Thursday, June 15, 2017

VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 24 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Audit of TVLC Says There ‘May Be’ Fraud, Mismanagement An audit of Tri-Valley Learn- the audit. She was asked to do ships, diverted commingled and/or Other findings were that TVLC ing Corporation (TVLC) shows so by TVLC CEO Lynn Lysko in misappropriated public funds with “may have” misled independent that the operator of the two public November 2016. various private entities, including auditors, failed to fully disclose charter schools in Livermore may The FCMAT report is careful to tax-exempt public bonds totaling affiliated or related parties to the have mismanaged the corpora- say that mismanagement of funds over $67 million, and contributed school district and the TVLC audi- See Inside Section A tion’s finances, and may have “may have” occurred. It does not to an environment of significantly tor, and filed incomplete conflict of Section A is filled with committed fraud. make accusations against the deficient internal controls.” interest forms. information about arts, people, The report from the state’s central figure in the document, Bill Further, TVLC “may have” There may also have been entertainment and special events. Fiscal Crisis & Management As- Batchelor. diverted $2.7 million of public failure to file IRS Form 1099s for There are education stories, a sistance Team (FCMAT) went to Among the audit’s findings school funds as off-book transac- host families when LVCP hosted Alameda County Superintendent were that TVLC management tions, diverted and commingled foreign students, primarily from variety of features, and the arts of Schools Karen Monroe, who and entertainment and “may have” failed to disclose “nu- funds among three entities created China. Records show the families had made the formal request for merous conflict of interest relation- by Batchelor. bulletin board. (See AUDIT, page 6) Committee to A Look at Work on Plans Why Charter The Livermore Downtown Schools Failed Steering Committee will take infor- mation it has received at previous The two Livermore public char- meetings and use it to put together ter schools are nearing the end of development plans for the 8-acres the road, as the faculty members leave, and the school’s operator, in the core of the downtown. Tri-Valley Learning Corporation At the June 8 meeting, the com- (TVLC), prepares to surrender its mittee will be divided into three charters to the supervising Liver- groups. Each group will create an more Valley Joint Unified School option with the proposed hotel on District. the eastside of Livermore Avenue TVLC filed Chapter 11 bank- and one with the hotel on the ruptcy proceedings several months westside. Other elements to be con- ago in an Oakland court, with the sidered include parking, housing, intention of paying off what debts retail, open space and amenities it could and surviving to keep such as a museum and galleries. the schools open. The Livermore The meeting begins at 6:30 school district’s decision to with- p.m. in the city council chambers. draw charter authorization has led The agenda includes a presenta- to the closing. tion of concept plan prepared by Livermore school district As- Steve MacCracken for the Com- sistant Superintendent Chris Van munity Group and the presentation Schaack said that last week about of a hotel concept plan by Presidio 50 or 60 students transferred to the Companies. district from the K-8 Livermore The main charge of the com- Valley Charter School (LVCS) and the high school Livermore Valley mittee has been to devise a public Photo - Doug Jorgensen Charter Preparatory (LVCP), with outreach approach that can be The annual Livermore Rodeo Parade marched down Second Street on Saturday. It is hosted by the most coming from LVCS. implemented this fall when the Livermore Rotary Club. Local organizations, schools, businesses, politicians, performers and bands Van Schaack said that TVLC public will be presented with four planned to surrender its charters development options to consider. all participate. In one photo, a trick rope expert demonstrates his skill; in the other, a 4-H Club member rides in the parade. For another photo, go to page 10. after a TVLC board special meet- The four plans will be based on the ing, which was called for June 13, committee's input. after The Independent’s deadline. At the June 6 meeting, the Van Schaack said that the Liver- committee heard information on more school district is in the middle housing options, retail, open space, Pedestrian/Bike Plan Updated in Pleasanton of charter revocation procedures. and other amenities. Previous ses- That action is pursued on a pre- sions included presentations on a The Pleasanton City Council helping to reduce emissions. major destinations within the City, scribed timeline. Continuing the hotel, conference center, parking adopted the new Pedestrian and Bi- The plan update was spear- eliminating gaps and providing a procedure would be moot, if the and traffic. cycle Master Plan by a unanimous headed by the Bicycle, Pedestrian comfortable alternate travel mode schools give up the charters, he David Zehnder from Economic vote last week. and Trails Committee (BPTC). to driving. Specific examples of said. & Planning Systems provided Councilmember Jerry Pentin, Eighteen months in the making, a low stress network include pro- LVCS parent Carolyn Trinta background on key consumer who describes himself as a bicycle two new goals were added. The tected or buffered bike lanes and said that when students at the groups, downtown market trends, guy, comments, "This is a great first one aims to create a "Low separated sidewalks. school got the news about closing, development prototype analysis document. It gives us a place to go Stress" bicycle and pedestrian The addition of looking at the she saw middle school students and opportunities, constraints and and accomplish what we want to network that may be enjoyed by network through a lens of complete crying, even the boys. "They won- do. Roads were built for cars. Rid- all users and abilities. The second dered why anyone would take away recommendations at the June 6 corridors involved the creation of a ing bicycles represents a culture involves focusing improvements detailed scoring matrix. The matrix such a good thing from them,” she meeting. change." He and others brought on corridors in order to complete identifies 16 corridors in Pleas- said. Zehnder started his presentation up climate change. They said that them. anton’s bicycle and pedestrian Two people offered their views by noting that parking is 90% of the plan provides an opportunity Completion of these corridors network, along with an 18-point of what went wrong for TVLC. for people to get out of their cars, will allow all users to reach all (See PLANNING, page 6) (See PLEASANTON, page 5) New Global Health Effort From Hertz and Gates Foundations Livermore-based Hertz Founda- new Fellowship are Rebecca Carl- Global Health Fellowship. velopment Fellowship is getting and who invented the car rental tion announced the creation of a son, who will begin a PhD program Carlson hopes to create better underway during the Hertz Foun- business, founded Yellow Cab and Fellowship in Global Health and at MIT in the fall, and Alyssa Fer- ways to understand and prevent dation’s 60th anniversary year. created a company that became Development based on a $5 million ris, who is in a PhD bioengineering autoimmune diseases, while Fer- The Hertz Foundation was cre- Checker Motors. grant from the Bill and Melinda program at Stanford. ris’s research aims to increase the ated by John Hertz, an Austrian In 1957, he and his wife created Gates Foundation. Both are Hertz Fellows already nutritional content of food crops. immigrant whose careers ranged the Foundation to help support the The first two recipients of the – a prerequisite to qualify for the The Global Health and De- from news reporting to car sales (See HEALTH, page 3) LVPAC to Launch 'Amplify the Dubliners Sound Off to Council Arts' Fundraising Campaign About Schools Livermore Valley Performing the administrative and budgeting By Ron McNicoll Arts Center will mark the end of process with the theatrical season. Dublin residents told the Dublin its fiscal year, June 30, 2017, with The fundraising campaign City Council how strongly they feel about the need to make building a the “Amplify the Arts” fundraising comes as the Livermore Valley second high school the top priority. campaign geared towards the goal Performing Arts Center reaches More than a dozen speakers of reaching 150 gifts in the final the close of a successful 12-month addressed the council at the June 15 days. Gifts can be of any size. period that has seen positive mo- 6 meeting. Since the topic was not Board and staff donations at major mentum in show attendance, edu- an agenda item, the council did not milestones will work to amplify cational program participation, comment. the total giving. After the first 50 and major sponsorship commit- The school board has allocated gifts, Development Director Chris ments. The first show in the 2017 $15 million to Cottonwood Creek Carter will donate $1,000. After Summer Series, comedian Paula K-8 school in Dublin Ranch, and the 100th gift, Executive Director Poundstone on July 7th, is already $7 million for the engineering hub Scott Kenison will donate $5,000, sold out. Member presales for the extension building at Dublin High and at 150 gifts Board Chair Jean just announced 2017-2018 season School. Not funding has been King will donate $10,000. The at the Bankhead were nearly 70 specified for a second high school, Livermore Valley Performing Arts percent higher than sales last year because the board wants to deter- Center shifted to a June year-end in the same time period. Tickets Photo - Doug Jorgensen mine a site for it first. schedule last year to better align Granada High School class of 2017 graduates posed for pictures Dublin High School has an (See ARTS, page 12) prior to the ceremony last Friday. enrollment of 2062. High school (See DUBLIN, page 5)

