Livermore to Consider Changing from At-Large to District Elections

Thursday, MARCH 22, 2018

VOLUME LV, NUMBER 12 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Livermore to Consider Changing from At-Large to District Elections

The Livermore City Council will discuss changing from the city-wide in which the candidate resides. However, district-based election systems election of councilmembers to a district system. must establish whether the candidates are elected “by districts” or “from Councilmember Bob Woerner asked the staff to come back with a districts.” A “by district” method means a City Council candidate residing See Inside Section A report on the process to do so. in a district is elected by voters of that district alone. A “from district” The council will consider the issue at its meeting on Mon., March method allows for a city council candidate residing in a district to be Section A is filled with 26 at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. elected by voters of the entire city. Even with a district-based election information about arts, people, In 2015, the California Legislature enacted SB 4932 to encourage system for city council candidates, the voters of the entire city would entertainment and special events. cities to voluntarily change from an at-large election system to a by- continue to elect a mayor. There are education stories, a district district-based election system by ordinance. City Attorney Jason Alcala said that theoretically the district vote variety of features, and the arts An at-large election system provides that the city’s voters may vote option could be implemented for the 2018 November election. He said and entertainment and for any City Council candidate on the ballot. In contrast, a district-based there is no formal deadline to submit the change to the Registrar of Voters. bulletin board. election system starts with the division of the city into four, six, or eight Alameda County Registrar of Voters Tim Dupuis stated that he has districts. Voters may vote for any City Council candidate for a district given the date of May 10 to the City of Livermore as the deadline to sub- (See ELECTION, page 2) LLNL Climate Expert To Speak at Bankhead A prominent local climate re- searcher will speak next week in Livermore on climate science history and the accumulating evidence that the Earth’s climate is changing dangerously. Speaker will be Dr. Ben Santer of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a winner of several prestigious science awards, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and one of the nation’s best known climatologists. His talk is part of the Rae Dor- ough Speaker Series. It is sched- Photo - Doug Jorgensen uled for 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, Amador Valley High School students lined up along Santa Rita to observe 17 minutes of silence last Wednesday to honor the 17 victims March 29, at Livermore’s Bank- who lost their lives at Majority Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 head Theater. In an interview prior to the talk, Santer said he will discuss both historical and current climate topics. Thousands of Youths Memorialize 17 Florida Victims For example, he will talk about a milestone study from half a cen- By Ron McNicoll tary School District and Las Posi- mostly in the United States, but country. So, well done, students,” said Haglund. tury ago, a prediction by Princeton Thousands of Valley students tas College also had ceremonies. some also in foreign nations. scientists as to how atmospheric observed the National School All of the events were held On the eve of the walkout, Pleasanton had the largest turn- outs among Valley high schools. warming patterns would be iden- Walkout in ceremonies at their under the auspices of student gov- Pleasanton Superintendent David tifiably different if caused by the schools, with tributes to the 17 ernment, with cooperation from Haglund told the school board Foothill and Amador Valley high schools each reported about 1200- accumulation of greenhouse gases victims, who were killed in a mass school administrators. meeting that he thanked the stu- rather than by increased heat from shooting on Feb. 14 at Marjory The memorials started at 10 dents for organizing the ceremo- 1300 students, about half of the schools’ total enrollment. the Sun. Stoneman Douglas High School a.m., the time on Feb. 14 that a nies. The prediction was made and in Parkland, Fla. gunman opened fire with a repeat- “Students have an important Foothill sophomore Alexander Chen, who helped organize the published before technology al- Participation in the walkouts ing rifle at the Florida high school. role in our democratic process. lowed measurements that could was at the discretion of the stu- The Valley events were scheduled Their voices matter. We are in- ceremony there, said that he and other leaders gave speeches. An prove it correct or incorrect. dents. The walkouts occurred at 10 to last 17 minutes to honor each credibly proud of our students and As the years passed, measure- a.m. March 14 in middle and high of the 17 victims. The Walkouts the energy they are putting into impromptu walk around the campus followed. ments from satellites and upper schools in Livermore, Pleasanton were among more than 800 known these things that are positive and atmospheric weather balloons have and Dublin. Sunol Glen Elemen- events scheduled for the day, supportive of students across the At that point, several students (See YOUTHS, page 8) showed that the prediction was correct, Santer says. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide would warm the lower atmosphere while cooling the upper atmosphere. Swalwell and Lofgren Propose This is just one of many demonstrations in recent decades of how actual measurements have Boosting, Not Cutting, NIF Budget increasingly tended to confirm the fears of most climate scientists that Proposed funding cuts to the for clean energy, according to lo- gresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA- $344 million in the coming year, human activity is affecting climate giant National Ignition Facil- cal Congressman Eric Swalwell 19.) FY2019. in a dangerous way. ity (NIF) laser at Lawrence (CA-15.) The two lawmakers urged that The cuts appear in the budget He said he would also discuss Livermore National Laboratory NIF faces $60 million or about NIF funding instead be increased proposal of the National Nuclear claims of possible human contri- should be reversed, with support 18 percent in proposed cuts, Swal- from the $330 million current rate Security Administration, which butions to recent extreme weather increased rather than decreased well said in a statement released of spending, which was established is the branch of the U.S. Depart- events, such as the extraordinary in order to advance the search jointly with San Jose area Con- in fiscal year 2017, to at least (See NIF FUNDING, page 4) rainfall from the Gulf Coast’s Hur- ricane Harvey last year.

Committee to Send Letter ‘Transformational” advance A “transformational” climate Supporting Legislation science advance took place 20 years ago, Santer said, as satellites The Altamont Landfill Open from the local agency to the state if began making worldwide atmo- Space Advisory Committee voted the land were used for a different spheric measurements around- to send a letter in support of SB purpose during the 25 years after the-clock. 1316. the transfer date. These added to the number and The measure was introduced The bill would require any consistency of climate observa- by State Senate Steve Glazer and revenue from the disposition of tions in far greater detail than had co-authored by Assemblymember the land to be deposited in a fund been possible historically. Catharine Baker. for the purchase of land for off- highway vehicle recreation by the He expects to describe the value The bill would authorize the of precise gravity measurements California Department of Parks department. and Recreation to dispose of the The letter is currently being made by the U.S.-German GRACE portion of the Carnegie State drafted by Shawn Wilson, Chief satellite system and the use of Vehicular Recreation Area known of Staff for Supervisor Scott Hag- submersible drones to investigate as the “Alameda-Tesla Expansion gerty. Members represented on the the undersea dynamics of Antarctic Area.” That would permanently Committee would be asked to sign Photo - Doug Jorgensen ice shelves. preserve the land for conservation the letter. A ribbon cutting was held on Monday for the new City of Dublin Until their batteries lost power purposes, if the department deter- Last year, the Open Space Police Services Safe Drug Disposal Bin ribbon cutting ceremony. late last year, the twin GRACE sat- mines that disposing of the land is Committee sent a letter to Cali- Alameda County MEDS Coalition, County and Dublin officials were ellites, nicknamed Tom and Jerry, in the public interest. fornia Department of Parks and on hand for the dedication. Pictured is Alameda County Supervisor made unprecedentedly comprehen- The Director of General Ser- Recreation to make the department sive and accurate measurements vices could transfer the land to aware that there are funds available Scott Haggerty showing how the disposal bin works. The bin will of gravitational forces across the a local agency for less than fair to purchase property in the area. be available for free to residents Mondays through Fridays from 8 Earth’s surface. market value, if the local agency Funds for acquisition of open a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lobby of the department at 100 Civic Plaza. The These yielded precise change- agrees to use the land as a park or space lands in eastern Alameda public can drop off controlled prescription meds, as well as over- of-mass estimates for major ice for another open-space purpose. the-counter medications. More information can be found at www. (See LETTER, page 2) The property interest would revert acgov.org/medscoalition or www.facebook.com/alamedasafemeds (See CLIMATE, page 4)

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I think that SB C & Y Global California settlement in connection eral Plan and Environmental the legislature for a vote. letters supporting this first 1316 is recognition that we with expansion of the Al- Impact Report (EIR) for Friends of Tesla Park is step." have many supporters in Hiring: Forklift Drivers, & tamont Landfill. Carnegie SVRA were ap- working with supporters in She noted, "With this the community who want Shipping & Receiving Clerks proved. The Committee, com- local agencies, community bill, we are working to save to protect Tesla from Off- 6185 Industrial Way SB 1316 would allow organizations and other Bay posed of representatives Tesla Park through all pos- Highway Motor Vehicle Livermore, CA 94551 the disposal of the Tesla recreation use." from Alameda County, 925-606-1917 Livermore, Pleasanton, and area land without having to Supporters of the off- designate it as surplus. ELECTION another series of public hear- Email: [email protected] the Sierra Club, decides (continued from page one) highway park expansion which properties receive Nancy Rodrigue, from ings conducted over a period oppose SB 1316. for an interview funding. Friends of Tesla Park, said, mit the new district boundar- of no more than 45 days. The In response to the letter "We strongly support SB ies to the registrar’s office. final map would published last year, California State 1316 as written. SB 1316 “This gives our office 92 at least 7 days before it is Parks Department denied the provides a pathway to per- days to map the new bound- adopted by the city council. NEW ON THE MARKET request for the department to manent protection of Tesla. aries and update the voter Alcala notes that the final explore the option of selling If this passes and state parks registration system with the step is less clear, but the 5788 Arlene Way, Livermore a portion of the Carnegie agrees that it is in the public new districts. The Election expectation is that the new $988,000 State Vehicular Recreation interest to sell the property, Code states that all district by-district district-based Area. The state noted that then we presume there will boundaries have to be in the system for councilmembers the Tesla area does not meet be an appraisal followed by election system by 88 days will start beginning with the statutory criteria to be a process to determine the prior to the election. For the the first election following considered surplus property. details and terms of the sale. November 2018 election, 88 the approval of the district "SB 1316 represents one boundaries. Linda Futral The state plans to add days is August 10.” Broker/Realtor step in the process to work Livermore's next elec- 3,100 acres in the Tesla area Reportedly, the City of 925.980.3561 to the 1575 acre Carnegie with the state legislature. It Fremont the city’s election tion would be this Novem- [email protected] Off-Road Vehicle Park. Both is not the final action. First cost are predicted increase ber 2018. Councilmembers www.lindafutral.com Bob Woerner and Steven 4 BD/3 BA, 2,471 SF, 9,267 SF lot License #01257605 by 50%. Fremont has an Great floor plan and great easy care elected mayor who serves Spedowfski, along with Mayor John Marchand will tropical backyard. Don’t miss this one! a 2-year term; four council- Open Sat & Sun 1:00-4:00 valley roundup members are elected every be on the ballot, if they seek four years. With districts, re-election. Transit Security Funding the city will have to pay Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15) on Monday led 88 House for an at-large election for Members in urging rejection of President Donald Trump’s the mayor and probably proposal to slash funding for transit security that is crucial two elections for district to protecting American lives. council seats, assuming that The Trump Administration proposes cutting funding for two council seats are on the the Department of Homeland Security’s Transit Security ballot in one election year Grant Program (TSGP) by almost two thirds, from $100 and the other two the next million to only $36.4 million in the Fiscal Year 2019 ap- election year. propriations bill. Alcala, asked what would “President Trump’s plan to cut corners on transit security happen if no candidate ap- puts American lives at unnecessary risk,” said Swalwell, plied in a district, Alcala said Ranking Member of the CIA Subcommittee of the House the council could appoint a Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. “Terrorists representative. have murdered people on mass transit in Madrid, London, In Dublin, the school Brussels, and we need to ensure that Oakland, New York, district was threatened with and Washington, D.C., aren’t next. Americans never need litigation if it did not switch fear riding our rails, buses, and ferries.” to by-district elections. The TSGP is a competitive grant program administrated by suit would have been based the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Eligible on the belief that some areas FREE public transit agencies operating bus, rail, and ferry systems of a city are not represented EVENT! can get money for measures including operational activities fairly based on race. like surveillance or asset protection like tunnel hardening. Alcala writes in the report The letter to the House Appropriations Homeland Secu- to the council, "Rather than rity Subcommittee’s bipartisan leaders, urged them to reject litigate whether racially po- 2nd Annual the President’s proposed cuts. “While we recognize that the larized voting does or does current budget climate makes funding choices difficult, we not exist, many jurisdictions urge you to keep in mind the consequences of failing to have responded to letters LIVERMORE commit sufficient resources to protect mass transit systems sent alleging the existence of FAIR used daily by millions of Americans,” they wrote. “The racially polarized voting by small amount of money spent now could be dwarfed by the voluntarily changing from at-large election systems INNOVATIONpm savings in lives and damage by preventing a horrific attack.” am- 3 to by-district district-based 10 election systems. Examples Saturday, Apr 14 Palajac Nominated IN The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board of local cities undergoing Arts (LARPD) of Directors nominated Director Jan Palajac that process include Antioch, TECHNOLOGY for election to the California Special Districts Association Brentwood, Concord, Fre- (CSDA) Board of Directors, Seat A, Bay Area Network, for mont, Martinez, Santa Clara, the 2019–2021 term. and Santa Rosa. In addition, Interactive exhibits and The CSDA leadership is elected from six geographical the Dublin Unified School districts. It is the governing body responsible for all policy District, Martinez Unified hands-on displays! decisions related to the association’s member services, School District, Redwood legislative advocacy, education and resources. CSDA has City School District, and the Sequoia Union High School Register TODAY and automatically an opening for a representative from its Bay Area Network, enter for fun prizes throughout the day! District are also changing which includes LARPD. lvpac.org/EDUcaTIoN The association’s membership will cast votes by Aug. 10, from at-large election sys- and the successful candidates will be notified by Aug. 14. tems to by-district district- based election systems. The usual process to Opening on Advisory Committee transition from an at-large The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAV- election system to a district- TA), operator of the Wheels Bus system and Dial-A-Ride based election system is paratransit service in the Tri-Valley, is seeking applica- accomplished by submit- tions for members and alternates to serve on the Wheels ting that question to the Accessible Advisory Committee (WAAC). Members on city’s voters for approval. the WAAC represent the cities of Livermore, Dublin, and However, in 2015 the Cali- Pleasanton, unincorporated Alameda County and Tri-Valley fornia Legislature enacted social/human services agencies. SB 493 to encourage cities The committee members are expected to provide a forum to voluntarily change from and advise Wheels staff on accessibility issues facing senior an at-large election system and disabled residents on Wheels fixed route buses and to a by-district district-based Dial-A-Ride paratransit services. The committee meets six election system through the times per year for approximately 90 minutes each session. adoption of an ordinance by Candidates must reside in the cities of Livermore, Dublin a governing body. or Pleasanton. Social services agencies must be located in Following the adoption (Left to Right) and represent people who use or could use transit services in INSIDE THE THEATER of an ordinance, a series SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS: | Guitar Hero Developer / Co-Founder and Former Chief Engineer of OculusSPONSoRED Rift BY Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton. Candidates must be able of public hearings must be JAck MccAulEY| Fifth Generation Winemaker and Senior Vice-President of Winemaking to solicit and disseminate information effectively to their conducted over a period of kARl WENTE | NASA-Ames Research Center Engineer constituents, be able to meet during regular business hours no more than 30 days to PETERIS E. GRAuBE (typically 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.), and be able to analyze receive input on the pro- complex issues and reports to make recommendations to Livermore Science posed boundaries for the LSSC & Society Center the LAVTA Board of Directors. Candidates must currently districts. After receiving that use Wheels fixed route buses or Dial-A-Ride paratransit input, a draft map would be services or represent those who do. Candidates do not have prepared of the proposed 2400 First Street, livermore 925-583-2312 to be disabled or over 65 years old. district boundaries. The draft Interested candidates should request an application by map would be published and calling (925) 455-7555 or download an application at www. wheelsbus.com. The deadline to apply is April 20, 2018.

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Visit: Luckysupermarkets.com/careers for more information. 4 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018 CLIMATE (continued from page one) formations, helping polar Cutting down forests and p.m. on March 29. Tickets dr-ben-santer/ or by contact- EDITORIAL scientists and glaciologists burning fossil fuels that maybe purchased online ing the box office at (925) create more accurate pic- generate greenhouse gases at https://lvpac.org/event/ 373-6800. tures of the rate of ice sheet are examples of human ones. loss. These and many other March for Our Lives As for submersible Thousands of students at middle and high influences occur and mix drones, these have been in complex ways in the schools in the Valley observed the National generating measurements ever-changing atmosphere. NIF FUNDING School Walkout on March 14. and photographs from the It is not a simple matter to continued from page one) Events started at 10 a.m., the time the gunman undersides of Antarctic ice separate and analyze their ment of Energy that oversees a goal. Instead, it is argu- shelves, increasing concern ably the most valuable U.S. opened fire. They lasted 17 minutes in honor patterns scientifically. work at LLNL, the other nu- over future ocean rise. Santer credits Klaus clear weapons laboratories facility for examining the so- of each of the 17 victims who were killed in a The ice shelves serve a Hasselmann, the polymath and the rest of the nuclear called “high energy density” mass shooting on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman crucial “stopper” function oceanographer and founder weapons complex. physics regime that is essen- Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. in retarding the glacial but of the Max Planck Institute NIF Director Mark Her- tial to understanding nuclear relentless flow of seemingly weapons performance. According to one organizer, the goal was of Meteorology, for creat- rmann testified in front of limitless amounts of Antarc- ing an effective approach to Congress earlier this month, All U.S. nuclear weapons to stand with the students of Parkland and all tic ice towards the sea. “If these cuts were to be en- have aged well beyond their recognizing and extracting original design lifetimes. On victims of gun violence across America, and to It has long been under- climate significance from acted, it would be devastat- stood that warming oceans ing to our field with impacts a single-experiment basis, show lawmakers that we expect action. the turbulent atmospheric NIF gives weapons scien- expand and rise against the background. beginning today and persist- At Amador Valley, students read the names land. However, faster ice ing well into the future. tists an opportunity to ex- Hasselmann in turn had plore some of the questions and a little biography of each Parkland victim. shelf melting could mean “When viewed through drawn on sophisticated of physical and chemical an alarming acceleration as the lens of developments Granada students tied 276 ribbons on a tree, methods developed by the deterioration that arise over more ice reaches the ocean around the world, these commemorating the number of lives lost by stu- electronics industry for deal- the years. faster. reductions would slow the dents and staff members during school shootings ing with weak signals in U.S. down significantly at Thus, in view of the noisy environments; for Trump Administration’s since the killings at Columbine High School in ‘Fingerprinting’ pioneer a time when the rest of the example, recovering very world is accelerating.” professed wish to strengthen Colorado in 1999. Santer has worked at faint voice transmissions on Despite the energy pro- the U.S. nuclear weapons Lawrence Livermore Na- At Dublin High, a series of student leaders a telephone line plagued by gram emphasis of the Swal- program to compete with tional Laboratory since made statements. heavy static. well and Lofgren statement, Russia, China and North 1992, following graduate Santer’s postdoctoral as- the National Ignition Facil- Korea, the proposal to slash Sunol Glen Elementary School students study at the University of signment was to adapt Has- ity was designed, built and NIF’s budget came as an walked to Sunol Community Park where 7th East Anglia in the UK and selmann’s work for applica- funded mainly to support the unwelcome and puzzling a postdoctoral fellowship at and 8th graders planted 17 yellow daffodils to tion to the real climate. His U.S. nuclear weapon pro- surprise to the weapons the Max Planck Institute of symbolize peace and hope. efforts came to the attention gram, often called Stockpile program. Meteorology in Hamburg. of LLNL; he was hired in Stewardship. All Administration bud- There is an opportunity to make all voices He has been a pioneer in 1992. Because it is one of the get proposals go through heard during a March for Our Lives rally at the development of methods very few research instal- Professional success has a process of congressio- to tease apart and identify lations that can generate Livermore High School on March 24 at 10 a.m. been recognized by many nal review, negotiation and natural and human influenc- temperatures and densities The rally will be followed by a march through scientific honors including modification, such as called es on the climate, sometimes approaching those found in an Norbert Gerbier-MUMM for in the Swalwell-Lofgren the downtown starting at 11 a.m. called "climate fingerprint- the centers of stars, it is often International Award, a Ma- statement proposing that The focus of the nonpartisan event will be ing", an analogy to finding described as possibly point- cArthur Fellowship “genius” NIF funding be restored and fingerprints at the scene of ing to clean, unlimited en- on ending gun violence, registering to vote and award, a U.S. Department increased. a crime. ergy via the thermonuclear embracing mental health. We urge all to become of Energy Lawrence Award The coming months of Volcanic eruptions and fusion processes known to and election to the National review will determine how involved in this important issue. changes in the sun’s output occur in stars. Academy of Sciences. In a practical sense, how- successful their proposal is are examples of natural Santer’s Bankhead talk is ever, NIF research does not in restoring NIF funding. climate-influencing events. scheduled to begin at 7:30 have energy production as MAILBOX

