Thursday, OCTOBER 17, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 42 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Governor Vetoes Tesla Bill AB 1086, Upsetting Open Space Conservationists Gov. Gavin Newsom last week existing off-road vehicle site called expand off-road opportunities into who wrote an earlier version of vetoed a bill intended to create a Carnegie which lies just across the Tesla. the bill that was introduced in the path for protecting the 3,100-acre San Joaquin County line. While the Governor’s veto upset Senate. Tesla site, some 15 miles east of Conservationists note that Carn- conservationists, it pleased off-road In response to the veto, Bauer- Livermore, by allowing it to be sold egie’s deeply scarred surface, vis- enthusiasts such as members of the Kahan described herself as “ex- See Inside Section A for conservation purposes instead ible from Google Earth and other California Off-Road Vehicle As- tremely disappointed,” particularly Section A is filled with of being turned into an off-road aerial photography, represents the sociation and the American Motor- because there seems to be no need information about arts, vehicle park. future for Tesla that they are deter- cycle Association, who have fought for more off-road recreation area. people, entertainment and The Governor’s action stunned mined to prevent. for more places to ride off-highway. “We have seen a huge decline in special events. There are and dismayed groups that have been Both the Carnegie and Tesla The vetoed bill, AB 1086, was use of the current (Carnegie) off- education stories, a variety working to protect Tesla. Tesla is sites are owned by the California authored by Assemblywoman highway vehicle park, and after 20 of features, and the arts located at the eastern boundary of Department of Parks and Recre- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and co- years of litigation and non-use of and entertainment and Alameda County, adjacent to an ation, which has long planned to authored by Senator Steve Glazer, bulletin board. (See TESLA BILL, page 3) Alameda County Computers, AI Mostly Escaped Improve Life PG&E Shutdown As the World By Lloyd Alaban It looks like Alameda County Enters New Era is coming out mostly unscathed following the panic of last week’s By Jeff Garberson PG&E safety power shutoff. Both State Senator Steve Glazer We are moving toward a com- puter-augmented world with clean (D-Orinda) and Assemblywoman energy from the sun, self-driving Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) cars, major breakthroughs in medi- praised local first responders and cine and few, if any, famines. That’s emergency personnel for their co- the view of Robert Reichenthal, an ordination of relief efforts during optimistic futurist who spoke to a the power outage. Livermore audience last week. However, that burden, said We will enter that world after a Bauer-Kahan, should have been on “Fourth Industrial Revolution” that the shoulders of the power giant. is just getting underway with the Instead, AC Alert, Alameda advent of AI – artificial intelligence County’s official text and call alert – and the ability of computers to system, handled the majority of undertake tasks far better and faster the live updates to people in the than humans, Reichenthal said. area, as PG&E’s website suffered There are still some dangers, On Oct. 12, visitors to the Harvest Fair at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums enjoyed old-fashioned largely because we still have the numerous crashes due to heavy fun on a glorious fall day. Festivities included tractor-pull rides around the historic grounds, located traffic from users looking for the (See REICHENTHAL, page 8) at 6600 Donlon Way. See more photos on page 7. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) latest on the power shutoffs. “What PG&E didn’t do was keep the information flowing,” First Pride Day Bauer-Kahan said. “And failed in updating the community.” Air Quality Sensors Help Dublin Schools For Livermore There’s a lesson to be learned from an emergency in Moraga, where an accidental brush fire sent Protect Their Students From Smoky Air This Saturday the city’s fire department scram- By Ron McNicoll School District (DUSD) board staff installed the devices. By Bruce Gach bling in an area without electricity approved at its Sept. 10 meeting. The sensor readings can be Livermore joins the increas- or cell service. Without the “real Outdoor-mounted detectors DUSD will continue to use the accessed online by going to pur- sensitive enough to read the den- ing number of cities around the coordination” of the Moraga Fire EPA monitor in Livermore, which pleair.com, and typing in a ZIP world with its own Pride event Department and other city officials, sity of smoke from northern Cali- operates at a more precise technical code. Dublin’s code is 94568. fornia wildfires have been installed this weekend. said Bauer-Kahan, putting out the level. The district wanted readings For instance, a check of the Air The event, set for Oct. 19 at the fire — or even a larger fire — could in three Dublin Unified School closer to its schools, but the cost of Quality Index readings at about 11 District locations. Bankhead Theater Plaza, was the have proved much more difficult, an EPA installation is steep, and a.m. on Oct. 14 were 63 at Dublin brainchild of Livermore residents One is placed at Dublin High requires expensive installation, High School (moderate); and 44 at especially with limited phone School in the west, the second is Tracy Kronzak and Amy Law service. DUSD spokesman Chip Dehnert Dougherty Elementary School and Pannu. Holding it in October just more centrally located at James said. 40 at Amador Elementary School Meanwhile, Livermore, Dublin Dougherty Elementary School, and made good sense, because Oct. 11 The district paid $250, in- (both good.) is National Coming Out Day and (See PG&E, page 4) the third can be found at Amador cluding tax, for each of its three DUSD became one of the first Elementary School in the east. October is National LGBTQ+ His- devices. They were hooked up to districts in the state to adopt a pol- tory Month, they said. The sensors will enable the dis- a wireless network by district IT icy addressing what it will do for trict to help implement the smoky- “We wanted an event that was Development staff. Building and maintenance (See AIR SENSORS, page 2) Agreement for air policy that the Dublin Unified (See PRIDE, page 7) Hotel on March Canine Comfort Teams Help 2020 Ballot To Ease Students’ Stresses By Ron McNicoll When the board posed for an By David Chircop honors-award picture with four of The kind of friendship that only the program’s comfort teams, the Voters will decide early next dogs can bring to people has helped dogs’ quiet attention made board year whether to approve or reject Pleasanton Unified School District members smile the way kids do an agreement between the city and students find it easier to learn their when they receive the canine visits. a private developer to build a hotel lessons. Melanie Sadek, executive direc- next to the Bankhead Theater on Canine Comfort Teams help tor of VHS, said that one of the pro- the east side of Livermore Avenue. take the stress out of finals week in grams, Paws to Read, shows how The City Council last Monday the high schools, build confidence the dynamics of the visits work. certified a citizen referendum that inside special education students, In Paws to Read, a joint pro- had been signed by enough voter and provide a non-judgmental duction with the Pleasanton City signatures to either force the coun- companion to listen to the efforts of Library, students might be “filled cil to rescind a hotel agreement it students who are learning to read. with anxiety, in learning how to reached with a developer this sum- The teams, comprised of a dog read in a public setting,” Sadek said. mer or to put the agreement before and its handler, earned Valley Hu- “Our handlers don’t correct the the public for a vote. The council mane Society (VHS) a Purveyor of child; they are just making sure voted unanimously to place the Hope Award at the school board’s Sept. 24 meeting. (See REFERENDUM, page 10) (See COMFORT CANINES, page 8) State Test Scores Are Close for Pleasanton, Dublin Pleasanton Unified School Dis- and early May measured academic measures that help inform our col- trict (PUSD) edged out Dublin in performance in 2018-19, compared lective work in supporting the suc- the annual CAASPP test results, to the previous school year. cess and providing needed supports which were announced Oct. 9. In Pleasanton, 78.9% met or for every student,” Superintendent The California Assessment of exceeded the standard for English David Haglund said. Student Performance and Progress Language Arts (ELA) and 75% “While we are pleased with our test is given to students in public for math. continued high levels of achieve- schools and public charter schools. “The 2018-2019 CAASPP ment, we continue to have im- Toby is one member of the Canine Comfort Team that visits Tests administered in late April scores are one of a number of (See TEST SCORES, page 7) Amador Valley High School to help ease teenagers’ anxiety. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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By Jeff Garberson ters degrees in applied sci- teaching and educational ating the Laboratory for the ence before closing in 2011 opportunities for staff. U.S. Department of Energy. The University of Califor- due to financial pressures. Early planning for the The University anticipates nia is making plans to reno- The Hertz name is at- site’s renovation began in a proposal for full approval vate the Hertz Hall complex tached to the campus because 2018 with a feasibility study. of the renovation effort to on the east side of Lawrence of the bond that formed be- Last month, UC Regents ap- be ready by the middle of Livermore National Labo- tween Teller and John Hertz, proved $1 million in funding next year. ratory for future campus- the Austrian immigrant who for a more detailed project Gordon wrote in an email Laboratory collaborations. invented the car rental busi- design. that the project is intended The complex consists ness, founded Yellow Cab, The older buildings are “to facilitate expanded cam- of three UC-owned build- and created a company that run down and “will require pus and Lawrence Livermore ings on land owned by the became Checker Motors. very significant renovations,” National Laboratory partner- U.S. Department of Energy’s Hertz donated funds to according to a proposal sub- ships in innovation, research, National Nuclear Security build the UC Davis class- mitted to the Regents. and education.” Administration. rooms at LLNL and later Details are not yet avail- If approved, it will It housed the old UC Da- started a foundation that still able on an eventual operating “broadly engage faculty vis Department of Applied bears his name for supporting budget or how many people and students from all UC Science, founded in 1963 graduate students. might be housed there, ac- campuses with national Lab at the instigation of two In its 48 years of opera- cording to Andrew Gordon, scientists and engineers and eminent physicists: Edward tion, the Teller Tech campus a university spokesman. The others to address the most Teller, who helped found reflected a close partnership proposal to the Regents sug- pressing scientific and tech- LLNL and later became di- between LLNL and UC Da- gested renovation could cost nological challenges of the rector, and Hans Mark. vis. It helped the Laboratory about $5-6 million. 21st century.” “Teller Tech,” as the cam- develop its workforce while Costs would be funded pus was known, awarded carrying out research col- using the University share of more than 400 PhD and Mas- laborations. It also offered fee income earned from oper- Complimentary Shuttle Service for Sandia Lab Employees Discontinued by Mari Chew 24 passengers. Two LLNL Communication Specialist vides passenger rail services shuttles are used in the morn- for Sandia Labs, concedes from the Central Valley to For several years the ing for pick-ups at the Vasco that commuting is a chal- the Silicon Valley. The ACE Lawrence Livermore Na- ACE station, and two shuttles lenge in the Bay Area, but train operates weekdays, tional Laboratory and the are used in the evening to that Sandia is very support- with stations in San Joa- Livermore facility of Sandia transport employees back ive of its employees and is quin, Alameda, and Santa National Laboratories have to the station for their trips “actively exploring other Clara Counties. Between the been sharing the costs of home. transportation and commuter Vasco and Livermore sta- providing shuttle services for Due to recent contract assistance resources for our tions, the monthly average its employees. and budget constraints, San- workforce.” Sandia is “com- for San Joaquin passengers The shuttle service is dia will no longer be able mitted to supporting alterna- commuting to Livermore is operated by LLNL Fleet to participate in this com- tives to single-occupancy approximately 12,250. Management, and provides plimentary service for its vehicle commuting, includ- The SJRRC has no con- incidental use of on-site employees and contractors, ing mass transit, carpooling tractual or fiscal involvement taxis between the Vasco ACE including incidental service and bicycling,” he added. in the discontinuance of ser- (Altamont Corridor Express) for residents who commute The ACE train, which is vices, and it is unknown how train parking lot and LLNL. from San Joaquin County via owned and operated by the many of Sandia’s approxi- Each shuttle has a transport the ACE train. San Joaquin Regional Rail mately 1,000 employees will capacity of between 18 and Paul Rhien, Corporate Commission (SJRRC), pro- be affected. Two Earthquakes Strike No Power Shutoff Northern California Damage at Labs A pair of back-to-back The second, a 4.7-magni- earthquakes rocked Northern tude earthquake that struck Neither Lawrence Liver- An E&E News article California on Monday night on Oct. 15 at 12:42 p.m., more National Laboratory re-published in both Scien- and Tuesday afternoon. was centered near Hollister nor the Livermore campus of tific American and Nature, The first, a 4.5-magnitude – around 70 miles south of Sandia National Laboratories a prominent science journal, earthquake that struck on the Tri-Valley. In nearby San suffered power outages last said that some experiments Oct. 14 at 10:33 p.m., was Ramon, a chair reportedly week, the two labs reported. on the Berkeley campus and centered near Walnut Creek could be felt moving back The local laboratories at the Berkeley Laboratory – around 23 miles north of and forth. were queried about the pos- were lost when refrigeration the Tri-Valley. It was strong Earthquake scientists said sibility following reports that shut off. enough to be felt as far away that the East Bay and Hol- PG&E's regional power shut- Nothing of the sort oc- as San Jose, though no inju- lister quakes were not related down had damaged experi- curred at the two Livermore ries or serious damage was and are not part of the same ments at Lawrence Berkeley facilities, which had con- reported. fault system. National Laboratory and the tinuous power throughout University of California at the shutdown, laboratory Berkeley. representatives said. AIR SENSORS (Continued from first page) students if the air becomes main page. recommends” indoor lunch in session, all activity must unhealthy, Dehnert said. Index Limits Activities and recess for those with be indoors. The district consulted with In the 0-50 AQI range, asthma or heart disease. Vig- In the 300-500 range, the Alameda County health which is labeled “good,” orous exercise in PE classes “hazardous range,” there department and reviewed there will be no restrictions. should be pursued for no will be no school. Essential state government informa- In the 51 to 100 range, more than 30 minutes. personnel may be called in tion, including some from which is considered “moder- In the 151-200 range, to work. the California Air Resources ate,” staff will make sure that which is “unhealthy,” all In a special word about Board, before coming up any sensitive individuals are activities such as lunch and the N-95 masks that were with the policy. managing their conditions recess should be indoors, used by some people in the DUSD provides a chart of for recess, lunch, PE, athletic and exercise such as PE and fire season in 2017 and 2018, its policy, and the decision practice or athletic events. sports should be limited. the school district says they points for actions it will con- On the AQI, 101 to 150 In the 201 to 300 “very are not approved for children sider, posted on its website is described by state and unhealthy” range, the district in California. They also are at https://www.dublin.k12. regional air quality officials may close schools, depend- not recommended for people ca.us/. Look for the “District as “unhealthy for sensitive ing on how long the air qual- with heart or air passage Headlines” heading on the groups.” DUSD “strongly ity is predicted to be bad. If problems. OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 3

Courts Must Safeguard LLNL's Whistleblower Rights

On Oct. 12, Attorney Executive Branch that other- decided that the lab inten- employee's right to tell co- ics Department from firing Tony Bothwell told the U.S. wise obscure the truth, chill tionally retaliated against workers how he was treated Hugh DeWitt, a physicist District Court for the North- the workforce, and disserve Rivera for having blown the by management. The First who often spoke publicly ern District of California that the law." whistle on safety concerns. Amendment applies, he said, against U.S. nuclear weap- "the government must be The San Francisco at- But the DOE judge also because the nuclear weapons ons policy. Bothwell later required to protect whistle- torney represents Anthony decided that the lab would lab performs "government resigned from the lab. As blowers [who] have the Rivera, who was fired by have fired Rivera anyway functions" and is managed a lawyer for more than 20 courage to disclose prac- Lawrence Livermore Na- because he told coworkers by a joint venture in which years he has represented tices that harm workers, tional Security LLC in 2013 about being harassed by the University of California Livermore scientists, engi- the public, and the nation." after he disclosed "serious management following his is the "founding partner." neers, and security officers Defending a nuclear weap- safety violations" in the safety complaints. Thus Rivera's employer was who have blown the whistle ons lab engineer against lab's High Explosives Test Bothwell, in a motion a "state actor." on unsafe practices. the Department of Energy, Facility and the Mechani- for summary judgment filed Bothwell was the pub- Bothwell added, "It is the cal Engineering Division. with the federal court in lic affairs director of the proper role of the court to A Department of Energy Oakland, said the Constitu- Livermore lab in the 1980s overturn decisions of the administrative judge in 2017 tion protects a Livermore lab when he stopped the Phys- Rail Authority Approves Valley Link Feasibility Report At their Oct. 9 meeting, public interest in this vital alternative to the 87,000 peak hours, and every 24 the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin project. All of the comments commuters who make that minutes beyond Greenville Valley Regional Rail Au- received were thoughtfully trip daily.” to the North Lathrop Sta- thority Board approved the considered and resulted in The first Valley Link tion. Trains would be sched- Project Feasibility Report a number of modifications trains could be placed in uled to allow for convenient for Valley Link, a rail service from the initial plan to the service as early as 2027. transfers to BART. envisioned to conveniently Final Feasibility Report that Phase 1 of the proposed The final feasibility re- connect San Joaquin Valley the Board adopted today.” Valley Link rail service port can be seen at valley- communities and Livermore Among the changes in- would cover 41 miles con- linkrail.com. with the Dublin/Pleasanton cluded in the final Valley necting the existing Dublin/ BART Station, including Link Project Feasibility Re- Pleasanton BART Station connections with the ACE port are: 1. Adjusting the to the proposed ACE North rail system. project schedule due to up- Lathrop Station using hybrid The enabling legisla- dated information on tim- train technology. A second tion that created the Rail ing of funding sources; 2. phase would extend service Authority required that a Updating the funding plan from the North Lathrop project feasibility report be to include additional con- Station to the ACE and Am- made available for public tingencies; and 3. Updating trak Stockton Station. Other NEW LIVERMORE LOCATION Psoriasis input on or before July 1, ridership estimates. proposed station locations treatment center 2019. 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The state- came from Friends of Tesla Friends of Tesla Park sent ment said that Tesla “was Park, an umbrella organiza- a message to its members purchased for the benefit of tion that encompasses a wide regretting the Governor's all Californians and should range of environmental and action and vowing to con- remain a state park.” conservation groups, and tinue efforts “to permanently Turning Tesla into an off- includes local and regional preserve Tesla with no OHV road vehicle park would do civic organizations that sup- recreation use.” OHV stands just the opposite of benefiting port protection for Tesla. for off-highway vehicle. all Californians, the conser- Newsom’s veto “betrays On a legal front, oppo- vationists charged. the environmental protection nents of off-road expansion Only off-roaders enjoy an principals he ran on,” said into Tesla have sued, chal- off-road vehicle park, they a spokesperson for Friends lenging the adequacy of the said. Hikers, bikers, horse- of Tesla Park, adding that Parks and Recreation Depart- back riders and families out GoogleEarth photos of the ment’s environmental impact to enjoy nature stay far away Carnegie off-road vehicle reviews. from an area dominated by park show what a “devastat- They have complained noise, fast-moving vehicles ing fate” awaits Tesla. that the state commission and dust clouds raised by that reviewed and approved spinning tires. Join us for a breast health seminar. October 23 at 6 p.m.

