Thursday, MARCH 21, 2019 VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 12 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVINg DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEaSaNtON, SUNOL Beginning of Atomic Era Seen Through Lens of Women’s History By Jeff Garberson March is Women’s History Month, providing an apt setting for a Years later, she told the Bankhead audience, she had just published discussion last week about the dawn of the atomic age as seen from a her first novel when she saw a television documentary that made her woman’s perspective. realize there was a story to be told – a second novel -- in the everyday As part of the Rae Dorough Speaker Series, Janet Beard, author of lives of people who worked in Oak Ridge. See Inside Section A the historical novel, “The Atomic City Girls,” spoke at Livermore’s The story would unfold mainly through the experiences of a young Section A is filled with Bankhead Theater. woman, a recent high school graduate named June who gets a job operat- information about arts, people, Beard’s novel was published last year. It looked at lives and working ing a Calutron, one of the machines that painstakingly enriched uranium entertainment and special events. conditions at one of the secret U.S. facilities in Oak Ridge, Tenn., where in the fissile component uranium-235 for an atomic bomb. There are education stories, a uranium was enriched for the first atomic bomb. In the novel’s timeframe, 1944 and the first half of 1945, the purpose variety of features, and the arts Beard grew up in eastern Tennessee, but knew nothing about the of the work was top-secret, understood only by a very few. and entertainment and atom bomb project when she toured an Oak Ridge science museum as Most workers knew nothing beyond the assurance that they were “con- a young schoolgirl. bulletin board. (See ATOMIC ERA, page 3) Area 3 DUSD Voters to Elect Dublin Cunningham Teachers Successor Dublin Unified School District Authorize (DUSD) voters in Area 3 will elect the successor to Trustee Dan Cun- ningham on Nov. 5. Strike Cunningham resigned, effective March 5, declaring it was necessary But Still in Mediation to devote more time to his business and family, after 10 years’ service The Dublin Teachers Associa- on the board. tion (DTA) has voted overwhelm- The election will be ordered by ingly to authorize its leadership Alameda County Office of Educa- to conduct a districtwide strike, tion (ACOE) Superintendent Karen unless negotiations with manage- Monroe, according to DUSD Su- ment are concluded successfully. perintendent Leslie Boozer. Three days of membership The DUSD board spent an hour voting among the 650 certificated at its March 12 regular meeting personnel concluded last Friday discussing the merits of an election with a 98% yes vote. This gives compared to a board appointment leadership a strike tool if negotia- to replace Cunningham. tions break down. All three trustees — Board The union leadership and man- agement met with a mediator at (See DUSD, page ) district headquarters on March 19, a date that already had been chosen Pleasanton for the second mediation session. Dublin High School’s Irish Guard Marching Band performs in the 36th Annual Dublin Lions Club St. The first meeting took place on Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 16. Over the two-day celebration, as many as 80,000 people March 8. Work Plan visited downtown Dublin to enjoy one of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day festivals on the West Coast. If mediation fails, then the (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) mediator launches a fact-finding Adjusted investigation, which DTA co- The Pleasanton City Council president Robbie Kreitz said could finalized priority projects in its last into April. two-year work plan at a workshop Issues of concern for the union are salary increases, health care on March 12. Councilmembers Actors’ Visit Helps School benefits, and outdated textbooks. reviewed a draft work plan created Management is offering a 2% by them last December. ongoing pay increase retroactive The council was set to approve Deal with Pushed Students to July 1, 2018, as well as a 3% the final work plan at the March 19 By Ron McNicoll one-time recompense. council meeting, after The Indepen- The union is asking for 3% on- dent's deadline. A small troupe of actors visited on them. 10-year-old Oskar. He felt “put going, effective July 1, 2018, and One project that remained un- Fairlands Elementary School in On March 11, TheatreWorks upon” at the end of much “piling a 3.5% one-time payment. settled following the workshop Pleasanton to show how frustrat- of Silicon Valley presented their on.” The union also has been criti- involved the Merritt property de- ing it can be for students — even education program. In it, tasks and The actors conveyed their mes- cal of what it regards as the slow velopment on Foothill Road. The young ones — to go through a distractions were laid on the main sage with stage props. Oskar pace the district has taken upgrad- day with many expectations piled character, an adult actor playing vote at the workshop was 2 to 2 to (See ACTORS, page 8) move it to the "B" list from a "C" (See STRIKE, page 6) designation. Mayor Jerry Thorne was absent from the workshop. Councilmembers Karla Brown and Glazer, Bauer-Kahan Discuss Legislation at Town Hall Julie Testa supported retaining the By Carol Graham lower ranking, while Jerry Pentin A Joint Legislative Town Hall the representatives to learn what State Assemblywoman Rebecca “I’m also excited to introduce and Kathy Narum felt it merited a on March 12 offered citizens the is important to their constituents. Bauer Kahan, or ‘RBK.’ She was Senator Steve Glazer who started higher ranking. opportunity to hear firsthand what The Town Hall, attended by some elected last November, but before his political career many, many During the two hour plus public Senator Steve Glazer and Assem- 90 people, took place in the Dublin that, she was an accomplished at- years ago, but here’s the thing: he comment period, the majority of blymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Civic Center. torney, environmental advocate, served locally on a city council, those who spoke concerning the are working on, and to ask ques- Dublin Mayor David Haubert community volunteer, law profes- and that means so much to guys Merritt property asked the council to tions. The meeting also allowed stated, “I’m excited to introduce sor, and mom. like me. He has the perspective of (See WORK PLAN, page 3) (See TOWN HALL, page 8) Open Space Committee to Plans for Work on Land Priorities Livermore Altamont Landfill Open Space presentation of data collected at a Advisory Committee will continue workshop. Planners refining a list of properties to be Money for the acquisition of Members of the Livermore used as a tool for the committee to open space lands in eastern Alam- Planning Commission and the work with in granting funds. eda County is available as a result City Council met on March 18 to The Committee will meet of a legal settlement in connection discuss their respective roles and March 22 at Dublin city hall at with expansion of the Altamont responsibilities. 12:30 p.m. Landfill. Paul Spence, Community De- Also on the agenda is a letter in The final list will be consistent velopment Director noted that gen- support of SB767, a measure that with the Settlement Agreement eral plans, which impact the future would allow the state to sell the that has the first priority proper- growth of the city, are evaluated Carnegie State Vehicular Recre- ties having significant value for every 15-20 years. Livermore’s last ation Area (SVRA) Alameda-Tesla preservation of native biological plan was passed in 2003. Approxi- Expansion Area for conservation diversity and/or wildlife habitat. mately two years from now, the purposes. Second priority is given to prop- plan will be reevaluated with the Senator Steve Glazer intro- erties providing significant value council looking to the community duced the measure. It was co- for visual character and/or non- for feedback. Every three years, authored by Assemblymember motorized recreation. growth management is reviewed Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. The Altamont Landfill Open to ensure that infrastructure can ac- The discussion of project, “Pri- Space Committee, composed of The community grieved Friday’s shootings in New Zealand during commodate growth. With any new oritizing Land Conservation in representatives from Alameda an interfaith vigil at the Muslim Community Center in Pleasanton on development, protecting the unique Eastern Alameda County,” to County, the City of Sunday. From left are Alisha Shaik of the Interfaith Peace Project, qualities of Livermore is consid- establish priority lists and fund al- Livermore, the City of Pleas- Trish Munro, Livermore City Council and Congregation Beth Emek ered, along with the objective of locations will be led by Van Butsic anton, and the Sierra Club, rec- member, Rev. Andy Lobban of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, using existing public services and and Diana Moanga, U.C. Berkeley. ommends to the cities which and Shawn Kumagai, Dublin City Council. For the story, see page 2. facilities within the urban growth They will bring back a refined (See OPEN SPACE, page 6) (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) (See PLANNERS, page 6) PET OF THE WEEK LADY VALENTINA Well, she's all you'd ever want. She's the kind they'd like to flaunt and INSIDE take to dinner. Well, she always knows her place, she's got style, she's got grace, she's a winner. She's Lady. Whoa whoaa whoa. She's Lady. Talkin' MAIN SECTION Short Notes ...... 4 about that little lady, and Lady can be yours! Lady Valentina is a 2-year-old Classifieds...... 10 Sports ...... 6 medium mixed breed. She weighs 42 pounds and loves playing with other Editorial ...... 4 SECTION A dogs. Visit Lady Valentina at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am–4pm. 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CORRECTIONS In last week’s article, covering the March 11 Livermore City Council discussion on Interfaith Vigil Reinforces tobacco ordinances, statistics on youth tobacco use in the print edition were incorrect. Brian Davis of the Tri-City Health Center stated that 30% of 11th graders in Livermore Solidarity and Condemns Hatred admitted to using e-cigarettes. Limairy Rodriguez, from the Alameda County Public Health Department, cited statistics from LVJUSD’s 2017-2018 California Healthy Kids Survey—that 72% of Livermore 11th graders felt it was fairly easy to obtain electronic cigarettes and 52% felt it was fairly easy to obtain cigarettes.

A reference in the March 14 issue should have said that anyone interested in joining a newly forming Livermore CLEAN, RESTORATION chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America & PROTECT should text the word “ready” to 64433. STONE FLOORS & COUNTERTOPS Granite • Marble Renewable Energy Talks Slate • Limestone Travertine • Flagstone Offered in Pleasanton Tile & Grout Cleaning, Tri-Valley community members of varied faiths joined together on Sunday, March 17, in The Stanford Profes- at Lynnewood United Re-Finish, Polish & Seal Pleasanton to show solidarity after the New Zealand shootings. Rev. Andy Lobban of sionals in Energy (SPIE) Methodist Church, Fel- FREE QUOTE St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Livermore joined other faith leaders, political alumni group will kick lowship Hall, 4444 Black figures, and area nonprofits to pray, reflect, and process the events. off a new series, Quar- Ave., Pleasanton, 94566, Natural (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) terly Energy Series TalkS lynnewood.org. Advance Stone Care (QUESTS), on Thursday registration is requested. & Restoration On Sunday afternoon, Congressman Eric Swal- reduction in worship at- April 11th at Lynnewood Email your name and email 408.685.8444 March 17, more than 275 well, Dublin City Council tendance, and held a blood United Methodist Church address to info@elsysinc. 925.384.2525 guests joined in Pleasanton member Shawn Kumagai, drive on Friday. from 7:00-8:30 pm. All com to register. A $10 con- www.naturalstone.care to express grief and solidar- and Livermore City Coun- A poem honoring the are welcome. Renewables tribution is suggested at the Text or Call ity after the murder of 50 cil and Congregation Beth New Zealand victims, recit- are in the process of trans- door to cover expenses. worshipers at two mosques Emek member Trish Munro ed on Sunday afternoon by forming the entire energy in Christchurch, New Zea- were joined by leaders from MCC Congregation mem- sector. That process is ex- land on March 15. The In- the Tri-Valley Sikh Com- ber Eman Tai Ahmad, im- citing, challenging, and DUBLIN RANCH terfaith community vigil munity, St. Bartholomew’s plores, “…We must call out at times confusing. There took place at the Muslim Episcopal Church, MCC for what’s right, and shun EXTRAORDINAIRE! is a thirst for information 5058 Round Hill Drive Community Center (MCC) East Bay, Interfaith Peace the wrong, so that in these about what is happening in Pleasanton. Project, Council on Amer- darkest nights, through this The organizers sought to ican-Islamic Relations and crucible of pain and fright, with energy. The purpose demonstrate through soli- the ACLU. we can find the strength to of these QUESTS is to en- darity that area faith com- The Muslim Community stay our path and reach for able community informa- Linda Futral munities are stronger than Center (MCC) in Pleasanton light.” tion sharing through short, Broker/Realtor the hatred shown in New is a regional mosque that To watch a video of understandable, local East 925.980.3561 Zealand on Friday, and that serves as a worship center the interfaith vigil, go to Bay presentations. [email protected] regardless of what faith for about 500 families living youtu.be/XaoE9L0aPMs. Quarterly SPIE www.lindafutral.com community one belongs in the East Bay. Since news For more information on QUESTS will explore: License #01257605 to, hatred, intolerance, and broke of the New Zealand MCC’s interfaith and out- how to keep the lights on 5 bed 4.5 bath, ~4003 sq ft ~9717 sq ft violence in all forms should shooting, Pleasanton Po- reach events, sign-up for and how much it will cost, One of the largest lots in the area. Greenbelt views with no back neighbors. be opposed. lice dispatched extra patrol the newsletter at www.mc- future options for energy Hurry before it's gone! $1,498.000 Community members and uniformed officers to ceastbay.org/community- transformation, and funding and elected officials shared MCC’s Friday services. supporters. future energy initiatives. prayers and reflections. MCC did not observe a Participants will meet other energy enthusiasts in the area and get expert up-to- If it has special meaning for you, DUSD date energy information. (Continued from first page) Presentations at the why not frame it? April 11 event will be: “Batteries - The Road to We can frame just about anything! President Amy Miller, election cost, and obtain a their votes to appointment, Renewables,” by Rishabh Board Vice-president Me- new trustee soon, instead of the issue appears to be re- Kothari, Graduate Research package DEALS gan Rouse, and trustee in a November 5th election solved. Cherrier said at the Assistant at Stanford; “Car- Dan Cherrier agreed that this year. meeting that he was 90% in $ bon Dividend - Causing Up to 11 X 14 39.99 whether a successor were Miller tried to reassure favor of election, and every- $ Change,” by Tony Green, Upto 16 X 20 59.99 to be appointed or elected, Rouse by noting that once one in the community who STEM teacher and engi- that person should reside the board has the stability of spoke to him, supported an Up to 18 X 24 $69.99 neer; and “Hydrogen - Fu- in Area 3, which currently five members, there could be election, although only 25% $ ture Game Changer,” by Up to 22 X 28 79.99 has no incumbent trustee. a climate for appointments. of them live in Area 3. Ryan Stoltenberg, Stone $ Cunningham was elected However, Rouse said that Natarajan attended the Up to 24 X 36 99.99 Edge Microgrid/Wooster at-large in 2016, before the she still felt that a precedent meeting March 12, and Engineering. board adopted area elec- might be set that would stood at the microphone The Stanford Profes- Packages include your choice tions. He lives in Area 1, drive away future appoint- advocating for an election sionals in Energy (SPIE) of Selected Frames, which already has Miller ments. in Area 3. club serves as a network- as an incumbent. Cherrier Since there was no reso- Natarajan talked about one Acid Free Mat, Regular Glass ing platform to foster dis- lives in Area 5 and Rouse lution of the election and ap- how much preparation that cussion and collaboration and Fitting. represents Area 2. pointment options, the board she and Blackman went across the energy sector, Area 4 will be repre- decided to let the decision through for the board’s ap- from renewables and elec- 1912 2nd St. Downtown Livermore sented by the winner of the default to Monroe’s office. pointment interview, which tric vehicles to biofuels, oil 925-443-3388 June 4 election between The only thing trustees were was public, answering 12 and gas, and utilities. wayupartandframe.com Niranjana “Nini” Natarajan not sure about was whether questions. SINCE 1968 QUESTS will be held Open Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm and Gabrielle Blackman. Monroe would confine the Natarajan also expressed Natarajan was appointed election to Area 3, or call for the disappointment she felt to the board Dec. 11, but an at-large election through- after serving through four unseated a few weeks later out the school district, as board meetings, starting by a petition with 75 names Cunningham had been cho- governance training, and on it calling instead for an sen in 2016. At that time, then surprise of her removal. election. Area 3 has never DUSD had not embarked An election would be been represented by a trust- on creating area elections; fairer to any appointee ee, so the board said it was it had not yet received a whose appointment could the logical choice to find demand letter from a Walnut be subject to nullification by candidates for appointment Creek attorney. those in Area 3 who demand or election. The letter pointed to the an election, said Natarajan. However, the board failed California Voting Rights In addition, she noted that to decide whether trustees Act as its legal basis for the it would be fairer for those should appoint someone, demand. who prefer an election. The or call for an election. A Boozer told a reporter winner of the June 4 election motion by Cherrier to hold on Monday that Monroe will be seated after the Reg- an election was seconded and ACOE support DUSD’s istrar of Voters certifies the by Miller, but failed 2-1, drive toward having incum- election. The office has 30 because Rouse voted no. bents in place in all of the days to certify, so the win- The board cannot approve a areas by the 2020 election. ner likely would be seated resolution, if there are fewer Boozer said that the next in July, bringing the board than three affirmative votes. DUSD meeting is March up to four trustees. Rouse felt conflicted. She 26, and no trustee has asked Natarajan filled the seat said that many good trustees her to put a discussion about vacated by Joe Giannini, have been appointed in the the Cunningham succession who cited time conflicts with past. In addition, it would on the agenda. Unless both his work. be advantageous to save the Miller and Cherrier switch

Open Board of Trustee Seat Seeking Applications!

The Board of Trustees of the Chabot-Las Positas The Board seeks a candidate who has the ability and time to fulfill the Community College District is soliciting applica- responsibilities of a Trustee. Sample responsibilities are listed below: tions from community members in Trustee · Participate fully in the work of · Be committed to Chabot Area 5 (Dublin/Pleasanton/Sunol) who are the Board; attend all meetings College and Las Positas interested in serving as an appointed and some college events; College and their missions; member of the Board until the next regularly · Study issues and agenda understand educational, social, scheduled general election for governing board items and participate in Trustee and economic policy issues; members in November 2020. education programs; · Engage in balancing the needs · Be knowledgeable about of many diverse groups; The Board of Trustees is responsible for the the communities served by the be able to contribute to and governance of Chabot College in Hayward and colleges and be willing to act on build consensus; Las Positas College in Livermore. behalf of those communities; · Participate as one Trustee and support the authority of the Board as a whole.

The Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of each Application materials are available on the month, at 6:30 p.m. Please note that some meetings District website at www.clpccd.org may start as early as 4 p.m., and workshops and Application deadline is Tuesday, additional meetings will be scheduled as needed. March 26, 2019 at 4 p.m.

For additional information, please contact: Debra Nascimento, Executive Assistant/Board Coordinator, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District www.clpccd.org 7600 Dublin Blvd., 3rd Floor, Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 485-5208 Chancellor’s Office at (925) 485-5207 or [email protected] MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 3 WORK PLAN (Continued from first page) Tri-Valley Chamber Alliance move the development higher ity to accommodate the large year. There are 47 items on on the priority list. The main programs at the high schools. the list including the follow- support came from bicyclists Those supporting the re- ing: restart the East Pleasanton Supports Valley Link Rail Project who wanted the safety im- start of the eastside planning planning process; monitor and provements for Foothill Road process noted that Ponderosa coordinate the city's response Weighing in as the Tri- in the Tri-Valley will have crowded highway. Over the that the developer would build Homes would provide afford- to various CASA proposals Valley Chamber of Com- a positive return benefiting years, city, county, regional as part of the project. The road able housing. They said that through the State Legisla- merce Alliance, the Dan- Tri-Valley and neighboring and state government funded is considered a hazard for bike Ponderosa would set aside tive cycle, and inform and ville, Dublin, Livermore regions,” said Argula. major highway improve- riders. homes for seniors, veterans educate the public regarding Valley, Pleasanton and San When a long-planned ments in the corridor, but Foothill residents argued and hopefully active duty outcomes; design the West Las Ramon Chambers of Com- BART rail project connect- a rail connection remained that adding more cars would military leaving a long-lasting Positas Bicycle and Pedestrian merce officially announced ing Livermore, the eastern- elusive. Valley Link prom- increase traffic, making the legacy for Pleasanton. Many Improvements; assess issues support for Valley Link, most city in the chronically ises to take pressure off area less safe. Tom and Robin said planning the area now concerning the Amador The- Neal said that there is already would give the city control ater; consider an inclusionary/ a future rail line connect- congested I-580 gateway of crowded highways and gridlock traffic twice a day. over the area, rather than All Access Playground; de- ing the San Joaquin Valley highway corridor, failed improve conditions along They also noted that the area waiting for state legislation velop framework, recommen- with the Bay Area Regional to materialize, there were roadways in the Tri-Valley includes habitat that supports that could result in a plan dations and implementation Transit (BART) system at few options to workers with and San Joaquin Valley cor- wildlife. that does not fit with the city. plan to reduce homelessness in its end of the line Dublin/ grueling commutes, to busi- ridors. Jim Summers, the owner, Others mentioned that Alam- Pleasanton; work on Climate Pleasanton station in the Tri- nesses with hours of lost pro- TVCCA represents more said that the 46-acre project eda County could proceed Action Plan 2.0; and expand Valley I-580 corridor. The ductivity and delayed ship- than 3,000 member busi- would fit the character of the with development in an area Pesticide Posting Pilot Proj- TVCAA submitted a letter ments, and to communities nesses and organizations surrounding properties. He zoned for housing located in ect, making available a list of and made its announcement located along the corridor that employ nearly 90,000 asked that it be moved to the the county within the urban pesticides used. "A" list. growth boundary. Priority B: The projects or at the March 13 meeting of choked with motorists using workers. For more info visit Other issues receiving Jeff Schrader from Ponder- programs are not necessarily the board of directors over- local roadways to bypass the www.trivalleychambers.org. comment during the pub- osa Homes told the council, less important than "Priority seeing the project. lic hearing included use of "We are eager to work with A", but they are reflective of “After more than 40 years pesticides on public lands, a the community to complete the fact that many of the City's of waiting, local businesses need to renovate the Amador the Eastside Specific Plan.” objectives are long-term by in every sector welcome COMING SOON!! Theater, restart of the planning A large contingent of bi- nature, or are sequenced to be the prospect of the arrival process for east Pleasanton, cycle riders asked the council completed with the same staff of a direct rail connection climate change, lighted sand to up the priority on three resources after current "A" to BART service, effec- volleyball courts, the Bernal projects aimed at making priorities are completed, or in tively connecting the Tri- community farm, other bi- roads safer in Pleasanton. The some cases, they are priorities cycle and pedestrian safety bicycle/pedestrian master plan that cannot be fully funded in Valley and the greater San projects, and a ban on single identifies projects to increase a single year. Francisco Bay Area to the use plastics. There was also safety: Foothill Road, West They include design Phase neighboring San Joaquin/ a request to make the Energy Las Positas and Santa Rita I of Bernal Community Farm; Central Valley region,” said John Boehrer and Environment Committee a Road. add a Culture Art Walk; con- Dawn Argula, CEO of the REALTOR® permanent commission. Others requested the addi- sider smoking restrictions Livermore Valley Chamber 925.640.7474 1089 Coronado Ct. Livermore Samantha Brown, sur- tion of new projects, such as for multi-family ownership who represented TVCCA Cal DRE #00959167 3BD/1.5BA ~1,420 Sq. Ft. Lovely Front rounded by 20 to 30 support- lighted sand volleyball courts, residences (town homes and during public comment. and Back Yards. Nearly 10,000 Sq. Ft. Lot ers, asked the council to look a cultural appreciation park, condominiums) to address “The future rail connection Accord Room for In-law Unit. at the use of toxic chemicals and a skate park. All were health effects of second hand in parks and other public added. smoke. opens up opportunities for Call 925.640.7474 | email: [email protected] lands. She noted there were Master gardeners wanted Priority C: These projects workers, jobs, housing, and new products on the market the council to allow them to or programs include other ini- visitors in multiple regions that are safer. She suggested a begin preparing the soil on the tiatives to be worked into the and will be a game-changer pilot park project as a testing proposed Bernal farm site for schedule as capacity permits: for the economy and the ground for less toxic alterna- future use. Lou Asbury said Merritt Property; design of environment.” tives. "We care deeply about that doing the site work would the Santa Rita Road Bicycle The rail project is over- our health and want to protect give the park a head start. and Pedestrian Improvements; seen by the Tri-Valley-San future generations." A single use plastic ban consideration of extension of Joaquin Valley Regional City of Livermore The Amador Theater's fire received support from all the Committee on Energy and Rail Authority (TVSJVR- escape needs to be replaced. councilmembers. Staff will the Environment for an addi- The balcony has been closed identify single use plastics tional two-year term. RA). Formed as a result of for safety reasons. Speakers that could be banned and come Priority D: Not recom- legislation co-authored by BMR Program noted that the closure has back to the council for a policy mended at this time: design former Assembly Mem- reduced the capacity from 610 decision. the Foothill Road Bicycle and ber Catharine Baker repre- to 370 seats. The space is in - The "A" list includes those Pedestrian Improvements; add senting the Tri-Valley and Providing brand new and resale adequate for music programs. projects or programs that are new lighted basketball courts Assembly Member Susan affordable homeownership One speaker suggested to be completed, or for which at the Bernal Community Park Eggman representing the that there is a need for a larger a substantial milestone will be and add new outdoor Pickle- San Joaquin Valley, this joint opportunities to income-qualified new performing arts facil- reached in the coming fiscal ball Courts. powers authority is stepping buyers in the City of Livermore. up to meet the challenge of regional rail connectivity ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ATOMIC ERA with a lower-cost and real- (Continued from first page) istically deliverable option. THROUGH APRIL 8th Local elected officials from tributing to the war effort” underscore the moral chal- Joe is relatively accepting Please visit our website at: www.hellohousing.org or at a time when U.S. soldiers lenge that faced many other of the discriminatory system, 15 jurisdictions make up call 415-446-9467 to learn more about program were dying in Europe and scientists, as well as leaders Ralph far more resistant and the TVSJVRRA board of restrictions, eligibility requirements and the online in Asia, fighting adversaries in Washington. determined to push change. directors. application process. powerful enough to threaten Sam is Jewish and has Women and history “TVCCA is committed the survival of American deep personal reasons to join In general, Beard told to supporting this project democracy. the atomic bomb project, the Bankhead audience, she as it undergoes the rigors Dull work which originated in fear that believes that history is pre- of planning and funding. The Great Depression the scientifically advanced sented too often from a nar- The implementation of an was still fresh in people’s and virulently anti-Semitic rowly male perspective. affordable rail connection minds, so a steady wage was German Nazis would de- From childhood, she welcome even when the job velop the bomb first and recalls stories of political was dull and repetitive. conquer the world. events and military battles, June was bright, curious On the other hand, after portraits of leaders and think- and observant, but as a Calu- Germany’s defeat, the bomb ers who are nearly always tron operator, it would have was now to be used for a men. been highly unusual – and a different purpose – ending Women, especially tal- major infraction – for her to the war in the Pacific, sav- ented or highly educated be told the military purpose ing countless American lives women, are typically de- of her work. while destroying entire Japa- picted as “outliers,” she said. To the author, however, nese cities with their popula- “I wrote this book for a lot allowing her to learn the se- tions of non-combatants. of reasons, but one of them cret would make her a more Changed world forever was that I wanted to celebrate interesting character. “The Atomic City Girls” women’s stories and show It would also help offers a view of histori- that other side of things that strengthen the tension be- cal events that changed the we’re not always taught… tween ignorance and knowl- world forever. to celebrate women’s his- edge that drives much of the As the war ended, na- tory, because I truly believe novel, highlighting the moral tional leaders engaged in that all history is women’s dilemma facing a nation that debates that would lead to history.” was secretly developing a development of more power- She indicated that she is massively destructive tech- ful thermonuclear weapons. not interested in silencing nology to end a massively A nationwide nuclear the male view of history, just destructive war. weapons complex would in giving equal time to the A number of the book’s include Lawrence Livermore female perspective. broad themes resonate today: National Laboratory, estab- “I have a daughter and I personal responsibility for lished in the early 1950s, hope she grows up in a world actions taken collectively as well as the Livermore where we teach those wom- during wartime, the rise of campus of Sandia National en’s stories just as strongly big government, racism, Laboratory, opened a few and often and loudly as we patriotism, the influence years later. do the men’s stories that we of secrecy on democratic Globally, the political have all been taught.” processes. and technological rivalry Essential to June’s devel- between the U.S. and the opment is her relationship Soviet Union would last for with Sam, a hard-drink- decades, morphing into new ing physicist from Ernest and perhaps more danger- Lawrence’s Berkeley “Rad ous forms as the USSR col- Lab”, who understands and lapsed and nuclear weapons is deeply troubled by the technology spread around military purpose of the Oak the world. Ridge plant. Today, a newly aggressive Drunken revelation Russia is joined by China and It is Sam who, drunkenly North Korea as potential nu- and improperly, reveals the clear adversaries to the U.S.; secret purpose of the en- India and Pakistan face each richment work to June. She other with nuclear arms; and then must begin to deal with the West worries that nuclear the moral issues that will weapons could be developed confront most of her fellow or stolen by terrorists, rogue workers only after the bomb states and hostile countries is dropped, when the war like Iran. ends and the Oak Ridge role Despite the book’s title, is revealed. which Beard said was chosen In the weeks before the by the publisher, some other bomb is delivered, Sam him- key characters are male. self experiences profound Two are Joe and Ralph, misgivings and guilt, ap- black former sharecroppers proaching personal collapse from Alabama who become as he foresees the destruction part of the huge Oak Ridge to be caused by the bomb. construction workforce, In contrast, the predomi- which peaked at 75,000. nant view of the Oak Ridge Beard felt that to reflect workforce – many of whom the spirit of the time and lost friends and relatives in place, she had to deal with overseas fighting -- would Jim Crow segregation, which be overwhelming pride and was an integral part of the joy on learning that the war American South and which is over and they had helped the government did little to win it. resist in its single-minded fo- Sam’s personal reactions cus on technological success. 4 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019