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Those many The Fear and Fight Re- (1974-1988) Last week's "The Truth of writing her note. You have asking for more parking Alyssa, Martin, Nicholas, sponse Livermore the Matter" letter by Phyllis no morals or dignity. You downtown are asking for a Jamie, Luke, Canines have been so- Destinations and parking Couper was so disturbing have lost all respect! You government handout. Cara, Joaquin, Carmen, cializing with each other rather than homes are the and offensive I had to re- have angered an entire gen- Parking competes for re- just to name a few of the since they lived and hunted best transit-oriented devel- spond. Being silent in this eration who is about to gain sources with other priorities, amazing souls in wolf packs. When our opment (TOD). 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This usu- station than from a transit civilians to be able to have If you were holding your parking at taxpayer expense. Oh wait, it’s not YOU who's ally involves a three-point station to their destination. military weapons. Police dead child would you care Instead, the benefits and going to make the change process of touching noses Remote parking with officers, whom conserva- about statistics? Can you costs of parking should be because to get acquainted, and sniff- nearly seamless and assured tives say they support, do put yourself in the shoes of compared with other ways WE HAVE endured the pain ing the bladder and bowel transit to and from a transit not want the public to have one of those parents for a our tax dollars could be for too long now outlets. These canines do station can substitute for military weapons. They are second? My guess is you spent. WE have had it. this inspection to identify parking at a station. having a hard enough time can't. It's empathy. Your ENOUGH. IS. ENOUGH. their scent so they can keep I hope BART and LAVTA already with dealing with generation had that removed #Enough Age, race, gender, nothing track of their friends with will try it with iiBART (In- people who own regular by the conservative media Manju Mishra will keep us apart now the droppings left along the terim Isabel BART) - an handguns. Their union isn't over the years. Pleasanton For we have come together pathways. all-day weekday freeway who is telling them what to "Criminals will continue My 14year old daughter and we are breaking the Many owners of both bus linking major parking say. They simply don't want to buy unregistered guns in Ela, a 9th grader at Amador barriers sexes have been observed at the future Isabel BART to have a weapons disad- the black market." Quick Valley High School, Pleas- We’ve waited so long for pulling on their dog’s leash, station site with every train vantage when dealing with lesson in economics. Aus- anton, recited a poem in a you to do something which is attached to the into or out from Dublin- the public. Why is that so tralia banned guns about 20 poetry festival in Pleasanton But now it’s time for US to dog’s neck, when another Pleasanton. They tell us hard to understand? Have years ago. You are correct, California. This poem is take charge dog wants to “meet and BART trains won't reach you ever talked to an officer people can still buy guns on not mere words scrambled We are taking a huge step in greet” their dog! The leash Isabel until 2026. directly about it? I talked the black market but they together, this is a story of the only direction left to go, is attached to the dog’s neck to one yesterday for about are a lot more expensive. the pain she has felt after the forward. with a standard collar, a Livermore Valley Opera an hour. If he tells you that You can get an AR-15 in the shooting in a high school in You may support us if you choker chain or a newfan- it is his opinion, do you still US for about 1,000 dollars. wish, or can keep hiding gled pinch collar. When the Tom Rescigno Florida. Pleasanton believe the union is making It costs about $34,000 to There was pin drop si- behind that big title of yours. dog’s owner pulls on this him say those words? My buy an AR-15 on the black You choose. leash attached to the dog’s Livermore Valley Opera lence in the hall and it felt (LVO) scored another suc- guess is you will blame market in Australia. At that like every single person The time has come. neck, it causes their dog to the union no matter what price, the common criminal Enough is enough. exhibit signs of distress. cess with its production of sitting there was feeling Verdi’s Un Ballo in Masch- because you've spent the cannot afford them. Instead that pain and wanted to do by Ela Kulkarni This distress initiates the last 40 years listening to the of having 8 million of such #Enough fight response in the dog era, which had its last per- something to change this formance on Sunday, March conservative media. guns in civilian hands, you situation too. wanting to “meet and greet” Then the letter writer will probably have a few and this situation escalates 18. The excellent and, for Dog Friendly Town IV the most part, fair review begins to use words she does thousand. # “Enough” Jack E. Johnston rapidly. This scenario has not understand like Social- Last but not least, all con- been observed by this writer published last week in The Bang! Bang! Bang! Livermore Independent accurately re- ists and Communists. The servatives I have ever talked The shots echoed as they A number of incidents with his overly friendly letter writer....you too are a to want to have "an adult canine and by others who ported on the quality and rang off the lockers in the have been observed by this enthusiastic reception of this Socialist. The military, the conversation." They want halls writer and even reported in have reported this identical police, firefighters are all to sound like they are supe- sequence in this independent too infrequently performed Heads turned in confusion, the Independent by other masterpiece of 19th century SOCIAL programs. If you rior. Please conservatives, Feet shuffled around observers about the misbe- newspaper!! The Solution to the Fight Italian opera. The review, I Murmurs started rising to havior of man’s best friend: noted, contained a single, screams dogs. It is this writer’s Response This writer has been a presumably well intentioned Kids ran as far as they pos- opinion that the root cause but nevertheless erroneous, sibly could… of these misbehaving dogs troubleshooter for over fifty years and one thing about phrase that prompted me to (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) But sadly nothing was far is fear – not the dog’s fear, write this letter. LVO was Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala enough but the dog’s owner’s fear! problem-solving has always Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) been true: “Once the prob- characterized as “a budget- Editor: Janet Armantrout The monster was coming, “The only thing we have conscious community opera The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., he was close to fear is fear itself” – Frank- lem is solved the solution is Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, they saw him leaning over Inaugural Address dog harnesses become more 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. available in the marketplace. levels. them The Fight or Flight Re- A community opera com- Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 He took one look at them sponse When the leash is attached to during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. the harness on the dog, the pany implies one that uses Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. and laughed Our canine friends are local amateurs in its produc- www.independentnews.com pointing his gun at them decendants of wolves, who, fight response is not initiated (More MAILBOX, page 9) MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 5

Fact Check

Question #1: Will a proposed Eastside Garage cause more traffic impacts than an Eastside Hotel, and create concerns about a garage dominating a prominent corner in downtown Livermore? Claims, three sources: • Mayor John Marchand, City Council February 12, 2018 2 • On February 20, 2018, City staff posted on Nextdoor1: “One of meeting, “We are getting people who are against a 4-story the options studied during the outreach process was a large hotel but they are in favor of a 5-story parking structure in the parking garage. However, that option resulted in significantly same place.” more traffic at the intersection of South Livermore and Railroad • In a March 1, 2018 letter to the editor published in The Avenues and created concerns about a five-level parking Independent, Councilman Steve Spedowfski wrote that traffic garage dominating one of the most prominent corners in the created by a garage next to the Bankhead Theater will cause downtown.” gridlock and snarl traffic at the intersections of Livermore Avenue with Railroad Avenue and First Street. Facts: • No plan by any party has ever shown or proposed a 5-story Garage on the east side of Livermore Avenue.3 • No traffic study has been produced that compares the 1944 spaces of parking needed for an eastside hotel, including valet parking trips to secondary parking, versus a 202 space parking garage.5 • An Eastside Garage can be wrapped with amenities, such as a signature restaurant/wine bar and roof beer garden, providing appropriate visual and retail interest. (See picture on the left.) The claims from all three are false or without evidence.

Question #2: Will the number of public stalls next to the Bankhead, currently 63, be increased when the Eastside Hotel is built? Claim: Fact: • In the Hotel Term Sheet6 prepared for the February 26th • Parking consultant Dan Smith7 notes, “Nothing prevents hotel Council meeting, the City states that 100 underground stalls guests and conference center attendees from using virtually below the Eastside Hotel will be open to the public, as well as all of the 124 parking stalls on the hotel site virtually all of the 24 surface level stalls between the Hotel and the Bankhead time.” Although the plan calls for 100 “public” underground wall. The underground stalls could be paid parking. stalls, they will not be available to the public, whether paid or not. The 63 public stalls now in use will be lost.

For City to give impression that stalls under and near the Hotel would actually be used by the public is disingenuous.

Question #3: Was Vice-Mayor Bob Woerner telling the truth when he said that The Independent’s reporter called to tell him not to release information about the Stockmen’s deal? Claim: statement is false. My phone call to him was triggered by an • At the February 12, 2018 City Council meeting, Vice-Mayor Bob announcement by Mr. Woerner during matters initiated at the Woerner said that he received a call from The Independent’s August 7, 2017 council meeting that a deal with the Stockmen reporter regarding his August 7th City Council reference to was in the works. I had no knowledge of any pending deal up the Stockmen’s Park proposal. “I was asked actually by the to that time and wanted to learn more about it. I called him; Independent not to put it out there.”8 he provided me with additional information. A story on the discussion with Mr. Woerner and others was published on the Fact: front page of the August 17, 2017 Independent. If I had not • Janet Armantrout, editor of The Independent, printed an wanted the information made public, I would not have called open letter to the community in the 2-15-2018 edition of Mr. Woerner in the first place.” the newspaper that addressed Woerner’s comment. “As the only person who would have called Mr. Woerner, I know that The Vice-Mayor’s statement is untruthful.

Question #4: Should the City’s plan include private and public landscaping and the Black Box Theatre site in its calculation of Public Open Space? Claim: the City shows public park and private/public landscaping • The City’s February 1, 2018 Draft Downtown Plan9 lists Total in the same color. They are all included in their 3.54 acreage Public Open Space as 3.54 acres. figure. Also, the City added into its 3.54 total the land where the Black Box Theatre is slated to go. If the City had just Fact: counted the public park areas, only their 0.8 calculation of the • In order to reach 3.54 acres of Public Open Space, the City had Stockmen’s softscape would have qualified, in addition to 0.52 to downgrade the standards it used in the Outreach booklet acres of its hardscape. The total 1.32 acres of public park fall published September 13, 2017. There, two benchmarks were far short of the 3.54 acres of public open space claimed. established, dark green for public park areas and lighter green for landscaping in private and public areas. In its current plan, The City’s Public Open Space figures are deceptive. Question #5: Did the City have to place 130 housing units needed to retire its affordable housing debt on the Lucky site, the prime downtown area? Claim: requirement, the units needed to reach 130 can fit on the site. • 130 housing units need to be put on the western portion of the If the I Street location were still rejected, the City could make a Lucky site between K Street and L Street, according to council comprehensive effort to find other parcels, such as the one that comments favoring the City’s Eastside Hotel plan. Councilman the Stockmen are offering. Steve Spedowfski asked staff whether the setback needed There is no basis for the conclusion that all the 130 from the railroad tracks pretty much precludes any residential housing units needed to retire the City’s affordable on I Street. City Manager Marc Roberts answered, “Your housing debt must be placed on the Lucky site between Downtown Specific Plan includes a 75-foot minimum setback K and L Streets. from the edge of the right of way. That’s to deal with essentially vibration. We don’t allow residential buildings in the Downtown Alternative Plan B Specific Plan to be built closer than that. Vice-Mayor Bob March 22, 2018 Woerner stated, “What council person Spedowfski pointed out is the land that we currently own next to the railroad tracks is not good enough for housing … we don’t have any other land identified.”10 C A Fact: D 11 • The Downtown Specific Plan does not preclude Housing on E the I Street lot that the City owns. Nowhere does the Plan state B that a 75’ setback is necessary. It does require a study showing that vibration issues must be addressed. A development12 only A a quarter of a mile to the east meets the vibration standard

with just a 40’ setback. However, even with a 75’ setback A. Parking B. Residential C. Hotel D. Stockmen’s Park E. 2 Acre Central Park

Footnotes: 1.Nextdoor February 20, 2018 posting by City of Livermore Administrative Assistant, Community Development Department. 2. City Council Meeting February 12, 2018, Channel 29, Minute 125:51-126:00. 3. In the City’s Outreach September 13, 2017 Workbook, the garage in the Westside Hotel Concept A Plan is labeled 3 stories, not 5. 4. City’s Outreach September 13, 2017 Workbook, page 7, parking demand for 125 room hotel/conference center/retail & restaurant 5. Traffic and civil engineer consultant Dan T. Smith, Jr., President of Smith Engineering & Management, P.E., states, “With the doubling effect of the Hotel’s valet parking on traffic, the difference between the traffic impacts of the Hotel and Garage are inconsequential.” 6. Livermore City Council 2-26- 2018 Meeting Agenda, Item 6.01, Staff Report: Term Sheet with Presidio Companies for a Downtown Hotel, page 162 7. Dan T. Smith, Jr., President of Smith Engineering & Management, P.E. 8. Livermore City Council Meeting 2-12- 2018, Channel 29, Minute 41:45–41:50 9. YourLivermore, Documents, Winter 2017/2018 (Special Edition 2). 10. Livermore City Council Meeting 1-29- 2018, Channel 29, Minute 57:02–65:22. 11. Downtown Specific Plan, amended Dec., 2012, Chapter 5, Downtown Core Plan Area, page 16, 5.5 Setbacks from Railroad Tracks, A. “For habitable buildings located within 100-feet from the centerline of railroad tracks, developments shall provide a study demonstrating that ground borne vibration issues associated with rail operations have been adequately addressed (i.e. by building siting or by construction technique).” 12. The Brighton residential development just a quarter of a mile ENE of I Street shows a setback of 40’ from the midpoint of the closest track. A vibration test was conducted before the project was approved on Oct. 26, 2016. Ask the Council to Improve Its Plan! Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com 6 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018

Custom Cars and Motorcycles PUSD Board Approves Lydiksen Plans at the Goodguys 36th All American Get-Together The Pleasanton Uni- al will take about another there will be a need for two dential units in the unin- fied School District board three months. Construction elementary schools, as pre- corporated area east of the The landscape of the Alameda County Fairgrounds is launched the first step of the start is projected for summer viously predicted. Only one Pleasanton Garbage Service about to explode with chrome, customs and color…custom planned Lydiksen school school would be needed, if facility. Arkin said that she motorcycles, custom cars and lowriders will all take center of 2019. Phase 1 occupation stage as the Goodguys bring to life the 36th All American remodeling and rebuild with should occur in the fall of the district decides to ac- would like to see updated a unanimous vote approving commodate some of the enrollment and housing fig- Get-Together. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is 2020. poised to stage this season opening event bringing together the design concept. The board also heard its expected growth in existing ures again, before the next The board’s decision came annual report. over 3,000 candy colored and chromed hot rods, customs, annual report about future schools. Most of the growth classics, muscle cars, trucks of all years American made and at the March 13 meeting, school population from Da- impact will be on the city’s Kaitz reiterated that he powered vehicles for two days. Everything from original after review of the concep- vid Kaitz, Director of School north side. works with official city num- to customized will be on display. tual drawing at a previous Operations for Davis Demo- Kaitz emphasized that bers. This event officially ends the “off season” for hot rodders meeting with the architects graphics. the projections as seen from Resident Julie Testa, who all over California and has become the official Bay Area and school principal Jacob The district is showing this year’s perspective. He for years has raised issues Bash—the kickoff to this season’s car shows. This event Berger. said that he uses the figures about school size and ad- includes a huge show n’ shine, throw in a giant swap meet some growth this year in and cars for sale corral, entertainment, exhibits, Goodguys The planning process its projections over the next provided by the city. equate planning for school also included a committee Kaitz was asked about growth, said that the new AutoCross racing, Nitro Thunderfest presented by Fuel- seven years. By 2024, the curve.com, burn out competition, kids zone and more . of parents and teachers and district will add 424 students the many apartments being housing bills in Sacramento input from neighbors. could bring in buildings as One of the highlights of the event is the display of the at the elementary level, 164 built now in Pleasanton. He indoor custom cars in competition for the Goodguys/Street Total cost of the project is at the middle school level, said that he checked with the tall as 85 feet near transpor- Rod Headquarters 2018 Custom of the Year award. The Cus- $30 million, which will come and 200 in the high schools. city. However, there is a lag tation corridors, if measures tom of the Year award, open to vehicles ’36 to ’72, allows from funds earmarked by the As Davis representatives between construction and pass in current form. for all styles & genres, from traditional to modern to radical. board from the first $70 mil- have said in past years, Kaitz occupancy. He was unable Testa told the board, The Goodguys 36th All American Get-together brings lion of its I1 bond issue sale. said that there is no projected to get a figure with which he “You guys have to have the together some of the baddest motorcycles for a two day eye The next steps will in- could work. courage to plan. You have popping exhibit. Arlen Ness Motorcycles will be on hand need for school construction with 15-20 of their amazing choppers and bikes, including volve construction drawings for build-out at the middle or Trustee Valerie Arkin dragged your feet." Every and state school architectural said that there has been school is over its General Mach Ness, powered by a gas turbine helicopter engine. high school levels. Plus see a stable of customized bikes from Padilla Custom review, expected to take six At the elementary level, talk of developing 200 resi- Plan numbers, she said. months. Bidding and approv- Designs. Countless other two wheeled wonders will be on display as well during the weekend. The lowrider display presented by Deadend Magazine will bring together a selection of lowriders all gathered together for the weekend in an unforgettable display. New this year, the All American Get-Together will feature the American AutoCross Shootout presented by Panel Recommends Supervisors MotoRad on Sunday. The Shootout format will host a 16 car field and will take the fastest sixteen regardless of class—the PRO drivers will be running with all of the other classes. Modify Cannabis Ordinance Qualifying runs will be on Saturday with the Shootout on Sunday. The winner and the runner up from the American The Alameda County has not been developed. The growing into one regulatory AutoCross Shootout will punch their ticket to the Duel in the Supervisors Committee on crop is illegal at the federal toe in the water approach,” practice. “Now that the state said Haggerty. Desert, the 32 car field finale in Scottsdale, AZ in November. Transportation and Planning level, some states have made The huge vendor midway features multi-million dollar is regulating the industry, it When people come in is recommending that the it legal including California. is appropriate for us to re- custom big rig tractor trailers (a show in and of themselves) full board vote to amend the One speaker said that for conditional use permits, offering high-performance parts and accessories to budding move the pilot,” said Miley. the county will be able to hot rodders and do-it-yourselfers. Throw in a giant used car ordinance that governs culti- residents were in danger People have the right to vation and sales of cannabis of home invasion robber- set conditions at a public parts swap meet and car corral (world’s coolest used car grow cannabis or dispense it. hearing where neighbors gathering) and it’s literally auto-utopia for any red blooded for medical and adult use. ies. Another said, "Given However, it is still up to the The committee is com- the immature state of this can provide their input, said American with motor oil in their veins. county to determine which There are fun things for the kids to do, too at the 36th prised of 1st District Super- industry, it is better suited Haggerty. properties will be able to do “There are misconcep- American Get-Together. There’s even a model car program visor Scott Haggerty and for industrial areas at this so, and what land use condi- sponsored by Revell that sends the little one’s home with 4th District Supervisor Nate time. Based on the level of tions. People think there will tions apply, said Miley. be sales from a cultivation their very own model kit. Plus there is the PPG coloring Miley. Virtually all of the inherent security risk, your contest and other kids games. Haggerty said that in his site. There won’t be,” said county’s unincorporated ar- constituents expect a con- talks with officials from oth- The Goodguys 36th All American Get-Together gates eas are in their districts. trolled pilot program.” Haggerty. are open Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sunday 8am to er counties, he has learned The panel asked staff to 4pm. General admission is $20, kids (7-12) $6 and 6 and The panel met March 8 Speaking about the two- their ordinances are not as and heard from residents year sunset clause that is explore options to amend under are free. Alameda County Fairgrounds parking is $10. strict. As a result, they have the ordinances to allow ap- Active or retired military receive $5 off their general ad- who object to putting cul- currently in the ordinance, many more requests for tivation sites close to their Miley said that the staff al- plicants who are granted mission with their military ID card. Visit www.good-guys. proposals. One county has com to purchase event tickets or to register a show car. Call property. Potential crime ready completed about two permits through the RFP about 50, another more than process to change sites if Goodguys at (925) 838-9876 for more information. $17 was a concern. Some culti- years worth of work in set- 100. Alameda County re- general admission tickets are available at good-guys.com vation operations have large ting up the ordinance. Miley their original sites are de- ceived only 10 applications termined through the condi- until midnight, 3/23 only. amounts of cash on hand, suggested the pilot approach in response to requests for tional use permit process to because a safe banking sys- a year ago. Since then, the proposals (RFP). “We were tem for the cannabis industry state rolled dispensary and be unacceptable. more restrictive. We used a

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Pictured (top and bottom photos are members of the Tri- Valley Elite High School wrestling team who competed in the Grade State Championships.

