such dependent he was referring in by the public. With the evaluations regularly during to the two Acacia Schools TVLC board, nominations the year. in Stockton, which cater to are made at the low-visibil- One Film Festival Category The public who may have minorities and low-income ity school councils, usually watched the live streaming people. They might not have attended only by parents. of the meeting until the the time and want to deal The TVLC board chooses The Livermore Valley at: www.withoutabox.com/ Valley, the SF Bay Area and break were not able to watch with the expense of driving whom it wants among the Film Festival (LVFF) has login/14393 beyond.” the meeting when the break to Livermore. nominees, after interviewing announced that Lawrence With the momentum Visit Tri-Valley signed was over at 11:45 p.m. Another parent, Matt them at a meeting. Livermore National Lab building, the festival is ac- on as one of the first LVFF Zukoski could not restart Weingart, told trustees that Critics among parents have said this is a way for (LLNL) has signed on as tively seeking additional sponsor, and also agreed to the live-stream computer- there needed to be a thor- a sponsor of the Festival. sponsors for the event. “We be an In-Kind sponsor work- cast. He told The Indepen- ough, probing fact-finding the board to perpetuate itself, dent he will have the TVLC to examine the situation. and ensure that new ideas for LLNL will sponsor the “Sci- believe that Livermore holds ing together with LVPAC tech person present in the All problem areas should be change are not brought in. ence/Technology/ Innova- a unique position in science, and other local organiza- future. explored. Corrective actions The Livermore Valley tion Short” film category. and can shed light on how tions/companies to support Zukoski's e-mail to par- should be taken in a trans- Joint Unified School Dis- The theme of the inau- science and the arts intercon- the Livermore Valley Film ents read: "I regret having parent and traceable way. trict (LVJUSD) oversees gural festival to be held in nect,” says Monica. “The Festival. We have confirmed communicated that the City "A probing forensic ex- the Charter Prep and Liver- May, “Where Science Meets new festival will provide an sponsorships from several of Livermore added a last amination is entirely, cen- more charter K-8 school. The district has sent TVLC Art,” resonates with the opportunity to enhance the other local companies and minute provision to build trally your responsibility global filmmaking commu- visibility and profile of our individuals. the parking lot on Constitu- as an oversight board. The notices requesting action on failures to meet certain nity. LVFF has submissions community, bring visitors The festival is seeking tion Drive. Our own traffic fact we are not here tonight requirements. They include from around the world in- to the Livermore Valley volunteers from the Tri- study report recommended in a position to review that charging tuition to foreign this requirement. I signed plan of corrective action cluding: Australia, Belgium, area, and encourage creative Valley. students at the Charter Prep, Canada, France, Germany, thought. As a sponsor of the For more information or an agreement to bind the after six weeks, amounts to which the district considers parking lot construction to extreme dereliction of the India, Iran, Israel, Japan, LVFF, you will be getting to get involved as a sponsor illegal; untimely payment Lebanon, Nepal, Singapore, exposure to a large, diverse or volunteer, please visit the building completion for trust we placed in you," said of bills, a late quarterly fi- permanent occupancy at Weingart. nancial report to the school Sweden, Zimbabwe, and, of audience from Livermore www.livermorefilm.org or 3090 Independence Drive." Jennifer Marinopolus district that was due Dec. course, the United States. email [email protected]. The signing date took said that the board had put 15, but is not yet ready. Zu- “We’re thrilled,” says Lynn place in September 2015. Dillie between a rock and koski told The Independent Monica, Festival Director. Charter Prep Principal Eric a hard place, without even the late audit was due to “We are off to a terrific SUPER SATURDAY TOUCH DOWN! Dillie sent out a letter urging knowing all the information. "a sequence of unexpected start and receiving more parents to send e-mails to "It has really hurt his repu- events." the Livermore City Council tation. This is an incredible submissions each week as The Livermore school the awareness of the festival in early December. Parents principal who has done a lot board was due to discuss the and students spoke to Mayor of good work. We'd like to potential to send out notices increases. We are interested John Marchand at the coun- see the board put out some of violation at its Feb. 2 in receiving even more." cil meeting on Dec. 14, all kind of communication re- meeting, after The Indepen- LVFF will extend its urging him to disconnect garding Dillie." dent's deadline. final submission deadline the "11th hour" require- Since the Brown Act Notices of violation have in order to give local film- Linda Futral ments from the Charter Prep states that boards don't dis- also been sent to another makers more time to submit Broker/Realtor 925.980.3561 move-in. cuss items not on the agenda, TVLC school, Acacia El- their work. The final dead- WALNUT CREEK Marchand offered Zu- trustees did not respond to ementary in Stockton. The [email protected] line is February 29th for 1576 Sunnyvale Avenue #41 www.lindafutral.com koski, who was in the audi- the parents' remarks. school is sponsored by the License #01257605 late submissions. Artists can 2 bed/1 bath, 872 sq ft ence, a chance to speak, but However, on Feb. 1, The New Jerusalem Elementary Single story, ground level he declined. The mayor read Independent reached out to School District in Tracy. submit films on the With- $398,000 from a report that said that all board members in a com- In a notice sent Jan. 26 outabox (WAB) Livermore OPEN SATURDAY 1:00PM-4:00PM Zukoski signed a document mon e-mail address for the to Acacia and copied to Valley Film Festival page Sept. 14, 2015 that complet- board asking for comment. TVLC, New Jerusalem said ing the parking lot and traffic None was received as of the school failed to meet improvements were linked deadline. the Dec. 15 deadline for the to allowing the Charter Prep The Independent's e-mail quarterly financial report, to move-in. went to the whole board, issue agendas to the public INCIDENT PROMPTS because Zukoski and his at least 72 hours before the CRITICISM OF BOARD predecessor, Bill Batchelor, meeting, to provide contact After Marchand spoke did not give out the contact information for key people at the TVLC board meeting information. Batchelor said at the school, and to show Jan. 28, three parents in the that all communications go a performance audit, which audience took their turns ex- through him. Zukoski sug- monitors and describes stu- pressing disappointment in gested several months ago dent academic progress. the board for what they said sending out an e-mail to the If violations continue, a was a failure to inform them board's common address public school district can withdraw its sponsorship. about important matters. to solicit their individual That would force a charter Marchand had asked a contact information. Only school to seek a new spon- show of hands from board Corso, who resigned from sor. As a practical matter, members indicating aware- the board in the fall, re- districts prefer to work with ness of the agreement that sponded. Zukoski said that charter schools so that there Zukoski had signed. No one apparently the board prefers is no halt in education deliv- on the board raised a hand. to go through the CEO. ery to students. Kristin Kohn did not join the Board and corporation TVLC has applied to board until December. Jeff president Tim Hall refused establish its fifth charter Tilton's first TVLC meeting two years ago to give the school in the Elk Grove was in October. Independent his contact in- Unified School District. Current board president formation, when a reporter The district's board was Choose your pathway... Tim Hall, who is also presi- was beginning his coverage scheduled to discuss the visit us @www.tvrop.org dent of the TVLC corpora- of TVLC. possibility of granting the tion, and therefore its head, The board's response, charter at its meeting Feb. was on the board at the time or lack of it, differs from 2, after The Independent's Offered at campus… Offered at campus… Students are welcome to travel to any the agreement was signed, as the transparency provided deadline. Some 65 parents Earn Free College Credits Offered at campus… Earn Free College Credits Offered at campus… were Umashankar Meda and by public school districts, in Elk Grove have said they Students are welcome to travel to any campus toTakeEarn take anFree a ROP TVROP College Course class. Credits T oday TakeEarn anFree ROP College Course Credits Today Scott Lessard. where trustees readily make want a charter school. campus to take a TVROP class. One of the parents who themselves available to The TVLC board at its Take an SROPee how Course below Today Take an SROPee how Course below Today spoke to the TVLC board, news media. 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The energy & utilities developmentalap environmental psychology Science of Children ii x x x x 2020 xx "d" x energy & utilities developmentalap environmental psychology Science of Children ii x x x x 2020 xx "d" x energyengineering & utilities & design energyengineering & utilities & design response was "ineptitude." apCivil environmental engineering and Science architecture x x 2010x "d" "g" apCivil environmental engineering and Science architecture x x 2010x "d" "g" engineering & design engineering & design Corso said that he asked CivilComputer engineering integrated and Manufacturingarchitecture x x 1010 "g" "g" CivilComputer engineering integrated and Manufacturingarchitecture x x 1010 "g" "g" other parents their views, fashion & interior design ComputerCosmetology integrated Manufacturing x x varies10 "g" x fashion & interior design ComputerCosmetology integrated Manufacturing x x varies10 "g" x and learned they also were fashionfinance &and interior business design Cosmetologyeconomics of business ownership x x x x x varies x "g" x fashionfinance &and interior business design Cosmetologyeconomics of business ownership x x x x x varies x "g" x financeHealth Science and business & Medical financeHealth Science and business & Medical critical of TVLC's opera- economicsMedical occupations of business ownership x x x xx variesvaries xx "g""g" x economicsMedical occupations of business ownership x x x xx variesvaries xx "g""g" x Healthtechnology Science & Medical Healthtechnology Science & Medical tions, but thought they were Medicalnursing occupationsCareers x x varies20 x* "g""g" x Medicalnursing occupationsCareers x x varies20 x* "g""g" x alone. technology technology nursingprinciples Careers of biomedical Sciences xx 2010* "g" "d" nursingprinciples Careers of biomedical Sciences xx 2010* "g" "d" Corso said he asked con- principles of biomedical Sciences x xx x x x 1015 x "d""g" principles of biomedical Sciences x xx x x x 1015 x "d""g" cerned parents to speak to Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer I Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer I Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer III xx x x x x x 1515 x* "g" Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer III xx x x x x x 1515 x* "g" the board in person. 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Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m., February 29, 2016. For More Information, Must be a Livermore resident. go to www.tvrop.org 6 The Independent • February 4, 2016 All-Star Fund-raiser to Benefit School of Imagination

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Run for Education Registration Opens Registration for the 2016 2,500 runners, and raised money and awareness for Pleasanton Run for Educa- over $97,000 for Pleasanton the Pleasanton Partnership tion is now open.This clas- schools and students. in Education (PPIE). The sic road race is an annual The run welcomes par- event concludes with an tradition that runs through ticipants of all ages and Awards Ceremony and Fam- the heart of Pleasanton. ability levels, from runners ily Fitness Expo that features The 2016 race will be held participating in their first activities for kids and ven- on Sunday, April 17. Par- road race to those experi- dors from the surrounding ticipants have a choice of a enced marathoners looking community. 5K, 10K or 15K distances for a great training run. To find out more about starting and finishing at The race celebrates running the foundation, go to www. the Alameda County Fair- and fitness while raising ppie.org. grounds. For the younger runners, there are two Kids' Challenge courses: 1/2K and Pictured are Oakland A's Mascot Stomper, School of Imagination Co-Founder Mitch 1K. Runners who register for the race before March 14 Sigman, Oakland A's Catcher Stephen Vogt, Assemblywoman Catharine Baker and will receive 20% discount School of Imagination Co-Founder Charlene Sigman, M.S. Ed, CCC-SLP with School off their entry. Runners of Imagination Students following Monday's announcement. can register online at www. ppierun.org In its 4th year, the Pleas- On Mon., Jan. 25, Oak- ted from the individualized Tickets for the All-Star anton Run for Education land A’s Catcher Stephen care this school provides. Benefit for the School of continues to be the popular Vogt announced his part- We are blessed to have this Imagination are now avail- race for area runners. What nership with the School unique school in this com- able at www.soiallstar.org. started as a small fundrais- of Imagination (SOI) and munity, and I am committed Event Tickets are $100 (in- ing event is now one of Oakland A’s for an inaugural to supporting their mission. cludes entrance, entertain- Pleasanton’s favorite run- All-Star Benefit featuring Please join me in giving your ment, appetizers, one drink ning celebrations. More a Texas Hold’em Poker support to School of Imagi- coupon and a blackjack chip than 75 percent of partici- Challenge where guests nation and their upcoming voucher), Player Tickets are pants hail from the students, will have the opportunity All-Star Benefit.” $200 (includes entrance, en- families and teachers of the to play alongside Vogt and In addition to SOI fami- tertainment, appetizers, two Pleasanton School District. other Bay Area sports per- lies and board members, drink coupons, one entry in Last year's event had over sonalities. many community leaders at- The fundraiser, which tended the special announce- is being held on National ment including Alameda Autism Awareness Day on County District Attorney Saturday, April 2 at the Palm Nancy O’Malley, Former Pavilion in Pleasanton, will Dublin Mayor Janet Lock- feature FOX/KTVU Sports hart, Former Pleasanton Director Mark Ibanez as Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, master of ceremonies. There Former Livermore Mayor will be entertainment, hors Marshall Kamena, Chevron d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, Representative Marian Cat- blackjack casino, the oppor- edral, Dublin City Council tunity to buy into the Texas Member Doreen Wehren- Hold’em Poker Challenge, berg, a representative from live auction, amazing prizes Congressman Eric Swal- and more. well’s office, and a represen- “My wife and I truly be- tative from Alameda County lieve in School of Imagina- Supervisor Scott Haggerty’s tion,” said Vogt. “Charlene office. Try Our and Mitch are changing lives Vogt, who recently re- in this community and state. ceived the 2015 Roberto Alyssa and I consider our- Clemente Award Nomina- selves lucky to be involved tion for his support of SOI, with School of Imagination. spent the afternoon at the And today, I’m thrilled that Dublin school. He and A’s Mobile Edition! we can finally announce this Mascot Stomper played event, which is sure to be a games with the children great time. I’m gathering my at SOI’s Winter Carnival, friends and getting ready for which also took place at the a little friendly competition school on Monday after- at the poker table.” noon. Several preschoolers Following Vogt’s an- tried their luck at the bean- nouncement, Assembly- bag toss against the major woman Catharine Baker league baseball player. Vogt addressed the media, local has visited SOI many times dignitaries and SOI families. in the last couple years. “I’m honored to be part The students have enjoyed of this special day,” said playing baseball with him, Assemblywoman Baker. “I as well as listening to him commend Stephen Vogt’s read stories. Vogt has be- sustained involvement with come one of their biggest School of Imagination. As supporters and organized a parent, I personally know an online auction for SOI families that have benefit- last year through the Vogt Family Fund.

Read The Independent Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device! Photo - Doug Jorgensen For the eighth year in a row, dads from Altamont and Croce elementary schools in Livermore played a Super Saturday football game. Over 50 dads took part in the annual game. The Altamont team took home the trophy.

www.independentnews.com February 4, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Runner Has Eyes on Olympic Marathon By Carol Graham For many, being a Bridge Engineer would be enough. However, for 2007 Liver- more High School graduate Sabina Piras, it's only one part of her ambitions. On February 13, Piras will be competing in the Marathon Olympic Trials, which are held to select the three-person teams (plus Last weekend, the Livermore LAZERS boys 18U and one alternative) that will 16U water polo teams went undefeated at the West represent the United States Valley College tournament in Saratoga, CA. There were this summer in the 2016 great team efforts all around. For the 18U team, Alex Olympic marathon in Rio Lazzereschi showed off some amazing back hand de Janeiro. scoring shots, Scott Ragatz demonstrated his strength "Never in a million years in the hole-D position, Sean Croghan continued to stay did I think I would be toeing the start line of the Marathon in charge as the hole set and both goalies, Will Murphy Olympic Trials," said Piras. and Patrick Schwartz did a great job guarding the cage. "I’ve never worked so hard The 18U team will head to Southern California for the in my training as I have this upcoming Winterfest tournament. last year trying to make the qualification time standard." Only entrants who have met the qualifying standards between August 1, 2013, and January 17, 2016, can com- Sabina Piras heads for the tape. pete for a spot. For women, standards are 2:45 or better; Convention Center, with smart," said Piras, who lives "Training can be a full- for men, 2:19 or better. 244 women and 211 men in San Diego. "I have al- time job. Balancing work The trials take place in competing. ready previewed and run the and training is sometimes Los Angeles, with a 26.2- "My priority is to show course in LA and am looking more challenging than the mile loop that begins and up to the Olympic trials forward to a great race day." running itself," she added. ends near the Los Angeles healthy and ready to race The trials will be broad- "I am very fortunate to have cast by NBC, with unprec- supportive sponsors such as edented live coverage both New Balance for running on air and online through shoes and gear, PDG Health NBC Sports Live Extra - a for acupuncture and Active live-streaming product for Release Therapy, and Boa Pictured is West Coast Soccer Club U11 Krew. The mobile devices, computers Forma who has formulated team captured the State Premier Cup in the Elite Red and tablets. the perfect nutrition plan." 3 bracket. “The Road to Rio will Although Piras has run begin on the streets of Los the Boston Marathon three Angeles as we start our times and completed a full State Cup Title contact Coach Jorge Quero, jquero@ U.S. Olympic Team Trials Ironman Triathlon, the high- Representing West Coast Soccer ftctrackclub.com or (925) 209 7520. coverage with a live pre- light of her running career so Club in the Premier Elite Red 3 bracket, sentation of the men’s and far was winning the women's U11 Krew came into the final weekend Pleasanton Softball women’s marathons,” said 2015 Livermore Half Mara- of State Cup with heart, skill and a drive Registration for the Pleasanton to bring home the Cup. In the semi-final Girls Softball League Spring 2016 Gary Zenkel, president of thon. game on Saturday, January 23rd, Krew Rec season for girls in K-12 is now NBC Olympics. “This is "It meant the world to me took the field against Clovis Crossfire. open. To register, visit the PGSL Early in the match Krew scored with an website at www.pleasantonsoftball. a great start to our deepest having my entire family at amazing boot by Emily Hollingshaus. org. Click on the "Registration" button U.S. Trials coverage ever.” the race supporting me," said A goal by Leslie Mangskau followed in the left hand column. All instruc- It will be an exciting Piras, who has one younger shortly after that. Krew was up 2-0 tions are there. at the half. Shortly into the second moment for the 26-year-old brother. "I also loved run- half of play, Krew went up again with who began running cross ning through my old stomp- another goal by Mangskau. Crossfire Water Polo answered with a goal, but at the end LARPD offers a USA Water Polo country as a Livermore High ing grounds." of the match, Krew advanced to the team (USWP), the LAZERS, which School freshman. Although In March, Piras will re- finals with a 3-1 win. encourages high standards of play and The State Premier Cup game for good sportsmanship. As a USWP club an injury sidelined her dur- turn to defend her title in the Krew came in the late afternoon of team, all practices and competitions ing her senior year, Piras Livermore Half Marathon; Sunday, January 24th. Krew started will be sanctioned, requiring all par- in April, she will run the the match with a rousing pep talk led ticipants to be registered with USWP. took up running again in by coaches Marlon Fernandez and All experience levels are welcome, college. Boston Marathon; and in Hector Hernandez. Krew took to the however athletes must be able to swim "I have my undergradu- September, she will compete field ready to battle FCA Chelsea. In the two laps (50 yards) without stopping. first half of play, FCA Chelsea scored 3 To register, call LARPD at ate and graduate degrees in in an Ironman in Wisconsin. goals and held Krew scoreless. Down 925-373-5700, or visit www.larpd. Structural Engineering from First she must face the 3-0 going into the second half, Krew org. For more information about the Photo - Doug Jorgensen Olympic Marathon Trials. wasn’t ready to accept defeat just yet. LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- UC San Diego," said Piras. Krew’s defense held FCA scoreless in polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ Dublin High School girls varsity basketball game "During college, I ran recre- "With enough hard work the second half and with just 6 minutes gmail.com. swamped the Doughtery Valley Wildcats 63 to 41 in ationally as a way to outlet and determination, any- left in the match Krew scored its first The spring session begins the goal of the game on a corner kick by week of Feb. 22. U14 Beginner and league play. school stress. It allowed me one can make their Olym- Alli Santellano to Elissa Giuliacci. Advanced teams. to clear my mind and have pic dreams come true. I Krew got the score even closer with wouldn’t have been able to an awesome shot on goal by Leslie some 'me time.' It wasn’t Mangskau. With less than a minute until after college that I achieve my goals if I didn’t left in play, Krew tied the game up started racing competitively believe in myself," said Pi- 3-3 with a shot by Ella Ferrick. Time expired and the tied match went into again in both triathlons and ras. "I know that this is just a 10-minute overtime. road races." the beginning of my running Both 5-minute halves of overtime career, and I am looking play went scoreless, the match would Piras trains seven days go to kicks from the mark. With a week, up to three times forward to the progress in Kennedy Henderson in goal and Krew each day. She runs before the years to come." players Alli Santellano, Macy Roberts, ElissaGiuliacci, Leslie Mangskau and and after work, and cross To learn more, visit www. Jaelina Hernandez taking the PKs, trains with yoga, swimming latrials2016.com. Krew outscored FCA 3-4 and walked away with the championship. WCS and cycling. U11 Krew players include: Mia Mi- rante (Tracy), Taryn Richey(Mountain House), Macy Roberts (Liver- more), JaelinaHernandez (Brent- wood), Leslie Mangskau(Tracy), Elissa Giuliacci(Tracy), Ken- nedy Henderson(San Francisco), Ella Ferrick(Livermore), Emily Hollingshaus(Livermore) and Alli Santellano(Tracy). This Victory marks the 4th Cup of the State Cup Season for West Coast Soccer already in the younger age groups. For more information go to www.westcoastsoc- cerclub.com

