Lawsuit Asks Court to Keep Healthcare Initiative Off the Ballot

Thursday, JULY 19, 2018

VOLUME LV, NUMBER 27 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Lawsuit Asks Court to Keep Healthcare Initiative Off the Ballot

Two legal challenges were filed disputing the constitutionality of the within Livermore beginning January 1, 2019, by implementing a cap on Health Care Service Costs Initiative that has qualified for the ballot in the amount that Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare and other healthcare See Inside Section A Livermore. One was issued by the city attorney; the other by the Hospital related businesses can charge their patients. The Initiative also limits the Section A is filled with Committee for the Livermore-Pleasanton Area. types of charges that these healthcare related businesses can recover. If information about arts, people, The challenge filed by the city attorney's office in Alameda County a patient were billed in excess of the Initiative's limits, the provider must entertainment and special events. Superior Court asks that a decision be made before August 27, 2018 issue a rebate to the payer. The payer is defined in the Initiative as the There are education stories, a as to whether the measure is invalid. August 27 is the deadline to place patient, or other individuals, primary insurers and secondary insurers variety of features, and the arts arguments on the Nov. ballot. A hearing has been set for August 15 at and other entities. and entertainment and 9:30 a.m. If a provider fails to timely issue a rebate, the city is required to levy bulletin board. The city notes in its petition that the Initiative, if enacted, would fines and penalties on the offending provider. The petition also argues that require the city to regulate the costs of healthcare services rendered (See LAWSUIT, page 2) $5 Million Work to Start Awarded for on District Del Valle Work Boundaries The East Bay Regional Park Livermore Council Elections District will receive $5 million for The Livermore City Council Del Valle Regional Park from the will discuss the format for up- new 2018-2019 state budget. coming hearings to determine the Assemblywoman Catharine boundaries for district based coun- Baker (R-San Ramon) and Sena- cil elections at its July 23 meeting. tor Steve Glazer (D-Orinda) an- On July 9, 2018, the council nounced the funding on Monday. adopted a resolution of intention to The money will be used for transition from at- large to district- much needed infrastructure up- based elections. dates and to make park improve- Two public hearings are pro- ments for tourism. The park needs posed to inform the community to renovate its water treatment about the districting process, pres- infrastructure, which includes 4 ent options, and receive public miles of aging pipes for water input regarding the boundaries distribution and sewage treatment. and composition of voting districts An estimated 300,000 to 600,000 prior to the drafting of district map gallons of water are wasted per alternatives. year due to line breaks or leaks. The first public hearing is East Bay Regional Park District scheduled for Monday, August 13, General Manager Robert Doyle 2018; the second for September 10. said, “Del Valle is one of three At the end of the second public Photo - Doug Jorgensen State Parks that the East Bay hearing, the council will define the Regional Park District manages Emerald Glen Park in Dublin was filled with people enjoying a variety of activities including playing criteria used to create one or more with no funding from the state in the fountain. For more photos, go to page 8. They included playing in the fountain, a volleyball (See DISTRICTS, page 8) for operations, maintenance, or game, and going for a run. infrastructure repairs. This investment will help upgrade key infrastructure and visitor facilities at Del Valle.” Personal Tragedy Inspires Donation Lake Del Valle reservoir, part of the East Bay Regional Park District, is five miles long and For A New Hospital Program is surrounded by 4,395 acres of Lynn Seppala is an inspiration lifesaving care for the Tri-Valley timely care is critical when treating around-the-clock access to lifesav- parkland located in Livermore. Del Valle Regional Park brought to anyone who has experienced a community. a stroke patient, we want to serve ing clinical stroke expertise, along over 100,000 visitors in June this major setback in life. At the age of According to Dr. David Svec, our neighbors better by providing with the most advanced treatment year alone to hike, swim, picnic, 46, he suffered a stroke that caused Chief Medical Officer at Stanford access to high-quality stroke care options to our community,” said and camp. The main purposes for paralysis, a speech impairment, Health Care – ValleyCare, “Due close to home.” Shaké Sulikyan, Executive Di- this property are public recreation, and aphasia that re-shaped his life. to requirements, emergency per- To kick-start the Campaign for rector of ValleyCare Charitable flood control, and water supply. Today, he is reliving that pain- sonnel transporting patients with Stroke Care at Stanford Health Foundation and a Livermore resi- Del Valle Regional Park has been fully difficult period as he helps potential stroke symptoms must Care – ValleyCare, Lynn and his dent. The Seppalas are making an a beautiful destination for families to launch the Campaign for Stroke bypass our Hospital and go to a wife Joan have donated $100,000. Care at Stanford Health Care – Val- certified stroke center. Because “We are raising $1 million to bring (See STROKE CARE, page 3) (See DEL VALLE, page 10) leyCare that would provide critical

Little League Intermediate World Series Set Appeal on Livermore Oil Twelve teams from around the includes Livermore, Pleasanton, and Park District Board recognized world and the United States will Dublin, San Ramon and Danville. the team. The city presented the Drilling Goes to Supervisors arrive in Livermore at the end The Livermore Baseball Team team members with certificates The Alameda County Board of for the two oil fields operated by of July to compete in the Little will represent District 57. It is the and a t-shirt; the park district, a Supervisors is scheduled to hear E&B Natural Resources. The well League Intermediate World Series. first time in the six years that Dis- certificate of recognition. an appeal July 24 against the ap- fields are located at 8617 and 8467 An official ceremony recogniz- trict 57 has hosted the tournament The Livermore team quali- proval of a permit to continue the Patterson Pass Road. ing the teams will be held on July that a Livermore team has won fied by beating Danville in two operation of two oil fields in rural The Center for Biological Di- 28 at 4 p.m. at the Bankhead Plaza, the championship and moved on straight games. Team members Livermore. versity (CBD) filed the appeal to 2400 First Street, Livermore. to the World Series. The Livermore include Bobby Alvear, Tyler The hearing begins at 1 p.m. in the supervisors. Also in opposition The World Series games will Baseball team is a merger of play- Trudeau, AJ Arante, Denny Der- the Supervisors Chambers, 1221 are the Livermore Eco-watchdogs, be played at Max Baer Park from ers from Livermore Little League ham, Drew Kardy, Tanner Griffith, Oak Street, Oakland, 5th floor. the Sierra Club, Friends of the July 29 to August 5. and Granada Little League. Andrew McKeever, Jason Kra- The County Board of Zoning Vineyards, Tri-Valley Conser- Hosting the games in Liver- Both the Livermore City Coun- koski, Bennett Johnston, Jack Adjustment approved a Condi- vancy, Sunflower Alliance, Friends more will be District 57, which cil and Livermore Area Recreation (See WORLD SERIES, page 4) tional Use Permit (CUP) May 24 (See APPEAL, page 9) Josey Running for Sensiba to Pass Dublin City Council The Chairman By Ron McNicoll are expiring. Gavel for ITV A third candidate for the Dublin Thalblum committed not to City Council has emerged for the run for a new term, because the A tireless advocate for the Tri- Nov. 6 election. council, in appointing her to fill Valley’s economic advantages, Jean Josey, an 18-year resident, the term of the late Vice-mayor quality of life and dynamic entre- has already submitted papers for Don Biddle, asked for that com- preneurial ecosystem, Innovation fundraising transparency, and said mitment. The council did not want Tri-Valley Leadership Group Chair that she intends to file for office. a short-term appointee to have the John Sensiba has infused the orga- The other two candidates who advantage of incumbency, but in- nization with his uniquely positive have announced their intentions for stead wanted it to be an open seat. leadership style, according to a a run for a council seat are Bobby The commitment does not bar her press release. Khullar and Shawn Kumagai. from a run in any future election. Sensiba, who is Managing Part- Filing opened July 16. It closes Gupta has not announced his ner of the accounting firm Sensiba on Aug. 10, unless an incumbent intentions about running again. Photo - Doug Jorgensen San Filippo LLP, has served as decides not to file. The terms of Separately, a petition to recall A colorful sky lit the evening in North Livermore. Chair of the business-led ITV organization for four years. He now Janine Thalblum and Abe Gupta (See DUBLIN, page 4) (See INNOVATION, page 8)

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Scholz Short Notes...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 Chamber Luncheon to Focus on Manufacturing in the Valley Manufacturing = the Representatives con- cheon tickets are $48 for production of merchandise firmed for the speaker pro- LVCC members and their for use or sale using labor gram include Ray Vallejo guests and $58 for “Not-Yet” and machines, tools, chemi- of Topcon Positioning Sys- LVCC members. cal and biological process- tems; Kathleen Gonzales ing, or formulation. The of Vintage 99 Label Mfg.; term may refer to a range Jacki Simonson of Admedes of human activity, from and moderator Karen Burns handicraft to high tech, but of Sensiba San Filippo and is most commonly applied vice chair of the Association to industrial production, of Manufacturers-Bay Area. in which raw materials The monthly luncheon are transformed into fin- series is set at various ven- ished goods on a large scale ues throughout the beauti- (source-Wikipedia). It is a ful Livermore Valley wine little known fact that the region. Held May through Livermore Valley is home September, the luncheon Concept for mural to hundreds of manufactur- themes include topics and ing businesses, collectively issues relevant to the econ- a large contributor to the omy at the local, regional, economic health of the state and national levels. region. For information and to make On Thursday July 26, reservations for the July the Livermore Valley luncheon and the LVCC Chamber of Commerce luncheon series visit www. Mural Approved for Bothwell Wall (LVCC) features speakers livermorechamber.org or from local manufacturing call 925-447-1606. Lun- The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Board of Directors approved an art businesses at its monthly mural to be painted on the back wall of the Bothwell Arts Center. Wine Country Luncheon Pending The board unanimously approved the irrevocable donation of public art at its July 11 series at the Garre Vineyard MultiPle Offers! meeting. & Winery Bella Rosa Event Girl Scout Sierra Randel proposed the mural as her Gold Award project. She worked Center. in conjunction with Anne Giancola, the Bothwell manager. “LVCC is excited to Giancola told the board, "I have a background in mural art. I've always wanted to paint showcase businesses in the a mural on the back wall.” manufacturing industry, Randall will take leadership in obtaining donations and getting the actual work done. using this as an opportunity Linda Futral She will also coordinate volunteers in the effort. Broker/Realtor to share their stories, the 925.980.3561 The mural was designed by Giancola. She will oversee the painting. She stated, "I will economic impacts of their [email protected] make sure it ends up with a professional result." presence, future plans and www.lindafutral.com 1039 Eve Lane, Livermore Director David Furst stated, "I think it is a very fine project." how we can work together License #01257605 The board also appointed Patricia Lord, the assistant general manager, as acting general to support their success and 4BD / 3BA / ~2,472 SF / ~7,637 Lot manager. The approval includes a temporary pay raise. She will serve as general manager strengthen the local com- Nicely tucked on quiet street with plenty starting July 16 through the time when a new general manager is hired. munity,” said Dawn Argula, of privacy, side access, and three car garage the Chamber CEO. $985,000 Two Headed for Dublin School Board Race By Ron McNicoll he decided to move his fam- in District 5. We still have bution in the city and com- Are You Injured? Dominick Piegaro an- ily to Dublin 15 years ago. much to do, especially creat- ments from2 col the xpublic. 2.5” news nounced that he will be He stated that he found ing a new high school that The moveJULY-19-2018 to district elec- You Need To Know Your Rights! running for the District 5 his true passion in mentoring will be of sufficient size and tions was the result of a de- seat for the Dublin Unified youth, as a playground direc- facilities to meet the needs of mand letter from a SouthernIndIcate correctINJURIESIons RESULTING or FROM aPProVaL VIa eMaIL School District now held by tor and athletics coach. 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Piegaro writes on his oning dances, school activi- the West Side’s District 2, Cunningham, Proof and Board (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 website that as a bank man- ties, and field trips. which is represented by President Amy Miller. A 115 01 Dublin Blvd, Suite 200, Dublin ager, he first only worked in Cherrier said via-email Megan Rouse. community group has cir- (925) 452-8232 Dublin, but then became so that he intends to file soon. Dublin created districts culated petitions to recall Mila Logvin, ESQ [email protected] involved in the schools that “I want to continue my work after pubic hearings that Cunningham, but have not Since 2003 LogvinLaw.CoM in representing the people examined population distri- turned in the petitions. LAWSUIT (continued from page one) 2col x 3” news the Initiative suffers from unconstitutional vagueness, JUN-21-2018 and violates due process by IndIcate correctIons or aPProVaL VIa eMaIL failing to guarantee regu- lated entities a fair return. • OK as is The Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not The petition points out identified by client. Computer screen and print quality that Livermore is a general may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy law city that may make and • OK with changes noted enforce within its limits of color reproduction from digital files is not guaranteed. local police, sanitary, and • Make changes We accept no responsibility for color variations, between other ordinances and regu- and return for approval submitted images and final ads, due to printing process. lations not in conflict with the general laws. The city 2250 First St Livermore, CA 94550 asks that a judgement find

Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 the initiative to be facially invalid. The court is asked to order a writ of mandate requiring the Alameda County Registrar Tim Dupuis and all persons acting under his direction and control to refrain from placing an invalid initiative on the city's November 6, 2018 ballot. The second petition filed by the Hospital Committee for the Livermore-Pleasan- ton Areas in the First District Court of Appeals also challenged the constitutionality of the Initiative. According to a staff report, the Ap- pellate Court summarily denied the petition without considering the merits of the case, or making any findings on the information presented in the petition to show the measure is invalid on its face. The Appellate Court’s decision was to defer judicial resolution until after the election. COUNCIL MEETING The Livermore City council will receive a 9212 report of the impacts on Livermore at its July 23 meeting. After hearing the report, the council will decide whether to adopt the initiative or place it on the November ballot. At its June 25 meeting, the council had directed staff to prepare a 9212 report to evaluate the effects of the proposed initiative, including potential fiscal impacts, impacts on the community’s ability to attract and retain business and employment, and impacts on the community’s ability to access health care in Livermore. The 9212 report was not available prior to the press deadline for The Indepen- dent. JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 3

STROKE CARECAMPAIGN (continued from page one)

ating in an ever-changing After sobbing with Joan ValleyCare. “Having a certi- To learn more about the healthcare landscape, we over the life taken from fied stroke center here at Val- Campaign for Stroke Care or need philanthropic support him, he emerged ready to leyCare will greatly enhance respond to Lynn’s and Joan’s to meet the growing needs rebuild both intellectually the care we can provide challenge by having your of our community.” and physically. locally. The community’s gift matched, visit valley- The Seppalas want every- After a year, Lynn re- investment in this program, care.com/stroke or contact along with our connection to the ValleyCare Charitable one to know how vital im- turned to work at LLNL. In an odd twist of fate, his Stanford’s top-rated neurol- Foundation at either 925- mediate care and follow-up ogy program, will provide 373-4560 or vccharitable@ services can be. Lynn said, “I stroke caused him to view problems differently. Be- valuable resources in the stanfordhealthcare.org. went to speech and physical cause he could not absorb Tri-Valley.” therapy rehabilitation nearly streams of data as fast as 30 miles away, often three before, he looked under- times a week for almost a neath the surface to examine year. There wasn’t then, the underlying concepts. and isn’t now, any stroke Among his colleagues, he care that is local. Joan was became known for the cre- wonderful throughout it all, ative breakthroughs that but I know that many are not advanced their work. lucky enough to have such “We are so grateful to Joan and Lynn for their UNDER NEW a supportive spouse or have leadership in launching this the ability to travel such a campaign and accelerating OWNERSHIP distance for their care.” our efforts to bring stroke 925-606-5120 It is tough for Lynn to care to our community,” said 1476 First Street Joan and Lynn Seppala retell what it felt like after Scott Gregerson, President Livermore, CA 94550 his stroke. His right arm of Stanford Health Care – and leg were paralyzed, additional $150,000 match- 1963 and became its pub- his speech slurred, and his ing challenge: For every lisher, so it seemed fitting memory affected. Joan said, two dollars that someone to break the news of the “I remember holding up a 2018 Little League donates, the Seppalas will Campaign for Stroke Care toothbrush. Lynn couldn’t donate one dollar, up to in these pages.” find the word to tell me what $150,000. Both Joan and Lynn have it was. He also realized he Intermediate World Series The Campaign for Stroke experienced the power of couldn’t add or subtract. Care will provide the equip- community firsthand. Joan When the neurologist sug- July 29, 2018 - August 5, 2018 ment, specially-trained staff, said, “In this valley, once cit- gested that he might need MAx BAer PArk, LiverMore rehabilitation programs, izens recognize the impor- to find another career, well, support services, and educa- tance of an issue, they take I just don’t think Lynn ever tion needed to address this action. ValleyCare serves a believed it. Neither did I.” We are excited to welcome critical need in the commu- growing and aging popula- For a man who majored nity, according to Sulikyan. tion susceptible to strokes. in physics, earned a Ph.D. in Mexico and Australia this year! Every 40 seconds, some- We invite the community to optical science, and worked one in the United States has join us in this fundraising at Lawrence Livermore Na- a stroke; it’s the third leading effort for localized care.” tional Laboratory (LLNL) as cause of death in California. Sulikyan stated, “Our Chief Optical Designer for Only 22% of people get community is fortunate to the National Ignition Fusion stroke care in time to reduce have the affiliation with (NIF) project, losing math serious complications. The Stanford Health Care and was like losing his ability average age of stroke pa- connection to the expertise to make sense of the world. tients is dropping to 45 years of our colleagues in Palo During this period, Lynn old, creating an increased Alto. We receive tremen- wrestled with chemical de- demand for advanced treat- dous support from Stanford, pression induced by the ments and timely access to including capital for hospital stroke, along with real life quality care close to home. improvements. However, losses – possibly his career, Raising funds for a great ValleyCare is still a separate soccer, hiking and skiing. cause is not new to the Sep- entity and we must fund the Instead of avoiding the pain, palas. Sulikyan noted, “Joan launch of new services. As Lynn eventually delved into founded the Independent in a non-profit hospital, oper- it, facing the pain directly. Paws in Need Fundraiser Set