Jenner Becker tries to avoid the tag by Nate Mutz in a Granada Little League game between the AAA Royals and Giants. Jenner manages to avoid the tag, but Nate Photo - Doug Jorgensen ultimately gets him out with a throw to 2nd on a force The Amador Valley High School girls varsity lacrosse play. The game, played on Monday, was stopped after 3 team won Friday's home conference game against innings due to rain. The rest of the week was completely Livermore High School, 19 to 1. rained out. Photo - Bill Nale for Team California at the USAW school competition. Athletes compete Folkstyle Nationals, in Waterloo, Iowa in community runs and sanctioned on March 30 & 31. track meets. Middle school members also compete on their middle school teams. Find contact information by LHS Baseball Alumni visiting www.mtdiabloheat.com Attention Livermore High baseball alumni: We will be having our Alumni Game on Saturday March 24th at 11:00. Reed Contact Coach Perotti at 925-586- 2811 or just show up the day of. There Phantoms Lacrosse Gnovel. Tough goal tending by Ryan will be a BBQ after the game. Plumbing This past weekend, Phantoms Gill and great defense played by Kalel Lacrosse U-10 Black team demon- Disu, Jacob Salhoff, Jake Fields, and Livermore, CA strated how they are gelling as a team Emerson Carr. Youth Runners as they defeated the Central Valley Mount Diablo Heat Track Club is 925.371.5671 Spartans in Stockton 11-7 on Satur- looking for youth 4th to 8th graders day, and the Pleasanton Blast 12-4 on High School Wrestling who love to run. The Heat is a 503(c)3 [email protected] Sunday at home. Sportsmanship was The Tri-Valley Elite High School USATF sanctioned club specializing in License #601931 evident as goals were scored by nearly wrestling team traveled down to distance events: 800-meter (1/2 mile), every player on the team with Eljay Fresno, CA last weekend (March 1 mile and 2 mile. The club trains at Shellenberg (7) and Brody Arizpe (3) 10th & 11th), for the Grade State locations in Livermore, Pleasanton and leading the charge with multiple goals Championships. Grade State means Dublin. The Heat routinely advances each. Goalies Lucas Bickerton, Zack separate classes for; Freshman only athletes to national level competition Neely and Luke Remley racked up and Sophomores only, with the Juniors and prepares them to excel in high The Granada High School varsity boys lacrosse team the saves, while Nate Berg, Rodger and Seniors being grouped together hosted Washington High School from Fremont on Mayhew, Riley Doko, Anna Van into one division. Essen, Venture Caires, Charlie Hertz TVE HS came away with 10 State March 13th. The Matadors won the game 16-4. Pictured and A.J. James made critical defensive placers, exceeding expectations. is Gregory Short dodging opponents. The next home plays preventing their opponents from Carter Bailey placed 1st in the scoring opportunities. Freshman division, 106 lbs. game is March 23, jv at 5:30 and varsity at 7:00. All are The Phantoms U14 Purple team Jalen Bets, an 8th grader, took 2nd BROKER DRE #01793729 invited to come out and cheer for the Mats. faced off against their Livermore place in the Freshman division, 90 lbs. counterparts, the U14 Black team, Mikayla Guevarra took 3rd place again on Sunday and this time the in the Sophomore division, 100 lbs. Black team came away with the win Misa Macias placed 3rd in the Jr./ in overtime, 6-5. For the Purple team, Sr. division, 126 lbs. Connor Wilson had an excellent game Ian Richardson placed 3rd in the in goal with 8 saves. Aidan Noonan Freshman division, 170 lbs. and Cole Pesavento were strong in Xavier Daniels placed 3rd in the LIVERMORE $949,950 defense again with a total of 6 defen- Sophomore division, 195 lbs. sive knock-downs and 8 ground ball Gabe Alviar placed 4th in the Jr./ 1787 MARALISA LN recoveries. Ben Wojewski, Bodhi Sr. division, 132 lbs. 5 beds, 3 bath, 2,830 sq ft on a 8,078 sq Cindy & Joel English, Brandon Von, and Domenic Julian Victoria placed 5th in the ft lot. Corner lot with RV parking. Close to Engel Persi contributed on the offense side Freshman division, 113 lbs. elementary school. One bed/bath on main 925.580.5106 with goals for the Purple team. Jordan Bets placed 6th in the Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse Sophomore division, 145 lbs. level. Must see this one! REALTOR DRE #00961854 & 00612136 U14 Black team played an excellent Timmy Greenhouse placed 8th in game against San Francisco’s Town the Freshman division, 132 lbs. OPEN SAT & SUN 1 TO 4 PM WWW.THEENGELS.COM School on Saturday, 03/10, that re- The top-3 placers in each weight sulted in O.T. with a win for U14 Black, class automatically qualify to compete 11 - 10. Goals were scored by Luke Bauer, Joshua Gnovel and Benjamin Operin. Lucas Wallin scored the vic- TheIndependent-Ad-Template.indd 1 3/13/2018 11:49:25 AM tory goal in sudden death. Great goal tending by Ryan Gill. Our defense was amazing, what a game Phantoms! Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse U14 Black played a great game against the Berkeley Bears on 03/17 that resulted in a 9 – 5 loss. Solid Defense by goalies Conner Toland in the first half and Ryan Gill in the second half. U14 Black played against the U14 Purple team with another great game on 03/18 that resulted in O.T. with a win for U14 Black, 6-5. Goals were scored by Wesley Short, Benjamin Operin, and Joshua Gnovel. Luke Leary scored the victory goal in sudden death. 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Phantoms Lacrosse U-10 Black's Venture Caires (81) catches a pass and aggressively works his way down field. CAR Player of the week for the Livermore Girls Softball Association 9U Fireballs is Lily Musto. Lily picked up a softball for the first SHOW time last Fall. This Spring is her first season playing organized softball, you wouldn’t guess that by watching her play. In a rain Livermore Phantoms U12 Black only had one game shortened game this past this weekend and they left it all on the field with a 16-2 week, Lily got her first hit THIS WEEKEND! victory over the San Ramon Raptors. Outstanding effort in only her second at bat. by all. Top ground baller goes to Alika Operin with 11. Lily hustled down the Alika was also top in assists with 3. Scores in the game line to beat out an infield FEATURING OVER 3,000 AMERICAN MADE OR were Nick Swartzendruber 4, Blake Wilkinson 3, Roman ground ball, later scoring. Zuanich 2, Ben Rohe 2, Sophia Gresham 2, Tavey Mosher Fireballs played Back to POWERED HOT RODS, CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, 1, Andrei Gran 1, Alika Operin 1. the Fuchsia with the final MUSCLE CARS & TRUCKS OF ALL YEARS score 10 to 6.

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We felt good that we got to honor the lives at Livermore Library of those lost.” Livermore schools su- The Livermore Public Library will be hosting a visit by perintendent Kelly Bowers adult literacy luminary, Ruth Colvin, on Monday, March and school board President 26, 2018 at 10:30am at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S Craig Bueno met with stu- Livermore Ave. dents during the previous Colvin will share the beginnings of the volunteer adult week in Leadership classes literacy movement in the U.S. as well as some of her experi- at the high schools. “We ences working all over the world in support of adult literacy. respect that our students are Attendees will also likely be treated to pearls of wisdom for learning to be leaders, so we living a healthful and rewarding life by the centenarian, who supported student-initiated states, “Age is just a number. It’s what you do with your activities, making sure that number that counts.” all students and staff were respected for their own, indi- Colvin celebrated her 101st birthday in December, vidual beliefs,” said Bowers. A Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee - the highest “What is important for civilian award of the United States (2006), Colvin was also all of us is to ensure safe inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame (1993) schools for our children. I and received the U.S. President’s National Volunteer Ac- agree with the message our tion Award (1987). She has vast experience working with student leaders are sharing: native English speaking adults and students who are learn- If you see something, say ing English as a Second Language. She is also an author of something," said Bueno. several books (with another in the works), who has visited Students at Sunol Glen Elementary School planted 17 daffodils in memory of the 17 Dublin Unified School 62 countries, worked in 26 developing countries, actively who lost their lives at Majority Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 District had no specific golfs, serves on various boards, participates in three book figures on how many par- clubs, holds several honorary degrees, and will be the com- shootings since the killings ticipated. District spokes- mencement speaker for Le Moyne College this spring. at Columbine High School person Chip Dehnert said Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer literacy tutor in Colorado in 1999. that there was a “pretty or who would like to hear from this woman, plan to attend. Granada students also substantial crowd” at Dub- For more information, please contact literacy@livermore. designed a T-shirt that listed lin High School. At Wells lib.ca.us or (925) 373-5507. the schools that had expe- Middle School the 6th- and rienced gun violence since 7th-graders assembled in Circus of Smiles Show Set 1999, with the pledge, “I the gym, the 8th graders in promise to spread kind- a multipurpose room to ac- ness and joy and to take The Livermore Public Library will host a free Circus of commodate everyone. action when I see people Smiles’ Family Circo Show on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at in need. I promise that if I At Dublin High, a series 1:00pm at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. see something, I WILL say of student leaders made The silly circus show incorporates juggling, acrobatics, something.” Proceeds from statements, said Dehnert. At music, and feats of incredible strength. Everyone is encour- the T-shirt sales are being Wells, students read names aged to participate in the performance. A few lucky folks donated to the families of the of the Parkland victims and will even get to jump onstage and try their hands (and feet) victims in Parkland. observed a minute of silence. at spinning rings, juggling, or acrobatics. The [clown] col- Brennan Mock, who At Sunol Glen Elemen- lege trained professionals take their foolery very seriously. helped organized the event tary School, students walked This free, bilingual (Spanish/English) event is open to at Granada, commented, to Sunol Community Park, ages 3 and up. The show is sponsored by the Friends of the "We didn't see students argu- and 7th and 8th graders Livermore Library. ing or fighting over politics. planted 17 yellow daffodils, For further information, check www.livermorelibrary.net Our rally wasn't for gun which are intended to sym- or call 925-373-5504. control or partisan issues be- bolize peace and hope. cause we mainly wanted to After a moment of si- focus on uniting the commu- lence, students left the park, STEAM Events Planned Granada High School student with a sign at the school's nity. We had students write and spread wildflower seeds small messages under two walk-out. on both sides of the pathway The Livermore Public • Saturday, May 12, headings, 'Parkland we want as they left the park. you to know' and 'America Library will host several 1-3pm – Space Hover Craft. who had been in classrooms Superintendent and Prin- 2017. No bomb was found. we want you to know.' Many STEAM (Science, Technol- Children will create their came out carrying American cipal Molleen Barnes said Students were evacuated, students pledged that they ogy, Engineering, Art, and own spacecraft out of CDs flags and “Don’t Tread on during the memorial, “Our and sent home.) would stand with the victims Math) activities for children and other recycled materials. Me” flags, and posters for Baker said that bomb of the Parkland shooting in hope is that the flowers will this spring at the Civic Cen- For further information, the National Rifle Associa- threat motivated her to work Florida and work to become grow annually and this is a ter Library, 1188 S. Liver- call 925-373-5504, or visit tion. in the Legislature to tighten involved in their communi- place where we can come to more Ave. Children ages 5 the library’s website www. “In the beginning, it the state’s assault weapons ties to end gun violence. reflect and send out positive and up are welcome at these livermorelibrary.net. looked like a recipe for ban, expand background A Livermore Valley Joint energy. Remembering that free events. disaster. A lot of people checks, and close loopholes Unified School District news at our school we prioritize • Saturday, April 14, crowded close to anti-reform in existing law. release quoted Granada As- kindness and caring.” 1-3pm – Make Your Own people. It was not friendly, Baker noted that she sociated Student Body Presi- A ceremony was also Beads. Children will create but quite civil,” said Chen. has supported almost two dent Sophia St. Clair as say- held at Las Positas College, beads out of recycled maga- At Amador, students read dozen gun control bills, zine pages and make them ing, “Our goal was to stand which drew hundreds of stu- Tax Preparation the names and a little biogra- and is the only Republican with the students of Parkland dents and some faculty to the into bracelets or keychains phy about each Parkland vic- in the state who has car- and all victims of gun vio- quad. A moment of silence & Planning tim, said Jenni Hernandez, a ried reasonable, balanced lence across America, and to was observed. A booth pro- IRS Representation junior who helped organize legislation sponsored by show our lawmakers that we vided information for people the Brady Campaign and QuickBooks Consulting the event. expect action on this.” who wanted to learn more signed by a Democratic TRAVEL Business Consulting “Afterward, a lot of stu- Student Matthew Ste- about the shootings, said dents came up to me to talk. governor. "Sadly, that earned panek said, “When there is a Bookkeeping me threats to my home from Chabot-Las Positas College I didn’t think it would be problem, we need to look for District Public Relations As- BUG Outsourced Accounting such a moving event. I saw extreme groups. I hope we a solution. That starts with can see more bipartisanship sistant Mujeeb Dadgar. Solutions a lot of people crying and registering to vote.” LIVERMORE RALLY on reasonable gun control.” At Livermore High hugging each other. It was SET FOR MARCH 24 group Travel a very loving display,” said Also in Pleasanton, about School, students released 200 to 300 students at each Following up on the Stu- (925) 399-4226 Hernandez. 17 balloons in honor of the (925) 447-4300 of the district’s three middle dent Walkout actions, a rally conundrumgroup.net Amador students gath- Florida victims. In Downtown Livermore schools participated, said Kyla Giffin, a senior at and march for interested Affordable ered in the quad at lunchtime district spokesperson Pat- Valley residents will be held travelbuglivermore.com Experienced • Friendly and registered to vote. Livermore High School, rick Gannon. organized the school’s at Livermore High School The students had invited Katy Wiest, a student at on March 24. The rally is several dignitaries to the Wednesday activities. “I Harvest Park, said that after wanted to give students— scheduled for 10 a.m. at the ceremony. Assemblywom- some speeches, students young participants in our school’s football field. A an Catharine Baker was thanked her and other orga- community and society—the march for about a mile in the the only one to participate, nizers for making the event opportunity to feel heard, vicinity of the high school is walking the quad with them. available. “A lot of people and to listen to one another. scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Baker wrote later in an were thankful we did some- They not only came up and The march is one of ANNUAL EASTER SUNDAY e-mail, “The walkout was thing. It helped students said their piece, contributing many set for that day across really more a poignant me- understand better what was to the conversation—they the United States. In the April 1st, 12pm - 4:30pm happening, and gave them morial, and one of the most also spoke of love, unity, and Bay Area, San Francisco Rese rvations Required a little closure, and (the moving events I have been lives, despite politics and and Oakland will also have to as an Assemblywoman. realization) that their voice varying opinions,” she said. Bring your own picnic matters. We want them to get marches. The focus will be Truly moving. I credit the Christensen Middle on ending gun violence, and Live Music - Jackson Rohm and Biff students for creating that involved in politics. If they School Principal Pat Avilla understand what goes on, enacting “evidence-based Easter Bunny meaningful moment.” said, “Our students were policies in the public inter- they can make a difference,” able to gather and be silent $10 per person | 2 & under Free “It was a reminder of est,” according to a flyer why adults need to put aside said Wiest. for 17 minutes in honor GRANADA PRODUCES from March for Our Lives, political pressures and inter- of the 17 victims who lost SOLIDARITY T-SHIRTS #NeverAgain. RetzlaffVineyards.com est groups and cooperate on their lives. It was peaceful. In Livermore, about Many adults were present, Open 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed reasonable gun safety policy. 400 to 500 students par- We need to listen to the stu- standing, surrounding the ticipated each at Livermore students. It gave a visible dents. They are right. I hope and Granada High Schools, we see more bipartisanship and real message of our about 25% of the schools’ support for them. It felt like on this issue. We need it.” enrollments. Most were ju- Baker, who lives in Dub- a giant hug.” niors and seniors, said Direc- Mendenhall Middle lin, said that as a mother tor of Community Engage- she received that terrible School 8th-grader Maya ment Philomena Rambo. Johnston helped plan a quiet call notifying me that my At Granada, students children’s high school is walk around the field for tied 276 ribbons on a tree, 17 minutes. “It was shock- on lockdown. (Dublin High commemorating the number School was on lockdown ing how many people were of lives lost by students and quiet,” she said. “They really over a bomb threat Nov. 2, staff members during school MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 9 MAILBOX long way down Stanley (continued from page 4) because it is staffed largely water injection practices and site and works hard to be a com). Every time our city by skilled professionals who Blvd. to see them. Arts in good neighbor. Since acquir- tions - like a municipal band our Tri-Valley are thriving. seismicity in other states, builds a park, we construct or a community orchestra. donate their time and service our process is very different ing the Livermore operation play areas with equipment While this may have been to the company. This al- from those connected to this over ten years ago, E&B has that appeals to children un- an apt description of the lows the company to direct Response to Sierra concern. Where these pro- greatly improved the site by der 12. What about our teens company at its founding most of its resources into its Club Letter cesses force large amounts investing approximately $1 and young adults? some 26 years ago, it hardly productions and not admin- Amy Roth of new water underground million to improve safety, We stayed at Hotel Zeph- applies to LVO today. LVO istrative costs. LVO and the E&B Natural Resources at high pressures, the Liver- infrastructure and aesthetics. yr some time ago, and they is a regional opera company beautiful Bankhead Theater An abundance of misun- more process recycles water We hope that the greater have so many entertaining and a registered member of in which its staged produc- derstandings and mischar- back to its original location Livermore community is options: oversized Connect Opera America. It is now the tions are presented are best acterizations have been pro- and helps to maintain un- not misled by certain broad Four and Jenga games, fire largest company in the East described as “community moted about E&B Natural derground pressure. There and overreaching statements pits and floor-size shuffle- Bay and the fourth largest treasures." Resources’ Conditional Use has been no linkage between that are not relevant, appli- board outside; ping pong, in the entire Bay Area. Its Permit (CUP) renewals for our production methodol- cable or factual to E&B’s billiards and shuffleboard level of professionalism is Grand Weekend our current Livermore area ogy – or actual production operations and community tables, regular Connect reflected in its Artistic and Bill Leach operations. Opponents have in Livermore – to seismicity. commitment. Four, and Jenga inside. What Music Directors, the singers Livermore characterized these as an E&B is highly regulated; about a basketball hoop, or it engages - talented young What a grand weekend it expansion of our operations. in full compliance with all Consider All Needs outdoor-safe ping pong and professionals as well as sea- was to be a fan of the arts in This is patently untrue. Our federal, state and locally Tania Panarello checkers/chess tables? This soned artists, and its instru- Livermore! LVO's 'Masked very small existing busi- required permits; and our Livermore is why I think a westside mentalists. In recent years, Ball' got rave reviews -- I ness with CUPs renewed operation is consistent with I believe every student hotel would work so much LVO has engaged Directors overheard a woman telling many times over decades is California environmental has a right not only to an better than an eastside ho- who have graced the stages her friends that it was 'the again undergoing an ordi- policy. In the highly unlike- education in a safe, sup- tel: It would be more cen- of the Metropolitan Opera, best opera I have ever seen, nary renewal process with ly, distant future event that portive environment, but to trally located, and have more Chicago Lyric, Santa Fe and period!'; Asbury Players did no changes to previously processing the water from a fun, safe hangout. Where space to accommodate such Dallas opera companies and a professional job on the approved conditions. the oil reservoir becomes do Livermore students go amusements. Teatro Colon in Buenos Ai- delightful farce 'Artifice' Our methodology is sim- feasible for public consump- for fun? What do they do? When kids hit 13, they res. Such individuals do not that kept their audiences ple and straightforward: a tion, it will be cleaner than How can we give them more can be confused about work for community opera in stitches; Valley Concert naturally-formed mixture before E&B removed the options on how and where to whether they should act companies. Chorale's moving choral of oil and water is pumped oil. Also, E&B’s California- spend their free time? like adults or behave like The Bay Area has seen concert brought a standing to the surface from an un- produced oil is used by a We need to create a safe children; they and their many small opera compa- ovation; Mark Aubel's amaz- derground oil reservoir, the local Bay Area refinery and haven; please keep this in needs often fall between the nies go belly-up. In most ing production of 'Thor- oil is removed and the water, a shorter distance between mind, Mayor Marchand cracks. Creating an interac- cases, this has been the oughly Modern Millie' with that has no beneficial reuse, producers and consumers and City Council, as you tive, whimsical downtown result of mismanagement or Foothill and Amador Valley is recycled back into the means a reduction in trans- move forward with your experience would actually excessively high adminis- highschoolers convinced oil reservoir. No new or portation-related greenhouse downtown Livermore devel- be more fun for ALL ages, trative costs. Our “budget- you that these kids are ready external water is used in gas emissions and other im- opment. Give our students including our seniors -- they conscious” LVO, which has for Broadway. Okay, those this process. E&B plans to pacts as compared to import- a safe but interesting area may be older, but they're not operated in the black since last two were in Pleasanton, continue this methodology. ing from foreign sources. in which to linger. Again, I dead! Be inspired, Liver- its inception, is the envy not Livermore, but lots of Although much has been E&B helps maintain the plead with you to visit Hotel more, and consider EVERY of many other companies Livermore folk made their implied about oil-industry area’s open space nature, Zephyr in San Francisco for person's needs. Thank you. has cattle grazing on our ideas (www.hotelzephyrsf. OBITUARIES