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See their story and find an OB-GYN: ValleyCare.com/Baby Or call: 844-229-7871 June 15, 2017 • The Independent 3 VALLOU EY R NDUP State of the City Talk ley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of the Wheels a map as a Secondary Unit (SU) district. Two of the areas The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting and Rapid bus services, voted unanimously to elect Karla are west of Sunol, north of Niles Canyon Road, and the Livermore Mayor John Marchand, who will present a State Brown to serve as Board Chair for the coming fiscal year. third on Foothill Road. of the City address at its 2017 Wine Country Luncheon Brown, a Councilmember with the city of Pleasanton, has The county’s intention is to go through the public meet- on Wednesday, June 21 at the LARPD Robert Livermore served on the LAVTA Board since 2013. She was Vice- ing process to develop long term countywide regulations. Community Center. Chair during FY 2017 and serves on the agency's Projects The goal of a projected series of meetings is to present Mayor Marchand plans to give an update on how Liver- and Services Committee. long-term regulations to supervisors. The expectation is to more rates on quality of life issues. Upon being selected Chair, Brown acknowledged outgo- make the presentation to supervisors in late 2017 or early The monthly luncheon series is set at various venues ing LAVTA Chair Steven Spedowfski, stating "I am very 2018, depending on the number of public meetings that throughout the Livermore Valley wine region. Held May pleased to assume the Chairman of the Board, a position are needed and the amount of public input that is received. through September, the luncheon themes include topics and vacated by Vice Mayor Steven Spedowfski. Steven led the issues relevant to the economy at the local, regional, state Board with a mixture of reserved leadership and delightful A story on The Wave’s water slides in Dublin’s Emerald and national levels. humor, as LAVTA's organization navigated through the Glen Park said that Fire Department staff was inspecting six For information and to make reservations for the June Comprehensive Operational Assessment (COA) this past water slide rides at the park daily before opening. However, luncheon and LVCC luncheon series visit www.liver- year. Steven's rise from LAVTA college intern to Chair- The Fire Department inspected only the two speed slides morechamber.org or call 925-447-1606. Luncheon tickets man of the Board meant he had a unique understanding at The Wave, prior to its opening May 27. are $48 for LVCC members and their guests and $58 for of transit systems, and now years later, he served as our Both of the slides — The Emerald Plunge and the Dublin “Not-Yet” LVCC members. accomplished leader." Screamer — have been closed since opening day, when a The Board elected Alameda County Supervisor Scott 10-year-old boy was slightly injured in the run-out area at Karla Brown to Lead LAVTA Board Haggerty to the position of Vice Chair for the upcoming the bottom of the Emerald Plunge. Both rides are 45 feet The Board of Directors of the Livermore Amador Val- year. in height. The city is reviewing the accident, and the rides are ex- Dublin Council Chamber Renovations pected to reopen sometime after The Wave staff completes Beginning June 21, the City of Dublin Council Chamber its inspection training. at City Hall will close temporarily for renovation. Council HEALTH and Planning Commission meetings normally held in the (continued from page one) Chamber will relocate to Ambrose Hall at the Shannon Community Center (11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin), ef- promising undergraduate The Foundation’s support fective June 27, 2017. engineers that they felt were -- $50,000 per year for five Chamber upgrades include audio-visual technologies, needed by the U.S. years -- accompanies them if seating, carpeting, and general room modifications. At the urging of Edward they change schools. Teller and others, the Foun- According to Robbee Ko- Corrections dation’s focus soon shifted sak, President of the Hertz A story about an Alameda County meeting scheduled to the support of graduate Foundation, the new global to discuss proposed changes in rules for Accessory Dwell- students in the physical health fellowship program ing Units (ADUs), also known as in-law units, had several sciences. Hertz built a class- came about because scien- errors. (The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 20 in room at Lawrence Liver- tists and leaders at both the the county Public Works Building, 4825 Gleason Drive, more National Laboratory Gates and Hertz organiza- Dublin.) for graduate studies in ap- tions know each other’s The following corrects the errors. plied science, a University of work and interact on a pro- Certain types of ADUs can be built in any single family California at Davis program fessional basis. residential zone in the unincorporated areas of the county, that ended in 2011. Past collaborations be- so the potential in the Valley applies to any place there is a The Hertz Foundation tween the two organizations single-family residential zone. today includes major sup- have been highly productive, There are also three small areas that are designated on port for biological as well she said. 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17276 GM TR 5/17 4 The Independent • June 15, 2017 Council Asks for More Information on EDITORIAL Traffic; Tools to Lock in Housing Numbers Promoting Learning The Livermore City Councilmember Steven about 300 to 500 units. He ported creating a plan incor- Las Positas College represents a great asset Council heard an update Spedowfski noted that he said, "One of the potential porating all of the uses. Jean to the community. on the Downtown Steering believes it is important to problems I see if a hotel King read a statement from In addition to preparing students to transfer to Committee's status to date. look at the feasibility and were located on the eastside, Lee Younker who said that it four year institutions, the school helps to develop Five meetings have been timing of everything. He people would be afraid that is important that a hotel be skills that lead to additional educational or job held during which the com- said his hope is that all could the westside would be a planned with and coordinat- opportunities. mittee has been provided agree on the facts when mak- superblock." ed with land uses around the At times, the college steps up to fill a need. with background informa- ing decisions. "There are Councilmember Bob site. Some have suggested an For example, the Adaptive Horticulture Summer tion on a variety of topics. interpretations, so consensus Coomber wanted to see all incomplete plan with focus Program for students with special needs offers They include parking and will be key." of the pieces in place. He on the hotel and the rest to supported the idea of one be determined later. All ele- training, horticulture therapy and experience traffic, hotel feasibility, Councilmember Bob hotel design and siting, con- Woerner said he wanted to plan that is phased. ments are inter-related and with learning at a college campus. Propagating ference feasibility, housing, focus on one factor that has Mayor John Marchand should be planned together. new plants, learning about plant water require- open space, retail, office a major impact on what the pointed out that it was the Carol Wahler said she ments and installing a new landscape on the and museums. community decides to do, council's direction to look agreed with the statement, college campus are among the planned activities. A summary of the infor- housing. "It is clear from the at a hotel and parking first. noting that the process of The college is also there for the community mation was presented to the presentations to the steering "I heard loud and clear that preparing a complete plan with summer camps for both adults and children. council at its Monday meet- committee that housing can the community wanted park- provides a fantastic oppor- These classes have no exams, no pressure, and ing, after which the council bring a number of benefits." ing solved first. I hear a lot tunity to create a fantastic are non-credit classes. They do not require ad- and members of the public It has the potential to pay for about planning the whole downtown. mission to the college. asked questions and made all of or a significant portion thing." He added that the William Dunlop said it For kids, summer offers an opportunity to comments. of the land; some amount of community doesn't want to is important to make sure solve the whole plan. People that all of the parts work take beginning fencing, attend a computer cod- The council’s direction housing is probably needed to the steering committee to support existing and new want something that actu- together. ing camp or camps focused on chemistry and was to develop a public retail; and perhaps housing ally works. The committee Jeff Kaskey, a commit- physics. One adult summer camp will focus on outreach program for issues could also help fund the would continue its original tee member, stated that the Civic Engagement where campers will learn related to the development construction of community direction, to work on the public has asked for a great how to responsibly and civilly participate in the of eight acres of city owned open space and other ameni- hotel and parking, then work downtown with a hotel. The political process in today's climate. property located on either ties that require subsidies. on other components. city council first needs to Information about these and other classes can side of South Livermore He pointed out that last He said that the commit- proceed with parking. This be found at www.laspositascollege.edu. Avenue. The initial area year he voted for a motion tee will use outreach, not could include negotiating The college notes that the classes help to foster of focus was to be the de- by Spedowfski that failed advocacy when taking op- with private owners for use a climate of discovery, creativity and personal velopment of a downtown to pass to study options that tions out to the community. of lots by the public in eve- development and promote life-long learning. hotel and parking, includ- would limit housing to 130 The other councilmem- nings; standardizing parking bers, with the exception limits and enforcing them; We believe the college deserves an A plus for ing discussions on related units or less on the Lucky land use issues necessary to site. He said of housing, the of Bob Carling who was and allowing temporary use its efforts. facilitate decision making. community may want to absent, agreed with the pro- of adjacent lots. The public proceed in stages, rather than posal by Woerner to look at would likely allow the hotel build everything at once. tools to lock in the housing to happen once there is a "A staged approach would numbers. plan for what the entire area Assembly Supports Baker's Bills be less disruptive and could Both Woerner and Spe- will look like and parking lessen the financial burden. dowfsski expressed interest is solved. Assemblywoman Catha- offices to employ vertical to our community. These However, some might argue in a more thorough analysis Rachel Snedecor, com- rine Baker (R-San Ramon) prosecution programs for autonomous shuttles can be against a measured approach of traffic numbers. mittee member and execu- announced that bills AB the prosecution of human an innovative way to con- out of fear that more housing The city council will hold tive director of Livermore 229, AB 1444, and AB 1674 trafficking crimes. nect commuters to BART.” than desired would eventu- a special meeting on July 31 Downtown Inc., offered a passed the Assembly floor AB 1444 authorizes the Assemblywoman Baker ally be built." With that to discuss plans to take out to different view, urging the with strong bipartisan sup- Livermore-Amador Valley was also a joint author of AB in mind, he asked staff to the public. Once the public council to move forward port. 1674, which would require Transit Authority to conduct come back with tools that has weighed in and a final with the hotel. She pointed AB 229 will help com- a pilot demonstration project out-of-state students apply- would lock-in the amount plan developed in the fall, out that a site for the hotel bat human trafficking by for testing of autonomous ing to UC to meet or exceed City Manager Marc Roberts has been selected as part of funding effective vertical vehicles at and around the academic qualifications of of housing once there were prosecution programs to get Dublin-Pleasanton BART California students to gain agreement on the maximum said that staff would come the specific plan. Building a human traffickers off the station. The bill passed 54- admission. This bill corrects amount as a community. back with a project level of hotel can make Livermore streets. This bill requires 13 with bipartisan support. a trend UC had been follow- Spedowfski said of Wo- analysis of traffic, along with a better place. Designing the Governor’s Office of “I am excited to help bring ing to have easier admission erner's proposal to develop tools to lock in the housing the land on the westside Emergencies Services (OES) this testing to the Tri-Valley standards for out-of-state tools to lock in housing numbers. of Livermore Avenue will to award funds to up to to continue leading technical students compared to Cali- numbers that it would assure All but one member of allow the public to create a 11 county district attorney innovation and bring jobs fornia resident students. that people are not talking the public who spoke sup- remarkable place. MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- City Committees appear to Comprehensive High School left many with more ques- Sports Park phase 3) to the back the accord? ters published in Mailbox are be dominated by persons I believe the school site tions than answers. The site District for the purpose of 6) I'm very concerned those of the author and do not advocating for excessive selection process followed ultimately selected based on building a second compre- that for decades there has necessarily reflect the opin- growth without adequate by the Dublin Unified this process was extremely hensive high school. Many been a strong bias in gov- ion of The Independent. The ernment grants and funded Independent will not publish concern about protecting School District Board of small, at 13 acres, located of the community members anonymous letters. All letters the small-town character of Trustees (the District) was within a corporate complex have a wealth of experience academic research. If you are required to have the names Pleasanton and preservation the wrong approach. Given on the corner of Hacienda who could bring their pro- support global warming and of the persons submitting them. of our historic Downtown the huge impact of school and Gleason Drives. The fessional backgrounds and all that argument entails, Abusive letters may be rejected (Walnut Creek should not overcrowding on the com- site consists of a building expertise to bear and con- your applications have a or edited. Frequent letter writers be the model). During the munity and the dire need of and a wrap around parking tribute tremendously to the good chance of being ac- may have publication of their last election campaign I a second high school, the lot - no open spaces what- process. There is no doubt cepted. If not, then you have letters delayed. Letters should talked to many residents District would have been soever. Across the street in my mind that including no chance of getting these be sent by email to editmail@ who said they had applied much better positioned had it from this site is a very large, community members would grants and being funded compuserve.com) to be on City Committees utilized and instituted a site brand new courthouse that make a huge difference and or published. That creates or wanted to apply but were selection team comprising will handle an extremely improve the overall school biased "experts." Costco & Transparency turned down or discouraged members of the District, its busy docket and court-re- site selection process to 7) Statements like "97% George Reid from applying because they staff, and members of the lated business. This new yield a viable result. of scientists agree with Pleasanton were not tied to the Cham- community. courthouse will undoubtedly global warming" are simply propaganda - there is much City Council Members- ber of Commerce. Previous According to the Cali- bring lots of traffic to that Paris Accord mayors had more balance on fornia Department of Ed- area. Additionally, less than of that in the climate debate. By now you have prob- David Marco 8) The US has extremely ably read the Guest Opin- City Committees and Task ucation (CDE), there are one mile walking distance two approaches available is the Santa Rita Jail, the Livermore clean skies and water com- ion by Matt Sullivan in the Forces. Pleasanton could It's Good to Pause the benefit from some Slow- to choose a site: (1) through 3rd largest jail in California pared to rising manufactur- Pleasanton Weekly (June 9, Paris Climate Accord ing centers like China, India, 2017). Matt Sullivan has Growth Progressive repre- a staff selection process or and the 5th largest jail in the (2) through a site selection United States. For the last few weeks Russia, and others. Why not a reputation as an honest sentation, with fresh ideas we've had headlines in the and concerns about the envi- team to include members of After hearing public find a way to make it harder straight-shooter, elected the community. (http://www. comments, of which there Independent and other pa- for real polluters to succeed? and reelected to the City ronment, excessive growth, pers declaring bad tidings Punishing those who do well overcrowded schools, traffic cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/school- were approximatly 70+ Council. siteguide.asp#determine). (commenters cited con- for leaving the Paris Climate is proven to fail. He makes good points problems, etc. The District did not form a cerns over the fact that a accord. I'd like to raise some 9) If we're going to spend about the process of dealing school site selection team to comprehensive high school questions about that posi- all that money, there needs to with the Costco developers Climate Change include community mem- would not be possible given tion. Various data has been be a vigorous, open, public and the lack of transparency Rich Buckley bers; instead it chose to the site’s size, the overall trickling out of the scien- debate. Believers must not where Pleasanton citizens Livermore pursue a safety of children, and the tific community lately that be allowed to shout down should be able to review the Atmospheric Scientists staff-selected site. On increased stress the location make a very good case for the unbelievers. process and make sure they have absolutely no one to February 23, 2016, the Dis- may cause students, teach- questioning the Paris accord. 10) No President can are being fairly represented. blame but themselves for trict voted to begin the plan- ers and staff), the District Here are a few of those items enter such an accord with- 1) Why have secret ne- the total lack of acceptance ning process to build the sec- voted 3 - 2 against signing a and a few thoughts. out ratification by congress. gotiations? Why does Pleas- of their work, by a large, ond high school. After that purchase agreement for the 1) Climate models are That hasn't been done, and anton need to subsidize an well read, and significant vote, the District and staff, site. The community was just not all that accurate - it's not clear that it would be $80-billion company? portion of the population, all working through a hired relieved, to put it lightly, there is tremendous room ratified even if Obama were 2) A break-even period of whom want clean air and consultant, Scott Sheldon that the District did not for bias and errors based on still in office. of 20 years for subsidies clean water. of Terra Realty, determined choose this site. http://www. what data you choose. In summary, there seems sounds like some bad ne- Surely there's a path for a list of potential sites that boarddocs.com/ca/dubli- 2) Calculations based on to be good reason to ques- gotiations by Pleasanton progress. They still have were available to the District nusd/Board.nsf/Public and UN and other pro-climate tion the extremely high cost representatives. their jobs and can resign in for purchase and reviewed video recording of meeting change data bases and com- for minimal results, lack of 3) The one-sided favor- protest if they have some- them against certain site available here: http://pbtech. puter modeling show that open dialog, and where all able coverage by our local thing important to empha- selection criteria, to include: org/clients/dublin_cc/dubli- if the Paris accord is fully that money is going. Putting implemented, it will have conservative newspapers size. • Timeline for potential nusd05232017.html. the brakes on this agreement of the Costco development school opening; I understand the District negligible impact on global looks like a great idea. warming by the end of the means we need honest Dublin School Board • Costs to develop and put in a lot of time to select transparent info, which now build on each site; a site for the second high century, yet the US will have Great Events seems to be only coming Lisa Yang • Educational program school; however, based on spent trillions of dollars. Dublin 3) There seem to be other John Shirley from Matt Sullivan. opportunities; and the above, it is clear some- Livermore 4) It is time to make Open letter to the District: • Developing site oppor- thing about the process was ways of reducing global Request to Create a School warming that are much Livermore just had two the City government more tunities and constraints very wrong. I believe the great events, perhaps the open and balanced. There Site Selection Committee to Approximately a year community needs a more cheaper and much more Include Community Mem- and a half later, after work- comprehensive approach to effective. Why aren't they best ever. are no Democrats on the The Rodeo Parade was current City Council and bers for Dublin’s Second ing with staff and hired the second high school site being explored? consultants, the school site selection process, to include 4) There have been some one of the best. Chairman selection process used by increased transparency and very credible arguments Paul Szmyd and his large the District failed to produce overall clearer communica- recently questioning the sup- committee of Rotarians did a viable option for Dublin’s tion. Moving forward, I call posedly toxic and detrimen- an excellent job putting the second comprehensive high on the District to partner tal effect of CO2, including parade together. (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) a lack of data to support We also had one of our Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala school. On May 23, 2017, with the community by cre- Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) the District held a regular ating a school site selection significant global warming best rodeos. I have seen Editor: Janet Armantrout meeting to vote on a site committee to include staff since the early 1900's. most of them in the last The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., 5) I'm very concerned sixty years and this one was Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional selected by staff, through members, District members entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. the hired consultant. At the and community members to about where those dollars excellent. We had lots of com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, meeting, Scott Sheldon of review all documents and are going for such an insig- fine cowboy and cowgirl 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Terra Realty gave a presenta- information necessary to nificant effect? Whose pock- participants. The bucking Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 stock was excellent, yet during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. tion on the site selection pro- fully vet all potential land ets are getting filled with tax- Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. cess that lacked substance sites available (i.e., prom- payer's money? Politicians? some were ridden. www.independentnews.com and detail. The presentation enade, Chen, and Fallon Is that why some strongly Congratulations to all. June 15, 2017 • The Independent 5 FAILED (continued from page one) Bill Batchelor served as prominently in an audit con- schools’ financial practices. that there “may have been” expenses with revenue,” said whether they would be for CEO of TVLC from 2008 ducted by a school auditing (See story on FCMAT audit.) fiscal mismanagement, and Van Schaack. sale for commercial pur- to 2015. He was mentioned agency in examining the The auditors say in the report perhaps also fraud. “When they took out poses, Batchelor said that it Batchelor’s publicist said $67 million in bonds, it was “would be premature to say.” that the audit statements significantly more debt than Van Schaack said he did were vague, and he will could be managed,” said Van not know about future prop- PLEASANTON comment after he has read (continued from page one) Schaack. He was referring to erty arrangements for the the whole report. bonds to finance the leasing buildings. He did comment Batchelor offered his ranking system to assess the is a means of transportation. when there is no project. of a converted 3-story office that if the private school had following issues: safety, safe view of the TVLC demise. building at 3090 Indepen- “taken off” in enrollment, I have had many close calls." Fialho said that the "After I left as CEO in 2015, routes to schools, connectiv- BART representative money comes from traffic dence Drive in Livermore. they would have had the the enrollment numbers Batchelor’s plan was to have revenue to pay off the debt. ity, demand and feasibility. Rachel Factor expressed impact fees (TIF) paid in The top two priority projects dwindled and they ran into a private academy split the “But the idea of 500 students disappointment that the plan the area. They can't be used financial problems, resulting are West Las Positas Boule- would not provide access to facility with LVCP. That did at the private school was for mitigations caused by in bankruptcy.” occur. Eventually the private never realistic, and never vard and Santa Rita Road. the two Pleasanton stations Costco. Once a project were While the focus will be Batchelor loaned TVLC school, Squaw Valley Acad- came to fruition,” said Van more quickly. Both are in approved, the developer or $800,000 earlier this year on corridors, the city will the list of corridors to be emy Bay Area (SVABA), Schaack. have the ability to work on property owner would have to allow the schools to was paying 90% of the rent. Batchelor has not dis- addressed. to pay the mitigation cost stay in operation. He was high priority projects not PLEASANTON BUD- Batchelor told a reporter closed the SVABA enroll- in a corridor during street estimated at $21.4 million. committed to lend a total of that the folding of LVCP ment. However, on-line is an GETS $1.4 million, according to a improvement work. City Manager Nelson "It's a moving target. We are will not affect SVABA “sig- annually required document The capital improve- still in negotiations. There is joint Batchelor-TVLC news nificantly.” Asked about the that showed enrollment at Fialho noted that the operat- release cited in the FCMAT ment projects budget for the ing budget has some chal- no firm proposal. I am pessi- future of the elementary and fewer than 40 students in coming fiscal year contains mistic at this time of having report. However, Batchelor high school buildings, and 2016. lenges related to revenue, said that once he learned that $900,000 for the West Las primarily sales tax. In the a project move forward," Positas Boulevard improve- stated Fialho. the Livermore school district spending category, pension decided not to renew the ments. obligations are the greatest Brown asked where the Others corridors in order mitigation money would schools’ charter, there was challenge. “no reason to try to keep the are 1-580 and 1-680 Over- The budget includes the come from for Costco and crossing Improvements; doors open.” addition of two new police the two hotels identified in Van Schaack said that he Foothill Road, Stanley officers. the plan. Boulevard, Bernal Avenue, thought the reason for the The Capital Improve- Fialho said the city could TVLC failure was “finan- and Stoneridge Drive; East ment Project (CIP) address- borrow internally, seek a Dublin/Pleasanton BART cial mismanagement." He es everything related to the commercial back loan, or commented. "A lot of the to Downtown; Downtown council's priorities, either shift a portion of sales tax Access; Arroyo de Laguna issues go back to financial Ashley partially or wholly funding revenue collected from difficulties. When you are and Iron Horse Trails Con- them. Costco back to the com- Gorgeous downtown views Carrillo nection Feasibility Study; not providing instructional 2725 Patcham Cmn, Livermore Taxes represent 84% of pany to repay it for fronting materials for classes because REALTOR Valley Avenue Alternatives the city's income. Sales tax is Watch the 4th of July fireworks from 925-984-0079 money. It will be a policy you can’t afford them, and your new home! 1,955 SF, 3BD (plus and East Side Bicycle Bou- starting to slow down. In the [email protected] discussion the council will you have to lay off teachers, den), 3BA and 1 half bath, hardwood levards and Centennial Trail area of business and indus- CalBRE#01900059 it goes back to not enough floors, quartz countertops and to Iron Horse Trail; Arroyo try, the city has seen a 12.2% undertake." money. There was an over- SS appliances. Listed at $775,000. Mocha Trail to Downtown drop in sales tax income and ARTS AMBASASADOR Bicycle Boulevards; Sunol As part of the consent extension of debt, which Open SAT & SUN, 1-4 pm in general consumer goods led to the inability to match Boulevard; and West Dub- an 8.1% decline, mainly calendar, the city council lin/Pleasanton BART to due to online sales and retail approved the position of Downtown. The plan recom- in nearby cities. The San Literary Arts Ambassador. mends a goal of five years to Francisco Outlet Malls in The designation replaces complete the corridors. Livermore were described the Poet Laureate, a role the However, the total cost as the highest grossing mall city has been unable to fill for these improvements at in the East Bay. lately. $69 million far exceeds the The concern with pen- The mission of the Liter- current available funding. sions and post retirement ary Arts Ambassador Pro- Additional grants and other benefits involves changes gram will be to raise aware- Notice of a Public Workshop Regarding sources of funding will be to come from CalPers. The ness of the importance of sought in order to complete estimated payment would literature as it relates to Medical Cannabis Dispensary the network. be $700,000 in 2018-19. lifelong literacy and educa- Members of the audience By 22-23, the city would tion toward the development The City of Livermore will be holding a public workshop on June 21, 2017, at expressed support for the have to contribute $5.5 mil- 7:00 p.m., on a prospective ordinance to permit medical cannabis dispensaries. plan during the public hear- and enhancement of the lives lion above what it is doing of Pleasanton residents. The workshop will be held at the Robert Livermore Community Center, Cresta ing. It was mentioned that now. However, the final making it safer for people figures will not be known The Ambassador would Blanca Room, located at 4444 East Avenue. The workshop is open to the public to ride and walk will take until sometime in July, when share appropriate poetry and will focus on receiving community input on whether a medical cannabis cars off the road, helping CalPers will release its latest and/or literary pieces at pub- dispensary should be permitted in the city and how it might be regulated. to reduce congestion and a information, said Fialho. lic events and dedications, need for parking. JOHNSON DRIVE as well as conduct literary At this time, the City of Livermore has no plans to permit the commercial They noted that currently Councilmember Karla workshops, readings and cultivation of medical cannabis or the commercial cultivation or sale of any bike paths start and stop in events. One of the goals, will Brown raised the issue of recreational cannabis products. the middle of a block leav- why $6.4 million for John- be to serve as a supportive ing cyclists stranded in high son Drive Economic Devel- mentor to the city's current volume traffic. David Fish opment Zone improvements Teen Poets Laureate. An RSVP is strongly encouraged, but not required to attend the workshop. commented, "Cycling to me was included in the CIP, To RSVP or for more information, please contact the City of Livermore Planning Division at (925) 960-4450 by phone or [email protected] by email. DUBLIN (continued from page one) attendance in seven years is located within an airport expected to reach 4500, ac- flight safety zone, with no cording to a demographer’s guarantee it could be given report. a waiver to comply. One speaker said that The district and council The Livermore 4500 on the Dublin High have been meeting at the School campus, if it were committee level to try to ONE DAY ONLY! expanded, would be so big work out solutions for the that there would not be room high school and elementary Citywide for anyone regardless of sites. SATURDAY, whether they live on the East GARBAGE RATES JUNE 17, 2017 Side or West Side. ARE RISING An earlier attempt to buy The council also voted to Garage Sale 8am to Noon a commercial building for raise garbage rates by 7.8% at these locations! $47 million and convert it for the new fiscal year That Starring…old stuff in new roles! to a high school for around will bring the fee for a 32-35 1800 students failed on a 3-2 gallon can up from $23.14 2410 2ND ST 1886 COLLEGE AVE 558 HAZEL ST 2013 MARS RD board vote. An overwhelm- to $24.94. 714 ALDEN LN 4311 CORNELL WAY 1986 HEIDELBERG DR 111 MARTIN AVE 1775 ROSE GATE CMN ing majority in an audience The Dublin rate com- 832 ALDEN LN 785 COTTONWOOD CT 3749 HILLSIDE AVE 1144 MEADOW DR 2877 RUTHERFORD CT of 600 said it would be un- pares to Livermore’s $37.67, 1071 ALISON CIR 770 COTTONWOOD CT 1267 HUDSON WAY 1153 MEADOW DR 2230 SAINT MARGARETS CT safe because of its proximity beginning July 1; $33.80 in 1631 ALTAMONT CIR 576 COVINGTON WAY 5764 IDLEWILD AVE 1867 MEADOW GLEN DR 3937 SANTA CLARA WAY to a jail and new courthouse, Pleasanton; and 27.94 in San 1759 ALTAMONT CIR 1180 CRYSTAL CIR 5939 IDLEWILD AVE 1920 MEADOW GLEN DR 6381 SCENIC AVE although Sheriff’s depart- Ramon. Larger single cans 134 AMBER WAY 822 CURLEW RD 1047 INNSBRUCK ST 1363 MELANIE WAY 683 SHADOW MIST CT ment statistics show it is in Dublin are rising by 8%. 587 AMBERWOOD WAY 72 DAISYFIELD DR 1132 IROQUOIS AVE 2342 MERLOT LANE 1197 SHERRY WAY as safe as any other Dublin In other action, the coun- 5883 ARLENE WAY 1171 DANA CIR 649 JADE PL 1422 MILAN CT 2263 SHETLAND RD neighborhood.. cil approved a proposal 5910 ARLENE WAY 2920 DANIELLE LANE 4962 JANET CT 933 MOCHO ST 5563 SHOREHAVEN CIR Several speakers at the for the painting of Dublin- 5828 ARLENE WAY 3847 DARTMOUTH WAY 292 JEANNIE WAY 642 MOJAVE AVE 2870 SIENA RD oriented scenes on nine June 6 council meeting said 634 AUSTEN WAY 1655 DE LEON WAY 952 JESSICA DR 1868 MOUNT DIABLO WAY 2750 SILVERADO CT that the city should encour- city-owned utility boxes. 355 MULQUEENEY ST 667 SONOMA AVE After seeing the success of 1722 AUTUMN OAK DR 2107 DEL MONTE ST 669 JOYCE ST age the school district to ob- 669 S K ST 753 MURDELL LANE 1270 SPRUCE ST tain the 43-acre Chen parcel a pilot program that hired 1812 AUTUMN OAK DR 782 DEL NORTE ST near Fallon Road. professional artists to paint 784 BARLETA LANE 768 DEL NORTE ST 1346 KATHY CT 1233 MURDELL LANE 577 SUMMERTREE DR The district considered six boxes, the council agreed 5578 BECK LANE 856 DELAWARE WAY 2780 KENNEDY ST 432 NIGHTINGALE ST 649 TEAL CT the Chen property in a list of with staff to authorize nine 5574 BERWIND AVE 5825 DRESSLAR CIR 341 KENSINGTON CMN 1061 NORFOLK RD 619 TRAVISO CIR site alternatives. However, painted boxes in the coming 2384 BETTONA ST 1005 DUBLIN AVE 4646 KIMBERLEY CMN 1245 NOTRE DAME CT 668 TRINITY HILLS the parcel has topographi- fiscal year. Cost for six box- 5409 BETTY CIR 1154 DUNSMUIR PL 4578 KIMBERLEY CMN 1231 NOTRE DAME CT 750 TRINITY HILLS WAY cal issues, which would es already was earmarked in 5446 BETTY CIR 231 EL CAMINITO 574 LAGRANGE LN 153 OBSIDIAN WAY 776 TROUN WAY require extensive grading. the public art fund budget for 1566 BLUEBELL DR 6457 EL CAPITAN WAY 405 LAGUNA CT 441 ONTARIO DR 958 TURINO ST The property also is due to $6900. The remaining cost 2927 BRESSO DR 277 ELVIRA ST 435 LAGUNA CT 472 ONTARIO DR 153 TURQUOISE WAY be involved in the extension for three more boxes can 581 BROOKFIELD DR 638 ESCONDIDO CIR 1276 LAKELAND DR 2480 PALM AVE 142 TURQUOISE WAY of Dublin Boulevard. The also come from the public 668 BUCKEYE DR 922 ESSEX ST 1033 LAMBETH DR 1102 PESARO WAY 1478 VANCOUVER WAY alignment has not yet been art fund, said staff. 1350 BUCKHORN CREEK RD 961 ESSEX ST 2096 LATOUR AVE 3950 PESTANA WAY 1569 VANCOUVER WAY determined. The site is also 1325 BUCKHORN CREEK RD 788 ESTATES ST 2128 LAWSON CIR 3340 PESTANA WAY 1580 VANCOUVER WAY 1746 BUENA VISTA AVE 834 ESTATES ST 5154 LENORE AVE 801 PLACENZA ST 982 VENTURA AVE 1829 CAIRO ST 1055 EVE LN 957 LISBON AVE 1767 PLACER CIR 903 VERONA AVE 1662 CALLE DEL REY 1042 EVE LN 1181 S LIVERMORE AVE 727 POLARIS WAY 963 VIA DEL PAZ 263 CAMBRIDGE WAY 598 FALCON WAY 187 LLOYD ST 715 POLARIS WAY 1223 VIENNA ST 738 CANTERBURY AVE 5589 FELICIA AVE 1130 LOCUST ST 2155 PONDEROSA DR 274 VISTA ST 4767 CAPRICONUS AVE 5607 FIRESTONE RD 1127 LOCUST ST 262 PRAIRIE WAY 884 WAGONER DR 5494 CARNEGIE LOOP 1162 FLORENCE RD 1260 LOMITAS AVE 3825 PRINCETON WAY 1540 WAGONER DR 3620 CARRIGAN CMN 1089 GENEVA ST 1460 LOMITAS AVE 3825 PRINCETON WAY 1759 WALNUT ST 583 CEDAR DR 1669 GENOA ST 507 LORREN WAY 527 S Q ST 1783 WHIPOORWILL ST 1276 CENTRAL AVE 835 GERALDINE ST 280 LOUIS CT 2142 RAPALLO CMN 1682 WHIPOORWILL ST 1258 CENTRAL AVE 3662 GLASGOW CIR 2658 LUCCA CT 4916 RHONDA LN 1338 WILTON RD 3015 CHATEAU WAY 5430 GOLDENROD DR 821 LUCERNE ST 1272 RINCON AVE 1396 WINDING STREAM DR 2868 CHATEAU WAY 809 GRACE ST 2988 LUSITANA CT 1167 RINCON AVE 1149 WINGED FOOT CT 1412 CHERYL DR 5951 GREENWOOD CMN 589 S M ST 32 ROCKROSE ST 162 ZEPHYR PL 2071 CHESTNUT ST 2333 HAMPTON RD 3610 MADEIRA WAY 4764 CINDY CT 658 HANOVER ST 1300 MADISON AVE Presented by: 4726 CINDY CT 542 HANOVER ST 1660 MARALISA CT 4194 COLGATE WAY 932 HANSEN RD 846 MARICOPA CT 2497 COLLEGE AVE 1922 HAWK ST 852 MARICOPA CT For more information visit: www.LivermoreSanitation.com or call 925-449-7300 6 The Independent • June 15, 2017 PLANNING (continued from page one) planning. It can be expensive fees, and uncertainty of com- to anchor the center, be a varied massing. Some park- house them so they don't said at the May 25 commit- and take up space, but it is munity acceptance. place of arrival and have its ing like a semi-sunk podium move elsewhere. tee meeting. He declared that important to the success of Continuing the conver- own identity. The character may be less obtrusive than With regard to the level the city council direction to a project. At the same time, sation related to housing, should complement the core parking structures. of housing, several noted the committee was to devel- surface parking should not Michael Pyatok of FAIA density with greenery, es- When it comes to con- that the numbers needed op a public outreach process take up a great deal of space. Pyatok Architects, discussed pecially larger shade trees. nectivity, Tung suggested to support the downtown with focus on a downtown In looking at potential senior, co-housing, micro There should be easy and bridge walkways over roads shouldn't just be built on the hotel and parking. Tim- homebuyers, Zehnder spoke units and artist live-work visible pedestrian access may not be the best option. Lucky site. Nearby develop- ing of the hotel should be of millennials and the "silver options. from all four edges of the People tend to avoid walking ments, such as Livermore addressed by the council. tsunami," those age 65 and Senior housing could block with no large blank up, crossing, and walking Station and the Groth Bros. There is a need to hear from older. The housing market accommodate active baby wall edges, such as a park- down; instead they jaywalk. site, also provide consumers. the community before mak- for these groups tends to- boomers who are moving to ing garage. Committee member Jeff They questioned whether ing a decision on a hotel. ward smaller homes featur- downtown cores where they Tung said that a concen- Kaskey said one message housing in the downtown Woerner said he made his ing little or no yards with can walk to night life. He tration of housing creates a he heard was that housing could be affordable. remarks in response to com- downtown living a favorite suggested 35 to 50 units per captive population to sup- will be a tough sell to the Prior to the start of the ments from a committee destination. acre with 1 to 2 bedrooms. port the continued vitality public, but it helps pay for meeting, vice chairman Bob member, who stated clarity Currently, Livermore Co-housing would repre- of the downtown. He found other uses of interest. Dale Woerner stated that he be- is needed concerning mov- housing stock consists of sent an option for those who that 30 to 50 units per acre Kaye said millennials need lieves that an article in last ing forward with a master 81% single family and 18% don't want to buy condos. could be accommodated in 3 housing. They are essential week's Independent did not plan for the entire site or multifamily. "Development In this category, groups to 4 story development with to the future. We need to accurately reflect what he moving forward with a hotel. of downtown won't radi- get together and develop cally change that balance. their own products, creat- The idea is to provide a bit ing a more communal way of diversity for emerging of living. Those liking this SPORTS NOTES groups to buy-in," he said. lifestyle tend to be highly Housing options he com- educated and are activists in mented on included town- the community, said Pyatok. homes and multifamily. Density could range from 15 Zehnder noted that there is to 35 units per acre. market support for a full In response to a comment range of prototypes. Resi- from a committee member, dential development has he agreed that some devel- economic strength to fa- opers are interested in build- cilitate retail, restaurants and ing co-housing, a product other uses. that would resemble a room- Zehnder addressed retail ing house with shared areas. trends, noting that there is Micro units would work a major transformation un- for opposite ends of the derway due to online sales. income spectrum at 275 to Near-term, downtown 375 sq. ft. studios. At the Livermore provides a con- high end are consumers who centration of restaurants, tend to be young techies bars and entertainment. Di- who don't have any stuff or verse and robust retail in- kids. They just want to play, dustry categories are under- according to Pyatok. Down- Livermore Fusion U9 Boys Maroon completed an represented, but are plentiful town workers will spend undefeated spring season and finished first in their in the city and/or region, the majority of their income division. In the final game on May 21, Fusion defeated such as the Outlets. High where they live. Pleasanton Ballistic 7-0. end boutiques are several Artists live-work units years away in the downtown. would need a subsidy. Op- There appears to be niche tions range from rental stu- opportunities for smaller dios to townhome ownership specialty food stores. He did products. A variety of spaces not recommend stand-alone would accommodate a wide retail due to ongoing market range of artistic endeavors shifts towards online shop- from dance to sculpting. ping and a robust regional Ground floors can become Nina Fillari, who runs with the St.Michael's CYO Parish supply. Retail would best creative sites where artists team of Livermore, placed 1st in the 100m race and be positioned as ancillary can earn extra income by 2nd place in the 200m race in the 8th-grade girls 2017 ground floor uses with loca- selling their work or teach- Oakland Diocese CYO Championship on May 13, 2017. tions favoring high visibility. ing classes. The competition was held at James Logan High School. Museums and galleries The final topic of open are not self-sustaining uses space was addressed by Pictured are Fusion Scholarship winners (left to right) continued Zehnder. They Greg Tung. He provided ex- Ethan Shang, Kali Mesarchik, Andrea Vallejo, with need a subsidy to build and amples of open space/plaza Director of Coaching, Ben Graham operate. development in a range of In answer to a question sizes. He listed issues to from the committee, he said consider when planning for that a hotel surrounded by open space in the downtown. residential could work. "It's Major public open space all in how you do it." on the Lucky site can be, He concluded his re- but does need to be a major marks listing the constraints formal civic plaza; the Bank- to developing housing. They head Theater Plaza already include parking, rising con- performs this role. struction costs, a limited Open space should be labor pool, development central and sizable enough

