Thursday, August 18, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 33 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Pleasanton Council Proposes to Endorse Affordable Housing Bond

The Pleasanton City Coun- with his proposal million general obligation bond on in high costs areas such as Pleas- cil directed staff to return with Measure A1, on the November the ballot. anton, this program would be a resolution supporting Alam- 8, 2016, ballot will require a two- The money would be divided available for households with in- See Inside Section A eda County's Affordable Housing thirds majority countywide to gain into two pots. In the first pot, $120 comes up to 150% of Area Median Section A is filled with Bond initiative. approval. In response to what is million would be placed to fund Income. information about arts, people, Councilmember Arne Olson referred to as a severe shortage of homeowner programs, such as Median income in Alame- entertainment and special events. proposed that the matter be agen- housing that is affordable to lower down payment assistance loans, da County for a family of four There are education stories, a dized, where, hopefully the coun- income households in the county and home preservation loans. To is $97,500, for an individual, variety of features, and the arts cil would decide to endorse this the Alameda County Board of Su- allow access for middle income $68,300. and entertainment and bond. Councilmembers agreed pervisors voted to place the $580 homebuyers looking to purchase bulletin board. (See BOND, page 4) TVLC Answers November Financial Queries; Two Board Ballot Members Resign By Ron McNicoll Nearly Set Tri-Valley Learning Corpora- tion (TVLC) has responded to a Local incumbents are unop- July 22 letter of concern sent by posed in several races in the No- its supervisor, the Livermore Val- vember 8, 2016 election. ley Joint Unified School District They are Livermore Mayor (LVJUSD). The response brings John Marchand, Livermore Val- information up to date. ley Joint Unified School District In another development, TVLC Board members Chuck Rogge lost two of its six board members and Chris Wenzel, and Chabot- through resignations last weekend. Las Positas Community College Board Secretary Kristin Kohn District 5 Board member Carlo and member Tristan Pico resigned Vecchiarelli. from the board. Contact informa- Also unopposed are Dublin San Ramon Services District in- tion for Kohn was no longer valid. cumbents, Dwight Howard, who Pico did not return an e-mail seek- filed for the short term, and Ed ing comment. Both members were Duarte, Rich Halket and Madelyne advocates of more transparency Misheloff who all filed for the four and accountability. year terms. Two Livermore Valley Charter Filing for several races in the School representatives remain on area was extended to August 17, the TVLC board. They are presi- because an incumbent did not file dent Scott Lessard and member by the August 12 deadline. Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dave Goulart. The other two For the Dublin City Council, Sunday was the perfect day to enjoy ice cream during the annual Victorian-themed afternoon at members, Stacy Harrison and Kevin Hart is termed out, so could Ravenswood Historic Site in Livermore. The Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social included games, music, Catherine Lewis, represent the not run. historic demonstrations, a doll display, pony rides, tours of the building and more. Pictured are Everett Acacia Middle and Elementary In Pleasanton, Chris Grant Case, Nathaniel King, and Aden Conbrinck. schools in Stockton. did not file for reelection to the Although TVLC responded to Pleasanton Unified School District the LVJUSD letter of July 22, it has Board. Greg Tomlinson will not not yet sent a response to a letter seek re-election to the Dublin Uni- dated July 29, which focused on fied School District Board. what district Chief Business Offi- Livermore Area Recreation The River in My Backyard: Book cial Susan Kinder said were errors and Park Board (LARPD)Director in portraying this year's beginning Steve Goodman did not file. Incumbent Neil Davies was Recalls Murder, Pain, Healing budget cash flow. The cash flow not among the candidates for the shows black ink in places where it Sunol School Board. Denise Kent- By Jeff Garberson our ancestors did long ago, far up than the one experienced by the should show red ink, said Kinder. Romo and Patricia Picard both A new memoir by a San Fran- river, affects us today; what we do Aalands on Dec. 11, 2004. On that The response to the July 22 qualified for the ballot. cisco man with Livermore roots now will affect our children and day, Mikkel’s father, Kris Aaland, Livermore district Notice of Con- Candidates that have quali- tells a tragic story of mental ill- their children downstream. a retired Lawrence Livermore cern was sent by TVLC Acting fied include BART, District 5 ness, murder and a personal search The concept comes from a National Laboratory engineer, was CEO Lynn Lysko. In it, Lysko incumbent John McPartland who for understanding and healing that Shinto friend, Kazz Tagami, who murdered -- suffocated by Mikkel’s dealt with each of six points raised faces former Pleasanton Mayor has lasted for years. lives in Japan, near Osaka. “Even younger brother, Hans. by school district Chief Business Jennifer Hosterman in his bid for The memoir by former Liver- a small drop of ‘bad’ upstream, At first, Mikkel knew only Official Susan Kinder. re-election. more resident Mikkel Aaland is like a toxin, can intensify and have what his mother had told him on One point related to a check In Livermore, there are six titled, “The River in My Back- far-reaching consequences down- the phone -- that his father was written to Las Positas College, candidates running for city council yard.” Aaland is a professional stream,” he told Aaland long ago. not moving. part of a payment plan to take care including the incumbents Stewart photographer as well as a writer, Aaland says he is not a devotee Mikkel rushed to Livermore of a previously disputed outstand- Gary and Laureen Turner and and the memoir is illustrated with of any formal religion but is drawn from his home in San Francisco. ing debt total of $208,000. One- challengers Robert Carling, Bob to belief systems like Shinto and His father was 80, but healthy so half of the debt was paid upfront Coomber, Chester Moore, and his own photographs as well as family pictures from his family’s many Native American religions far as Mikkel knew. Could he have and monthly installments were due John Stein. each month until the remainder is The City of Livermore filed its ancestral home in Norway. that tend to unite us with nature and had a stroke? Family history plays a major with our ancestors. He believes the In Livermore, he found his par- paid off. initiative that asks voters if they The June 23 check was returned want to keep the former Spring- role in Aaland’s memoir, almost “fragmentation” that follows the ents’ house sealed off with yellow for insufficient funds on July 5. town Golf Course as permanent like a character in a play. “The loss of this unification can lead to tape. Police were everywhere. open space. No arguments op- river” of the book’s title refers to instability and destruction The house had been Mikkel’s Lysko said that TVLC has since posed were submitted. the tide of family life that Aaland It is hard to imagine a more childhood home. He graduat- sent another check for the July As of Tuesday, LARPD incum- believes flows for everyone. What fragmenting event for a family payment, and sent the August pay- (See BOOK, page 2) (See BALLOT, page 4) (See TVLC, page 2) Pleasanton Delays the LARPD Construction of Tennis Courts Budget Shows The Pleasanton City Council The majority of those speaking voted unanimously to delay con- at last week's council meeting said 7% Increase struction of two additional tennis they were not opposed to tennis or courts at the Tennis and Commu- having more courts, just not in the The Livermore Area Recreation nity Park. selected location. Many said they and Park District board approved The decision by the council fol- first learned of the plan to build the the 2016-2017 Final Operating lowed protest by neighbors of the tennis courts when the construction Budget and the 2016-2019 Final site where the tennis courts would fences went up on July 21. Upon Capital Improvement Plan Budget. have been built. The green area is finding that they would lose the This year’s budget shows a $1.3 used by neighbors as a park. green area, they organized a drive million or 7 percent increase over The council directed staff to to stop the project. the 2015-2016 budget. The budget consider additional project alter- The neighbors added that they includes a 3 percent cost-of-living natives and locations and to work had received no notification of the adjustment for all classification with the Parks and Recreation proposed plan. While sports and Photo - Doug Jorgensen ranges. Revenues and expenditures Commission to develop a revised community organizations were Families arrived at Alamo Creek Park in Dublin with sleeping bags, are balanced at $20,175,344. proposal. Staff was also told to involved in the planning, neighbors tents, chairs and flashlights to take part in a campout. A campfire The Board also approved the remove construction fences as were not represented. with entertainment was just one of the activities that included group 2016-2019 Final Capital Improve- quickly as possible. On the other side of the issue, games, arts and crafts and s'mores. For more photos, go to page 8. ment Plan Budget, which includes (See TENNIS, page 2) (See LARPD, page 2)

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Kailash in Nepal. my life.” discovered and nurtured he means something more Mortuary, the Livermore Mikkel’s other brother, Erik, While Mikkel does not He took and scattered his his interest in photography than seeking and offering establishment where Kris’s for the first time since their practice any of the eastern parents’ ashes, feeling that during his senior year with forgiveness. As time passed, service was held nearly eight father’s murder. There was religions that consider the he had communicated in encouragement from The he found himself trying “to years earlier. a strong sense of reconcili- mountain sacred, he did see some manner with his par- Independent’s photographer, reassemble the pieces that Although it arose out of ation. the pilgrimage as a way to ent and grandparents, doing Bill Owens. He majored in had been broken apart… another family death, the Mikkel then felt free to “honor my father, my moth- what he could to “clear the photojournalism at Cal State to bring wholeness back to service represented a turning join his Japanese Shinto er and my ancestors…a way family river.” Chico, where he was an all- something that was really point for the Aalands. Hans friend in a journey to the to atone for my brother’s act American swimmer for four shattered and broken.” years, including two on a It did not happen quickly. national championship team. The idea of a book did not 'Second Skin' Protects Soldiers Years later, he would occur for several years, and write in his memoir that even then it took a year of In work that aims to pro- than 5 nanometers, nm) is merely preventing wetting. will exfoliate upon reaction tect soldiers from biological 5,000 times smaller than the Furthermore, the results with the chemical agent. his tape-wrapped parents’ living in the family’s ances- and chemical threats, a team width of a human hair. show that CNT pores com- Kuang Jen Wu, leader home looked like “a gigantic tral home in Norway before of Lawrence Livermore Ngoc Bui, the lead au- bine high breathability and of the LLNL Biosecurity Christmas present from the he could feel close enough National Laboratory scien- thor of the paper, explained, bio-protection in a single & Bionanosciences Group, devil.” When he got there, to his past and present fam- tists has created a material “We demonstrated that these functional material. commented, “The material however, he could only react ily to start. that is highly breathable yet membranes provide rates of However, chemical will be like a smart second with stunned disbelief to He wrote more than a protects against biological water vapor transport that agents are much smaller in skin that responds to the what he learned from his dozen drafts, at first empha- agents. surpass those of commer- size and require the mem- environment.” mother. His father was not sizing photography more This material is the first cial breathable fabrics like brane pores to be able to Current work is directed only dead, but murdered – than text. He realized he key component of futuristic GoreTex." react to block the threat. toward designing this mul- and his brother had left a had to face up to his father’s smart uniforms that also will To provide high breath- To encode the membrane tifunctional material to un- respond to and protect from ability, the new composite with a smart and dynamic dergo a rapid transition from note of confession. death after his wife noted environmental chemical material takes advantage of response to small chemical the breathable state to the Could Hans really have that the early drafts did not hazards. The research ap- the unique transport prop- hazards, LLNL scientists protective state. done it? It was no surprise seem to be doing so. pears in the July 27 edition erties of carbon nanotube and collaborators are surface “These responsive mem- that he was eccentric. He The passing years had of the journal, Advanced pores. modifying these prototype branes are expected to be often rode around town on a ups and downs. He feels Materials. Membranes provide carbon nanotube membranes particularly effective in 12-foot unicycle and spout- that he and the book evolved High breathability is a protection from biological with chemical-threat-re- mitigating a physiologi- ed passages from the Bible. together, along with them. critical requirement for pro- agents due to their very small sponsive functional groups. cal burden because a less In family gatherings he was “It wasn’t like I experienced tective clothing to prevent pore size. Performed tests These functional groups breathable but protective sometimes tense, even ag- (the murder) and then wrote heat-stress and exhaustion demonstrated that the CNT will sense and block the state can be actuated locally gressive. But homicidal? the book. I was writing the when military personnel membranes repelled Dengue threat like gatekeepers on and only when needed,” are engaged in missions virus from aqueous solu- the pore entrance. A second said Francesco Fornasiero, In time, Mikkel’s dis- book and at the same time I in contaminated environ- tions during filtration tests. response scheme also is in LLNL’s principal investiga- belief gave way to soul was experiencing life.” ments. Current protective This confirms that LLNL- development. Similar to how tor of the project. searching. How could it He and his family spent military uniforms are based developed CNT membranes a living skin peels off when The new uniforms could have happened? What could a year in Norway, where on heavyweight full-barrier provide effective protection challenged with dangerous be deployed in the field in have driven Hans to it? he inherited and worked on protection or permeable from biological threats by external factors, the fabric less than 10 years. Should he be angry, or the old family home. There adsorptive protective gar- size exclusion rather than by forgiving? How could he were regular trips back and ments. They cannot meet interact with Hans? How forth to San Francisco. the critical demand of si- should he feel about their In 2009, he nearly died multaneous high comfort TVLC father, not always an easy of a bleeding ulcer. It took and protection, and provide (continued from page one) a passive rather than active man to get along with? the better part of two years response to an environmen- ment on Aug. 1. services money that was not taxes on 18 delinquent prop- Above all, he wondered, to regain his strength. In tal threat. sent by the state to TVLC. could there be a disturbance 2011, he visited Hans, still On another point, all pay- erties, not $283,000 on 23 The LLNL team fabricat- Lysko said that the delinquent properties al- in the family mental pro- considered unfit for trial and ments to medical and retire- ed flexible polymeric mem- ment counts are up to date. LVJUSD statement that leged by LVJUSD, said file that might threaten the confined to Gladman Mental branes with aligned carbon Lysko said that TVLC included the state's rejection Lysko. health of future generations, Health Rehabilitation Center nanotube (CNT) channels as was late with its payment to of last year's TVLC audit, it's Lysko lists the steps starting with his daughters, in Oakland. The visit did not moisture conductive pores. true TVLC did receive a no- The size of these pores (less LVJUSD for its supervision TVLC is taking to clean Ana and Miranda? go well for either of them. fee, which was due May 12. tice of it July 14. However, up the fiscal situation. It Aaland sees the writing His mother died the fol- She explained, "With the as of July 28. Lysko stated includes hiring CSMC as its departure of the the financial that the audit issue has been financial office, using new division of TVLC, many resolved. The resolution software to keep close tabs needs were not addressed commits TVLC to using a on revenue and expendi- or discussed, and commu- system of tracking Common tures,, starting a system that LARPD nication was minimal with Core funding expenditures. monitors all four schools, (continued from page one) former employees." When Finally, TVLC owes and other measures. TVLC did learn it owed the $107,000 on delinquent $8,155,137 in total expen- venta Wetlands Preserve, process as it relates to the fee to LVJUSD, it paid on ditures. The 2016-2017 fis- the Springtown Open Space playground renovations. June 9, said Lysko. cal year spending is set at Master Plan and repairs/ In other action, the Board TVLC was also late with $1,975,136. renovations of capital assets. will hold a public “How lease payments, but has COMING SOON, YOUR OWN STAYCATION! On July 27, the Board Director David Furst Can Our Parks Serve You since delivered payments for approved $4,593,000 in ad- noted that while the district Better?” meeting at Wil- May, June and July. "TVLC ditional appropriations for has approved an aggressive liam (Bill) J. Payne Park at continues to honor all finan- four playgrounds that were set of projects that include 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. cial obligations," said Lysko. incorporated into the plan. funding, there has been dif- 17. Citizens can learn about Addressing delinquent Playground renovations will ficulty in completing them. current LARPD projects vendor payments, Lysko take place at May Nissen, He suggested that perhaps and provide feedback and said that there was a com- Big Trees and Pleasure Is- the district had taken on suggestions regarding Bill bination of former financial Linda Futral land parks, as well as Jane too much. He wanted staff Payne Park or any other staff approving "expendi- Broker/Realtor 925.980.3561 Addams Preschool. The to look at its workload and District facility or program. tures over budget, and the lack of monitoring of each 509 Alden Lane, Livermore [email protected] next phase includes final determine what would be A representative from the www.lindafutral.com Livermore Police Depart- school site." There apparent- License #01257605 design and specifications, feasible in building projects ly was no follow-through on New home coming in the market ment has been invited to next week in the coveted Oaks bid documents and permits. each year. collecting debts, including answer additional questions. Development in South Livermore! Other key projects included Board President Steve $300,000 in state nutrition in the budget are the Gara- Goodman asked that staff Bill Payne Park is located at prepare a timetable of the 5800 Patterson Pass Road. TENNIS (continued from page one)

Leonard Cooper, a member courts were put on hold. In comfortable deciding where of the tennis committee in- 2012, the Parks and Rec- the two courts should go. volved in the planning, said reation Master Plan was Councilmember Kathy they had spent a lot of time updated and contained the Narum noted that everyone on the plan. "We need these design for the final phase of understands this is a tennis courts and we deserve these the two additional courts. park. "No one said don't courts." As part of any Master Plan build the courts. They just He noted that despite update, workshops are held want them in a different efforts of the tennis commu- to survey the community. In location. I know we need nity, no courts were included 2014, the City Council ad- two more courts." She said in the Bernal Park Master opted the completed Master that staff should go back and Plan. Plan, and on June 21, 2016, look at different options and The Tennis and Commu- the City Council voted to ap- assess the cost of each. nity Park, located at 5801 prove the contract and award Councilmember Karla Valley Ave, was master $494,353 for the construc- Brown, who identified her- planned in 1985 to include tion and landscaping of two self as the only tennis player 12 tennis courts. Ten courts tennis courts. on the council, said, "Let's were originally constructed Mayor Jerry Thorne get it right. Make sure we when the Park was built in commented that he wasn't have good feedback on all 1994. The remaining two the options." August 18, 2016 • The Independent 3