Louis N. Santucci lending his considerable place to work of his ca- traveling with many trips to than they were, with much Battaglia and Betty Butler Former Alameda County talents to the construction of reer. He worked in that field Disneyland with his entire wisdom. His down to earth Battaglia who preceeded Sheriff’s department Cap- various projects in his back- in Michigan until he was family, and many trips to personality and great sense him in death. tain, Louis “Lou or Louie” yard “shop”. He was the forced to retire in 2015. Maui where he especially of faith carried him through He is survived by his Santucci passed away peace- most loving and supportive Steve was born with a loved watching humpback his 10 month long battle loving wife Robin Bryant fully, surrounded by his fam- grandfather, Lou attended congenital heart defect and whales during their migra- with cancer. The humility Battaglia, daughter Debra ily and friends, on Saturday, all the various milestones lived with it his entire life. tion. He had a passion for and sense of humor he kept Battaglia McCaslin of San March in the lives of his grandchil- He did not let that stop him airplanes and all things mili- throughout his life and battle Jose, son Edward B. Batta- 10th dren and enjoyed his great- from having a full and active tary, and followed politics with cancer was an inspira- glia and grandson Edward N. at his grandchildren climbing up life. Steve was an accom- closely. tion to all. He lived life to its Battaglia of Sonora. Rob- home in in his lap for a visit. plished athlete in school; a Walt was preceded in fullest, always with a sparkle ert is also survived by his Liver- Lou leaves a heritage stand out pitcher and golfer. death by his parents and his in his eyes. brother-in-law Douglas Bry- more. of love and devotion to his He pursued golf and de- brother Buell Johnson, and Scott Kienhofer was ant and his wife Paula and He was family. He is survived by veloped a lifelong passion sisters Marguerite Ledbetter loved by so many and will daughters Rachel, Christy 90 years Dottie, his wife of 70 years, for the sport. Steve loved and Dorothy Loflin. be forever remembered and & Jodi, brother-in-law Mi- old. his sister, Dorothy Tarte, puzzles and could solve He is survived by his wife deeply missed by his mother chael Bryant and his wife Lou best friend of 85 years, Dan anything put in front of him. Mary, and his three children: Brigit, father Brian, older Nancy and their daughters was Sachau Sr., his sons—Brad A Rubik’s cube didn’t stand daughter Elizabeth Tudino siblings Natalie and Shaun, Valerie & Lisa, sister Dar- born (Shelley), Greg (Susan), a chance! and husband David; daugh- his grandmother Barbara lene Battaglia Cardoza of March Paul (Susan), 6 grandchil- Steve was a kind, easy ter Dawn Johnson; and Wal- Kienhofer, grandfathers Kurt San Jose, her husband Vic 5, 1928 dren, 11 great-grandchildren going person who loved ter Johnson and his wife Hanni and Charles Kien- and their children Joe, Tif- to Louis and Francis (Baer) and numerous nieces and life and had a great sense of Nora; seven grandchildren; hofer, aunts Therese Marrett fany and Jennifer and a large in Hayward, CA. At 4 years nephews. humor. He valued his family one great-grandchild; and and Andrea Thomson, uncle extended family of nieces, old, Lou became the big The Santucci family wel- above all. He was a devoted his dear sister Joy Rominger. Clay Thomson, and cousins nephews and cousins. brother to twin sisters— comes you to join them father and for sure, the love He is also survived by many Caroline, Jacqueline and Robert, known as Bob or Dorothy and Dora and his for Lou’s Legacy of Love of his children and grand- nieces, nephews, and friends Alexandra Thomson. Bobby to friends and family, family moved to Liver- by sharing any wonderful children was the number one who will sadly miss him. A Celebration of Life grew up in Palo Alto and more. He attended 5th memories or stories of Lou priority with him. The world Friends and family are Service and Reception will Mountain View, California. Street School and Livermore at a celebration life on Sun- needs more people like him. invited to attend Walter’s be held at St. Raymond's Robert’s father owned a Union High School where day, April 15, 2018 at 11:00 A memorial is scheduled Celebration of Life on Catholic Church in Dublin, hardware store in Sunnyvale he was a star offensive full- am at the Robert Livermore for Monday, March 26, 2018 Thursday, June 21, 2018 at California on March 24, giving him the expertise he back football player and an Community Center 4444 at 11:00 a.m. at P.L. Fry & 11:00 am at Graham-Hitch 2018 beginning at 10:00 would use later as he built excellent student, graduating East Avenue Livermore, CA. Son Chapel in Manteca, Mortuary, 4167 First St, in a.m. Memorial donations a career in the construction in 1946. Lou began dating California. A reception will Pleasanton, California. can be made to the Make-A- business selling construction Dorothy “Dottie” Ralph Steven Allen Mavis follow at Chez Shari Ban- Wish Foundation, the UCSF hardware in San Jose during while they attended San Steven Allen Mavis, quet Facility located at the Scott Kurt Kienhofer Benioff Children’s Hospital the growth in the area that is Jose State College together. “Steve”, died unexpect- Manteca Golf Course. All May 15, 2000-March 12, 2018 Oakland Scott Kienhofer now Silicon Valley. He set- They were wed November edly in his home on Sunday, are welcome to attend and Pleasanton, California Memorial Fund or pediatric tled in Santa Clara and San 8, 1948. After their mar- March 11, 2018 in Manteca, celebrate Steve’s life. In Scott Kienhofer passed cancer research organiza- Jose California until mov- riage, the couple returned to California, at the age of 64. lieu of flowers, please send away peacefully and entered tions. ing to Livermore in 1999 Livermore where Lou took Steve donations to the American Heaven on March 12, 2018. We love you Scottie! to be close to other family the reins of the family hog is sur- Heart Association. He will Scott was surrounded by Forever, Scottie Strong. members and to enjoy the farm. With a growing fam- vived by be laid to rest in Livermore, his loving family. Scott was wide open spaces available ily to care for, Lou joined his moth- California alongside his born and raised in Pleasan- Madeline Dorothy in Livermore. Robert was a the Alameda County Sher- er Fran- brother, father, and son. ton, Cal- Newkirk devoted husband to Robin riff’s Department becoming ces Delo- ifornia. March 25 1930 – March 18, 2018 for over 38 years and they a Deputy. He rose through res (Dee) Walter “Walt” Dur- Long time Livermore were inseparable. Robert the ranks to retire as Captain Sciarroni, Arch Johnson ing that resident Madeline Dorothy supported Robin while she after 30+ years of dedicated of Man- Walter “Walt” Arch John- time, he Newkirk died peacefully finished college and grew service. Career highlights teca, his son, son of Robert Arch and attended Sunday morning, one week her career in business never include Lou’s management son Mi- Pearl Josephine Johnson, Lydik- shy of what would have been complaining about long of the Santa Rita Honor chael Ma- was born in July of 1935 in sen El- her 88th birthday. hours and travel. Robert Farm which included tend- vis of Tracy, daughter Maci Coalinga, California, and ementa- She was preceded in loved sports and was an avid ing to cattle, sheep, hogs Mavis of Manteca, his two passed ry, Hart death by her husband Her- fan of the San Francisco and row crops. A Sergeant, grandchildren Robert and away Middle bert and her son Philip. She 49ers, San Francisco Gi- during the tumultuous era Maddy Mavis of Tracy; his March School is survived by her son Paul, ants, Golden State Warriors of the 60’s, Lou provided siblings, Marylou Calcagno 11th, and was his wife Anja and grandson and Stanford University leadership and courage to of Los Banos, Lori Cotten 2018. current- Garrett all of Pleasanton, Football. He cherished the his teams of officers that of Lodi, David Mavis of Walt ly a senior at Foothill High CA, as well as her daughter ability to attend many games stabilized demonstrators. Livermore, Patrick Mavis of grew School. Elicia and her husband Har- with his wife Robin which In later years, Lou lent his Visalia, and Julie Calcagno up in Scottie recently devel- vey Benstein of Pittsburg, was time together that they experience and insight to of Manteca. He is preceded Taft oped a passion for fish- CA. both cherished. Robert also the design and construc- in death by his father Clay- and ing and loved spending the There will be no memo- loved the Classic Shoebox tion of the new Santa Rita ton Mavis, his brother James then weekends at his family's rial or funeral; Madeline’s Chevys. He loved to take Correctional Facility. After Mavis, and his son Randy Porter- cabin in Clearlake, Califor- wish was to be cremated and his 57 Chevy on long outings retirement, Lou continued Mavis. ville, nia. Scott had a profound her ashes (along with those and to car shows. Robert to be called upon as a con- Steve was born on Janu- Califor- respect for nature and loved of Herb and Phil) scattered was a member of the Tri- sultant until the facility was ary 15, 1954 in Muskegon, nia and attended Porterville animals, especially his fam- across Lake Tahoe, one of Valley Classic Chevy Club completed. Michigan. He graduated College before joining the ily’s pets. He played baseball her favorite places. to share his interest and love When you first met Lou, from Granada High School United States Air Force for Foothill Little League, for the hobby. Robert loved you were struck by his size in Livermore, California in in April of 1954 where he several travel ball teams, Robert John Battaglia to travel and loved spending and presence, but it was his 1972. served in England until he and eventually played both Oct. 6, 1941 – March 13, 2018 time with his dogs. kind smile and larger than Steve was always known was honorably discharged his freshman and sophomore Livermore, CA Visitation will be held life heart that touched every- for his honesty. We don’t in November of 1957. Walt years for the Foothill High Robert Battaglia, age at 11am Monday, March one he met. He lived his life believe under any circum- was working at Porterville School Baseball Team. Scott 76, passed away quietly on 26th with vigil at 1pm at with a sincere and genuine stances, would he not tell the State Hospital where he met possessed a love for sports. March Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 love of family and friends. truth. He worked many jobs his wife of 57 years, Mary He enjoyed watching the 13th East Ave, Livermore CA. His many hobbies included as a young boy. After leaving Duty, who was working Golden State Warriors, the with Funeral mass will be held singing, golfing, traveling, college to get married, he there as well. Philadelphia Phillies, the his at noon on Tuesday, March cooking for friends and became an auto mechanic. Walt worked in purchas- WVU Mountaineers, and family 27th at St Michael’s Catholic family and simply watching One day he took out all his ing and sales in many posi- was so excited when the by his Parish 458 Maple Street, TV. An outdoorsman, he retirement money and sav- tions that took him and his Philadelphia Eagles won side. Livermore, CA followed by enjoyed fishing and hunt- ings and went back to school family from Porterville to their first Super Bowl just Rob- burial at Pleasanton Pioneer ing on his ranch in Oregon to become a computer pro- Pennsylvania, eventually this year. ert Cemetery, 5780 Sunol Blvd, and these trips were made grammer. He later moved landing in the Bay Area and Scott had an infectious was a Pleasanton CA. complete with the camara- to Michigan to care for his retiring in Pleasanton, Cali- smile and was seen as a native In lieu of flowers, you derie of long-time friends, grandfather and worked at fornia. “ray of sunshine” by those Cali- may offer a memorial dona- children and grandchildren. Harbor Industries where Walt enjoyed playing around him. He was wise fornian born in Stanford, tion to Valley Humane Soci- You could always find Lou he met and made lifelong golf, bowling, gambling and and thoughtful, someone California. ety in Pleasanton CA https:// friends. It was his favorite who seemed much older Robert was son to, Joseph valleyhumane.org/ 10 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018 SHORT NOTES Wet and Wild Come alone or with a friend annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade ing community members, the tion Series. parade together. TV30 Crew Mayor and City Council, Cham- Wet and Wild will be the This class will focus on or family, either way, there will can be viewed on TV30. Part of was there to capture all the March 25 program presented by be opponents available to play at the City of Dublin St. Patrick’s ber of Commerce, Congressman devising strategies that will action, cute kids, dressed up Swalwell, Assemblywoman the Livermore Area Recreation help families work together to Game Night. Show up anytime Day two-day Festival, the pa- dogs and ‘green spirit’,” said and Park District ranger staff. between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm rade took place on Saturday, Baker and Supervisor Haggerty. develop caregiving solutions Melissa Tench-Stevens, Execu- Also participating were High Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 2 with the goals of minimiz- to take part in the fun. This March 17, 2018. The parade tive Director at TVCTV. “This p.m. at the Sycamore Grove program is free and for all ages. will air multiple times starting School and Middle School ing stress and strengthening community event is another way marching bands, antique cars, reservable picnic area. relationships. Presenters for The Rincon Branch Library on Monday, March 19 at 6 p.m. TVCTV helps connect people to It falls from the sky in is at 725 Rincon Ave. through Sunday, March 25th tractors, bicycles, floats, Irish the class are Debbie Emerson, the good things that are happen- bagpipes, equestrian riders and sprinkles and in downpours. MS, Hope Hospice Community on TV30 & streaming live at ing in the Tri-Valley.” It meanders across the land in @tv30.org. more. The parade announcer Health Educator; and Jill Smith, Parade on TV The Dublin Parade featured was Tim Sbranti. trickles, and rushes along in tor- RN, Hope Hospice Director of The Dublin Lions Club 35th “The Dublin Lion’s Club more than 8o entries, includ- rents. Water is a powerful force Volunteers. Both presenters are does a terrific job putting this that can be life-giving or wash CARES® Dementia Specialists away all that is in its path. Join certified by the Alzheimer’s this program to learn about how Association. water has and continues to shape Any community member Sycamore Grove Park. RSVP engaged in the role of family at 925-960-2400. Canceled if caregiver or expecting to soon raining heavily. become a caregiver is invited There is a $7 per vehicle to attend these classes. Classes parking fee at either entrance are held at Hope Hospice, 6377 to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 Clark Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin donation is requested to help (2nd floor conference room). support the programs unless Register online at HopeHospice. other fees are specified. com or contact Hope Hospice Community Health Educator Create a Craft Debbie Emerson at debe@ The Rincon Library invites hopehospice.com. all to create a craft in celebration Hope Hospice’s Family of spring on March 30. Caregiver Education Series of- worship All materials will be pro- fers 14 classes designed to vided to make some cute hatch- provide training, education, worship April 1st 9AM & 11AM ing chicks using recycled egg support, and resources for cartons, craft pom poms, and a those caring for loved ones with little bit of imagination. Create chronic or disabling conditions. March 30th 7PM the chicks to stand alone, or make To download a copy of the class a scenic landscape for them using schedule, go to HopeHospice. construction paper and other art com and select the Family Care- Easter materials. giver Education Series. Easter Brunch Between Services 10:15AM The program will run from These classes are available 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm, although at no cost to all community 486 South J. Street it is best to arrive by 4:15 pm to members; however, donations Services Livermore, CA 94550 ensure adequate time to finish the to Hope Hospice are greatly GoodShepherd-Livermore.org (925) 371-6200 project. All ages are welcome, appreciated. This program is but this craft is best suited for supported in part by a generous ages 3 and up. grant from the Rotary Club of The Rincon Library is at 725 Pleasanton. Rincon Ave. Game Night Caregiver Burnout The Rincon library will host To help family caregivers of a Game Night on Monday, April individuals with dementia, Hope 2nd, 2018, from 5:00 pm until Holy Week Hospice presents, Caregiver 7:00 pm. They include old Burnout and Family Dynamics, classics, like Uno and Scrabble, HOLY THURSDAY on Saturday, March 24 from and you might learn a new, 9:45 a.m. to noon. This class is lesser-known game, like Blokus March 29 • 7:30pm offered by Hope Hospice as part or Q-bitz. Other titles will be of its Family Caregiver Educa- available for play. Holy Communion featuring Bell Choir GOOD FRIDAY March 30 • 7:30pm Worship with us for Easter! Wineries: Last Call to Lessons, music and drama for the Enter Wines in TVC’s Passion of the Lord Good Friday, March 30, 7pm EASTER SUNDAY Easter Sunday, April 1, 9am 9th Annual “Uncorked!” Join us for an Easter Brunch following worship! By Laura Ness April 1 • 9am & 10:30am

This Friday, March 23, is the official deadline for enter- Featuring Easter Brass & Chancel Choir ing your wines into the Tri-Valley Conservancy (TVC) 2018 Our Savior Lutheran Ministries Childcare for young children at 9 a.m. 1385 S. Livermore Ave. Uncorked Wine Competition. Wineries may enter up to 6 Livermore, CA wines this year, providing the label says Livermore Valley Easter activities for children and/or San Francisco Bay. At least 85% of the grapes in through 5th grade at 10:30 a.m. the wine must come from these appellations. Deliver two bottles of each of the wines to the TVC headquarters in Livermore by noon, March 23rd. LYNNEWOOD Twelve categories have been established for this year’s UNITED METHODIST CHURCH St. Michael Catholic Church competition: Rosé, Dry White (including Sauvignon Blanc 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 458 Maple Street, Livermore and stainless-fermented Chardonnay), Barrel-Fermented (925) 846-0221 | www.lynnewood.org 925-447-1585 Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon under $40, Cabernet stmichaellivermore.com Sauvignon $40+, Cabernet Franc, Other Bordeaux Reds, Bordeaux Blends, Rhone Reds (including Petite Sirah), Other Reds (excluding Bordeaux and Rhone varietals), HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Zinfandel and Sweet Wines. Note that “Reds” must consist of at least 75% of a single 6:00 p.m. Mass in English 2020 Fifth Street, 8:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish varietal, such as Cabernet Franc or Syrah, and be so desig- First Presbyterian Livermore, CA 94550 nated on the label. A wine will be considered “Sweet” if the Church Livermore 925-447-2078 GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 www.fpcl.us Residual Sugar is equal to or greater than the Total Acidity. 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer To ensure that only the best of the best go on to the 4:00 p.m. Passion Play judging on April 11, a preliminary screening of the initial 5:30 p.m. Service in English entrees will be made by a panel of Livermore winemakers 6:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross on April 2 & 3. The top six entries in each of the twelve 8:00 p.m. Service in Spanish categories will go on to compete in the final judging round, which will be evaluated by panels of winemakers, wine HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2018 journalists and wine buyers. 8:30 a.m. Morning Prayer HOLY WEEK 10:00 a.m. Blessing of Easter Food Best of Class honors will be awarded to the top scoring 6:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass in English (begins in the Courtyard) wine in each of the twelve categories: these wines will be 10:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass in Spanish (begins in the Courtyard) featured both at the TVC Uncorked tasting on April 12 and Palm Sunday, March 25th the Jeans and Jewels event on November 2. 8:30 Chapel & 10:00 Sanctuary EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 For more information and the complete set of guidelines, (Childcare available) 5:30 a.m., 6:45 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. (Spanish) please go to the TVC website. UNCORKED WINE CELEBRATION, APRIL 12 Mass in the Hall: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. The Livermore Valley Uncorked wine celebration will Maundy Thursday, March 29th take place on April 12th at the Palm Event Center. Enjoy: 7:00 pm Service, Sanctuary Tickets are just $50 each and will sell out fast. Avail- (Childcare available) able this year are Winemaker Tables for eight with comfy seating, a special pairing & tasting menu, and a dedicated prestigious winemaker host to guide the tasting journey Good Friday, March 30th in addition to the public tasting of the Livermore Valley’s 7:00 pm Service, Sanctuary best wines. (Childcare available) East er sunday Winemaker Hosts for this special VIP celebration in- nursery and children’s ministries provided at these services clude Karl Wente, Wente Vineyards; Darcie Kent, Darcie Kent Winery; John Concannon, Concannon Vineyards; Eric Easter Sunday, April 1st 9am & 10:30am Callahan, Ruby Hill Winery. Each Winemaker table costs 9:00 am & 11:00 am Services, Sanctuary $1,000 and includes admission for 8 to the main Livermore Sunrise at shadow Cliffs Park 6am Children’s Program, 9:00 am Valley Uncorked event as well. Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley T rinityLivermore.org Conservancy’s land programs. Childcare (3 mo. - 5yr), 11:00 am 925.447.1848 557 Olivina ave. Livermore

Obituary/ transact business under the CA 94550 Transport, 1736 Paseo La- Memoriam Policies LEGAL NOTICES fictitious business name(s) This business is conducted guna Seco Apt #125, Liver- FOR INFORMATION listed above: N/A by an Individual more, CA 94551, is hereby Obituaries are published in The Independent at no ON PLACING LEGAL Signature of Registrants: The date on which the reg- registered by the following NOTICES IN THE /s/: Annahita Rad, Owner istrant first commenced to owner(s): charge. There is a small charge for INDEPENDENT This statement was filed with transact business under the Hector Bibiano Espinoza, Call 925-243-8000 the County Clerk of Alameda fictitious business name(s) 1736 Paseo Laguna Seco photographs in the obituaries. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on February 8, 2018. Expires listed above: January 15, Apt #125, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT February 8, 2023. 2018 94551 FILE NO. 541094 The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted Memoriam ads can also be placed in The following person(s) do- 4284. Published March 1, 8, /s/: Anne Moufarrej, Owner by an Individual ing business as: Bumble Bee 15, 22, 2018. This statement was filed with The date on which the reg- The Independent when families want to honor the Day Care, 960 Shorepoint Ct FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alam- istrant first commenced to #204, Alameda, CA 94501, NAME STATEMENT eda on February 23, 2018. transact business under the memories of their loved ones.There is a charge for me- is hereby registered by the FILE NO. 541583 Expires February 23, 2023. fictitious business name(s) following owner(s): The following person(s) do- The Independent Legal No. listed above: N/A Annahita Rad, 960 Shore- ing business as: Pooh’s 4285. Published March 1, 8, Signature of Registrants: moriam ads, based on the size of the ad. point Ct #204, Alameda, Corner, 2571 Walker Place, 15, 22, 2018. /s/: Hector Bibiano Espinoza, CA 94501 Livermore, CA 94550, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Owner Please send an email to This business is conducted hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with by an Individual following owner(s): FILE NO. 541054 the County Clerk of Alameda [email protected] for more information The date on which the reg- Anne Moufarrej, 2571 The following person(s) on February 7, 2018. Expires istrant first commenced to Walker Place, Livermore, doing business as: HBE February 7, 2023. MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 11