Girls Ice Hockey The Tri-Valley Lady Blue Dev- ils will begin their Spring skating February 4, 2016 at Tri-Valley Ice, 6611 Preston Ave in Livermore. Spring skate is open to all girls ages 6-16 regardless of experience. Visit www.trivalleyminorhockey.com for information. For questions contact Photo - Doug Jorgensen Johanna Asher johanna.asher@huber- suhner.com or Mike LeBow mike@ Amador Valley Dons mlebow.com. skated past Foothill High Key to the City 8 to 4 in an ice hockey Youth Track Club FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA matchup at Dublin Iceland. Insight into your local government! Track and Field) certified club that Leading scorers, with two specializes in youth athletes from The City of Livermore is accepting applications ages 7 to 18, is building a team to goals each, were Devin compete this winter/spring in USATF Cox from Amador and for the 2nd annual “Key to the City” local track meets including a meet at the national level in July. The organizers Alexander Barclay from government academy. Key to the City is a are looking for athletes of all ages Foothill. unique, behind-the-scenes look at municipal and different events, especially re- lays. Visit www.ftctrackclub.com or operations. Be part of this exciting opportunity to explore the City’s programs and services while exchanging information and ideas with your local government officials. Key to the City is a free, eleven-week program on Tuesday evenings 6 – 9 pm beginning March 22, 2016. Sessions will be held at various city locations. Space is limited, so apply by February 16th! For more information or to apply, contact: (925) 960-4200 [email protected] www.cityoflivermore.net/k2City 8 The Independent • February 4, 2016 Lynnewood Celebrating 50 Years of Community Service

By Carol Graham Lunch Program, and Se- to this new congregation, During the Jubilee Ben- nior Meal Program. Lyn- service opportunities re- efit Concert, one particular newood's Benefit Concert flecting our denomination's moment captured the spirit raised $2,200 to help OHK commitment to 'Open hearts, of the night. meet the area's growing open minds, and open doors.' "I loved it when Jean needs. We believe the church is the Strathdee said she knew "Lynnewood has been greatest way for people in the song Jim composed, 'I an amazing partner through today's American culture Am the Light of the World,' funding and many, many to feel connected to one even before she met him," wonderful volunteers," said another and to know our said Rev. Heather Hammer. OHK Executive Director neighbors." "They married, and have Linda McKeever. "We are As part of its 50th Jubilee been singing together ever so deeply appreciative of celebration, Lynnewood since. The audience sang their commitment and sup- has festivities scheduled along on that song with per- port. Without it, and the throughout the year. haps more enthusiasm than help of the Tri-Valley church "We are looking forward on any song in the program." community, we could not to a '60s-theme event this The January 24th Benefit provide a safety net against summer, something like 'A Concert kicked off Lyn- hunger." Happening,' with a fashion newood United Methodist Yet feeding the hungry show and oldies dance," Church's 50th Anniversary is just one of the Pleasan- said Hammer. "October 1-2 Jubilee celebrations while ton-based church's many Photo - Doug Jorgensen will be our Jubilee Weekend raising funds for the Open outreach programs. With Jean and Jim Strathdee sing at launch of 50th year for Lynnewood Methodist Church. with a dinner and program Heart Kitchen, which serves their vision "Dare to ques- including all of the previous the Tri-Valley's hungry. tion, love, and serve," Lyn- pastors and charter mem- "Open Heart Kitchen was newood is a multi-cultural a hands-on project," said countries of the world," said newood is adding a contem- bers, and World Communion founded on our property. congregation whose mem- Hammer. "Service in the member Mary Ellen Huey. porary service called "Come Sunday with former pastors Lynnewood members have bers have assisted with the community has always been "Outreach is the underlying As You Are" on Sundays at serving communion. We also volunteered since it began," renovation of the Tri-Valley a focus at Lynnewood." tenet and new attendees are 5:30 p.m., starting on Febru- anticipate having an original said Hammer, Lynnewood's Thrift Store, donated to Lynnewood United Meth- drawn to Lynnewood by ary 14th. song and a hymn for the lead pastor. "It is one of our and helped bag food for odist Church was started in its amazing giving of time, "With this new worship jubilee year. favorite charities." Tri-Valley Haven's food 1966, when founding mem- talents and service within time, we are trying to meet "We hope people will join Open Heart Kitchen pantry, donated Bundles of bers met in a garage on Santa the Tri-Valley, nationally, the needs of busy families our church at this exciting (OHK), founded in 1995 as Joy baskets to Axis Com- Rita Road. Lynnewood takes and internationally. There is who have sports commit- time. Because the biblical an interfaith effort, serves munity Health, provided its name from one of the a place for anyone to wor- ments on the weekend," tradition of a jubilee year nutritious meals to the hun- graduation baskets to Tri- founder's granddaughters, ship God and to walk with said Hammer. "We want to includes a celebration of gry free of charge. Last year Valley women's shelters, and Lynne. others on a spiritual journey offer an inclusive, informal God's blessings, we began OHK surpassed previous volunteered at the Alameda "Lynnewood is an ex- knowing that God's grace is time when people who have our 50th anniversary with a Benefit Concert for Open records by serving 350,000 County Community Food tended family who wel- ever-present." never attended church can Heart Kitchen," she added. meals through its Hot Meal Bank and Stop Hunger Now. comes people from all walks With a congregation of feel comfortable in a spiri- of life, all other faiths, and all more than 400 today, Lyn- tual gathering. We will offer, "I hope that the spirit of the Program, Weekend Box "Every month we have evening showed the com- munity that this church is a joyful congregation that ap- February Declared Science and Engineering Month in Livermore preciates its past, and hopes for justice and equality in The Board of Trustees trict) and LVJUSD to make by designating Science and the future for our society of the Livermore Valley opportunities available for Engineering Month, the and world." Joint Unified School Dis- our students and our com- community has generated To learn more, visit www. lynnewood.org. trict (LVJUSD) voted at munity,” Brinker continued. new partnerships and event its January 29 meeting to The major events of Sci- concepts. "We’re thrilled to adopt a resolution designat- ence and Engineering Month continue, and expand, our ing February as Science and include Science on Satur- community partnerships Engineering Month. The days hosted by the Law- during Science and Engi- City of Livermore passed rence Livermore National neering Month,” says Su- a similar resolution at the Laboratory on each Saturday perintendent Kelly Bowers. Spring Cleaning Time! City Council meeting on in February and Science Od- LVJUSD utilizes Project Carpet & Mattress January 25th. yssey, which is the LVJUSD Lead the Way (PLTW) cur- “The events and com- science and engineering fair. riculum and has articulated Deep & Green Cleaning munity partnerships are At Science Odyssey, which STEM Pathways (Science, Safe for your exciting,” says Regina will be held on February Technology, Engineering health & environment Brinker, STEM Coordina- 18th, students in grades 1 - and Mathematics), from (925) 421-0204 12 present judged science or Transitional Kindergarten tor for LVJUSD. “We’ve oxieco.com organized the Library, the engineering projects. Com- through grade 12. City, the National Labora- munity groups also have tories, Las Positas College, interactive displays for the LARPD (Livermore Area Livermore Mayor John Marchand with Regina Brinker. public to view. Livermore Cinemas Recreation and Parks Dis- There is also a Robotics pride and prejudice and zombies (pg13) 12:45 3:45 6:45 9:45 Showcase at the Library Hail caesar (pg13) 1:10 4:10 7:10 9:50 as part of the Livermore the choice (pg13) 12:40 3:40 6:40 9:40 Reads Together program. kung fu panda 3 (pg)-cc 1:10 3:50 6:45 Expanding Your Horizons, kung fu panda 3 (pg) 12:10 2:50 5:30 8:10 an event for girls grades the revenant (r) 11:55 3:40 5:40 7:20 9:20 6 – 9 will take place on Sat- the finest hours (pg13) 12:30 3:35 6:40 9:45 urday, February 27th at Las 13 hours (r) 12:05 3:25 6:45 9:55 Postias College. Additional big short (r) 12:30 3:40 6:50 9:40 information about the events the 5th wave (pg13) 12:40 3:40 6:35 9:30 can be explored at https:// star wars: the force awakens (pg13)-dbox 12:15 3:45 7:00 10:00 dirty grandpa (r) 12:00 2:30 goo.gl/imuRVn fifty shades of black (r) 9:35 While some of these preview February 11: deadpool (r) -dbox 7:00 10:00 events are annual traditions, zoolander 2 (pg13) 7:10 9:50 how to be single (r) 7:20 9:40

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Artists celebrated Jackson Pollock's Birthday Month by trying action painting. After donning painting attire, they spattered, splattered and streaked paint on canvas. The event took place at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore last week. The Center provided the paint. Pollock is considered a major figure in the abstract visit our interactive expressionist art movement. He explored abstraction expressionism via his splatter and action pieces, which involved pouring paint and other media directly onto online calendar canvases. Pictured is Cat Taylor.

Sweetheart Wine Special & Raffle February 14 Bring your Sweetheart to the winery for a lovely Valentine’s wine tasting. Music: 1:00pm-4:00pm Find your local performances, events, festivals, and more! Jeff Bordes & The Burnt Ends www.independentnews.com

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Help Available with Applications for Citizenship Leads Sought for OneJustice’s Justice ing start and end dates; school, have obtained a gen- present American Pickers Bus® Project and the East 5) If currently married, eral education development 5) All documents prov- to one-of-a-kind vintage Bay Naturalization Col- spouse’s full legal name, (GED) certificate, or are an ing your identity (Photo ID, Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team will be film- memorabilia. laborative are partnering to date of birth, Social Security honorably discharged vet- Passport, and Birth Certifi- They rescue forgotten hold a free legal clinic for or alien number (A#), date eran of the Coast Guard or cate); ing episodes of the series individuals in need of assis- and place of naturalization, Armed Forces of the United American Pickers through- relics and give them a new 6) Court records of crimi- lease on life, while learning tance with their applications and current address; States; nal or juvenile records (if out California in March. for citizenship or Deferred 6) Information about all 2) All documents proving applicable); The documentary series a thing or two about Ameri- Action for Childhood Arriv- prior marriages and about entry into the U.S. before the 7) All documents pertain- explores the world of an- can history along the way. als (DACA). At the clinic, all of current spouse’s prior age of 16; ing to lawful entry into the tique "picking" on History. American Pickers is volunteer law students and marriages, including date of 3) All documents pertain- U.S. (If applicable). The hit show follows Wolfe looking for leads. They are attorneys will meet one-on- marriage, date the marriage ing to proof of U.S. presence Note: If renewing a and Fritz as they hunt for on the hunt for characters one with clients at any stage ended, and how marriage on June 15, 2012; DACA application, the only with interesting and unique of the application process. ended; 4) All documents proving documents needed are work America's most valuable antiques from motorcycles, items. Some of what they It will be held from 1 to 7) If there are children, continuous residence in the authorization card and social look for: vintage bicycles, 5 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 20 at their full name as it appears U.S. from June 15, 2007 to classic cars and bicycles, security card. toys, unusual radios, movie the Unitarian Universalist on birth certificate, dates of Church, 2893 N Vasco Rd., birth, residency card A# or memorabilia, advertising, Livermore. social security number, and BONDS military items, folk art, pre- Space is limited, call for address; (continued from page one) 50s western gear, early fire- an appointment at 415-834- 8) Documentation of all Assistant Superintendent of the interviews. the most advanced districts fighting equipment, vintage 0100 ext. 318 arrests and/or convictions, Business Services Micaela On the need for a bond, with regard to the use of musical equipment, automo- For naturalization assis- including reason for the Ochoa said that the district's Chris Grant said that in technology. "For me, this is tive items, and clothing. a no-brainer." tance, please bring: arrest, date, place, and out- current tax rate is $23.90 per 1997, the district raised Anyone with a large, pri- 1) A Copy of your green come/disposition (if appli- $100,000 of assessed valua- about $3500 per household Board vice president Mark Miller said, "I'm ap- vate collection or who knows card (both sides). cable). Bring all arrest and tion. That would be $240 per from Measure B. Home val- someone with a collection, 2) 2 photos (U.S. Pass- court documents, even if the year for a $1 million home. ues have quadrupled since palled we rank so low in port style); charges were dropped. funding our schools. I think is invited to send: name, Compare that to $1000 and then with homes costing $1 phone number,location and 3) List of all trips out of For DACA assistance, so forth in some neighboring million. the rest of the public would the United States during the please bring: districts, said Ochoa. Investing in tech is also be appalled, and would want description of the collection past five years, including 1) All documents show- A survey would cost be- important, said Grant. Many us to raise our level to not with photos to: american- departure and return dates; ing that you are currently tween $25,000 and $35,000, residents are Silicon Valley necessarily the best in the [email protected] or 4) List of addresses and in school, have graduated depending on the number of engineers. They have expec- Bay Area, but higher." call 855-old-rust. employment and/or schools or obtained a certificate questions and the duration of tations that we'll be one of for the past five years includ- of completion from high SHORT NOTES Exchange Students Sought intermediate-level riders on fat-tire bikes with gears and The applicant must submit all required application in- Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister City Association is look- hand brakes. Children are welcome if accompanied by an formation. ing for students to take part in a summer exchange in adult on a mountain bike. Tough adults with kids on trail-a- A minimum of 30 essays must be received from separate Mexico. bikes are also welcome. Optional: Join at 1:30 p.m. for help parties in order for the scholarship to be paid out. Requirements are high school student, host a visiting with basic bike maintenance. There will be a tire pump and One winner from each of the company's regions, includ- student, Pleasanton-Tri-Valley resident, and two years of some tools for adjusting brakes and shifting as needed. All ing Northern California, Utah, Colorado and Hawaii, will high school Spanish or its equivalent. riders must wear helmets. Canceled if raining. receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Scholarship There will be a parent/student presentation Feb. 16th, The daily parking fee has increased to $7 per vehicle at check will be paid directly to the college of the student’s 7:00 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office, 777 Peters either entrance to Sycamore Grove Park. There is an annual choice. Ave. parking pass available that provides significant savings All submitted essays become the property of Coldwell For more information, call the Student Exchange Direc- over the daily fee for regular park visitors. A $3 donation Banker Residential Brokerage and Coldwell Banker Pacific tor Margo Tarver at 925-846-8456, or visit www.ptsca.org is requested to help support the programs unless other fees Properties and may be re-printed on social media. Anna Wishnowsky, 2012 Exchange Ambassador, says, are specified. Participants may call 925-960-2400 for more For more information regarding the Coldwell Banker “The families are accepting of language flaws and more information. Residential Brokerage Relocation Scholarship Program, than willing to help with the learning process. I am certain please contact Kathy Denning at 925.771.5273 or kathy. that my Spanish improved; I went from turning bright red Scholarship Available [email protected]. every time I spoke Spanish to walking into a room and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will sponsor striking up a conversation with a stranger.” a new relocation college scholarship program to help a Donation of Poultry Hannah Yozzo, 2015 Exchange Ambassador, adds, “I deserving student with college expenses. New Leaf Community Market Pleasanton and its partner gained a new appreciation for other cultures. The Mexican The winning student will receive $2,000 towards the MBA Poultry, the producer of Smart Chicken® poultry, have culture is so welcoming and warm that every time I was in college of his or her choice. All high school students set donated 727 pounds of nutritious Smart Chicken to Alameda an awkward situation, I wasn't even very nervous. to graduate in the spring semester of 2016 who meet the County Community Food Bank. This brings the total poultry eligibility requirements are invited to submit an original donated by New Leaf to the food bank to over 1 ton, and a Nature Programs and thoughtful essay of 1,000 words or less exploring the total of 25 tons to food banks in the communities it serves. Cold Skies, Good Times will be the Sat., Feb. 6 topic topic of relocation. For every 10 pounds of Smart Chicken purchased by New presented by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park Essays will be accepted starting March 1 of this year Leaf Pleasanton customers in November 2015, one pound District ranger staff. Meet Ranger Glen Florey at 6 p.m. at and must be submitted no later than June 15 in order to was donated to the food bank on January 28, 2016. Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. be considered. The applicant who most effectively com- In addition to the poultry donation, $732 in cash dona- Winter has some of the best constellations. The sun still municates how the relocation process has affected them tions from customers collected at store cash registers dur- sets early, so it is a great time to catch a night hike without personally, and how they grew from the experience will ing this year’s annual holiday food drive, was given to the staying out late. This Saturday will have the dark skies of receive the scholarship. The selection process is based on food bank. This donation will provide 1,464 meals for local a new moon. See satellites whiz by and listen to the calls a scoring system and blind review that ensures fairness and families in need. of the great horned owls that make their homes in the park. confidentiality for every applicant. “Alameda County Community Food Bank provides The hike will be about 3 miles on paved and unpaved trails. Eligibility requirements: healthy food to one in five Alameda County residents— Canceled if raining. Acceptable applicants will be high school seniors set to which is only possible thanks to generous donations from A program on Beginner Mountain Bike Ride and Basic graduate in the spring semester of 2016. our community partners. Food banks like ours are always Bike Maintenance will be offered on Sun., Feb. 7. Meet Applicants cannot be a family member of any employee in need of quality protein items like these, and especially Ranger/Naturalist Heather Day at 2 p.m. at Sycamore Grove of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker during the holidays. On behalf of our neighbors, we are Park, 1051 Wetmore Road. Pacific Properties, NRT or a family member of any Indepen- extremely grateful to New Leaf for their ongoing support,” Join a mountain bike ride to the Cattail Pond. The dent Sales Associate affiliated with the brand. said Michael Altfest, associate director, communications & ride will be a 5-mile climb into the hills for beginner- to marketing, Alameda County Community Food Bank. OBITUARIES