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Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 4 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 EDITORIAL Community College Programs Draw Praise Twenty-nine programs 100 percent report securing Machine Tool Technolo- and their families make in- Welcoming the World across the Chabot-Las Posi- a job closely related to their gy, Medical Assisting and formed decisions about their Livermore will become the focus of the tas Community College field of study. For a number Photography programs re- college education and career Little League world as the site of the Little District have been named of years, Chabot has boasted ceived one of the California choices. In addition to re- among the 1,384 programs a 100 percent-pass rate with Community Colleges' 975 launching the popular Salary League Intermediate World Series. California recognized as California students taking the National Bronze Stars. Surfer website with updated District 57 is the official host. Community Colleges’ 2018 Council Licensure Exami- Las Positas had nine data and new resources, Twelve teams from around the world and Strong Workforce Stars. nation (NCLEX-RN). The programs receive a 2018 students can explore more the United States will compete for the cham- The California Com- program also remains the Strong Workforce Star. The than 100 videos focusing munity Colleges' Strong only community college college's Administration of on careers tthat serve as an pionship title in games to be played at Max Workforce Stars represent nursing curriculum that en- Justice program received a exploration tool for students Baer Park July 29 to August 5. Admission to a listing of career education ables students to be placed Silver Star and the Automo- and their families to visual- the games is free. programs whose students at the Children's Hospital in tive Electronics Technology, ize a future in various career To date, teams from Australia, South Ko- show significant gains in Oakland. It has developed Computer Information Sys- and career education fields. rea, the Czech Republic and Mexico have factors important in building an agreement with Califor- tems, Enology, Fire Service Through the website, stu- a skilled workforce and for nia State University East Technology, Interior Design, dents can compare salaries qualified. The District 57 champion is auto- advancing personal social Bay (CSUEB) to count all Liberal Arts and Sciences: across fields and check to matically entered. A team from Livermore mobility. Graduating stu- courses completed at Chabot Computer Studies, Market- see which of their local com- earned the honor. dents within the recognized toward a student's bachelor’s ing and Welding Technology munity college programs The event includes a live broadcast by programs see a substantial degree. programs earned Bronze is recognized for how well increase in earnings, attain- Additionally, Chabot's Star distinctions. students do after graduation. ESPN of the championship game on August 5. ment of a living wage and Automotive Technology, Strong Workforce Stars "The more informed An official welcome will take place on placement in a job closely Business-Transfer, Com- can be viewed in the Work- students are about their cho- July 28 at 4 p.m. on the Bankhead Plaza in matched with their field of puter Application Systems: force Recognition eShow- sen career and program of downtown Livermore. study. Software Specialist, Dental case on the California Com- study at the outset, the better Chabot's Registered Hygiene, Early Childhood munity Colleges' Doing chances they have of reach- The World Series represents a wonderful Nursing program received Development, Electronics What MATTERS for Jobs ing completion and transi- opportunity to showcase Livermore, includ- one of the 114 Gold Stars, Systems Technology, Fire and the Economy website. tioning into the workforce," ing the downtown, wine country, and many the highest recognition Service Technology and Every college in the Cali- said Van Ton-Quinlivan, parks. We urge people to roll out the welcome awarded. Students graduat- Welding Technology pro- fornia Community Colleges California Community Col- ing from Chabot's Reg- grams were named among system had at least one pro- leges Executive Vice Chan- mat for our many visitors. istered Nursing program the 294 Silver Star distinc- gram receive recognition cellor for Workforce and boost their earnings by 114 tion, while the college's Ac- and all programs being rec- Digital Futures. "Salary percent; 73 percent attain the counting, Administration of ognized are listed on the Surfer and Strong Work- regional living wage; and Justice, Administrative As- website. force Stars complement sistant, Architecture, Busi- The California Com- one another in providing ness: Management, Early munity Colleges have re- information that is important DUBLIN Childhood Intervention As- cently launched two online for making a well-informed (continued from page one) sistant, Human Resource resources to help students decision about college and Gupta is being reviewed by explained Josey. On growth, Josey said the Assistant, Interior Design, career." the County Voter Registrar’s Better communication city needs a balance. “Single Office. between city government family homes should have Josey works as a coor- and the Dublin Unified space around them. Apart- dinator for Dublin High School District (DUSD) is ments don’t need so much WORLD SERIES School’s tutoring program. another issue she would ad- open space, but they need (continued from page one) She served as a volunteer dress. adequate parking. Davis, Carter March, Colin real gems of Little League looking for meal sponsors." tutor in the school district Both the city and school Josey on her web site Johnston, and Nate Keaney. Baseball will be featured in He pointed out that over before becoming coordina- district are facing difficult says she supports the “long The team is guided by Man- a 9:30 a.m. game on August the past five years, the series tor. She earned a degree economic conditions. The awaited BART extension,” ager Steve Griffith, Coach 4. The Challenger game has infused $1.25 million in technical writing, and city's General Fund is pro- a post that was done before Mike Trudeau, and Coach features special needs play- into the local economy. That worked in the computer jected to show a deficit start- BART directors rejected Dan Johnston. ers. A team from Calgary, does not include expendi- industry in math and science. ing in 2025. The deficit the BART extension on a Series games will begin Alberta, Ontario will play tures by families or visitors Josey’s campaign website would grow beyond that 5-4 vote. on Sunday, July 29. The a team from San Lorenzo." attending the series. comments on various issues annually. However, she supports Livermore team will play He noted that volun- In addition to the Liver- that she views as important She continued, “The the Regional Rail Author- the 6 p.m. game at Max teers make the games pos- more team, representatives for Dublin. One involves school district had tremen- ity (RRA), and its effort to Baer Park. The international sible. "We try to raise about have qualified from North restoring respect, and getting dous demand for facilities, connect San Joaquin County and national championship $200,000 each year. We are Perth, Australia; Seoul, rid of factionalism in city because its earlier demogra- and Livermore commuters games will be played on Au- always in need of spon- South Korea; the Czech Re- politics. She notes that some pher did not detect a trend in to BART. She said that will gust 4 with the series finale sors, whether cash or in public, and for the first time, people have been vocal on Dublin, namely many more help alleviate some of the on August 5 broadcast live lieu contribution. The dis- a team from Mexico. growth issues, during audi- children coming from apart- Dublin parking problems at on ESPN. trict houses, feeds, provides There is no charge to at- ence speaker time at council ment units, and some fami- BART stations. Dave Wetmore, who transportation and uniforms tend the games. Visit http:// meetings and even during lies doubled up in homes. Josey said she would vote heads the volunteer com- for 13 traveling umpires and intermediateworldseries.org council discussions. This be- State school construction for new commercial devel- mittee, stated, "One of the the 12 teams. We are always for more information. havior has led Mayor David money lagged, and development only if it were to Haubert to remind audiences oper fees are not enough to include “sustainable retail, about the council’s “No jeer, pay for the total need. adequate parking, and miti- no cheer” rule. “There is definitely a gated traffic flow. Likewise, Swalwell Calls Trump ‘Defender of Russia’ Asked by a reporter need for close communica- every residential project how she would raise the tion between the city and must be carefully evaluated. Congressman Eric Swal- “I saw a defender of Rus- Trump failed to confront respect level of commu- Dublin Unified School Dis- California, and especially well (D) was highly critical sia. His primary role is to Putin, said Swalwell. There nity dialogue, Josey said, “I trict, but the relationship the Bay Area, faces a huge of President Trump’s perfor- defend the U.S., but he sided should be an independent understand the frustration. between city and school housing crisis. It is unreal- mance at his summit with with Russia,” said Swalwell. commission, outside of Con- There are challenges with district in the past couple of istic to say that we should Russian President Vladimir Swalwell is a member of gress, to look into Russian growth, traffic and school years has become “increas- approve no new housing.” Putin. the House Select Committee hacking in elections, he said. overcrowding. But we can’t ingly acrimonious,” said “I will ultimately vote Swalwell on a news on Intelligence. As a former intelligence solve anything, if we don’t Josey. against those projects that show on MSNBC on July 16 Swalwell said that officer, Putin “knows what (listen respectfully).” People Josey wants the schools aren’t right for Dublin, but said that at the Trump-Putin Trump’s summit with Pu- is alleged, and what is there. need to realize that active lis- and city to “work collabora- those housing projects that summit in Helsinki, “There tin brought no progress on We are about 100 days from tening is important, because tively again to ensure that are already vested, or have may have been an Ameri- the Syrian civil war, or the the mid-term elections. Putin it accepts hearing the other we have enough (facilities) shown to meet the criteria can flag in the room, but I troubles in Ukraine. “It was sees an open road now. We person’s point of view, even capacity at all levels” for should be considered,” said did not see an American a big victory for Putin.” need some stoplights,” said if one does not agree with it, current and future students. Josey. president.” Instead of standing up for Swalwell. American election integrity, MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in let- County has no say in this! Board of Supervisors meet- Supervisor Haggerty (510) erations to continue. Terms demonstrate the safety of the ters published in Mailbox However, the County DOES ing. If you cannot attend, 272-6691 or 925) 551-6995. and conditions were added operation and our integrity are those of the author and decide whether or not to write a letter to the Supervi- Ask him to reject the E and requiring the maintenance of as an operator. The scientific do not necessarily reflect renew E&B’s Conditional sors and ask them to stop B permits. existing operations without facts belie the scare tactics the opinion of The Indepen- Use Permit. The East County this risky operation once Join us next Tuesday,July expansion. promoted by oil opponents dent. The Independent will Zoning board (2 people!) has and for all. 24th at 1 pm in the Supervi- The operations at Liver- about seismicity, our past not publish anonymous let- approved this, for reasons sors Chambers, 1221 Oak more are governed by ex- performance and chemical ters. All letters are required that have never been stated. Pull Permit Street, Oakland, 5th floor. tensive and active regula- disclosures. Rather than rely to have the names of the On July 24, the Board of Donna Cabanne Ask all five Supervisors to tory oversight by agencies on the disinformation pro- persons submitting them. Supervisors will hear an ap- Tri-Valley Group ensure our safety by denying responsible for air quality, vided by opponents, we en- Abusive letters may be peal to this decision, the final Sierra Club these permits. water quality, surface re- courage those interested in rejected or edited. Frequent chance to STOP these opera- Why should we be forced We need your presence sources, safety, and other the facts to review the letters letter writers may have tions and their expansion. to take increased earthquake and your voices to make our protections. These standards from the regulatory heads publication of their letters Numerous environmen- risks for E and B, a Bakers- community safe. are updated regularly, and and references cited therein, delayed. Letters should be tal organizations, along field-based oil company? For more information go the facility is frequently and make an independent sent by email to editmail@ with countless members of Re-injection increases to info@LivermoreEcoW- inspected and found to be evaluation. Upholding the compuserve.com) the community, have been seismic activity; yet E and atchdogs.org. in compliance with these decision of the ECBZA in fighting hard to protect the B will re-inject oil wastes standards. We are in full approving the CUPs will be Stop Oil Operations community by encouraging right next to the Greenville E&B Response compliance with the existing the conclusion. Jacky Poulsen the County to deny E&B’s Fault which registered a Amy Roth permit and regulations, and Livermore CUP renewal. What does 5.8 earthquake centered in E&B Natural Resources we will continue to do so. Suing Government Over the past couple of our community get out of Livermore in 1980. This Livermore residents un- Some claim "toxic drill- Paul Stone years you’ve probably read this? Absolutely nothing is especially problematic fortunately continue to be ing waste” is being put into Dublin a lot about E&B Natural Re- but RISK! Scientists dis- as the re-injection will oc- bombarded by false and the ground. 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The Pleasanton/Pleasanton Foothill Junior League All- Stars won the District 57 and CA Section 3 Tournaments. The Section 3 Tournament concluded last Tuesday, July 10th. This is the same organization that hosts the Little League Intermediate World Series only for the age group one year older (Juniors). Pictured are (back row) Manager, John Bouchard, Coach Jon Becker, Riley Doster and Coach Jeff Varner; (middle row) Blake Bouchard, Brady Becker, Brady Judson, Grant Magnano, Kyle Pusich, Ben Miller, Luke Longmire, Matthew Chung; (front row) Logan Roloff, Austyn Breazeale, Dominic Varner, and Richard Santana. Pictured are Lion Anne D., Lion Secretary Pam G., Lion Treasurer Tom D., Lion President Karen N., Lion Donna C., and Lion Joan A.

Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit Matthew Yount Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Carol Graham Today, the young man would be 25. He’d likely hold a degree in business, have a girl he thought about marrying, and continue traveling to far off places. But in 2013, Pleasanton’s Matthew Yount died in a The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) Swim Team qualified 35 swimmers (15 boys and 20 tragic drowning accident girls) for competition. The girls were Brooke Bennett, Lillyana Caples, Salma Dwidar, while studying abroad in Alexis Mesina, Faith Carroll, Sydney Goldstein, Emily Lau, Kaitlin Lee, Cynthia Li, Spain. Though he will for- Emma Wang, Chloe Xu, Aria Harris, Breuklynn Harris, Francesca Hawkins, Lauren ever remain the handsome Gift baskets galore. Jhong, Olivia Kim, Alyssa Lam, Florence Lin, Christina Tsai, and Emily Tsai. The boys 20-year-old with a coast-to- were Iian Burnes, Phil Lin, Jeremy Ting, Christopher Wang, Ethan Wang, William Zhao, coast smile, his spirit lives Devyn Caples, Yassin Dwidar, Ayan Goel, Samuel Wang, Dominick Wonosaputra, Jai on – improving life for so Channon, Joey Huang, Tristian Lalonde, and Ethan N. Wang. many others. All are invited to the (participants can only use ful scholarships. My favorite Pleasanton Lions Club’s three clubs) starts at 3 p.m. memories are sharing stories Pleasanton Seahawks 12-year-old Male High Point Award), Fusion Registration 4th Annual Matthew Yount “The crowd of folks who about Matthew. Many of Pleasanton Seahawks swim team Dominick Wonosaputra (1st place Livermore Fusion Soccer Club is competed in Pacific Swimming 14 & for 200m Backstroke; 3rd place for now accepting registrations for Fall Memorial Scholarship Golf attend enjoy a terrific af- his friends attend and tell Under Long Course Junior Olympics 400m Freestyle, 50m Fly, 200m IM Recreational and Select Soccer. For Tournament on Friday, ternoon with friends and entertaining stories of their The 2018 Pacific Swimming and 400m IM), Yassin Dwidar (2nd more information visit fusionsc.org. Speedo Adam Szmidt Memorial 14 & place for 50m/100m/200m Breast- July 27, at the Pleasan- family, being outdoors on adventurous times together. Under Long Course Junior Olympics stroke), Ethan N. Wang (1st place for ton Golf Center. Proceeds the course, getting a little Past scholarship recipients took place July 6-8 in San Jose. Hosted 800m/1500m Freestyle and 400m IM; Fastpitch by West Coast Aquatics, this cham- 2nd place for 400m Freestyle; 3rd place support the Cal Poly San exercise and having some also have come to tell how for 200m Freestyle and 200m IM), Mavericks Fastpitch is looking for pionship meet featured approximately additional players at the 12U & 14U Luis Obispo Study Abroad laughs,” said PLC Secretary receiving funds has helped 914 swimmers from 72 teams compet- and Joey Huang (3rd place for 200m Breaststroke). level programs. They are also recruit- Program, the program Mat- ing in a total of 98 events. ing Coaches for a 10U program for this Pam Grimes. “The great them with their education The Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) Top PLS relay teams are: 10 & Under Girls (Alexis Mesina, Lillyana Summer and Fall season. To schedule thew was in, and Amador thing about this event is that and made a difference in Swim Team qualified 35 swimmers a tryout or gather more information, (15 boys and 20 girls) for competi- Caples, Salma Dwidar and Brooke Valley Scholarships, Inc. you don't have to know how their lives. There have been Bennett) 3rd place for 200m Freestyle visit www. MavericksFastpitch.com tion. The girls were Brooke Bennett, which awards scholarships to play golf to participate. very touching speeches.” Lillyana Caples, Salma Dwidar, Alexis Relay and 200m Medley Relay; 10 Mesina, Faith Carroll, Sydney Gold- & Under Boys (Hunter Bian, Ethan to seniors graduating from Just come on out for a little In addition to raising Wang, Jeremy Ting, and William CYO Cross Country stein, Emily Lau, Kaitlin Lee, Cynthia The St. Michael CYO cross coun- Pleasanton high schools. Li, Emma Wang, Chloe Xu, Aria Zhao) 2nd place for 200m Medley exercise, camaraderie and funds through ticket sales, Relay; 11-12-year-old Girls (Cynthia try team will begin practices for the Harris, Breuklynn Harris, Francesca fall season on Wednesday, August 15. “In the last three years, a yummy dinner. It's that the event includes a silent Hawkins, Lauren Jhong, Olivia Kim, Li, Sydney Goldstein, Kaitlin Lee and Faith Carroll) 3rd place for 400m The team is open to all children from we’ve raised and given simple. Leave with a smile auction with a bounty of bas- Alyssa Lam, Florence Lin, Christina kindergarten through eighth grade who Tsai, and Emily Tsai. The boys were Freestyle Relay; 11-12-year-old out $38,500 in scholarship Boys (Yassin Dwidar, Samuel Wang, live in Livermore or attend St. Michael. and a happy heart, knowing kets to bid on and take home, Iian Burnes, Phil Lin, Jeremy Ting, Practices will be MWF at 5:30 with trail Christopher Wang, Ethan Wang, Dominick Wonosaputra and Devyn monies,” said dad Greg you have made a difference and various sponsorship Caples) 1st for 200m/400m Freestyle runs on Sundays. Meets are on Fridays William Zhao, Devyn Caples, Yassin from September 21 to October 19. Yount, past president of for others.” opportunities are available. Dwidar, Ayan Goel, Samuel Wang, Relay and 2nd place for 200m Medley Relay); 13-14-year-old Girls (Breuk- Please see our website at http://www. the Pleasanton Lions Club Tickets for golf, drinks “Everyone is welcome to Dominick Wonosaputra, Jai Channon, smisctrack.org for more information or Joey Huang, Tristian Lalonde, and lynn Harris, Olivia Kim, Aria Harris and Sydney Lu) 2nd place for 200m contact Tracy Vogler at vogler@alum. (PLC). “The tournament’s and dinner are $85 for adults play golf or just come join us Ethan N. Wang. mit.edu or 925-980-2159. Top individual performers repre- Freestyle Relay; and 13-14-year-old atmosphere is very upbeat and $50 for students. Dinner- for dinner while making new senting PLS are: Alexis Mesina (1st Girls (Emily Tsai, Breuklynn Harris, and friendly. We hope par- only tickets are $40, with the friends and making a dif- place for 50m Freestyle, 50m/100m Sydney Lu and Aria Harris) 1st place for 200m Medley Relay. Distance Runners ticipants have fun, realize meal catered by Eddie Papa's ference,” said Grimes. “We Breaststroke, and setting a new 2018 Mount Diablo Heat Track Club is Pacific Swimming record for 100m looking for youth in 4th to 8th graders the importance of helping American Hangout Restau- hope participants leave with Breaststroke, 10&U; 2nd place for Youth Track Club who love to run. The Heat is a 503(c)3 others in the community rant. Dinner begins at 5:30 smiles, happy hearts and the 100m Freestyle, 50m/100m Back- FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA USATF sanctioned club specializing stroke and 200m IM), Faith Carroll Track and Field) certified club that in cross country events from 1-1/4 to get college educations, p.m. in the pavilion on the inspiration to continue the (1st place for 400m/800m Freestyle; specializes in youth athletes from ages 3 miles. The club trains at locations and that my son’s memory 2nd place for 200m Freestyle and 7 to 18, is building a team to compete in Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin. course. circle of giving back and 200m Fly), Aria Harris (3rd place this winter/spring in USATF track Heat routinely advances athletes to na- continues to go on.” for 50m Freestyle), Olivia Kim (1st "This event is dear to our helping others.” meets including a meet at the national tional level competition and prepares The Pleasanton Golf place for 400m Freestyle; 2nd place level in July. The organizers are looking them to excel in high school competi- hearts," said Grimes. "The To learn more visit www. for 200m Fly; 3rd place for 200m for athletes of all ages and different tion. Athletes compete in community Center, located near the Pleasanton Lions help spon- pleasantonlionsclub.org. To Freestyle), Devyn Caples (1st place events, especially relays. Visit www. runs and USATF sanctioned meets. for 400m/800m/1500m Freestyle ftctrackclub.com or contact Coach Middle school members also compete fairgrounds, offers a 9-hole, sor this tournament to keep purchase tickets, contact and 400m IM; 3rd place for 200m Jorge Quero, jquero@ftctrackclub. on their middle school teams. Contact easy-to-play course. The the memory of Matthew Greg Yount at yountbz@ya- Freestyle and 200m Breaststroke; Won com or (925) 209 7520. information can be found by visiting www.mtdiabloheat.com three-stick tournament alive through these wonder- hoo.com or (925)730-3874. The Pleasanton Golf Center is located at 4501 Pleasanton Rowell Ranch Rodeo Celebrates Avenue. National Day of the Cowboy On June 7, 2012, the 925-455755 or RGCAllison Ranch Rodeo Association throughout California and Highway 580 events will California Senate voted to @yahoo.com to register sanctioned FREE ‘Rowell Oregon; all competing for start the celebration of Na- award the third Saturday (if you do not register, we Ranch Day of the Cowboy a spot in the Western States tional Day of the Cowboy. in July as National Day of cannot guarantee free lunch Ranch Rodeo’. The compe- Ranch Rodeo Association Admission and parking are the Cowboy. California and gift). Cowboy Education tition will include tasks like Finals in Winnemucca Ne- free. Visit rowellranchro- became the second state Day Check In is at 9:00am those performed every day vada. deo.com for more informa- in history, (Wyoming is and program begins at 9:30 on the ranch, such as Calf Contact Abbie Batteate tion. the first) to establish the sharp – ending at 12:30. 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“Stanford Health Care’s ability to give me answers has made a huge impact on my life.” — Rachel