In discussing the issue, it was noted that what the council does today will EDITORIAL not stop vaping. However, its actions can make it more challenging to obtain the products. Regulate Tobacco Products Whatever can be done needs to be done to prevent future generations from The Livermore City Council deserves credit for moving forward with an becoming smokers. ordinance regulating vaping, and flavored and non-flavored tobacco products of all types. Agriculture Heritage Speakers during a public hearing on the issue provided information to the The new Marissa Hunt Agricultural Education Center was unveiled at the council on the addictive nature of tobacco products, especially the flavored alter- Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. natives. Comments included recognition of the damage and disruption to brain The 8,000 square foot facility is open to all Alameda County agriculture- connections in teens, the addictive properties of flavored products, the nicotine focused youth groups who want to learn how to raise animals for the Fair’s contained in a single use product, the advertising ploys with candy look-alikes, annual Junior Livestock Show. and the fact these products lead to the use of other drugs. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, a leader in making the barn a The council suggested applying the ordinance to pharmacies and grocery reality, declared, “For over 150 years, agriculture has been a significant part of stores with pharmacies, as well as retail outlets. Also proposed was the prohi- our heritage, economy and way of life here in Alameda County. But, in more bition of tobacco products within a thousand-foot radius of schools and parks, recent years, urban sprawl has taken its toll, consistently threatening our con- including all vaping products, candies and gummies containing nicotine and nection to agriculture, traditional farming and ranching." flavored tobaccos. In addition to animal pens, the building features a classroom and meeting Staff suggested additional options that could be part of an ordinance, such space, restrooms, wash rack, outdoor paddock and livestock scale. as enforcement of existing laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors, and The building is named for Marissa Hunt, a ten-year-old Pleasanton 4-H Club limiting the licensing of new tobacco retailers. They also recommended an member whose life was cut short in 2004. information campaign pointing out the effects of vaping. Thank you, Supervisor Haggerty, for making it possible to continue the area's agricultural history. MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in letters Tri-Valley soils tend to have climatology. Frequently they or no play. the current politicized wing Muslim friends at this time of published in Mailbox are those a significant clay soil-texture posit a conspiracy among the I think this stage play is in of the deep state input to the grief and mourning in the wake of the author and do not neces- fraction. When this compost is world's climatologists. What bad taste with all the individ- Intergovernmental Panel on of the terrorist attacks on New sarily reflect the opinion of The put into the earth it should be strikes me is that they are very ual and mass killings that this Climate Change, IPCC, can Zealand mosques. No matter Independent. The Independent done so as not to cost more than obscure as to what motivates country is going through. The be de-politicized, they should how far away a tragedy like this will not publish anonymous let- $40 per ton of carbon dioxide this conspiracy. Where they see worst part of the whole event is be closed down. There is too happens, we are all one human ters. All letters are required to equivalent. Part of this cost a conspiracy, I see the forma- it’s produced by a church. much they have to account for body, and this injury has been have the names of the persons could be recouped by selling tion of a scientific consensus. Let’s get real and quit mak- to the public as a declassified inflicted on us all. The wound submitting them and city of cap-and-trade mitigation cred- The next letter to address ing violence a game, because agency, and cannot be trusted, is fresh now, and scars will residence. Abusive letters may its if a viable cap-and-trade is climate does so by reference to it isn’t. they act to support with bias, remain, but we seek to help be rejected or edited. Frequent established. Current cap-and- greenhouse gases. It's by Lex deep state interests first and with treatment — not only in letter writers may have publi- trade prices are around $10 per Manwill. Manwill is promot- Climate Science foremost, seeing themselves healing but in continuing to cation of their letters delayed. ton of carbon dioxide equiva- ing a Lenten fast from meat. Rich Buckley, Livermore as neutral, while never daring campaign against hate and Letters should be sent by email lent, but this is because the What seems admirable is that to speak truth to power; they violence and show love to all. to [email protected]) Does anyone ever actually externalities of carbon dioxide he is calling for some change look at the science and bigger speak only what serves power. Reach out to Muslim The Homeless Games, costs are not factored in, and in lifestyle. This is where one picture? Climate Change - Citi- We should put our resources friends and neighbors now will be more and more as time might say the rubber meets the zens for Climate Lobby Atmo- instead into clean air and clean and show them they have your Part IX – To Do goes on. 40% of current carbon road when it comes to warding spheric Science coming out of water science, on an encom- support. And consider donat- Greg Scott, Livermore dioxide emissions remain in the off the worst effects of global our national labs treats our sun passing solar system-wide ing to one of the organizations What do we do to solve the atmosphere for 100 years. warming. Unless—with Oprah as an invariable. The sun is the and galactic-level research, designed to help the families homeless issue? What do we do One problem comes at us (remember?)—we're willing main driver of climate change. not carbon taxation driven by of the victims of this terrorism. to solve the climate-disruption right from the start and that is to change our attitude and Our sun is not an invariable. politicized false atmospheric A body that hurts itself is issue? What we should do is the problem of carbon dioxide behavior toward meat-eating, Minority opinion report: As science. There is far more one that does not function for get on a pathway to solving retention. The food waste is go- we're going to continue to cut a member of Citizens' Climate going on that we need to first long. A body in harmony is some of both issues at the same ing to be eaten by aerobic (with down the Amazon Rainforest Lobby (CCL) I continue to do understand. healthy. Caring for others is to time. How? oxygen) micro-biotic decom- while continuing to lead our independent climate research. care for oneself. This is how We do not solve the home- posers that respire. Respiration kids into diabetes, and pump CCL focuses on shortsighted Livermore we, humanity, survive. less issue without a place for is giving off carbon dioxide, immense amounts of methane CO2 levels in our atmosphere. Downtown Project the homeless to go. This should just as you all are doing right into the atmosphere. If we care CO2 data, reviewed through Maryann Brent, Livermore The Climate Change be a form of a commons and now. We need to figure out how about the future of our kids, we CCL's political lens for short- This is, in part, a response Debate should be on public land. We to retain the carbon dioxide and will not only change how we ened time frame, creates the to John Lawrence’s Mailbox Alan Burnham, Livermore could have simple structures the way to do that is a process behave during Lent but during wrong conclusions, and is lead- letter of March 6, 2019. I would We need to move the cli- for shelters, community bath- called pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is a the rest of the year as well. ing CCL lockstep in the wrong like to know, for example, the mate debate above the quality rooms, a community dining form of combustion at high Greg Scott wrote the third direction. We must prepare “misleading statements about of an old Miller Lite commer- commons and full-time atten- temperatures with insufficient letter. It describes work at for a rapid onset of an ice age the Council’s efforts” Mr. cial—the economic issues are dants. Is it expensive? Is not oxygen. We burn carbon with Lawrence Berkeley National instead. Global warming ap- Lawrence is referring to (in serious. I tire of ideologues the currently reported cost of insufficient oxygen and a car- Laboratory involving "ob- pears to be a temporary luxury. The Independent ad). The ads on both extremes claiming $120,000 per year per home- bon dioxide scrubber to give us servation of carbon dioxide's The current CCL lobby stance have referred to inadequate that the latest weather event less person in the Tri-Valley what is called biochar. increasing greenhouse effect." position is based on false sci- parking among other issues. means anything other than that expensive? Is not the $17 We then mix the biochar One can compare the tone of ence. Clean air must regain its On March 11, the City, having weather is variable. Climate million cost for Vineyard 2.0 with the compost at a 1:10 ratio the description here with the original understanding. Clean realized that their parking plan change is measured in terms expensive? It seems to me that for carbon dioxide retention. tone of Buckley's support for air is breathable atmospheric was indeed inadequate, autho- of decades and longer, not days we could implement a com- Our costs are now perhaps the work of LaPoint. Quite gas levels that support human rized the enlargement of the I or even years. It has changed mons for less than this. $100 per ton of carbon dioxide appropriately Scott links up life and lush biologic diversity. Street parking lot. However, naturally for billions of years, There needs to be certain equivalent; however our goal, his description of the lab work Clean air does not require the I question whether this step and we know a lot about when rules for participants in such in time, with learned efficien- with his concern for the plight removal of CO2. CO2 is in- completely solves our parking and why, but that doesn’t mean a commons: no violence, a cies, is around $40 per ton of of the world's homeless. Trump significant in global warming! problem. humans can’t cause climate curfew, no alcohol, no drugs, carbon dioxide equivalent. Re- is worried about refugees at The earth has cycled through In addition, the hotel com- change also. designated tobacco smoking search shows it takes two years our borders. Scott thinks, ac- much higher levels of CO2 ponent of the downtown proj- Many years ago, I learned areas, exercising courtesy with for soil to show significant curately it seems to me, that many times before, provid- ect is still inappropriate for about Milankovitch cycles and amplified sound, well-behaved soil fertility and soil structure homelessness will increase ing lush living environments Livermore BECAUSE of its periodic ice ages—about every pets only, cleaning up after pets improvement with this biochar- with climate change. Presum- through a beneficial heating location. Does Mr. Lawrence 100,000 years for the last mil- and policing of trash. Sorry compost mix. More carbon ably refugeeism will increase cycle tempered by 10,000-year accept a mediocre hotel in lion years. The last ice age was cannabis-heads: you need a content in the soil generally as a result. Trump does well ocean memory, in temperature a cramped space with super a big deal for Iowans, and we separate commons. Now if means better soil structure and to expect this increase. If one ranges in which humans and expensive underground park- learned in elementary school there is unpaved land as part thus the capability to produce is inclined to criticize Trump, biodiversity thrive. More than ing? The proposed hotel site how it affected farmland. In of the commons, there is op- more food of better quality. it should be over what he pro- being shortsighted in their is too small, in my opinion. It geologic time, we are in a warm portunity. For a model here on food pro- poses we should do about it. focus CCL members default lacks a restaurant, and access phase and would plunge into A problem we have is green duction by the homeless we The fourth letter was by in being persuaded in scientific is cumbersome. The imbal- another ice age within a few waste. We are losing money on could look to the Homeless Steven Dunbar. It's a detailed matters only by "consensus ance of these faults combined thousand years, but we have green waste. What we should Garden Project in Santa Cruz, argument in defense of the opinion politics." We are fac- with very expensive parking changed the course of nature. do is separate food waste from California. scientific consensus. I found ing another ice age occurrence does not make sense. And I Ice core analyses show other green waste and then the So you see, in part, we it magisterial. It reads like a that is far more important to question whether such a hotel that temperature and atmo- homeless could transport the can solve some of the home- thoughtful rebuttal a lawyer prepare for than global warm- could make a profit with three spheric CO2 concentration food waste via bicycles with less problem and the carbon might make at the end of a trial. ing. Research into the actual stories on such a small foot- have changed together over the trailers to the commons for dioxide-emission-contribution I will not attempt to repeat its long-term scientific data shows print. The hotel, in my opinion past half million years—until composting. 31% of all post- problem to climate disruption points, but I strongly recom- Carbon Dividend Tax is based and many, many others', should recently. Human activities harvested food produced in the at the same time. We need to be mend that anyone still unde- on false science. be allowed to expand and to have pushed CO2 way above United States is thrown out as careful to be respectful of who cided about climate change What science is there to be upgraded and relocated to its natural variability range for food waste (USDA statistic). is currently doing green waste take a look at it. support the prediction of a Railroad and L Streets. that timeframe. That by itself It would be better if we could processing. No doubt there is I cannot exaggerate the elo- rapid onset of another ice age? Livermore families love does not prove human-induced sequester the carbon from plenty of work remaining with quence of the fifth letter. It's by Look at our sun's plasma field. to gather and play on flowing, climate change, but it should food waste into the soil via non-food scrap organic mate- John Cameron. I found it very The significance of David open green space, but the City’s cause one to listen carefully composting and thus be very rial and a considerable cost thoughtful. I think the special LaPoint's three videos (youtu. green space plan is fragmented. to those who study the issue helpful in reducing our carbon savings to be had with better power of the letter comes from be/9EPlyiW-xGI) when com- It does not need to be. seriously. The evidence is emissions, though this does green waste separation with the its use of personal experience bined with Rolf Witzsche's The City’s teachers and substantial. “not decrease the imperative help of citizens and the home- and from its very strong refer- follow-on reporting (see link public workforce deserve af- At the same time, too many for mitigation from the en- less. Consider it as part of our ence to our kids. below) illustrates a strong sci- fordable housing. However, it articles today equate “could ergy and industrial sectors” anthem call. The final letter is by a for- entifically-based hypothesis by is unclear to me how long the be” with “does,” concerning mer councilmember of Pleas- (“Natural climate solutions Letters of 3/7/19 Witzsche and well cited each proposed affordable housing climate-change effects. While are not enough: Decarbonizing anton, Matt Sullivan. What I step of the way with long-term, will remain affordable. When such studies are important the economy must remain a Tom O'Neill, Livermore particularly like about this let- ice-core drillings covering ice will it rise to market rates, in the context of cost-benefit critical priority,” Anderson, et The mailbox of 3/7/19 was ter is that it recommends local samples over many tens of therefore becoming unafford- analyses, they are too often al., “Science”, March 1, 2019, exceptionally interesting by action. We are too ready—all of thousands of years. These long- able? Also, why does housing portrayed as proof that the Volume 363, Issue 6430, pages reason of the number of letters us—to measure what we ought term charts clearly demonstrate take up fully 25% of the site? sky is falling. Reality is more 933-934). Doing this initiates regarding our climate. This to do by looking to what others climate change is tracking to an Why has the City allocated 130 complex. “institutional, technological, is encouraging. For what it's are doing. If we continue in this ice age, and that ice-age onset units when they need only 84? We can and should reduce political and cultural factors” worth, here is my tour of the mode, none of us will ever get can occur in one day (a change I believe that residents have fossil fuel use to avoid major (ibid) to solve in part both the letters. started—and our children are that seems to also be sup- made it clear that they want as environmental costs, which homeless problem and some of The first was by Rich going to pay a very high price. ported by still frozen animals little housing as possible on this is why I have supported a the carbon dioxide-emissions- Buckley. He anchors his argu- In urging Pleasanton to take with undigested food found particular site. carbon tax for 15 years. Re- contribution problem to cli- ments in the physics of David initiatives in resisting climate emerging from thawing tundra, In summary, the City Coun- cent bipartisan proposals, if mate disruption. LaPoint. LaPoint is a contrar- change, Sullivan is actually and additionally supported by cil and Mr. Lawrence are not enacted promptly, could move This operation has to be ian on global warming. He has challenging all of us. ice-core samples showing very considering the long term us efficiently in the right direc- done in a very specific and an entirely original theory of This was a stimulating and rapid changes in atmospheric benefit for Livermore residents tion over a few decades. If the sanitary way. For example, the what's going on in the sun. I am helpful array of letters. temperatures). with the current downtown Chicken Littles are right and food waste needs to be mixed not competent to judge it. What Guns This rapid-cooling phe- plan. I can't help wondering if the sky will fall if we don’t to be 10% clay (“Luebke com- interests me is that LaPoint nomenon occurs when there the Council waded into some eliminate fossil fuels in 10 post”) to do such things as nu- identifies himself as a physi- William Beiriger, Livermore is insufficient electric cur- mistakes that are difficult to years, then we need to prepare trient (e.g. specific ion) reten- cist. Contrarians are frequently On the front page of the rent about our sun, to sus- correct. They appear to be ig- for either crash geoengineering tion and to keep down odors. people who are quite intelligent March 14th issue, there is an tain the sun's plasma field. noring 6,641 registered voters or an economic depression. I No problem there because but who have never engaged in article seeking funds for gun These magnetic plasma fields who want a better downtown prefer a more measured course, violence programs in the Tri- (“Primer Fields” named by plan. 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It's very world-temperature increase searched and what they have the leftist agenda. much different than the Grand hard to believe that they care of seven-tenths of one Celsius concluded is not to be debated. In 2015, the United Nations Central Park advocated for by about public safety by going degree by now; third, which he There was a time when the con- concluded that if every country The Community Group. Stock- after this program that trains believed would not happen, has sensus of the experts thought in the world sticks to the decar- men’s Park is a horseshoe- MILLS first responders that will have actually happened: unchanged the earth was flat and that the bonization promises it made shaped flat ½ acre grassy space to help and even protect each world temperatures since 2000, sun revolved around the earth. at the Paris Climate Accord, surrounded by benches and ENGLISH of them, should that time come. except from 2015-16 when None of the dire predictions promises that were not binding, trees and is designed to be a TUTORING Crazy thinking is all it can the temperature rose slightly of climate change I have read then the resultant reduction, by performance area, much like be! Remember that the first after a heavy El Nino and then from these so-called science the end of the century, in global the flat open grassy area in responders put themselves be- receded again, even with world experts and their computer warming may be 0.048C. That front of the Bankhead Plaza’s millsenglishtutoring.com tween citizens and the bad guys carbon emissions increasing models discuss the effects is less than one twentieth of one outdoor stage. without even thinking what moderately. undersea volcanoes have on degree centigrade. But it gets The Grand Central Park 925.315.1956 could happen. Plus, without In his letter to the editor our weather. Volcanic chains will start on the western edge of worse; the estimated cost of [email protected] hesitation they would come to Brad Marchand stated that are spread across 37,000 miles implementing these promises Stockmen’s Park and continue the aid of even this group. not every issue deserves equal of the ocean floor. Eruptions is $1.5 trillion, all of which to L Street, and if built, could Be safe and thank the Alam- treatment and that teachers could pump out enough carbon will come from taxpayers. It’s have winding paths, play areas eda County Sheriff’s Office for should not be offering equal dioxide gas to shift planetary a lot of money being spent for for children, shaded seating, all they do for us. We in Dublin time to any issue involving the temperatures. These eruptions no useful purpose. interactive history kiosks and BODY MASSAGE are very lucky to have them on Nazis or to slavery. [Editor’s can cause ocean temperatures Every sane person is op- art panels or other types of ACUPRESSURE our streets. note: Marchand’s text reads, to rise, resulting in another El posed to the polluting of the displays. This is proposed as “In discussing the scourge of Nino and the melting of gla- environment and there is con- an activated Central Park that THERAPY Gun Violence slavery in America we do not ciers. Perhaps Al Gore can put sensus to reduce automobile would engage, inspire, provide & FOOT And Gun Crime give equal time to studying on a wet suit, dive down and exhaust emissions, ensure respite and tie together all the REFLEXOLOGY David Pastor, Pleasanton the supposed benefits of one plug up these threats to climate industrial smoke goes through other uses in the surrounding human being owning another. change; that is, after first find - plan. Your March 14 article for scrubbers, and that all con- $ “gun violence” programs was In learning about World War ing every cow on the planet and taminated water is thoroughly During the public outreach 5 OFF II, we do not give equal time relieving them of flatulence. Or treated before being returned for the downtown develop- Any One Hour Treatment. nothing more than a cheering Offer good Monday- Friday section for “Moms demand ac- to the supposedly good things maybe every day we should to nature. ment, open space ranked #3, the Nazis did.”] Both of these stop breathing for two minutes only behind parking and com- Must present or mention tion for gun sense in America.” Grand Central Park this ad before treatment. This organization is nothing horrible historical events were so as to reduce the amount of munity character as the most Offer ends 5/31/19. more than a subsidiary of immoral, unethical and all of carbon emissions. After all, David Rounds, desired elements for the down- “Everytown for Gun Safety,” society believes them to be humans are contributing to The Community Group., town development. The down- HOLIDAY which is a rebranding of “May- heinous acts. There are no pros climate change, even liberals. Livermore town development needs both LIVERMORE SPA ors Against Illegal Guns” after to debate on them. Of all the The point I was making in A March 7 letter to the edi- Stockmen’s Park and the Grand Body & Foot Reflexology it failed. Billionaire Michael arguments against debating my prior letter is this: those tor by Molly Bang expressed Central Park. There is an ad in 925.606.1098 Bloomberg, former mayor of climate change, this has to be who regurgitate what these confusion about Vibrant Liver- today’s edition of the paper that 1883 Second St. the worst example of giving so-called experts say without more’s reference to a Grand shows an artist’s conception Downtown Livermore New York City, provides the Open 7 Days a Week 10am–9pm leadership and funding for equal time to a controversial presenting opposing views, Central Park. The confusion is of what such a Central Park this group. I have found that issue as I have ever heard. especially teachers, are not understandable and I want to could be. any time a survey is quoted by Teachers should be offering educating students to critically help clarify. The Grand Central this group, it pays to research equal time to all the predic- think but are indoctrinating Park and Stockmen’s Park are tions made by these so-called them with their opinions. What two separate parks. They are OPEN HOUSE!! the details of the survey. Every SAT & SUN 1PM - 4 PM time I talk to someone who experts that have not come has happened is this propa- adjoining and together would claims that we need more to pass. Al Gore, who quotes ganda has played a major role provide a continuous green commonsense gun control, I these experts frequently, previ- in frightening an entire genera- space from the Bankhead Plaza find that there is no knowl- ously stated as early as 2007 tion about the future, causing to L Street. Stockmen’s Park is edge of existing gun control that there would be a complete young people and parents to a wonderful solution to a long- laws. What they are asking lack of summer sea ice in the feel guilty about the role they term debt the city has had to the for is more restrictions on Arctic by as early as 2013; it and their country are playing in Stockmen’s Rodeo Associa- law-abiding citizens. As these never happened. Did Al Gore destroying the planet. tion. The agreement that gives ever offer an explanation as The reason the United laws proliferate, so does crime. us Stockmen’s Park enables John Boehrer For 30 years, crime has been to why this did not happen? States, the alleged baddie for the City to locate a significant Did the so-called expert he many demonstrators, is seeing REALTOR® declining as firearm owner- number of affordable senior 925.640.7474 766 Catalina Dr, Livermore ship has more than doubled. was referencing ever offer an a sharp fall in carbon output and veteran housing units on Cal DRE #00959167 Tastefully updated, Sunset East Home explanation? is the increase in fracking, a the old rodeo grounds in ex- Located in desirable South Livermore. Now, here in California, as a $948,500 concerted effort continues to Again, history is littered technology many of the march- change for this park honoring Accord 4BD/2.5BA ~2,217 Sq. Ft. with so-called experts who ers hate. These demonstrators Livermore’s western heritage. restrict gun ownership, and as Call 925.640.7474 | email: [email protected] more laws were enacted, crime has risen. Remember, it is not the law-abiding citizen com- mitting burglaries or drive-by shootings. These people do not care about the laws. Stud- ies have shown that the guns used by the lawbreakers are purchased on the black market, EOPLE ANT PEN PACE stolen, straw purchased, or PPEOPLE WWANT OOPEN SSPACE supplied by friends and fam- ily. They do not purchase at gun shows. Sales at gun shows must follow all of the laws that a fixed-location gun store must follow. If you want to reduce “gun crime,” charge every felon with the existing federal laws. There is no “plea deal.” Stop early-release programs. Stop playing games. We need full cooperation between ALL law enforcement agencies. When it becomes known that a long stretch in prison awaits the perpetrator, many will think twice before acting out. These suggestions have been proven to work in other U.S. cities. If the Las Vegas shooter left his guns at home, rented a pickup truck, and drove into and around the venue, would you be clamoring for a ban on pickup trucks? Require special licenses to drive one? Or limit the size or weight of pickup trucks for sale? No, you would concentrate on the individual that did the deed. One study is available to anyone who wishes to read it. This a peer-reviewed study: “More Guns Less Crime.” Guns were used to thwart up to 3,500,000 crimes each year. Remember, when seconds count, the police are minutes away. Law-abiding people need a means to protect them- This is what a continuous, activated Central Park could look like right in the heart of our downtown, selves. That was the reason for benefiting everyone. the Second Amendment, not hunting. All of us cannot be like Michael Bloomberg who is rich enough to hire five full- THE CITY COUNCIL WANTS HOUSING. The Livermore Council approved up time armed bodyguards. The Second Amendment wasn’t to 130 units of 3 and 4 story apartments, instead of a linear Central Park residents have written just for rich people or people with connections. said they would prefer. In the Community Outreach process, the people ranked Housing Present Opposing Views last (#10) in their preferences for the downtown development. Open Space ranked #3. Philip R. La Scola, Livermore Ignoring the public, the Council favored more housing. I was pleased to read the responses to my prior letter by Steven Dunbar and John Cam- eron. However, nothing they have written has convinced me that the whole idea of climate WE CAN HAVE BOTH. Housing should be on the edges of the public open change is nothing more than a total hoax. Conversely, there is space, not blocking it. It is possible to place the required housing so that it will nothing I can write that is going complement the open space. to change their opinions, and I made a decision not to respond to their comments. However, that changed with the letter by Brad Marchand. THERE IS TIME FOR A BETTER PLAN. The Community Group is committed A reference was made to Dr. James Hansen by John to a plan with housing that does not dominate the site and a continuous Central Park, Cameron. Dr. Hansen is a a quality Hotel and better parking. If the Council continues to dodge what the people want former head of NASA, who in 1988 described three possible as expressed in the Outreach Process, we will be actively working with the city to give courses for the world’s climate. One, do nothing and carbon citizens the plan they want. dioxide would accelerate and result in a one Celsius degree increase in the world’s tem- perature in 30 years; second, Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com that emissions would increase at the same rate as they did in 6 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 LARPD Supports Preservation Of State Park Tesla Area The Livermore Area Rec- discriminatory against off- cultural resources located in the Diablo Range. reation and Park District road vehicle people." This Alameda County. The entire "The area also holds im- Board of Directors voted bill and the one last year by Alameda-Tesla Expansion portant cultural resources unanimously to send a let- Senator Glazer placed the Area is located in Alameda from the historic Tesla town ter in support of SB767. It decision to determine the fu- County. site and mine complex to would allow the state to sell ture of the land in the hands "The Carnegie SVRA exceptional Native Ameri- what is known as the Tesla of the State Department of proposal to open the Alam- can resources. Local agen- expansion area. Parks. "The land belongs to eda-Tesla Expansion Area cies and organizations have The vote took place at the the state. It should make the (known locally as “Tesla identified the Alameda-Tesla Hot, green pancakes fresh off the gridle kicked off March 13 meeting. determination." Park”) to OHV recreation Expansion Area for preser- Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities on March Director Philip Pierpont The letter is addressed use has been highly contro- vation because its location 16. The annual $5 breakfast supports Alameda County said there is an opportunity to Senator Henry Stern, versial with strong broad- at the transition of biotic to provide more access to Chair Senate Committee on based local opposition for zones and rare natural and Firefighters Local 55’s charitable efforts. park lands, to add nature Natural Resources and Wa- nearly 20 years. Scientific cultural features are vital to experiences and outdoor ter and Senator Bill Dodd, studies have long docu- SF – East Bay Area regional uses within the district's Chair Senate Committee on mented the rare ecological conservation objectives." area. He added, "This is not Governmental Organization. value of the area which con- "SB 767 would provide a statement that one type "Livermore Area Rec- tains an abundance of highly a mechanism to resolve the of recreation is better than reation and Park District sensitive natural resources long-standing local contro- another." is writing you to state our and unique biodiversity, versy in a manner that is Director Maryalice Falt- strong support for Senate including numerous threat- wise and fair to the public, ings voted to oppose a letter Bill 767 (Glazer) as written. ened, endangered and listed State government and the in support of an action to "SB 767 is an important species, designated critical environment. sell the land twice before. local district measure af- habitats, unusual vegetation "We ask for your leader- She changed her vote in fecting irreplaceable and assemblages, and a critical ship to support and pass this 2018. She said, "I felt it was highly sensitive natural and linkage habitat corridor for measure." PLANNERS (Continued from first page) Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day festival includes carnival rides and games, along with a parade, Celtic marketplace, boundary. built in the moderate-income of service; however, the explaining to the public all entertainment, and Irish foods and beverages. Jason Alcala, City Attor- range. travel time is lengthened. the rules and regulations that ney, reminded the commis- Councilmember Bob If the same number of units affect projects, since those sioners that the general plan Woerner noted that to make were placed in a compact speaking for or against a land use policies outline progress providing low and building in the urban area, project may not understand how the city will grow and very low-income units, the there would be problems them. conserve its resources. Only number would need to be with level of service. Planning Commission four times a year, amend- increased by a factor of 5 Katrina Fobian, Assistant Chairperson Regina Bonan- ments can modify the plan to 10 per cent compared to City Attorney, spoke to all no mentioned the recent depending on circumstanc- the past. the rules that have to be fol- downsizing in council goals es. Technical master plans Mayor John Marchand lowed to avoid legal prob- from ten to five. It would overlay the general plan, and commented on emails and lems. She focused on proj- help the planning commis- need to be considered with comments he has received ects directly or indirectly sion to understand why the any general plan changes. about the “rampant un- affecting the environment, changes occurred before Spence added that the checked growth in Liver- projects that touch on over making further decisions. council elected to include more”. He remarked that the 18 requirements, includ- Carling stated some of climate change and eco- average housing construc- ing the new tribal culture the goals previously on the nomic development as ele- tion over the last ten years resources. list were going to be ac- ments to the plan. The state has equaled less than 1% Councilmember Bob complished anyway. We as recently added environmen- growth in number of units. Coomber complimented a body felt that the reduced Around 2,000 participants joined the 21st Annual tal justice to land use as a In regard to climate ac- staff on the excellent pre- set of goals would be more Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk, presented by Dick’s required regulation. tion, Steve Stewart, City sentation. The information “strategic versus tactical”. Sporting Goods, on St. Patrick’s Day morning. Spence further explained Planning Manager, re- has been valuable. Working Marchand summed up See more photos at www.independentnews.com. that residential housing marked that city’s plan is with the planning commis- his view of the informa- (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) is regulated by the state. in the data gathering mode. sion has always been a good tion imparted. The plan- For the period 2014-2022, Senate bill 743 requires cit- experience, he stated. ning commission decides Livermore’s Regional Hous- ies and counties to incorpo- Woerner noted that in the whether a project “could be ing Needs Assessment was rate vehicle miles traveled in next few years the planning built” because it meets the STRIKE set at 2,729. So far, 1,569 traffic modeling, rather than commission should be much design standards and the (Continued from first page) units have been completed. level of service, with the more proactive in helping general plan. The council ing textbooks and software Boozer acknowledged In the last four years, only goal of reducing the miles the council form its thinking. decides whether it “should to keep up with the state’s that “textbooks in all grades 138 were developed in the traveled. Beyond rules and codes, the be built”, which involves classroom materials man- need to be updated, if we are low to very low-income Vice-mayor Robert Car- commission could be more politics, community stan- dates. to meet state-mandated edu- categories. In the Bay Area, ling noted that even though visionary than in the past. dards and other factors. The The union members re- cational content standards as the reality is that housing cars are now more efficient, Councilmember Trish planning commission input ceive dental insurance cov- a district.” for these income levels need the estimated travel times Munro appreciated all the is extremely important. It erage, but like many other The district is scheduled subsidization from the state, have increased. City Manag- material discussed. She has looked at all the aspects districts, management does to buy 6000 necessary social since cities such as Liver- er Marc Roberts replied that wanted the ability to have of the project, what might not pay for medical plans. studies textbooks in grades more are unable to provide building a new subdivision more face to face dialogue present problems, as well as Trustees have focused on 6-12 to meet state standards. sufficient funds. In the last far away from everything with the commission in the whether or not the problems boosting the salary scale, so It will cost DUSD $1.3 two years, only 41 were can result in a perfect level future. She also suggested can be mitigated. that members can pay for million. More will have to their medical plans from be spent to train teachers that source. to use books and software OPEN SPACE When Pleasanton schools in the most effective ways, (Continued from first page) shifted to that approach Boozer noted. more than a decade ago, the A single textbook can properties should receive Recreation determines it Alameda-Tesla Expansion district explained that some cost from $160 to $400, funding. to be in the public interest. Area property. teachers used their spouse’s because of software licenses One area of interest has Proceeds from any such sale "The Altamont Landfill medical coverage for the and other related instruc- been the Tesla expansion would then be returned to Open Space Committee family, and preferred to tional materials, Boozer area. the Off- Highway Motor Ve- strongly urges your com- make their own choices by explained. Current state plans would hicle Recreation (OHMVR) mittees to pass SB 767, getting dollars, instead of She agreed that Dub- add 3,100 acres in the Tesla Division Trust Fund. which would enable the coverage. lin needs to keep up with area to the 1575-acre Carn - The letter points out, Department of Parks and Superintendent Leslie the state textbook adoption egie Off-Road Vehicle Park. "The Expansion Area has Recreation to make a de- Boozer was unavailable for cycle, but stated that the Both sites are owned by the never been opened to off- termination that disposal comment before The Inde- continued annual growth of State. The General Plan highway vehicle use and of the land is in the public pendent’s deadline. How- 600 to 1000 students in the and Environmental Impact scientific studies have long interest." ever, she has been posting district adds to costs. Report (EIR) for Carnegie documented the rare eco- management updates on the The union challenged SVRA were approved. Law- logical value of the area. The district website on Fridays. that thought at a recent suits have been filed chal - Expansion Area contains SAVE 30%-50% OFF YOUR UTILITY BILLS Boozer’s most recent school board meeting by lenging the decisions. an abundance of highly BY REPLACING YOUR OLD EQUIPMENT message on March 15 com- noting that new growth also The committee will con- sensitive natural resources COMPLETE SYSTEM •Quality equipment mented on the strike autho- brings in more state money sider sending a letter to and unique biodiversity, INSTALLATION rization vote before it was for pupils, as shown in the Senator Henry Stern, Chair including numerous threat- $ •Expert Installation tallied. The superintendent district’s budget projections. Senate Committee on Natu- ened, endangered and listed 500 OFF •Excellent Warranties said that taking the strike The Oakland school dis- ral Resources and Water and species, designated critical Residential customers in the tri-Valley only. Restrictions may apply. authorization vote does not trict recently ended a 7-day Senator Bill Dodd, Chair habitats, unusual vegetation Offer expires 3/28/19. Mention this ad. “change or speed up the strike, which cost it nearly Senate Committee on Gov- assemblages, and a critical timeline or steps that we’ve $1 million a day in state ernmental Organization. linkage habitat corridor for FFamilyamily Owned MILLER'S shared in the past. It also revenue because of the loss The letter notes, "The Al- the Diablo Range. & Operated AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING doesn’t change our con- of Average Daily Attendance tamont Landfill Open Space "The Open Space Fund Since 1960 www.millersacandheating.com Committee is writing to state has sufficient money on fidence in our ability to money. License #253756 (925) 447-3000 collaborate with DTA and Teachers in San Ramon our strong, unanimous sup- hand for purchase of the reach an equitable solution Valley Unified School Dis- port for SB 767 as written." that fairly compensates our trict authorized a strike, The bill would allow dedicated teachers, while but a walkout was averted the State Department of ensuring the ongoing abil- when the two sides reached General Services to sell for ity of the school district to a tentative agreement earlier conservation purposes the invest in other critical edu- this month. Tesla Expansion Area if the cational resources.” Department of Parks and ROANNE'S RACE MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 7