LaVerne Parker and three great grandchil- good life with her. in 1965 years. She spent her retire- kind and generous to every- LaVerne Parker passed dren, Lilie, Ava, and Quinn Marie leaves behind and ment years as trusted and one. Over her lifetime she away in her sleep on Jan. 25, Sutton. many friends in the racing Liver- loved grandmotherly-figure was active as a foster parent, 2016. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in industry that she made be- more in for several families. She and played piano, organ, and She was born July 1, 1927 to death by her husband, Nor- ing such an avid spectator. 1971. became a member and life- sang in the church choir. August and Ruby Hagberg val, and sister, Marilyn Win- She also had a passion for She long friend of the families She inspired and befriended in Oakland, CA. She was a ters. the NFL in particular the is sur- she helped. everyone she touched. Gifts gradu- LaVerne was an open- Oakland Raiders. vived Barbara will be greatly to the American Cancer So- ate of hearted care giver. She Marie is survived by her by her missed by her large family ciety will be most gratefully Berke- unselfishly cared for her mother Ruth Harris and daugh- and many friends. She was appreciated. ley paralyzed mother for 27 3 sisters. She also leaves ter High years, her mother in law, behind her 2 nieces, Erin Donna School aunts and uncles. She also Salmeri married to Steve Halican of Livermore, and and was a “second mom” to nu- Salmeri and great niece Au- brothers John (Win), Minne- the drianna Renee Turner and apolis, MN, Ronald (Margi), Uni- merous teens and continued to love them throughout her great nephew Wyatt Alter. Hillsborough, CA, Jeffrey versity Services will be held at of Cal- life. Her house was always (Dee) of Gilbert, AZ, and Callaghan Mortuary 3833 ifornia open and cookies were al- many nieces and nephews. Berke- ways available. East Ave. Livermore, Ca Barbara graduated Burlin- Obituary/ ley She was a very generous on Friday, February 5th at game High School, earned with a degree in Psychol- and devoted mother, grand- 1pm. Graveside to follow a BA from S F State and an ogy. She married Norval mother, and friend. She will at Memory Gardens. Dona- MA from S F Theological Memoriam Policies Parker on March 11, 1951. be greatly missed. tions may be made in her Seminary at San Anselmo. They moved to Livermore A Celebration of Life memory to your local animal Barbara was Christian Edu- Obituaries are published in in 1952 where she remained for LaVerne will be held at shelter. cation Dir. at the La Canada a resident for the rest of her Beeb’s, 915 Clubhouse Dr. Presbyterian Church and in The Independent at no charge. life. LaVerne and Norval Livermore at 1:00 p.m. on Barbara Lee Winter Pleasanton, CA. She then There is a small charge for celebrated their 60th wed- Feb. 27, 2016. Barbara Lee Winter of taught math, music and choir ding anniversary before the Livermore, CA, passed away in the 7th and 8th grades photographs in the obituaries. death of Norval in 2011. Marie Esther Davis Jan. 21, 2016, surrounded by in Pleasanton for over 20 She loved the beach, Marie Esther Davis family and friends. Born spending many summers passed suddenly at her home in St. Paul, MN to the late Memoriam ads can also be placed in in Bolinas and Santa Cruz. on Wednesday, January 27, Mary Irene and John B. She had a great love for 2016. She was preceeded in Winter, Barbara moved with The Independent when families want sports. She was an athlete death by her husband Don her parents to Burlingame, to honor the memories of their loved ones. in her youth and an avid Davis January 30th 1993 CA in 1947, to Pleasanton Forty-Niner and tennis fan and her father Morris Harris There is a charge for memoriam throughout her life. She was in 2012. involved with the Livermore Born a Southern Cali- ads, based on the size of the ad. Youth Soccer Assn. for many fornia girl, naturally she years. developed a love for hot She was the loving moth- rods and the automobile rac- Please send an email to er of four children, Douglas ing industry, drag racing in Parker, Nancy Cooper (Ken), particular. Marie settled into [email protected] Jeffrey Parker (Leslie), and the Livermore / Pleasanton to receive more information Michele Stivers (John). She area with her husband Don had six adored grandchil- and opened Tri-Valley Tire, dren, Kyle Parker, Kelsey a local business. She and Parker, Casey Cooper, Ste- Don had a fond love of the ven Cooper, Carin Sutton island of Kauai. Her dogs (Josh), and Karlie Stivers; were her life and lived the 10 The Independent • February 4, 2016 MAILBOX

(continued from page 4) and Bridle Creek residents tion unanimously voted to of species, that is 35 feet or the Pleasanton staff for mak- the strawman that these are to make sure they are up to are suggesting that no de- support the referendum. more in height. " ing this an easy process but all beautiful old California code and do not present a velopment be done – well This is NOT a neigh- I know this because I had who knew an Ash tree was Oaks (what we all might health hazard. what happens then – the borhood vs neighborhood to remove a diseased Ray- considered heritage? consider a heritage tree) and developer – can and will issue as some claim, but a wood Ash, one of the most I don't know the species that the environment has Lund Ranch II sue the City for millions of city-wide issue as demon- common large trees in Pleas- of any of the trees on the been ignored. Marti Keeth dollars. Why? Well they own strated by those supporting anton. Tree removal bidders Lund property but many of Heritage tree, in Pleasan- Pleasanton the land and it was approved the referendum. The rest of refused to do the work until I the 80 so called heritage- ton, is merely a dimensional I have been a long time in 91’ for development. Why the Pleasanton hillsides are obtained a "permit to remove designated trees may be definition covering any spe- resident of Mission Hills would the developer buy the at risk. a heritage tree". Getting a common trees, may be dis- cies. As Inigo Montoya said and live within ½ mile of land if they can’t build on Please join the other vot- permit requires scheduling eased, may be dying, may be in the movie "The Princess the proposed development. it? If the City Council tells ers from throughout Pleas- a professional arborist to dead. Without a list show- Bride" "You keep using that Although I would prefer that the developer they can only anton by signing the refer- conduct an on-site review ing species and condition word. I do not think it means no development take place, build 10 homes, well then endum petition. For more and issue a report . Took (healthy, weak, diseased, what you think it means." Lund Ranch II has been a what? The developer will information: www.Save- about 4 weeks. I commend dead) we should not accept part of the general plan of be well within their rights PleasantonHillsides.com Pleasanton since 1991. A (according to Measure PP) development will happen, it to build on the hillsides and Heritage Trees LARPD Seeks Grant to Enhance is not a matter of stopping ridges. How would that ben- Gary Sabo the development but rather a efit anyone in Pleasanton? Pleasanton matter of when the develop- Please I urge you to Here's an example of at- Wetlands Preserve in North Livermore know the facts before you tempts to scare people into ment will happen. Measure The Livermore Area Rec- the grant application fpr open space, endangered decide to sign or NOT sign approving the need for a PP prohibits building on reation and Park District $995,000 to the California species and historic places. the petition to overturn the referendum in Pleasanton ridges and hillsides, NONE (LARPD) will apply for State Department of Parks While the district has no City Council’s decision. with incomplete or inaccu- of the 43 homes will be built grant funding to enhance and Recreation for the Land regulatory authority, the The referendum is a waste rate information. on ridges or hillside. the Garaventa Wetlands Pre- and Water Conservation 3000-acre expansion area is of OUR money as taxpayers. Mr Bill Lincoln wrote to The residents of Syca- serve. Fund Program. located within its sphere of more Heights and Bridle the Independent on January 28, 2016 and stated The LARPD approved The total project cost influence. The land can be Creek would have you, the Sign Petition the application at last week's would reach $1.91 million. found in Corral Hollow to Greg O’Connor "Look at the EIR, and residents of Pleasanton, meeting. The grant would require a the west of the current 1600 Pleasanton you will see that to develop believe that there are homes The preserve, a 25-acre I have been working to the property, council has 50 percent match from the acre Carnegie Park. The being built on hillsides and area located in North Liver- preserve Pleasanton hillsides ignored the environment by district. LARPD will con- land was purchased in 1998 ridges – this is simply NOT more just east of Vasco Road, since 2006. I was a member approving the removal of tinue to seek other additional by the state for use as an true. Please know the facts consists of an alkali wetland of the team to place Measure over 150 trees (80 of them funding sources. If awarded off-highway vehicle facility. before you sign. containing grasslands and PP on the ballot and to refer- heritage trees),...". the grant, the project must be Also the residents of vernal pools. end the Oak Grove hillside Not sure what he means completed by October 2019. Sycamore Heights and Proposed enhancements project. The Lund Ranch by ignoring the environment The Board also voted to Cherish Tax & Bridle Creek would have include a new boardwalk project is not compliant with but let's look at Pleasanton's send a letter to California Bookkeeping Service you believe that by sign- with interpretive features to Measure PP. The city council official definition of a heri- State Parks reaffirming the Tax Preparation ing the petition and taking allow LARPD to share the and staff manipulated the tage tree; district’s position regarding We do: Individual, Corporate, this matter to the voters fragile environment with definitions of key terms in "A Heritage Tree is de- the Carnegie State Vehicular Partnership, & Small Business Tax will stop the development. the public while protecting Measure PP in order to ap- fined as any tree, regardless Recreation Area expansion High Quality. Low Prices. Again this is NOT true. The the sensitive habitat. Other prove this improper plan. of species, with a trunk draft final environmental Switch with Us and Pay developer will come back improvements would include impact report. The LARPD + with yet again another plan. The Sierra Club did not sup- circumference of 55 inches $50 less than last year! fencing, an access trail to the (We Speak Chinese) port the current Lund Ranch or more when measured at a Board has stated its opposi- Please know the facts before site and restoration of bur- tion to the expansion, noting you sign. plan, and most recently the point 4 ½ feet above ground (415) 971-8212 rowing owl habitats. [email protected] Pleasanton Voters organiza- level; or any tree, regardless that it is part of the Dis- The Sycamore Heights The District will submit trict’s mission to preserve cherishtax.wix.com/home

LEGAL NOTICES Hans Robert Specht, 340 personal representative to Church Street, Livermore, 4. ( ) The petition requests take many actions without FOR INFORMATION CA 94550 the decedent’s will and codi- obtaining court approval. PLACING LEGAL This business is conducted cils, if any, be admitted to Before taking certain very Professionals Choice NOTICES by an Individual probate. The will and any important actions, however, Call 925-243-8000 The registrant has not yet codicils are available for the personal representative FICTITIOUS BUSINESS begun to transact business examination in the file kept will be required to give notice Real Estate Directory NAME STATEMENT using the fictitious business by the court. to interested persons unless FILE NO. 512667 name listed above. they have waived notice or Local guide to the Valley’s Leading The following person(s) do- Signature of Registrants 5. ( X ) The petition requests consented to the proposed ing business as: Hop DeVine, :s/: Hans Robert Specht authority to administer the action.) The independent ad- Real EstateLivermore’s Professionals Top & Services Producing 1708 N. Vasco Rd, Liver- This statement was filed with estate under the Independent ministration authority will be the County Clerk of Alameda Administration of Estates Act. Ivy more, CA 94551, is hereby granted unless an interested RealTop Estate Producing Agent Livermore 2012 registered by the following on January 4, 2016. Expires (This authority will allow the person files an objection to Mike Fracisco owner(s): January 4, 2021. www.IvyLoGerfo.comRealtor since 1999 Rustin A. Skinner Inc, 1452 The Independent Legal No. (925) 998-8131 www.IvyLoGerfo.com N. Vasco Rd #162, Liver- 3899. Published January Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION (925)925 998-5312 998-5312 more, CA 94551 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2016. Fracisco Realty & Investments CalBRE#01267853 This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IF YOU HAVE PAID CALIFORNIA’S FIRE PREVENTION FEE, www.MikeFracisco.com A PENDING CLASS ACTION MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS. by a Corporation NAME STATEMENT CalBRE #01378428 REALTOR® BRE #01267853 Ivy The registrant has not yet FILE NO. 513553 Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, et al., v. California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection, Sacramento County begun to transact business The following person(s) do- Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-00133197 (“Case”), using the fictitious business ing business as: Advanced alleges that California’s fire prevention fee is invalid. You Sandee Utterback name listed above. Concepts, 578 Mulqueeney may be entitled to a refund. (925) 487-0524 CalBRE#00855150 Signature of Registrants St, Livermore, CA 94550, WHAT THE LAWSUIT IS ABOUT Cindy Williams Gene Williams REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM :s/: Rustin Skinner, CEO is hereby registered by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and other named This statement was filed with following owner(s): plaintiffs (“Plaintiffs”) filed this Case to challenge the (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 Specializing in the County Clerk of Alameda Kevin Connelly, 578 Mul- fire prevention fee collected by the Board of Equalization www.WilliamsReGroup.com Livermore’s Finest Homes on December 17, 2015. Ex- queeney St, Livermore, CA (“BOE”) for the Department of Forestry and Fire Over Two Decades of Experience! Prevention (“CAL FIRE”) (collectively “State”). pires December 17, 2020. 94550 The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted Plaintiffs seek to invalidate the fire prevention fee imposed by Assembly Bill 29 of the First Extraordinary Gail Henderson 3897. Published January by an Individual Broker Associate, MPA SABRINA BASCOM Session of 2011 (“ABX1-29”) as actually a tax that Commercial • Residential 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2016. The registrant began to required, but did not receive, two-thirds legislative (925) 337-0194 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business using the approval under Article XIII A, section 3 of the California (925) 980-5648 fictitious business name(s) Constitution (Proposition 13). Plaintiffs also seek a refund www.gailhenderson.com [email protected] NAME STATEMENT of the fees paid by members of the Class. listed above on June 1, 2015. Cal BRE#01848451 FILE NO. 513375 The State defendants disagree with Plaintiffs and assert The following person(s) Signature of Registrants Cal BRE 101 E. Vineyard Ave that the fee is constitutional, therefore no refund or other #103, Livermore, CA doing business as: 1 Call :s/: Kevin Connelly relief is warranted. #01709171 Inspections, 337 Earhart This statement was filed with The Court has not decided who is right. DONNA SUSAN Way, Livermore, CA 94551, the County Clerk of Alameda on January 15, 2016. Expires LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS OF CLASS MEMBERS GARRISON SCHALL is hereby registered by the 925.980.0273 925.519.8226 following owner(s): January 15, 2021. All persons or entities who currently or formerly fit CA BRE Lic. # 01395362, 01735040, 01964566 The Independent Legal No. this description are members of the Class: “Owners Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at Timothy George Seymour, of property with habitable structures thereon, whose FabulousProperties.net 5250 Iris Way, Livermore, 3900. Published January property has been designated part of the State CA 94551 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2016. Responsibility Area, who have paid the fire prevention fee imposed by the disputed ABX1-29, and who Pam Cole This business is conducted NOTICE OF PETITION TO completed and timely submitted to CAL FIRE a Petition for CalBRE#01291147 by an Individual A D M I N I S T E R E S T A T E O F : Redetermination disputing the validity of the fee.” The registrant began to ALBERT EDWARD LEHR (925) 337-2461 If you fall within the description of the Class, you are [email protected] transact business using the Case No. RP16800320 automatically a member of the Class and represented in www.PamCole4Homes.com Rebecca L. Evans fictitious business name(s) the Case. If you wish to remain a member of the Class, Team Evans Excellence in Real Estate listed above on January 1.To all heirs, you do not need to do anything at this time. As a Class 11, 2016. beneficiaries, creditors, member: 1686 Second Street 925.784.2870 Signature of Registrants contingent creditors, and $ You will be represented by the named Plaintiffs, and Livermore, CA 94550 www.rebeccalevans.com :s/: Timothy George Seymour by class counsel: Jonathan M. Coupal, Trevor A. Grimm, persons who may otherwise Timothy A. Bittle, and/or Brittany A. Sitzer, Howard Jarvis Livermore Valley Expert This statement was filed with 2014 Achievement Award – Top 100 Agents be interested in the will or Taxpayers Foundation, 921 Eleventh St., Ste. 1201, CalBRE # 01498025 the County Clerk of Alameda estate, or both, of: Sacramento, CA 95814. on January 11, 2016. Expires ALBERT EDWARD LEHR $ If you wish, you may enter a separate appearance January 11, 2021. in the Case through your own attorney that you hire Cindy Greci Dominic Greci The Independent Legal No. 2.A Petition for Probate by mailing a Notice of Appearance to the Clerk of the Superior Court, 720 Ninth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 3898. Published January has been filed by: BRENDA For good cause, you may also file a motion to appear as a GRI GRI 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2016. PRATHER in the Superior named class co-representative. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court of California, County $ You will receive notice of any ruling affecting your BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 NAME STATEMENT of ALAMEDA. membership in the Class and notice of any proposed FILE NO. 513077 settlement or dismissal of class claims, or any judgment rendered. www.GreciGroup.com The following person(s) do- 3.The Petition for Probate ing business as: Flagpole requests that: BRENDA $ You will be bound by any judgment or other final disposition of the lawsuit, whether favorable or not. KRISTY PEIXOTO Wine, 340 Church Street, PRATHER be appointed as Yvette Larson Livermore, CA 94550, is personal representative to $ If refunds are awarded by the Court, you will be AND COMPANY REALTOR administer the estate of the entitled to claim a refund by submitting to BOE whatever Estates, Ranches & Land Realtors hereby registered by the proof of entitlement the Court may require. (925) 667-0055 following owner(s): decedent. (925) 251-2536 $ You will be deemed to have consented to the State’s doors2dreams.com disclosure of information about you from State records [email protected] (e.g., your Petition(s) for Redetermination and payment Estatesandranches.com history) as may be ordered or approved by the Court to CalBRE #01256255 CalBRE#01771056 determine the amount of any refund or other relief to which you may be entitled. TO PLACE A ELECTION TO NOT PARTICIPATE (“OPTING OUT”) Marina Guevorkian PREFERRED BROKERS RE/MAX Hall of Fame You have the right to exclude yourself (“opt-out”) from the Wanda Thompson LEGAL NOTICE Class, meaning that you will not be legally bound by any Certified Negotiation Expert judgment or ruling entered by the Court and that you can (925) 640-8824 independently pursue or not pursue whatever claims you 925.858.9128 may have, outside of the Case. www.SellingLivermore.com OR [email protected] 411 So L St, Suite E, Livermore To “opt-out,” simply mail a letter to class counsel BRE#00983781 / NMLS#244633 postmarked by Monday, March 7, 2016, stating, “I hereby CalBRE 01390611 Accord CLASSIFIED AD assert my right to be excluded from the Class in Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, et al., v. California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection, Sacramento County MICHELLE ELLIOTT IN THE Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-00133197.” Please Mortgage Banker print your name and current mailing address, along with (if different) your mailing address at the time you paid the DRE#01254257 National Achiever INDEPENDENT, fire prevention fee. Sign the letter and mail it, postmarked 925-212-6907 by Monday, March 7, 2016, to class counsel: Timothy A. [email protected] Bittle, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation, 921 Eleventh St., Ste. 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814. homeloans.chase.com/michelle.d.elliott CALL NMLS ID: 694685 The pleadings and all other records of this litigation may be examined and copied during regular office hours at 925-243-8000 the office of the Clerk of the Court. Do not call the Court or the Clerk’s office regarding this Notice. If you have questions about this Notice, contact class counsel at the To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account above address. Representative At (925) 243-8001 February 4, 2016 • The Independent 11

