VOLUME LI, NUMBER 46 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Alameda County Orders Work to Stop on Proposed Cemetery Work has begun on a ple, including six rabbis, of David) cemetery will be of goodness and kindness, weather failed to conduct an cemetery in North Livermore consecrated what is planned a “cemetery within a ceme- said Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, enviornmental review and before any required approv- for use as a Jewish cemetery tery,” with Monte Vista Me- who participated in the cer- obtain permits from State Find Out What's als or permits are in place. in Alameda County on 4.5 morial Gardens (MVMG), emony. He is spiritual leader Fish and Wildlife. The area is within Alameda acres across Interstate 580 occupying the remainder of of Chabad of the Tri-Valley. In discussing plans, Happening County's jurisdiction. Uses from Livermore. There is the 105-acre site, according Issues still need to be Starkweather said that Ma- Check Out Section A on the land are restricted currently a Jewish Cemetery to T.W. Starkweather, chair- resolved regarding plans for gen David will be managed Section A is filled with by Measure D because it is at Roselawn Cemetery. man of MVMG. a cemetery. Measure D back- and operated by a group information about arts, outside the urban growth The land is next to Las The consecrators walked ers contend that if there were responsible for its main- people, entertainment and boundary. Colinas Road about halfway seven times around the cemetery-related buildings tenance. The management special events. There are The county public works between the North Liver- boundary of the site in a on the site, no matter how will be a completely paral- education stories, a variety department issued a stop- more Avenue and First Street ritual that emphasized the rural they look, their uses lel and separate structure of features, and the arts and work order on Oct. 16. freeway interchanges. three basic pillars of Juda- violate the Measure. The to MVMG. “We are not entertainment and bulletin Recently, two dozen peo- The Magen David (Star ism: Torah, prayer and acts county has noted that Stark- board. (See CEMETERY, page 5) Donor To First Step Match Each Donated Meal Taken to Open Heart Kitchen End Poverty (OHK), the only hot meal program in the Tri-Valley By Carol Graham area, is appealing to Tri-Val- A group partnering to ley residents and businesses address and alleviate hidden to donate frozen turkeys and poverty in the Tri-Valley fixings in preparation for the held a forum on October upcoming holiday season. 30th in Pleasanton. More More than 1,500 turkeys than 160 people attended are needed to meet the need the Hidden Poverty of the of the region’s hungry each Tri-Valley Lunch, which holiday season. featured three speakers, To facilitate donations including Livermore Super- during the busy holiday intendent of Schools Kelly season, OHK has developed Bowers. an all-new online program "People move to the sub- at www.booster.com/Open- urbs with the hope of living HeartKitchenHolidayMeals the American dream, but that allows donors to select that hasn't materialized for one of three options: a $20 all," Bowers said. "The faces donation that will provide a of poverty are our veterans, turkey for a local family, a our elderly and our youth. $50 donation that provides Each person is someone's a turkey and ingredients mother, daughter, sister, for a full holiday meal for father, brother or son. Pov- a local family, and a $250 erty in the suburbs comes donation that will provide a with a stigma, so people are turkey and full holiday meal reluctant to ask for help or for five local families. For a self-identify. Yet with the Photo - Doug Jorgensen cost of living and the severe limited time, an anonymous Young poll workers explain how to vote to one of the younger students. donor will match each meal budget crisis we have faced donated by donating an ad- for many years, there are ditional meal. hundreds of people who are Students Receive Lesson in Democracy just one job loss, medical Those who prefer to de- crisis, divorce, or housing liver a turkey and/or fixings By Carol Graham "One of the most important jobs of public education is loss away from the poverty directly to OHK are also to teach students about the rights and responsibilities that line." encouraged to participate. With media reporting a near record-low turnout of Cali- fornia voters, at least one Livermore polling place recorded come with living in a democracy," said Wilson. "In just a The forum was hosted Frozen turkey and holiday few short years, these students will be voting. They will by a partnership involv- fixing donations can be de- a lofty 85% turnout. Students at Arroyo Seco Elementary School turned up hopefully remember the thrill of getting to have a say in ing Hacienda Helping (See MEALS, page 3) in droves to cast their votes for the governor of California their government." Hands, Kaiser Permanente, during a Mock Election hosted by Lisa Wilson's combina- Wilder, grade 4: We have the right to vote because we the East Bay Community Livermore tion 4th-5th grade class. (See VOTING, page 3) (See POVERTY, page 5) Police to Wear Body Cameras LVPAC Appoints Chris Carter as Development Director The Livermore Valley He will have responsibility development of additional most recently as Director for comprehensive programs Livermore Police officers Performing Arts Center for donor cultivation and initiatives. A resident of Alumni Engagement and to build connection and will be wearing body cam- (LVPAC) announced Chris fundraising activities for Pleasanton, Carter joins Annual Giving. involvement among alumni eras in the future. Carter has been appointed LVPAC, including continu- LVPAC from St. Mary’s At St. Mary’s College, and stimulate annual giving. At its meeting on Mon- Development Director, ef- ation of the current “Boost College of California where Carter was responsible for During his tenure, Carter creating and implementing directed all the program- day, the Livermore City fective November 11, 2014. the Bankhead” program and he spent more than 11 years, (See LVPAC, page 2) Council authorized spending $134,000 for the purchase of body cameras. The city will enter into a 5 year contract Baker Wins Assembly Seat, New with Taser International for data storage. Faces on Some Boards, Councils As of 6/30/14, the ac- cumulated balance of un- Republican attorney City Council seats, new- expended distributions of Catharine Baker of Dublin comer Planning Commis- state Supplemental Law is the Valley's new Assem- sioner Steven Spedowfski blymember, after defeating led the field with 11,607 Enforcement Funds total of Democrat and Dublin Mayor votes. He will replace Doug $165,000. $134,000 of these Tim Sbranti for the 16th Horner, who is termed out. funds would be appropri- District seat. It is currently Incumbent Bob Woerner ated for the purchase of the held by Democrat Joan Bu- was returned to office with TASER International Axon chanan, who will be termed 11,032 votes. Chung Both- Flex body-worn cameras and out when the Legislature is well received 6400 votes, the first year of Evidence. sworn in on Dec. 1. and Christopher Pareja 4269. com online storage. With just a few votes left Jerry Thorne was re- The remaining four years to be counted on Tuesday, elected Pleasanton mayor of the Evidence.com Online Baker received 69,128 votes, with 13,130 votes to 6383 Services Agreement costs or 51.5 to Sbranti's 64,122, for challenger Matt Morri- $40,431 per year and will be or 48.5 percent. Sbranti cap- son. In the City Council race, incorporated into future Gen- tured the Alameda County incumbent Kathy Narum eral Fund budgets as an addi- portion of the district with led the field with 11,118. tional operating expenditure 51.9 percent of the vote. Joining her on the council of the Police Department. However, Baker won the is former planning com- According to a staff more populous Contra Costa missioner Arne Olson, with report, officer body-worn side 53.8 percent to 46.2 8200 votes. Olivia Sanwong cameras have benefitted precent. won 6885 votes and George both officers and the public In Livermore, Mayor Bowen had 6625. Olson re- John Marchand ran unop- places Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Celebrating the defeat of Measure T in Dublin are (left to right) Councilmember Abe alike. They accurately docu- posed, and received 17,909 who reached term limits. Gupta, Seth Adams (Save Mount Diablo), Dick Schneider (Sierra Club) and Laura ment encounters; improve votes. Dublin will have a new Mercier (Tri-valley Conservancy). For the story, see page 2. digital evidence gathering; For the two Livermore reduce time in court; in- crease successful prosecu- tions; streamline reporting; and are useful as a training Inside PET OF THE WEEK tool. In addition, the cameras All Zepplin wants is a whole lotta love. The improve quality of service by 6-month-old heartbreaker knows his time is efficiently clearing up public SECTION A Editorial...... 4 gonna come, since he’s wildly affectionate with complaints, reducing liabil- Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 a powerful leap. Give Zepplin all your love today ity claims and protecting of- – adopt him from Valley Humane Society, 3670 ficers from false accusations. Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 The camera to be used in- Milestones ...... 12 Short Notes...... 8 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through cludes a wide field of vision Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. For more info visit MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656. Photo - (See CAMERAS, page 4) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 Valley Humane Society/M. Adkins PAGE 2 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 LVPAC Resounding Defeat for Measure T (continued from page one) ming for the College’s 150th program has been very suc- Dublin residents spoke council in charge, and would project in Doolan Canyon, first 640 acres for a new anniversary, including a cessful so far, but we still loud and clear on election have directed the city to we had very little support in Doolan Canyon Regional campus-wide festival that face a number of challenges day, rejecting the Measure T, begin a process that would Dublin. Four years later we Preserve. The future park drew more than 5,000, and in creating the solid financial "Let Dublin Decide." Over lead to development in the had hundreds of volunteers, was located adjacent to the the College’s first ever Gala foundation we envision for 83 percent of voters, 8,469 canyon. the support of thousands of area proposed for develop- which raised over $600,000. the Bankhead Theater and voted "no" on the measure, In June, the Dublin City residents, and a unanimous ment. A hike was held there He also served as the event the Bothwell Art Center go- with 1,636 in favor of it. Council unanimously ad- vote to adopt our measure on April 13, 2011 to high- chair for the inauguration ing forward. Chris can help The result protects Dool- opted the coalition’s “Dublin by the city council of the light the development threat. of the new president at St. us make that a reality as we an and Collier Canyons, Open Space Initiative” cre- fastest growing city in the A coalition began building, Mary’s College in the fall move forward with our new removing development pres- ating an Urban Limit Line on state. Now, by defeating including Tri-Valley Conser- of 2013. A longtime member vision,” she added. sure from the Tassajara and the eastern boundary of the the developer’s Measure vancy, Save Mount Diablo, of the Council for Advance- In September, LVPAC Las Positas hills stretching city, making a western line T, Dublin residents have the Sierra Club, Friends ment and Support of Educa- reached a joint agreement north to Mt. Diablo and Los permanent, and requiring a reaffirmed their interest in of the Vineyards, Green- tion (CASE), Carter has led with the City of Livermore, Vaqueros. It also shifts the vote of Dublin residents to growth control and open belt Alliance, the Alameda and participated in multiple County of Alameda and political landscape of Dub- change the urban limit line. space preservation.” Creek Alliance, the Califor- professional workshops on Bank of New York/Mellon lin, the fastest growing city If Measure T had passed, Alameda County, Liver- nia Native Plant Society, and volunteer board manage- to resolve the outstand- in the state. the Dublin Open Space Ini- more and Pleasanton all Ohlone Audubon. ment. ing debt on the Bankhead Sponsored by the devel- tiative would have been have urban limit lines, as "The people of Dublin LVPAC Board Vice Theater. The approximately oper Pacific Union, “Let trumped by Measure T. do all of the cities in Con- have made it clear that they President Denise Watkins $3 million needed to ful- Dublin Decide," Measure Morgan King, former tra Costa County. The new are tired of urban sprawl and is enthusiastic about the fill the Bond Redemption T would have allowed de- chair of the Planning Com- initiative brought Dublin traffic and want to maintain extensive and focused ex- Agreement was success- velopment in Doolan Can- mission and one of the au- in line with the county and their quality of life. This is perience Carter will bring to fully raised, but additional yon, the greenbelt between thors of the “Dublin Open neighboring cities helping a victory for the entire Tri- the role at LVPAC. “Chris’s funding through “Boost Dublin and Livermore. Pa- Space Initiative of 2014," to protect open space and Valley," said Tammy Reus, background in donor rela- the Bankhead” and other cific Union spent more than stated, “We appreciate the agricultural lands on both President, Friends of the tions, annual giving, vol- sources is essential to carry $161,000 on its campaign. support of the entire city the east and west sides of Vineyards. unteer development and LVPAC through year end Measure T was opposed council and planning com- Dublin. fundraising programs will and build the reserves neces- unanimously by local en- mission. The leadership “We all collectively de- be invaluable as we work sary to ensure stability for vironmental groups, the of Mayor Tim Sbranti and fended Livermore’s urban Sexual Assault to enhance relationships ongoing operations. entire Dublin city council Councilmember Abe Gup- limit line in 2005,” said Support Group with our current supporters A list of upcoming per- and planning commission, ta really stands out. They Ron Brown, Save Mount and community partners formances at the Bankhead and all four candidates for worked hard to defeat Mea- Diablo’s Executive Director, Is Offered and build a truly broad base Theater, as well as activities mayor. Tri-Valley Conser- sure T.” "Then Brentwood’s urban Tri-Valley Haven is of- of support throughout the at the Bothwell Arts Center, vancy and Save Mount Dia- Laura Mercier, Executive growth boundary in June fering a Sexual Assault Sup- Tri-Valley,” Watkins said. is available online at www. blo were the major donors Director of the Tri-Valley 2010, San Ramon’s in No- port Group for survivors of “Our ‘Boost the Bankhead’ mylvpac.com to the ‘No’ campaign along Conservancy, added, “Dool- vember 2010, and now Dub- sexual assault. It will be held with many Dublin residents. an and Collier Canyons lin’s in 2014. This is what we on Wednesday evenings. This past year, the coali- are the greenbelt between do, monitoring and respond- This support group is in- tion worked with long-time Dublin and Livermore. They ing to projects, working tended to help survivors of Dublin residents Morgan include important agricul- with residents and partners sexual assault gain further King and Dave Bewley of tural lands and open space. to protect our quality of knowledge and understand- Save Dublin Open Space to They’re also beautiful. Dub- life. Some developers rely ing of the effects of sexual Did you know... draft an initiative to protect lin residents have just told on residents and neighbors assault in their lives. Livermore Sanitation open space on the east and us that there are limits to being unprepared. We help The goal is to provide a west borders of Dublin, in- growth and that they sup- the public to get involved.” space for survivors to con- offers On-Call Cleanup? cluding Doolan and Collier port protecting our hills and Seth Adams, Land Con- nect with each other and Canyons. This spring, the ranches. They want our kids servation Director for Save talk openly about their lives group collected 3650 signa- to have open spaces in which Mount Diablo, added, “De- after experiencing a sexual tures to qualify the “Dublin to play.” feating Measure T is not assault. This group aims to Open Space Initiative of The vote represents a just about saving Doolan support each participant as 2014” for the ballot. change in philosophy in Canyon. Dublin is the fastest they discuss heathy coping The developer Pacific Dublin. In December 2010, growing city in the state and skills and explore different Union also qualified a mea- environmentalists noticed an was the last city in the area strategies for healing. sure called “Let Dublin item on a Dublin city coun- without an urban limit line. This support group will Residents of single-family homes in the City of Livermore* Decide.” Later designated cil agenda, a General Plan In June, the coalition created meet on Wednesdays from can schedule collection of up to 3-cubic yards of materials “Measure T,” the develop- Amendment study for the one. Now we’ve defended 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm at Tri- ers’ measure would have “Dublin Preserve” project, it. San Ramon did the same Valley Haven in Livermore. plus one appliance or e-waste item. is service is available also created an urban lim- 2,000 houses proposed by thing in 2010. This result It will run for 12 weeks. up to three times during a 12 month period. it line, but a much more Pacific Union on 1450 acres will take a lot of develop- To sign up for the SA *This service not available to residents of multi-family homes expansive one including in Doolan Canyon. ment pressure off the Tas- Group or for additional in- or in the unincorporated rural portions of Livermore. Doolan Canyon within areas Dick Schneider, a volun- sajara and Las Positas hills formation, call Christine at that could be developed. teer with the Sierra Club’s stretching north to Mount Tri-Valley Haven at (925) Call or visit our website for more information. Measure T would have taken Bay Chapter, points out, “In Diablo and Los Vaqueros.” 667-2707. Attendees must 925-449-7300 control out of the hands 2010 when Pacific Union East Bay Regional Park call ahead. No drop-ins www.LivermoreSanitation.com of voters, leaving the city proposed their 2,000 unit District had just bought the please.