The Independent Legal No. transact business under the Norma E. Arciniega, 637 N. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on Saturdays from 10:00AM Please send resume to ANNOUNCEMENTS and state law prohibit 4287. Published March 8, fictitious business name(s) K St, Livermore, CA 94551 to 2:30PM. We have many ckrodgers@rockymoun- advertisements for housing NAME STATEMENT 155) NOTICES 15, 22, 29, 2018. listed above: N/A This business is conducted FILE NO. 542487 adorable, tame kittens that tainrec.com or come in and employment that Signature of Registrants: by Married Couple have been tested for FIV & to Del Valle Lake Marina “NOTICE TO READERS: contain any preference, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- limitation or discrimination NAME STATEMENT /s/: Daniel Parden The date on which the reg- ing business as: Kukahiko FELV, altered & vaccinated. / Bait Shop, and ask for California law requires This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to We also have adult cats & Charlie or Keli or you can that contractors taking based on protected classes, FILE NO. 541830 Inc., 713 Sandpiper Com- including race, color, The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda transact business under the mon, Livermore, CA 94551, ranch cats for adoption. call us at 925-449-5201 jobs that total $500 or on March 6, 2018. Expires fictitious business name(s) more (labor and/or materi- religion, sex, handicap, ing business as: Mark’s is hereby registered by the EMPLOYMENT or 925-449-1667. Sal- familial status or national March 6, 2023. listed above: March 14, 2018 ary: $11.00 /hour starting als) be licensed by the Truck and Auto Repair, 248 following owner(s): 57) SERVICES origin. IVPC does not North I St, Livermore, CA The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Kukahiko Inc., 713 Sand- Contractors State License knowingly accept any 4291. Published March 15, /s/: Rogelio Bibiano Rosas 94551, is hereby registered piper Common, Livermore, Del Valle Lake Marina BE WARY of out of area Board. State law also advertisements that are in 22, 29, April 5, 2018. This statement was filed with by the following owner(s): CA 94551 is currently hiring for part- companies. Check with the requires that contrac- violation of the law. the County Clerk of Alameda Mark Lemke, 15827 Ash FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted time and possible full- time local Better Business Bureau tors include their license on March 14, 2018. Expires Ave, Patterson, CA 95363 NAME STATEMENT by a Corporation hours. Positions available: before you send money or numbers on all advertising. March 14, 2023. This business is conducted FILE NO. 541679 The date on which the reg- Cashiers, Concessions fees. Read and understand Check your contractor’s The Independent Legal No. by an Individual The following person(s) do- istrant first commenced to and Dock-Hands, etc. Du- any contracts before you status at www.cslb.ca.gov TO PLACE 4294. Published March 22, The date on which the reg- ing business as: Magpie transact business under the ties may include; but not sign. Shop around for rates. or (800)321-CSLB (2752). 29, April 5, 12, 2018. fictitious business name(s) limited to, selling bait & Unlicensed persons taking A istrant first commenced to Bakery, 1491 Chateau Com- TO PLACE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: N/A tackle, stock supplies, as- jobs less than $500 must transact business under the mon, Livermore, CA 94550, A LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: sist customers with boat state in their advertise- fictitious business name(s) is hereby registered by the OR CLASSIFIED AD FILE NO. 542494 /s/: John Kukahiko, Owner/ rental agreements, clean- ments that they are not listed above: February 4, following owner(s): IN THE OR CEO ing/minor maintenance on licensed by the 2013 Danita Cowgill, 1491 Cha- The following person(s) do- INDEPENDENT Signature of Registrants: teau Common, Livermore, ing business as: Bibiano’s This statement was filed with the boats, preparing food, Contractors State License CLASSIFIED assisting customers, etc. Call (925)243-8000 Board.” /s/: Mark Lemke, Owner CA 94550 Transport 3, 637 N. K St, the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with This business is conducted Livermore, CA 94551, is on March 14, 2018. Expires AD the County Clerk of Alam- by an Individual hereby registered by the March 14, 2023. Applicants should be ener- MERCHANDISE REAL ESTATE IN THE The Independent Legal No. getic, friendly, hard working eda on February 28, 2018. The date on which the reg- following owner(s): 118) FREE SECTION Inland Valley Expires February 28, 2023. istrant first commenced to Patsy M. Bibiano, 1915 De 4297. Published March 22, and customer service-ori- INDEPENDENT ented individuals. Must be Free Pine & Oak Wood Publishing Co. The Independent Legal No. transact business under the Vaca Way, Livermore, CA 29, April 5, 12, 2018. Client Code:04126-00001 4289. Published March 15, fictitious business name(s) 94550 able to lift at least 20 lbs. You cut & haul it Call ANIMALS Lots of Pine cones, too Re: Legal Notice for 22, 29, April 5, 2018. listed above: N/A This business is conducted Must be available to work Classified Ads Signature of Registrants: by an Individual 2) CATS/ DOGS holidays and weekends; Please call (925)243-8000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (408)897-3156 The Federal Fair /s/: Danita Cowgill, Owner The date on which the reg- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for these are our busiest days Housing Act, Title VII of NAME STATEMENT during the summer. FILE NO. 541997 This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to adoption information contact the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alam- transact business under the Valley Humane Society at ing business as: Louise’s eda on February 26, 2018. fictitious business name(s) (925)426-8656 Fish & Chips, 1554 Railroad Expires February 26, 2023. listed above: March 14, 2018 The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Public Notice Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, is hereby registered by the 4292. Published March 15, /s/: Patsy M. Bibiano 22, 29, April 5, 2018. This statement was filed with Notice is hereby given to the public that the following owner(s): Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) Du Anh To, 4442 Inyo Ct, PUBLIC NOTICE the County Clerk of Alameda on March 14, 2018. Expires seeks eleven (11) volunteer community Fremont, CA 94538 Cellco Partnership and its This business is conducted controlled affiliates doing March 14, 2023. members to serve on the PUSD Local The Independent Legal No. by an Individual business as Verizon Wire- Control Advisory Committee (LCAC). Cable Installers Wanted! The date on which the reg- less (Verizon Wireless) is 4295. Published March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2018. Adopt a new best friend Immediate openings for Cable Installers istrant first commenced to proposing to build a 78-foot TVAR Applications are due to the PUSD District transact business under the Monopole Telecommunica- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018. No experience necessary, we will train. fictitious business name(s) tions Tower in the vicinity of NAME STATEMENT Interested parties can find membership listed above: N/A 1310 Murdell Ln, Livermore, FILE NO. 542079 Our current weekly adoption requirements and complete instructions $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs Signature of Registrants: Alameda County, CA 94550. The following person(s) do- events include: $2,500 Bonus for no experience /s/: Du Anh To, Owner Public comments regarding ing business as: Fact ‘n’ Fic- for applying on the PUSD website, This statement was filed with potential effects from this site tion Technician, 5313 Star- Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- http://pleasantonusd.net or contact PUSD Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K the County Clerk of Alameda on historic properties may flower Way, Livermore, CA pies at Farmer’s Market in Business Services Department (925) 462- Company vehicle with gas card provided on March 5, 2018. Expires be submitted within 30-days 94551, is hereby registered Pleasanton. The location is 5500 or email: [email protected]. March 5, 2023. from the date of this publica- by the following owner(s): Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. Bring current DMW report to interview. Pleasanton Unified School District The Independent Legal No. tion to: Project 6118001721- Stefanie Molina, 5313 Star- Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. 4290. Published March 15, MI c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 flower Way, Livermore, CA 4665 Bernal Avenue 22, 29, April 5, 2018. Susquehanna Trail South, 94551 Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- Pleasanton, CA 94566 Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS York, PA 17403, mihle@ tens at Dublin PetSmart, (925) 462 -5500 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA NAME STATEMENT ebiconsulting.com, or via by an Individual 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. FILE NO. 542065 telephone at 443-866-1410. The date on which the reg- Hours: 11am to 3pm. The following person(s) istrant first commenced to doing business as: FOR- The Independent Legal No. transact business under the Visit our website, WWW. EVERYONEPRODUCTS, 4293. Published March 22, fictitious business name(s) TVAR.ORG, to see adopt- 5563 Charlotte Way, Liver- 2018. listed above: N/A able animals, volunteer THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY more, CA 94550, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: opportunities, and how to registered by the following NAME STATEMENT /s/: Stefanie Molina, Sole donate. owner(s): FILE NO. 542493 Proprietor THE EXPERIENCE IS ALAIN PINEL Daniel Parden, 5563 Char- The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with Follow TRI-VALLEY ANI- lotte Way, Livermore, CA ing business as: Bibiano’s the County Clerk of Alameda MAL RESCUE on Facebook, 94550 Transport 2, 637 N. K St, on March 6, 2018. Expires Twitter, and Instagram. This business is conducted Livermore, CA 94551, is March 6, 2023. 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DUBLIN CELEBRATES Museum on Main Hosting PAL Artwork The Museum on Main has invited the Pleasanton Art League to display their artwork in "Imagination Expressed 2018." This is the 10th showing of art by Pleasanton Art League at the Museum on Main. The public is invited to explore the Tri-Valley’s art community. A public reception will be held Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 PM. Refreshments will be served. Almost half of the 26 artists are showing their work at Artwork by Linda the Museum On Main for the Garbarino. first time. The show features two and three dimension- Museum hours are Tuesday al art including paintings, through Saturday 10 AM to photography, hand-painted 4 PM and Sunday 1 to 4 PM. porcelain, jewelry and sculp- The show will feature a ture. The show will continue series of demonstrations and through Sunday, May 20. activities at the Museum.

Fly Fishers Plan Swap Meet Tri-Valley Fly Fishers will hold its annual fund raising event, on April 5th, at the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod Photos - Doug Jorgensen and Gun Club located in Livermore. The club is having Dublin held its annual St. Patrick's Day festivities over a Swap Meet and Raffle. The raffle will include prizes the weekend. Irish entertainers were on hand during the like a 2 for 1 Mexican fishing trip, discount opportunities festival at the Civic Center. Everything green could be to buy equipment, local extra virgin olive oil and much seen during the annual parade on Saturday. There were more. Now is the time to open those closets and look in the politicians handing out beads, school bands, floats, and corners of the garage for that fishing, camping and outdoor equipment not used in years and bring it to sell at the Swap novelty entries. The Shamrock Run saw participants of Meet. For more information please contact swapmeet@ all ages. Firefighters at Station #16 in Dublin served tri-valleyflyfishers.org up green pancakes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The The Swap Meet is open to all, not just members. Entrance Alameda County firefighters from Local 55 raised funds to the event is $10; kids under 18 accompanied by adults are to support charitable efforts funded by Local 55. free. Attendees who pay an entrance fee will receive tickets for a bucket raffle. There will both liquid refreshments and snacks for all. The doors will open for sellers at 6:00 PM to check-in, be assigned table space and set-up. Buyers can arrive any time after 6:30 PM. The early bird will probably gobble up the bargains. Those selling equipment will be in charge of how they sell, at what price and collecting their money. Sellers will donate 10% of their gross sales to the club. It’s recommended that equipment be sold as a silent auction run by the seller or at a fixed price. Other forms of selling such as Dutch auctions and trades are permissible and strictly up to the sellers. All sellers are on the honor system. Tri-Valley Fly Fishers is a Non-Profit-Organization. The club is comprised of women and men from the Tri-Valley and East Bay who enjoy the sport of fly fishing. Member- ship spans all ages from students to seniors. Besides fishing trips and its speakers program, the club is deeply committed to and involved with education and conservation activities. The club's education programs help new anglers get involved in the sport and experienced fly-fishers to sharpen their skills. Perhaps the best known club sponsored educational activity is “Trout in the Classroom” that has exposed over 50,000 5th grade students to ecology and the life cycle of fish.

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Authors at the Library J.A. Jance Photos Celebrate Women New York Times bestselling author J.A. Jance will be at the Livermore By Carol Graham Civic Center Library on These are not the Monday, March 26, 2018, bland-faced, airbrushed 7 pm to 8:30 pm. This mannequins of fashion event is free. Copies of her magazines. books will be available for No, these women's sale and signing. The Civic faces are real and their Center Library is located at expressions are sincere – 1188 South Livermore Ave., from the playful smiles Livermore. of women dipping their J.A. Jance is the author of more than fifty myster- feet in a pool to the cool ies in four different series determination of a woman featuring J.P. Beaumont, Jo- holding a sign that reads, anna Brady, Ali Reynolds, "Feminism is the radical and the Walker family. She notion that women are authored a volume of poetry, After the Fire. Her upcoming people." novel titled Duel to the Death, an Ali Reynolds Mystery All are part of the comes out May 27, 2018. 4th annual "Celebrate Visit the author’s website at Jajance.com for more Women!" photo exhibit information. that is featured at the This special event is part of the Library’s Authors & Arts Series, supported by the Friends of the Livermore Livermore Civic Center Library. Library through the month For more information, and to learn more about other of March, in honor of events, visit livermorelibrary.net or call 925-373-5505. Women's History Month. Diamond Lee Wesley's "Nana" - 2017 1st Place Winner "Celebrate Women! is Ally Carter an art exhibition to honor Ally Carter, the New all women," said Curator- York Times bestselling Creator Barbara Reynolds. author of the Heist Soci- "My hope is that Celebrate ety, Gallagher Girls, and Women! elevates women. Embassy Row series will be A good example of that is visiting Livermore Public Darrell Lew's 'Stereotypes Library to celebrate the re- Broken.' His image shows lease of her new novel Not a beautiful and strong If I Save You First. All are invited to meet pole dancer, flipping the this popular young adult au- negative connotation to thor on Wednesday, March positive. I have special 28, 2018, at 6:00 pm at the appreciation when it is a Civic Center Library Sto- male artist who honors rytime Room, 1188 South women in this exhibition." Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Previously held at Las The library will be serving pizza and snacks. Copies Positas College, this is the of her new novel are available for pre-order from Towne first year for the exhibit to Center Books at 925-846-8826. Pre-ordered books will be featured at the library. be available for pick-up at the event or at Towne Center Books on release day, March 27, 2018. Towne Center It is also the first year that Books also will be at the event with copies of the author’s photographers could opt to books available for purchase. The event is free. No regis- participate in one of two tration is required. tracks. For questions or more information, call Jennifer Mosel "The new venue gives at 925-373-5576, or visit the library website at www. easier access for all livermorelibrary.net. Kathy Woofter's "My Beautiful Wife" - Honorable Mention (continued on page 4) 2 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018

Las Positas College 'Heathers' Described As an '80s-fusion Rollercoaster Ride...

By Carol Graham dancing and songs while insecurities. There is mature comedy. Though the themes cast is outstanding, with My Dead Gay Son, Shine a What Grease is to Baby still making biting observa- language, but the rating are dark, the presentation songs including: Beauti- Light, and I am Damaged. Boomers, Heathers is to tions about social issues. mostly comes from content of the them is done humor- ful , Freeze Your Brain, "I fell in love with Gen X. The setup and "The whole show is fun, and themes, such as vio- ously and through songs Dead Girl Walking, The Me Heather McNamara because characters are similar: a girl cheesy and irreverent, with lence and sex," Lish says. whenever possible." Inside of Me, Our Love Is her song 'Lifeboat' explains outsider navigates high- lots of bold '80s humor," "That being said, it is a The talent of the LPC God, Blue, Prom or Hell?, what everyone feels now school life, with jocks and says Celia Reddoch (Ve- and then," Tovar says. "It's popular girls at the social ronica Sawyer). "I would a visceral experience to apex, while falling for a describe Heathers as Mean hear Carly TilsonLumetta rebellious bad boy. Girls with murder." sing and portray onstage The similarities stop The plot follows smart the vulnerability we've all there. While Grease por- girl Veronica as she is shown or wish to show. trays high school as the best brought into the tight circle "After the devastating days of one's life, Heath- of popular senior girls Marjory Stoneman Douglas ers weaves a darker tale of known as the Heathers shooting in Florida, I was moral lessons and making it (because they're all named partly concerned some peo- out alive. Heather) so they can make ple in the audience wouldn't "Heathers is the quintes- use of her top-notch forgery like to see a musical with sential anti-John Hughes skills. But the Heathers' such sensitive subject mat- movie," says Christian narcissistic cruelty repels ter, and a potential school Tanton (who plays Principal Veronica and she turns shooter being made on- Gowan and Kurt's dad). away from the group, stage," she adds. "However, Heathers The Musical toward the moody bad boy the theater is a safe place opens at Las Positas Col- (or, more accurately, sexy and an art where we get to lege on Friday, April 6, for psychopath) Jason “J.D.” heal and help the audience a run of six shows over two Dean. Veronica struggles heal. It's a place where we consecutive weekends. not to become complicit in cry and the audience cries "Heathers is a raunchy, his homicidal takedown of with us. It's a place where sexy, hysterical '80s-fusion the school’s vicious girls we get to laugh and have rollercoaster ride with hu- and brutal jocks. the audience laugh, too." man interactions we've all "The themes are even Performances of Heath- had at one point, but most more poignant today than ers The Musical take place definitely in high school," they were in 1988," says on the weekends of April says Dulce Maria Tovar LPC Theater Coordinator 6-8 and 13-15. Friday and (Ms. Fleming). "It's been and Director Titian Lish. Saturday shows start at 8 incredible to see my peers "Violence in our schools p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. work so hard to bring the has not diminished, and Tickets are $15 for general '80s to 2018." the isolation some students admission, and $10 for all Many may remember feel continues. We can't students, military personnel the 1988 film Heathers on expect students or faculty and veterans, and seniors which the 2013 Heathers to solve all of the problems (55+). Parking is $2 (exact The Musical is based. The experienced in high school, change is needed for ki- movie is a black comedy, but we can enjoy a show osks) on Fridays, and is free a style that makes light of that helps us relate to one Saturdays after 6 p.m. and subject matter generally another through shared Sundays. Shows take place considered taboo, especially memories and experi- at the Barbara F. Mertes serious or painful subjects ences. And humor. So much Center for the Arts, located such as violence, sex, sui- humor." at Las Positas College, cide, murder, and homosex- Lish makes clear that 3000 Campus Hill Drive in uality. Although the film Heathers The Musical is Livermore. received excellent critical for mature audiences only. Adds Lish, "The cast reviews, audience reaction Although the musical's and stage managers are a was cool, and not until its writers, after receiving funny, funny bunch. Full 1989 release on VHS did myriad requests for high- of talent and kindness, they Heathers earn a strong cult school shows, created a have made rehearsing a following. PG-13 version, the college's dark comedy feel light and Heathers The Musical, production largely sticks breezy." still incorporating taboo with the original. To learn more, visit topics, takes the com- "The themes cover the www.laspositascollege.edu/ edy from black-black to coming-of-age experiences Photo - Doug Jorgensen performingarts, or call the gray-black, infusing the of teenagers in a school box office at (925) 424- entertainment with upbeat riddled with bullying and Pictured are (back) Carly Tilson-Lumetta (Heather M.), Ally Murphy (Heather C.) and 1120. GenevaMay Colcol (Heather D.) and (front) Celia Reddoch (Veronica),

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Children's Day at the Ranch Children’s Day will be held at Hagemann Ranch this Sunday, March 25th from 1-4 PM. A Doll Show with crafts, a Petting Zoo, the Heritage Guild’s HistoryMobile and lots of old fashioned games in the ranch's big backyard are just some of the attractions. The Grand Opening of the original Hagemann Black- smith Shop with demonstrations by the ranch's own blacksmith will also take place. Paws in Need will be the special guest organization. Tours of this National Historic Site and artist demonstrations are always part of these events. Hagemann Ranch is at 455 Olivina Ave. in Livermore. There is no admission charge. Ornamental as well as edible plants will be sold at the April 7 plant sale. Proceeds will benefit the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club for their many community service projects. Photo - Michelle Suski

tonight Garden Club Plant AquilA theAtre compAny Sale Set for April 7 Jane Austen’s Sense & Longer days and warmer weather mean that it’s time to take a look at garden areas. A great way to enhance a Sensibility garden is by purchasing plants at the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale. It will be held on Thu MAR 22 • 7:30pm Saturday, April 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the park- Livermore resident Lois Barber, currently co-president ing lot of Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita del vAlle Road, Pleasanton -- rain or shine. of the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club, displays fine ArtS Garden club members will be selling plants that have types of lettuce that will be available at the April 7 plant thrived in their own local gardens – flowering plants, ed- sale. Photo - Michelle Suski Austin ible plants, and more. Shoppers can browse at separate tables for annuals and perennials, ground covers, California numerous community services, including the following: huntington native plants, house plants, roses, shrubs, trees, vegetables, • Arbor Day assemblies for over 900 Pleasanton extrAordinAry and herbs. A special boutique section will offer garden art, second-grade students technicAl mAStery plant pots, and other treasures – all at reasonable prices. • Free seed packets at Pleasanton and Livermore librar- “I encourage people to come to the LAVGC Plant Sale ies, collected and packaged by members Sat MAR 24 • 8pm so they can see what gardeners in the area are successful • Maintenance of public gardens, such as the Sensory in growing in their gardens,” said Dolores Bengtson, club Gardens in Centennial Park (Pleasanton) and the rose co-president. “They may also talk with club members garden at Hansen Park (Livermore) Spark your imagination! who have a ‘hands-on’ experience with plants, ornamen- • Donation of food to neighbors in need from vegeta- Sun MAR 25 • 3pm tals, and edibles in our area. For novice and experienced bles raised at Eden Garden in Livermore gardeners alike, it’s a learning opportunity • Assistance with gardens at Camp Arroyo, which “Of course, we hope you will find plants suitable for serves children with life-threatening illnesses, as well as your garden to purchase, and take time to visit our ‘Gar- week-long, live-in environmental education programs for dener’s Boutique’ to see if you find that just-perfect flower area school children pot for your patio.” The garden club meets the second Thursday of each Lois Barber, co-president, added, “Bargain-hunters will month, September through May, in the multi-purpose find that most plants are priced in the $1-$5 range." room of Alisal Elementary School, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Preparations for the annual plant sale start far in ad- in Pleasanton. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m., and visitors are vance. “Our members have spent months growing plants welcome. for this sale,” said Daniel McCright, co-chair of the event. In addition to the evening meetings, the garden club Most of the club’s 188 members will be involved in the has luncheon meetings on the fourth Mondays. Other four-hour event, noted co-chair Bill Tallon. “You will interest groups that meet separately include: seed sharing, recognize the volunteers by the bright green aprons they floral design, and edible plant gardening. The club offers cAtApult will be wearing. They will be happy to offer free advice.” members day tours, overnight tours, and annual tours of Be mesmerized with “magic Shadows” The co-chairs also expressed appreciation to Alden Lane members’ gardens. The club also hosts an annual tomato Nursery for the loan of their truck to deliver plants to the tasting event. sale site. For further information about the club and its activities, 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org Funds raised at the plant sale enable the club to provide visit their website at www.lavgc.org . 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