the petition and shows good and Pet Extreme in Livermore FREE MAGAZINES include their license numbers cause why the court should ANIMALS from 12:00 to 4:00. For more Smithsonian on all advertising. Check your not grant the authority. 2) CATS/ DOGS information, call Terry at contractor’s status at www. (925)487-7279 or visit our National Geographic Vindicated by MATT Time cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- REAL 6.A hearing on the petition website at www.tvar.org Awesomely loved by TAMMY All like new CSLB (2752). Unlicensed will be held in this court as Dignified by BRYAN FERAL CAT FOUNDATION (408)897-3156 persons taking jobs less follows: Enlightened by LUNA Cat & kitten adoptions now than $500 must state in their ESTATE Date: 2/17/2016 Respected by all...res- at the new Livermore Petco advertisements that they are FREE TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 cued...HE...still continues on Saturdays from 10:00AM not licensed by the Contrac- 55-gallon FISH TANK at: to give us love...in the to 2:30PM. We have many tors State License Board.” With everything SUPERIOR COURT OF REFLECTION of our adorable, tame kittens that NEWS & NOTICES No fish CALIFORNIA BEST selves for loving have been tested for FIV & Please call if interested REAL ESTATE County of Alameda him...GOOD DOG!!! FELV, altered & vaccinated. 2120 Martin Luther King, We also have adult cats & (925)447-3126 Inland Valley Jr. Way ranch cats for adoption. Publishing Co. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for Berkeley, CA 94704 127) LOST/ FOUND Client Code:04126-00001 Berkeley Courthouse - adoption information contact EMPLOYMENT Re: Legal Notice for Probate Examiner’s Office Valley Humane Society at BE WARY of out of area FOUND Classified Ads Prepare to Sell in 2016 on Humboldt Way (925)426-8656. companies. Check with the Livermore By Cher Wollard 7.If you object to the local Better Business Bureau The Federal Fair Portfolio of Greek music granting of the petition, Adopt a new best friend: before you send money or Housing Act, Title VII Next week marks the unofficial start of the residential real estate CD’s you should appear at the TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal fees. Read and understand buying and selling season. Economists forecast the California real Please call of the Civil Rights Act of hearing and state your Rescue, offers animals for any contracts before you (925)447-3857 1964, and state law estate market will continue to be brisk this year, with home prices objections or file written adoption every Saturday sign. Shop around for rates. prohibit advertisements for rising another 3-4 percent. objections with the court and Sunday, excluding most housing and employment Maybe you bought when prices were high and now you are able before the hearing. Your ap- holidays. On Saturdays from TO PLACE that contain any pearance may be in person 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are CLASSIFIED AD ANNOUNCEMENTS preference, limitation or to recoup your investment. Maybe you bought when prices were or by your attorney. available at the Pleasanton Call (925)243-8000 155) NOTICES discrimination based on low and you are looking to cash in. Farmers Market at W. An- protected classes, No matter your reason, if you plan to sell property this year, there 8.If you are a creditor or gela and First Streets. Two MERCHANDISE “NOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that including race, color, are few things you might want to do before putting it on the market: a contingent creditor of locations will showcase cats 118) FREE SECTION religion, sex, handicap, the decedent contractors taking jobs that , you must file only: Petsmart in Dublin from FREE WOOD familial status or national your claim with the court and total $500 or more (labor 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet Pine & Oak origin. IVPC does not 1. Create a timetable mail a copy to the personal and/or materials) be licensed Extreme in Livermore from You cut it & haul it knowingly accept any While it may seem as though homes sell in a week or less these representative appointed by the Contractors State 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, Mines Road advertisements that are in by the court within the later License Board. State law days, in fact most homeowners spend many weeks preparing their cats are available at Petsmart (408)897-3156 violation of the law. of either (1) four months in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, also requires that contractors property before it ever goes on the market. from the date of first issu- Some cash buyers may be able to close a transaction in 10-14 ance of letters to a general personal representative, as days, most buyers need time to complete inspections and appraisals, defined in section 58(b) of and secure a mortgage. That means 30-60 days from acceptance the California Probate Code, of an offer to close. or (2) 60 days from the date If the buyer’s offer is contingent on the sale of another property, of mailing or personal deliv- ery to you of a notice under or if unexpected setbacks arise, it could take a lot longer. section 9052 of the California Smart sellers stay open to all kinds of buyers bringing all kinds Probate Code. Other Cali- of offers. Sometimes, the buyer who requires 45 days to close makes fornia statutes and legal a stronger offer than the all-cash buyer. Rushing a sale could cost authority may affect your Commercial Cable Technician rights as a creditor. You Immediate Openings for Installers! Will train. you tens of thousands of dollars. may want to consult with $5,000 hiring bonus. Full benefits offered, So if you are hoping to move in the spring, you’ll need to be on an attorney knowledgeable must have a clean DL, min 21 yrs old. the market soon. 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If you are married, even if your spouse is not on title, you may need his or her written acknowledgement of the sale. 10. (X) Petitioner: BRENDA PRATHER If there are loans, liens or leases on the property, those will have 1877 SCOTT AVENUE to be cleared before closing on a transaction. Some solar leases, for CORNING, CA 96021 example, must be paid off at time of sale; others can be transferred (530) 228-1123 to the new buyer. IRS liens usually take precedence over everything

The Independent Legal No. except the mortgage. 3901. A good escrow officer can help you with these issues. Having Published January 28, Febru- your paperwork in order prevents unnecessary delays. ary 4, 11, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 3. Find the right Realtor NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 513626 If you don’t already have an agent you know and trust, how will The following person(s) doing you find the right one? business as: L & R Trucking Friends, family and especially neighbors who have recently LLC, 1158 Catalina Drive sold or purchased homes can be a great source of referrals. Ask Apt. 8, Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered by the about their experiences and if they would recommend their agent. following owner(s): Professionals in related fields, such as mortgage specialists, L & R Trucking LLC, 1158 attorneys and contractors, often know who the top local agents are. Catalina Drive Apt. 8, Liver- Stop by open houses and meet agents -- be aware the agent hold- more, CA 94550 This business is conducted ing the property open is not necessarily the listing agent. by a Limited liability company You can check out an agent’s history through the California The registrant has not yet Bureau of Real Estate’s website, www.bre.ca.gov/licensees. begun to transact business Interview before you hire. Agents have individual styles and using the fictitious business name listed above. varying levels of experience, and may offer more or fewer services. Signature of Registrants Consider what works best for you and your family. :s/: Luis A. Nieves Fuentes, Make sure there is mutual trust and respect. You will be working Manager closely with this person for several months. It’s better if you “click.” This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda Once you find a great Realtor, keep him or her in the loop about on January 19, 2016. 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A meeting hosted by Al- El Padro Drive in Liver- corridor,” said Haggerty. conditions. Off-Road Final EIR ameda County Supervisor more. The Multi-Purpose Representatives from all Confirmed participants Scott Haggerty is scheduled Room doors will open at of these organizations are include staff from Alameda The final version of the law was first passed. There- environmental impact report to follow-up on issues raised 6:30 pm. expected to participate in County, the City of Liver- fore, a different formula at a meeting in November re- “I promised to come back the February meeting. They more, Bay Area Air Quality on the proposed Carnegie should be used to distribute State Vehicular Recreation garding increased impacts to to the residents in three will present information on Management District, Alam- the fuel tax. They point out adjacent neighborhoods by months. During this time monitoring of sources of eda County Transportation Area (SVRA) expansion that in 1990, a study found will be the subject of a pub- dust generated from various my office has been working dust in this corridor; actions Commission, and represen- that approximately 36% activities occurring within closely with staff from state, taken by quarries to better tatives from the Cemex and lic hearing on Friday, Feb. 5. were used for off-road driv- The Off-Highway Motor the SR84/Isabel Avenue regional, county and city manage dust generated in Vulcan quarry companies. ing, while the 2006 study corridor. agencies and with operators their operations; and an For more information Vehicle Recreation (OHM- found that only 11% were VR) Commission will hold The meeting is set for of the quarries to develop a improved system for co- contact Dawn Argula at used for off-highway recre- Thursday, February 18 at 7 plan to proactively address ordination and for public [email protected] or the hearing starting at 8:30 ation. In addition, they say, a.m. until adjournment at the p.m. It will be held at Men- residents’ concerns about response to reports of dusty call 925-551-6995. of the vast majority of fuel denhall Middle School, 1701 the dust generated in this Tracy City Hall City Council tax transfers being attribut- Chambers, 333 Civic Center able to street legal vehicles, Plaza, Tracy. nearly 50% of the use was The 3000-acre expansion SIKHS specifically for non-OHV (continued from page one) area is located in Corral Hol- uses such as camping, pic- low to the west of the current nicking, fishing and hiking. Fremont to meet. For the With testimony from ed to vote only on what was Harvey asked staff 1600 acre Carnegie Park. They point out that state past three years, they have about a dozen Sikhs discuss- in front of the board. As whether the Sierra Club and been meeting in the Dublin ing the statement that "99 The land was purchased in parks are underfunded. far as he was concerned, it Friends of Livermore had 1998 by the state for use Community Center rent-free percent" of them were farm- didn't meet the standards for weighed in with comments. Money that is going to ex- twice a month. ers in India, BZA chair Larry as an off-highway vehicle pand OHV uses, would be Measure D. He told Gosselin Young told them they were facility. The Sikhs are grateful for Gosselin explored the idea and Harvey, "You are trying notified, but neither organi- better utilized keeping state being able to meet there, but of how the Sikh's garden Supporters of the expan- parks open. to change a use. It's not a zation responded. want their own place, said could tie in to agricultural condition." sion have stated that off-road Information regarding Ghumman, who has lived use, maybe making it more vehicles paid for the pur- studies related to fuel tax in San Ramon for the past compatible with Measure D. chase of the property. transfers can be found at the 31 years. Gosselin asked Sikhs However, reports show following locations: Other Sikhs named other questions, learning that they that OHV users did not ex- • 2006 Fuel Tax Survey, Tri-Valley cities where they would be open to educating clusively pay for the land. Estimating the State Fuel lived, including Livermore their own children about The land was purchased Tax Paid on Gasoline Used and Pleasanton, in their growing food with outside in 1978, with 79% of the in the Off-Highway Opera- endorsement of gaining the help from UC Agricultural budget coming from fuel tion of Vehicles for Recre- conditional use permit. They Extension. Gosselin, who tax transfers. Vehicles, other ation, is on the State Parks said they want the center has been active in promoting than those used in the off- OHMVR Division Web Site to be able to carry on their Valley agriculture, said that road facilities, were charged under Home, Publications/ religion for their children, the Valley has seen little the fuel tax. Reports at http://ohv.parks. making them aware of their promotion of more intensive The other 21% of the ca.gov/pages/1140/files/ cultural heritage. agricultural uses, except for purchase budget was made fuel%20tax%20survey%20 Livermore senior planner wineries. up of park entrance fees, Andy Ross said the city op- The Sikhs said that they report.pdf poses the application. Ross might be open to dedicating green/red sticker fees and • Recreational Pursuits miscellaneous other state repeated Young's comment an agricultural easement in and Destinations, Final Re- about it being a regional use perpetuity to the Tri-Valley contributions. port, September2007 is on According to a study on that should be in an urban Conservancy, an idea that the State Parks OHMVR setting. It would add to traf- Gosselin and Harvey pur- fuel tax distribution, the Division Web Site under fic. It would have a lighted sued. OHMVR Division continues Home, Publications/Reports parking lot visible in the Gosselin and Harvey vot- to receive about 75% more at http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/ highway's scenic corridor. ed for the continuation, so in public tax dollars than can pages/25010/files/Recre- Further, any expansion that the Sikhs could further objectively be attributable ational_Pursuits_and_Des- sought in the future would discuss the ideas, and learn to the type of OHV use that tinations_SEPT-2007.pdf make it even more incom- of Tri-Valley Conservancy's occurs at SVRAs. Vehicles Information on agenda patible with Measure D, possible interest in an ease- designated as four wheel items for the Feb. 5 meeting said Ross. Ghumman said ment. drive include dune bug- will be available for review that there were no expan- Jim Goff voted against gies, motorized golf carts, at www.ohv.parks.ca.gov. sion plans. The community the motion because he want- snowmobiles, and other four If individuals are unable to just wants to have what it is wheeled vehicles. obtain information through asking for. Opponents of the expan- this source, they should However, it might be sion argue that four wheel contact the OHMVR Divi- harder for the BZA to accept drive vehicles that can be sion at (916) 324-4442. the use now, if future expan- sion made it less compatible driven on streets today are Referenced materials may used differently than those with Measure D, said one of undergo modification and the board members. purchased in 1990, when the will be available to the pub- lic as changes are made.