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LIC#015601095 The Independent, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 - PAGE 3 LPD Receives Grant for Traffic Programs (continuedVOTING from page one) The Livermore Police don't have a ruler. I like vot- tions at the local and state number of people injured • DUI saturation patrols es throughout California. Department has been award- ing because it chooses who level have an effect on what in traffic collisions is down • Motorcycle safety en- Many students voted for ed a $57,875 grant from the has power. happens in our classroom," 14% from this time last forcement candidates who addressed California Office of Traffic Lacey, grade 5: I voted said Wilson. "I'm about year. The Livermore Police • Distracted driving en- issues important to them, Safety (OTS) for a year-long the way I did because he's to introduce the American Department hopes that by forcement including the environment, program of special enforce- been doing things right and Revolutionary War to my implementing this grant, it • Bicycle and pedestrian drought preparedness, and ments and public awareness I want to keep it that way. fifth graders. Now we have can continue to reduce the enforcement funding for schools and efforts to prevent traffic I like how he's trying to firsthand experience of what number of collisions occur- • Speed, red light, and parks. Other students had related deaths and injuries. save money so if there's an those Colonists wanted. We ring in the community. stop sign enforcement more intuitive reasons for The Livermore Police earthquake or something bad also discussed voter apathy “We are excited to part- • Compilation of DUI backing a candidate. Department will use the happens to California ,we and why some people don't ner with the Office of Traffic “Hot Sheets,” identifying Laila, grade 4: I think funding as part of the city’s will have money saved up vote. Of course, my students Safety and use these grant worst-of-the-worst DUI of- the person I voted for looks ongoing commitment to fenders to help fix it. thought this was just terrible funds to further our traffic more innocent, and he looks keep roadways safe and • Stakeout operations to All students from transi- that someone would choose safety goals,” said Chief like he could take care of improve the quality of life observe the “worst-of-the- tional kindergarten through not to vote." Michael Harris of the Liver- things if anything bad hap- through both enforcement worst” repeat DUI offender fifth grade were eligible to Calissa, grade 5: I chose more Police Department. pens. and education. probationers with suspended vote. my candidate because I “Traffic safety has always Mackenzie, grade 4: The After falling dramati- or revoked driver licenses "I think elementary stu- talked to my dad about it been a top priority for our candidate I voted for seems cally between 2006 and • Specialized DUI and dents are old enough to and he helped me decide. agency and for the commu- like a nice family guy, like 2010, the number of persons drugged driving training understand much of what If you don't vote, you don't nity. This grant will allow he would come to your party killed and injured in traffic such as Standardized Field is happening with the elec- have a reason to say, "Oh, us to work on a variety of even though he has plans. collisions in California saw Sobriety Testing (SFST) tion," said Wilson. "Younger dang! I wish the other guy traffic safety issues that we Wilson said that she has slight increases in 2011 and and Advanced Roadside Im- students can understand would've won." Your vote otherwise would not have paired Driving Enforcement loved the process of elec- 2012. about the colors and symbols always counts. been able to achieve.” (ARIDE) tions ever since she was a The total number of traf- of the candidates. Fourth and Irina, grade 4: I voted Activities that the grant Funding for this program child when her dad would fic collisions occurring in fifth graders can understand for my candidate because will fund include: is from the California Office make a huge electoral map Livermore so far in 2014 is many of the campaign issues he seems like a reasonable • Educational presenta- of Traffic Safety through the that she would color in on down 11% from the same and advertising surrounding man, not one of those people tions National Highway Traffic election night. time last year. The total • DUI checkpoints the election." who always wears suits. I "I hope students are ex- Safety Administration. Savanna, grade 4: I will vote in a mock election cited about voting when watched lots of commer- until I'm 18 and able to do a they're adults," she said. "I cials for propositions, and real one. like to show students voter my candidate's proposition Prior to the Mock Elec- registration cards that they helps with the drought. I tion, Wilson brought in po- can fill out at the public (continuedMEALS from page one) thought we should have litical ads to teach students library when they turn 18. I more drought preparation. about advertising. hope they carry the memory livered to the dining room of income seniors of the Tri- 5200 Case Avenue in Pleas- Joaquin, grade 4: I chose "The students noticed all of the elementary school Ridgeview Commons Senior Valley area a senior meal anton. Hours are 4:00 to 6:00 to vote for my candidate be- the campaign signs around Mock Election with them Center, located at 5200 Case program at the Ridgeview p.m. each Monday through cause I liked his proposition town and we discussed how when it comes time for them Avenue, Monday through Commons Senior Center, Friday. about medical services. New the signs give candidates to vote. " Friday from 10: 30 a.m. to diseases are being discov- name recognition," said As for the results of Ar- 6:00 p.m. ered every year and they're Wilson. royo Seco's 2014 Mock “The optimal size is a killing tons of people. Nitti, grade 4, asked Election, Jerry Brown re- 10-14 pound turkey that can The Mock Election whether he would like to be ceived 68% of the votes, feed a family and still have Thank You! fulfills state standards for a politician when he grow 379 out of 554, while Neel some leftovers,” according For over 11 years we’ve had the privilege to serve fourth and fifth graders who ups, like a governor or sena- Kashkari earned 174 votes to OHK Executive Direc- study government and civic tor: Yes, but I want to be on for 31%. tor Linda McKeever. “The our customer’s Electrical, Heating & Cooling responsibilities. the school board. "There was one write- associated non-perishable needs throughout the east bay. "My class discussed lo- The Mock Election took in vote for Santa," added holiday meal fixings are also cal, state and national elec- place the same time voting Wilson. "The 'S' was written very much appreciated dur- to our tions. We learned our elec- was going on at polling plac- backwards." ing this time, such as stuffing Residential mix, canned pumpkin and & Business cranberry sauce, etc.,” adds customers McKeever. For more information As token of our about food donations to appreciation please Open Heart Kitchen, please accept our gift of Joe Four Arrested Sheena and ex-wife, Viola Astala. When contact the Operations Di- $100 OFF Any Service* Scerbo The Pleasanton Police Department Astala failed to bring Sheena for her regu- rector at (925) 580-6793. 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CA Lic#783310 East Bay and South Bay regions were last seen by friends the evening of October In addition, Open Heart recovered. Two associated stolen vehicles 31, 2014, which was also the last day she Kitchen provides the low- www.GentecServices.com were recovered in the hotel parking lot. was seen at school. Sheena and Viola are Additional stolen property and illegal believed to be together and at this time drugs were also seized. police have no reason to suspect their The arrests took place on Nov. 9 at the safety is at risk. The Pleasanton Police Marriott Hotel after police were alerted Department is working in conjunction that the hotel guests paid for a hotel room with national and local agencies to locate using a solen credit card. Astala and Sheena. They have both been Taken into custody were Emmanuel entered into the Missing and Unidentified PRICE MATCH Diaz – 29 year old male from Pleasan- Persons System, MUPS. ton; Xyris Espejo – 31 year old female Sheena is an eleven year-old white from Morgan Hill; Rodney Tampol – 29 female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 150 year old male from San Jose; and, Jose pounds, and has blonde hair and brown Vazquez – 26 year old male from San eyes. GUARANTEE Jose. Viola is a 54 year-old white female, 5 Officers are continuing to unfold the feet 8 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, and ‡ series of crimes by connecting evidence has brown hair and brown eyes. located at the scene to reported thefts This investigation is on-going. Any- Find a lower price? We’ll match it! throughout the region. All four suspects one with information regarding their were arrested and booked into Santa Rita whereabouts should contact their local Jail on various related charges. law enforcement immediately. 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PAGE 4 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Over 70 Percent Support for Measure BB EDITORIAL Over 70% of Alameda for decades to come," said muter rail; keep fares af- city from paying for health County voters supported Alameda Alameda County fordable for seniors, youth and welfare benefits for the Measure BB, well above the Transportation Commission and people with disabilities; council and city council- Making a Difference two-thirds margin needed Chair Supervisor Scott Hag- provide traffic relief, and members. It was approved for victory. However, the gerty. "Yesterday, Alameda provides dollars to every by a 14,874 to 6,072 vote Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group measure failed to gain a County voters said yes to city in the County to repave VOTES STILL TO COUNT will be honoring young innovators at its two-thirds majority in Val- improving our roads, yes to streets, fill potholes and up- Counting the votes had Fifth Annual Dreammakers and Risktakers ley cities. It was approved better BART and buses, yes grade local transportation in- not been completed as of luncheon. in two precincts in Dublin, to supporting the mobility of frastructure. There are funds Tuesday. The latest returns and the precinct near the fu- students and seniors, yes to a identified to extend BART to were posted Tuesday morn- The youngest honoree, Autumn Le, at- ture BART station in North cleaner and more sustainable Livermore and to complete ing after staff members tends fourth grade at Croce Elementary Livermore. One precinct in transportation system, and the widening of Highway 84. worked late into the night. School. After seeing people sleeping outside Pleasanton, just south of yes to creating 150,000 good LIVERMORE MEASURES Registrar of Voters Tim I-580 and adjacent to Santa quality local jobs. Thank Measures W and X were Dupuis said County elec- in the cold, she used her own money, then Rita Road also approved the you Alameda County and approved by Livermore vot- tions staff was not able to organized a drive to purchase sleeping bags measure. to the many supporters who ers. There was no organized complete all ballot process- for those in need. Le was also recognized re- The county vote was worked so hard on behalf of opposition. ing. Election workers were 237,806 "yes" and 98,833 our transportation future." Measure W, which would given the day off Tuesday, cently by the Livermore Board of Education. "no." Measure BB will gener- restrict future increases in the Veterans Day holiday . Amador Valley High School student Jacob The measure continues a ate nearly $8 billion over compensation for the mayor They resumed countin on Baer created a documentary highlighting one-half cent sales tax and thirty years for essential and councilmembers was Wednesday. Children of Deaf Adults. adds another one-half cent to transportation improve- approved by a 16,801 to The latest results showed fund transportation projects ments in Alameda County. 4,185 vote. In the future, in- that Alameda County has Two other students, Neil Gupta from through 2040. It is projected to yield $20 creases will be based on the counted ballots submitted Monte Vista High and Armaan Sengupta "Passing Measure BB is billion in economic activity lesser of either the change by 362,813 voters. from Dublin High, partnered to create a way a tremendous accomplish- in the Bay Area and generate in the Consumer Price Index Under State law, Alam- ment, one that will be seen as nearly 150,000 local jobs. or 5 percent of the existing eda County has until Decem- for teenagers from around the world to con- a game changer for Alameda Funds will be used to compensation. ber 2 to certify its election nect and collaborate. County and the Bay Area expand BART, bus and com- Measure X prohibits the results. Dale Eldridge Kaye, CEO of the Innova- tion Tri-Valley Leadership Group said of the students, “From a fourth grader who found (continuedELECTION from page one) a way to keep homeless people warm, to mayor, replacing Sbranti, man, 8746; and Belia Marti- tendent, assistant super- board, appointed incumbent two students who formed an international who was termed out after nez, 7778. intendent Karen Monroe Victoria Cloutier led the online education system, to a documentary eight years. Councilmember Winner of the short term, received 151,112 to beat field with 200 votes, and for- David Haubert will replace two year seat, was Chris Helen Foster, who received mer board member Don Ball filmmaker who tells the story of a hearing Sbranti who was termed out Wenzel with 8022 votes. 114,711 votes. won the other seat with 191 child with deaf parents, these young people after eight years. Haubert The other candidates were Ayn Wieskamp won re- votes. Denise Kent Romo touch our hearts and illuminate the possibili- received 4326 votes. Coun- McKinley "Mac" Day, 5260; election in Ward 5 of East was third with 167 votes. cilmember Kevin Hart, who Efrain Melendez, 2748; and Bay Regional Park district Some of the newly elect- ties of the future.” retains his council position, Joe Iguain, 2234. with 55,607 votes to 17,243 ed people told The Indepen- It is good to learn about members of the collected 3478 votes. For- In the Pleasanton school for challenger Dev Gandhi. dent what will be high on generation who are making a difference. We mer Councilmember Kasie board race, Mark Miller On the LARPD board, their agendas after they are Hildenbrand had 1757 votes unseated one-term veteran the top three finishers were sworn in. salute both them and thank Innovation Tri- and Shawn Costello had 327. Jeff Bowser. Incumbent Joan elected. They are Bob Spendowfski said that Valley for recognizing their efforts. In the Livermore school Laursen was returned to of- Coomber,14,523 votes; he ran on three top priori- district, voters chose can- fice. The vote was Laursen, Maryalice Faltings, 10,906; ties: protecting open-space, didates for three seats for 9679; Miller, 8468; Paige and David Furst, 10,591. In- maintaining good long-term full four year terms. Results Wright 7719, and Bowser cumbent David Hutchinson finance for the city, and con- were Craig Bueno, 10,329; 7584. finished fourth with 7384 tinuing to enhance the health Anne White 10,164; Kate In the race for Alameda votes. of the downtown. Runyon 10,029; Alan Heck- County Schools Superin- On the Sunol school Spendowfski added he would like to see the city improve its smoking regula- tions. Dublin has lifted its to- bacco control policies to the Livermore Looking to Make Changes in Parking level where the American Changes are being of use is from 7 to 8 p.m. than the current 6 p.m. Add- $16 million. Lung Association gives it study there doesn’t appear to an A. Livermore and Pleas- planned to better manage The next step will be to ing a four hour time limit Seven of the proposals be a parking problem. “We anton have received a grade parking in downtown Liver- prepare an implementation in the Livermore Village could be implemented in have a walking problem. of D from the association. more, making it more con- plan, including cost esti- lot would be used to create about a year. Theses include Better lighting and leveling Now that the recession venient for a host of users. mates and a comprehensive a higher rate of turn-over. adding more passenger load- parking connections will crisis has eased, and the A parking study com- financing strategy. Increased enforcement with ing zones and ADA access, pay off best by making areas city has been hiring back missioned by the City of Livermore has received a the goal of encouraging improving safety at parking safe.” needed personnel, Spedowf- Livermore proposed four- Planned Development Area employees in the area to use garages and lots, adding sig- Canepa noted that part of ski wants to take a good look teen strategies, including Technical and Staffing As- less desirable parking spaces nage to guide people to the the Livermore Village land at the Capital Improvement ways to improve the use of sistance Grant from MTC thus freeing up prime spaces public parking garage, and was purchased using a low Plan to see what projects existing parking, as well for $100,000 that will be for visitors. The goal of the improving on and off street might be financed. income housing loan. The New Councilmember as ways to provide more used to pay consultant costs enforcement would be to bicycle parking. Also easily area couldn’t be counted on Olson in Pleasanton wants parking. Brian Canepa from to prepare the implementa- shift behavior. Another op- implemented would be re- for use as a parking lot in the to move ahead with the East Nelson Nygaard reported on tion plan. tion for employees would vising and simplifying park- long term. Pleasanton Specific Plan, as the findings. Strategies include in- be to identify lots and spaces ing restrictions, encouraging Mayor John Marchand he mentioned in his cam- He pointed out that park- creasing passenger loading in under-utilized areas and a peak period valet service, added that an employee paign. Also important is to ing demand is high in the zones and enhancing ADA provide incentives to em- and increasing enforcement parking lot would be needed, encourage more retail uses core area of the downtown. access, particularly near the ployees to encourage use of of parking regulations. if parking were limited to on Main Street to build that There is quite a bit of parking movie theater and Bankhead these areas. One proposal, adding four hours in current lots. area into a stronger hub. in privately owned lots that Theater. Another proposal The city will look into parking meters, is not con- Baker will be sworn in is under-utilized. “It is hard would improve parking ga- working with private lot sidered a viable option at this Dec. 1 in the Assembly. She has emphasized education to find parking in desired rage and lot design, as well owners to implement shar- time, according to Canepa. reforms, including provision areas, such as the Livermore as safety by increasing light- ing plans. Adding surface Councilmember Stewart CAMERAS of more stable sources of Village site, the old Lucky ing along the access paths. parking adjacent to the park- Gary noted that the city (continued from page one) funding for schools. "It's not parking lot, and along First Signage would be used to ing garage would add more doesn’t have the cash to capturing a view of what is just the money we have, but Street. In addition some em- provide directions to park- parking. Valet parking dur- build a parking garage on in front and to each side of how we spend it," she said. ployees park for long periods ing areas. ing peak times is another the Livermore Village site. the officer. Baker also wants to look at in these areas.” More on and off street proposal. The city should prepare a TASER International has teacher tenure reform, and The parking garage is bike parking is an option. Building a new parking development master plan a constant thirty second ways to reward good teach- under-utilized. Changing parking times is garage would provide the now that the big theater is buffer built into the camera. ers. Using test scores as Canepa noted that cur- another idea. These include most benefit, according to no more. When the unit is activated, the only basis is not a good the prior thirty seconds of approach. There need to be rently time limits on parking retaining parking time re- the study. It is also the most Councilmember Doug other metrics to evaluate end at 6 p.m. The peak period strictions until 8 p.m. rather costly option, estimated at Horner said based on the the event / incident is cap- performance, she said. tured. Other body camera Other priorities for Baker systems begin recording are to improve California's when the officer activates job climate, and the long- Livermore Hires New Assistant City Manager the camera, missing the term financial stability of events that led up to the The City of Livermore Resources, and Informa- in local government with period of 12 years, includ- the state. tion Technology. She was a strong skill set in project ing the Assistant Director reason for activating the Miller's top priority on has appointed Jenny Har- camera. the Pleasanton school board uyama as Livermore’s new instrumental in balancing management, policy devel- of Budget and Finance, Assistant to the Town Man- Councilmember Stew- will be changing the new Assistant City Manager. the City of Tracy’s General opment, intergovernmental art Gary commented, “The school calendar for 2015- ager, and Administrative She currently serves as the Fund budget without the and community relations." body cameras are for the 16, which was adopted last Administrative Services Di- use of reserves, increas- Prior to serving the Analyst. Ms. Haruyama protection of everyone.” He June by the current board. rector for the City of Tracy. ing Tracy’s General Fund City of Tracy, Haruyama also served as a Senior noted that the proposed use Miller said he would like to Haruyama will start her reserves by $7.4 million worked for the Town of Management Analyst for of the cameras by Livermore see the board postpone that position as Assistant City (or 22%) over a two-year Los Gatos, serving in a the City of Rancho Cu- officers had not drawn any adoption by one year. He be- Manager on December 2, period, and implementing variety of positions over a camonga. discussion on either side of lieves there is a way to come 2014. a General Fund Reserve the issue. to a compromise that will still end the first semester “I am very honored and policy which expanded the city’s reserve designa- at the winter break, and not excited to serve the City of start as early as the currently Livermore as its Assistant tions. She also led an open adopted calendar says. City Manager. Livermore government initiative to Listening more to par- is an extraordinary city with build community trust, ents is a key element in a bright future, which I am while enhancing public the process. That should proud to be a part of,” stated access to city records and (Opinions voiced in let- during this election season. on the right path. I consider be paramount as the board Ms. Haruyama. financial information. She ters published in Mailbox I would like to thank my it an honor to serve as a city moves ahead in its work, said Miller. If the board Haruyama joined Tracy also played a key role in are those of the author and campaign staff (led by Lo- council member, thank you in 2012 as the City’s first the development of a High- retta Kaskey), volunteers, Livermore residents. wants the community's trust, do not necessarily reflect it needs to be more open and Administrative Services Tech Incentive Policy and the opinion of The Inde- and those who formally Program to attract and re- endorsed me during the transparent, he added. Director. While at Tracy, pendent. Letter Policy: The School Board Election Although already on the her duties included day- tain technology-based and Independent will not publish campaign. I would also like Efraín Meléndez to thank everyone who made Dublin City Council, Hau- to-day management of the manufacturing businesses. anonymous letters, nor will Livermore bert's new job as mayor is Administrative Services Livermore City Man- it publish letters without the time to speak with me at Thanks to all Livermore candidate forums, the farm- the city's leadership position. Department, which encom- ager Marc Roberts, states, names. Abusive letters may residents who voted last Haubert said that helping be rejected or edited. Fre- ers’ market, and community Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Good passes Finance, Human “Jenny brings to Liver- events. Nothing would be guide continuity and unity more a broad background quent letter writers may people have been selected will be important. There will possible without the support and entrusted with the fu- have publication of their let- and encouragement of my be one new councilmember ters delayed. Letters should ture of all our schools. 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The county noted con- was co-author of Measure Foundation, and the East is well." return, for them personally When they need the infra- struction of a pedestrian D, said that if the cemetery Bay Leadership Council in Forum speakers were as well as for our whole structure of our home on bridge in the Arroyo Las were simply for burial, and conjunction with community selected on the basis of their economy. We take risks the site, we will make it Positas and the extension of has no buildings, it would services agencies and city expertise on the subject, when we invest in real estate available at nominal cost or the culvert to the tributary meet Measure D regulations, and local business leaders. no cost to the Jewish com- along with their ability to and the stock market, but swale (at the arroyo). which govern agricultural "The purpose of the event munity,” said Starkweather. “The work is in violation provide varying perspec- if we invest in our youth, lands in the unincorporat- was to highlight the issue of Starkweather said that of the county’s grading and ed area outside the urban tives. Elizabeth Kneebone, via supports and education, Magen David exemplifies watercourse ordinance, and growth boundary. suburban poverty, as pov- co-author of “Confront- there will be a guaranteed what Monte Vista can do for likely in violation of other However, structures such erty in these areas can often ing Suburban Poverty in return." people of various beliefs — state codes,” said the order. as a mortuary, chapel, co- be hidden," said Hacienda America,” has researched Bowers added that she provide a place where they It referred to codes for the lumbarium or crematorium General Manager James nationwide suburban pov- supports a three-step ap- can conduct ceremonies and state Department of Fish are not allowed in an agricul- Paxson. "Our goal is to begin erty, including areas in close proach to alleviating pov- prepare plots in a manner & Wildlife and the Region- tural zone, said Schneider. a process of raising aware- proximity to the Tri-Valley. erty: awareness, analysis unique to their own religion. al Water Quality Control Measure D sets forth ness, creating the foundation Alex Briscoe, Director of and action. He said that with 80 different Board. uses allowed as “commu- for collaborative impact, Alameda Health Care Ser- "I hope attendees gained ethnic groups in the county, The water quality board nity facilities” in agricul- increasing connectivity be- vices Agency, spoke from a new awareness of the lev- it will be important in the oversees discharges into tural zones. Among them tween safety services, and future to have a cemetery a county perspective. Kelly els and concentration of pov- streams and the alterations are schools, nursery schools, increasing donors and vol- Bowers, Superintendent of erty in the region, that they that is able to meet the needs of their banks. Fish & Wild- colleges, libraries, outdoor of any religion, or for that unteers for local nonprofits." the Livermore Valley Joint analyze the data to identify life has oversight of threat- recreational facilities, cer- Paxson added that Help- Unified School District, patterns and trends in order matter, any secular person. ened or endangered species MVMG fills a need in the tain public utility buildings ing Hands, Hacienda's com- spoke about the challenges to determine root causes, area, as other cemeteries are habitat. or uses, and churches, con- munity initiative, was cre- of poverty for children and and then strategically take filling up, said Starkweather. Andrew Hughan, a vents and rectories. ated to help the Tri-Valley their families. action," she said. "It is not He projects a likely 150-year spokesperson for Fish & Starkweather contended community through fund- enough to talk about the Wildlife, said there are three "My presentation was life for the capacity of the that MVMG is allowed to raising, granting and net- titled 'Submerged in the issues or be aware of them; threatened or endangered build on up to 45,000 square cemetery, or perhaps longer. working. Over the last six Suburbs,' as folks are living we must raise consciousness Jewish people bury their species on the Monte Vista feet of impervious surface. years, Hacienda Helping so that at every level we property: the tiger salaman- He noted that his attorney below the poverty line yet dead with no concrete caps Hands has distributed more struggle in silence, often due are combining our voice to in the ground, above or be- der, red-legged frog and has told him that all he needs than $100,000 to philan- initiate a call to action, and burrowing owl. to do, “under our present to stigma or difficulty navi- low the coffin. Resnick said thropic organizations includ- gating and accessing social ensuring available resources that it is consistent with be- Before Starkweather zoning,” is to acquire the ing Senior Support Program are actually channeled to lief in the Jewish scriptural could do any of the work necessary conditional use services," said Bowers. "I of the Tri-Valley, Open Heart have met hardworking folks make a difference." quotation “Ashes to ashes, he began, he needed to have permits, and submit mitiga- Kitchen, Axis Community Balin agreed. "The team dust to dust.” In that vein, completed an environmental tion plans for such things as who just need a temporary Health, Tri-Valley Housing lifeline or boost, a voice, that produced the hidden wooden coffins are used, and document, and submitted an traffic. Opportunity Center and poverty forum wants to even the screws are wood, application to Fish & Wild- However, Measure D and access to resources, so Buenas Vidas Youth Ranch. that they can reboot. They make certain that the needs so they decay, unlike metal life for the proposed work, supersedes former designa- "The biggest misconcep- of the Tri-Valley are not screws, said Resnick. which he did not do, said tions in the zoning ordi- have hopes, dreams, a work tion one hears is that poverty ethic, grit and determination, overlooked just because they Starkweather said in Hughan. nance, said Schneider. The is not an issue in the area," can be hard to see." planning a full service fa- “This project does not legal language in Section but the recent hard times Paxson said. "Addressing have given them a setback. For more information, cility on the site that it is it have Fish & Wildlife ap- 19 of Measure D is clear. poverty is difficult but solv- contact James Paxson at important to have one place proval. The bridge and any Schneider quoted a pas- Their children are suffering. able, particularly through a If we can invest in them and [email protected], or in the area with full on-site grading, on, in, around, or sage of Measure D that says Marianne Balin at marianne. funeral services, including a collaborative effort from the their education, there will above state waters, needs that no use permit may be different groups represented [email protected]. mortuary, chapel, cremato- to be addressed in the ap- granted if it conflicts with be a guaranteed economic rium, and a columbarium as at the event." plication and CEQA require- Measure D. Kaiser Permanente's mis- a final resting place for ashes ment,” said Hughan. County assistant for those who prefer it. sion includes a commitment Starkweather said that planning director Sandy to improving the health There also will be 35 there was a misunderstand- Rivera said that she does acres of vineyards, from of the communities they ing about the bridge. There not know the details of what serve. Since poverty is a key Precision which MVMG intends to already was a bridge on MVMG wants, because produce 20,000 cases of driver of poor health, reduc- the property built by the there is no application sub- ing poverty and increasing Gun wine in the early years, and previous owner. One of the mitted to the county. No prosperity is an effort Kaiser eventually 50,000 cases. A investors fell down because CEQA document has been Care well drilled on the property of the bridge’s condition. completed that is supposed Permanente embraces. yields 1000 acre feet of wa- Starkweather simply wanted to precede an application. "Poverty in the Tri-Valley ter per year, far more than to repair the bridge. However, Rivera said that is diverse,” said Kaiser Per- the 80 acre feet per year “The application was for Measure D is in the county manente Community Benefit that will be needed on site a temporary crossing during General Plan. It governs Manager Marianne Balin. to irrigate the vineyards and the summer. It’s a bridge "Many people would be sur- other needs. questions in agricultural dis- that’s 14-feet long. I paid the tricts in the unincorporated prised at who's struggling; Some 20 percent of the it might be your recently profits from MVMG will be fee. I thought I was follow- areas. ing the rules.” divorced neighbor whose going to good causes, to be home is being foreclosed. determined by an 11-mem- Starkweather said he is leaving a career as a builder State Senate Or, it could be your dental ber board. Further, the Ma- assistant or teacher's aide. gen David cemetery has of shopping and industrial centers to work full time on Seat Open Perhaps it is an elder who agreed to match that form has outlived her savings, or of tithing, and add another the cemetery and the vine- With Mark DeSaulnier’s yard. He said he knew from a proud, struggling veteran. 20 percent, to bring their election to a US Congres- There is a distinct stigma total to 40 percent, said his developer experience sional seat, he will now that sometimes there are around being poor, so our Starkweather. have to vacate his seat in the neighbors who struggle are MVMG is comprised of situations that are categori- California senate. Governor cally exempt from CEQA. likely to work hard to main- 1870 First Street, Livermore (925) 447-9629 about a dozen investors who Jerry Brown will soon be tain the perception that all live in the Tri-Valley, includ- “I believed we were OK, calling for a special election www.domsoutdoor.com ing Livermore residents, but it turned out they felt I for California State Senate among whom are former did too good a job in rebuild- District 7 that will occur Mayor Marshall Kamena ing a temporary system. As early next year. and retired Navy Captain soon as they indicated that Livermore, Pleasanton Tom McCaffrey. The group I didn’t follow the rules ex- and Dublin are included in New Laser-like Lipo Technology are all friends who want to actly, I removed the bridge,” District 7. bring a full-service cemetery said Starkweather. Republican Mark Meuser to the Valley, said Stark- County assistant engineer has announced his intention Extracts Fat Without Surgery weather. 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Pleasanton Ballistic United Soccer Club U16 division saw a great last game of the season on turf and under the lights. Team Cagliari was unstoppable with Danny Lopez and Josh King each scoring a hat trick. Also scoring goals were Kevin Wiest, Yavuz Ozkabak, Joey Pleasanton Ballistic U12 Borussia Dortmund defeated West Coast Fury wrapped up the Nor Cal region 3/4 Brasil, Justin West and Gene Carns off of a penalty Eintracht Frankfurt 2 to 1. Outstanding teamwork division championship with a 1-0 victory over Diablo FC shot. Great defense was turned in by John Battaglia, culminated in the victorious game for Dortmund. Drew Saturday morning in Concord. Fury finished atop the Matt Gummerson and Luis Vizueth. Flanders scored the first goal, while Kyle Neuman standing with a 7-0-1 record and overall are unbeaten outplayed Eintracht Frankfurt's goalie and scored the in 17 of their last 18 matches. Kelena Brongiel scored second goal for our team. Amazing performance were the lone goal off an assist from Kaleigh Castillo. The turned in by lead strikers, Ethan Kuo, Eli Esparaza, Fury defense was tough as nails limiting the Diablo FC Gabe Payne, and Jonah Snider. Star defensemen for offense to 3 shots. Bella Romero, Castillo and Brongiel this game were Nick Gibson, Anthony Mitine, and Izak drew praise from Fury coach Ray Canevari. The game Monette. Goalies, Adam Schwartz and Mason Purnell, was a battle for 1st and 2nd place in the region. Faith guarded the goal and secured the victory. Rogers, Kourtney Kessler and Angie Alfonzo had standout performances.