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pge.com/811 4 The Independent • August 18, 2016 BOND (continued from page one) EDITORIAL The remaining $460 The average property in to be 20 year bonds in sev- opened only once. Two million would go to a rental the county is assessed at eral issuances over an ap- hundred applications were housing development fund $400,000. At $12 to $14 mil- proximate six year period, received. She added that Gary, Turner and to support new construction lion per $100,000 assessed so some amount of the bonds people stop by asking if the and preservation of existing value, the average cost to will be outstanding for ap- waiting list will open up any Marchand Not Listening affordable units targeted property owners to pay off proximately 26 years. time soon. At the Livermore City Council meeting last to low income residents. It the bond would be $45 to During the public hear- Christine Stiener, a long week, speaker after speaker asked for less hous- would include an innovation $60 a year. ing, Suguna Vepa, a board time affordable housing and opportunity fund that Under the Housing Pro- advocate from Pleasanton, ing and more open space in the proposed Down- member of the Housing could be used for activities gram, Pleasanton would be Consortium of the East Bay, said since she moved here town Development. Two councilmembers heard such as land and market rate eligible for a base allocation told the council the bonds 50 years ago, Pleasanton has them. Steve Spedowfski proposed a motion to unit acquisition. of $13.7 million in funds for would provide much needed become a wealthier town. limit the Lennar residential units to half or less, According to Michelle rental housing development funds to be used to provide Few of those who moved a motion that Bob Woerner seconded. However, Starratt from the county, projects, and would have housing for the develop- here then could afford to buy Councilmembers Stewart Gary and Laureen there is an estimated short- access to an additional $27 mentally disabled, those a home in Pleasanton today. Turner, and Mayor John Marchand voted the age of 60,911 units for low million regional rental de- with mental issues, and the She said that she advo- measure down. and extremely low income velopment funding pool for homeless, among others. cates for affordable housing, Gary, Turner and Marchand said that they households in the county. East County, which includes As an example of the need, "If you don't have stable were not ready to decide on the appropriate With 80% of those paying Livermore and Dublin. she said that her disabled housing, you don't have number of units. They wanted more data from more than 30% for rent and Pleasanton would be able daughter had to wait 5 years stable communities. I know 52% paying more than 50%, to leverage local funding for there are sofa surfers in my new studies they authorized that night, studies in order to find affordable an impact on the economy down payment assistance housing. neighborhood, because they that will take four to five months to complete. occurs. Discretionary in- and home rehabilitation Clara Chow, a social can't find anywhere they can On the other hand, Woerner said that he come is the key to a vibrant in conjunction with other worker at Pleasanton Gar- afford to live. Companies heard really loudly that there is way too much economy, she stated. "Ev- County homeownership dens, pointed out that in the can't hire workers, because housing on the 8-acre site. Spedowfski said that ery city needs low income program funds. 12 years she has worked they can't afford to live here. he wanted to make sure that the community housing." The bonds are expected there, the waiting list was It's a Bay Area problem. The understands that the Council has heard them. bond is a drop in the bucket." He did not want the studies to come back with data that supports what the community does not want. College, ACE Partner to Provide Free Easy Pass for Students Gary, Turner and Marchand ignored these points. Instead, they tried to look very respon- The Livermore Amador offering a 50% discount on functions as the Easy Pass. at the downtown Livermore sible as they directed the staff to conduct a Valley Transit Authority the monthly fare and the 20- “Why drive to Las Posi- Transit Center Train. series of analyses with broad parameters. These (LAVTA), operator of the ride fare for LPC students. tas College?” asks Steven “With one-third of Las studies will take the decision on the downtown Wheels bus system, has The Easy Pass and ACE rail Spedowfski, Chair of the Positas students commuting plan beyond the fall election. formed a new partnership discount will run through the Wheels Board of Direc- from San Joaquin County, with ACE rail and Las Posi- summer of 2017. tors. “With a great looking this is a partnership that This November, voters should look for coun- tas College (LPC) to make “The partnership is a Rapid bus coming every makes a lot of sense. Imag- cil candidates who will listen to the citizens, access to the college quick game changer for the col- 15 minutes on campus the ine saving over $72 on a candidates to replace the incumbents who do and easy for students. The lege,” said LPC President connection with BART and monthly pass from Tracy not. partnership includes a free Barry Russell. “Nearly 9,000 ACE trains is quick and con- to LPC, ” commented ACE Easy Pass for students valid students will have improved venient. A student doesn't Chair, Bob Johnson. on all Wheels bus routes - in- travel options. The college have the parking hassles For more information on cluding the new Rapid route community will benefit from and expenses. In fact, the the partnership, including serving the college every less traffic congestion and options expand as to what the Las Positas College Easy 15 minutes throughout the parking problems.” can be accomplished during Pass and the 50% discount BALLOT day and linking students to Once students are on the commute.” for Las Positas College stu- (continued from page one) BART and ACE rail. board the Rapid, they simply ACE rail serves stops in dents on ACE rail, visit To complement the Easy show the bus operator their Stockton, Lathrop/Manteca, www.wheelsbus.com. bent Beth Wilson faces two our schools, to ease traffic Pass, ACE rail service is valid LPC student ID, which and Tracy before stopping challengers, Jan Palajac and congestion, to plan ahead John Kibbe. for water shortages due to Pleasanton Mayor Jerry recurring drought, and to Thorne will have one chal- avoid irreversible impacts lenger, Julie Testa. For to our historic downtown. the two seats on the city I am committed to really council, incumbents Karla listen to the people of Pleas- Brown and Jerry Pentin, anton and to understand your MAILBOX and planning commissioner concerns.” Herb Ritter are on the ballot. Testa has served on (Opinions voiced in let- the Ale House to the Indian ($47,000 per space)… and on the project”. That letter The City of Pleasanton Pleasanton's Human Ser- ters published in Mailbox restaurant going to get their in a robotic parking garage, also requested, “that the City also filed the initiative aimed vices Commission for 11 are those of the author and deliveries? There’s no access the cost is $21.25 million erect a historical marker at at preventing big box stores, years. She has worked work do not necessarily reflect the for emergency vehicles or for 850 cars ($38,000 per the original location”. Plac- such as Costco, from locat- with students at Las Positas opinion of The Independent. waste pickup. space). ing the Depot back into its ing within the Johnson Drive College, the board of NAMI The Independent will not Suggestion: build a park- In the coming years, ev- historic service as a depot, Ecnomic Zone. Tri-Valley (National Alli- publish anonymous letters. ing garage at the corner of erybody might be happy that may override concerns about PUSD incumbents Valer- ance on Mental Illness), and All letters are required to L Street and Railroad Ave an 850 vehicle parking ga- placing it on the National ie Arkin and Jamie Hintzke on local nonprofit boards have the names of the per- with an entrance on L Street rage was built in 2017-2018. Register of Historic Places. have qualified to run. Poten- including the board of direc- sons submitting them. Abu- and an exit on Railroad Ave Moving and reorientation of tial candidates are former tors for Tri-Valley REACH sive letters may be rejected (right turn only). This loca- a building may be acceptable (Resources Education Ac- Why The Depot board member Kathleen or edited. Frequent letter tion means that the open Must Be Moved if it allows the building to Ruegsegger and Steve Ma- tivities Community and writers may have publica- space walkways or town be returned to its historic her. They had until close of Housing). Alan Frank tion of their letters delayed. square area would actually Livermore service. The Depot is not day August 17 to complete Letters should be send by be used by people walking now eligible for the Register the filing process. PLEASANTON Forty years ago the tracks email to editmail@com- to their destinations. because of the significant Dublin Mayor David SCHOOL BOARD of the original Transconti- puserve.com) My online research said nental Railroad were pulled non-historic additions and Haubert has one opponent, Kathleen Ruegsegger, changes. To me not moving Shawn Costello. Filing for a Pleasanton resident for that the number of parking up through downtown Liver- How Much Parking spaces is based on an acre more. The old railroad depot the Depot on the grounds council were incumbent nearly 30 years, announced that it might in the future Glenn Stewart of land (43,560 sf). For ex- on L Street was thus left be- Doreen Wahrenberg, and her candidacy for the Pleas- Livermore become eligible is not ac- anton Unified School Dis- ample, a parking structure hind without its historic call- challengers Mona Lisa Ball- It appears Livermore ceptable. Between tenants trict Board of Trustees, le- footprint of 180 feet by 242 ing. The Livermore Heritage esteros, Melisa Hernandez residents are pushing back the Depot has become a veraging her nearly 20 years feet is approximately an Guild was formed in 1973 to Smith, and Arun Goel. on the City Council’s Len- hang out for the homeless. of experience working as a acre. An average parking preserve the depot and was Dublin Unified School nar downtown development Homeless squatters have staff member in K-12 educa- space is 9 feet wide and 18 successful in preventing its District, with three four plan regarding the number tion and her three years as demolition. However, in all in the past and continue to year seats and one two year of high-rise condos, the feet long. By the time the a Pleasanton school board these years they were not pose a real threat to its very seat open, lists seven candi- minimal amount of open parking garage lanes are member (1990-1993). able to achieve their dream existence. The trade off dates. Running for the short space, the location of the added and cars are parked Ruegsegger believes the of restoration and conver- seems to be a guaranteed term are Dan Cherrier and hotel and parking. on a diagonal… roughly district can maintain its cur- sion to a history museum. future versus the possibility incumbent Sameer Hakim. Whatever the final deci- 160 vehicles can park on one rent excellence by increas- Initially the Depot was of loosing the depot entirely. Four year term candidates sion is for residential con- level (one acre). Livermore ing its connection with the modified to serve as a res- Officially this project are Gabrielle Blackman, dos, the hotel and more would need a 4.5 story park- community’s ambitions for taurant, which failed after a has now been awarded Fed- Joe Giannini and Xiaozhao open space (town square, ing garage for 700 vehicles. its children. She supports couple of years. The histori- eral Surface Transportation Zhuang and incumbents anyone?)… a public parking At the community meet- transparency and specific- cally incorrect modifications Program funds through the Dan Cunningham and Amy garage needs to be erected ings it sounds like 4 or 5 sto- ity in district reporting and covered or destroyed much Miller. first. How big should the Metropolitan Transportation communications and will ries is too high for a parking of the original fabric of the Ed Maduli will take on parking structure be? Commission’s Transporta- seek more collaboration garage that would dominate Depot. Since then it was incumbent William Macedo On Friday, Aug 5 @ 6:45 tion for Livable Communi- between the city and district the existing nearby build- owned by a real estate com- for the Chabot-Las Positas p.m., I counted the number ties grant. The only caveat to find shared projects that ings. If the vote was for a 2.5 pany and there have been Community College District of parked cars on the devel- to these funds is the building maximize tax dollars while story parking structure, then a number tenants, further 7 seat. opment site… approx. 535 must be placed back into greatly benefiting Pleasan- a building footprint twice the modifications, but virtu- vehicles were parked and transportation service. The ton residents. Ruegsegger land size is needed. There ally no maintenance to the TESTA TO people were driving up and funds cannot be used to turn also recently addressed the may be a solution that City structure. It subsequently CHALLENGE down rows looking for a the depot into a museum, a Pleasanton board pointing to Council can look into… ro- came into the ownership MAYOR THORNE spot. Vehicles were entering coffee shop on L Street or the need for at least one new botic parking. Ron Acciaioli of the Redevelopment Dis- Julie Testa has announced from L St., Railroad Ave, any non-transportation use. elementary school. spoke about robotic parking trict. With the Governor’s plans to run for Plesanton and Livermore Ave. Ruegsegger stated, “This dismantling of the Redevel- To return the Railroad Depot Mayor against incumbent With a 135 room hotel at the Aug 8 community is a pivotal time to serve as a opment District, ownership to depot service, it needs to Jerry Thorne this November. and hotel staff (150 park- meeting. trustee with a new superin- was transferred to the City. be in the transit center and Testa says, “It’s all about ing spaces) and handicap Check out www.robot- tendent and key staff mem- Efforts began to find fund- next to the tracks. In over our Q!” parking spaces (15)… the icparking.com. This com- bers in order to expand the ing to preserve the build- forty years of failed business “As Pleasanton mayor, numbers suggest Livermore pany says that a robotic momentum of the past year. ing as soon as the Depot uses, no other successful ap- I will promote a different needs a 700+ vehicle public parking system can reduce This is a role I can easily came under City ownership. plication or funding has been perspective of Pleasanton’s parking garage. The City the land area required for step into. The point where The only source to emerge forthcoming. Sadly without Quality of Life issues: to backed plan says 550 public parking by 50% as com- we reach for the next level of has been through the his- maintenance the Depot has stop excessive develop- parking spaces in a 5 level pared to a conventional excellence, from curriculum toric component of federal seen much decay and will ment, to collaborate with structure. The Community ramp-style garage… or, to facilities, is while we are transportation funding. The the school district in ad- Group says 630 public park- park twice as many cars in continue to decay if nothing already at the top.” project now underway will dressing overcrowding in ing spaces in a 3.5 story the same amount of space is done quickly. Neither the restore it to look like it did City by itself, a perspec- garage. as the typical conventional when it was in service and tive site developer nor a Location. Location. Lo- garage either above ground return it to service as the cation. The latest Lennar or below ground. ACE and LAVTA depot. well-intentioned community proposal has the parking There’s a chart (under The Heritage Guild ex- group are likely to afford garage centered behind the the Solutions tab… For pressed its preference not the considerable costs of Ale House with a driveway Developers) that shows the removing the ill-conceived (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) to move the Depot from Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala entrance/exit on L Street construction / development the spot where it was built. additions and repairing the Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) considerable damage. Since Editor: Janet Armantrout behind Valley Gas. Can you costs for a conventional However, a quote from a it is impossible to bring the The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., image 700 vehicles entering garage as compared to a letter to the City Engineer Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional and exiting the parking ga- Robotic Parking System. in 2014, “The Guild sup- tracks back to the Depot, it entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. must be moved back to the com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, rage on a single driveway? Developers increase ROI by ports the restoration and 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. And if you look closely at lowering the cost per space. relocation of the depot as tracks for it to survive in the Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 the site plan, the driveway In their example, it would described by the current City long term. during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. stops at the parking garage. cost $8 million for 400 cars plan and looks forward to www.independentnews.com How are the businesses from in a conventional garage collaborating with the City (More MAILBOX, page 6) August 18, 2016 • The Independent 5 6 The Independent • August 18, 2016 MAILBOX SPORTS NOTES

(continued from page 4) is why the Council majority to keeping it that way and Bocce Teams Shine We Have a Problem directed City staff to look we will continue to work Not only did Navina Bernardi place 4th in the world Bocce Cham- Maryann Brent at all options “ranging from with the community to do pionships held in Rome this past year, Livermore none to the proposed 260 just that. but she and her team, Campo di Bocce Hello Livermore Resi- of Livermore, won a silver medal in units." The Council major- the 2016 US Bocce Championships dents! We have a problem. ity did initially vote “no” to Thank You --- just completed at Campo di Bocce Have you looked at Len- a motion which would have in Livermore. Susan Houghton Along with her teammates Laura nar’s site plan for develop- arbitrarily cut the housing President, Board of de La Rosa, Jean Godin and Margaret ment of the huge gravel numbers in half with no data Directors Shindelus, the group of 4 took second parking lot on Railroad Av- place in the Women’s Punto, Raffa, behind it. Readers had to Sunflower Hill Volo competition, qualifying the enue and the lot adjacent to turn the page to get the real We owe a very special Livermore team to compete in the the Bankhead? (http://www. facts that the City Council PanAm Friendly games to be held thank you to so many people in Methuen, MA (Boston area) and cityoflivermore.net/citygov/ provided clear direction to in our community who sup- in Rio di Janeiro, Brazil (USA vs. cedd/downtown/overview. staff to reduce the number port Sunflower Hill and Argentina & Brazil). htm) You really should. This 2016 United States Bocce of housing units and expand our vision for a residential Championships drew over 190 players Mayor John Marchand the planning area. community and vocational from across the US, so the competition and Council members Stu The Independent also was strong. programs for individuals In addition, the Bernardi name Gary and Laureen Turner published a statement from with special needs. (Pleasanton residents) popped up voted against the motion of the “Ad Hoc Communi- Our recent gala, Moon- again as Navina’s father Dario and council members Steve Spe- brother Joey teamed up with Gerald ty Group” on July 28 that light in the Vines, was an Gilligan and Manny Romo to clinch dowfski and Bob Woerner stated, “It was evident that absolute success. We raised the silver medal for their Livermore to cut the 260 residential the City was not interested more than $80,000 thanks Pictured, from left top photo, are bocce team members team in men’s Punto, Raffa, Volo. units by half or more before in the input from the resi- to our sponsors, donors and Gerald Gilligan and Dario and Joey Bernardi; (lower beginning parking, traffic, dents” since the plan was attendees. Special thanks Pleasanton Rage retail and environmental not changed after the July 14 photo) Margaret Shields, Laura la Rosa, Jean Godin In only their second weekend to the Independent for be- and Navina Bernardi. playing together, Pleasanton Rage studies. The way forward workshop when the housing ing a platinum sponsor and 2001 Premier girls won the premier to develop this tract is not numbers of both the City division championship at the 2016 promoting our event and Summer Classic Tournament this going smoothly. and the Ad Hoc plans were then reporting on our very weekend in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Between 200 and 400 nearly identical. special surprise gift of an with a 4-0-0 record. Under the lead- people have attended City Quite the contrary, the ership of coach Jarreth Chan, Rage additional $500,000 from started off their winning streak with Council meetings (May 23, City Council did listen to Alameda County Supervisor midfielder Jaylah Abello persistently August 1, and August 8) the public. However, un- attacking up the right in the early Scott Haggerty. minutes of the first of four games, and the July 14 workshop like the Ad Hoc group, the With our abundant Sun- drawing a foul just outside CV SJ where this issue was on the City Council must, by law, flower Hill Gardens at Earthquake 01G Red’s box. Taking the agenda. At all of these meet- conduct all of its delibera- free kick, Rage center back Julianna Hagemann Ranch and our Pereira hit an arcing ball over the ings, the preponderance of tions in public. The Council proposed residential com- goalie’s up-stretched hands, hitting the audience members raised cannot simply meet behind net at the top back of the goal. Seven munity for 45 individuals on minutes later, Rage midfielder Hana their hands repeatedly to closed doors like the Ad Hoc First Street, we are excited Pani crossed from the left. The CV complain about the Lennar group did when it removed about what the future holds. SJ Earthquakes goalie jumped up to plan. While spokespersons their six-plus story hotel reach the shot, but she was unable to Thank you Livermore for contain it, and Rage forward Isa Clark for local interest groups (The and subtracted housing units embracing our organization headed the loose ball off an Earthquake Chamber of Commerce, from their rendering. defender to score Rage’s second goal. and for making a difference The Earthquakes answered back in Livermore Downtown, Inc., The Councilmembers for local residents with de- the 25th minute with a goal. In the Livermore Valley Wine- read through all eight hun- velopmental delays/special second half, strong defending by growers Association and dred pages of comments Rage midfielder Savana Sadler, who needs! consistently executed great tackles to Innovation Tri-Valley) favor and then held two nights of win the ball, and center back Holly the Lennar plan just as it is, additional public comment Judson, who saved a powerful shot Downtown Livermore by the Earthquakes to a Rage open hundreds of meeting attend- on August 1st and August Chelle Clements goal in the 42nd minute, resulted in ees vehemently disagree. 8th because we do care what Livermore the 2-1 score. Why? People want Len- the public has to say. August Taking on the Rocklin FC Heat Livermore is not San late Saturday afternoon, Rage again nar’s condo canyon housing 8th was the Council’s first Francisco East. Livermore scored early, when outside mid Addy to go somewhere else. This opportunity to meet and Mapes switched the ball from left to is a great city with different right to find forward Bella Foster, 8+-acres should establish discuss the results in public. values, and most people liv- who beat the Rocklin goalie with a Livermore as a destination, It was only then that the ing here do not want to be low shot. The Rocklin team went into a town square. If any hous- Council could deliberate and overdrive, interrupted by Rage’s mid- living on top of each other fielder Hannah Gossett who appeared ing is included, it should be only after developing con- like they do in SF. I like to anticipate and stop many of their intended plays. Rocklin’s persistence luxury housing, and retail sensus, could they provide being able to enjoy the First should be luxury retail, re- paid off in a goal in the 20th minute. direction to staff to collect Street amenities...and it is Off a later clearance by a Rocklin flecting the importance of more data to modify the defender, Rage midfielder Rebekah getting more difficult to find the space. draft plan, reduce the hous- Balza claimed the ball, firing off a parking. shot from 30 yards that went over the Many made heartfelt ing, add more parking, seek goalie’s head, putting Rage up 2-1 at pleas for the benefits of open additional funding options Livermore wanted a great the half. Rocklin early in the second downtown and now they are Rage 2001 Premier girls win 2016 Summer Classic half drew a foul in Rage’s box, taking a space instead of the current and partnerships to ensure penalty kick, but a goal was denied by mass of concrete and 5-story the long-term viability and feeling the pinch of "inner Tournament at San Luis Obispo, Calif. Rage goalie Cierra Lofthouse-Wolf’s parking lots. The Lennar sustainability of any project. city parking blues." 260 diving save. In the 49th minute, Rage plan crams too much into the The current Lennar draft housing units with 500 park- space without thoughtful- proposal was submitted in ing spaces for the units and ness about pedestrian flow, response to a Request for the local businesses will not vehicular traffic flow, trash Proposal (RFP) from the work. 260 units will need at pickup and deliveries. City recognizing the desire least 520 spots (many homes While the City is obliged for additional parking, a in my neighborhood have 3 to spend our tax dollars hotel and some housing in cars each). Are the down- responsibly, they have not keeping with the approved town businesses counting looked sufficiently for Downtown Specific Plan on that parking structure streams of funding outside (DSP). The DSP was also to provide parking for their those coming from Lennar. developed after a great deal businesses? Or are the oc- The Livermore community of public input in 2004 and cupants of the 260 units is not satisfied with the Len- in 2009. Ironically, at that going to be the sole users of nar plan and has offered time the Council heard wide- the downtown? New hous- alternatives, which the City spread support for over 400 ing already abounds near has not acknowledged. They housing units on this same downtown, we need more include moving the $5 mil- site when they were part of RAD LAB WORKERS lion to be spent on the new the now defunct plan for a open space...parks are the council chambers near City regional theater. lungs of a city. W/CANCER Hall to the downtown proj- The RFP was for a “mar- It has been interesting ect. Later, the increased sales ket-supported” strategy, to watch the downtown and property tax increases which ensured that a plan development process, and JUST ADDED 16 MORE YEARS FOR from the hotel and other which included parking, more interesting to watch proposed downtown projects a hotel and some housing the councilmembers faces LLNL WORKERS, NOW 40 YEARS, could be used to finance new would be financially vi- while people spoke against council chambers. able and ultimately be built. the plan...so attentive and 1950-1989! The City is following the The City is not making any yet I do not think they re- Downtown Specific Plan, money on this. From the ally heard what people were which includes a large area beginning, it was understood saying (especially people on the Lucky site for the that there would be modifi- who do not want the devel- LAWRENCE LIVERMORE, 1950-1989* lost 2000-seat theater - lost cations based upon public opment). A few years ago LAWRENCE BERKELEY, 1942-1961 because of the state’s can- input and the availability BART was a major factor cellation of redevelopment of funding to pay for and in the city council election. SANDIA LIVERMORE, 1956-1994 funds. The Downtown Spe- maintain the desired public This year it may well be cific Plan should be updated amenities. For example, how the council voted on the for current needs. The City we heard the demand for downtown development and Employees at these national labs, at least seems to be thinking short additional parking as soon as what the new applicants for term, while tax payers are possible so the plan sought the open positions are saying 250 workdays in the indicated time frames, taking the long view. to build the parking first. that is a factor. Livermore residents, do Some commenters have diagnosed with any of 23 cancer types, you want our downtown to asked for all parking to be may be eligible for $150,000-$400,000 be Dublinized? underground and continue No Place for to be free. However, with Apartments awards under a Federal entitlement. Similar Misleading Headline an estimated cost of $50 Pat Caldeira survivor awards for deceased workers. Mayor John Marchand million, that means that new Livermore City of Livermore sources of funding would I have lived in Livermore Asthma, COPD, chronic kidney/renal Anyone who only read need to be identified if that for over 60 years. I loved claims. I’ve done 2,500 successful claims, the last week’s Independent were to move forward. it from the beginning. The masthead headline would The Council heard you beautiful hills, vineyards, with $500 million payouts. Not litigation. I’m have come away with a vast- loud and clear but we have rodeo, and the great small your experienced non-attorney advocate. ly different impression than to go through the public pro- town atmosphere. what really happened. The cess and we need good data I think the vineyards, and Swift claim adjudication. Two percent fee, truth is, the Council majority to ensure that the City can wine country feel is impor- only if you win. No appeal fee. Free review, heard loud and clear from afford whatever gets built. tant, and the downtown has the community that they Livermore is a great place changed to be so pleasant, including prior denied cases. wanted less housing in the to live and raise a family. with the small town feeling. This Council is committed CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY. draft downtown plan. That (continued on page 8)