connective tissue disorders. Ten Years and 4 Diagnoses Later, Orthostatic headache, or headache that is worse when upright, is a key Patient Gets Her Life—Back feature of a spinal CSF leak, but is also a common feature in patients When Rachel was a kid and telling stories about with postural orthostatic tachycardia all the blood draws leaving scars on her arms, syndrome (POTS). “Patients shouldn’t have to wander from she realized this wasn’t the childhood experience doctor to doctor until they randomly most other kids had. ey fell out of trees and interact with a doctor who happens to know that people with Marfan are scrapped their knees but didn’t usually endure at greater risk of developing a leak. years of being sick. After the personal experience I had with it, I started reaching out to the For almost 10 years, Rachel suffered where he just had me lie flat. It was Stanford Headache Clinic, and the with headaches, nausea, and dehydration. really the first time my headache had POTS and Marfan Clinics. Now we’re Sometimes she would just experience ever gone away, and it was a huge a-ha all reading about it and it has created sensory overload with her family moment for me.” a great dialogue.” explains Dr. Carroll. around, and have to tell them—“Okay, “ ere is a place in our society for Rachel believes that had it not been everyone has to be quiet now.” a group of doctors that want to see for Stanford Health Care’s mindset the most difficult cases, that want For years, Rachel had been bounced and Dr. Carroll’s mindset as a doctor to spend their time reading about from institution to institution, at Stanford, she would not have been those cases and trying to develop new specialist to specialist, before an diagnosed so quickly. treatments for those cases and that outside institution asked one of the When Rachel first got the CSF place is Stanford.” specialists here at Stanford Health diagnosis, she was hospitalized since Care to take an active role in her care. Dr. Carroll admits he gets invested she was having trouble getting out Dr. Linda Nguyen, a gastroenterologist in his client’s wellbeing and says it of bed. To treat the spinal fluid leak, and hepatologist, began assessing her helps him unlock his own internal Dr. Carroll performed what is called GI issues but had heard enough about resources and the institutional an epidural blood patch where the spinal fluid leaks that she thought this resources at Stanford. patient’s own blood is injected around could be the problem. Interestingly the bag of fluid that surrounds the Rachel had to laugh when Dr. Carroll enough, Stanford’s Dr. Ian Carroll, spinal cord. is creates a seal and a insisted she watch three videos and headache specialist and orofacial pain scar over the part where the bag is torn. read a paper about her procedure specialist, had just reached out to is helps the fluid stop leaking and BEFORE he would even talk to her. Dr. Nguyen sharing information can restore normal balance and normal But in the end, his advice was right: “He about how some spinal leaks were pressure of the spinal fluid. involved me a lot and kept me updated, characterized by chronic intractable which I really, really appreciate!” nausea, in addition to ringing After her first blood patch, Rachel got in the ears, vomiting, and headache. substantially better, and Dr. Carroll Explains Rachel, “ is blood patching Dr. Carroll had collaborated with was confident they were on the right thing, from a nerdy, scientific perspective, Stanford’s Neuroradiology and path: “We want multiple dimensions I think it is so fascinating. I love it.” Neurology Headache divisions to across her life to be better so she can Two procedures later, Rachel’s headaches create the Stanford spinal cerebrospinal return to function, and do the things a aren’t as common and the sensory fluid (CSF) leak program—and young woman wants to do with her life overload feelings are subsiding. Best immediately took an active interest instead of being engaged in the medical of all, her music-loving family ‘loves’ it in Rachel’s case. system on a semi-continuous basis.” when she says this: “Listening to music At 24, Rachel was on her fourth Dr. Carroll believes that spinal fluid as loud as I want has been nice!” diagnosis and had been on headache leaks are often misdiagnosed, and US News & World medication for years when she met more common than previously thought. Report recognizes Dr. Carroll. He speaks from personal experience: Stanford Health Care his daughter had a spinal fluid leak that Recalls Rachel, “I don’t think I’ll ever had gone undiagnosed for far too long in the top 10 best forget doing the first diagnostic test until she got the right treatment. at’s hospitals in the nation. when he really began to think about the interplay of different syndromes Discover more patient stories and symptoms, and how important on StanfordHealthNow.org it was for a major academic medical center like Stanford to collaborate across departments. Most at risk are those with Marfan and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, both 8 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 DISTRICTS (continued from page one) proposed district maps. An or parts of the district that independent demographer are not attached to the whole. will then create one or more Staff suggests that the draft maps, which will be council may want to con- published for public com- sider other criteria, such as ment and review. compactness of districts, The Council’s plans to including their shape and transition to district elec- appearance; keeping com- tions came in response to a munities of interest, such as letter sent to the city on May neighborhoods, school dis- 29 from Kevin Shenkman, trict boundaries, etc., undi- an attorney with the law firm vided by a district boundary, of Shenkman & Hughes, PC to the extent feasible; and in Malibu, California. The respecting visible natural letter asserted that the city’s and man-made geographi- at-large electoral system cal and topographical fea- violates the California Vot- tures when drawing district ing Rights Act (CVRA) of boundaries, as much as pos- 2001. In his letter, Shenk- sible; avoiding head-to-head man claims that polarized contests between incumbent voting may be occurring councilmembers, insofar as in the City. He threatened this does not conflict with litigation absent the City’s federal or state law; identify- voluntary conversion to district-based elections for ing changes to the housing councilmembers. stock, including areas of Cost of the transition population growth since includes staff time and ex- 2010, provided, however, Emerald Glen Park in Dublin found residents enjoying a volleyball game, and going for a run. penses for the public out- that districts will have to reach campaign, consul- contain nearly equal popula- tant costs for outside legal tion based on the 2010 Cen- counsel and an independent sus data; including public demographer in an amount facilities in each district, to up to $150,000. Potential at- the extent feasible; includ- torneys’ fees to prospective ing commercial interests in plaintiffs and their attorney, each district, to the extent Mr. Shenkman, are limited feasible; following existing to not more than $30,000. precinct boundaries where The legally required cri- feasible to facilitate the teria that apply to creation of County’s ability to conduct the districts are as follows: elections. • Each council district The city has established shall contain nearly equal a district elections webpage population, with any devia- (http://www.cityofliver- tions justified by other tradi- more.net/districtelections) to tional redistricting criteria. • A districting plan shall provide information regard- be drawn in a manner that ing the boundary drawing complies with the state and and transition process. federal Constitutions, the Residents can submit Federal Voting Rights Act, input via e-mail to district- and state law. elections@cityoflivermore. • Council districts shall net. Written input may also not be drawn with race as the be dropped off or mailed to predominant factor. the City Clerk at 1052 S. • Each council district Livermore Avenue, Liver- shall be contiguous, mean- more, CA 94550. ing that there are no islands

INNOVATION (continued from page one) Signups Being Taken for passes the gavel to long time Ohlone College. gion being inclusive. He ITV board member and tech Sensiba is a nationally is tremendously loyal to Water-Wise Gardening Workshop industry leader, Steve Lanza. recognized financial expert this organization that has Innovation Tri-Valley who is often called on to demanded a great deal of his A free workshop on Wa- the steps for sheet mulching RSVP for Water-Wise Gar- Leadership Group is a busi- speak at events, is regu- time and utilized his insight ter-Wise Gardening in the as well as options available dening in the Tri-Valley ness led collaborative that larly quoted in the national on a daily basis.” Tri-Valley is being offered for irrigation. by Monday, Aug. 13, by includes the region’s larg- media, and hosts executive Kaye continued, “Steve from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Preregistered attendees emailing blevins@dsrsd. est employers. It has been roundtable discussions for Lanza is a natural choice to Aug. 18, in the Community will be entered into a draw- com or calling 925-875- working to build awareness Bay Area business leaders carry forward ITV’s efforts Room of the Dublin Library, ing for a hardcover copy of 2294. DSRSD residents are of the Tri-Valley region as a on emerging industry issues. to ensure the health and 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. East Bay Municipal Utility invited to attend; additional hotbed of innovation, tech- Outside of work, Sensiba is expansion of the Tri-Valley Water conservation ex- District’s "Plants and Land- space may be available for nology and empathy. There highly active. In 2015, he innovation ecosystem. Steve perts will teach attendees scapes for Summer-Dry Cli- those outside the District’s are more than 450 tech busi- was awarded the prestigious has played a key role as how to create a beautiful, mates" and drought-tolerant service area. nesses in the region today. Mayor’s Award by the City head of ITV’s Education Incoming ITV Chair, of Pleasanton. He has also and Workforce Develop- water-conserving landscape plants from Armstrong Gar- The Dublin San Ramon Steve Lanza, has been a been recognized for his key ment Committee, which that can help lower water den Center. They will also Services District is part- vice-president at Lam Re- role as Board Chair during has developed creative and bills and save a precious receive a giveaway bag that nering with Zone 7 Water search for ten years. A ValleyCare Health Systems collaborative programs to resource. Participants will includes a low-flow garden Agency, the Tri-Valley’s technology executive with affiliation with Stanford nurture home talent.” learn where the water for the hose nozzle. water wholesaler, to offer deep general management Health Care. Lanza stated, “I am excit- Tri-Valley comes from and To reserve a space , the workshop. and leadership experience According to CEO Dale ed to continue the great work how it is delivered to cus- in sales and marketing, fi- Kaye, “John Sensiba has done by outgoing ITV Chair- tomers. Armstrong Garden nance and operations, he been the heart of this organi- man John Sensiba. There has Center will give a presenta- also brings strong organization for four years, always never been a greater need for tion on having a lush garden zational development and insisting on the importance the constituency of the Tri- while saving water with human resources expertise. of fostering empathy, and Valley to focus together on drought-tolerant plants. Eco- Lanza recently served ITV passionate about this re- the priorities of our region.” Folia Design will describe as Co-Chair of the Educa- tion Committee, focused on creating internship programs and real-world experience for students graduating from high school and college in the Tri-Valley region. Lanza is chairman of the College of Engineering Dean's Ad- visory and Advancement Council at his alma mater, Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and a part time lecturer at the University of San Francisco Tri-Valley School of Management and Conservancy

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Research by Lab scientists may help validate organ-on-a-chip devices

A new study in which recorded their neural activity ral firing activity between there are situations where will be increasingly neces- “As we increase the com- Lawrence Livermore Na- using LLNL-fabricated mul- the neural interfaces and using a really simple in sary to determine whether plexity of these devices tional Laboratory scientists tielectrode arrays implanted chip-based systems, similar vitro model is perfectly or not to move on to further and make advances in en- compared drug responses in their brains. They com- responses in spiking activity adequate to answer ques- stages of development.” gineering and biology, we in the brains of rodents to pared the neuronal spiking using atropine, and great- tions, but there are other Researchers said the can test the same drugs and drug responses of brain cells and bursting patterns with er sensitivity to ketamine cases where you need a differences in neural ac- make those comparisons,” cultured in Lab-developed data gathered from LLNL’s in cells cultured in chip- more complex model,” tivity demonstrated be- Enright said. “This study “brain-on-a-chip” devices, brain-on-a-chip device, an based devices than those said LLNL research en- tween the in vivo neural highlights that you can get may be a critical first step to in vitro (outside of the body/ seen in the rodents’ brains. gineer and co-lead author recordings and in vitro beneficial information from validating chip-based brain organism) platform consist- Researchers cautioned the Anna Belle. “This is cre- chip-based devices could very simple systems and as platforms, LLNL research- ing of purified rat neurons study isn’t a comprehensive ating a legend, or a map be explained by the lack of the community continues to ers said. cultured on a multielectrode validation, but rather an im- between the two, with supporting brain cell types work in this area, the expec- In the study, published array, developed as an al- portant initial step toward a the idea being that if you cultured on the chip, varied tation is that you’re going to online in the journal Sci- ternative to human testing more thorough comparison understand that translation metabolism, cell ratios, get more relevant data with entific Reports, LLNL sci- for pharmaceutical drugs or between in vivo (inside of enough, someday when we differences in (Gamma- the increasing complexity of entists gave freely moving chemical agents. the body/organism) and in make organs on chips, we Aminobutyric Acid) levels these systems. I think that’s rodents two different drugs, The researchers observed vitro responses. don’t also have to expose in the brain, and effects really exciting.” atropine and ketamine, then differences in baseline neu- “What this shows is that people to the dangerous or involving parts of the brain Ultimately, the research- unknown chemical, but we other than the prefrontal ers are working to develop could predict how humans cortex, where the multi- an in vitro system to both would actually react.” electrode devices were provide a relevant experi- APPEAL The researchers con- implanted in the rodents. mental model for chemical (continued from page one) cluded that for drugs like While atropine is a testing while also generating ketamine, which causes well-characterized anti- relevant data to inform com- of the Earth, Breast Cancer who stated that the wells protect our groundwater," effects by interacting with seizure medication, ket- putational models reflect- Action, FracTracker Alli- pose no danger to the under- she writes. ance, Canticle Farm, Alli- ground aquifer. The experts In addition, Cabanne several different types of amine is a dissociative ing these key differences ance of Nurses for Healthy challenged claims that near- notes that the Center for cells in the brain, simple drug commonly used as between the in vivo and Environments, Alameda by earthquake faults would Biological Diversity has single cell-type chip-based an anesthetic that exhibits chip-based methods of neu- Creek Alliance, and Friends result in setting oil pollution submitted evidence of air devices may not fully cap- a complicated pharmaco- ral data collection. In turn, of Livermore, among others. loose in the aquifers. pollution that occurs for all ture the responses found logical mechanism at dif- these models could inform Some neighbors showed According to a letter oil extraction production in vivo. For other classes ferent dosages while also a predictive response for hu- support for the well field from Donna Cabanne, "Re- and E and B is not different of drugs, however, an or- affecting multiple parts of man individuals to drugs or operations, as did a rep- injection increases seismic from any other oil extraction gan-on-a-chip device can the brain. The researchers other chemical compounds. resentative of a landown- activity; yet E&B will re- company. provide very useful data said the next step in the Other LLNL scientists ers' royalty group, whose inject oil wastes right next to A letter from Ann Roth to inform relevant conclu- research is to evaluate the and engineers who contrib- members collect royalties the Greenville Fault which from E&B, states that op- sions. same chemicals in a more uted to the paper were Ana from oil operations. Several registered a 5.8 earthquake ponents claim "toxic drilling “A growing number complex in vitro system Paula Sales, Joanne Osburn, Livermore business leaders, centered in Livermore in waste” is being put into the of researchers and phar- that incorporates additional Edward Kuhn and Elizabeth including Livermore Val- 1980. ground. This is not true; maceutical companies are supporting cell types, add- Wheeler. ley Chamber of Commerce "E&B has recorded 48 produced water is recycled using chip-based neuronal ing that the study could The Laboratory Directed CEO Dawn Argula, backed spills and accidents since back into the formation from systems for screening new also be used to optimize Research and Development the CUP. 2007 yet E&B still refuses which it came, and in a state compounds,” said LLNL three-dimensional brain- (LDRD) program funded Supporters of E&B re- to disclose the chemicals cleaner than when it was researcher and co-lead on-a-chip devices that Lab the study. ferred to professional en- involved in their oil produc- originally pumped up." author Heather Enright. researchers are currently gineers with experience in tion. Without full disclosure, “Validations of this type developing. drilling and related geology the public has no way to

OBITUARIES Otto Molz City, step-daughter, An- returned to help care for her blessed with two daughters. Margaret Hogan; daughters October 3, 1934 - July 8, 2018 gela Lewis, his sisters,Kathy aging parents. She moved Don and Margaret moved Jackie Hogan-Schlientz and Otto passed away peace- Chavez {Angel), Elaine to Livermore after their to several states before he Gerri Schultz, grandchil- fully at Eden Villa assisted Soto (Joe), Mickie Gar- passing in 1981, to be near was recruited in 1967 by dren Matthew Schlientz, living in cia, Carmen Naval (Eddie), her brother and his family. the Lawrence Livermore Andrea Schlientz and Hai- Pleasan- Christine Garcia, Marga- There she worked briefly at National Laboratory. It is in ley Schultz; Son in Laws, ton after a ret Perry (Mike), and one Valley Memorial Hospital, Livermore where Don and David Schlientz and Lance long battle brother, Willy Joe Garcia, Livermore, followed by Margaret settled and raised Schultz; all from Livermore, with Al- numerous aunts, uncles, some years at Kaiser Per- cancers over the past 38 their two daughters, Jackie CA. He is also survived by zheimer's cousins, nephews, nieces manente as an advice nurse years. He will be remem- and Gerri. his nephew John Dean Hart, disease. and friends. bered as a man who touched until retirement. Janet also Don was an intelligent Kansas City, MO. He was Paul will be welcomed worked as a travel agent, many lives and instantly put yet humble man who loved A celebration of life will born in in Heaven by his father, which allowed her to fly people at ease with his kind New York Paul Garcia, his step-father, and take cruises with her spirit, great humor and posi- his family dearly and made be held on Saturday, August to German Bruce Orcutt, his beloved friends to all corners of the tive outlook on life. peace with any obstacles that 11, 2018 at 11:00 am at the immigrant sister Anita Shuman, and his world, traveling extensively Don was born in St. Louis, came his way. He demon- First Presbyterian Church, parents, long-time love Lisa Smith. in Europe, Russia, many MO to Carac and Margaret strated his love and accep- 2020 Fifth Street, Livermore Max and Margaret Molz. Family and friends are Caribbean Islands, Canada, Hogan. He graduated from tance through his actions CA, followed by a reception As a young man, he moved invited for a mass service Australia and New Zealand. St. Genevieve High School and devotion to family and at the church. In lieu of to California and settled in on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Her other hobbies included in St. Genevieve, MO and friends. A man of many tal- flowers, please send dona- Alameda. Later, he moved 11:00 am at St. Michael's photography and dog-sitting then went on to attend Mis- ents and interests, Don had a tions in his memory to the to Pleasanton, where he was Church 458 Maple Street Roxy, a friend's dog. souri State for 2 years. He passion for fishing, hunting, Cancer Research Institute a real estate broker for 45 Livermore,Ca. Reception to Janet was involved in a then moved to Albuquerque, woodworking, playing soft- (www.cancerresearch.org), years. Otto was an adventur- follow immediately at Ea- tragic head-on car accident New Mexico where he was ball, reading voraciously, Leukemia and Lymphoma ous person who traveled the gles Hall, 527 N. Livermore in 2002 that resulted in life trained as a Journeyman Ma- flying (building his own Society (www.lls.org) or a world and loved to sail in Avenue, Livermore, Ca. Any threatening injuries and se- chinist and also enlisted in plane), and so much more. cancer research foundation/ San Francisco bay. Among food donations towards the verely affected Janet's health the Marine Reserves where He passed on his love for charity of your choice. his many interests were reception would be appreci- and dramatically altered her the outdoors and all things Callaghan Mortuary is hunting, equestrian riding, ated. The family appreciates quality of life. he served 9 years in recon- naissance as a reservist. It in nature to his children, honored to be serving the and photography, for which all the love, prayers and kind A special thank you to grandchildren and anyone Hogan family. An online he won many awards. words during this difficult Eufrecina, Charles, Dexter is in Albuquerque where he met his devoted wife of 53 willing to take interest. guestbook is available for He loved to garden with time. and Bernadette of the HRS Don is survived by his condolences at www.cal- Helen, his wife of 28 years, Callaghan Mortuary is years, Margaret. They were Care Home for taking such beloved wife of 53 years, laghanmortuary.com and spend time with his honored to be serving the loving care of her for the last married in 1965 and were beloved animals. He will Garcia family. An online 8 years. be missed by all who loved guestbook is available for She was preceded in him. condolences at www.cal- death by her parents, Dwight laghanmortuary.com and Ermal Proctor and her Paul G. Garcia brother, Ivan Proctor. Obituary/ Janet Rae Proctor She is survived by her Resident of Livermore nephew, Brad Proctor and Aug 28, 1942 - July 14, 2018 his wife, Cora Proctor, neph- Memoriam Policies Janet Rae Proctor passed ew, Kurt Proctor and sister- away peacefully in her sleep in-law Deanne Proctor. Obituaries are published in on July 14, 2018 in Liver- Services will be held more, where she lived for Thursday July 19 at 10 am 37 years. at Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 The Independent at no Janet East Ave, Livermore, Burial was born charge. There is a small charge for to follow at Memory Gar- Lifetime Resident of Livermore in Bloom- dens Cemetery, 3873 East March 26, 1948 -June 23, 2018 field, Ave, Livermore. photographs in the obituaries. Paul passed away peace- Iowa, In lieu of flowers, please fully on Saturday, June 23, gradu- send memorial contributions 2018 surrounded by his ated from to the Alzheimer's Associa- Memoriam ads can also be placed in loved ones. Bloom- tion. Paul was born at St. field High Callaghan Mortuary is The Independent when families want to Paul's Hospital in Liver- School, honored to be serving the more, Ca. He served 2 years and Proctor family. An online honor the memories of their loved ones. in the U.S. Army. In his earned a guestbook is available for younger days he enjoyed B.S. in condolences at www.cal- There is a charge for memoriam ads, fishing and camping with nursing from the Univer- laghanmortuary.com family and friends. He loved sity of Iowa. Following high based on the size of the ad. listening to music, watch- school, Janet worked as a Donald Hogan ing western movies, Raid- stewardess for Pan Ameri- February 27, 1938 - July 3, 2018 ers games and Oakland A's can airlines. Janet worked as Resident of Livermore, CA games. He had a sweet tooth a staff nurse at University of Donald “Don” Hogan, a Please send an email to and can now enjoy a lifetime Iowa Hospital, University of resident of Livermore CA, of lemon meringue pies. California Medical Center, passed away peacefully on [email protected] for more information Paul is survived by his Good Samaritan and St. July 3, 2018 surrounded by loving mother,Willie Eskew- Lukes Hospitals, Phoenix, his loving wife and family. Deadline is 1 p.m. on Tuesday Orcutt of Livermore, his son, Arizona, and then back to Don led a robust and active Justin Crabtree of Union University of Iowa when she life despite battling multiple 10 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018