Livermore Fusion U11 Boys Black Select team played a great game against Benicia Arsenal to end the season. Jackson Nystrom scored a hat trick with 3 goals in the first half with assists by Diego Monize and Ryan Hansen. Hansen scored a goal of his own in the second half with an assist by Zachary Sousa. Kieran Campbell kept the Benicia defense busy with multiple crosses into the box while Tyler Caldeira showed great hustle to help the midfield maintain control of the game. Goalies Connor The Livermore Fusion U13 Boys played their final Morgan and London Bishop made some awesome stops match against Dublin United. The match ended in a Livermore Fusion U14 Boys Black (Storm) took 2nd place and held the Benicia Arsenal team to only 2 goals. Gavin 2 to 2 tie with a goal by Edgar Garcia and a beautiful in the Fremont Kick or Treat Halloween tournament. The Rose, Jacob Sisto and Tyler Eaton played some solid head shot off a corner kick by AJ Morais. The U13 boys Storm opened with victories over Alameda Islanders defense keeping Arsenal to minimal shots on goal. led by head coach Mike Buti and assistant coach Rob 2-0 and 1-0 Fremont Arsenal. On Sunday, the Storm Livermore Fusion U11 Boys team won 4-2. Nordvik finished in 2nd place with 6 wins, 1 tie and 1 tied Dublin United Bullets 1-1, with most point in their loss. Every player stood out at one time or another: group, the Storm moved onto the championship game Traice Addington, Dylan Breesch, Michael Buti, Jake against Castro Valley. The Storm came up short losing Carmichael, goal keeper Jeremy Dyson, Edgar Garcia, 1-0. Pictured are (front row) Nate Frazier and Cameron Matthew Gomes, Jacob Hutchinson, Kyle Johnson, AJ Schrader; (back row) Cameron Aslin, Alex Frazier, Morais, Cole Niermeyer, Caleb Nieto, Will Nordvik, Evan Ryan Lortie, Josh White, Max O’Connor, Josh Freitas, Nystrom, Aaron Toothman, Brandon Umeki and Austin Jeremy Theobald, Max Bauer, Eduardo Ramirez, Jason Weinshelbsum. Wigginton, Nate Swartz, Aidan Neely; not pictured Brian Schindler, Nathan Mendoza; coaches Jim Swartz and John O’Connor.

The West Coast U12G Kaos finished out the season with two more wins over the weekend. On Saturday, West Coast U9 Girls Krush pictured after winning Norcal Kaos beat Delta United 3-1. On Sunday, Kaos easily Region 3/4 Broze East League include Madylin Harrell, shutout Newark Elite 3-0. The girls close out their Norcal Mina Shokoor, Jillian Barth, Coach Sara Girotto, Hailey The Livermore High School girls varsity water polo team Premier fall league season with an impressive 7-1-2 Brackett, Sydney Goodwin, Kiara Franklin, Ciella Seals, opened the NCS championships with an 11-6 victory record. Next up for Kaos is State Cup play against top Arianna Butler, Marina Rivera, Dakota Baird, and Kira over College Park, followed by a 9-7 victory over the 24-1 teams from northern California. Pictured is West Coast Korsak. Alameda team. With the win, the team advanced to the outside-midfielder, Katie Reid, shielding the ball from final four, the first LHS water polo team ever to do so. a defender. Katie scored 3 of Kaos’ 6 goals over the Livermore faced San Ramon Valley in the semifinals on weekend. Wed., Nov. 12, after The Independent's deadline. Team members are Madelyn Potts, Kayley Clark, Julia Hall, Katie Johnston, Alicja Gornicka, Jessica Elfin, Alex Kerin, Gianna Paden, Fiona Weaver, Julia Matthews, Emily Hawkins, and Katelyn Johnson. They are coached by Andrew Troxell and Amanda Johnston. Also in the picture is proud LHS principal Alberto Solórzano.

Pleasanton Ballistic U10 saw Verona and Milan in action. Both teams were on fire and provided an excellent game. Senyi Yang made many diving stops in goal. Khilan Surapaneni and Kadin Sellami scored two goals each. Kadin Sellami scored both goals with the his brother, Zidane Sellami, providing the assists. William Zhai provided lots of energy in defense and offense. Verona finished the season strong. Top Offensive Players: Pleasanton Orange Pride's Jamison Grey getting ready Senyi Yang, Dylan Gray, Joshua Young' Top Defensive to cross the ball. Photo - Kurt Emmett Rosenthal. Players: Derek Wang, William Zhai, Jake Loeffler. goals scored with only 4 goals against. Pictured is Kadin Sellami running down the field. Pleasanton Rage The season was a reflection of the hard Pleasanton Orange Pride com- work and dedication, their skill, and pleted their undefeated regular season team chemistry they exhibited from the Ayoob, Ashley Lopez and Lauren Lon- needed a win to stay atop the league with a 4 – 0 shutout of the Lady War- first game to the last. Offensive players: dono pelted shots on goal, but the Reign standings. Ciella Seals got Krush on riors. The Pride and the Lady Warriors Jenna Brown, Jamison Gray, Lexie defense proved impenetrable. Rage’s the board early in the first half with a The Pleasanton Rage 05 Orange completed their league played even for the first 15 minutes of Freeland; Defensive players: Emma Hunter Faria, Hannah Gossett and Al- goal assisted by Dakota Baird. Madylin the game. The Pride opened the scor- Tsztoo, Alexandra Greth, Alyssa Wu lison Defazio controlled the midfield Harrell added an insurance goal in the season with a victory over Livermore Fusion 3-0. The ing with some pinpoint passing from Rage Orange U14 finished its by keeping the ball in the Reign side second half on a penalty kick. result means that the team finished 1st in the Norcal Summer Reeves to Kristen Kye who regular season with a 2-1 win against most of the second half. Reign’s efforts Sitting atop the league, all Krush one-timed a pass to a streaking Jenna the Hercules FCA Reign at Val Vista, at equalizing proved futile against needed was a win or tie against Tri- Premier gold division. The team finished with a record Brown down the middle. Brown scored Pleasanton, on Saturday, Nov. 8. the speed of Rage defenders Pereira, Valley to win the league. The girls came of 7-0-2 with 34 goals scored and only 7 against. The again 5 minutes later on a left footed Rage defenders started off the scor- Walling, Sarah McKeever and Emma out a little slow, but Sydney Goodwin shot when Emma Tsztoo cleared the ing efforts when center back Ariyana Monsen. The final score was 2-1 in connected a nice pass to Ciella who put girls finish the season next weekend by playing in the ball from the Pride’s defensive end Walling launched a powerful free kick favor of Rage Orange. the ball in the net to give Krush a 1-0 State Cup Semi final against Modesto Ajax in Manteca. If to Jielin Eeo who fed Brown. Jenna in the third minute that was saved by the Pleasanton Rage97 Orange took on lead. With the first half drawing to a Brown battled for the ball at midfield Reign goalkeeper. Reign fought back, the West Coast U17 team on Saturday, close, Dakota Baird passed to Marina they win they will play in the final on Sunday November and was able to make a pass to Jamison but was stopped by Rage goalie Cierra November 8th. Emma Halsch from Rivera who netted a great goal to give Gray on the right wing just inside the Lofthouse-Wolf. The game’s first West Coast scored first in the first half, Krush a 2-0 lead. The second half 16th. Pictured are (from left, top) Layla Mai, Angelema box. Jamison took a shot that just goal was scored when Rage forward with an assist by Misha Brewster. The was all Krush as Ciella added 2 more Akanyirige, Paige Bennett, Coach Dave Shaw, Katie eluded the Lady Warrior keeper to Gabriella Smith reacted quickly to tap Rage kept the game scoreless in the goals to complete the hat trick. Krush give the Pride a 3 – 0 lead. The Pride’s in a loose ball that escaped from the second half, and in the last few minutes went on to win 4-0 and were crowned Salonga, Phoebe Kmetz; (bottom) Angelina Ricupati, final goal came with 5 minutes left in Reign goalie's hands, off a free kick of the game Rage defender Paige Harris League Champions. Sydney Stimson, Makenze Mapes, Katie O'Sullivan, Macy the half. Mollie McKay sent the ball by teammate Julianna Pereira. Minutes crossed a ball from the halfway line up from the midfield to Audrey Emmett on later, Reign answered back with a goal. halfway into West Coast's half court Lehrer, and Olivia Walinski. the left side. Audrey made a beautiful The two teams battled in the midfield, for a waiting Gigi Vega who buried it, Fusion Soccer cross to the middle and Jamison Gray with multiple passes and crosses by tying the score 1-1. dribbled through several Lady Warrior The Fusion U10 Boys Gold team soundly in an early season tournament. The midfield developed throughout the Rage players Lucia Castaneda and wrapped up a highly successful season The final game of the season proved season, with stellar play by Sawyer defenders to score her second goal of Isabella Clark. Taking a free kick from the game and gave the Pride a 4 – 0 this weekend in Sacramento at the Nor- to be a thriller. A 2-2 score at halftime Bartlett, Peyton Braun, Ayden Kelle- 36 yards, Pereira kicked an arcing ball West Coast Soccer Cal Premier State Cup tournament. The held up, and the game ultimately went her, Alec Michaels and Daniel Yanez. lead at half time. The second half saw over the goalie’s outstretched arms West Coast U9 Girls Krush com- the Pride apply consistent pressure on team played at a high level all season, to double overtime. Unfortunately, the Forwards Zachary Huerta, Mick Maier, to find the back of the net for Rage’s pleted league games over the weekend, going 6-2-2 in combined League and Gold team could not secure the decisive Joaquin Sanchez and Matthew Sunner- the Lady Warriors, but were unable to second goal. Rage offense kept pres- shutting out both Mustang Flash and put the ball past the Lady Warriors’ State Cup qualifying play, placing goal and lost 3-2. gren constantly pressured the defense. sure, with subsequent shots by Brooke Tri-Valley SC Blues to become league them in one of the top brackets for this 2014 proved to be a leap forward Goalkeepers Kyle Denton and Andrew keeper to keep the final score 4 – 0. Delaney and Taylor Metz. Late in the champions. This was a perfect ending for the weekend's tournament. Fusion fought for the Gold team. Following the Fu- McKeever kept their opponents out first half, Rage’s Jessica Stubbs had a Krush started off the weekend with valiantly against extremely talented sion model of building from the back, of the net with tremendous diving Pride. They finished the regular season close on goal that just missed right. a tough match-up against the second at 10 – 0. They scored a total of 39 teams, including a decisive 3-1 victory defenders Cameron Angotti and Chris plays week after week, while adding In the second half, Rage’s Samara place Mustang Flash, where both teams against a team that had defeated them Amaya consistently kept teams at bay. to their team's offense throughout the The Independent, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 - PAGE 7

campaign. Coach Isaac Robledo led the Gold team.

Pleasanton Seahawks The Pleasanton Seahawks swam at the ‘Thanksgiving Splash on Novem- ber 1-2, 2014. The meet was hosted by the Livermore Aquacowboys and took place at the Robert Livermore Com- munity Center in Livermore. The 497 athletes at the event competed in 2497 entries. Representing the Pleasanton Seahawks: Paige Bennett (8) with 5 New Best Times, Alexis Mesina (6) 7BT, Mithra Senthil (8), Jessica Tsai (7) 2BT, Nabil Danandeh (8) 1BT, Aayush Gupta (8) 2BT, Andrew Kanarsky (8) 2BT, Sahil Mehta (8) 6 BT, Alexander Suen (8), Adam Valentine(8) 2BT, Raghav Vats (7), Dominick Wonosa- putra (8) 2BT, Brayden Ye (8) 2BT, Zoe Chu (9) 1BT, Christina Coatney (10) 4 BT, Camille Demange (10) 2BT, Adora Do (9) 2BT, Aria Harris (9) 1BT, Pleasanton Seahawks pose for a photo after the swim Breuklynn Harris (9) 1BT, Lauren meet. Jhong (10) 2BT, Alcina Kenny (9), Olivia Kim (10) 3BT, Jaiya Labana (9) 2BT, Aven Lee (10) 3BT, Cynthia Li (9) 2BT, Florence Rui Lin (9) Sydney Lu (10) 3BT, Sophia Pedersoli (10) 1BT, Jasmine Phan (9) 3BT, Sophia Stiles (9) 5BT, Vivian Sun (10) 4BT, Chandra Tien (10) 1BT, Christina Tsai (10) 2BT, Emily Tai (10) 1BT, Dahlia Versteeg (9) 3BT, Crystal Wang (10) 1BT, Mica Wang (10) 2BT, Kyle Chen (10) 2BT, Michael Chen (10) 2BT, Akshay Gupta (10) 3BT, Peter Hui (10) 2BT, Gregory Kanarsky (10) 1BT, Alexander LeCoque (9) 2BT, Jordan Lee (9) 2BT, Tom Li (10) 2BT, Brycen Martin (9), Karan Saini (10) 2BT, Aric Shen (9) 2BT, Alexan- der Smedley (10) 5BT, Gordon Tam Photo - Doug Jorgensen (10) 1BT, Eric Tandean (10) 3BT, Granada High School ran over crosstown rival Livermore High 42 to 7 in an EBAL Ronin Tsang (10) 3BT, Ethan Wang (9) 1BT, Aiden Wong (9) 4BT, Kevin varsity football game. It was the third straight win for the Matadors over the Cowboy. Yuan (9) 5BT, Emily Chen (12), Megan Chung (12)1BT, Nikita Gautham (11) 2 BT, Kaela Lee (12) 1BT, Mackenzie Samantha Howell (15), Victoria Kaleta Lee (12) 5BT, Jocelyn Martin (11) 5BT, (16), Annalisa Parker (16), Moriah Si- Kirsten Patron (12) 1BT, Gracie Quinn monds (16), Ryane Skinner (16) 1BT, (11), Stephanie Shao (12) 3BT, Navya Sarah Wang (16), Danielle Zacharias Singh (12) 2BT, Nicole Stiles (11) 7BT, (16), Jared Brandley (16) 5BT, Bran- Claire Suen (12) 4BT, Emma Washam don Brown (15) 3BT, Michael Martin, (12) 2BT, Gwyneth Wong (12) 5BT, Jonathan Mui (16), Maxime Rooney Sophia Xing (12) 3BT, Josh Atre (11), (16), Nathaniel Sproul (16) 6BT, Alex Mattias Bengtsson (11) 1BT, Timothy Suehiro (15) 1BT, Jeffrey Tang (16) Ding (12) 2BT, Jaewoo Kim (11) 4BT, 3BT, Preston Tsang (16) 3BT, Shahini Andrew Li (12), Aditya Mehta (12) Ananth (17) 1BT, Iris Brand (17), Eva 3BT, Lleyton Plattel (12) 2BT, Alex Chung (17) 2BT, Andrea Hall (17) Pictured are members Fusion U10 Boys Gold team in Ren (12) 5BT, Jovanni Shen (11) 4BT, Amanda Helle (17) 1BT, Caitlyn 1BT, Divjot Toor (11) 1BT, Justin Plattel (17), Kennedy Trues (17) 1BT, action. Tsai (12) 5BT, Madhav Vats (12) 3 Mary Woods (17), Alexander Gilchrist BT, Alexander Wang (11) 3BT, Cynric (17) 3BT, Anthony Jhong (17) 1BT and Ye (12) 3BT, Elisabeth Balicanta (13) Robert Scott (17) 2BT. 2BT, Kyra Black (13) 2BT, Emily Claridge (13) 3BT, Caroline Eckel (13) 3BT, Amber Fornoles (14) Spring Lacrosse 2BT, Hannah Franzwa (14), Morgan Spring 2015 Registration is now Gallagher (13) 3BT, Medha Gautham open for Livermore Phantom Lacrosse. (13) 2BT, Chloe’ Gosselin (13) 2BT, Early bird registration includes a $50 Daniella Hawkins (13) 3BT, Isabella discount as well as access to fall and Hernandez (13) 3BT, Nawoo Kim (14) winter tune-up clinics. See www. 1BT, Marissa Lawrence (13) 5BT, Vic- phantomlacrosse.org for more info. toria Luo (13) 5BT, Alison Martin (14) 2BT, Amanda Mobley (14), Christy Neufeld (14), Ruby Quinn (14) 1BT, PGSL Registration Katherine Risher (13) 1BT, Isabelle 2015 Registration is now open for Smedley (13) 5BT, Paulina Umansky all divisions in the Pleasanton Phantom (13) 1BT, Emma Valentine (14) 5BT, Girls Softball League. All girls living Mattias Blanco (13) 3BT, Dannon Dai in Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol are (13) 3BT, Calvin David (13), eligible to play. Visit the PGSL website Tristan Guerrero (13) 6BT, Timo- for registration information (www. thy Kanarsky (13) 1BT, Kyle Kenny pleasantonsoftball.org). Register by (13) 5BT, Aaron Lee (13) 4BT, Aaron December 1, 2014 to avoid a late fee. Lin (13) 3BT, Alexander Luo (13) For more information, contact PGSL 4BT, Robert Mitu (13) 5BT, Mat- Registrar-Kris Jernstedt. Evaluations thew Neufeld (14), Jalen Shen (13), for grades 3-8 will be scheduled for Nicholas Skinner (13) 2BT, Benjamin early December. Dates, times and West Coast Wolves played their first game of second Sproul (14) 4BT, Robert Torres (13) location TBD. 3BT, Hudson Tsang (13) 3BT, Jack round State Cup this past Sunday. Falling behind Wilkerson (13) 1BT, Bryce Wong 0-2 early on, Wolves never gave up. They came back (13) 5BT, Nicholas Wonosaputra (13) 5BT, Eric Wu (13) 3BT, Alexandra LGSA Softball fighting hard for the 6-3 victory over Bay Oaks Barca. Hernandez (15), Sofia Moufarrej (15) LGSA: Livermore Girls Softball 2BT and Niklas Bengtsson (15) 2 BT. Association welcomes all Livermore Goals scored by Eddie Topete (2), Emi Olmos, Shelby SHORT COURSE MEET girls aged 5-18, no experience neces- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Gutierrez, Luke Sorensen and Matteo Crivello. The Pleasanton Seahawks swam at sary. Online registration is open now at the Pacific Swimming Senior Circuit LivermoreGirlsSoftball.org, or regis- Foothill High School improved its EBAL league mark short course meet. The Terrapins Swim ter in person on Tuesday, November 18 in varsity volleyball with a victory over crosstown rival team hosted 628 swimmers competing from 6-9pm at Joe Michell K-8 School. in 3138 entries on November 7-9, 2014 Sign up by November 18 to receive an Amador Valley. Foothill recorded wins of 25-15, 25-9 at the Concord Community pool in early bird discount. Visit the website or and 25-17. Concord, CA. Representing the Pleas- email info@LivermoreGirlsSoftball. anton Seahawks: Emily Claridge (13) org for more information. achieved 2 new best times, Jacqueline Davis (14), Caroline Eckel (13) 1BT, Amber Fornoles (14) 2BT, Hannah LNLL Registration For more information, go to begins at 9 a.m. Franzwa (14), 1BT, Daniella Hawkins 2015 Livermore National Little www:livermorenational.com or call This year’s Bah Humbug will be (13) 1BT, Miranda Heckman (13) 7BT, League walk-in registration will be 925-443-5655. a chip timed race on the certified 3.1 Nawoo Kim (14) 2BT, Christy Neufeld held Sat., Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 from mile course. This is a fun, flat, paved (14), Paulina Umansky (13), Emma noon to 4 p.m. at Mt. Mike's Pizza, route beginning at the San Ramon Valentine (14) 2BT, Christjana Zuniga 2175 First St., Livermore. Community Center at Central Park, Registration open to ages 4 to 15 Bah Humbug! 5K (14) 2BT, Calvin Chui (13) 1BT, Jonah The 22nd Annual San Ramon Bah 12501 Alcosta Blvd. right off the 680 Cooper (14) 1BT, Calvin David (13), before April 30, 2014. Register early so Humbug! 5K run and walk will be the league knows how many teams will freeway at Bollinger Canyon Road. Christopher Jhong (14) 3BT, Tyler Lu held Dec. 6 in San Ramon. The race Participants will receive a holiday (14) 2BT, Christina Chong (16) 4BT, be needed and to avoid late fee charges. long-sleeved shirt and the Bah Hum- bug Ornament. Race day registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. Reg- istration is available online at www. active.com search Bah Humbug, San Ramon or on the City of San Ramon website www.SanRamon.ca.gov. For West Coast Wrath U14 girls remained unbeaten in Fall more information about this event call (925) 973-3200 or email parks@ League following their 8th straight win, a match against sanramon.ca.gov. the Mustang Rampage. The team coached by Kendra Runners are requested to bring a Perry, includes Kylie Karter, Camryn Hunsinger, Regan can of food to be donated to the Contra Costa County Food Bank to assist those Mah, Janessa Sanchez, Steffanie Angelo, Sydney Myers, in need during the holidays. Canned Kate Wallace, Savannah Seals, Brianne Radliff, Lindsey food donations will be collected at the registration table. Philips, Allyssa George, Tyler Enderlein, Abby Hoobing, Costume awards will be given for Kaylie Lawsen, Kaila Vasconez, and Francesca Hyde. Most Grinch-Like, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best Group Theme. Abby Hoobing pictured in action. Introducing the Mayor’s Crown, which will award the lowest combined times of the 2014 Bah Humbug and 2015 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5k runner. The Mayor’s Crown winner will be recognized at the 2015 Run San Sunday, Nov. 30th: 9:00 am - 10:00 Creek Hill Farm Ramon event. am pitchers/catchers; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm all position players Horseback Riding Lessons, Weekend of Dec. 6th-7th: 9:00 Training, Boarding, Tryouts for am - 10:00 am pitchers/patchers; 10:00 Firecrackers am - 1:00 pm all position players Breeding, Sales Nor Cal Firecrackers 10u team Tryouts will be held at Granada www.creekhillfarms.com just completed a very successful High School, 400 Wall St., Livermore Fall season and making plans for the Go to www.norcalfirecrackers- Photo - Doug Jorgensen coming year. baisdon.com and fill out a try out form. The Livermore-Granada Boosters' 5th Annual “Race to the Flagpole” was held over Tryouts for the 2015 Spring/Sum- Indicate 10U team in the name field (925) mer season will be held on the dates and dates plan on attending. the weekend with distances of a 5K run/walk, 10K run, half marathon and one-mile posted below: Contact Steve Johnston at (925) 337-5375 fun run. The event started at Independence Park. All race proceeds support the Sunday, Nov. 23rd: 9:00 am - 10:00 785-2920 or Steve.Johnston@Sharpu- am pitchers/catchers; 10:00 am - 1:00 sa.com for private tryouts and/or Livermore-Granada Boosters scholarship program. pm all position players questions.