ALBERT B. FROWISS, SR. EEOICPA Claims Advocate Website: WWW.FROWISS.ORG U.S. Mail: P.O. BOX 909, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 Call/fax 858.756.1494 Email: [email protected] August 18, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Hard Work Pays Off for Young Motorcyclist By Carol Graham Motorcyclist Association) Paul and mom Wendy sport," says Paul. "He helps Twelve-year-old Jon off-road series which travels couldn't be happier. littler kids and is a good role Wolfson already understands through northern Califor- "We're very proud of Jon model. This is a tough sport that hard work pays off. nia," says dad Paul Wolfson. not only for his accomplish- and sometimes things don't "When it's hot outside "He also competes in the ments, but for working hard go as planned, but Jon just and I'm tired, I need to keep California Hillclimb series and putting in the effort that likes to work harder to get working hard to get better," and at various motocross this sport requires, and for better." he says. "It feels good to see tracks throughout Northern being a good friend to the In this, Jon shows he has results." California." people we've met in the the heart of a true champion. Results are something District 36 is an AMA- the 6th-grade East Avenue recognized and chartered Middle School student is district organization of mo- familiar with. He's been torcyclists created in 1955 riding motorcycles since he to provide supervision and was three, and is today an sanctioning for motorcycle accomplished motocross and racing in Northern Califor- dirt-bike competitor. nia and Nevada. "Jon competes in the Dis- "Motocross riding is trict 36 AMA (American very, very physical," says

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Jon Wolfson (pictured at right); above he negotiates KINGSBOROUGH BAND one of the motocross Driven by Old Soul and Rock N Roll! Pleasanton RAGE 06 Premier team beat San Luis Obispo course. With: Storm in penalty kicks to win the Rage Showcase tournament that was held the last weekend in July. Pictured are (top row) Coach Pippa Whitehand, Siena Hunter, Keelie Schouhamer, Paul, who has been riding Sydney Head, Mackenzie Wright, Ava Kenitzer, Aishwarya for 35 years. "It requires Anburaja, Coach Kevin Whitehand; (bottom row) Sadhika discipline, effort, dedication Pani, Kylia Oki, Savannah Battaion, Gianna Masinter, Reese and commitment." Motocross is a form of Gotchall, and Brianna Dowling. off-road motorcycle racing held on enclosed off-road circuits. The sport evolved from motorcycle competi- and has earned sponsors that, tions held in the United Paul says, include, "Modesto Kingdom more than a cen- Kawasaki, Black Sky Lim- tury ago. As it gained an ousine, Performance Caulk- international following, it ing & Waterproofing, ML became known as motocross electric, FMF racing, Dun- - a portmanteau evolving lop tires, Rodney Smith MX from the French word for Academy, Danville's Terry motorcycle, motocyclette Doyle, and Livermore's (moto for short) and the Sherry Nigg." 4280 Greenville Rd, Livermore phrase cross country. "I wouldn't be able to do Motocross, hillclimb and what I do without my mom www.poppyridgegolf.com off-road racing are three and dad and my sponsors," different dirt bike disci- says Jon. "My mom and dad plines: motocross riders race put in a lot of effort to make Livermore SC U13 Girls Maroon team captured the against 10-40 competitors at this happen, and I thank championship at the SLO Summer Classic 8/6-7/2016. The the same time for the best them very much for that." time and smoothest ride; team coached by Ben Graham, includes Avery Bingham, hillclimb competitors race Bella Finch, Bella Lopez, Gabi Fields, Cassidy Castro, Gianna against a clock, one at a Ceccanti, Gianna Pietro, Harris Baxter, Jordan Knight, Krya time, for the fastest time as- Nishimoto,Laney Lawrence, Maci McCormick, Olivia Hardesty, cending a hill; and off-road TM Stephanie OShaughnessey, not pictured: Carly Chance and racers compete for 1.5 hours TM Katie Fenner. over rugged, natural terrain to complete the most laps. "All three disciplines are relevant in training, but are different types of dirt bike motorcycle racing," says Paul. "Jon is one of the most talented 12 year olds you will ever meet, and has GIANT proven he can ride and com- pete at a very high level in all three disciplines while other young riders do only one." Paul adds that Jon has racked up scores of titles and CAR SHOW! championships that include: 2010 through 2013 hillclimb champ; 2014 65cc off road champ; and 2015 85cc off- The Fusion U9 Boys Maroon Team started the fall season with road champ ages 7 to 11. AUGUST 26-28CROWNTHE an impressive 2nd place finish in the San Ramon Summer "For 2016, Jon is in a PRESENTED BY: Classic Tournament. They went into the championship game great position to finish in the JEWEL! undefeated and lost by only one goal in overtime. It was a top five overall for the entire hard fought battle with great play, teamwork and passing by series," Paul adds. "He is every member of the team. Pictured from left to right are (top) the youngest competitor in 85cc B class in the 12-15 Sean Gavin, Kaleo Jones, Nicolai Barren, Coach Francisco age bracket." Munoz, Griffin Lee, Nolan Locey; (bottom) Seth Raborn,Alex Additionally Jon was Ramirez, David Zarco, Sammy Lara, Head Cheerleader Sofia featured in a Golden State Macias, Gerardo Macias, Jorje Ramirez, and Chris Thomas. National Hillclimb com- mercial that aired on ESPN, mid Kasey Cring took advantage when The Tri For Fun features a course the Rocklin goalie came out of the box, distance of 400-yard Swim (warm, hitting a 40-yard shot that dropped clean lake); 11-mile bike (loop course, Polo team (USWP), the LAZERS, behind the goalie and bounced into flat streets); 3.1-mile run (rolling which encourages high standards of the goal. The game ended 3-1. fire trail). play and good sportsmanship. As a After Sunday morning off, Rage Participants will receive a com- USWP club team, all practices and faced the Coastal Valley Rampage in memorative T-shirt, plenty of refresh- competitions will be sanctioned, re- the semi-final. Rage defenders Carina ments and snacks, and entry into the quiring all participants to be registered Stacey and Emma Monsen worked to always-exciting raffle (must be present with USWP. All experience levels are ensure a shutout, while Clark shot a to win). welcome. However, athletes must be 30TH WEST COAST ball in the first minute of the second Check-in and registration will able to swim two laps (50 yards) with- half that rebounded before she finished begin at 5:00 a.m., with the first wave out stopping. To register, call LARPD with a second shot that hit its target for hitting the water at 7:00 a.m. at 925-373-5700, or visit www.larpd. the game's only goal. Rage continued to To register or to receive more infor- org. For more information about the press, with strong efforts by midfielder mation about the Tri For Fun Triathlon LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- NATIONALS Lucia Castaneda, to advance to the final Series, contact On Your Mark Events at polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ with a 1-0 win. 209-795-7832 or visit website. gmail.com. Facing the Rocklin FC Heat The fall session begins on Sept ALAMEDA COUNTY again in the final, Rage defenders 7, 2016, and includes play for 14 & controlled the game, with Carolyn Water Polo Under Co-Ed Level 1(beginner), 14 Lai and Judson dominating the Rage LARPD sponsors a USA Water & Under Co-Ed Level 2(advanced). MEET FAIRGROUNDS MEET half of the field. Rage forward Alexis JOHN FORCE Gundermann pressed, looking for DAVE KINDIG weaknesses in the Rocklin defense, ALL 3 DAYS! PLEASANTON, CA ON SATURDAY! but ultimately, the final went to a ten- minute overtime period. 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TPC (Total Player Center) GOOD-GUYS.COM | 925.838.9876 7073 Commerce Circle, Pleasanton Tri for Fun On Saturday, August 20, a field of close to 500 first-timer, few-timer, and many-timer triathletes will be on hand to continue On Your Mark Events’ 29th annual Tri For Fun Triathlon Series COOL CARS. COOL PEOPLE. GOOD TIMES! (four triathlon events) with number © 2016 GOODGUY ENTERPRISES, INC. three, at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, in Pleasanton. 8 The Independent • August 18, 2016 MAILBOX (continued from page 6) I am appalled at the Len- is not logical. A massive nar plan to put so many 5-story concrete parking apartments right down town structure in our heart, bor- in the old Lucky store area. dered by narrow concrete It will destroy the small wine alleys seems incomprehen- town image totally. There sible. The lost opportunity are so many more areas to capitalize on our current to place those apartments, success and build something other than downtown. Just that our generations can pass drive down First St. to the on to our future community freeway and you get a feel is saddening. for the oppressive feel of Having attended the past many apartments. two, historically attended Please think this over special Council meetings, carefully. The citizens pre- I realize there are different sented a much better plan renditions being proposed. for that area. However, the residents of The middle of downtown our community spoke very is no place for many apart- clearly and overwhelm- ments, and the increased ingly against the City's plan. traffic it will create. Please listen to the people, build a place where we can Listen to Residents gather, enjoy, create and Craig Bueno share, not a concrete maze. Livermore My wife and I have lived No More Housing here over thirty years and Sheryl Volkman have had the opportunity Livermore to see quite a bit of positive I have been a Livermore change to our beloved City resident for 45 years and Pictured standing, left to right, are Ashlee Ginn, Katie Maginnis, Jacqueline Summers, Sophia Buie, and Kimberly of Livermore. Our Down- I patronize the downtown Golden being held, support drivers are Emily Eastburn and Rachel Kehlee Lewis town is thriving, wine en- restaurants and shops sev- thusiasts flock to our many eral days every week. I will wineries and shoppers line avoid the downtown area up at our mall. We are home if the Lennar Multifamily to two National Labs, and Communities proposal is Riders Talk about Experiences have a top-notch school accepted. district that is striving to The Lennar proposal has achieve even higher goals. too much housing in a small We are a community on the area. It will not be a plea- Biking Across U.S. to Raise Funds up and the key element to sure to be downtown -like our success has been the it is now. I could live in a By Carol Graham clists attracted attention at Buie. "To our surprise she hundred percent of dona- people's input. crowded, impacted city but The night before the each break and stop, they said 'yes.' We rode with the tions goes to charity: water, I am very concerned that I chose to live in a city like Ride For Water team began would share the reason for boys and met up with their which will provide geo- we as a community may be Livermore. its bicycle ride across the their ride. mom at the local ice cream graphical coordinates of taking a step backwards by The Lennar proposal U.S., Paul Joung recalls "Normally, the conver- shop to celebrate finishing where projects are installed, moving forward with the would change the downtown thinking, "We are about to sation would start with, our day's ride." types of project involved recent City plan to build in a way that does not reflect start the greatest journey of 'Where are you headed?' Yet a ride of nearly (filtration, well, etc.), and high-density apartments in our Livermore culture. Two our lives. This is the mo- From there, we'd mention 3,000 miles in the middle how many people benefitted. the core of our Downtown. hundred and sixty units or ment that we have all been our destination for the day, of summer can't help but How each of the riders Leaving the exact speci- even half Lennar's proposed waiting for and tomorrow it then throw in our start and offer some challenges as have benefitted is beyond fications to the experts, the housing will change the starts, tomorrow we ride.” end points," says Golden. well. calculation. idea that we need high- atmosphere in downtown Joung was one of five "Once people learned it was "As was expected, there "I've taken away the density housing in the heart Livermore and force many men who along with five for charity, they understood were days that were harder knowledge of just how of what most consider to of us to go eat and shop in women (all attendees or a bit more. We definitely than others," says Sum- strong I can be," says Ginn. be a remarkably successful downtown Pleasanton. alumni of Azusa Pacific were entertained by peo- mers. "Had it not been for "I've learned that limits are dining and shopping district University) made up the ple's responses throughout the other girls pushing me, just an illusion, and are eas- 4th annual Ride For Water the trip." depending on me as much ily broken as long as you're team that bicycled across "When we told peo- as I did them, I would have imagining what's on the country this summer to ple about our cause, they had a substantially more other side. I've learned how raise money and awareness loved asking questions arduous path." to trust a team and give up for "charity: water," a non- and encouraging us," adds Joung adds that he control now and then. I've profit organization bringing Ashlee Ginn, of Ontario. "I wanted to give up across learned how to be accept- safe, clean drinking water especially loved the people "the entire state of Penn- ing of different cultures and to people in developing who'd give us pointers sylvania. Who put those respectful when entering nations. about where to visit while mountains there?!" someone else's space in the "It feels like a long time in their state, or who want- A near-breaking point world. I've learned how to be ago," Livermore's Jacque- ed to take photos or follow came for Ginn about half- resilient. I've learned how to line Summers says of the our social media. There way through the 50-day dream." night before the ride. "We was even a man we met in ride. "Life on the road is re- had put so much time and a parking lot who invited "In Valentine, Nebras- markable and wonderful," energy into preparing for us to have dinner with him ka, I was so over the hills says Buie. "You learn to the ride, and I was ready. and his wife and to stay at and the wind," she says. depend on the kindness of There was no place I want- their ranch." "I stayed in the back and strangers. I'm learning to ed to be other than on the Such spontaneous acts had a good cry about how see the world and each day road." of generosity and support hard this ride was. I just differently because of this The women's team left were a constant, welcome wanted to go to a hotel ride." from Florence, Oregon, on surprise for the riders. and take a nice long bath. "I still can’t wrap my May 16; the men's team Folks they met along the After some complaining, head around it to be quite from Seattle on May 17. way bought meals for the my rational subconscious honest," adds Joung, of They met 2,187 miles later riders, offered lodging, or kicked in: 'Are you kid- Woodland Hills. "Living in Chicago to ride together donated to their cause. ding me? There are girls a life that is meaningful is the final 800 miles to New "A bartender we met do- waking up right now - in about looking out for others York City. They arrived nated on the spot; a couple wind and dust and grime - who are in desperate need. on the 4th of July, having invited us to breakfast the just wanting a sip of water. As I have been unpacking raised more than $67,000. next morning with their You have water right here the experiences of this ride, "This means that so far family;a man in a Mexican in your bottle and you I know that we rode for faces 2,249 people will get clean restaurant left $50 on the want to give up?' So I kept we will probably never see, water for the rest of their table for our campaign; and riding." names we will never know, lives," says rider Kimberly bike store owners donated The teams have reached and stories we will never Golden, of Glendora. free labor," says Ginn. "I 84 percent of their goal to hear. The ultimate reality "It is extremely hum- was blown away every day raise $80,000. They hope of changing people's lives bling," adds teammate So- by the kindness of those to ultimately reach their forever with our campaign phia Buie, of Aptos. "We who were willing to talk, goal through donations is something I feel honored Photo - Doug Jorgensen were able to pair one of our give and connect." made on the Ride For and privileged to be a part A family shares one of the playground items at Alamo passions with a cause that "People even bought Water website, where do- of." Creek Park i during the Dublin Campout. In the photo hopefully will allow others us tickets to a water park nations will be accepted To donate or learn more, below, the moon shines down on a group as they play to discover their own pas- to cool off in the middle through September. One visit www.rideforwater.com. music. sions. The women's team of Iowa!" adds Golden. was so excited to stand up "Each day brought new for other women as they are adventures, new places, disproportionally affected new people and endless by the water crisis. By laughter." Livermore Cinemas helping bring clean water In Wyoming, the wom- www.cinemawest.com to communities, our hope en's team stopped at a bike is that women and children shop in which two young First Class for the price of Coach will be able to spend their boys, aged 9 and 11, were time receiving education, buying new bicycles. Their creating their own busi- mom said they were trying nesses, or discovering their to convince her to let them passions and talents." ride their new bikes home Diseases from unsafe but she was nervous to let water and lack of basic them go on their own. sanitation are said to kill "When we found out we more people every year all were headed to Victor, Choose your reserved seat in advance at than all forms of violence, we asked if she would let our box office or www.fandango.com including war. As the cy- them ride with us," says

Restaurant For Sale Comedy Uncorked Saturday, Aug. 27th 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House Benefiting Open Heart Kitchen Turlock, CA - $1,299,000 Details online at 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com comedyuncorked.com Kevin H. Donlon (209) 606-7308 (925) 447-8941 1356 S. Livermore Ave. DONLON REALTY Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 BRE01378612 August 18, 2016 • The Independent 9 SHORT NOTES Workshop Set historic Fox Theatre in Oakland. Grove Park, 5049 Arroyo Road. libraries, theatres, shopping Tutor Training features classes and activities A free Dynamic Resume and The awards ceremony high- Come explore an area of centers, BART, and more. New tutor training will for children and adults from Cover Letters workshop will be lights East Bay EDA’s marketing Sycamore Grove Park that is To take advantage of the pro- be offered at the Pleasanton September through February, held on Wednesday, August 31, of the competitive advantages of steeped in history. Since the motion, students simply board a Library for Project Read, the and includes Thanksgiving 2016, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the the East Bay and showcases out- early 1800s, it has been a cattle Wheels bus and ride. No ticket library's literacy program. Break and Winter Break camps. Civic Center Library located at standing companies and organi- ranch, a winery, a hospital, a or pass is required. Training will be offered to Registration for non-resi- 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Regis- zations that embrace innovation picnic spot, Hell’s Angel country For schedule information, volunteers who want to help dents begins on Tuesday, August tration is required. Sign up by in their manufacturing, services, and finally, a park. Join this pro- visit www.wheelsbus.com. newcomers learn or become 30. Register online at www. calling 925-373-5505. design and information. gram to sift through the layers of or call the Wheels Customer proficient in English. dublinrecguide.com, in person This free workshop will be Awards are given out in time and uncover the forgotten Service line at (925) 455-7500. Training will take place at Shannon Community Center, taught by Sheila Purcell, career the categories of Advanced story of this overlooked part of from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 11600 Shannon Avenue, or by counselor at the Tri-Valley One- Manufacturing, Clean Tech, Sycamore Grove. This will be a Application Essay 27 at the library, 400 Old Ber- mail using the registration form Stop Career Center. Located Education, Engineering & De- slow-paced walk of about a mile. The Livermore Public Li- nal Ave. at the back of the Activity Guide. in Dublin, CA (with a satellite sign, Food, Information and/or Bring water and a camera if you brary invites local high school Volunteer can work one-on- For more information, con- office at Las Positas College in Communication Technology, like. RSVP required by calling seniors to attend a presentation one with a student, and/or assist tact the Parks and Community Livermore), Tri-Valley One- and Life Sciences. A Catalyst 925-960-2400 or emailing val- and workshop on “Writing a in our Group Literacy Classes. Services Department at (925) Stop Career Center offers of the Year award is presented [email protected]. Successful College Application The Literacy Program pro- 556-4500 or parksandcom- universal resources available to an individual, organization, The daily parking fee has Essay.” This free event will take vides the books and materials. [email protected]. to the general public for the or company that is currently increased to $7 per vehicle at place Wednesday, August 31, Volunteers should be at purpose of seeking jobs, training transcending organizational either entrance to Sycamore 2016, 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the least 18 years old, and fluent Twilight Tasting or education. In addition, they boundaries to pull East Bay as- Grove Park. There is an an- Storytime Room of the Civic in American English and able Sandra J. Wing Healing offer resources targeted for job sets together in new ways and/ nual parking pass available that Center Library, 1188 South to devote a consistent hour or Therapies Foundation invites seekers and more focused sup- or to catalyze new thinking or provides significant savings Livermore Avenue. No registra- two weekly for a minimum of the public to attend a Twilight port for special populations in processes. over the daily fee for regular tion is required. one semester. Tasting at Page Mill Winery the community. They also offer An annual Legacy award is park visitors. A $3 donation Jackie Stamps, an indepen- This session will introduce on Thursday, September 15 business resources and services also presented to an organization is requested to help support dent college admissions advi- interested individuals to the from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. specifically for employers. There with a history of innovation that the programs unless other fees sor located in Livermore, will literacy program and provide Page Mill Winery is located at is no charge for any of their has impacted the quality of life are specified. Participants may explain what college admissions an orientation on teaching 1960 S. Livermore Avenue in services. and/or business development. call 925-960-2400 for more departments look for in an ap- resources, lesson planning and Livermore. For more information about The 2017 Legacy awardee is information. plication essay, alert students to teaching techniques. Participation can help Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Bayer. potential pitfalls, and give strate- For more information or make a difference in the lives Center, visit www.trivalleyo- Nominations for the 8 com- gies for composing a distinctive to register for the orientation of cancer patients in the Tri- petitive awards are open now. Try Transit to School nestop.org. To learn more The Livermore Amador Val- essay. In addition, she will session, contact achilds@ Valley. The Sandra J Wing Go to www.EastBayEDA.org to about other library programs ley Transit Authority (LAVTA), discuss the new essay prompts cityofpleasantonca.gov Healing Therapies Foundation complete the online nomination and events, visit www.livermo- operator of the Wheels bus being used by the University of provides cancer patients in the process. Self nominations are relibrary.net. service, is offering Tri-Valley California, discuss how the U.C. East Bay Tri-Valley area with also welcome. The nomina- Dublin Activity Guide middle and high school students admissions essay differs from financial assistance for comple- tion period ends on September The Fall/Winter edition of a ride free to any location as other application essays, and mentary healing services during Celebrate Innovation 28, 2016. Dublin's Guide to fun in the New applications and tech- part of their annual Try Transit how to make the best use of a the course of their chemo and/ For more information about New American Backyard is nologies are being applied across to School promotion. supplemental essay. The session or radiation therapy that are not the nomination process, contact: now available and registration industries to improve efficien- Now in its 16th year, the spe- also will give students the op- covered by insurance. Luis Aguilar (510) 272-3889 for Dublin residents is open. cies, health and comfort for cial promotion offers unlimited portunity to begin planning their The wine tasting fee of $10 [email protected] Starting August 24, copies will consumers. The best examples rides on all regularly scheduled own college application essay. also be available at Shannon per person goes to the Sandra of innovation in product devel- Wheels and Rapid bus routes For questions or more in- Community Center, Dublin J. Wing Healing Therapies opment, services and processes Dos Mesas Program from August 22 – September formation, call Jennifer Mosel, Heritage Park and Museums, Foundation. The event will Dos Mesas will be the Liver- will be celebrated at the East 2nd for all Tri-Valley middle Teen Services Librarian, at 925- Dublin Library, Dublin Civic also include vendors and raffle more Area Recreation and Park Bay Economic Development and high school students. The 373-5576, or visit the library Center, and the Dublin Senior prizes. No pre-ticket sales. For District ranger program for Sat., Alliance’s (East Bay EDA) 5th purpose of this promotion is website: www.livermorelibrary. Center. more info, go to www.healing- Aug. 20. Meet Ranger Darren annual East Bay Innovation to increase student ridership to net. The Fall/Winter Guide therapiesfoundation.org. Awards on March 9, 2017 at the Segur at 10 a.m. at Sycamore key attractions such as schools,