AUDIT Granada High School Track and Field sent several athletes (continued from page one) to the Meet of the Champions for the North Coast Section Livermore Smoke 10U - C took 2nd Place at the Del Soderholm The report continues that of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) held at UC Classic. In their first C tournament of the year, the 10U girls Lysko was concerned about Berkeley. Of that group, a final cut was made for the final were paid $1000 per month. played outstanding all weekend long. On Saturday, they Batchelor helped orga- “potential financial misman- competition. The girls 4x100m relay team of Cassidy Bates, started the weekend with wins of 28-5, 16-3 to finish bracket nize TVLC in 2008. He left agement, misappropriation Mia Smith, Giovanna Duley, and Lindsey Philips qualified for play with a 7-3 win to head into Sunday undefeated. The hitting the CEO position in 2015, of funds and conflict of the finals and came in seventh place. Cameron Priest and John and exceptional pitching continued Sunday with a 13-0 win. In after forming a private char- interest regarding the is- Bennett qualified for the boys 3200m race taking ninth and sauance and expenditure of the semi-final game, the girls fought back from being behind ter school that now shares tenth places. Bennett also qualified for the boys 1600m race publicly issued tax-exempt three different times and won on a walk-off triple in the bottom a building with the TVLC taking third place. Colleen McCandless competed in the girls high school. bond funds.” of the 6th (9-8). In the championship game, Smoke ran into 3200m race and came in second place. Mark Silverthorn made Because of the possibility Lysko was unavailable an extremely talented Union City Fury team and came up it to the finals and got third place in boys shot put. Emily and of misappropriated assets, for comment about the re- short of winning the championship. Pictured are (bottom port. Claire March qualified for the girls discuss and got thirteenth FCMAT recommended to row) (Bottom Row) Jordynn Booe, Madison Hom, Carly Pine, Lysko was not the first and twenty first places. Bennett, McCandless and Silverthorn Monroe that she send a copy Maggie Pyke and Hannah Armaz; (top) Delaney Aumua, of the report to the office to look for answers about will advance to the state level competitions. Pictured is Mark Saskia Raab, Reagan Wolf, Caitlin McNeill, Lainey Macosky, of District Attorney Nancy declining finances at TVLC, Silverthorn on the podium receiving his medal. O’Malley. which eventually showed Romy Palmer; (missing) Jordan McCafferty; (coaches) Ron Also on the notification a $3.5 million loss, after a Aumua, James Booe, Ed Macosky; (missing) Chrissy Booe, list were State Superinten- thorough audit was paid for and Mike McCafferty. dent of Schools Tom Torlak- by TVLC. The total included son, who has been following two Stockton schools, which TVLC issues closely; the are leaving TVLC. Livermore school district; Some Livermore par- the state controller’s office; ents took up the cause with and TVLC. questions to school board The Livermore district members about an appar- oversees the two charter ent lack of transparency schools. The district sent when it came to some of the out notices of violations to TVLC dealings. Some ques- TVLC noting areas where tions were not answered. the charter schools were Several reform candidates not in compliance with the were elected to the TVLC charter agreement. On May board, but resigned when 4, 2017, the district notified they saw that appropriate TVLC of its intent to revoke change would not happen. the charters. Some of the parents re- The charter schools are ported what they considered K-8 Livermore Valley Char- violations to the Livermore On Sunday, June 4, the Livermore Fusion U10 Boys David Gjerde swimming the butterfly for the Pleasanton ter School (LVCS), found- school district. The district Black wrapped up their spring season by defeating Valley Club. Photo - Gjerde family. ed in 2008, and secondary included them in Notices of Dublin United 6-0 at Kellman Field. The boys exhibited Violation sent to TVLC. Livermore Valley Charter great teamwork on offense and defense during the Makayla Rauscher, Dustin Schmidt, coaches and Livermore High players, a Preparatory (LVCP), begun BATCHELOR dominating win. Goalkeeper James Garcia made two Katrina Terpstra, and Gabriel Falcione snack each day and a camp shirt. There in 2012. INNOCENT, each won two. are two 5-12 year old camps that cost SAYS STATEMENT amazing first half saves to help keep the sheet clean. Also worthy of note was Cole $150. The two dates are: June 12-16 Before Lysko asked Pictured are the U10 Boys Black team with Coach Nick Willardson's swim in the 9-10 boys and July 10-14 and run from 9-12 each Monroe for the audit, TVLC Batchelor’s San Francis- 200 free relay. After an impressive day. For more info to sign up, contact already had planned to con- co-based publicist released Menezes after defeating Dublin United. leap off the blocks Cole's goggles got David Perotti at (925) 586-2811 or dp- knocked off. Did he pause for even [email protected] or check website duct its own outside audit, a statement that said, “Mr. a moment with hesitation? No. He Batchelor is innocent of any www.eteamz.com/lvb but deferred to the FCMAT Livermore Smoke ship over NorCal Team Bownet by a powered through his swim. arrangement, which did not wrongdoing, and this audit The 12U Smoke Fastpitch team score of 7-4. doesn’t change that fact. based out of Livermore captured the Fusion Seniors cost TVLC any money. The LGSA Registration: On Thursday, May 25th, Liver- audit says that Lysko was One thing is clear: the audit’s Gold bracket of the USSSA Summer Livermore Girls Softball As- Slam Softball tournament held at the PVC vs. Sunset sociation welcomes girls who are 5 more Fusion Soccer Club hosted its concerned about what the conclusions are vague and Fremont Sports Complex the weekend Jump starting their season on a years of age and older for the 2017 annual dinner to honor graduating are based on a series of inac- of June 3rd. This was the first tourna- relatively chilly June morning this past Fall Recreational season. No prior seniors. Each senior received an alumni report describes as “conflict jacket and eight seniors were honored of interest and self-dealing curate assumptions.” ment for the newly created team. The Saturday the Pleasanton Valley Club experience necessary. Online registra- girls competed at an extremely high (PVC) beat the Sunset Cabana Club tion is open at www.lgsa.org. Visit the with the Fusion Pride Award. These by Batchelor as well as other “Mr. Batchelor is comb- level for their maiden tournament. swim team with a tally of 1127 to 650. website or email [email protected] for seniors have all been playing soccer ing through the audit to The pitching was stellar giving up 10 The leader among the large pack more information. for Fusion SC since they were U5: close privately held business Alexandria Cantril, Claudia Chavira, associates and a network of identify the false allegations, runs in 6 games while striking out 22 of PVC swimmers who won multiple batters in 22 innings. The offense put races that day was David Gjerde, win- Lucas Coppock, Audrey Cordisco, companies that either par- and will respond in more across 40 runs including 8 doubles, ner of four swims. Alana Rauscher, Zachariah Eme, Dillon Eng, Charlie Kevin Franck, Franny Hawkins, Baseball Camps Mitchell, and Jamie Zogaric. ticipated in or were party to detail as soon as he has had 2 triples and a homerun . Their 5-1 Livermore High Varsity Baseball sufficient time to review it,” weekend was highlighted by a 10-0 Jackson Risher, and Julia Gonsman The highlight of the evening was bond transactions, loans and each won three races. Thatcher Dou- Coach David Perotti is hosting two the presentation of the Fusion Student- victory over Gavilan Buzz and finally summer camps. Each camper will lines of credit.” said the publicist. a hard fought game in the Champion- wes, Laird Muise, Makenzie Moore, Athlete of the Year Award. This award receive individual instruction from and scholarship is given to the top male June 15, 2017 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

Livermore Fusion U15 Maroon Girls closed out the NPL Spring Season with back-to-back wins over the CVSJ Earthquakes 03 and Force North 03. Fusion controlled both games from start to finish. Against the Quakes, goals from Gracie Ackerman and Danielle Castro sealed the 2-0 victory. Facing Force North, Lily Redell landed a hat trick with assists from Athena Lewis and Danielle Castro. Fusion never let up, focusing on both aggressive and powerful play throughout the game, ultimately claiming a 4-1 win. U15 Maroon Girls closed out the spring season with two big wins. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Fans gathered at Sauced in downtown Livermore Monday night to cheer on the Golden State Warriors as the team captured the NBA title with a 129-120 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the playoff series. The Warriors recorded a 16-1 record during the playoffs, losing only to the Cavs in game four. TV30 Hands Out High School Athletic Awards TV30’s Seventh Annual Outstanding High School Year was picked by popular vote. His varsity boys' vol- Athletic Awards event took place on Thursday, May 25, at leyball team was undefeated in league play this season and the Robert Livermore Community Center. Sixty-four total won the championship. The team is ranked 18th, nationally. awards were presented. The high school “Player of the Photos are provided at no charge for download on TV Week” awards to athletes, the schools themselves, and the 30's web site and DVDs are available for purchase at www. “Coach of the Year” were honored for their accomplish- tv30.org. The full program will be shown on TV30 in mid ments. Sponsored by Tri-Valley Community Television June. Air dates and times to be announced. and its Foundation, the event featured guest speaker, Bip "I am glad we have prioritized a very special night with Roberts. Introduced by TimSbranti, Roberts was an MVP the sole purpose of honoring the students and their families in Major League Baseball and former standout player for for their enduring dedication and effort. TV30 appreciates the San Diego Padres and the Oakland A’s. He is now the the support of those who participated in producing this color commentator on television for the A’s. annual event. They have given the awardees a positive Each week throughout the 2016-17 school season, an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives,” Smoke Fastpitch 12U team includes (top row) Hailee outstanding varsity high school athlete was selected and said Melissa Tench-Stevens, Executive Director of TV30. Hartman, Skylar Jester, Kayla Urrutia, Sophia Palomo, highlighted on TV30's weekly sports program, “Tri-Valley Mckenna Kibbe, Alizabeth Ruiz, Sierra Black, Alex Mello Sports Final.” Those student/athletes and their families were and Kaitlyn Aguilar; (bottom row) Emma Hatcher and invited to attend the awards ceremony and reception. Over Audrey Sweet; and Manager: Elvis Aguilar. Assistant 300 people came, including Dublin Mayor David Haubert, Katie Lucas Knocks the Livermore Mayor John Marchand. Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Head Coach Keith Sanck, Coaches: John Kibbe, Eric Thorne, Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Sweet, Dan Ruiz and Rigo Zapien. LVJUSD president, Craig Bueno. Tri-Valley school super- Ball Out of the Park intendents, principals, athletic directors and coaches from the high schools were also present. Katie Lucas of Livermore can hit a softball a long “This is a really wonderful event,” said Craig Bueno, way. Her skill was recognized in a story in USA Today the president of Livermore’s Board of Trustees, and himself published on May 23. a JV football coach. “It recognizes and honors the really Lucas played for the Livermore Valley Charter great scholar/athletes across the Tri-Valley. My thanks Prep. go to TV30 for producing this one of a kind television As a power hitter, Lucas, launched 19 home runs presentation” in 56 at-bats in 14 games this season. The feat led the The surprise emcee was Sherry Davis, who became the nation in home run hitting per at-bat. Among the 19 very first professional baseball woman stadium announcer round-trippers were two four-homer games, a three- in the country. She won out over five hundred other can- homer game and three two-homer games. didates, including experienced announcers. Ultimately Lucas commented, "The thing that I love most recognized in the Baseball Hall of Fame, she announced about softball is how competitive it gets in close games for the S. F. Giants. and that I have a whole team backing me up." There were 6 "Game of the Week" awards given to each of the high schools to keep in the awards cases of Amador, She says, "To train, I mostly hit off the tee to work Foothill, Dublin, Valley Christian, Granada and Livermore on my mechanics, which helped me get more power behind my swing." Livermore Fusion U13 Boys Maroon finished the high schools. There were 57 "Athlete of the Week" awards presented to the players. Lucas, who wears No. 00, versatile in the field, spring season undefeated and as league champions. A TV30 highlight of the program was the giant-screen playing catcher, shortstop, and in centerfield. She On Saturday, May 20, the team, ranked first in their video of each student’s award winning play. Then the ath- takes on other sports as well, including basketball bracket, played a road game against #2 Union City letes received their awards from “Tri-Valley Sports Final” and volleyball. Premier. Fusion prevailed 3-2. The next day, Fusion hosts Ian Bartholomew and George “Dr. B” Baljevich. She is a baseball fan. Her favorite player is Brett hosted Tri-Valley Soccer in a mismatch won by Fusion, They were also personally congratulated by guest speaker Gardner, because of his speed in the outfield. Plus, he 8-1. The following Sunday, June 4, the team closed out Bip Roberts, Mayors Haubert, Thorne, and Marchand, and is one of the Yankees most consistent hitters." the season by traveling to Newark and downing Elite Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Sherry Davis She plans to try out as a walk on at Grand Canyon presented each award winner with personalized commenda- University this fall. In high school, she missed most Soccer 6-1. Marcos Valdez led the offense down the tions from Congressman Eric Swalwell, Assemblymember of the travel ball season between her junior and senior stretch with a "triple triple" - a hat trick in each of the Catharine Baker, Supervisor Scott Haggerty, and Supervisor year, typically when players are seen by college coach- last three games. Nate Miley. The Alameda County Fair, Garré Vineyard and es, due to a thumb fracture from sliding head first. Winery, and Visit Tri-Valley also assisted in the success She plans to major in government with an emphasis of this production. in law and then go to law school after completing her The "Coach of the Year" award was presented to Coach bachelor’s degree. Chris Kim from Amador Valley High. The Coach of the

There is a race or walk event for Race-day registration opens 6:30 The three Tri For Fun triathlons entry for relay teams is $210 (non- every member of the family, including a.m., 10K starts at 8:00 a.m., 5K fol- are non-timed and non-competitive. timed) and $215 (chip timed), $10 will the 5K Run/Walk, or the 10K Run. In lows at 8:10 a.m., and the Kids’ Dashes A clock is provided at finish line for be added to race-day registrants. For addition, there will be three separate will commence at 9:30 a.m. participants to view their personal time. September’s Tri For Real, all partici- Kids’ Challenge Races—for children For more Spirit Run information Triathletes can choose to participate pants are chip timed ($85.00 advance, ages 2-8. The 5K and 10K certified and/or an application, contact On Your in this mode, or they can be officially and $95.00 day-of). Preregistered courses are flat and fast, using the Mark Race Events at 209-795-7832, chipped-timed. Should participants entry for relay teams is $210, $240 monitored downtown streets of Pleas- or visit their website. choose to be timed, their results will race-day. The Tri For Real includes anton and a portion of the paved and be recorded and posted on the On Your the same goodies as the Tri For Funs, un-paved Arroyo Trails. The start and Mark Events’ website's results page. with addition of trophies and medals. finish lines are located under, or very Tri for Fun On Your Mark Events will be Check-in and registration will close to the Pleasanton arch, located On Saturday, June 17, a field of crowning a Series Champion (must begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave on Main Street. The Kids’ Challenge close to 600 first-timer, few-timer, and be timed for all four events). The top hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. is a number of 100-yard dashes on many-timer triathletes will be on hand male and female entrants will be an- To register or to receive more Main Street, finishing right underneath to kick-off On Your Mark Events’ 30th nounced and awarded at the Tri For information about the Tri For Fun the arch. annual Tri For Fun Triathlon Series Real in September. Triathlon Series, contact On Your Participants of the 10K and 5K at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, in Entry fee for the three Tri For Mark Events at 209-795-7832 or visit events will receive commemorative Pleasanton. Funs is $75 (non-timed) and $80 (chip onyourmarkpleasantontriathlonseries. dry-blend T-shirts, beverages, snacks The Tri For Fun features a course timed) in advance, $10 will be added itsyourrace.com/ and entry into a raffle that will have distance of 400-yard Swim (warm, to race-day registrants. Preregistered more than $5,000 in Door Prizes. clean lake); 11-mile bike (loop course, Finisher Ribbons and cookies will flat streets); 3.1-mile run (rolling be given out to all Kids’ Challenge fire trail). Triple A Livermore Little League baseball players participants. In addition, refreshments After the novice athletes master and award ceremony will be offered the first three prior Tri For Funs, they pictured are, from left to right, Jack Whatley, Hayden for everyone. can meet the challenge of the final Druba, Tommy Brown, Jace Sekany, Jace Whatley along The 10K Race will start at 8:00 event – the Tri For Real. The final a.m., with the 5K Run and Walk begin- event of the series is held at the same with T-Ball ball player Jhett Whatley). Although rivals on ning at 8:10 a.m. The Kids’ Challenge location, but the distances have been the field for the championship game, these boys are pals events will begin around 9:30 a.m. increased to 700-yard swim, 19-mile Check-in and race-day registration bike, and 4-mile run. The Tri For Real off the field. Red Sox won their game, 10 to 7. opens at 6:30 a.m., will be held at the is also professionally chip-timed for parking lot of Workbench True Value all participants. The 2017 On Your Mark Tri For and female applicant who exhibit the Andrea will be pursuing a degree in Hardware at 652 Main St, Downtown Pleasanton. Fun Series dates are June 17, July 15, qualities that Fusion encourages in all Criminal Justice from San Jose State. and August 19. The Tri-For-Real will of its players: academic excellence, Registration available on the day of the race. Registrants may designate be held on September 17. All races will athletic determination, and community start at 7:00 a.m., at Shadow Cliffs involvement. $5 of their registration fee to benefit Annual Spirit Run a Pleasanton Unified School District Regional Park, 2500 Stanley Blvd., IIn addition to winning a $1000 The Rotary Club of Pleasanton will Pleasanton. scholarship, the recipients were given a host its 24th Annual Father’s Day Spirit school of their choice. plaque, and their names will be added Run – presented by the accounting firm to the perpetual trophy in the Fusion of Sensiba San Filippo – on Sunday office. This year's winners were Kali morning, June 18 (Father’s Day), in LAS POSITAS COLLEGE Mesarchik and Ethan Shang. Kali will downtown Pleasanton. Produced by MULTIPLE START DATES FOR SUMMER SESSION. be going on to continue her studies the Pleasanton Rotary, this community Donate Your Vehicle to at Sonoma State in the fall. Ethan is tradition supports college scholarships FLEXIBLE CLASS SCHEDULES AVAILABLE! continuing his studies at UC Berkeley. for Pleasanton students and commu- Tri-Valley Conservancy The other finalist, Andrea Vallejo, nity and international projects of The was honored with a $500 scholarship. Rotary Club of Pleasanton. Help Preserve Land for Future Generations WWW.LASPOSITASCOLLEGE.EDU Jim’s Pool S ervice Once a Week or Donate cars, trucks, boats, tractors and Twice a Month RV’s. Running or not. Tax Deductible. Pool Service C all 1-888-686-4483 925.588.6123 or visit Lic. #740612 TriValleyConservancy.org 8 The Independent • June 15, 2017 SHORT NOTES