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New High School All Stars Jazz Band Open for Auditions

Locally-based East Bay Jazz is launching a new High presenters. School All Stars Jazz Band that will be presented by the “Unlike other organizations that work to enhance Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (LVPAC) as classroom arts curriculum, access to the Bankhead The- part of its educational outreach program. Designed to ater and Bothwell Arts Center puts LVPAC in a unique enhance and supplement the music education that stu- position to provide extracurricular enrichment,” said dents are provided within their schools, the new All Stars Kenison. Jazz Band will be made up of approximately 20-25 high He added, “Support for in-school performances and school age musicians in two groups, a big band and a jazz initiatives such as the All Star Jazz Band fulfill this combo/trio. LVPAC will assist East Bay Jazz by helping mission, as does underwriting the student price of $16 to identify and coordinate performance opportunities, for nearly every LVPAC Presents show which we do all as well as provide some financial support through the season.” LVPAC Education Fund. Financial support for these activities comes from From supporting new programs such as East Bay Jazz, specifically-designated contributions to the LVPAC to increasing awareness of family-friendly shows and Education Fund and is separate from the organization’s events, reaching young people in the community with op- general operations. portunities to experience and explore the arts is a critical The All Stars Jazz Band represents the third educa- John Markoff part of LVPAC’s mission. tional outreach initiative LVPAC has spearheaded in According to Scott Kenison, LVPAC’s executive direc- recent months. This school year, LVPAC provided fund- I, Robot Programs Continue tor, the organization is in the process of hiring a new staff ing for the Chezi Nami Foundation to reach approxi- member dedicated to advancing educational outreach. mately 2,400 students in Livermore’s Title I elementary with Talk on 'Machines Now to be called the Creative Citizens Collaborative, the schools with educational assemblies on African culture. outreach program will be evolving to become the back- LVPAC’s support also made it possible for the Liver- of Loving Grace' bone for supplemental arts education in the area by sup- more-Amador Symphony to perform Prokofiev’s classic Pulitzer Prize-win- porting the resident companies of the Bankhead Theater work Peter and the Wolf at several Livermore elemen- ning New York Times and other community partners. In addition to funding, the tary schools in December. science writer John Collaborative will provide some administrative support East Bay Jazz is the brainchild of local trombonist, Markoff talks about his for projects, coordinating efforts across the groups and composer and teacher Spencer Sussman. A Pleasanton book Machines of Lov- serving as a central point of contact for schools and arts ing Grace: The Quest (continued on page 2) for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots at a program to be held on Wednesday, Feb- ruary 10, 2016, 7pm, at the Livermore Public Li- brary Civic Center, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Towne Center Books of Pleasanton. As robots are increasingly integrated into modern society--on the battlefield and the road, in business, education, and health--New York Times science writer John Markoff searches for an answer to one of the most important questions of our age: will these machines help us, or will they replace us? John Markoff has been a technology and science reporter at the New York Times since 1988. He was part of the team of Times reporters that won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting, and he is the author of What the Dormouse Said: How the Six- (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • February 4, 2016

JAZZ BAND Grammy Award Winning Guitarist Next in Del (continued from front page) native, Sussman graduated from Amador Valley High Valle Fine Arts Series at the Bankhead Theater School, where he played in the jazz band, and went on Del Valle Fine Arts tet on April 2 and the Eos to obtain a master’s degree continues its season with Ensemble on May 7. More in Jazz Studies from San Grammy award winner information can be found at Jose State University. He guitarist Jason Vieaux, www.delvallefinearts.org. has performed internation- on Saturday, February 13 Merlin says of Suite ally at the Montreux Jazz at 8:00 pm in the Bank- del Recuerdo: "This is an Festival and Jazz a Vienne, head Theater. Vieaux is homage to memories, my as well as toured with the widely recognized as one memories. To the collective Glenn Miller Orchestra in of the top classical guitar- memories of my people liv- New Zealand and Hawaii. ists performing today, a ing in nostalgia, tormented, Sussman says that reputation cemented when anguished, happy and while there are several his CD, “Play” received hopeful. Memories from the East Bay groups providing the Grammy Award for country, in San Luis, with enrichment opportuni- “Best International Clas- all the smells and sounds ties for string instrument sical Solo 2015.” Those from the country. It is like musicians such as the who have been coming to looking inside yourself Livermore-Amador Sym- DVFA concerts for a while in very profound silence. phony Youth Orchestra will remember his 2004 Memories of afternoons and Sycamore Strings, as performance, an astonish- with grandparents, aunts well as multiple opportuni- ing harbinger of brilliance and uncles, parents, broth- ties for vocalists, there are none for high school jazz to come. ers, sisters, cousins. All musicians within a 30 mile Vieaux's Saturday enjoying each other, sharing radius. He was inspired to evening program provides our feelings and playing Jason Vieaux form the High School All evidence of the adaptability guitar, sitting in the back Stars Jazz Band based on and versatility of the guitar, yard drinking wine, under similar programs in San and of his own wide-rang- the vines. Lots of them are Francisco and San Jose, ing and adventurous taste not here anymore. They are and has explored the idea in programming. The first favorite, Asturias, followed Luis Merlin, a wonderful America, and is affiliated in my memories." for some time with music half might well be called by Capricho Catalán and piece which Vieaux has with Philadelphia’s Astral The work is a memorial teachers in the area. “Guitar Classics." It begins, Torre Bermeja, described as a staple of his Artists. His primary teach- to the victims of the Dirty Sussman feels confident logically enough, with a The second half is all solo recital repertoire for ers were Jeremy Sparks and War which took place in that East Bay Jazz will be Grand Overture, by Mauro Twentieth Century. Three over twenty years. John Holmquist. In 1992 he the 1970’s and early ‘80’s able to attract the highest Giuliani, the important gui- of the six pieces come from In 2011, he co-founded was awarded the prestigious in the composer’s na- caliber of musicians from tar virtuoso and composer South America. From Bra- the guitar department GFA International Guitar tive country of Argentina. among local high school This was a time in which of the 19th Century. The zil comes Paulo Bellinati’s at the Curtis Institute of Competition First Prizer. students, providing a prac- piece is by turns dramatic the military used “dirty” tice and performance level colorful showpiece, Jongo, Music and began teaching He is also honored with a methods such as torture and and sprightly, in the style of that will give them real and, in bossa nova style, at the Cleveland Institute Naumburg Foundation top rape. Estimates vary widely Italian opera (Giuliani was world experience, as well Antônio Carlos Jobim’s A of Music. He has been a prize, a Cleveland Institute as to the number of politi- a huge fan of Rossini, and Felicidade,from his score featured performer at major of Music Alumni Achieve- as broaden community in- published several suites of cal opponents that died or for the film Black Orpheus. guitar festivals throughout ment Award, and a Salon di disappeared in the conflict, terest and appreciation for Rossini themes arranged for German composer Hans the world. He has been a Virtuosi Career Grant. ranging from the thousands jazz music as an art form. guitar). The Giuliani is fol- Werner Henze’s music concerto soloist with over Tickets are $42/$35/$28 to the tens of thousands. Auditions for the High lowed by Bach's Lute Suite was often considered dif- 50 major orchestras, has and are available at the Merlin begins his suite School All Stars Jazz Band No. 1(it's difficult to imag- ficult and thorny, but his collaborated with leading Bankhead Theater box with the lament Evocación, will be held on Sunday, ine a proper guitar program Drei Trentos for guitar are chamber music groups, office, 2400 First Street in followed by a series of February 7th from 11:00 without Bach). The first lovely, evocative minia- and has released a dozen Livermore, at (925) 373- nostalgic Argentinean a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on half concludes with three tures. Vieaux turns to the albums. In 2012, the Jason 6800 or at www.bank- dances. After a reprise of Thursday, February 18th pieces by Isaac Albéniz. jazz world for Always Vieaux School of Classical headtheater.org. Students Evocación, the suite is from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m. This music comes from and Forever by guitarist Guitar was launched with through high school are ad- brought to a lively close by at Amador Valley High the Spanish heart of the Pat Metheny and Duke ArtistWorks Inc, providing mitted free with an accom- Joropo, a lively Venezuelan School in Pleasanton. For guitar repertoire, as played Ellington’s In a Sentimen- one-on-one online study panying adult at $20. The dance which is the only more information on East by Andres Segovia in his tal Mood. The evening with Vieaux for students second parent pays regular movement in a major key. Bay Jazz and the High recitals mid-20th Century, concludes with a group of around the world. price. College students -- Erik Mann School All Star Jazz Band, visit the website at www. that defined modern guitar Argentine national dances, Vieaux is a member are admitted for $16. The Jason Vieaux uses Galli eastbayjazz.org performance. The first of Suite del Recuerdo (Suite of the Advisory Board of remaining DVFA concerts Genius strings and plays a guitar made by Gernot the three is the perennial of Remembrance), by José the Guitar Foundation of feature the Telegraph Quar- Wagner, Frankfurt February 4, 2016 • The Independent 3

Sophisticated Jazz of Hot Sardines to Headline 'Speakeasy Nights'

“Speakeasy Nights” will deliver an evening of jazz at of jazz, swing, blues, rockabilly, Latin, New Orleans the Bankhead Theater headlined by New York-based band jazz and Postmodern Jukebox-style tunes. In addition to the Hot Sardines on Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016. regular gigs at The Last Word, the Klipptones appear in With musicians and their very own tap dancer, the Hot similar venues and at private events in San Francisco, Sardines bring a mischievous twist of French culture into Oakland and around the Bay Area. their blend of old-time jazz infused with new-time energy. Tickets for “Speakeasy Nights” featuring the Hot Sar- Opening for the Hot Sardines will be local favorite, The dines on February 16th at the Bankhead Theater are $52 Klipptones, who appear regularly in downtown Livermore or $69 for adults and $16 for students and are available at The Last Word. Crafted by a guest mixologist from The now through the Bankhead Theater ticket office, 2400 Last Word, special “Speakeasy Nights”-themed cocktails First Street, downtown Livermore, at (925) 373-6800, on will be available for purchase in the lobby, adding to the www.bankheadtheater.org or via the new LVPAC mobile evening’s glamorous ambiance. app. Described as “unforgettably wild [and] consistently electrifying,” the Hot Sardines bring an innovative and sophisticated style to the history-defining jazz of the 1920, 30s and 40s. Their skill at making classic music current has earned them a broad audience, effortlessly reaching across genres and generations since their unlikely begin- ning at an open jazz jam over a noodle shop in Manhattan. As unexpected as it has been successful, the connec- tion between bandleader Evan “Bibs” Palazzo and lead singer “Miz Elizabeth” Bougerol was first made when the two answered a Craigslist open call for jazz musicians in 2007. Born in France and with a master’s degree in media and communications, Bougerol was living in New York working as an editor for a travel website. She was determined to explore her lifelong love for jazz music but as an untrained singer, she found few opportunities to Into the Woods & Women in STem Out of a Storybook perform. Undaunted, she bought a washboard and taught lawrence livermore herself to play, then began placing and answering ads on livermore school national laboratory of dance Craigslist, looking for others interested in playing early Feb 6 — Feb 27 jazz and blues. Fri - Sat Feb 5 - 6 7pm Palazzo, who holds a degree in theater from University Hot Sardines of the Arts in Philadelphia, was earning a living in his native New York as an actor in theater and commercials and writes original songs in both languages as well, a skill but playing his beloved stride-jazz piano whenever he got that indirectly led to the group’s lucky break. Answer- a chance. When Palazzo and Bougerol met at the open ing a blind ad for a jazz band that could perform songs in jazz jam, they immediately bonded over a Fats Waller tune French for Bastille Day in 2011, the Hot Sardines were ‘Your Feet’s Too Big.” The two continued to work at their surprised to discover the gig was playing for an audience day jobs but got together to play music, slowly building a of 6,000 music lovers at the Midsummer Night’s Swing International Jason Vieaux band of accomplished musicians dedicated to their lively at Lincoln Center. They have since filled jazz venues Guitar Night style of American jazz. One day Edwin “Fast Eddy” Fran- 2015 grammy winner throughout New York City, appeared at the internationally world’s foremost for best classical cisco stopped by Evan’s house on an errand for a friend. known Montreal Jazz Festival, and recently performed to acoustic guitarists instrumental cd When he started tap dancing along with the music, the sold-out audiences in a “Gatsby Night” with the Boston Fri Feb 12 8pm Sat Feb 13 8pm band immediately adopted his unique contribution and he Pops. Their debut album was released in 2014. became an official member of the percussion section. The Klipptones will open for the Hot Sardines. Headed Bougerol sings effortlessly in both French and English by vocalist Josh Klipp, the band offers its own repertoire

PROGRAM ON ROBOTS (continued from front page) Best of San Francisco The Hot Sardines ties Counterculture Shaped Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot. children and adults. Copies sponsored by The Friends Stand-Up Comedy Competition sophisticated modern the Personal Computer. The community of Liver- of books and event sched- of the Livermore Library. hot jazz This event is part of more is encouraged to join ules are available at all For additional events check starring sammy obied Tue Feb 16 7:30pm Livermore Reads Together their neighbors by par- Livermore Public Library the library’s website at Sun Feb 14 7:30pm 2016, a community-wide ticipating in the Livermore locations. Livermore Reads www.livermorelibrary.net 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org reading program featuring Reads Together events for Together is generously or go to page 9 in today's Independent Section A. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • February 4, 2016 Marylin Avenue Students Star in 'Sleeping Beauty'

By Carol Graham More than 50 Marylin Avenue Elementary School students in Livermore brought to life an original adapta- tion of "Sleeping Beauty" last week under the direction of Missoula Children's Theatre tour directors Joe Godburn and Scott McGee. "These are some of the hardest working kids we've taught all tour," said Godburn. "They constantly put in effort. We had a really great week." For the director who visits more than 40 schools na- tionwide each year, that's saying something. McGee agreed. "The kids were so sweet and fun to work with. They are very cool kids, with a lot of passion." The Montana-based Missoula Children's Theatre (MCT) provides a unique format which allows schools to participate in full-scale, high-quality productions by com- pressing what is normally a two or three month process into an intensive one-week period. After arriving at Marylin on Monday, January 25th - with scripts, costumes, scenery, make-up and props - the tour directors held auditions for the kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Over the next four days, students learned lines, songs and dances, while developing life skills that include time management and how to work as an ensemble. "The most challenging part every week is assessing and working with each kid's learning style so that the entire cast is successful," said Godburn. "Seeing how much better the Marylin students looked every day was rewarding." Two performances took place on Saturday, January 30th, at 2 and 4:30 p.m. More than 400 audience mem- Photo - Doug Jorgensen bers attended the shows. Tickets were $1 for elementary Cast in a scene from 'Sleeping Beauty.' school children, and $2 for general admission. "The audience has always been extremely impressed through this program." kids the confidence to try new things, and to gain tools by what the tour directors and students accomplish in just "I hope they gain an appreciation for the arts," added that help in areas outside of theater." one week," said Elementary Technology Specialist Noah King, "and confidence in themselves and their ability to For more than 40 years, MCT has fostered life-skills King. "The students are thrilled to be involved, and very get on stage in front of a large group. And, of course, to development in more than a million young students. This proud of what they have been a part of. They love putting see how much fun it is to put something like this on." year alone, MCT will work with 65,000 children in more the show together." The show's youngest performers were caterpillars that than 1,200 communities in all 50 states and 17 countries. King and Sue Carling, both former Marylin teachers, turned into butterflies. "They are just so adorable to watch This year's visit to Marylin was funded by ticket and DVD have assisted with MCT productions since its first visit to in their little green costumes," said McGee. sales, and seed money from previous performances. the school in 2012. For Godburn, the show's trolls were a favorite. "I hope the students had an amazing time, and that they "We hope students take away a sense of accomplish- "They're mischievous but not villainous, and that's a cherished the precious moments onstage," said King, "be- ment and, for many, a sense of leadership," said Carling. character type kids really get into performing," he said. cause that is the reward they'd worked toward the whole "Working with a team to produce something bigger than "Every week I enjoy seeing kids bring their own energy week." themselves is an opportunity some students have only and ideas to the scenes and characters. Performing gives To learn more, visit www.mctinc.org. Teens Invited to Take Part in Art Exposition and Competition

The Livermore Public Everyday Awesome! media: any combination of Best in Class, and Honor- on display during the 8:00pm in Community Library is offering a unique Livermore residents in techniques. Entries will be able Mention. Students may library’s regular hours from Rooms of the Civic Center opportunity for teens to sixth through twelfth grades accepted from 10:00 a.m., enter one art piece either 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 1 Library. share their artistic talent are encouraged to submit an Monday, February 29, 2016 as an individual or as part through 5:00 p.m., Satur- For more information with local artists and the original piece of art. Works through 5:00 p.m., Friday, of a team. All artists are day, April 30, 2016 in the and to access entry forms, Livermore community by eligible for the exhibit are March 18, 2016 at the Civic limited to one submittal Civic Center Library Art please visit TEEN SPACE sponsoring the 2016 Teen limited to 2D visual media Center Library. only; participants may not Gallery. Artwork will be at www.livermorelibrary.net Art Exposition and Com- in the following categories: Art work will be judged enter as part of a team and shown as space allows. The or contact Caitlyn Lung at petition. The library invites (1) painting: watercolor or in each category at two lev- then again as an individual. community is invited to at- 373-5576. The Civic Center Livermore middle school acrylics; (2) drawing: pen- els, Level 1: 6th-8th grade, All artwork must be framed tend the Artist’s Reception Library is located at 1188 and high school students cil, pen, ink, or pastels; (3) and Level 2: 9th -12th and/or matted with a hang- that will take place Wednes- South Livermore Avenue, to submit artwork on this photography: digital or tra- grade. Ribbons will be ing system. day evening on April 13, Livermore. year’s theme Slice of Life: ditional film; and (4) mixed awarded for Best of Show, Teen artwork will be 2016 from 7:00pm to February 4, 2016 • The Independent 5 Speaker Series Focuses on Tuskegee Airman

Museum on Main welcomes a decorated general, Tuskegee Airmen, and war hero to Pleasanton in “An Evening with General Benjamin O. Davis Jr.” at the Firehouse Arts Center on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm in the evening, with doors opening at 6:30pm. Feared by Nazis and loved by U.S. bomber crews in WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen were the Army Air Corps only African American fighter group in WWII. Led by then Colonel Benjamin O. Davis Jr., the 332nd Fighter group dominated the Luftwaffe in the skies over Europe with their “Red Tail” P 51 Mustang fighter planes. Retired Naval War College Professor and renowned Chautauqua scholar Dr. James Armstead will portray this four star general and talk about his time in the skies in the European Theater. All events are general seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $7 Seniors (65+)/ Students (with valid ID), $5 Members. Tickets may be purchased online at www.museumonmain.org, at Museum on Main during regular operating hours or by phoning the museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone and online will be available for pick up at Will Call in the lobby of the Firehouse Arts Center on the evening of the event. Tickets may be available at the event subject to availability. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted. For more information on the Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www.museumonmain.org or phone Museum on Main at (925) 462-2766. James Armstead as Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (right) and historic photo of Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (left).