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PHOTO EXHIBIT (continued from front page) Alameda County Fair Adds bridled"; 3rd-place winner Olga Sushchik for "Never Got Away"; and honorable Sky Ride; Cattle Drive mentions to Woofter for "My Beautiful Wife," Dar- rell Lew for "Stereotypes Planned Again for 2018 Broken," and Granada High School student Alyssa The Alameda County ney) and Super Diamond available soon through the Tet for "Amy." Fair returns June 15-July (Neil Diamond.) Fair’s website. Must be 21 "I encouraged those 8 for an 18-day run over Ticket prices vary or older. present at the reception to four weekends at the fair- by show & section and Live horseracing returns speak with the participants, grounds in Pleasanton. include Fair admission. to the Fairground’s historic who had on name tags, The Fair’s Carnival Tickets for some shows racetrack on Opening Day, and ask about the stories takes center stage in 2018 are available now, with June 15 for 15 full days: behind their images," with the addition of a additional shows to go on June 15-17, 21-24, 28-30, Reynolds said. "There were brand new, cross-grounds sale each week. Visit al- July 1, 4, 6-8. some amazing stories! Sky Ride. The attraction amedacountyfair.com for Monster Truck, Demoli- For example, I submitted features 70 passenger more concert information. tion Derby and Extreme an image of my aunt who gondolas that offer riders a The Fair’s Opening Rodeo all return to the was a military pilot in the bird’s eye view of the Fair. Day Cattle Drive, where Action Sports Arena, with 1940s. My family had been The ride will extend from real-life cowboys and a different show featured told she committed suicide, the Green Gate main en- cowgirls guide a mighty each weekend. Extreme but she resurfaced in 2008 trance to the Kids Park at herd of steers through Freestyle Motocross (FMX) in a nursing home." the Yellow Gate entrance. Downtown Pleasanton shows run daily. Select Sponsors of Celebrate Tickets are sold online returns for an encore. premium seats are available Women! include realtor now, or at the ride, and The event will start at for purchase for Monster Cher Wollard, photogra- priced at $5 for one-way Del Valle Avenue and Trucks and Demolition pher Sue Evans, Drs. John and $8 for round-trip. head on to Main Street at Derby (tickets include Fair and Elizabeth Nguyen, Also new for thrill- approximately 10:30AM admission.) See website for Pleasanton Art League, seekers is the TURBO, a on Friday, June 15. Once details coming soon. Livermore Art Association, super fast, adrenaline-rush again, select downtown The Fair celebrates Fa- and Lisa Rigge who served ride with upside-down, restaurants and retailers ther’s Day on Sunday, June as judge. free flipping action at will be giving away free 17, with free admission for Darrell Lew's "Stereotypes Broken" - Honorable Mention "I want Celebrate 120 feet in the air. Take Fair tickets while supplies dads until 5PM. Women! to be a communi- a spin, if you dare! And last and the Museum on Festival Latino with ty-wide event, but with the for the first time, carnival Main will provide fun Univision returns on participants and viewers," lighted. 1st-place winner from Port- fans can get even more of activities for kids. Wild Sunday, June 24 with live Reynolds said. "This year, "I have been taking pho- land, it's bigger than our what they love with the West Weekend festivities music, dancing, entertain- we offered two tracks: track tos for over 35 years and I local community," Reyn- new Fast Pass – a priority will continue at the Fair ment, games and more. one is judged, and awarded wanted to see if I had any olds said. "Yet it is we who entrance line for all rides, through Sunday. The Junior Livestock money and certificates; and viable photos in my col- live here who have the best with no waiting. Fast The Fair will offer Auction will be held on track two is non-judged, for lection," she said. "Lo and opportunity to participate Passes are available online three popular “Racing Sunday, July 8 at 8AM at everyone – artists and non- behold, I did - and I won an and to view these powerful now or at the gate for just & Tasting” events this the Livestock Pavilion. artists ─ to submit photos of honorable mention on my images. $10 and are good for the year – a different one each Fair Favorites will be women they want to honor." first try! My wife, Maureen "I hope participants whole day. weekend: Red, White & back including exhibits, Around 28 photographs Hamm, encouraged me feel fulfilled that they The 2018 Big O Tires Craft Brew Fest – Satur- animals, food, rides, games, competed in track one, and to submit a photo, and I have been able to honor a Concert Series lineup of- day, June 23; Sip, Savor pig races, Kids’ Park & 10 photos were submitted encourage more women to woman, showing her to all fers something for every & Wager Wine Festival STEAM Weekends, special in track two. participate in the arts." the viewers," she added. musical taste with Blue – Saturday, June 30; and event days and more. "I consider Celebrate A reception was held at "And I hope viewers feel Oyster Cult, Shaggy, En Craft Cocktail Festival – For more informa- Women! a place for emerg- the library on March 4, with enriched by experiencing Vogue, Clay Walker, 38 Saturday, July 7. tion including schedules, ing artists," Reynolds said. around 50 people attend- these images, and will feel Special, Smash Mouth, All events are held at Discount Days and concert "I am thrilled that this year ing as Reynolds awarded encouraged to participate Sir Mix-a-Lot, Con Funk the Stella Artois Grand- & special event ticket info, an honorable mention was honorees, who included: themselves next year." Shun, The Tubes, LeAnn stand infield track from visit the Fair’s website at won by Kathy Woofter 1st-place winner Chelsea The library is located at Rimes and WAR. Popu- 2PM to 5PM and offer www.alamedacountyfair. who told me she had never Smith of Portland, Oregon 1188 S. Livermore Av- lar tribute bands include unlimited sampling, live com. Facebook, Instagram entered a photography for her photograph "Haiti"; enue. To learn more, email Boys of Summer (Eagles,) horse racing & wager- and Twitter offer additional competition." 2nd-place winner Sherrie barbara.nichols.reynolds@ Queen Nation (Queen,) ing, food, lawn games information, previews, Woofter, a Livermore Theriault for her hand- gmail.com. Purple Reign (Prince,) and more. Tickets are updates, contests and give- resident, was equally de- colored cyanotype "Un- Journey Revisited (Jour- aways. MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 5 Pedrozzi Foundation Has Been Boosting Education Since 2008

Since 2008, the Mario shops to help students and his estate plans to endow The Rotary Club of Pedrozzi Foundation has families complete financial multiple STEM scholar- Livermore is funding its Ed awarded $3.6 million in aid applications. ships and is currently Rundstrom vocation Schol- scholarships to 1,000 Liver- • Partners with the funding STEM scholarships arship through the Founda- more graduates. Livermore School District to be awarded during his tion. It will be awarded an- The Foundation re- to fund PSAT testing for lifetime nually. The Club also plans cently reached a milestone, all sophomores on a school Anonymous Donors - to fund other scholarship celebrating its 10th anni- day. Endowed a Music Scholar- through the Foundation. versary. • Partners with Las ship in honor of Charles Jay Davis, Glenn Ku- Scenes from a past LAA Art Show. Carolyn Siegfried, a Positas College administra- Amirkhanian. The first biak, Art Pontau and Rick spokesperson for the foun- tors and staff to increase recipient, Austin West, Stulen funded a scholarship dation, commented, "This the success of Pedrozzi transferred from LPC is in honor of Walter Bauer foundation is really not only Scholars at Las Positas. pursuing a degree in Music Mim John funded a a gift to the community, but • Partners with ABC Education at Sonoma State. scholarship in honor of also a community asset. It NorCal to offer an Appren- Bryan Balazs and Lori Walter Bauer belongs to all of us," ticeship Tool Scholarship Souza have endowed a Jay and Mary Davis Tom Felton, a board for Livermore graduates scholarship, the first to be funded two scholarships member, stated, "When you pursuing careers in the awarded this year in honor of their children's talk to the students, they building trades. Howard and Elaine Livermore teachers and tell you the impact is far • Launched the Pedrozzi Storms - funded 3 scholar- plan to fund an additional beyond the dollars. It was Young Scholars Program – ships in honor of former scholarship this year the faith we showed in them a pilot program to support Pedrozzi Foundation board Recipients of donor that made the difference." and encourage Principal members funded scholarships are se- One scholarship re- Honor Roll students from Kathy Coyle funded a lected from the foundation's cipient echoed that idea. Marylin Avenue Elemen- scholarship in memory of pool of applicants. Donors Karissa Beran, said upon tary School as they progress her father may direct the scholarship graduation from Las through middle and high Gary Johnson is funding to a student in a specific Positas College about her school annual community college field of study or school type Annual Spring Art scholarship, "Thank you Seigfried told the scholarships (undergraduate, commu- for believing in us and our Livermore City Council at Nancy Stoyer funded nity college, vocational). education and for funding a recent meeting, "As we two scholarships in honor Donors do not select the Show Planned our education." expand the impact of Mario of her parents recipients as the applica- Livermore Art Association annual Spring Art Show As a Swiss immigrant, Pedrozzi’s generous gift, we Alan and Mary Burnham tion review process is done & Sale will be held the weekend of April 7 & 8, from Pedrozzi embodied the look for partners - through funded multiple vocational anonymously. 10 to 4, on both Saturday and Sunday at The Barn, American dream. Overcom- this new partnership with scholarships in honor of For more information 3131 Pacific, Livermore. ing humble beginnings and the City of Livermore and Alan's father about scholarships and pro- Admission to the art show is free. It is open to the limited formal education, MidPen Housing, we will An anonymous com- grams administered by the public. he achieved financial suc- have access to a commu- munity member funded two Foundation, visit pedrozzi- cess and a full life. nity space to carry out our promise scholarships foundation.org The show will include live demonstrations by art- Upon his death in 2002, work. We look forward to ists and an Artists Store offering unique artistic pieces Pedrozzi, a Livermore busi- supporting students living for sale. A Special Awards Ceremony & Reception nessman, gifted nearly all in Chestnut Square and sur- is planned for Saturday night, from 7 to 9 pm. All are his assets to the Livermore rounding neighborhoods." welcome. The Award Ceremony will include awards community to establish the Seigfried referred to an to the winning pieces of Art along with music, food Mario Pedrozzi Scholarship action item on the agenda and beverages (wine is available for purchase). Foundation. He envisioned that involved clearing up a LAA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded that his wealth could pro- title to allow for Chestnet Presents in 1957 to promote public interest and appreciation vide a means for students Square to go forward. The in the fine arts and in the fine crafts, as well as to of all ages to achieve their foundation was listed as April 28 Jinx Jones Trio encourage the artistic progress and the development educational and career one of the owners. As part Jazz at its Finest of its membership. Membership is open to anyone goals. His objective was to of the agreement to vacate interested in the fields of arts and crafts. LAA has promote higher education the title, the main street May 12 Billy kemp recently received recognition from the Livermore for a wide range of students within the development will Songwriter from Nashville Cultural Arts Council in appreciation of their efforts who demonstrate desire, be named Pedrozzi Com- June 16 Terrence brewer’s potential and promise of the mon. to promote the arts in the community. Acoustic Jazz Quartet LAA supports the Livermore Art Association future. Community members Gallery, a cooperative sales opportunity for qualified To help create a college have stepped forward to es- July 28 Black farrell member artists to display their work for sale. The and career bound culture, in tablish scholarships admin- Songwriter public is invited to visit and shop at the Gallery at addition to awarding schol- istered by the foundation. arships, the foundation: They include: All shows start at 7pm 2155 3rd St., Livermore, 925 449-9927. • Promotes financial aid John Houghton, Jr. - Tickets: $15 at door Inking’s Coffee & Tea awareness and hosts work- included the Foundation in or Eventbrite.com 530 Main St, Pleasanton 6 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018

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A number of books and 60s and 70s, overlooking and Media articles have been written Yesterday into Today the bucolic hills where about the Laurel Canyon By Sarah Bobson counterculture hippies Sale Planned music scene in the 60s and and musicians romped Friends of Dublin 70s, but none perhaps as to the beat of “make Library, Inc. Spring Used intriguing as David Mc- Laurel Canyon: Walking the love, not war,” was an Book and Media Sale Gowan’s Weird Scenes: incongruous place called will be held at the Dublin Inside the Canyon. Sixties. Part III Lookout Mountain Labo- Library, 200 Civic Plaza, McGowan, a home- ratories, a top-secret U.S. Dublin, Saturday, March 31 grown Angeleno, has backgrounds or have prior ing to McGowan, Zappa, department employee, Air Force installation. In - Sunday, April 1, 2018 devoted years to digging musical skill, but that a Laurel Canyon resident was a direct descendant of existence until at least On Saturday, 9:00 AM to past the counterculture they came from blueblood and founder of the Moth- John Adams. 1969, it has remained 11:00 AM the sale is open mythologies and shining families, or families with ers of Invention, was not I was struck by the par- almost unknown, “even to members only. Member- ships available at the door icons, to what he proposes backgrounds in the mili- anti-establishment as adox of so many of these to conspiracy theorists,” tary, intelligence, and/or people thought. In fact, counterculture musicians, starting at 8:30 AM. is the underbelly of that McGowan told the On Saturday, 11:00 AM politics. In connecting the McGowan says, Zappa with their free-wheeling scene. It must be stated moderator of Antidote to 4:00 PM, the sale will be that some people have dots, McGowan seems to was pro-military, “the son lifestyles, coming from on a 2015 LTV2 youtube open to all. accused McGowan of be indicating that govern- of a chemical warfare spe- families with political video. At some point, it On Sunday, 1:00 PM wild speculation in order ment and/or military ele- cialist with a top security and/or military back- morphed into a studio to 4:00 PM: Bag Day, fill to make a buck. And his ments may have been the clearance at Edgewood grounds that required just that created for the Air a paper bag (provided) for other books might give ones doing the “manufac- Arsenal near Baltimore, the opposite: a patriotic Force (between 1947 and $4.00. witness to this, judging turing.” A whale of a con- Maryland” (where young adherence to strict rules of 1969) classified motion Bag Day Special in- from their titles: Pro- spiracy theory? Perhaps. Frank spent the first few behavior. Ofcourse, one pictures involving atom- cludes ½ off on selected grammed to Kill: The But McGowan presents years of his life). didn’t have to be counter- ic-bomb tests. McGowan, audio-visual, vintage and Politics of Serial Murder, background information, Stephen Stills. The culture musicians to have says, however, that he specially priced items and Derailing Democracy: which can be verified, of cofounder of two Laurel such discrepancies in their believes it was used for Most prices are $1 or so many of the musicians, Canyon bands, Buffalo lives. I saw this firsthand less. Funds from sales go The America the Media more than that since it towards purchasing the that it is hard to dismiss Springfield and Crosby, with two acquaintances of Don’t Want You to See. was the world’s largest Library's materials and sup- Still, in Weird Scenes, his thesis outright. Here Stills, Nash & Young, mine. One was the son of fully functioning film stu- porting its programs. McGowan brings to is a sampling of some of Stills, according to Mc- a high-ranking official in dio, capable of animation, the surface an uncanny those musicians. Gowan, was a military the C.I.A. In the late 60s, editing, sound stages, amount of coincidences Jim Morrison. Ac- brat who spent chunks the son fled to Canada film vaults. “Everything and intriguing links be- cording to McGowan, of his childhood in El as a draft dodger (his to make a film, from soup Open Mic Set tween many 60s musicians Morrison was the son of Salvador, Costa Rica, father disowned him). He to nuts. Obviously, there living in close proximity Admiral George Stephen and Panama, where the continued his life there, was a lot more going on for March 28 to a place called Lookout Morrison, “the command- U.S. engaged in covert working as a college there than was acknowl- Mountain Laboratories, er of the U.S. warships operations. And David professor. The other was edged. Whether we’ll Whistlestop Writers up-and-coming filmmak- that allegedly came under Crosby, a descendant of the son of a member of the ever know the full scope will host an open mic ers, murder, and what attack by North Viet- three interrelated families Gestapo during World War of what was being done for writers of all genres the anti-war movement namese torpedo boats in -- the Van Cortlandts, Van II. When I knew the son, at this facility is an open on Wednesday, March referred to as the mili- the Gulf of Tonkin” and Rensselaers, and the Van he lived and worked out question.” 28, 2018, from 6:45 to tary-industrial-complex propelled escalation of Skylars -- came from a of a small office in Times 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the (McGowan prefers the U.S. involvement in the prestigious family tree of Square, where he slept on In Part IV, the final Square, 21 South Liver- term “military/intelligence Vietnam War. The book Revolutionary and Civil a cot and took showers at installment of Laurel more Avenue, in downtown complex”). shows a photo of a prep- War generals, judges, friends’ apartments. He Canyon in the 60s, we Livermore. It is McGowan’s thesis py-looking Jim Morrison senators, congressmen, made a meager living by will take a look at the Planned is an evening of standing next to his father and governors. selling buttons that pro- great food, great wine, and that the 60s counterculture budding counterculture great writing. Cynthia Pat- on the bridge of one of the John Phillips. Leader moted slogans like “Peace movement was manufac- that mixed with the up- ton, Livermore’s Poet Lau- tured in order to under- warships in early 1964. In of the Mamas and the Now” and “Love Not and-coming actors known reate and the event’s host, mine the growing anti-war 1967, a mere three years Papas, Phillips also had, War.” On any given day or as the Young Turks in a says, “Drop by and support movement. In support of later, after the release of to a lesser extent, an night, you could find him deadly witches brew en- local writers in a fun and this, he points out that his album Doors, Mor- establishment connection. sitting on the floor sorting vironment that spawned welcoming environment.” a number of the Laurel rison, would be asking He was the son of a career out buttons with, ironical- what is arguably the most The Whistlestop Writers Canyon bands back then the world to “‘break on Marine Corp. officer. His ly enough, Jim Morrison’s heinous incident of that Open Mic will continue were created almost over- through to the other side” mother and sister were “Light My Fire” blasting era: The Charles Manson on the fourth Wednesday night, and that many of and “light my fire” on the all career defense depart- from his turntable. murders. of each month. For more the musicians not only did Ed Sullivan Show. ment employees. And his Capping the Laurel information contact Liver- not come from musical Frank Zappa. Accord- first wife, also a defense Canyon music scene in the morePoetLaureate@gmail. com. MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 7