Dublin Leadership Wetmore Road. plications for its 32nd Citizens Beginning this fall, the Come meet a few of our local Police Academy (CPA). The City of Dublin will host Inside snakes at this family-friendly 17 week academy will begin Dublin, a leadership academy program. Hear a snake story on August 2, 2017 and will end designed to provide community and make a snake-related craft. on November 29, 2017. There members with advanced knowl- There is a $7 per vehicle are no physical requirements edge of municipal operations parking fee at either entrance for most activities and no costs and community activities. Resi- to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 charged to the participants. dents interested in the program donation is requested to help The CPA provides partici- are encouraged to apply now to support the programs unless pants with a unique inside look be part of the 2017 Inside Dublin other fees are specified. There is an annual parking pass available at the Livermore Police Depart- class. The goal of the academy is ment and the law enforcement to inform the participants about that provides significant savings over the daily fee for regular community. Participants will be City services and the issues presented with a variety of top- (present and future) facing the park visitors. Participants may call 925-960-2400 for more ics, including patrol operations, community, and to encourage communications, evidence col- community involvement at all information. levels. The program will include lection, hiring and recruitment, presentations on topics such as Family Campouts traffic, animal control, laws of public safety, infrastructure, The City of Dublin offers arrest, search and seizure, use education, local government, three Family Campouts each of force, investigations, crime and community services. summer. The first Campout will analysis, police procedures, Inside Dublin is a seven- be held June 24-25 at Emerald ethical issues, and many others. week program, six Thursday Glen Park. The second Cam- The sessions are designed so evenings, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pout takes place July 15-16 at that participants get involved Cattle Drive to Launch p.m., and one Saturday field trip, Alamo Creek Park; and the final asking questions and doing beginning Saturday, October 7, Campout of the summer will be hands-on activities. A tour of 2017. Class size is limited to the held August 12-13 at Schaefer the police facility is included in first 20 candidates. Candidates Ranch Park. the first session. There will also Alameda County Fair must be age 18 years or older, Here’s what to expect: be opportunities for ride-a-longs and currently live or work in Check in begins on Saturday with patrol officers and sit-a- The Best. Summer. Ever. Dublin. at 3:00 p.m. Activities begin at longs with police dispatchers. Teams will be on hand to Paw – 410 Main St.; Sole Interested parties may con- 4:30 p.m. Dinner is served at starts in Pleasanton on Fri- clean up after the animals Desire – 310 Main St, Ste. The program also includes a tact Taryn Gavagan Bozzo, Ex- 6:30 p.m. Campfire & S’mores Range/SWAT day that will be day, June 16, as the Alameda C; Strizzi’s – 649 Main St.; start at 8:00 p.m. Breakfast is on the spot. ecutive Aide, at 925-833-6650, on a Saturday or Sunday, date County Fair opens its 2017 Many of Pleasanton’s Towne Center Books – 555 or fill out an application from served at 7:00 a.m. Check out the City’s website at http://www. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. yet to be determined. season with a real, live cattle downtown businesses will Main St.; Wealth Manage- To apply, complete your ap- drive through Main Street in dublin.ca.gov/insidedublin. The cost is $22 for residents offer free tickets to the Fair ment Associates – 400 Main and $26 for non- residents. plication online at the following downtown Pleasanton. on opening day, while sup- St.; Legacy Real Estate & Snake Stories Prices are per person. Bring your link: http://bttr.im/at4l4 “This is a first for Al- plies last. The Museum on Associates – 608 Main St. own tent. Pets are not allowed. For information, contact Snake Stories will told on Police Support Services Man- ameda County Fair and Main will host western- Ste. G; and United Business June 18 by the Livermore Area Call 925-556-4500 for more information. ager, Lesli Prado by phone at Downtown Pleasanton,” themed crafts and activities Bank – 465 Main St. Recreation and Park District ranger staff from 10 to 11 a.m. (925) 371-4936, or by email said Jerome Hoban, the for kids starting at 8:30AM. The fair runs June 16- at [email protected]. Fair’s CEO. “After months Meet Ranger Amy Wolitzer Police Academy In addition, Main Street July 9 (closed June 19, 20, and open space volunteers at The Livermore Police De- Applications must be submitted of planning, we are excited Pediatric Dentistry will host 26, 27), open 11 a.m. to 11 Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 partment is now accepting ap- by July 12, 2017. to bring a real, western ex- children’s coloring activities p.m. daily. Horse racing will perience to our community. and United Business Bank take place June 22-25, June A hundred and fifty head will be giving out free Cattle 30-July 4, July 4 & July 7-9. of cattle forging their way Drive backpacks. Free concerts are offered Wheels Offering Shuttle through downtown will The fun will continue 8 to 9:15 p.m. each night be a fun and unforgettable with special attractions with a fireworks show im- Service to the Fairgrounds sight for kids and grownups through Sunday for the mediately following at Con- alike. Bring your family and Fair’s Western Weekend cel- cert Lawn. For the first time, the fair. Livermore fairgoers can Pleasanton and walk ap- friends -- you won’t want to ebration with rodeo games On Tuesday, July 4th, a Livermore Amador Valley board any westbound Rapid proximately four blocks to miss this one. ” and events in the Action Blues Festival takes place Transit Authority (LAVTA) Route 1OR bus at Rapid the Fair 1 S Yellow Gate The route has been re- Sports Arena. from 1 to 9 p.m. Fireworks will be offering a special stops along Railroad Avenue entrance on Pleasanton Av- configured since first an- Super group Sugar Ray Spectacular featuring Oak- shuttle service between the and Stanley Boulevard or at enue. nounced and will now start will perform opening night land East Bay Symphony, East Dublin Pleasanton the Livermore Transit Cen- Special coupons valid from the Fairgrounds at to kick off the Big O Tires begins at 9:30 p.m. at the BART Station and the Alam- ter located at 2500 Railroad for two for one fair admis- Rose Avenue. The team of Concert Series for 2017. grandstands. eda County Fairgrounds. The Avenue in Downtown Liver- sion will be available on 60 riders, 150 steers and Visit www.alamedacoun- For ticket information shuttle, operating as Wheels more. Ample free parking is the Route 52 as well as all a pack of cattle dogs, will tyfair.com/entertainment/ and special admission days, Route 52, will provide hourly available on the third level at other LAVTA Wheels and enter Main Street near the cattle-drive for complete go to annual.alamedacoun- service June 16 through July the Livermore Valley Center Rapid buses. Rose Hotel at approximate- schedule, map and updates. tyfair.com 9 on days the Fair is open. Parking Garage adjacent to For complete route and ly 10:30AM. The proces- Free Fair tickets will be The Alameda County The first trip from the the Transit Center. Riders schedule information go to sion will continue through given away at the follow- Fair is operated by the non- Pleasanton side of the East will need to exit the bus on www.wheelsbus.com or call downtown and back to the ing Main Street businesses profit Fair Association with- Dublin Pleasanton BART Peters Avenue in downtown 925.455.7500. Fairgrounds for the official while supplies last: Com- out any tax funding from Station will be at 10:22 am open at 11AM. erica Bank – 600 Main St.; the government. It is ranked and last trip from the Alam- Main Street from Del Girl Friends Boutique – 549 one of the Top 50 North eda County Fairgrounds Yel- Valle Parkway through Ber- Main St.; Gourmet Works – American Fairs and is the low Gate will be at 11:13 pm. nal Avenue will be closed 420 Main St.; Main Street 7th largest Fair in California. Regular Wheels fares apply. during the event starting at Pediatric Dentistry – 55 The Fairgrounds is home to Livermore residents can We’ve got your back! 9:30AM, while side streets W. Angela St.; McKay’s the Oldest One-Mile Race also leave their cars at home will implement rolling clo- Tap House & Beer Garden Track in America. and catch the bus to go to the 20% OFF sures to keep traffic moving. – 252 Main St.; Murphy’s seniors, teachers, & lab employees Trea ts - headaches and back pain. 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Operating increased spending on main- include: ervoir to replace a smaller expenditures are budgeted taining and rehabilitating the Expansion of the wa- reservoir built for Camp at $63 million in 2018 and sanitary sewer system and ter recycling plant to meet Parks in the 1940s ($7.6 $65 million in 2019. Capital increasing capital reserves rising demand for irriga- million) spending over the two years for rehabilitation. tion water ($8.4 million, Expansion of and en- is budgeted at $66 million. DSRSD will do a rate DSRSD’s share of an $18.2 hance of the primary waste- Proceeds benefit DSRSD plans to add eight study in 2018 to establish million regional project). water treatment to improve All Shows Start 7:30 PM new staff positions in 2018, water rates for the following Rehabilitation of the efficiency and effluent qual- Grounds Open at 6 PM all but one focused on opera- five years. 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group of hikers, who were told to stay in place. They did Del Valle Park Locked Down For One Hour so, until they were given the word to leave. He said he did Del Valle Regional Park was locked down for about an Lt. David Phulps of the East Bay Regional Park District not see any trouble, or anyone, except the police. hour on June 2. No one was permitted to leave the grounds, police explained that after the boat owner refused a search Police decided that the phone call was a prank, probably apparently because of a dispute with a boat owner who to see if any Quagga mussels were present, he started an connected to the boat inspection incident, said Phulps. refused to have his boat inspected. argument, and made threats toward staff. He left the park Zone 7 Water Agency has participated in a program with People who launch their boats into Lake Del Valle must with his boat. About 40 minutes later, an anonymous caller EBRPD since 2008 to support the inspections by specialists, have them inspected first. The park district wants to prevent phoned the park, stating that an outlaw motorcycle gang in order to prevent mussel infestation. Zone 7 obtains water an infestation of the quagga mussel, which boats can pick was going to go to Del Valle. from the South Bay Aqueduct, which can carry the mussels up in some California lakes. Quagga is an invasive spe- The East Bay Regional Park District, which operates the from the Delta to Del Valle. The mussels thrive when certain cies that kills other mussels, and can affect the taste and park, took it as a serious threat. The Livermore Police and calcium and pH levels are present in the aqueduct. odor of drinking water. Some of the Valley’s water to be the Alameda County Sheriff’s department were called on for Water districts in Fremont and San Jose also use the processed for drinking is stored by Zone 7 Water Agency mutual aid. Seven cars were in the park, ready for trouble. aqueduct and contribute toward the cost of the inspection in Lake Del Valle. A Livermore man told The Independent he was with a program.

OBITUARIES Josephine C. Murrell and her husband made many was an A’s fan. Most people DePin- Don (Lori) Austin of Central ETSU. Resident of Pleasanton personal sacrifices to send would remember Rich after na; Julie Point, OR, 7 grandchildren In De- June 23, 1932 - May 19, 2017 all five of their children to meeting him, because he San- and 8 great grandchildren. cember Josephine passed away college, where each obtained was extremely friendly and doval- She is preceded in death by 1956, on Friday May 19. their Bachelor’s degree. talkative. One of his favorite Perry her son James Austin. she She worked as a server Marie enjoyed travelling pastimes was hanging out and her Ann worked at Liver- mar- for Den- and was an active member at “R Place Music Club,” husband more High School for many ried ny's res- of the Livermore Senior where he would sing with David years. She was affection- Marv taurant for Citizens Club. She also bands, help out the bouncer, Perry; ately known as “Big Red” Dick- 43 plus frequently attended local and talk to everyone. He will Tina for her red hair and strong erson years. WAVES reunions. Marie be greatly missed. Brous- Italian personality. and She was a also enjoyed shopping (es- A small private service sard The family is working they very hard pecially for jewelry) on ex- will be held for family. and her with Rogue Valley Funeral both worker cursions with a friend to San Please donate to the charity children Home in Medford, Oregon. taught at ETSU until 1967 and a Francisco and elsewhere. of your choice. Juliana, Martina and Josiah Services will be private. For when they enrolled in gradu- single After suffering severe Broussard. Sandy is also those who wish, Ann’s fam- ate school at Florida State mother medical setbacks, Marie Dennis George Knoll survived by his ex-wife Pau- ily request donations to be University. After graduat- who did a moved to Rosewood Gar- Dennis George Knoll la Sandoval and his siblings made to Alzheimer’s Associ- ing with a PhD in Speech- great job dens, an assisted living fa- age 75, loving husband and David, Daniel, Elias, Becky ation or Providence Hospice Language Pathology, she raising her family. Josephine cility in Livermore. Marie father and resident of Liver- and Eva. He was preceded of Medford, Oregon. moved to California with could always brighten a lived there for ten years more, California, passed in death by his brother Sam. her husband and accepted room with her big loving and enjoyed playing bingo, away peacefully in his home Sandy was born in San a faculty position at San smile. She had such a big Dorothy Veronica listening to musical perfor- on June 8th, 2017 following Ramon, CA to parents Trini- Dentici Cavalli Jose State University. She heart. She loved doing things mances, and taking trips to a courageous 6-year battle dad Sandoval and Martina taught there until she retired and was respected by so Nov. 12, 1931 - June 9 , 2017 local theaters and restau- with cancer. He was sur- (Reyes) Sandoval. He spent Dorothy was a Liver- as a full professor in 1993. many people. rants. Very late in her life rounded his early years in San Ramon more native, born in the She then taught part time at Josephine is survived by she explored her interest by his followed by two years in same house as her mother; Evergreen Valley College her daughters, Joanne Dol- in computers by taking the family the Army and then about built by her grandfather. She in San Jose until she retired larhide of Brentwood, Judy course on PCs there. Many Den- ten years working for the began working in the insur- again in 1996. After she Dollarhide of Pleasanton of the caregivers and staff nis was railroad. During these years ance industry at a young age and her husband retired they and Janet Coppedge of Dub- at Rosewood remarked on born in he attended college and ac- in San Francisco; where stayed in the Livermore, CA lin: 16 grandchildren and what a sweet woman Marie 1941 to quired a teaching credential she met area until 2009 when they 13 great-grandchildren. She was. Just 11 days shy of her George which allowed him to join her hus- moved to Bermuda Village, was preceded in death by her 95th birthday, she peacefully and Jo- the Pleasanton, CA school band and Bermuda Run, NC. mother Connie Murrell: two passed away in her sleep. sefine district first as a Spanish and father of While at SJSU, Mary sons Jack Jacobs in 1997 and Her children will fondly Knoll in business teacher followed her two V. served as chair of the James Dollarhide in 2003. remember her. North by many years as a school daugh- Department of Communica- Also, two grandsons Joshua As she requested, Marie Dakota administrator leading the ters; tion Sciences and Disorders Montana in 1991 and Jason will take her chosen place their Regional Occupation Pro- Janice and she was very active in Coppedge in 1995. in Cottonwood Cemetery, only gram across both the Pleas- Veronica the California Speech- Lan- perpetually at rest across child. They moved to Min- anton and Livermore school Cargo guage- Hearing Association Glenn Houston from the graves of her be- nesota where he graduated districts until his retirement. and Mari- serving as state president for March 20, 1949 - June 7th, 2017 loved parents, and close to High School and then he During his life Sandy was lyn Catherine Jones. 2 years. She was also active Glenn resided in Antioch, the graves of her younger proudly served his country a devoted Christian active in She was continuously in her national organization, CA with his wife till his brother Bus and her twin in the Navy. Dennis moved his church. As a young man employed until the age of the American Speech-Lan- death. brothers and their spouses, his family to California due he attended Shilo Church in 60; after making a career guage-Hearing Association, Glenn spent most of his Marvin and Margaret, and to a job transfer in 1973. He Oakland, Ca. In his middle path change to the State of serving as chair of several adult life in Roseville, CA Melvin and Vernetta. eventually started his own years he was an elder at California Prison System committees and representing with his son and daughter. A private memorial will business in the Arborist Calvary Temple in Liver- working at Deuel Voca- California on the Legislative Glenn and Monica spent the be held locally for family Industry, where he is still more, Ca. The last 20 years tional Institution as a Re- Council for 12 years. last 12 years married in and members. known today. In 1988, he re- of his life he was an elder cords Supervisor, where She enjoyed singing, and shared many happy memo- married Joan and they spend at Christian World Church she retired after 25 years. In arts and crafts. She was ries with friends and family. Richard Alan Frydendal the next 29 years together. in Livermore, CA. While her retirement, she enjoyed an expert in cross-stitch, Glenn enjoyed working on In memory of a beloved He enjoyed spending at Christian World, Sandy taking care of her newborn machine embroidery and cars, building car models son, brother, and friend. time with his family and helped found and operate a granddaughter, family time, painting wooden figures, in- and cooking. He was an Born on February 17, 1955 friends. Dennis loved trav- day care that has been very golf, reading, bridge and cluding a full nativity scene. amazing father and husband in Livermore, California, eling and he was a devoted successful with some of his the friendship of many dear She is survived by her loving and was always willing to he lived most of his life in Warriors, Minnesota Vikings first attendees now returning friends. husband of 60 years, sister offer a helping hand. He Livermore and died in Liver- and Minnesota Twins fan. with their children to carry She is survived by her Barbara Jean Smith, and her fought a long battle with more on May 29, 2017. He He also had a passion for on with the fine traditions of two devoted daughters, son- nephew Danny Smith, Santa many health complications, was a 4th generation Liver- fantasy football. He was the pre-school. in-law Dave Cargo, adored Ana, CA, her sister-in-law, but always found the joy more tough, a true fighter. He Sandy was a first class granddaughter Elyse Veron- Barbara Stanley, Richmond, in life and was comical to native. was funny and thoughtful, chef, always the primary ica Cargo, grandson-in-law VA, her brother in-law, Rich- the end. He was always had a joke ready! contributor to the many fam- Justin Peterson, her beloved ard Dickerson, Summerfield, Mr. Houston is survived pre- He was intelligent—a true ily gatherings throughout the brother Louis Dentici, sister- NC, four nephews and one by his wife, Monica Hous- ceded comrade among his friends. year, and always preparing in-law Margaret Dentici, niece. ton, sons Ed Houston and in death He will be greatly missed. enough food for everyone to many, many much loved A memorial service Bill, daughters Melissa by his He is survived by his wife take home leftovers. Sandy relatives and friends. is planned for 11:00AM, Stice, Carol Clark, Natane father, Joan and her three children, was also an avid gardener Dorothy always had a June 17 at the Clemmons Engle and Tiffany Whipple, Cor- Shelly Spencer, Denise Dills tending to his beautiful gar- ready smile for everyone, Presbyterian Church, 3930 and 11 grandchildren. nelius and Daniel Spencer and his den with the many rose great class and style. Her Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, A memorial service was A. Fry- devoted daughter Cari Hols- bushes that surround his sharp mind, witty humor, NC, 27012. A service is held June 8th, 2017 in the dendal worth and sons Denny Knoll home. Sandy has passed on avid reading, and keen inter- also planned at the Timber home of Monica Houston and sur- and Steve Knoll, along with the love of family, food and est in topics of the day made Ridge Presbyterian Church for close friends and family. vived sixteen grandchildren and gardening to his children and her a great conversational- Columbarium , Greeneville, by his two great grandchildren. his grandchildren. ist. She passed peacefully Tennessee, July 9, after the Marie Rose Remillard mother, Margaret “Peg” The service will be held A memorial service fol- at home surrounded by her regular 10:45AM Sunday Marie Rose Remillard Frydendal; his older sister, at Callaghan Mortuary on lowed by a reception will be loved ones. Service. née Malicky born June 16, Linda Olson, (Bruce) and June 21st at 2.00pm., 3833 held at 2:00PM on Monday, Mass will held at Saint In lieu of flowers, do- 1922 departed this world their three children Brandon, East Ave., Livermore. 925- June 19th at Christian World Michael’s Church in Liver- nations for education are June 5, 2017. Marie is sur- Jeremy, and Katie; and his 447-2942. Church, 3820 East Avenue, more, July 7, 2017 at 10:00 accepted at the following vived by her children Anne, three younger brothers, C. Callaghan Mortuary is Livermore, CA. A small a.m. Donations may be made organizations: Dickerson Teresa, Mary, Robert and Paul (Jayanthi) and their honored to be serving the family burial service will be to Saint Michael’s Church Family Fund for Alzheim- Cheryl Remillard, as well two children Neil and Riya; Knoll family. An online held Tuesday at Lone Tree Livermore or Hope Hospice er’s Disease Research as her grandchildren (Anne’s Chuck (Corie) and their two guestbook is available for Cemetery, Hayward, CA. Dublin, CA. Office of Development & children), Patrick and Teresa children Rachelle and Hunt- condolences at www.cal- Callaghan Mortuary is Please join the family for Alumni Affairs (Tess) Mulligan. She was er; and Mark (Carol) and laghanmortuary.com honored to be serving the a “Celebration of Her Life” Wake Forest Medical predeceased by husband their three children Mark, Sandoval family. An online at Dave and Janice Cargo’s School Robert (Bob), and siblings Eric, and Kelly. Moses "Sandy" guestbook is available for home at 657 Sixth Street, PO Box 571021 Valda Gross, Melvin, Mar- Rich graduated from Sandoval condolences at www.cal- Livermore, CA 94550 Winston-Salem, NC vin and Howard (Bus) Ma- Granada High School in Oct. 15, 1931 - June 9, 2017 laghanmortuary.com 27157 licky. 1973 and lived in Napa and Sandy passed away Mary V. Dickerson Mary V. and Marvin H. Marie was born in Bar- Stockton, but returned to peacefully at home in Liver- Antonia (Ann) Mary V. Dickerson died Dickerson Scholarship and stow, Nebraska to Frank and live in Livermore in 1991. more, CA surrounded by his at her home in Bermuda Vil- Research Fund Annie Malicky. She spent M. Austin Growing up, he worked on family. July 5, 1932 – June 10, 2017 lage, Bermuda Run, NC, on Check made out to Amer- most of her childhood in the family farm and ranch He is survived by his three Antonia (Ann) M. Austin June 12, 2017. She was born ican Speech-Language- Burwell, Nebraska, with her and enjoyed the outdoors. daughters Michele Clark and passed away on June 10, in Greeneville, TN, March Hearing Foundation siblings. She proudly served Later, he worked at Nob her partner Austin Clampitt 2017 in Medford, Oregon at 15, 1934 to the late Floyd In memory of Mary V. in the Women Accepted Hill from 2000-2005 and at and their two daughters the age of 84. and Willie Ethel Dearstone. Dickerson for Volunteer Emergency a Christmas Tree Lot during Melissa Sandoval-Clampitt, Ann is survived by her She went to high school at 2200 research Blvd. Service (WAVES) during the holidays. Rebecca Sandoval-Clampitt, children Bonnie (Mark) Washington College Acad- Rockville, MD 20850- World War II and later went Rich had many hobbies and Melissa's fiancé Steven Weiss of Rio Vista, CA and emy, Limestone, TN and 3289 on to achieve her Bachelor’s and interests. His number enrolled at East Tennessee degree in Journalism at the one joy was to be helpful State University (ETSU) University of Nebraska. and he loved to laugh. His where she graduated in After Marie married, she smile was biggest when he 1955. She graduated from A Non-Attorney and her husband resided in had a story to share or had the University of Alabama Alternative South Bend, Indiana. Later found a lost treasure. He James E. Faulkner with a Master’s Degree and they moved to California enjoyed recycling and would accepted a faculty position at Paralegal Services where they lived in Santa always be looking out for 1926-2016 Paula. When her husband cans and bottles. He loved • Divorce • Deeds accepted a position in North- playing pool and watching • Probate • Living Trust ern California, they moved all type of movies, but his CALL NOW! to Livermore, where they favorite was old Westerns. In Loving Memory this bought a home and raised He enjoyed baseball and (925) 577-4736 their five children. Marie Father’s Day. www.atlasdp.com He will be forever Missed. Atlas Document I would love to thank all of Bruce’s friends Preparation and family who attended Bruce’s service. Services 120 Spring St, PLS Love to all, Willie Orcutt Gloria Jean Faulkner Fields I am not an attorney. I can only provide self-help service at your specific direction. Reg Alameda County #96. RIP Bruce - Love you and Miss you Charlotte R Hargrave LDA