Tahitian Blast - A Polynesian Vibe Added to Classes

By Carol Graham Two sessions of the knees. We always start it. One participant lost am able to share the gift When Polynesian dancer Tahitian Blast are being with a warm up, progress two pant sizes just from of health, but my favorite Adrienne Oliveira added offered by the City of to traditional drills, and my workout." part is how kind the par- new choreography to a fit- Pleasanton, with classes then dance to all types Tahitian Blast classes ticipants are to each other. ness class, she didn't know at 6 p.m. on Fridays. The of music - everything take place at either the They are so uplifting, she was paving the way for first 8-class session takes from Pitbull to Meghan Veterans Memorial Build- they check in with each "Tahitian Blast." place February 5 - March Trainor." ing or Amador Recreation other, and always have a "I originally started help- 25; the second 7-class People of all fitness Center in Pleasanton. smile when they leave." ing a dance fitness group by session will be April 15 - levels are welcome. Resident fees for the first To learn more, bringing a Polynesian vibe May 27. Oliveira designs dances session are $80 (non- visit www.facebook.com/ pleasantonzumba. into their classes, and they "Tahitian Blast takes for beginners, but offers resident $88), and for the To sign up, go to loved it!" said Oliveira. its roots from traditional challenging movements second session $70 (non- resident $77). http://www.cityofpleas- "So I decided to create a Ori Tahiti dance move- for those more advanced. "The class is fun, chal- antonca.gov/gov/depts/ ments, with the hips 45-minute workout combin- "I want people to lenging and supportive. cs/activities.asp; click "I ing my passion for Zumba moving to the beat of walk in, leave all of life's I have an open forum on want to," then Register and Polynesian dance. the drum," said Oliveira. problems at the door, and Facebook where par- for Recreation Class or What I love about Zumba "The classes promote to focus on themselves," ticipants request songs Program. Enter 61342 is that it doesn't feel like a cardio exercise with she said. "Then, to walk or ideas, and I love to for the session beginning workout. It really is a dance Adrienne Oliveira emphasis on the abs, away having had fun and create new routines based February 5, or 61343 for party the entire time - while hips, and booty. It's low to crave coming back for on need or want," said the session beginning burning calories." impact so it doesn't hurt more. People really enjoy Oliveira. "I'm glad that I April 15. 6 The Independent • February 4, 2016 Interfaith Session to Be Held at Hindu Temple

Interfaith Interconnect will present the February Reli- gion Chat at the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, 1232 Arrowhead Avenue Livermore CA on February 10, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. The doors at the center will be open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30PM so that attendees can visit with each other before or after the official pro- gram if they choose to do so. This event is free of charge. Everyone is welcome. A guided tour of the Hindu Temple will be available after the chat. The topic will be "What is your faith's position on an afterlife? Speakers will be Mr. Doug Krotz, who will give the Baha'i perspective and Sam Stone, who speaks without a religious perspective. Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Inter- connect's sixteen participating congregations in Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement reads, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley." In order to accomplish our mission, a variety of events are An invitation to join. held each year. To contact the group, e-mail Interfaith.interconnect@ Livermore Mother-Daughter Organization Holding Membership Drive gmail.com. Information can be found at www.interfaithin- terconnect.weebly.com. They are also on Facebook. The National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a non-prof- the community, the organization is holding a member- it national organization for mother and daughter members ship drive. The drive began in January and will continue committed to community service, leadership development through March 1, 2016. To be eligible for membership, and cultural experiences. With more than 55,000 members daughters must reside or go to school in Livermore and be Lynnewood Offers 'Come in 200 chapters nationwide, NCL has brought mothers and entering 7th-11th grade for the 2016-17 academic year. As You Are' Service daughters together to devote more than 1.3 million service “Belonging to NCL Livermore means being part of hours to their communities. something bigger,” said Debra Morris, chapter presi- Lynnewood United Methodist Church will offer a new As the 199th chapter, NCL Livermore adds to those dent. “Working with many wonderful local charities has service option starting February 14, called "Come As You hours by serving the Open Heart Kitchen, Arthritis Foun- strengthened the relationship between my daughter and I, Are." This will be an informal gathering at 5:30 p.m., dation, Taylor Family Foundation and American Cancer and it has empowered her to become a confident leader. I Sundays, with coffee and cookies, contemporary music Society. In 2016, the chapter will add the Exceptional look forward to sharing this experience with many more by Dave and Sheri Dumas, scripture, prayer, and message Needs Network, Blue Star Moms, Sandra J. Wing Founda- Livermore mothers and daughters.” by Heather Hammer or Diana Bohn, the pastors of the tion and more. For more information about NCL or to join, contact church. In order to expand the impact of NCL Livermore on Kirsten Sprott at [email protected]. The church serves the Tri-Valley, offering traditional worship at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Church lead- ership sees a need for another kind of spiritual gathering designed for people who may never have attended church. Sunset Community Church to Host 'Night to Shine' There will be no expectations of knowing the Bible or having memorized prayers. The evening is planned so that Sunset Community Church will serve as one of the As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Founda- families who are away on the weekend can come back in more than 200 churches around the world that will host tion will provide each host church with a detailed instruc- time for 5:30 p.m., and people with sports commitments Night to Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation tion manual, a Prom Kit complete with decorations and can be active in the morning, and present for worship Sun- simultaneously on Friday, February 12, 2016. Night to gifts for the guests, financial support and individualized day evening to begin the work week with a spiritual lift. Shine is a prom night experience, centered on God’s love, staff guidance. The morning services include a sermon delivered for people with special needs, ages 16 and older. For more information on this worldwide movement and usually by Rev. Heather Leslie Hammer, the lead pastor. Every guest of Night to Shine will enter their prom on to support the continued growth of Night to Shine with a It is printed on the website at www.lynnewood.org and a red carpet complete with welcoming friendly paparazzi. donation, visit: http://www.timtebowfoundation.org/index. recorded on YouTube. Rev. Hammer expects the new ser- Once inside guests will receive VIP treatment including php/night-to-shine/ vice to start small and take on the character and needs of its participants. She views it as an opportunity to question hair and makeup stations, shoe shining stations, corsages For additional information on the Night to Shine hosted the meaning of life and find support for life's challenges in and boutonnieres, a karaoke room and of course, dancing. by Sunset Community Church, visit www.sunsetcc.org/ a caring community. "We hope people will feel comfort- The highlight of the night will come when every one of NightToShine. able in an informal setting at a convenient time." the Night to Shine guests is crowned as a king or queen of Lynnewood United Methodist Church is located at the prom. 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, 925 846-0221. February 4, 2016 • The Independent 7 Wines & Valentines Event Benefit for Museum on Main

Love is in the air as Museum on Main prepares for the 9th Annual Wines & Valentines winemaker’s fundraiser at Castlewood Country Club on Friday, February 12th beginning at 6:30pm. This year our event will feature wines from the Boisset Collection from the Boisset Fam- ily Estates. This is a family owned collection of wineries span- ning some of the world’s most prestigious wine growing regions including Sonoma and the Napa Valley. Jean Claude Boisset was born in Burgundy, France and has had a passion for excellent wine and food throughout his life. He fell in love with California and started several wineries here to reflect the Franco-American heritage by uniting the best of the old world and the new into one world of wine. These exclusive wines are usually only available through private wine tasting events, so we are very fortu- nate to have this opportunity thanks to Shelley Goldblum, a Boisset Ambassador. Wines will be paired to complement each of the four courses of the meal created by Castlewood Country Club. Guests will enjoy ahi tuna on a won ton crisp and greek olive tapenade on crostini, Hacienda salad, and a choice of pan seared Corvina sea Bass, grilled filet mignon, or Guests enjoying a good time at the 2015 event. vegetable risotto. The meal will finish with a chocolate molten lava cake. “Many guests return year after year for the great food equivalent of 2-bits, equal to one quarter.” museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets purchased by phone and wine,” says Executive Director for the museum, Jim Tickets to the event are $85 per person and may be and online will be available for pick up at Will Call in the DeMersman. “But they also love the 2-bit auction, a fast purchased online at www.museumonmain.org, at Museum lobby of Castlewood Country Club on the evening of the paced live auction where guests can win prizes for the on Main during regular operating hours or by phoning the event. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard accepted.