Library to Grammy-Award Winning Singer- Celebrate National Songwriter to Appear at the Bankhead Known for her hit song recently awarded the Best Library Week “Stay (I Missed You)” Children’s Album at the from the film Reality Bites, 2018 Grammy Awards for Grammy Award-winning The Livermore Public Library will be celebrating “Feel What U Feel.” Her singer songwriter Lisa National Library Week, April 8-14, 2018. first children’s’ release in Pick up a Library Bingo card at all Livermore Loeb brings her music to 2003 “Catch the Moon,” Public Library branches. Take the challenge--read Livermore in early April. for which she reunited with new things, connect with the community and The first pop musician to Elizabeth Mitchell, was fol- discover interesting new experiences. The Bingo reach the very top of the lowed by two picture book Cards provide an opportunity for adults and teens to charts without a recording CD sets including “Lisa personally challenge, stretch, and explore. Complete contract, Loeb has built a Loeb’s Songs for Movin’ five consecutive squares (across, down or sideways) following for both her pop and Shakin’.” Loeb collab- and return the card to the library to be entered into a songs, as well as her chil- orated to co-write the chil- raffle drawing. dren’s music. Described dren’s musical "Camp Kap- Beginning Sunday, April 8th, participants may by The New York Times pawanna," which debuted pick up a bingo card at the Information Desk at the as “catchy but redeemed at New York City's Atlantic Civic Center Library, Rincon Branch Library, or from cliché by unexpected Theater Company in 2015, Springtown Branch Library. Participants will also rhythmic shifts and small and through her Camp Lisa receive a library themed button or a bookmark from harmonic quirks,” Lisa Foundation raises funds to ALA (American Library Association) when they Loeb’s music will fill the send children to camp who pick up a bingo card. Bankhead Theater on April might not otherwise have Some of the Library Bingo squares are reading 6th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets the opportunity. related, while others encourage being connected, or start at just $40 with $17 Loeb has also appeared focus on discovery. For instance, some of the bingo tickets for students and ac- on television on “Gos- squares ask participants to re-read a favorite story, tive military personnel. read or write a poem, try a book club, do an anony- sip Girl,” in films such as Loeb left her native mous good deed, visit a farmer’s market, have a “About a Boy” and “Fright conversation about art, and check out the night sky. Texas to attend Brown Night,” provided voice- University where she and over talent for a number of Turn in completed bingo cards with name and phone Lisa Loeb number to the Information Desk at Civic Center Li- friend Elizabeth Mitchell children’s programs, and brary, Rincon Branch Library, or Springtown Branch built a following for their starred on her own reality Library. musical duo “Liz and Lisa,” as “Do You Sleep," "I Do" and original songs. Over the TV show. In addition she The last day for bingo cards to be submitted for while earning her degree and "Let's Forget about past year, Loeb performed a designs her own line of the drawing is Saturday, May 5, 2018. Three lucky in comparative literature. It.” Recent work includes two-week run at the legend- eyewear that includes her winners will be randomly picked and contacted by After moving to New a rerelease of “The Purple ary Carlyle Hotel in New iconic cat-eyed glasses. phone during the week of May 6th. Winners will re- York City to focus on her Tape,” a return to her York, as well as on tour The Bankhead Theater is ceive goodie bags filled with nice prizes. Prizes will solo career, she soared to original acoustic guitar and across the county. located at 2400 First Street include gift cards and certificates to local businesses, number one with “Stay” in vocals from her early days In addition to her adult in downtown Livermore. books, and other fun items. 1994. Both her major-label in New York, as well as the pop music, Loeb has earned Tickets can be purchased National Library Week, sponsored by the Ameri- debut album “Tails” and the Amazon Original album, equal acclaim for turn- at the box office, online at can Library Association and by libraries across the subsequent “Firecracker” “Lullaby Girl,” a dreamy, ing her creative spark to www.bankheadtheater.org country since 1958, takes place each April, and is went gold with such hits melancholy take on classic or by calling 373-6800. a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's children’s music and was libraries and to promote library use and support. At Livermore Public Library, there is much to celebrate during National Library Week. Library Bingo exemplifies the mission of the Kite Flying Event in Dublin Livermore Public Library which encourages the development of a lifelong interest in reading and Bring the family to fly a kite at the Tiger Cub Kite Day at learning, provides materials and services of popular Ted Fairfield Park, 3400 Antone Way in Dublin. interest, supports the educational needs of the com- The Boy Scouts of the Twin Valley District (Livermore, munity, furnishes timely, accurate information, and Pleasanton & Dublin) invite children from kindergarten to builds cultural awareness and enrichment. 5th grade to join in the fun and fly a kite on Sunday, March Library Bingo is sponsored by the Friends of the 25, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm. Livermore Library. To learn more about this pro- Bring a kite or borrow one at the event. gram and other events, visit the library’s website at Information on how boys and girls can join Cub Scouting www.livermorelibrary.net, or call 925-373-5505. will be available, girls can now join the Cub Scouts. For information contact, Jodi Benedict (925) 321-2950 8 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. classes or small group classes college.edu/performing arts firehousearts.org. Free admission. Aquila Theatre: “Sense and Sensibil- Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- www.firehousearts.org offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Tri-Valley Jazz Trio with guest tenor A Tribute to Sinatra and Dorsey, April ity,” March 22, Bankhead Theater, cated in the Carnegie Building, offers 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ sax master Guido Fazio at Inklings 8, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 2400 First St., Livermore, www. art classes, unusual gifts, painting MEETINGS/CLASSES hotmail.com for further info. Coffee and Tea Event Room in Livermore, www.bankheadtheater.org bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. rentals, art exhibits and informa- Bothwell Arts Center Artists’ Spring Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Pleasanton on Friday, March 23rd, 7 or 373-6800. Catapult, “Magic Shadows,” 3 p.m. tion pertaining to the art field, 2155 Clean, Sat., March 24, purchase last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. pm. Sponsored concert. Admission Matt Nakoa, Up & Coming Singer- March 25. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Third St., Livermore. The gallery has bargain-priced artwork, and bargain- at Galina’s Music Studio located at free. www.trivalleyjazz.org' Songwriter, 8 p.m. April 13, First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- been open since 1974 and is run priced art materials. All ages are 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm Austin Huntington, cello, Del Valle Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad theater.org or 373-6800. as a co-op by local artists. Hours welcome to attend this free event participation by calling (925) 960- Fine Arts, March 24. 8 p.m. Del Valle Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Heathers: the Musical, April 6-15, 8 are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For that is half open studios and half art 1194 or via the website at www. Fine Arts, Bankhead Theater, 2400 org or 931-4848. p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Barbara information call 449-9927. flea market. There is no admission GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners First Street, Livermore. www.bank- Livermore-Amador Symphony, The Mertes Performing Arts Center, Las Members of the Pleasanton Art charge. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. are welcome. Bring some music to headtheater.org or 373-6800. Human Spirit & The Natural World, Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill League Public Art Circuit are The Bothwell Arts Center is located share with the group. Ukuleles are Kaki King: “The Neck Is A Bridge To Madeline Adkins, soloist. April 14, 8 Dr., Livermore. www.laspositascol- currently exhibiting art at six busi- at , 2466 Eighth Street, Livermore; available for purchase. Small $10 fee The Body,” An Innovative Multimedia p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First lege.edu/performing arts nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin information lvpac.org or 925-447- to cover meeting costs. Performance. Composer, guitar- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Rock of Ages, Pacific Coast Repertory Area. Viewing locations are: Bank ARTS. ist, Golden Globe nominated Kaki ater.org, 373-6800. Theatre, April 28-May 13, Firehouse of America at 337 Main Street, Call to Artists: Art in the Vineyards WINE & SPIRITS King performs her ground-breaking Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Grammy®- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber 2018. Sunday, May 27, 2018. Wood Family Vineyards, Fun Fridays multimedia show, deconstructing and Winning Artist for Best Children’s Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, Sponsored by Livermore Art Associa- - Tasting room open from noon to 7 redefining the role of solo instrumen- Album, 2 p.m. April 14, Firehouse or 931-4848. Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & tion and held at Wente Vineyards pm with live music from 4 - 7 pm. tal artist through virtuoso technique Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Drama Workshop Festival, April Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard State Winery - 2 Dimensional Art, 3/23/18 Truth Without Fear; 3/30/18 and mind-expanding live projections. Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org 27-28, 8 p.m. Barbara Mertes Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Photography, sculpture, Ceramics Better Days. 2407 Research Dr., One show only: Saturday, March 31, or 931-4848. Performing Arts Center, Las Positas Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward and Glass. Request information and Livermore. woodfamilyvineyards.com 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating tickets Michael Wartella, Broadway Star, College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, application at [email protected] Livermore Valley Uncorked presented $17-$27. Tickets available at www. Cabaret Singer, 8 p.m. April 21, Livermore. www.laspositascollege. Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Art Classes always on-going at the by the Tri-Valley Conservancy - firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad edu/performing arts at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, featuring the best wines, celebration or at the center Box Office, 4444 Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. If interested in becoming a member watercolor, drawing, colored pencil, April 12 at the Palm Event Center, Railroad Avenue, in downtown org or 931-4848. COMEDY of the Pleasanton Art League or for mixed media classes for adults and 1184 Vineyard Ave, Pleasanton: un- Pleasanton. Pacific Chamber Orchestra, The Free Comedy Show every Thursday information regarding the Public multiple children's classes always limited wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, Susara Gee Dehena, Sri Lankan- American Radio Hour, 2 p.m. April at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at available. Register at. bothwell. meet the winemakers and growers. American Cultural Association of 22. Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling will Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 (510) 877-8154. lvpac.org Tickets $50 each. trivalleyconser- Northern California presents "Susara join PCO in the premiere of a new First St. in Livermore. Nordic Voyage: A Sense of Place, art Figure Drawing Workshop, every Fri- vancy.org Gee Dehena" - a live classical Sri work. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First exhibition Harrington Gallery, March day 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists Lankan musical concert. 4 p.m. April Street, Livermore. www.bankhead- MOVIES 2-April 7. Works by members of bring their own materials and easels. MUSIC/CONCERTS 1, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., theater.org or 373-6800. Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public Nordic 5 Arts. Firehouse Arts Center, Open to all artists. Professional artist Bluegrass Style Music at the Band- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Choir and Orchestra Concert, April Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. models (nude). No instructor. Stu- stand, and open mic. Kickoff Easter or 373-6800. 26, 7 p.m. Barbara Mertes Perform- month. The films are free and are www.firehousearts.org. dents under 18 need written parental Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Fourth and K Lisa Loeb, April 6, Bankhead Theater, ing Arts Center, Las Positas College, screened in the Pleasanton Library Celebrate Women! 2018 - at the permission to attend. Cost $20 per Streets, Livermore. Continues first 2400 First St., Livermore, www. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. large meeting room. Theme this year Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Sunday of the month until first Sun- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. www.laspositascollege.edu/perform- is "Turning the Wheels." Everyone Ave. through March. Sponsored 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and day in October. Traditional Bluegrass, Vineyard View House Concert, ing arts is welcome to attend. Some films by: Livermore Art Association, refreshments are available. Call or old time gospel, national interest Roxanne de Bastion and Matt are mature in content and may not Pleasanton Art League, Sue Evans e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info and message times. Acoustic instru- Kingsley, April 6. With a nod to ON THE STAGE be suitable for children. For more Photography and Cher Wollard, Real- about the workshop, 925-373-9638 ments only. 1960’s psychedelia, Roxanne deliv- The Music Man Jr. - Family musical information or assistance, contact tor, Livermore. - [email protected]. Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music ers music with thoughtful social and theater performed by local youth. the Pleasanton Public Library at Livermore Art Association Spring Preschool Art classes: Thursday every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 personal commentary. Kingsley is a Shows Friday, Saturday, Sunday (925) 931-3400, extension 4. 400 Show, April 7 and 8 at The Barn, mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Canadian singer-songwriter whose March 16 through March 25. Old Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. 3131 Pacific Ave., Livermore. 10 aged 3-5 are welcome to join this retzlaffvineyards.com songs tell tales of small town living, Firehouse Arts Center Theater, Bankhead Film Series: 7 p.m. May 2, a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception April 7, 7 to class. Classes cover drawing, Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday self discovery, and big city dreams. 1144 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. "Singin' in the Rain," June 6, "Shall 9 p.m. Food, music and wine at the painting, print-making, sculpture and and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. House limit: 40 music lovers. Please Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; We Dance." Bankhead Theater, 2400 reception. Open to all, no charge. ceramics. For further information, All equipment supplies, full PA with RSVP to http://vineyardview.pingg. matinees Saturdays and Sundays at First Street, Livermore. Tickets $5 10th Annual Essential Figure Art contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) 4 vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/ com/RoxanneandMatt . Potluck and 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $12, $15, $18; each. exhibition and sale, Livermore Art 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. double kick, guitar and bass amp. meet the musicians at 6:00, music Child or Senior: $7, $10, $13. Tickets Association. Bothwell Arts Center, com or visit http://childrensart- Any style music. Bands welcome. starts at 7:30. Hosted by Ann Brown available at www.firehousearts.org, 2466 8th St., Livermore. The show classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Age 21 +. Place Live Music Club, and Steve Ketzler, 3227 Saratoga 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse CHORAL is open for three days. Hours are Art Classes, For children, teens and 2562 Old First St., Livermore. Court, Livermore. Suggested donation Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Mission Peak Chamber Singers, 11:00 - 4:00 Friday April 27th adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- (all proceeds to the band): $15 - 20/ Avenue, Pleasanton. The story: Fast- "And Now For Something Completely through Sunday, April 29th. The ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 adult, $5/ kids & teens, $10/finan- talking travelling salesman Harold Different," a madrigal by P.D.Q. Bach, reception is Saturday afternoon, April and ceramics taught by highly South Livermore Ave., Livermore. cially challenged Hill lands in River City, Iowa, and First Presbyterian Church, Livermore 28th, 12:00 - 4:00. Awards will be experienced artist and art instructor, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Antonio Zambujo, Portugal’s gets into all kinds of hilarious situa- at 4:00pm on Sunday, March 18th. presented around 2:00. The final Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and regularly at: The Castle Rock Superstar! 8 p.m., April 7, Firehouse tions as he cons the town into buying www.mpchambersinger.org for $20 award will be the "People's Choice" weekend classes, Home school Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., “76 trombones” plus uniforms for a ($15 for Students) or at the door ribbon to be announced on Sun. April classes, Special classes dur- Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org boys’ band he vows to organize. The for $25. 29th at 3:30. ing school breaks offered. (925) month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, or 931-4848. catch? He doesn’t know a trombone Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s Broad- Fresh Works 8th annual Juried 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ full bar, small cover. Pleasanton Community Concert Band from a treble clef. Chock full of way Chorus and Broadway Chorus Exhibition, Harrington Gallery, April hotmail.com for further info. Jazz Concert, March 22, 7 p.m. Bar- Spring Concert, Featuring music fun and familiar songs, presented Kids Presents Welcome to the 60’s! 28 to June 2. Opening reception April Piano and keyboard lessons, For bara Mertes Performing Arts Center, about Love in the Spring. 2 p.m. by Civic Arts Stage Company in April 20, 7:30 p.m. and April 21, 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, children to adult. Beginner to early Las Positas College, 3000 Campus April 8. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 partnership with Bay Area Children’s 2 p.m. Valley Community Church, intermediate level. Half-hour private Hill Dr., Livermore. www.laspositas- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Theater. 4455 Del Valle Parkway, Pleasanton. MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets call 925-462-2121 or online a small group of book club veterans, 2018; 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Egg 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Flower in Technology” - April 14, 10 a.m. Center. www.trivalleyrep.org with reading selections based on Hunts at 8:30 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; arrangements and demonstrations to 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Bollywood Night, a celebration of member recommendations and 11:30 a.m. Children must be on Saturday. Open to the public and First St., downtown Livermore. Free. South Asian culture, April 21 at OPERA consensus. No homework required– pre-registered to participate. http:// admission is free. Info, call Mary Innovation Fair is designed energize 7 p.m. Presented by the Livermore Jake Heggie’s Three Decembers star- share your insights or just listen in! ca-dublin2.civicplus.com Sindicic at 925 606-0355 or email students in grades K-12 and help High School Associated Student Body ring Frederica von Stade, (Adult Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at Dublin Farmers’ Market reopens on [email protected] make a connection between the (LHS ASB) and Parent Teacher Stu- theme, not appropriate for children). [email protected]. Thursday, April 5, 2018, 4:00 to 8:00 Innovation Tri-Valley’s five STEAM disciplines (Science, dent Association (LHS PTSA). Dance Presented by Livermore Valley Opera, Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken p.m. at Emerald Glen Park. Locally #GameChangers Event Spotlights Technology, Engineering, Arts, and to some Bollywood & American April 28 and 29, Bankhead Theater, Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. grown produce, delicious baked Global Innovators Living Right in Math.) Scientific displays, visual music, watch local teens exhibit their 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Features local authors reading their goods, honey, nuts, pasta, and more. the Tri-Valley, April 10, 5:30 to 7:30 art, and technology experiments Bollywood dance moves, eat some bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee You’ll also find cooking demonstra- p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 will be presented in a environment great food, and maybe even get a and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., tions, family-friendly entertainment, Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. For tickets that is equal parts science fair, henna design. Livermore High School MISCELLANEOUS Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and and free concerts. or more information about the 3rd high-tech exhibition, art show and Gym, 600 South Maple Street. Before Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours Peet's. Information go to http://face- 57th annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society Annual #GameChangers event or community celebration. Expanded the event, tickets are $10 for adults of the 140+ year old ranch and free, book.com/StoriedNights spring show and plant sale Satur- the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership speakers series inside the Bankhead and teens, $6 for kids 5-11, and family friendly seasonal activities. Turbo Metabolism presentation day, April 7, 2018 between 1:00 and Group visit innovationtrivalley.org or Theater featuring local science and children under 5 are free. Prices are The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 with author Dr. Pankaj Vij - March 5:00 and Sunday April 8, 2018 from call 818-395-0742. technology leaders. Presented by higher at the door. Tickets available PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com 22, 7 p.m. at Towne Center Books, 9:00 to 4:00 at Alden Lane Nursery, Second Annual Innovation Fair “Arts the Livermore Valley Performing Arts at https://bit.do/bollywoodnight for the monthly program. 455 Olivina 555 Main St., Pleasanton. Vij will Ave., Livermore. distill a mass of medical research Political Issues Book Club meets into a simple, effective program for the 4th Tuesday of each month, turbocharging metabolism. (925) and reads books about issues and 846-8826. www.townecenterbooks. Retirement Celebration Planned for trends that are driving current affairs com in both the national and interna- Ben Santer: Fingerprinting the tional arenas. Topics that have been Climate System, Thursday, March Fenestra Winery Owner and Founder covered include politics, governance, 29, 2018, Rae Dorough Speaker economics, military affairs, history, Series. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First sociology, science, the climate, and St., Livermore. 373-6800 or www. A retirement celebration variety of wines. Currently, in 1889. When the building direction and integrity of religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, bankheadtheater.org. for further questions Spring Eggstravaganza - Emerald will be held on March 24 the winery makes 23 dif- was renovated in 1997, the Fenestra Winery. We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Glen Park; Saturday, March 31, & 25, from 12 noon to 5:00 ferent wines, and on any original brick and wood At Lanny’s retirement member-centered book group led by p.m. at Fenestra Winery for given day, our tasting sheet boards were meticulously event, Fenestra Winery will Lanny Replogle, owner and will have 16 selections to taken down and reused to be having a once in a life founder of Fenestra Winer. choose from. maintain the historic nature time sale on True Red wine: Yarn Art Activity Planned Actually, he is semi-retir- As a nod to Lanny’s of the building. $9.95/bottle for a case or ing, but the staff decided background in chemistry, In 2007, Lanny turned more. This is the price that The Livermore Public Library is hosting a yarn art ac- it is time for a party for two of our blends have a the wine making over to his was charged for a bottle tivity at the Springtown Branch Library on Tuesday, April Lanny, the Winery and all reference to chemistry. In- assistant winemaker and of True Red in 2006, the 3, 2018, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Participants will draw a its their friends. frared is a GSM blend (Gr- focused solely on the busi- last year Lanny made True picture with glue and apply yarn to the page to create a Lanny Replogle was a enache, Syrah and Mourve- ness aspect of the winery. Red. There will be a display piece of art. Instructions and supplies will be provided. professor of Chemistry at dre) of our estate grapes. Over the years, the wine- about the True building as No registration is required for this free event. San Jose State and a home In chemistry, “Infrared” makers have changed, but well as 42 years of Fenestra The Springtown Branch Library is located at 998 Blue- winemaker, before starting refers to “radiation beyond the spirit, nature and intent history. Music both days by bell Drive. Ventana Winery with his the color of red.” There is of Lanny’s vision to make Lucas Sanchez and food by For more information, visit the library’s website: www. wife in 1976. The winery a Bordeaux blend called quality wines at modest Halal Bites of Chicago on livermorelibrary.net, or contact Springtown Branch Li- eventually changed names Conjugation, which is a prices has remained the Saturday and Quesquared brarian Caitlyn Lung at 925-373-5576. to Fenestra Winery in 1978 term in chemistry mean- same. Fenestra’s winemaker BBQ on Sunday. The tast- and moved to the current ing “alternating single and and newly appointed Gen- ing fee is $10.00. Enter at Bad Art Contest historic True winery loca- double bonds.” Both these eral Manager, Aaron Luna, Fenestra Winery was tion in 1979. Lanny started wines have won many, is committed to producing established in 1976 and is The Livermore Public Library is hosting a Bad Art with the goal to produce many awards over the years excellent wines and many one of the 5th oldest winer- Contest on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm at and sell quality wines at at various competitions in of his wines have already ies in the Livermore Valley. the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. Par- modest prices, which he has California. been winning prestigious It is one of the very few ticipants will be tasked with creating the ugliest, silliest, or successfully continued to In addition, the labels awards at the San Francisco still owned and operated tackiest piece of artwork they can. The worst one, as voted do since 1976. for Fenestra’s two iconic Chronicle Wine Competi- by the original family and on by the participants, will win a trophy. Lanny is an exceedingly wines; True Red and True tion. is open Fri-Sun. 12 noon to Registration is not required for this free event. Students in grades 6 through 12 are welcome to attend. Craft sup- curious person, and with his White, are designed in the Lanny is still on the 5:00 p.m. Fenestra Winery plies will be provided. chemistry background, has style of an element of the Board of Directors of is located at 83 Vallecitos For more information, visit Teen Space page on the always enjoyed experiment- Periodic Table. Fenestra Winery, along with Road, Livermore. Visit library’s website: www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/lib/ ing and trying new things. The location where his son and daughter in law, www.fenestrawinery.com teens/default.htm, or contact Teen Programming Librarian As such, Fenestra Winery Fenestra Winery is located and will continue to be very for details or call (925) Caitlyn Lung at 925-373-5576. has consistently been was built by George True active in maintaining the 447-5246. known for having a wide 10 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018