OBITUARIES Pamela Jewell Sayoko Mary Kobayashi gardener and canned several Florence Lynott Charipar. be used with Rita for not get- ing, Germany. His areas of Pamela Jewell of Liver- March 8, 1919 – Aug. 5, 2016 fruits and vegetables from She is preceded in death ting your business done. She expertise were Electromag- more, the light of her hus- Resident of Livermore, CA her bountiful garden. She by her husband of over 60 had high expectations for her netics, Magnetic Fusion and band Dave's life, passed Sayoko ‘Mary’ Kobayas- was a phenomenal cook and years, Wesley Boyd Estill, family always. She taught Computational Physics. away on Friday August 5th, hi passed away peacefully could make a delicious meal parents Emil (Butch) and her children by example He was a member of the 2016, at the age of 70. She surrounded by her family on from scratch. Celebrating Ellen (Nell), brother Robert commitment to family, al- parish of St. Claire’s Epis- fought a brief but hard battle August 5,2016. She was 97. the New Year with tradition- Charipar (Bobby) killed in ways doing the right thing, copal Church, Pleasanton, al Japanese food was always financial prudence and the with pancreatic cancer. Sayoko was born in Port action at the Battle of the CA, and was a practicing special to her and her family. Bulge in Europe, grand- value of hard work. Pam was born in Se- Costa, Episcopalian through most CA in She enjoyed her grandchil- daughter Jennifer, daughter Services will be held attle on dren and always had words at St. Michael’s Catholic of his life. The philosophy a farm- in law Margaret Ellen Estill ( and fellowship of the church June 27, of wisdom to share with her Peggy) and nephew Patrick. Church at 458 Maple Street 1946. house to were integral parts of his parents family. She was a member She is survived by her in Livermore, CA with She of the Tri-Valley Japanese seven children including visitation starting at 6 pm existence. Hisakusu He was an ardent and moved ‘Henry’ American Citizens League. sons Robert Eugene Es- Thursday August 25 and a with and Shi- Friends and family are till, Wesley Gordon Estill, vigil starting at 7 pm, and a accomplished chess player her par- zue Oga- invited to a memorial service Thomas Joseph Estill, Paul funeral mass Friday morning and relished games with ents to wa. She on Friday, August 19 at 1130 Stephen Estill, John Charles at 10 am August 26. Burial friends well into the last year Stockton was the AM at Callaghan Mortuary, Estill, Shannon Edward services will be conducted of his life. Following his when second 3833 East Avenue in Liver- Estill, and daughter Mary immediately following the retirement in 1991 he and she was of three more. In lieu of flowers, the Ellen Estill-Childress. She funeral at St. Michael’s cem- his wife, Kathleen, enjoyed 9 years siblings, family requests donations to is also survived by her sister etery 3885 East Avenue in golf and bowling and trav- old and preceded in death by older the American Red Cross or Patricia Utley and nephews Livermore, CA. eled extensively throughout graduated from Stagg High. brother Toshi and younger to a charity of your choice. Michael Utley, John Utley, the world. She and Dave were mar- sister Shigeko (Mayeda). Thomas Utley, Robert Utley, James E. Faulkner He is preceded in death ried for 16 wonderful years. The family moved to Lynn Lekse Daniel Utley, and Chris- James Earl Faulkner died by his father and mother, Pam owned and operated Oakland where she gradu- topher Utley. Each of her quietly and peacefully on Paul M. Faulkner and Mary ated from Oakland Technical Celebration of Life children was her favorite. Elegant Edge, a hair and nail "Pizza man" and long- Friday, August 5, 2016 at Aline Faulkner of Solana salon in downtown Liver- High School. She was an Rita was also very proud of Beach, CA, his wife Donna time Livermore resident cel- all of her daughters-in-law, the age of 90 years, in his more for 18 years, eventually accomplished seamstress Assisted Living apartment Joyce Faulkner (1953 to and was given a scholarship ebration of life to take place 14 grandchildren, and 11 selling it and continuing to at the Corzett residence at at Heritage Estates in Liver- 1978) and his wife Kathleen to attend a dress making great-grandchildren. Mackay Faulkner (1980 to take care of her loyal cus- 508 Regulus Road at 1 p.m. Rita had a full life rais- more, CA. He had grown tomers as a manicurist in academy. After high school fond of a number of the 2005). He had no siblings. she went to Japan to study on Saturday, August 20. ing her children and making her home. People were natu- Family and friends invited sure they were on the right staff and, following a brief He is survived by his daugh- language, customs and cul- ter, Gloria Faulkner Fields of rally drawn to Pam, and she ture. She returned to the to share memories. Colorful path. She did this with keen hospitalization in early July, formed lasting friendships United States on one of the attire requested. wit and uncompromising requested to return to his Allentown, PA, his grand- easily wherever she went. last ships to leave Japan prior integrity while raising her “home” at Heritage with daughter, Caroline Fields She touched everyone she to World War II with Japan. children in Albuquerque, Hospice care. Nurses from of Carlisle, PA, his step- knew with kindness, grace Marilyn Rita Estill New Mexico and Livermore, Hope Hospice and his step- daughter, Maureen Mackay With the outbreak of war Marilyn Rita Estill passed and class. in 1942, she and her family California. Rita had an out- daughter, Maureen, were Taylor of Pleasanton, CA, Pam was preceded in away quietly in her sleep on going personality, sharp wit, with him at the time of his granddaughter, Heather Tay- were sent to the relocation the morning of August 13, death by her parents, Marie center at the Tanforan Race- and sense of humor. She death. He was a long-time lor Kerr of Livermore, CA and Ramond Young and track in San Bruno, CA prior 2016, at the Lower Umpqua loved going to the horse resident of Pleasanton and and four great grandchil- granddaughter Savanah to being sent to the intern- Hospital races, playing bingo and Livermore. dren – Ella and Iris Farmer Overstreet. In addition to ment camp in Topaz, Utah, in Reed- the slot machines at local Born and educated of Carlisle, PA, and Patrick her husband, she leaves her near the town of Delta. After sport, casinos but always attend- through secondary school in and Madison Kerr of Liver- son Christopher Vujovich two years, she went to Mar- Oregon. ing Sunday Mass. Rita was Michigan, he was awarded more, CA. of Gilmer, Texas; daughter, shalltown, Iowa to attend She a music lover who loved a PhD in Physics from the Funeral services will be Christine, son-in-law Robert Nursing school. After grad- was born to dance with her husband University of Chicago in held at Callaghan Mortu- uating she worked at Mercy in Cedar Wes, and knew the lyrics to 1956. He worked for a ary when arrangements are and grandsons Blake and most songs. She loved going Brice Overstreet of Gilmer, Hospital in Chicago, Illinois Rapids, number of institutes and finalized and a date set. and the Veterans Hospital Iowa on to the casino with her adult Friends will be notified of Texas; granddaughter, Brit- children and never missed a companies throughout the ney, and her husband, Davis, in Kansas City, Missouri. March United States and Europe date and time of the service. After the war ended, she 7, 1927 Kentucky Derby. She loved and great grandson, Saw- watching sports especially including Lawrence Liver- In lieu of flowers, the returned with her family to where family is requesting dona- yer Smelley of Longview, Oakland, CA. She worked the Oakland Raiders, San more National Laboratory she graduated from Im- tions in his honor to the Texas; stepdaughter Tara, as a RN nurse at Highland maculate Conception High Francisco 49ers and her and the Max Planck Institute her husband Josh Andersen, and Peralta Hospital and School. She completed a beloved Fighting Irish of for Plasma Physics in Garch- Salvation Army. and granddaughters Payton retried as a surgical nurse Registered Nurse (RN) Notre Dame. Guiles, Alexis and Taylor, of from the Veterans Hospital training program at Mercy Being raised by an Irish Mountain House, California; in Livermore, CA. Hospital in Cedar Rapids in mother and Czech father she stepson Jeremy Jewell and Beloved wife of 55 years preparation for WWII de- enjoyed a few beers in the his wife Rachel, and grand- to the late Minoru Kobayas- ployment but the war ended evening and a smoke or two daughter Emma, of Castro hi, she is survived by her just prior to her graduation. during the day. Being tired Valley. children Andrew (Diane) She went on to work as an or sick were not excuses to In lieu of a funeral ser- S. Kobayashi and Gary Ko- RN for 20 years. She was vice, a celebration of life will bayashi; grandchildren Anne part of the Greatest Genera- be held at Peppertree Ranch, and Andrew K. Kobayashi. tion that gave full allegiance 8414 Tesla Road in Liver- She particularly enjoyed to God, family and country. Complete Burial & Cremation more on Sunday, August 21st the annual family camping Rita was the middle child Services with Dignity, Quality & Value from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm. trips to the Sierras and trips of three children born to par- to the coast. She was an avid ents Emil Joseph and Ellen Advance Planning Advanced Planning Provides Future Peace of Mind Made Lone Tree Cemetery Easy Established 1868 Conveniently Located Deanna Moser Teri Benoit 15 Minutes from the 580/680 interchange Call for a free Consultation Ed Fisher in-home visits available Advance Planning Specialist 4167 First Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-5624 (510) 606-8266 [email protected] www.grahamhitch.com FD 429 10 The Independent • August 18, 2016 Demonstration Protests State Change Drops Pleasanton 'By-right' Housing Bill School Budget by $300,000 The Pleasanton Unified ingested recycled water. Dublin San Ramon Ser- A demonstration against Also, if the government nia Association of Realtors, School District budget ap- Young said that city officials vices District General Man- a state budget trailer bill proved June 28 will dip by ager Dan McIntyre told The misses a deadline for its no- asking that CEO Joel Singer assured him that it is safe. containing a "by-right" tification to developers, the about $300,000 as the result "It is safe. There are precau- Independent that DSRSD housing provision was held to have the organization of a Sacramento update on tions we need to take. We will not be using any RO developers would be entitled withdraw its support for in San Francisco. to "by right" construction of state budget revenue to all will send information out filters. The treatment plant The City of Livermore the bill. schools in the state. to parents at Hart," he said. had RO equipment ready the project. The bill is supported by went on record in March as Ball said, "The trailer is Deputy Superintendent of The Hart water will have for a ground-water injection Gov. Jerry Brown, who sees Finance Micaela Ochoa told project 15 years ago, but the being opposed to the earlier billed as affordable hous- tertiary treatment, as has form of the trailer bill, which it as a way to create more af- the board at its meeting Aug. been done in various purple project never materialized. ing. However, for a token fordable housing throughout 8 that the state issues a report pipe projects that irrigate That equipment is moth- essentially has remained the amount of affordable units, same. the state. 45 days after the Legislature Dublin fields. balled. it speeds up the development The California Apart- adopts the budget. There About 35 people turned process, and cuts people out out Aug. 5 at the Millennial ment Association has en- was a slight increase in rev- of the discussion to negotiate enue from the state lottery. Tower at 301 Mission St. in dorsed the bill, the League of Congress Urged to Enforce a better deal." California Cities is opposed. However, the per-student downtown San Francisco. The bill would put 5 per- Average Daily Attendance the Renewable Fuel Standard Demonstrators represent- cent very low-income hous- (ADA) income was lowered, ed organizations devoted to ing or 10 percent low-in- Work Planned on producing a net reduction of Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-15 led five of his California col- producing more affordable come housing in an attached about $300,000. leagues in writing to the Environmental Protection Agency housing, said Julien Ball, of development. Ball said that Patterson Pass Rd. The drop of $300,000 (EPA) to urge that it live up to Congress’ intent in enforcing the Alliance of Californians this would leave out strict- The Alameda County brought the budget reserve the Renewable Fuel Standard. for Community Empower- er local requirements, and Public Works Agency will down from $6.1 million to The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a federal law ment. $5.8 million, 7 percent of that requires transportation fuels be blended with renewable bring in a ratio of one very be completing emergency biofuels. The law sets targets which increase each year for One of the objections to low income unit developed guardrail repairs on Patterson the total budget. The budget the bill is that it would weak- update was for information how much biofuel is to be blended. The EPA has proposed for every 20 high-end units. Pass Road at MM 6 and MM waiving these levels and setting total required renewable en local control over afford- Showing off that housing 8 on Thursday and Friday, only. able housing requirements. On another item, the fuel levels below the statutory amounts. imbalance was the reason August 18-19, between 9:00 The House members urged EPA Administrator Gina Mc- General plan requirements that demonstrators chose to a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During board passed a resolution 4-0, with Chris Grant absent Carthy to get the program back on track. The letter was sent for the property would have picket the Millennial Tower, construction, traffic will be as advocates from the across the country joined to celebrate to be followed, but local on business, to accept the a high-cost residential build- reduced to one lane, with metering that will enable the landmark legislation’s 11th anniversary. governments would be re- ing that opened in 2009. traffic control for both di- “The RFS was created to reduce our dependence on quired to set a timeline for the district to use recycled The demonstrators also rections. water to irrigate Hart Middle foreign oil and provide U.S. consumers with access to processing density bonus went to the San Francisco When approaching the cleaner transportation fuels. Despite the recent increase in applications. School. The school located headquarters of Salesforce construction zone, motorists in Hacienda Business Park, domestic oil production, the U.S. economy remains heavily The bill would "prohibit to urge its CEO, Marc Be- are encouraged to reduce will received recycled water dependent on foreign oil and at the mercy of international a local government from nioff, to withdraw his sup- their speed, observe the con- from the same city project market prices,” the lawmakers noted. requiring additional reports port for the bill. However, struction signs, and watch for serving businesses. They point out that the EPA’s proposed rule for 2017 or studies to be prepared by Benioff did not respond, construction personnel and Trustee Mark Miller falls short of total renewable fuel volumes set in the law the developer as a condition said Ball. equipment. asked Director of Mainte- by Congress. of the application," accord- There was also a demon- For additional informa- nance and Operations David Increased fuel demand and greater availability of higher ing to an analysis from the stration in Los Angeles on tion, call the Public Works Young if there would be a ethanol blends is more than enough justification for the EPA League of California Cities. the same day at the Califor- Agency at (925) 803-7007. health concern, if a student to increase volumes for 2017 and get the RFS back on track, they concluded.

LEGAL NOTICES above on 7/1/2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant(s) NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT FOR INFORMATION :s/: Mark Longley, President FILE NO. 521193 FILE NO. 2016-073549 ON PLACING LEGAL This statement was filed with The following person(s) doing The following person(s) do- NOTICES IN THE the County Clerk of Alameda business as: Plates For My ing business as: Harrison INDEPENDENT, on July 13, 2016. Expires July Car / Placas Para Mi Carro, Customs, Inc, 2260 N. Ma- Call 925-243-8000 13, 2021. 233 Junction Ave, Ste C, cArthur Dr, Tracy, CA 95376, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94551, is is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT 3988. Published August 4, hereby registered by the following owner(s): FILE NO. 520552 11, 18, 25, 2016. following owner(s): Harrison Customs, Inc, 2260 The following person(s) STATEMENT OF Michael Harris, 2856 4th N. MacArthur Dr, Tracy, CA doing business as: Heav- WITHDRAWAL OF St, Unit 1304, Livermore, 95376 enly Remedies Day Spa, 357 PARTNERSHIP CA 94550 This business is conducted Ray Street, Pleasanton, CA OPERATING UNDER This business is conducted by a corporation 94566, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual The registrant began to trans- by the following owner(s): NAME The registrant has not yet act business using the ficti- Christy Lee Solorio, 9005 Al- ORIGINAL FILE NO. begun to transact business tious business name listed costa Blvd #220, San Ramon, 511361 using the fictitious business above on 5/24/2011. CA 94583 The following person(s) has name listed above. Signature of Registrant(s) This business is conducted (have) withdrawn as General Signature of Registrant(s) :s/: S. M. Harrison, CEO by an Individual Partner(s) from the Partner- :s/: Michael Harris This statement was filed with The registrant has not yet ship under: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda begun to transact business Fictitious Business Name: the County Clerk of Alameda on June 24, 2016. Expires using the fictitious business Studio Dance Art Fit Liver- on August 4, 2016. Expires June 24, 2021. name listed above. more, 151 E. Airway Blvd., August 4, 2021. The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant(s) Livermore, CA 94551. The Independent Legal No. 3993. Published August 11, :s/: Christy Solorio The Fictitious business Name 3991. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2016. This statement was filed with Statement for the Partnership 18, 25, September 1, 2016. the County Clerk of Alameda was filed on 11/04/2015 in the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on July 18, 2016. Expires July County of Alameda. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18, 2021. Full name of Withdrawing NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 521260 The Independent Legal No. Partner(s): Jacqueline Ra- FILE NO. 520656 The following person(s) doing 3985. Published July 28, zon Pascual, 60 Meritage The following person(s) do- business as: Backcountry August 4, 11, 18, 2016. Common #100, Livermore, ing business as: MyGarter. Babes, 275 Woodland Ct, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA, 94551 com, 16 Fawn Drive, Liver- Livermore, CA 94550, is NAME STATEMENT This business was conducted more, CA 94550, is hereby hereby registered by the FILE NO. 520133 by: registered by the following following owner(s): The following person(s) do- /s/: Jacqueline R. Pascual owner(s): Constellation Outdoor Edu- ing business as: Banfield This statement was filed with Michele Juliana Burkett, 16 cation LLC, 275 Woodland Pet Hospital #0059, 6960 the County Clerk-Recorder of Fawn Drive, Livermore, CA Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 Amador Plaza Rd, Dublin, CA Alameda County on 94550 This business is conducted 94568, is hereby registered July 27, 2016. This business is conducted by a Limited liability company by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. by an Individual The registrant began to trans- Medical Management Inter- 3989. Published August 11, The registrant began to trans- act business using the ficti- national, Inc, 8000 NE Tilla- 18, 25, September 1, 2016. act business using the ficti- tious business name listed mook St, Portland, OR 97213 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name listed above on 8/1/2016. NAME STATEMENT above on 2/10/2006. Signature of Registrant(s) This business is conducted FILE NO. 521036 Signature of Registrant(s) :s/: Michelle Trame, Member by a Corporation The following person(s) do- :s/: Michele Juliana Burkett This statement was filed with The registrant has not yet ing business as: Heavenly This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda begun to transact business Pies From The Heart, 4057 the County Clerk of Alameda on August 5, 2016. Expires using the fictitious business Pomona Way, Livermore, CA on July 19, 2016. Expires July August 5, 2021. name listed above. 94550, is hereby registered 19, 2021. The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrant(s) by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. 3994. Published August 18, :s/: Phil Freeman, CFO (1)Tonya Fletcher Higby (2) 3992. Published August 11, 25, September 1, 8, 2016. This statement was filed with Douglas Clyde Higby, 4057 18, 25, September 1, 2016. the County Clerk of Alameda Pomona Way, Livermore, on July 6, 2016. Expires July CA 94550 6, 2021. This business is conducted IMMIGRATION LAW The Independent Legal No. by Married Couple Law Offices of Kelly H. Bu 3986. Published July 28, The registrant began to trans- Over 12 years experience in immigration law August 4, 11, 18, 2016. act business using the ficti- tious business name listed Former Chinese Corporate Counsel for 8 years FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on 11/4/2015. Attorney at Law admitted in CA & NY NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrant(s) Comprehensive family-based and FILE NO. 520816 :s/: Tonya Fletcher Higby employment-based immigration service The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with Fiancé(e) visa (K-1), EB-1, EB-5, L-1, O-1, H-1 etc the County Clerk of Alameda business as: Orange Tea, Speaks English and Chinese 6033 Northfront Road, Liver- on August 1, 2016. Expires more, CA 94551, is hereby August 1, 2021. (925) 482-6008 or www.bulawfirm.com registered by the following The Independent Legal No. 5700 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 325, owner(s): 3990. Published August 11, Pleasanton, CA 94588 18, 25, September 1, 2016. Pelangi Trading Corporation, *Mention this ad and get 20-minute free consultation 6132 W. Branch Rd, San Ramon, CA 94582 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant has not yet begun to transact business using the fictitious business name listed above. Manheim is now hiring in San Francisco! Signature of Registrant(s) PART TIME AUTO AUCTION DRIVERS :s/: Joann Lee, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda On-Site Hiring Event on July 25, 2016. Expires July Thursday, August 25th, 2016 1PM – 4PM 25, 2021. 29900 Auction Way, Hayward, CA 94544 The Independent Legal No. 3987. Published August 4, MANHEIM – DRIVING A TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY 11, 18, 25, 2016. If you love cars, Manheim is the place to be! Our FICTITIOUS BUSINESS employees are what make Manheim the company it is - the NAME STATEMENT largest and best automotive remarketing company in the FILE NO. 520391 The following person(s) world, with 20,000 employees in 122 operating locations doing business as: Xkitz around the globe. Be a part of the team that is Electronics, 321 Scott St, Livermore, CA 94551, is transforming the way the world buys, s ells a nd owns cars. hereby registered by the following owner(s): Sublime Acoustic, LLC, 321 ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE FUTURE? Scott St, Livermore, CA 94551 Apply online at: manheim.jobs and search for job number This business is conducted 144937 by a Limited liability company The registrant began to trans- Manheim is an Equal Opportunity Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran Employer. act business using the ficti- If questions arise while completing the online application please call tious business name listed 1-855-621-8258 August 18, 2016 • The Independent 11