Postcard from Cartagena - Preview for Armchair Travelers By Frank Rainer fascinating sights after it has finally overcome the stigma sights as well as typical graffiti and South-American, met- It was almost sixty years ago that I first visited Carta- of decades of political and drug-cartel violence. We trav- ropolitan squalor. However, Bogota was just the hub of gena, Colombia with my father on a cruise of the Caribbe- eled there safely and found the people as friendly and our travels that entailed lots of bouncy bus travel and half an. I have only a few dozen photos to refresh my memory welcoming just as the scenery. a dozen internal flights to cover the expanse of the coun- of visiting, at least for a few hours, the ports of Havana, We started the adventure in the Corn Islands of Nica- try. At the southern extreme, the Amazon required hot and Haiti, the Panama Canal and Curaçao. The cruise even ragua, where for a week, we explored both of the islands humid boat travel and hiking where we encountered both prompted me to generate a poster project in junior high by driving, hiking and diving. The smaller Little Corn playful, rescued monkeys in the jungle and leaping, fresh- school for one of my favorite classes, geography. Now, Island has been a hard-to-reach hangout that had already water pink dolphins in the river. While there, we actually my wife, Sigrid, and I often take hundreds of photos a swelled with hippies more than a generation ago. Today, also traveled to destinations both within Peru and Brazil day on our odysseys. However, I recall a rare photo of me if you brave the bouncy panga ride in the rain for half an without ever having to show passports. Since there was no years ago standing in Cartagena on the walls of a fortress hour, you can experience the rustic features and diving road access you could not go far within either country too by a weathered canon overlooking a mountaintop mon- with a few hundred other visitors. Accommodations range far from the Leticia, Colombia airport unless you traveled astery with the city spread out down below. Now, almost from the luxury to hole-in-the-wall shacks next to beach- thousands of miles by riverboat up the Amazon. six decades later, I have revisited that same site. Last year, side jungles. Be prepared to hoof it with your luggage, The central region of Colombia features a diversity of in Cartagena, we wrapped up a three-week journey of however, since the island offers neither paved roads nor sights from ancient stone carvings by indigenous people, Colombia in much greater detail than the cruise ship had even any motorized vehicles. You won’t find the likes fossils of dinosaurs, romantic towns and villages founded offered. The country, that has coastlines on two oceans, of McDonalds here so you will have to be satisfied with by the Spanish explorers and a unique Catedral de Sal. extends from lovely Caribbean beaches, to mountainous freshly caught lobsters in garlic sauce for dinner served This cathedral is all underground in an old salt mine colonial towns where the hands of fictional Juan Valdez personally by elderly Brigget at her First Stop Brigget’s where for several kilometers you wander through tun- still pick premium coffee beans, to the steamy jungles of Place restaurant. nels past illuminated Stations of the Cross. In most larger the Amazon. Colombia is famous for its emeralds, but it is Bogota, the mountain capital of Colombia, was just the towns you can see cafés named for the aforementioned a gem in its own right offering the adventuresome tourist opposite – large, bustling with modern malls and lovely (continued on page 10) 8 The Independent • February 4, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Imagination Expressed 2016, Jan. 13 Show and Tell, Artists are invited to weeks, Drawing Class- "Intermedi- p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 931-4850. to Feb. 28 at the Pleasanton Museum a monthly function at the Bothwell ate Drawing: Focus on Nature" This Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org The Triplets of Belleville, March 3, on Main, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th class is for students who have taken or 373-6800. 7:30 p.m. Le Terrible Orchestre de “Raw/Cooked” Art Exhibit Features Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at basic drawing classes and want to go Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Vocal- Belleville with composer Benoît Art Students and Their Instructors, the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth to the next level of drawing realistic ists, Feb. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Charest Performed live, a Parisian Hot Bankhead Theater Visitors Center St., Livermore. Artists bring finished nature subjects. Starts Thurs., ​Feb. 1; Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Jazz-inspired score. Bankhead Theater, and Gallery now through February 29, or unfinished work to show and if 12:30 to 3 p.m. for five weeks. Instruc- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- 2016. The exhibit is free of charge and desired, receive a critique from the tor Maryann Kot, Location, Bothwell or 373-6800. headtheater.org or 373-6800. open to the public. 2400 First Street group. Refreshments are brought by Arts Center 2466 8th St. Livermore m-pact ‘Vocal Group of the Year,’ 8 Spring Musical - Chicago, March 3-13, in downtown Livermore. The lobby some of the artists, and a donation of Sign up at Way Up Art and Frame p.m., Feb. 27, Firehouse Arts Center, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 is open to the public seven days a $5.00 is desired although not manda- 925-443-3388 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// week from noon to 6:00 p.m. For more tory. Contact for this event is D’Anne www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ Alamo Danville Artists' information about Raw/Cooked, call Miller at [email protected], or WINE & SPIRITS Pacific Chamber Symphony, Feb. 28, index.php Society presents a 925-447-ARTS or visit http://www. Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, 2 p.m. Delightful Strings and Joyful Broadway’s Next HIT Musical, March 4, Watercolor Demonstration lvpac.org formingarts.org Saturday, February 6th featuring new- Songs. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Allied Artists West: California Dream- ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and est Chocolate Truffle & Wine pairing St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. by Carolyn Lord at 7:30 ing, New installation featuring 21 pro- share work with Professional Artists flight. Tasting room is open 11:30am- org or 373-6800. org or 373-6800. p.m. February 9th at the fessional South Bay artists. Exhibition in sketching, painting, exhibiting and 4:30pm. For more information, email GuGu Drum Group, dramatic retelling Civic Arts Stage Co. Presents A Mid- Alamo Women’s Club, at the Harrington Gallery on display marketing your work. ACC members [email protected] of traditional Chinese proverbs, fables summer Night’s Dream, 2 and 8 p.m. through February 20. Each painter currently working on exhibiting theme Wood Family Vineyards, Open February and fairy tales through athletic and March 11-20, Firehouse Arts Center, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. interprets the theme in as many dif- works, under the Inspiration of "The 13th & 14th, Saturday and Sunday, theatrical drum vignettes. March 5, 8 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Meetings/demonstrations ferent ways as there are artists. Urban Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen noon - 4:30 for the 10th Annual Barrel p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. are open to the public and rural landscapes, figures and Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday Tasting and Futures. $10 tasting fee Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Student One Acts, March 23, 1 p.m. and still life are just a few of the subjects. mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- and keep the logo crystal wine glass. or 373-6800. March 25, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, free of charge. Come for Styles range broadly from abstract [email protected] Feb. 23rd, Tasting Tuesday, 6 - 8 Voices In Harmony Presents: “Lies 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. an open discussion and to realism, conceptual to fantasy, Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday pm. Zephyr Grille and Bar - featuring in the Attic: A Beatles A Cappella http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- and various approaches in between. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Chardonnay and Big Wood Zinfandel Musical,” March 6, 2016, 2 to 4 p.m. ingarts/index.php Watercolor demonstration. Exhibiting artists will conduct painting their own materials and easels. Open at Zephyr's. All wines poured will be Dublin High School Center for the Light refreshments served. demonstrations for the public on most to all artists. Professional artist models available for purchase by the glass. Performing Arts, 8151 Village Parkway, COMEDY Saturdays during the run of the exhibi- (nude). No instructor. Students under Bottles purchased will be discounted Dublin. Tickets brownpapertickets.com 2nd Annual 2016 Comedy Series, kicks tion: February 20 – Michael Rogan 18 need written parental permission to $10. www.zephyrgrill.com/reserva- Green Floyd, Bothwell Arts Center, off Friday, February 5th at Las Positas and Gary Coleman – Acrylic. (NOTE: attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell tions.html March 17, 7:30 p.m. music of Floyd Vineyards featuring comedian Tony ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS no demos February 6 and 13.) Regular Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. 7th Annual Barrel Tasting, March 19 with a Celtic/Appalachian twist! Roberts. Tickets are $40 and can be Livermore Art Association Gallery, gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Coffee, tea and refreshments are and 20, 2016, noon to 4:30 p.m. Tickets www.bankheadtheater.org or purchased online www.laspositas- located in the Carnegie Building, offers Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday available. Call or e-mail Barbara Livermore Valley Wine Country. $40 373-6800. vineyards.com/happenings.html or art classes, unusual gifts, painting 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Stanton for more info about the work- presale, $45 day at participating Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, and in person in the tasting room. Tickets rentals, art exhibits and information Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center shop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ wineries. Taste wines right out of the Ayaan Ali Khan, March 22, 7:30 p.m. include appetizers & cocktail 6:30- pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. earthlink.net. barrel, meet winemakers and more. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 7:45pm with the show starting at 8pm. St., Livermore. The gallery has been Donations always appreciated. PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Each winery will host a unique experi- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org For more information, please email open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Images of the Valley Photography, meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd ence during barrel tasting weekend, or 373-6800. [email protected] by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. Livermore Valley Camera Club “Views Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The including at least 35 participating Youth Music Festival Y2K, 2 and 7:30 The Best of the San Francisco Stand- 11:30-4 p.m. For information call of the Valley.” Sponsored by Berkshire Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join wineries. Livermore Valley Winegrow- p.m., March 26, Firehouse Arts Center, Up Comedy Competition will star 449-9927. Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- ers Association, wwwlvwine.org. 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Sammy Obeid and be hosted by Lars Members of the Pleasanton Art League Properties, runs through Feb. 6 at the cally relay our thoughts, emotions and www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Callieou, with guests Clara Bijl and Public Art Circuit are currently BHHS Livermore office, 1983 Second experiences through poetry. Become a MUSIC/CONCERTS The Smithereens Play Songs From The Shawn Felipe, Sun., Feb. 14, 7:30 exhibiting art at six businesses in the Street. The show can also be viewed member & share your work - Contact International Guitar Night, featuring Who, March 25, 8 p.m. Bankhead The- p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing weekdays during business hours, or [email protected] for more Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Mike ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org locations are: Bank of America at 337 by appointment with Cher Wollard, info on Theme Challenges, Member- Dawes, Andre Krengel. Feb. 12, 8 p.m. bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. or 373-6800. Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton 925-784-4679. ship & Opportunities. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, The Second City, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Exhibit, fine art photography by Jonathan Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org, ON THE STAGE Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Miller and oil paintings of local sub- Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at 373-6800. Good People by David-Lindsay-Abaire, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, jects by Norma Webb are on display Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 Jason Vieaux, guitarist, Del Valle Fine Jan. 29-Feb. 14. Role Players or 373-6800. Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main at Espresso Rosetta, 206 S. J Street, First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- Arts, 8 p.m. Feb. 13. Bankhead The- Ensemble production, Tickets and Tim Lee: Scientist Turned Comedian, Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at Livermore through the month of March. tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Information at www.RolePlayersEn- Feb. 27, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and Both are members of the Livermore Art the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. semble.com. The Village Theatre, 233 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal Association. dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring Hot Sardines, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Front Street, Danville. headtheater.org or 373-6800. Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in Pleasanton Art League Alviso Adobe some music to share with the group. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Disney's The Little Mermaid, Pacific An Evening of Magic & Comedy becoming a member of the Pleasanton Show, March 3-6, reception March 6, Ukuleles are available for purchase. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Coast Repertory Theatre kicks off 2016 featuring Ryan Kane, 8 p.m. March 5, Art League or for information regard- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 3465 Old Foothill Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. or 373-6800. with the East Bay professional theater Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad ing the Public Art Circuit, call John Rd., Pleasanton. www-pal-art.com Colored Pencil - Basics and Beyond The McCartney Years, Feb. 19, 8 p.m. premiere. The show opens Saturday, Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. The Figure in Place, March 3-April 9. - Classes are for beginners and inter- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., January 30; runs through Sunday, arts.org, 931-4850. Celebrate Women 2016! call for artists Harrington Gallery features work by mediate students. Classes start Mon., ​​​ Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org February 14. Fridays and Saturdays at for this photographic art competition. six figurative painters, reception Wed., Feb. 15; 9:30 a.m. to noon five weeks, or 373-6800. 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays MOVIES Submission Delivery Date: 2/24/16/ March 3, 7 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, and Tues., Feb. 16, 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Livermore-Amador Symphony, Feb. at 2:00 p.m. Special events: "Inside Attack the Block (movie), 7:30 p.m., Deliver to Building 300 between noon 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. five weeks. Instructor Maryann Kot, 20, pre-concert talk, 7 p.m., concert, the Show," the matinee performance Feb. 24, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 - 5 at Las Positas College. Guidelines: firehousearts.org. Location, Bothwell Arts Center 2466 8 p.m., Color and Romance, featuring on Sunday, January 31 (free to ticket Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. Subject of every piece must be of 8th St. Livermore. Sign up, Way Up Art solos by winners of Competition for holders). Photo opportunities with firehousearts.org, 931-4850. a woman or women. It must arrive MEETINGS/CLASSES and Frame 925-443-3388 Young Musicians. Bankhead Theater, cast after January 31 and February 6 framed in a black 16 x 20 frame with LAA/PAL General Meeting - Feb. 8, Drawing Class- "Basic Drawing: Focus 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- matinees. Reserved seat tickets are DANCE hardware on the back (use D-rings) 2016 at 7:30: Program by Randall on Nature" This class is for beginners headtheater.org or 373-6800. $18-$39. Purchase online at www. Into the Woods and Out of a Storybook, ready to hang. Label on the back with Sexton, Still Life in Oil. Observe a na- and the artist who wants to improve Vince Guaraldi Tribute Quartet Featur- firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or Livermore School of Dance Ballet and title, pertinent process, for example: tionally known artist, Randall Sexton, drawing techniques. Classes start ing Larry Vuckovich, 2 p.m., Feb. 21, at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Jazz Division Companies present “Into "on fiber paper" or "cyanotype" "digital apply color and expressive brushwork with the basics and quickly focuses on Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. the Woods and Out of the Storybook”, photography" "B & White film"; artist in his oil paintings of “everyday nature drawing. Included-instruction Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehouse- Creatures of Impulse Presents FACE- showcasing classical and contempo- name and price. Hang Day: 3/1. Art scenes.” Demonstration will be held on site techniques, three dimensional arts.org, 931-4850. OFF 2016, Feb. 18-20, Firehouse rary styles of ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, Show will be hung in Building 2400. at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th development, and composition. Starts Live in Central Park [Revisited]: Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, musical theater, and contemporary Pleasanton Art League members show, Street, Livermore. Wed., Feb.​​ 17; 12:30 to 3 p.m. for five Simon and Garfunkel, Feb. 21, 3 Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, dance. 7 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6. Bankhead February 4, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Donlon Way, Dublin. www.DublinRec- Speaker Series, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25. 14, 11am-2pm: i-GATE Open House touched your heart the most as we www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Psalms with instrumental ensemble. Guide.com. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., (2324 2nd St., Livermore), come and raise funds to support Valley Humane 6800. 7:30 p.m. March 12 performance Super Scavenger Hunt, Feb. 6, 10 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org discover cool things happening inside Society’s lifesaving and life-enriching will be announced. On March 13, the a.m. to noon Main Street, downtown or 373-6800. the innovation hub • Tuesday, Febru- programs. $100 per person includes AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Chorale performs at 3 p.m. at Trinity Pleasanton. The 50th Super Bowl is Livermore Reads Together (LRT) ary 16, 6pm: Maker Program for Kids: reception, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down Auditions, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., in Santa Clara at Levi Stadium on community-wide reading program: Make a BrushBot, Springtown Library dinner, full no-host bar, dancing, live production, “Mary Poppins The Pleasanton. www.valleyconcertchorale. Sunday, February 7th. In celebration of Isaac Asimov’s “I, Robot.” Copies of • Wednesday, February 17, 7pm: I, and silent auctions. www.valleyhu- Musical." Original Music and Lyrics org, or 866-4003. the big game being in the Bay Area, the books and LRT event schedules will Robot readers theater, Shakespeare’s mane.org by Richard M. Sherman and Robert Downtown Pleasanton Association is be available at all Livermore Public Associates readers theater volunteer 53rd annual Coin Show, Livermore B. Sherman. Book by Julian Fellowes. OPERA hosting a Super Scavenger Hunt filled Library locations. Livermore Reads cast • Saturday, February 20, 1pm: Valley Coin Club, March 6, 10 a.m. to New Songs and Additional Music and Livermore Valley Opera & the Las with football fun. Children 10 years old Together 2016 events will include the Maker Program for Kids: Make a Re- 5 p.m. Displays, bourse, prizes, free Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Positas College Foundation present An and younger are invited to come pick following. Unless noted, events are cycled Robot • Sunday, February 21, wooden nickels, hourly drawings. Elks Drewe. Co-Created by Cameron Mack- Evening with Frederica von Stade. 6:30 up instructions, goody bag and their held at the Civic Center Library and 1:30pm: Free movie screening at the Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore intosh. Auditions will be held at the p.m. Sat., Feb. 6 at the Mertes Center first clue from the starting location are free to the public. • Thursday, library, followed by a presentation and (Springtown). Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre rehearsal for the Arts, Las Positas College, 3000 outside of the Museum on Main at February 4, 7pm: Positrons, Lasers discussion on artificial intelligence by 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebra- space, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Includes 603 Main Street. Just look for the and Robots: How Close Does Our Chris Riley from i-GATE. For informa- tion, City of Dublin, March 12 and 13: 101, Pleasanton. No appointments an in-depth interview with Ms. von golden balloon arch and giant football. Science Come to Asimov’s Vision of tion about the movie and Chris Riley’s Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, necessary. Adults and children, Mon., Stade, musical performances and For latest information, go to www. the Future?, physicist Scott Wilks, presentation, contact the library or 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green and White Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.; Wed., Feb. 24, the best local wines along with hors pleasantondowntown.net Ph.D, from Lawrence Livermore visit www.livermorelibrary.net • Friday, Gala, 6 p.m. March 11, Shannon Com- 6:30 p.m., Sat., Feb. 27, 11 a.m. d'oeuvres & dessert. Tickets are $125. An Evening With… General Benjamin National Laboratory • Saturday, February 26, 3:30pm: Family movie munity Center; Pancake Breakfast, 7 to Callbacks: dance - Feb. 27, 3-6 p.m., For more information, contact the Las O. Davis Jr.: Tuesday, February 9th, February 6, 1pm: Students’ Robotics day at the library featuring a Disney- 10 a.m. March 12, Fire Station #16; 7-10 p.m.; final: Feb. 28, 7-8 p.m. and Positas College Foundation Office at: 7pm. Museum on Main Ed Kinney Fair, co-sponsored by the Livermore Pixar movie about an adorable little Parade, 9:30 a.m. Amador Plaza to 8-10 p.m. For all roles except Mary 424-1014.0 Speakers Series, Firehouse Arts Center, Valley Joint Unified School District waste collecting robot. For information Dublin Boulevard to Village Parkway to and Bert, please prepare 16-32 bars of 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. • Wednesday, February 10, 7pm: about the movie, contact the library Amador Village Boulevard; Shamrock a musical theater song. If audition- MISCELLANEOUS Tickets are $10 general admission, Pulitzer Prize award-winning journalist or visit www.livermorelibrary.net • 5IK, 8:30 a.m. March 13. dublinca.gov ing only for the roles of Mary or Bert, Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken $7 seniors (65+) / students (with John Markoff talks about his book Saturday, February 27, 2pm: Roboticist www.dublinstpats.com please prepare 32 bars of music from Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. valid ID), $5 members. Tickets may be Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest Kevin Roche presents ThinBot, the bar- St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl, March the Mary Poppins musical. Please Features local authors reading their purchased online at www.museumon- for Common Ground Between Humans tending robot, and other cool machines 19, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown bring a current headshot and current work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee main.org, at Museum on Main during and Robots • Saturday, February 13, • Sunday, February 28, 2pm: Cantina Pleasanton. Sample craft beers from resume. Come dressed comfortably to and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- regular operating hours or by phoning noon (The Vine Cinema in Livermore): Band plays acoustic music inspired San Francisco Bay Area breweries at move for a dance audition and please more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. the museum at (925) 462-2766. For Free movie at the Vine Cinema by Star Wars and classic video games more than 25 downtown locations. list all rehearsal conflicts on the back Information go to http://facebook.com/ more information on the Ed Kinney featuring Blade Runner, a screening of like Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Tasty bites will also be served. Pleas- of the audition form starting on May StoriedNights Speakers Series visit www.museumon- the 1982 American neo-noir science Brothers • Monday, February 29, anton Downtown Association, www. 23rd. Dublin Schools, 1915, 1950 and Today, main.org or phone Museum on Main at fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, 6:30pm: Family movie night at Rincon pleasantondowntown.net special exhibit, Oct. 17 through Janu- (925) 462-2766. and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Library featuring a Disney-Pixar movie An Evening With… Ulysses S. Grant CHORAL ary 2016. Little Classroom, Dublin Allison Mcfarlane, Fukushima nuclear Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James about an adorable little waste collect- Tuesday, March 22, 7pm. Museum Valley Concert Chorale, Hope, Faith, Heritage Park and Museums, 660 crisis: lessons learned. Rae Dorough Olmos (Rated R) • Sunday, February ing robot. For information about the on Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Life, Love: John Rutter’s Requiem movie, contact the library or visit www. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad livermorelibrary.net. Sponsored by The Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 Friends of the Livermore Library. For general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / more information about this library students (with valid ID), $5 members. event, call 925-373-5500 or visit Tickets may be purchased online at www.livermorelibrary.net. www.museumonmain.org, at Museum Youth Orchestra Performance Set in Dublin California Association of Porcelain on Main during regular operating hours Artists, 38th annual Convention and or by phoning the museum at (925) New youth Orchestra Gradus ad Parnassum of Tri- cow Philharmonic, The National Latvian Symphony, Show, March 10, 11, 12, Marriott 462-2766. For more information on the Valley is in its inaugural season and made an impres- Gyunggi Philharmonic, Symphony Orchestra of Russia, Fremont-Silicon Valley, 16100 Landing Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. Parkway, Fremont. Open to the public. museumonmain.org or phone Museum sive debut in November. The orchestra is under the Perm Tchaikovsky Opera, Chi'in'u National Opera, Na- March 10: 1 to 3 p.m.; March 11: 9 on Main at (925) 462-2766. direction of international musicians – Music Director tional Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, Latvian Op- a.m. to 5 p.m.; March 12: 9 a.m. to Livermore Half Marathon, March 26, Imant Kotsinsh and Artistic Director Temirzhan Yerzha- era and more than two dozens of other orchestras and 3 p.m. Fine art, porcelain painting glass of wine from one of the 13 winer- nov. companies. As a Music Director he led such orchestras demonstrations, drawing, banquets, ies at the finish line. New in 2016, 24 painted porcelain prizes and more. Hour Fitness 5K event. Start and finish The second concert will be held on Sunday, Febru- as Daugavpils Symphony, Yaroslavl Philharmonic and www.capacina. $15 fee at the door. First and S. Livermore Ave., downtown ary 28, 6 p.m. at the Dublin High School Center for the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan. Tails at Twilight, a gala benefit for the Livermore, half marathon 8 a.m., 5K Performing Arts & Education, 8151 Village Parkway, Violinist and violist Igor Veligan is a prominent Valley Humane Society, at the Ruby Hill start 8:15 a.m., wine and music festi- Dublin, CA 94568. chamber musician who has performed with L'Estro Golf Club in Pleasanton from 6-11 pm. val 9 a.m. Information and registration Friday, March 4, 2016. Celebrate the at http://runliv.com/ The program will include Händel: Short Suite from Armonico String Quartet, Harlequin String Quartet, Ar- lives of those beloved pets who have Water-Music; Schubert: Four Waltzes D783; Boccheri- genta Trio and Chamber Music Society of Sacramento. ni: Minuet; Puccini: Crisantemi for strings; Mascagni: His credits also include concertmaster or principal viola Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana; Wieniawski: positions with San Francisco Choral Society, Reno Legende for violin and orchestra; and J. Strauss: Roses Philharmonic, Lake Tahoe Summer Festival, Monterey from the South. Soloist will be Igor Veligan, violin. Symphony and Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestras. Tickets are $20 (general), $12 (seniors & children) A graduate from Odessa State Conservatory, at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2489805 Ukraine, he studied violin and chamber music with Latvian-American conductor Imant Kotsinsh is a Zoya Istomina, Galina Gritzenko, Oleg Shkarpitnuy, prominent artist in his native country and abroad. His Natalya Buzanova, and in master classes with Zakhar talent and experience brought him a recognition that Bron, Liana Isakadze and Igor Frolov. Currently he propelled him to several resident conductor positions teaches at American River College and Pacific Univer- with such orchestras and companies as The Bolshoi sity Conservatory of Music. Theater, Monterey Symphony and Symphony of New For more information, visit www.gradusap.org Russia. 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Juan Valdez competing (Organizations wishing to run notices fund-raising will take place Feb. 20 11:30 in the Livermore Valley including many few days a year. Contact Nancy Mulligan, more. No prior dance experience required. with the likes of Star- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO a.m. to 3 p.m. at Castlewood Country Club, Mendenhall, Bernal, Cockerton, Harlan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail n.mulligan@ Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or bucks. We never stayed Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Pleasanton. Tickets are $35 (includes Christensen, and many more. Richard has comcast.net. Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for of Bulletin Board or email information to lunch). Vintage/period dress suggested. been president of both L-AGS and the San Paws In Need Valentine Crab Feed more information. Youth class (ages 8 and in big-name hotels, but [email protected]. Include name Contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Ramon Genealogical Society. will take place on Saturday, February 6th, up): Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- found some of the most of organization, meeting date, time, place or [email protected] Proceeds Lindsay Wildlife Experience, tickets 2016. The event includes dinner, games 1833 for info. pleasant accommodations and theme or subject. Phone number and will benefit Axis Community Health in are now available for the Sixth Annual Fac- and raffles from 6-10 pm at the Shrine Questers is an international contact person should also be included. Pleasanton, Contra Costa Hope Hospice, es of Wildlife Gala, scheduled for Saturday, Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., in organization of lovers of antiques, in haciendas and inns Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) and The British Home for Senior Citizens March 19, 2016 at Diablo Country Club Livermore. Proceeds will benefit the Spay/ collectibles, and history who encourage that had hosted afflu- Livermore Amador Valley Garden (Lic.