A Free Workshop for BULLETIN BOARD

Exhausted Parents (Organizations wishing to run notices pay a lifetime fee of only $15. Contact Viv- HistoryMobiie. Volunteers interested in days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO ian Hackett at [email protected] Livermore history and/or like working with No partner or special attire needed. For Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care for a membership application. See Caryl children (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. more information call Margaret 925-447- This free workshop entitled “Family Endurance” on of Bulletin Board or email information to Shill at LHS or Danielle Watson at GHS for Mission is to teach children the history 6980 or [email protected]. Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 pm will give parents tools [email protected]. Include name a scholarship application. Deadline is April of Livermore and instill in them a sense Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift that allow them to work smarter through the long haul of organization, meeting date, time, place 30, 2018. of pride in the city. There will be training. Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will of parenting modern teens. Hosted by Axis Community and theme or subject. Phone number and Widowed Men and Women of Time commitment could be as little as a be 9 -67 Monday through Friday, 9-5 contact person should also be included. Northern CA, March 28, 12:30 p.m. lunch few days a year. There are usually have 3 Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can Health, the workshop will provide new tools for parents Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) in Fremont, RSVP by March 27 to Vicki, docents at each school. If interested, call be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the to help them tackle tough teen-related issues like sexting, Tri-Valley Republican Women 510-656-1166. Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 prescription medication abuse, screen-addiction, sexual Federated, all invited to meeting on Premium Meats and Plant Sale [email protected]. PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. activity, pornography, vaping and all the hard stuff that Thursday, April 12, 2018. Special guest for LHS Safe & Sober Grad Night on Sat., Grief Workshop Schedule: Italian Catholic Federation, meets speakers: Susie and Steve, co-authors April 28th & Sun., April 29th from 10 am Thursday nights at 7:30 pm starting 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. comes with parenting modern teens. of Game Changers: Twelve Elections That to 4 pm All proceeds benefit the 2018 LHS Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 “Parents need new ways to stay rejuvenated when fac- Transformed California – a lively political PTSA Safe and Sober Grad Night. Prices Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who ing the challenges of the teen raising years,” says Ariel history that won two national non-fiction will be set on the date of the sale based Pleasanton.C all Eleanor Flatley at 925- loves all things Italian is invited to meet to awards, as well as the California Historical on the current market rates. Volunteers 846-8708 for more information. celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly Fuchs, Axis Health Primary Prevention Educator. “This Society’s annual book award. Beeb’s wanted for this fundraiser to be held at Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, dinner meetings and holding charitable workshop is one of a series designed to help parents turn Sports Bar and Grill Banquet Room, 915 Livermore High School. E-mail livermore- sing familiar tunes with other folks along events. The group supports Children's Hos- teen challenges into opportunities for better communica- Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. Social time [email protected] with questions. with piano accompaniment. The words pital research, college scholarships and tion and stronger ties.” Fuchs currently works with several 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Reservations Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- of the songs will be provided. No musical other charities. For information, contact due by April 10, 2018. TVRWF members: ing) activities; Voter Registration Table experience needed. Most Mondays, from Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. Livermore schools providing health and wellness education $30.00; guests: $35.00. Call: Jo Molz: at Pleasanton Farmer’s market 9AM-1PM 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore Com- ClutterLess Self Help Support to tweens and teens. Cell/Text: 925-367-6155 or email: every Saturday. Email organizing@ofaebc. munity Center. Small fee. Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, Sean Donohue will teach the workshop. He is one of [email protected] us Livermore Resistance Phonebank at Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who all volunteer, self help in-person support the East Bay's most popular youth speakers and parent Eggstravaganza! community event Rainey’s (816 Lucerne St., Livermore) get together for events like board games, group for people with difficulty discarding hosted by Celebration Christian Center at 5-7PM every Tuesday. Have multiple movies and fan conventions. Meetings unwanted possessions.Meetings at educators, speaking to thousands of parents, teenagers, Marlin Pound Park, 2010 Bluebell Drive, on calling options. Please bring cell phone every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main and kids every year. Through his family coaching busi- March 31st, from 10am-12pm. Free event & internet capable device. Email vanr@ games A schedule of upcoming events entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, ness, he provides in-home counseling and mentoring to featuring bounce houses, egg hunts with ofaebc.us. Joint meeting of OFA EBC can be found on Facebook at: Facebook. Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm candy and prizes for children 10 years and (Tri-Valley America) and Tri-Valley Progres- com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody (except postal holidays). www.clutterless. hurting and defiant teenagers who need help to become under, and free food and cotton candy for sives for Our Revolution will be held first Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more org (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay. mature, focused, and independent young adults. He shows all ages. Thursday of every month. Apr 5 (Thu) information. org for more info. parents how to restore love, order, and communication to Telling the Story: Memoir and Fic- 6:30PM IBEW Hall (6250 Village Parkway, Golden Circle Seniors, meetings Questers is an international their family. tion Writing, class call starts Thursday, Dublin). Community Choice Energy 101 in Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center organization of lovers of antiques, April 5, 7-9:30pm. Teaches the writing anticipation of launches of MCE in Contra in the Robert Livermore Community Center, collectibles, and history who encourage Family Endurance will take place at 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 techniques used by pros to turn stories Costa in Apr. and of EBCE in Tri-Valley in 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting and preservation and restoration of historical p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 at the Robert Livermore Com- into page-turners. Nonfiction writers also Jun. Potluck, bring a dish to share. Email crocheting all year, saving items for the landmarks. At chapter meetings, members munity Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550. benefit from mastering story-writing skills. [email protected] annual bazaar in November. Ninety-five learn about antiques, share and view This is a free workshop. Registration is not required, Class consists of lecture, writing exercises Dine Out or Take Home at Paxti's present of the proceeds are donated to members' collections, visit historic sites, and class critiques. Fee includes profes- in Livermore and help raise funds for local charities. museums and antiques shops and help though RSVP’s to Ariel Fuchs at [email protected] sional editing of your work by instructor the LHS PTSA Safe & Sober Grad Night. Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- non-profit organizations with restoration are encouraged. Barbara Flores, an award-winning Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. 11 am – 10 ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 and preservation work. Chapter meets three-time author. 6 classes. $103. Robert pm (open to close), 2470 1st Street (Near p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- the 4th Tuesday monthly from September Livermore Community Center, 4444 East the Bankhead Theater. Paxti's will donate robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website to May. New members are invited to join Avenue, Livermore. To register: call 925 10% of the proceeds to LHS SSGN. Must for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. the local Amador Chapter. If interested 373-5700 or visit LARPD.org. For info Have A Flyer At Time Of Purchase https:// org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 or email instructor at bfbarbaraflores@ www.facebook.com/livermorehighptsa organization that seeks to identify needs e-mail [email protected]. gmail.com Dress a Girl Around the World, an within the community and work together to Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy AAUW Education Grants Armchair Travelers, a monthly invitation to make simple dresses for girls fulfill those needs. For more information or Club. Feed your wonder about the Night program, will take place at the Livermore in third world countries. Meetings are once to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Available to Local Students Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, a month. The next meeting is March 24th, org. All are welcome. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- April 12, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Dick Ryon will from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, Rotary Club of Livermore Valley ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. The American Association of University Women share stories and photos of ocean kayak- 325, Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing invites interested individuals to attend its Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 ing and land excursions in the northern machine or serger, iron, ironing board, morning meeting. Meetings are held every p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m.. For more info (AAUW) is offering $1,000-$,2000 grants for resident of part of Sardinia and the Maddalena scissors, along with helping hands. (Those Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, or Sunol or have graduated Archipelago off its northern tip. At the planning to stay all day should bring a Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 ers.org/ from one of the high schools in these communities, are a conclusion of the Sardinian tour, Dick and bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful Club House Drive, Livermore. For more Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 college undergraduate who will be a junior or senior in the his wife, Doris, spent four days in Cinque cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t information, go to www.livermorevalleyro- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Terre, Italy. Adults are invited to this free make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, tary.org/ or contact Frank Vallejo, President costumes give free guided tours beginning fall of 2018, plan to attend and complete a course of study program on the second Thursday of each arrange for kits that can be sews at home. of Rotary Club of Livermore Valley, at 925- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays at a 4-year college or university. month in the Community Meeting Rooms of Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 595-2004 or [email protected] of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 This last year AAUW, through their Livermore-Pleasan- the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore or [email protected] Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- Learn Scottish country dancing in and experienced dancers are welcome. the beautifully landscaped grounds. For ton-Dublin Local Scholarship Foundation, awarded three tion please call 925-373-5500. Livermore including lively reels and jigs Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, information on the Ravenswood Progress such scholarships to college women. Livermore Fil-Am Organization, Inc. and graceful strathspeys that are the tra- easy line and circle dances, no partners League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent AAUW advances equity for women and girls through is now taking applications for the 2018 ditional social dance of Scotland. Mondays required, casual dress. $3 per session Program, please call the Docent Coordina- advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. AAUW scholarship awards for eligible graduating 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. tor at (925) 443-0238. high school seniors at either Livermore Hall, 522 South L Street, Livermore. No at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social has been empowering women as individuals and as a com- High School or Granada High School. There prior dance experience or partner required. 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: group of retired men who join together to munity since 1881. will be 3 monetary awards- $1,000 for Welcome new dancers at any time. Call George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities To apply for a grant, go to lpd.ca.aauw.net. Grant ap- first place, $750 for second place, and Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or [email protected] include golf, bridge, photography, travel, plications must be received by May 1, 2018. $500 for third place. Applicants must be Sheena MacQueen at (925) 784-3662 for Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- members of the organization. To become more information. 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men a member fill out a membership form and Docents for the Livermore Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, MARCH 22, 2018 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD and San Ramon. The group meets for additional information. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Services: 9 am, 10:30 am; children’s pro- lunch on the first Thursday of each month Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth grams: 9 am & 10:30 am; Spanish service at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest RELIGION a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. 3:00pm; Jr. & Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30- Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about First Presbyterian Church, 2020 study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Cedar Grove Community Church, jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 8:30 pm. For more information on weekday the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Ministries meet every other month. For 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Bible study and prayer group schedules, go and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 ministry information call (925) 846-8650 Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) to www.celebrationcc.org For information or to attend a meeting, call a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) A Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. and children’s program For more informa- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Asbury United Methodist Church 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. faith enrichment ministry for women of Eric's Corner is a free support group tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Center for Spiritual Living all ages and life stages. Meets Thursday for people who are dealing with a diag- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on ing Church, where all are welcomed. Livermore Valley - People from all faith mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am through May nosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Sundays, and during the week at various Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. traditions, cultures, races and sexual 10, 2018. St. Charles Borromeo Catholic attend these meetings. Meetings are held a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries New children and youth group programs. orientations welcome. Sunday service Church, Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM Holy Week Services. Sunday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs Avenue, Livermore. For WINGS speaker Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 ship service. AWANA children's program and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana Palm Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. Holy offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting presentations and events: stcharlesliver- on the third Thursday of each month. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- Thursday on March 29 for a potluck and place Rosewood Commons Conference more.org, click on “Upcoming Events” For more information please visit us at Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. worship at 6:30pm. This year Easter Center, 4432 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. and “WINGS”. Questions: Janet Schott ericscorner.org Unitarian Universalist Church, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Services include a Sunrise Service outside For more information contact revhar- 925-373-9346 or Phyllis Clearwater Assistance League® of Amador 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore.Sunday Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- the Sanctuary, sitting around the firepit [email protected] or visit us at http:// 925-337-4299 Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- Service 10:30am. Church of the open ing the John Main tradition, every Monday at 6:30am; Easter Worship Services at csllvlighthouse.org. Peace Concert and Sacred Gong cated group of volunteers, reaching out to mind, loving heart and helping hands. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. For St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 Meditation: Unity of Tri-Valley with those in need in the Tri-Valley and having All are welcome. Childcare, and religious Claire La Scola at 447-9800. more information visit www.asburylive. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www.smbclive. musician and singer Todd Glacy on March fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on education for children as well as adults St. Innocent Orthodox Church, org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury UMC com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. 25th. He will be the guest musician during the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. are offered. For more information, visit 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. can also be found on Facebook at Asbury Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday the service and then lead the concert and at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- www.uucil.org or call 925-447-8747. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to UMC Livermore, where you find our most family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study meditation afterward, starting at 12:00. ton. For more information, see our website, Congregation Beth Emek, Center for www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher updated information and worship sermons. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Todd is an ordained minister, life coach, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community at (831) 278-1916. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. yoga instructor, drum circle facilitator e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. and the creator of the Gong Journeywork yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Wisdoming process. Light refreshments Operation: SAM “Supporting All Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Well Community Outreach Center away clothing and other items every after the service. $10 love offering; all are Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at ministry provides meats, canned and dry Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- welcome. See http://www.sacredsoundan- support organization based in Livermore. with the Congress of Secular Jewish 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 dliving.com/ and http://www.unityoftrival- S.A.M. has been in operation since January Organizations (csjo.org). Information, and worship with us and to enjoy our available prior to the start of the school E. Avenue, Livermore. ley.org/. 7567 Amador Valley Blvd.,, suite 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, hospitality. 925-462-4802. year). Those with an immediate need or Christ Church (a nondenominational 108, Dublin. 925-829-2733. morale support of deployed troops. For 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal who would like to donate nonperishable evangelical church formerly meeting in B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- information or donations, visit www. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) food items, call the office at (925) 479- Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 1414 to begin the process. Wed. and Fri. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. comcast.net Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thurs. 4 p.m. - 6:30 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. Depression and Bipolar Support 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 am Eucharist with p.m. Pick up by appointment only. The Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets church and reading room are located at music, childcare and Godly Play children Outreach Center open every 4th Saturday a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org English. Families are welcome. Blessing Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, education. to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy or call 925.846.0665. of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., which is open to the public, features Little Brown Church, United Church Market and Sprouts on a first come first GraceWay Church worships at 10 each service, all are invited to Oneg, a Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. books, CDs and magazines for sale. For of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, fellowship meal. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ information, call (925) 447-2946. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Sunset Community Church, 2200 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Lynnewood United Methodist is being prepared. Services include band- spiritual community for people of all faiths Pereira, 462-6415. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship 2580 Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton led worship music, Sunday School for and backgrounds. All are welcome. 7567 Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Pathway Community Church, 1055 offers a friendly congregation where all preschoolers and elementary through high Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. to new and established residents of the starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. school students. Infant care is provided. 10:00 am Sunday service. Rev. Dinah Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the church provided. A "Night of Worship" rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Chapman, Minister. www.trivalleyunity.org. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 925.829.2733 on the second Wednesday of the month, Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 based practical messages, nondenomi- both services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Heal - Documentary Screening Thurs- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, p.m. Information, call 447-6282. national. All are welcome. www.pathway- at 846-0221, send an email to office@ (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. day, March 29, 2018 7:00 PM. Looks at family activities, and monthly adult Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. lynnewood.org or visit www.lynnewood.org. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, how thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible an impact on health and the ability to heal. visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Livermore. Information, 447-8840. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Tickets are $20 each. For more informa- Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Discovery Church of the Nazarene, tion, visit SoulConnectionHealingCenter. Support Group meets every fourth 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor com/heal-documentary or buy tickets at Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St.,: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community The Vine Cinema. third floor movie room at Heritage Estates adult Bible study/Sunday school. For livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Passover Retirement Community. The address is information, call 925-447-1246. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Seder, annual community seder will be 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: 10:45 AM held at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- Street in Livermore on Saturday, March DBE Daughters of the British www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; p.m.. enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 31 at 5 p.m. Reservations are required. To Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain 4357. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- The Church of Jesus Christ of 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information reserve a space and receive a potluck as- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Granada Baptist Church, 945 lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry signment, call (510) 888-1404 or e-mail a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Trummel at 449.1444. [email protected] at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Grace Missionary Baptist Church by March 26. Food need not be kosher for founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: in Livermore invites members of the Passover. There is a requested donation of (3) organization made up of women of 447-3428. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. community to Wednesday evening study, $25/adult non-member of TVCJ. Children British or British Commonwealth heritage Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the are welcome. The secular seder uses an and ancestry with a focus on charity and Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-449-4848. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” English-language progressive Secular hag- fellowship. Those interested in helping services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. The church address is 1759 Locust Street gadah highlighting the power of community with “the cause," enjoying social activities, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and John Knox Presbyterian Church, in Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study and the value of freedom. The hour-long and forming long-lasting friendships, org/ All are welcome. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship begins at 6:30 p.m. www.gracembc.com ceremony, followed by a potluck dinner, is contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Celebration Christian Center, 1135 family-friendly (but not child-centered). or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Valley Bible Church, Livermore, ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. Sunday 12 The Independent • MARCH 22, 2018

Dublin Honors Community Stalwarts Dublin Mayor David first mayor from 1982-86. He teers, the food project serves Haubert and the City Coun- served another mayoral term people in Dublin, Livermore Milestones cil have recognized service from 1990-94. Snyder rep- and Pleasanton. Annually, it for the community by vol- resented the area as a BART serves more than 300,000 unteers. director from 1996 to 2004. meals. Lucky The council at its March Nominations for the other Noah Mac made it to the 6 meeting also recognized honors were made by resi- semifinals in The Voice. The to Dublin High School students. The names were sent singer and songwriter began California dent Noah Mac, who was a to outside judges, to avoid writing music when he was contestant on the The Voice the appearance of favoritism 7 years old. Although he left Opens TV show. by councilmembers, said The Voice before the final Dublin San Ramon Ser- City Manager Chris Foss. round, he has plans to record vices District (DSRSD) Steve Minniear was more music, and has two Store in board President Georgean named 2017 Citizen of the singles on i-Tunes. Vonheeder-Leopold received Year. He is DHPA president. Mac told the City Council the 2018 Mayors Award. Minniear has spent many said that being honored was Dublin Vonheeder-Leopold, a for- years actively coordinating “really about the city and the mer councilmember, and a and advocating for Dublin people who surround me. It’s Lucky Supermarkets de- resident since 1971, has preservation efforts. a place where someone like buted the first all-new Lucky served terms on the DSRSD Allison Loo, a student at me can feel confident.” California grocery store in board in two different eras. Dublin High School, was Councilmember Abe Dublin last week. Vonheeder-Leopold named 2017 Young Citizen Gupta said, ”You are well- Pictured is John Christopher Takemura (center) with serves as treasurer of the of the Year. She founded spoken, articulate and a good Scout officials. “I’m excited to open our doors and offer our custom- Dublin Historical Preser- Plushies Aimed to Comfort representative of Dublin Eagle Rank Attained ers the all new shopping vation Association (DHPA). Hearts (PATCH) at Dub- High School. You have done experience Lucky California She is the city’s official histo- lin High. PATCH collects awesome work.” Haubert said that he saw John Christopher Takemura, son of Gary and Leslie brings,” expressed Store rian, and her work in helping stuffed animals, and delivers create the city’s living history them to children who have Mac perform at Emerald Takemura of Livermore, earned Boy Scouting's highest Manager Ann Bradford. Glen Park several years ago. “With this new location, was cited by Haubert in mak- suffered abuse. rank, Eagle Scout. John, 18, was a member of Boy Scout ing his selection. Open Heart Kitchen was “Dublin and the high school Troop 931 in Livermore under the leadership of Scoutmaster Dublin shoppers will have The 2018 Mayors Legacy honored as the 2017 Organi- are proud of you, particu- Gregory Dyson. a one stop shop for all their Award was presented to Pete zation of the Year. Founded larly in the way you carry John began his scouting career as a Tiger Scout with meal solutions.” Snyder, who was Dublin’s in 1995 by interfaith volun- yourself.” Pack 914 and continued through Cub Scouting to achieve Lucky California will the highest award, the Arrow of Light Award, the highest introduce customers to an achievement in Cub Scouts, in 2011. entirely new grocery shop- Nickelson to Head Operations and As a member of Troop 931, John held numerous leader- ping experience that makes ship positions including Patrol Leader, Historian, and Scribe, each trip an opportunity for Business Directorate at the Lab and participated in many activities and camps with Troop discovery. From the fresh 931.He earned 27 merit badges during his scouting career. salad and hot soup stations Reva Nickelson has been management, emergency 2014), she rose to the posi- Through out his career, John most enjoyed the outdoor and to the ready-to-eat meals named the principal associ- preparedness, environmen- tion of deputy director for camping events the troop went on. The most memorable to and fresh juice bar, Lucky ate director for Operations tal restoration, sustainable Facilities and Site Services. and Business at Lawrence him was the weeklong camping trip in the Florida Keys. California is infused with energy management, and She has held the position of unique flavors, organic and Livermore National Labora- nuclear operations. Facilities Division director John’s Eagle Project was to construct nine wooden recycling tory. Nickelson will assume better-for-you items. She will serve as a key at Lawrence Berkeley since bins for Livermore Little League. From the first day of plan- her new role on April 16. contact for the Laboratory 2014, leading the operational ning to the final signature on the paperwork, the process took In addition to expanded Nickelson, who serves as on operational matters and support organizations and about three years for him to finish. food services, Lucky Cali- Facilities Division director at will represent the Laboratory developing a 10-year stra- John is now a senior at Granada High School with a 3.6 fornia brews Peet’s Coffee Lawrence Berkeley National externally to the Department tegic infrastructure vision. GPA. His plans for after high school are to attend a 4-year and Tea and houses a Golden Laboratory, was chosen for of Energy/National Nuclear She has earned numerous university. John’s interests include being on the Varsity Golf Gate Market section that this position at Livermore Security Administration, the national honors and awards, team at Granada High School, and travel and photography. offers customers a wide va- following a broad national Defense Nuclear Facilities is a member of the American John’s Eagle Board of Review was held on December 20, riety of local products with search. As the principal asso- Safety Board, and peer or- Society of Mechanical Engi- 2017. He will receive his Eagle Award at a Court of Honor a premium placed on farms ciate director for Operations ganizations and laboratories neers and holds multiple U.S. Ceremony held on April 22, 2018 at the Elks Lodge. and producers from regions & Business, Nickelson will in the DOE complex in infra- patents. She earned her bach- throughout Northern Califor- lead the multidisciplinary structure, procurement and elor’s and master’s degrees nia and the Central Valley. 1,200-person organization operations-related issues, as in mechanical engineering Student at Geography Bee With a square footage of that includes property man- well as private industry and from the University of Idaho. approximately 47,000, the agement, procurement, tech- the local community. She replaces Anita Gursa- Thomas Kelleher, a student at East Avenue Middle School all-new Lucky California nical information, human re- Nickelson joins the Labo- hani who served as the acting in Livermore, will be among top geography students taking grocery store is located on sources, project management ratory following senior lead- principal associate director part in the 30th Annual California Geographic Bee on Fri., 2840 Dublin Blvd. in the Fal- and construction, project ership tenure at both Idaho following Principal Associ- April 6 at Fresno State. lon Gateway shopping center controls, design engineer- National Laboratory and ate Director Mark Martinez’s Students will compete in the Satellite Student Union for off of 580. ing, infrastructure and facil- Lawrence Berkeley National retirement from the Labora- the chance to represent California in the National Geographic ity management, business Laboratory. At Idaho (1990- tory in July 2017. Bee competition in Washington D.C. management, maintenance