state law prohibit adver- NOTICE OF PETITION TO INDEPENDENT, not licensed by the Contrac- ANIMALS tisements for housing and ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Call (925)243-8000 tors State License Board.” employment that contain JOE C. HILTON 2) CATS/ DOGS 118) FREE SECTION REAL ESTATE any preference, limitation Case No. RP16820943 ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for FREE OLD RECORDS Inland Valley or discrimination based on adoption information contact protected classes, including To all heirs, 78s & 45s Publishing Co. Valley Humane Society at race, color, religion, sex, beneficiaries, creditors, Please call only Client Code:04126-00001 (925)426-8656. handicap, familial status or contingent creditors, and if interested Re: Legal Notice for Adopt a new best friend: national origin. IVPC does persons who may otherwise (925)447-3126 Classified Ads TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal not knowingly accept any be interested in the will or The Federal Fair Housing Rescue, offers animals for advertisements that are in estate, or both, of: Act, Title VII of the Civil adoption every Saturday ANNOUNCEMENTS violation of the law. JOE C. HILTON Rights Act of 1964, and and Sunday, excluding most 155) NOTICES holidays. On Saturdays from A Petition for Probate 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are “NOTICE TO READERS: has been filed by: MARTIN available at the Pleasanton California law requires that JAMES WELK in the Su- Farmers Market at W. An- contractors taking jobs that perior Court of California, Helping Your Children gela and First Streets. Two total $500 or more (labor County of ALAMEDA. locations will showcase cats and/or materials) be licensed only: Petsmart in Dublin from by the Contractors State The Petition for Probate Purchase Their First Home 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet License Board. State law By Cher Wollard requests that: MARTIN Extreme in Livermore from also requires that contractors JAMES WELK be appointed Cable Installers Wanted! Your son Zack and his wife Lindsey are almost ready to buy a 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, include their license numbers as personal representative home. They have steady jobs. They have been working on their cats are available at Petsmart on all advertising. Check your I mmediate openings for Cable Installers – to administer the estate of in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, contractor’s status at www. No experience Necessary. We will Train. credit. They’ve put money aside in savings. the decedent. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- The problem is that savings is not enough to cover their down- and Pet Extreme in Livermore $2000 bonus with sufficient experience from 12:00 to 4:00. For more CSLB (2752). Unlicensed ( X ) The petition requests the payment, closing costs and moving expenses. Or their income is a information, call Terry at persons taking jobs less Must have clean DL. decedent’s will and codicils, if little short of what is required. Or maybe their credit still isn’t good (925)487-7279 or visit our than $500 must state in their any, be admitted to probate. Call 916-215-9309 to apply. website at www.tvar.org advertisements that they are enough to qualify for a mortgage. The will and any codicils are You want to help, but how? available for examination in FERAL CAT FOUNDATION • Give Them Money the file kept by the court. 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Once the money has shown up on their bank statements for Date: 10/4/2016 two cycles, the lender will likely be satisfied. TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 How much can you give them? That depends. at: You can give them as much as you like and can afford, but there SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA may be tax consequences if you give more than a certain amount. County of Alameda Under current Internal Revenue Service's rules, most people can 2120 Martin Luther King, Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze ® ® give up to $14,000 to anyone in 2016 without triggering a gift tax. Jr. Way REALTOR REALTOR So you could give Zack $14,000. You could give another $14,000 Berkeley, CA 94704 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 [email protected] to Lindsey. 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The general personal represen- payments will count against them in figuring their debt-to-income tative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Pro- ratios. If they are on the edge of having enough income to qualify bate Code, or (2) 60 days for a mortgage, that additional debt could hurt them. from the date of mailing or Dan Gamache Kat Gaskins If repayment will be secured by the property, the lender will personal delivery to you of REALTOR® REALTOR® want assurances that your loan is subordinate to the mortgage, a notice under section 9052 925.918.0332 925.963.7940 of the California Probate meaning in case of default the lender would be repaid before you Code. Other California [email protected] [email protected] got your money back. statutes and legal author- TriValleyHomeSearch.com KatGaskins.com A real estate attorney can help you draw up the necessary loan ity may affect your rights documents and place a lien on the home. as a creditor. You may want to consult with an • Cosign The Mortgage attorney knowledgeable in Leigh Anne Hoffman Gina Huggins Maybe Zack and Lindsey don’t need help with the downpay- California law. REALTOR® Broker Associate ment. Maybe their income isn’t quite enough to qualify them for a mortgage. Or maybe their credit is less than pristine. But if someone You may examine the file 925.918.2912 925.640.3762 kept by the court. If you are [email protected] [email protected] with good income and credit is willing to cosign the mortgage, they a person interested in the apr.com/hoffman apr.com/ghuggins can still purchase a home. estate, you may file with the Whether or not this is something you can, should or want to do court a Request for Special will depend on your circumstances. Notice (Form DE-154) of On the plus side, it doesn’t cost any money to cosign for them. the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or Kelly King Izabella Lipetski On the minus side, entangling yourself in their finances can of any petition or account as REALTOR® REALTOR® impact your credit and make you responsible for their mortgage provided in Probate Code 510.714.7231 510.506.2072 payments if they can’t make them. section 1250. A Request for [email protected] [email protected] The mortgage will show up on your credit report as well as Special Notice form is avail- apr.com/lkking izabellalipetski.com able from the court clerk. theirs. If they make the payments on time, great. If not, you will be dinged every time they are late. Worse case scenario: They default (X) Attorney for Petitioner: and you are stuck with the mortgage. 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Then, when they are ready to buy, have to comply with a Re- @alainpinelrealtors you can sell it to them. sponsible Contractor Policy If you are thinking about helping your children purchase a provided by Owner. home – or you have any other real estate needs – contact your lo- The Independent Legal No. cal Realtor today. 3996 Published August 18, apr.com Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire 25, September 1, 8, 2016 Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore. 12 The Independent • August 18, 2016 Need to Move Historic Train Depot Questioned Pleasanton Taking Applications for At-Large Members to Serve Speakers at several Livermore City council meetings competing projects at that time. raised the issue of the future of the 120-year-old Southern Heritage Guild President Jeff Kaskey noted that the on the Downtown Task Force Pacific Depot currently located on the site proposed for depot's importance to Livermore was as a transit hub that housing in downtown Livermore. allowed goods and people to activate the young town's Citizens advocated for leaving the building where it is economy and lifestyle. Once the tracks were moved, the Three at-large members of the community are being rather than moving it to a the downtown transit center used depot was in the wrong place because it was no longer recruited by the Pleasanton City Council to serve on the by the ACE train where it would be used for transit purposes. part of the rail connection. "We now have an opportunity Downtown Specific Plan Task Force. The Downtown In April, the City Council approved using a $2.5 million to put the building back into use in its original role, in its Specific Plan (DSP) was adopted in 2002. It serves as a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission original environment, and to do so with secure funding to guide for the future development and preservation of the (MTC) to move the historic railroad depot on South L Street do the job right." Downtown area and addresses issues such as land use, to a spot near the Livermore Transit Center and to restore He says of those opposed to the move, "You can preserve transportation, parking, historic preservation, design and it to its original condition. The city would add $500,000 in an old building by building a park around it and installing beautification, and economic vitality. general fund money to finance the move. a gallery or museum. If that were our only option versus The key objective for the DSP is to complete a com- The city originally received the MTC grant for a down- demolition, then we would support it. However, with a new prehensive update of the plan to better reflect commu- town housing project, but that project didn't qualify. The life as a restored train station, the depot is being given the nity priorities and incorporate recent land use and policy MTC approved the grant swap for the depot project earlier most appropriate new lease on life to serve this generation changes. Some specific objectives include: evaluation of this year. and the many yet to come." parking requirements for development projects; integration This particular grant is for transportation related projects. Those who oppose the move state that the city has not of residential development; evaluation and clarification of The Depot project meets this criteria, in part, because the seriously considered restoring the depot at its present site maximum building height in Downtown for residential and Depot will be used for bus and train passenger ticketing as part of the development project. They proposed that commercial properties; integration of trails and pedestrian and waiting areas. If the funds were not used for the depot the depot remain where it is through the 21st century as a pathway; and Division Street enhancements. move and refurbhsiment, the City would need to start over vestige of Livermore's pioneer days In addition, the DSP Task Force will evaluate and pro- by requesting funds for a different project. According to Kathy Chase asked the council why the city was even vide recommendations for land uses on the existing civic MTC staff, there is no guarantee a new project would be considering moving the deport. "It represents the basic center site in coordination with the Civic Center Master funded. Allocations are based on available funds and other history of Livermore. It is not a good idea to move it." Plan. The DSP Task Force will be comprised of two City Councilmembers, two Planning Commissioners, two Pleasanton Downtown Association representatives, one Tesla Vintners Seeks CUP for Its Events Center Economic Vitality Committee member, and three At-Large members. Steve Powell has applied past operations)." He said public hearing, in order to that the site has been family- The Task Force is expected to meet monthly for a period for a Conditional Use Permit that he has been complying have staff meet with the oriented and has "quality of 18-24 months. No specific membership requirements are (CUP) to operate an events with the rules. departments' representa- products and events." A for- necessary. However, past experience on major land use and center at Tesla Vintners. He The Tesla Vintners facil- tives to learn more. They mer employee of Powell's design skills is desired. proposed to conduct up to ity features tasting rooms also referred the request to said that Tesla Vintners was To apply online, visit: http://www.cityofpleasantonca. 80 events a year at a 4.7 acre for four wineries. They are the fire department, public a community tasting room. gov/gov/depts/clerk/boards/default.asp by 5 p.m. on Sep- site at 5143 Tesla Road near Powell's own "The Sing- health, code enforcement, It's still serving the commu- tember 2, 2016. Livermore. ing Winemaker" label, Pat and other departments. They nity.

The site has been in use Paulsen Vineyards, Eh- continued the hearing to a Four neighbors expressed for years. An application for renberg Cellars, and Lone date uncertain. Two meet- concern about noise and a CUP in 2005 was rejected Dove. ings set for August have lights coming from the site. by the East County Board of The BZA conducted a One raised the issue of past been cancelled. violations, while another Zoning Adjustments (BZA), public hearing July 28 on Supporters and oppo- said that the windows in her a decision upheld in early Powell's new application. nents attended the public 1918 house rattled because 2006 by the Board of Su- Staff recommended approv- hearing. One supporter said of the loud music. pervisors. al, subject to certain condi- The site was declared a tions. They include removal public nuisance in 2009, in of a 4000-square-foot tent. response to neighbors' com- Shipping containers are to plaints about music-related be used for winery storage, noise and late operation of not as tasting rooms, as has events. That complaint was been done. also upheld by supervisors. Up to 40 indoor and 40 The county's code-en- outdoor events would be forcement division has dealt permitted. All events must with complaints over the stop at 11 p.m. and amplified years. However, since Pow- music must stop by 10 p.m. ell started the process in All lighting must be shielded August 2015 for this new from neighboring properties. request for a CUP, no com- For the July 28 meet- plaints have come to code ing, many of the county enforcement according to a departments asked for com- staff memo. ments. They sent responses Powell told the BZA, "We declaring no comments. can go on for hours about Board members said they what was right or not (about want to know why that was, and decided to continue the

Recycled 28 Years in Real Estate Runway Eco Chic Fashion Show and Exhibition Come admire how artists have imaginatively repurposed and reused unexpected materials in a remarkable display of wearable fashion that is both thought- provoking and spectacular! Exhibition, now through August 27 Closing Reception and Fashion Show Sat., August 27 Shawna Hipple modeling her Magazine Dress 1-3:30pm Lic. #00979099 Art & Wine Intertwined: Enjoy light snacks and wine tasting. Live music by Karl Wente with Front Porch Recycled and Mark Clarin with Junkyard Dawgs. Fashion show at 2:30pm

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2400 First St., Livermore, lvpac.org Find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/seniorsrealestatespecialist SECTION A Thursday, August 18, 2016 Recycled Runway Show Features Wearable Art in Conjunction with Art & Wine Intertwined

Wearable art from the Ruby Hills Winery for $1 of limited natural resources. innovative art exhibit, each. Many reusable and recy- “Recycled Runway,” will According to Anne clable items end up in the be modeled in a free fash- Giancola, Bothwell Arts landfill every day, despite ion show and wine tasting Center Manager, the ex- a growing awareness of event at the Visitor’s Center hibit invites the public to environmental issues and and Gallery at the Bank- think about environmental the knowledge that every- head Theater in downtown impact, the importance of one needs to reduce waste. Livermore on Saturday, recycling, and conservation August 27, 2016. The (continued on page 4) afternoon event runs from 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. It com- bines the closing reception of the two-month art exhibit with the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center’s regular “Art & Wine Inter- twined” wine tasting. Curated by the Bothwell Arts Center, “Recycled Runway” features one-of- a-kind wearable art made with discarded items that have been imaginatively and artistically repurposed and reused. Jackets, dresses, scarves, jewelry and other pieces have been created from used textiles, paper, gloves, photos, maps and expired gift and credit cards that might otherwise have ended up in the landfill. Each piece will be modeled live at the fashion show scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Music will be pro- vided by Karl Wente with “Front Porch Recycled” and Mark Clarin from McGrail Vineyards with “Junkyard Dawgs.” Both bands use instruments made from recycled materials. Light appetizers will be served. Wine tasting will be available from McGrail Vineyards, Wente Winery, “Paper Dress” by Shawna Hipple Steven Kent Winery, and “Fits Like a Glove” by Vera Lowdermilk 2 The Independent • August 18, 2016 'Late Nite Catechism' Coming to the Bankhead

One of the longest-running comedy series in Chi- with laugh-out-loud humor from beginning to end, cago theater history, “Late Nite Catechism” returns to the one-woman show maintains a warm and respect- the Bankhead Theater on Friday, August 19, 2016, with ful demeanor towards the Catholic sisters to whom, a new take on old-school catechism classes. “Sister’s Donovan says, she owes a debt for her early education. Summer School Catechism” finds the irrepressible A Chicago native, Donovan attended Catholic grammar Sister stuck teaching catechism to students she knows school and later, Loyola University where she worked weren’t paying attention all year, instead of taking a re- in the theater department. She ran her own construction laxing three weeks off. With the audience as catechism company for a number of years before returning to the students, Sister reviews such vital questions as “Did theater in 1985 as an actress. Quade also grew up in Jesus have to go to summer school?” “What’s an appro- the Chicago suburbs, working as a journalist for daily priate summer vacation for a practicing Catholic?” and newspapers and national magazines, including 10 years “What’s the best use of what’s left of your vacation?” as a correspondent for Newsweek. She has written Part catechism class, part stand-up comedy routine, the and produced comedies, bluegrass musicals, improv show evokes humorous memories of an earlier era when and magic shows. The two became writing partners in parochial schools reigned supreme and nuns patrolled 1992, creating the show they have described as “Loretta the classroom ruler in hand. Young meets Carol Burnett” the following year. “Late At the Bankhead, Sister will be played by Kimberly Nite Catechism” opened with Donovan in the role of Richards, a graduate of Oakland’s Holy Names High Sister and has since become a hit across the country, School and current resident of San Francisco, whose as well as in Great Britain, Canada and Australia. They career as a performer includes stints as a professional have developed multiple versions of the original show dancer, illusionist, choreographer, aerialist, and comedi- including “Sister’s Summer School Catechism,” as enne. As an actress, she won two Drama-Logue awards well as “Sister’s Back to School Catechism: The Holy and has appeared in such long-running San Francisco Ghost and Other Terrifying Tales” and “Sister’s Easter hits as “Bar None” and “Beyond Therapy,” among her Catechism School: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” many other roles. Richards has appeared as “Sister” on The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street tour for more than 11 years, bringing both her experi- in downtown Livermore. Tickets for all performances ence as a beleaguered Catholic school student and her can be purchased at the box office, online at www.bank- rich sense of humor to the role. headtheater.org or by calling 373-6868. “Late Night Catechism” is the brainchild of writ- ers Maripat Donovan and Vicki Quade. While filled Sister will be played by Kimberly Richards.

Exhibition Features Theme of 'Local Presence'