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PG&E EDITORIAL (Continued from first page) Gavin Newsom's Great Mistake on Tesla and Pleasanton reported no resource center was miles Nextdoor — were instru- problems during the power away in Oakland. mental in picking up where We are deeply disappointed by Governor Newsom's veto of AB 1086, a bill shutdown, which seemed to “We had an emergency PG&E dropped the ball. that would have created a path to preserve the 3,100-acre Tesla site against the affect only a few outlying operation center and a disas- “We didn’t get any dis- ravages of the off-road vehicles that have decimated the contiguous Carnegie areas. ter preparation plan already tressing response on our Pleasanton, like many in place,” she said. “Our city hotlines,” Chin said. “We off-road vehicle park for decades. other communities in the employees are also emer- hope that’s the result of our In explaining his veto, the Governor claimed that he was protecting Tesla “for county, prepared an emer- gency trained to deal with frequent communications the benefit of all Californians.” That is exactly the opposite of what he has done. gency center for residents situations like these.” with residents.” Hikers, bikers and equestrians will never visit Tesla if it becomes an off-road to gather. At the Pleasanton With fears that the strong Still, officials, including vehicle park. The same goes for parents hoping to introduce their children to the Public Library, there were winds would reach the val- Bauer-Kahan, are search- beauty of nature. Spinning tires and loud, revving engines are intimidating to all charging stations, water, ley floor — they didn’t — ing for answers that would snacks and emergency gen- and with PG&E’s website prevent future wide-spread except the off-roaders themselves. erators for residents in need. down, the city also took it power shutoffs. Bauer-Ka- The Governor talked a good environmental game when he was running for According to Pleasanton upon itself to provide online han said she is exploring office, but his veto of AB 1086 tells a different story. We trust the vigorous con- Public Information Officer maps for residents indicat- possible legislation. “PG&E servation efforts being carried out by Friends of Tesla Park will continue. We Cindy Chin, the city was ing where the power would has put profits over constitu- support their lobbying in Sacramento and their use of the court system as needed. well prepared for any anom- go out. ents,” she said, “when we alies that could have popped And just like the rest all should be considering We expect Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and Senator Steve Glazer to up, especially consider- of the county, AC Alert — safety.” continue their good fight in legislative chambers. ing the closest PG&E-run along with Facebook and Tesla is worth saving...“for the benefit of all Californians.” MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in let- port the LLNL ACE shuttle. safe at home and out of the The Single (Big) Whammy caused climate disruption after 6 a.m.” But that would ters published in Mailbox Sandia and LLNL share military? Greg Scott, Livermore now through quantum me- prevent inmates from having are those of the author the cost of this service, which Shame on you. Your pres- I read, “We think of Hitler chanics, brought to us by the the choice to leave just after and do not necessarily provides two shuttles in the idency will go down in his- as history’s greatest villain, physicists of the 1920s. It midnight and may have other reflect the opinion of The morning and two in the eve- tory as one of our country’s but he has long since been has to do with the changing unintended consequences. Independent. The Inde- ning. LLNL started providing blackest periods. surpassed by all of us in our jet stream and quasi-reso- pendent will not publish this service when the ACE Interesting, but not sur- greedy appropriation of a nant amplification (QRA). Honoring Veterans anonymous letters. All trains started running. Sandia prising, when I attempted to lifestyle that increases carbon We are changing ‘atmo- Owen Brovont, Livermore letters are required to I believe has supported it for call the White House switch- dioxide in the atmosphere,” spheric waves’ through our Tomorrow my wife, Jan, have the names of the more than four years. board and then the White in Tom O’Neill’s Mailbox greenhouse gas emissions, and I are headed to South persons submitting them Sandia management said House Comment line for the letter (“Beware the Triple such as Rossby Waves. (The Carolina to attend a reunion and city of residence. it was because of DOE re- firsttime in my 72 years, not Whammy,” The Independent, Weather Amplifier, Michael of an old WWII Army Air Abusive letters may be quirements. I hesitate to only was the switchboard Oct. 10). F. Mann, “Scientific Ameri- Force B-29 Superfortress rejected or edited. Fre- believe this because LLNL closed, you also made it im- I respond in accordance to can,” March 2019). bomber group. As WWII quent letter writers may is under the same DOE re- possible for a citizen in this Gary Estee’s waxing techno- I can relate to the senti- bombers go, the B-29 was the quirements, yet LLNL will once-democracy to leave a ment of the famous 1962 have publication of their optimistic letter on technol- king of the heap; it was pow- continue this service for their comment. Is it that you are ogy and the Internet on the Pogo cartoon caption: “We ered by four Duplex-Cyclone letters delayed. Letters employees who commute unwilling to hear the intense have met the enemy and the should be sent by email same page (“Finding the radial engines each develop- from the San Joaquin Valley. sadness in American citizens’ Answers,” The Independent, enemy is us!” I cannot relate ing 2,200 horsepower and, to editmail@compuserve. This also happened about voices — simple, patriotic, to the hyperbole that we are com) Oct. 10) by searching Google unlike its predecessors, it had two years ago when the new ethical folks like me who for “Am I Hitler?” Hitlers and the comparison pressurized compartments to contractor took over Sandia. honestly pay taxes annually, One Google response of us and our lifestyles to the fight the fatigue and chill at B-17 Crash Article After three or four weeks, whether we support your ac- mindset(s) of WWII. Kevin Ryan, Pleasanton choice is “No but bananas the 25,000’-30,000’ altitudes the service was resumed. tions or not, to pay for your turn brown when they rot In all of this the single, big these gleaming behemoths Thank you for publishing This time, it appears that the misdeeds and lifestyle? that means they are rotting so “whammy” we face is that were designed to fly. Pres- the well-written article on commuters are on their own. My parents, both officers I must eat them.” (ProProfs. we are destroying the capa- surization eliminated the the recent crash of the B-17 Sandia's decision not to in World War II, now buried com). bility of food web production need for donning those head- (“909”) World War II vintage help fund the shuttle ser- in Arlington National Cem- Not that I care to have for humans. The solution is to-foot lambskin flight suits bomber. vice will undoubtedly add etery with full military hon- a personal pique with Mr. choosing, as my humanities and oxygen masks that we The article accurately to the traffic problem on the ors, are most likely weeping O’Neill (again), however instructor in college said, see in old war movies featur- explains the devastating loss Altamont and the pollution in their graves, joining me I think the comparison of between being ‘renaissance ing B-17s, B-24s, and B-25s. of this airplane to its owners, issues, now that these em- and many others weeping people and our responsibil- or dopes.’ The 504th Group flew out the Collings Foundation, all ployees will need to drive for the Kurds, for the immi- ity in the “triple whammy” Mr. O’Neill concludes his of Tinian in the Marianna involved, and the warbird their vehicles in to work. grants, for the environment, of human-generated carbon letter: “Today, all of us to- Islands about 3,700 miles due community. For the past 27 for parents of children killed dioxide emissions, the cut- gether are bringing ourselves west of Oahu in the Hawai- years, Collings has visited Open Letter to with assault rifles, for the loss ting down and the burning and most other lifeforms ian Islands and about 1,450 the Livermore Airport as Donald Trump of decency, and the debase- of the world’s rainforests to into the greatest jeopardy in miles due south of Japan, as part of its Wings of Freedom ment of our Constitution and history, and it seems nothing Suzanne Meierding, Hitler and World War II, is the crow flies — though it's Tour. country. off base at best. can keep us from continuing not known how many crows We hope that the tour will Livermore No, I am not allowed in this agenda.” A quote from Dear Mr. Trump…I will Does Mr. O’Neill or any embark on that particular continue, including available to leave a verbal comment of us realize how much the the brilliant, late cosmologist journey. We will enjoy the flight experiences. not honor you with the title on your switchboard. I can Stephen Hawking: “I have of President. carbon dioxide emissions presence of four "veterans" At this time, until the Na- only communicate with you were and how much eco- noticed even people who of the 504th BG who made tional Transportation Safety Your actions during your by…who-knows-how? You claim everything is prede- term of office have shamed logical devastation, along those hazardous 14-15 hour Board completes its investi- cannot see my face or other with devastation of humans, termined, and that we can round-trip flights in 1945. gation, no changes have been this wonderful country. The faces, nor listen to these com- do nothing to change it, look lies, the cover ups, the im- occurred to defeat Nazi Ger- We come together once a proposed. ments, nor hear my cries, nor many? By metaphor — the before they cross the road.” year in a city selected by the moral behavior, the igno- wipe away my tears. Shame, rance shown by your not comparison of our lifestyle membership, predominantly Scott Kenison: shame! responsibility in carbon di- Inmates Choose second and third generation, Please Stay addressing climate change, your weakling stance against oxide emissions, chopping Midnight Release to remember the several hun- Monica Kulander, Livermore gun control…and now allow- Access Parking down and burning of rain Elizabeth Judge, Livermore dred young American boys, Scott, my family and ing our best ally against our For Bankhead forests to Hitler – Mr. O’Neill Controversy over the late and most were boys, fighting many friends are going to enemies to be mercilessly Jean King, Livermore writes, “The world response, night release of inmates from hard to reach their 20th or miss you, and all your talents slaughtered! I want to thank Sal- however, was even more ex- the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin 21st birthday celebrations. are going to be missed more What is the next step in ly Brown for her Oct. 10 tensive – and you might say surfaced with the death of We remember many of those than you can know. We have your heinous plan? Too late Mailbox letter about the it took only about seven years one at the Dublin BART sta- who did not achieve either of many, many fine memories to change your decision mak- many free programs that are of tightly disciplined activity tion a few hours after such a those goals. We have held of evenings where you in- ing it feasible for the Turkish presented in the Bankhead to shut him down.” (?). The release last year. our memorial celebrations troduced us to performers military to remove and kill Theater lobby and plaza. estimated loss of 26 million Information about re- in many appropriate venues and performances that were the Kurds, to undo what you Sally wrote that there was not Soviet citizens and 11 mil- leases at a jail in Orange such as the famous Chapel far beyond our expectations. have allowed to happen. As enough room to list them all, lion Soviet military to Nazi County (Opinion, East Bay of the Air Force Academy; it You have continually I write this babies, children but I would like to mention armies was a “tightly disci- Times, 9/18/2019), indicated is a solemn occasion during found exceptionally enjoy- like your son, mothers like the ones for this weekend, plined activity”? The loss, that inmates there had no which we announce the name able and entertaining acts for your wife, and grandparents October 19 and 20: Saturday, on average, of 12 American choice. It implied that late of each of the valiant young the audiences at the Bank- like me are dying — never to noon to 4 p.m., Livermore soldiers to the loss of every night releases were so that men whose life was violently head. Our city is far richer for be brought back from the hell Pride Celebration with en- 10 Third Reich soldiers was the jail could be paid for the and abruptly terminated. you having been here. you have unleashed. tertainment, art and games a “tightly disciplined activi- inmate’s bed at the start of the The value of such sacrific- We wish you and David Hang your head in shame, in the Bankhead Plaza; Satur- ty”? The nearly possible total day even if occupied for only es cannot be reckoned by any all the very best wherever and the same for all those day, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Art & annihilation of British forces five minutes. calculous with which we are you go. Your friendly smile who have supported you or Wine Intertwined presented at Dunkirk was a “tightly Senate Bill 42, the Get- familiar. Our recollection of will surely be long remem- are too cowardly to abandon by LVPAC, with music, art disciplined activity”? Please ting Home Safe Act, vetoed their full service to America bered around our town and you. and wine (for a small charge) think again on this one. Oct. 12, attempted to give deserves to be acknowledged especially within our theater. You bring me to tears as I in the Bankhead Lobby; and Honestly, Hitler and inmates choice and addressed - Jan and I will do so with But if there is any chance at am made aware of each new Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., WWII comparisons aside, I unintended consequences grateful acknowledgement all, please, please stay here day’s efforts by you to cause Diwali “Festival of Lights,” think Mr. O’Neill means well of late-night releases with of the profound gratitude we and we can rock together unprecedented, unprincipled, presented by LVPAC and with his letter. His reported additional services. (Google owe them for the precious again like we did to the Fam- unrelenting damage to me, Livermore Hindu Cultural “triple whammy” of human- “SB42”) However, it would gift of our continued freedom ily Stone. my loved ones, my country Community Center, with generated carbon dioxide not have necessarily put an they bequeathed us at the cost and the world. Will members entertainment, activities, art emissions, chopping down end to late night releases. of their lives. Sandia Stops of your family be #1, #2, to and sales. and burning of the world’s Speaking in Livermore ACE Shuttle be called to duty when we Sally wanted to know if rainforests is a dire existen- recently, Alameda County A Spiritual Observation tial problem for humanity Martin Roeben, need to once again use the the plans for the downtown Sheriff Ahern explained that Rich Buckley, Livermore and an even stronger case for if inmates have “a release Valley Springs draft to have enough Ameri- “would NOT negatively im- Modern science is enter- can warriors to fight off the pact the ability of the volun- this argument could be made date of October 11, on Octo- ing a new but ancient thresh- In mid-September, em- teers to park close enough than Mr. O’Neill makes. ber 10 we ask them what time ployees at Sandia National many enemies you have cre- old — a spiritual awakening. ated around the world? Or, to transport the necessary Humans are emitting in the they wish to be released.” At Over the past two centuries Laboratory who use the ACE paraphernalia from their ve- neighborhood of 37 billion Santa Rita, inmates already (Altamont Corridor Express) will you offer up your best science has institutionally, friend Putin’s (and your other hicles to their assigned plaza metric tons of carbon dioxide have a choice and additional officially resisted the recog- train to commute from the and lobby spots.” and nearly another 7 billion services offered. San Joaquin area to Liver- cronies’) children instead of nition of spiritual impulse to your own? Will all your rela- Because of the need for metric tons of other green- Understandably many the advancement of scien- more, were informed that more parking in the area house gases (e.g. methane, inmates wish to leave prison Sandia would no longer sup- tives have the same cowardly tific insights. This resistance foot issues that kept you around Livermore Ave., in nitrous oxide, hydrofluoro- ASAP when the release day appears to be drawing to a addition to retail, the Central carbons (HFCs), et al.) into begins at midnight and by close in a concerted effort Park Plan provides a garage the atmosphere per year. law the jail cannot keep them to conquer Luciferian Deep in the area immediately west Witness Denver, Colo- longer. If they wish to hang State global corruption. of the Bankhead. In the ac- rado, Oct. 9, 2019: At 4 p.m. around until daylight when Conferences discussing cess to the area, there will be (Mountain Time), 83 degrees buses and BART start run- important scientific break- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) two 100-foot long parking Fahrenheit, a record high. In ning, they may do so. Most PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala throughs are more and more ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. 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In 18 hours from end to late night releases, it 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. leading young scientists. modate the participants to 83 degrees it was 19 degrees would have to change the Livermore is a science- Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 Fahrenheit, a 64 degree drop! during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. easily transport their items law so that a release date oriented community with Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. to the Bankhead lobby and Unprecedented! We have specifies a time and not just mostly government em- www.independentnews.com explanations of the human- a date, such as “October 11 plaza. (See MAILBOX, page 5) OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) ployed or retired government multiple engines types for (ACT) Rule to stimulate the process for tallying their It is apparent that the in the seven "swing" states. scientists composing a large superluminal travel, zero- rollout of electric trucks. We electoral votes that was Congressional District If you agree that this segment of our community. point energy, and quantum must do better than the cur- different from the normal Method can more easily method would be preferable It is within the non-govern- computing marvels. We seem rent proposal, which would one was pointed out to me. be implemented than other to the existing winner-takes- ment dependent realms of to be entering an entirely new result in only a few percent (Thanks to Hage Glenn of alternatives to the winner- all system, I suggest you scientific investigation that era of the end of scarcity, a of electric trucks on the road Pleasanton for bringing this takes-all method, in view write your congress person this spiritual shift is first oc- time of abundance, prosper- by 2030. information to my attention.) of major party resistance to to support it today. curring. ity and personal liberty and As CARB notes, there This letter is intended to relatively enabling third par- The Shift: The main med- even a time for full disclo- are more than 70 different supplement my earlier piece. ties under the proportional PG&E Power Shutoff itative thrust seems to be to sure. models of zero-emission In all but two states, elec- method. State legislation Ruth A. Porth, Livermore vest energy conferences and We Are Not Alone: The vans, trucks and buses that toral votes are based on a is all that is required to use Just a few questions/con- science conference attend- messages seem to be for each are commercially available winner-take-all methodol- this method. Advocates of cerns regarding the PG&E ees’ hearts and minds with of us to take the good of our today; that number will ogy. In other words, the can- the Congressional District power shutoff: Could boxes a positive loving energy at- religion and leave the rest rise sharply in the next few didate winning the popular Method believe the sys- on telephone/PG&E poles be tuned to universal perception behind as unneeded baggage. years. Please contact CARB vote automatically receives tem encourages higher voter put in fireproof boxes? Why of the good and positive. A Do not judge so harshly. Seek and urge them to set stan- all of that state's votes. Maine turnout and would motivate don’t they make all PG&E new generation of scientists to enable forgiveness in all dards that will accelerate and Nebraska are the two presidential candidates to underground? are recasting our social prac- its complex forms. Humbly this necessary transition. states that have adopted a broaden their campaigns I want to comment, for tices of acceptable behavior help were you can to assist More information about ACT different approach. Using in non-competitive states. instance, on Olivina Ave.: while avoiding dogmas of others, and know that we and how to contact CARB the Congressional District Winner-takes-all systems there are tree branches ly- every sort, even setting aside each have a guardian in an can be found at ww2.arb. Method, these states allocate ignore thousands of popular ing on the old telephone/ environmental dogmas seek- alternate dimension, that can ca.gov/resources/fact-sheets/ two electoral votes to the votes. Because candidates PG&E poles. At least PG&E ing truth and transparency be accessed for inspiration. advanced-clean-trucks-act- state popular vote winner, have a reason to campaign needs to trim these branches and a new openness. fact-sheet; or the Clean and then one electoral vote in competitive districts, with off these poles. There are A Response to the Great Better ACT, Now! Truck Campaign at addup. to the popular vote win- a district plan, candidates are many branches lying on Spiritual War: We are in a Bruce Daggy, Pleasanton sierraclub.org/campaigns/ ner in each Congressional more likely to campaign in poles throughout Livermore. great spiritual war. Lucife- help-pass-a-strong-clean- district (two in Maine, three over thirty states versus only Last Monday my wife Just a concern. rian powers of darkness are trucks-rule. in Nebraska). This results and I were driving east on in their death throes. Decades in multiple popular vote I-580 at Pleasanton after 9 of endless wars all started contests in these states. As a a.m. West-bound traffic was Livermore Wants Parking with CIA-staged false flags, result, it could lead to a split stationary. An hour later, it Maryann Brent, Livermore murdered and attempted electoral vote. was still barely moving. This Livermore wants more murder of Presidents who Maine adopted this rule is not unusual, and it meant parking! That has been crys- dare to confront the Deep before the 1972 presidential that cars and diesel trucks tal clear since the City’s out- State, returning veterans election, while Nebraska were idling for at least an reach project during the sum- suffering from all types of enacted it before the 1992 hour between Dublin and mer of 2017. An enhanced traumas, physical and emo- election. A split vote situa- Pleasanton. Anyone stand- parking structure next to the tional, all managed through tion occurred once in each ing on the BART platform, centrally located Bankhead a corrupted media-industri- of these states. In 2008, doing their part for clean air Theater would greatly help al-congressional complex Barack Obama won Ne- by using mass transit, was to accommodate the service, geared to maintaining the sta- braska's 2nd Congressional being gassed. retail, entertainment and tus quo are ending. These Lu- District (Omaha and its sub- Our air quality is unac- restaurant businesses on First Your Next ciferian powers grew strong urbs), gaining a Democratic $ ceptable. Diesel trucks are Street. Visit Could during the past materialistic electoral vote in that state big contributors, especially Cost You 0 era of the last two centuries for the first time since 1964. when you consider traffic Call today for a peaking with the emergence Additional Notes on In 2016, Donald Trump won congestion; mpg ratings have free insurance check. of nuclear arsenals. Electoral College Maine's 2nd Congressional Most PPO insurances little meaning when traffic We did not know and Gary Estee, Livermore District, which covers most accepted. stands still. The sooner we could not understand until Previously, I submitted a of the state apart from Port- set a standard that recognizes now, the concept of alternate letter concerning the woes land, Augusta and nearby the seriousness of this prob- dimensions. Star Trek sci- and consequences of the coastal areas. It is a fact that lem, the sooner we all get to ence fiction gave us our first American Electoral Col- Maine last voted Republican breathe easier. childhood insights to higher lege system. (Thanks to The in 1988. To this end, the Califor- truths and right thinking, and Independent for publishing This method is known as nia Air Resources Board unleashed scientists to pub- same.) Soon afterwards, the the Congressional District (CARB) has been preparing licly analyze anti-gravitics, fact that two states used a Method. the Advanced Clean Truck The Right Hotel For Downtown Livermore

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Fusion SC's 2007 (U13) Boys Select Bronze played well Fusion's 2011 (U9) Girls Select finished second in the in the Sunnyvale Alliance Medina Fall Classic. San Ramon Fall Shootout.