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City of Pleasanton Community Grants – Youth / Civic Jason says, “In a race run Arts you are pushing yourself to The workshops are designed for non-profit organizations a whole other level going that serve Tri-Valley residents. The grant programs offered as fast as you can, not brak- by the two cities provide funding for a wide variety of hu- ing through rock gardens, man services, community development, housing, youth, pedaling out of corners, be- and civic arts projects and programs in the Tri-Valley. Most ing aerodynamic down the of the grants are focused on activities that benefit lower open sections, trying to do income residents. whatever you can to be the In the current fiscal year (2014-15), the cities are col- fastest. You have to be going as fast as you can but not lectively providing over $1.3 million to projects and pro- be out of control. Towards grams including: medical visits and health care access for the end of the track you are the uninsured; child abuse prevention services; meals and usually exhausted but one of supportive services for seniors; mental health care; sub- the best feelings is when you stance abuse counseling; domestic violence and homeless cross the finish line knowing shelters; rental assistance for job training participants; fair you had a fast, smooth run. housing counseling and tenant-landlord services; housing Then you can finally take a rehabilitation for low income homeowners; community step back and start looking cultural events; art projects and programs; and many more. forward to your next race.” City staff will discuss the application processes and The athletes wear full- distribute application packets at the workshops. Attendance face helmets, body armor at one of the scheduled workshops is mandatory in order and ride trustworthy bikes. to apply for City of Livermore funding and is strongly en- A good rider developes a couraged for the City of Pleasanton. Both workshops will partnership with his or her be identical in format and content, and it is only necessary bike. Jason knows what his bike can handle and trusts to attend one workshop. The first workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, December Jason Bohl racing in Port Angeles, WA. April 20, 2014 that it will get him to the finish line. The bikes are 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Livermore City Coun- cil Chamber, 575 Pacific Avenue in Livermore. A second Seventeen year old Liver- sored by: Santa Cruz Bikes, roots, logs, rocks, cliffs, and specifically designed and workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 9, from 2:00 more resident, Jason Bohl Royal Racing, Bell Helmets, streams as enhancement, engineered for flying down is currently ranked as the Maxxis Tires and Renthal. not hindrances to the ride. single-track mountain trails p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton City Council Chamber, second fastest downhill rider The team, along with coach These obstacles allow riders at death-defying speeds, 200 Old Bernal Avenue in Pleasanton. in the United States. The Ron Balthasar can be found the opportunity to exhibit and designed to deal with To RSVP for attendance at one of the workshops, please Granada High School se- carving trails and winning their skills and individual obstacles like logs and boul- contact Sheryl Jenkins, City of Livermore, at (925) 960- nior competes as a downhill medals at some of the most flair. Jason grew up riding ders, or the impact of taking 4434, or email [email protected]. mountain bike racer. beautiful places throughout dirt bikes with his broth- jumps off ledges. They are Bohl recently competed the US and Canada. The ers and friends; this gave outfitted with full suspen- in the qualifying race of the sport requires a lot of travel- him a foundation to grow sion, in both the front fork Livermore to Hold World Cup in Wyndam, New ing, which has given Jason his DH riding skills. This and the rear posts. They have York where he captured 5th the opportunity to see new style of riding requires the thick, knobby tires to deal Paper Shredding Event place. places. utmost technical precision with all sorts of terrain like: Even though racing From the outside, the and athletic ability in order inches of mud, soft forest The City of Livermore is celebrating “America Recycles downhill is a one-person crazy, exciting world of to successfully navigate all floors, slick leaves, and jag- Day” with a Community Paper Shred Collection event open sport, Jason says that he is mountain biking can be the obstacles. ged rocks. to all Livermore residents (identification will be required) thankful to have Brandan confusing and a little in- Jason began racing at DH bikers are always on Saturday, November 15, from 9 am – 12 pm in the park- Bohl and Conrad Culleney timidating. There are many the age of 14. Since then he looking for competitions ing lot of Livermore’s City Hall at 1052 South Livermore on his side. “They are al- different styles of mountain has trained hard to reach his and races to indulge in and Avenue. All shredded materials will be recycled. ways helping me out and biking - cross country, free race goals. In a DH race, show off their skills. As the Livermore residents may bring up to 3 banker boxes teaching me new stuff," he ride and endurance to name a competitors race from the 2014 racing season comes (10”x12”x24”) of material to be securely shredded onsite says. The three athletes train, few. The rising popularity of top of a mountain to the to a close, riders continue for free. Shred-It, a certified document destruction company race and travel together. extreme sports has helped to bottom, performing nimble to train and plan for the be- will provide services at the event. Jason Bohl, Brandan bring downhill (DH) moun- maneuvers while travers- ginning of the next season. The following documents will be accepted: White and Bohl and Conrad Culleney tain biking into the main- ing dangerous terrain. The The Sea Otter Classic, held colored paper (clips, staples, and rubber bands are OK), file are team members of “1 stream sports consciousness athlete who makes it to the each April near Monterey, folders, and, window envelopes Shot Racing," a downhill of an international audience. bottom of the mountain with California, is a major riding Please remove photographs, any plastic sheet protec- mountain bike racing team DH is a style of biking the quickest time is declared event that opens the racing tors, binders, newspapers and magazines from materials based in Northern Califor- that emphasizes fast, tech- the winner. Riders start at season. Jason and other to be shredded. nia. “We are a passionate nically complex descents intervals, often seeded from mountain bikers are really Visit the Livermore Recycles website at www.liver- group of cyclists that live life of mountain bike trails. slowest to fastest. “Sitting laid back and mountain bike morerecycles.com or call the City of Livermore’s Recycling in alignment to our name, "1 The sport tends to focus on your bike in the start gate races tend to have a casual, Helpline at 925-960-8015 for more information. Shot." " The team is spon- on using trail obstacles like you start hearing the 6 start fun atmosphere.

Holiday Tea within the city to determine if Turkeys aren’t just on the Grief Support in Oakland. The event will be Outdoor Programs Reservations are now avail- vehicles are traveling above the table this month, they’re in The Hope Hospice Grief hosted by the Alameda County Save Mount Diablo is hold- able for the Holiday Tea at the posted speed limit. The program our parklands, too. Come learn Support staff will present a Board of Supervisors and the ing the following events: Heritage Park and Museums. is an educational tool to notify about wild turkeys and hopefully special workshop, Handling the Alameda County Commission Hike Chaparral Spring: Nov. Tea will be served in the charm- the registered owners that their find some to admire. This will Holidays, to talk about ideas and on the Status of Women. 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. ingly rustic Sunday School Barn vehicle was observed driving be an easy, slow wander of less choices that can make a differ- Nominations are now be- Although named for its natural and guests will enjoy plenty above the posted speed limit than a mile and will be great fun ence in the way those who are ing accepted for outstanding spring, the trees are so lovely of delectable treats and dainty based on the results of the Radar. for both kids and adults. The grieving handle the holidays. women in 12 categories: Busi- here that some choose to adopt tea sandwiches served with The volunteers park in a safe program will also include a fun This workshop will: ness and Professions; Com- them to commemorate loved steaming hot tea in beautiful location, in teams of 2, and use Thanksgiving craft. • Provide ways to manage munity Service; Culture and ones and treasured memories. china cups. the Radar to determine vehicle There is a $5 per vehicle grief at family or social events Art; Education; Environment; Please RSVP to smdinfo@ The barn will be trimmed in speeds. If a vehicle is noted to parking fee at either entrance • Help participants explore Health; Justice; Non-Traditional SaveMountDiablo.org or for lovely holiday decor and Santa be going over the posted speed to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 fear, anxiety or strong emotions Careers; Science, Technology, more info. will make an appearance at each limit, the volunteer documents donation is requested to help connected to the holiday season Engineering; Sports and Athlet- Restore Marsh Creek Habi- tea. Four seatings are available the vehicle’s license plate, make support the programs unless and the loss they may be feeling ics; Philanthropy and Youth. tat: Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to noon. at 11:00 am or at 2:00 pm on and model. The information is other fees are specified. Partici- • Explore exit strategies for The deadline to submit nomi- Enjoy the beauty of Marsh Saturday and Sunday, December then processed and a letter is pants may call 925-960-2400 for unexpected grief bursts nations is November 21, 2014. Creek while taking care of the 6 and 7. sent to the registered owner of more information. • Provide practical ideas to The 2015 Women’s Hall habitat it provides by weeding Additional information can the vehicle informing them that help make holiday preparations of Fame inductees will be an- and watering native bunchgrass be found at Facebook www. their car was noted as driving less overwhelming nounced in December and will plots, woody plantings and the over the speed limit. Healing Hands dublin.ca.gov. Massage Envy Spa an- • Invite the exchange of ideas be honored at the March 21, banks of the creek. Bring a lunch Citizens are encouraged, to memorialize lost loved ones 2015 event. Visit our website and picnic with us in the gazebo if they feel that speeding is a nounced that the Bay Area region – including 40 clinics at holiday gatherings at http://www.acgov.org/cao/ after a satisfying morning of Dementia Program problem in their neighborhood, • Present self-care tech- halloffame/ to submit an on- restoring one of Contra Costa Heritage Estates and Profes- to call 371-4850 and ask for the - raised $30,339 during the an- nual Healing Hands for Arthritis niques to help make the holidays line nomination or to obtain County's most precious natural sional Healthcare At Home are Volunteer Speed Watch Coordi- more information, or call (510) offering a class on The Seven event. more tolerable, even enjoyable resources. Please RSVP to nator. Citizens will be contacted The workshop will be held 272-6984. [email protected] Stages Of Dementia. to schedule a monitoring of The one-day, national event It will be presented by Profes- took place at more than 1,000 on Thurs., Dec. 4 from 6:30 to or (925) 947-3535. More info. their neighborhood. Reporting 8:30 p.m. at the Hope Hospice sional Healthcare At Home on citizens may be asked to join Massage Envy Spas on Wednes- Saturday, November 15, 2014 day, Sept. 17, where $10 from Grief Support Center, 6377 the Volunteers to see first hand Clark Avenue, 2nd floor, Dublin. from 9 to 10:30 a.m. the speeds of the vehicles in every massage and facial was Livermore Cinemas The program will be held donated to the Arthritis Founda- Fee is $30 fee for community their neighborhoods and to get members dumb and dumber to (pg13)-cc 1:00 3:55 6:50 9:45 at Heritage Estates Retirement education on other speed issues. tion to help find a cure for the dumb and dumber to (pg13) 12:10 2:55 5:50 8:45 50 million adults and 300,000 Pre-registration is required. Community, 850 East Stanley beyond the lights (pg13) 1:15 4:15 7:00 9:45 Blvd. .Livermore. children affected by the disease. Call 925-829-8770 to reserve a This class will help develop Nature Programs Since 2011, Healing Hands for space in the workshop. big hero 6 (pg)-cc 1:40 4:20 7:00 9:35 strategies for coping, while November Stars is the Sat., Arthritis has raised over $3 mil- big hero 6 (pg) 12:20 3:00 5:35 8:15 maintaining compassion and Nov. 15 program to be presented lion for the Arthritis Foundation. Hall of Fame Deadline interstellar (pg13) 12:00 3:45 7:30 -dbox 1:30 5:30 9:10 understanding through all the by Livermore Area Recreation This year, Massage Envy Spa The deadline for nomina- St. Vincent (pg13) 1:10 4:00 6:50 9:40 stages of the disease. RSVP at and Park District ranger staff. raised more than $1,051,000. tions to the Alameda County gone girl (r) 12:10 3:35 7:00 Meet Ranger Glen Florey at 6 Heritage Estates 925-373-3636 In addition to hosting Heal- Women’s Hall of Fame has been nightcrawler (r) 12:50 3:55 7:00 9:55 p.m. at Sycamore, Grove Park, ing Hands for Arthritis, Massage extended by three weeks to Fri- fury (r) 12:05 3:25 6:40 9:50 1051 Wetmore Road. Envy Spa is a national sponsor day, November 21. The program Speed Watch It is the perfect time to come of the Arthritis Foundation's honors outstanding women from alexander and the...very bad day (pg) 12:000 2:2 4:40 The Educational Speed out to Sycamore Grove for an signature event, Walk to Cure the community each year at a the judge (r) 7:25 Watch Program is a service of- evening of night activities and Arthritis®. Massage Envy Spa luncheon and awards ceremony john wick (r) 12:00 2:25 4:55 7:30 9:50 fered by the police department astronomy. Keep your eyes owners from across the country that raises funds for noteworthy Preview November 20: to neighborhoods to address peeled for early Leonid meteors. support their local Walk to Cure causes including a Youth Schol- hunger games marathon (pg13) 2:30 speeding vehicles. This program will include walk- Arthritis events by sharing arship Fund. mockingjay pt 1 (pg13) 8:00 9:00 10:00 -dbox 8:00 Members of the Livermore ing about three miles on paved information about the benefits The 22nd Annual Alameda Police Volunteer organization and unpaved trails. of massage therapy, providing County Women’s Hall of Fame have been trained in the use of Turkey Time will be pre- chair massages and raising luncheon and awards ceremony handheld Radars in measuring sented on Sun., Nov. 16. Meet awareness of the Arthritis Foun- will be held Saturday, March 21, Calling All Duck Hunters the speed of moving vehicles. Ranger Amy Qolitzer at 2 p.m. dation's mission. 2015, at the Greek Orthodox Members of this program can at Sycamore Grove Park, 5049 Cathedral on Lincoln Avenue Dom’s Has be requested in neighborhoods Arroyo Road. The Shot Shells You Need

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Davis, CA, and grandchil- important persons in his life, 2014 from 4pm-7pm in November 15th at Hillview gradua- dren Telly Walthall, Rydell his constant companion and the Exhibition Hall Area. Funeral Chapel in Patterson. tion, he Walthall, and Carson Weiss. his soul mate for almost 40 Private burial services will Interment will be private. enlisted He will also be missed by years, Betty, and Betty’s be held. In lieu of flowers Donations may be made in the his "children," pets Missy, daughters Michelle and Lau- the family requests remem- to: Covenant Care Hospice, U.S. Charlie, Harley and Maxine. rie and their families who brances in Jim’s name to the 1550 Fulkerth Road, Tur- Army Paul will always be re- Sid considered as his own donors local F.F.A. Chapter lock, CA 95380. and membered as someone who extended family. or 4H Club. Services conducted by spent put his total commitment So to our “love, brother, Hillview Funeral Chapel, most into every project, volun- dad, uncle, grandpa, grand Otto “Rus” Patterson. of his teered to help anyone in dad, pop, papa and The Sonnenschein service need, roast a turkey for the Great One” we say thank Sept. 29, 1931 to Nov. 8, 2014 Sondra Sharon time in Alabama. hungry, and work for the bet- you for everything you have Lambaren After his time in the ser- terment of his community. given us. Thank you for Sondra Sharon Lambar- vice, he was employed at Memorial services were teaching us through your en, 72 of Livermore Ca. died Sandia National Labora- held at Congregation Beth example how to be gentle, November 9, 2014. “Sandi," tories and then went on to Emek. Burial took place at kind, tolerant and a giving daughter of Willard and Lola work with PG&E, where he Dr. Paul Weiss: Nuclear Roselawn Cemetery. person. And thank you for all Mayes, retired after 32+ years. He Physicist, Teacher, Donations may be made the happiness and wonderful passed is survived by his wife of 52 Activist and Volunteer to Congregation Beth Emek memories you have instilled away years, Chris; son, Mike and Dr. Paul Weiss of Liver- in Livermore, CA, and to the into our lives. You will never sur- daughter, Diane; sister, Mary more, CA, passed away on Livermore Public Library. be forgotten. Semper Fi! rounded - all of Livermore. Friday, November 7, 2014, Family and friends at- Rus was an avid fisher- by her All those who knew Pat, at age 76, following com- Sidney F. Leon tended services on Novem- man who would take daily fam- knew of his love for family plications of cancer. Born Resident of Livermore ber 4th, at Holy Angels Fu- trips to his favorite fishing ily. She and friends. And then there March 14, 1938 in New Sid was born on April neral & Cremation Center, hole, Shadow Cliffs. is sur- was his love for GOLF. He York City to Joseph and Eva 19th, 1932 in Hilo, HI. He 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward He is survived by his 3 vived was an active member of Weiss, he was raised in New moved to Oakland at age to celebrate Sid’s life. children, 5 grandchildren, by her SIR Branch 101. He also York and later in Miami, FL. 2, and was a lifetime resi- 1 great grandchild, and his daugh- enjoyed playing fast-pitch At 16 he received a scholar- dent of the Bay Area, most Jim Coelho best canine buddy, Oscar. ters Lisa Pierce and Nita softball, photography, ski- ship to attend the University recently Ohlhauser. She is also sur- ing, and gardening. of Chicago, where he com- of Liver- Melvin Henry Thomas vived by her grandchildren Per his wishes, there will pleted his undergraduate more. Sid Oct. 28, 1943 – Nov. 8, 2014 Alyssa, Michelle, Crystal be no services. left us to degree. He received a Ph.D. Melvin Henry Thomas, and Shelby. (continued on page 10) from Florida State Univer- be with 71 of Patterson passed away She was born on Dec. 15, sity in 1962 for his work on God, his Saturday, November 8th at 1941 in Miami Oklahoma. the elastic scattering of alpha mother, his residence. She came to California at IN LOVING MEMORY particles from Silicon-28. brothers Mr. Thomas was born in age 15 on a bus with $5.00 As a nuclear physicist, Paul and sis- Norman, in her pocket to live with her worked at both the Lawrence ters on Oklaho- Dad. She graduated from Livermore and the Los Ala- October ma and Livermore High in 1960. mos National Laboratories. 27, 2014. was a She worked as a hairdresser In Livermore he was He graduated from Oak- Jim Coelho was born in resident until her retirement. She highly respected as an early land High School in 1950. San Jose, California to Em- of Patter- was a proud member of the leader of Congregation Beth He was a decorated Marine ily Mori Coelho and John son for Elks Lodge and patriotic Emek, and was responsible Corps Vet having enlisted in Rose Coelho. Jim is pre- 8 years. American. for the consecration of the 1952 and being wounded in ceded in death by his parents He was She also loved animals, George Kumparak first Jewish burial ground in action in Korea in March of and his late wife, June Calle- a brick the Livermore Rodeo, Roy July 9, 1932 – November 18, 2004 the Tri-Valley. An original 1953. He was proud of his jon Coelho. Jim is survived mason Rogers, garage sales, play- service and a Marine until by his wife Virginia, sister member and president of In- for 50 ing cards and spending time It’s been ten years since you terfaith Housing, he person- the end. You always knew Nancy Coelho Margherita years. He with her family and friends. when he was around because (Bob), brother John Coelho were taken from us. ally secured the funding to enjoyed fishing and bus rides She will be greatly missed Time may hide the sadness of the Marine Corps stick- (Jeanne), daughters Mary to casinos. build Hillcrest Gardens, the by her family and friends. Like smiles that hide the tears ers you’d find on your car, Wilson (Daniel), Teresa Mr. Thomas is survived Services will be held on nation’s first housing project But memories hold you close to us for low-income seniors. Af- windows, or whatever else Blake (Randy), Julie Mast by his wife, Rose Thomas; Thursday 13, 2014 at Calla- Despite the passing years. ter building two additional they would stick to. (Warren), stepchildren Gael- son, Shawn Thomas; daugh- han Mortuary at 11:00 a.m. projects, the organization He was a born entrepre- a Wylie (Eric), Benn Burns, ters, Kim Munro, Mishelle and reception immediate fol- We will never cease to love you recently celebrated its 40th neur. Having worked as an Alison Bettencourt (Mike), Gaines, Heather Thomas- lowing at The Elks Lodge, We will never cease to care anniversary, and recognized owner of auto parts stores, a many nieces, nephews, Archuleta all of Patterson, 940 Larkspur Livermore There is a corner in our hearts Dr. Weiss for his contribu- machine shop, automotive grandchildren and great- Michelle Thomas and Dana CA. And you are always there. tion to the community. electronics repair shop, hot grandchildren. Thomas both of Modesto; 10 In Los Alamos he was dog stand, sports card shop, Jim was raised on a small grandchildren and 1 great- Patrick J. O’Shea One Life, One Love an active pilot in the Civil race horse owner, teacher diversified crop and live- grandchild. He was preceded 6/7/40 - 11/9/14 Your Wife Joan Air Patrol, flying search with the Hayward USD, and stock ranch in the San Fran- in death by his daughter, Pat passed away on Sun- and the families of Chip, Kim, Matt, an inventor. He never made and rescue missions in the cisco Bay area. Jim attended Tina Thomas. day, Nov. 9. He was born in Stacy, Lisa, Lori and Paul mountainous terrain. He a million but loved what the University California A Visitation will be held Livermore, the son of Cath- he did. Davis, California Polytech- also became a community from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm erine and Emmett O’Shea. May your spirit always be free He enjoyed the outdoors; nic State University San followed by a Funeral Ser- activist, a leading member of He graduated from Liver- Rest in peace my Georgie dear! the local Jewish congrega- hunting, fishing and a day at Luis Obispo, and Cal State vice at 12:00 pm, Saturday, more HS, Class of 58. After tion, as well as a participant the track. He was a sports- Hayward studying Adminis- in the theatrical productions. man and an avid fan of the tration and Agricultural Edu- When his project at LASL’s Giants, A’s and 49ers. Later cations. It was at a young age [RW1] ended, he left Los in life he participated in that Jim began his 65+ year Alamos’s high elevation and the annual “Golden Age passion and career of cattle A FREE Educational Seminar returned to Florida, where Games”, traveling the U.S. ranching. While maintaining he worked on optical instru- and winning multiple gold, and growing his irrigated ments at United Technolo- silver and bronze medals. pasture, row crop pasture, gies for several years before He was also a member of stocker cattle in Dixon- becoming a science teacher the BPOE and gave freely Davis and his cow-calf herd YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH in local high schools, and of his time to assist anyone in the Mission San Jose area an astronomy professor at a or organization that could of Fremont, California, Jim community college. His stu- use his help. was also the Director of Ag- dents were always energized But his greatest passion riculture at Livermore Valley in life was entertainment School District for 25 years KNEE PAIN by his enthusiasm, and by and the joy it brought to and the founder and teacher his special curriculum addi- ® tions, including leaving the others. Having performed in of the Agriculture Business MAKOplasty Partial Knee Resurfacing classroom to watch lift-offs numerous musical produc- Management program at at Cape Canaveral. tions throughout the Bay Chabot College. may be the right solution for you. Returning to Livermore, Area he was recognized as Previously, Jim served he was happy to be work- a viable talent and offered as a member of the Board ing once again at LLNL opportunities to advance in of Directors at the Alameda with many of his former that career, but he chose to County Fair in Pleasanton, colleagues, and made many be with his family and bring where he served as Presi- contributions to new pro- us his special brand of joy dent of the Board. Among MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing individually, either through many other leadership roles grams such as NIF. He also is an innovative treatment option for joined the Livermore Valley a song, humor or outgoing he served on the Boards of adults living with early to mid-stage Opera Chorus, appearing in personality. If you ever met the Alameda County Farm such productions as “Car- Sid, you were in awe. He Bureau, the Sierra Bay Farm osteoarthritis that has not progressed men,” and enjoyed singing wouldn’t touch your heart, Credit Association and the to all three compartments of the knee. he’d grab it, and you will California Agricultural ® in the Beth Emek Choir. His It is powered by the RIO Robotic Arm never forget him. Leadership from 1971 to community volunteer work Interactive Orthopedic System, which included hosting the Beth His happiness in life was 1973, and served on the Emek Seniors, helping at bringing happiness to others, California Cattleman As- allows for consistently reproducible food drives, and becoming always giving and asking for sociation Convention and precision in performing partial knee an activist in local politics. nothing in return. Legislative Action Commit- resurfacing. Many remember his front- He was a unique, loving tees. He was also a member page photo standing at the and caring man who God put of numerous organizations, * Not actual patient. Totem Pole Park with sheep on this earth for our benefit. including the National Cat- spray-painted “Ewe bet we The mold has been broken, tlemen’s Association, serv- don’t want Pardee’s new all we can do is take a piece ing on the Research and development.” of him with us, remember Education Committee and Learn More: 800-284-2878 An active member of the the joy he brought to us and belonged to Cattlefax. Mac Users’ Club, the Liver- perhaps pass a part of that There will be a Celebra- more Airport Commission, along to another. He would tion of Life for all family like that, and his legacy will and friends at the Alameda Wednesday, and the HAM Radio Club, This procedure may he volunteered for HAM live on. County Fairgrounds on radio relays at the Livermore He was preceded in death Monday, November 17, November 19, 2014 provide the following by his mother, Emily, three Rodeo and the bicycle races 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. benefi ts: on Mt. Hamilton and Mt. brothers and two sisters. 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PAGE 10 - The Independent, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Combining ‘Tinkertoy’ materials with (continued from page 9) American success story. Bob Simmermaker While serving in the Jan. 8, 1921-Nov. 9, 2014 Navy, Bob met and mar- solar cells for increased PV efficiency Livermore - Celebrating the Life ried Clara Nelson in 1945. of a Truly Remarkable Man Together they had three Researchers at San- Bob Simmermaker of solar cell exploration at daughters, Sharon, Sandy dia National Laboratories passed away peacefully after and Janice. After Clara's the labs. have received a $1.2 mil- a short death in 1993, Bob remar- Sandia’s project is battle ried Dolores Forbes with lion award from the U.S. funded through SunShot’s with whom he spent the remain- Department of Energy’s Next Generation Photo- cancer ing years traveling the globe SunShot Initiative to de- voltaic Technologies III on No- and, of course, pursing a velop a technique that they program, which sponsors vember passion for golf. believe will significantly projects that apply prom- 9 in the Bob will be remembered improve the efficiencies of ising basic materials sci- company for his laughter, dry wit, and photovoltaic materials and ence that has been proven of his unfailing generosity. His help make solar electric- at the materials proper- wife Do- was a life of gentleness and lores and ity cost-competitive with ties level to demonstrate good humor. other sources of energy. daugh- He leaves behind his wife photovoltaic conversion ters Sandy and Janice. Dolores, daughers Sandy The work builds on improvements to address Born January 8, 1921 and Janice, nine grandchil- Sandia’s recent successes or exceed SunShot goals. in Bremerton, Washington dren and sixteen great grand- with metal-organic frame- The SunShot Initiative to father Elmer J. Simmer- children. His memory will work (MOF) materials is a collaborative national maker and mother Charlotte live long in all of our hearts. by combining them with effort that aggressively Brock, Bob had two brothers A memorial service will dye-sensitized solar cells drives innovation with Jess and Ralph. In his own be held at Callaghan Mortu- (DSSC). the aim of making solar words his education was "a ary in Livermore at 2 p.m. on “A lot of people are hit and miss ordeal." Never energy fully cost-com- Friday, November 14. working with DSSCs, graduating from high school, petitive with traditional In lieu of flowers the but we think our exper- he went from carnival work- family requests donations energy sources before tise with MOFs gives us er to a career in the Navy to Hope Hospice of Dublin, the end of the decade. followed by a 15-year career CA. a tool that others don’t Through SunShot, the at LLNL as an electronics Rest in peace dear friend. have,” said Sandia’s Erik Energy Department sup- tech and lastly a career in Callaghan Mortuary, Spoerke, a materials sci- ports efforts by private real estate. Bob was a true 447-2942. entist with a long history companies, universities and national laboratories to drive down the cost of solar electricity to 6 cents Sandia National Laboratories researcher Vitalie per kilowatt-hour. Stavila inserts a substrate patterned with electrodes Introducing Youth to the Arts DSSCs provide basis into a temperature-controlled liquid-phase reactor for for future advancements depositing MOF thin films. Sandia’s research team The Bankhead Theater's locations in downtown. the 2014-2015 school year. in solar electricity pro- plans to combine MOFs with dye-sensitized solar cells, Marketing Director, Nancy LVPAC works to provide One of the Jazz Improv duction Mueller, who spent twenty diverse access to the arts instructors at Bothwell, a technique it believes will lead to advancements in years in the wine industry, and educational outreach to Matt Finders, grew up in Dye-sensitized solar photovoltaic technology. (Photo by Dino Vournas) first at Concannon, then students of all ages in the Livermore. He played the cells, invented in the at Wente, is excited about Tri-Valley area. trombone on the Tonight 1980s, use dyes designed the bright future ahead for Mueller says, “We Show. He was in Nancy’s to efficiently absorb light lecular systems, Allendorf cy-decreasing problem of the Bankhead Theater and have served over 100,000 jazz class in middle school, in the solar spectrum. said. dye aggregation, since the for the Livermore Valley students in our seven years, and she’s delighted that The dye is mated with a “It becomes almost dye would then be locked Performing Arts Center about 14,000 annually. he’s returned to his roots in semiconductor, typically modular in terms of the into the MOF’s crystalline (LVPAC). With new direc- As art and music have Livermore to teach today’s structure. tors coming aboard and a been cut from educational youth. titanium dioxide, that cell’s components, all new plan going forward, programs, we want to help It’s actually ironic that facilitates conversion of of which contribute to Allendorf, a MOF it’s all looking up, she fill the void in the school she’s working in the Arts at the energy in the optically making electricity out of expert and 29-year says. systems. We like to say we all, Mueller says. Her Mom excited dye into usable sunlight more efficiently,” veteran of Sandia, calls 2014 marks the first are putting STEAM back was an active artist and electrical current. said Spoerke. the materials “Tinkertoys time the Bankhead of- into education by add ‘A’ teacher. “I was a tomboy,” DSSCs are considered MOFs’ structure, for chemists” because of fered a subscription sereis for ‘Arts’ to the STEM she recalls. “My music a significant advancement versatility and porosity the ease with which new option, starting at $125 program.” teacher in 4th grade begged structures can be envi- yearly. Mueller states, There are a multitude me to give up the flute! I in photovoltaic technol- help overcome DSSC “Our membership has of visual arts classes, from started out on the clarinet, ogy since they separate limitations sioned and assembled. skyrocketed! It’s up 33% colored pencil workshops which was even worse. At the various processes of Though a source of Allendorf said the this year.” to scout art badge classes. least I can play the radio!” generating current from optimism for the solar unique porosity of MOFs Although the facility Also offered are the perfor- One of her fondest mo- a solar cell. Michael research community, will allow researchers to has a full slate of programs mance classes, like African ments occurred recently Grätzel, a professor at DSSCs possess certain add a second dye, placed occurring throughout the drumming and dance, Jazz when members of the Ma- the École Polytechnique challenges that the Sandia into the pores of the MOF, year, many are on the improve and folk dancing. riachi Club, ages 5 to 18, that will cover additional weekends, leaving the Mueller points to the were invited to meet the Fédérale de Lausanne in research team thinks can Theater available for mid- recent grant from the City extraordinary performers Switzerland, was awarded be overcome by combin- parts of the solar spec- week rental. It has become of Pleasanton to Cheza of Mariachi Sol de Mexico, the 2010 Millennium ing them with MOFs. trum that weren’t covered a yearly destination for Nami’s Cultural Arts and who were performing at the Technology Prize for Allendorf said with the initial dye. Fi- companies like Toyota, Learning (CAL) program, Bankhead. inventing the first high- researchers hope to use nally, he and Spoerke are and Comcast, which holds which was developed in During their sound efficiency DSSC. the ordered structure and convinced that MOFs can a regional meeting there collaboration with LVPAC check, the students got to help improve the overall annually staging a full- to provide educational as- ask the Mariachis questions “If you don’t have versatile chemistry of on team Jeopardy! –style semblies on African culture about their family life and everything in the DSSC MOFs to help the dyes in electron charge and flow competition. at Pleasanton elementary what it was like to be pro- dependent on everything DSSCs absorb more solar of the solar cell, which Looking back on her schools. fessional musicians. One else, it’s a lot easier to op- light, which he says is a currently faces instability seven years with the Founded to encourage of the youngsters asked if timize your photovoltaic fundamental limit on their issues. Bankhead, Mueller says the appreciation of the rich the group could perform an device in the most flex- efficiency. In addition to the she’s proudest of her culture of Africa, Cheza acapella tune. ible and effective way,” “Our hypothesis is Sandia team, the project involvement with the Nami, which means “come “It was such an amazing includes researchers at the youth outreach portion play with me” in Swa- and inspiring experience explained Sandia senior that we can put a thin of the LVPAC program, hili, shares the beauty of for everyone,” says Muel- scientist Mark Allendorf. layer of MOF on top of University of Colorado- both in the school system African dance, drumming ler. These young handsome DSSCs, for example, can the titanium dioxide, thus Boulder, particularly and at the Bothwell Arts and play. A total of 12 as- men, all decked out, readily capture more of the sun’s enabling us to order the Steve George, an expert Center. Opened in 2006, semblies will be offered to complied, giving the audi- energy than silicon-based dye in exactly the way in a thin film technology the Bothwell Arts Center six elementary schools in ence a thrill they hadn’t solar cells by using varied we want it,” Allendorf known as atomic layer offers affordable studio the City of Pleasanton. It is anticipated. “We hope to deposition. rentals for visual artists, anticipated to reach a total have the students perform or multiple dyes and also explained. That, he said, with 30 multi-use studios of 2,400 students during with them next year.” can use different mo- should avoid the efficien- and working spaces in two