SPORTS NOTES

In a dual meet, the Dublin Gaels hosted The Livermore Cowboys at the outdoor sports Livermore High Men’s Varsity Lacrosse team played Las Lomas on Wednesday night, pool at The Wave in Dublin. Pictured is the Backstroke in the Girls 200m medley relay. March 13, losing a close contest, 9-10. The Cowboys were 4-2 going into their second league game vs. Foothill on Friday. Pictured is Junior, Austin Weinshelbaum, advancing the ball into the offensive end.

West Coast Soccer Competes in Las Vegas West Coast Soccer started their spring season with a Determined to turn things around, Kaos showed up strong big showing at one of the largest college showcases in the on Saturday in their match against Santa Monica, who were country, the Players Showcase in Las Vegas. West Coast undefeated going into the match. Kaos’ Anaya Shelton, Soccer was well represented with six club teams attending; scored first late in the first half. In the second half, Shelton Kryptonite 07, Krossfire 06, Wicked 04, Kaos 03, Warriors scored two more goals with assits from Alina Garcia. This 02 and Wildfire 00 battled against teams from all over the was the first hat trick of the season for Shelton. The fourth country and with hundreds of college coaches in attendance. of the match was earned by Jordyn Silva with an assist West Coast Kryptonite U12 girls went 2-1-1 playing four from Shelton. opponents from different states. First game was a 1-1 tie In their final match of the showcase against Arizona’s vs. United Academy from Utah. Kryptonite got a 4-1 win SC Del Sol Academy, Kaos scored first with a header goal in game two against Tualatain Hills United from Oregon, from Silva with an assist from Alivia Ganz. In the second their only loss came to the local team Players North but half Kaos followed with their second goal from Shelton with rebounded well with a 1-0 win over Phoenix Premier FC. an assist from Alondra Higareda. The third goal came from West Coast Krossfire U13 girls played some of the tough- a PK in the box awarded to Makeila Yancey. And the final est teams in the country and competed well against Albion goal of the match came from a breakaway from Shelton. SC Nevada, AZ Arsenal ECNL from Arizona, AHFC EXNL Kaos claimed the 4-0 victory. from Texas & Pajaro Vally from Norther California. West Coast Warriors U17 girls performed well against After four months of playing with their high school teams, top teams from Texas, Washington, Cal South and Colorado. the U16 West Coast Kaos girls participated in their first col - West Coast Wildfire U18/19 girls finished up their last Players Showcase with outstanding results on and off the field. With three wins over Long Beach FC, LA Galaxy, East Side FC-Washington and one loss to Phoenix Rising from Arizona, Wildfire placed 2nd in the College Showcase. Many of the seniors on Wildfire were being recruited while at the tournament and one player, Jessa Lyons even com- mitted to Indiana Tech University on a soccer scholarship after their last game on Sunday. Next up for West Coast is the NorCal NPL and Premier League spring season, Cal North CRL qualifiers, State Cup and College Showcase Events.

West Coast Koyotes Start Spring League On Saturday March 16, the West Coast Koyotes faced the West Coast Kaos U16 Girls lege Montclair Clippers at Merritt College in Oakland. The first show- half started with the Koyotes dominating the ball. Delaeni case Grajeda passed the ball to Sophia Rodriguez, who sunk it of the season, Players Showcase Las Vegas. Kaos battled deep into the net. Taylor Conover scored back to back with teams from San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and an assist from Delaeni. Sophia Rodrigues scored again with Dublin Gaels pitcher Liberty Schlag faces Amador Phoenix to impress college coaches from across the country. assistance from Cailey Sasaki. Megan Silva had three saves batters. Amador won 10-0. Kaos took their first two matches of the tournament to at goal. Taylor Caoili and the guest player Addison both had find their groove and shake off the cobwebs from a long great throw-ins. Peyton Stark started the second half with winter break. In the first match of the tournament, Kaos fell back to back goals with assists from Megan Silva. Isabella 2-0. The second game, late in the evening on Friday, had a Hansen protected the Koyotes net as defender. Makenna similar outcome. Kaos gave up a goal early in the first half Loder and Yasmin Karcher had great ball movement in the and had numerous shots on goal but nothing would find the middle. Sophia and Megan ended the second half with goals. back of the net. The Koyotes won 9-1. On Sunday, the Koyotes played an intense match and green got the win on St Patrick’s Day with a score of 6-2 over Piedmont.

Altamont Crew Fundraiser

Altamont Crew The Altamont Crew 12U baseball team is excited to travel to Cooperstown, New York this June for a baseball tournament. On Tuesday, March 26th, Chili’s restaurant in Livermore is hosting a give-back event for the Altamont Crew where 15% of all food and drinks ordered goes back to helping the team make it to Cooperstown. I have a copy of the flyer attached. Those who attend should just mention The Altamont Crew upon ordering. Chili’s is located at 4261 1st Street, Livermore. The Amador Valley Don's Jacob Kim sets the ball for Brent Werder. Amador won 3 matches to 1. Pictured is Allison DeGuzman flashing a sidekick at US Open TKD. Allison DeGuzman went three for three and walked away with 3 medals at the 2019 U.S. Open LGSA Players of the Week Taekwondo Championships held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Allison earned two bronze medals in team freestyle (5 person) and team recognized poomsae (3 person). She then closed the tournament by winning silver in individual recognized poomsae featuring over 60 competitors. Allison proudly represents CPP/M-Team (www.mteam.net) and Elite Taekwondo Academy of Livermore (Elitekicks.com).

Eve Bernal Adele Flores LGSA congratulates two upcoming softball superstars. Eve Bernal plays for the Purple Panthers T-Ball team. She has had an amazing game on Wednesday, March 13th. Eve hit a double off of the coach’s pitch and showed some pretty awesome fielding skills while playing against the Orange Crush. Great job Eve. In the 7U division representing The Fearless Tigers, is Adele Flores. Adele went into this week’s game with great enthusiasm and team spirit and is the first player on the Fearless Tigers to pitch three strikes to a hitter. Way to Battle Adele. Both players have shown wonderful determination, teamwork and dedication. Keep up the great work. 8 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 SPORTS NOTES Dublin Lions Club St. Pat’s Day Amador Dons Go Undefeated in Parade Airing Now on TV30 Hockey Exhibition Games Relive the fun and ex- will air multiple times of Commerce, Congress- equestrian riders were also Over the weekend, the Amador Dons hockey team played citement of the Dublin through Sunday, March man Eric Swalwell, As- a part of the event. The two exhibition games and came out undefeated. Lions Club’s 36th annual 24th on TV30 and stream- semblywoman Rebecca parade announcer was Tim On Saturday, the Amador Dons beat the Granada Mata- St. Patrick’s Day Parade ing live at tv30.org. Bauer-Kahan, and Supervi- Sbranti. dors 7-2 with two goals each from Justin Fulmer, Joey De- on TV30. Part of the City The Dublin Parade fea- sor Scott Haggerty. High Parade air times are: meo and Gabe Zirogiannis and an additional goal by Monte of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s tured more than 8o en- School and Middle School Thursday at 10 pm, Friday Sage. Granada's Ryan MacIntire had two goals and Anilyssa Day two-day festival, the tries, including community marching bands, antique at 12 pm and 9:30 pm, Quindipan and Carson Mcdowell each had one. parade took place on Satur- members, the Mayor and cars, tractors, bicycles, Saturday at 4:30 pm, and Sunday marked the first time the Amador Dons and De day, March 16. The parade City Council, Chamber floats, Irish bagpipes, and Sunday at 10 am and 6 pm. La Salle Spartans faced off since the playoff championship game in May, where Amador won the 2018 title. De La Salle fell to Amador 5-2. Amador's Michael Cassetti had a TOWN HALL hat trick with three goals and Rae Kerton scored her first (Continued from first page) goal of the season, as well as Pranav Chandra. Goals from De La Salle came from Michael Takahashi and Jack Jupina. the local community; he’s in trict, one of 80 California colleges (SB 148) to partici- we haven’t focused a lot of The final two exhibition hockey games are Sunday, Sacramento fighting on our State Assembly Districts. pate in programs aimed at attention on is renters. We March 24 with Granada Matadors hosting Livermore/ behalf from the perspective She represents more than increasing four-year gradu- have a renters’ tax credit that Dougherty Valley at 4:30 and Monte Vista Mustangs hosting of somebody who knows 500,000 residents in east ation rates among students. was established in 1979 and Cal Grizzlies at 6:15. what it’s like to be on the Alameda County, including Two gun-safety bills in hasn’t changed since then. Pure High School Hockey season games start Monday, ground where the rubber the Tri-Valley, and parts of Bauer-Kahan’s legislative It’s been the same for 40 April 8th @ 7:00 pm. All games are at Dublin Iceland, 7212 hits the road.” Contra Costa County. package are: Mental Health years. If you’re single, you San Ramon Rd, Dublin. Issues addressed by Senator Glazer, also a Diversion Gun Control (AB can get an annual credit of Bauer-Kahan and Glazer Democrat, represents the 1121), which prohibits in - $60; couples get a credit of included the environment, 7th District, one of 40 Cali- dividuals who are going $120 annually. I have leg- education, gun control and fornia State Senate Districts. through court-ordered men- islation to raise that credit, affordable housing. He represents around one tal health diversion pro- depending on your qualifi- “I was an environmental million residents in most of grams from possessing fire- cations, to $434. Last week, lawyer for many years, and Contra Costa County and arms while in the program, it was recognized as the bill I also have three children parts of the East Bay, includ- and requires them to petition that has the most bipartisan who will be inheriting this ing the Tri-Valley. a judge to later regain the co-authors this year.” world,” said Bauer-Kahan. “We have smoking bans firearms; and Trust Transfer Two representatives “I feel strongly that battling in a lot of public facilities, Gun Control Requirements from Camp Parks also at- climate change should be protecting those of us who (AB 1292), which mandates tended the Town Hall and a priority for all of us. It’s are concerned with second- that the transferring of a spoke about the need for something I’m committed hand smoke,” Glazer said. firearm through an estate affordable rental depos- to doing every day in the “I introduced (SB 8), which or trust conforms to current its for active-duty military The Amador Dons Hockey Team legislature – making sure bans smoking in state parks gun-control requirements. members. that we are leading the way, and on beaches. Cigarette Glazer states, “We’ve “I am responsible for protecting our environment, butts have a huge impact done a lot in the areas of all of the soldiers, civilians Livermore Phantoms and handing over to the on the environment, and a (gun) public safety – wheth- and military members who next generation a world at huge number of fires have er that’s background checks, pass through my gates,” The Livermore Phantoms U14 Black faced off against least as good as the one we been caused by cigarettes.” waiting periods, or bans on said Garrison Commander the Diablo Stingers last Saturday and repelled almost inherited. I used to want to Glazer is also co-author- assault weapons. We have Jennifer Nolan. “I have only every attack the Stingers mounted. Most of this game was give them a better world, but ing legislation (SB 38) that made positive steps not to 114 military houses in my played on the Stingers’ side of the field as the Phantoms now I’m settling for at least prohibits the sale of flavored take away a gun for hunting installation, but I have over were relentless in their attack and pressure. With goals as good.” tobacco products (including or home protection, but to 1,000 people who work and spread evenly throughout the game by Nick Swartzendru- Bauer-Kahan said that e-cigarettes) in retail stores take away weapons of war live in Camp Parks, so they ber(37)-3, Quin Wetzel(72)-2, Josh Gnoval(98)-3, Luke the Small Farm Micro-Irri- and vending machines. from our streets, and limit need housing outside of Bauer(53)-2, Dom Gozzo(56)-1, Alex Operin(42)-1, and gation Grant Program (AB Addressing education, the carnage that could occur Camp Parks.” Aidan Andre(84)-2, it proved to be too much for the Stingers 1086) will help protect wa- Bauer-Kahan said that Cali- when someone does crazy, Security deposits can to overcome, as the Phantoms won 14-1. ter by issuing grants to small fornia’s funding is among crazy things. “ He added equal three months of rent On Sunday, the Phantoms played the Los Gatos West farms to convert to micro-ir- the lowest in the country. that we’re trying to control (often totaling around Valley Red Hawks. From first flight, the Red Hawks were rigation systems. She stated, She supports the Education the number of firearms you $10,000), causing renters to in trouble as the Phantoms' ferocious attack and defense “It’s more environmental for Finance Bill (AB 39), which can buy in a month. The pur- have to take out bank loans. won 100% of faceoffs, had 41 shots on goal vs. 3, and won farmers to do drip irrigation, would raise per-student chase of long guns, which “Since California has the the groundball battle 30 to 16. As a result, the Phantoms as it conserves water and funding from $9,000 to are now unlimited, would largest active-duty military kept the ball deep in the Red Hawks territory for most of doesn’t flood the fields so around $17,000. “It would be reduced to a single gun. population in the United the game, resulting in goals by Ben Wojewski (17), Jake pesticides don’t go into the take us from the bottom ten Both Bauer-Kahan and States, everybody’s having Salhoff (34), Luke Leary (53), and Quin Wetzel (72). Dom groundwater. in the country to the top ten Glazer acknowledged the the same problem, especial- Gozzo (56) also scored two goals and Nick Swartzendruber “Also, we are going to in the country for education importance of affordable ly in the high cost-of-living (37) scored an amazing 5 goals. see a 300 percent increase in funding,” she said. housing. areas,” Nolan said. “Senator the number of semi (trucks) Additionally, Bauer- “I don’t think a day goes Glazer was nice enough to running through this district. Kahan and Glazer have by that my colleagues and I listen to our story. We asked The way we move goods proposed legislation that are not talking about hous- him if he would champion a is changing because of the supports California college ing,” Bauer-Kahan said. bill (limiting security depos- way we’re shopping,” she students. Bauer-Kahan has “We know there’s a crisis; its to the cost of one month’s said. “Electric semis are a introduced AB 1344, which we see it every day; we feel rent), and he agreed.” thing; they are out there. seeks to protect college it; we hear about it from The next Joint Legisla- Safeway moves all their students by requiring out- you; and we are committed tive Town Hall will take goods by electric trucks, of-state, online, for-profit to making a difference. We place at 6:30 p.m. on Thurs- but we as a state are now colleges to abide by the understand the need, and day, March 28, at the Civic providing the infrastructure same regulations that apply we want to make it possible Park Assembly Hall in Wal- for them to succeed in that. to in-state colleges. Glazer’s for the young people of this nut Creek. We are doing a bill to put in Higher Ed Facilities Bond community to come back to To see Bauer-Kahan’s charging stations, so instead Act of 2020 (SB 14) would where they grew up.” full legislative package, Livermore Phantoms’ U14 Black Ben Wojewski (17), Sam of semis idling, they can be place a $4 billion bond on “We didn’t get into this visit a16.asmdc.org; for charging.” the March 2020 ballot that housing issue overnight, and Glazer’s, visit sd07.senate. Butler(15), and Josh Gnoval (98) get in position to win Assemblymember Bau- could be used to improve it takes a while to build our- ca.gov. another ground ball. er-Kahan is a Democrat campus facilities. Glazer selves into a better place,” representing the 16th Dis- also supports incentivizing Glazer said. “One place ACTORS (Continued from first page) started out at home in the medic, the message is seri- “Oskar and the Big Bully.” what acting is, and what arts San Francisco school, where back whatever Gomalvilas morning. Various charac- ous. It teaches the lesson that In that play, “The bullying are, and how you can feel in 2013, it cost $26,000 decided. ters kept piling objects into when students are feeling situations were very real. good, have fun, and feel to put a child through kin- The conflict in this little Oskar’s small backpack. His overwhelmed about their That’s what kids liked about sad at the same time. For dergarten. He wanted to play in Gomalvilas’ life had parents remind him of things responsibilities, they need it,” said Iacoban. example, in the bullying give 8th graders something a happy ending. The mother he has to do. His friends take to speak up about what is Pleasanton schools have play, kids (the actors) were lively, not roles way above managed to get the director happening to them. developed various programs being shoved. You could their abilities. He wished to to reassign her daughter to Enthusiasm for the play to deal with bullying over see the kids in the audience avoid youth cast in adult- a minor role off the devel- was high among the 370 the past few years, so the were feeling the pain, but it level plays, as had happened oper’s team; the kids loved children from 3rd through “Big Bully” play fit right was OK.” in the past. performing the play; the par- 5th grades gathered in the in with concerns of school The actors in this year’s So Gomalvilas wrote ents thought the work was school’s multipurpose room, trustees, teachers, students performance included Viv- about a real event – an apart- terrific; and the fund-raising said Fairlands PTA President and parents. ian Marino, Filip Hofman, ment building saved by the money continued to flow. Mila Iacoban. Many parents have also and Jomar Martinez. All school’s neighbors from Gomalvilas’ own real-life Kids asked the actors seen special Valley show- three have worked on vari- the development plans of a drama illustrates some of the in what plays they have ings of “Race to Nowhere”. ous stages throughout the major coffee house chain. qualities that the Oskar plays performed, whether it is It illustrates the pressure that Bay Area. The script caused con- demonstrate — be aware of hard to memorize lines, and adults put on their children HOW PLAYWRIGHT troversy with one parent, what is happening to you; how many characters they with a schedule of home- BEGAN WRITING FOR whose daughter was cast as know what your choices are; took on in the production at work, sports, social groups, SCHOOLS the coffee chain’s represen- and resolve to stay commit- Fairlands. The three actors and other things that add up Both Oskar plays were tative. Wanting her daughter ted to yourself. played 12 roles, changing to a stressful week. written by Prince Gomalvi- seen in a better light than their costumes behind a Bringing TheatreWorks las. TheatreWorks and the working for the villain in screen. to Fairlands was Iacoban’s Palo Alto Unified School the piece, she asked the Filip Hofman as Oskar In turn, the actors ques- suggestion. Three years District commissioned play’s director to request tioned the students about ago, she had seen a different Gomalvilas to write the that Gomalvilas change Oskar’s behavior. TheatreWorks visit at the Bully play. his script so that the coffee up his time going for snacks. To prepare for the per- school, a five-day program Gomalvilas, who bills chain participated in sav- They add drink straws and formance, TheatreWorks in 2nd grade classrooms himself in a TEDx talk from ing the apartment building, popcorn into his pack. Other transmits documents to the called “Poetry in Motion.” It 2013 on YouTube as the na - contrary to what happened props burden Oskar as well, school ahead of time, so that featured a little show at the tion’s only Thai-American in real life. said Lisa Edsall Giglio, a teachers will know how to workshop’s end. According playwright, has won sig- At the time, the woman TheatreWorks member who prepare their lesson plans. to Iacoban, “It taught kids nificant awards for his adult and her husband owned a directed the play. Typically, teachers will ori- to relax, and not be afraid.” plays, which usually focus major national clothing store Finally, a friend places ent the class in advance to Theater demonstrates on Asian-American experi- chain of considerable value. one more drink straw on the main theme. Teachers slice-of-life situations so the ences. His most honored She threatened to quit donat- the backpack. Oskar stag- follow up after the perfor- audience can see how the play is “The Theory of Ev- ing to the fund that subsi- gers under the accumulated mance to learn what students characters respond to them. erything,” dizes tuition for the school’s weight, and falls to the floor. observed, and clarify what Iacoban put it this way: In his 12-minute TEDx low-income students if the It’s the reason the play is has been learned. “Kids look at the actors. video, Gomalvilas talks playwright did not change called, “Oskar and the Last Last year, TheatreWorks Their portrayals feel down about his first youth play for his script. Straw.” visited Fairlands with anoth- to earth for them. They learn 8th graders at an expensive The play’s director told Although the play is co- er play in the Oskar series, on several levels. They learn Gomalvilas that he would Travel Bug