On Oct. 11, the Livermore High Cowboys won their homecoming game against the Dublin High Gaels, 16 to 8. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

Players of the Week are Josie and Chase. Pleasanton Rage 05 ECNL took on Palo Alto 05/06 NPL.

Foothill High School water polo player Jesse Goodman is shown passing the ball on offense. (Photo - Luree Jones)

Kylee M. has excelled for Adrian Gomez raced to Fusion's 2010 & 2009 (U10 West Coast Soccer U15 NPL Wildkatz girls are on a roll. second place at Crown & U11) Girls Maroon. Beach.

Livermore Fusion the ball past Wildkatz defense and goal but Ashley Browning answered try team had their second meet of the keeper to take the lead early in the quickly, scoring one for Wolfpack, season Sept. 27 on a hilly course at Soccer Club match. Wildkatz quickly answered and WCS was able to make another Oak Hill Park in Danville. The grade Amador Valley's Lady Dons varsity water polo team. During the September 29 week- with a goal of their own as Niella goal during a corner kick. Wolfpack’s 6-8 girls were first led by Jana Bar- end, while competing in the Sunnyvale Seesoms sent a pass to Zusette Zamora defense Alaina Briones, Janaya Reser ron (1st), Evelyn Ruckmann-Barnes Alliance Medina Fall Classic, Fusion and Zamora sent the ball over the Rage and Taylor Caoili controlled much (5th), Kerrigan Sauder (6th), and SC’s 2007 (U13) Boys Select Bronze keeper and into the net to even the of the game while Kendall Coates Mean Lnenicka (7th). Also running learned a valuable lesson about never score 1-1. Wildkatz defense shut down finished the game scoring again. Wolf- well were Nora Blair, Lauren Waters, giving up until the final whistle. Af- Rage attacks limiting them to only a packs had amazing goalkeeping from Emily Hetherington, Susie Beamon, ter dropping two tough matches on two shots on goal. Wildkatz offense Ashley Browning and Megan Silva. Veronica Sterneckert. The grades Saturday, Coach Mike Graber's team continued to dominate play and created For more information about the West 6-8 boys were also first behind a 1-2 faced Liverpool FC on Sunday with ten shots on goal, but could not find Coast Wolfpack 09 Girls visit www. finish by Alek Schade and Adrian a chance to finish the tournament the net and the match would end in a westcoastsoccerclub.com. Gomez with Holden Hoffman (8th) strongly. Liverpool scored the game’s 1-1 draw. On Oct. 13, Wildkatz would West Coast Wicked 04 Girls also scoring. The grades 3-5 boys first goal on a second half corner kick meet Pleasanton Rage’s 05 Premier continued with state cup play this past took third behind Gabriel Heule (1st), to take a 1-0 lead. Fusion equalized team for their next NorCal State weekend hosting a familiar opponent Noah Lloyd (10th), and Dylan Walker when Jaden V set up Tanner M in the Cup ‘Group Stage’ match. Wildkatz in Mavericks SC. West Coast boasts (16th). Peighton Hanson (11th) was top of the box for a shot that sailed dominated play from the first whistle a 2-0 record in past meetings between high into the corner of the net - in the and would be the first to score on a the two teams. The Wicked showed (See SPORTS, page 7) West Coast Soccer Wolfpack ready for action. game’s final second! Aiden M, Kyle laser kick from Jayden King with an great ball movement throughout, the S and Dylan W played outstanding assist from Zusette Zamora. After an team completely controlling the tempo defense for Fusion, Hayden M led unlucky bounce past Wildkatz keeper, and possession of play. Adrianna Mar- the attack, and GK’s Tanner M and Rage would equalize the score at 1-1. tins received a pass, took a great first Connor M inspired the team with Kamiryn Grimes gave Wildkatz the touch and launched a 35-yard shot that multiple saves. The boys mixed in lead as she sent the ball over the head ricocheted in the upper left corner of some basketball between matches and of Rage’s keeper on a beautiful shot. the goal. West Coast went into halftime capped off the weekend with a team The half would end with a 2-1 Wildkatz with the 1-0 lead. The second half dinner at Beeb’s. lead. Minutes into the second half, showed continued confidence on the Fusion SC’s 2010 (U10) Girls Zamora dribbled the ball past a swarm ball as Indiana Stoneberger, Allyson Maroon have been so stingy about of Rage defenders and then placed the Thompson, Andrea Castillo, MaryJane allowing goals that, with the holiday ball past Rage’s keeper to make the Anzo and Sabrina Rogers connected season approaching, their nickname soccer 3-1 Wildkatz, Jasmine Staples passes to midfielders Miranda Velle, might as well be the Fusion Scrooges. just coming back from a long time Makeila Yancey, Alexi Ochoa and Through 15 games this season, Coach out due to injury solidified Wildkatz Madison Herrera. Offensive attack- Marc Beard's team has conceded only win as she wove the ball past Rage’s ers Aryana Jones, Ella Ferrick and Any Mountain in Dublin four goals. GK Kylee M has spear- defenders and then slipped the ball Zousette Zamora for West Coast began headed the 2010’s superb defensive into the corner of the net. to wear down the Mavericks defense play, keeping a clean sheet for 12 “I’m very excited how we played as forward Kaya Scott injected fresh of the 15 matches. Kylee also tends against two good opponents. We are energy into the game, and the Wicked LIQUIDATION SALE the net for Coach Marc’s 2009 (U11) getting players healthy who have team began to exploit the Mavericks Girls Maroon, which has started been out for some time now and our back line. Scott assisted with two league play 3-0 while allowing only team is looking very strong,” said Gualco scores in the 2nd half to give three goals. Kylee approaches the coach Dayak. Next up for Wildkatz is the girls a 3-0 lead. Gualco has been craft of goalkeeping with enthusiasm the continuation of NPL play with a on a scoring rampage, notching 8 goals and love,” says Coach Marc. Her match in Clovis against Cal Odyssey in the last three games. Veteran player TAKE AN ADDITIONAL dedication and willingness to learn Oct.19, and then their final match in Mikaela Yancey controlled the tempo have transformed her into an excellent the Group State of NorCal State Cup of the second half and defender Sabrina goalkeeper. And, she is also a fantastic play as they meet Marin FC in Liver- Rogers led the back line in keeping the kid and teammate. more on Oct. 20. West Coast Soccer Mavericks forwards off the board to Fusion’s Girls Select 2011 (U9) Kamaria Hughes played outstanding give West Coast Soccer a 3-0 victory. took second place at the San Ramon ly, sprinting past Rage defenders on “The girls did well controlling Fall Shootout during the September 28 several occasions. this game. Our opponent has seen us weekend. The team opened the tourna- On Oct. 12, the West Coast a couple times recently so they really ment with two decisive Saturday wins. Wolfpack 09 Girls played against the packed it in trying to keep it close; 50% OFF First, Fusion dispatched AYSO United Mavericks 09G black at Christiansen we knew that we would eventually East Bay 2012, 5-1, with Bailey R Park in Livermore. Wolfpack had a wear them down and we did,” said and Bryssa R each scoring twice and 5-0 shutout win. The back line was Coach Dayak. Next up, West Coast Kathryn H scoring once. GK Addison dominated by defenders Janaya Reser, Wicked plays their final State Cup THE ENTIRE STORE! B played solidly and defender Leilani Alaina Briones, and Taylor Caoili. first round group play game verses K made numerous stops. In the day’s Peyton Stark and Yasmin Karchercom- San Ramon FC. second match, Bryssa R’s haul (4 manded the midfield breaking up the goals!) and Bailey R’s hat trick pro- opponent’s attacks. Front line strikers St. Michael CYO Cross pelled Fusion to an 8-3 win over San Kendall Coates and Megan Silva made Ramon FC. Kathryn H also scored for several attempts on goal. Makenna Country Team Fusion. On Sunday, the girls dropped Loder started things off scoring early The St. Michael CYO cross a 1-3 decision to AYSO United East in the first half. Driving the ball from country team began their season with Bay 2011. Bryssa R scored Fusion’s the back of the field, Taylor Caoili a great performance at the Sept. 20 lone goal while Addison B kept the was unstoppable and scored twice. meet at Crown Beach in Alameda. game close with great goalkeeping. Alaina Briones converted a penalty Against all of the teams from the Despite the loss, Fusion advanced to to another goal. Sophia Daniels went Oakland Diocese, St. Michael was led the final – for a rematch against the on the attack with a beautiful shot by the 1-2 finish of Alek Schade and same AYSO United East Bay 2011 into the back of the net. Wolfpack Adrian Gomez to a first place team that they had just played. Fusion had exceptionally good goalkeeping finish. Seth Warren (11th) scored, dropped a tough 2-4 decision. Bailey by Ashley Browning and Makenna while Danny Enrique (14th), Callan R scored both Fusion goals (giving her Loder with six saves total, and Maya Mak (22nd), Shane Patterson (36th), 7 goals for the tournament), Addison Boosahda helped reinforce the team Zachary Munk, Max Munk, David B continued her strong GK play, and 5-0 victory. Wu, Nathanael Resong, and Gus La- Leah I, Isabella T, Brooklyn B, Sydney On Oct. 13, the West Coast Wolf- Fortune also ran well. The grade 6-8 B and Leilani K valiantly defended pack 09 Girls played against the 09G girls also took top honors paced by against AYSO’s relentless midfield EBU East Bay Oaks Gold at Alameda Jana Barron (2nd), Evelyn Ruckmann- attack. The girls earned Silver Medals Point Soccer Field Alameda. Wolfpack Barnes (4th), Kerrigan Sauder (9th), at the tournament and look to build on won 4-1. Starting things off, Kendall Mian Lnenicka (12th), and Nora Blair their success. Coates scored a goal from her attack- (18th). The grade 3-5 boys were fourth, Fusion Soccer Club's Players of ing position. Peyton Stark and Yasmin led by Noah Lloyd (6th), Dylan Walker the Week are Josie and Chase. They Karcher dominated the middle of the (17th), and Aaron Aguilera. The team earned this honor by being Fusion's field controlling the tempo of the has four meets remaining, culminat- Rec & Select players who best ex- game. Sophia Daniels and Makenna ing in the Diocese Championship on emplify the Club's Word of the Week: Loder played forward positions and Oct. 18. For more information on St. Fun. Josie plays for the U8 Mustache were creating many shots. Bay Oaks Michael cross country and track, visit Mamas and Chase for the U9 Raptors. Gold started the second half with a www.smisctrack.org The St. Michael CYO cross coun- Pleasanton Rage 05 ECNL Pleasanton Rage 05 ECNL took on Palo Alto 05/06 NPL on Oct. 12 in the NPL game of the week. With Everything must go! Rage still trailing MVLA in the point standings, points were up for grabs with the NPL College Showcase only a month away. Emma Fuller started the game with a perfect finish from Final liquidation of sportswear, a cross from Lauren Grgurina. Palo Alto quickly knotted the game from a corner, ending the first half 1-1. Rage settled in the second half with another bikes, camping gear, ski goal by Emma Fuller with an assist by Lauren Kenny. Then Siena Queirolo sealed the game with a cross from Emma Fuller. The Rage 05 ECNL and snowboard gear. girls are back in action this Saturday facing Santa Rosa 05 ECNL at 11 a.m. *Limited to inventory on-hand. at A Place to Play fields in Santa Rosa. 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SPORTS (Continued from page 6) the top runner for the grades 3-5 each. Ian added to the Falcons lead pool was temporarily closed. The led by Stephen Geyer (6), Logan girls, and Levi Walker (9th) was top for with a goal of his own. Eugene Kruger Dons were lead by a strong offensive Tucker (74), and Mathieu Rocheleau the grades K-2 boys. Sophia Enrique played a great defensive game with 4 play by senior Lindsey Maddalon and (26) had some nice stops to give the (5th) and Samantha Itts (8th) were the steals and 3 forced turnovers. The final sophomore Lauren Reilly, combined ball back to the offense. (6) ran for 8 top runners for the grades K-2 girls. game of the weekend was a stressful with the defense by senior Megan yards, followed by more runs by (22) The team has three meets remaining one. The Falcons played Willow Glen Reilly and goalies Whitney Dishman and a nice catch by Eric Hall(5). The culminating in the Diocese Champion- for 1st place and came up just short and Sophia Shiblaq. 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In Dublin, 78.4% met great place to learn.” 6.2 points over the past five Cumulatively, their scores 1912 2nd St. Downtown Livermore or exceeded the standard In Livermore, 62.9% met years saw a decrease of 0.88 averaged out to 56.6% in 925-443-3388 for ELA, and 73.4% did the or exceeded ELA standards, points from the 2017-18 ELA, and 49% in math. The wayupartandframe.com same in math. and 50.1% did so in math. school year.” county continued to outper- SINCE 1968 Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm This year's CAASPP re- “Overall, our students “We still have room to form state averages. sults are a testament to the continue to outperform the grow. Our district has devel- Statewide, the averages value Dublin teachers bring state and the (countywide oped, and is implementing, yielded 50.8% in ELA, and to our community,” Su- average) in both math and a district-wide mathematics 39.7% in math. 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they give the attention the of other clients, including and pet therapy. Some 500 children need,” she said. the VA Medical Facility in volunteers help support the “The kids see it as positive. south Livermore, and Hope work. Its big fundraiser, Tails ‘No one criticized me or Hospice in Dublin. at Twilight, will be held in corrected me,’ they realize.” The teams also sit with March at Casa Real Winery Paws to Read also gives young witnesses in court in in Pleasanton. students bookmarks with the Alameda County, sometimes dog’s picture on it. They can spending days throughout write the dog’s name on it the length of a trial. and look at the picture while District Attorney Nancy they are working on reading O’Malley has been very sup- at home, to recreate some portive of the Canine Com- of that supportive feeling, panion program, Sadek said. Sadek said. VHS is also a rescue ani- Canine Comfort also pro- mal shelter for dogs and cats. vided grief counseling to It is not affiliated with the Hart Middle School after one National Humane Society or of its faculty died in May. the Society for the Preven- Pleasanton is not the only tion of Cruelty to Animals, school district helped by so there is no subsidy from VHS. Other clients involve either of those organizations. districts in Livermore, Dub- Sadek said VHS needs lin, San Ramon, and Castro $1.2 million annually to Valley. cover all its work. That in- With 20 Canine Compan- cludes animal rescue and Canine Comfort Dog Zoey (above) visits students, offering a calming reprieve from ion teams available, VHS is rehabilitation, humane edu- academic criticism and stress. Above right, Toby basks in appreciation from students. able to reach out to a variety cation, meals for animals, (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

REICHENTHAL (Continued from first page) power to make “really bad “We didn’t like the Rus- service, online payment sys- “In some countries we “The numbers keep get- choices,” he said, but if we sians having the first space- tems, big data, social com- have dates for these things. In ting more difficult as we go plan right, the problems ship up in the sky looking puting and smart phones Scandinavia, 2035 is pretty into the future.” However, we should amount to mere down at us, and there was made Uber possible, the rise much the cut-off point” after will get through this, he said. “bumps along a positive nothing we could do. We of future advances augment- which combustion-driven “We will adapt.” trajectory.” panicked and said, ‘We have ed by artificial intelligence cars will not be sold. “That’s Reichenthal is an author, to do that, and do it better.’” – sometimes described as the not long. We are closer to teacher and podcast host with Our reaction, he told the ability of computers to learn 2035 than we are to 2000. nearly 30 years of experience Bankhead audience, was to solve problems — will “(The cut-off date) is advising governments and technological. We developed pave the way for the Fourth 2045 in India. They won’t companies about emerging the transistor, which led to Industrial Revolution. sell a combustion engine car technologies and trends. His integrated circuits, which in Beating humans after that. Pretty ambitious, talk was part of the Rae Dor- turn led to faster computers, Reichenthal said that pretty remarkable. So we are ough Speaker Series, held iPhones and many other elec- computers have shown in moving to a world of electric at Livermore’s Bankhead tronic devices that became many contexts that they can cars.” theater. the platform for the Third be far superior to humans in He believes self-driving He also served as chief Industrial Revolution. certain applications. Com- cars are becoming a reality information officer for Palo Just beginning puters programmed with and should be in widespread Alto, one of the top digital The Fourth Industrial the rules of complex board use within 30 years. Because cities in the U.S. He has Revolution is emerging from games, like Go and chess, future cars will be “con- won a variety of awards and the Third and is “just begin- made use of artificial intel- nected” – that is, they will honors for his technology ning. The big transformation ligence techniques to outper- communicate with each other forecasting. is ahead of us, not behind us.” form human masters. through wireless transmis- Profound changes He expects change in the Far more impressively, sions – it will no longer be Historically, Reichenthal coming revolution to happen Reichenthal said, a Google necessary to have traffic believes, each of the three with extraordinarily speed, as team challenged its Alpha signals or traffic lanes. industrial revolutions to date trends that once took years to Zero computer program to “Cars driving themselves has brought profound chang- develop now happen in days learn the rules of Go and then don’t care about lanes; they es to our economies, culture, or hours. As an example, he to decide how to play the just care about getting you demographics and health. cited is how quickly it takes game. It then beat a human. there safely. The lanes are The Fourth Industrial selected industries to reach “It did it in blazing speed. for us. Revolution is now emerging 50 million customers, as It figured out how to play “We won’t need the grid from the Third. It will bring the world of commerce and the game; it figured out how system… We can completely largely positive changes, electronic communication to win. redesign our cities…over although the timing is un- evolves. “That’s the world we are decades as we begin to think certain and some change It took 64 years for the moving into. That’s why this of the needs of the city dif- may be beyond our power to airline industry to develop is a whole new day. Because ferently. imagine. 50 million customers, he once it can beat the humans, “It’s my view and the Reichenthal traces the said. It took 12 years for the the computer will never go view of several others that first Industrial Revolution to mobile phone industry to back. The very next day, it’s the emergence of autono- the advent of steam power reach 50 million; one year going to be better, and the mous vehicles may be one for industry and transporta- for the Chinese messaging day after that, better again.” of the most game-changing tion in the 1700s. Steam- app WeChat; and 19 days for As fast as computers have technologies of the first 50 powered factories attracted the augmented reality game become, their rapid growth in years of the 20th century.” people to industrial centers, Pokemon Go. power probably can’t contin- On the cautionary side, while trains allowed people Change will be global in ue through classical methods, he said that revolutionary to move between cities and scope and impact, with soft- he said. He expects that an changes to demographics, eventually cross great land- ware written in Silicon Valley innovative approach known economics and technology masses, such as America and affecting billions around the as quantum computing may will happen “in the context Russia. world, for better or for worse. get around that limitation of a changing climate, and The Second Industrial Change will also involve and create a way to speed this matters.” Revolution got underway in the convergence of multiple up computing by a factor of He showed time-lapse the following century, after factors. “Don’t just think a million. animation of the globe de- electricity was harnessed, ‘artificial intelligence,’ think He believes solar energy picting two centuries of enabling long-term changes about ‘artificial intelligence is the wave of the future, warming, with some regions in communication, lighting, plus.’ Artificial intelligence with prices declining as the getting significantly hotter in lifestyle and many other plus healthcare, for exam- technology improves and recent years than the global activities that still influence ple.” becomes more widespread. average, which is about one us today. Take Uber, for instance. “The sun gives us energy degree Celsius. “It’s because of steam, Why didn’t Uber exist 10 or every single day. We just “After two degrees, the electricity, and the movement 12 years ago? “It didn’t exist have to tap into it. It is largely Earth becomes very unsta- of humans that we started to because all the parts required free,” he said. ble,” he said. “This (time- move into cities, to work in to make it work weren’t He also anticipates the lapse animation) is data from factories,” he said. available.” end of the combustion engine 2015. I just read the other day “In America, just in 200 Just as the rise of GPS within the foreseeable future. that the last five years are the years, we went from one or hottest years ever recorded. two percent who live in cit- ies to 98 percent who live in cities, as a consequence of PROFESSIONAL, industrialization.” AFFORDABLE & Reichenthal believes the EFFICIENT Third Industrial Revolution was driven by Sputnik, the world’s first successfully orbited satellite. Americans THE TRI VALLEY’S BEST DRIVING SCHOOL JUST GOT AFFORDABLE! could not tolerate the idea that another nation – particu- larly our strategic adversary, the USSR– could beat us to 925 - space. 606 7502 OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES

Frank Bonde when he was 17 years old. Jim enjoyed traveling and Adult Education. Joe Mitzi loved to travel, and Fremont; beloved grandchil- Nov. 10, 1928 – Sept. 29, 2019 After moving to Livermore, with his family, playing golf, was an educator for nearly took her first trip overseas dren, Connie, Alex, and Libby Resident of Pleasanton he enrolled at Granada High square dancing, and his favor- 40 years before he retired after high school in 1938. Walian of Fremont; and three School and joined their bas- ite activity fishing. He loved from the Livermore Valley She and her mother were great-nieces, a great-nephew ketball team. He continued to watching Jeopardy and Wheel Joint Unified School District visiting family and friends and their families in Penn- show his love for basketball of Fortune every night; he in 1985. in Hungary when the U.S. sylvania. throughout his life as an avid seemed to know most of the He had many interests, Consulate contacted them, She was predeceased by Warriors fan. answers on Jeopardy. including college and profes- urging all Americans to return her brother, Frank Ivanc- In 1974, he graduated Jim was a resident of sional sports, long distance home. Mitzi recalled traveling za, and her husband, Rob- from Granada High School Livermore for 52 years. He running, golfing, collecting to Bremerhaven, to get ship's ert Kuhn. No services are and joined the U.S. Army. moved his family north in art and traveling abroad with passage back to the States, planned. Stationed at Fort Sam Hous- 1967 to work for the Law- Edith. and seeing Nazi flags and Callaghan Mortuary is ton in San Antonio, Texas, he rence Livermore National Joe is survived by one soldiers all through Germany. honored to be serving the served as an Aircraft Engine Laboratory in the Material daughter, Cheryl Malia-Mc- Kuhn family. An online guest- Mechanic for two years. He Fabrication Division, retir- Call, of Billings; two sons, book is available for condo- enjoyed spending any free ing in 1990. Jim spent many Rich Malia and wife Patricia lences at www.callaghanmor- time he had there playing vol- weeks at the Nevada Test of Billings, and Donny Malia tuary.com. Frank Bonde passed away leyball. Oscar always spoke Site assembling experiments of Billings; nine grandchil- peacefully at the age of 90 of his time in the Army with before the test shots. dren; 13 great-grandchildren; Raymond Darrill “Buck” with his daughters at his side. pride, encouraging others to He was a member of the sister Rose (Bob) Chouinard Young, DVM Frank was born and raised in serve their country as well. Masons and active for many of Billings; sister-in-law Nor- Pleasanton, Calif., by Hans Oct. 3, 1924 to Oct. 5, 2019 After returning to Liver- years with the Shriners. ma Malia Daly of Butte; and Resident of Pleasanton and Nina Bonde, alongside more from San Antonio, Os- A Celebration of his Life several nieces and nephews. his brother, Hannie. As part of car began his career as an As- will be held at 1 p.m. on Joe was preceded in death Dr. Raymond “Buck” a farming family, he learned sembly Technician at Xerox, Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Cal- by his wife, Edith; his parents; After this trip, Mitzi Young, an innovative vet- the importance of hard work eventually becoming an ATM lahan’s Mortuary, 3833 East two infant sons Michael and worked in New York City un- erinarian at the Oakland Zoo and instilled these values in Technician at Bank of Ameri- Ave., Livermore, Calif. Patrick; three sisters, Jean til she enlisted in the WAVES who later served Pleasanton all who knew him. He served ca and later holding the same Callaghan Mortuary is (Chester) Stodden, Mary (the newly created women's pets and their owners for 20 in the Army during WWII. position at Diebold. He was honored to be serving the (Ned) Laird, and Lou Ann branch of the Navy). After years in private practice, died Later, his interest in farming a dedicated and hardwork- Brown family. An online (Ed) Mengon; and two broth- training, she was sent to San October 5, 2019, at the age of and construction equipment ing lead technician, working guestbook is available for ers, John “Jack” Malia and Francisco, where she worked 95. He was married 72 years led him to have a long career plenty of on-call hours while condolences at www.cal- Dan “Unk” Malia. in the Fleet Post Office. In to the love of his life, Willa. with Peterson Tractor Com- travelling all over the San laghanmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, dona- 1945 she was asked to be part pany, where he held positions Francisco Bay Area. tions may be made to Billings of the Army-Navy Coordinat- of increasing responsibility Oscar will always be re- Joe Malia YMCA, Youth and Children ing Committee that helped from tractor mechanic to ser- membered for his loving, programs. A special thank you with the international con- Jan. 20, 1926 – Aug. 19, 2019 vice manager. Afterwards, he generous and easygoing na- to the Dr. James Girolami, ference founding the United worked for Kaiser Sand and ture. He was loyally devoted Joe Malia, age 93, died Dr. Larry Severa, the staff at Nations. Gravel, where he retired in to those he loved most, espe- Thursday morning, Aug. 19, Tender Nest and Stillwater In 1946 Mitzi got the 1992. He was a member of cially his family. Even while 2019, at his residence, on his Hospice for their caring and travel bug again and headed Operating Engineers Union battling cancer, he rarely wife Edith’s birthday. Married kindness towards our mother back to Europe. She got a job local #3. missed the chance to attend a for 71 years, the loving couple and father. with the U.S. Army Euro- family gathering or a Warriors are now reunited in Heaven A celebration of Life Mass pean Command Intelligence game. After coming home celebrating her 92nd birthday. will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Center, writing reports based from work, he loved meeting Oct. 19, at St. Bernard’s Par- on interviews with German Ray had an incredible up with friends to go bowling ish, 226 Wicks Lane, Billings, POWs returning from the life. Second Lieutenant Ray and play pool. Oscar was an Mont. Following the service, Soviet Union. Young served in the Army excellent bowler. From 1981 fellowship and lunch will When the Korean War Air Forces during World War to 1982, he held the title of take place at Lake Hills Golf started, her mother begged II as a flight engineer and Mixed League Champion Course. Graveside services her to come home, fearing navigator from 1942 to 1945, from the American Bowling with full military honors will another worldwide conflict. flying in B-29 Superfortress Congress. He continued to be held on Saturday, Nov. Mitzi returned to San Francis- airplanes mapping the Japa- bring home trophies from par- 2, 2019, at 10 a.m., at Holy co and worked at the Federal nese coastline. ticipating in several bowling Cross Cemetery, in Butte, Reserve Bank until she met After his discharge, he tournaments. Mont. Condolences may be and married Robert "Bob" attended Oklahoma State Upon retirement, his ad- Oscar also had a love of made at www.michelottisaw- Kuhn. Bob was a Navy Lieu- University in Stillwater, and venturous spirit and love good stand-up comedy and yers.com. tenant stationed on Alameda, married Willa Lurleen Lut- of the outdoors led him to talented blues musicians. He but after their wedding he got ner on May 29, 1947. He Montana, where he purchased happily introduced one of his Joe, the son of John F. a transfer to Honolulu. They graduated from the School of a home in Condon, near Hol- Reverend Father Veterinary Medicine at OSU nieces to Richard Pryor and and Isabella Doran Malia, Stanislaus Poon loved living in Hawaii and land Lake. Frank became musical artists like Stevie Ray was born in Butte, Mont., enthusiastically took part in in 1952. well-loved in the community, Vaughan. On Saturdays, he on Jan. 20, 1926. He was Apr. 14, 1927 – Oct. 9, 2019 Civic Light Opera produc- Ray did large- and small- as he plowed snow for neigh- enjoyed going to the Farmers one of seven children and Resident of Livermore tions. animal veterinary work in bors and fixed mechanical Market in Stockton, Calif. A grew up during the rough and After Bob's release from Oklahoma, Texas and Loui- equipment. He was task- talented cook, he was particu- tumble days of Butte. Joe won active duty, they moved back siana, before moving out to oriented and loved projects. larly adept at creating tasty multi-Montana State boxing to San Francisco, and he California in 1960 to become He was a skilled tractor me- dishes with Filipino and/or championships as well as re- found a job at the fledgling the zoo director and vet- chanic and enjoyed restor- Mexican influences. He could gional golden gloves titles in Livermore Radiation Labo- erinarian of the Oakland Zoo, ing his vintage Caterpillar regularly be found in his Spokane, Twin Falls and Se- ratory. Mitzi was dismayed located in Knowland Park. bulldozers. After several trips kitchen, patiently simmering attle. He was recognized for to move from San Francisco As director, Ray oversaw the packing into the Bob Marshall his special (and secret) recipe his boxing accomplishments out to the sleepy little town building of the first exhibits Wilderness, he volunteered at of menudo for hours before and was offered a scholarship of Livermore, but she eventu- at the zoo that included ex- the Owl Creek Packer Camp, sharing a big pot of it with to Gonzaga University, along ally found activities to enjoy otic animals from Africa and where he managed the horses his family. with his best friends, Joe besides homemaking and Asia. As part of his job as and mules for the outfitters. Oscar was predeceased by Antonietti and Eli Thomas. child rearing. She and Bob zoo veterinarian, he had to He is survived by his his father, Benjamin Fermin. In loving memory and were charter members of develop ways to treat exotic daughters Linda Cardoza He is survived by his mother, faithful hope in the resurrec- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, animals such as lions and ti- (Bud), Janet McElley (Mark) Magdalena Fermin, his five tion, all are invited to pray for where they sang in the choir, gers without getting hurt or and Susan Sherwood (Robin); brothers (Nestor, Daniel, Rev Father Stanislaus Poon. and Mitzi also sang with a hurting them in the process. grandchildren Heather Wals- Jaime, Rommel and Alex On Tuesday, Oct. 15 − 5 group of women (first called Ray’s “squeeze cage” design born (Rich), Raeann Cardoza, Fermin), and many nieces, p.m. Rosary at St. Michael "The Mother Singers" and for handling big exotic cats Haleigh Grant and Shane nephews, grandnieces and Catholic Church; 6:30 p.m. later "Choralaires"), and the without endangering them McElley (Kayla); great- grandnephews. Memorial Mass, reception to early Livermore Choral Soci- or their handlers was one of granddaughters Reagan Wals- Oscar will be buried with follow in the Church Court- ety. She volunteered for many the first of its kind. It was born and Brinley McElley; as military honors at the Sacra- yard. years at the VA Hospital, and adopted by several other zoos well as many dear friends and mento Valley National Cem- On Wednesday, Oct. 16 − took classes in public speak- nationwide. extended family. etery in Dixon, Calif., on Oct. 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at ing and debate at Las Positas At heart Raymond was The family would like to 28, 2019. His Memorial and St. Michael Catholic Church; College. always more comfortable thank friends and family who Celebration of Life will fol- Celebrant: Most Reverend Mitzi finally got a chance owning his own business, so demonstrated their love for low the day after, on Oct. 29, Later in life, Joe Malia Michael C. Barber, SJ, Bishop to travel again when she and he left the zoo in 1969 and him through their kindness 2019, starting at Callaghan was inducted into the Butte of Oakland. Bob went to Greece to visit opened two veterinary hos- and caring. Mortuary in Livermore at 1 Hall of Fame. Joe attended St. In lieu of flowers, Fr. Poon daughter Josette, who was pitals in Pleasanton where he Celebrations of Life will p.m. For more information, Ann’s Elementary, Butte High has requested donations be stationed at an Air Force base practiced for over 20 years: be held in California and please visit www.remem- School and Butte Central made payable to St. Michael on Crete, then a couple years Town and Country Veteri- Montana at a future date to beringoscar.com. Catholic High School. He left School to the Fr. Poon En- later they visited Josette in nary Hospital, and Young’s remember this one-of-a-kind, Callaghan Mortuary is high school at age 17 to enlist dowment Fund in support Italy, and the three of them Veterinary Hospital. Over the unforgettable character that honored to be serving the in the United States Navy, of Catholic Education: St. then flew to Hungary to meet course of his life Ray built left us with so many fond Fermin family. An online where he honorably served Michael School, 345 Church Mitzi's relatives. and worked in more than memories. guestbook is available for his country during World St., Livermore, CA 94550. After Bob's death in 1982, eight veterinary hospitals in condolences at www.cal- War II on the USS Marcus Callaghan Mortuary is Mitzi traveled with friends four states. Oscar Castillo Fermin laghanmortuary.com. Island in the Pacific Theater, honored to be serving the to many countries, including Ever the innovator, Ray Apr. 1, 1956 – Oct. 7, 2019 and participated in all major Poon family. An online guest- Norway, Costa Rica, Jamaica, developed a course of treat- James Ronald Brown battles of the Pacific. book is available for condo- Australia and China. After she ment for Canine Parvovirus, After the war, Joe returned lences at www.callaghanmor- slowed down in her 90s, she a highly contagious disease Oct. 12, 1930 - Sept. 29, 2019 with a 90% mortality rate Resident of Livermore to education and received a tuary.com. was cared for at home by her teaching degree from Western son, Dan. when it was first discovered James (Jim) Brown passed Montana College in Dillon, Maria "Mitzi" Mitzi is survived by her in 1978, long before a vaccine away peacefully on Sept. 29, where he met and married his Josephine Kuhn son, Dan Roy, of Livermore; was developed. Using aloe vera gel from plants grown in 2019, at the age of 88. He life’s partner, Edith Gibson, Jan. 8, 1919 - Oct. 7, 2019 daughter and son-in-law, was preceded in death by the on Jan. 3, 1948. Together, Josette and Peter Walian of his backyard and other natural love of his life and wife of 67 Resident of Livermore they raised three children (See OBITUARIES, page 10) years Dorothy, and son James while devoting their lives to N. Brown. education. Joe received an MS in School Administration Honor Your Departed SM from San Francisco State Uni- Hospice | Home Health versity. He began his teaching career in Browning and also As a non-profit agency serving the Tri-Valley On Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, taught in Conrad before mov- for 40 years, Hope Hospice relies on donations Oscar Castillo Fermin, a long- ing to Idaho, where he contin- to help provide end-of-life care and support to time resident of Livermore, ued his career in education as passed away peacefully in his all who need it. If your family is designating a teacher and later served as charitable donations in memory of a departed sleep at the age of 63. Diag- a principal in Kellogg, Idaho. nosed in 2016, Oscar fought In 1957, the family moved loved one, please consider Hope Hospice. a long and brave battle with to California to pursue more Your generosity will allow us to continue cancer during the last four He is survived by his educational opportunities. Mitzi was born at home in providing excellent care, grief support, and years of his life. daughter Charlotte Brown Joe taught for two years in Morgan, P., and at age 100, caregiver education to the local community. Oscar was born on April Velazquez (August), son Gary Hilmar, Calif. Moving to died at home in Livermore, 1, 1956, to Benjamin and Brown (Cathy), granddaugh- Livermore, Calif., Joe taught Calif. She had a vivacious 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 94568 Magdalena Fermin in the personality and a wonderful ter Jennifer Calestini (Chris), and was school administrator (925) 829-8770 | HopeHospice.com Philippines. He immigrated and great-granddaughters in Livermore at East Avenue, sense of humor; everyone to America with the rest of Georgianna and Angelina Emma C. Smith, Joe Michell, who knew Mitzi can probably Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. the Fermin family in 1973 Calestini. Portola Elementary School remember laughing with her. IRS Tax ID# 94-2576059 10 The Independent • OCTOBER 17, 2019 OBITUARIES (Continued from page 9) ingredients, Ray was able to trict, on the corner of Cum- versity in Ithaca, New York. to see the whales, and it was Fund, Regional Parks Foun- She backpacked the Sier- save the lives of many dogs berland and Sanchez Streets. In 1953, they returned home with Shirley and a group of dation, Guide Dogs for the ras, and rode bicycles across that would have died without His father came from Ireland to California, and Norman their friends that Norman Blind, or any group close to Montana and Southern his intervention. aboard the SS Labrador as a spent the rest of his career as celebrated his 89th birthday your heart. France. She was endlessly Ray was always busy, child and was a member of a research scientist at Law- hiking in the Swiss Alps. curious and open to new expe- whether it was working, ex- the original Teamsters Union, rence Livermore (Radiation) Every summer they contin- Hildi Kang riences. She stayed overnight ercising or fishing. Ray was owning and driving a horse- Laboratory. ued to return to Yosemite and July 3, 1934 – Oct. 9, 2019 at a Buddhist temple in Korea an avid fisherman, taking his drawn laundry wagon in the He and Adela both went Tuolumne Meadows together. long before it was popular. family on numerous trips to City with his father, until back to school and earned Norman and Shirley Hildegarde Kang was an In 1999, almost as soon as Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, the ’06 earthquake. Later on, their licenses as marriage and moved to Santa Cruz in 2017 adventurer, scholar, musician it was possible to go, Hildi Oregon and New Zealand to he became a mechanic for family counselors and they to be closer to their families. and teacher. Born in Oakland, and Sang-Wook spent four catch fish. His favorite was People’s Bakery and eventu- also had their own counseling The words most often Calif., she was raised by her weeks on the Silk Road, trav- trout, but he’d take whatever ally bought his own shop on practice. used to describe Norman grandmother after her parents eling from Beijing, through was biting. The general rule Eddy St. Norman’s mother Norman started hiking by all who knew him were passed away in her youth. A Urumqi, Kashgar, eventually for fishing with Raymond was one of the first female with his family in Yosemite “brilliant, kind, gentle, funny graduate of Oakland Tech, ending up in Samarkand, Uz- was to never let him eat more bookkeepers in the Bay Area, when he was five, and his and fair.” Hildi attended Cal-Berkeley, bekistan. than a candy bar for lunch, working for an Oakland ship- deep love for the Sierras Norman is survived by his majoring in English. While Music was also a central or you’d never make it home ping company, even before stayed with him for the rest of daughter Eleanor and son-in- in college, Hildi attended part of her life. As a young for dinner if the fish were still women were allowed to vote. his life. A dedicated member law Richard Anderson; his First Presbyterian Church child, Hildi played piano and biting. of the local Hill Hikers group, partner, best friend and loving in Berkeley, singing in the directed the children’s choir. Raymond was a devoted he enjoyed all of the challeng- companion Shirley Miramon- choir. Also at Cal-Berkeley In New York, she practiced husband and father. He leaves ing hiking trails in the area, tes Brown; his “adopted” she met her future husband, guitar and sang in the choir behind his wife of 72 years, and as he got a bit slower, daughter Rachel Fatoohi; Sang-Wook Kang, and was at Randall Memorial Baptist Willa Lutner Young of Pleas- one of his favorite places to “borrowed” daughters Deidre married in 1958. Church. At age 72, Hildi be- anton, Calif.; his daughter Pa- hike was on the trails of Del Gauldiger and Robin Pepper gan cello lessons, eventually tricia Young Toombs (Larry Valle where his daughter rode (Shirley’s daughters), and becoming competent enough Toombs) of Gilroy, Calif.; as a child. Maureen Volponi and Jacky to play with the Livermore- granddaughter Erin Melissa Norman and Adela trav- Poulsen; nieces Susan Hurni Amador Symphony Orchestra Toombs of Atlanta, Ga.; and elled the world, including Nelson, Jane Hurni Besch and for years, retiring in 2019. his sister Mildred Hicks of many trips to Europe, Tahiti Charlotte Hurni Erickson; As an award-winning Montrose, Colo. and the Hawaiian Islands. In cousin Margee McCafferty, author she published over A celebration of life ser- his lifetime Norman travelled and numerous Lundstrom 11 books: children’s books, vice will be held at a future Norman graduated from from the top of the world to and Bonner cousins; and all scholarly books, and books time. The family prefers con- Lick-Wilmerding High the bottom − from the Arctic of Shirley’s extended, loving about her family. Her most tributions in his memory to be School in 1937, received his Circle near Svalbard, Norway, family. He was preceded in successful book was “Under made to GraceWay Church, BS in Chemistry in 1942 from to Patagonia at the southern death by his beloved wife the Black Umbrella: Voices 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasan- UC Berkeley (where he met tip of Chile. In 1984 he hiked Adela Hurni Bonner. from Colonial Korea: 1910- ton, CA 94566. his beloved wife of 63 years, the Annapurna Sanctuary trek A celebration of life will They moved to Troy, N.Y., 1945,” Cornell University Adela Hurni from Hughson, in the Himalayas with his be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, for her husband’s graduate Press. Norman Andrew Bonner Calif.). He received his BS daughter Eleanor and son-in- at the family home in Liver- school, and later to Clarence Hildi passed away peace- Center, N.Y. Hildi fell deeply Aug. 3, 1920 – Mar. 27, 2019 and PhD in Chemistry from law Richard Anderson. more. (RSVP: ihatefog@ fully on Oct. 9, surrounded Princeton in 1944-45. He Following Adela’s devas- yahoo.com) Arrangements in love with rural New York. by her family. She is survived Norman Andrew Bonner was then hired to work for tating death from complica- were under the care of Benito Their three children were by her husband Sang-Wook passed away after a very short the secret Manhattan Project tions of dementia, Norman & Azzaro Pacific Gardens born in New York and the Kang; their children Laura, illness following a stroke on in Los Alamos, where Ad- and longtime friend, Shirley Chapel. To express your con- young family happily grew. David and Steven; and five March 27, 2019, at the age of ela joined him. World War Miramontes Brown, recon- dolences or share a memory After 17 years in New grandchildren. 98 at Sunshine Villa in Santa II ended shortly after. They nected on a hiking trip in with Norman’s family, please York, the family moved A memorial service will Cruz. were married in Santa Fe on Tuolumne Meadows, and visit www.pacificgardencha- back to California in the be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, He was born in San Fran- September 8, 1945. Following went on to spend the remain- pel.com. mid-1970s. In Livermore, at 11 a.m., at Cedar Grove cisco on August 3, 1920, the their time in New Mexico, ing 11 years of Norman’s life In lieu of flowers, light a Hildi went back to school Community Church in Liver- only child of Alfred William Norman taught chemistry at happily together. Norman and candle in his honor wherever and earned an MA in Special more, Calif. In lieu of flowers, Bonner from Belfast, Ireland, Washington University in St. Shirley travelled through the you may be. Or contributions Education. She worked for please consider donations in and Nathalia Marie Lund- Louis where their daughter Panama Canal, and to both the can be made to: The Nature two decades in the Livermore Hildi’s name to the charity of strom from Oakville. He grew was born, and at Cornell Uni- Arctic and the Sea of Cortez Conservancy, World Wildlife school district, working with your choice. up in the upper Mission Dis- learning disabled students.