The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts in Tracy opens scribed as an embodiment of observations and memories the 2016-17 exhibition session with a special exhibition, that provide insight into the fabric of a common history. titled "Local Presence" featuring paintings by Carolyn Lord explains, "The towns and outlying fields of Tracy Lord. and Livermore, and the open landscape of the Altamont The exhibit will run from August 26 to Oct. 15 in the Pass, are the themes of this body of work. I am especially GWF Energy and Souza Galleries. An opening reception inspired by the historic and cultural clues present in the will be held on Fri., Aug. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. streets and vernacular architecture of these two cities. A gallery talk will be held noon to 2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. Because I like working at the scene I am painting, the 17. A painting workshop will be offered on Oct. 1 from people who live or work nearby are often curious and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration $15 residents and $17 stop by. The conversation typically starts by talking about non-residents. the art and is often followed with personal stories or the Admission to events is free. They are open to the lore of their neighborhood. These paintings embody my public. observations of the scenes and my memories of these Local Presence by Livermore artist, Carolyn Lord, interactions." investigates the local landscape and architecture of The center is located at 715 Central Avenue in Tracy. Livermore, the Altamont Pass and Tracy. Her interest in Public hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fri., 10 comparing and contrasting these elements of the area led a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and one hour to a unique community-based project at the street level. prior to performances on the Grand Theater stages. Exhi- Neighbors and passersby engaged Lord while she painted bitions are open to the public. on site, sharing stories and local lore. Her work is de- Information is available at www.atthegrand.org. "Grant Line Trailer" by Carolyn Lord August 18, 2016 • The Independent 3 Concert Benefits Children's Hospital A benefit concert, "The Livermore resident, has and dedication the doc- Gift of Love," will be held organized the event. She tors and staff provide for for UCSF Benioff Chil- will talk about how her life patients who are in need. dren's Hospital in Oakland has been impacted. Carole Our Savior is located on Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. The Ann Reilly, RN, BSN, the at 1385 East Ave., Liver- event will be take place at clinical nurse coordinator of more. Donations by cash/ Our Savior Lutheran Minis- the center, will share what check payable to UCSF tries in Livermore. the center does. Benioff Children's Hospital, The afternoon will in- According to Lee, the Oakland. clude musical performances event will raise awareness For more information, featuring flute, vocal (solo), of the importance of this contact Lee at christine. piano (solo, duet and trio) clinic and all the hard work [email protected] and small ensemble. Donations from the concert will be given spe- cifically to the Craniofacial Center, which has been car- ing for children with Cra- niofacial differences since 1954. One out of every 900 babies are born with a cleft TONIGHT! lip, with or without a cleft palate. Christine Lee, a former Sunset patient at the center and Soiree Late Night Keiko Matsui Catechism Offers Child's Safety a Free spirit in contemporary jazz sister’s summer school catechism Dance Fair Planned Thu Aug 18 7:30pm Fri 8pm Program In Dublin Aug 19 A Child Safety Fair will Livermore School of be held in conjunction with Dance presents its 5th an- the unveiling of the Imagi- nual Sunset Soiree on Sat- nation Playground at the urday, August 27th, 2016 Valley Children's Museum. from 6:00-8:30pm in front Assemblywoman Catha- of the Bankhead Theater Pictured are scenes from last year's Soiree, including rine Baker will host the Art & Wine event in partnership with 3rd Annual Desi at Shea Homes Plaza. All "One Leap," above, and Delaney, (lower photo). Intertwined the Dublin Police Depart- Comedy Fest are invited to bring a picnic Sat Aug 27 1pm dinner and chairs and enjoy ment, Dublin Fire Depart- biggest south asian an evening outside while added classics. This is a of Dance would like to ment, Valley Humane So- comedy Festival in america reCyCLeD runwAy watching the sunset in very family friendly and fun personally thank the City ciety, Dublin Rotary Club Sat Aug 20 8pm FAShion Show Downtown Livermore. event for all ages. Admis- of Livermore for the mini and more. Events are 11 Sat Aug 27 2:30pm The local teen rock sion is free. To celebrate grant received for this a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Aug. 20 group, Next Generations, the love of the country, performance. at Emerald Glen Park, 4201 will start the evening off, Central Parkway, Dublin. GIlberT & SullIvaN’S those attending are invited Livermore School COmIC maSTerpIeCe followed by a presentation to come wearing red, white, of Dance Jazz and Tap The safety fair will by the Livermore School and blue attire. Division, directed by Liz include fire safety tips, pet of Dance Jazz Company For those who don't wish Roberts since 2004, offers and animal safety, pool and The New Mikado performance, directed by to bring a picnic, there are a nurturing environment open water safety and bike LampLighters Liz Roberts. The show neighboring eateries where for all ages and levels. Our and road safety. Parents will music theatre includes Jazz, Modern, Mu- it is possible to sit outdoors goal is to teach proper tech- be able to get a free child Sat Aug 27 8pm sical Theater, Tap, Hip Hop in their patio dining areas to nique with positive rein- identification and finger- Sun Aug 28 2pm and Contemporary Lyrical enjoy the music and dance forcement in a professional printing kits. styles of dance with popular performance. and fun environment. To RSVP, contact the songs of today and some Livermore School district office at 328-1515. 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • August 18, 2016 Museum Displays 25 Years of LVO's Music and Magic Pleasanton’s Museum on Main has joined forces with Livermore Valley Opera (LVO) to celebrate the company’s twenty-fifth season in the exhibit 25 Years of Music and Magic, which opened on August 2. Featuring posters, cos- tumes, props, and pieces of sets as well as footage of live LVO performances, 25 Years of Music and Magic showcases the work both on and behind the stage that goes into making LVO’s productions. Highlights include a wedding kimono Tosca Church Choir panorama:" LVO’s 2003 production of Tosca. Photo: Barbara Mallon used in Madama Butter- fly, Juliet’s window from jealousy, murder, suicide. might succeed in the Val- ing Dutchman, LVO’s first Romeo et Juliette, part of a It’s a lot like the National ley. Five members of The production of an opera church column from Tosca, Enquirer, only with really Mikado’s chorus, all Valley by Richard Wagner, and a real boar’s head from pretty music.” residents, then organized continue in the spring with Die Fledermaus, and the Livermore Valley the Livermore Valley Opera Mozart’s The Marriage of bloodstained dagger and Opera’s origins lie in a and produced Rossini’s The Figaro. wedding dress of Lucia di failed attempt to form an Barber of Seville in Febru- "25 Years of Music and Lammermoor. opera company in Fremont ary 1993. From those first Magic" will run through “A lot of people think in 1991. A production of productions until 2007, the October 16. Pleasanton’s of opera as something kind Gilbert and Sullivan’s The company performed in the Museum on Main is open to of formal and stuffy,” says Mikado fared poorly there, theater of Livermore High the public Tuesday through “R&J window – starting to add color” Juliette’s window Museum on Main curator but a follow-up perfor- School, then moved to the Saturday 10-4 and Sunday under construction. Photo: Bill Rabe Ken MacLennan. "How- mance in Livermore sold Bankhead for their eleventh 1-4. The Museum is at 603 ever, many of the stories enough tickets to suggest season. This fall, season 25 Main Street in downtown number is 925/462-2766, are pretty sensational—sex, that a permanent company will open with The Fly- Pleasanton; the telephone e-mail may be directed to and general inquiries by [email protected]. WEARABLE ART (continued from front page)

Giancola credits the origi- might be useful, collecting fashioned from a discarded cock Coat” by Loran Wat- nal idea for this exhibit to a them in a cabinet in the ga- collection of gloves, and kins, a dress and accesso- conversation she had with rage or in her studio. As an “Who Swiped Whom,” a ries featuring expired Peets artist Vera Lowdermilk last artist and in everyday life, stylish dress ornamented gift cards entitled “500 year. A well-known muralist her collections have often with expired credit cards. Cups of Coffee” by Bernice whose work graces the Old come in handy. “You never Lowdermilk has enhanced LaRosa, and many more. A Livermore Firehouse on know when you’ll find you the display of some of her display of two-dimensional First Street and other local have just the very thing you pieces with two-dimension- art made from recycled ma- venues, Lowdermilk is a fa- need,” she laughed. al paintings as well. terials by Joanna Crenshaw miliar face at the Bankhead For her, the creative Giancola says the works is on display in the Found- where she currently serves challenge of “Recycled in “Recycled Runway” ers Room off the lobby. as a visitor center supervi- Runway” was in captur- were created by a number The exhibit is on dis- sor. Although best known ing the potential of things of local artists, as well as play in the Gallery at the for her murals, her artistic most people might see as students from Sian Oblak’s Bankhead Theater seven talents find expression in a disposable and instead 3D art class at Las Positas days a week from noon to wide range of mediums. envisioning how they might College. The exhibit in- 6 p.m. until Friday, August Lowdermilk grew up be turned into something of cludes a dress crafted from 26th. The fashion show with the school of thought value that could be admired colorful magazine pages will be held the following that things can often be and worn. Her pieces for by Shawna Hipple, “Spring day. Run by the Livermore used and reused. She says, this exhibit include “Rain- Garden,” a jacket made by Valley Performing Arts “Raining Cats “There is often potential to ing Cats and Dogs,” rain textile artist Caryne Mount Center (LVPAC), the Visi- and Dogs” by use things again in a new garb made from recycled from vintage kimono fabric, tor’s Center and Gallery is Vera Lowdermilk way.” Over the years she pet food packaging, “Fits the vivid multicolor “Pea- located at 2400 First Street has saved things she thinks Like a Glove,” a dress in downtown Livermore. August 18, 2016 • The Independent 5 Second Emmy for Raiders' Production By Carol Graham for "The Raiders Report: A nounced the winner, they After Livermore resident Rookie's Dream." paused before saying, 'Go JR Romero read a text from "The episode is part Raiders!' I was filled with his daughter on the evening of a sports documentary pride to be able to help of June 4, he jumped up and series, and focuses on a bring that back for the orga- yelled to his wife, "She did few of the most influential nization." it again!" Raiders rookies in 2015: Jessica, who now lives He was speaking of his Amari Cooper, Ben Heeney in Oakland, had grown up 28-year-old daughter, Jes- and Mario Edwards, Jr. in a family of avid Raiders sica Romero, who for the The story follows their fans. second year in a row won backgrounds, their transi- "As a football fan, it's an Emmy for her work with tion into the NFL, and awesome to see what it Silver and Black Produc- their immediate impact on takes to become an NFL tions, the Oakland Raiders' the team," said Jessica. "I player," JR said of the in-house television produc- enjoyed interviewing the video. "As a Raiders fan, it tion operation devoted to rookies. One of them, Am- is exciting to see and to get providing viewers with ari Cooper, is perceived as a feel for the personalities behind-the-scenes content. being shy, so I was nervous and talent these young play- "We are so proud of I wouldn't be able to get the ers bring to the team." her. The drive and creativ- sound I hoped to collect for "People ask how it feels ity she has just blows me the show. But he told great to have an Emmy; it's cool, away," said JR, whose fam- stories and really opened but I am happier about how ily owns Tri-Valley Auto up. While he was talking I it makes my parents feel," Body in Livermore. "To just kept thinking, 'This is said Jessica. "Working for win one was awesome. To going to be perfect.' a team my entire family win again? I don't have the "Our show was in a and I love has been such a words. Nothing but admira- category with great pieces blessing. I am so excited for tion for her." produced by larger studios, football this season! I see The 45th Annual North- so I was kind of looking some awesome stories in ern California Area Emmy at our show as the under- the near future." Awards, honoring excel- dog," added the 2011 San To learn more or watch lence in all fields of televi- Francisco State University the video, visit www.Raid- sion and on-line production, graduate. "When they an- ers.com. was hosted at the SFJAZZ Jessica Romero with her Emmy. Center in San Francisco. "It's an exciting event television industry are all recognize some of them and Jessica was part of a because a lot of talented gathered in one place," realize you're all there for team that won the Sports: people from within the said Jessica. "It's neat to the same reason. One-Time Special Emmy

Program at the Library Focuses on the Beatles' Final Concert Professional musician Dulais Rhys will commemorate The Friends of the Livermore Library have underwrit- the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ final public concert ten this program as part of the Friends Authors and Arts held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco during their Series. For additional events, check the library’s website 1966 tour. His illustrated lecture Hello, Goodbye will be at www.livermorelibrary.net. held on Sunday, August 28, 2016, 2 pm to 3:30 pm, at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. There is no charge for this event. Rhys’ lecture outlines the details of the Beatles’ final public concert – including the supporting acts - as well as the background, content and aftermath of the event. The songs that the Beatles sang will be heard and discussed along with a brief history of the group’s formation and a discussion of why their music is still popular and relevant today. Dulais Rhys is a professional musician based in San Francisco. He holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in music from the University of Wales as well as several teaching diplomas. 6 The Independent • August 18, 2016

indiscriminate. A member The Youth Interna- of the British Parliament tional Party, or Yippies as Yesterday into Today was beaten. A reporter was they called themselves, By Sarah Bobson beaten.” wanted to make some- Gumbo says a subse- thing happen at the 1968 quent report, submitted by Democratic National David Walker, Director of Convention held in Chi- Protests at the 1968 Democratic National the Chicago Study Team, cago August 25-29. So to the National Commis- they decided to organize Convention: An Insider’s Look sion on the Causes and what they called a Festi- Prevention of Violence, val of Life full of music terculture Yippies, who, ple by referring deroga- to a farm on the outskirts on a Chicago residential verified the police violence. and political theater, to like the MOBE and SDS, torily to members of law of town. Here they met a street. Nevertheless, Gumbo offers counter what they called also wanted to wake up enforcement as pigs. The farmer who agreed to sell Early Sunday, the day a caveat. She points out the Convention of Death. the American people to Yippies’ decision to use a the pig but told them they of the Yippies’ Festival that the Yippies did say Berkeley resident President Lyndon John- live pig, however, led to would have to get into of Life,” Gumbo says provocative things, among and former Yippie Judy son’s stepped-up military a huge internal debate, as the pigpen and catch the she heard the whump- them that they were going Gumbo remembers those campaign in Vietnam, Judy points out with her 200-pound beast them- whump-whump of a heli- to put LSD into Chicago’s days. We recently sat although the Yippies wry sense of humor in her selves. copter hovering over the drinking water. She be- down in her beautiful wanted to do it in a theat- present-tense narrative, “I’ll never forget how park and Hoffman heard lieves that Chicago Mayor co-housing home studded rical and dramatic way. “The Battle of Chicago,” hysterically funny that over a walkie talkie that Richard Daley’s response with framed 60s posters In preparing for the which originally appeared was,” Gumbo says, “all the police were entering to those provocations, to and chatted about her Yippies’ Festival of Life online in Counterpunch in of us falling, slipping and the park. Then, in a frozen send in a contingent of cops experiences in connection day, both Hoffman and 2008. sliding, covered in mud moment of time, Gumbo and to call for the help of with the convention. The Rubin, children of the “Abbie, Anita and Paul and pig poop. Phil, being remembers looking over the National Guard, all of following comes not only media and devotees of want a tiny cute pig. Jerry more fastidious, declines at Albert, her boyfriend, which outnumbered the from that interview, but communications philoso- gets incensed. It violates to participate, but he’s the a surfer boy in looks who protesters roughly two to also from information at pher Marshall McLuhan his sense of effective one who pays the farmer a few years later would one, may also have spilled Gumbo’s website www. and his seminal book The Yippie marketing: to ($25). Somehow we become her husband of 30 over from earlier measures Yippiegirl.com. Media is the Massage, adequately represent the manage to load Pigasus years, and seeing blood he took to contain antici- Gumbo is a warm, felt they had to make the candidates and all they into our truck (she was running from his forehead pated riots following Martin ingratiating woman, a event dramatic, not only stand for, the Yippie pig very stubborn, not the down through his long Luther King’s assassina- grandmother now. And to draw media attention needs to be big, fat, ugly activity of a presidential blond curls. tion on April 4th of that yet, that pretty young but also to make a lasting and mean. Jerry calls a candidate, Gumbo points “‘You’re bleeding,’ I year. Before the convention woman pictured in impression on people. meeting and, disregarding out in the interview) and tell Stew. As if he didn’t got underway, it became photographs with Yippie What better way to do Stew’s advice to let it be, take her back to Chicago know that. Isn’t it amaz- apparent to the Yippies, founders Abbie Hoffman that than to stage some- reads a statement out loud for a press conference at ing the stupid things you MOBE, and SDS that the and Jerry Rubin, or with thing outrageous and to Abbie, Anita and Paul, the Civic Center the next say in a crisis?” large number of protesters celebrity sympathizer weird. Thus was born the denouncing Abbie as a day. On our way back, Volunteer medics took they had hoped would come Marlon Brando, or with idea to run a pig as the media-hungry ‘ego trip- with occasional oinking Albert to the hospital in from all over the country, demonstrators in protest presidential candidate of per.' Jerry even threatens in the background, Jerry what Gumbo describes as somewhere in the tens of marches, still seems to re- the Youth International to hand his statement out advocates in his force- a multi-purpose vehicle thousands, would not ma- side inside her, especially Party. To Hoffman and as a leaflet in Lincoln ful, Jerry, ad-man way designated with a red terialize. Word had spread when she revisits the tur- other Yippie found- Park, if Abbie doesn’t that the Yippies demand cross. She wanted to ride that Daley intended to bulent events surrounding ers, including Gumbo’s relent about the size of the Pigasus get treated as a along with her boyfriend clamp down on demonstra- the Convention. boyfriend Stew Albert, Yippie pig. This is what a legitimate candidate, with but she says there was no tors. The bands had been As we began our dis- Hoffman’s wife Anita, serious ideological split in secret service protection room. “There were too scared off, and only MC-5, cussions about the con- Rubin and his girlfriend the Yippies comes down and foreign policy brief- many journalists in there a hard rock band out of Ann vention and the protesting Nancy Kurshan, journal- to – the girth and pound- ings.” covering the story.” Arbor, showed up. Never- anti-war groups, she was ist Paul Krassner (edi- age of our presidential That night, although Had the Yippies ex- theless, Gumbo and her fel- quick to draw the distinc- tor and publisher of the candidate.” In the end, Pigasus the presidential pected violence? No, says low Yippies, “pure of heart tion between what she Realist), and folk singer the faction led by Rubin candidate did not get Gumbo, who blames the and pure of soul,” as she referred to as mainstream Phil Ochs, a pig seemed decided to get the largest, secret service protection, police for initiating it. describes it, still believed peace movement groups to be the logical symbol smelliest, most repulsive she did get some sort of “Let me be abso- they would be allowed to such as the National for the Yippies anti-estab- hog they could find. protection. Wolf, the tai lutely clear,” she said demonstrate peacefully. Mobilization to End the lishment festival. During On the Friday before chi expert, stood guard, during the interview. “The War in Vietnam (MOBE) the 60s and 70s, antiwar the convention was to offi- ready to use his martial violence came from the Next Month: In Part II, and Students for a Demo- protesters and members cially begin, they all piled arts training if necessary Chicago police. Stew’s read about Allen Ginsburg cratic Society (SDS), who of the counterculture into a truck and Ochs to protect the candidate, was the first bloodshed and Phil Ochs and their ex- staged marches, speeches, showed their opposition drove Gumbo, Albert, and who, rather ignomini- in Chicago. The cops at- periences with the National and rallies, and the coun- to police brutality used a Yippie tai chi expert ously, had to spend the tacked everybody. It was against the American peo- named Wolf Lowenthal night in the truck parked Guard and tear gas. August 18, 2016 • The Independent 7

Pancake Breakfast Raising Funds for LAS's Youth Concert Adds 'The Paws in Need' Program