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Albert J. Rothman byterian Church in Livermore. Rainbow Bridge to heaven to be grandsons Isaac Herrera and the Tehachapi Mountains in the Debra is survived by her Callaghan Mortuary is honored with them forever. Sebastian Kromrey. south to Santa Rosa and beyond loving husband Dave; her sons Jan. 16, 1924 – Dec. 11, 2018 to be serving the Greenlee fam- Esther is survived by Ed's Marylynn was born in Sny- in the north, and dozens of places Brian (Kiersten), Donny and Albert J. Rothman, 94, of ily. An online guestbook is avail- nephew Allen Lorentz and his der, Okla., on April 11, 1927. in between. A good place to see Patrick and their children; her Livermore died peacefully at able for condolences at www. wife, Kim, in Florida. Her legacy She graduated from Snyder the results of David’s work and sisters Denice (Tom) and Terry his home of 40 years on Dec. 11, callaghanmortuary.com. will be the many families who High School and furthered her leadership is the Sandra B. Smith (Calvin) and their children; her 2018. He was born Jan. 16, 1924, gained a love of dogs because education at Las Positas Col- Park in Stockton. Most recently, brothers Victor (Robin), Robert to immigrant Jewish parents and Kurt William Ruschke Jr. of her, and her countless friends lege. Marylynn had a passion for David headed up the landscaping (Karen), Philip (Chris) and their raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., as later Sept. 4, 1960 – Mar. 12, 2019 who are better today and tomor- film and became a movie theater and irrigation projects at the new described in his autobiography, row because they were touched projectionist when she was just Milpitas and Berryessa BART “A Brooklyn Odyssey.” He Kurt William Ruschke Jr. of by Esther's humility and strength. a teenager. She married her first stations; when they open, they graduated second in his class Livermore entered into rest on Callaghan Mortuary is hon- love, Walter Perry Bennett, and will be good places to enjoy at Stuyvesant High School, re- March 12, 2019, at the age of 58. ored to be serving the Floth together they celebrated the birth some of David’s handiwork. ceived a B.S. in Chemical Engi- Predeceased by his father, Kurt family. An online guestbook of their only child, Karrie Lynn Perhaps David’s proudest pro- neering at Columbia University William Ruschke Sr. Cherished is available for condolences at Bennett, in 1958. Later in life, fessional accomplishment was — made possible by a Pulitzer son of Dorothy Fuller of Liver- www.callaghanmortuary.com. Marylynn became a Respira- planning and executing a suc- Scholarship, and was awarded more. Dear brother to Karen tory Technician at the Lawrence cessful, sustainable wetlands an M.S. at Brooklyn Polytechnic. Halliwell and husband John Livermore National Laboratory. restoration, his success all the Halliwell of Livermore. Beloved Wendy L. Bispo Dec. 12, 1958 – Feb. 25, 2019 more remarkable because so uncle to Jacob and Megan Hal- many other similar restoration Wendy L. Bispo, 60, passed attempts have failed. away February 25, 2019, of natu- In recent years, David was ral causes at her home in Cottage a project manager/estimator at Grove, Ore. She was born De- WABO Landscape & Construc- children. cember 12, 1958, in Livermore, tion of Hercules, Calif. Although Debra loved spending time Calif., to Richard and Margaret he had long since been in man- with her many friends and fam- (Mackey) Worswick, the young- agement, he was happiest in the ily. She had worked in the fields est of nine children. She married field with his crews, working of finance and property manage- John William Bispo on May 16, side by side with them and taking ment. She spent many years as a 1994, in Mariposa, Calif. active part in the current project. hospital volunteer. Debra loved Wendy found her love for David was a landscaping and to travel and had been on many horses as a teenager while work- From there, she retired so she irrigation expert, bringing skill great adventures. She also loved In 1946, as a young engineer ing at the racetrack in Pleasanton, could pursue her longing for and passion to his work. Not entertaining in her beautiful at American Cyanamid, he met Calif. Her interests were classic travel. only could he follow and create home. She will always be very Jeannette, his wife of 19 years. movies, cooking and spending Marylynn loved sports. She plans, he could visualize the final loved and remembered in our The allure of the West drew liwell of Livermore, Joseph Hal- time with family. Wendy was a was a softball stud and avid product in three dimensions, hearts. them to California, where their liwell of Santa Cruz, and Megan free spirit who will be greatly golfer back in her glory days, as thus being able to identify both Callaghan Mortuary is hon- three children were born. He Halliwell of Livermore. missed. She is survived by her she would say. She was a die- successes and failures while a ored to be serving the Van Lue completed a Ph.D. in Chemical Born September 4, 1960, at daughter Azure R. Schinkel, of hard San Francisco 49er fan and project was literally still on the family. An online guestbook Engineering at University of Oak Knoll Hospital in Oakland, Cottage Grove; brother Ed Mar- adored her Oklahoma Sooners drawing board. He worked and is available for condolences at California, Berkeley and pursued Calif. Grew up in Newark, Calif. tinez of Sonoma County, Calif.; and Colorado Buffaloes. Every communicated effectively with www.callaghanmortuary.com. a career as Research Engineer at He attended St. Edward elemen- brother Eric Martinez of Fallon, Saturday and Sunday were spent everyone from the most junior Lawrence Livermore National tary/junior high school, and Nev.; brother Dave Martinez of in her comfy recliner with a bowl laborers to the most senior ar- Annie Aflague Smith Laboratory until his retirement graduated from Newark High Colfax, Calif.; and granddaugh- of popcorn watching football chitects and engineers. July 25, 1928 – Mar. 18, 2019 in 1986. School in 1978. ter Elle Peters. She is preceded in games and cheering on her be- David was a proud member Kurt was an avid sports death by her husband John Bispo. loved teams. of Plumbers Union Local 343 Annie Aflague Smith was fan. He was born and raised a Arrangements by Smith- Her truest passion was for for many years. He was active born in Agana, Guam, to Juan San Francisco 49er fan and a Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel, travel. Marylynn adventured all in the Local’s teaching programs, and Isabel Aflague. She passed San Francisco Giants fan. In Cottage Grove. Please access over the world. Her preferred passing on his knowledge and away peacefully on March 18, his youth he played organized the online obituary to send your method of travel was aboard a making sure the next generation 2019, at ValleyCare hospital sports. He was on the Steelers in condolences. www.smithlund- cruise ship. Some of her most re- of landscape irrigation workers in Pleasanton, Calif. She is Pop Warner-Youth Football. He mills.com. markable trips were to Australia, knew their stuff and could pro- survived by her siblings Mary played Little League and was on Fiji, Jamaica, New Zealand, the duce flawless systems. Aflague Mitchell and Tony the three-time TOC champions, Carol Wilson Mexican Riviera, and Hawaii. For decades, David was an Aflague; her children Anthony, Cincinnati Reds. He played foot- Her favorite place in the world amateur historian with knowl- Michael, Becky, and Paul and ball, and also did the triple jump Jan. 9, 1939 – Feb. 28, 2019 was Alaska, where she had jour- edge and abilities of unusual his wife, Angela; her grandchil- on the track team in high school. Carol June (Dovell) Wilson neyed on multiple occasions. She breadth and depth. He was not dren Danielle, Jeremy, Jennifer, As an adult he helped coach his passed away quietly on Thurs- fell in love with the wild land- content to read just the latest Christine, Isabel and Harrison; nephew Jacob in baseball. day, February 28, 2019, after a scape there and documented and volumes from the bestseller lists. He was a machinist for 21 collected countless photo albums David dug deeper, devouring all years, and up until his death he from her excursions. available information on the sub- A self-described “poet-sci- worked at Target. Paired with her passion for ject of current interest, analyzing entist” and Mensa member, Kurt will be laid to rest on travel was her love for her faith. what he discovered and forming Albert was acutely intelligent, March 20, 2019, at St. Michael Marylynn was a devoted wor- his own well-informed ideas. articulate, and abounding with Cemetery. shipper of God. She was baptized Many is the time when his family energy. His passions included Callaghan Mortuary is hon- by the Southern Baptist Church heard him begin a discussion of a music, words, humor, wilder- ored to be serving the Ruschke and dedicated her life to her Lord topic of history with the phrase, ness, and social justice. Even as family. An online guestbook and Savior, Jesus Christ. She “What really happened was…” years advanced, his expansive is available for condolences at reminded us how blessed she David was longtime avid personality greeted a room with www.callaghanmortuary.com. was to be given the opportunity gamer. Avalon-Hill battle rec- exuberance, engendering an to travel with her church on vari- reation board games, Dungeons ever-expanding circle of friends. Esther G. Floth ous mission trips. She and her and Dragons, multi-player online An avid hiker well into his late June 9, 1922 - Feb. 28, 2019 second husband, Jack Deligans, campaign games, and many eighties, he spent many years in went on a California Baptist more — David not only played and her great-grandson Jack. his RV experiencing and chroni- Esther Green Floth, 96, short illness. Services were held Annie was a survivor of passed away while sleeping at mission trip to Samoa where them but mastered them. He was cling the great parks of the West. in Springfield, Mo. they helped build a church for always a challenging, fair and the Guam occupation during He is survived by his: daughters her home with her faithful dog She is survived by her chil- WWII. In 1946, after the Guam Trudy by her side in Dublin, a local community. Our family fun opponent. Denise Rothman (Bob Fitch) and dren: Barry Wilson of Spring- will always cherish Grandma’s David loved the outdoors. Liberation, her parents relocated Lynn Iwase; son Joel Rothman Calif. She was born in Watkins field; Kerry Wilson of Yuba City, her six siblings to Pleasanton. A Glen, N.Y., and was the only favorite Thanksgiving tradition In his younger days, he loved (Molly Rothman); grandchildren Calif.; Gary Wilson of Mena, of going to church every year to to backpack. His strength and year later, her family settled in Emily Iwase, Adam Bairzin, child of Myra Louise and James Ariz.; Jarrod Wilson of Walnut Livermore. In her teen years, her Green. At nine years of age, she give our thanks and enjoy a huge endurance were impressive. He Albee Rothman, and Jennifer Grove, Mo.; Bonnie McGarvey Thanksgiving dinner with her completed the multi-day trek father and siblings volunteered Rothman; former wife Jeannette; of Livermore, Calif.; Rebecca fellow church members. from Mineral King to the top of joyfully to provide hula dancing and brother Ed Rothman. Gregory of Livermore; and Jes- Marylynn, your life was a Mt. Whitney. In response to a entertainment to lift patients’ A memorial to celebrate this sica Wilson of Edmonds, Wash. blessing and a treasure. You are challenge from a family friend, spirits at the V.A. and local life well-lived will be held at the She leaves behind 13 grandchil- loved beyond words and will be he once hiked from Happy Isles convalescent hospitals. Annie Unitarian Universalist Church, dren and one great grandchild. missed beyond measure. Cal- in Yosemite to the top of Clouds attended Livermore High School 1893 N. Vasco Road, Livermore, She was born in Nevada City, laghan Mortuary is honored to Rest and back in one day. His and graduated in 1949. at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March Calif., the youngest of two chil- be serving the Deligans family. other backcountry adventures In 1951, Annie met her future 30, 2019. For more information, dren. She was a resident of Grass An online guestbook is avail- are too numerous to relate here. husband, Leo Smith, and they contact: albertrothman2019@ Valley, Oakland, and Livermore able for condolences at www. David was preceded in death were married in Livermore. gmail.com. in California, and Springfield, callaghanmortuary.com. by his parents, Jack and Olga Soon after, they moved to Guam, Mo. Shearer. He is survived by: his where they had their first son, Ralph William Greenlee, Jr. Carol was a baker; her choco- David Winfield Shearer son Stephen Shearer and his Anthony. In 1958, Leo and Annie late chip cookies and German moved back to Livermore where May 5, 1933 – Feb. 28, 2019 1953 - 2019 spouse, Justin Isla; his older chocolate cake were in high sister Karen Voorhees and her she had two more sons, Michael Ralph William Greenlee, Jr. demand at church bake sales. Her David Winfield Shearer husband, William Voorhees; his and Paul, and soon after, Becky. passed away on February 28, met President Herbert Hoover enchiladas were legendary. She passed away suddenly and un- Annie was a gifted beautician and rolled Easter eggs on the younger brother Richard Shearer 2019, at the age of 85. Born in was handy with a pen, possessing and his wife, Valerie Shearer; and for over 40 years, and she used Denver, Colo., on May 5, 1933, White House lawn. a knack for writing puzzle games her gift serving others in nurs- In 1940, she attended Strayer his aunt Helen Stofega. David he was the only child of Ralph Sr. for parties as well as poems and is also survived by his partner ing homes. She was a faithful and Marian. They moved to the Business College in Washington, songs. Carol learned to play Catholic, attended St. Michael’s D.C. She joined the business of 13 years, Bonnie Krueger. Midwest shortly thereafter, even- piano by ear at a young age and Bonnie was always a bright ray in Livermore and was very active tually settling in Akron, Ohio. sorority Alpha Iota and became was often on the music team at in the community. a lifelong member. She attributed of sunshine in David’s life, as he Ralph graduated from Buchtel her church. She loved playing was in hers. Annie was a compassionate High School and attended Cor- her successes and ability to go worship songs on the piano, with and extremely caring woman above and beyond and reach There will be a graveside an audience or without. ceremony for David at 11 a.m. and a longtime member of the for the stars to her sorority. The Carol enjoyed traveling. She Young Ladies Institute. As an lifelong friendships and support on March 25, 2019, at Westwood first traveled to Hawaii in the Hills Memorial Park, 2720 Cold active member and leader of the she enjoyed from her sisters were ‘70s. She loved it so much she Chamorro Club, she regularly immeasurable. Esther took very Springs Road, Placerville, Calif., returned annually to visit over where he will be laid to rest in a brought her grandchildren to seriously her sorority’s commit- the next 40 years. She invited expectedly at his Livermore Guam Liberation celebrations. ment to Heartspring (services “green” burial that will allow his friends and family which re- residence on March 5, 2019. He remains to continue to nurture Annie also volunteered for 20 and therapies for children with sulted in groups of as many as 20 was 65 years old. years at the Livermore Veter- special needs and developmental plants and the environment that people. She loved taking cruises David was born in State Col- he loved. ans hospital where she filled disabilities). and traveled to over 70 countries lege, Pa., in 1953. Along with his many roles, including escorting While in Washington, D.C., in her journeys. family, he moved to Livermore, Debra Darlene Van Lue patients to appointments and she worked directly for General She was adamant about open- Calif., in 1957 and lived in or organizing activities for veterans. Leslie Groves, U.S. Army, Direc- ing her home during the holidays near Livermore for the rest of Oct. 9, 1954 – Mar. 15, 2019 Annie’s life was filled with tor of the top-secret Manhattan to those who would be alone. his life. David is a member of Debra passed away peace- joy and she gave much delight to Project (atomic bomb). At 26, Christmas was one of her favor- the Livermore High School Class fully on March 15 at the age of all she encountered. She served nell University in Ithaca, N.Y., she worked for the Air Installa- ite holidays, and a chance for her of 1971. After high school, he 64. She had been battling several others with a loving heart and where he was awarded a degree tion Office in Fairbanks, Alaska. to express her generous nature. worked for a Pleasanton nursery auto-immune diseases for many loved her family deeply. Annie in architecture in 1956. When she moved to California, She was a four-year graduate on its landscaping crew. This years but always with such a was a stranger to no one, and to Tired of cold winters, he she worked for the Atomic En- of Western Apostolic Bible Col- was the beginning of a lifelong positive attitude and was a huge be part of her life was an adven- moved to California to start his ergy Commission, Sandia Lab, lege and a champion Ping-Pong career in large-scale landscaping inspiration to all who knew her. ture filled with love, excitement career in 1958 (the same year and the Veterans Administration. player. and landscape irrigation. He was She was the second of six chil- and endless entertainment. as the Giants, fittingly) and met She met Ed Floth when her re- Carol loved to play games in charge of beautifying parks dren born to Phil and Nadine Betty, his wife of more than 59 frigerator quit, and he came and and card games especially. She and highway interchanges from Fanelli of Hilmar, Calif. years, shortly thereafter. The repaired it. In 1953 they married reveled in vanquishing her op- Greenlees resided in San Jose in Carmel, Calif. They enjoyed ponents but rewarded those who for more than a decade, until the taking 22 cruises and seeing bested her. family moved to an old farm- much of the world. Ed passed on Carol shared her love of for- house on a walnut and almond February 16, 2016. eign missionary efforts with her orchard in Gilroy, Calif., in "An amazing woman" was husband, Doug Wilson. 1972. In 1977, Ralph took a role probably the most common She loved her children, eating Natalie Morgan Memorial Service in Construction Management at phrase used by all those who out, and shopping by proxy! Lawrence Livermore National were blessed to know Esther. Carol was a prayer warrior a a Laboratory, where he stayed until Her most endearing traits were and prayed daily for her children, retiring in 1993. her beautiful smile, phenomenal the unsaved, and for serial killers March 23, 2019 at 2 pm In retirement, he traveled memory, intelligence, genuine to be caught. the world with Betty, enjoyed interest in everyone she met, and She loved crossword puzzles San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church spending time with his fam- of course, her love for and devo- and was an avid fan of the Atlan- 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo, Calif. ily and going to Giants games, tion to animals as demonstrated ta Braves. She loved her church and was very active in the First by her lifelong commitment to and her church friends. She is Presbyterian Church, where he helping them. She did not let her missed by many yet welcomed spearheaded major architec- decades of visual impairment, by The One. tural renovations. He was also hearing disability or dependence passionate about trains, loved on using a walker slow her down. Celebrating the Life of photography, and was an avid She was truly an inspiration to all sports fan. who knew her. Marylynn (Lynn) Deligans Always generous of spirit, Rescuing and loving dogs Apr. 11, 1927 – Mar. 13, 2019 patient, loyal and quick-witted, was her passion. She founded Predeceased by: her father Ralph will be sorely missed by the "Loving Dog Rescue” and Kenner Costen, her mother his family, his church, and the joined the Valley Humane So- Eudell Costen, her husband Wal- community. ciety where she started their ter Bennett, her younger brother He is survived by: his wife dog adoption program which Tommie Costen, and her second Betty; his children Ray and wife continues. She rescued and husband Jack Deligans. Raylene, Ruth Micheletti and found homes for over 300 dogs, Survived by: her daugh- husband Brian, and Stuart and and she and Ed had seven dogs ter Karrie Bennett, her son-in- wife Ginger; and eight grand- in their home at one time. Their law Raymond Hesia, her eldest children. dogs were children whom they brother Joe Costen, her grand- October 23, 1986 - January 8, 2019 Memorial services will be loved very much. Both Ed and daughters Cortney Kromrey and held Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m. Esther hoped to see all of them, Cheyanna Hesia, her grandson Granada High School Class of 2005 in the Sanctuary of the First Pres- including Angel, cross over the Stephen Kromrey, and her great 10 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 Reasons to Call a Realtor By Cher Wollard