Livermore K9 Foundation Donation Allows Livermore to Welcome Drax On July 22, the Liver- trained in apprehension, nar- for replacement dogs, com- “The Livermore Police K9 more K9 Foundation donat- cotics and firearms recovery. munity education, protective Foundation is happy to be ed to the Livermore Police Since its 2017 start, the gear and equipment, and a part of such an important Department a check for Livermore K9 Foundation’s specialized schools along community endeavor, as the $10,248 for the purchase mission has been to pro- with medical expenses for Livermore Police Depart- of their newest K9: Drax, mote training, safety and the retired K9’s. ment strives to build stron- a 1-year-old Belgian Mali- health of Livermore law en- “K9’s are not only a valu- ger community partnerships. nois who is partnered with forcement K9’s throughout able tool for crime fighting, We thank the community in Officer Rob Leiva. Drax their career and retirement. they are also great assets advance, because without and Officer Leiva recently Through local fundraisers while building relationships their support we would not completed K9 training and and monetary donations, within the community,” said be able to achieve such suc- are now working on the the foundation continues Livermore K9 Foundation cess.” streets of Livermore. Drax is to support K9’s by paying President Mary Hoblitzell. Visit livermorek9.org.

Livermore K9 Foundation presented a check to the Livermore Police Department to fund a new, hardworking member of the force: Drax, a Belgian Malinois, pictured with partner, Officer Rob Leiva.

REFERENDUM (Continued from first page) agreement on the March 3, ment with the city, Presidio A citizens’ organization The group does not want wineries and downtown. city clerk then forwarded 2020 ballot. As a result, the would design, build and called Protect the Central the development agreement To qualify for the ballot, the petition, along with 67 development agreement is operate a three-story, 125- Park Vote said it seeks to to interfere with the Central supporters of the referendum written requests by voters suspended, pending the vote. to 135-room hotel with a reverse the development Park Plan initiative set for were required to collect to withdraw their signatures, The referendum effort rooftop deck and confer- agreement because it could the November 2020 ballot, and submit to the city clerk to the Alameda County Reg- was launched after the ence space on what is now obligate the city to have a giving voters a west side at least 5,269 signatures, istrar of Voters. A random Livermore City Council a city-owned parking lot hotel built on the east side alternative to the city’s east representing 10% of the sample of 500 signatures on signed off on a development on the southeast corner of of S. Livermore Avenue, side hotel. They say there 52,692 registered voters in the petition were examined agreement on July 29 with Railroad and S. Livermore as specified in the city’s is room on the west side to Livermore, within 30 days and compared with voter 2205 Railroad Avenue LLC, avenues. Construction of the downtown plan. The group’s build a resort hotel that’s of the city’s approval of the signatures on file. Based on an offshoot of the Davis- project is projected to begin alternative downtown plan larger, full-service, and of- development plan. a state-approved formula, based developer Presidio no later than May 2021, with provides for a 160-room fers an upscale restaurant; Referendum supporters 7,244 were found to be valid, Companies. an opening no later than hotel on the west side of S. this would attract leisure submitted 10,203 signatures more than enough signatures Under the 30-year agree- November 2022. Livermore Avenue. and business travelers to the before the deadline. The to qualify. OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 11

Imports, 2. Kanimar, 3. Kola- business name(s) listed above: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL Inland Valley Publishing Co. preference, limitation or dis- LEGAL NOTICES mandala, 5423 Evelyn Way, N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: NAME STATEMENT RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- 18) FREE SECTION Client Code:04126-00001 crimination based on protected Livermore, CA 94550, is Andrea Coelho, Co-Owner, FILE NO. 564312 ter, and Instagram. Re: Legal Notice for Classified Ads classes, including race, color, FOR INFORMATION hereby registered by the fol- General Partner. This state- The following person(s) do- Free Pine & Oak Wood The Federal Fair Housing Act, religion, sex, handicap, familial PLACING FERAL CAT FOUNDATION lowing owner(s): Curtis John ment was filed with the County ing business as: Cali Window You cut & haul it Title VII of the Civil Rights Act status or national origin. IVPC LEGAL NOTICES Cat & kitten adoptions now at Degler, 5423 Evelyn Way, Clerk of Alameda on October Cleaning, 595 Adelle Street, Lots of Pine cones, too of 1964, and state law prohibit does not knowingly accept any Call 925-243-8000 the new Livermore Petco on Livermore, CA 94550. This 1, 2019. Expires October Livermore, CA 94551, is Please call advertisements for housing and advertisements that are in vio- Saturdays from 10:00AM to business is conducted by an 1, 2024. The Independent, hereby registered by the fol- (408)897-3156 employment that contain any lation of the law. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Individual. The date on which Legal No. 4647. Published lowing owner(s): Thomas 2:30PM. We have many ador- NAME STATEMENT able, tame kittens that have the registrant first commenced October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019. Seibel, 595 Adelle Street, 127) LOST/ FOUND FILE NO.563130 to transact business under the . Livermore, CA 94551. This been tested for FIV & FELV, The following person(s) doing fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business is conducted by an altered & vaccinated. We also NOTICES / Forklift Operators, business as: Sew Femme, 220 listed above: N/A. Signature NAME STATEMENT Individual. The date on which have adult cats & ranch cats for ANNOUNCEMENTS Wood Street Unit 602, Liver- of Registrant/s/: Curtis John FILE NO. 563706-707 the registrant first commenced adoption. Material Handlers & More! more, CA 94550, is hereby 155) NOTICES Degler, Owner. This statement The following person(s) do- to transact business under the registered by the following EMPLOYMENT was filed with the County Clerk ing business as: 1. Visionary fictitious business name(s) LIVERMORE & TRACY, CA owner(s): Madeline Burchard, “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- of Alameda on September Digital Solutions, 2. Sophia listed above: N/A. Signature of ,220 Wood Street Unit 602, 65) HELP WANTED fornia law requires that contrac- 24, 2019. Expires September Consulting, 2260 Jeffrey Registrant/s/: Thomas Seibel, Livermore, CA 94550. This tors taking jobs that total $500 24, 2024. The Independent, Street, Livermore, CA 94550, Owner. This statement was 57) SERVICES business is conducted by or more (labor and/or materials) Legal No. 4644. Published is hereby registered by the filed with the County Clerk of New Pay Rates! an Individual. The date on BE WARY of out of area com- be licensed by the Contractors October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2019. following owner(s): Sophia Alameda on October 10, 2019. which the registrant first com- panies. Check with the local State License Board. State law DHL Supply Chain is America’s leader enterprises, LLC, , 2260 Jef- Expires October 10, 2024. menced to transact business Better Business Bureau before also requires that contractors FICTITIOUS BUSINESS frey Street, Livermore, CA The Independent, Legal No. in contract logistics and supply chain under the fictitious business you send money or fees. Read include their license numbers NAME STATEMENT 94550. This business is con- 4651. Published October 17, name(s) listed above: N/A. and understand any contracts on all advertising. Check your management. Our commitment to FILE NO. 563631 ducted by a Limited Liability 24, 31, November 7, 2019. Signature of Registrant/s/: before you sign. Shop around contractor’s status at www. The following person(s) doing Company. The date on which quality services and team-focused Madeline Burchard, Founder. for rates. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB business as: Semicore Equip- the registrant first commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS achievement has created exciting This statement was filed with (2752). Unlicensed persons ment, Inc., 470 Commerce to transact business under the NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk of Alam- TO PLACE taking jobs less than $500 must opportunities at our Livermore & Tracy, Way, Livermore, CA 94551, fictitious business name(s) FILE NO. 564325 eda on September 5, 2019. CLASSIFIED AD state in their advertisements is hereby registered by the listed above: N/A. Signature The following person(s) doing CA locations. Expires September 5, 2024. that they are not licensed by following owner(s): Semicore of Registrant/s/: Linda Ellis, business as: Fracisco Re- Call (925)243-8000 The Independent, Legal No. the Contractors State License Equipment, Inc., 470 Com- President. This statement was alty & Investments, 2207 Third We offer competitive wages & 4640. Published September MERCHANDISE Board.” merce Way, Livermore, CA filed with the County Clerk of Street, Livermore, CA 94550, is 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2019. comprehensive benefits. 94551. This business is con- Alameda on September 23, hereby registered by the follow- 114) FOR SALE REAL ESTATE . ducted by a Corporation. The 2019. Expires September ing owner(s): Patrick Joseph FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 168)LAND FOR SALE For more information visit: date on which the registrant 23, 2024. The Independent, Fracisco, 2604 Lylewood Drive, NAME STATEMENT YARD SALES first commenced to transact Legal No. 4648. Published Pleasanton, CA 94588. This 170) LAND FOR RENT FILE NO.563126 business under the fictitious October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019. business is conducted by an dhlhires.com/california The following person(s) doing ESTATE SALE business name(s) listed above: Individual. The date on which 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / business as: BizWorks Part- 522 and 542 N. O St. November 23, 1998. Signature FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the registrant first commenced DUPLEX / APT RENTAL ners, 461 S. I Street, Livermore, October 19 and 20th of Registrant/s/: Matthew M. NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the CA 94550, is hereby registered 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- Hughes, President. This state- FILE NO. 564197 fictitious business name(s) from 8 AM to 1 PM by the following owner(s): ALS TO SHARE ment was filed with the County The following person(s) doing listed above: N/A. Signature of Items include antiques,furnit Linda Viegas, 461 S. I Street, Clerk of Alameda on Septem- business as: Rutter and Com- Registrant/s/: Patrick Joseph ure,clothing,mechanics tools 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL Livermore, CA 94550. This DHL SUPPLY CHAIN IS AN EQUAL ber 19, 2019. Expires Septem- pany, 25200 Carlos Bee Blvd Fracisco, Owner. This state- and landscaping equipment. SPACE OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER business is conducted by an ber 19, 2024. The Independent, #37, Hayward, CA 94542, is ment was filed with the County Individual. The date on which Legal No. 4645. Published hereby registered by the follow- Clerk of Alameda on October the registrant first commenced October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019. ing owner(s): James A Rutter, 11, 2019. Expires October 11, to transact business under 25200 Carlos Bee Blvd #37, 2024. The Independent, Legal the fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Hayward, CA 94542. This No. 4652. Published October listed above: June 1, 2019. Sig- NAME STATEMENT business is conducted by an 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2019. nature of Registrant/s/: Linda FILE NO. 563582 Individual. The date on which Viegas, Owner. This statement The following person(s) do- the registrant first commenced CLASSIFIEDS was filed with the County Clerk ing business as: Kirkpatrick to transact business under the of Alameda on September 5, Handyman Service, 1452 N. fictitious business name(s) ANIMALS Barbara Benotto MaryJane Billowitch 2019. Expires September 5, Vasco Rd #182, Livermore, CA listed above: N/A. Signature of 925.337.3770 925.519.6435 2024. The Independent, Legal 94551, is hereby registered by Registrant/s/: James A. Rutter, 2) CATS/ DOGS No. 4641. Published Septem- [email protected] [email protected] the following owner(s): Michael Owner. This statement was ber 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2019. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, barbarabenotto.com billowitch.com Kirkpatrick, 1452 N. Vasco Rd filed with the County Clerk of . for adoption information con- DRE 01966040 DRE 01829615 #182, Livermore, CA 94551. Alameda on October 7, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tact Valley Humane Society at This business is conducted Expires October 7, 2024. NAME STATEMENT (925)426-8656 by an Individual. The date on The Independent, Legal No. FILE NO. 563019 which the registrant first com- 4649. Published October 17, The following person(s) do- Kara Bosch Tracey Esling menced to transact business 24, 31, November 7, 2019. ing business as: Black Cat 925.337.1882 925.366.8275 under the fictitious business Bootique, 5845 Rainflower Dr, [email protected] [email protected] name(s) listed above: Sep- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Livermore, CA 94551, is here- tember 18, 2019. Signature NAME STATEMENT compass.com compass.com by registered by the following of Registrant/s/: Michael Kirk- FILE NO. 563974 DRE 02092367 DRE 01219100 owner(s): Nicole Y. Cavallero, patrick. This statement was The following person(s) doing 5845 Rainflower Dr, Livermore, filed with the County Clerk of business as: Madison Vine- CA 94551. This business is Alameda on September 18, yards, 3150 Reed Ave, Liver- Adopt a new best friend conducted by an Individual. Cherie Doyle Leslie Faught 2019. Expires September more, CA 94550, is hereby TVAR The date on which the regis- 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 18, 2024. The Independent, registered by the following Tri-Valley Animal trant first commenced to trans- Legal No. 4646. Published owner(s): Madison Vineyards, Rescue [email protected] [email protected] act business under the fictitious October 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019. 3150 Reed Ave, Livermore, compass.com lesliefaught.com business name(s) listed above: CA 94550. This business Our current weekly adoption DRE 01950716 DRE 01027778 N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is conducted by a Corpora- events include: Nicole Y. Cavallero, Owner. NAME STATEMENT tion. The date on which the This statement was filed with Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at FILE NO. 564021 registrant first commenced to the County Clerk of Alam- Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. The following person(s) do- transact business under the Linda Futral Kat Gaskins eda on September 5, 2019. The location is Delucchi Park, ing business as: Happy Tails, fictitious business name(s) 925.980.3561 925.963.7940 Expires September 5, 2024. 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am 1396 Juliet CT, Livermore, CA listed above: N/A. Signature of [email protected] [email protected] The Independent, Legal No. to 1:00pm. 94550, is hereby registered by Registrant/s/: Tony Delumen, lindafutral.com katgaskins.com 4643. Published September Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens the following owner(s): Andrea President. This statement was 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2019. at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- DRE 01257605 DRE 01137199 Coelho and Lisa Lord, 1396 Ju- filed with the County Clerk of . dor Plaza Rd. 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English, their second language. meeting or exceeding stan- helping his parents learn Attaining fluency in Eng- School Premier Quartet greet- Families, principals and These students represent the dards on the California Assess- English. lish is a first step in these ed guests with classical music Livermore Valley Joint Uni- many native languages, in- ment of Student Performance “This event helps every- students’ ability to earn the as they entered the gymnasium fied School District (LVJUSD) cluding Arabic, French, Hindi, and Progress (CAASPP) state one realize the importance California Seal of Biliteracy at Granada High School for leaders celebrated 141 students Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, test in English Language Arts. and meaning of the reclas- upon graduation from high the annual Reclassification who have achieved fluency in Marathi, Portuguese, Roma- Assistant Superintendent sification achievement,” she school. nian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Mike Biondi congratulated stated. “To see all of these Superintendent Kelly Tamil. the students in both English students learning and thriv- Bowers said, “All 141 of English Learners demon- and Spanish. “Our reclassified ing with a new language, and these students we celebrate strate fluency - and are eligible students are an inspiration! It being recognized for the sig- tonight are now bilingual, a for reclassification - when they is especially impressive that nificant effort that takes, was valuable asset in our global are able to perform success- they achieved reaching grade wonderful to witness. What society. I am grateful to the fully in core academic subjects level academic standards while helps give this event mean- team of dedicated educators without the support of Eng- developing full proficiency in ing is how the community and families who support lish Language Development English,” he said. “This is an comes together to celebrate our students in achieving (ELD) instruction. Younger outstanding accomplishment, this huge accomplishment.” this milestone.” students show readiness by and we congratulate them.” meeting grade-level standards Lawrence Elementary using English. 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Conservancy 2019, the Go Green Initia- ing UC Irvine. “While I was ions on recycling, compost- Having Councilman Penton tive hired 33 high school and familiar with finding reliable ing and waste management and the City Manager pres- college level interns — the sources and creating basic in Pleasanton. Information ent was valuable because it biggest class yet — to bench- slide presentations, I never was collected through focus gave me a greater apprecia- mark the energy use of all 15 had to put one together in group discussions among tion for local government." Pleasanton Unified School the short time frames that we various stakeholders found Started in 2002, the Go District (PUSD) campuses did during the presentations. within the community. By Green Initiative is a Pleas- and 24 City-owned facilities. 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Floating Pumpkin Patches Pop Up in the Valley Three splash hit “Floating Pumpkin Patches” are return- residents or $15 for nonresidents, and participants must pumpkins. ing to the Tri-Valley this fall. register online. There is no charge for parents or guardians Parents should be ready to get in with children who are Livermore not participating. All ages are welcome. not comfortable swimmers in three feet of water. Participants The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Visit larpd.org. enjoy games, pumpkin decorating and recreational swim. (LARPD) Pool Pumpkin Patch takes place on Saturday, Oct. Pleasanton Costumes are highly encouraged for all ages. 19, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Pleasanton’s Floating Pumpkin Patch makes its fifth To ensure there are enough pumpkins, registration is Center, 4444 East Ave. return to the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center on Saturday, required at www.pleasantonfun.com. Participants are $12, Participants choose a pumpkin floating in the pool patch, Oct. 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event invites participants to and spectators are $3.50. The aquatics center is located at then design and carve it. The participation fee is $10 for swim into the “pumpkin patch” and pick out their own 4455 Black Ave. (See FLOATING PUMPKINS, page 2)