A tasty pancake break- The menu pancakes, sau- medical needs to prevent New Dimension fast will be held to raise sage, scrambled eggs and unnecessary euthanasia of funds to help save the a beverage of your choice animals in the Tri-Valley By Carol Graham that honored the brilliance Yet the concert's high- life of local pets and help including coffee, tea, juice area. Music from three cen- of Williams' work. light was French compos- prevent animal over- or soda. Breakfast tickets are turies filled the night air "Throughout the er Camille Saint-Saens' population. The Paws In All proceeds will benefit $10 per person. Tickets as the Livermore-Amador program, the orchestra's Carnival of the Animals, Need Applebee’s Flapjack local animals. The Spay/ can be purchased online at Symphony Youth Or- accuracy, precision, and a humorous, playful piece Pancake Breakfast will be Neuter and “Just Like www.Paws-In-Need.org. chestra performed its 8th emotional highs kicked in that allowed various held Saturday, August 20, New” programs rely solely Contact event coordina- annual summer concert. after our nine weeks of re- performers to shine as 2016 from 8 to 10am at the on public donations and tor Dana Daley at 925-323- This year featured a new hearsals," said Berg, who each movement depicts, Applebee’s located at 4808 contributions from the com- 7140 or sparkelady88@ addition: the orchestra's 76 directs the LASYO sum- through sound, the es- Dublin Blvd. in the Haci- munity to provide financial yahoo.com for more musicians, aged 11 to 21, mer program. "Kudos to sence of an animal, such enda Crossings Shopping assistance for veterinary information. included two pianists from the orchestra for respond- as a tortoise, elephant, Center, Dublin. Pleasanton's New World ing to us conductors, kangaroo, swan, cuckoo, Music Academy. including our very fine and yes, even human. "Mark Anderson, owner co-conductor Don Adkins. "I hope audience mem- Annual Student Art Contest Taking Entries of New World Music The collaboration with the bers took how unbeliev- Academy (NWMA), and I two young pianists was ably talented these young “Art transcends all from fear. prizes at the Pace for Peace met last winter and spoke new to me and a kick for people are," said LA- boundaries. It speaks to Artwork must be origi- event. your heart and engages nal and students may use The Pace for Peace about how we wished to me." SYO coordinator Betsy your mind.” up to four colors. Pictures 5K/10K Run/Walk will take create more advanced Berg added that in Hausberg, "and what hard October is Domes- cannot be larger than 14x14 place on Saturday, October opportunities for our two planning the program for work can achieve." tic Violence Awareness inches. Contest Guide- 1, 2016 at 8am at Tri-Valley academies," said Goran this year's youth sym- The Livermore-Ama- Month. The Tri-Valley lines and Entry Forms can Haven, 3663 Pacific Av- Berg, owner of Sycamore phony, "We decided on dor Symphony estab- Haven invites all Tri-Valley be downloaded from the enue, Livermore. Strings Academy (SSA) in Carnival of the Animals lished LASYO in 2009 to area students to help raise Tri-Valley Haven website: Now in its fourth decade Livermore. "NWMA has by Saint-Saens. The un- provide an opportunity for awareness about family vio- www.trivalleyhaven.org. of service Tri-Valley Haven excellent piano students, usual score calls for two young local musicians to lence through participating Deadline for submissions provides vital shelter and and SSA has equally advanced pianists." develop their skills, par- in the Annual Student Art is Friday, September 9, support services to victims great string students. This The pianists, both ticipate in a unique per- Contest. Youth of all ages 2016. of domestic violence, sex- quickly went from thought 8th-grade students, were formance, and learn from and levels of experience First place winner ual assault, homelessness, are invited to participate. to action." Franklin Ho and Jason experienced musicians receives $100 cash prize. and hunger. The Haven also The result was a re- Hale. who served as mentors This year’s theme is “Freedom from Fear.” Artwork will be featured provides comprehensive splendent concert that took "I imagine the audi- volunteering their time, Through services for fami- on the t-shirt for Tri-Valley violence prevention educa- place on August 6th at ence was well aware of skill and experience. lies, the Haven hopes to Haven’s Pace for Peace tion to local schools. Livermore's First Presby- the exceptional talents "New World Music build a world without vio- 5K/10K Run/Walk. In addi- For more information terian Church. It featured of the young performers Academy is proud to be lence. Students are asked tion, the winner will receive about Tri-Valley Haven, the 18th-century music of and their high degree of associated with Sycamore to imagine a hopeful future a commemorative t-shirt visit www.trivalleyhaven. Mozart; the 19th-century commitment and hard Strings Academy, and to where all families are free and be presented with their org or call (925) 449-5845. music of Brahms, Saint- work," said Anderson of give our students the op- Saens and Grieg; and the the concert. "At the same portunities that this union 20th-century music of Carl time, I imagine the musi- provides," said Ander- Expert to Answer Questions on Gardening Nielsen and John Wil- cians witnessed the joy son. "Our two music liams. of musical collaboration academies have found a Mark Brunell, PhD, the Civic Center Library, of the California Botanical While the final name with their peers and the common mission which professor of biology at the 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Society. He has been teach- on the list may not be tremendous self-confi- is to design, create and University of the Pacific from 2:00 to 3:30 pm on ing general biology and recognizable to many, his dence that is built by such provide the invaluable gift and president of the Cali- Saturday, August 27, 2016. plant courses full-time since music is know by all. Wil- opportunities." of chamber music to our fornia Botanical Society, There is no charge for this 1997, and has been actively liams composed one of the The program included students. As an educator, presents a Question and event; no sign-up is needed. gardening at home and best-known soundtracks Overture to The Magic that is the holy grail." Answer (Q&A) session on Brunell holds a doctorate other gardens since 2004. of all time for the movie Flute (Wolfgang Amadeus To learn more, such topics as seed starting; in botany and plant scienc- He lives in Livermore with "Star Wars." Hearing the Mozart), Symphony No. 4 visit www.livermoreama- plant problems; water-wise es, and has been a Professor his wife and two children. soaring Star Wars Medley in E Minor, Opus 98 (Jo- dorsymphony.org, www. gardening; irrigation; plant- of Biology at the University To learn more about this played live by the young hannes Brahms), Holberg sycamorestringsacademy. ing and growing tomatoes; of the Pacific since 2002. program and other events, musicians was not only Suite (Edvard Grieg), and com, or www.newworld- trellising; bed preparation; He is past-president of the check the library’s website great fun, it was truly Aladdin Suite, Opus 34 musicacademy.com. lawn removal and more. Alameda County Master at www.livermorelibrary. beautiful - a performance (Carl Nielson). The Gardening Q&A Gardener advisory board net. program will be held at and is currently president 8 The Independent • August 18, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Ave., Pleasanton. Reception, Sept. [email protected] for Sipping Party, Music by Mudd ‘Henry’ Syrah and 2013 ‘H.P.’ Livermore. Livermore Art Association Gallery, 20, 6 to 8 p.m. further info. Daddy & Club Pick Up With An An- Mourvedre as the featured wines Chris Bradley's Jazz Band ap- located in the Carnegie Building, Piano and keyboard lessons, For niversary Celebration, Saturday, as well as the unveiling of our pears regularly at: The Castle offers art classes, unusual gifts, MEETINGS/CLASSES children to adult. Beginner to August 20th from 11:30am - 2014 ‘The Sheriff’ GSM. Tickets Rock Restaurant in Livermore/ painting rentals, art exhibits and Show and Tell, Artists are invited to early intermediate level. Half-hour 4:30pm. Special "Anniversary Day $55 for members, $65 public. For on Portola Avenue-- the 2nd and information pertaining to the art a monthly function at the Bothwell private classes or small group Only Sale" on the 2012 Barbera for tickets, visit the website or contact 4th Tuesday each month from field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. classes offered. Twice-yearly Club Members. 8195 Crane Ridge the winery at 925.294.8647 ext.5 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, The gallery has been open since 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 recitals. (925) 216-7231 or email Road, Livermore. McGrail Vineyards and Winery, small cover. . 1974 and is run as a co-op by p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, [email protected] for Eagle Ridge Vineyard, celebrating second annual fundraiser for Open Fourth Annual Music in the local artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 2466 Eighth St., Livermore. Artists further info. the Release of its 2012 Petite Heart Kitchen on Saturday, August Orchard Summer Benefit 11:30-4 p.m. For information call bring finished or unfinished work PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, Sirah and a new Syrah Port 27, 2016. Tasting of 16 of the Concert Series, Purple Orchid 449-9927. to show and if desired, receive a now meeting the 1st Thursday and "Cadison." Both of these wines Livermore Valley’s best Cabernet Wine Country Resort, 4549 Cross Members of the Pleasanton Art critique from the group. Refresh- 3rd Wednesday of each month will be available Sunday Aug. 21, Sauvignons and Sauvignon Blancs, Road, Livermore. Presented by League Public Art Circuit are ments are brought by some of the 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe 2016. Come out & enjoy these new followed by a tri-tip buffet dinner the Purple Orchid, Nottingham currently exhibiting art at six busi- artists, and a donation of $5.00 is in Pleasanton. Join us as we wines and live music with Chris and dessert. The fun continues Cellars, Altamont Beer Works and nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin desired although not mandatory. challenge ourselves to poeti- Head and "Rhyme & Reason." A with prize drawings and dancing Sauced BBQ. Crawdad Republic Area. Viewing locations are: Bank Contact for this event is D’Anne cally relay our thoughts, emotions private Release Luncheon from to the music of Lunafish. The on Aug. 24, and Toree McGee on of America at 337 Main Street, Miller at [email protected], or and experiences through poetry. 12:00 - 3:30, is available for all of event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets Sept. 29. All concerts are 6 to 9 Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermore- Become a member & share your their "Taste of the Vine" Wine Club are $85 per person. Advance p.m. $14 in advance, $20 at the of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, performingarts.org work - Contact PoetryOnCanvas@ members ONLY. Please RSVP for tickets are available by visiting door. Purchase tickets online at Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss Mac.Com for more info on Theme luncheon by Aug. 19 to 925-447- mcgrailvineyards.com. For more PurpleOrchid.com. Advance tickets Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard and share work with Professional Challenges, Membership & Op- 4328. information, please call (925) also available at Nottingham Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Artists in sketching, painting, ex- portunities. Charles R Vineyards, 4th Friday, 580-6793. McGrail Vineyards is Cellars, 2245 C So. Vasco Rd. Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward hibiting and marketing your work. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the free summer concert series, 6 to located at 5600 Greenville Road in and Altamont Beer Works, 2402 Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, ACC members currently working last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. 9 p.m. Aug. 26: KNR band; Sept. Livermore. Research Dr., Livermore. Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café on exhibiting theme works, under at Galina’s Music Studio located at 23: Afterglow! 8195 Crane Ridge Cedar Mountain Winery, Grill & Keiko Matsui, August 18, Bankhead at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleas- the Inspiration of "The Artist's 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm Road/end of Greenville Road, Chill, Music - Wine - BBQ Grilling, Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. anton. If interested in becoming Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen participation by calling (925) Livermore. 6 to 9 p.m Sept. 3. Music by Chris www.bankheadtheater.org or a member of the Pleasanton Art Pathways." Meets and Critiques 960-1194 or via the website at Wood Family Winery, Sandra J. Ahlman. B.Y.O.F. (bring your own 373-6800. League or for information regard- Friday mornings in Pleasanton. www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Wing Healing Foundation Release food to grill), grill supplied Bring The Front Porch Music Festival, ing the Public Art Circuit, call John [email protected] Beginners are welcome. Bring Party, August 28th, 2 to 7 p.m. your grilling food, BBQ tools, side Saturday September 3, 2016, Trimingham at (510) 877-8154. Figure Drawing Workshop, every some music to share with the Releasing the 2014 "HeartYWood" dishes, plates, and utensils. Wine 11am - 9pm at Wente Vineyards Recycled Runway, exhibit, Visitor's Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. group. Ukuleles are available for Red Wine. Proceeds will benefit by the glass/bottle and non alco- Estate Winery & Tasting Room, Center and Gallery, Bankhead Artists bring their own materials purchase. Small $10 fee to cover the foundation. Live music by holic beverages, salami, cheese, hosted by Fifth Generation Wine- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. and easels. Open to all artists. meeting costs. "Hannah Jane Kyle" trio and and crackers will be available for maker, Karl Wente. Performing will runway fashion show 2:30 p.m. Professional artist models (nude). The Young Artists’ Studio has Smokin Hot Meat N Treats food purchase. Call the Tasting Room be Hot Buttered Rum, Wolf Hamlin Aug. 27. Free. www.bankheadthe- No instructor. Students under 18 openings in its 2016 Summer Ses- truck will be here with their for more information at (925) 373- & the Front Porch Drifters, David ater.org. need written parental permission sion. Artist Peggy Frank welcomes delicious food for purchase for 6636. Fee is $5 per/person. (cash Luning, Elliott Randall and the Transformation: 25 Years of Asian to attend. Cost $20 per session. interested students ages 7 and snacking or dinner. $10 per person collected when parking). All fees Deadmen, Night Harvest, Garage American Women Artists. New Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th older to sign up for a week or and keep your logo crystal wine go to the band. Law prohibits ANY Band Academy, Kingsborough, multidisciplinary exhibit featuring St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and more of small group instruction in glass. No tasting fee for “Family” outside alcohol on the premises. Peter Case, Matt El, Danny Click. 42 artists opens at the Harrington refreshments are available. Call art. Projects include all kinds of members who choose to leave 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. 925- Gallery on Saturday, July 30, on or e-mail Barbara Stanton for drawing, painting, printmaking and their glass. 7702 Cedar Mountain MUSIC/CONCERTS 456-2300 display through September 3. more info about the workshop, sculpture. High school students Rd. Livermore. Concerts in the Park, June 3 to Opening Night Season 7 Pleas- Among the wide variety of interest- 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ working on advanced portfolios are Nottingham Cellars, Thursday night August 25, Fridays, 7 p.m. Lions anton’s Firehouse Arts Center. ing works: written word pieces, earthlink.net. welcome, as are adults and fami- music, 5:30-7:30 pm. - 8/18: Wayside Park, corner of First and An Evening with Internationally books, a floor mandala, a 7’ Preschool Art classes: Thursday lies, if space allows. Peggy has Eric Eckstein; 8/25: Tom Duarte; Neal, Pleasanton. No admission Celebrated Jazz & Cabaret Singer kimono constructed of glass and mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children been working with young artists in Saturday - Music on the Patio, charge. Pleasanton Downtown Ariana Savalas joined by Special copper wire, and an installation aged 3-5 are welcome to join this the Livermore Valley since 1980. 1 to 4 p.m. - 8/20: Dave Land; Association, www.pleasanton- Guest 2-Time Grammy Award- with chair and mirrors. August class. Classes cover drawing, For information about the summer 8/27: Meredith McHenry. www. downtown.net Winning Jazz Violinist Mads Tolling. 4, for the Young@Art children’s painting, print-making, sculp- art program or weekly school nottinghamcellars.com Castle Rock, performance sched- Musical Saturday, September gallery program, kids will view and ture and ceramics. For further year lessons contact her at (925) Wente Vineyards, The Cinema at ule. Augst 28: Hot August, 5 to 3, 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating discuss this exhibition and create information, contact Thomasin 443-8755 or email frank.a@ Wente Vineyards: Aug. 19, Inside 8 p.m. Nights (Theme) Take Two; tickets are $17.00-$27.00; avail- a colorful koinobori and a mandala Dewhurst at (925) 216-7231 or comcast.net. Out; Sept. 9, Star Wars, The Force Sept. 6: Jambalaya Swing Band, able at www.firehousearts.org, by to take home. To register, visit [email protected] or visit Awakens; Sept. 23, Under the 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 13: Chris calling 925-931-4848, and at the www.pleasantonfun.com, and type http://childrensartclassesprojects. WINE & SPIRITS Tuscan Sun. Wente Family Estates Bradley, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Sept. center Box Office, 4444 Railroad in the code 62510. Regular gallery blogspot.com/ Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore. Vineyards, 5565 Tesla Road, 11: Take Two, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25: Avenue, Pleasanton. hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Art Classes, For children, teens and Fri., Aug. 19, Evening in the Vine- Livermore. 925-456-2300. Visit Take Two, 5 to 8 p.m. 848 Portola Brilliance at the Bankhead, Featur- Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; adults. Beginner to advanced. yards, 6 to 9 p.m. featuring Terry & wentevineyards.com for Cinema Ave., Livermore. Cover charge. ing singer Judy Collins. Gala to Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Drawing, painting, printmaking, Mary. Wine, non-alcoholic bever- details. Evenings on the Green, Tuesdays Officially Open Tenth Season at Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse sculpture and ceramics taught by ages along with Artisan Pizza's Nottingham Cellars, Aug. 20, 6:30 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. Shea Homes the Bankhead Theater, Saturday, Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 highly experienced artist and art available for purchase (sorry no to 8:30 p.m. When in Rhone party Plaza outside the Bankhead September 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. Railroad Avenue. instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. outside food or beverages permit- featuring five Vasco Urbano Rhone Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Pleasanton Art League Annual Weekday and weekend classes, ted) To purchase tickets please style wines paired with food crated Free. www.bankheadtheater.org. Street, Downtown Livermore. Members Exhibition, Sept. 20- Home school classes, Special visit www.laspositasvineyards. by Chef Eduardo Posada. 2015 Blacksmith Square, music every $250 per person. 373-6800 or Oct. 9, Harrington Gallery, Fire- classes during school breaks com. Space is limited. Passport Series Grenache Blanc, Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the court- www.bankheadtheater.org. Largest house Arts Center, 4444 Railroad offered. (925) 216-7231 or email Charles R Vineyards Summer 2013 ‘Norm’ Grenache, 2013 yard, 21 South Livermore Ave., fundraising event of the year for August 18, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