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You acuerdo o una concesion de first commenced to transact Capacity of Texas, TJ 7000 94550, is hereby registered by FOR INFORMATION Color: White Vehicle Identifica- Signature of Registrants: can find these court forms and arbitraje en un caso de derecho business under the fictitious the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PLACING tion No: 4LMCB21106L017364 LEGAL NOTICES /s/: Osiris Chavez,General more information at the Cali- civil. Tiene que pagar el grava- business name(s) listed above: Karen Bruce, 1102 Riesling NAME STATEMENT Partner. This statement was fornia Courts Online Self-Help men de la corte antes de que la N/A. If you have a legal interest in Circle, Livermore, CA 94550. Call 925-243-8000 this vehicle, you must appear FILE NO. 556165 filed with the County Clerk of Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ corte pueda desechar el caso. Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted The following person(s) doing Alameda on February 27, 2019. selfhelp), your county law li- /s/: Phillip A Wiltz, President. at the stated Trial Date. Other- by an individual. The date on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS wise, a Title will be issued. /s/ business as: RE Cash Offer, Expires February 27, 2024. brary, or the courthouse near- The name and address of the This statement was filed with which the registrant first com- NAME STATEMENT Nolan Logistics, Inc, 1129 Dana Cir, Livermore, CA FILE NO. 555364 The Independent Legal No. est you. If you cannot pay the court are: (El nombre y direc- the County Clerk of Alam- menced to transact business 94550, is hereby registered by 4490. Published February filing fee, ask the court clerk for eda on March 1, 2019. Expires under the fictitious business The following person(s) doing cion de la corte son:) PLAINTIFF. A TRIAL HAS the following owner(s): business as: Bay Ridge Drone March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. a fee waiver form. If you do not Superior Court of California March 1, 2024. BEEN SCHEDULED FOR name(s) listed above: N/A. R3venue LLC, 1129 Services, 5152 Blackbird Drive file your response on time, you County of Alameda The Independent Legal No. 5/13/2019 at 9:00 A.M., IN Signature of Registrants: Dana Cir., CA 94550. Pleasanton, CA 94566, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS may lose the case by default, 1225 Fallon Street, 4497. Published March 7,14, MAGISTRATE COURTROOM /s/: Karen M. Bruce, Owner. This business is conducted hereby registered by the fol- NAME STATEMENT and your wages, money, and Oakland, CA 94612 21, 28, 2019. “A” ROOM 111 This statement was filed by a Limited Liability Com- lowing owner(s): FILE NO. 555394 property may be taken without with the County Clerk of Al- pany. The date on which the Jason Spooner, 5152 Black- The following person(s) do- further warning from the court. The name, address, and tele- LEGAL NOTICE The Plaintiff asks for judgment ameda on March 11, 2019. registrant first commenced CLARK CIRCUIT bird Drive Pleasanton, CA ing business as: KL Bartlett phone number of petitioner’s in this Court against you for Expires March 11, 2024. to transact business un- COURT NO. 1 94566. Consulting,1229 Lakehurst There are other legal require- attorney, or petitioner without the claim stated above. By fil- The Independent Legal der the fictitious business Small Claims Division This business is conducted Rd Livermore, CA 94551, ments. You may want to call an attorney, are: (El nombre, ing this small claim, the Plain- No. 4499. Published March name(s) listed above: N/A. Hearing held in Magistrate by an Individual. The date on an attorney right away. If you la directión y el número de tiff has waived the right to a 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. is hereby registered by Courtroom “A” Signature of Registrants: which the registrant first com- the following owner(s): do not know an attorney, you teléphono del abogado del de- trial by jury. You have ten (10) /s/: Gaston Oviedo, CEO. Service by: days from receipt of this notice menced to transact business Karen Bartlett, 1229 Lakehurst may want to call an attorney mandante, o del demandante FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This statement was filed Publication CASE NO: 1903- to file a Motion requesting a under the fictitious business Rd Livermore, CA 94551. referral service. If you cannot si no tiene abogado, son:) NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Al- SC-297, Nolan Logistics, Inc., jury trial and to pay the costs name(s) listed above: N/A This business is conducted afford an attorney, you may be FILE NO. 556068-75 ameda on March 7, 2019. for transferring the case. Your Signature of Registrants: eligible for free legal services Harold M. Frieman, SBN by an individual. The date (PLAINTIFF) v. Truck Planet, failure to do so waives your The following person(s) do- Expires March 7, 2024. /s/: Jason Spooner, Owner. from a nonprofit legal services 148099; LOZANO SMITH on which the registrant first (DEFENDANT) NOTICE OF right to trial by jury. You may ing business as: 1.Cannafina, The Independent Legal program. You can locate 2001 North Main St, Suite This statement was filed with commenced to transact busi- CLAIM TO THE DEFENDANT: represent yourself in this Court. 2. Cannafina Management 3. No. 4501. Published March these nonprofit groups at the 500, Walnut Creek, CA the County Clerk of Alameda ness under the fictitious busi- You have been sued by the You do not need to employ an Cannafina Consulting, 4. 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. California Legal Services Web on February 15, 2019. Expires ness name(s) listed above: 925-953-1620. Plaintiff whose name appears attorney. You may, however, Cannafina Farms, 5. Canna- site (www.lawhelpcalifomia. February 15, 2024. 06/14/2014. above. ANY OTHER PERSON have an attorney represent you fina Co., 6. Ruderalis Farms, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS org), the California Courts On- Dated (Fecha): November OR ENTITIES WHICH MAY The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: if you wish. If you have ques- 7. Ruderalis Co. 8. Flex NAME STATEMENT line Self-Help Center (www. 26, 2018 HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE 4487 Published February 28, /s/: Karen Bartlett, Owner. tions concerning this matter, Networks 956 89th Ave, CA FILE NO. 556023 courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by Clerk, by (Secretario, por) VEHICLE; DEFENDANT PE- March 7,14, 21, 2019. This statement was filed with or if you are unable to appear 94621, is hereby registered by The following person(s) do- contacting your local court or Chad Finke, Deputy (Asistente) TER LACY COMMISSIONER the County Clerk of Alameda at the time designated, you the following owner(s): ing business as: BFFL Re- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS county bar association. NOTE: BUREAU OF MOTOR VE- on February 19, 2019. Expires The Independent Legal No. should call the Court Reporter Ruderalis Inc., 9300 Lawlor alty Partners, 276 Abalone NAME STATEMENT The court has a statutory lien HICLES INDIANA GOVERN- at 812-280-5661 or write to February 19, 2024. 4492 Published (Publicado): Street, Oakland, CA 94605. Place, Livermore, CA 94550, FILE NO. 555524-555527 for waived fees and costs on MENT CENTER NORTH 100 Clark Circuit Court No. Clark, The Independent Legal No. March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 This business is conducted is hereby registered by The following person(s) doing any settlement or arbitration NORTH SENATE AVENUE. County-Government Building, 4491. Published March 7,14, by a Corporation. The date on the following owner(s): business as: 1. Stonebuilt 2. award of $10,000 or more in ROOM 402 INDIANAPOLIS, 501 E. Court Avenue, Jef- 21, 28, 2019. which the registrant first com- Sandra Duffy, 276 Abalone Full Twist Wear 3. Oakauto- a civil case. The courts lien FICTITIOUS BUSINESS IN 46204 DEFENDANT ALSO fersonville, IN 47130. Dated : menced to transact business Place, Livermore, CA 94550. mate 4. Teach Crypto, 7172 must be paid before the court NAME STATEMENT SERVE: CURTIS T. HILL, 3/11/2019 SUMMONS under the fictitious business This business is conducted Regional St suite # 202, Dub- will dismiss the case. AVISO! FILE NO. 555816 JR ATTORNEY GENERAL The Independent Legal No. (CITACION JUDICIAL) OFFICE OF THE ATTOR- name(s) listed above: N/A. by an individual. The date on lin, CA 94568, is hereby regis- Lo han demandado. Si no re- The following person(s) doing 4498 Published (Publicado): NOTICE TO NEY GENERAL 302 WEST Signature of Registrants: which the registrant first com- tered by the following owner(s): sponde dentro de 30 dias, la business as: Finster’s Haul- March 14, 21, 28, 2019 DEFENDANT WASHINGTON ST., IGCS /s/: Femenio Caritativo, CEO. menced to transact business David Stone, 6950 Darian Ct, corte puede decidir en su con- ing and Equipment LLC, 3988 Aviso Al Demandado: 5th FLOOR INDIANAPOLIS, This statement was filed under the fictitious business Dublin, CA 94568. tra sin escuchar su version. Lea California Way, Livermore, CA Name (Nombre) IN 46204 STATEMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS with the County Clerk of Al- name(s) listed above: N/A. This business is conducted la informacion a continuation. 94550, is hereby registered CLAIM NAME STATEMENT ameda on March 6, 2019. Signature of Registrants: by an individual. The date on by the following owner(s): GRAFTON STATION, LLC, a Cal- FILE NO. 556288 Expires March 6, 2024. /s/: Sandra Duffy, Owner. which the registrant first com- Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALEN- Finsters Hauling and Equip- ifornia limited liability company; ment LLC, 3988 California menced to transact business JAMES TONG, an individual; MEI DARIO despues de que le en- Way, Livermore, CA 94550. under the fictitious business FONG TONG, an individual; AL- treguen esta citation y papeles name(s) listed above: N/A. AMEDA COUNTY TAX COLLEC- legales para presentar una This business is conducted by Signature of Registrants: TOR; CITY OF DUBLIN; DR AC- respuesta por escrito en esta a Limited Liability Company. U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION /s/: David Stone, Owner. This QUISITIONS II, LLC, a Delaware corte y hacer que se entregue The date on which the regis- statement was filed with the limited liability company; DR AC- una copia al demandante. Una trant first commenced to trans- NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING County Clerk of Alameda on QUISITION II, LLC, a Delaware carta o una Ilamada telefonica act business under the fictitious February 21, 2019. Expires limited liability company; DR AC- no lo protegen. Su respuesta business name(s) listed above: GE HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY QUISITIONS I, LLC, a Delaware February 21, 2024. por escrito tiene que estar en N/A. limited liability company; CHANG formato legal correcto si de- Signature of Registrants: VALLECITOS NUCLEAR CENTER PARTIAL SITE RELEASE The Independent Legal No. SU-O-LIN, aka CHANG SU-O 4488. Published February 28 sea que procesen su caso en /s/: Matthew Fenster, Manager- LIN, aka CHANG SU O-LIN, aka Owner. This statement was March 7,14, 21, 2019. JENNIFER LIN, an individual; la corte. Es posible que haya AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. un formulario que usted pueda filed with the County Clerk of HONG LIEN LIN, aka FREDERIC Alameda on February 27, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LIN, aka FREDERICH LIN, an usar para su respuesta. Puede Expires February 27, 2024. NAME STATEMENT individual; HONG YAO LIN, aka encontrar estos formularios ACTION REQUESTED: Approval to release a non-impacted part of a power reactor site for unrestricted use. FILE NO. 555663 KEVIN LIN, an individual; DUB- de la corte y mas informacion The Independent Legal No. 4494. Published March 7,14, The following person(s) do- LIN SAN RAMON SERVICES en el Centro de Ayuda de las SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received, by letter dated December ing business as: Halos Pres- 21, 28, 2019. DISTRICT; SBC PACIFIC BELL Cortes de California (www. 14, 2018, a request from GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH or licensee), to approve a partial site release sure Washing, 5880 East TELEPHONE COMPANY, a sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblio- Ave Apt 254, Livermore, CA California corporation; TOLL- of its Vallecitos Nuclear Center (VNC) site located at 6705 Vallecitos Rd, Sunol, California. The VNC site teca de leyes de su condado o FICTITIOUS BUSINESS contains two facilities licensed as power reactors under part 50, “Domestic Licensing of Production and 94550, is hereby registered DUBLIN, LLC, a California limited en la corte que le quede mas NAME STATEMENT liability company; TOLL CA II, LP, Utilization Facilities,” of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR). Both units, Vallecitos Boil- by the following owner(s): cerca. Si no puede pagar la FILE NO. 555657 a California limited partnership; ing Water Reactor (VBWR), NRC License DPR-1, Docket 50-18, and Empire State Atomic Development Eduardo Morales, 5880 East cuota de presentation, pida al The following person(s) doing TOLL-DUBLIN, LP, a California Agency Vallecitos Experimental Superheat Reactor (EVESR), NRC License DR-10, Docket 50-183, are Ave Apt 254, Livermore, CA secretario de la corte que le business as: Travel Fanatics, limited partnership; TOLL CA GP, shut down per NRC regulations in 10 CFR 50.82(a). These units are in “SAFSTOR” mode awaiting the 94550. de un formulario de exencion 1877 Warsaw Ave, Livermore, CORP., a California corporation; termination of the power reactor licenses. In accordance with 10 CFR 50.83, “Release of Part of a Power This business is conducted PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC de pago de cuotas. Si no pre- CA 94550, is hereby registered by an individual. The date senta su respuesta a tiempo, by the following owner(s): Reactor Facility or Site for Unrestricted Use,” the licensee requests release from the NRC licenses, for COMPANY, a California corpora- unrestricted use, of an approximately seven-acre parcel, at the southern boundary of the VNC site. The on which the registrant first tion; THE PRUDENTIAL INSUR- puede perder el caso por Carmen Ceremuga, 1877 War- commenced to transact busi- ANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, incumplimiento y la corte le saw Ave, Livermore, CA 94550. licensee is declaring the parcel as “non-impacted” per the definition in 10 CFR 50.2. Approval of the ness under the fictitious busi- a New Jersey corporation; podra quitar su sueldo, dinero This business is conducted request would allow GEH to make the released portion of the property available to the Alameda County ness name(s) listed above: ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN y bienes sin mas advertencia. by an individual. The date on Transportation Commission to support road development and widening of California State Highway 84. 02/06/2019. AND CLAIMING AN INTER- which the registrant first com- The NRC will determine whether the licensee has adequately evaluated the effect of releasing the Signature of Registrants: EST IN THE PROPERTY; and Hay otros requisitos legales. menced to transact business property per the requirements of 10 CFR 50.83(a)(1), and determine whether the licensee’s classifi- /s/: Eduardo Morales, Owner. DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Es recomendable que llame a under the fictitious business cation of any released areas as “non-impacted” is adequately justified. If the NRC determines that the This statement was filed with un abogado inmediatamente. name(s) listed above: N/A. licensee’s submittal is adequate, the NRC will inform the licensee in writing that the release is approved. the County Clerk of Alameda You have been sued. Read the Si no conoce a un abogado, Signature of Registrants: The licensee’s request is available for public viewing at the NRC’s Public Document Room (PDR) or on February 25, 2019. Expires information below and on the puede Ilamar a un servicio de /s/: Carmen Ceremuga, Owner. electronically through the NRC Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS) at February 25, 2024. next page. Lo han demandado. remision a abogados. Si no This statement was filed with accession [reference] number ML18348A425. Documents may be examined, and/or copied for a fee, at The Independent Legal No. Lea la informacion a continu- puede pagar a un abogado, the County Clerk of Alameda the PDR, located at One White Flint North, 11555 Rockville Pike (first floor), Rockville, Maryland. Pub - 4489. Published February acon y en la pagina siguiente. es posible que cumpla con los on February 25, 2019. Expires licly available records will be accessible electronically from the ADAMS Public Library component on March 7,14, 21, 28, 2019. February 24, 2024. Petitioner’s name is (El nom- requisitos para obtener ser- the NRC Web site, http://www.nrc.gov. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS or who encounter bre del demandante): vicios legales gratuitos de un The Independent Legal No. problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS should contact the NRC PDR Reference staff by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS programa de servicios legales 4495. Published March 7,14, telephone at 1-800-397-4209, or 301-415-4737, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Dublin Unified School sin fines de lucro. Puede en- 21, 28, 2019. NAME STATEMENT District FILE NO. 555798 contrar estos grupos sin fines PUBLIC MEETING: The NRC is requesting public comments on GEH’s request for approval of the partial Case Number The following person(s) doing de lucro en el sitio web de Cali- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS site release. The NRC will conduct a public meeting to discuss the request and receive comments on (Numero De Caso): business as: Pro Diamond Win- fornia Legal Services, (www. NAME STATEMENT Wednesday, February 6, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, at the Aloft Dub- RG18924850 dow Cleaning Services, 1316 lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el FILE NO. 555874 lin-Pleasanton hotel, 4075 Grafton St., Dublin, California 94568. For additional information regarding Rhododendron Dr, Livermore, Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes The following person(s) do- the meeting, see the NRC’s Public Meeting Schedule Web site at http://meetings.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg. The You have 30 CALENDAR CA 94551, is hereby registered de California, (www.sucorte. ing business as: PMI Al- agenda will be posted no later than 10 days prior to the meeting. DAYS after this summons and by the following owner(s): ca.gov) o poniendose en con- ameda County, 111 Dana legal papers are served on you Osiris Chavez, 1822 Paseo tacto con la corte o el colegio Cirlce, Livermore,CA 94550, CONTACT INFORMATION: to file a written response at this Comments or questions regarding the request from GE Hitachi or the public Laguna Seco Apt#188, Liver- de abogados locales. AVISO: is hereby registered by court and have a copy served meeting may be addressed to Mr. Jack Parrott, Mailstop T-5-A10, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and more, CA 94551. Por ley, la corte tiene derecho the following owner(s): on the plaintiff. A letter or phone Safeguards, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001, telephone: 301-415- This business is conducted by a reclamar las cuotas y los Tri Valley Verntures Inc, 111 call will not protect you. Your 6634; or via e-mail: [email protected]. Co-partners. The date on which costos exentos por imponer un Dana Cirlce, Livermore,CA written response must be in MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 11

This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CORRIDOR CARPET-15 menced to transact business FERAL CAT FOUNDATION TO PLACE REAL ESTATE Classified Ads with the County Clerk of Al- NAME STATEMENT PALLETS under the fictitious business Cat & kitten adoptions now at CLASSIFIED AD The Federal Fair Housing Act, 168) LAND FOR SALE ameda on March 5, 2019. FILE NO. 556050 Dated this 4TH, March 2019, name(s) listed above: 4/1/2018. the new Livermore Petco on Call (925)243-8000 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Expires March 5, 2024. The following person(s) do- By KNIGHTS FLOORING, Signature of Registrants: Saturdays from 10:00AM to 170) LAND FOR RENT of 1964, and state law prohibit The Independent Legal INC. 7888 Marathon Drive, /s/: Daniel Szigeti, Owner. 2:30PM. We have many ador- advertisements for housing and ing business as: Joe’s Roof- MERCHANDISE No. 4502. Published March ing Service, 1422 Tulip Suite A, Livermore, CA 94550 This statement was filed able, tame kittens that have 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO employment that contain any 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. with the County Clerk of Al- been tested for FIV & FELV, / DUPLEX / APT RENTAL preference, limitation or dis- Way, Livermore, CA 94551 114) FOR SALE is hereby registered by THE INDEPENDENT NEWS- ameda on March 18, 2019. altered & vaccinated. We also 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- crimination based on protected PAPER “Adjudicated for City Expires March 18, 2024. have adult cats & ranch cats for classes, including race, color, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ YARD ALS TO SHARE of Livermore, Alameda Judicial The Independent Legal adoption. religion, sex, handicap, familial NAME STATEMENT Joseph Kopps, 1422 Tulip SALES 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL FILE NO. 556045 Way, Livermore, CA 94551. Dist., Alameda County, Califor- No. 4506. Published March EMPLOYMENT status or national origin. IVPC nia” Legal No. 4497 - NO FILE 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019. SPACE does not knowingly accept any The following person(s) do- This business is conducted 118) FREE SECTION March 21st, 2019 advertisements that are in vio- ing business as: Mengell by an individual. The date on Trace3 seeks a Senior As- Free Pine & Oak Wood Inland Valley Publishing Co. lation of the law. Family Woodworking, 549 which the registrant first com- ANIMALS sociate, You cut & haul it Client Code:04126-00001

Buckeye Dr., Livermore, CA menced to transact business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Operational Analytics Lots of Pine cones, too Re: Legal Notice for 2) CATS/ DOGS 94551, is hereby registered by under the fictitious business NAME STATEMENT to assist clients with pro- Please call the following owner(s): name(s) listed above: N/A. FILE NO. 556605 ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, cess streamlining through (408)897-3156 Alex Mengell, 549 Buckeye Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- for adoption information con- operational data collection, Dr., Livermore, CA 94551. /s/: Joseph Kopps, Owner. ing business as: Fearless tact Valley Humane Society at analytics and process im- 127) LOST/ FOUND This business is conducted by This statement was filed Wheelmen, 3626 Dunsmuir (925)426-8656 provement, incl. budgeting, a married couple. The date on with the County Clerk of Al- Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588, forecasting and reconciliation. NOTICES / which the registrant first com- ameda on March 6, 2019. is hereby registered by Develop and present projects ANNOUNCEMENTS menced to transact business Expires March 6, 2024. the following owner(s): to C-level execs. Job site: 155) NOTICES under the fictitious business The Independent Legal Thomas Garrett, 3626 Dun- Pleasanton, CA. Please ap- “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- name(s) listed above: N/A. No. 4505. Published March smuir Circle, Pleasanton, CA ply in writing: Jennifer Gosom, fornia law requires that contrac- Signature of Registrants: 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019 94588. This business is con- 7565 Irvine Center Drive, tors taking jobs that total $500 /s/: Alex Mengell, Co-Owner. ducted by an Individual. The Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618. This statement was filed LEGAL NOTICE date on which the registrant first or more (labor and/or materials) be licensed by the Contractors with the County Clerk of Al- commenced to transact busi- 65) HELP WANTED ameda on March 6, 2019. NOTICE OF INTENDED ness under the fictitious busi- Adopt a new best friend State License Board. State law Expires March 6, 2024. TRANSFER PURSUANT TO ness name(s) listed above: N/A. TVAR 57) SERVICES also requires that contractors The Independent Legal CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE Signature of Registrants: Tri-Valley Animal include their license numbers No. 4503. Published March SECTION 3440.1(h)(2): /s/: Thomas Garrett, Founder. Rescue BE WARY of out of area com- on all advertising. Check your 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. This statement was filed panies. Check with the local contractor’s status at www. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN with the County Clerk of Al- Our current weekly adoption Better Business Bureau before cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB events include: (2752). Unlicensed persons FICTITIOUS BUSINESS that KNIGHTS FLOORING, ameda on March 18, 2019. you send money or fees. 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Painted Barrel Artists Part II More from the Painted Barrel Trail By Laura Ness

The Painted Barrel Trail concepts, she settled on a the base coat of gold and do know that Laina's family around it. program for the Livermore will be part of the Livermore design that took its cue from sealed the barrel. Then Lor- called the winner and offered Being primarily a water homeschooling community Valley Winegrowers Asso- the curve of the barrel. raine, Cheri and Dorothy did them some extra wine to colorist, she wasn’t used to for the past four years. Me- ciation Barrel Tasting Week- “I took photos to create a the tracing before diving in buy the barrel for her grand- working with acrylics. “I felt linda also spends her time end, March 23 and 24. Local 360-degree view of our patio and dividing up the painting father’s barn out on Mines a race against the clock, not painting murals and teaching artists, some of whom are around the center of the bar- portion, for which Mary Jane Road. The winner happily wanting my mixed colors art for children and adults winemakers, have expressed rel. The winner of the barrel Hassman joined them. Says obliged. Laina's grandfather to dry too fast. With water- after school. Her motto: got to enjoy the barrel in his colors, if the phone rings… “Think with your heart, color last few months of life: pretty just come back later and outside the lines” inspires special since it was his wife add some more water! With students to express their that passed down the artistic acrylics, I can go down the true selves and unleash their gene to Laina.” rabbit hole and not want to creativity. Last year, Phil Long of stop painting because I don’t Retzlaff: Jaclyn Harris Longevity, had hoped to want to waste that perfect Like Salerno, artist Jac- procure the barrel he painted color mix. Even thinking lyn Harris works at Pinot’s for his now late wife Debra, about them drying made Palette in Livermore. She who had fallen in love with me anxious that the colors decided to make the theme of it while he was painting. The I covered with plastic wrap her barrel, which she painted person who won the barrel would not survive!” for Retzlaff Vineyards, the apparently did not wish to With acrylics, you can yearly changes in the life- negotiate its release to the keep adding layers of detail cycle of a grapevine. couple. Phil hopes to paint to the work, like the texture Says Harris, “It is themed another someday, in honor of the old sycamores and the after the seasons on the vine. of Debra. tubby stray cat that chatted As you walk around the bar- Murrieta's Well: with her as she took refer- rel, it shows a vine as the sea- Helene Marie Roylance ence photos. sons change.” On the barrel, Artist Helene Roylance “It is a rewarding and you’ll see bunches of golden met with Lindsay Knight scary challenge to be en- and red grapes, going from at Murrietta’s Well, who trusted with someone’s vi- vine to glass, where wine said she wanted the win- sion for a barrel, especially if of differing hues glows in a ery depicted, along with it is being used to represent variety of stemware. A styl- Ben Fish, Cellar Master and Tasting Room Supervisor at Wood Family Vineyard the fountain and surround- their winery. I can’t help but ized grapevine motif painted ing vineyard. Roylance had put myself into the work, in silver and blue comprises never been to the winery be- and the features that stand the borders on the top and themselves on the outside will get to take a little bit of Bonnie, “There’s no real fore, but once she saw those out for me.” bottom of the barrel. In one of the barrel, as well as in. the Big White House/John decision as to who painted dramatic hills behind the Page Mill Winery: frame, a large wine bottle Following are examples of Evan Cellars location home what. We just picked up paint winery, the tall Sycamores Melinda Salerno lies on its side, dripping its creativity and inspiration at with them!” says Carroll. brushes, picked a spot and and the gorgeous Spanish Visitors to Page Mill Win- contents down into the scene the host wineries. Charles R: Various Artists started painting!” tiles, she was hooked. “I ery will discover a pasto- below. Big White House: According to Bonnie McGrail Vineyards: was struck by how inviting ral depiction of the bucolic Want That Barrel? Jessica Carroll Bartlett at Charles R Winery, Laina Carter the entire property was, and scene at Page Mill, including Winemaker Jessica Car- “Friends and I are working McGrail’s Assistant Tast- how tempting it is to linger vines, creatures and wisteria, To try winning a barrel, roll was truly inspired by together on the barrel. We are ing Room Manager, and and enjoy the view. I have rendered by artist Melinda along with a case of wine, all of last year’s barrels, and using the tree from our label painted barrel artist, Lai- since discovered that it is one Salerno, with a little help purchase raffle tickets ($20/ decided to try her hand at it. as the design this year. Artists na Carter, returned to the of the original wineries in from her daughter. Says each or six for $100) at each According to Jessica, “I love are Lorraine Wells, a graphic Painted Barrel Trail project the valley, and that its wines Salerno, “This was my sec- participating winery this photography and thought artist and our leader/mentor, again this year, after hav- are made entirely from the ond year painting the bar- coming weekend, March trying image transfer onto and Dorothy Maestas, a well- ing rendered a tableau of grapes on the property. The rel for Page Mill Winery. I 23 and 24. Winners will be the barrel would be a fun known Pleasanton artist. iconic Livermore locations theme is a celebration of the am always inspired by the randomly selected and noti- project. I have never done a Lorraine and Dorothy are in 2018. This year, her scene winery itself: its character beautiful rolling hills and fied immediately after Barrel project like this before. Laura very active in the Livermore is “How to Make Cabernet come to life.” vineyards surrounding this Tasting Weekend. (John's sister and the creator Art Association and Pleas- Sauvignon,” which Heather This was also her first area. The cat was painted Wineries participating in the 2019 Painted Barrel of the paintings that we put anton Art League. Many of McGrail describes as sort of time painting a barrel, and by my 12-year old daughter, Trail and Raffle include: on our labels) was unable to their paintings are in pri- an info-graphic. it was, indeed a challenge. Gianna. His name is Charlie, Big White House Winery, paint it. I took photography vate collections. Also, Cheri Laina Carter is a graduate “I actually sketched out my and you can always spot him Charles R Vineyards, Em- through college; some of my Newkirk, Helene Hallett, and of Sonoma State University design on a sample of my when you visit the vinery. bodied Wines, Fenestra Win- favorite projects were in my myself, all Livermore artists, and 5th generation Livermo- ceramics so I could plan out Since all the guests love ery, Garré Vineyard and Creative Photography class have their artwork in private rian, who has always had a the features and see how to Charlie, Gianna thought Winery, McGrail Vineyards and centered around image collections, participate in lo- love for art, design, and creat- make them interweave.” it would be a great idea to and Winery, Murrieta’s Well, transfers.” cal shows, and love to paint.” ing things. Her grandmother She used a giant pencil paint him on our barrel. She Omega Road Winery, Page She admits it was dif- Bonnie says that Lorraine was a professional artist. to sketch out her plan on also helped me paint the Mill Winery, Retzlaff Vine- ficult to find a method that suggested gold with a black We asked Heather Mc- the barrel and used acrylic vineyards.” yards, Wente Vineyards Es- worked effectively for larger silhouette and scrollwork, Grail who won last year’s paints. The challenge was With a background in tate Tasting Room and Wood scale image transfers. After then drew and cut out the pat- barrel. “I don't know the finding a space where she graphic art and design, Saler- going through half a dozen terns. Bonnie herself painted lucky winner’s name, but I could walk all the way no has been leading the art Family Vineyards.