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FLOATING PUMPKINS Celebrating Ten Years of Lineage (Continued from first page) wines in the world, that set a percentages of any given 2007 and risotto won by a Dublin by pumpkin decorating and By Laura Ness new standard for Livermore component made such a landslide. Dublin is hosting its swimming. For ages 3 years winemaking with its first huge impact on the outcome. “Overall, Beets did an Floating Pumpkin Patch on and older. Pre-registration is It was a sold out, semi- vintage in 2007. Perfection is elusive. amazing job with the pair- Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to required by Wednesday, Oct. formal party that filled the No single winemaking “I have more vintages ings. We could not be hap- 4 p.m. at The Wave, 4201 23, to receive a pumpkin. barrel room of The Palm effort has sparked so much behind me than in front pier with how the evening Central Parkway (Emerald Fees are $12 for residents, Event center with fans, buzz, both inside and outside of me,” Mirassou said. “It turned out,” she said. Glen Park). $15 for nonresidents, and $6 friends and family in cel- the region, inspiring other doesn’t make sense to make But it was the remarks by Participants aged 3 and for entrance only. ebration of the 10th anniver- winemakers in the valley to wines that are ‘just ok.’ We Steven’s father, Steve Miras- older will float in to find the Visit www.thedublin- sary of Lineage, the flagship step up their game, thereby have an opportunity to create sou, who Steven jokingly perfect pumpkin, followed wave.com. wine brand first released raising forever the quality something great. Something gave 30 seconds to speak, in 2009 by fifth generation benchmark. life-changing, something that provided the underpin- vintner, Steven Mirassou. The evening really worthy of age, attention and nings to the story. Dressed in formal and kicked into high gear when love.” “I’m supposed to tie my- semi-formal attire, guests the entire Lineage team, With that guests toasted self into the Lineage story,” The Fantasticks Opens at the enjoyed 2013 La Rochelle including Steven Mirassou, him and each other, as they he said. “But it’s really Ste- Blanc de Noir and passed brand manager Nancy Cas- dug into four courses, be- ven’s baby. How do I fit in?” Firehouse on November 2 hors d’oeuvres by Beets tro, Steven’s father Steve ginning with the 2011 Lin- In 1966, he approached Catering, as they posed for and his step-mother Lynn, eage paired with a salmon his father and an uncle about photos and exchanged anec- his son Aidan, and assistant and spinach salad, the 2007 getting into the consumer dotes of how they came to be winemaker Beth Refsnider paired with a wild mush- side of the wine business. Up part of this important chapter greeted guests in a receiving room risotto topped with until then, the Mirassous had in the history of winemak- line. At each place setting crispy prosciutto, and the been growers in Monterey, ing in the Livermore Valley. awaited five vintages of Lin- 2013 alongside the main where they had planted Some remembered joining eage, selected by Mirassou. course of braised short ribs vineyards in the early 20th the Steven Kent Winery club Attention turned to a atop buttermilk mashed Yu- century. They produced only when the Mirassous were video chronicling the inspi- kons, ginger-glazed carrots bulk wine. Steve Mirassou still sharing a table with the ration behind the wine. and a demi-glace made with wanted something more. late Ivan Tamas, back in the “It’s a quest,” Aidan said. the 2016 Lineage, which He and his cousins de- late 1990s. Most joined as “My first harvest was 2014. also made an appearance. cided to make 25 cases of the flagship cabernets from It is daunting to take the man- The cheese course, which wine, the minimum to enter SKW brought new attention tle from my Dad. It’s a feel- included Lineage-infused the nascent Monterey Wine The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about to the potential of the AVA in ing that’s hard to describe.” figs, dark chocolate fudge Competition. They’d need a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them the early 2000s. a tasting room: they’d also apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks audiences to use their need to do marketing. Re- imaginations to follow him into a world of moonlight and alizing they didn’t know magic. The boy and girl fall in love, grow apart, and finally anything about this part find their way back to each other after realizing the truth of the business, they hired in El Gallo's words: "Without a hurt, the heart is hollow." Robert Mondavi to consult The Tri-Valley Repertory’s production of The Fantasticks with them. opens on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. Additional performances “Bob didn’t think much take place on Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 3, 10 of our wines, so he brought and 17 at 2 p.m. a bunch of bottles of 1959 Shows, rated PG, take place at the Firehouse Arts Center, first growth Bordeaux’s to 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. dinner one night for us to "Try to Remember" a time when this romantic charmer try,” Steve said. “This was wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The Fanta- way beyond my budget. I sticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with had never tasted anything good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle like it. My life was forever theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that tran- changed.” scends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love He recalled how Steven, that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time. after living on the East coast The crew includes Director Lexie Lazear, Musical Direc- for 10 years for college, tor Sierra Dee-Rankin, Choreographer Erin Carrino, and came back to California Producer Kathleen Breedveld. Left to right: Melody O’Shea, Marsha Rubis, Tracy Campisi, Cindy Johnson, looking for a job in 1992. The cast features Joshua Gonzales as El Gallo, Brenna Angela Libby, Jennifer Fazio, Remily El-Sayed He had no interest in wine. Sammon as Luisa, Matt Skinner as Matt, Jim Rupp as Huck- “Somehow, he got in- lebee, G. Scott Phillips as Bellomy, John Blytt as Henry, M. Blending starts in Febru- and bittersweet truffle, did volved in the wine business, Javi Harnly as Mortimer, and Kate Henderson as the Mute. But it was Steven Miras- the 2014 Lineage proud. and never left,” Steve said. Tickets, $25-$41, are available at www.firehousearts.org, sou’s creation of Lineage, ary and ends in July. Refs- nider described it as hum- When VP of Operations They started Steven Kent 925.931.4848, or at the Firehouse box office. the iconic Bordeaux-style for SKW/Lineage, Jennifer Winery in 1996, and the rest Visit www.trivalleyrep.org. blend that he intended to bling and inspiring, marvel- ing at how tweaking tiny Fazio, asked the crowd for is history in the making. be on par with the greatest their favorite pairing, the OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 3

Livermore Lions Attend Leadership Forum The 43rd USA/Canada all 50 states and Canada to faced sandwich called the Lions Leadership Forum meet, share ideas, and grow Hot Brown, and of course took place September 19- as Lion leaders while having Kentucky bourbon. 21 in Spokane, Wash. Ben a fun time doing it. The Livermore Lions Barrientos, the President of Next year the Lions Club meets every 3rd Thurs- the Livermore Lions Club, Leadership Forum will be day at 6:30 p.m. at Emil along with his wife Ann, held in Louisville, Ky., and Villa's Restaurant on Pa- attended the event. This the following year in Des cific Avenue. All are wel- forum is held annually in Moines, Iowa. Ben and come to attend. The Club's either the U.S. or Canada. Ann have already signed up next scheduled event is the Available to all 1,600- for Louisville, home to the Christmas Boutique, held plus Lions who came to the Kentucky Derby, the mint on Saturday, November 2, forum were four different julep, Louisville Slugger at the Bothwell Arts Center seminars each day, with bats, the signature open- on 8th St. topics including Training Leader Dogs for the Blind, Creating Successful Youth Projects, Building a World without Blindness, Grant Writing for Vision Equip- ment, Synergy Through Tonight! Action, and an update on the Diabetes Research at the OAKLAND City of Hope in Southern BALLET California. “Luna Mexicana” Lions Leadership Fo- Student Tix $10 Towne Center Books opened in Livermore last weekend, although the rums are designed to offer with promo code: luna10 Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. leadership education and Thu OCT 17 at 7:30pm (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) information. It provides an opportunity for Lions from RITA RUDNER A Stand-out Stand-Up Fri OCT 18 at 8pm

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Moms Demand Action Meeting Frightmare Looks Forward to Scaring You With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Moms Demand Action is focusing on education Are you ready to face 697 Sonoma Ave. in Liver- “We look forward to FrightmareHomeHaunt on and prevention around this issue at the meeting on your worst nightmares? more (across the street from scaring you!” said Profumo. Facebook, Instagram and Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Lynnewood United Mr. Fright and his monsters Granada High School). It To learn more, visit YouTube. Methodist Church, 4466 Black Ave., Pleasanton, in Room are BACK for 2019, three will be open on three nights: C Youth Room (2nd driveway, building behind sanctuary). nights only. Friday, Oct. 25, and Satur- They will be promoting common sense gun laws, “In our 6th season, you day, Oct. 26, from 7 to 11 responsible firearm storage, and survivor awareness. will be forced to face all p.m., and on Halloween, Attendees will learn ways to help reduce gun violence your worst fears to find your from 7 to 10 p.m. way out,” said creator Steve Frightmare is recom- both locally and nationally, starting with simple actions. Profumo. mended for ages 10 and up. New members are always welcomed and valued. Frightmare Home “If you can't handle all Those interested are also invited to stop by the Moms Haunt is a free haunted the scares, we do offer a Demand Action booth at the Pleasanton Farmers Market house (though donations special Lights On Tour, on on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 to 11 a.m. are appreciated), located at Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m.,” Profumo said. “You will get to travel through the haunted house with the lights on, and sometimes we offer up some behind- the-scenes info as we guide you through. There will be NO scares during the Lights on Tour; all monsters will be resting. This event has gained popularity each year with the younger kids who can’t quite handle all the scares.” Frightmare will be col- lecting canned foods for Tri-Valley Haven, but no donations are required to enter the haunt. Chilling scenes await visitors to the Frightmare Home Haunt in Livermore.

Livermore’s 5th annual DOGtoberfest was held on Oct. 13 at Robert Livermore Community Center Park. Highlights of the day included canine demonstrations, rescues for adoption, dog contests for best costume and ugliest dog, and a pet/owner lookalike competition. The event is hosted by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 5

Rotary Hosts Halloween Spirit Run Fundraiser Supports Safe & Sober Grad Night The Rotary Club of after Oct. 25), and $15 for over $1 million for scholar- The annual meat and plant sale fundraiser, hosted by Livermore High School PTSA’s Pleasanton is hosting a Hal- Kids Challenge. ships benefiting local high Safe & Sober Grad Night, takes place on Oct. 19-20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Livermore loween Spirit Run on Sun- Proceeds support schol- school graduates. The run High School’s large gym. day, Oct. 27, under the arch arships for Pleasanton stu- has also funded community Choice grade meat (beef, pork and chicken) and seafood will be available for purchase. on Main Street in downtown dents and community, and grants for dozens of local Stock up for the holidays! A butcher will be onsite to cut meats. Pleasanton. The event fea- international projects of The nonprofits, as well as wheel- Also available will be plants from Core Conservation Growers, Jeff Anhorn Nursery. tures 5K and 10K courses, Rotary Club of Pleasanton. chairs for those in need. plus a Kids Challenge for For the past 25 years, the Visit www.halloween- Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the Class of 2020’s Safe & Sober Grad Night, youths aged 12 and younger. Rotary Club of Pleasanton’s spiritrun.com. which takes place on graduation night and is an important event for the safety of Tickets for the 5K and 10K annual Spirit Run on Fa- graduates as well as the Livermore community at large. It keeps students off the roads are $45 (price increases ther's Day event has raised as they celebrate their accomplishments, by enjoying activities, music, food, prizes and entertainment during the event. It will be held on June 5, 2020, from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m., on Livermore High’s campus. Art & Wine Intertwined Celebrates Art, Music and Wine

at the Bankhead Gallery is “Where Art & Nature Meet,” featuring more than 60 works of art — including 20 by featured artist Bet- tie Goosman on display in the Founder’s Room. The exhibit reflects the wonders of the natural world with birds, animals, flora and landscapes portrayed in a wide range of medium in- cluding drawings, paintings, photographs and mixed media works. Goosman’s watercolor paintings pos- sess a rich quality of light, and highlight the beauty of landscapes from her native South Africa to the glori- ous canyons of the west, as well as local Livermore vineyards. Art & Wine Intertwined marks the beginning of the final week to enjoy “Where Art & Nature Meet” before it closes at the end of the month to make way for a new exhibit. Many pieces are available for sale and “Dive” by Joel Salinas III at Art & Wine Intertwined. can be purchased during the event. Entries can also Art & Wine Intertwined with songs, stories and be submitted for a drawing brings together art, live wry observations on life. to win tickets for one of music and local wineries to Local offerings from Big two holiday shows at the the Bankhead Theater on White House, Darcie Kent Bankhead. Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1:30 Vineyards, Wood Family Hosted by Livermore to 4:30 p.m. Vineyards, and Nella Terra Valley Performing Arts Singer/songwriter James Vineyards will be available Center, Art & Wine Inter- Bacon returns by popular for tasting ($2 each, or three twined is free and open to demand for another en- for $5). the public. The Bankhead is tertaining afternoon filled Currently on exhibit located at 2400 First St. in downtown Livermore. 6 The Independent • OCTOBER 17, 2019 SHORT NOTES Cheesecake Cupcake & Wine Pairing Whistlestop Writers Open Mic On the weekend of Oct. 18-20, Las Positas Vineyards’ Whistlestop Writers will host an open mic for writers of featured food pairing flight will be their new Cheesecake all genres and abilities on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 7 to Cupcake & Wine Pairing. They will also offer their Reserve 9 p.m., at Swirl on the Square, 21 S. Livermore Ave. in Flight. Tasting Room hours are open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. downtown Livermore. On Friday, Oct. 18, all are invited to celebrate the 10-year “Even if you don’t have something to read, come listen anniversary of their first bottling with a free Evening in the to talented local writers and poets,” said event host and Vineyards Concert featuring Evan Thomas & Blues Revue. Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton. “Jumpstart your Doors open at 5:30 p.m., concert starts at 6 p.m. creativity.” Sunday Funday on Oct. 20 features the new elevated The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue Tasting & Tour Experience with a guided tour by their on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Email Wine Ambassador that ends in the Winemaker Cottage [email protected], or like the group on with a private sit-down food & wine pairing experience. Noon Facebook. and 2:30 p.m. More info at [email protected]. Friends of the Pleasanton Library Sale Halloween Candy and Wine Pairings The Friends of the Pleasanton Library will have a special Halloween Candy and Wine Pairings are happening at "pop-up" media sale — one day only — on Saturday, Oct. Cedar Mountain Winery, 10843 Reuss Rd., Livermore, on 19. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Friends will sell gently used Oct. 25, 26 and 27, from noon to 4 p.m. A flight of six wines CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, and video games at crazy-cheap and Halloween candies (including one Library Wine paired prices! with a special Halloween treat) are $15; candy only is $5. The sale will be held in front of the Pleasanton Public Try it if you dare! Visit www.cedarmountainwinery.com. Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Holiday Boutique to Take Place November 2 Relationships with Adult Children/Siblings An annual Holiday Boutique will take place on Saturday, Life Transitions for Aging Adults’ “Relationships with Adult Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can shop for Children/Siblings” with Gregory Burns, LMFT, takes place on stained glass ornaments, kitchen crafts, home décor, Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m, at Borromeo Hall, St. jewelry, Doterra Skin Care, and much more. A snack bar Charles Borromeo Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. will be serving breakfast and lunch. Two handmade quilts All are welcome. To learn more, contact Molly Fisher at will be raffled to help the school’s 8th grade class go to [email protected] or 925.449.8849. Washington, DC. The boutique is held at Our Savior Lutheran Ministries' Classical Indian Dance at Livermore Library gym, 1385 S. Livermore Ave. The Livermore Public Library hosts a free dance lecture and demonstration when Nitya Narasimhan takes the Wine Wednesday at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery stage with her solo performance “Essence of Indian Art.” Wine Wednesday at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery is Narasimhan will introduce audience members to the ancient happening on Oct. 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. art form of Bharatanatyam, a traditional narrative dance form Relax with a glass of wine at a midweek happy hour at performed exclusively by women and considered the mother Rodrigue Molyeanux, 3053 Marina Ave., Livermore. Picnics of many other Indian classical dance forms. This one-woman welcome. Wine will be available to purchase by the glass show will highlight the importance of this ancient art form in and by the bottle. Visit www.rmwinery.com. today’s cultural context and will end with an open question and answer session. Golden Circle Seniors Annual Bazaar The program takes place on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 2 to 3 Golden Circle Seniors meets on Mondays at 12:30 p.m., at p.m., at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. the Senior Center in the Community building on East Ave. This program is part of the Friends Authors and Arts We do sewing, knitting and crocheting all year, saving our Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Library. items for our annual bazaar in November, with 95% of the For additional events, check the library’s website at www. ArtWalk, the Tri-Valley’s premiere one-day art livermorelibrary.net or call (925) 373-5500. festival, took place on Oct. 12 in downtown Livermore. proceeds donated to local charities. More than 200 artists displayed their works alongside Golden Circle Seniors Annual Bazaar will be held at the Robert Livermore Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. Mass of Remembrance boutiques, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. 5, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from A Mass of Remembrance will take place on Monday, Nov. The festive atmosphere included live music and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handmade items include scarves, hat, 4, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., performances by community cultural groups. totes, lap robes, and baby, kitchen and holiday items - all at Pleasanton. Attendees are asked to bring a small memento (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) reasonable prices. or picture of their loved one who has died. OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 7