rest of the United States, “Defying gravity,” is up everywhere you look, the next few years, although with an affordability in- how one economist -- Jerry the rate of construction is we may see a leveling off dex of 57, median home Nickelsburg, director of the far below what is required from the current feverish price of $245,500, estimated UCLA Anderson Forecast to make up for the lack of pace in 2019 and 2020. monthly payments of $1,270 – described Bay Area job homebuilding during the Bottom line: We won’t and required annual earnings growth at a recent confer- Great Recession. know for sure whether this of $50,820. ence co-sponsored by the California needs 180,000 mild slowing is seasonal or a As homes become less af- Anderson Forecast and UC new homes per year to keep sign of things to come, but it fordable, fewer buyers enter Hastings College of the Law. up with demand. We are looks like we can expect the Slowing Market – the market, reducing com- More jobs means more currently on track to build usual uptick in the fall. petition for those who can workers who need housing. less than 130,000 homes Meanwhile, if you are Summer Doldrums or afford to purchase a home. Livermore is increasingly this year – up significantly thinking about buying or • Rising interest rates will a place where people look from the less than 50,000 selling a home, contact your Coming Trend? make homes less affordable, for both good jobs and good homes constructed annually local Realtor today. even if prices stabilize. housing. in 2008-2012. Cher Wollard is a By Cher Wollard market than to homes tak- The Federal Reserve has • We still have a housing • Most economists pre- Realtor with Berkshire Inventory is up. Sales ing a little longer to get into raised rates three times since shortage. dict the Bay Area job market Hathaway HomeServices have slowed. That’s good contract – an average of 18 December and is likely to While it may seem as – and thus the housing mar- Drysdale Properties in news for homebuyers. days on market, versus 9 or raise them at least once more though housing is going ket – will remain strong over Livermore. But is this a trend or just 10 in March, April and May. before year end in a bid to the usual summer fade? Regardless, we are still keep the economy from As with many industries, in a highly accelerated sell- overheating. real estate has “seasons.” ers’ market. To put this in While the Fed’s actions PUBLIC NOTICE During the summer, would- perspective, over the past do not have a direct effect be homebuyers are on va- 15 years we have averaged on mortgage rates, their in- cation, enjoying the nice about 200 homes on the fluence does tend to trickle Announcement of Public Scoping Meeting weather, spending quality market at one time and they down. Average interest rates Proposed Changes for a Bridge on State Route 84 time with the kids while go into contract within an on conventional 30-year fixed-rate mortgages today they are out of school. Most average of 30-35 days. PLEASANTON years, the real estate market So is the current mild are about 4.6 percent, the heats up again in late August slowdown seasonal or a highest since May 2011. and stays hot until the start signal we are starting to shift Rates are well below the av- of the holidays. out of the extreme sellers’ erage historical rates of 7.5-8 UNION CITY As of the beginning of market we have been expe- percent, but they’re up a full percent from a year ago. this week, there were 124 riencing since 2012 and into Sunol Livermore homes on the a different type of market? The monthly payments Multiple Listing Service. Several factors provide for that median-priced Bay Compare that with the num- weight to the “market is Area home that currently ber of homes on the mar- shifting theory”: run $4,530 would have been ket at the end of previous • Prices are rising and the $400 lower a year ago. If interest rates rise another months. affordability index is at an Arroyo de la Laguna Bridge 1 percent they would jump On Jan. 1 of this year, extremely low point. The FREMONT Livermore had a mere 20 traditional affordability in- another $500 per month. homes listed, according to dex estimates what percent- • Many folks– including TrendGraphix, which tracks age of households can afford a lot of Baby Boomers who real estate data. By the end to purchase a median-priced own their own homes– are of the month, that number home. choosing to move out of had more than doubled to The affordability index the area, often in search of WHAT’S BEING PLANNED 45. This is not too surpris- for Alameda County – which more affordable housing. CALTRANS (California Department of Transportation) is proposing to mitigate bridge That means more properties ing, as many sellers decline is similar to the entire San scour for the Arroyo de la Laguna Bridge on State Route 84 in southern Alameda to list their homes over the Francisco Bay Area – is at are expected to come on the market in the next few years. County at postmile 17.2 in the town of Sunol. CALTRANS is issuing this notice to advise holidays. 22 percent. That means less the public that a draft environmental impact report, pursuant to the California At both the end of Febru- than a quarter of households If that sounds like a case for shifting into a buyers’ Environmental Quality Act, and a draft environmental assessment, pursuant to the ary and the end of March, can afford to purchase a National Environmental Policy Act, will be prepared for this project. The proposed work there were exactly 57 homes median-priced home in this market, consider this: listed on the MLS. From county. • People are not moving will encroach upon waters of the U.S. The project is being evaluated to determine if there there, the numbers grew as That median-priced as frequently as they used to. are any practical alternatives and that all practical measures are taken to minimize harm sellers rushed to get on the home would cost $875,000. Americans used to move to waters of the U.S. CALTRANS is evaluating alternatives to determine if the project can market during the “high sea- (Livermore’s median home on average every 7 years. avoid adversely affecting the bridge or, if not, if adequate mitigation measures can be son.” April 30: 79 homes. price is slightly lower at Today it’s every 11 years. In incorporated into the project plans. May 31: 91 homes. $828,000 as of June 30.) California, our property tax By June, the market was With a 20 percent down- laws create extra incentive WHY THIS AD starting to slow down and payment and a conven- to stay put, especially for A scoping meeting will be held to give you an opportunity to provide input on the range we hit 112 homes at the tional fixed-rate 30-year those who have owned their of alternatives and studies being performed to assess environmental impacts for the end of the month increasing loan, monthly payments, homes a long time. That puts proposed project. less housing in play. slightly more in the three including taxes and insur- WHAT’S AVAILABLE weeks since. ance, would be an estimated • The Bay Area, led by For the most part, those $4,530 and require an an- the East Bay and the South Information on the proposed project will be made available for review on the CALTRANS June and July increases nual household income of Bay, continues to have one website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/d4/nilescanyon or through attendance of the are due less to more sellers $181,130 to afford it. of the most robust job cli- public scoping meeting. mates in the nation. putting their homes on the Compare that with the WHERE YOU COME IN Do you have speci c environmental or community concerns about the project that you DEL VALLE would like to make sure are studied? Are there any project alternatives that you think (continued from page one) should be considered? Would you care to make any other comments on the project? all over the Bay Area to visit need our continued support portation and BART parking Please submit your comments in writing no later than September 2, 2018 to CALTRANS, since 1970. to preserve them for future improvements in our shared Attn: Brian Gassner, 111 Grand Ave, MS 8-B, Oakland, CA 94612 or email them to Assemblywoman Catha- generations.” districts. I join with our [email protected]. The date CALTRANS will begin accepting comments is rine Baker stated, “Del Valle Senator Steve Glazer many friends from the envi- August 2, 2018. Regional Park has been a added, “These additional ronmental community and wonderful family recreation resources for Del Valle came outdoor enthusiasts from WHEN AND WHERE spot in our community for about due to the tenacious Pleasanton, Dublin, San A scoping meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm decades. The park desper- and effective work of my Ramon, and Livermore in at: Sunol Glen Elementary School, Cafeteria • 11601 Main Street Sunol, CA. ately needs to improve its legislative partner Assem- saying a big thank you to infrastructure, and this fund- blywoman Catharine Baker. Catharine Baker." CONTACT: ing is a great start for those Her work to bridge the par- Doyle said, “We appreci- projects. I am proud to have tisan divide in the State ate Assemblywoman Baker TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TDD secured this funding for Capitol builds important and Senator Glazer for their support of East Bay Region- line at 1-800-735-2929 or Voice Line at 1-800-735-2922. Del Valle through biparti- alliances that have resulted al Parks and securing these san work. Our open spaces in open space, water, trans- vital funds for Del Valle,"

06/30/2016 in the County of STATEMENT OF by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant: CA 94550 LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Alameda. ABANDONMENT The date on which the reg- NAME STATEMENT /s/: Neeran Sousou, Owner/ This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION The full name of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS istrant first commenced to FILE NO. 545625 Partner by a Limited Liability Com- FILE NO. 546704 PLACING LEGAL IVP-X, LLC, 3860 MLK Jr. NAME transact business under the The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with pany The following person(s) do- NOTICES Way #509, Oakland, CA FILE NO. 531775 fictitious business name(s) ing business as: Neje Interi- the County Clerk of Alameda The date on which the reg- ing business as: Refresh Call 925-243-8000 94609 The person(s) listed below listed above: December ors & Design, 193 E. Airway on May 31, 2018. Expires istrant first commenced to Massage & Beauty Spa, This Business is Conducted has(have) abandoned the 27, 2012 Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551, May 31, 2023. transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4508 Las Positas Rd, Liver- by: a Limited Liability Com- use of the following Ficti- Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by the The Independent Legal No. fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT more, CA 94551, is hereby pany tious Business Name: Liver- /s/: Stephen B. Webber, following owner(s): 4358. Published June 28, listed above: N/A FILE NO. 545974 registered by the following Signature of Registrant: more Food Tours, 50 Wright Owner 1)Neeran Sousou 2)Janelle July 5, 12, 19, 2018. Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- owner(s): /s/: Erik Smith, Manager Brothers Ave, Livermore, This statement was filed with Sousou, 5875 Annandale /s/: Harpreet Singh, Manag- ing business as: Fratello’s, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ling Wen, 5123 Capitola This statement was filed with CA 94551 the County Clerk of Alameda Way, Dublin, CA 94568 ing Member 2852 Kitty Hawk Rd, Liver- NAME STATEMENT Way, Union City, CA 94587 the County Clerk of Alameda The Fictitious Business on June 13, 2018. Expires This business is conducted This statement was filed with more, CA 94551, is hereby FILE NO. 546264 This business is conducted on June 21, 2018. Expires Name Statement for the June 13, 2023. by a General Partnership the County Clerk of Alameda registered by the following The following person(s) do- by an Individual June 21, 2023. Partnership filed on The Independent Legal No. The date on which the reg- on June 25, 2018. Expires owner(s): ing business as: Kukahiko The date on which the reg- The Independent Legal No. 06/05/2017 in the County of 4354. Published June 28, istrant first commenced to June 25, 2023. Marcelo Guerra, 1120 La Electric, Inc., 713 Sandpiper istrant first commenced to 4351. Published June 28, Alameda. July 5, 12, 19, 2018. transact business under the The Independent Legal No. Tortuga Dr, Vista, CA 92081 Common, Livermore, CA transact business under the July 5, 12, 19, 2018. The full name of Regis- fictitious business name(s) 4360. Published July 5, 12, This business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94551, is hereby registered fictitious business name(s) trant: 1)True North Services, listed above: N/A 19, 26, 2018. by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT by the following owner(s): listed above: N/A Inc., 50 Wright Brothers Signature of Registrants: The date on which the reg- NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 545559 Kukahiko Inc., 713 Sand- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: Ave, Livermore, CA 94551 /s/: Neeran Sousou, Partner istrant first commenced to FILE NO. 546377-546378 The following person(s) do- piper Common, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT /s/: Ling Wen, Owner 2)Mony Nop, LLC, 1926 This statement was filed with transact business under the The following person(s) doing business as: Lyoness CA 94551 FILE NO. 546454 This statement was filed with Railroad Ave, Suite 102, the County Clerk of Alameda fictitious business name(s) ing business as: 1)Apeque Design, 5501 Demarcus This business is conducted The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda Livermore, CA 94550 on May 31, 2018. Expires listed above: N/A 2)IVP-X, 490 43rd St, Ste Blvd #671, Dublin, CA by a Corporation ing business as: El Chap- on July 2, 2018. Expires July This Business is Conducted May 31, 2023. Signature of Registrants: 105, Oakland, CA 94609, 94568, is hereby registered The date on which the reg- arrito, 931 Larkspur Dr., 2, 2023. by: a General Partnership The Independent Legal No. /s/: Marcelo Guerra, Owner is hereby registered by the by the following owner(s): istrant first commenced to Livermore, CA 94551, is The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant: 4357. Published June 28, This statement was filed with following owner(s): Kimberly Torgerson, 5501 transact business under the hereby registered by the 4362. Published July 5, 12, /s/: Mony Nop, Manager/ July 5, 12, 19, 2018. the County Clerk of Alameda Apeque, LLC, 490 43rd Demarcus Blvd #671, Dub- fictitious business name(s) following owner(s): 19, 26, 2018. General Partner on June 11, 2018. Expires St, Ste 105 , Oakland, CA lin, CA 94568 STATEMENT OF listed above: N/A El Chaparrito Restaurant, This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS June 11, 2023. 94609 This business is conducted ABANDONMENT Signature of Registrants: Inc, 931 Larkspur Dr., Liver- the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted by an Individual FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: John Kukahiko, CEO more, CA 94551 on June 21, 2018. Expires FILE NO. 545820 4350. Published June 28, by a Limited Liability Com- The date on which the reg- NAME This statement was filed with This business is conducted June 21, 2023. The following person(s) do- July 5, 12, 19, 2018. pany istrant first commenced to FILE NO. 525982 the County Clerk of Alameda by a Corporation ing business as: Unmatched The date on which the reg- The Independent Legal No. transact business under the The person(s) listed below on June 19, 2018. Expires The date on which the reg- STATEMENT OF 4353. Published June 28, Beauty, 4326 Las Posi- istrant first commenced to fictitious business name(s) has(have) abandoned the June 19, 2023. istrant first commenced to tas Road, Livermore, CA ABANDONMENT transact business under the July 5, 12, 19, 2018. listed above: N/A use of the following Ficti- The Independent Legal No. transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94551, is hereby registered fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants: tious Business Name: Neje 4359. Published July 5, 12, fictitious business name(s) by the following owner(s): NAME listed above: June 4, 2018 NAME STATEMENT /s/: Kimberly Torgerson, Interiors, 5875 Annandale 19, 26, 2018. listed above: February 15, FILE NO. 519963-65 Keisha Shanks, 8118 Sedan Signature of Registrants: FILE NO. 546057-058 Owner Way, Dublin, CA 94568 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2017 Ave, Manteca, CA 95337 The person(s) listed below /s/: Erik Smith, Manager The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with The Fictitious Business Signature of Registrants: has(have) abandoned the NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted This statement was filed with ing business as: 1)Repur- the County Clerk of Alameda Name Statement for the FILE NO. 546474 /s/: Ramona Margarito Quin- by an Individual use of the following Fictitious the County Clerk of Alameda posed Heirlooms 2)Stephen on May 30, 2018. Expires Partnership filed on tero, Secretary Business Name: 1)Apeque The following person(s) do- The date on which the reg- on June 21, 2018. Expires B. Webber Enterprises, 6378 May 30, 2023. 01/03/2017 in the County of ing business as: La Botica, This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to 2)Two Signal 3)Appsites, June 21, 2023. El Capitan Ct, Livermore, CA The Independent Legal No. Alameda. the County Clerk of Alameda 3860 MLK Jr. Way #509, 2086 First St, Livermore, CA transact business under the The Independent Legal No. 94551, is hereby registered 4355. Published June 28, The full name of Registrant: 94550, is hereby registered on June 25, 2018. Expires fictitious business name(s) Oakland, CA 94609 4352. Published June 28, by the following owner(s): July 5, 12, 19, 2018. 1)Neeran Sousou 2)Janelle June 25, 2023. The Fictitious Business by the following owner(s): listed above: N/A July 5, 12, 19, 2018. Stephen B. Webber, 6378 Sousou, 5875 Annandale Gopa Restaurant Group The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Name Statement for the El Capitan Ct, Livermore, Way, Dublin, CA 94568 4361. Published July 5, 12, Partnership filed on LLC, 4361 Technology /s/: Keisha Shanks CA 94551 This Business is Conducted Drive, Unit H, Livermore, 19, 26, 2018. This statement was filed with This business is conducted by: Co-partners JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 11