10 The Independent • June 15, 2017

Photo - Doug Jorgensen Livermore Rodeo Princesses were on hand to greet those attending Family Night festivities last Thursday. Those attending saw team roping and wild cow milking.

Photo - Doug Jorgensen The Livermore Rodeo was viewed by stadium full of fans over the weekend. They watched action that included bareback bronc riding, bull riding, and the grand entry. Other events included barrel racing, steer wrestling, local team roping, and wild cow milking. The Livermore Rodeo Foundation board rode into the arena in a stagecoach.

Rope skills demonstrated during the parade.

fictitious business name(s) 4139. Published May 25, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEGAL NOTICES listed above: May 5, 2017 June 1, 8, 15, 2017. NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 531527 PLACING LEGAL /s/: Jennifer Hines NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- NOTICES This statement was filed with FILE NO. 531301 ing business as: Ideal Clean, Professionals Choice Call 925-243-8000 the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) do- The Rug Colorist, Pro Carpet on May 5, 2017. Expires May Repair, 3546 Quail Avenue, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing business as: Livermore Real Estate Directory 5, 2022. Real Estate Services, 3563 Castro Valley, CA 94546, NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the FILE NO. 531148-531154 Madeira Way, Livermore, CA Local guide to the Valley’s Leading 4136. Published May 25, 94550, is hereby registered following owner(s): The following person(s) June 1, 8, 15, 2017. 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Expires This statement was filed with (925) 487-0524 This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda by a Corporation The date on which the reg- May 19, 2022. Cindy Williams Gene Williams CalBRE#00855150 istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. on May 26, 2017. Expires REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® The date on which the reg- May 26, 2022. WWW.SANDEEU.COM istrant first commenced to transact business under the 4140. Published May 25, (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 Specializing in June 1, 8, 15, 2017. The Independent Legal No. transact business under the fictitious business name(s) www.WilliamsReGroup.com Livermore’s listed above: N/A 4143. Published June 1, 8, Finest Homes fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 15, 22, 2017. Over Two Decades of Experience! listed above: May 01, 2017 Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: /s/: Paul Garcia FILE NO. 531469 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed with Gail Henderson /s/: Andrew Ebel, Secretary The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT Broker Associate, MPA SABRINA BASCOM This statement was filed the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as: Brothers FILE NO. 531660-531661 Commercial • Residential with the County Clerk of on May 18, 2017. Expires Inspections Services, 2418 The following person(s) do- (925) 337-0194 May 18, 2022. ing business as: 1)GEO- (925) 980-5648 [email protected] Alameda on May 16, 2017. Armstrong Street, Liver- www.gailhenderson.com Expires May 16, 2022. The Independent Legal No. more, CA 94551, is hereby NETZ.CITY 2)GEONETZ- Cal BRE#01848451 4137. Published May 25, ITY, 841 Montevino Dr, The Independent Legal No. registered by the following 101 E. Vineyard Ave 4134. Published May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 2017. owner(s): Pleasanton, CA 94566, is Cal BRE #01709171 #103, Livermore, CA June 1, 8, 15, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Brothers Inspections Servic- hereby registered by the following owner(s): STATEMENT OF NAME STATEMENT es, 2418 Armstrong Street, DONNA SUSAN FILE NO. 531005 Livermore, CA 94551 Richard G. Pascual, 841 Brett D. Caires GARRISON SCHALL ABANDONMENT Montevino Dr, Pleasanton, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- This business is conducted Working harder for you since 1987 925.980.0273 925.519.8226 by a Corporation CA 94566 CA BRE Lic. # 01395362, 01735040, 01964566 NAME ing business as: Pleasanton Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at Skin, 264 Spring St, Pleas- The date on which the reg- This business is conducted FILE NO. 480521-523 by an Individual FabulousProperties.net The person(s) listed below anton, CA 94566, is hereby istrant first commenced to registered by the following transact business under the The date on which the reg- 925.449.5888 has(have) abandoned the istrant first commenced to [email protected] use of the following Ficti- owner(s): fictitious business name(s) Laura Kell, 264 Spring St, listed above: N/A transact business under the LIC#00958328 tious Business Name: 1) fictitious business name(s) Rhodes Business Services Pleasanton, CA 94566 Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted /s/: Cody Wallace, CEO/ listed above: N/A Cindy Greci Dominic Greci 2)BizBreak Services 3)One Signature of Registrants: Team Evans Great Cup, 2142 Rheen by an Individual Secretary (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 Excellence in Real Estate The date on which the reg- This statement was filed with /s/: Richard G. Pascual, Dr., Suite C, Pleasanton, Custodian GRI GRI & CA 94588. istrant first commenced to the County Clerk of Alameda Craig Rebecca Evans This statement was filed with CalBRE #01971528 | #01498025 The Fictitious Business transact business under the on May 25, 2017. Expires fictitious business name(s) May 25, 2022. the County Clerk of Alameda TeamEvansRealEstate.com Name Statement for on June 1, 2017. Expires BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 the Partnership filed on listed above: N/A The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: 4141. Published June 1, 8, June 1, 2022. www.GreciGroup.com 925.784.2870 07/15/2013 in the County The Independent Legal No. of Alameda. /s/: Laura Kell 15, 22, 2017. This statement was filed with 4144. Published June 8, 15, KRISTY PEIXOTO The full name of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 22, 29, 2017. DENNIS SERRAO BizBreak Services, Inc., the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT AND COMPANY Broker Associate /REALTOR 2142 Rheem Dr., Suite C, on May 11, 2017. Expires FILE NO. 531518-522 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Estates, Ranches & Land Realtors Serving Livermore & Tri-Valley since 1999 May 11, 2022. NAME STATEMENT Pleasanton, CA 94588 The following person(s) do- [email protected] This Business is Conducted The Independent Legal No. ing business as: 1)Toyota FILE NO. 531662-531663 (925) 251-2536 by: a Corporation 4138. Published May 25, Material Handling Northern The following person(s) do- [email protected] TriValleyHomeSellers.com Signature of Registrant: June 1, 8, 15, 2017. California 2)Toyota Material ing business as: 1)EBO8 Estatesandranches.com (925) 876-3756 /s/: Kenneth Rhodes, Presi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Handling 3)Toyota Golf and COM 2)EB08, 841 Mon- CalBRE #01256255 Cal BRE#01251442 dent NAME STATEMENT Industrial 4)TMHNC 5)TMH, tevino Dr, Pleasanton, CA This statement was filed FILE NO. 531293-531294 6999 Southfront Rd., Liver- 94566, is hereby registered Mortgage Banking 275 S K Street Linda Newton with the County Clerk of by the following owner(s): ® The following person(s) more, CA 94551, is hereby Livermore, CA 94550 REALTOR , GRI, SRES Alameda on May 16, 2017. doing business as: 1)Skin registered by the following Richard G. Pascual, 841 Michelle Elliott (925) 216-2015 Expires May 16, 2022. Philosophy 2)Skin Philoso- owner(s): Montevino Dr, Pleasanton, Mortgage Banker CA 94566 [email protected] The Independent Legal No. phy by Kelly, 411 S. L St. RJMS Corporation, 6999 925-212-6907 | Fax: 866-378-1616 BHGHome.com/LindaNewton 4135. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 118) FREE SECTION status at www.cslb.ca.gov NAME STATEMENT Free Pine & Oak Wood or (800)321-CSLB (2752). FILE NO. 531656-531658 You cut & haul it Unlicensed persons taking The following person(s) do- Lots of Pine cones, too jobs less than $500 must ing business as: 1)THIRY Please call state in their advertisements TENTH CO 2)THIRYTENTH (408)897-3156 that they are not licensed CO 3)THIRYTENTH, 841 by the Contractors State Montevino Dr, Pleasan- 127) LOST/ FOUND License Board.” ton, CA 94566, is hereby CAMERA REAL ESTATE registered by the following Found on Mocho Street, Inland Valley Cable Installers Wanted! owner(s): near Holy Cross Church, Publishing Co. Richard G. Pascual, 841 on May 17th Immediate openings for Cable Installers Montevino Dr, Pleasanton, Please call Client Code:04126-00001 CA 94566 (925)373-3575 Re: Legal Notice for No experience necessary, we will train. This business is conducted Classified Ads by an Individual ANNOUNCEMENTS The Federal Fair Housing $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs The date on which the reg- 155) NOTICES Act, Title VII of the Civil istrant first commenced to Rights Act of 1964, and state $2,500 Bonus for no experience Why Home Ownership transact business under the “NOTICE TO READERS: law prohibit advertisements Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K fictitious business name(s) California law requires that for housing and employment listed above: May 18, 2017 contractors taking jobs that that contain any preference, Company vehicle with gas card provided Rates Are So Low Signature of Registrants: total $500 or more (labor limitation or discrimination By Cher Wollard /s/: Richard G. Pascual, and/or materials) be licensed based on protected classes, Bring current DMW report to interview. Owner by the Contractors State including race, color, reli- Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. One year ago, the U.S. rate of homeownership hit a 50-year This statement was filed with License Board. State law gion, sex, handicap, familial low of 62.9 percent. the County Clerk of Alameda also requires that contrac- status or national origin. Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm on June 1, 2017. Expires Despite steady improvements in job rates and historically low tors include their license IVPC does not knowingly ac- 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA mortgage rates, that percentage has risen only marginally -- 63.7 June 1, 2022. numbers on all advertising. cept any advertisements that The Independent Legal No. Check your contractor’s are in violation of the law. percent at the end of 2016 and 63.1 percent today – but remains 4146. Published June 8, 15, far below the peak of 69 percent in 2004, according to the U.S. 22, 29, 2017. Census Bureau. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS e In California, those numbers are consistently more than 10 points NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 531800 lower, especially in urban areas. The following person(s) do- June is National Homeownership Month. To coincide with that, ing business as: First Class a new white paper studying the impediments to this important aspect Shipping Service, 3061 In- dependence Drive, Ste A, of the American Dream was released at the National Association of Livermore, CA 94551, is Realtors’ Sustainable Homeownership Conference held last week hereby registered by the at the University of California, Berkeley. following owner(s): Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze “The decline and stagnation in the homeownership rate is a trend First Class Signing Service, REALTOR® ® Inc., 3061 Independence REALTOR that’s pointing in the wrong direction, and must be reversed given Drive, Ste A, Livermore, 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 the many benefits of homeownership to individuals, communities CA 94551 [email protected] [email protected] and the nation’s economy,” William E. Brown, president of N.A.R. This business is conducted daniel.apr.com sblaze.apr.com by a Corporation and a Realtor from Alamo, told participants at the conference. The date on which the reg- “Those who are financially capable and willing to assume the istrant first commenced to responsibilities of owning a home should have the opportunity to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) Lynn Borley Tracey Esling pursue that dream.” listed above: N/A REALTOR® REALTOR® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and Berkeley Hass Real Estate Signature of Registrants: Group Chair Ken Rosen also spoke at the conference. /s/: Eric D. Hill, President 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 This statement was filed with [email protected] [email protected] The study, titled “Hurdles to Homeownership: Understanding the the County Clerk of Alameda lynnb.apr.com tesling.apr.com Barriers,” was commissioned by NAR, prepared by Rosen Consult- on June 5, 2017. Expires ing Group, or RCG, and jointly released by the Fisher Center for June 5, 2022. Real Estate and Urban Economics at the University of California, The Independent Legal No. 4147. Published June 8, 15, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Leslie Faught Alain Pinel Realtors is Pleased Linda Futral 22, 29, 2017. to Announce Our Association It identified five main reasons homeownership rates are cur- REALTOR® with Tracey Esling Broker/Realtor in Our Pleasanton Office rently so low: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Experience The Difference 925.784.7979 Tracey Esling 925.366.8275 925.980.3561 NAME STATEMENT tesling.apr.com 1. Difficulty in obtaining a mortgage FILE NO. 531400 [email protected] [email protected] In reaction to overly loose lending standards that lead to the col- The following person(s) LeslieFaught.com LindaFutral.com doing business as: JAM lapse of the housing industry, both government rules and lenders’ Services, 958 East Airway internal policies have, in many cases, shifted too far in the opposite Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551, direction, according to many industry insiders. is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins There are tighter restrictions on what types of income can be J A Momaney, Services, REALTOR® REALTOR® considered in qualifying for a mortgage, for example. And with Inc, 958 E. Airway Blvd, 925.918.0332 925.963.7940 more people self-employed or working as contract employees, these Livermore, CA 94551 [email protected] [email protected] restrictions mean more people have fewer options when shopping This business is conducted by a Corporation TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com for home loan. The date on which the reg- Guidelines regarding appraisals required to obtain a mortgage istrant first commenced to also have become stricter. transact business under the fictitious business name(s) The concern is how mortgages can be made more available with- listed above: N/A Gail Henneberry Leigh Anne Hoffman out opening the door to the excesses of the pre-Recession market. ® Signature of Registrants: REALTOR REALTOR® The House recently passed the Financial Choice Act on a party- /s/: Jeffrey Momaney, Presi- 925.980.1900 925.918.2912 line vote that would ease the way for smaller institutions to offer dent [email protected] This statement was filed with [email protected] mortgages. But other provisions of that bill make passage in the the County Clerk of Alameda ghenneberry.apr.com lhoffman.apr.com Senate uncertain. on May 23, 2017. Expires May 23, 2022. 2. High student loan debt The Independent Legal No. Forbes magazine describes U.S. student loan debt as “A $1.3 4148. 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Across the coun- a program of the nonprofit we are focused on shar- the right balance between tion. for meeting rigorous perfor- try, Main Street America ing the arts and building repeating shows that have mance standards set by the programs truly strengthen relationships within the an established audience and National Main Street Cen- the economic, social, and community,” said Chris introducing shows that are ter. Each year, the National cultural fabric of their entire Carter, development di- fascinating but unfamiliar. Main Street Center and communities.” Andares rector. “We truly want to Some artist fees are above its Coordinating Program The organization’s per- A SummerHill Homes Development ‘Amplify the Arts’ and this the price range. Marketing partners announce the list formance is annually evalu- campaign allows everyone costs for unknown artists of accredited Main Street ated by California Main to participate in doing that. can be high. The new Pro- America programs. 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Country Legend to Perform at the Bankhead Theater Following Livermore’s With a style of folk-rock on his back, before settling Annual Rodeo in June, the country music shot through into Texas and the new Bankhead Theater will keep with a touch of the “out- country sound taking root in the western theme going law,” Jerry Jeff Walker has the 1970s. With a blend of a with a special Father’s Day been introduced as a man little less bluegrass and a lot event featuring country who has broken more new more rock, his music landed legend Jerry Jeff Walker ground in the field of hav- Walker in the realm of other and his son Django Walker. ing fun than anyone else. A singer/songwriters such as Perhaps best known for his powerful songwriter who Johnny Cash, Waylon Jen- hit song “Mr. Bojangles,” covers all of life’s ups and nings, Merle Haggard and Jerry Jeff Walker’s folk- downs, from rowdy odes Hank Williams. Their larger rock spin on country music to drinking to mournful than life, rough and ready has inspired subsequent ballads for a misspent life, “outlaw” personalities generations, including his concerts have been de- brought a new sense and Django, whose own style scribed as “like hanging out style to country music. In has been called “classic at your favorite Irish pub.” the decades since, Walker rock with undertones of Walker left his home- has released more than 30 good old Southern Com- town in upstate New York albums and built a large and fort” by The Vail Daily. The for the Florida Keys where loyal audience. His signa- two generations will unite he and another young musi- ture tune, “Mr. Bojangles,” their talents in “Father and cian named Jimmy Buffett has been covered by nearly Son: Up Close and Person- discovered a lifelong love four dozen artists from all al” on Sunday afternoon, for the tropical atmosphere. musical genres. June 18, 2017. All seats for He sang on street corners in Django Walker, named the Father’s Day event are New Orleans, filled small after the famous guitarist just $40 with $16 tickets for cafes in Greenwich Village, Django Reinhardt, started students and active military and crossed Canada on a following in his father’s personnel. motorcycle with his guitar (continued on page 3) Jerry Jeff Walker and his son Django Walker. Photo - Jim McGuire Program to Explore the Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie Legendary folksinger, Woody Guthrie: American and keeper of the flame storyteller, and autoharp Balladeer, tells the story of of endangered American virtuoso Adam Miller the man who wrote, “This traditions like secular group performs a free concert Land is Your Land,” one singing.” The Syracuse exploring the life and songs of the most widespread News Times said his perfor- of American balladeer English language folk- mance was “mesmerizing.” Woody Guthrie at 2:00 p.m. songs. Miller has performed The late Pete Seeger called on Sunday, June 25, 2017, this program across the it “Wonderful storytelling.” at the Livermore Public United States. A reviewer The Grand Traverse Insider Library, 1188 S. Livermore in Brentwood, Tennes- called Miller “…a National Avenue in Livermore. see, wrote, “Mr. Miller's Treasure.” Frank Hamil- In his short life, Woody Woody Guthrie tribute was ton, co-founder of the Old Guthrie (1912-1967) wrote among the best edutain- Town School of Folk Music over 1,000 American songs, ment experiences I've ever in Chicago and former and he didn’t use an origi- had. Exceptionally inspir- member of folk quartet The nal melody for any of them. ing to witness this true Weavers said of Miller, ADAM MILLER Adam Miller’s Tribute to master of eclectic art forms (continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • June 15, 2017

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By Carol Graham Facebook believes that when small businesses succeed, communities thrive. In 2014, the social network started its U.S. Small and Medium Business (SMB) Council, a group of small-to-medium business owners who provide input about their needs and feedback on Facebook products while receiving tips and tools to help them make the most of the platform. This year, the Alameda County Fair was chosen to be a part of SMB Council. "In 2017, just 11 businesses from across the nation were chosen, and the Alameda County Fair was one of two from California," said the fair's Marketing & Com- munications Manager Angel Moore. "I started the fair’s Facebook page in 2009, and our team has grown the page to over 102,000 followers, and over 10,000 followers on Instagram (which is owned by Facebook)." The Alameda County Fair began in 1859 in downtown Oakland before moving in 1912 to Pleasanton. This year the 20-day fair runs between June 16 to July 9. "Facebook is the number one way people say they hear about the fair. We use Facebook to promote and target customers, as well as to offer customer exclusives," said Moore. "Being a member of the SMB Council, we were invited to two days of learning from and teaching Facebook about our businesses. We are given the latest rollouts of products and advertising, then tell Facebook what works in the platform and what would be great to Angel Moore worked with Facebook. have in the future." Moore has done much to take the county fair into the something for everyone including rides, horse racing, an- small businesses in the community to pass on my belief digital age. She started as a receptionist ten years ago, tiques, shopping, livestock, agriculture, gardening, music, that anyone can create a successful business using social before stepping into a marketing coordinator position. exhibits, education and food. Everyone loves fair food and media. Facebook makes it easy and I show people how. The first item she tackled was launching a Facebook page. boy, do we have a lot this year – turkey leg tacos, flaming I've worked with local Chambers of Commerce to offer Today, she and her team focus their Facebook efforts on Cheetos corn dogs, gelato donut ice cream sandwiches, training sessions for small businesses, and spoken at the driving sales of season passes. In 2016, sales increased mac and cheese balls, Doritos corn on the cob, sweet and International Association of Fairs and Expositions, West- from 400 to 1,000 season passes. Additionally, the team sour chicken, and so much more." ern Fairs Association, and the Sponsor Summit about how tested ways to share the fair experience with community Moore learned in late February that the Alameda to build greater partnerships utilizing social media. members, including streaming a LeAnn Rimes concert on County Fair had been chosen to be a part of Facebook's "Facebook really takes the time to listen and learn from Facebook Live that attracted more than 100,000 viewers. SMB Council. the small and medium-sized businesses about what they "We are part of the community and we truly love put- "I was incredibly impressed by Facebook's commit- use on the platform, and how to improve Facebook and ting on the fair and inviting guests to create memories ment to connecting businesses to their communities, and Instagram for businesses." with their families," said Moore. "The fair is a great helping us tell our stories and connect with our follow- To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/alamedacoun- community event with a rich history. There is literally ers," she said. "It is my personal passion to work with tyfair, and www.facebook.com/business/e/smb-council.