the Livermore Valley Performing 925 443-2514 accoll@comcast. firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, My Fair Lady, Anything Goes, The movie series at Emerald Glen Park. 2400 First St., Livermore. 373- Arts Center, the gala supports both net or at the center Box Office, 4444 Phantom Tollbooth, Madagascar Food, beverages and snacks avail- 6800 or www.bankheadtheater.org. the Bankhead Theater and the Young Dubliners, 8 p.m. Sept. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Jr. PLUS magic, improv, holiday able for purchase beginning at 7 Bothwell Arts Center. 30. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Lamplighters Music Theatre, Gil- shows and children’s theater. p.m. Movie begins at dusk. Guests MISCELLANEOUS The Bird Dogs, Everly Brothers Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. bert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. Sat., Ticket and membership info now are encouraged to bring low-back Political Issues Book Club meets Salute, Sept. 10, 8 p.m. Firehouse firehousearts.org, 931-4848. Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Aug. at www.firehousearts.org, and chairs and/or blankets. Final show, the 4th Tuesday of each month, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 28 at 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, in person at the Firehouse Box Aug. 19: Frozen (PG). Information, and reads books about issues and Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. ON THE STAGE 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. Office: 4444 Railroad Avenue, 556-4500. trends that are driving current org, 931-4848. Late Night Catechism: Sister’s bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Pleasanton, or 925-931-4848. affairs in both the national and Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, Summer School, August 19, Firehouse Arts Center Season 7: Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12:00 AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS international arenas. Topics September 17, 2016, 7:30 p.m. at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Tickets now on sale both online noon-6:00pm and Saturdays Competition for Young Musicians, that have been covered include Asbury United Methodist Church, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. and at the box office. Three 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 hours Livermore-Amador Symphony politics, governance, economics, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. An- org or 373-6800. theater companies and diverse prior to performances. Association, application deadline military affairs, history, sociology, nual piano recital co-sponsored by The Magic & Comedy of Ryan concert and show offerings, with The Phantom Toll Booth, Jr. Sept. Sept. 18, 2016 (applications will science, the climate, and religion. the Alameda County East Branch Kane. Current reigning San pop/rock, indie, folk, blues, jazz, 16-Sept. 25, Firehouse Arts be accepted starting on Sept. 9). Contact Rich at 872-7923, for of the Music Teachers’ Association Francisco magic champion winner comedy, magic, world music, Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Open to instrumentalists and vo- further questions of California (MTAC) and Asbury. “Best Stage Magician in the Bay holiday, classical, and tribute Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. calists who reside or attend school We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Fremont resident Elliot Wuu, MTAC Area." Saturday, August 20, 8:00 shows all on the schedule. SHOW org, 931-4848. in Livermore, Sunol, Pleasanton, member-centered book group Young Artist Guild member and p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center HIGHLIGHTS: Ariana Savalas, The 17th Eugene O’Neill Festival. Tick- Dublin or San Ramon. Students led by a small group of book club pre-college scholarship student in Pleasanton. Reserved seating Young Dubliners, Marc Broussard, ets online at villagetheatreshows. are eligible through grade 12. If veterans, with reading selections at the San Francisco Conservatory tickets $15- $25. Known for his Four Bitchin’ Babes, Cashore com - Seascape by Edward Albee not enrolled in high school, the based on member recommenda- of Music, will perform timeless comedic edge, high energy, and Marionettes, Spencer Day, 3 1975 Pulitzer Prize winning drama; maximum age is 17. All instru- tions and consensus. No home- music masterpieces by Beethoven, original magic, Ryan performs Blonde Moms. TRIBUTES to the Village Theatre, 233 Front Street, ments will be considered. The work required– share your insights Chopin and Rachmaninoff. The from New York to Las Vegas, and music of Barbra Streisand, The Danville; September 2, 3, (8 pm), purchase is to select two young or just listen in! Contact Nancy community invited to attend. No for prestige corporate clients such Everly Brothers, John Denver, September 4 (2 pm), September musicians who will perform as so- Tingstrom Turner at ntingstr@ charge for admission; refresh- as Microsoft, Intel, and Louis Elvis, Led Zeppelin, The Kingston 9, 10, (8 pm), September 11 (2 loists with the symphony on Feb. yahoo.com. ments served. Further information: Vuitton. Tickets available at www. Trio. THEATER HIGHLIGHTS: Evita!, pm),September 16, 17 (8 pm), 18, 2017. Each winner/soloist will Storied Nights: An Evening of September 18 (2 pm). Presented be awarded $500. Applications Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday in cooperation with Role Players must be accompanied by an $8 of each month. Features local Ensemble. The Emperior Jones application fee and a recording for authors reading their work 7:30 to Singer/Songwriter Performs at Panama Bay by Eugene O’Neill O’Neill’s 1920 preliminary screening. Additional 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Tea, Classic drama, Old Barn, Eugene information at www.livermoreama- 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Singer/Songwriter Ira California resident, Leitner bama (“Livermore Wine”); O’Neill National Historic Site, Dan- dorsymphony.org or by contacting Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. Leitner (pictured below) sings of inspirations drawn a morning in Pleasanton ville; September 23, 24 (8 pm), the competition chairperson at Information go to http://facebook. returns to “Music City," as from journeys to in the shared with backyard roses September 25 (2 pm), September 447-1947. com/StoriedNights he refers to Livermore, to Calaveras Wilderness and and chirping birds (“Morn- 30 & October 1 (8 pm), October Broadway Chorus, registration An Evening With…Julia Morgan, perform his original music along the John Muir Trail ing Sun”); and, touching 2 (2 pm). N by Adrienne Pender, for both the Adult Chorus and Tuesday, September 20, 7pm. Mu- at Panama Bay Coffee (“Sierra Sundown”); joy the granite of El Capitan New play by Travis Bogard Artist the Kids' Chorus at Ridgeview seum on Main Ed Kinney Speakers House at 2 PM on August at finding a bottle of Bay ("We'll Find Gold Once in Residence, Old Barn, Eugene Common, 5200 Case Avenue, Series, Firehouse Arts Center, 21st. Bridge Wine on a Walmart More in California"). O’Neill National Historic Site Pleasanton on Sunday, August 21, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. A former long-time shelf in Huntsville, Ala- Since leaving California September 29 (8 pm) -- Staged 2016 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission, for work, Leitner has lived Reading. Documentary Screening For more information about Tri-Val- $7 seniors (65+) / students (with and played music in Hunts- of Ric Burns’ PBS American Expe- ley Repertory Theatre's Broadway valid ID), $5 members. Tickets rience documentary about Eugene Chorus: TVRT's Broadway Chorus. may be purchased online at www. villle and Muscle Shoals O’Neill. Thursday, September 8 (7 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre: museumonmain.org, at Museum Alabama, Slidell Louisiana, pm). Danville Veteran Memorial 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101, on Main during regular operating and Nashville Tennessee. Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. pecial exhibits Pleasanton. 925.462.2121, info@ hours or by phoning the museum Leitner returned to the Bay on Eugene O’Neill’s career and trivalleyrep.com, website www. at (925) 462-2766. For more Area several times during The Emperor Jones at Tao House. trivalleyrep.org information on the Ed Kinney this period for inspiration www.eugeneoneill.org or Call (925) Valley Dance Theatre, seeking boys Speakers Series visit www.museu- and to perform in Liver- 820-1818 and men for its 2016 Nutcracker monmain.org or phone Museum on more music events such as and 2017 Spring Rep perfor- Main at (925) 462-2766. ArtWalk. COMEDY mances. Auditions will be held at Taste Of Africa presented by Cheza Leitner’s show is part An Evening of Magic & Comedy, Valley Dance Theatre in Livermore Nam Foundation, 4 p.m. Oct. of the “Sunday Matinee” featuring Ryan Kane, 8 p.m. Aug. on Sept. 17 at 1:30 p.m. Contact 1. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 series of music programs at 20, Firehouse Arts Center,4444 the office at office@valleydance- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Panama Bay Coffee House. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. theatre.com or call 243-0925 with firehousearts.org, 931-4848. firehousearts.org or 631-4848. questions or unable to attend the The series features original Comedy Uncorked, Retzlaff scheduled audition. Nutcracker singer/songwriters seeking Vineyards, Sat., Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. performances ate Dec. 10, 11, 13, an opportunity to per- Benefiting Open Heart Kitchen. 16, 17 and 18, 20167; Spring Rep Note form in public. Interested Details online at May 27 and 28, 2017. Costumes for the Lamp- performers may contact comedyuncorked.com. 1356 S. lighter Musical Theatre's [email protected]. Livermore Ave., Livermore. OPERA production of "The New Panama Bay Coffee House Livermore Valley Opera, Wagner’s Mikado" were designed by is located at the corner of MOVIES The Flying Dutchman, Sept. 24, Miriam Lewis. First and K Street. Dublin Picnic Flix, free summer 25, Oct. 1, 2. Bankhead Theater, 10 The Independent • August 18, 2016 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run no- Society, 5 to 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 12, Children's Hospital research, college tices in Bulletin Board, send information Berevino Cucina & Wine Bar. Donations scholarships and other charities. For Milestones to PO Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, to American Cancer Society gladly information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, in care of Bulletin Board or email infor- accepted. Prepayment required, RSVP president, 462-2487. mation to [email protected]. by Sept. 7. www.gnon.org/rsvp.html or ClutterLess Self Help Support Include name of organization, meeting 925-487-4748. $10 for members, $15 Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Hope Hospice Announced New date, time, place and theme or subject. nonmembers. support group for people with difficulty Phone number and contact person Beneficial Insects - a gardeners' discarding unwanted possessions. Chief of Patient Care should also be included. Deadline is 5 allies, Learning Series Talk on August Cluttering is a psychological issue, p.m. Friday.) 20, 2016, 11 a.m. to noon. Asbury not an organizing issue. New meeting Nenette Hoffman, RN, Patient Care. She is respon- Square dancing for all ages 8 United Methodist Church, 4743 East location: Parkview,100 Valley Avenue BSN, recently joined Hope sible for managing all aspects years and up beginning September 8. Ave, Livermore. Presented by Fertile- (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Hospice as its new Chief of of our patient care services. Join us Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm at Ground Works Garden of Grace. Free to Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Liver- the public. some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Come more. Families and friends welcome. Widowed Men and Women of or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or September classes free to new dancers. Northern CA, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. lunch in 925-922-1467. More information at: Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or Sunol, RSVP to Ruby, 462-9636 by Aug. www.clutterlesseastbay.org NEW FACES [email protected] 18. Aug. 24, 1 p.m. lunch in Fremont, NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource Writing Club for Young Adults. RSVP to Vickie, 510-656-1166 by Aug. & Support Group meets monthly for Children born at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton: age 13 through 21 will meet from 6:30 22. Aug. 28, 1 p.m. lunch in Pleasanton, parents/caretakers of children ages A son to Thomisha and Carlton Booker of Concord on July 1. to 8:00 pm on August 18, September RSVP to Athene, 846-0111 by Aug. 25. 5-17 years with (or suspected of hav- A daughter to Colleen and Vernon Mendoza, Jr. of Livermore 15, October 20, November 10, and 27th Annual Nostalgia Day Car ing) emotional/ psychiatric disorders. on July 1. December 15, 2016. Livermore Civic Show, Altamont Cruisers Car Club, Sun., It meets the third Tuesday of the month Center Library, 1188 South Livermore Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown from 7-9pm at Pathways to Well- Avenue, Livermore. The club is free Livermore. Opening ceremonies at 9 ness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, and no registration is required. Led by a.m. Parade of Champions at 3:30 p.m. Pleasanton. The group is drop-in and published Young Adult author, J.L. Pow- www.altamontcruisers.org. free. Contact person is Marsha McInnis ers. For more information, visit Teen Grief Workshop, There is no right at 925-980-5331. MILITARY Space page on the library’s website: or wrong path, there are stepping stones Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact that are part of each grief journey. Club. Feed your wonder about the Night U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Tyrone Jereza graduated from Nenette Hoffman Teen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at St. Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San at 925-373-5576. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoner- the 3rd Friday of the Month for our club Antonio, Texas. “We are very pleased to Armchair Travelers, a monthly idge Dr., Pleasanton. No pre-registration meeting. Unitarian Universalist Church, The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that have Nenette as part of our program, Livermore Public Library Civic is necessary. Sessions open to all 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core Hope Hospice family,” says Center on Thursday, September 8, 2016 regardless of religious affiliation. Call open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts at 7:30 values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. at 1:30 pm. Bill Leach will present a Eleanor Flatley at 846-8708. pm. For more info visit us @ http:// Jereza is the son of Fe and Rodolfo Jereza of Daly City, Calif., Bob Boehm, Hope Hospice slideshow entitled “Vietnam: Its People Volunteer Drivers Needed: to www.trivalleystargazers.org/ and brother of Sarah Corpuz of Pleasanton. He graduated in 1993 CEO. “She brings great en- and Prospects.” Bill Leach and his transport seniors to medical appoint- Ravenswood Historical Site, from Quezon City Science High School, Quezon City, Philippines. thusiasm and a wealth of wife took a 25-day tour of Vietnam in ments. Volunteers chose when they 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents experience in hospice and January 2016. Bill will share his photos want to drive, where and when, via in 1890s costumes give free guided and talk about the changes occurring email. All that is needed is a valid tours beginning at noon, on the second home care to Hope Hospice.” in Vietnam. Adults are invited to this driver's license, a registered vehicle, and fourth Sundays of the month. Each Hoffman served as site free program on the second Thursday of automobile liability insurance, and have tour includes the 1885 Cottage and the director at Kaiser Santa Clara each month in the Community Meeting a clear DMV record. Contact Jennifer 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Home Health and Hospice Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 Cullen for information at 931-5387 or landscaped grounds. For information on EDUCATION S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For ad- [email protected]. Funding for this the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) (2007-15), where she man- ditional information, call 925 373-5500. program is provided by Alameda County or the volunteer Docent Program, please Pleasanton resident Bryan Park received a UG Communications aged both programs, and Flea Market, Fraternal Order of Transportation Commission Measure call the Docent Coordinator at (925) Design degree from New York City's prestigious Pratt Institute at was previously the clini- Eagles, Sat., Sept. 17, set up from 6 BB funds. 443-0238. its 127th Commencement ceremony. Held at the iconic Radio City cal supervisor for Home a.m. to close at 4 p.m. Eagles parking Taste for Giving, Fertile Ground- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a Music Hall. Bryan was one of nearly 1,000 graduating students to lot, 547 No. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Works, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 20. Ac- social group of retired men who join be awarded their degree. Health at Kaiser South Bay $20 for a 15'x15' space, $5 for a table. tivities for all ages in Garden of Grace, together to better enjoy their leisure (1999-2007). Most recently, Sign up at the Eagles socoal room, 4743 East Avenue, Livermore, just time. Activities include golf, bridge, Nenette worked as a consul- vendors welcome. Call Eagles Hall at behind the Asbury Methodist Church. photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine The Rotary Club of Pleasanton awarded six Pleasanton students, tant on Kaiser’s latest home (925) 449-6281 OR Val Olson at (925) Children's crafts, games, garden tours, tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley who are Juniors or Seniors in college, scholarships of $1000. These health and hospice-related 449-5807. silent auction, opportunity drawings, Branch serves men living in Pleasanton, newest scholarships were awarded based on financial need and Livermore Community Blood and live music. Food service will begin Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon. interviews. The funds were available through the annual Father’s project. She has also worked Drive: Friday, August 19, 1-7 p.m., at 5 p.m. with barbecued meats, garden The group meets for lunch on the first Day Run held by the Rotary Club. Scholarships were awarded to as director of Patient Care Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 fresh sides, desserts and nonalcoholic Thursday of each month at the San the following students: Haley Do, a Junior at Hofstra University in Services in other hospice and East Avenue. Every single day, Bay Area beverages. Tickets are $25 adults, Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, Hempstead, NY; Taylor Dorsey, a Senior at University of the Pacific home care agencies. hospitals need over 300 units of blood $5 for children under 12 years of age. San Ramon. Please read more about the in Stockton, CA; Andrea Flores, a Senior at CSU in Monterey, to keep sick and injured patients alive. Tickets are available through brownpa- Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and CA; Angelica Flores, a Junior at San Francisco State University, “I am proud of the work Donations always go down during the pertickets at www.brownpapertickets. the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. CA; Yasmeen Ghavamian, a Junior at Sonoma State University we do in providing hospice summer, so please come donate, bring com/event/2563199. More information For information or to attend a meeting, in Rohnert Park, CA; Jessica Techel, a Senior at San Diego State care,” says Hoffman. “Our a friend or family member to the drive at fertilegroundworks.org call Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. University, CA. goal is to provide compas- and help save a life. Register at www. Italian Catholic Federation, meets Sons in Retirement (SIR) is redcrossblood.org and use ASBURY925 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. a group for retired men who seek sion and the highest quality ChristinaJoy Edholm of Pleasanton was among nearly 800 gradu- as the Sponsor Code, or call Thomas Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 activities to enhance their retirement. of care for patients and their Petty at 925-980-8164 for more Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who Monthly meetings feature lunch and an ates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln loves all things Italian is invited to meet during the summer all-university commencement ceremony Aug. families.” information. interesting speaker. Men have the op- GNON (Girls Night Out Network- to celebrate the Italian heritage with portunity to learn about and join activi- 13 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Edholm earned a doctor of philosophy ing) to partner with American Cancer monthly dinner meetings and holding ties such as hiking, bridge, investment, from the Office of Graduate Studies. charitable events. The group supports bowling, bocce ball and wood carving. August 18, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

There is also a neat group of guys to get Livermore. S.A.M. has been in operation Information on programs and member- www.calvarylivermore.org. School 10:20. Bible Basics Class, Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 to know. SIR Branch #121 meets on since January 2004. It is dedicated ships, training philosophies and Granada Baptist Church, 945 which explores the main teachings of a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. the 4th Tuesday of each month at the to the continued morale support of schedules, and all things TVTC, an all Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. the Bible, meets at 7:00 Sunday night. John Knox Presbyterian Church, DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near deployed troops. For information or inclusive triathlon/marathon/endurance Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; Call 371-6200 or email pmjrmueller@ 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. donations, visit www.operationsam.org, training program. www.trivalleytriclub. worship service – 11 a.m. All are gmail.com for more info. worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Any retired man is welcome to drop by email [email protected] or com. welcome. 447-3428. Bethel Family Christian Center, school for ages 3-18 during worship. to learn about your opportunities. For call 925-443-7620. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pas- Adult education Sundays at 11:00 a.m. more information check our website: Bereaved Mother’s Network of RELIGION 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- tors are Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 branch121.sirinc2.org or email Neal the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of First Presbyterian Church, 2020 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath ministries: Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching p.m. High school youth group Sundays Cavanaugh at [email protected] each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. Sessions; Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy 5:50-8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (put “SIR” in the subject line). Civic Center Library, Small Conference Contemplative Service in the Chapel livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Worship (925)828-1846. American Legion Post 47 in Room. The aim of the network is to al- and 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service in Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Livermore Quakers: Unpro- Livermore is looking for veterans in the low bereaved mothers to make connec- the Sanctuary and children’s program 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday children go to Kid’s Church following grammed worship, Sundays at 6pm, Livermore area who are interested in tions with, share resources, and support For more information www.fpcl.us or School 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., worship, nursery available; Wednesday 1886 College Ave. (United Christian performing community service for young other mothers who have been through 925-447-2078. Women's Bible study Wednesdays at 10 7 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; Church). www.LivermoreQuakers.com people and promoting veterans affairs. the worst experience of their lives, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contrac- Interested veterans will meet with other losing a child. For more information, Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday Wednesdays. Senior adult ministries Recovery; in the dining hall; 925-449- tors St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all like-minded veterans for camaraderie contact [email protected]. worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school meet every other month. Call the office 4848. ages) – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 and support of veteran’s causes. The Pleasanton Newcomers Club, for all ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes at 846-8650 for more information. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, AM. 925-906-9561 stfrancisanglican. American Legion is the largest federally open to new and established residents during adult worship service. AWANA Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 church. chartered veteran’s organization that of the Tri-Valley. Activities include a children's program Wednesdays at 6 Livermore. Sunday worship at 8:30 and and 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at Center for Spiritual Living is the veterans lobby and voice to coffee the first Wednesday of the month, p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBible- 11:00 a.m., and Sunday School and 9:00. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing. Livermore Valley - People from all faith congress. The Livermore American a luncheon on the second Wednesday of Church.com. Bible study for all ages at 9:45 a.m. org traditions, cultures, races and sexual Legion Post 47 meets the second and the month, Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/ Unitarian Universalist, 1893 Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednes- Valley Bible Church, Livermore, orientations welcome. Sunday service fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 hiking groups, family activities, and N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. day night there is adult Bible study, Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, monthly adult socials. Information, call Sunday service. Information 447-8747 youth activities and children's choir at School, 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, offered as well. All are welcome. 522 South L Street, Livermore. Enter 925-215-8405 or visit www.Pleasan- or www.uucil.org 6:30 p.m. Child care during all events. Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. Meeting place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, the building from the ramp on the 5th tonNewcomers.com Congregation Beth Emek, Center 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org Cedar Grove Community Church, Livermore. For more information contact Street side. For more information go to Community Resources for Inde- for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship [email protected] or visit us at http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill pendent Living (CRIL) offers services and Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Meditation Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. http://csllvlighthouse.org. Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. to help people with disabilities and Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Information groups following the John Main tradition, cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner supports them to live independently and 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, every Monday 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. at 925-449-6048. participate in their community for as www.bethemek.org. For details, contact Claire La Scola at Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes long as they are willing and able to do Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 447-9800. www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday visitors to come experience a great time so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Resnick. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible while making a difference in our com- Fremont and Livermore to provide Organizations (csjo.org). Information, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Well Community Outreach Center study and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 munity & beyond. Dinner meetings every information and referrals and provide Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, ministry provides meats, canned and p.m. Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at community education at senior centers Jews, 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews. go to www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John dry goods, toiletries, and school sup- a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. 6:30pm. Check the website for meeting and affordable housing complexes to org. Karcher at (831) 278-1916. plies (only available prior to the start of Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives location: Pleasanton. www.pleasanton- residents of Southern Alameda County. First Church of Christ, Scientist, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, the school year). (925) 479-1414 away clothing and other items every lionsclub.org The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 Livermore, services 10 a.m. every 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Ser- Lynnewood United Methodist Monday 10-12. Donations are also Assistance League® of Amador Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and Sunday. Sunday School for students vices on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 Church at 4444 Black Ave in Pleasan- accepted on Mondays between 10-12. Valley invites all visitors to join this can be reached by phone at (925) 371- (ages 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every a.m. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel ton offers a friendly congregation where 4418 E. Avenue, Livermore. dedicated group of volunteers, reaching 1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by Sunday. The church and reading room at 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to all are welcome, no matter where they Christ Church (a nondenomi- out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and e-mail at [email protected]. are located at Third and N Streets. come and worship with us and to enjoy are on their faith journey. Fall worship national evangelical church formerly having fun doing it. Regular meetings All services are free. The Reading Room, which is open to our hospitality. For more information call schedule begins on September 11th, meeting in Pleasanton), Now meeting are held on the third Thursday of the Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy the public, features books, CDs and the church office 925-462-4802. with Sunday services at 9:00 a.m. and at Arroyo Mocho Elementary School, month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Support Group meets every fourth magazines for sale. For information, call St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 10:30 a.m. Childcare provided at both 1040 Florence Rd., Livermore. Worship Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For more Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in (925) 447-2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, services and Sunday school at 10:30. service at 9:00 a.m.; Educational information, see our website, www. the third floor movie room at Heritage Sunset Community Church, 2200 (925) 447-3289. www.saintbartsliver- Children’s choir at 11:40-12:10. Con- Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. visit: amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e- Estates Retirement Community. The ad- Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship more.com. Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. tact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ dress is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service Contemplative Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. send an email to [email protected] 925.846.0665. yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. All are welcome. Contacts are: Sandra starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Adult Bible Study (check web-site): or visit our website at www.lynnewood. Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee Parlett church provided. A "Night of Worship" 10:20 Sunday School (Godly Play); org. Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Veterans. Meet with other like minded 292-9280. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. 10:30: Sung Eucharist with choir, child The Church of Jesus Christ of am Sunday service. Rev. Micah veterans for camaraderie and support DBE Daughters of the British Wednesday night program for all ages at care provided. Latter-day Saints--Livermore Stake, Murdock, minister. All are welcome. of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of 7 p.m. Information, call 447-6282. Little Brown Church, United Sunday services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Children's program available. Ongoing Association is a chartered organization Britain Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets Holy Cross Lutheran Church Church of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Springtown Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward groups and activities. www.trival- that provides a voice in Congress. Young at 11:00 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho Sunol. 10:30 a.m. worship. All are wel- 11:00 am; 4th Ward 1:00 pm. 950 leyunity.org (925.829.2733). veterans are highly encouraged to get every month at Castlewood Country St., Livermore. Information, 447-8840. come here. www.littlebrownchurchofsu- Mocho St: 3rd Ward 9:00 am; 2nd Ward GraceWay Church will worship at involved in promoting the concerns of Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, nol.org 925-862-2580 11:00 am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 10 a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary your generation. The local branch of is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 Pathway Community Church, 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Parkway, School, 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new the FRA meets the first Friday of each made up of women of British or British a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contempo- Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single Adult home is refurbished and updated. month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Commonwealth heritage and ancestry adult Bible study/Sunday school. For rary Worship Service, Sunday 10:30 Ward 1:30 pm. Services include band-led worship Memorial Building, 522 South L St., with a focus on charity and fellowship. information, call 925-447-1246. am. Children, youth, adult programs. The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- music, as well as choir anthems. Livermore. For more information go to Those interested in helping with “the Asbury United Methodist Church, Biblically based practical messages, ter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday School for infants, preschoolers www.fra.org or contact Roy Warner at cause," enjoying social activities, and 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. nondenominational. All are welcomed. Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa and elementary through high school 925-449-6048 or Loraine Maese at forming long-lasting friendships, contact Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch.org Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 students. GraceWay will move to its new 454-1582. Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Calvary Chapel Livermore, (925) 829-4793. p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton home at 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton, Operation: SAM “Supporting Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 later this year. www.gracewayfaith or All Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit additional information. Livermore Community Center, 4444 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: 846-4436 for information. military support organization based in Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), East Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - worship service. Bible Study/Sunday Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa 12 The Independent • August 18, 2016

Internship Builds Community at Arbor Vista Applications Due for Sally Trautwein had no idea how popular the internship program she initiated would become for residents at Arbor Community Gift Program Vista in Livermore and students from California State University at East Bay. Applications are due Friday, Aug. 19, for the Lawrence “I like working with students and educating them about Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) 2016 Commu- the aging population,” says Trautwein, service coordinator nity Gift Program for 2016. at the independent living community. “It’s good for them Established in 2008, the Community Gift Program and it’s good for our residents.” provides a total of $100,000 in awards to support non- However, after hosting two interns, Trautwein was profit organizations addressing STEM (science, technol- preparing to take a well-deserved rest for the semester. ogy, engineering and mathematics) education, community Then she met Jay Bieske. service and philanthropic needs of local and surrounding Bieske, a 20-year veteran of the United States Army, communities. is working on a degree in human services. One of the Nonprofit California educational institutions, IRS-qual- requirements of his coursework is completion of a service- ified 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies learning project and a corresponding case study. While serving Alameda, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties researching approved internship organizations, he came are eligible to apply. Gifts will be awarded in amounts across Arbor Vista. Jay Bieske enjoys spending time with residents, from from $1,000 to $20,000. “I’ve always had a rapport with older adults,” he left, Lois Hogback, Lucy Rodrigues, Gladys Rezentes In 2015, the Community Gift Program received 78 says. “My father-in-law is a resident of an assisted-living and Joyce Farris. community, and I enjoy spending time with him and his applications for grants. Thirty-two applications were friends. I already volunteer a lot of my time there. Once I selected for awards, the majority of which served children met Sally, I knew this was a perfect match.” in the Tri-Valley and San Joaquin County, with a focus on Sally agrees. “I have a military background as well, and A disabled veteran, Bieske is no longer able to man- literacy, science, technology, engineering and math educa- we both suffer from the effects of PTSD,” she says. “The age his former career as a construction engineer, so he’s tion and cultural arts. commonalities, aside from age, are striking. I told him, ‘If attending school on a vocational rehabilitation grant from All organizations interested in applying to the LLNS a loud sound goes off, we’ll hit the floor together.’” the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Community Gift Program must be sustainable and finan- These days, Bieske can be found visiting with resi- Changing careers mid-life isn’t always an easy feat. cially viable and accountable for spending and program dents, or helping with initiatives such as Open Heart However, he sees the positive in the situation and says results. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of Kitchen or Mercy Brownbag, local organizations that residents have been just as helpful to him as he has been their proposal by Oct. 26. work closely with Arbor Vista to help meet residents’ to them. More information on LLNS and its Community Gift needs. “One of the things I’m noticing is how interpersonal Program is available at www.llnsllc.com. For an applica- “At Arbor Vista, we see a lot of residents who are relationships help older adults adapt and maintain health,” tion, go to the Web at http://www.llnsllc.com/community- economically challenged,” says Bieske. “Both of those Bieske says. “One of the things that’s special about Arbor Giving/llnsgift.asp. programs help provide much needed food to supplement Vista is the unique relationship between the staff and the their food budgets.” residents. They really care about each other.”

Photos - Doug Jorgensen Downtown Livermore restaurants offered samples of culinary creations during the annual Taste of Downtown. Shops hosted tastings of Livermore Valley Wines. Live entertainment and shopping specials were found throughout the Downtown.