the County Clerk of Alameda the County Clerk of Alameda The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANIMALS at the new Livermore Petco by the Contractors State Client Code:04126-00001 on June 6, 2018. Expires on July 3, 2018. Expires July 4369. Published July 12, 19, NAME STATEMENT on Saturdays from 10:00AM License Board. State law Re: Legal Notice for June 6, 2023. 3, 2023. 26, August 2, 2018. 2) CATS/ DOGS to 2:30PM. We have many also requires that contrac- Classified Ads FILE NO. 547207 adorable, tame kittens that The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, tors include their license The Federal Fair Housing 4363. Published July 5, 12, 4366. Published July 12, 19, for adoption information have been tested for FIV & numbers on all advertising. Act, Title VII of the Civil NAME STATEMENT doing business as: Umigo FELV, altered & vaccinated. 19, 26, 2018. 26, August 2, 2018. FILE NO. 546361 Indoor Kart Racing, 6538 contact Valley Humane Check your contractor’s Rights Act of 1964, and state Society at (925)426-8656 We also have adult cats & status at www.cslb.ca.gov law prohibit advertisements FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) do- Patterson Pass Rd Suite ranch cats for adoption. NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT ing business as: Senior Care A, Livermore, CA 94550, or (800)321-CSLB (2752). for housing and employment FILE NO. 546396 FILE NO. 546841 Authority, 1452 N. Vasco is hereby registered by the EMPLOYMENT Unlicensed persons taking that contain any preference, jobs less than $500 must limitation or discrimination The following person(s) do- The following person(s) do- Rd., #123, Livermore, CA following owner(s): 65) HELP WANTED ing business as: Phoenix ing business as: Dapper 94551, is hereby registered Umigo Racing Inc, 6538 state in their advertisements based on protected classes, Flower Spa, 6902 Village Daisy Beauty, 6978 Village by the following owner(s): Patterson Pass Rd Suite A, PT & FT KITCHEN STAFF that they are not licensed including race, color, religion, Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, Duangdao Piyanontalee, Livermore, CA 94550 for Japanese restaurant by the Contractors State sex, handicap, familial status is hereby registered by the is hereby registered by the 6413 Almaden Way, Liver- This business is conducted opening July 15 near License Board.” or national origin. IVPC does following owner(s): following owner(s): more, CA 94551 by a Corporation premium outlets REAL ESTATE not knowingly accept any This business is conducted Contact Tracy advertisements that are in LiFeng Yarbrough, 1010 Big Lisette Weavil, 212 Alta St., The date on which the reg- Inland Valley Bear Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035 Brentwood, CA 94513 by an Individual istrant first commenced to Adopt a new best friend (408)839-8053 violation of the law. The date on which the reg- Publishing Co. This business is conducted This business is conducted transact business under the TVAR BE WARY of out of area istrant first commenced to Tri-Valley Animal Rescue by an Individual by an Individual transact business under the fictitious business name(s) companies. Check with the The date on which the reg- The date on which the reg- listed above: April 24, 2008 fictitious business name(s) Our current weekly adoption local Better Business Bureau istrant first commenced to istrant first commenced to listed above: N/A Signature of Registrants: events include: before you send money or transact business under the transact business under the Signature of Registrants: /s/: James Buck, President fees. Read and understand fictitious business name(s) fictitious business name(s) /s/: Duangdao Piyanontalee, This statement was filed with Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- any contracts before you listed above: June 10, 2018 listed above: N/A Founder the County Clerk of Alameda pies at Farmer’s Market in sign. Shop around for rates. Signature of Registrants: Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed with on July 16, 2018. Expires Pleasanton. The location is TO PLACE /s/: LiFeng Yarbrough, /s/: Lisette Weavil, Owner the County Clerk of Alameda July 16, 2023. Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. on June 21, 2018. Expires CLASSIFIED AD Owner This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. Call (925)243-8000 Cable Installers Wanted! This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda June 21, 2023. 4373. Published July 19, 26, the County Clerk of Alameda on July 5, 2018. Expires July The Independent Legal No. August 2, 9, 2018. Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- MERCHANDISE Immediate openings for Cable Installers 4370. Published July 19, 26, on June 21, 2018. Expires 5, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tens at Dublin PetSmart, 118) FREE SECTION August 2, 9, 2018. 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. No experience necessary, we will train. June 21, 2023. The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. 4367. Published July 12, 19, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Hours: 11am to 3pm. Free Pine & Oak Wood FILE NO. 547206 You cut & haul it $5,000 Bonus for experienced techs 4364. Published July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2018. NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) do- 26, August 2, 2018. FILE NO. 547023 Visit our website, WWW. Lots of Pine cones, too $2,500 Bonus for no experience FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ing business as: Pedego TVAR.ORG, to see adopt- Please call The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Electric Bikes Livermore, able animals, volunteer (408)897-3156 Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 546386 ing business as: Allied Tax 6538 Patterson Pass Rd opportunities, and how to FILE NO. 546497 The following person(s) do- Planners, 7300 Johnston Suite A, Livermore, CA donate. 1ANNOUNCEMENTS Company vehicle with gas card provided Rd Suite B, Pleasanton, CA The following person(s) doing business as: Equastar 94550, is hereby registered 155) NOTICES Bring current DMW report to interview. ing business as: Skin & Consulting, 2967 Patcham 94588, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Follow TRI-VALLEY ANI- “NOTICE TO READERS Body Lounge by Roxanne, Common, Livermore, CA by the following owner(s): Buck Ventures LLC, 91 Ma- MAL RESCUE on Facebook, : Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. 4326 Las Positas Rd. Suite 94550, is hereby registered Andrew Haupt, 4196 Pinon calvey Dr, Martinez, CA Twitter, and Instagram. California law requires that 118, Livermore, CA 94551, by the following owner(s): Way, Livermore, CA 94551 94553 contractors taking jobs that Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm FERAL CAT FOUNDATION total $500 or more (labor is hereby registered by the Green Lantern Consulting This business is conducted This business is conducted Cat & kitten adoptions now 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA following owner(s): LLC, 2967 Patcham Com- by an Individual by a Limited Liability Com- and/or materials) be licensed Roxanne Freitas-Souza, mon, Livermore, CA 94550 The date on which the reg- pany The date on which the reg- 6928 New Melones Circle, This business is conducted istrant first commenced to transact business under the istrant first commenced to Discovery Bay, CA 94505 by a Limited Liability Com- transact business under the This business is conducted pany fictitious business name(s) listed above: N/A fictitiousbusiness name(s) by an Individual The date on which the reg- listed above: N/A THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY The date on which the registrant first commenced to Signature of Registrants: Signature of Registrants: istrant first commenced to transact business under the /s/: Andrew Haupt, Sole /s/: James Buck, Member 2 col x 3” Classifieds transact business under the fictitious business name(s) Proprietor This statement was filed with THE EXPERIENCE IS ALAIN PINEL fictitious business name(s) listed above: N/A This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda JUN-15-2017 listed above: June 25, 2018 Signature of Registrants: the County Clerk of Alameda on July 16, 2018. Expires Signature of Registrants: /s/: Heidi Ann Vento, Man- on July 10, 2018. Expires July 16, 2023. July 10, 2023. The Independent Legal No. IndIcate correctIons or aPProVaL VIa eMaIL /s/: Roxanne Freitas-Souza, ager Alain Pinel Realtors® attracts the industry’s most experienced and Owner This statement was filed with The Independent Legal No. 4374. Published July 19, 26, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda 4371. Published July 19, 26, August 2, 9, 2018. forward-thinking agents.• OKWe prepare as is our agents to make thingsThe happen.Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not August 2, 9, 2018. To set goals and reach them. Because your success is our success. the County Clerk of Alameda on June 21, 2018. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS identified by client. Computer screen and print quality on June 25, 2018. Expires June 21, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy June 25, 2023. 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Aurelio Gomes, 3701 Silvera State Research Company, F, Livermore, CA 94551, Rainbow Blvd Suite 300A, Ranch Dr, Dublin, CA 94568 [email protected] [email protected] 2025 Dahlia Common, Liver- is hereby registered by the Las Vegas, NV 89107 This business is conducted dfaught.apr.com mkotch.apr.com more, CA 94551, is hereby following owner(s): This business is conducted by an Individual registered by the following Jeffrey Aflleje, 4000 Fara by a Limited Liability Com- The date on which the reg- LYNN BORLEY LESLIE FAUGHT owner(s): Biundo #10, Modesto, CA pany istrant first commenced to Vladimir V. 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JUN-14-2018 12 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 Pleasanton Chamber Selects New President/CEO The Pleasanton Chamber and raise a family,” Van of Commerce Board of Di- Dorn said. rectors has named Steve Van Van Dorn began his ca- Dorn as President/CEO of reer in 1984 in hospital- the organization. Van Dorn ity sales, working at three succeeds current President/ hotels with Hilton Hotels CEO Scott Raty, who is re- Corporation, moving on to tiring after a 31-year career sales positions with the Los as a chamber executive. Van Angeles and San Jose Con- Dorn will begin on August vention and Visitors Bureaus 8, 2018. Steve Van Dorn before joining the Santa “After an extensive re- Clara Chamber. He earned cruiting effort, Steve was tion of Chamber Executives a B.S. in Business Manage- selected by the Board to during his terms as chair- ment from San Diego State continue to lead the Pleas- man-elect and chairman. University. He has been mar- anton Chamber to exceed He received the Hospitality ried to his wife Lori for 32 expectations for the col- Achievement Award from years and they have raised lective membership,” said the Silicon Valley Concierge three sons aged 29, 27 and Harold Roundtree, Chair- Association in 2012 and a 25 in Dublin, CA. man of the Board and CEO Certificate in Organizational “Per the guidance and of UNCLE Credit Union. Management in 2002 from direction of the Board, “His extensive background the U.S. Chamber of Com- Steve’s focus will continue in the industry coupled with merce. to be providing members his intimate knowledge of “I am honored and ex- with networking and mar- the Tri-Valley provides him cited about being chosen as keting opportunities, busi- with a great foundation as he the next President/CEO of ness resources, educational transitions into his new role the Pleasanton Chamber of programming, advocacy as CEO of the Pleasanton Commerce,” said Van Dorn. before local government Chamber.” “I look forward to building and promoting the commu- Van Dorn most recently upon the excellent work nity awareness necessary served as President/CEO of Scott Raty and his team have to maintain the economic the Pleasant Hill Chamber accomplished during his vitality in the City of Pleas- of Commerce where he leadership. My dream has anton,” said Roundtree, in a helped form the Pleasant always been to work in a city note to the Board of Direc- Hill Tourism Improvement that is close to where I live tors. District. In 2016, he served and values the importance A search committee was as corporate affairs manager of a strong business commu- engaged in all aspects of the for the California Chamber nity. The City of Pleasanton hiring process to find the of Commerce representing offers both of these which next President/CEO. Raty, the Silicon Valley/San Fran- is why my focus will be to who has led the Pleasanton cisco Bay Area, where he ensure Pleasanton continues Chamber for the last 10 was responsible for increas- to be one of the top cities in years, will retire on August ing connections and improv- the Bay Area to live, work 15, 2018. ing relations with business leaders in the region. From 2002-2015, Van Dorn served as President/ CEO of the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce & Convention-Visitors Bu- reau, after serving as Direc- tor of Sales and Marketing for the organization. While Live Music Every Sunday! at the Santa Clara Chamber, Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events Van Dorn was a member of Fine Wines Made From Our Own California the Cal Chamber Board of Certified Organic Grapes Directors from 2013-2014, serving as the representative RetzlaffVineyards.com for the Western Associa- Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed

Photo - Doug Jorgensen 2col x 2” news Friday Night Concerts in the Park are a popular way to spend the evening in JUN-28-2018 Pleasanton. Last Friday, the Gypsy Rebels entertained the audience. The younger set got into the spirit of the music with impromptu dancing. There was an opportunity IndIcate correctIons or aPProVaL VIa eMaIL to raise funds for Animal Assisted Happiness. The organization provides barnyard friends so children and their family members can interact with animals to bring • OK as is The Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not moments of happiness and smiles into their lives. identified by client. Computer screen and print quality • OK with changes noted may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy of color reproduction from digital files is not guaranteed. • Make changes We accept no responsibility for color variations, between and return for approval submitted images and final ads, due to printing process. Immigration Forum Set in Livermore 2250 First St Livermore, CA 94550

Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 An Immigration Forum will be offered by Families Belong Together from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sun., July 29 at St. Charles Catholic Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave, Livermore.'This panel discussion will cover History of Immigration, Causes of Migration and Detention Impact on families. Panelists include Lourdes Martinez, Political Director, Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA); Anne Carrabino, Co-founder and Lead Consultant, East Oakland Youth Alliance; Guadalupe Barratino, La Familia y Cultera y Bienestar; and Lilia Lara, volunteer, National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. The event is hosted by Livermore Indivisible Immigration Group and OFA East Bay Central Chapter, and co-sponsored by La Familia and St Charles Catholic Church Social Concerns.

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A “Red, White and Both- rals. For the past few years, Held at the Bothwell well” themed open house she has taught a variety of Arts Center located at 2466 will be held at the Bothwell classes at the Bothwell. Eighth Street, the event is Arts Center on July 28. The Her work and those of her free and open to the public event will take place from students will be exhibited in from 11:00 am to 3:00 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2466 the building’s West End. pm. Visitors of all ages are Eight Street in Livermore. “Red, White and Both- encouraged to stop by and Admission is free. well” is an open house meet the artists, explore Visitors will view during which artists will be the space, and enjoy light artwork and meet the working, as well as exhibit- refreshments. Bothwell Art Center’s coming some of their completed For more information munity of studio artists at pieces. Linda Ryan will be visit lvpac.org the patriotic-themed open running a free mini-work- Tori Anna house “Red, White and shop featuring her pour Bothwell.” paint technique. The first 20 The free, family friendly participants to sign up for event will showcase the the workshop will create a Performance Features Songs of Doris Day work of award-winning fine refrigerator magnet. artist Avianne, who will Among the many artists Tori Anna brings a new show to the Firehouse Arts through her favorite Doris Day songs including Secret be celebrating her recent working on site and dem- Center Theater in Pleasanton on Sunday, July 29, at 2:00 Love, Teacher’s Pet and the classic Que Sera Sera. US Citizenship. Originally onstrating their techniques p.m. The Bay Area favorite, Michael Feinstein Great The Firehouse Arts Center in association with ESSES from South Africa, Avianne will be fiber artist Ingrid American Songbook Alum, and American Idol veteran is Productions presents Tori Anna - “A New Day” for one works in multiple media to Nilson, and acrylic and oil in the spotlight again, this time with a cabaret-style tribute show only. Reserved seating tickets are $17 - $27. Tickets create vivid pieces, from artist Steve Rossi, who will to America’s sweetheart Doris Day. Along with Mike online at www.firehousearts.org, by calling 925-931- small paintings to large mu- run a short demonstration. Greensill on piano, Tori takes a “sentimental journey” (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018

R'Teview he Winter's Tale' Vintage and Staging Transports Audience to Another Time and Place Antique Sale to Benefit Cancer By Carol Graham Shakespeare Festival. A winter’s tale is perfect In 2015, they piloted a Research for a midsummer night’s second-grade early literacy adventure. program at Joe Michell K-8 The Annual Vintage and In Shakespeare’s day, School. The following year, Antiques event will held a winter’s tale was told to the program – So Wise, So at the American Cancer pass the time on a long win- Young – was implemented Society, Discovery Shop ter evening. Though likely in all second-grade class- Home Store starting Friday, to contain drama, jealousy, rooms in the Livermore July 20th at 10 am. betrayal and mystery, a Valley Joint Unified School There will be vintage winter’s tale need not be District. and antique furniture, tethered to tedious credibil- In fact, the July 12 open- housewares, artwork, ity. Instead, tragedy may be ing of The Winter’s Tale collectibles, jewelry, overcome by miracles and was Family Night, offer- comedy, proving that all’s ing $5 tickets for youths. kitchen items and so much well that ends well. Tickets for upcoming more. All items are donated. The Livermore Shake- performances are $25-$58, All proceeds benefit the speare Festival’s resplen- with discounts for seniors, American Cancer Society. dent production of “The students and educators. The The Discovery Shop is Winter’s Tale” opened on in-the-round stage provides located in the Mission Plaza the twelfth night of July. excellent seating for all. at 1989 Santa Rita Road, Upcoming performances, The Winter’s Tale Suite E in Pleasanton. all a t 7:30 p.m., take place contains one of the most fa- Thursdays through Sun- mous Shakespearean stage days, July 19-22 and 26-29. directions, “Exit, pursued What Livermore Shakes by a bear,” signifying a excels at is wrapping audi- character’s death offstage. ences in an intoxicating veil It’s not known whether Whistlestop and transporting them to Caitlin Evenson, Sarah Traisman, and Aaron Murphy perform in The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare used a real another place and time to 2018. Costumes by Jennifer Barker. Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com. bear from the London bear Open Mic Set discover for themselves that pits or an actor in bear cos- for July 22 the emotions we feel are tume, however Livermore timeless. Leontes’ and Hermiones’ statue, who is brought back The mission of the Shakes chose the latter. The tale in The Win- son and heir, Mamillius, to life and reunited with her Livermore Shakespeare Adds Tromovitch, “The Whistlestop Writers ter’s Tale unfolds in scenes dies from grief over his family. Festival is inspired by Wil- text seemed complicated at celebrates summer heat set sixteen years apart. It mother’s incarceration, and “Shakespeare, evidently liam Shakespeare himself, first, but as we worked we with an open mic for begins with Leontes, king soon Hermione dies, too. a man who experienced who through the rhetoric found these simple themes writers of all genres. of Sicilia, having hosted But far away in Bohemia, a deep passionate love, places and poetry of the English provided a clear structure. The event takes place on his friend Polixenes, king shepherd finds and adopts at odds passion and duty,” language gave voice to Whatever your spiritual Wednesday, July 22nd from of Bohemia, for a nine- the baby girl, Perdita. says Director Lisa Tromo- the deepest experience of beliefs, live long enough 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl month visit. When Leontes Intermission. vitch. “Which will win? being human. It states, “We and you will be faced with on the Square, 21 South implores his friend to stay The story picks up 16 Which will lose? The mes- are committed to creating a moral dilemma. Will you Livermore Avenue, in longer, Polixenes declines. years later. Gone is the sage: when one is respectful community through the make a choice consistent downtown Livermore. Yet Leontes’ heavily preg- gloomy intensity of winter; of God’s laws, and remem- production of high-quality with your values? Or will Cynthia Patton, nant wife, Hermione, is now comes the colorful bers God’s laws’ supremacy professional theater experi- you bow to immediate Livermore’s Poet Laureate whimsy of spring. In Bohe- over man’s laws, they are ences. We produce and able to persuade Polixenes political pressures? Shake- and the event’s host, says, with ease, igniting in Le- mia, Perdita has become an rewarded.” support theatrical events speare gave us hope that, enchanting young woman, Far from being much that celebrate the human “It’s an evening of great ontes an insidious jealousy with time, those of us with food, great wine, and great as he begins to believe that who is loved by Polix- ado about nothing, The experience. We create a a strong moral compass will enes's son, Prince Florizell. Winter’s Tale offers ex- company that is accessible writing. You won’t be the father of Hermione’s be rewarded, and warns us disappointed!” unborn child is actually When Polixenes forbids the ceptional performances, and fully integrated with that those who do not . . . The Whistlestop Polixenes. unequal match, the couple luxuriant costumes and ex- the Tri-Valley community will be eaten by a bear.” Leontes, unsuccessfully, flees to Sicilia, where the citing effects. Adding to the and invite the participation To learn more or pur- Writers Open Mic will calls for his best friend to tale reaches its conclusion. experience is the magnifi- of our Central Valley and chase tickets, call (925) continue on the fourth be killed and, successfully, Perdita's identity as a prin- cent setting: outdoors, amid Greater Bay Area neigh- 443-BARD or visit Liver- Wednesday of each month. for his wife to be arrested. cess is revealed, allowing the vineyards, under the bors.” moreShakes.org. Wente For more information Hermione gives birth to her and Florizell to marry; twilight sky. Coupled with The nonprofit began in Vineyards Estate Winery & go to facebook.com/ a daughter, who Leontes Leontes and Polixenes Shakespeare’s words and 2002 as Shakespeare in the Tasting Room is located at WhistlestopWriters or email orders to be taken overseas reconcile; and Hermione Wente’s wines, the evening Vineyards, before evolving 5565 Tesla Road, Liver- LivermorePoetLaureate@ and abandoned. Meanwhile returns in the form of a is exactly as you like it. in 2006 into the Livermore more. gmail.com JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 3 Legendary Folk Group Back at the Bankhead

The New Christy band, The First Edition. group to be the best it has Minstrels return to Liver- After a short break from ever been. nd cultural arts more this month with their performing to pursue other instructors. Grammy Award-winning endeavors, Sparks rejoined The Bankhead The- folk music. The group is the group in the 1990s and ater is located at 2400 still under the direction of has since reunited some First Street in downtown founder Randy Sparks, who of the original members Livermore. Tickets can be offered special ticket prices and recreated the group’s purchased at the box office, for this show as a univer- fundamental style. Now online at www.bankhead- sal “seniors discount” to officially seven members theater.org or by calling celebrate his 85th birthday strong and a mix of old and 474-6800. which falls during the new, Sparks considers the weekend of the concert. The New Christy Min- strels’ large-group vocals, lighthearted style and rich harmonies forged a fresh folk sound in the 1960s when their original hits, Opening This Weekend! including “Green, Green” and “Today,” as well as Disney’s covers such as “Sing in the THE LITTLE Sunshine,” climbed up the charts. This will be The mERmAID New Christy Minstrels’ Tri-Valley fifth visit to the Bankhead Repertory Theatre Theater. Tickets range from $20 to just $46 each for JUL 21 — AUG 5 the single performance on Rated PG Friday evening, July 27 at 8 p.m. at the Bankhead The Theater. Prolific singer-songwrit- NEW CHRISTy er Randy Sparks has said that his goal in forming The New Christy Minstrels mINSTRELS The New Christy Minstrels American Folk Legends was to create a sound and challenging and emotional debut album “Presenting Sparks has called the Fri JUL 27 • 8pm style that would have the anti-war era. Nonetheless, the New Christy Minstrels” group “the best talent show exuberance of the Kingston the universal appeal of their won the Grammy Award ever.” No other perform- "GREEN, GREEN" Trio and the harmony of a songs, from originals such for Best Performance by a ing group has ever spawned "SING IN THE SUNSHINE" professional choir. In the as “Saturday Night” to Chorus in 1962. They were as many successful musical And MORE!