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"Your storytelling is so en- George Winston calls Beach, Florida, observed, and a good ear for melody, recorded eight CDs that enlightens as well as tertaining and engaging - it him “one of the great “It will charm even the his childhood ambition receive airplay across North entertains, he points out rivals Garrison Keillor’s.” autoharpists and folksingers most die-hard iPod-loving was to learn every song he America and Europe. Over connections between events One of the premier auto- of our times.” The Walnut kids or reluctant significant- heard. He has now amassed 1.5 million American K-12 in history and the songs harpists in the world, Adam Valley Festival described others.” Maine Public a remarkable repertoire of students have attended his that survived them. Adam Miller is widely recognized his performance as, “An Radio called him “a master over 5,000 songs. “Singing Through History” Miller explains it this way: as an American folksinger outstanding slice of Ameri- of the autoharp.” Traveling 70,000 miles school assembly programs. “I have always had a great and natural-born storyteller. can folksongs performed Adam Miller began his a year, this 21st-century And he has performed in interest in how folksongs He accompanies his singing with his perfectly suited lifelong pursuit of collect- troubadour performs over over 2,000 American public travel through history, and with finger-picking acous- voice and tasty autoharp ing old songs while still in 200 concerts annually, libraries in 48 states. how history travels through tic guitar and autoharp accompaniment.” A concert grade school. Armed with from the Everglades to the A performer who folksongs.” melodies. promoter in Melbourne an audio-graphic memory Arctic Circle. Miller has June 15, 2017 • The Independent 3 Firehouse Theater Performance Recognizes Pride Month Since June has been quickly disproved when edly diverse audiences. The designated as Pride month, they realized that all of Kinsey Sicks are the subject the Firehouse Arts Center in them had musical back- of two feature films, have Pleasanton will present The grounds. They began sing- been profiled on national Kinsey Sicks. For over 20 ing and harmonizing that television (including 20/20 years, America’s Favorite night, and the seed for the and CBS Early Show with Dragapella Beautyshop Kinsey Sicks was planted. Bryant Gumbel), and had a Quartet has served up a Playing top theater big cover feature in the arts feast of music and comedy and concert venues both section of the New York to audiences at top venues at home in the U.S. and Times. Their extended run around the world. abroad, their shows have at the Las Vegas Hilton was The “girls” bring drawn the attention and ranked by critics as one of their critically acclaimed devotion of unexpect- the best shows in Vegas. Off-Broadway hit “Draga- pella!” to the Firehouse on Saturday, June 24, at 8:00 p.m. First produced at New York's legendary Studio 54, the show features stunning four-part har- monies, subversive satire, and of course outlandish drag. That production has Jerry Jeff received a nomination for a Lucille Lortel award (the KINSEY SICKS Walker Off-Broadway Tony) as Best Musical and a Drama in person at the Box Office, not sold out. Recommended Andrews Sisters. Assuming WITH SPECIAL GUEST Desk nomination for Best 4444 Railroad Avenue, for audiences 18+ (lan- they'd be among many drag DJANGO WALKER Lyrics. Pleasanton. Box Office guage) queens, they found them- Reserved seating tickets hours are Wednesday - Fri- The Kinsey Sicks selves to be the only ones. Father and Son: are $17 - $27. Tickets can day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. began in 1993 as a group They were approached Up Close & Personal be purchased online at and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. of friends who went to a that night to perform at an www.firehousearts.org, by - 4:00 p.m., and two hours Bette Midler concert in San upcoming event. Their re- Sun JUN 18 at 3pm calling 925-931-4848, and prior to the performance if Francisco dressed as the ply - "we don't sing" - was

LEGEND Xtreme Force (continued from front page) Dance Company Art & Wine Intertwined Set for XTREME MOVIE footsteps from an early age. EXPERIENCE By age 16, he was already June 25 at the Bankhead Sat JUN 17 at 1pm performing his first song THE AFTER PARTY “The Road You Choose” on “Art & Wine Inter- during the event. A high rhythm visually in their Sat JUN 17 at 5pm stage at his father’s shows twined” will be featured energy band, they present a and his debut album “Down work. at the Visitor’s Center and collage of sound reflecting Hosted several times Crawdad the Road” was released Gallery at the Bankhead the best in blues, classic when he was just 21. His each year by Livermore Republic Theater in downtown and contemporary rock Valley Performing Arts song “Texas Longhorn” AMERICANA, FOLK & Livermore on Sunday after- music. Center, “Art & Wine Inter- was adopted by the college BLUEGRASS MUSIC football team of Univer- noon, June 25 from 1:00 to The event coincides with twined” events welcome the sity of Texas, and his song 4:00 p.m. The casual wine the close of the “Creative community to the Bank- Tue JUN 20 at 6:45pm “Texas on my Mind” was tasting will include local Rhythm” exhibit, which has head Theater and support On the Bankhead Plaza recorded by Pat Green and offerings from Fenestra been on display in the Gal- LVPAC’s goal to build reached number one on the Winery, Mia Nipote, and lery at the Bankhead since awareness and share the Cirque des Bêtes Texas Music Chart. Wente Vineyards. The event early May. A colorful mix CIRCUS PERFORMING ARTS visual and performing arts. AND BURLESQUE SHOW Curtain time is 3 p.m. is free and open to the pub- of mediums, styles and col- The Visitor’s Center and Tickets are on sale now lic. Tastings are $2 each or or palettes, including works Gallery is staffed and open Fri JUN 23 at 7pm through the Bankhead three for $5. Light appetiz- of photography, acrylics, to the public seven days a Sat JUN 24 at 7pm Theater ticket office at 2400 ers will be served. oils, and watercolors, the week from 12:00 noon to 21 and Older Only First Street in downtown The Hurricane Band, exhibit reflects both literal 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. At the Bothwell Arts Center Livermore, by phone (925) with lead guitarist Fred and figurative interpreta- For more information visit 373-6800, or online at Musser, will provide music tions of how artists translate 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org lvpac.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore www.bankheadtheater.org. 4 The Independent • June 15, 2017

ConDanza Competed in International Event

Pictured above, Fame, and at right, Elite. Dancing Through the Decades at the Bankhead Livermore School of Dance (LSOD) presents Dancing Lyrical, Tumbling, and Student Choreography. Also, back Through the Decades at the Bankhead Theater the week- by popular demand, in all three shows, the Dads' Dance end of June 23 and 24. Crew and new this year, the Moms' Group. A variety Directed by Liz Roberts, this dance showcase will of popular music will be used, starting from the 1920s feature the entire Jazz Division of LSOD. decade to the present music of today. David Maurice in Liminal Red Three shows are planned, starting Friday, June 23rd The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in and Saturday, June 24th at 7:00pm with the Junior show- downtown Livermore. Tickets can be purchased at the box Two representatives from the ConDanza Repertory case on Saturday, June 24th at 2:00pm. office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by calling Company in Livermore traveled to Gdansk, Poland All styles of dance will be featured including, Jazz, 373-6800. last week to be part of an international choreography competition Gdanski Festival Tanca. David Maurice, Musical Theater, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary Resident Artist, presented his choreography with a performance of "Liminal Red." This piece premiered in Santa Barbara in May where it was received with praise. Maurice is one of two choreographers repre- Family Days at Museum Begin with Fair Theme senting the United States at this festival. ConDanza founder and artistic director César R' Museum on Main schedule of 2017 Family Days Degollado traveled with David, who has mentored for schedule has been announced. The Museum on Main’s the past seven years. staff and volunteers invite families for an afternoon of fun "This is an exciting time because he is now devel- on the Museum lawn. On the 3rd Saturday of each month oping as a choreographer. After ripping his achilles (June– September) from 11am-2pm, children, parents, and tendon a year and a half ago, emotional doubts can take grandparents are encouraged to join the Museum for free over body functions that can make think a career as a hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and activities that relate dancer can be over; but I refused to accept it. I asked to each month's theme. him to come work with ConDanza as an excuse to “Our goal for each Family Day is to provide families rehabilitate his mind and his body. We worked tirelessly with free, unique, and fun learning experiences during to find that mental fortitude that allowed his body to those long summer days,” states Education Director Sarah respond in old way and new ways after having to re- Schaefer. “This year, with help from our Community teach his body a ballet and contemporary foundation" Degollado explained. Sponsors, the Pleasanton North Rotary Club Foundation David stated, "Liminal Red blossomed after I found and Cheza Nami, we are bringing back some old favor- myself unsure and dispassionate towards dance. It was ites from last year and adding two new themes,” notes a self issued challenge to determine whether I wished to Schaefer. continue my career as a performer. I hoped to elimi- The first Family day take place June 17th. It will nate the chance of memory or nostalgia to placate or celebrate all things County Fair. The Alameda County persuade me in either direction." Fair has been a huge part of our community since 1912, The solo is described as episodic in its presentation; and the museum is excited to celebrate that long tradition within intimate scenes there is a shifting landscape of with free fair-themed activities and crafts. Participants common threads linking one tableau to another. David will learn about exhibition booths and animal judging and notes, "Liminal Red purposely swings between implicit try their hand at making quilt squares, winning at carnival imagery and discernible kinetic images so that my sen- games, and picking the winning horse at the races. sations and inner conflict can become perceptible and Other Upcoming 2017 Family Days: the audience can start to see themselves reflected in the July 15: Games and Toys: From the Past to the Present: performance." an afternoon playing with toys and games at the Museum For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ on Main. Participants will be making corn husk dolls, gdanskifestiwaltanca/ Museum volunteer Sarah Hollister with Family Day (continued on page 9) participant June 15, 2017 • The Independent 5 Artists' Work Focuses on Structure A collection of work by rector Julie Finegan stated, collage are not obviously two very different artists, “I invited both of these political; rather, with a nod related by the theme of interesting artists to exhibit at geometry, the work offers “structure ” will be on in this special showing be- a colorful filter for making display at the Harrington cause the linear nature of sense of the world we live Gallery at the Firehouse their work is very strong.” in: jumbled shapes stand in Arts Center in Pleasanton She went on to note that for jumbled feelings, and from June 15 to July 15. their approach syncs well jagged lines represent un- Pieces by award-winning with the art that will be certainty over how to move Northern California artists in the Harrington for the forward.” Angela Johal and Holly Sa- ‘Along the Lines’ exhibit Savas has exhibited at vas will be featured in the running concurrently. the Studio Gallery in San triple-storey Grand Atrium Holly Savas is a San Francisco, the Sanchez Lobby, Hallway, and Mez- Francisco artist whose work Art Center in Pacifica, and Swizzle by Holly Savas zanine exhibition spaces. has made several appear- the Chico Art Museum, as Both artists will be on ances in the Harrington’s well as galleries in Santa hand at the opening Artists' popular annual Fresh Works Monica, Pt. Reyes, and “aims to create a visual Converging Colour by Angela Johal Reception on Thursday, exhibition. “In times of Laguna Beach. grammar that all people June 15, from 7:00-9:00 uncertainty we cling to the Angela Johal of Liver- … can understand. Paint- space,” in her words. 4444 Railroad Avenue, p.m. in the Harrington Gal- familiar, and for me, that’s more is familiar to the ings should resonate with a Angela received her Pleasanton. Gallery hours lery, 4444 Railroad Av- collage,” she states. These Tri-Valley arts community quick intuitive understand- BFA from San Jose State are Wednesday through enue in Pleasanton. Light works are part of her new as a working artist, teacher, ing and bring joy to the University, and is represent- Saturday, 12:00-5:00 p.m., refreshments will be served. series ‘I Love Structure,’ and arts community mentor viewer, and this can happen ed by Slate Contemporary Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 The public is invited to which she says is a re- and leader. She has also when both the physical in Oakland and SF MoMa p.m., and also one hour explore the pieces, and sponse to “the turmoil I’ve previously participated in and spiritual worlds are Gallery at Ft. Mason, San before most performances meet and chat with the art- experienced as a result of a Fresh Works exhibit, and given a more equal empha- Francisco. and during intermissions. ists. There is no admission recent political and social several other Harrington sis.” Painting with striped The Harrington Gal- Donations appreciated. For charge. events in the U.S. The Gallery installations. In diagonal or circular bands lery is located inside the more information: www. Harrington Gallery Di- optics of each individual Johal’s current pieces, she of color “forces illusionistic Firehouse Arts Center, firehousearts.org

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By Carol Graham Foothill High School senior Mikayla Tran isn't afraid to stand up for what she values. "I believe being a person of character signifies a commitment to serving one's community as well as helping those who may not have the same opportuni- ties," said Tran. "No matter a person's race, gender, sexuality or political be- liefs, everyone can connect on the common wavelength of striving to better the world." Tran was one of seven honorees at the 10th annual Community of Character Luncheon which took place on May 24 at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Pleasan- Pictured are Gary Howell, Ruth McAninch and Bruce Bird. Photo - Chuck Deckert ton. The event was hosted Lauren Ho-Tseung and Josh Ott with portrait of Juanita by the Community of Char- Haugen. Photo - Lars Ho-Tseung acter Collaborative, a group of community volunteers, wonderful things, I was sibility for their choices Haugen, volunteered with services, and other groups award went to Open Heart school district officials, city privileged to be selected," and actions; motivating the City of Pleasanton, the interested in creating and Kitchen, a Tri-Valley non- representatives and various said Bruce Bird. "Volun- others to make a difference Chamber of Commerce, the sustaining a community of profit that has been feeding service clubs, churches and teerism is the heart of the in the world around them; Pleasanton school district, character," said Heather the area's hungry for more businesses working together community. The joy and and recognizing residents the faith community, the Haugen Rizzoli. than two decades. to create a community cul- self fulfillment you receive for modeling the charac- YMCA, senior support This year's organization (continued on page 7) ture built on integrity. by giving blesses your life ter traits of responsibility, "The luncheon is a and the lives of those you compassion, self-discipline, celebration of good things serve. As you lose yourself honesty, respect and integ- accomplished by the re- in helping others, your own rity. Scholarship Awarded to Village High Senior cipients of the awards," said problems seem to go away." "Today we focus on Ken Mano, a collaborative Honorees are nominated the 'recognizing' part," Community of Character munity of Character, which board member. ''Many by any member of the com- said collaborative Presi- Collaborative scholarship are: compassion, honesty, friends and family attend munity, including nonprof- dent and luncheon emcee has been awarded to Village respect, responsibility, in- so there is an atmosphere its and churches. Kelly O'Lague Dulka. "The High School Senior, Abigail tegrity, and self-discipline. of good feelings, and the "I was both surprised mission of the Pleasanton Bee Richardson Previously announced desire to promote commu- and quite humbled," said Community of Character The Juanita Haugen were representatives from nity service." Ruth McAninch. "I am just Collaborative is to create Scholarship was created Foothill and Amador Valley Each year, the collab- one of so many people giv- a community culture built to honor the memory of high schools: Mikayla Tran orative honors three adult ing so much of themselves on values, goodwill and Juanita Haugen, founder of from Foothill High School, community members and for others in this Tri-Valley community-accepted char- the coalition, who died in daughter of Anh and Diane an organization, and awards area. How blessed we are acter traits." 2007 due to cancer. Tran, Joshua Ott from Ama- three $1,000 scholarships to live in a community that The annual Community Abigail Bee Richard- dor Valley High School, to high school seniors. affirms and encourages of Character Luncheon son has been a community son of David Ott and Laura Honorees this year are these traits of character!" is held in honor of Juan- leader on the Village High Abigail Bee Richardson Melchionne, and Lauren Bruce Bird, Gary Howell, The Community of ita Haugen, a nationally- School campus. When she Ho-Tseung of Amador Val- Character Collaborative known public-schools advo- is not contributing to class- Bee has single-handedly ley High School, daughter Ruth McAninch, the Open made morning announce- Heart Kitchen, and seniors is a Pleasanton nonprofit cate and the longest-serving room discussions, Bee is of Lars and Kristen Ho- that launched in 2002 with member of the Pleasanton buzzing around the hosting ments a more engaging Tseung. An online auction Mikayla Tran, Joshua Ott means of communication. and Lauren Ho-Tseung. the mission of: inspiring school board, who passed Leadership fundraisers and is currently in progress to individuals, families and or- away in 2007. putting together videos for She represents well the increase scholarship funds, "There are so many character traits of the Com- people in Pleasanton doing ganizations to take respon- "My mom, Juanita our school assemblies. (continued on page 7) June 15, 2017 • The Independent 7