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Cast photo Raising the Barre Performance To Benefit Open Heart Kitchen Raising the Barre, a non-profit organization seeking to lives of those in our community.” better the Tri-Valley community through dance, will pres- Open Heart Kitchen is the largest hot meal program ent its 3rd annual Dance for a Difference Benefit Con- of its kind in the Tri-Valley, serving prepared, nutritious cert. The performance will benefit Open Heart Kitchen. meals 7 days a week throughout Dublin, Pleasanton, It will take place at the Bankhead Theater in Downtown and Livermore. They serve people in need through three Livermore on Sunday, April 28th at 3 pm. For tickets visit programs: the hot meal program, the senior meal program, lvpac.org. and the children's weekend bag lunch program. Last year, Members of Raising the Barre are age 13-18 years old Open Heart Kitchen served more than 328,00 meals to and seek use dance as a positive force to better their home people from all walks of life, including the underem- communities in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and San ployed, seniors, and children and families. Ramon. The benefit concert will feature Raising the Barre "On behalf of Open Heart Kitchen, we are delighted to members alongside professional dancers from ConDanza be the recipient of this year's Raising the Barre benefit," and Tiffany’s Dance Academy in a varied performance says, Heather Greaux, Executive Director of Open Heart that showcases every style of dance. An addition to this Kitchen. "The dancers from Raising the Barre are com- year’s concert, the East Bay All Stars High School Jazz passionate, inspiring young leaders and volunteer with Band will be on hand for a live music collaboration. Open Heart Kitchen as well." “It is a dream come true of mine to see young danc- Raising the Barre was founded in 2013 by Tiffany ers working for their communities through events like Henderson with the goal to provide middle and high Motor-mania hits the batty J. Thaddeus Toad (James Dance for a Difference,” said Tiffany Henderson, founder school students the opportunity to change their world Paul Gregory) in East Bay Children’s Theatre world- of Raising the Barre and Tiffany’s Dance Academy, “Our through dance. The program is based on 4 pillars of Char- premiere production of the musical The Great and young members are an inspiration to me for the good they acter and Service - Leadership, Responsibility, Compas- Glorious Mr. Toad, by Ron Lytle. (Photo by EBCT). seek to do. Open Heart Kitchen is a wonderful organiza- sion and Confidence. Along with participation in commu- tion we’ve had the privilege of working with for several nity service projects, the students also attend seminars on For the story go to page 2. years and I’m thrilled that we can use dance to better the etiquette and public speaking.

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Talk to Provide Lessons from a Career in Tech A Bay Area tech executive will share his career insights at Las Positas College’s 7th Annual Business and Entrepreneurship Speaker Series event. David Rowley, chief technology officer of Ask Media Group, will present “From Coding to the Board Room: Lessons from a Career in Tech Management” at 6-6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in the Multi-Dis- ciplinary Building Lecture Hall, Room 2420. Spon- sored by the college’s Business Studies Program, the series is free and open to the public. Parking is $3. “David’s experience serving in different roles with multiple startups and established businesses through pivotal milestones in the industry has provided him with a unique perspective on entrepre- neurship, the startup world, technology and manage- ment,” said Amir A. Law, Ed.D., Dean of Business, Health, Athletics, Work Experience and Kinesiology. Starting as a software developer, he became increasingly responsible for multiple disciplines including business, engineering, product manage- ment, user interface design, technical operations and customer experience. He has brought products to market across multiple domains, ranging from ad tech to scientific instru- ments, and has managed several organizations from early stage through exit. He has also contributed to six U.S. patents. “But I am most proud of the teams I have built and the positive impact I have had on the many professionals and teams I have managed,” he said. Ask Media Group, where he currently serves on the leadership team, includes Ask.com, Reference. The Batty J. Thaddeus Toad (James Paul Gregory, center) tries the patience of (from left) Rat (Benjamin E. Latham), com and many other websites. The organization’s Mole (Justin Lopez), Miss Hedgehog (Samantha Rasler), Badger (Wayne Steffen) and Eliza (Shauna Satnick) in headquarters are in Oakland. The Business and Entrepreneurship Speaker East Bay Children’s Theatre world-premiere production of the musical The Great and Glorious Mr. Toad, by Ron Series brings Bay Area business leaders to campus to Lytle. (Photo by EBCT) share their expertise with students and the commu- nity. Las Positas College also offers a Work-Based Learning Program that fosters partnerships with The Great and Glorious Mr. Toad area employers to build a strong workforce in the community. The program includes courses in Work Experience where students earn college credit for Musical Coming to Pleasanton working while learning 21st century work skills and achieving learn- The Great and Glorious Mr. Toad is the latest musical The cast is comprised of talent gathered from through- ing objectives at their joyride from the celebrated East Bay Children’s Theatre. out the entire Bay Area, and includes: Terry Pink Alex- workplaces. Addi- The Bay Area’s oldest continuously operating theatrical ander, Karen Fox, James Paul Gregory, Stephanie Kara, tionally, the program company returns to the Firehouse Arts Center n April 7 Benjamin E. Latham, Martha McDowell, Samantha offers The Las Positas with a brand new musical comedy take on Kenneth Gra- Rasler, Howard Rosenberg, Shauna Satnick, Wayne Stef- College Internship and hame’s timeless classic The Wind in the Willows. fen and Ken Woolfe. Job Board, which is When the batty J. Thaddeus Toad is overtaken by The Broadway-style score includes: “Life on the linked on the college’s motor mania, everybody had better dive for the ditches. River”, “Hello, You Fellows.”, “I Like You, Rat”, “The homepage. On the Cantankerous Badger, philosophical Rat and wide-eyed Batty J. Thaddeus Toad”, “Let’s Travel”, “The Wind in website, employers can Mole vow to save their friend from himself, but how can the Willows”, “A Ladylike Lady” and “United Wea-sels post internships and Toad resist the lure of the open road? Adventure awaits Stand”. jobs for free and con- just around every bend...along with a desperate jailbreak, Public performances will be presented April 7 at 1:00 nect with Las Positas College students and a band of bumbling bobbies, and a pack of felonious and 3:00 pm at Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad weasels. alumni. For informa- Avenue in Pleasanton. tion about the program, Bay Area composer and playwright Ron Lytle has pol- Tickets are $12-$20, and may be purchased online at: please email WBL@ ished up this venerable vehicle with eight sparkling tunes, www.EBCTonline.org. laspositascollege.edu. plenty of laughs and daffy new characters for this world The show runs approximately 1 hour. premiere production. MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 3 Dance Group Mayumana Tells the Historic Story of “The War of the Currents” Between Edison and Tesla play live music on stage; some come to us as musicians and are taught the physical language of movement and dance.” Mayumana has become one of Israel’s leading cultural exports. More than a dozen shows have entertained mil- lions of people in venues around the world as well as in their home theater, The Mayumana House, located at the old harbor of Jaffa. The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. Tickets are available at the box office, online at www.lvpac.org or by calling 373-6800.

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Inspired by the historical battle between Thomas General Electric’s bid to power the fair using Edison’s Edison and Nikola Tesla on their quest for world energy direct current, lost to Westinghouse’s bid using Tesla’s sources, “Currents” by internationally-renowned dance alternating current. When the Niagara Falls Power Com- group Mayumana features a mix of movement, music, and pany contracted with Westinghouse to generate power for visual effects. Audiences are taken on a journey between all of Buffalo, New York, it appeared that AC had won the two troops, each representing a different view of the es- battle. Today our power is provided by both AC and DC. sence of light and electricity through their aesthetic and While much of the electricity we use is powered by AC, artistic approach. The show was described by The New computers, LEDs, solar cells and electric vehicles run on York Times as having “an infectious beat and physical DC power and we have developed the ability to convert DEL VALLE pyrotechnics to match.” Mayumana’s “Currents” will be DC to higher and lower voltages. FINE ARtS presented for one performance only on April 8, 2019. In “Currents” the audience will see the battle play out trio 180 Originally created for the 2012 Festival of Light show between two different groups accompanied by original Music from the classical in Jerusalem, “Currents” combines dramatic movement, music. DC is represented through rhythm, a direct con- era to the present specially-designed instruments, and unique sound and nection to the beating of our hearts. AC is represented by visual effects to tell a fascinating, historic story. Begin- fluctuating movement and musical components like play- Sat MAR 23 at 8pm ning in the late 1880s, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla ing on water, pipes, bottles and musical instruments. Mul- were embroiled in a battle now known as the “War of the timedia video throughout the performance gives different Currents.” Edison had developed a means of generating perspectives to the audience, amplifying the live action PACIFIC CHAMBER electricity using direct current (DC), where the electrons and creating contrast to the on-stage narrative, as well as ORCHEStRA flow in one direction only. Although DC became the stan- providing an additional layer of meaning to the show. dard in the United States, direct current could not be easily At “Currents” UK debut in 2017, Mayumana’s artistic Schubert: converted to higher or lower voltages. Tesla believed that director Boaz Berman described the show’s evolution the Sublime alternating current (AC) was the solution to the problem. and its connection with the cast. “We wanted to explore Translating the human Alternating current reverses direction a certain number of this potential of combining seemingly opposing ideas in experience of nature times per second, 60 in the US, and could be converted to rhythm, movement and music. We are combining video into music different voltages using a transformer. with live action on stage, and the music was composed by Sun MAR 24 at 3pm The two men waged a fierce public battle over which blending rhythms and sounds from East and West. In addi- form of current was more effective, culminating in com- tion, we enjoy [challenging] our cast members in multi- 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org peting bids to power the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. disciplines. Some come to us as dancers and are trained to 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019

Whistlestop Writers to Host Open Mic at Swirl

Whistlestop Writers celebrates spring with an open mic for writers of all genres. The event takes place on Wednes- day, March 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Swirl on the Square, 21 South Livermore Avenue, in downtown Livermore. Share your work in a fun, welcoming environment. Cynthia Patton, Livermore’s Poet Laureate and the event’s host, says,“It’s an evening of great food, great wine, and great writing.” The Whistlestop Writers Open Mic will continue on the fourth Wednesday of each month. For more information contact [email protected] or find us on on Facebook. Diablo Trails Challenge Registration Open Diablo Trails Challenge, hosted by Brazen Racing, is set for April 13. This fundraising run supports Save Mount Diablo and showcases the natural beauty of Diablo’s wild lands. The challenge has a run for everyone, from those hit- ting the trail for the first time to experienced ultra-runners, with a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K. Races will begin and end at Castle Rock Recreation Area, Walnut Creek. All races will be professionally Guitarists to perform timed. All runners receive medals after the race. Visit Brazen Racing to view registration fees (the price varies) and for further information on courses and elevation raceroster.com/events/2019/18244/diablo-trails- Founder of Windham Hill Records, challenge-2019. Learn more about the Diablo Trails Challenge and view Brings Together Award-Winning Acoustic photo galleries on Save Mount Diablo's website. Guitarists in “Gathering4Guitars” Grammy Award-winning music producer and guitarist native Trevor Gordon Hall’s compositions range in style Will Ackerman is universally recognized as the pioneer in from edgy driving rhythms to soft melodic phrases. He is new age music. He single-handedly fostered the careers of the world’s only Kalimbatar player, having collaborated generations of acoustic guitarists and pianists through his with Martin Guitars to redesign an instrument called the groundbreaking work at Windham Hill Records. Acker- kalimba. Greatly influenced by the music of artists on man will take the stage at the Bankhead Theater on March Windham Hill Records in the late 1980s, Vin Downes 28, 2019 for a “Gathering4Guitars.” In this evening of furthered his interest in finger-style technique and compo- acoustic music, Ackerman will be joined by kalimbatar/ sition by earning a degree in classical guitar performance guitarist Trevor Gordon Hall, Imrat guitarist Todd Mosby and music education from William Paterson University. and acoustic guitar maestro Vin Downes. His compositions have been performed by the New Jersey Ackerman began as a musician and the founder of Percussion Ensemble, Helix Ensemble, and members of Windham Hill Records, discovering major talents such as the Composer’s Guild of New Jersey. George Winston, Michael Hedges, Liz Story and Alex de Todd Mosby is a two-time Global Music Award recipi- Grassi. He quickly earned a reputation as an exceptional ent and the only guitarist to enter the famed Imdhad Khani producer and Windham Hill influenced a generation of Gharana of musicians, India’s most respected music fam- The Vagina Monologues,” Eve Ensler’s popular play contemporary music, emanating from folk roots, acous- ily. Mastering multiple musical forms including classical, about women’s stories, returns to Livermore on Friday, tic guitar, and a sleek piano sound. Ackerman won the jazz, and Indian, this broad spectrum of musical knowl- April 5th at 8 pm and Saturday, April 6th at 2 pm and Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2004 for edge enables the St. Louis native to create works that are 8 pm at the Bankhead Theater. All proceeds from the “Returning” and is the recipient of more than 27 platinum both highly creative and intelligent. All four guitarists will Livermore production will benefit Tri-Valley Haven’s and gold records internationally. His first “Gathering” CD perform separately and together. Tickets for the single won the coveted ZMR Album of the Year and Best Con- performance on March 28th start at just $20. domestic violence and sexual assault programs. Tickets temporary Instrumental Album awards. The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street are available now at the Bankhead box office, 2400 First Ranked in the top thirty guitarists worldwide under the in downtown Livermore. Tickets are available at the box Street, downtown Livermore, online at lvpac.org/events age of thirty by “Acoustic Guitar”Magazine, Philadelphia- office, online at www.lvpac.org or by calling 373-6800. or by calling (925) 373-6800. MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 5 Activities Abound at Wineries for Barrel Tasting Weekend

By Laura Ness pairing flights, with cheese and wine pairing in the tasting Ragbag WineWorks 2018 Rosé and Albarino. Rios Lovell Besides gawking at the absolutely Ireland-evoking room, and crafts to peruse. Longevity will barrel sample offers barrel samples and futures purchases on 2017 Cab- scenery all around the Livermore Valley right now, there is the 2016 deb-ru-veé, and have live music by Karen and ernet and 2012 Brett’s port. plenty to look forward to this weekend. Livermore Valley Blake, plus caramel corn and granola by Cluckin’ Good The Singing Winemaker will sample its Livermore wine country’s Painted Barrel Trail and Raffle returns for Confections. Valley Primitivo and Quesquared Barbecue and Catering the 11th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 23 and There will be a wine aroma game with hourly prizes at will offer ribs, chicken, links and pulled pork, from $10 to 24. Get ready to taste the future – and in some cases, the McGrail Vineyards, along with wood-fired pizza by Soleil $15. Wente and the Winemakers Studio are also participat- past - at over 30 local wineries, along with a brewery and and samples and futures sales of two 2016 estate Caber- ing, with barrel sampling and futures purchases. They will distillery, from noon to 4:30 pm both days. nets, Good Life and Patriot. The 2015 Fat Boy Cab and also offer food for purchase, as well as crafts vendors. At Live music, arts and crafts vendors, discounts on bottle Crackerbox Sangiovese will be offered at Mitchell Katz, Wood Family, barrel taste the Muy Bueno Zin, which is purchases and food available for purchase will be the both of which are available for futures purchase. A food also available for futures sales, purchase food from the order of the day at most locations. Check the lvwine.org truck will be there on Saturday and tacos on Sunday. Posada food truck and play some corn hole. website for details. Murrieta’s Well will sample the 2017 Spur accom- At Eight Bridges Brewing, sample ale aged in port bar- At 3 Steves, taste Cab and Zin samples and enjoy pizza panied by light bites by the onsite culinary team, while rels and Russian Hill Imperial Stout. They’ll offer 10% by Rustic Roadhouse Wood-fired Pizza. Dabble in some Omega Cellars samples its 2016 Syrah. off all merchandise, along with a food truck and corn hole. wine blending at Bent Creek Winery, where they will have Take a biodynamic vineyard tour at Page Mill Winery, Sutherland Distilling will be mixing up some frozen rye live music and samples of Livermore Valley Cabernet and sample and purchase futures of Cabernet and Petite Sirah, whiskey and rum cocktails to wet your whistle. Petite Sirah from the 2017 vintage. Big White House will while browsing crafts and jewelry vendors. Relax under offer three barrel samples available for futures purchase, the trees at Retzlaff, sample old vine Cabernet, Merlot Painted Barrel Trail & Raffle including the 2016 El Capitan, 2016 The Debonaire & and Sauvignon Blanc, while enjoying live music both To win a painted barrel and a case of wine, guests 2017 Cuvee Juliette, plus an aroma bar. BoaVentura de days, as well as cheese, crackers and charcuterie for pur- can purchase raffle tickets—$20 each, or six tickets for Caires will barrel sample and sell futures of their Caber- chase. Rios Lovell has 2017 Chardonnay and 2012 Brett’s $100—at participating wineries and at the Livermore net. port available for futures purchase, as well as optional Valley Winegrowers Association’s office. Winners will be Chris Sorenson of Caddis will be barrel-tasting the tastings, wine specials and deli snacks. randomly selected and notified immediately after Barrel first Cabernet Franc he’s made for his label: it’s from the Rodrigue Molyneaux offers an educational tasting Tasting Weekend. Del Arroyo Vineyard. Cedar Mountain will offer food for excursion through the 2018 Merlot, which hails from Wineries participating in the Painted Barrel Trail & purchase and craft and jewelry vendors. Thatcher Bay, and is currently resting in Hungarian and Raffle include: Big White House Winery, Charles R Vine- Charles R has lots in store, including barrel samples of French oak barrels. On Saturday, winemaker Meredith yards, Embodied Wines, Fenestra Winery, Garré Vineyard the 2016 Petite Sirah followed by a taste of the 2013 Petite Sarboraria will lead a tasting, which will also include & Winery, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Murrieta’s Sirah to shed some light on how it matures. Groove to live a sample of the 2017 Thatcher Bay Merlot from a new Well, Omega Road Winery, Page Mill Winery, Retzlaff music by Greg Lamboy, who performs both originals and American oak barrel. She’ll talk about the winery’s bar- Vineyards, Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room and covers. There will be pies or slices from Pia's Wood Fired rel regimen and the impact of different kinds of oak on Wood Family Vineyards. Pizza, from a election of vendors, including the Sunol- developing wine. It's a good idea to arrange limousine or rideshare ser- based couple, Steve and Bev Barkkarie, who offer custom The Steven Kent Winery will offer a vertical of Cab- vices before heading out on your a sipping adventure. It’s designed jewelry, origami designs, original watercolor ernet from Ghielmetti Vineyard, including 2017 and 2018 very effective quality of life insurance, for all on the road. art and cards. Artist Helene Roylance’s creates pottery barrel samples, along with the 2016 in bottle, plus their bowls, platters, dipping bowls, and wood turned bottle stoppers. Susan of Nini Says So, will have designed and painted glass and bottle art. Charles R’s 2015 Zinfandel will be on special at 25% off for two or more bottles. Las Positas College Jazz Ensemble and Dante Robere will sample its 2017 Estate Syrah and Mourvedre, while Darcie Kent Vineyards will offer samples of Madden Cabernet from both a new and neutral Orchestra to Perform Concert barrel, along with live music and Island Style BBQ food truck. Eagle Ridge offers barrel samples of the 2015 Petite The Las Positas College (LPC) Jazz Ensemble and Diana Cefalo, LPC's bassoon quartet, "The Babbling, Sirah and 2016 Zinfandel, along with wine specials and Orchestra musicians will showcase their skills at the col- Bumbling, Band of Bassoons," will play the Sorcerer's craft vendors. Ehrenberg Cellars will sample and sell lege's annual spring concert on Thursday, March 21. Apprentice. The quartet, which performed for the first futures on 2017 Cab and 2016 Zin. There will be live LPC's Jazz Ensemble will play a variety of jazz tunes time together during LPC's fall concert, received praise for music as well as food for purchase from P&J Chicken that were selected specifically for their crowd-pleasing its rendition of Astor Piazzola's Libertango and is made up and Waffles. El Sol will feature live music, crafts and a effects. of LPC instructor Katie Brunner and students Helena Ellis beekeeping demo. "The Monday night Jazz Ensemble will be playing a do Amaral, Lora Pope and David Ferree. Embodied Wines will offer a close up view of some nice variety of jazz, a little something for everyone," said The show, suitable for all ages, begins at 7 p.m. and beautiful birds of prey. There will be live music all week- LPC Faculty Member Cindy Browne Rosefield. "From is scheduled to last approximately one hour at the Las end, plus barrel samples and futures of 2016 Livermore great jazz classics like April in Paris, The Way You Look Positas College Main Stage at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Valley Cab. Fenestra will have live music, a food truck Tonight, Caravan and Angel Eyes to a rousing Count Livermore. on Sunday (Your Taco Guy) and library tasting, as well as Basie blues, Alright, Okay, You Win, and the popular Bea- Tickets on the day of the event will be $15 and can be barrel samples and futures of their 2017 Grenache, Syrah tles tune, Blackbird, featuring Adam Borden on trumpet." purchased at the theater. and Mourvedre. In addition, the concert will feature Isabella Eaton LPC's Jazz Ensemble (MUS 15) meets from 6 to 8:30 Garré Wines will barrel sample the 2017 Petite Sirah making her LPC Jazz Ensemble debut singing Alright, p.m. on Mondays. Students who have varying levels of and 2017 Sangiovese, and offer Mediterranean style food Okay, You Win. Eaton, who recently received her associ- experience and skill, work on sight-reading and impro- samples from Garré Café. ate degree in liberal studies from LPC, is studying Vocal visation. The bassoon quartet rehearses outside of LPC's Las Positas will barrel-taste the 2018 estate Malbec, Technique and Musicianship through Berklee College of Wednesday night Orchestra class (MUS 16). which is also available for futures purchase. They will Music's online programs. Visit http://laspositascollege.edu/music/instrumental- offer an optional reserve tasting flight, as well as a food As part of the orchestra's performance, directed by ensembles.php for more information.