1960s, not only was their their hit version of Woodie soon regulars on the Andy careers, including those American Folk Legends large-group format unusual, Guthrie’s “This Land is Williams Show and playing of Kim Carnes, Kenny Sun AUG 13 at 3pm their feel-good songs were Your Land,” made them venues from The Trouba- Rogers, and other members PSyCHEDELIC seemingly at odds with the instantly popular. Their dour to Carnegie Hall. of the 1960s rock and roll SUmmER WITH 2400 First street, Livermore • 925.373.6800 • www.Lvpac.org LUNAFISH DORIS DAY SONGS & FRIENDS (continued from front page) Timeless Hits of the Late 60s and Early 70s 4848, and in person at the hours prior to performances really began as a Big Band most popular and acclaimed Box Office, 4444 Railroad if not sold out. singer with her first hit singers of the 20th century. Fri AUG 3 • 8pm Avenue, in downtown Doris Day is known recording coming in 1945 Among her awards, Day Pleasanton. Box Office as one of America’s most with “Sentimental Journey.” has received the Grammy RED, WHITE & BOTHWELL OPEN HOUSE hours are Wednesday - successful Box Office stars She recorded more than 650 Lifetime Achievement Jul 28 • Sat • 11am-3pm Friday 12:00 noon-6:00 throughout the 1950s and songs from 1947 to 1967, Award and a Legend Award p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 1960s. However, her career which made her one of the from the Society of Singers. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and two 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 So Many Tasty Options At Taste Our Terroir 2018 by Laura Ness Gardener Diane Dovholuk as you sip on wines and years. Taste four award-winning Reserve wines and learn Everyone’s favorite foodie event of the year is nigh, tour the vineyards, followed by a feast made with fresh why Concannon is a wine pioneer in California Cabernet and thankfully, it lasts longer than one night of fleeting, ingredients from Wente Vineyards' on-site organic herb Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. yet overwhelming pleasure. Taste Our Terroir 2018 will and vegetable garden. begin Thursday night, July 26, 6 to 9pm, at Casa Real FROM PAST TO PRESENT, A SPIRITS TASTING in Pleasanton, with the annual quest for food and wine COOKING WITH CHEF CHAD WELSH 6-7:30pm at Artisan Spirits, $55Step back into the pairing nirvana. Twenty Livermore Valley winemakers 12pm-2pm at Mitchell Katz Winery, $50 Chef Chad 1800s with a live and educational demonstration of the have partnered with Bay Area chefs to compete for Welsh will present a live demonstration on how to process of spirit distillation. Winemaker and distiller, honors in a variety of categories, including People’s cure two different varieties of Salmon; one with fresh Mike Eckert, overviews the process of making brandy, Choice. VIP tickets ($125 until sold out) get you into dill and black pepper, and one with beets to add color. gin, absinthe and liqueur. Admire rustic 100-year-old the event an hour early, at 5pm. There’s a sparkling wine Winepairings, too. props and tools that were used to produce a number of reception beginning at 4:30pm, to whet your whistle unique spirits and partake in three different aroma bars while you enjoy music in the beautiful Casa Real WINEMAKER CONCERT WITH MARK CLARIN and tastings. Challenge your palate in a new way, and see courtyard. AND DANE STARK which spirit moves you most. This year’s judges for the highly anticipated contest 6-9pm at Chandler Vineyards, $100 Experience the are Jim Gordon of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Ellen terroir of the spectacular Chandler vineyard through SUNSET LOBSTER DINNER Fort of Eater SF and Ian White of San Francisco a rare comparative tasting of Page Mill Winery and 6:30-8:30pm at Darcie Kent Vineyards, $115 Begin a Magazine. They’ll choose Most Innovative Pairing, McGrail Vineyards wines. Winemakers Mark Clarin and memorable evening sampling award-winning wines from Judges’ Best Pairing and Best Classic Pairing. Dane Stark are teaming up to create the perfect music to Darcie Kent Vineyards, McKahn Family Cellars, Fenestra Guests will have the opportunity to taste all the pair with wine tasting, dancing and dining on delicious Winery, Wente Vineyards and Page Mill Winery. Feast on pairings, bid on silent auction items, enjoy decadent hors d’oeuvres. an East Coast Lobster Bake featuring fresh Maine lobster, desserts presented by Sysco and cast two votes in the prawns, sausage, corn on the cob, garlic, artichokes, People’s Choice competition for the best red and white A WELL-AGED EVENING potatoes, bread and lots of butter. Put on your lobster bib wine pairings. 7-9pm at Rios Lovell Estate Winery Banquet Hall, and dig in! There will be many familiar faces and combinations, $45 Gather in the banquet hall of Rios Lovell Estate as wineries and restaurants team up for the food and Winery for a short lecture on Ports and Port making, BOOTS ON THE GROUND, WINE IN YOUR wine pairing event of the year. And there’ll be some followed by Port tastings from the barrel, paired with GLASS new teams as well, including Leisure Street paired delicious chocolates and an array of fine cheese. Sunday, July 24, 10am-12pm at Murrieta's Well, with Casse-Croute Bakery, McKahn Cellars paired $75 Get ready for a true "boots on the ground" hiking with The Banks Vault, Nella Terra paired with On the YOGA IN THE VINEYARD experience through the vineyards at Murrieta's Well. Vine Catering and Omega Cellars paired with The Saturday, July 28, 10am-12pm at Retzlaff Vineyards Wear your hiking boots or a pair of comfortable walking Cooperative. Lawn, $30 Start your morning off with some relaxing shoes and get ready to see some stunning views of the After Thursday evening, the fun continues for Yoga on the lawn at Retzlaff Vineyards. Your yoga Livermore Valley. After the hike, guests will taste through three more days of merriment, education and potential instructor will guide you through an hour of stretches, estate-grown wines and sample some small bites from the enlightenment. This can come in many forms. Let’s take followed by a tasting of wines from Retzlaff Vineyards, Murrieta's Well culinary team. a quick look at what’s in store this year. Visit lvwine.org Page Mill Winery, Nella Terra Cellars, Omega Road for details and tickets. Winery and Nottingham Cellars. Guests are asked to MICROCLIMATE TASTING OF LIVERMORE On Friday, you can savor the bounty of the garden at bring their own mat, towel and water. VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wente, learn how to cure salmon at Mitchell Katz, make 1:30-3:30pm at The Steven Kent Winery, $65 your own jewelry and brush up on beekeeping at El Sol, BEES AND BEADS AT EL SOL WINERY Experience a rare microclimate comparative tasting be serenaded with Chardonnay and music made by two 1:30-3:30pm at El Sol Winery, $45 Join the Sol of cabernet sauvignon in The Steven Kent Winery local winemakers at Chandler Vineyards or contemplate Sisters at el Sol Winery for a fun and creative jewelry Reserve Room. Multiple Livermore Valley Wineries well-aged Ports at Rios Lovell. making experience. Tools and supplies provided for will be pouring their cabernets for you to sample side On Saturday, you can start the morning with yoga you to make your choice of a lariat, choker, bracelet or by side. Join us in this unique exploration of our local and vino at Retzlaff, tour topiaries and taste history cat earrings. After handcrafting your jewelry, enjoy honey microclimate terroir. Concannon, explore the art of distilling spirits at Artisan tasting and bee keeping demonstrations with a live, Spirits, crack a few lobster claws at sunset at McGrail. working colony. A LITTLE TASTE OF ITALY On Sunday, stretch your legs as you hike the vineyards 3-5pm at Garré Vineyard and Winery, $55 End this with Robbie Meyer at Murietta’s Well, drill down on CONCANNON VINEYARD’S 135TH glorious taste-filled weekend with an escape to Italy at local terroir through the lens of Cabernet at Steven Kent ANNIVERSARY LANDMARK TOUR Garré Vineyard and Winery, featuring Italian varietal and finally, sip a taste of Italy at Garré. 4-6pm at Concannon Vineyard, $55 Join Fourth wines, bocce ball and antipasto prepared by Garré Café. Generation Vintner John Concannon for a walking tour Enjoy wines from Garré Vineyard, Charles R Vineyards, WENTE LUNCH IN THE GARDEN of the stunning 135-year-old landmark vineyard estate Rios Lovell Estate Winery, Rodrigue Molyneaux and Friday, July 27, 10:30am-1pm at Wente Vineyards, and unique topiaries hand-tended by Ernesto, chief Mitchell Katz Winery. This al fresco event will be held $115 Join Wente Vineyards Winemakers and Master landscaper, who has been with the winery for over thirty near Garré’s picnic tables and Bocce Ball Courts. JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 5

Peter Coyote’s early Yesterday into Today Council for several years, with fashion designer Nino childhood, the good and By Sarah Bobson he found himself recon- Cerruti, he also began a the bad, laid the ground- sidering his interrupted brief stint as a runway mod- work, I believe, for his acting experiences with The el, which had, as Coyote later involvement in peace Peter Coyote: Part III Mime Troupe. He landed describes in The Rainman’s causes and the countercul- the premier San Francisco Third Cure, a profound ture movement. It seems talent agent at the time, Ann effect on the “loser” label strength. He and his friends was to “instigate a kind of This phase of Coyote’s to me, from reading his Brebner, and soon found his mother had bestowed on set out to build that force. theater described as ‘break- life and that of The Dig- memoirs, that Coyote has himself auditioning for a him decades before. “These efforts,” Coyote ing the glass.’” gers evolved after three spent a good bit of the first one-line role in a four-hour “Trivial as I might once says, “eventually culminat- It was there, Coyote years. As he points out, half of his life, and perhaps TV miniseries called Alca- have considered modeling, ed in a gathering of 25,000 says, “I was introduced to at that time “my highest the rest of it as well, trying, traz: The Whole Shocking the glamorized ME being students in Washington in an analytical perspective purpose in life was not like many of us, to come to Story, then shooting in San celebrated in Nino’s cam- early 1963, prompting Tom that explained how money running a soup kitchen. So terms with his childhood, Francisco. The rest, as the paigns could no longer co- Hayden to later credit the was created and privileges we moved out of the city weaving the multifaceted proverbial saying goes, is habit in the same doghouse Grinnell Fourteen as “the protected by the political and we began developing skeins into what has be- history. Important com- with the moth-eaten old beginning of the student process. It explained the rural communes because come the complex tapestry mercial roles followed: mongrel of my childhood.” peace movement.” root causes of environ- we actually thought the of his life. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, So, no more nourishment Coyote gathered insight mental degradation and culture was going to break In 1961, when he was a Outrageous Fortune, Cross for the childhood mongrel not only from these pro- the oppression of workers, down in about five years. student at Grinnell Col- Creek, The Legend of Billie that had sniffed its way tests, but from seeing the which I felt had no place We thought, we better learn lege, Coyote and 13 of his Jean, and a breakthrough through Coyote’s life. effects that the McCarthy in a decent country. The how to live on very little classmates traveled nonstop film in European markets The waning availability era in the 50s had on his analysis corresponded to money, live collectively, from their campus and the named A Man in Love.” of acting roles continued family and friends, many my own perceptions, and pool our resources, pool our Iowa cornfields to the polit- And Coyote fathered a their downward trajectory. of whom lost their jobs and was clear, cogent, and easy energy, and learn how to be ical thicket of Washington, second child. Narrating films, including had their lives shattered. He to translate into theatrical human beings.” DC, to support President Coyote’s marriage and Ken Burns documentaries, was also affected by scenes action….For the first time During his commune John F. Kennedy’s peace acting career continued followed. of civil rights marchers I seemed to know clearly days, Coyote put into prac- race and to protest nuclear for a while, but problems As for Peter Coyote’s being attacked by fire hoses and unmistakably what I tice the many useful hunt- testing. Looking back, began to spring up in both. present life as a Buddhist and vicious dogs. All of felt about my world and ing skills he had learned Coyote says in The Rain- By 1990, with roles on the priest in Northern Califor- this, he says, caused him why, and this expansion during his childhood from man’s Third Cure, that they wane for the then 50-year- nia, I suspect it is providing “to seriously question the of understanding liberated his hero, Jim Clancy, the were the “embryonic cells” old film star, Coyote landed a sense of spiritual well- validity of our political and prodigious energy.” foreman at Turkey Ridge, of the counterculture and a role in a Roman Polanski being that so many of us economic ground rules.” Nevertheless, after a his father’s farm. Coyote anti-war movement waiting film, Bitter Moon. During crave. We’ll have to wait After college, Coyote while, feeling the con- also fathered a daughter to be born. the filming abroad, and for his next memoir to find gravitated to San Fran- straints of The Mime with a woman who lived at Coyote’s group of young through his acquaintance out the details. cisco’s counterculture scene Troupe’s scope, which the West Marin commune. idealists fasted and picketed in Haight-Ashbury to find Coyote describes as “art as It was during this time outside the White House, an alternative lifestyle that it is conventionally under- that Coyote’s father died, attracting the attention of would not only add greater stood,” Coyote and other and Coyote and his family a few reporters, including meaning to his own life but Troupe members splintered traveled back to the east a young Helen Thomas, hopefully would improve off and formed The Dig- coast to settle his father’s Friday, July 20th whose presence and gutsy, society and the lives of oth- gers in the hopes of putting estate, which had become at Inklings outspoken questions would ers. He joined the San Fran- into practice the issues the bankrupt. become an institution at The Pleasanton Jazz Society cisco Mime Troupe, where Troupe had been exploring, Following that, Coyote presidential press briefings and Inklings Present... he became a street perfor- such as creating a society journeyed into the next for years to come. Ken- mance artist, performing that allowed and nurtured phase of his life, an unusual nedy’s National Security Anton Schwartz Matt FinderS 16th and 17th century the equality of people and mixture of spirituality and Advisor, McGeorge Bundy, Guest Tenor Saxophonist bass commedia dell’arte pieces opportunity. In their goal to commercialism. He married eventually summoned With the Kelly FaSMan that the group rewrote to in- create a classless society, a woman who practiced Zen drums them to the White House. clude contemporary issues. they provided free food as Buddhism, and he began The meeting impressed Tri-Valley Jazz Trio JaMeS Hall The pieces evolved into well as other necessities to practicing himself at the electric piano upon Coyote that people in 7pm - 9pm guerrilla theater performed whoever would enter their San Francisco Zen Center. power are not swayed from 530 Main St, Pleasanton at rallies and other pub- foodbank through a 6-foot- At the age of 37, he their plans and trajectories No admission charge. Listening and Dancing lic events, the purpose of by-6-foot yellow square again seemed ready for a ® unless confronted by a ponSored y which, as Coyote points out called “The Free Frame of change of direction. 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Proof (925) 447-8700 Fax: (925) 447-0212 6 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 Shakespeare’s Bohemia Celebrates Indian Culture Shakespeare’s comedies Srinivasan continued choosing to create are Winters Tale on the grounds and romances are known “This particular dance ethnically diverse. Some of Wente Vineyards Estate for their magical elements is called Kolattam, and plays treat race specifically, Winery & Tasting room and fantasy locations, it originated in Southern and those plays are cast at 5565 Tesla Road in and The Winter’s Tale is India where people would accordingly, but the new Livermore, July 12th no exception. Livermore dance at spring harvest tradition in Shakespeare through July 29th, 2018. Shakespeare Festival is festivals and celebrate love, is to cast diversely, Tickets range from $25 to producing the play at Wente prosperity, and nature. It and allow ourselves to $58 and are day-dependent, Vineyards Estate Winery is also important to add experience these integrated with discounts for seniors, and Tasting Room, July that in this show, Bohemia communities.” students and educators. For 12th through July 29th. does not actually represent Livermore Shakespeare tickets and information call Faced with the challenge India, nor are the actors Festival will produce (925) 443-BARD or visit of creating a world for pretending to be Indian, Shakespeare’s fantasy, The www.LivermoreShakes.org. “Bohemia” artistic director therefore putting on accents Lisa Tromovitch and etc. The world of Bohemia, costume designer Jennifer along with the costume Barker-Gatze chose a design, is influenced meta-theatrical approach. by Indian culture and is Two Poets Featured at Since Shakespeare’s simply a celebration of its Bohemia is not an accurate heritage, but in no way tries representation of the real to imitate the actual place Ravenswood Reading Bohemia of the time, during that time period. “ Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton will host theater makers are afforded Livermore Shakes Poetry at Ravenswood on Sunday, July 22, from 5 to 7 the opportunity to create Costume Designer, Jennifer p.m. at the Ravenswood historic site, 2657 Arroyo Road in a new world through Barker did research within Livermore. Featured poets are Aja Couchois Duncan and costumes, movement, the Indian community in Erin Rodoni. music and scenery. Stockton and conferred Duncan is the author of Restless Continent (Litmus Artistic Director with the proprietors of Press, 2016)—selected by Entropy Magazine as one Lisa Tromovitch states, Indian wedding stores in of 2016’s best poetry collections and winner of the “Shakespeare’s Bohemia is Avanthika Srinivasan as Perdita in The Winter’s Tale, order to design the look 2017 California Book Award—as well as the bilingual a made-up place. He sets it 2018. Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com. that would mirror what Nomenclature, Miigaadiwin, a Forked Tongue (CC on a seacoast, yet Bohemia one would see at an Indian Marimbo Press). She is of Ojibwe, French, and Scottish at that time was land- traditional Indian music. costuming as well,” adds wedding. In the wedding descent and has received the Marin Arts Council Award locked. At Shakespeare’s Since we needed a ‘Dance Tromovitch. scene, the character of for Literary Arts as well as the James D. Phelan Literary time, Bohemia, a part of of the Shepherds and Said Srinivasan,“When Florizell (played by Award. She holds an MFA from San Francisco State central Europe, included Shepherdesses’ in the part Lisa approached me about William Hoeschler) appears University and a variety of other degrees and certifications a people the French called of play that takes place collaborating on the dance in an authentic wedding ‘gypsies’ because they in Bohemia, I asked her in The Winter's Tale and tunic and turban, which is to prove that she is human. Great Spirit knew it all along. believed they came from if she’d be willing to suggested that we use the appropriate attire for the Rodoni is the author of Body, in Good Light (Sixteen Egypt, though scholars collaborate with us and India as an inspiration for bridegroom, regardless of Rivers Press, 2017) and A Landscape for Loss (NFSPS suspect their actual place choreograph the dance, the world of Bohemia, I his ethnicity. Press, 2017), which won the 2016 Stevens Manuscript of origin was India. as well as provide the eagerly agreed as I saw it as As is typical for Prize sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry They spoke a different music through singing. an opportunity to combine Livermore Shakespeare Societies. Her poems have been included in the Best language, and gypsy life Avanthika expressed a my passion for theater Festival shows, The New Poets anthology, nominated for a Pushcart Prize, appeared carefree and keen desire to share her and love for Indian music Winter’s Tale features a and honored with awards from AWP and Ninth Letter. romantic, perfect for one Indian culture, which and dance. I have been diverse cast. Tromovitch In 2017, her poem “Caesura” won the $20,000 Montreal of Shakespeare’s later then inspired the costume learning Indian Carnatic states “In the theater International Poetry Prize. The Point Reyes native holds romances.” designer, Jennifer Barker, music for the past 20 years industry in recent years, an MFA from San Diego State University and spent nearly During the casting and to lean our imaginary world and have given concerts in the term “color blind a decade traveling the globe. She lives in San Rafael with design phase, Tromovitch toward Indian culture. Singapore, India, and the casting” has been replaced her husband and two young daughters. met Avanthika Srinivasan, The clothing, the saris and U.S. My mom is also an by “diverse casting”. We The event begins with readings by the featured poets, an MFA Candidate at tunics are so beautiful, that Indian classical dancer and are not asking anyone to followed by a book signing and open mic. Admission is American Conservatory imagining our Bohemia runs a dance school where pretend their character $5. Light refreshments will be served. Theater, who was as adjacent to India, and she teaches both Kathak is an ethnicity different Sponsored by the City of Livermore, the Ravenswood auditioning for the role sharing culture with India and Bharatanatyam , which from their own. We are Poetry Series has featured many notable poets over its of Perdita, the Princess. was a great opportunity are two dance forms of creating fictional worlds thirteen-year existence. It continues quarterly on the “Her resume listed her to feature not only the North and South India in the Shakespeare plays, fourth Sunday of October (10/28). For more information training and her skills in song and dance, but the respectively. “ and the worlds we are contact [email protected] JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 7 Bobby Black to Perform at Inklings in Pleasanton Red Legged Frog Productions presents singer songwriter Blackie Farrell with Bobby Black on pedal steel guitar, on Saturday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. at Inklings Coffee and Tea at 530 Main Street, Pleasanton, California. Blackie Farrell was born in 1948 in Oakland, California, The first song of Blackie’s ever recorded was “Mama Hated Diesels” cut by the Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen on their “Cold Steel and Hot Licks” LP, that made the country charts with a bullet. To date, Blackie’s best known and most recorded piece is his achingly beautiful western border ballad “Sonora’s Death Row, first recorded by Bill Kirchen with the Moonlighters in 1977 and later by Leo Kottke, Tom Russell, Robert Earl Keen, Michael Martin Murphy, and Dave Alvin, to name a few. He will be accompanied by Bobby Black, the pedal steel guitar master who’s played with among others, the Commander Cody ,Asleep at the Wheel and George Jones The show starts at 7 p.m., tickets are $15.00 at the door. Tickets can be purchased before the concert at : Eventbrite.com. For more information about this concert and future concerts scheduled by Red Legged Frog Productions, Former Foothill High School Student to visit www.redleggedfrogproductions.com Debut New Album in Livermore Kyle Tredway, Foothill High School graduate, will of music in our communities. It’s also about connecting be debuting his album in the Livermore Valley. He is a exceptionally wonderful humans,” Nevil said with pure multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter who got his joy. “New music discovery and connectivity to friends in invitation to Nashville after partnering with Peninsula an intimate space is our goal. We will grow and promote executive producer Kari Nevil and her long time indus- Nashville Now with larger shows as we gain momentum try partner and mentor, Gordon Perry (Fleetwood Mac, and are thrilled that for our first homecoming, Tredway Grateful Dead, Heart, Whitesnake). Nevil, Tredway, and Otteson are bringing it home for the play.” co-producer Collin Pastore and mixer Kyle Dreaden have recorded a debut EP entitled TREDWAY, scheduled for release in August with sneak debuts at local spots Cellar Door and Wood Family Vineyards July 28/29, 2018. Performances are July 28, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Cellar Door in Pleasanton and on July 29, 2 to 5 p.m. at Presents Wood Family Vineyards in Livermore. Making her west coast debut alongside Tredway is Portland-raised, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Emily Otteson. Emily’s songwriting and vocal style is reminis- blackie cent of Judy Collins and Tammy Wynette. Beautifully soothing and Pacific Southwest-sassy at the same time. farrell Emily is recording her first single with Gray Matter Stu- with Bobby Black dio’s Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark in Nashville this Fall. SaT. JUlY 28 “We are launching a series of winery & small venue shows to bring the acoustic, live Nashville listening ex- Show start at 7pm inking’s coffee & Tea perience back to the Valley to continue to grow the spirit Tickets: $15 at door Bobby Black or eventbrite.com 530 Main St, Pleasanton