AWARDS (continued from page 6) Livermore Valley Wine Country "Open Heart Kitchen Force ROTC program." was the culmination of Fellow Amador student years of work by the Lauren Ho-Tseung stated, McKahn Family Cellars Debuts on Vasco Tri-Valley's interfaith "Being named a person of community, citizens and character is really hum- By Laura Ness not open for tasting, but city officials who saw the bling. I was shocked and The wine corridor that available for purchase for rising tide of hunger and super honored. I'll be at- is Vasco Road is expand- $26. Only 66 cases were wanted to respond to it," tending UC Berkeley in the ing. The newest brand in made of this neutral-barrel said Dulka. "Ever since it’s fall studying biology and hoping to pursue something the mix to open a tasting fermented rosé. A red wine official inception in 1995, room is McKahn Family version of this Grenache OHK has been committed in the medical field. I have Cellars, formerly located is resting patiently, or per- to finding resources – staff- to thank my parents for ing, financial supporters, shaping me into who I am on Leisure Lane. Wine- haps, impatiently, knowing facilities and volunteers today, and our community maker, Chuck McKahn, the headiness of Grenache, – to find creative ways to for this honor and oppor- whose day job is making in barrel. tunity. I am so grateful push back against hunger in wine at William Harri- Rhones first turned to have grown up in this son in Napa, declared, “I Chuck’s head while attend- the communities of Dublin, amazing community." Livermore and Pleasanton. Tran, too, will be attend- couldn’t be happier about ing college adjacent to the They now serve more than ing UC Berkeley, possibly how this all came together. When my parents moved Rhone-rich winegrowing region of Paso Robles, where 350,000 meals a year." pursuing a pre-law track here from Lodi two years ago, we saw the possibilities. he remembers some impressive wines from L’Aventure, Funds raised by lun- with an eye to working for When this space came available we jumped on it.” Tablas Creek, Tolosa, where he worked two harvests cheon ticket sales, auction a nonprofit that focuses on McKahn Family Cellars officially opened its doors in while at Cal Poly, and Clos Selene. Among his favorite and raffle are used to fund women's rights. early May. It is open Fridays from noon to 7 p.m. and on Rhone producers at the moment is Jonata out of Santa scholarships awarded to "I am grateful to have weekends from noon to 4:30pm, by appointment only. Barbara. Pleasanton high school se- received this award," she Please use VinoVisit to schedule a tasting in their brand “I really like ripe, warm climate Syrah,” he says. “I niors who have demonstrat- said. "I would have never new digs, at 2245-A S. Vasco Road, Livermore, where also appreciate the peppery quality it can have. My wines ed excellent citizenship and been able to cultivate such the tile shop used to be. They’re right next to Occasio, are on the larger end of the spectrum.” He does not mac- service to the community. a love for humanity and "It's a great honor to be commitment to service if it and two doors down from Nottingham/Vasco Urbano, erate and presses off “sweet,” before the wine reaches named a person of charac- were not for my supportive which makes them two doors or so up from Longevity. total dryness. Right now, he feels that 2014 Syrah from ter, especially in memory family, inspiring teach- Chuck says the space has a semi-industrial feel, with St. Helena is drinking beautifully. of Juanita Haugen because ers and empowering peers hardwood floors and the same bar made from barrel McKahn notes that in Napa, many growers are ripping she contributed so much who push me to be the best supports that was used in the original tasting room. Here, out Syrah to plant Cabernet Sauvignon for primarily eco- of her life to making the version of myself every six can stand comfortably. There are four tables that seat nomic reasons. In fact, he lost his original Syrah source Pleasanton school district day. Thank you to everyone four, along with a large table that can accommodate 12 to this very same trend, and feels very lucky to have and community a better who helped organize this for private seated tastings. Visitors will be able to pur- found some in a vineyard on Spring Mountain. “Syrah place," said Amador Valley scholarship; I truly appreci- chase wines by the glass or bottles to enjoy outdoors at a is rapidly disappearing. I begged the owner not to rip it High School senior Joshua ate the care you put into couple of bistro tables as well. out.” he says. Ott. "I will be attending this award." Although Chuck, who earned his Enology degree at While he is very happy with the Amador Foothills To learn more, visit UC Berkeley, majoring in Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, makes Bordeaux wines as Grenache he got from his buddy and former colleague mechanical engineering www.communityofcharac- ter.org. his day job, he’s a enormous fan of Rhones. He explains at McMannis Family Wines, Jeff Runquist, he’s really and participating in the Air that although the current portfolio includes things like looking forward to how Livermore Valley Grenache will Chardonnay and Zinfandel, he’s decided to toss his hat perform, bemoaning the fact that there is just so little of SENIOR entirely into the Rhone Ring as of vintage 2016. it planted here. “Less than 1% of the vineyards here are (continued from page 6) He was particularly thrilled to get some Petite Sirah planted to Grenache.” He’s really hoping to get 3 tons some great bargains are per person, and the inten- in vintage 2016 from Casa de Vinas, farmed by Julio from Ghielmetti Vineyard this coming harvest. available by going to www. tion is to keep it to a small Covarrubias, and is loving the way the wine is tasting. Will he add more Rhone whites? Yes, he says, admit- biddingforgood.com then intimate group of about 30 Hopefully, he can get more Petite from Julio this harvest. ting that he really likes Grenache Blanc over Marsanne input “Pleasanton” into the attendees. Tickets may be He expects his first Petite to be released in 2018. and Roussanne, and hopes to eventually score some from search box to get to access reserved by going to the He’s also jazzed to be sourcing Grenache and Syrah, Katy’s Corner in the Russian River Valley, a renowned the auction. Chamber website, www. hopefully, from Ghielmetti Vineyard, and some Mourve- vineyard for Rhone whites. Bidding will help Pleasanton.org. dre from the Riboli Vineyard, which is farmed by Wente, It looks like Collin Cranor’s Vasco Urbano brand has the scholarship grow to The Community of all for 2017. some good company in the Rhone camp. Vasco Road is increase the value of the Character is sponsored by People will have to be patient as the Livermore Valley definitely the place to be if you want to enjoy the good scholarships and number of the City of Pleasanton, wines mature and come on line. Meanwhile, they can sip life and score at least three very different 100% Grenache awards, and continuing the Pleasanton Unified School legacy of Juanita Haugen. District, Pleasanton Cham- on the 2105 Russian River Chardonnay, barrel-fermented rosés from Vasco Urbano, Occasio (sold out, darn) and Dinner with the Mayor, ber of Commerce and other in 20% new French for 11 months ($29), a 2016 Viog- now McKahn Cellars. Add the Debr-u-vée from Longev- another fundraiser to benefit faith and non-profit groups. nier from the Russian River Valley ($32), 2014 Zinfandel ity, technically a GSM, and make it a foursome. the Scholarship Fund will Their mission is to pro- from the Redwood Valley of Ukiah in Mendocino ($27) We can start calling this vinous vortex of convergence, be held on Thursday, Aug. mote the values within the and a 2014 Syrah from the St. Helena district of Napa. “The Rhone Zone.” 26, 2017. Tickets are $75 schools and community. There’s also a very limited 2016 Grenache Rosé,

8 The Independent • June 15, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS help find and explore the artworks of Contact Anne Giancola, www.both- Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Retzlaff Estate Winery, Annual Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Livermore Art Association Gallery, the 200+ artists on the tour. well.lvpac.org or email agiancola@ Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- Father’s Day Picnic, Sunday June month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, located in the Carnegie Building, Along the Lines. New installation at lvpac.org ments are available. Call or e-mail 18. Reservations required. 1356 S. full bar, small cover. . offers art classes, unusual gifts, Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton’s "A Summer Colored Pencil Experi- Barbara Stanton for more info about Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// San Francisco String Trio Presents painting rentals, art exhibits and Firehouse Arts Center. On display ence" This class will combine the workshop, 925-373-9638 - retzlaffvineyards.com Sgt. Pepper, Sat., June 17, 8 p.m. information pertaining to the art June 16 through July 15, 2017. colored pencil and graphite using [email protected]. Cedar Mountain Winery, summer Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The Bringing together 5 very different several techniques and drawing Piano and keyboard lessons, For grill and chill series featuring BBQ Ave., Pleasanton. Presented by gallery has been open since 1974 artists whose works somehow surfaces. Some colored pencil expe- children to adult. Beginner to early and music, 6 to 9 p.m.: June 24: Red-Legged Frog Productions. www. and is run as a co-op by local art- feature “lines:” curvilinear or stick- rience helpful. Instructor Maryann intermediate level. Half-hour private Chris Ahlman; July 8: Jack Quigley firehousearts.org or 931-4848. ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 straight, broad or fine, integrated or Kot. Starts Mon., June 19th, 9:30- classes or small group classes Souled Out; July 29: MusicLore. Jerry Jeff Walker with Django Walker p.m. For information call 449-9927. thematic. The artists: Jenny Balisle noon for 6 weeks at the Bothwell offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Winery supplies the hot coals; bring in “Father and Son: Up Close and Members of the Pleasanton Art (Richmond), David Fought (San Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ grilling food; wine by the glass/ Personal," Sunday, June 18, 2017 League Public Art Circuit are Francisco), Howard Hersh (San Adult Fee $145 for six classes. hotmail.com for further info. bottle, nonalcoholic beverages, (Father’s Day) 3 p.m Bankhead The- currently exhibiting art at six busi- Francisco), Jeff Snell (Vallejo), Mel Contact [email protected] for Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the salami, cheese and crackers avail- ater, 2400 First Street, Livermore, nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin Prest (San Francisco). Free public more info or to sign up. last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. able for purchase. For information, $40 all seats, $16 students and ac- Area. Viewing locations are: Bank opening reception with the artists on "Colored Pencil Class for Beginners" at Galina’s Music Studio located at call 373-6636. Fee is $5 per person tive military. www.bankheadtheater. of America at 337 Main Street, Thursday, June 15, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Students will learn the properties of 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm cash collected at the winery; all fees org or 925-383-6800 Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, the colored pencil, color theory, and participation by calling (925) 960- go to the band. www.cedarmoun- The Kinsey Sicks - America’s of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 how to create realistic drawings. 1194 or via the website at www. tainwinery.com Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Students will create their own GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Taste Our Terroir, Thursday, July 20, Quartet presents “Dragapella!” Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard p.m. Harrington Gallery at the projects during the six week session. are welcome. Bring some music to 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017, food Saturday, June 24, 8:00 p.m. Since Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, Instructor Maryann Kot. Starts share with the group. Ukuleles are and wine affair spans four days. On June has been designated as PRIDE Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations Thurs., June 22nd, 9:30-noon at available for purchase. Small $10 Thursday July 20, 2017 is the annual month, the Firehouse Arts Center Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, always appreciated. “Along the the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th fee to cover meeting costs. quest for food and wine pairing is pleased to present The Kinsey Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Lines” class for young people ages St., Livermore. Adult Fee $145 for excellence which has 20 winemak- Sicks! Performance record includes at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. 5-11. Guided exhibit exploration, six classes. Contact maryannkot@ WINE & SPIRITS ers partnering with Bay Area chefs an Off-Broadway show, an extended If interested in becoming a member plus hands-on art work activities. gmail.com for more info or to sign Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & to compete for honors at Casa Real. run in Vegas, two feature films and of the Pleasanton Art League or for Thursday, June 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. up. Workshop Series: Discover The Friday through Sunday wineries two concert DVDs, nine albums, and information regarding the Public Register at www.pleasantonfun.com, The Young Artists’ Studio has open- Garden at Wente Vineyards with across the region host ten food appearances throughout the US (in Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Code 2050. ings in its 2017 Summer Session. Master Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. and wine events including cooking over 40 states), Canada, Mexico, (510) 877-8154. Special Art Exhibit – Angela Johal Artist Peggy Frank welcomes Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, Fall Veg- classes, wine seminars, vineyard Europe, and Australia. Dragapella California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in & Holly Savas. In conjunction with interested students ages 7 and etables; Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, tours and more. www.lvwine.org has served up a feast of award-win- Prints, Poetry, and History, captur- “Along The Lines” installation. On older to sign up for a week or more Sensory Herb Class; Oct. 14, 10 ning a Capella singing, sharp satire ing the beauty of the California coast display June 15 – July 15, Firehouse of small group instruction in art. a.m. to noon, The Art of Composting. MUSIC/CONCERTS and over-the-top drag, earning The through woodcut prints and prose, Arts Center’s Harrington Gallery in Projects include all kinds of drawing, Price per guest, per session: $20 Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted a new traveling exhibition appearing Pleasanton. Award-winning artists painting, printmaking and sculpture Entertainment Club, $25 Non-Club. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 following. Reserved seating tickets at Pleasanton’s Museum on Main Angela Johal (Livermore) and Holly and are held in Peggy’s studio. Space is limited. Reservations are S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// $17- $27. Tickets available at www. through June 25. The exhibition fea- Savas (San Francisco). Thematically High school students working on required. Call 925.456.2424 or visit retzlaffvineyards.com firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848 tures artist Tom Killion’s Japanese- related works will be shown, with advanced portfolios are welcome, wentevineyards.com Bluegrass open mic and pickup [Call: 925-931-4848] , or at the style woodcut prints, which vividly focus on abstract structure and as are adults and families, if space Wente Vineyards, celebrate Dad at the band; The Bandstand in Carnegie center Box Office, 4444 Railroad portray the coast’s ever-changing geometric expressions. Reception allows. For information about the Estate Winery & Tasting Room and Park, 4th and K Streets, Livermore. Avenue, Pleasanton if not sold out. moods and diverse formations. on Thursday, June 15, 7-9 p.m. All summer art program or weekly The Winemakers Studio. Wine by the 2 to 4 p.m. first Sunday of each Recommended for audiences 18+ For more information, visit www. are welcome to meet the artists school year lessons contact her at glass and bottle will be available for month until Oct. 1, 2017. (language) exhibitenvoy.org. The Museum on and explore the exhibits. Light (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ purchase. The Wood Fire Kitchen will Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- Pleasanton Community Concert Main is located at 603 Main Street refreshments will be served. Free, comcast.net. also be offering riblets and potato urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Band, July 4, noon to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Pleasanton. www. no tickets required. The Firehouse Show and Tell, Artists are invited to salad for purchase. Music by touring 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. All-Time Favorite Patriotic Music. museumonmain.org installations will be located in a monthly function at the Bothwell and recording artist Triton. Friday, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Visual Rhythm, Livermore Valley Per- the triple-storey Grand Atrium Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th June 16th, 6 to 9 p.m. 5565 Tesla regularly at: The Castle Rock Ave., Pleasanton. forming Arts Center, May 3 to June Lobby, Hallway, and Mezzanine Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Road, Livermore. Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola The Lettermen, July 21, 8 p.m. 27 at the Bankhead Theater Gallery, exhibition spaces, and open to the at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 2400 First St., Livermore. public during regular gallery hours: Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Alamo Danville Artists’ Society Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from finished or unfinished work to show Sip & Shop at Outlets org or 373-6800. Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 and if desired, receive a critique Hadleigh Adams: “Classical Broad- Syncopation on view seven days a a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery from the group. Refreshments are San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore will host way” 2 p.m. July 23. Firehouse week through July 9th, 2017. Black- at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 brought by some of the artists, a Summer Sip & Shop from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wed., June 21. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., hawk Gallery is located at 3416 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Dona- and a donation of $5.00 is desired Live music and a sidewalk sale will be part of the Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville, tions appreciated although not mandatory. Contact event. firehousearts.org. California, in the Blackhawk Plaza. Pleasanton Art League, fall members’ for this event is D’Anne Miller at Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets 5,6,7,8….The Golden Follies 2017! Telephone: (925) 648-8023. exhibit at the Firehouse Arts Center, [email protected], or Linda include wine tasting, a commemorative glass and tote July 29 and 30, 2 p.m. Firehouse East Bay Open Studios, 6 local artists 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. July Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- bag with discounts at participating retailers. Participat- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., showing at the Bothwell Arts Center 27-Sept. 2. Reception and awards, ingarts.org Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. and several more in their private July 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Figure Drawing Workshop, every ing wineries include: Concannon Vineyard, Crooked firehousearts.org. studios throughout the area from 11 Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Vine / Stony Ridge Winery, Ehrenberg Cellars, Elliston a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 17 and 18. MEETINGS/CLASSES Artists bring their own materials Vineyards, Fenestra Winery, Garre Vineyard & Winery, ON THE STAGE Printed guidebooks are available Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art and easels. Open to all artists. Las Positas Vineyards, Page Mill Winery, Rios-Lovell CIRQUE DES BÊTES, Fri., June 23, at Way Up Art & Frame and many classes: figure drawing, drawing Professional artist models (nude). Winery, The Steven Kent Winery and Wente Vineyards. 7 p.m. Circus Performing Arts and locations in downtown Livermore, or and painting, colored pencil, oils, No instructor. Students under 18 Must be age 21 or over for wine tasting. Tickets can Burlesque Show. Open to age 21 + download an app for smartphones collage, portraiture; beginners need written parental permission be purchased at www.lvwine.org/event-tickets/3020/ . Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., at www.eastbayopenstudios.com to through intermediate and beyond. to attend. Cost $20 per session. summer-sip-and-shop Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. June 15, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

org or 373-6800. and Virginia Cate. Chanticleers 931-3400, extension 4. Visit www. start to finish. The finished Bonsai operating hours or by phoning the of local wines and small bites. Honky By Greg Kalleres, Role Players Theatre production.3683 Quail Ave., pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of tree will be raffled. For additional museum at (925) 462-2766. Information, Pleasanton Downtown Ensemble, script-in hand perfor- Castro Valley. June 30-July 23, 8 films and more information. information, contact Charles Harder Summer Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. Association, www.downtownpleas- mance, June 24 at 8 p.m., June 25 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. at [email protected] downtown Pleasanton, July 15. anton.net at 2 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, Sundays.(510) SEE-LIVE (733-5483) AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Alameda County Fair, June 19 - July Listen to live music, taste a variety 3201 Camino Tassajara, Danville. or online at www.chanticleers.org Vita Voci, an 8 voice a cappella group, 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alameda Honky is a provocative and hilarious Hamlet, San Francisco Shakespeare is currently auditioning experienced County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. take on the language of race and Festival 35th Anniversary Free Tenors. Please contact Susan Live horse racing, exhibits, concerts, MUSEUM racism. Political correctness goes Shakespeare in the Park program at Anderson at vitavocimadrigals@ 4th of July fireworks, contests. (continued from page 4) out the window as five people, both Pleasanton’s Amador Valley Commu- gmail.com for more information (closed June 19 and 20 and June black and white, muddle through nity Park on July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and or to schedule an audition. www. 26 and 27). Tickets and schedule at propeller toys, and playing shekere shakers, learning one of the most difficult discussions 16 at 7:30 p.m. corner of Santa Rita vitavoci.org www.alamedacountyfair.com with a variety of old time about African instruments, of our time. Each performance will Road and Black Avenue. Admission 4th of July Celebration, Downtown and retro toys. face painting, and play- be followed by an open discussion is free. For more information, call OPERA Livermore, fireworks and fun. www. August 19: Life in Early ing with African toys and of the play’s themes featuring the the San Francisco Shakespeare Opera In The Vineyard at Retzlaff livermoredowntown.com Pleasanton: Take a step games. artists and experts working on this Festival at (415) 558-0888 or visit Vineyards, July 16, 5 p.m. 1356 So. 1st Wednesday Street Party, 6 to back and learn about life in The Museum on Main presentation. Directed by: Eric www.sfshakes.org Livermore Ave., http://livermoreval- p.m. downtown Pleasanton. Theme Pleasanton without modern is located at 603 Main Fraisher Hayes. Featuring: Michael The Wizard of Oz, Tri-Valley Repertory leyopera.com for July 5, “Salute to Public Safety.” conveniences. The event Street in historic downtown L. Grayson II, Danielle Levin, Dorian Theater production, weekends July www.pleasantondowntown.net Lockett, Aaron Murphy, Edward 15-30, 2017. Bankhead Theater, MISCELLANEOUS An Evening with George Washington: will include making adobe Pleasanton. It is open to Nattenberg, Kimberly Ridgeway, 2400 First St., Livermore. 373-6800 Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours Tuesday, July 11th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney bricks, dipping candles, the public Tuesday through Aaron Wilton. Tickets: $25.00; online or www.bankheadtheater.org. of the 140+ year old ranch and Speakers Series. All events are stamping leather, and much Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to at www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com. free, family friendly seasonal activi- general seating at the Firehouse more. 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from Full Season Information: www. COMEDY ties. The last Sunday of each month, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, September 16: Celebrate 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. For more RolePlayersEnsemble.com Free Comedy Show every Thursday 1-4 PM. Go to www.livermorehistory. Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are Community- Taste Africa: information about current Summer Show Series @ Firehouse at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the com for the monthly program. 455 $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors Join the Museum on Main exhibits and programs, visit Arts Center in Pleasanton: The Kin- Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Olivina Ave., Livermore. (65+) / Students (with valid ID), $7 and Cheza Nami for an the Museum’s web site at sey Sicks: “Dragapella!” Saturday, First St. in Livermore. We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Members. Tickets may be purchased afternoon dedicated to the www.museumonmain.org June 24, 8pm – $17-$27; Hadleigh Comedy Uncorked, 7:30 p.m. June 24, member-centered book group led by online at www.museumonmain.org, Adams: “Classical Broadway.” Sun- Jeff Applebaum, Mickey Joseph, Tes- a small group of book club veterans, at Museum on Main during regular great continent of Africa. or phone 925.462.2776. day, July 23, 2:00 p.m. – $15-$25; sie Chua, Justin Lockwood. Retzlaff with reading selections based on Participants will be making “5, 6, 7, 8…” The Golden Follies Estate Winery, 1356 So. Livermore. member recommendations and 2017. Saturday, July 29 & Sunday, Ave. Benefit for Open Heart Kitchen. consensus. No homework required– July 30, 2:00 p.m. – $15 - $25; “The brownpapertickets.com share your insights or just listen in! A Celebration to Bene t Sun ower Hill Music of Simon & Garfunkel” by AJ Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m. July 7. Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at Swearingen and Jayne Kelli. Satur- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, [email protected]. day, August 12, 8:00 p.m. & Sunday, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken August 13, 2:00 p.m. – $15 - $25. org or 373-6800. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Visit www.firehousearts.org for show Features local authors reading their and ticketing details, or call or visit MOVIES work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee the venue Box Office: 4444 Railroad The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Avenue, Pleasanton, 925-931-4848. Library will feature a range of Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC Livermore Shakespeare Festival: genres. “On the Islands,” themed and Peet's. Information go to http:// Moonlight Summer 2017 productions William films will be shown the first Monday facebook.com/StoriedNights Shakespeare’s A Midsummer of each month through June 2017. Bonsai Show at Alden Lane. The IN THE Night’s Dream, June 29 – July 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Public Valley Bonsai Society will present 2017; Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano Library, 400 Old Bernal Avenue. Free its 9th annual show at Alden Lane de Bergerac; July 13 – 30, 2017. admission. Everyone is welcome Nursery on Sat. and Sun., June 17 Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. 10 to attend. Some films are mature and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saturday, July 29, 2017 performances of each show in July of in content and may not be suitable nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Vines 2017. livermoreshakes.org for children. For more information A bonsai expert will be on hand 5:00 - 10:00pm Elvis Has Left the Building, a farce/ or assistance, please contact the each day at 1:00 pm to demonstrate comedy written by Duke Ernsberger Pleasanton Public Library at (925) the complete styling of a tree from Wente Vineyard 5050 Arroyo Rd. Livermore

FEATURING Join us for an evening of fun & surprises under the stars at Wente Vineyards! Enjoy live music with Dream Posse Band, dancing, fabulous food, award winning wines, silent & live auctions, and more. All proceeds to help with Sun ower Hill’s mission of creating an intentional community for individuals with special needs. Sponsorships available. Purchase tickets at www.sun owerhill.org Sunfl ower Hill is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profi t organization. Tax ID# 80-0897595 A Sustainable Special Needs Community 10 The Independent • June 15, 2017 EDUCATION BULLETIN BOARD