Nightmares 2019: Creatures Of Impulse Teen Improv

Opening on Thursday, different, and we get lots of takes place on Tuesday, Oct. Oct. 24 at the Firehouse Arts fans who come to two or 22, at 7:30 p.m. Center in Pleasanton, the more performances." "We hope to give audi- Bay Area's award-winning The COI team rehearses ences another perspective on teen improv troupe Crea- storytelling techniques, and improv with our long-form tures of Impulse (COI) kicks studies how to create char- narrative performances, like off its 10th season with acters that the audience can Nightmares,” said Dun- “Nightmares.” The troupe identify with and care about. canson. “Improv isn't just promises new twists on the Audience input inspires one-liners designed to go ever-popular Halloween- the creation of characters for laughs. We hope to cre- inspired fall classic. Audi- and storylines. From this, ate compelling stories and ence suggestions drive the the cast then develops a characters with audience characters and stories for fully-improvised "play" suggestions, and then take this unscripted theatrical each night. the audience along for the scare-fest. Four shows take place on journey." "Come and see your very Oct. 24 and 25, at 7:30 p.m., Nightmares will be at the own 'dark and stormy night' and on Oct. 26, at 2 and 7:30 Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 The 4th annual celebration of Diwali takes place on Oct. 20 in the plaza at the come to life!" says Director p.m. Student tickets are $5, Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Mark Duncanson, recreation general admission is $10. A Visit www.firehousearts.org Bankhead Theater. The Festival of Lights, a holiday celebrated in India and supervisor with the City of special cash-only preview throughout Southeast Asia, will feature lively and colorful Indian dances, and a Pleasanton. "Every show is show ($2 tickets at the door) storyteller who captures the history and meaning of the holiday. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

Todd Snider and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott to Perform on “Cash Cabin Sessions Vol. 3” Tour Todd Snider, long rec- at the Bankhead on Friday Premier Guitar magazine was known to welcome his line up as Snider and Elliott creativity has made him an ognized as one of his gen- night, Oct. 25, as part of his as “the closest thing we “good buddy” Ramblin’ come together for a rollick- inspiration for a generation eration’s most gifted and en- latest album tour. have to Johnny Cash these Jack Elliott up on stage. ing evening of good music of musicians and he received gaging songwriters, arrives Snider was described by days,” and Cash himself Now the Cash connections and good times. the National Medal of the Over the past 30 years, Arts in 1998. Snider has journeyed Modern-day American through the musical genres troubadours with roots – from his early folk and across the musical spec- Americana roots, he took trum, Snider and Elliott will bluegrass and blues through demonstrate their genuine the alt-rock era, leaving love for sharing music on his own distinctive stamp Oct. 25, at 8 p.m., at the on each. His most recent Bankhead Theater, 2400 album, “Cash Cabin Ses- First St., Livermore. Tickets, sions Vol. 3,” recorded at $20-$65, are available at Cash’s own studio, brings www.lvpac.org or by calling him full circle showcasing 925.373.6800. his acoustic style, his roots as a folksinger, and the wry wit of his songwriting. Considered one of the last true links to America’s folk music tradition, Ram- blin’ Jack Elliott’s guitar virtuosity and irresistible storytelling spans his wide- ranging repertoire. He be- came immersed in the folk music of his lifelong friend and mentor, Woodie Guth- rie, and caught the blues Todd Snider has been called “the closest thing we have to Johnny Cash these days.” from Leadbelly and other giants of the era. His own 8 The Independent • OCTOBER 17, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. 925-373-9638 - microan- an appearance by Element ______Art Reception: Where Art and [email protected]. 116, a chance to conduct the Nature Meet, Exhibit Dates: symphony, a sing-along, wine, Livermore Art Association Sept. 11 through Oct. 28. Preschool Art classes: Thurs- a raffle and silent auction, and Gallery, located in the Carnegie Bankhead Theater, 2400 First day mornings 9:45–10:45. awards for the best moon- Building, offers art classes, Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. Children aged 3-5 are welcome themed costumes. Robert unusual gifts, art exhibits and org or 373-6800. to join. Classes cover drawing, Livermore Community Center, information pertaining to the painting, print-making, sculp- 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Visit art field, 2155 Third Street, _MEETINGS/CLASSES______ture and ceramics. For further livermoreamadorsymphony.org Livermore. The gallery has been information, contact Thomasin or call (925) 447-6454. open since 1974 and is run as The Young Artists’ Studio has Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or The Tri-Valley Repertory’s a co-op by local artists. Hours openings in its 2018–2019 [email protected] or The Fantasticks, Saturday, are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm school year art classes. Artist visit childrensartclassesproj- Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. Additional and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For Peggy Frank offers small group, ects.blogspot.com. performances take place on Floating Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 19 information call 449-9927. Art Classes, For children, Nov. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m., teens and adults. Beginner to and Nov. 3, 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., at assigned a time slot based on advanced. Drawing, painting, Shows, rated PG, take place Lynnewood United Methodist space available. Two micro- printmaking, sculpture and at the Firehouse Arts Center, Church, 4444 Black Avenue, phones will be available for use, ceramics taught by highly expe- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- Pleasanton. Admission is free. but musicians are responsible rienced artist and art instructor, anton. Tickets, $25-$41, are Visit www.lynnewood.org, or for bringing their own instru- Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday available at www.firehousearts. call 925.846.0221. ments and any other equipment and weekend classes, Home org, 925.931.4848, or at the Open Mic Events at the needed. The Bankhead House school classes, Special classes Firehouse box office. Visit Bankhead, Oct. 30, from 6 to 9 Band “Force of Magic” will also during school breaks offered. www.trivalleyrep.org. p.m. Livermore Valley Perform- perform. Admission is free, and (925) 216-7231 or email Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live ing Arts Center (LVPAC) has beverages and snacks will be [email protected] for music every Sunday. 12:00 - announced that StarsDay, the available. Entry to the courtyard further info. 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. new free open-mic event, will is through the gate to the right Piano and Keyboard Lessons, retzlaffvineyards.com. be extended through October of the Bankhead Theater box for children to adult. Beginner Chris Bradley's Jazz Band 2019. Designed to encourage office, located at 2400 First St. to early intermediate level. Half- appears regularly at Old Mexico local musicians, vocalists and in downtown Livermore. hour private classes or small Bar & Grill in Livermore on spoken-word artists to share their talents with the com- group classes offered. Twice- Portola Avenue – the 2nd _MOVIES______yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 Tuesday each month from munity, StarsDay takes place the last Wednesday of each or email thomasin_d@hotmail. 7:30-9:30. Dance floor, full bar, “Angst: Raising Awareness month in the outdoor courtyard Diwali Festival, Oct. 20 com for further info. small cover. Around Anxiety” hosted by of the Bankhead Theater. Any Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Axis Community Health on three musician, artist or group can last Saturday of each month COMEDY Wednesday nights in coming Members of the Pleasanton Art ______sign up to perform, and will be individualized instruction in from 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s League Public Art Circuit are art to students ages 7 through Music Studio located at 1756 Free Comedy Show every currently exhibiting art at five high school, and adults. First Street, Livermore. Thursday at Sanctuary from businesses in the area. Viewing Projects include all kinds of 7:30-9:00 pm in the Skylight locations are: The Stanford drawing, painting, print making MUSIC/CONCERTS Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First Health Care Dermatology Clinic, ______and sculpture. Contact Peggy St. in Livermore. 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite at (925) 443-8755 or email Todd Snider, Friday, Oct. 25, at Free Comedy Show every 111, Livermore; Pleasanton [email protected]. 8:00 p.m., as part of his latest Thursday at Rebel Kitchen Chamber of Commerce at 777 Figure Drawing Workshop, every album tour. Bankhead Theater, & Libations, 2369 First St., Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2400 First St., Livermore. Livermore 7:30pm. man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at Artists bring their own materials Tickets, $20-$65, are available 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite and easels. Open to all artists. at www.lvpac.org or by calling ON THE STAGE 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel ______Professional artist models 925.373.6800. Street Café at 6762 Bernal (nude). No instructor. Students POPS Shoots for the Moon, on Doors Open, a new musical Ave., Pleasanton; and The under 18 need written parental Friday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m., pre- by San Jose playwright Mark Bagel Street Café at 4101-A permission to attend. Cost sented by the Livermore-Ama- Teagle about the lives of a small Dublin Blvd., Dublin. If inter- $20 per session. Bothwell Arts dor Symphony Guild, honoring group of people, both LGBTQ ested in becoming a member Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. the 50th anniversary of the and straight, who struggle with of the Pleasanton Art League Coffee, tea and refreshments first moon landing.The evening what it means to be involved or for information regarding are available. Call or e-mail features selections from films in their church while loving the Public Art Circuit, call John Barbara Stanton for more info: The Right Stuff and Apollo 13, the people in their lives. on Pleasanton Scavenger Hunt, Oct. 19 OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 9

a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday Pleasanton Ave. Admission is from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $9 for adults, $7 for seniors Floating Pumpkin Patch, and military, $4 for youths aged Saturday, October 19 from 1-4 13-17, and free for children 12 p.m., Dolores Bengtson Aquatic and under. Visit www.harvest- Center. Those interested must festival.com. pre-register online at www. Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day pleasantonfun.com and use the Livermore's Downtown hosts course code: 16051. Halloween fun activities for Halloween Scavenger Hunt families with children in the takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5th grade and younger. Kids 19, from 10 a.m. to noon. Chil- will enjoy the costume contest, dren 10 years old and younger Halloween themed activities, are invited to come in costume downtown business trick-or- and pick up instructions from treat and more! Saturday, Oct. the starting location outside of 26, 11-4 pm. For more informa- Hagemann Ranch Open House, Oct. 27 the Museum on Main, 603 Main tion call Livermore Downtown Street, Pleasantonl. Children Inc. 925-373-1795 Rotary Club of Pleasanton.Sign will solve clues in order to find Halloween Brew Crawl, in Sunday of each month, 1-4 PM. up at: www.halloweenspiritrun. the next downtown location Downtown Pleasanton on Sat- Go to www.livermorehistory. com. where they will be given a small urday, Oct. 26 from 5-8 p.m., com for the monthly program. Holiday Craft Show, hosted goodie or treat. Participation Adults can have Halloween fun 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. by The Livermore Fraternal will be limited to the first 600 too! Sip on craft brews and A Writers Meetup for Adults Order of Eagles Auxiliary, on children to arrive. Sponsored by cider all while enjoying tasty 18 and older meets on the Saturday, Nov. 9, at 527 N. Main Street Pediatric Dentistry bites and live music along first Tuesday of every month, Livermore Ave., from 9 a.m. to & Orthodontics and Pacific the way strolling through over 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the 3 p.m. All are invited to shop Coast Farmers’ Market As- 25 downtown locations! Visit Livermore Civic Center Library, for handmade treasures, take a sociation. Free. pleasantondowntown.net. 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, chance on a raffle, have lunch, Diwali, Festival of Lights, with The Pleasanton Rotary Hal- Livermore, CA. There is no Frightmare Home Haunt, Oct. 25, 26 and 31 and purchase delicious baked live music, dances, songs, loween Spirit Run will take charge and no sign-up needed goods. Proceeds go to the local crafts food and shopping takes place in Pleasanton on Sunday, to attend this informal gather- food bank and animal shelter. place on Sunday, Oct. 20, from October 27th. A long standing ing. Hosted by local writer and months. The screenings will Rd., Livermore, 925-455-6320 For more information, call Evy 11 to 2 p.m. at the Bankhead Pleasanton tradition, the event NaNoWriMo (National Novel be followed by an audience Museum on Main Annual Ghost Barr at (925) 980-7216. Theater Plaza in Livermore. features 5K and 10K courses Writing Month) participant discussion with input from a Walk, a two-hour guided tour Hagemann Ranch Open House. More information at educa- plus a Kids Challenge. Proceeds Sydney Dent. Leran more at panel of professionals. "Angst" of Pleasanton’s most haunted Tours of the 140+ year old [email protected] or 925-583- support scholarships for Pleas- Livermorelibrary.net or call the tell the stories of kids and sites along Main Street in the ranch and free, family friendly 2312. anton students and community library at 925-373-5500. teens who discuss their anxiety downtown area. A volunteer seasonal activities. The last and its impact on their lives team of ghost hosts lead Frightmare Home Haunt free & international projects of The and relationships, as well as groups, while actors play the haunted house, located at 697 how they’ve found solutions roles of the various ghosts Sonoma Ave. in Livermore and hope. The film includes a around town. Tours depart the (across the street from Granada special interview with Olympian museum every 30 minutes High School). Open Friday, Oct. and mental health advocate between the hours of 6 – 8 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, from Michael Phelps. Screenings: p.m. on: Friday, October 18; 7 to 11 p.m., and on Halloween, October 23, at 6:30 p.m., at The Saturday, October 19; Friday, from 7 to 10 p.m. Visit Fright- Vine Cinema, 1722 First Street, October 25; and Saturday, mareHomeHaunt on Facebook, Livermore; November 13, at October 26. Costumes are Instagram and YouTube. 6:30 p.m., at the Center for highly encouraged!Tickets are The Pleasanton Harvest Performing Arts and Education, $20 for adults, and $15 for Festival returns to the Alameda 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. children 12 and under. Tickets County Fairgrounds on October www.axishealth.org. may be purchased online at 25-27, showcasing arts, crafts www.museumonmain.org, by and gifts, delicious food, and MISCELLANEOUS phone at 925-462-2766, or in nonstop live entertainment. ______person at Museum on Main, Harvest Festival hours are: located at 603 Main Street in Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bent Creek Winery, October 16, historic downtown Pleasanton. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wine Wednesday as the last It is open to the public Tuesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TGIT of the season. Featuring: through Saturday from 10:00 The Alameda County Fair- Mojo Swingers. 5455 Greenville grounds are located at 4501 Pleasanton Spirit Run, Oct. 27 10 The Independent • OCTOBER 17, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Grief Workshop will be held on Thursdays Daughters of the American night (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/ drug addiction. Tuesday evenings at 7:00 [email protected] Bulletin Board, send information to PO at 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 24, at St. Revolution (DAR), DAR was founded in End Location: Sunrise Mountain Sports pm at the St. Michael Convent building, Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, 1890 to promote historic preservation, 2184 First Street Livermore. The run/ first floor (375 Maple Street, Livermore). 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th of Bulletin Board or email information Pleasanton. Pre-registration is required. education and patriotism. Its members walk will start at 6:30PM, but come For further information contact Rachel at Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- to [email protected]. Include Call Eleanor at (925) 846-8708 for more are descended from the patriots who won hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ (510-501-1411). days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No name of organization, meeting date, information. All are welcome regardless of American independence during the Revolu- warm-up/change. There are a variety of Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who partner or special attire needed. For more time, place and theme or subject. Phone religious affiliation. tionary War. DAR is one of the world's larg- distances starting at 2 miles and they go get together for events like board games, information call Margaret 925-447-6980 number and contact person should also How to Write a Book in Six Weeks est and most active service organizations. up to 9 miles. The most popular is the 3.5 movies and fan conventions. Meetings or [email protected]. be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) is a fast-track class that teaches writing DAR members are committed to volunteer mile course (that does have two water every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift secrets and techniques to turn prose into service having served more than 12.5 mil- fountains along its route). Dogs, kids, and games A schedule of upcoming events Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours The Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets once page-turners. It covers all prose genres: lion hours in communities throughout the people of all paces are welcome. More can be found on Facebook at: Facebook. will be 9-7 Monday through Friday, 9-5 a month, usually on the third Wednesday, fiction, memoir and nonfiction. Classes world during the past three years. For more information located on Sunrise's Facebook com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can at 6 p.m., at Arroyo Seco Elementary take place on six Thursdays, Sept. 12 to information, please visit https://josemaria. Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/ Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. Our Oct. 17, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Robert californiadar.org/ or contact Debbie Janes events/237597100263100/ information. building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8–2:30pm next meeting is on Oct. 23. 4-H is a Livermore Community Center. 4444 East at [email protected]. The City of Pleasanton Library’s Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. national program which encourages mem- Ave. The course is $110, and includes DAR Jose Maria Amador, Pleasan- Literacy Program is searching for patient, Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center Italian Catholic Federation, bers to learn by doing, offering a variety of professional editing by instructor Barbara ton Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador caring volunteer tutors to help adults in the Robert Livermore Community Center, meets 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. projects, events, and community service Flores, an award-winning four-time author. chapter meets on the second Saturday of practice and improve their English reading, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting and Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 activities. For more information, contact To register, call (925) 373-5700 or visit the month from September to May, with a writing, and conversation skills. Volunteers crocheting all year, saving items for the Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who Miranda Munro at delarroyo4hclub@ www.larpd.org. short business meeting and a program. will work one-on-one with students, lead annual bazaar in November. Ninety-five loves all things Italian is invited to meet to gmail.com. Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meet- DAR Josefa Higuera Livermore small group conversation practice, conduct present of the proceeds are donated to celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly Political Issues Book Club meets ings held 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you Chapter. Meets September through May citizenship test preparation, or lead book local charities. dinner meetings and holding charitable the 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads enjoy collecting coins or other numismania on the first Saturday of each month. For clubs. No advance preparation is needed. Pleasanton Lions Club, meets events. The group supports Children's Hos- books about issues and trends that are this is the place for you. The meetings additional information, visit http://jhl. Find more information contact the Adult every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month pital research, college scholarships and driving current affairs, both national and incorporate shared numismatic knowledge, californiadar.org. Literacy team literacy@cityofpleasan- at 6:30 p.m at Inklings Coffee Shop, 530 other charities. For information, contact international Topics that have been covered various club raffles, a Coin of the Month Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support tonca.gov / 925-931-3405. Main Street, Pleasanton. Check website Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. include politics, governance, economics, and a club coin auction. For information Group - those with Parkinson's or a variant Livermore Veterans of Foreign for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. ClutterLess Self Help Support military affairs, history, sociology, science, contact: Gary Antone (925) 373-6758 diagnosis plus their care partners meet Wars (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, the climate, and religion. 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All veterans all Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service to reduce their stress. There is no charge preservation and restoration of historical Valley Ave. (main entrance), 2nd Floor Livermore Lions Club meets for welcome to join us at coffee. You qualify to Officer Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. Anyone 18 or older is welcome; just drop landmarks. At chapter meetings, members Activity Room, in Pleasanton. dinner every third Thursday of the month attend if you served. Come and meet other Tri-Valley Haven Individual Counsel- in. Meetings every Sunday 2:00 to 3:30 learn about antiques, share and view LifeRing is a secular recovery group, at 6:30 pm at Emil Villa's Restaurant, veterans and you will hear and see nothing ing & Group Therapy Openings. Tri-Valley PM at Arbor Vista library room, 1300 South members' collections, visit historic sites, an alternative to the 12-step program that 3064 Pacific Ave. in Livermore. Lions are has chan. We guarantee you will enjoy Haven, a non-profit agency provides free, Livermore Avenue.. Call Barbara, 916-335- museums and antiques shops and help accepts all people with drug and alcohol the world's largest service organization. being around veterans. Visit our post at professional individual and group therapy 8836 or Dave, 415-948-9462. non-profit organizations with restoration issues. We meet in a friendly, down-to- Livermore Lions support the needs within [email protected] for survivors of domestic violence, sexual Ethos, free and confidential services and preservation work. Chapter meets earth atmosphere to create a sobriety the community and state, the nation and Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to assault, and poverty. For more information related to pregnancy include guidance and the 4th Tuesday monthly from September program that works for YOU. Meetings are the world. Funds provided to support the drink, that's your business. If you want to on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Groups and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. 1010 to May. If interested call President Rickie every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, homeless, the fire victims, and the hur- stop, we can help. Call AA) 925-829-0666 Individual Counseling, please call 925- Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Livermore. Call at 925-292-8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ from noon to 1 p.m. at St. Bartholomew's ricane and earthquakes victims. Charities Native Daughters of the Golden 449-5845. (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. comcast.net. Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Contact include: Canine Companions, Blind Cen- West, (California born Women) is a frater- Docents for the Livermore History- Meals on Wheels Volunteers are Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy is Steve Bowman, 925.864.8798. ters, and the Ear of the Lion. Check out our nal and patriotic organization founded on Mobile. Volunteers interested in Livermore needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Rising Young Leaders, a local non- website (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming the principles of : Love of Home; Devotion history and/or like working with children bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the profit organization, will be hosting a Kickoff projects and events. All are welcome. to the Flag; Veneration of the Pioneers; (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Mis- one day per week, Monday-Friday between 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Night on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30 to Master Gardeners Talks, Dem- Faith in the Existence of God., Angelita sion is to teach children the history of 10 am-12 p.m.. For more information, ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. 8:30 p.m., at the Livermore Civic Center onstration Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet first Mon- Livermore and instill in them a sense of please call (925)483-1989. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Livermore. Trained Master Gardeners are day of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, pride in the city. There will be training. Rotary Club of Livermore Valley p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m. For more info San Ramon Women's Club Holiday on site at to answer question and give 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance Time commitment could be as little as a invites interested individuals to attend its visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Fantasy, November 3, Crow Canyon Coun- tours of the garden 9:30am-11:30am on from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley few days a year. There are usually have 3 morning meeting. Meetings are held every ers.org/ try Club, El Capitan Dr, San Ramon, noon the second Saturday of the month; talks Buchberger, 925-698-4345, NDGW.org. docents at each school. If interested, call Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 - 4:30 p.m. $65 donation includes great on seasonally appropriate topics. All Talks Scottish Country Dancing in Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s dinner, wonderful prizes, holiday trees and are 10 -11 am on the second Saturday of Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs [email protected]. Club House Drive, Livermore. For more costumes give free guided tours beginning wreaths, and optional casino. Details and the month Mar-Nov.; Oct. 12 Propagation: and graceful strathspeys that are the tradi- Sing for Fun, Music Sing-a-Long, information, go to www.livermorevalleyro- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays reservations at dsrwomensclub. Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant Favorites. tional social dance of Scotland. Make new sing familiar tunes with other folks along tary.org/ or Jill Duerig / 1-510-378-7243 / of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) invites National Alliance on Mental Illness friends and have fun while you exercise. with piano accompaniment. The words [email protected] Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and everyone, at no charge, to the regular (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support Join us Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the of the songs will be provided. No musical Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning the beautifully landscaped grounds. For monthly meetings featuring guest speakers Group, meets every Wednesday, from Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L experience needed. Most Mondays, from and experienced dancers are welcome. information on the Ravenswood Progress who share their knowledge of the sport. 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Street, Livermore. No prior dance experi- 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. ence or partner required. We welcome new Community Center. Small fee. easy line and circle dances, no partners gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at Thursday of every month, September This group provides support and educa- dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward at Counter Point (Addiction Family required, casual dress. $3 per session (925) 443-0238. through June, at the Livermore-Pleasanton tion for anyone experiencing a mental (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at Support Group), a free faith based, Christ (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Rd., illness. For further information, visit www. (925) 784-3662 for more information. centered (Al Anon based) program at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), group of retired men who join together to Livermore. nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise designed to help individuals with family 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: better enjoy their leisure time. Activities 925-872-0170. Mountain Sports, every Wednesday members who suffer from alcoholism and George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. include golf, bridge, photography, travel,