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS include all kinds of drawing, August 28 on the Charles R patio. Any style music. Bands welcome. Indigenous with Chris Duarte, 8 org, 373-6800. Livermore Art Association Gallery, painting, printmaking and sculpture Find inspiration in the surrounding Age 21 +. Place Live Music Club, p.m., Aug. 17, Bankhead Theater, The Pirates of Penzance, San Fran- located in the Carnegie Building, and are held in Peggy’s studio. nature and among fellow artists. 2562 Old First St., Livermore. 2400 First St., Livermore. www. cisco Lamplighters Music Theatre; offers art classes, unusual gifts, High school students working on 8195 Crane Ridge Road Blacksmith Square, music every bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. August 26-27. Bankhead Theater, painting rentals, art exhibits and advanced portfolios are welcome, Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- Keiko Matsui, 8 p.m., Aug. 18, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. information pertaining to the art as are adults and families, if space WINE & SPIRITS yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The allows. For information about the Wood Family Vineyards, Fun Livermore. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. gallery has been open since 1974 summer art program or weekly Fridays - Tasting room open from Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears org, 373-6800. COMEDY and is run as a co-op by local art- school year lessons contact her at noon to 7 pm with live music from regularly at: The Castle Rock Asleep at the Wheel, August 20, Free Comedy Show every Thursday ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ 5-8 pm. 7/20/18 Truth without Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola 7:30 p.m. Legendary Kings of at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the p.m. For information call 449-9927. comcast.net. Fear; 7/27/18 Chaz & Ed; 8/03/18 Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each Western Swing. Bankhead Theater, Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Members of the Pleasanton Art Figure Drawing Workshop, every Michelle Lambert; 8/10/18 month from 7:30-9:30--Dance 2400 First St., Livermore. www. First St. in Livermore. League Public Art Circuit are Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meredith McHenry; 8/17/18 Frankie floor, full bar, small cover. bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. Comedy! Ellis Rodriguez: 2017 SF currently exhibiting art at six busi- Artists bring their own materials Bones Project; 8/24/18 The Gita- Jazz in July, Livermore Civic Center Harvey Mandel, guitarist, 8 p.m. Comedy Competition Champion. nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin and easels. Open to all artists. nos. 2407 Research Dr., Livermore. Library, Sundays at 2 pm at the Aug. 25. Presented by Red Legged Saturday, July 21, 8:00 p.m. the Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Professional artist models (nude). woodfamilyvineyards.com Civic Center Library, 1188 South Frog Productions. Firehouse intimate Firehouse Arts Center of America at 337 Main Street, No instructor. Students under 18 Sip By Sunset at RM Winery, Sat., Livermore Avenue. free. July 22: Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Theater in Pleasanton. Take a break Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber need written parental permission July 21, 5 to 8 p.m. Natalia will Lee Waterman & Jazz Caliente; July Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org from the summer heat to laugh of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, to attend. Cost $20 per session. perform unforgettable music from 29: Dmitri Matheny Group. For or 931-4848. along with one of the fastest rising Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., the 1950s to today during the July more information about this and young comedians on the circuit! Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- RM Winery Sip by Sunset. Tasting other program, visit Livermoreli- ON THE STAGE Plus joining Ellis will be Modesto- Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 ments are available. Call or e-mail room will have extended hours brary.net or call (925) 373-5500. 2018 Livermore Shakespeare Fes- based stand-up comic Anthony Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward Barbara Stanton for more info Saturday evening and wines will The Pleasanton Jazz Society and tival: The Winter’s Tale by William K, finalist at the Big Sky Comedy Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, about the workshop, 925-373-9638 be available for purchase by the Inklings present Anton Schwartz, Shakespeare. Performances June Festival. Reserved seating tickets Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café - [email protected]. glass or by the bottle. Please note guest tenor saxophonist with the 28th – July 29th, 2018. The Win- $10 - $20. Tickets available at at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. Preschool Art classes: Thursday that tasting flights are not available Tri-Valley Jazz Trio. Fri., July 20, 7 ter’s Tale Bard Bash Opening Night, www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- If interested in becoming a member mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children during evening events. Picnics to 9 p.m. Inklings, 530 Main Street, benefit dinner and performance 4848, or at the center Box Office, of the Pleasanton Art League or for aged 3-5 are welcome to join this are welcome. 3053 Marina Ave. Pleasanton. will be held on Saturday, July 14th. 4444 Railroad Avenue, in downtown information regarding the Public class. Classes cover drawing, Livermore www.rmwinery.com The New Christy Minstrels, July 27, The Winter’s Tale performances are Pleasanton. Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at painting, print-making, sculpture Wood Family Vineyards hosting the 8 p.m. American Folk Legends. July 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 and (510) 877-8154. and ceramics. For further informa- first show on Sunday, 29 July 2018, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 29. All performances begin at 7:30 MOVIES DogShow: For the Love of Dogs. tion, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at 2 – 5 pm. featuring Kyle Tredway Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. PM. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery Classic Film Series, Pleasanton New themed fine art exhibit opens (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ who was raised in Pleasanton and org, 373-6800. & Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday June 15, on display through July hotmail.com or visit http://children- is currently living in Nashville. Tori Anna: “A New Day” – The Songs Livermore. $25-$58. Bard’s Bash of the month. The films are free 21, at the Harrington Gallery in sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ Kyle’s just finished producing his of Doris Day. Sunday, July 29, performance with dinner on July and are screened in the Pleasan- Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center. Art Classes, For children, teens and EP “TREDWAY” beginning his tour 2:00 p.m. at the intimate Firehouse 14th: $150. Family Nights (Earnest) ton Library large meeting room. Works include variety of media, in- adults. Beginner to advanced. back where he started. Emily Ot- Arts Center Theater in Pleasanton. on June 28th and (Winter’s Tale) on Theme this year is "Turning the cluding painting, sculpture, collage, Drawing, painting, printmaking, teson was raised in Portland before Presented by Bay Area’s award- July 12th: Kids Tickets $5. Kids 18 Wheels." Everyone is welcome to and textile arts. Artists: Kaethe sculpture and ceramics taught by bringing her unique style to Music winning ESSES Productions, featur- & Under on all other performances attend. Some films are mature in Bealer, Marina Berlin, Susan Else, highly experienced artist and art City. Nashville has embraced her ing Bay Area favorite Tori Anna, the are $18. (925) 443-BARD or www. content and may not be suitable for Kathleen Hill, Lyudmila Kirillova, instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. in recently recorded EP in venues Michael Feinstein Great American LivermoreShakes.org children. For more information or William Rushton, Kerri Warner. Weekday and weekend classes, big and small. We are so thankful Songbook Alum, and American Idol Free live theater – “Shiver We assistance, contact the Pleasanton Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Home school classes, Special Emily could join us in the Bay. veteran. The incomparable Mike Timbers!” – Peripatetic Players Public Library at (925) 931-3400, Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 classes during school breaks Bring your favorite humans, well Greensill on piano. Cabaret style of San Francisco, in partnership extension 4. 400 Old Bernal p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 offered. (925) 216-7231 or email behaved pets, tailgate picnics and concert featuring all of Doris Days with the City of Pleasanton, bring Avenue, Pleasanton. p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Fire- [email protected] for dancing flip flops. It’s a celebra- best loved songs, including Secret free, family-friendly live theater to house Arts Center in Pleasanton, further info. tion of friendship and music. 2407 Love, Teacher’s Pet, and Que Sera Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center DANCE 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations Piano and keyboard lessons, For Research Dr., Livermore. woodfami- Sera. Reserved seating tickets $17 on Sunday, July 22, at 5:00 p.m. Ballet on the Green, Le Tableau always appreciated. children to adult. Beginner to early lyvineyards.com - $27. Tickets available at www. The rollicking, interactive Pick-Yer- Magnifique ballet company with Art Under the Oaks, July 21-22 at intermediate level. Half-hour pri- firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Own Pirate Adventure is performed Livermore School of Dance, will Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. vate classes or small group classes MUSIC/CONCERTS or at the center Box Office, 4444 by the professional troupe Samuel be performing excerpts from their 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Bluegrass Style Music at the Band- Railroad Avenue, in downtown Peaches Peripatetic Players, and 2018 repertoire on Saturday, July Art, music, food and wine. www. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ stand, and open mic. Sundays, Pleasanton. suitable for all audiences. Filled 21, 2018 at 6:30 pm on the Shea aldenlane.com hotmail.com for further info. 2 to 4 p.m. Fourth and K Streets, A Birthday Tribute to Louis Arm- with music, mayhem, and physical Stage in front of the Bankhead Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the Livermore. Continues first Sunday strong! Jeff Bordes & Friends, 8 comedy, and produce by Idiot Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. MEETINGS/CLASSES last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. of the month until first Sunday in p.m. Aug. 4. Firehouse Arts Center, String, the award-winning “Best of Admission to “Ballet on the Green” Art Classes always on-going at the at Galina’s Music Studio located at October. Traditional Bluegrass, old 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Fringe” production company. No is free. Pack a picnic dinner and Bothwell Arts Center. Acrylics, oils, 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm time gospel, national interest and www.firehousearts.org or 931- tickets or reservations required. bring a blanket. watercolor, drawing, colored pencil, participation by calling (925) 960- message times. Acoustic instru- 4848. The Firehouse Arts Center is located mixed media classes for adults and 1194 or via the website at www. ments only. The Golden Follies present There’s in downtown Pleasanton, at 4444 AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS multiple children's classes always GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music No Biz Like Show Biz! August Railroad Avenue, just one block off Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre audi- available. Register at. bothwell. are welcome. Bring some music to every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 11 and 12, 2 p.m. Firehouse Main Street. Free parking is avail- tions for: The Hunchback of Notre lvpac.org share with the group. Ukuleles are S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., able. More info: www.peripatetic- Dame. Music by Alan Menken, The Young Artists’ Studio has open- available for purchase. Small $10 retzlaffvineyards.com Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org players.org, or 510-542-9009 Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book ings in its 2018 Summer Session. fee to cover meeting costs. Nor Cal Open Jam Nights, Thursday or 931-4848. The Little Mermaid, July 21-Aug. 4. by Peter Parnell. Audition Dates: Artist Peggy Frank welcomes inter- Charles R Vineyards, Plein Air on and Sunday nights, 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. Rockapella & The Company, 3 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. August 21st and 22nd starting at ested students ages 7 and older to the Patio, 9:30am to 12:00pm- All equipment supplies, full PA with p.m., Aug. 12, Bankhead Theater, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre, 7pm (no appointment necessary), sign up for a week or more of small Mixed Media artists are invited 4 vocal mics, 4 piece drum set w/ 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101, group instruction in art. Projects every Tuesday morning through double kick, guitar and bass amp. bankheadtheater.org, 373-6800. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Pleasanton, CA 94566 (suite is in JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

the back of the building). Callbacks p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center August 25th (by invitation only); Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Dance call will be held at the Call- Livermore, CA. There is no charge Local Residents Perform back. Bring sheet music in your and no sign-up needed to attend own key (no transposing). 16-32 this informal gathering. Hosted in Woodminister bars up-tempo Broadway, a current by local writer and NaNoWriMo resume and headshot along with (National Novel Writing Month) an audition form (https://www. participant Sydney Dent. To learn Summer Musical trivalleyrep.org/data/assets/docs/ more about this program check HUNCHBACK-AUDITION-FORM.pdf) the library’s website at Livermo- Producers Associates continues the 52nd season of & conflict sheet. Hunchback will relibrary.net or call the library at the Woodminster Summer Musicals with Joseph and perform at the Bankhead Theatre 925-373-5500. the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat. The Biblical January 12th – 28th, 2019. For Political Issues Book Club meets saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life th detailed role information: https:// the 4 Tuesday of each month, August 3-12 at Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland's www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/the- and reads books about issues and hunchback-of-notre-dame. For any trends that are driving current Joaquin Miller Park, located on Joaquin Miller Road at questions, please contact Producer, affairs in both the national and upper Sanborn Drive. Told entirely through song, the Kathleen Breedveld: KBreedveld@ international arenas. Topics that musical follows Joseph, favorite son of Jacob, as he trivalleyrep.com have been covered include politics, overcomes many challenges through his honesty and Livermore-Amador Symphony governance, economics, military af- good character. Association’s 46th Competition fairs, history, sociology, science, the Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, Joseph for Young Musicians application climate, and religion. Contact Rich continues to be one of the most enduring shows of all deadline is Sunday, September 9, at 872-7923, for further questions 2018. (Applications will be accept- We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a time. Told entirely through song and in 90 minutes, the ed starting September 4, 2018.) member-centered book group led musical follows Joseph after he’s been sold into slavery Open to instrumentalists and by a small group of book club veter- by his brothers. The magical musical is full of catchy vocalists who reside in Alameda ans, with reading selections based songs in a variety of styles from French ballad “Those County, Contra Costa County, the on member recommendations and Canaan Days” to country “One More Angel in Heaven” city of Tracy, or the community of consensus. No homework required– along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Mountain House. The selection, one share your insights or just listen in! movement of a concerto, should Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at Do” and “Close Every Door.” have the minimum length of about [email protected]. Tickets are available by phone, at 510-531-9597, 10 minutes. All instruments will be Little League Intermediate World online at www.woodminster.com, or in person at Romar De Claro plays the title role in Joseph and the considered. Students are eligible Series, July 29-August 5. Max Woodminster Amphitheater 10-4 weekdays and 10-2 Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat at Woodminster through the age of 19 (being 19 at Baer Park, Livermore. Hosted by weekends, or at the box office 2 hours before any Summer Musicals in August. Andrea Daniel of the time of concert performance District 57 Little League; 12 teams performance. Performances are August 3 (opening), February 23, 2019). Applicants to compete. http://intermediate- Pleasanton plays a lead role in the play. This family must submit a completed applica- worldseries.org/world-series/ 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12, all at 8 p.m. favorite is a lively musical retelling of the Biblical tale of tion form, a non-refundable fee Ravenswood Historic Site Old Tickets for summer musicals at Woodminster Joseph and his coat of many colors. It will be performed of $20 and a recording of their Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Aug. Amphitheater range from $32 to $69, with a $2 discount by outdoors in historic Woodminster Amphitheater by a playing (submitted link to YouTube 12, noon to 4 p.m. Tours, entertain- for seniors 62 and older. cast of about 70 (including a children’s choir of 30) and via email). Additional information ment, etc. Free admission. 2647 The production will be directed by Joel Schlader, at www.livermoreamadorsymphony. Arroyo Road, Livermore. a live professional orchestra. Tickets available by phone with music direction by Mark Dietrich and at 510-531-9597, online at www.woodminster.com, or org or by contacting the competition Fertile GroundWorks’ 6th Annual choreography by Marissa Joy Ganz. Woodminster chairperson at (925)525-6070 Taste for Giving, Aug. 26, 5:30 in person. Photo by Kathy Kahn p.m. Retzlaff Winery, Livermore. shows are performed with live orchestras, and VOLUNTEER Information at www.fertileground- musicians are members of Musicians Local No. 6. Seeking Volunteers: dancers/sing- works.org Closing out the 52nd season of Woodminster ers novice to professional for flash Summer Musicals, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara mob performance in Livermore on Alegría Hudes’ In The Heights will be performed July 22, 2018. Looking for multi- August 31-September 9. generations: 12 each elementary school age, young adults, adults, Presents seniors. Contact Sandra Harrison Kay for more details WriteousMom. [email protected] TraveL TraveL MISCELLANEOUS Harvey Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours of the 140+ year old ranch BuG BuG and free, family friendly sea- mandel sonal activities. The last Sunday Ocean and Ocean and Guitar Virtuoso of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com for the river cruises river cruises Sat. aug. 25 monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4300 (925) 447-4300 Show start at 8pm Firehouse Arts Center A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and older meets on the first Tuesday in downtown Livermore in downtown Livermore tickets: $22 - $35 4444 railroad ave of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 travelbuglivermore.com travelbuglivermore.com www.firehousearts.org Pleasanton, CA