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Yesterday into Today By Sarah Bobson

THE SMILEY FACE

The Smiley Face that seems to me to be an online and not because of the headdress. In terms of currently phenomenon these days first radiated its happiness back in used characters we can insert into our emails and text the sixties. messages, we see a number of smiley face emojis wearing In 1963, according to wikipedia.com and smithsonian- head apparel. I question the smiley face with the head- mag.com, Harvey Ball, an American graphic artist and ad dress because it isn’t actually smiling. The mouth is repre- man, designed the progenitor of today’s smiley faces for sented by a straight line, not one that curves upward. More Ella Wolfe and Mike Spellman in "Private Eye," just State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Mas- recent than the Bronze Age stellae found in Spain, the one of 16 plays to be performed at Ghostlight Theatre sachusetts (now known as Hanover Insurance) to raise the smiley face was also present around 1700 BCE. Accord- morale of its employees. Ball created the design, apparent- ing to wikipedia: a team of archaeologists in 2017 “pieced Ensemble's inaugural play festival, "Festival 10 - A ly, in ten minutes and was paid $45 (equivalent to US$330 together the fragments of a Hittite pot … that had been Treasury of 10-Minute Plays." Photo - Chris Finetti in 2012 currency). At that time, it was a simple yellow found in Karkamı, Turkey. (And) ... the team saw that it ball with two black dots for eyes and a horizontal concave had what appeared to be a large smiley face painted on it.” bracket for a mouth. Wikipedia describes it as a smiling Whatever the smiley faces’ true historical and cultural Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble to “humanoid” face first introduced into pop culture. origins, back in the sixties we drew our own versions by Debut Inaugural Play Festival Although Ball is widely considered as the designer hand, on paper, adding it after some remark we had made, of the original smiley face that made its way into pop or on a note we had passed to a friend, that we wanted to Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble will bring something culture, worldwide, there have been other contenders for make sure was taken in a light-hearted vane. Sometimes, new, creative and exciting to the Delta area - introducing the title, including some here on the west coast. In 1967, though, we’d just doodle smiley faces for no other reason "Festival 10 - A Treasury of 10-Minute Plays," a one-day again according to wikipedia, Seattle-based University than to be doing something with our hands. I remember play festival showcasing the breadth of talent in the area. Federal Savings and Loan used a smiley face designed by many a time zoning out in freshman biology, a com- The event will be held on March 31st at the Brentwood local graphic artist George Tenagi in an advertising cam- pulsory class (need I say more), scribbling smiley faces Community Center. paign inspired by Lee Adams' lyrics in "Put on a Happy on pages that should have been filled with notes about During the festival, the audience will view numerous Face" from the musical Bye Bye Birdie. David Stern, the zygotes and offspring combinations. For me, though, short plays produced "black box style" in an arena theater advertising agent behind this campaign, later incorporated the smiley face was a much simpler and comprehensible setting, enabling attendees to focus on the stories and the “Happy Face,” as it was called, in his run for Seattle concept. And it relieved my boredom. characters they will meet through the day. mayor in 1993. One can only imagine that the smile on the Since the sixties, though, I have seen the smiley face Each short play has its own director and cast, support- “Happy Face” must have changed to a frown when Stern become what I would describe as a cultural phenomenon, ed by Helen Dixon, Artistic Director of Ghostlight. More lost the race. due, I believe, to its ubiquitous electronic use. Has anyone than 50 people came together to produce the festival, In the early 1970s, the smiley face became a commer- noticed how many smiley face emojis are available on comprised of actors, directors, production crew and more. cial commodity when two Philadelphia brothers, Bernard Google Images and Google Drive, for example? I just in- Several of the performers are students of Ghostlight's new and Murray Spain, who were interested in selling novelty terrupted writing this column to click the “Insert” button, Performing Arts Senior Academy (PASA). items, produced smiley face buttons, coffee mugs, t-shirts, and out popped a never-ending selection of smilies. To "You'll recognize many of the faces you'll see, but bumper stickers, and many other items emblazoned with name a few. There’s the smiley face wearing sunglasses, some will be gracing our stage for the very first time. That the symbol and the phrase "Have a happy day." like it belongs on a lounge chair at the beach. There’s the was actually one of our goals in launching the festival. During that same decade, I had my own encounter red-faced smiley that could look like it has spent too long We wanted to expand our reach, and introduce a broader with the commercialization of the little smiling yel- on that lounge chair, even though it’s probably meant to audience to Ghostlight, as well as introduce more people low orb. While a grad student, I worked part time for a represent an angry face. There’s the smiley face blowing a to all that is happening with local live theatre in this area," writer friend of mine, Bruce, who had partnered with his red heart-shaped kiss. There’s the one wearing a mous- said Dixon. friend, Otto, who sold trendy items. The “Happy Face” tache, and the one that resembles a dancing M&M (but I "A total of 16 plays will be performed, with the eight on buttons and stickers were some of his biggest sellers. guess, technically, that may not qualify as a smiley face plays at our 3 pm performance, followed by an entirely Sometimes, when I’d arrive at the small two-room suite since it has arms and legs). There’s the non-smiling face different set of 8 plays at our 7 pm performance," said they rented in a building at Times Square, I’d be greeted that resembles Lenin, and the one with a toothy, President Dixon. by disembodied “Happy Faces” scattered on the floor, Jimmy Carter smile. And included in this lineup is the Festival 10 will be held on Sunday, March 31st at the waiting to be stuffed into orders to be shipped. I gener- smiley face with saucer-shaped, green eyes and mouth that Brentwood Community Center, located at 35 Oak Street ally found the scene surreal and incongruous because Otto could represent a whole host of images, everything from a in Brentwood. Performances will be held at 3pm and 7pm, (who I wrote about back in my September 2012 column) yellow Martian to Casper the Friendly Ghost to the iconic with eight plays being performed at each show. Attendees was anything but happy. A heaviness always seemed to be Scream in the Edvard Munch painting (although though can choose to attend either the afternoon or evening show, tugging at his temperament, the result of demons, perhaps, none of these appear to me to be happy). Then there are OR can purchase a discounted double-header ticket to see from his father’s Nazi past pulling Otto’s already grim, the smiley face emoticons you can add to your text mes- all 16 plays in the festival. Adult tickets are $18 for either long face even further downward, much like that of the sages. Sometimes these cause me consternation because performance, or $28 for the double-header ticket. Tickets reconstituting character Imhotep in the film The Mummy. I’m not really sure what the emotion is supposed to rep- for seniors 60+, teens and college students are $15 for Historically speaking, though, the smiley face could resent, nor the message my friend is trying to convey, nor either performance, or $25 for the double-header. have appeared as far back as several millennia ago. Ac- what I’m trying to convey by using them. Tickets for children 12 & under are $10 for either cording to wikipedia, a Bronze Age stelae in the Museo I think I’m just an old-fashioned girl at heart, who performance, or $15 for the double-header, but the festival Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid, Spain, shows a smiley longs for the old-fashioned, simple, hand-drawn, unam- is not recommended for children under 10. For further in- face, but one that looks like it is wearing a headdress. I biguous smiley face of the 1960s. formation and to purchase tickets, visit www.ghostlightte. question whether that could be considered a smiley face, org/main-stage-festival10.html.

MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 7

Books and Media Sale Hike for Hope Registration Underway Friends of Dublin Hope Hospice’s ninth Early registration fee for Library, Inc. will hold the annual Hike for Hope the Hike for Hope is $39 Spring Used Book and will take place on Satur- through April 9; and $45 on Media Sale at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, day, May 4, 2019 at Del or after April 10. Children Dublin March 30 and 31, Valle Regional Park in 12 years and younger may 2019. Livermore. Participants hike for free, but must reg- •฀Saturday,฀9:00฀AM฀to฀ can check-in at the Fiesta ister. Hikers can register by 11:00 AM: Members only. Grande picnic area and start going to TheHikeForHope. Memberships available at their hike between 8:30 to com or by calling Hope the door starting at 8:30 9:30 a.m. The event ends at Hospice at 925-829-8770 AM. 12:30 p.m. for a printed registration •฀Saturday,฀11:00฀AM฀to฀ The Hike for Hope is a form. 4:00 PM: Sale open to all memorial hike and fun- Hikers can form teams •฀Sunday,฀1:00฀PM฀to฀ draiser. All net proceeds for fun, to build camarade- 4:00 PM: Bag Day. Fill a from this worthy event rie or engage in a spirited paper bag (provided) for enable Hope Hospice to competition with other or- $5.00. Bag Day Special: ½ continue nearly 40 years ganizations and businesses. off on selected audio-visual, of providing comfort and This year, hikers are in- vintage and specially priced compassion to patients and vited to enjoy a complimen- items. their families at the end of tary barbecue sponsored Most prices are $1 or life. Hope Hospice relies by MCE Corp., or pack a less. Funds from sales go on the generous support picnic lunch to eat follow- towards purchasing the of the event hikers and the ing their hike. Library's materials and sup- porting its programs. community to make this “The Hike for Hope cel- The sale features fundraising effort a success. ebrates the joy and memo- specially priced books of Two trail options are ries of our loved ones, and extra value, vintage books, available for Hike for Hope we encourage hikers to Hikers on the trail teacher materials section participants. One is an easy bring photos or mementos and Sunday specials ½ off 2.6 mile roundtrip route of their special person with that is surrounded by ap- friends and neighbors,” says Corporate sponsor- on selected items. (which is easily shortened) them,” says Jennifer Han- proximately 5,000 acres of Kehoe. “I invite commu- ship levels are Excellence, Information is available traveling along the lake, sen, Hope Hospice CEO. beautiful land for hiking. nity members to join us as $10,000; Compassion, on the Library's website turning around at the Hetch “This event raises funds The Hike for Hope hikers or donors.” He adds $5,000; Comfort, $2,500 at www.aclibrary.org, the Hetchy Group Camp. The for Hope Hospice. The net 2019 committee chair is that many businesses are al- and Kindness, $1,000. Any- Friends’ website at www. other route is a 4.4 mile proceeds are used to care Brian Kehoe, Senior Vice ready showing their support one interested in becom- dublinfriends.org, or call loop hike with a moderate for the more than 2,000 President of Heritage Bank and are helping to make the ing a sponsor or donating the Library at 925-803- incline. It follows along area residents we serve of Commerce in Livermore. Hike for Hope a success should call Hope Develop- 7252. The Library is wheel- the Ridgeline and Hetch each year.” “This is a deeply reward- through their sponsorships. ment Director Jennifer Pet- chair accessible. Hetchy trails, providing Del Valle Regional Park ing event that supports the “It’s not too late for more tley at (925) 829-8770. spectacular views of the is located in Livermore. wonderful services that businesses to get involved Sign up at TheHike- Teen Esteem valley, lake and surround- The centerpiece of the Hope Hospice, a non-profit as sponsors for this worthy forHope.com and learn Session Set ing hills. park is a 5-mile long lake agency, provides to our event,” he adds. more about the event. The City of Pleasanton’s Community Education Series is hosting an interac- Nominations Sought for Community of Character Awards tive workshop for parents/ guardians and their teen/ The Pleasanton Commu- by the Collaborative: Com- those people who volunteer nation form is available Award recipients will tween. nity of Character Collabora- passion, Honesty, Respect, throughout the community. at www.communityof- be honored at the May 21, Teen Esteem will fa- tive is seeking nominations Integrity, Self-Discipline, Her vision was to remind character.org. Completed 2019 Community of Char- cilitate this workshop and for the 2019 12th Annual and Responsibility. people to model ethi- forms may be emailed to acter Collaborative Lun- parents are encouraged to Juanita Haugen Community This award is named cal standards of behavior PleasantonCommunityof- cheon 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. attend with their children. of Character Awards. These in honor of a longtime within their communities, [email protected] or at the Veteran’s Memorial It will be held March 27 awards were established in community volunteer and businesses, homes and to mailed or dropped off at Building 301 Main Street at 7 p.m. at the Pleasanton 2008 to recognize Pleasan- Pleasanton Unified School extend these traits outside the Chamber of Commerce Pleasanton. The luncheon Library, 400 Old Bernal ton citizens who model high District Board Member, the community as they trav- office, 777 Peters Avenue, reservation will be available Avenue. ethical and moral standards Juanita Haugen. Haugen, a el and meet other people. Pleasanton, CA 94566. The at the Chamber of Com- Register at pleasanton- of behavior and are dedi- co-founder of the Pleasan- To nominate an indi- deadline for submission is merce at www.pleasanton. fun.com and enter course cated volunteers contribut- ton Community of Charac- vidual or a non-profit group April 14, 2019. org. Cost is $40 per person. number 13430. ing their time to our com- ter program, believed that demonstrating a commit- Nominees must be There will be drawing at For more information on munity. Candidates for this part of Pleasanton’s success ment to our Community Pleasanton residents or non- the luncheon to raise funds the Community Education award should exhibit traits is due to its compassionate of Character traits through profit groups conducting for the Juanita Haugen Series, contact Andrea Mc- chosen by the Citizens of citizens, folks who exhibit their volunteer work within their volunteer work within Community of Character Govern at 925-931-5359. Pleasanton and Advocated good character traits and our community, a nomi- Pleasanton. Scholarships.

8 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS ton, 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations 3-5 are welcome to join this class. country due Double Shot in the event performingarts/index.php www.laspositascollege.edu/perform- Livermore Art Association Gallery, always appreciated. Classes cover drawing, painting, room with wine, beer, non-alcoholic Bumper Jacksons, Like an old-time ingarts/index.php located in the Carnegie Building, Wearable Art, reception March 23, print-making, sculpture and ceram- beverages along with dinner option barn dance in downtown New Quarteto Nuevo, 8 p.m. April 26 Both- offers art classes, unusual gifts, 1:30-3 p.m. Wearable Art! Bankhead ics. For further information, contact available for purchase ( sorry no Orleans. 7 p.m. March 22, Bankhead well Arts Center, 2466 8th Avenue, painting rentals, art exhibits and Theater Gallery Exhibit March 5 Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) 216- outside food & beverage permitted Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore, Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. information pertaining to the art field, through April 20. Bankhead Theater, 7231 or [email protected] ) to purchase tickets, go to www. www.lvpac.org or 373-6800. A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Show, 8 p.m. 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery 2400 First St., Livermore. www. or visit http://childrensartclassesproj- laspositasvineyards.com Space is Trio 180, violin, cello, piano, March 23, April 27. B West Coast Performing has been open since 1974 and is run lvpac.org. ects.blogspot.com/ limited. 8 p.m. Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. Arts Presents Celebrate the tropical as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Shangrila, original artwork painted by Art Classes, For children, teens and Merlot Showcase at Rodrigue Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., paradise of the music of Jimmy Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- Tibetan monks from Shangrila, China. adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Molyneaux Winery for Barrel Tasting Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. Buffett as Garratt Wilkin and the tion call 449-9927. Reception Sat., March 23, at 1 - 3 ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture Weekend Saturday, March 23 and Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Schubert: Parrotheads recreate an actual Jimmy Members of the Pleasanton Art pm, Bankhead Theater Lobby, 2400 and ceramics taught by highly Sunday, March 24 12:00 - 4:30PM The Sublime, Sunday, March 24, Buffett and the Coral Reefer event. League Public Art Circuit are cur- 1st Street, Livermore. Free & open to experienced artist and art instructor, Taste Merlot that is now aging in 3 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., rently exhibiting art at five businesses the public. Theater Founders Room Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and unique barrels: French Oak, American First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. in the area. Viewing locations are: March 6 - April 27. Closing recep- weekend classes, Home school Oak, and Hungarian Oak. Compare 373-6800. The Stanford Health Care Dermatol- tion, April 27 at 1:30 - 4:30. www. classes, Special classes during how each of these different barrels Will Ackerman: The Gathering 4 Gui- ON THE STAGE ogy Clinic, 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. bothwell.lvpac.org/events school breaks offered. (925) 216- affects the wine and how oak barrels tars, 7:30 p.m. March 28. Bankhead Sunol Repertory Theatre, Caught Suite 111, Livermore; Pleasanton Livermore At Association Spring 7231 or email thomasin_d@hotmail. can act like a spice rack for winemak- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. in The Act written by Pat Cook and Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April com for further info. ers to produce a finished wine. On www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. directed by Sandi Bohner & Ray Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & 6 and 7 at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Piano and keyboard lessons, For Saturday only, winemaker Meredith Asbury Hosts Gay Men’s Choir, Spooner. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. March Alameda CPA's at 7077 Koll Center Ave., Livermore. Reception, April 6, children to adult. Beginner to early Sarboraria will guide guests through 10 AM service at Asbury United 8-30. Tickets are on sale at Sunol.net. Parkway, Suite 183, Pleasanton; The 7 to 9 p.m. open to the public. www. intermediate level. Half-hour private the Merlot tasting. For event tickets Methodist Church at 4743 East The 38th Sunol Repertory Production Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal livermoreartassociation.org classes or small group classes visit www.lvwine.org. 3053 Marina Ave. in Livermore on Sunday, March Caught in the Act will take the stage Ave., Pleasanton; and The Bagel Fresh Works XI, April 27 to June 1, offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Ave. Livermore, | www.rmwinery.com 31. Asbury will be hosting a gay filled family experience. Tickets are Street Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., 2019. Opening Reception Saturday, 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Charles R Vineyards Barrel Tasting men’s chorus - The Keynote Vocal $15.00 Production dates are March Dublin. If interested in becoming a April 27 at 1 to 3 pm. Exhibition hotmail.com for further info. Weekend, Saturday & Sunday, March Group - who regularly sing at Christ 9,15,16,22,23,29,30. facebook.com/ member of the Pleasanton Art League opportunity for emerging and estab- Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last 23 & 24, 12:00pm - 4:30pm Meet the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church SunolRepertoryTheatre and sunol.net/ or for information regarding the Public lished artists who reside or work in Saturday of each month from 12 Winemaker Lisa Lee on Saturday, in San Jose. They will sing several srt [email protected] Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at the greater Bay Area, with the focus noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio where we will be featuring a barrel anthems in the service. Brunch will High School Music Collaborative: (510) 877-8154. of the exhibition being on new works. located at 1756 First St., Livermore. sample of 2016 Petite Sirah from be provided for all attending the Originality 2.0; Live, Local, and Origi- Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy Harrington Gallery, Firehouse Arts Confirm participation by calling (925) Julio's Casa de Vinas Vineyard in service, afterwards in the Fellowship nal - Youth Music Festival 2019, April McGehee: Photography” through Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasan- 960-1194 or via the website at www. Livermore. Live music Greg Lamboy Hall. For more information call Jean 18, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, April 11th, represented by SLATE Con- ton, www.firehousearts.org GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners 1-4pm. Pia's Wood Fired Pizza is Braun at 449-4168, the church office 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. temporary Gallery (Oakland). There “Walk of the Wearables” Runway are welcome. Bring some music to bringing Pizza Spicy Meat, Farmer’s at 447-1950 or e-mail: TerriG@ firehousearts.org or 931-4848. will be 19 photographs on display at Show/Art & Wine Intertwined, share with the group. Ukuleles are Special, Buffalo Chicken, Margherita asburylive.org or go to our website: Junie B. Jones the Musical Jr. Opens the San Ramon Valley Conference Saturday, April 27, from 1:30 – 4:30 available for purchase. Small $10 fee and more, or their dessert pizzas, www.Asburylive.org March 22 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Sixteen are N. California pm. Gallery at the Bankhead Theater, to cover meeting costs. Cinnamon Sugar, Apple Pie or Camp- Mayumana “Currents” April 8, 7:30 Center in Pleasanton. Family theater landscape images, including many 2400 First Street, Livermore. Free fire Pie. Hand crafted art by Steve and p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First performed by local youth, presented taken in Livermore. I The San Ramon WINERIES Bev, Susan, Nini Says So, artistically St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, by Civic Arts Stage Company and Bay Valley Conference Center is open 24 MEETINGS/CLASSES Fun Friday's at Wood Family Vine- designed and painted glass and bottle 373-6800. Area Children’s Theatre. Delight- hours a day, 7 days a week. 3301 The Young Artists’ Studio has openings yards. 4 to 7 p.m. 2407 Research Dr., art. Tckets in advance at www.lvwine. Mista Cookie Jar, April 13, 2 p.m. ful adaptation of Barbara Park’s Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon. in its 2018 – 2019 school year art Livermore: org and save $10, one ticket, two Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad best-selling books, brought to life in Alamo Danville Artists’ Society classes. Artist Peggy Frank offers Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works, days, $45 online, $55 day of event. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. a fun new musical. Featuring lovable Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit small group, individualized instruction Barrel Tasting and Put a Cork in It. 8195 Crane Ridge Road, Livermore org or 931-4848. characters, silly adventures and ‘Artistry' on view seven days a week in art to students ages 7 through high March 23 and 24. Noon-4:30pm. www.charlesrvineyards.com 925- Livermore-Amador Symphony, April unforgettable songs. Appropriate for from to Sunday, April 21, 2019. Guest school. She also works with adults. Taste new Duet still in the barrel 454-3040 13, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert all audiences. Shows run March 22 artist Jean Cherie will be showing Projects include all kinds of drawing, (50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Mer- Las Positas Vineyard Bridal Fair, Sun- begins, 8 p.m. Rimsky-Korsakov: through 31. Fridays and Saturdays at her Raku sculpture pieces. Members’ painting, printmaking and sculpture. lot from Thatcher Bay Vineyard). Put day April 7, 2019. Glass of sparkling Capriccio espagnol, G. Kahn: Cello 7:30 p.m.; matinees Saturdays and artworks include paintings, drawings, Home schoolers and high school a Cork in It (i.e. you bottle it, you cork wine, vendors, tour venue, sample Concerto, Dvo฀ák: Rondo for Cello Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, students working on advanced port- it and you label it). Take some home. desserts and take photos in a photo and Orchestra. Bankhead Theater, $15, $18; Child or Senior: $7, $10, and wearable art. The Blackhawk folios are welcome. Peggy has been $20/bottle if you bring your own clean booth. No cost to attend. 11 am - 4 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. $13. Tickets available at www.fire- Gallery is located at 3416 Blackhawk an art instructor in the Livermore bottle, $21/bottle if you use one of pm. Please RSVP and schedule a tour org, 373-6800. housearts.org, 925-931-4848, or at Plaza Circle in Danville, Blackhawk Valley for many years. Contact her at ours. 10843 Reuss Road, Livermore, to marissa@laspositasvineyards. Spring Vocal Concert, Las Positas Col- the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, Plaza. (925) 648-8023. For more in- (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ www.cedarmountainwinery.com com. lege Main Stage, April 18. Chamber 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. formation, please contact Blackhawk comcast.net. Barrel Tasting Weekend - March 23 Choir and Vocal East Jazz Ensemble Asbury Players Community Theater Gallery Director Kerima Swain at Figure Drawing Workshop, every and 24, noon to 4:30 p.m. sample MUSIC/CONCERTS spring concert. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., presents “Bloody Murder,” by Ed Sala, [email protected] Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists wines still in development right out Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Livermore. http://www.laspositascol- a diabolically different and delightfully Fragments, Edges, & Ambiguities. bring their own materials and easels. of the barrel. Livermore Valley Wine- every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 lege.edu/performingarts/index.php warped mystery/comedy! March 23 March 1 through April 6 in the Har- Open to all artists. Professional artist growers Association. Ticket and event S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of James - 31, 2019. Fridays and Saturdays at rington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts models (nude). No instructor. Stu- information at www.lvwine.org retzlaffvineyards.com Reese Europe, 7:30 p.m. April 18. 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. Asbury Center in Pleasanton. 5 Bay Area dents under 18 need written parental Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday & Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, United Methodist Church, 4743 East Artists: Taryn Curiel (watercolor), Dan permission to attend. Cost $20 per Sunday, March 23rd & 24th Barrel regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call Avenue, Livermore. $10 general Lythcott-Haims (photography), Jane session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Tasting Weekend. Featured Food rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- 925-373-6800 admission. Tickets available online Peterman (ceramic sculpture), Yucali 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and Pairing will be the newest Chocolate the 2nd Tuesday each month from The Oshima Brothers, April 19, 8 p.m. at www.asburylive.org, at the door, or Seki (mixed media), and Cindy Stokes refreshments are available. Call or Truffle & Wine. Tasting Room is open 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad call (925) 447-1950. (photography). Regular gallery hours: e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info 11:30-4:30pm. For more information small cover. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Tri-Valley Haven bringing back Eve Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - please contact curt@laspositas- Jazz Ensemble & Orchestra. Las org or 931-4848. Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues to 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 [email protected]. vineyards.com Saturday, March 30th Positas College Main Stage, March Jazz Combos Concert, Las Positas the Bankhead Theater in Downtown a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at Preschool Art classes: Thursday "Evening in the Vineyards " Winter 21. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. College Main Stage, April 25. 3000 Livermore on Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- mornings 9:45–10:45. Children aged Concert Series featuring rock/jazz & http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// 8 pm and Saturday, April 6, 2019 at MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