#191501668 / COA#064), (1700 Clubhouse Road, Diablo). This wild Neuter and “Just Like New” programs. preservation and restoration of historical ent visitors more than a Club will meet on Thursday, February 11, The Tri-Valley Democratic Club evening event will raise money for Lindsay Dinner tickets are $60. Tickets are avail- landmarks. At chapter meetings, members 7:00pm at Alisal School's multipurpose presents Forecast for fair elections with Wildlife, which treats more than 5,500 able online at www.Paws-In-Need.org, or learn about antiques, share and view century ago. room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. fair elections advocate Jim Soper. He will injured and orphaned animals each year. by mailing checks to Paws In Need, P.O. member’s collections, visit historic sites, As we wrapped up Anita Clevenger, curator of the Sacramento give an update on coming changes in col- 2015 was a record year for Lindsay, with Box 3436, San Ramon, CA 94583. Contact museums and antiques shops and help our tour in the north of Historic Rose Garden, will speak on climb- lecting, counting, & reporting of votes. Jim the drought causing a flood of more, and event coordinator Cindy Ferrin at cferrin@ non-profit organizations with restoration the country in Cartagena, ing roses. Visitors are welcome. For more is co-chair of the Voting Rights Task Force worse-off, animals than in recent history. pacbell.net or 925-323-8517 for more and preservation work. Chapter meets information, call Bev at 925 485 7812 or (East Bay), writes a blog countedascast. Livermore Lions Crab Feed Friday, information. the 4th Tuesday monthly from September I had one major objec- visit www.lavgc.org. org and served on the SF Voting System February 26, 2016; The Rock House Dress a Girl Around the World, an to May. New members are invited to join tive yet to accomplish. Bingo Bash, Italian Catholic Federa- Task Force. Discussion and questions. Re- Restaurant 443-3240, 1840 Portola Ave, invitation to make simple dresses for girls the local Amador Chapter. If interested Our local guide there tion Branch #285 fund-raiser. Sat., Feb. freshments. Meeting Mon., Feb. 15, 7 p.m. Livermore, 5:30 p.m. doors open, crab in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or 27, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. bingo. IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. fee 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contact Lion Ben Bar- Sat., Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. e-mail [email protected]. had a tendency to ramble St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Up to five scholarships, each worth rientos at 449-9974 or tickets to the Crab Michael's large hall, Livermore. Help is Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy on in one spot with Livermore. $10 per bingo packet (10 $2,500.00, are offered by the Tri-Valley Feed tickets will also will be available at needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- Club. Feed your wonder about the Night detailed histories and games). Pizza, snacks and beverages Retired Educators Scholarship Foundation. The Rock House Restaurant 1840 Portola ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the available. Dancing to DJ Joe Buonsante. The awards are offered to high-school Ave, Livermore. scissors, along with helping hands. (Those 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- explanations for up to 15 Reservations due Feb. 22: Helen 462- graduating seniors and college/university Livermore Valley Charter School planning to stay all day should bring a ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. minutes – details that I 3798. Limited seating. Proceeds go to students. All applicants must be planning Crab & Pasta Feed on Friday, February 5, bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 had already read about Children's Hospital treatment of Cooley's a career in education. Questions about the 2016. The"totally 80's" themed event will cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Anemia plus other ICF charities. If unable scholarship should be sent to greegno@ take place at the Aahmes Shrine Event make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- or could easily follow in to attend, donations appreciated: Mail to comcast.net or call 925-443-6097. Ap- Center, 170 Lindberg Ave., Livermore. arrange for kits that can be sews at home. ers.org/ books and on the web. E. Meier, 6597 Lansing Ct., Pleasanton, plication packets for the scholarships can Dinner features crab, chicken, pasta, and Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 At the first opportunity I CA 94566 be downloaded at: div85.calrta.org. Go to salad and dancing to music by KKIQ DJ or [email protected] Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Widowed Men and Women of North- Scholarships and Grants, and select 2016 Mark Davis. Tickets are $55 per person. Crab Feed, Feb. 27, 2016. The costumes give free guided tours beginning managed to sneak away ern CA, lunch in Dublin, Feb. 6, 12:30 Application Forms. Application deadline is VIP Tables can be added on for $105. To Livermore High School Alumni Assoc. is at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays and explore the fort of p.m. RSVP by Feb. 4 to Janet, 443-3317. March 26, 2016. order tickets, go to lvcsptoinc.org or email producing its 4th Annual Crab Feed to of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Castillo de San Felipe on Brunch in Livermore, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Armchair Travelers, Livermore [email protected] benefit the students, faculty & administra- Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and RSVP by Feb. 5 to Ruby, 462-9636. Lunch Library, Thurs., Feb. 11, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Livermore Valley Coin Club 53rd tors of LHS. Each year the LHSAA funds the beautifully landscaped grounds. For my own at my leisure, in Livermore, 1 p.m. Feb. 9, RSVP by Feb. Frank and Sigrid Rainer will present the annual coin show and sale on Sunday numerous request from LHS to provide information on the Ravenswood Progress seeing twice as much as 7 to Gloria, 846-8320. General meeting, program “The Colombia that Columbus March 6, 2016, from 10 am to 5 pm. at the items/programs that are no longer in their League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent my fellow travelers. That birthday lunch in San Ramon, 1 p.m. Feb. Never Saw,” a slideshow of their three- Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Drive Springtown budget. LHSAA invites all to take part in Program, please call the Docent Coordina- 14, RSVP by Feb. 7 to Marsha, 830-8483. week journey through Colombia. Frank and in Livermore. More than 20 dealers from the Crab Feed and both Live and Silent tor at (925) 443-0238. way I could also take Lunch in Fremont, 1 p.m. Feb. 17, RSVP by Sigrid began their adventure in the Corn all over Northern California will offer gold, Auctions Fundraiser. Go to www.livermore- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social photos without so many Feb. 14 to Vickie, 510-656-1166. Happy Islands of Nicaragua, where they spent silver, and base metal coins from the Unit- highalumni.com for additional information, group of retired men who join together to tourist heads in the way. hour in Pleasanton, 5 p.m. Feb. 18, RSVP a week exploring both islands by driving, ed States and foreign countries. Dealers email [email protected] or call better enjoy their leisure time. Activities I managed to find the by Feb. 16 to Mary, 705-7337. Lunch in hiking and diving. Adults are invited to will make appraisals and purchase coins Ray 925-606-5518. include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Pleasanton, 1 p.m. Feb. 19, RSVP by Feb. this free program on the second Thursday from the public. Admission is free. wooden ClutterLess Self Help Support fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- very same rusty canon on 16 to Gloria, 846-8320. Friendly bridge, 1 of each month in the Community Meeting “nickels” commemorating the event will be Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men the same wall at which p.m. Feb. 20, RSVP by Feb. 13 to Barbara, Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 given away while supplies last. An hourly support group for people with difficulty dis- living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, I had posed almost six 426-8876. Brunch in Castro Valley, 12:30 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For drawing will be held for a U.S. silver eagle carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering and San Ramon. The group meets for p.m. Feb. 28, RSVP by Feb. 25 to Ruby, additional information please call 925 dollars. Members of the Livermore Valley is a psychological issue, not an organizing lunch on the first Thursday of each month decades earlier. For once 462-9636. 373-5500. Coin Club will set up numismatic displays, issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest I even got into one of my 50's, 60's ChaCha, Swing 2016 Celebrating Valentine's Day With information table and will be available Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about own pictures at the same Dinner Dance, 6 to 11 p.m. Sat., Feb. 13 A Broken Heart, Come join us and meet to discuss the club’s activities. Limited Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and at the Livermore Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur others who are feeling the same way. lunch service will be available. For further except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 pm. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For site, but this time it was Dr., Livermore. Fund-raiser for the Liver- Thursday Feb. 4th. 7:30 pm St. Elizabeth information please call Stephen Kramer at Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 information or to attend a meeting, call with the face of a white- more Fil-Am Organization, Inc. Evening Seton Church. 4001 Stoneridge Drive, (925) 980-9307. or 925-922-1467. More information at: Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. bearded septuagenarian of entertainment, dancing and good food. Pleasanton. Presented by Fr. Padraig Retired Public Employees Associa- www.clutterlesseastbay.org NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource Funds used to provide scholarships. Green. No preregistration required tion (RPEA) meets Thurs., Feb. 4. 10:45 Writing club for young adults, & Support Group meets monthly for rather than the image of a Tickets $40 per person, contact a board Livermore-Amador Genealogical a.m. at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit & Grill, Whether a seasoned writer or just starting parents/caretakers of children ages chubby young teenager. member [email protected] Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at 3054 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Heather out, join published Young Adult author J.L. 5-17 years with (or suspected of having) Members of the public . Information at www.livermorefilam.org Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Gray from the Alzheimer’s Association Powers at Livermore Public Library for emotional/ psychiatric disorders. It meets Tri-Valley Republican Women Fed- Ct., Pleasanton. Guest speaker will be will be the speaker. Meeting to all retired the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 the third Tuesday of the month from are invited to join Sigrid erated meeting 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 11. Richard Finn on the topic Oak Knoll public employees under the Calpers through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 7-9pm at Pathways to Wellness, 5674 and me for a slideshow Guest speaker Peter Friedman has studied Cemetery, Livermore, abandoned but not retirement system. For more information pm on the third Thursday of the month: Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The entitled “The Colombia and lectured on the threat of Islam to forgotten. No charge, visitors welcome. or to RSVP call Muriel Springer at @ February 18, March 17, April 21, and May group is drop-in and free. Contact person America for over 40 years. He will discuss For additional information contact Marilyn 925-447-1920 or [email protected] 19 The meetings will be held at the Civic is Marsha McInnis at 925-980-5331. that Columbus Never some of his findings. Meeting at Beeb's Glass and Diane Wiedel, Program Chairs, or Val Olson – Secretary - 925-449-5807 Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Saw.” It will be offered Restaurant, 915 Clubhouse Dr., Livermore email: [email protected] Finn and his [email protected] Avenue, Livermore. The club is free and no for retired men who seek activities to en- at the Armchair Travelers (near the airport). Social time 6:30 p.m. cousin Peter Kitchingham, of London, Eng- HistoryMobile. Those interested registration is required. For more informa- hance their retirement. Monthly meetings program at the Livermore with dinner meeting to begin at 7 p.m. land, have spent several years researching in Livermore history and/or like working tion, please visit TEEN SPACE on the feature lunch and an interesting speaker. Reservations due by 02/8/2016 Contact hundreds of people buried at the first with children (mostly 3rd graders), are library’s website: www.livermorelibrary. Men have the opportunity to learn about Civic Center Library at Linda Krikorian at email: krikorianpublish- formal cemetery in the Livermore-Amador needed. Volunteers would share Livermore net, or contact Jennifer at 925-373-5576. and join activities such as hiking, bridge, 1:30 pm on Thursday, [email protected] or 925/426-1474. Valley, Oak Knoll Cemetery. Those buried history with local children (mostly during Learn Scottish country dancing investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood February 11, 2016. There Celebrate Downton Abbey, after six there include members of the last wagon the month of May) and the rest of the in Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and carving. There is also a neat group of guys seasons the show is in its final year, the train over the Sierras in the terrible winter community at various locations such as jigs and graceful strathspeys that are to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets is no admission charge. Daughters of the British Empire will hold a of 1846, the founder of Alameda County, Farmers' Market, Ravenswood or special the traditional social dance of Scotland. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the special event to celebrate the show. Dress a person buried at three different places, events. There will be training provided. The Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near the Part for a Demise of Downton Abbey and ancestors of many people still living time commitment could be as little as a Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any February 4, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD retired man is welcome to drop by to socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs learn about your opportunities. For more visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting information check our website: branch121. Overeaters Anonymous. All are wel- and children’s program For more informa- study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at come. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh-ins, free tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior Valley Bible Church, Livermore, For more information contact revhar- [email protected] (put “SIR” in the will donations for rent. St. Bartholomew's Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut adult ministries meet every other month. Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary [email protected] or visit us at http:// subject line). Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Liver- St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Call the office at 846-8650 for more School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, csllvlighthouse.org. American Legion Post 47 in more. Call Nora for further information at a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 information. Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 Livermore is looking for veterans in the (925)337-9118. a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Cedar Grove Community Church, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. Livermore area who are interested in Community Resources for Inde- ship service. AWANA children's program Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. performing community service for young pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday people and promoting veterans affairs. help people with disabilities and supports Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study Interested veterans will meet with other them to live independently and participate Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. like-minded veterans for camaraderie and in their community for as long as they are Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday there is adult Bible study, youth activities mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. support of veteran’s causes. The American willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains service. Information 447-8747 or www. and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Legion is the largest federally chartered offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore uucil.org care during all events. 447-1848, www. Well Community Outreach Center “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the veteran’s organization that is the veterans to provide information and referrals and Congregation Beth Emek, Center trinitylivermore.org ministry provides meats, canned and dry featured study of Community Bible Study lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- provide community education at senior for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A more American Legion Post 47 meets the centers and affordable housing complexes Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- available prior to the start of the school Children’s Program is available for infants second and fourth Monday of each month to residents of Southern Alameda County. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- ing the John Main tradition, every Monday year). Those with an immediate need or to 5 years old. Class starts on continues at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact who would like to donate nonperishable each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can bethemek.org. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. food items, call the office at (925) 479- until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, Enter the building from the ramp on the be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact 5th Street side. For more information go by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at with the Congress of Secular Jewish 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill [email protected]. All services Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment [email protected] for more information or Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. are free. Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at only. The Outreach Center will be open to register.” com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at DBE Daughters of the British 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. (831) 278-1916. every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for 925-449-6048. Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This women of all ages and life stages, Meets Eric's Corner is a free support group Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services will be on a first come first serve basis Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through for people who are dealing with a diag- a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo nosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at sen Drive, Livermore. Hall, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. attend these meetings. Meetings are held founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) church and reading room are located at 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Lynnewood United Methodist Questions: Donna Leach (925-443-6815) at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, (3) organization made up of women of Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, and worship with us and to enjoy our Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, [[email protected]] or Kristen Barton Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 British or British Commonwealth heritage which is open to the public, features hospitality. For more information call the offers a friendly congregation where all are (925-449-8002)[adele_obrien@hotmail. on the third Thursday of each month. and ancestry with a focus on charity and books, CDs and magazines for sale. For church office 925-462-4802. welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on com] For more information please visit us at fellowship. Those interested in helping information, call (925) 447-2946. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Sundays with Sunday school for youth and Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives ericscorner.org with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Sunset Community Church, 2200 Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both away clothing and other items every Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes and forming long-lasting friendships, Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- visitors to come experience a great time contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- at 846-0221, send an email to office@ cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 while making a difference in our commu- or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. E. Avenue, Livermore. nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd additional information. church provided. A "Night of Worship" (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School lynnewood.org. Christ Church (a nondenominational & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with The Church of Jesus Christ of evangelical church formerly meeting in The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., formation on programs and memberships, Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 choir, child care provided. Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org training philosophies and schedules, and p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United Church Livermore. 3rd ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence Assistance League® of Amador all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 9 a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 12 noon. Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- marathon/endurance training program. Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages at cated group of volunteers, reaching out to www.trivalleytriclub.com. Livermore. Information, 447-8840. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- p.m..; 4th ward 9 a.m., Springtown ward, 11:00 a.m. Fall adult education course: those in need in the Tri-Valley and having Pleasanton Military Families is Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 2580 11 a.m. Young single adult ware, 1:30 “Human Sexuality: Biblical and Theo- fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on a Pleasanton based support group for 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Pathway Community Church, 6533 p.m., 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin. logical Perspectives,” taught by Robert the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. those who have a loved one serving in the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship The Church of Jesus Christ of W. Evans (Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: and Ph.D. in systematic theology). visit: ton. For more information, see our website, the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share information, call 925-447-1246. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Asbury United Methodist Church, practical messages, nondenominational. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 925.846.0665. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ that are experienced. There is no better 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Grief Workshop, bi-monthly to yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. support than being surrounded by others Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. help people with the healing journey. St. Operation: SAM “Supporting All who know what you are going through. Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Elizabeth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Three times per year, the group collect Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Pleasanton. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. support organization based in Livermore. supplies and sends care packages to the Community Center, 4444 East Ave., ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 11th and 25th. March 10th. 2016. No S.A.M. has been in operation since January troops. Contact [email protected] for Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores John Knox Presbyterian Church, per-registration is necessary, but if it is 2004. It is dedicated to the continued the location of the next meeting. calvarylivermore.org. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship your first night attending, arrive a little morale support of deployed troops. For Livermore Military Families, a United Christian Church, www. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for early to check in. These sessions are open information or donations, visit www. support group for families in Livermore uccliv.org, a gay-welcoming congrega- [email protected] for more info. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education to all, regardless of religious affiliation. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ who have a loved one serving in the tion offering community and spiritual Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Please call Nancy at 925-846-9543 for comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. Military, is intended to be a safe place for encouragement for questioners, seekers East Avenue, Livermore; worship service Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth more information. Depression and Bipolar Support family members to come and share their and risk-takers. Worships on Sunday 10:15 a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets experiences and concerns with others who morning at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. org. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's understand what they are going through. 1886 College Ave. at M St., Livermore; call Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., All family members are welcome to attend 449-6820 for more information. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College interim minister. All are welcome. Ongoing Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Ave. (United Christian Church). More groups and activities. www.unityoftrivalley. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ of each month at the Livermore Veterans cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; information: LivermoreQuakers@gmail. org/ 829-2733. pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Memorial Building, 522 South L Street Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- com or (925) 315-7170. Eckankar, Community HU Chant is Pereira, 462-6415. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors the theme of a non-denominational prayer Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- 805-7151. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) activity Saturday, February 6th at noon. to new and established residents of the 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Kid’s Church following worship, nursery – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- The Community HU Chant is held once a Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the yahoo. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. month each 1st Saturday at The Parkview, first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living 100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. For More on the second Wednesday of the month, RELIGION a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Livermore Valley - People from all faith Information contact http://eck-ca.org/ by Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, First Presbyterian Church, 2020 org/ All are welcome. 925-449-4848. traditions, cultures, races and sexual computer family activities, and monthly adult Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, orientations welcome. Sunday service 12 The Independent • February 4, 2016 Milestones Winter Break Trip Includes Foothill Students Bring Home Awards from Competition Activities to Explore Hunger Foothill High School stu- dents had the opportunity to and Food Insecurities attend the DECA Northern Tatianna Mercurio of Pleasanton (94588) was one of 11 California Career Devel- students who participated in Baldwin Wallace University's opment Conference held Alternative Break service program and traveled to San An- Janunary 15 to 17 in San tonio over Winter Break. Mercurio, a graduate of Foothill Ramon. The conference was High School majoring in film studies, took part in a variety a chance for DECA members of activities exploring issues of hunger and food insecurity to compete in events relat- in a diverse community including immigrant families and ing to marketing, finance, veterans. The trip was led by BW student Elizabeth Hiros management, and hospitality with support from staff advisor Joe Lehman. and tourism. The students volunteered at five locations during the Foothill members com- trip. At the San Antonio Food Bank, they learned about the peted with almost 1600 par- functioning and funding of the food bank and helped pack ticipants and brought home groceries to be distributed throughout Southwest Texas. 121 awards collectively. The group prepared and served lunch to residents of Haven Members had the option for Hope, which houses people who have committed to of choosing from over 40 job training and/or recovery. Students also volunteered at competitive events. Over- a food pantry stocking shelves and at a YMCA afterschool all awards were achieved program helping kids make holiday cards. The last day of based on a combination of the trip was spent working at a "holiday food giveaway" in presentation(s) and/or a writ- a parking lot where food was distributed "drive up window" ten project and/or a com- keting Management Series, style to those who qualified. prehensive industry cluster 3rd Place; Raymond Peng, The Alternative Break experience at BW provides stu- exam. The following stu- Marketing Management Se- dents with opportunities to make a difference, travel to dents received honors in their ries, 1st Place, Advertis- another area, learn new skills and meet people with similar overall categories: ing Campaign, 3rd Place; interests. Alternative Break is one of many community ser- Tanvi Antoo/Sofia Mos- Praveen Ravisankar, Profes- vice programs organized by the David & Frances Brain Cen- kalenko, International Busi- sional Selling, 1st Place; and ter for Community Engagement to support BW's mission of ness Plan, 1st Place; Tanvi Tyler Wong, Business Ser- empowering students to become contributing, compassionate Antoo, Human Resources vices Marketing, 2nd Place citizens of an increasingly global society. Community groups Management, 3rd Place; Other top 8 finalists in interested in partnering with BW can contact the Center for John Fracisco, Retail Mer- the overall category for their Community Engagement at 440-826-2403 or [email protected]. chandising Series, 3rd Place; respective events includ- Christina Ge, Hospitality and ed Blake Braden, Christy Tourism Professional Sell- Chen, Benjamin Chen, Jamal ing, 2nd Place, Hotel Lodg- Dessouky, Matt Gates, Val- ing Management, 3rd Place; entina Im, Angela Jocson, Edward Im. Advertisement Kyle Kenny, Mohit Kondle, Campaign, 1st Place; Edward Sophie Nguyen, Fatima Im/David Xu, Business Law Qureshi, Seant Sarkis-Kelly, EDUCATION and Ethics Team Decision Ajit Selvakumaran, Vic- Making, 2nd Place; Angela toria Tam, Garrett Wrenn, Pratima Thapaliya, Dublin, was named to the Fall Semester Jocson/Tyler Wong, Finan- Manal Yaqub, and Jacqueline 2015 Deans List were recently announced by the Office of the Group poses for photo (top); pictured below are Edward Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston. To qualify cial Operations Research, T- Zhang. for a place on the Deans List, students must complete 12 or more 3rd Place; Abel John, Sports With this being another Im and Raymond Peng. Photos - Tyler Wong letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point aver- and Entertainment Market- successful conference for age. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of ing, 2nd Place; Foothill DECA, advisor said, "I loved being able to Minnesota system and the only campus providing every full-time Saachi Keswani, Hospi- Tami Raaker says, “My fa- San Diego in March. student with a laptop computer. compete and truly apply all tality and Tourism Profes- vorite part of this conference Foothill DECA is a Career of our classroom learning to sional Selling, 3rd Place; An- was feeling the electricity of and Technical Student pro- Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for under- real-world situations." anth Kumar/Rithvik Sunku/ our team spirit fill the room, gram that prepares emerging graduate students enrolled for the Fall 2015 semester. Local students Foothill DECA is cur- on the list incude Anjali Nair of Dublin, CA, class of 2017; Emily Mihir Weling, Buying and as our students cheered on leaders and entrepreneurs in rently preparing for the State Naito of Pleasanton, CA, class of 2016; and Karan Rai of Pleasanton, Operations Research, 1st one another with undeniable four fields of business: mar- Career Development Confer- CA, class of 2019. Dean's list honors at Tufts University require a Place; Mallika Pahwa, Mar- Falcon pride.” keting, finance, hospitality, semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. DECA president Ardin Lo ence, which will take place in and management.