The following local residents was named to the Deans List at emphasizes teaching excellence, (Organizations wishing to run notices topics include: loss of friends, wisdom that arrange for kits that can be sews at home. recently were initiated into The the U of M Crookston for spring small seminar-style classes, and in Bulletin Board, send information to PO comes with aging, going back in the closet Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 Honor Society of Phi Kappa semester. a core curriculum of innovative Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care to survive, dating, invisibility in the LGBTQ or [email protected] Phi, the nation's oldest and most To qualify for a place on the courses. of Bulletin Board or email information to community, family acceptance challenges, Have you been affected by some- [email protected]. Include name loneliness, resilience, and how to find one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer selective all-discipline collegiate Deans List, students must com- John Jaureguito of Livermore of organization, meeting date, time, place other services in Alameda County. hope and strength for families and friends honor society. plete 12 or more letter-graded earned a bachelor's degree in Ac- and theme or subject. Phone number and Livermore Community Blood Drive: of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. Amanda Crofton of Pleasan- (A-F) credits while attaining a countancy and Finance. contact person should also be included. Friday, June 16, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- ton was initiated at University of 3.66 grade point average. Kemberly Kantor of Pleas- Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. ley.org. California, Davis anton earned a bachelor's degree Free! Social Justice Day on Sunday, Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones Ariadna Dang of Livermore Lena Costello, of Dublin, was in Business Administration and June 18, 11:30-3 with speakers, barbecue over 300 units of blood to keep sick and on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth was initiated at United States named to Susquehanna Univer- Real Estate. Kantor graduated lunch, and kids' activities. At St. Bar- injured patients alive. The summertime Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August Naval Academy sity's dean's list for the spring cum laude. tholomew's Episcopal Church, 678 Enos is a particularly difficult time to collect 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Courtney Starr of Dublin was 2017 semester. The dean's list Way (off Portola) Livermore. Questions, blood. Please come donate, bring a friend 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No initiated at Saint Mary's College recognizes students who achieve email: barbara.nichols.reynolds@gmail. or family member to the drive and give the pre-registration is necessary. Sessions Tatianna Mercurio of Pleas- com; or, call the church 925-447-3289. All gift of life to our friends and neighbors who open to all, regardless of religious affilia- of California a grade point average of 3.4 or anton was among over 180 are welcome. need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org tion. For additional information please call Franklin Kerstetter of Liver- higher out of a possible 4.0 for students whose exceptional Pooch Parade, Wednesday, August and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. more was initiated at University the semester. To qualify, students academic work was showcased 2, 2017, Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for Recovery International Support of California, Davis must complete a minimum of during Baldwin Wallace Uni- Raisers will be holding its 20th Annual more information. Group was developed by Abraham Low, Jennifer Wilson of Pleasan- 12 semester hours. Costello is a versity's Ovation Festival 2017. Pooch Parade in downtown Pleasanton. Widowed Men and Women of North- MD. This group uses the cognitive- ton was initiated at University music performance-vocal major Mercurio, a graduate of Foothill Proceeds generated from this event are ern CA, June 25, 1 p.m. lunch in Sunol, behavioral, peer to peer, self help training of California, Davis in the Class of 2020. A 2016 High School majoring in film used to purchase equipment, supplies, dog RSVP by June 22 to Ruby, 462-9636. June system to help individuals gain skills to Martha Watt of Pleasanton graduate of Holy Names High studies, presented a video titled food and transportation to San Francisco 29, 1 p.m. lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by lead more peaceful and productive lives. was initiated at University of School, she is the daughter of "Experimental Animation." and other Bay Area locations where puppy June 26 to Marsha, 830-8483. Meetings every Sunday at 4 pm. Leader: Southern California John and Sylvia Costello. raisers socialize and expose their pups Bonsai Show at Alden Lane. The Barbara Sterrett.” www.recoveryinterna- in training to new situations, sounds Valley Bonsai Society will present its 9th tional.org/ Meetings take place at Arbor Nicole Powers of Pleasanton Justin Edward Gibson of and smells. The Pooch Parade is held annual show at Alden Lane Nursery on Vista: 1300 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. (was initiated at Saint Mary's The following students grad- Pleasanton, received a bachelor in downtown Pleasanton during the 1st Sat. and Sun., June 17 and 18 from 10 Meals on Wheels Volunteers are College of California uated from the University of San of science degree with distinc- Wednesday Street Fair. More information a.m. to 4 p.m. at the nursery, 981 Alden needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Rachel Lortz of Pleasanton Diego on May 28. tion in civil engineering from can be found at http://trivalleyguidedogs. Lane, Livermore. A bonsai expert will be on bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton was initiated at University of Bruno Andres of Pleasanton Clarkson University on May 13. com/pooch-parade. $10 tax deductible hand each day at 1:00 pm to demonstrate one day per week, Monday-Friday between California, Davis earned a bachelor's degree in entry fee to enter in the parade. the complete styling of a tree from start 10 am-12 pm. For more information, Sabrina Nguyen of Pleasan- Learning Series Talk, 11 a.m. to to finish. The finished Bonsai tree will please call (925)483-1989. Sociology. Henry Pittman Person of ton was initiated at Saint Mary's Christopher Garcia of Pleas- noon on June 17. Planning, Planting and be raffled. For additional information, Rotary Club of Livermore Valley College of California Pleasanton was awarded a B.A. Caring for Your Summer Food Garden. contact Charles Harder at bonsainut@ invites interested individuals to attend its anton earned a bachelor's degree with honors in philosophy and Presented by FertileGround Works Garden comcast.net morning meeting. Meetings are held every in Marketing. a B.A. in biochemistry, summa of Grace - free to the public. Asbury CityBlast 4th Annual Day Camp for Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & On May 28, 2017, Nisha Megan Goodman of Pleas- cum laude, at the University of United Methodist Church; 4743 East Ave; 2017, at Maker Fun Factory . This Day Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Grewal of Pleasanton graduated anton earned a bachelor's degree the South’s 2017 commencement Livermore. Camp is for all Tri-Valley kids entering 1st- Club House Drive, Livermore. For more from Wesleyan University with in International Relations and ceremonies held in All Saints’ LHS Class of 1992 25th Reunion, 6th grades in the fall of 2017. June 20-23 information, go to www.livermoreval- a BA degree in Physics. Spanish. Goodman graduated Chapel on the Sewanee campus July 15, 2017, The Barn - 3131 Pacific (Tuesday - Friday), 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- cum laude. Goodman participat- Avenue, Livermore. Dinner/Dancing/No Emerald Glen Park / Soccer Fields Central man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at on May 14. He also received the host wine & beer. $45/ticket now through Parkway, Dublin. $40 per child or $70 per 925-447-1135. Students named to the spring ed in the university's Honors Pro- Hugh Harris Caldwell Jr. Award gram designed to provide smart, 6/30. $55/ticket starting 7/1. $60 at the family (scholarships available) Registra- Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning semester 2017 Deans List were for excellence in philosophy, and door. Buy a ticket using PayPal. LHScow- tion forms available on the CityServe and experienced dancers are welcome. recently announced by the Office passionate and engaged students was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa [email protected]. Questions? website - www.cityserveofthetrivalley.org Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, of the Registrar at the University with challenges and opportuni- academic honor society. Person Email LHScowboys1992reunion@gmail. Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults easy line and circle dances, no partners of Minnesota Crookston. ties to allow them to achieve their is the child of Cecilia and Greer com who get together for events like board required, casual dress. $3 per session Pratima Thapaliya, Dublin, intellectual goals. The program P. Person Jr. Dublin Community Blood Drive games, movies and fan conventions. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. - The American Red Cross is in need of Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), blood and platelet donations. I Blood and board games at Livermore Shari's 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Drive on Friday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. to Cafe, 1116 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. LVEF Elects New Board President 4:00 p.m., in the Community Room at the schedule of upcoming events can be found [email protected] Dublin Library (200 Civic Plaza). Drop-ins on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ Square dancing for all ages 8 years are welcome during the six-hour window, TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm The Livermore Valley Ed- primarily in the Lab's nuclear or schedule an appointment at www.red- 925-209-1214 for more information. at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, ucation Foundation (LVEF) weapons program, before crossblood.org, entering the sponsor code, Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- Livermore. Families and friends welcome. has elected Dana Rowley retiring in 2013. DublinCommunity. Appointments can also ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 September classes free to new dancers. be made by calling 1-800-REDCROSS. p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or (pictured) as Board Presi- He is an avid outdoors- Pacific Center for Human Growth robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website [email protected] dent. man who enjoys gardening, (Pacific Center), Alameda County for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. Italian Catholic Federation, meets He grew up in Nashua, bicycling, canoeing, and Behavioral Health Services is continu- org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. New Hampshire. After sailboat racing. ing to fund an expansion of services for organization that seeks to identify needs Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 older adults. A program to provide topical within the community and work together to Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who graduating from Rensselaer "Dana has the right quali- therapeutic peer support groups for fulfill those needs. For more information or loves all things Italian is invited to meet to Polytechnic Institute with a ties and skill set to be a great isolated LGBTQ older adults in the north, to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly BS in Physics, he received Board President," said outgo- east and central regions of the county. org. All are welcome. dinner meetings and holding charitable “Older & Out” groups have started at two Dress a Girl Around the World, an events. The group supports Children's Hos- a Masters Degree in Physics ing LVEF President David Alameda County Senior Centers: Livermore invitation to make simple dresses for girls pital research, college scholarships and from the University of New Jonas. "He has extremely Area Recreation and Park District Senior in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is other charities. For information, contact Hampshire, then returned to strong leadership skills, a Services - Tuesday afternoons, starting June 20, from 10 am to 3 pm at Livermore Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. Rensselaer to earn a PhD. in very even temperament, and July 11th 2017, 1:15 – 2:45 pm. The Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Help is ClutterLess Self Help Support groups are free, run for 90 minutes on a needed sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sew- Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Nuclear Physics. He joined a highly collaborative style." eager to help the Foundation rotating 8 week cycle of topics for up to ing machine or serger, iron, ironing board, support group for people with difficulty dis- the Lawrence Livermore Na- Dana commented, "I grow its ability to enhance a year, with an ideal of 10 members per scissors, along with helping hands. (Those carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering tional Laboratories in 1981, hold a strong belief in qual- group. Groups are facilitated by a team of planning to stay all day should bring a is a psychological issue, not an organizing educational opportunities for Pacific Center clinician interns assisted by bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 and held numerous positions, ity public education. I am Livermore students." trained Peer Specialists. Group members cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor decide what topics to cover. Suggested make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays June 15, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Veterans. Meet with other like minded concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, based practIcal messages, nondenomi- John Knox Presbyterian Church, Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 veterans for camaraderie and support that are experienced. There is no better 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 national. All are welcome. www.pathway- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship or 925-922-1467. More information at: of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve support than being surrounded by others a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for www.clutterlesseastbay.org Association is a chartered organization who know what you are going through. adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy that provides a voice in Congress. Young Three times per year, the group collect information, call 925-447-1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Club. Feed your wonder about the Night veterans are highly encouraged to get supplies and sends care packages to the Asbury United Methodist Church, at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the involved in promoting the concerns of your troops. Contact [email protected] for 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- generation. The local branch of the FRA the location of the next meeting. ing Church, where all are welcomed. information, visit www.goodshepherd- jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. meets the first Friday of each month at Livermore Military Families, a Sunday Worship time is changing to 10:00 livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial Build- support group for families in Livermore a.m. Bring children to participant in child- Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info ing, 522 South L St., Livermore. For more who have a loved one serving in the care and children/youth Sunday School. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Ave. (United Christian Church). www. visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- information go to www.fra.org or contact Military, is intended to be a safe place for For information visit our website at www. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: LivermoreQuakers.com ers.org/ Roy Warner at 925-449-6048 or Loraine family members to come and share their asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Maese at 454-1582. experiences and concerns with others who Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Operation: SAM “Supporting All understand what they are going through. at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- costumes give free guided tours beginning Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military All family members are welcome to attend www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- a.m. - Elementary aged children go to 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays support organization based in Livermore. meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday 4357. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Center for Spiritual Living of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 S.A.M. has been in operation since January of each month at the Livermore Veterans Granada Baptist Church, 945 available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Livermore Valley - People from all faith Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Memorial Building, 522 South L Street Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. traditions, cultures, races and sexual the beautifully landscaped grounds. For morale support of deployed troops. For from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; orientations welcome. Sunday service information on the Ravenswood Progress information or donations, visit www. information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 925-449-4848. at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent operationsam.org, email operationsam@ 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ 447-3428. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting Program, please call the Docent Coordina- comcast.net yahoo. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and place 1886 College Ave., Livermore. For tor at (925) 443-0238. Depression and Bipolar Support Kiwanis Club of Pleasanton, meets Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. more information contact revharriet1@ Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Fridays at noon at Vic's All Star Kitchen, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org yahoo.com or visit us at http://csllvlight- group of retired men who join together to Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's 201 Main St., Pleasanton. This is a a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, house.org. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Tri-Valley Club with members from Dublin org/ All are welcome. meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. and Livermore, as well as Pleasanton. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ The motto is "To serve the children of the 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al world." All are welcome. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Cedar Grove Community Church, Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Pereira, 462-6415. Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and San Ramon. The group meets for Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open RELIGION a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. lunch on the first Thursday of each month to new and established residents of the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Ministries meet every other month. For Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 ministry information call (925) 846-8650 mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org on the second Wednesday of the month, a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. away clothing and other items every and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, and children’s program For more informa- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Well Community Outreach Center Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- For information or to attend a meeting, call family activities, and monthly adult tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM ministry provides meats, canned and dry cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 CarAmerican Legion Post 47 in Livermore socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only E. Avenue, Livermore. is looking for veterans in the Livermore visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Sundays, and during the week at various available prior to the start of the school Christ Church (a nondenominational area who are interested in performing Overeaters Anonymous. All are wel- a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries year). Those with an immediate need or evangelical church formerly meeting in community service for young people and come. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. No weigh-ins, free a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM who would like to donate nonperishable Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho promoting veterans affairs. Interested will donations for rent. St. Bartholomew's ship service. AWANA children's program and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana food items, call the office at (925) 479- Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., veterans will meet with other like-minded Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Liver- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; veterans for camaraderie and support of more. Call Nora for further information at Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 veterans' causes. The American Legion is (925)337-9118. Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org the largest federally chartered veterans Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- only. The Outreach Center will be open or call 925.846.0665. organization that is the veterans lobby Support Group meets every fourth service. Information 447-8747 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming and voice to congress. The Livermore Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the uucil.org 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This spiritual community for people of all faiths American Legion Post 47 meets the third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Claire La Scola at 447-9800. will be on a first come first serve basis and backgrounds. Children's program second and fourth Monday of each month Retirement Community. The address is Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community St. Innocent Orthodox Church, between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- available. Ongoing groups and activities. at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. sen Drive, Livermore. Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to Lynnewood United Methodist dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Enter the building from the ramp on the DBE Daughters of the British Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. 5th Street side. For more information go Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated at (831) 278-1916. offers a friendly congregation where all org. 925.829.2733. to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 are welcome. Summer schedule is one GraceWay Church worships at 10 Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services service at 9:30 a.m. May 28-Sept. 3. a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the church 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility 925-449-6048. founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at office at (925) 846-0221, send an email is being prepared. Services include band- Eric's Corner is a free support group (3) organization made up of women of First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come to [email protected] or visit www. led worship music, Sunday School for for people who are dealing with a diag- British or British Commonwealth heritage Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our lynnewood.org. preschoolers and elementary through high nosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to and ancestry with a focus on charity and Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. 925-462-4802. The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- school students. Infant care is provided. attend these meetings. Meetings are held fellowship. Those interested in helping 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The St. Bartholomew's Episcopal ter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, with “the cause," enjoying social activities, church and reading room are located at Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 and forming long-lasting friendships, Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. on the third Thursday of each month. contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 which is open to the public, features Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. For more information please visit us at or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for books, CDs and magazines for sale. For tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, ericscorner.org additional information. information, call (925) 447-2946. (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible Assistance League® of Amador Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Sunset Community Church, 2200 (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- formation on programs and memberships, Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship choir, child care provided. Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, cated group of volunteers, reaching out to training philosophies and schedules, and service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Little Brown Church, United Church The Church of Jesus Christ of 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor those in need in the Tri-Valley and having all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on marathon/endurance training program. church provided. A "Night of Worship" a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. www.trivalleytriclub.com. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- Pleasanton Military Families is Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 2580 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: 10:45 AM ton. For more information, see our website, a Pleasanton based support group for p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Pathway Community Church, 1055 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, those who have a loved one serving in the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard Trummel at 449.1444. 12 The Independent • June 15, 2017

Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary

On June 3, 2017, Marilyn and Jerry Russell celebrated Milestones their 50th wedding anniver- sary at Cedar Mountain Win- ery along with 70 long time friends and family members. They met at the Oakland Airport observing burrowing Quilt of Valor Awarded owls in the areas between runways as part of a UC The mission of the and leader of the PPD’s Berkeley graduate research Quilts of Valor Foundation SWAT team, a field-train- project led by Lise Thomp- is to cover service mem- ing officer, and an evidence son Jones. bers and veterans touched technician. Marilyn was finishing her Zoology major and Jerry was by war with comforting In 1997, he was hired already at work at Lawrence and healing Quilts of Valor. by the Alameda County Livermore Lab. They both Jeff Harvey has received District Attorney’s Office enjoyed the outdoors and one of these quilts for as an Inspector. During his watching wildlife, but the serving as part of the Naval career at the D.A.’s office, biggest connection was their Mobile Construction Bat- Jeff was assigned to the tri- shared love of the 5000+ talion 4 (SEABEES). al preparation teams at Wi- acre Sagehorn Ranch of Marilyn's family north of Harvey was born in ley Manual and Rene. C. Willits in Mendocino Coun- Tokyo, Japan. His father Davidson Courthouses in ty. This is still their favorite was in the Air Force. His Oakland and the Hayward vacation and camping des- family lived in Japan and Jeff Harvey Hall of Justice conducting tination which they often Florida before moving to felony Trial Preparations. share with family and friends on major holidays. The past Livermore, when Jeff was Department (ACSD) as a Jeff was also assigned to five. After graduating from the Department of Child year, Marilyn & Jerry have Marilyn and Jerry Russell Deputy Sheriff. H spent been deeply involved in high school, Jeff joined the Support Services (DCSS), five and a half years with insuring that this beautiful dents, too. United States Navy. He serving on the arrest team. ing our country lifestyle. ACSD as a booking officer, land will be preserved in They both loved to travel, Although child-free, served as a Storekeeper transportation officer, and Upon retiring after 28 perpetuity through a Con- Jerry often on hunting trips, many wonderful young 2ND Class (E5) for four patrol deputy. years in Bay Area law servation Easement with the Marilyn either riding long friends have lived in the years. He served on the In 1988, the Pleasanton enforcement, Jeff began California Rangeland Trust. distance endurance rides or Russell household and ex- In addition to watching the U.S.S. Niagara Falls, a Police Department (PPD) his career with the U. S. enjoying biological expedi- perienced many adventures Holleman family who lease tions. . Marilyn has visited with them. Several were combat stores ship, and hired Jeff. Jeff worked at Consumer Product Safety the ranch work the cattle & completed a Western Pa- Commission three days most of the major continents an integral part of the cel- PPD for nine and a half horses in the gentle, histori- ebration. Commander Dr. cific cruise. later in Chicago, IL as a watching wildlife, especially years. Jeff worked in pa- cal Californio style, there is birds. Archeological sites, Mark Nguyen (US Navy, ac- After his honorable trol, crime prevention, and Supervisory Product Safe- also a dynamic research particularly ancient cave art tive duty), Masha Bychkova discharge from the U.S. investigations as a detec- ty Investigator. He and his group of young scientists has also been a high priority Grohman, Jennifer Dza- Navy, Jeff was hired by the tive. Jeff was a drug rec- wife just returned to the from UC Berkeley exploring for her. She always says that kowic Byous, Pattie Seale the relationships of water, Alameda County Sheriff’s ognition expert, a member Bay Area in March 2014 "Jerry is the wind beneath Davis and Missi McKeand trees, soils and microbes on my wings," because he has Hawkins…Now there are and now live in Livermore. a section of the ranch. This Jeff has been married to always encouraged her to several additions to these combines Marilyn & Jerry's families and most are eager his wife, Lori, for 37 years follow her dreams (so many love of the livestock industry of which have come true). to ride horses and travel like and has three adult children with their careers in science. Their long devotion to each Granny M and Grandpa Jer. Thank You Dr. Tony and one grandson. The After graduation, Marilyn other may be because they Although distant travel oldest daughter, Lacey, is taught Biology and Field is no longer possible due to Thank you Dr. Tony: As we all know our wonderful, spent so much time apart!!! a stay at home mom. His Biology at Livermore High Their favorite destina- some health issues for both, caring Dr. Alvarez is retiring after 40 years. Most of his School for 33 years, retir- son, Joshua, is a Police tion has been Africa for they are visiting Safari West staff has been there with him too, caring for patients, This ing in 2000 to care for her in Santa Rosa as a local Officer with the Fremont game-viewing, taking three is what we were destined to do, and we loved it, and to be Mom and begin managing trips shared with long time destination to celebrate this there with Dr. Tony. We knew this day would come, but it Police Department. Jeff’s the family ranch which has friends. As an avid hunter, milestone in their lives & a it’s very difficult and emotional to accept as it is for him. He youngest daughter, Linzey, become a full time career Jerry is a keen & enthusiastic reminder of viewing incred- has taken care of us all in so many ways. We were all special is a Construction Sched- along with Jerry's help. Jerry observer of wildlife and often ible wildlife & great migra- retired from the Lab in 1993 to this wonderful man. His wife, Terry, with her kindness uler for DPR Construction. first at spotting something tions on the plains of Africa. after 30 years. He was a me- new. He was always helpful However the ranch and their will also be missed. We wish nothing but the best for your On weekends, Jeff can chanical technician and very future with your family, and of course, “your fly fishing." be found serving wine at in making sure everyone in home in the Livermore hills skilled in creating, building bring them much peace and We will never forget you. Cedar Mountain Winery. the group also saw what he or repairing almost anything. found. This skill was much joy along with their horses, All our love and hugs, from your staff and patients. Come in and say hello. His work is precise and appreciated on the field trips dogs and cats and the next invaluable for maintain- with the high school stu- generation of youngsters.