Supercomputers link proteins to drug side effects New medications created by pharmaceutical with many target proteins, there are myriad unknown HPC software known as VinaLC along with 906 FDA- companies have helped millions of Americans allevi- “off-target” proteins that may bind to the candidate drug approved drug compounds. VinaLC used a molecular ate pain and suffering from their medical conditions. and could cause unanticipated side effects. docking matrix that bound the drugs to the proteins. A However, the drug creation process often misses many Because it is cost prohibitive to experimentally test a score was given to each combination to assess whether side effects that kill at least 100,000 patients a year, drug candidate against a potentially large set of proteins effective binding occurred. according to the journal Nature. -- and the list of possible off-targets is not known ahead The binding scores were fed into another computer Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory research- of time -- pharmaceutical companies usually only test program and combined with 560 FDA-approved drugs ers have discovered a high-tech method of using a minimal set of off-target proteins during the early with known side effects. An algorithm was used to de- supercomputers to identify proteins that cause medica- stages of drug discovery. This results in ADRs remain- termine which proteins were associated with certain side tions to have certain adverse drug reactions (ADR) or ing undetected through the later stages of drug develop- effects. side effects. They are using high-performance comput- ment, such as clinical trials, and possibly making it to The Lab team showed that in two categories of disor- ers (HPC) to process proteins and drug compounds in the marketplace. ders – vascular disorders and neoplasms – their computa- an algorithm that produces reliable data outside of a There have been several highly publicized medi- tional model of predicting side effects in the early stages laboratory setting for drug discovery. cations with off-target protein side effects that have of drug discovery using off-target proteins was more The team recently published its findings in the reached the marketplace. For example, Avandia, an predictive than current statistical methods that do not journal PLOS ONE, titled “Adverse Drug Reaction anti-diabetic drug, caused heart attacks in some patients; include binding scores. Prediction Using Scores Produced by Large-Scale and Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory medication, caused In addition to LLNL ADR prediction methods Drug-Protein Target Docking on High-Performance heart attacks and strokes among certain patient popula- performing better than current prediction methods, the Computer Machines.” tions. Both therapeutics were recalled because of their team’s calculations also predicted new potential side ef- “We need to do something to identify these side side effects. fects. For example, they predicted a connection between effects earlier in the drug development cycle to save “There were no indications of side effects of these a protein normally associated with cancer metastasis to lives and reduce costs,” said Monte LaBute, a re- medications in early testing or clinical trials,” LaBute vascular disorders like aneurysms. Their ADR predic- searcher from LLNL’s Computational Engineering said. “We need a way to determine the safety of such tions were validated by a thorough review of existing Division and the paper’s lead author. therapeutics before they reach patients. Our work can scientific data. It takes pharmaceutical companies roughly 15 years help direct such drugs to patients who will benefit the The team’s findings provide drug companies with a to bring a new drug to the market, at an average cost most from them with the least amount of side effects.” cost-effective and reliable method to screen for side ef- of $2 billion. A new drug compound entering Phase I LaBute and the LLNL research team tackled the fects, according to LaBute. Their goal is to expand their (early stage) testing is estimated to have an 8 percent problem by using supercomputers and information from computational pharmaceutical research to include more chance of reaching the market, according to the Food public databases of drug compounds and proteins. The off-target proteins for testing and eventually screen every and Drug Administration (FDA). latter included protein databases of DrugBank, UniProt protein in the body. A typical drug discovery process begins with iden- and Protein Data Bank (PDB), along with drug databas- “If we can do that, the drugs of tomorrow will have tifying which proteins are associated with a specific es from FDA and SIDER, which contain FDA-approved less side effects that can potentially lead to fatalities,” disease. Candidate drug compounds are combined drugs with ADRs. Labute said. “Optimistically, we could be a decade away with target proteins in a process known as binding The team examined 4,020 off-target proteins from from our ultimate goal. However, we need help from to determine the drug’s effectiveness (efficacy) and/ DrugBank and UniProt. Those proteins were indexed pharmaceutical companies, health care providers and the or harmful side effects (toxicity). Target proteins are against the PDB, which whittled the number down to FDA to provide us with patient and therapeutic data.” proteins known to bind with drug compounds in order 409 off-proteins that have high-quality 3D crystallo- The LLNL team also includes Felice Lightstone, for the pharmaceutical to work. graphic X-ray diffraction structures essential for analy- Xiaohua Zhang, Jason Lenderman, Brian Bennion and While this method is able to identify side effects sis in a computational setting. Sergio Wong. The 409 off-target proteins were fed into a Livermore

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Veteran Actors Set the Stage For an Encore Weary of playing grannies and grandpas, a group of seasoned local actors has emerged from the wings as The Encore Players. Valley schoolteacher Patrick Moore, a longtime actor, conceived the original idea—a theater company for older actors. He liked the idea of using their theater savvy and experience to create quality productions for the local com- munity. So did a number of people who had acted, directed and/or designed sets and costumes and lights for the Cask and Mask Players, a commu- nity theater group that thrived for about 20 years until the mid-1970s. Once the actors got together, it didn’t take long to plan their opening show. It’s “Love Letters,” by A.R. Gurney. The local production of the play, currently a hit revival in New York Preservation Hall Jazz Band back in Livermore. City, will open February 13, 2015, for three per- formances in Livermore’s Bothwell Arts Center. Auditions for the play are open to experi- enced actors 55 years of age and older. The cast New Orleans Legends Allen Toussaint and Preservation consists of a man and a woman, who play old friends from privileged backgrounds. The actors Hall Jazz Band Bring 'Oh Yeah' Tour to the Bankhead are both seated onstage, but their characters sit alone and each reads aloud the letters he or she The heart, soul and spirit of New Orleans arrive in Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, The Rolling Stones, Etta wrote over a 50-year relationship. Livermore this November when the Preservation Hall James and Elvis Costello. His music has been featured Jazz Band returns to the Bankhead Theater with legend- in numerous films. Honoring his tremendous legacy The auditions are scheduled for 4 pm Satur- ary R&B musician Allen Toussaint on their “Oh Yeah!” across musical genres, Toussaint has been inducted into day, November 22 at St. Bartholomew’s Episco- tour. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of pal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Actors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer, pianist and song- Fame, and the Blues Hall of Fame. will be asked to read scenes from the script. A writer Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in Few names more clearly evoke the sounds and time- copy of the play is available to read or borrow New Orleans R&B. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and less traditions of New Orleans than that of the Preserva- at the Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 So. Toussaint have long been friends and musical collabora- tion Hall Jazz Band. Music director Ben Jaffe, who plays Livermore Ave. tors, but this marks the first time they have been on tour tuba, bass and banjo in the band, is the son of the found- For questions about the Encore Players or together. In one of the last of three dozen stops across the ers of Preservation Hall, the legendary New Orleans jazz country, the “Oh Yeah!” Tour reaches the Bankhead The- venue and the band’s home base. Under Jaffe’s leader- the auditions, please contact Patrick at moorep- ship, the PHJB has evolved, expanding its roots and [email protected], or telephone him at (510) ater on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Tickets are $52 or $69 for adults and just $16 for students. gaining new fans. The PHJB was awarded the National 710-0015. R&B icon Allen Toussaint is known for his string of Medal of Arts in 2006 for its historic contributions and No appointment is necessary for the audi- hits including “Working in the Coalmine,” “Holy Cow,” long term commitment to fostering the musical heritage tions, but an email indicating you are coming and “Ride Your Pony.” In 1977, his song “Southern of New Orleans. In 2013, their 50th Anniversary album would be appreciated. Nights,” as performed by Glen Campbell, earned him a won a prestigious NAACP Image Award. Grammy Award nomination. Over his prolific 40-year The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street career as a musician, songwriter, and record producer, in downtown Livermore. Tickets can be purchased at the Toussaint has worked with such music industry giants as box office, online at www.bankheadtheater.org or by call- ing 373-6800.

2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Family Fun Firehouse Arts Center Membership Drive Underway Day Set The public is invited to The City of Pleasan- Supervisor for both the attend the Las Positas Col- ton Civic Arts Division Firehouse Arts Center and lege Child Development in cooperation with the the Amador Theater. “The Center's "Family Fun Day" Pleasanton Downtown membership program of- on Saturday, November 15, Association (PDA) has fers a great incentive for from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. announced the Firehouse theater patrons to enjoy Tour the child development downtown restaurants and center while the kids enjoy Arts Center holiday season face painting, a petting zoo, membership drive. The retailers, and vice versa.” popcorn, a silent auction, new membership program, Memberships are good and more. introduced at the begin- for one year from the The facility consists of ning of this Fall Season, date of purchase. At the seven classrooms for toddler is part of an ongoing Producer ($125.00) and and preschool programs for partnership between the Director ($200.00) level, children ages 18 months to 5 City-owned and operated members will receive a years old. There is currently Firehouse Arts Center, 10% ticket discount to space available in the child- located in the historic many of the Firehouse care program, which provides Arts Center and Amador 3-4 teachers per classroom. It Pleasanton Downtown is a teaching facility for the area, and the PDA. Theater events and pro- college's child development Three different options ductions. program. are available, starting at Membership informa- Families currently seeking $50.00, for a full year of tion is available online at childcare are welcome to con- discounts and promotions. www.FirehouseArts.org/ tact Center Director Corinna Benefits include ticket dis- Firehouse Arts Center memberships, by calling Calica at 424.1575 or CCal- [email protected]. counts, drink vouchers, lo- the Firehouse and its sister retail stores. grams at the Firehouse and (925) 931-4848, or by goed gift items, and other venue the Amador Theater, “We are very excited visiting the box office in For information regarding the the surrounding downtown center go to laspositascollege. added perks at each tier. will also receive discounts about the mutually support- merchants,” says Rob person at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- edu/childdevelopmentcenter. With each membership to participating downtown ive relationship between Vogt, the City of Pleas- Las Positas College is purchased, patrons of both Pleasanton restaurants and the shows and arts pro- anton Civic Arts Division road Ave, Pleasanton. located at 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. Rock Stars Perform Classic Holiday Concert for the Whole Family Food Donation Drive benefitting Open Heart Kitchen

Classic hits, classic carols . . . fused into one, or as December People guiding light Robert Berry noted, “It’s where ‘White Christmas meets ‘White Wedding’ for the Holi- days.” The family-friendly holiday rock extravaganza known as ‘December People’ is headed to the historic Amador Theater to kick off the Holiday season, and at the same time give a big helping hand to the hungry in the local Tri-Valley. For this concert, ticket holders are asked to bring donations for the big Open Heart Kitchen Holiday Food Drive. DP will be joined on 2 numbers by the Tri-Valley’s Cantabella Children’s Chorus. Reserved seating tickets are $25-$35 plus a food donation for the lobby barrels (see www.openheartkitchen.org for suggested items). The show goes on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8:00 p.m., at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Purchase tickets online at www.firehousearts.org, by phone at 925-931-4848, or in person at the Fire- house Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. Says DP founder Robert Berry, “These guys have sold millions of records in the other bands they perform with. But as December People, they get to come together to play traditional holiday songs in Classic Rock style for the benefit of local food banks. December People’s goal is to put on a spectacular holiday show and at the same time give back to the local community.” Berry adds, “This year in particular the Tri-Valley and Open Heart Kitchen need all the food donations they can get. We are finding more and more that people really like the fact they are helping their neighbors and getting a fun show at the same time.” Open Heart Kitchen has been feeding the hungry in the area since 1995, providing hot meals and box lunches free of charge to anyone in need, to eat on site or take to-go, with no questions asked or qualifying process. OHK served over 281,000 meals last year December People in concert. alone. For information go to www.openheartkitchen.org, or call (925) 580-6793.

THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 3 Tickets Available for 'Les Mis' Performances in January Tri-Valley Repertory a revolutionary period in Eponine: Juliana Morrow, Menefee, Anne Milbourne, Theatre will perform Les France, where a group of Babet: Matt Busbee, Bru- Abby Peterson, Aimee Ro- Misérables in January at young idealists make their jon: Steve Kirch, Claque- ylance, Lisa Saaz, Taylor the Bankhead Theater in last stand at a street bar- sous: Charlie Gay, Mont- Sundstrom, Carly Tilson- Livermore, weekends Jan. ricade. parnasse: Kurt Hornbacker. Lumetta, Susan Tonkin. 17 to 31. Used with permission Appearing in the ensem- Tickets are available Curtain time is 8 p.m. by Musical Theatre Interna- ble are Pam Ballin, Annika now at the Bankhead The- on Friday and Saturday tional Rated PG-13 Bergman, Rebecca Davis, ater box office, 2400 First and 2 p.m. Sunday with an The show is directed Max DeSantis, Kaylyn Street, Livermore, online at additional matinee at 2 p.m. by Kendall Tieck, musical Dowd, Aimee Hennessy, www.bankheadtheater.org on Sa., Jan.31. direction by Mark Aubel, Jeremy LaClair, Leslie or by calling 373-6800. Les Misérables is a sung- choreography by Chris- Lawrence, Alexandria Lish, Visit www.tri-valleyrep. through musical based on topher Olson, and vocal Dennis Logsdon, Carrie org for more information. the novel Les Misérables direction by Sierra Dee by French poet and novel- The cast includes the ist Victor Hugo. It features following: Jean Valjean: music by Claude-Michel Mischa Stephens, Javert: Schönberg, original French Matthew Liebowitz, lyrics by Alain Boublil and Bishop: Robert Sholty, Jean-Marc Natel, with an Cosette: Kristen Vellinger, English-language libretto by Eponine: Katherine Dela- Herbert Kretzmer. Cruz, Thenardier: DC Scar- Set in early 19th-century pelli, Madame Thenardier: France, it is the story of Jennifer Stark, Fantine: Jean Valjean, a French Morgan Breedveld, Marius: peasant, and his quest for Nikita Burshsteyn, Enjol- redemption after serving ras: Greg Zema, Grantaire: BANKHEAD THEATER 14 / 15 nineteen years in jail for Ron Houk, Feuilly: Peter having stolen a loaf of Budinger, Courfeyrac: Sam bread for his sister's starv- Leeper, Combeferre: Lucas ing child. Valjean decides deAyora, Joly: Dominic to break his parole and start Dagdagan, Lesgles: Mike Kelly Corrigan his life anew after a kindly Freeman, Provaire: Scott RAE DOROUGH SPEAKER SERIES bishop inspires him by a DiLorenzo, Gavrouche: Thu NOV 13 7:30pm tremendous act of mercy. down by a police inspector way, Valjean and a slew of JD Cerruti, Young Cosette: He is relentlessly tracked named Javert. Along the characters are swept into Emily Joy Kessel, Young LUMA: Theater of Light ART IN DARKNESS Fri NOV 14 8pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Wente Vineyards to Host Summer Shakespeare & Allen Toussaint NEW ORLEANS LEGENDS Livermore Shakespeare Festival will stage its 2015 has a history of contributing to the local community, espe- Thu NOV 20 7:30pm season on the grounds of the Wente Vineyards Estate cially when it comes to Performing Arts so this is a perfect Winery and Tasting Room on Tesla Road in Livermore fit for us. We look forward to hosting Livermore Shakes Abbey Road Valley wine country. next summer and enjoying the performances.” CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE - THE BEATLES The site was selected by Festival producers, Shake- Livermore Shakes will erect a stage and set up chairs Fri NOV 21 8pm speare's Associates, after an extensice search of potential on the sprawling lawn at the Estate Winery site for five locations. weeks in the summer of 2015. Wente Vineyards offer an Pacific Chamber Symphony "The Wente family has been tremendously supportive array of picnicking and dining options from picnic food on MESSIAH BY FRIDERIC HANDEL of the arts in our community and we are delighted to be site to pre-theater culinary experiences at the Restaurant at Sun NOV 30 2pm partnering with them. Due to its atmosphere and intima- Wente Vineyards. cy, the Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room Producing Artistic Director, Lisa A. Tromovitch has is the ideal venue for Livermore Shakes to continue its chosen Shakespeare’s popular comedy As You Like It and Andy McKee tradition of professional theater under the stars with an Jane Austen’s romance Sense and Sensibility for the sum- AMBASSADOR OF THE ACOUSTIC GUITAR offering of award-winning wines and food,” states Shake- mer 2015 season. Fri DEC 5 8pm speare’s Associates Board Chair, Beth Trutner. Performances will run July 2nd – August 2nd at the Wente Vineyards Fourth Generation Winegrower and Wente Vineyards Estate Winery and Tasting Room, 5565 BUY TICKETS Chief Executive Officer, Carolyn Wente adds, “We are Tesla Road, Livermore. Tickets sales will begin in Febru- call 925.373.6800 extremely excited that Wente Vineyards is the new home ary of 2015. For more information visit www.Livermore- click bankheadtheater.org for Livermore Shakespeare Festival. Our family winery Shakes.org or call (925) 443-BARD. come by 2400 First Street, Livermore

4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Hope Hospice Honors Veterans and their families,” says Hope Hospice social worker Felicity Burdick, MSW.” She says a patient’s military service history is highly relevant to helping staff members provide the most appropriate, personalized end-of-life care. “It is our privilege and honor to assure that every veteran is able to receive hospice care at the time and place of need.” Hope Hospice works with VA professionals, vet- erans, volunteers, and other interested organizations to offer quality services and ed- ucational events to provide information about advance care planning, available resources, and care options. Earlier this year, long- time Hope Hospice Home Students pose for photo. Care volunteer Thais Car- lucci began a special project as a way to say thank you to veteran patients. She creates School Needs Votes to Win plush lap blankets adorned Junction Avenue K8 School in Livermore is asking for members of the community to Livermore resident Thais Carlucci proudly displays with patriotic symbols – the cast just one more vote this November. It’s all part of the National Red Ribbon Photo one of the blankets she created for veteran patients American flag, stars and the Contest, sponsored by the National Family Partnership®. A vote for the photo entered by on hospice. American bald eagle – to be Junction’s ASB Leadership class will help local youth remain drug free. given to these patients. Students and faculty at Junction school teamed up to talk about the benefits of leading a As the nation pays tribute tional Hospice and Palliative “When I visit our veteran drug-free life and decorated their halls or doorways with artwork featuring the 2014 theme, to the men and women who Care Organization in collab- patients and they talk about “Love Yourself. Be Drug Free®.” Once their masterpiece was complete, a photo of their have served the country oration with the Department their time in the service, creativity was entered in this year’s Red Ribbon photo contest. on Veterans Day, the Hope of Veterans Affairs. This it’s clear that it’s something Whoever receives the most vote wins $1,000 to be used for drug prevention efforts to Hospice team honors its program helps the hospice they’re really proud of – it help more students to stay away from drugs. veteran patients and those team honor veteran patients’ doesn’t matter if they served Voting is simple. The deadline is Nov. 19th. Just visit http://redribbon.org/vote/ and who care for them, as well as service to our country and to for two or 20 years – it’s click vote on Junction’s photo entry. Search by Junction Ave. or Jan Bennett, leadership volunteers, staff and board enhance the quality of care important to them,” Carlucci teacher. An individual can vote up to 10 times per day in support of the Junction entry. members who have served provided to help meet the says. “Making these blan- One school and 10 families will be announced Dec. 5th as winners of the National Red in the military. needs of veterans. kets is a tiny part of how we Ribbon 2014 Photo Contest. Hope Hospice partici- “Our goal is to ensure at Hope Hospice honor our The contest is sponsored by the National Family Partnership, national sponsors of the pates in We Honor Veterans excellent end of life care veterans. “ annual Red Ribbon Campaign – the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the na- (WHV), a program of Na- for our nation’s Veterans tion. Learn more about Red Ribbon Week at www.redribbon.org.

'Prelude to Winter' Theme of Harmony Fusion Chorus Concert Harmony Fusion Chorus, a women’s barbershop such as Sleigh Ride, and Winter Wonderland, familiar form a selection of holiday music sung in the barbershop chorus and chapter of Sweet Adelines International, carols such as Carol of the Bells, and Chocolate in My style. presents “Prelude to Winter” with an afternoon of carols Stocking a holiday song in the barbershop style. A reception for all guests will be immediately follow- and popular holiday songs. Joining the chorus is the Tri- The Cantabella Honors Choir, directed by Eileen ing the performance in the church fellowship hall. Valley’s award-winning Cantabella Children’s Chorus Chang, will share a few excerpts from a carol sequence Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Honors Choir, as well as Ladies First, an award-wining by Welsh composer William Mathias (1934-1992) in the Seniors (65+) and students are $16 in advance and $18 young women’s barbershop chorus from Concord. great tradition of A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin at the door. Advance tickets may be ordered at www. Prelude to Winter will be performed at 2 p.m. on Sat., Britten, as well as Dancing Day by John Rutter. This work harmonyfusion.org, or by calling Carrie Shaeffer at (925) Nov. 15 at Lynnewood Methodist Church, 4444 Black will be followed by two very familiar carols, Patapan and 846-1857 or email [email protected]. Ave., Pleasanton. It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. More information about the Harmony Fusion Chorus The chorus’ performance will feature holiday favorites Ladies First, directed by Christian Emigh, will per- is available at www.harmonyfusion.org.

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'Destination Mexico' Exhibit Looks at Tourism in Mexico over the Years

Forest Home Farms Historic Park and the Glass House “Destination México” illuminates eight decades of cember 13 and is included as part of a tour of the Glass Museum present “Destination México,” an exhibition tourist travel to Mexico, from the first rail connections House Museum. Forest Home Farms and the Glass organized by the DeGolyer Library at Southern Method- in the mid-1880s to the advent of the jet age in the late House Museum are open to the public on the Second ist University, the Clements Center for Southwest Study 1950s. Saturday of each month from 10am-2pm. Docent lead and Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National The exhibition displays a large collection of memen- tours are available at 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm are Endowment for the Humanities. tos from many tourists’ travels to Mexico, including post $5 per person. Private group tours and student education Beginning in the 1880s, private companies and entre- cards, saved leaflets and organized snapshots from the tours are also available weekdays by appointment. To preneurs in the United States began promoting tourism Boone Family Collection. “Destination Mexico” also arrange group visits, contact Sharon Peterson at (925) to Mexico, labeling the country “a Foreign Land a Step examines the influence of political and economic condi- 973-3282. Away.” tions in Mexico and the United States and technological Forest Home Farms Historic Park is located at 19953 developments on tourism. San Ramon Valley Blvd. in San Ramon. Call (925) 973- The exhibition is available to the public until De- 3284 for more information. Interfaith Interconnect Service to Honor Concept of Gratitude Holiday Spirit Stroll Returns To Downtown Pleasanton The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) will Gratitude is taught by all religions. To honor that con- everyone to enjoy downtown responsibly. To support cept, Interfaith Interconnect is holding its second annual present the second annual Holiday Spirit Stroll on this effort the PDA will be selling designated driver Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The public is invited to Saturday, November 22 from 5 - 8 p.m. More than 20 tickets for $10 on the night of the Holiday Spirit Stroll see and hear how different faiths express thankfulness. downtown merchants will be paired with local brewer- and the event programs will include taxi contact infor- The service will be on Sunday, November 23, ies, wineries and bars for a festive night sampling beer, mation. 2014,from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at St. Augustine Catholic wine and cocktails. This fun event will coincide with The Holiday Spirit Stroll is sponsored by New Leaf Church, 3999 Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. There will be Magical Holiday Evening, an annual shopping event on Community Markets. Event is rain or shine, no re- a reception in the church hall immediately following the Main Street on November 22 from 4 – 7 p.m. Streets funds. For information, call the Pleasanton Downtown service. come alive to usher in the season with live music, spe- Association (925) 484-2199, or go to www.pleasanton- Registration for the free service will be available in cial offers and an early visit from Santa Claus. downtown.net. early November through Eventbrite. Presale tickets are available for $35 online as well as Representatives from the Christian, Muslim, Hindu, at Redcoats Pub – 336 St. Mary Street and Studio Seven Jewish, Church of Latter-day Saints, Unitarian Universal- Arts – 400 Main Street. On Friday, November 14, ticket SMUIN BALLET PRESENTS ist, and other communities will participate. prices will be raised to $40. Tickets can be redeemed on THE CHRISTMAS BALLET Interfaith Interconnect is composed of sixteen Valley Saturday, November 22 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the starting congregations. Our mission statement is : "To enrich, location, Firehouse Arts Center located at 4444 Rail- UNCORKED! inform and educate ourselves and others about the great road Avenue. If the event is not sold out, tickets will be diversity of faiths and cultures in our valley." available for $45 cash or check only. For more information, contact the group at interfaith. Beer, wine and cocktails will be served by 21st TICKETS [email protected]. Interfaith is also on Facebook. Amendment Brewery, Altamont Beer Works, Boa Ventu- ON SALE ra de Caires Winery, Blue Agave, Eight Bridges Brew- NOW!

ing, Handles Gastropub, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Tri-Valley Community Little Valley Winery, Main Street Brewery, Mendocino Brewing Co., Murrieta’s Well, The Mead Kitchen, Redcoats Pub, Schubros Brewery, Wente Vineyards, The Thanksgiving Dinner Set Winemakers Studio at Wente Vineyards, Working Man A coalition of businesses, churches and community Brewing Company and more. organizations is hosting the 3rd annual Community The Pleasanton Downtown Association encourages Outreach Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th from 12pm to 4:00pm at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave, Dublin. It will be a traditional sit-down dinner with turkey and all the trimmings for those in need of a place to go for Thanksgiving Dinner—especially families, seniors, military and singles. In addition to a wonderful meal and community gathering, there will be light entertainment and children’s activities. The dinner is supported by all four mayors of Pleas- anton, Dublin, Danville and San Ramon, as well as many churches and community organizations. Anyone who WALNUT CREEK | LESHER CENTER needs a place to spend Thanksgiving Dinner is invited. NOV 21-22 | 925.943.7469 For details and a flyer, see www.TVC-Thanksgiving. com which has additional information as well as vol- smuinballet.org unteer information. For questions email at trivalleyout- [email protected], or call 925-829-8956. 6 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Senior Living Facility Celebrates 1st Anniversary By Carol Graham Biggs added that when When a 99-year-old elder care is performed resident of Livermore Val- solely by family members, ley Senior Living received "It's a 24/7 task that offers an iPad from his grand- no relief from one day child, volunteers were to the next. Often pa- there to teach him how to tients' needs continue and play games on it. increase, creating mental "One cannot overesti- and physical exhaustion mate the value of this kind for those providing care. I of therapy for the elderly," gain great satisfaction from said Jill Biggs, RN and my role providing volun- Director of Volunteer teers for patients to have Services for Hope Hospice. companionship and for the "Volunteers play cards, family to have respite." checkers and other games, At LVSL, Dhillon is providing patients with ac- adding a new Respite Care tivities and companionship. program for seniors who Their families experience are interested in part-time relief knowing there are or short-term care. others providing emotional "Seniors can be dropped and social stimulation for off at our facility during their loved one." the day to be properly As Livermore Valley cared for while relatives Senior Living (LVSL) are at work or busy," she celebrated its one-year an- said. "This will be a great niversary on October 21st, way for seniors to be administrators, volunteers assisted during the day- and family members were time but continue living on hand to share what at home. It will also help caregivers who are going they've learned about help- Photo - Doug Jorgensen ing loved ones transition to out of town and need assisted living. Monce Padilla and Zae Miller prepare a room for a guest. someone to take care of "Moving Mom out of their relative." her home to another state assigned a nurse as a case can let us know whether a comes equally if not more interact with patients. All agree that knowing with unfamiliar surround- manager. We also have a resident is shy and needs a important to place an em- "The elderly have so and understanding options ings was very difficult staff physician who visits lot of quiet time, or is so- phasis on caring for elders' much rich wisdom and is essential for caregivers for everyone," said Dave monthly and works closely cial and wants to be in the emotional well being." knowledge and so many facing the admittance of Frank. "LVSL welcomed with our residents and their middle of the action." To benefit residents, wonderful stories," said a loved one into assisted Mom and helped make her families. Most importantly, Two months ago, when assisted living and skilled Dhillon, noting that the living. feel cared for and secure. we create a partnership Helen Shirley needed more nursing facilities are begin- young visitors often help "It’s hard to see a The staff are very engaged with the families of our attention than she'd been ning to focus more on patients write their biogra- person who's been strong with the residents. They residents to facilitate the receiving at a memory- offering programs designed phies. "It truly is a blessing and independent for 60 take time to pamper her, transition into our commu- care facility, she moved to to keep elders active, en- to spend time with them or 70 years unable to do painting her nails and nity, as well as for ongoing LVSL. gaged and upbeat. every day." for themselves many of curling her hair. We also compassionate care." "This is a very attrac- At LVSL, one such pro- Additionally, Hope the most basic tasks. It’s a liked that we were able to In fact, it's this type tive facility inside and out, gram is pet therapy. "Many Hospice volunteers visit challenge to help residents personalize her room with of partnering that most with the park-like patio," patients have had pets for patients regularly. maintain their sense of dig- our choice of paint color, effectively enhances the said husband John Shirley. many years and miss that "Many people are not nity and self-respect," said her own furniture, and transition of a patient into "The care givers are all relationship," said Dhillon. aware of the benefits of Dhillon. "Yet it’s the small personal effects." assisted living. very nice, attentive, truly "Dr. Pat Wheeler and her receiving hospice care moments that are the most Located at 3356 East "It’s a team effort. interested in Helen and her assistants bring in therapy earlier on their pathway," heartwarming, like when Avenue, LVSL is ahead of Families, caregivers, needs, and respond very dogs on a weekly basis. said Biggs. "Society sees we really connect with a the curve by offering an doctors and the residents fast when needed. She The unconditional love of hospice as the last place resident and they smile, environment that blends themselves are all part- likes her care givers, and a pet has been proven to one goes when death is laugh, and feel respected, top-notch medical care ners in care," said Dhil- they like her." lower stress, offer mental imminent. On the contrary, loved and genuinely good with the cozy warmth of lon. "Families know the "Our residents transi- stimulation and create a hospice is a vital way of about themselves. We treat home. resident intimately and can tion to assisted living more renewed interest in life." living during the course our residents as if they "We have an enhanced work with us to make them smoothly when they know Other programs include of a terminal illness. Most were our own parents and care model that bridges comfortable and happy. For their families haven’t gardening, memory walks, of the time, patients can grandparents. At LVSL, the gap between assisted example, family members abandoned them, and that and music and dance be admitted into a hospice we've become like family." living and skilled nurs- can decorate the bedrooms they will see them often," performances, while an program like Hope Hospice For more information, ing," said Co-owner and with familiar items, and said Dhillon. "Although inter-generational program and enjoy its many benefits visit livermorevalleyse- CEO Jasleen Dhillon. "We suggest favorite activi- patients' health issues may at LVSL opens the door for months before the time niorliving.com or hopehos- have nurses on staff every ties and TV shows. They continue to escalate, it be- for children and teens to of death." pice.com. day, and each resident is THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 7