OCTOBER 17, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- housing complexes to residents of South- mind, loving heart and helping hands. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Infant care is provided. www.gracewaylife. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men ern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley office is All are welcome. Childcare, and religious 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 org (925) 846-4436. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore education for children as well as adults are Claire La Scola at 447-9800. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Grace Missionary Baptist Church, and San Ramon. The group meets for 94550. Phone: (925) 371-1531, fax: offered. For more information, visit www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, only. The Outreach Center will be open meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) lunch on the first Thursday of each month (925) 373-5034, e-mail: abril.tamayo@ uucil.org or call 925-447-8747. 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest cril-online.org. All services are free. Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts on a School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in to www.stinnocent.net or contact Father first come first serve basis between 11 Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org Support Group meets every fourth the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- Augustine Lewton at 925.400.8119 or a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Pastor: Jeff Barger. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the anton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. [email protected] Livermore. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, For information or to attend a meeting, call third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Lynnewood United Methodist 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Retirement Community. The address is Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Church offers a friendly congregation Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community American Legion Post 47 in 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. where all are welcome. Their winter sched- Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at Livermore is looking for veterans in the welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at ule has begun, with Sunday services held 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Livermore area who are interested in DBE Daughters of the British Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. 10:45 AM performing community service for young Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. and worship with us and to enjoy our Lynnewood is located in Pleasanton at Asbury United Methodist Church people and promoting veterans affairs. Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 First Church of Christ, Scientist, hospitality. For more information call the 4444 Black Ave. Visit www.lynnewood.org 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Interested veterans will meet with other a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Livermore, services 10 a.m. every church office 925-462-4802. or call 9925) 846-0221. ing Church, where all are welcomed. like-minded veterans for camaraderie and at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages St. Bartholomew's Episcopal The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. support of veterans' causes. The Livermore founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) ter-day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Children’s and youth groups Sunday School American Legion Post 47 meets the (3) organization made up of women of church and reading room are located at 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore during worship services and Sunday eve- second and fourth Monday of each month British or British Commonwealth heritage Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs ning Middle School and High School Youth at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial and ancestry with a focus on charity and which is open to the public, features books, pastor and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist with Ward 10:30 am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley Groups. Caregivers Support Group will Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. fellowship. Contact Edith Caponigro at CDs and magazines for sale. For informa- music, childcare and Godly Play children View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward meet the second Saturday of each month. Enter the building from the ramp on the 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at tion, call (925) 447-2946. education. 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch (Spanish) first For more information, contact the church 5th Street side. For more information go 925-621-8946 for additional information. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Little Brown Church, United Church meeting 11:40, Sacrament meeting 12:40; office at 925-447-1950. Visit our website to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley at www.asburylive.org or call 925-447- Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. formation on programs and memberships, service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. 1950. Asbury UMC can also be found on com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at training philosophies and schedules, and starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- The Church of Jesus Christ of Facebook at “Asbury UMC Livermore." 925-449-6048. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ church provided. A "Night of Worship" 2580 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Eric's Corner is a free support group marathon/endurance training program. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Pathway Community Church, 1055 Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, for people who are dealing with a diagnosis www.trivalleytriclub.com. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend Pleasanton Military Families is p.m. Information, call 447-6282. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry these meetings. Meetings are held at a Pleasanton based support group for Holy Cross Lutheran Church Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Trummel at 449.1444. 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, those who have a loved one serving in the Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., based practical messages, nondenomina- Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Grace Missionary Baptist Church Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Livermore. Information, 447-8840. tional. All are welcome. www.pathwaycom- 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: in Livermore invites members of the on the third Thursday of each month. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, munitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. community to Wednesday evening study, For more information please visit us at concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, John Knox Presbyterian Church, “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the sub- ericscorner.org that are experienced. There is no better 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. adult Bible 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship ject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” The Assistance League of Amador Valley support than being surrounded by others study/Sunday school. For information, call at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for church address is 1759 Locust Street in invites all visitors to join this dedicated who know what you are going through. 925-447-1246. Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study begins group of volunteers, reaching out to those Three times per year, the group collects Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services information, visit www.goodshepherd- Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group at 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun supplies and sends care packages to the at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell doing it. Regular meetings are held on the troops. Contact [email protected] for www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Bethel Family Christian Center, group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the location of the next meeting. 4357. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Livermore Military Families, a Granada Baptist Church, 945 Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & For more information, see our website, support group for families in Livermore Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, who have a loved one serving in the Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- more information or weekday Bible study e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Military, is intended to be a safe place for worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. and Prayer group schedules, go to www. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. family members to come and share their 447-3428. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Center for Spiritual Living celebrationcc.org. Welcome home. Operation: SAM “Supporting All experiences and concerns with others who Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Livermore Valley - A Lighthouse to the B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military understand what they are going through. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the world. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. support organization based in Livermore. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. and teen programs offered as well. All are at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation since January month at the Livermore Veterans Memorial a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; welcome. Meeting place Parish Hall, 678 Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 org/ All are welcome. 925-449-4848. Enos Way, Livermore. For more information Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and morale support of deployed troops. For p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, contact [email protected] or visit English. Families are welcome. Blessing information or donations, visit www. call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows operationsam.org, email operationsam@ livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship 11:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives each service and all are invited to Oneg, a comcast.net at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church Valley Bible Church, Livermore, away clothing and other items every Mon- fellowship meal. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open RELIGION (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on Tagalog Mass: 3rd Sunday of the to new and established residents of the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Women’s Bible Study will be taking a front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, month (remaining dates for the year: Oct. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- break, Senior Adult Ministry every other 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Livermore. 20, Nov. 17); Time: 3:30 pm St. Michael first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 month. Call for date and time and other Cedar Grove Community Church, Christ Church (a nondenominational Catholic Parish, 458 Maple St.; Potluck on the second Wednesday of the month, a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary church programs at 846-8650. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship evangelical church formerly meeting in reception to follow in the parish hall. Check Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, and children’s program For more informa- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho https://stmichaellivermore.com/Filipino family activities, and monthly adult socials. tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., for details Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - Jew- www.PleasantonNewcomers.com St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 & 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 ish Culture School The school-wide Community Resources for Inde- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Sundays, and during the week at various jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org curriculum for the 2019-2020 (Jewish pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries Well Community Outreach Center or call 925.846.0665. year 5780) will be “Jewish Ideas.” It will help people with disabilities and supports ship service. AWANA children's program (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9 ministry provides meats, canned and dry GraceWay Church worships at 10 cover topics like Jewish views of Justice, them to live independently and participate Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. a.m and on Weds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only a.m. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, Israel in their community. CRIL has offices in Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM available prior to the start of the school Pleasanton. Services include band-led or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. Hayward, Fremont and Livermore, provid- Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. year). Those with an immediate need or worship music, Bible-based messages Contact [email protected], or call ing information and referrals, community North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas who would like to donate nonperishable and Sunday School for pre-schoolers and 510-384-8756 with any questions. education at senior centers, and affordable Service 10:30am. Church of the open Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- food items, call the office at (925) 479- elementary through high school students. 12 The Independent • OCTOBER 17, 2019

First Round of Mini-Grants Awarded Milestones At the Rotary Club of School, for the Freshman In the cold and rain. This grant Livermore meeting on Oc- Transition (FIT) program, will be used exclusively for tober 9, the Rotary Club of which supports students’ the purchase of bus tickets Livermore’s Morgan Laughlin is Livermore and Livermore adjustment to high school for service organizations Educational Foundation academically, socially and that help the homeless, such Crowned Miss Rodeo California 2020 awarded $12,800 in in the culturally, to purchase spirit as Livermore Homeless Ref- first round of mini-grants wear for outstanding stu- uge, Open Heart Kitchen, Miss Rodeo America 2021 she said she feels blessed to teachers and community dents in the program. Axis Community Health, Pageant. The Miss Rodeo to have the opportunity to groups. One community-group and Tri-Valley Haven. America Pageant is held in hold the title of Miss Rodeo Rotary funded 25 grants grant went to Asbury United Thanks to contributions December each year in con- California 2020. for a total of $7,200. David Methodist Church for the and corporate sponsorships, junction with the National “I’m so proud of all of the Darlington represented the Bus Ticket Drive for the the Rotary Club of Liver- Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, contestants. I’m constantly Livermore Valley Education Homeless, which provides more and Livermore Edu- Nevada. in awe of how they carry Foundation, which contrib- bus tickets for the homeless cational Foundation plan to “Miss Rodeo California themselves and the hard uted $4,800 in matching and other community mem- continue awarding these continues to exemplify and work they all put in to com- grants for school-related bers struggling with poverty mini-grants in the future. promote the vast western pete at a state level pageant,” projects. The School District who have no way of getting mini-grant applications are culture that exists through- said Miss Rodeo California funded eight of the submit- to medical appointments due by the first Wednesday out our great state,” said National Director Markie ted projects. or services, including hot in December and March. Pageant Director Brittney Battaglia. “Every one of the One of the school grants meals, laundry and shower Visit livermore-rotary. Phillips. “I wholeheartedly young ladies have a passion was to Granada High facilities, and shelter from org/forms. admire women of such class for rodeo, are educated and and poise. As I grew up, show a level of professional- Miss Rodeo California was ism that is very impressive. always an icon for not only It’s truly an honor to know Morgan Laughlin, Miss class and poise, but inde- them.” Rodeo California 2020 pendence, horsemanship and The ideal Miss Rodeo knowledge. Being Miss Ro- California is a young lady Morgan Laughlin, 20, deo California, you make the who strives to promote the of Livermore was crowned jump from representing one State of California and the Miss Rodeo California 2020 community to communities sport of professional rodeo. on Oct. 6, after a five-day scattered in every nook of In doing so she endeavors pageant. The pageant was our state. The kind of experi- to promote the western way held in conjunction with ence gained through an op- of life with its strong morals the California Circuit Finals portunity of this magnitude and values. She enjoys travel Rodeo, and had a total of five is, in fact, unlike any other.” and has a sincere interest contestants. The competi- Laughlin is the daugh- in garnering educational tion included the following ter of Steve and Denise experiences that will assist categories: Horsemanship, Laughlin. Her roots run in laying a solid foundation Speech, Modeling, Personal deep in Livermore, home for her future, and she is an Recipients accept mini-grants from the Rotary Club of Livermore. & Horsemanship Interviews, of the World’s Fastest Ro- excellent speaker. Test, Raffle Ticket Sales, deo. Coming from a six- “Our focus more than Photogenic, and Personality generation rodeo family, the ever has been increased & Appearance. sport of rodeo has been a scholarships. This year and Along with the title of part of her life from a very every year forward each of Local Hispanic Men Attain Knighthood Miss Rodeo California 2020, young age. Morgan enjoys our contestants will walk Morgan was the winner riding Reining Cow Horses, away with an educational The Livermore Knights toya from Oakland, and Isais Livermore Council and that of the personality catego- running barrels, and work- scholarship,” said Phillips. of Columbus hosted the Vasquez from Pittsburg. number is growing rapidly ry. As the newly-crowned ing cows with her family. “In addition, we recognize first-ever East Bay Span- Spanish-speaking members due to the warm fraternal state rodeo queen, Laughlin She loves God, her country, the need for resources to bet- ish Language Knighthood of the Livermore Knights spirit and active programs of received a $2,500 educa- and the sport of rodeo. She ter educate and support our Degree Ceremony on Oct. 5 played key roles in the cer- the local Round Table which tional scholarship, a buckle, recently completed her cer- local California pageants. at the St. Charles Borromeo emony. is led by Irving Garcia and saddle, the use of the HW tification as a Phlebotomy We fully intend on establish- Hall. A Spanish language The Knights of Columbus Ricardo Garcia. Hunter Ram of the West Technician. She will con- ing guidelines to provide a degree team, led by Enrique are reaching out to the His- The Knights of Columbus pickup truck for a year, the tinue her education to earn lifeline for aspiring rodeo Quinonez, travelled to Liver- panic Communities through- is a Catholic fraternal orga- use of the Golden West horse her Bachelor’s Degree of queen pageants, pageant di- more from Sacramento for out North America and par- nization devoted to works trailer for a year, perpetual Science in Nursing to be- rectors and contestants. 2020 the occasion. ticularly in Livermore where of charity. They raise funds chaps, perpetual crown, and come a Neonatal Intensive will be a year of not only a Four men from the East the region’s first Hispanic through various community other various awards. Care Unit nurse. new decade, but broadening Bay’s Hispanic Community Round Table was formed in events and donate the net Laughlin has also been Morgan proudly repre- horizons. I look forward to proudly received the coveted 2017 by then Grand Knight, proceeds to worthy causes, awarded the opportunity to sents the Livermore Rodeo working with Morgan and Knighthood Degree: Juan CAPT Tom McCaffrey, USN mostly in Livermore and the represent California in the as their 2019 Queen, and watching her year unfold.” Favela and Jose Solano from (Ret). Currently 59 Hispanic Tri-Valley region. Livermore, Christian Mon- members are part of the