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(Organizations wishing to run notices at Pleasanton Farmer’s market 9AM-1PM Club House Drive, Livermore. For more p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// in Bulletin Board, send information to PO every Saturday. Email organizing@ information, go to www.livermoreval- www.trivalleystargazers.org/ Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care ofaebc.us Livermore Resistance Phone leyrotary.org/ or contact Frank Vallejo, Ravenswood Historical Site, of Bulletin Board or email information bank at Rainey’s (816 Lucerne St., President of Rotary Club of Livermore 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents to [email protected]. Include Livermore) 5-7PM every Tuesday. Have Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ in 1890s costumes give free guided name of organization, meeting date, multiple calling options. Please bring cell CalWater.com tours beginning at noon, on the second time, place and theme or subject. Phone phone & internet capable device. Email Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and fourth Sundays of the month. Each number and contact person should also [email protected]. and experienced dancers are welcome. tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) Learn Scottish country dancing Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Singles wine tasting party, Single in Livermore including lively reels and easy line and circle dances, no partners landscaped grounds. For information on professionals of all ages are invited to jigs and graceful strathspeys that are required, casual dress. $3 per session the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) meet new friends who appreciate fine the traditional social dance of Scotland. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. or the volunteer Docent Program, please wine, Sunday, August 12, 2018, 4-6pm, Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Liver- at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), call the Docent Coordinator at (925) at Pat Paulsen Vineyards, 5143 Tesla more Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: 443-0238. Road, Livermore CA. $10 at the door Livermore. No prior dance experience or George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social includes 4 free tastes, accompanied by partner required. Welcome new dancers [email protected] group of retired men who join together Pictured is Arshad Mohammed (blue and white striped light food to cleanse the palate. This at any time. Call Margaret Ward at (925) Square Dance Lessons in Liver- to better enjoy their leisure time. Activi- shirt) handing out items. event is co-sponsored by The Society of 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at (925) more, 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, ties include golf, bridge, photography, Single Professionals, the world’s largest 784-3662 for more information. 2253 5th Street. All ages welcome. Danc- travel, fishing, biking, wine tasting, non-profit singles organization; and many Docents for the Livermore Histo- ing Thursdays weekly from 7 p.m. until and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch singles meetups. More singles parties at ryMobiie. Volunteers interested in Liver- 8:30 p.m. No partner or special attire serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Student Helps the Homeless www.thepartyhotline.com. more history and/or like working with needed. For more information call Mar- Livermore, and San Ramon. The group Telling the Story: Memoir and children (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. garet 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ meets for lunch on the first Thursday of Arshad Mohammed, a junior at Dublin High School, Fiction Writing, class starts Thurs., July Mission is to teach children the history gmail.com. each month at the San Ramon Golf Club, recently distributed over 150 blankets to homeless persons 19, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Class teaches the of Livermore and instill in them a sense Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Please writing techniques used by pros to turn of pride in the city. There will be training. Store, open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will read more about the Tri-Valley SIR at in Stockton. stories into page-turners. Nonfiction Time commitment could be as little as a be 9 -67 Monday through Friday, 9-5 www.trivalleysir.org and the Statewide The funding for the donation came from Mohammed’s writers also benefit from mastering story- few days a year. There are usually have 3 Saturday, closed Sunday. Donations can SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For information budding nonprofit organization, TOUCH Lives. writing skills. Class consists of lecture, docents at each school. If interested, call be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, Mohammed originally came up with the idea for his writing exercises and class critiques. Fee Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 925-967-8177. nonprofit when he started volunteering for his local Red includes professional editing of student [email protected]. PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis work by instructor Barbara Flores. 6 Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults Italian Catholic Federation, meets stabilization counseling for those expe- Cross Chapter. On the way to monthly meetings in Oakland, classes. $103. Robert Livermore Com- who get together for events like board 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. riencing difficulties related to domestic Mohammed would often find homeless persons shivering in munity Center, 4444 East Avenue, Liver- games, movies and fan conventions. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 violence, abusive situations, sexual local parks without any blankets. more. To register: call 925 373-5700 or Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for din- Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who assault or other challenging emotional After volunteering at a couple of homeless shelters, Mo- visit LARPD.org. For info email instructor ner and board games A schedule of up- loves all things Italian is invited to meet issues. We provide assistance with hammed decided to launch his own non profit organization. at [email protected] coming events can be found on Facebook to celebrate the Italian heritage with individual therapy and/or group support. He says, “People often characterize or stereotype home- Widowed Men and Women of at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. monthly dinner meetings and holding Please call to schedule an appointment: Northern CA, July 22, 1 p.m. lunch in Text Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 charitable events. The group supports 925 449-5845 (Counseling Intake) less persons as dangerous or criminals.” However, he says San Ramon, RSVP by July 19 to Marsha, for more information. Children's Hospital research, college American Legion Post 47 in that when he sat down with them he realized that they were 830-8483. July 26, 1 p.m. lunch in Dub- Golden Circle Seniors, meetings scholarships and other charities. For Livermore is looking for veterans in the simply normal human beings. He recalls discussing things lin, RSVP by July 23 to Athene, 846-0111. Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Cen- information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, Livermore area who are interested in like the Superbowl, potential job offers, and housing condi- Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- ter in the Robert Livermore Community president, 462-2487. performing community service for young tions with some of the community members. ing) activities: Voter Engagement Tabling Center, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting ClutterLess Self Help Support people and promoting veterans affairs. The recent blanket drive in Stockton helped dozens of at Pleasanton Farmers market 9AM-1PM and crocheting all year, saving items for Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, Interested veterans will meet with other every Saturday ([email protected]). the annual bazaar in November. Ninety- all volunteer, self help in-person support like-minded veterans for camaraderie homeless families in an encampment off of I-5 highway Livermore Farmers’ Market 5-7PM every five present of the proceeds are donated group for people with difficulty discarding and support of veterans' causes. The near South Harrison Street. Many of the recipients of these Thursday ([email protected]). Come to local charities. unwanted possessions. Meetings at American Legion is the largest federally blankets were living in extreme poverty in makeshift tents join us to register voters and talk to Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main chartered veterans organization that is without access to running water. voters. Dublin GO Meeting at Oliver’s July meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, the veterans lobby and voice to congress. Roland, a local church leader, who is very involved in 22 (Sun) 3:30PM in Dublin. The Families 6:30 p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm The Livermore American Legion Post 47 Belong Together Rally organizers Biil and the Wardrobe Room, Pleasanton. Check (except postal holidays). www.clutterless. meets the second and fourth Monday of homeless persons services at Cornstern Fellowship Church Brittany are kicking off for Dublin team website for meeting updates pleasan- org (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay. each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans in Livermore, partnered with Mohammed for this com- to work on voter engagement. (kyokot@ tonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Club org for more info. Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, munity outreach. Roland Ellingsen says, "The main reason ofaebc.us) is a non-profit organization that seeks to Birthright Pregnancy Support Livermore. Enter the building from the Arshad was able to distribute these many blankets was his Bimonthly workshop for grief sup- identify needs within the community and Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, ramp on the 5th Street side. For more sincere desire to help people who are in real need, combined port, August 9 and 23 at 7:30 pm at St. work together to fulfill those needs. For Livermore, located directly behind the information go to http://www.calegion. with focused persistence and undeniable tenacity to make Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, more information or to get involved visit blue bus stop near the corner of Fenton org/ or contact Bill Bergmann at calegion. Pleasanton. All are welcome regardless pleasantonlionsclub.org. All are welcome. St., and next to Stanford/ValleyCare [email protected] or (925) 443-2330 it happen." of religious affiliation. Go to catholicsof- Have you been affected by some- Hospital. Birthright's free and confidential or Roy Warner at 925-449-6048. Initially, funding was very tight and hard to come by. pleasanton.org then scroll down to grief one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen services include - pregnancy tests, caring Assistance League® of Amador Mohammed recalls driving up to more than 10 blanket stores ministry tab and tap on it for additional offer hope and strength for families and guidance, adoption and medical referrals, Valley invites all visitors to join this and asking sales representatives for small donations. He even information. friends of problem drinkers. www.Ala- baby and maternity clothing, and more. dedicated group of volunteers, reaching moved on to hotels and started asking for used bedding. Master Gardeners, on site to nonTriValley.org, 925-277-7661, help@ (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and Finally, after roughly a month of trying to approach various answer gardening queries from 930-1130 AlanonTriValley.org. Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. 12-4; having fun doing it. Regular meetings are on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Recovery International Support 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. 1-800- held on the third Thursday of the month businesses, Mohammed was able to secure a $100 donation the Livermore Earth Friendly Demon- Group meets 1300 S Livermore Avenue, 550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley from Costco from one of its grants program. He has received stration Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore, at 2pm every Sunday except www.birthright.org/Livermore for more Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, bedding from Residence Inn hotels as well. Livermore. Garden Talks on seasonally holidays. NoRSVP needed. Contact : Ken information on Birthright's services. see our website, www.amadorvalley. Mohammed he has plans to expand his nonprofit to help appropriate topics begin at 10 a.m.: Aug. 510-754-4599 or Barbara 916-335- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy assistanceleague.org, e-mail assistance- distribute more than 3,000 blankets by the end of 2019. He 11 - Native Color throughout the year; 8836 Club. Feed your wonder about the Night [email protected], or call Sept. 8 - You’ve gotten rid your lawn- Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on (925) 461-6401. wants to involve more students from his school and open Now What?; Oct. 13- Photography in the invites interested individuals to attend its the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club Operation: SAM “Supporting All up separate branches in various cities. In the future he not garden; Nov. 10- Composting ABC's. morning meeting. Meetings are held every meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military only wants to provide communities with blankets, but also Tri-Valley GO (Grassroots Organiz- Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors support organization based in Livermore. with hygiene products and meals. ing) activities; Voter Registration Table Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- JULY 19, 2018 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued Information on programs and member- Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services find our most updated information and E. Avenue, Livermore. morale support of deployed troops. For ships, training philosophies and sched- Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. worship sermons. Christ Church (a nondenominational information or donations, visit www. ules, and all things TVTC, an all inclusive Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 evangelical church formerly meeting operationsam.org, email operationsam@ triathlon/marathon/endurance training with the Congress of Secular Jewish Or- 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. in Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo comcast.net program. www.trivalleytriclub.com. ganizations (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi and worship with us and to enjoy our www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Mocho Elementary School, 1040 Florence Depression and Bipolar Support Supportive Services for Veteran Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485- hospitality. For more information call the Resnick. Rd., Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Families Program offers services to 1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. church office 925-462-4802. Well Community Outreach Center a.m.; Educational Classes for all ages Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Veteran families, including housing First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal ministry provides meats, canned and at 11:00 a.m. visit: www.christchurch- Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard assistance. The program can offer rental Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sun- Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) dry goods, toiletries, and school supplies trivalley.org or call 925.846.0665. Rd., Pleasanton (not affiliated with the deposit assistance for those veterans day. Sunday School for students (ages 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore. (only available prior to the start of the GraceWay Church worships at church. Information at www.dbsalliance. who are ready to move in and simply 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. com. Sunday service with Rev. Andrew school year). Those with an immedi- 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary org/pleasanton or contact chapter leader, need move in cost covered. The program The church and reading room are located Lobban, Priest-in-Charge, 10:00 am ate need or who would like to donate School, 1454 Santa Rita Road while its Al Pereira, 462-6415. is looking to work with landlords who will at Third and N Streets. The Reading Eucharist with music, childcare and nonperishable food items, call the office new facility is being prepared. Services Bereaved Mother’s Network of accept rental deposit assistance from Room, which is open to the public, fea- Godly Play children education. at (925) 479-1414 to begin the process. include band-led worship music, Sunday the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of the program, who can provide a safe tures books, CDs and magazines for sale. Little Brown Church, United Church Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., School for preschoolers and elementary each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Livermore clean apartment complex and landlords For information, call (925) 447-2946. of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick through high school students. Infant care Civic Center Library, Small Conference who are willing to work with Veterans Sunset Community Church, 2200 a.m. worship. All are welcome here. up by appointment only. The Outreach is provided. www.gracewaylife.org (925) Room. The aim of the network is to allow who may have housing barriers. Reina Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925- Center will be open every 4th Saturday 846-4436. bereaved mothers to make connections Brunson, SSVF Housing Specialist, (510) service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service 862-2580 to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy Grace Missionary Baptist Church, with, share resources, and support other 358-5866, [email protected] starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Pathway Community Church, 1055 Market and Sprouts. This will be on a meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. mothers who have been through the Pleasanton Military Families is a church provided. A "Night of Worship" Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contem- first come first serve basis between 11 (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc. worst experience of their lives, losing Pleasanton based support group for those first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. porary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, com. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday a child. For more information, contact who have a loved one serving in the Mili- Wednesday night program for all ages at am. Children, youth, adult programs. Livermore. Worship, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing [email protected]. tary. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Biblically based practical messages, Lynnewood United Methodist Bible teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- nondenominational. All are welcome. Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers a Discovery Church of the Nazarene, to new and established residents of the concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org friendly congregation where all are 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the that are experienced. There is no better Livermore. Information, 447-8840. (925) 322-1222. welcome. Our summer worship schedule Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon support than being surrounded by others Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, begins on May 27th with one service at Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at on the second Wednesday of the month, who know what you are going through. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday wor- 9:30 a.m. Childcare provided. Contact 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Three times per year, the group collects a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. ship at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ the church office at (925) 846-0221, 10:45 AM family activities, and monthly adult supplies and sends care packages to the adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more send an email to [email protected] Gateway Church, 811 Marylin socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 troops. Contact [email protected] information, call 925-447-1246. information, visit www.goodshepherd- or visit our website at www.lynnewood. Avenue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com for the location of the next meeting. Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. org. School, 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more Community Resources for Livermore Military Families, a at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Bethel Family Christian Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of information visit gatewaylivermore.org or Independent Living (CRIL) offers support group for families in Livermore www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: call Larry Trummel at 449.1444. services to help people with disabilities who have a loved one serving in the 4357. tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Grace Missionary Baptist Church and supports them to live independently Military, is intended to be a safe place for Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sycamore Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill in Livermore invites members of the and participate in their community for family members to come and share their cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Springs Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St.,: community to Wednesday evening study, as long as they are willing and able to do experiences and concerns with others Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship Valley View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, who understand what they are going service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Span- subject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Fremont and Livermore to provide through. All family members are welcome 447-3428. children go to Kid’s Church following ish) 12:20 p.m.. 8203 Village Parkway, Work.” The church address is 1759 information and referrals and provide to attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Seventh-day Adventist Church, worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday community education at senior centers Thursday of each month at the Livermore 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all 1:30 p.m.. Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. and affordable housing complexes to Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; The Church of Jesus Christ of gracembc.com residents of Southern Alameda County. L Street from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. in the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Celebration Christian Center, The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 For more information, call Tami Jenkins, livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa 1135 Bluebell Dr., Livermore. 455-4250. Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can 925-784-5014 or email livermoremili- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 Sunday Services: 9 am, 10:30 am; be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, taryfamilies@yahoo. 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday 11:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton children’s programs: 9 am & 10:30 am; by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., org 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Spanish service 3:00pm; Jr. & Sr. High: at [email protected]. All RELIGION Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. For more services are free. First Presbyterian Church, 2020 11:15 a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa information on weekday Bible study Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Bible study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Southfront Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., and prayer group schedules, go to www. Support Group meets every fourth Contemplative Service in the Chapel Senior Adult Ministries meet every other Phone 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. 8203 Village Parkway. celebrationcc.org Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in month. For ministry information call org. John Knox Presbyterian Church, B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- third floor movie room at Heritage Estates the Sanctuary and children’s program (925) 846-8650 Cedar Grove Community Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. Retirement Community. The address For more information www.fpcl.us or Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All 925-447-2078. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. school for ages 3-18 during worship. Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and 292-9280. Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on Asbury United Methodist Church Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 English. Families are welcome. Blessing DBE Daughters of the British worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school Sundays, and during the week at various 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Recon- p.m. High school youth group Sundays of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries ciling Church, where all are welcomed. 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org each service and all are invited to Oneg, Britain Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets during adult worship service. AWANA (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. (925)828-1846. a fellowship meal. at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana One the second Tuesday of each month St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spir- every month at Castlewood Country 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM we provide an alternative worship “At The tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all itual community for people of all faiths Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and com. trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. Table,” at 7:30pm, in the chapel. This ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 and backgrounds. All are welcome. 7567 is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Unitarian Universalist Church, St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomi- is a lite supper, scripture, discussion, AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican. Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. made up of women of British or British 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sun- tas Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups communion, & fellowship. Throughout church. 10:00 am Sunday service. Rev. Dinah Commonwealth heritage and ancestry day Service 10:30am. Church of the open following the John Main tradition, every the summer on Thursday evenings at The Center for Spiritual Living Chapman, Minister. www.trivalleyunity. with a focus on charity and fellowship. mind, loving heart and helping hands. Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, 6:60 join us for Dine & Dawdle in the fel- Livermore Valley is now holding Sunday org. 925.829.2733 Those interested in helping with “the All are welcome. Childcare, and religious contact Claire La Scola at 447-9800. lowship hall for hamburgers & hot dogs, services at the Robert Livermore Commu- In the Park with God. A new summer cause," enjoying social activities, and education for children as well as adults St. Innocent Orthodox Church, salad & dessert. $5/each or $20/family. nity Center, 4444 East Ave., at 10 a.m. worship for all ages. Join in worship- forming long-lasting friendships, contact are offered. For more information, visit 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleas- Everyone is welcome to all events. For Thanks! -- Cher ing together at Bruno Canziani Park Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or www.uucil.org or call 925-447-8747. anton. Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For more information about events visit www. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives on Wednesdays July 25 and August 8. Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Congregation Beth Emek, Center details, go to www.stinnocent.net or call asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. As- away clothing and other items every Laughter, games, play & fun from 7-7:30 additional information. for Jewish Learning, Prayer and Commu- Fr. John Karcher at (831) 278-1916. bury UMC can also be found on Facebook Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- pm and worship with communion from Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), nity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 at Asbury UMC Livermore, where you cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4481 7:30-8:15pm 12 The Independent • JULY 19, 2018 Milestones Pleasanton Police Promote Officers, Add New Officers in Special Ceremony The Pleasanton Police cal Team formed in 2011 supervisor. Erik possesses a Department promoted four when the SWAT teams from Bachelor of Science degree employees and welcomed Pleasanton and Livermore from UC Davis, and is Agatha Socha three new police officers in merged. Brandon served pursuing a master’s degree a special badge pinning cer- three years as a detective program in law enforcement emony last week. Sergeants and was assigned some of and public safety leadership Marty Billdt Erik Silacci Brandon Stocking and Erik the department’s most sig- from the University of San Silacci were promoted to the nificant cases. Brandon was Diego. rank of police lieutenant; Of- promoted to police sergeant Sergeant Marty Billdt was ficers Marty Billdt and Chris in 2015 and has most re- born in Walnut Creek and Lewellyn were promoted to cently supervised the Special raised in Antioch, Califor- the rank of police sergeant Enforcement Unit. Brandon nia. After graduating from and recent Academy Gradu- holds a bachelor’s degree in Antioch High School, Marty ates Katie Emmett, Agatha leadership from Union Insti- attended San Jose State Uni- Socha and Chris Jones were tute and University. versity, earning a Bachelor sworn in as Pleasanton’s Lieutenant Erik Silacci of Science degree in aviation newest police officers. was born and raised in Gilroy, operations. He also earned Lieutenant Brandon California. After graduating a master’s degree in public Katie Emmett, Stocking grew up in rural So- from Gilroy High School, administration from National lano County. Growing up, he Erik enlisted in the U.S. Army University. Marty had always loved hearing stories about Reserve, eventually attaining been interested in both fly- his grandfather, a retired the rank of sergeant. Erik ing and law enforcement, Vacaville police lieutenant. began his law enforcement but a visit to his uncle when Brandon was happy to honor career as a police officer he was six years old steered Chris Lewellyn Brandon Stocking his grandfather’s memory with the Santa Clara County him toward police work, as by becoming the second Sheriff’s Department and his uncle worked for the San field training officer and the on the East County Tactical member of his family to lateraled to the Pleasanton Bernardino Police Depart- treasurer for the Pleasanton Team, a department trainer, become a police lieutenant. Police Department in 2004. ment. Marty joined the Pleas- Police Officer’s Charitable and a terrorism liaison offi- Brandon attended the Napa Erik was promoted to police anton Police Department Foundation. cer. Most recently, Chris has Valley Police Academy as sergeant in 2015 and has in 2006 and has served in a Sergeant Chris Lewellyn served as a detective in the a non-affiliated student and held a number of collateral wide variety of assignments Chris Jones was born in San Pablo and Special Enforcement Unit. was hired by the Pleasanton and special assignments including patrol, traffic and raised in Vallejo, Califor- Officers Katie Emmett, Police Department shortly including school resource most recently as a school re- nology committee, recruit- nia. He played baseball at Agatha Socha and Chris Jones after graduation in 2008. officer, field training officer, source officer. Marty is also a ment team, and served as an Napa Valley College and were hired by the Pleasanton He was an original member detective, canine program member of the department’s advisor for the department’s later earned his bachelor’s Police Department as police of the East County Tacti- manager, and bike team branding committee, tech- volunteer program. He is a degree in business manage- recruits in January and ment through Union Insti- graduated from the South tute and University. He is Bay Regional Public Safety Knights of Columbus Reach Membership Milestone currently pursuing a mas- Training Academy on June ter’s degree in emergency 29th, 2018. Katie and Chris On Saturday, June 30, Juan Carlos Zaragoza Chavez elements were uniquely relevant to his family. services administration at were both born and raised in Pleasanton. Both are became the seventy first and final man to join the Livermore Outgoing Grand Knight Tom McCaffrey said “This California State University, Amador Valley High School Knights of Columbus in the current fiscal year. This was validates the message we have been proclaiming all year long Long Beach. Chris’ father graduates. Chris’ mom and significant because his joining made the council eligible for that our Knights live their faith through actions of service is a police officer and Chris dad, a police dispatcher and the highly coveted Worldwide Triple Star Council Award. to the church and community. The fact that so many good knew from a very young age This award, based on percentage of total members, is men joined us is a testament to what we are doing. We look a police officer, are recent that he wanted to follow in retirees of the Pleasanton extremely hard for large councils like Livermore, with 390 forward to working with Juan Carlos and every Knight to his father’s footsteps. Prior members, to earn. do good works that benefit all.” Police Department. Agatha In a private ceremony at St. Michael Convent on the The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization to joining the Pleasanton was born in San Francisco corner of 4th St. and Maple St., Juan Carlos was exemplified devoted to charity. They raise funds and donate the net Police Department in 2011, and spent part of her youth as a First Degree Knight. His sponsor was his neighbor proceeds to worthy causes, mostly in Livermore and the Chris worked as a police of- in Poland. All three will and long time Knight, Ricardo Garcia, whose family is the Tri Valley region. ficer with the Antioch Police undergo an approximate Livermore Family of the Year. For additional information contact Wesley Arnold Department for three and a sixteen week training period Juan Carlos was moved by the meaningful ceremony [email protected] 925-337-6155 half years. Chris has served before patrolling Pleasanton conducted in Spanish. He noted how the ceremonial as a patrol officer, an operator as solo officers.