Dublin Launches 'Discover Dublin for the Holidays' Campaign The City of Dublin, in consumer spending to their bags from Dublin City Hall ruary, in coordination with partnership with the Dublin doorsteps. or the Dublin Chamber of local Visit Tri-Valley efforts, Chamber of Commerce, The shop local campaign Commerce while supplies Staff will promote Dublin as has kicked off its 4th An- is driven through social last. a site for “Romancing the nual “Discover Dublin for media. A “Discover Dublin Future efforts to expand Arts.” Plans also include the Holidays” shop local for the Holidays” Facebook the promotion of Dublin- a “Spring/Graduation” fo- campaign. At the Dublin page, www.facebook.com/ based businesses beyond the cused campaign, as well as City Council meeting on No- discoverdublin, will list holiday season are planned. a “Back to School” shopping vember 4, the City Council information about shops In an effort to continue to program in the summer. also proclaimed Saturday, and promotions going on attract support for busi- For more information November 29, as “Small throughout the holiday sea- nesses throughout the year, about “Discover Dublin for Business Saturday.” son. The number of “likes” the Facebook page will be the Holidays,” contact Shari This national event, to the page has grown to renamed, “Discover Dublin! Jackman, with the City of held on the Saturday after over 740, and many busi- Shop Local.” Plans include Dublin, at (925) 833-6650 or Pele Rising by Rosales Shaw (top) and Homage-Richard by Louise Gray Thanksgiving, encourages nesses have reported an the promotion of Janu- via email at shari.jackman@ holiday shoppers to patron- increase in sales following ary’s statewide “Restaurant dublin.ca.gov, or Jim Telfer, ize independently owned a posting. Month” program, with a President and CEO of the Color, businesses that are small This year, the shop local focus on Dublin restaurants Dublin Chamber of Com- and local. campaign is introducing and dining options. In Feb- merce, at (925) 828-6200. Texture, Form The annual “Discover “Discover Dublin” shopping Expressionism is on dis- Dublin for the Holidays” bags. Local businesses are play in the paintings of Louise campaign is a free program encouraged to give custom- Gray, Lenore Kreit and Marco designed to promote aware- ers their purchased merchan- Rosales Shaw display at Pru- ness of the benefits of sup- dise in specially-designed dential California Realty, 1983 porting Dublin businesses. “Discover Dublin” shopping Second Street, Livermore. The Every taxable dollar spent bags. This will allow mer- show, “Color, Texture, Form,” in Dublin benefits the com- chants and shoppers to show runs through Jan. 5. munity by funding services their support of the Shop A reception with wine and such as public safety, park Local program. The shop- hors d’oeuvres will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. and street maintenance, and ping bag program kicks off The event is free to the public. Donations of canned City-sponsored events. It on Small Business Saturday, goods will be accepted for the Alameda County Food Bank. also helps the local busi- November 29. Dublin-based Gray taught art in the public schools for many years ness community by driving businesses can pick up the before beginning her own creative and experimental ex- ploration of a variety of watermedia in an effort to explore patterns, shapes and relationships. Valley Veterans Foundation to Using linework, layering of colors, texture and sometimes collage to enhance the surface, she pushes the limits of her Benefit from 'Swirl for a Cause' understanding and curiosity, then invites the viewer into the painting, to feel and respond to it. Swirl for a Cause! For groups to make "Welcome Kreit’s lifelong love of art that began at the age of 5, the entire month of Novem- Home" celebrations special. when her mother enrolled her in a still life charcoal class. ber, Swirl on the Square VVF began a concerted She studied art in high school and college. After raising a will be donating 100% of effort 5 years ago to con- family, she resumed her art work in 2002. Her first love is their One Hope Wine tast- nect with and find ways to Impressionism, the way color and light play to convey an ing fees to Valley Veterans support our local returning impression or suggestion of a moment. She works in a variety Foundation. They will have military veterans seeking a of media including: acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels and an extra-special night on college degree and to find even egg tempura from a 13th-century text. Wednesday, November 19, ways of easing the transition Rosales Shaw was born in Mexico and spent some years where not only the One from military service to ci- travelling before settling in California as a young man. He Hope tasting fees will be vilian/college life. Funding started his own business as a house painter, and had been a donated, but 10% of all net now includes scholarships to successful craftsman for years, bringing houses to life with receipts from Swirl and tast- Las Positas College. a soft brush. But it was when he received a gift of canvas ings too. Swirl on the Square is and acrylics that his talent truly found expression. He did Over the last decade, located at 21 S. Livermore not so much start to paint, as explode. Valley Veterans Foundation Avenue, Livermore. 925- His bold, unique works have been displayed in various LAA Gallery’s Holiday Boutique Open House on Fri., venues in the San Francisco Bay Area, in mixed media ex- (VVF) has provided general 447-1400. Hours for No- Nov. 14 from 11:30 am – 8 pm and on Sat., Nov. 15 hibitions as well as single artist shows, and in digital gallery and financial support for vember 19 are 5-9 pm. with military veterans. When a live music 6-9pm from 11:30 am – 4 pm at the Carnegie Building located events. Along the way his works have inspired many poems at 2155 3rd St., Livermore. Unique art and craft works, by renowned California poets loved one returns from de- For more informa- The show is open for viewing during business hours, ployment it is not only a joy tion go to https://www. wearables and jewelry will be available for holiday gift Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by appoint- for the family but a time for facebook.com/pages/ giving. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work. ment. the community to show their Valley-Veterans-Founda- Refreshments will be served. Regular holiday gallery For information, contact Cher Wollard at 925 784-4679 support. VVF coordinates tion/591769444210415 or hours will be Wed. – Sun. 11:30 –4 as well as Mon. 12/22, or [email protected] with other veteran support http://www.swirlonthesq. 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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS on view, from a traditional, Byzantine Building located at 2155 3rd St., at 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm 15 and 16 featuring its Tempranillo Festival, youth twist on the tale of Livermore Art Association Gallery, approach, to contemporary styles and Livermore. Unique art and craft works, participation by calling (925) 960- varietal with a unique flight paired "A Christmas Carol." Nov. 29, 2 p.m. located in the Carnegie Building, offers applications, including stone, glass, wearables and jewelry will be available 1194 or via the website at www. with Spanish cheeses and marinated Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad art classes, unusual gifts, painting tile, and smalti. Regular gallery hours: for holiday gift giving. Artists will be on GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners olives. $10 for club members and $15 Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. rentals, art exhibits and information Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from hand to discuss their work. Refresh- are welcome. Bring some music to for non-members, and the flight will org or 931-4848. pertaining to the art field, 2155 Third 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.- ments will be served. Regular holiday share with the group. Ukuleles are be offered Friday -Sunday 12-5pm. For December People plus OHK Holiday St., Livermore. The gallery has been 3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at the gallery hours will be Wed. – Sun. 11:30 available for purchase. Small $5 fee to more information please call 925-449- Food Drive benefit: Nov. 29, 8 p.m. DP open since 1974 and is run as a co-op Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, –4 as well as Mon. 12/22, Tues. 12/23 cover meeting costs. 9463 or email curt@laspositasvine- puts on these amazing holiday shows by local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations and Wed. 12/24. Fun Tangles Holiday Workshop, instruc- yards.com each year to benefit local food banks, 11:30-4 p.m. For information call always appreciated. Exhibit dates: tor Maryann Kot; Sat., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. Nottingham Cellars, Friday, November and asks ticket holders to bring as 449-9927. November 7 through December 13. MEETINGS/CLASSES to 3 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 21, 6:30-9:00 pm Nottingham Cellars much food donations to the concerts Members of the Pleasanton Art League Daniel Kanaan – Enso Collection. Show and Tell, Artists are invited to 8th St., Livermore. Fee $45. Workshop 5th Anniversary Celebration Come as they can. Band: Gary Pihl (Boston), Public Art Circuit are currently October 22 through December 10. a monthly function at the Bothwell incorporates pen and ink drawing in raise a glass with us to toast the Robert Berry (Greg Kihn Band, Sammy exhibiting art at six businesses in the Fascinating installation curated by The Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th repetitive patterns with colored media 5 year anniversary in the Livermore Haggar Band), David Medd (The Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing Harrington Gallery and Firehouse Arts Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at to enhance the design. Christmas Valley. Favorite wines from each Tubes), David Lauser (Sammy Haggar locations are: Bank of America at 337 Center. Large and medium scale water the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth Cards are the theme for this workshop vintage since our beginning will be Band), Jack Foster (Jack Foster Band). Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton media works (largest is 7 x 7 feet), St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or and students will go home with two poured. Each wine will have a special Tickets $25-$35 (a steal). Venue: the Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters depicting the “enso,” the Japanese unfinished work to show and if desired, cards that they have designed. Sup- food pairing. This event is limited to historic Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & word for an uninhibited, hand-drawn receive a critique from the group. plies are included in the fee, (students 60 guests. $65/$50 Club Members. Rita Road in Pleasanton. Purchase at: Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, circle. In Zen Buddhism, Enso is Refreshments are brought by some of bring their own colored media sup- RSVP Required. For tickets contact www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main intended to express a moment when the artists, and a donation of $5.00 plies). www.maryannkot.com. Sign up Dave at 925.294.8647 or daved@ or at the Box Office at the Firehouse Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at the mind is free to let the body create. is desired although not mandatory. at Way Up Art and Frame, Second St. nottinghamcellars.com Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and International artist Daniel Kanaan has Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller Livermore 925-443-3388 Artisan Spirits & Brandy Works will be in downtown Pleasanton. SPECIAL The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal exhibited alongside such noted artists at [email protected], or Linda pouring the Gold Medal winning Vodka GUEST: DP will be joined on 2 numbers Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in be- as Lucian Freud and Frank Auerbach. Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- WINE & SPIRITS and new releases of Raspberry Rap- by the Tri-Valley’s own Cantabella coming a member of the Pleasanton Art The public is invited to explore and ingarts.org Wine Competition Entries sought, The ture, Vodka and Orange Spice Liqueur Children’s Chorus. League or for information regarding the enjoy the exhibits during Firehouse Arts ACC /Art Critique & Coffee - Local San Francisco Chronicle is currently (Holiday in a Glass), and Brandy barrel Pleasanton Community Concert Band, Public Art Circuit, call John Trimingham Center open hours. Wednesday, Thurs- Artist Group sharing Plein Air work of accepting wine entries for the 2015 tasting. Nov. 28, 29 and 30, noon to 2 holiday concert, 2 p.m. Nov. 30. at (510) 877-8154. day, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Pleasanton called "Our Town" is now San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competi- p.m. at 5963 Graham Court, Suite D, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Texture and Luminosity – A Mosaic Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 at the Pleasanton Library & Tully's tion, the largest wine competition of Livermore,, (925) 371-8606. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Art Exhibit, on display November 7 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Dona- for the month of August. See original American wines in the world. The Thomas Coyne Winery Fall Open org or 931-4848. through December 13. New installation tions always appreciated. For more artwork in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor deadline for entries is November 20, House, November 28, 29 & 30 noon Pacific Chamber Symphony, 2 p.m. at the Harrington Gallery. 17 artists information, contact Gallery Director: by Award Winning Artists, Claudette 2014. Information and entry forms are to 5 p.m. The 2012 Petit Verdot will Nov. 30, Frideric Handel—Messiah. from the Bay Area and beyond in new [email protected], or McDermott, Loralee Chapleau, John available at www.winejudging.com be released. 2405 Research Dr., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., exhibition co-curated by Pleasanton call the gallery: 925-931-4849. West, Judi Caplan and Alka Vaidya. Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley Livermore. (925) 373-6541. http:// Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org mosaic artist and instructor Glynnis LAA Gallery’s Holiday Boutique Open Locations such as the Alviso Adobe, wineries will be hosting "Wine thomascoynewinery.com or 373-6800. Kaye and Harrington Gallery Director House on Fri., Nov. 14 from 11:30 The Museum on Main, Marilyn Murphy Wednesdays" each Wednesday through Bottle your own wine and brandy Las Positas College, music department Julie Finegan. A wide variety of styles am – 8 pm and on Sat., Nov. 15 from Kane Trail, Milfleur and more, can be October. One featured winery will be tasting for the Holidays at Eckert Estate recital, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Main Stage, and types of mosaic artwork will be 11:30 am – 4 pm at the Carnegie seen through the Artist's Eyes when open from 5 to 8 p.m. to help guests Winery on Nov 28, 29 & 30, noon to 5 Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus you visit the Library at 400 Old Bernal "wine-down" from the work week or p.m. at 5963 Graham Court, Suite D, Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositas- Ave, Pleasanton. Hours are 10 am. - 9 just grab a taste of wine before going Livermore. (925) 371-8606 or www. college.edu/performingarts p.m. Mon-Thur, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. - out to dinner in the Tri-Valley. Nov. 19, eckertestate.com Andy McKee, acoustic guitar. 8 p.m. Fri., Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Crooked Vine Winery and Stony Ridge Holidays in the Vineyards, noon to 4:30 Dec. 5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday Winery. Check for the winery listings at p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. Livermore Valley St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring www.lvwine.org. wineries showcase their decorated org or 373-6800. their own materials and easels. Open Fall Fiesta and Club Pick Up Party at tasting rooms, offer special wines, Holiday Concert at Dublin Heritage to all artists. Professional artist models Charles R Vineyards. Nov. 15, noon and feature arts, crafts, holiday music, Park, Dec. 6 and 7 at 3:30 p.m. at the (nude). No instructor. Students under to 4:30 p.m. Live music by Steve and activities and more. Donated toys are Old St. Raymond Church. Pre-pur- 18 need written parental permission to Nadia will highlight the wine and food given to the local Toys for Tots program. chased tickets: $5 youth (12 & under), attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell pairings. In addition to the wine pair- Admission is free, however, tasting $8 adult (13 and older) Ticket prices at Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. ings, Port will be served with Bonnie's fees may apply and vary by winery. the door: $7 youth (12 and under), $10 Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- famous Port Brownies. Special recipes adult (13 and older). Light-hearted mu- able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton and pairings will be available for MUSIC/CONCERTS sical celebration of the season. (925) for more info about the workshop, holiday gatherings. 8195 Crane Ridge Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- 556-4500 for more information. 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ Rd., in Livermore. urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 Livermore-Amador Symphony, presents earthlink.net. Wente Vineyards Restaurant, dessert South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Musical Masterpieces, 8 p.m. Sat., Piano and keyboard lessons, For and wine pairing, Sat., Nov. 15, 2 to Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Dec. 6, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First children to adult. Beginner to early 4 p.m. $25 public, $20 Club Wente regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. intermediate level. Half-hour private members. Limited seating. Reserva- rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- org or 373-6800. tions required so call 925.456.2405 Give a gift that gives twice by supporting Open Heart classes or small group classes offered. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month An Irish Christmas, 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) 216-7231 today. Event will be held in The Tirage from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Kitchen. These unique annual desktop calendars by or email [email protected] Building, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore. small cover. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org local photographer Sue Evans, highlight the beauty of for further info. B.Y.O.C. - Be Your Own Corker! Sunday, Manhattan Transfer, 7 p.m. Sun., Nov. or 373-6800. PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now November 16 from 1:00-4:00. Recycle 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Las Positas College, chamber choir, the Tri-Valley each month with a new image. The case meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd empty and clean 750 ml wine bottles Livermore. wwww.bankheadtheater.org orchestra, wind ensemble, 7 p.m. Dec. becomes the holder and they can be customized to Wednesday of each month 7:00 at The and let Charles R Vineyards fill them or 373-6800. 7. Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, create a marketing piece for a business or give them Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Join up with a special table wine for $10.00 Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Allen 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. us as we challenge ourselves to poeti- per bottle. Meet Charles R and learn Toussaint, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- to neighbors, friends, office mates or people who have cally relay our thoughts, emotions and about the behind-the-scenes bottling 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., ingarts left the area. A portion of each sale supports Open experiences through poetry. Become a techniques. Hands on fun, wine, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Asbury Christmas Concert – Asbury Heart Kitchen in Livermore. Pricing is from $5-$12 member & share your work - Contact corks and labels provided. Charles R or 373-6800. United Methodist Church will hold [email protected] for more Vineyards is located at 8195 Crane Abbey Road, classic albums live - its 18th Annual Christmas Concert each depending on the quantity ordered. Calendars info on Theme Challenges, Membership Ridge Road in Livermore. the Beatles. 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. 21. at 7 PM on Sunday Dec. 7, 2014 are on sale at Studio 7 in Pleasanton or contact Sue & Opportunities. 4th Annual International Tempranillo Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., in its Sanctuary at 4743 East Ave. Evans Photography for quantity order pricing at www. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd Day is coming, Las Positas Vineyards Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org in Livermore. All of Asbury’s vocal and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 will be honoring this amazing varietal or 373-6800. choirs, the Asbury Band, several PhotographyBySueEvans.com or 925-989-4113. p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio located with a 3 day special event Nov. 14, 2nd Annual Holiday Youth Music instrumentalists and the Asbury Ring- THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 9

ers will be performing. Asbury’s pipe org. For complete “Telling Tales Story The Nutcracker - Valley Dance Theater, will be served after the performance, in front of the Museum on Main. www. organ will also be part of the evening’s Guidelines,” visit the DMT website at annual Tri-Valley holiday event: full pro- OPERA and children may meet a special visitor cityofpleasantonca.gov musical offerings. The concert is open www.dmtonline.org duction of The Nutcracker,accompanied Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian from the North Pole. For more informa- Home for the Holidays, December 6, to the public. A free will offering can Singin’ in the Rain: Pacific Coast Reper- by the Livermore-Amador Symphony. Carlo Menotti, presented by the Liver- tion, contact the City of Dublin Parks 2014 -- 12noon - 4 p.m. Downtown be made at the door. There will be a tory Theatre kicks off their 5th Season Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., more Valley Opera. 2 and 5 p.m. Sat., and Community Services Department Livermore, horse drawn carriage rides, punch and homemade cookie reception of professional musical theater at the Livermore. Dec. 13, 20 and 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 202 at (925) 556-4500. holiday performances and snow in immediately following in the Fellowship Firehouse Arts Center with a new pro- and 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 2 p.m.; and Dec. 5th St., Livermore. Ticket information Christmas Display Opening Date: Dea- Lizzie Fountain. livermoredowntown. Hall. For more information call Jean duction of the beloved movie classic. 19, 7 p.m. www.bankheadtheater.org at www.livermorevalleyopera.com con Dave’s House of the Dove 32nd com Braun at 449-4168, the church office 1920’s Hollywood is the setting for this or 373-6800. Annual Christmas Display will open 19th Annual Holiday Sights & Sounds at 447-1950 or e-mail: TerriG@ zany, light-hearted romantic comedy Square dancing for all ages 8 years MISCELLANEOUS December 5th at 6:30 p.m. the first Parade and the lighting of Livermore’s about the early days of the “talkies,” and up, Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Political Issues Book Club meets the Friday in December. Christmas Pro- Holiday Tree “Bruce Sprucetree,” Dec. asburylive.org th David Lanz: Forever Christmas with when many a movie studio found itself at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, 4 Tuesday of each month, and reads cession will come down Hillcrest Ave. 6, downtown Livermore, 6 p.m. local Special Guest vocalist Kristin Amarie, scrambling to salvage the career of its Livermore. Families and friends books about issues and trends that from Fordham Way to the House of the marching bands, music, light displays, Dec. 12, 8 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. welcome. September classes are free are driving current affairs in both the Dove where the opening ceremonies and Santa Claus. Tree lighting to follow 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Directed by David Judson, music direc- to new dancers. Questions? Margaret national and international arenas. will take place. The Christmas Display parade. livermoredowntown.com firehousearts.org or 931-4848. tion by Brett Strader, choreographed by 925-447-6980. Topics that have been covered include will close Thursday January 1st. New Las Positas College, stories and Las Positas College, Winter Jazz Night, Staci Arriaga. Fridays and Saturdays politics, governance, economics, mili- Years Night at 9 p.m. 352 Hillcrest speeches, 7 p.m., Dec. 11, Main Stage, instrumental and vocal, 8 p.m. Dec. at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m CHORAL tary affairs, history, sociology, science, Ave., Livermore. Performing Arts Center, 3000 Campus 12. Main Stage, Performing Arts Center, through November 23 at the Firehouse Harmony Fusion Chorus, a women’s the climate, and religion. Contact Rich Holiday Tea, Dublin Heritage Park and Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositas- 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. Arts Center. Reserved seat tickets are barbershop chorus and chapter of at 872-7923, for further questions Museums. Dec. 6 and 7 at 1 p.m. $25 college.edu/performingarts http://laspositascollege.edu/perform- $17-$38. Purchase online at www. Sweet Adelines International, presents We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- per person. Lunch will begin with Ravenswood Victorian Yuletide, Sunday, ingarts firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, or “Prelude to Winter” with an afternoon centered book group led by a small scones, lemon curd and a hot pot of December 14, 2014, noon to 4 p.m. Close to You: Christmas with The at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad of carols and popular holiday songs. group of book club veterans, with tea, followed by finger sandwiches, Music, entertainment, carriage rides, Carpenters A Tribute to the Songs Avenue, Pleasanton. Joining the chorus is the Tri-Valley’s reading selections based on member cheese and an indulgent dessert. Tour food, crafts. Ravenswood Historic Site, of The Carpenters, Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Candide, based on the novel by Voltaire award-winning Cantabella Children’s recommendations and consensus. the Kolb House, decorated for a farm 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Free Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad and featuring Leonard Bernstein's Chorus Honors Choir, as well as Ladies No homework required– share your Christmas morning. (925) 556-4500 admission. Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. score, this rollicking musical satire First, an award-wining young women’s insights or just listen in! Contact Susan for more information Trinity Church, Livermore, traditional org or 931-4848. chronicles the lives and loves of Can- barbershop chorus from Concord. 2 at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Annual Hometown Holiday Celebration Christmas presentation of the birth Vintage Brass Quintet performs a dide, a simple soul whose glass is p.m. on Sat., Nov. 15 at Lynnewood Talkin’ Books! Club. in Pleasanton on Saturday, December of Jesus Christ. All new for this year. holiday concert. 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14 always half-full. Nov. 7-30. Douglas Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave., Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. along Main Presentation will be December 18th at the Pleasanton Library. Sponsored Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third Pleasanton. Tickets are $18 in advance Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Street in downtown Pleasanton. The through the 21st this year at Trinity by Friends of the Pleasanton Public St., Hayward. (510) 881-6777; www. and $20 at the door. Seniors (65+) Features local authors reading their centerpiece of this free event is a fes- Church, 557 Olivina Avenue, Livermore, Library. On admission charge. /www. dmtonline.org and students are $16 in advance work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee tive, community-based parade followed 7 to 9 pm each evening. The presenta- cityofpleasantonca.gov/services/ LUMA: Theater of Light, 8 p.m. Fri., Nov. and $18 at the door. Advance tickets and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Liver- by the lighting of a huge holiday tree tion is free and everyone in the Bay library/programs. 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., may be ordered by visiting the chorus more. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Area is invited. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, New Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org website at www.harmonyfusion.org, Information go to http://facebook.com/ Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m. Wed., Dec. or 373-6800. or by calling the chorus performance StoriedNights 31. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Comedy of Errors, Nov. 14-23, Fri. chairperson Carrie Shaeffer at (925) Kelly Corrigan: Family History - Can Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org and Sat. 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Las 846-1857 or email shaeffer1@ We Escape It? Author of “The Middle or 373-6800. Positas College Main State, Performing earthlink.net. Place” and “Glitter and Glue.” 7:30 Dig for treasure at the Arts Center, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Annual Sing-It-Yourself Messiah, Valley p.m., Nov. 13. Rae Dorough Speaker ON THE STAGE Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Concert Chorale, December 5, 2014, Series, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Firehouse Arts Center Membership edu/performingarts 7:30 pm, Asbury Methodist Church St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Special Book Sale Drive: The City of Pleasanton Civic Creatures of Impulse Presents: Holiday (New location), 4743 East Ave. Liver- org, 373-6800. Arts Division in cooperation with the Shorts, a Long Winters Tale 2014, more. www.valleyconcertchorale.org Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, Books for gifts, books to keep, books at bargain prices Pleasanton Downtown Association Dec. 4 and 5. Firehouse Arts Center, Cantabella Children’s Chorus: an- November 15, 2014, 10:00 AM – 4:00 will be waiting for browsers and buyers at Livermore’s announces holiday membership 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. nual winter concert, Make We Merry, PM. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Ama- Civic Center Library on Saturday, November 15. drive. Memberships are valid for firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Saturday, December 13 at 1:00 PM dor Valley Blvd. ,Dublin. Presented by The Friends of the Livermore Library invite book- My Son Pinocchio Jr., Pleasanton Civic the Dublin Senior Center and the Dublin one year from purchase, and start and 4:00 PM, at St. Elizabeth Seton lovers to come by the Library from noon to 4 pm. Com- at $50. Three different options for Arts Stage Company, Dec. 12-21, Fri. Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Senior Foundation. Selection of original becoming a Firehouse Member, and 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Drive, Pleasanton. For the 23nd year in handmade arts and crafts. Entrance is munity rooms A and B will be chockfull of books for all enjoy ticket discounts, drink vouchers, Sun. 2 p.m. Amador Theater, 1155 a row, Cantabella presents a seasonal free. For more information call (925) ages, DVDs of films and TV shows including many entire downtown merchant discounts, and Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. www. blend of reverence and merriment 556-4511 or email seniorctr@dublin. ca.gov. TV seasons, music CDs, LP records and sheet music. other perks. Membership info at www. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. featuring Tri-Valley children from K-12 Friends' members have special hours; they are invited to firehousearts.org, and in person at the performing choral music accompanied Livermore Library, 1188 So. Livermore Firehouse Box Office: 4444 Railroad COMEDY by professional chamber musicians. Ave: November 16: Best-selling come early, starting at 10 am. Membership forms will be Avenue, Pleasanton, or 925-931- Big Fat Year End Kiss Off XXII Com- Repertoire includes Salvator Mundi’s sci-fi author, and Livermore High available at the door. 4848. Hours: Wednesday - Friday edy Show featuring Will Durst And A Carol Sequence by William Mathias School graduate, Andy Weir will speak Friends Bookstore manager Catie Neilson is enthusi- about his book “The Martian.” www. 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Saturdays Company, 8 p.m. Dec. 26, Bankhead and other more familiar carols such astic about this year’s offerings, which start at $1. High- 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 hours prior to Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. as Feliz Navidad and It’s The Most cityoflivermore.net performances. www.bankheadtheater.org. 373-6800. Wonderful Time of the Year. Audience Holiday Spirit Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. Sat., value books go for $10 and up. She promises plenty of Little Shop of Horrors, Tracy Repertory sing-along too! Come celebrate the Nov. 22, Pleasanton Downtown good fiction and nonfiction for every taste. “We have Theatre at the Grand Theatre on Cen- MOVIES sounds of the season! Tickets: Adults Association merchants pair with local a quality selection of children’s books, many lovely cook- tral Avenue. The shows are November Classic Film Series, First Thursday of $18. Youth under 18 free (restrictions breweries, wineries and bars to sample books, a large number of classics, plus books on hobbies, 14 (7PM), 15 (1 & 7PM), 16 (1PM), each month at 7:00 p.m. through June apply). For information and tickets, go beer, wine and cocktails. Priced from 21 (7PM), and the 22 (1PM). Theatre 2015. Pleasanton Library meeting to Cantabella.org/tickets. $35 for early birds at pleasantondown- history and religion,” she added. located at 715 Central Avenue, Tracy. room. The programs are free and all Holiday Classic & Contemporary, Valley town.net. Event coincides with Magical Someone will doubtless grab one special treasure—a www.tracyrep.org/ are welcome to attend. Note that some Concert Chorale. Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Holiday Evening. set of DVDs of “National Geographic” magazine cover- Telling Tales at the Douglas Morris- films are mature in content and may Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard City of Dublin’s 31st Annual Tree Light- ing the 1910s through the 1990s; or, how about all nine not be suitable for children. ing Ceremony, Thursday, December son Theatre; Unforgettable Holiday Rd., Pleasanton; and Dec. 14, 3 p.m. seasons of “The X Files”? Stories, on Monday, November 17, First Presbyterian Church, 4th and L 4, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM, at the Dublin 2014. 8 p.m. Douglas Morrisson DANCE Streets, Livermore. www.valleyconcer- Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. The Dub- Again this year the Friends are selling 2015 desk Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. Las Positas College, dance production, tchorale.org lin Unified School District Children’s calendars with 12 beautiful 4 x 6 nature photographs for $5 open seating. (510) 881-6777; 8 p.m., Dec. 6. Main Stage, Performing A Chanticleer Christmas, 7:30 p.m. Choir, under the direction of Irene Fong, and the Fallon Middle School Jazz $10. Photographer Sue Evans donates a portion of her www.dmtonline.org. All are welcome Arts Center, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Tues., Dec. 22. Bankhead Theater, income to Open Heart Kitchen. All Friends proceeds go to contribute and participate. Send Livermore. http://laspositascollege. 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- Band, led by Lee Carpenter, will provide a story idea to tales@dmtonline. edu/performingarts headtheater.org or 373-6800. seasonal entertainment. Refreshments directly to the Library. 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