2 pm and 8 pm. Local talent Eleisa just one of those days. Callbacks will or (925) 462-2766. It will also feature flower arrange- 1 p.m. April 20. egg hunt, Flopsy and noon April 20, Downtown Pleasanton, Cambra is directing a whole new be held on April 7th. The show will be 59th annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society ments, demonstrations, and a photo Peter Rabbit for photos, participate Children 10 years and younger are show with several fresh monologues. performed in mid-July at The Theatre spring show and plant sale, Satur- contest open to public contributors in crafts and games. Emerald Glen invited to participate. Children will Proceeds will benefit Tri-Valley at Edna Hill in Brentwood. For full day, April 13, 2019 between 1:00 and sponsored by Mike’s Camera of Dub- Park, 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin. receive a goody bag and adults will Haven’s domestic violence and sexual details, and to sign up for an audition 5:00, and Sunday April 14, 2019 from lin. Admission is free. For additional Children must purchase a ticket in receive a list of clues and locations assault programs. Tickets are avail- appointment, visit www.ghostlightte. 9:00 to 4:00 at Alden Lane Nursery, information, call Mary Sindicic at 925 advance to participate. Dublin Parks to lead them to goodies throughout able online at www.lvpac.org . org/main-stage-honk.html. For fur- 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. This is 606-0355 or email MtDiabloIris@ and Community Services Department downtown at over a dozen participat- Brian Shul “Spy Pilot Chronicles” ther information, contact Helen Dixon a judged show of many colorful and gmail.com. at (925) 833-6645. ing businesses. www.pleasanton- 7:30 p.m. April 10. Bankhead Theater, at [email protected]. different varieties of iris cultivars. Spring Eggstravaganza, 8:30 a.m. to Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. to downtown.net 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. org, 373-6800. MISCELLANEOUS The Mystery of Irma Vep at Village Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville, of the 140+ year old ranch and free, April 12-28. Role Players Ensemble. family friendly seasonal activities. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www. The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 Two Nights of Jazz Scheduled villagetheatreshows.com PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com High School Music Collaborative: for the monthly program. 455 Olivina For the first time, Inklings Stage will host jazz concerts been limiting seats on Eventbrite to 100, to leave some Parental Control; Parents just don’t Ave., Livermore. understand... how great it’ll be - A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and on consecutive Friday nights, when master trumpeter Erik room for those who come first on the night, but we need Youth Music Festival 2019, April 13, older meets on the first Tuesday of Jekabson leads a quartet on March 29th and teenage vibra- concerts more frequently to meet growing demand." 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. phonist James Hall leads a quartet on April 5th. Erik Jekabson last guested on February 8th playing a Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. at the Livermore Civic Center Library, "All our concerts this year have been 'standing room tribute to Chet Baker. This time he will play a tribute to firehousearts.org or 931-4848 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, only. We have had more people wanting seats than In- the Great American Songbook and be accompanied by the Smokey Joe’s Cafe, April 27-May 12, CA. There is no charge and no sign- klings has seats for" says promoter Roger Hall. "We have outstanding drummer Jason Lewis. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad up needed to attend this informal James Hall (keyboard and vibes) and Matt Finders Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. gathering. Hosted by local writer and (bass) have already expertly backed Erik on previous org or 931-4848. NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) participant Sydney Dent. To appearances, and the program will feature songs made COMEDY learn more about this program check Library to Host Author Talk famous by Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Free Comedy Show every Thursday the library’s website at Livermo- The local jazz prodigy James Hall will be back on In- at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the relibrary.net or call the library at With Michael Carter klings Stage the following week, this time solely on vibes Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 925-373-5500. and partnering with pianist John R Burr, veteran drummer First St. in Livermore. Political Issues Book Club meets the Livermore Public Library will host author and cancer Leon Joyce and anchor Matt Finders. This quartet last ap- Free comedy show every Thursday at 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads survivor Michael Carter discuss his book An Optimist peared on February 22nd and received a standing ovation Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 First books about issues and trends that is Buried with a Wine Collection: a Journey Through after a night of spontaneous, high-energy jazz. Since then, St., Livermore 7:30pm. are driving current affairs in both the Stage-4 Throat Cancer on Sunday, March 31, 2019, James guested with four top vibraphonists at the sell-out Late Nite Catechism, April 12, 8 p.m. national and international arenas. 2:00 p.m. in the Community Rooms at the Civic Center annual 'The Vibes Of March' concert at Half Moon Bay Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Topics that have been covered include Library. Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. politics, governance, economics, and won the plaudits of international multi-instrumentalist military affairs, history, sociology, There will be no charge for this event. jazz master Roger Glenn. MOVIES science, the climate, and religion. Michael Carter lives in Livermore, and has worked at Some seats for both concerts are still available on Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Public Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 1981. Eventbrite They are held until 6:45 pm. Inklings Event Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday of the questions This program is part of the library’s Authors and Arts Room doors open at 6.15 pm. The music starts at 7 pm. month with host Steve Chiolis. This Cirque Eloize “Saloon” March 21, Series, supported by the Friends of the Livermore Library. Admission is free, thanks to full sponsorship. year's theme is FOG CITY – films 7:30 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 The library is located at 1188 S. Livermore Ave., Liver- about San Francisco. Films are free. First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, No registration is required. The films 373-6800. more. are screened in the Pleasanton Goodguys 37th All American Get- Library large meeting room. Everyone Together, March 30, 31. 8 a.m. to 5 JAZZ ON is welcome to attend. Some films p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Free Puppet Show to Tell are mature in content and may not 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. be suitable for children. For more Over 2,500 American made or pow- Story of The Frog Prince information or assistance, contact the ered vehicles on display, plus com- Pleasanton Public Library at (925) mercial and vendor exhibits, swap A free puppet performance of The Frog Prince will be 931-3400, extension 4. 400 Old meet, cars for sale, entertainment, presented on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the STAGE Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. Goodguys Autocross racing, food Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. booths, Saturday specialty parking Fratello Marionettes will perform the story of the Friday, March 29th 7pm - 9pm AUDITIONS areas, Nitro Thunderfest, model car spoiled princess Ofelia. Her life is changed by a chance Auditions for HONK! Ghostlight Theatre show, kids zone and more. Ensemble is seeking actors of all Livermore Valley Uncorked Celebra- meeting with a frog – who we know to be a handsome ERIC JEKABSON ages to audition for their largest show tion, Thurs. April 4 at the Palm Event prince, transformed by a witch. When she loses her new with… of the season - their summer main Center; unlimited wine tastings, hors golden ball down a well, the princess promises to grant James Hall Matt Finders Jason Lewis stage production directed by Chris d’oeuvres, meet and winemakers and the frog three wishes in exchange for the ball’s recovery. Finetti. All roles are available, except growers, preserve land. $50. https:// Watch to see if Ofelia follows through with her promises, th for the Bullfrog, who will be played by trivalleyconservancy.ejoinme.org/ Friday, April 5 7pm - 9pm Bart Schneider. Auditions will be held Uncorked2019 and if the frog turns back into the handsome prince. James Hall : John R. Burr on Wednesday, April 3rd and Thurs- Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Eve- This free event is designed for ages 4 and up and is Matt Finders : Leon Joyce day, April 4th, as well as Saturday ning with... Harry S. Truman: Tuesday, sponsored by the Friends of the Livermore Library. For Free admission • Doors open at 6:15pm April 6th. To audition, actors will sign April 9th, 2pm; Firehouse Arts Center. further information, check www.livermorelibrary.net or Seat reservations on EventBrite up for an audition appointment on Tickets at www.museumonmain.org call 925-373-5504. Inklings Event Room • 530 Main St, Pleasanton

10 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD CityServe Director (Organizations wishing to run notices in in Pleasanton is holding its semi-annual Stampede Softball Tournament Celebrating of each month with a light dinner social at Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box jewelry event to be held April 26-28, 2019. the 25th year of their Annual Softball Tourna- 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at To Take Sabbatical 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin The Discovery Shop is requesting donations ment. Games will be held Thurs., April 4 – Sat. 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. Board or email information to editmail@ of necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches. April 6. Last year approximately 47 girls had L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- Take a moment to peek in your jewelry box and signed with colleges prior to the tournament. St.). For more information contact Commander tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or donate some of your unused vintage, designer, Opening Ceremonies are on Thursday, April Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer subject. Phone number and contact person costume and precious jewelry. Help make a 4th at 9:00am. Games will begin after the Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. CityServe of the Tri-Valley started as should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. difference in the fight against cancer. Donations ceremonies with three full days of Softball. Ap- Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get a grass-roots organization committed to Friday.) are accepted at the shop Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. proximate games hours on Thursday & Friday together for events like board games, movies 10-4; Sun. 12-4. The Discovery Shop is located are from 9:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday from and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday coordinating volunteers in the faith based Livermore-Amador Genealogical in the Mission Plaza at 1989 Santa Rita Road, 8:00am – 10:30pm. Toff Garcia and Jeremy at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule community to address the needs of the three Society meets 7:30 p.m. on April 8. Mark Suite E., Pleasanton. Contact Kelley Meno at Luke are leading the committee and they are of upcoming events can be found on Facebook McClaren will discuss Scotland and Northern 925-462-7374 for more information. seeking assistance with the tournament itself at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Tri-Valley cities. Ireland Research. This presentation will Writing Club for Young Adults led by (scoring, field prep, snack shack) but also Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more Executive Director Gloria Gregory is provide information to assist in Scottish young adult author J.L. Powers will meet from donations to support raffles, silent auctions, information. genealogy research. Congregation Beth Emek, 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of etc. For additional information go to: www.lhs- Golden Circle Seniors, meetings taking a sabbatical. Gregory served as 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. No charge the month: March 21, April 18, and May 16, stampede.com & email:gocowboyssoftball@ Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Visitors welcome. For additional information 2019. The meetings will be held at the Civic gmail.com." the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Executive Director since CityServe of the Tom Mathews, Program Chairperson, email: Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Native Daughters of the Golden West, East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all Tri-Valley’s inception in 2009. In that ca- [email protected] Livermore. The club is free. No registration is (California born Women) is a fraternal and year, saving items for the annual bazaar in Brain injury support group meets required. Aspiring writers may attend each patriotic organization founded on the principles November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds pacity, Gloria has shouldered a heavy work Wednesday March 27, 7:30 to 9:00pm at meeting or as many or few as wanted. Teen of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- are donated to local charities. load and is desiring time to decompress, Stanford ValleyCare Medical building room Space page on the library’s website: www. tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings 270 at 5725 West Las Positas, Pleasanton. livermorelibrary.net, or contact Teen Services God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 reflect and discuss a continuing role upon The brain injured survivor and caregiver are Librarian Jennifer Mosel at 925-373-5576. first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, her return as the organization scales-up. welcome. For more information call Jo Ann The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates Swift at 925-443-4366 ship applications are now open! Three scholars from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions CityServe of the Tri-Valley is a local National Organizing for Action local will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org Club is a non-profit organization that seeks chapter East Bay Central had been leading awards. Those who will be graduating this Scottish country dancing in Livermore. to identify needs within the community and nonprofit committed to its vision of car- grassroots organizing effort in Tri-Valley. On June 2019 from either Livermore High School Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful work together to fulfill those needs. For more ing for those in crisis in the Tri-Valley, March 23 (Sat.), first All On The Line Day or Granada High School, please have them see strathspeys that are the traditional social information or to get involved visit pleasanton- of Action will commemorate the 9th Patient their school counselor for the application. They dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have lionsclub.org. All are welcome. coordinating resources and of the faith- Protection and Affordable Care Act birthday, can also contact an officer or board member. fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 Have you been affected by someone's based community, non-profits, schools, and start organizing towards fair democracy: They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and One Person One Vote. OFA East Bay Central will to qualify. If not, membership applications are 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance strength for families and friends of problem businesses, and government agencies, and host a campaign kick off meeting 1:30-3:30PM available. Scholarship applications are due by experience or partner required. We welcome drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- at IBEW Local 595 (6250 Village Parkway, Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward 7661, [email protected]. connecting volunteers from local church Dublin). We invite the community to join us. presented on May 18. at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at Recovery International Support Group and community to the non-profits in our For any question and to RSVP email organiz- Dress a Girl Around the World, an (925) 784-3662 for more information. meets 1300 S Livermore Avenue, Livermore, [email protected]. invitation to make simple dresses for girls Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise at 2pm every Sunday except holidays. No Tri-Valley. Under her leadership, CityServe The Tri-Valley Retired Educators of in third world countries. Meetings are once Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain RSVP needed. Contact : Ken 510-754-4599 or built a coalition of compassion that reaches CalRTA Division 85 award up to five $2500 a month. The next meeting is March 30, or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- Barbara 916-335-8836 scholarships to students planning to attend a from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, 325 rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- Ethos California, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., every segment of our community. four-year college or university to become an Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing machine or more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but Suite B, Livermore. Free and confidential The CityServe Board of Directors is educator. The application and qualifications serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along with come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ services related to pregnancy include guidance can be found at https://div85.calrta.org/ The helping hands. (Those planning to stay all day warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call continuing the process, started in May of deadline for these applications is March 22. should bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. Live music singles mixer, Single adults cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those who miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed 2018, of reshaping the organization as it of all ages invited to meet new friends on can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, (that does have two water fountains along to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors focuses on scaling-up for its current season Sunday, March 31, 2019, 4-6pm, at Faz at arrange for kits that can be sews at home. its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 5121 Hopyard Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 are welcome. More information located on Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For of growth. To that end there will be a new Road, Pleasanton. $10 at the door includes or [email protected] Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. more information, please call (925)483-1989. leadership team as part of a thoughtful a Mixer Game, light food. The Darlyn Pearl Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites Duo will perform live, featuring a wide variety - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis The City of Pleasanton Library’s interested individuals to attend its morning transition plan. It includes Len DiGiovanni of music, including jazz, blues, country, and plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton Literacy Program is searching for patient, meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at as the Interim CEO, Marielle Evans, Ad- requests. This party is co-sponsored by The Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from caring volunteer tutors to help adults practice 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las Society of Single Professionals, the world’s 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of and improve their English reading, writing, Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, ministrative Manager and Aaron Horner, largest non-profit singles organization; and by related topics and to share challenges, solu- and conversation skills. Volunteers will work Livermore. For more information, go to www. many singles meetups. Anyone wishing more tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ one-on-one with students, lead small group livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Director of Crisis Stabilization Services. information about this and many more singles comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more conversation practice, conduct citizenship test Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore CityServe is committed to expanding parties may visit www.ThePartyHotline.com. information. No cost. preparation, or lead book clubs. No advance Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ Sunol 4-H Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located preparation is needed. Find more information CalWater.com its reach by collaborating with the cities to noon Sunday, April 14, 11601 Main Street, at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans contact the Adult Literacy team literacy@ Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and of Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore, Sunol. Adults: $10.00; Child: $5.00. to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each cityofpleasantonca.gov / 925-931-3405. experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, National Society Daughters of the month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for National Alliance on Mental Illness Israeli and other world dances, easy line the County of Alameda along with over American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, and circle dances, no partners required, 40 human services providers, businesses, more Chapter. Meets September through May veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts government agencies and faith-based or- founded in 1890 to promote education, historic other veterans and you will hear and see noth- Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. preservation, and patriotism. Its members ing has changed since you were discharged. experiencing a mental illness, for education Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or ganizations to foster a network of care for are descended from patriots who supported We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or [email protected] people in crisis. and/or fought for American independence enjoy being around veterans. Please consider contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, during the Revolutionary War. With nearly coming and joining your comrades, because Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 For questions , contact Len DiGiovanni, 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our from foreign conflicts who are interested in Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East largest and most active service organizations. post at [email protected] staying engaged with other Veterans and their Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 Interim CEO of CityServe at len@cityser- For additional information, visit http://jhl. AA If you want to drink, that's your families. The VFW is one of the strongest PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & californiadar.org. business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Veterans organizations in America but is in holidays. vetrivalley.org or (925) 202-2366. Jewelry Donations Needed. The Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 serious decline because of lack of member- Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd American Cancer Society Discovery Shop 25th Annual Livermore High School ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton MARCH 21, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at others who understand what they are going Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is 925-449-6048. through. All family members are welcome to 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage Eric's Corner is a free support group for attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Services include band-led worship music, with monthly dinner meetings and holding people who are dealing with a diagnosis of of each month at the Livermore Veterans Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Bible-based messages and Sunday School for charitable events. The group supports Chil- Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, pre-schoolers and elementary through high dren's Hospital research, college scholarships meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. school students. Infant care is provided. www. and other charities. For information, contact Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email All are welcome. 447-3428. www.thecrossing.org. gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Grace Missionary Baptist Church, ClutterLess Self Help Support Group each month. For more information please visit Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, us at ericscorner.org RELIGION services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday self help in-person support group for people Assistance League® of Amador Valley WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit), a faith a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ call 447-2351. School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- invites all visitors to join this dedicated group enriching ministry for women of all ages and All are welcome. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in life stages, meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- Jeff Barger. Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular 11:30 am through May 9, 2019 at St. Charles Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick.. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm meetings are held on the third Thursday of the Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo Hall, for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 Lynnewood United Methodist Church at 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. The theme a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our is Reflecting the Light of Christ to the World. 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 more info. website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. Guest speaker “highlights” include Father will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM Questers is an international organization org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Mark Wiesner, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo; every other month. Call for date and time and and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Tiffany Hoover – Theatrical Performance on the other church programs at 846-8650. services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 who encourage preservation and restoration Operation: SAM “Supporting All life of Dorothy Day; Graham Wiseman – Mental Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., 0221, send an email to [email protected] a.m. Worship. For more information visit of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Health Advocate for Youth; and others. All are Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & or visit www.lynnewood.org. gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at members learn about antiques, share and view support organization based in Livermore. Welcome. For a list of presenters or to learn Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- 449.1444. members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- S.A.M. has been in operation since January more about WINGS: stcharleslivermore.org/ a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Grace Missionary Baptist Church in seums and antiques shops and help non-profit 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale WINGS Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 during the week at various times/locations. services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove Livermore invites members of the community organizations with restoration and preservation support of deployed troops. For information or or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy from September to May. New members are [email protected] Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Spirit and His Work.” The church address is invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 to new and established residents of the tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. or e-mail [email protected]. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first program For more information www.fpcl.us or Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. gracembc.com Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the 925-447-2078. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Scola at 447-9800. p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian and monthly adult socials. Information, call a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Children's classes during adult worship service. Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts comers.com AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday information or weekday Bible study and Prayer at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. www.trivalleystargazers.org/ port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the com. 278-1916. Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Welcome home. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 costumes give free guided tours beginning at address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. heart and helping hands. All are welcome. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth groups Sun- Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Childcare, and religious education for welcome to come and worship with us and to day School during worship services . Sunday Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in children as well as adults are offered. For enjoy our hospitality. For more information call evening Middle School and High School Youth Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) landscaped grounds. For information on the the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the more information, visit www.uucil.org or call the church office 925-462-4802. Groups. Children are welcome at all services, follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood 925-447-8747. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church childcare in the nursery. For more information a fellowship meal. volunteer Docent Program, please call the Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Congregation Beth Emek, Center for , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. about other opportunities visit our website at Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service www.asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. community for people of all faiths and back- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social of women of British or British Commonwealth Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, Asbury UMC can also be found on Facebook grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley group of retired men who join together to better heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and at “Asbury UMC Livermore,” where you can Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, and fellowship. Those interested in helping Milder, www.bethemek.org. Godly Play children education. find most updated information and worship service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with Little Brown Church, United Church sermons. trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch and forming long-lasting friendships, contact the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Asbury United Methodist Church serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during Church, where all are welcome is starting a A for lunch on the first Thursday of each month information. SecularJews.org. Pathway Community Church, 1055 worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Caregivers Support Group. Second Saturday of at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the Information on programs and memberships, more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- Room. The group will be facilitated by Pastor Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the training philosophies and schedules, and School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 youth, adult programs. Biblically based 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and others with Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading practical messages, nondenominational. All are St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., experience in this area. This group is open to tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, marathon/endurance training program. www. room are located at Third and N Streets. The welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 people in the community as well. For more in- 925-967-8177. trivalleytriclub.com. Reading Room, which is open to the public, (925) 322-1222. AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 formation, please talk with Pastor Kathy. www. American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is Pleasanton Military Families is a features books, CDs and magazines for sale. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 stfrancisanglican.church. asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury looking for veterans in the Livermore area who Pleasanton based support group for those who For information, call (925) 447-2946. S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury are interested in performing community service have a loved one serving in the Military. The Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at more Valley is now holding Sunday services at UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most for young people and promoting veterans group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 updated information and worship sermons. All affairs. Interested veterans will meet with of each month to share concerns, fears, and to a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) East Ave., at 10 a.m. are welcome.. other like-minded veterans for camaraderie celebrate the joys that are experienced. There and children's church provided. A "Night of 371-6200. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Tri-Valley Cultural Jews Purim Celebra- and support of veterans' causes. The American is no better support than being surrounded by Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. tion on Sunday, March 24 from 10:30 - 12:30 Legion is the largest federally chartered others who know what you are going through. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Donations are also accepted on Mondays for annual secular Purim celebration. Make ha- veterans organization that is the veterans Three times per year, the group collects Information, call 447-6282. & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. mantaschen, have crafts, games, and fun for lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore supplies and sends care packages to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Christ Church (a nondenomina- all ages, and present annual Purim skit. Bring American Legion Post 47 meets the second troops. Contact [email protected] for the Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday tional evangelical church formerly meeting in favorite hamantaschen filling. Attendees are and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 location of the next meeting. Information, 447-8840. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho also encouraged to come dressed as favorite PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 Livermore Military Families, a support Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Purim character. The celebration will take place South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building group for families in Livermore who have a S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Street, from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more loved one serving in the Military, is intended to worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Livermore. Free for TVCJ members; $10 for information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or be a safe place for family members to come study/Sunday school. For information, call p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call non-member adults (which can be applied to a contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ and share their experiences and concerns with 925-447-1246. 925-449-4848. 925.846.0665. membership if someone wishes to join). 12 The Independent • MARCH 21, 2019 Milestones Foothill DECA Earns Awards Foothill High School Communications Plan –1st; dedicated alumni, advisor, DECA students competed Jacob Bolano, Integrated and chaperones. at the State Career Develop- Marketing Communications Ananth Kumar said “Al- ment Conference in Ana- Plan – 1st; Quick Service though it was my final state Eagle Rank Achieved heim, California from Feb- Restaurant Management– conference as a competitor, ruary 28th through March 1st; Nathan Williams, Sports this year’s State Career De- At a recent Eagle Court an intern for a bird research 3rd and earned 73 awards & Entertainment Marketing velopment Conference was of Honor, Warren Zhang project. total, with multiple students – 4th; Dylan Zhou, Sports one of the best ones yet." was presented with the Ea- For his Eagle Scout proj- placing in more than one cat- & Entertainment Marketing Mihir Weling, Co-Presi- gle Scout Award, the high- ect, Warren built a Shako egory. There were a total of – 4th; Sidhi Dhawan, Busi- dent of Foothill DECA said est award for boys in the cart to hold marching band 13 overall (including a com- ness Law and Ethics -- 6th; “There’s always some anx- Scouting program. Warren hats for the Amador Valley bination of a presentation or Keyana Bahadori, Business iousness going to a DECA is the son of Haixia Zhang High School Marching Band, two, a test, and/or a written Law and Ethics -- 6th. conference, but as my last of Pleasanton. He attended because the 2018-2019 class report) 1st-4th-place winners Brandon Ricci, Director state conference, this one felt Amador Valley High School. would have almost 100 more who earned a spot to compete of Technology said that, a bit more sentimental. I’m Warren is a member marching band students and at the International Career “DECA has helped me in all incredibly prideful and grate- of Troop 908, sponsored they desperately needed a Development Conference aspects of life to become an ful to be a part of this Foothill by Saint Clare Episcopal way to store the extra gear. in April in Orlando, Florida. emerging leader in the busi- DECA family. As a result Church. He earned a total of He built it with supplies that The following Foothill ness world. Coming to high of our talented officer team 36 merit badges and achieved were purchased with money students will be advancing school, not knowing what I and member’s hard work, the Eagle Rank with all three he earned on his own by to the International Career wanted to do with the next everyone at this conference Eagle Palm awards. He was working as a baseball um- Development Conference in 4 years of my life, DECA surpassed my expectations. patrol leader at Boy Scout pire. He organized a working Orlando: was the perfect place to be. I’m looking forward to com- summer camps each summer Warren Zhang group of around 3-7 scouts Ananth Kumar , Business DECA created a family-like peting at ICDC!” and volunteered as a youth and 2-4 adults each day Youth Basketball, played 12 Services Marketing – 1st; atmosphere for a kid who Rithvik Sunku, Co-Presi- staff member of the Twin working with him on the Rhea Nirkondar, Business didn’t know where to go dent of Foothill DECA said Valley Cub Day camp. He years of piano, achieving a project, and he directed his diploma in piano, as well as Growth Plan – 2nd; Noelle and that is something I will “DECA became an outlet to has been involved in both team exactly how he wanted Simmons, Business Growth always be thankful for.” apply my classroom learning Cub Scout and Boy Scouts playing other instruments the cart to be built according and was in the marching Plan – 2nd; Rithvik Sunku, Competitor at SCDC from while growing as a leader for the past 12 years provid- to his detailed plan. From Hotel and Lodging Manage- Foothill DECA, Keyana Ba- and a business professional ing over 100 hours of com- band throughout high school. beginning to end he worked He also loves snowboarding, ment – 1st; Grace Kim, Inte- hadori said “State SCDC was in the process. Given that munity service. together with his team and grated Marketing Communi- better than NorCal because this conference was for most Warren played baseball traveling and reading. is really happy to be able In the summer of 2016, cations Plan – 2nd; Isabella students get to network with of our seniors the end of and served as an umpire for to give back to an amazing Pang, Integrated Marketing more people which is some- their DECA journey, I am the Pleasanton Little League, he worked at Henan Dong- program. zhai Bird National Nature Communications Plan – 2nd; thing that DECA taught me.” confident that they are well played basketball and served Warren is currently a bio Simone Pereira, Integrated Tadeh Sarkis won CA equipped with the skills as a coach for Pleasanton Reserve in Xinyang, Henan major at UC Riverside. He province of China to serve as Marketing Communications DECA Alumni of the Year needed to succeed in the plans to go into medicine and Plan – 2nd; Trinity Chang, (pictured in the middle). next chapter of their life – either becomes a physician or Integrated Marketing Com- Foothill DECA is very for- skills that many think are New Chief Nursing Officer physician assistant. munications Plan – 1st; Kylie tunate to have passionate and unattainable for high school To earn the rank of Eagle Maeda, Integrated Marketing students.” Scout, a Scout must be active Named at Medical Center in their troop, provide leader- San Ramon Regional Medical Center has appointed ship, earn 21 merit badges Wendy Sirivar as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), including the areas of citizen- effective immediately. ship, camping, communica- As CNO, Sirivar will oversee all nursing units, nursing su- tions, cooking and lifesaving pervisors, and the quality and infection control departments. or emergency preparedness as well as demonstrate that Sirivar joined San Ramon Regional Medical Center in they live by the principles 2015 as the director of the emergency department, and has of the Scout Oath and the been serving as Interim CNO for the last three months. Scout Law. Sirivar began her nursing career as an emergency room They must also plan, de- staff nurse at a large pediatric and adult trauma center in velop and give leadership to Colorado. She continued her career as a travel nurse until others in a service project she moved permanently to the Bay Area. Before joining benefiting a religious insti- San Ramon Regional Medical Center, she filled a variety tution, school or community of leadership roles within the Sutter Health System in San group. Francisco. Anyone interested in join- She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing ing any level of Scouting from Colorado University and her Masters in Healthcare can contact the Twin Valley Administration with a specialization in Organizational District Executive, Matt Leadership from Colorado State University. She recently Lindberg, matt.lindberg@ graduated from the Tenet Leadership Academy. scouting.org. DECA syudents