(Organizations wishing to run notices ebrate our victories and to lick our wounds. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO All those who campaigned are invited to Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care join us for cake of Bulletin Board or email information to Livermore Amador Valley Garden Lawrence Livermore National Security announces Recipients [email protected]. Include name Club will meet on Thursday, November of organization, meeting date, time, place 13, 2014, 7:00 pm at Alisal School's of $100,000 Community Gift Program for 2014 and theme or subject. Phone number and multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, contact person should also be included. Pleasanton. Mary Ann Lewis, President Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) of the Aesthetic Pruners Association will Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), this comprehensive STEM program. speak on Aesthetic Pruning. Visitors are • Las Positas College Foundation, Biotechnology Program Livermore Art Association Gallery Holiday welcome. For more information call Bev at the contract manager for Lawrence Livermore National Boutique, opening Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m. Laboratory (LLNL), has announced the recipients for the provides educational opportunities for learning and growth through 925 485 7812. hands on laboratory instruction. to 8 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. to New Faces in the Valley: The follow- 2014 LLNS Community Gift Program. These gifts, totaling 4:30 p.m., open through Dec. 24 offering ing were born at ValleyCare Medical Center • Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, Water Conser- handmade arts and crafts. Hours Wed.- $100,000, reflect LLNS' commitment to local communities. vation Program interacts with students in classrooms and in the in Pleasanton: A daughter to Courtney and LLNS received 89 applications totaling more than Sun. 11:30-4. 2155 3rd St., Livermore. Kipp Peppel of Livermore on Sept. 23. A field, inspiring them to care about the environment. son to Jamie Lynn Duncan and Clark San- $850,000 in requests. Thirty-seven applications were se- • Livermore Public Library, Programming Is for the Birds Holiday Craft Show, Livermore Eagles Auxiliary hosting Annual Holiday Craft tos of Dublin on Oct. 10. A son to Masami lected for awards totaling $100,000 through a committee encourages computer science leaning and exploration for local Show on November 15th from 9am to and Evan Woehl of Livermore on Oct. 24. A review process. The majority of these awards serve chil- youth with hands-on learning using Finch robots. 3pm. 527 N. Livermore Ave., Livermore. son to Lyndsey Russell and Joseph Dennis dren in the Tri-Valley area and San Joaquin County, with • Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory High School promotes Handmade crafts, raffle prizes, back sale of Livermore on Oct. 16. a focus on literacy, science, technology, engineering and individuality while encouraging group dynamics including hands- and lunch also available. Proceeds go to The House I live In, a film about the on experience in its science laboratory. local charities. toll the “War on drugs” is taking on our math education and cultural arts. Other recipients focus social fabric will be shown at 7 p.m. on • Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Teaching Holiday Craft Boutique, Saturday, Sat., Nov. 22 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village their charitable efforts toward veterans, senior citizens and Opportunities for Partners in Science (TOPS) brings local in- those without homes. November 15, 2014, 10:00 AM – 4:00 Parkway, Dublin. A quote from the film dustry together with teachers to develop engaging lessons and PM. Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador says that this war is like a “holocaust in Bill Goldstein, LLNS president and LLNL director pre- demonstrations. Valley Blvd. ,Dublin. Presented by the slow motion.” In reference to the way we sented the awards during a reception at the LLNS office in • Livermore Veterans Foundation makes available general and Dublin Senior Center and the Dublin treat drug abuse, “this machine feeds poor downtown Livermore on Monday. “It is an honor to be able financial support to military veterans, including support for student Senior Foundation. Selection of original young people into it, like meat into sau- to recognize these organizations for the tremendous work veterans at Las Positas College in Livermore. handmade arts and crafts. Entrance is sage.” This film was made by the same • McHenry House Tracy Family Shelter helps homeless families free. For more information call (925) documentarian who made the film, “Why they do and the success of their programs,” Goldstein said. 556-4511 or email seniorctr@dublin. We Fight.” A meet & greet potluck begins Goldstein presented LLNS Community Gift Program in San Joaquin County by providing backpacks, school supplies ca.gov. at 6:30 PM, while a discussion follows the and a Homework Club for school-age children. film. We may have a guest; although, this awards to the following organizations: • Mohr Elementary, Project Lead the Way promotes STEM Elks Holiday Boutique, Sat., Nov. 15, 9 • Agape Villages Foster Family Agency, San Joaquin County a.m. to 3 p.m. Livermore-Pleasanton film by itself will give us much to discuss. education bringing this program aimed to inspire elementary For more info, call 925-462-3459 certifies foster families who will provide loving, stable and nurtur- Elks Lodge #2117, 940 Larkspur students to this school for the first time. Dr., Livermore. 35 vendors featuring Livermore-Amador Genealogi- ing homes for abused and neglected children. • Northern California Council of Black Professional Engineers cal Society will present Teresa Parham • Assistance League of Amador Valley, Operation School Bell handcrafted items such as jewelry, felted encourages youth to enter STEM careers through programs includ- handbags, fabric plates, scented soaps speaking on “Hitting the Mother Lode”. provides clothing, school supplies, mentoring and tutoring to and jams and jellies. Homemade baked The presentation will be at 7:30 P.M. Mon., ing the Museum of African American Technology. Dec. 3 at Congregation Beth Emek in underserved school children in the Tri-Valley. • Reins in Motion promotes healing and growth to individuals goods available. For information call the • Boy Scouts of America, STEM Encampment provides an lodge office at 455-8829 or Polly Stonich Pleasanton. Through dedicated research with disabilities or life-altering/threatening issues by connecting her mother discovered that FC Ewer, environment to cultivate and inspire the next generation of critical them with horses, animals and outdoor educational activities. at 447-5986. thinkers and innovators. Teresa’s paternal 4th great grandfather had • San Ramon Branch and Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin Branch Unique Boutique, annual boutique to be spent time in California during the 1850’s. • Central Valley Youth Symphony offers tuition assistance to of the American Association of University Women, Tech Trek held Friday, November 21, 2pm - 7pm Teresa Parham is currently the Teen young musicians, affording them the opportunity to play great Summer Camp for Girls advances equity for women and girls and Saturday, November 22, 9am-5pm Services Librarian at the Pleasanton Public symphonic music. through hands-on activities in math, science and related fields. at Cedar Grove Community Church in Library. Her father was born in Santiago • Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland inspires and • The Taylor Family Foundation, Camp Arroyo Program the multipurpose room. One of a kind Chile and is a retired Commander in the educates students of all ages about our planet and the universe. handcrafted items, vintage jewelry, baby U. S. Navy. All are welcome and there is enhances the quality of life for children with life-threatening and items, doll clothes to fit the American no charge. For further information contact • Del Arroyo 4H offers opportunities for underprivileged chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth at risk. children to build confidence, learn responsibility and develop Girl doll, quilts, aprons, scarves, baked [email protected] • Tracy High School, Biotechnology Program provides students goods, jams and much more. Proceeds Mini Cheer Clinic, offered by the important life skills. experiences in fundamental biotechnology techniques and oppor- benefit Women's Ministries projects. (no Foothill High School Competition Cheer • Discovery Bay Odyssey of the Mind, International Problem- tunities to develop and implement independent research projects. vendors). contact Nancy Lear 925-455- team. Participants will earn the latest Solving Competition delivers the opportunity for gifted students • Tracy High School, Science Program enables students to 9414 or [email protected] moves, fun dances and all the cool cheers to think outside the box in technical and engineering fields. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 9:00 become skilled users of technology utilizing modern tools for Fertile Groundworks offers op- am - 1:30 pm at FHS. This mini cheer • Dublin Partners in Education Career Exploration delivers conducting scientific investigations. educational enhancement programs including a career exploration portunities to volunteer in a community clinic is open to students from K-6 grade. • Tri-Valley Haven, Food Pantry provides nourishment, creates educational garden each Tuesday and The $50 fee includes camp, lunch and a program that utilizes STEM speakers. homes safe from abuse and contributes to a more peaceful society. • Dublin Unified School District, High School Chemistry Wednesday from 10:00-noon and Fridays t-shirt. There will be a parent performance • Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center teams with established from 3:00-6:00. Additional volunteer op- at 1:00 pm. Space is limited. Download a Program prepares students for college and a future career utilizing community partners to provide financial literacy education for at portunities are available the 1st, 2nd and flyer and the registration form at: http:// modern equipment in their science laboratories. risk young adults in the Tri-Valley. 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9:00- www.foothillfalcons.org/apps/pages/index. • Emerson House provides transitional shelter to homeless • Valley Community Baptist Church, Food Pantry serves com- noon. The organization provides organi- jsp?type=d&uREC_ID=188125&pREC_ men in Tracy as well as security, hope, encouragement to seek munity members who cannot afford the basic necessities after the cally grown produce to local food programs ID=443516. Contact Danette Ondi at employment and removing them from the streets. for those in need, as well as serving as [email protected] or 925-699-4856 rent is paid. a teaching garden. Those interested to with any questions. • Exceptional Needs Network offers a free overnight camp for • Valley Humane Society, Paws to Read Expansion Program special needs children in Livermore’s Camp Arroyo. visit www.fertilegroundworks.org and like Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring provides education-based programs using animals to teach children us on our Facebook page (https://www. Club, Sat., Nov. 15, 25-28 miles Feather • Good News Bears strives to help alleviate pain, suffering, to read as well as teaching them proper pet care. facebook.com/FertileGroundWorks) to Pedals Ride starting at San Ramon Central loneliness, trauma, loss and fear by offering encouragement through • Wiesner Memorial Senior Fund helps seniors maintain in- sign-up for volunteer opportunities. 4743 Park to Dublin and Camp Parks, meet 9:30 the distribution of stuffed animals. dependent lifestyles and provides emergency grant assistance for East Ave., Livermore (directly behind a.m., Rebecca Wood, rcwood1@sbcglobal. • Granada High School, Environmental Science and Biology Tri-Valley seniors in need. Asbury United Methodist Church). net. Sun., Nov. 16, 58 miles American Laboratories allow students to investigate technologies providing • Windemere Ranch Middle School, STEM Q&A: K-12 Sci- Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting River Trail, meet 10 a.m. at Discovery Park relevant and rigorous hands-on experience. Mon., Nov. 17 at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village in Sacramento, Alberto Lanzas, 510-825- ence Trivia Program encourages students interested in STEM by Parkway, Dublin. Doors open at 7 p.m., 0589. Wed., Nov. 19, 40 miles from San • Lammersville Unified School District, Altamont Elementary providing a rewards-based computerized trivia program and an School prepares students with hands-on learning, placing amplified meeting at 7:30 p.m. will include nomina- Ramon Central Park to Diablo Junction end-of-the-year competition. tions for 2015 club officers, a Climate and Walnut Creek, meet 9:30 a.m., Jim emphasis on STEM with its new science lab. • YMCA of the East Bay, Tri-Valley provides quality programs Change interactive workshop presented Conger, [email protected]. Anyone • Lammersville Unified School District, STEM and Enrichment and services for children and families with STEM opportunities by the Sunflower Alliance and Thank You planning to go on a ride is asked to contact Program prepares K-5 students for college and a future career with in their after-school programs. Party for those who campaigned, to cel- the leader for details on where to meet and

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what to bring. munity Markets, Vintage Hills Shopping Bereaved Mother’s Network of held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 447-3289. Church: Service Schedule: 8:00 who would like to donate nonperishable November Epilepsy Awareness Center, 3550 Bernal Ave, Pleasanton. the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of and reading room are located at Third and a.m. Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. food items, call the office at (925) 479- Month. Eric's Corner, a free support group Preregistration required, register at: www. each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Adult Bible Study (check web-site): 10:25 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and for all people dealing with a diagnosis newleafpleasanton.eventbrite.com or call Civic Center Library, Small Conference open to the public, features books, CDs Sunday School (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 of epilepsy and their families, will have 925-621-7660 ext 120. Room. The aim of the network is to allow and magazines for sale. For information, Eucharist with choir, child care provided. p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment a very special guest speaker, Dr. Edie E. Writing club for young adults, bereaved mothers to make connections call (925) 447-2946. 1:00 p.m. Youth Group. www.saintbart- only. The Outreach Center will be open Zusman. Her specialty is Neurosurgery. Whether a seasoned writer or just starting with, share resources, and support other Sunset Community Church, 2200 slivermore.com every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from She is located in Castro Valley at Pacific out, join published Young Adult author J.L. mothers who have been through the worst Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship ser- Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Brain and Spine Medical Group. Meeting Powers at Livermore Public Library for experience of their lives, losing a child. For vice at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts East Avenue, Livermore, worship service will be on a first come first serve basis at 5725 W. Las Positas, second floor, the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 more information, contact katiestrube@ at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Pleasanton. Meetings are from 6:30-8:00 through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 comcast.net. provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 sen Drive, Livermore. the third Thursday of each month. For pm on the third Thursday of the month: Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night p.m.) Lynnewood United Methodist further information see eric'scorner.org. November 20, and December 18, 2014. to new and established residents of the program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, Little Brown Church, United Church Church, 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly Dress a Girl Around the World, an The meetings will be held at the Civic Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the call 447-6282. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 congregation where all are welcome. invitation to make simple dresses for girls Center Library, 1188 South Livermore first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Worship at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is Avenue, Livermore. The club is free and no on the second Wednesday of the month, Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- with Sunday school for youth and adults Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at registration is required. For more informa- Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, more. Information, 447-8840. 2580 at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both St. Michael Hall, Livermore. Help is needed tion, please visit TEEN SPACE on the family activities, and monthly adult socials. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Pathway Community Church, 6533 services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer sewing, ironing, cutting. Bring sewing library’s website: www.livermorelibrary.net, Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship at 846-0221, send an email to office@ machine or serger, iron, ironing board, or contact Jennifer at 925-373-5576. www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, lynnewood.org or visit website at www. scissors, along with helping hands. (Those Everything is Possible with Healing Community Resources for Inde- adult Bible study/Sunday school. For adult programs. Biblically based practical lynnewood.org. planning to stay all day should bring a and Compassion Workshop Sunday pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to information, call 925-447-1246. messages, nondenominational. All are wel- The Church of Jesus Christ of bag lunch.) Always accepting cheerful November, 16, 2014 9:30 AM - 4:30PM. help people with disabilities and supports Asbury United Methodist Church, comed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., cotton fabric donations. Those who can’t Discover your own healing & compas- them to live independently and participate 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. org (925) 829-4793. Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, sion with Scarlett Lewis, Dana Liesegang in their community for as long as they are Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. arrange for kits that can be sews at home. and Kate Mackinnon. Scarlett and willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 Dana share how they have transformed offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown or [email protected] tragedy in their lives into healing, love and to provide information and referrals and munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores ward, 1 p.m. Widowed Men and Women of compassion. Kate has worked with both of provide community education at senior (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at The Church of Jesus Christ of Northern CA., Nov. 15, 1 p.m., friendly these amazing women with Craniosacral centers and affordable housing complexes org. 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: bridge in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 8 to Therapy healing. Learn practical ways to to residents of Southern Alameda County. United Christian Church, celebrating [email protected] for more info. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Jan, 484-9308. Nov. 16, 10 a.m., brunch in implement these skills into your everyday The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 14 to Janet, 443- life. Robert Livermore Community Center, Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: 3327. Nov. 16, 2 p.m., matinee Singing in Cresta Blanca Room, Livermore. Advance be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes for Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. the Rain at the Firehouse, RSVP by Nov. Tickets $100/person or $125/person at the by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at program on Sunday morning and first The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 12 to Athene, 846-0111. Nov. 20, 5 p.m., door. Visit www.kmackinnon.com or email [email protected]. All services Fridays. The community is welcome. United 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: happy hour in Pleasanton, RSVP by Nov. 18 info@kmackinnon. for further information. are free. CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. Call Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. to Ruby, 462-9636. Nov. 22, 1 p.m., lunch Tea Dance featuring The Mellotones NAMI (National Alliance on Mental 449-6820 for more information. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don John Knox Presbyterian Church, in Dublin, RSVP to Marge at 828-5124. Combo Jazz Band, presented by Veterans Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Granada Baptist Church, 945 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Tri-Valley Communities Against a of Foreign Wars Pleasant Post 6298, 1 Support Group is a twice-a-month parent Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Radioactive Environment (Tri-Valley to 3:15 p.m. Veterans Hall, 301 Main support group for parents with children Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education CAREs) monitors nuclear weapons St., Pleasanton. Date for tea dance Nov. to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group and environmental clean-up activities 19. Music from the American songbook having bipolar or other mood disorders. 1-888-805-7151. aged children go to Kid’s Church following Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth throughout the US nuclear weapons played for listening and dancing for a It meets First and third Tuesdays of each Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. complex, with a special focus on Livermore variety of ballroom experiences. Admission month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Lab and the surrounding communities. All $10. Food and drink will be provided. Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed are welcome at the monthly meeting at the Proceeds benefit needy veterans and their Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. worship on 2nd and 4th Mondays each Livermore Civic Center Library Thursday, families. Information [email protected] or is drop-in, no registration required and is org/ All are welcome. Centerpointe Church, 3410 Corner- month at 7pm, 1893 N. Vasco Rd. (UU November 20 from 7:30pm to 9pm. For 443-2224. free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) 443- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 stone Court, Pleasanton. Services: 9 a.m. Church). More information: Livermore- more information call Tri-Valley CAREs at Assistance League® of Amador Val- 1797 or by e-mail: [email protected] Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School blended with choir and band. Childcare [email protected] or (925) 315-7170. (925) 443-7148 or visit our website at ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’s offered for infants through age 6 and Community Bible Study Women’s http://trivalleycares.org group of volunteers, reaching out to those RELIGION Church 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study children start in the worship service. 10:40 class of Pleasanton, “Return to Jerusalem: Qi Gong classes - An 8-week series in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer a.m. contemporary worship led by a band. God’s Mercy and Faithfulness to His of qi gong classes, called "Super Six Health doing it. Regular meetings are held on the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior adult Sunday school for children and middle- People” will be the featured study his fall. Infusion," will begin on Nov. 11. The third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 ministries meet every other month. Call the schoolers. www.centerpointechurch.org A children’s program is available for in- series will focus on exercises that reduce the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary office at 846-8650 for more information. 925-846-4436. fants to 5 years old. Class continues each stress from the internal organs in order to For more information, see our website, and children’s program For more informa- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am until promote more vitality and general health. www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Livermore.Sunday worship at 8:30 and 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and May 14, 2014. Valley Bible Church, 7106 The session are scheduled for Nov. 11, 18, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and Bible 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact Sherri at 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16; Jan. 6 and 13, from 5:30 yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org 925-399-5074 or email sherri.cbs@gmail. to 6:30 pm, at Unity of Tri-Valley's suite Operation: SAM “Supporting All a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night Valley Bible Church, Livermore, com for more information or to register.” 120, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- there is adult Bible study, youth activities Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary Unity of Tri-Valley - 9875 Dublin Class limited to 12 participants; prepay- support organization based in Livermore. ship service. AWANA children's program and children's choir at 6:30 p.m. Child School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles west ment of $80 is encouraged but drop-ins S.A.M. has been in operation since January Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. care during all events. 447-1848, www. Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. of Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton). 10:00 allowed at $12 per class. Open to anyone. 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. trinitylivermore.org Cedar Grove Community Church, Sunday service; children’s program avail- Contact Gayle Staehle, 925.200.1765 or morale support of deployed troops. For Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship able. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, [email protected] See also http:// information or donations, visit www. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, www.unityoftrivalley.org/ operationsam.org, email operationsam@ service. Information 447-8747 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets the third comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. uucil.org 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact St. Francis of Assisi Anglican 925.829-2733. Wednesday of each month at Arroyo Seco ClutterLess (CL), This is a nonprofit, Congregation Beth Emek, Center Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), Mass of Remembrance, honor those School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. The peer-based, self-help, support group for for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. Sun- you have loved, who have died, in a special next club meeting will be November 19 at people with difficulty discarding unwanted Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday day services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) and 10 Mass of Remembrance on November 17th. 6:00pm. Those interested in joining 4-H possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 p.m. Court, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. am (High Mass with Sunday School). Other at 7:30pm at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. are invited to come to the meeting. There every Monday at the St. Mary & St. John Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Holy Days as announced. For information, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. All are will be a potluck dinner and a chance Coptic Orthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 org. (831) 278-1916. call msg. center at 925/906-9561. invited. If you wish, bring a small picture or to participate in Rockets to the Rescue Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just come or Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 memento of your loved one. science experiment. For more information call our 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Trinity Church, Livermore, call Margaret Miller at (925)-447-6980 or or go to www.ClutterLess.org Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Chil- jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. traditional Christmas presentation of email [email protected]. Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- dren’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Well Community Outreach Center the birth of Jesus Christ. All new for this Kids: Make an Edible Turkey from 1362 Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. a.m. For more information call the church ministry provides meats, canned and dry year. Presentation will be December 18th an Apple, Nov. 15, Join us for an afternoon Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For First Church of Christ, Scientist, office 925-462-4802. goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only through the 21st this year at Trinity Church, of family-friendly crafting and healthy more information visit www.shepgate.org/ Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal available prior to the start of the school 557 Olivina Avenue, Livermore, 7 to 9 pm snacking. 3-6pm. Free. New Leaf Com- holiday Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) year). Those with an immediate need or each evening. The presentation is free and everyone in the Bay Area is invited.

12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Marissa Selected for Miss Jr. Teen Competition Marissa Gracia of Liver- ceptance into this year's was conducted by this year's more was recently selected competition when the pag- Oakland/San Jose Pageant to participate in the 2014 eant announced its selec- Coordinator. Miss Jr. Teen Oakland/San tions following interviews Marissa will be compet- Jose pageant competition in the local Oakland/San ing for her share of thou- that will take place on Sun- Jose area. Marissa submitted sands of dollars in prizes and day November 23, 2014. an application and took part specialty gifts in the Miss Jr. Marissa learned of her ac- in an interview session that Teen division, one of four divisions.Young ladies ages 7 tod 19 will compete in modeling routines includ- Teen Poet of the Month ing casual wear and formal wear. Most important, Ma- The Livermore teen poet of the month of October is rissa will display her person- Eme Zachariah He is a sophomore at Livermore High who ality and interviewing skills plays soccer and is interested in engineering. The title of while interviewing with this his winning poem on the theme of Gossip is "Her Escape" year's Oakland/San Jose Her Escape judging panel. Personality You could hear it in their voices. is the number one aspect that You could see it in their eyes. each contestant is judged on The words they spread were gossip. during all phases of com- Every sound of it was lies. petition. If Marissa were to win the As she heard the voices whisper, title of Miss Jr. Teen Oak- land/San Jose, she would Las Positas College President Barry Russell recently joined a select committee panel She walked alone to class. represent Oakland/San Jose The group of girls all staring, and the surrounding com- taking part in the Bay Area STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Down the hallway she did pass. munities at the National Education Summit titled "Advancing STEM Through Public-Private Partnerships." Competition that will take Invited by Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla, Dr. Russell shared his thoughts on She knew of the stories. place in Orlando, Florida. what is needed to advance STEM education throughout the region at the event Memorized every line. Over $30,000.00 in prizes held at Mills College on October 23. He also shared information about Las Positas She tried to keep convincing and awards will be presented College's STEM curriculum and strategic partnerships. President Russell served on to herself that she was fine. at the National Competition. the select committee panel with other higher education and K-12 education leaders Each local winner receives On the outside she was calm, an expense paid trip of five including Dr. Virginia Lehmkuhl-Dakhwe, director of STEM education from San Jose with a smile on her face. nights and six days in Or- State University, and L. Karen Monro, associate superintendent from the Alameda But inside she was breaking. lando, Florida. County Office of Education. She knew she'd lost the race. Community businesses, organizations, and private Her escape was painting pictures. individuals have assisted Her favorite color red. Marissa in participating in Her arm was always painted, this year's competition by in the color of the dead. becoming official sponsors. Through sponsorship, each Vice President of Human Resources Selected This story has a twist. contestant receives the nec- essary training, rehearsals, Sandia Laboratiry Federal Credit Union (SLFCU) has hired BJ Jones as its Vice The scars don't ever fade. and financial support. President of Human Resources. Her responsibilities include developing and executing Her heart was the wrist. Any business, organiza- human resources strategy and policy, specifically in the areas of talent, organizational, and and her mind was the blade. tion, or private individual performance management; compensation and benefits; employee relations; employment who may be interested in be- law; and training and development. The theme for November is Technology. Teens are in- coming a sponsor to Marissa Jones retired from Sandia National Laboratories after 25 years in human resources and vited to submit poems 30 lines or less to Livermorepoetry@ may contact the Miss Jr. was president of The Inside Scoop, an HR firm. gmail.com. Please reference : November Teen Poetry in the Teen Oakland/San Jose pag- Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union serves more than 74,000 members with seven subject line eant coordinator, at 1-877- branches in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area and two in Livermore, California. SLFCU Please list grade, school and interests in the entry. 403-6678 or info@2014 currently holds over $2 billion in assets and is consistently ranked among the top credit Livermore Poet Laureate Kevin Gunn sponsors the missteenoakland.com. Her unions for total financial return to members by Callahan and Associates, Washington, D.C. program. competition acceptance (www.creditunions.com). number is: ACC-93162.