Thursday, MAY 2, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 18 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Former Congressmember, Arms Negotiator Ellen Tauscher Dies

Former Congresswoman Ellen While in Congress, she served Secretary of State for Arms Con- Secretary of State Hillary Clin- Tauscher, who represented the on the House Armed Services trol and International Security Af- ton, told Politico Magazine that 10th Congressional District from Committee and chaired its Strate- fairs in the Obama administration, Tauscher was "the most important See Inside Section A 1997 to 2009, has died. The district gic Forces Subcommittee, making negotiating the New START stra- person in negotiations of the New Section A is filled with included Livermore and a portion her tenure particularly important tegic arms treaty with the Russian START Treaty.” It limits the num- information about arts, people, of the I-680 corridor. to Lawrence Livermore National Federation. She developed her ber of nuclear warheads Russia entertainment and special events. Her family announced her death Laboratory (LLNL) and Sandia knowledge and interest in nuclear and the U.S. can deploy. "In my There are education stories, a from pneumonia complications National Laboratories. weapons control as a result off her opinion, it would not have hap- variety of features, and the arts on April 29 at Stanford Medical Tauscher resigned from Con- connection with LLNL. pened without her," Clinton said and entertainment and Center on April 29. She was 67. gress in 2009 to become Under Tauscher’s good friend, former (See TAUSCHER, page 5) bulletin board.

Dublin Board, Overhaul of Teachers Sign Paratransit 2019-20 Contract Services The Dublin Unified School On the Table District (DUSD) and the Dublin By Ron McNicoll Teachers Association (DTA) have The Pleasanton City Council signed a contract that runs through will face choices listed in a two- the 2019-20 school year. year study to improve door-to- The school board unanimously door public ride services from approved the document at its April Pleasanton Paratransit and Wheels 23 meeting. Dial-a-Ride. Elimination of Pleas- Contract talks began last year. anton Paratransit for handicapped When no agreement was reached, residents, which would limit ADA a stalemate was declared. The DTA service to Wheels, is one of the voted overwhelmingly to strike. options proposed. However, the two sides pursued The council tentatively set its their goals further in arbitration. May 7 meeting to discuss the Management expanded its offer report. However, Becky Hopkins, to DTA. Union President Robbie Assistant to the City Manager, said Kreitz put the offer to a vote of the the city might decide to postpone membership. It was approved by a the hearing to a later date, because 99.8% affirmative vote. of the press of city business. The contract includes a 4.5% The Mobility Forward study ongoing salary increase, a 1% was conducted by consultant Nel- son/Nygaard. It was commissioned one-time bonus, health insurance by the City of Pleasanton and the subsidy for employees receiving Livermore Amador Valley Transit medical coverage through the Authority (LAVTA). The city district, and counselor supports for Cory Ness, son of the late Arlen Ness, rode one of his father’s favorite iconic custom motorcycles, has run Pleasanton Paratransit K-5 and agreed counselor ratios “SmoothNess,” leading a procession in memory of the internationally known motorcycle builder, for decades. LAVTA operates for 6-12 counseling. Caseload on Saturday in Dublin. Arlen Ness, called the “king of custom motorcycles,” and inducted into the Wheels Dial-a-Ride in Dublin and caps for special education, and American Motorcyclist Association’s Hall of Fame in 1992, opened a dealership and museum of over Livermore, as well as the fixed safety and security enhancements 100 custom bikes in Dublin. Ness died on March 22, surrounded by family at his home in Alamo, after route bus system in the two cities (See TEACHERS, page 3) struggling with cancer for four years. He was 79. See more photos on page 3. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See PARATRANSIT, page 2) Retiree Trial Altamont Speedway Drives into Future Delayed Again Next Monday’s scheduled trial As a Test Track for Cars That Are AIl Electric in a lawsuit aimed at returning By Ron McNicoll Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory retirees to University The Altamont Speedway, lo- mously approved the new use at its 1966 as a track for high-powered observing them at the Speedway. of California healthcare programs cated in the Altamont Hills al- meeting April 25 in Pleasanton. race cars. It hosted big, cheering Racing last occurred in the has been postponed once again. most adjacent to the Alameda/San Applicants for a Conditional Use crowds, but now it will do an Altamont in 2008. At times, com- No new trial date is set, nor was Joaquin County line, will enter a Permit (CUP) included Lakeside about face. plaining neighbors voiced their a reason for the delay announced. whole new world as a test track for Motor Sports, Altamont Raceway Instead of thousands watching, need to the county for noise- The judge in the case, Winifred electric cars guided by Artificial and Zoox, a Foster City robotics only a few representatives of auto blocking and view-shed screening, Smith of Superior Court in Oak- Intelligence (AI). firm that has been working on AI manufacturers who are explor- In contrast, when the new use land, scheduled a May 14 case The East County Board of systems for vehicle operation. ing how to harness AI computers Zoning Adjustments (BZA) unani- The Speedway opened in to their electric vehicles will be (See SPEEDWAY, page 4) (See RETIREE, page 2) Proclamation Supports Community Activities that Would Celebrate Diversity By Bruce Gach

A proclamation taking a stand and Bob Woerner developed the against bigotry, intolerance and ha- proclamation. tred was approved by a unanimous Munro stated that elected of- vote of the Livermore City Council ficials should speak to what Liver- at its April 22 meeting. more stands for as a city. She said Encouraging community ac- that speaking to our values is one tivities to celebrate diversity was point, but “we should have actions proposed during a matter initiated that go with those words.” She ex- at a previous council meeting. plained that we need to have ways Councilmembers Trish Munro (See DIVERSITY, page 5) Livermore Pride Day Proposed By Bruce Gach On April 23, organizers began priate for the size of a city like to discuss plans for a Livermore Livermore. gay pride celebration in October. Tracy remarked, “This isn’t Livermore co-organizers Tracy about re-creating San Francisco Kronzak and Amy Pannu observed Pride or other pride events hap- that there are a lot of pride ac- pening in the region. It’s about tivities in the Bay Area. However, creating something that uniquely none take place in Livermore, fits Livermore as a welcoming Las Positas College is hosting the "Eyes of Freedom: Lima Company Memorial," a traveling memorial although one would be appro- community." featuring eight powerful life-sized portraits of 23 fallen servicemen. See more on page 8. (Photo - Doug (See PRIDE, page 2) Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK WEATHER INSIDE Whether you prefer the playful antics of a kitten, or the calm cuddles of an adult cat, you’ll get it all with wonderful Weather. At only 18 months old, Weather has already survived motherhood and raised four MAIN SECTION Sports ...... 6 friendly kittens. Now, it’s her time and she won’t say no to a warm lap Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries ...... 9 or a game of chase. Weather is microchipped, spayed and vaccinated. Editorial ...... 4 SECTION A Meet Weather at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Mailbox ...... 4 Art & Entertainment ...... 8 Visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Roundup ...... 12 Bulletin Board ...... 10 Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/B. Mathers Short Notes ...... 4 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019

PRIDE (Continued from first page)

Amy noted that pride activities, and food could bow theme or other pride represents bringing people contribute to the event. designs, was recommended. together in the community The occasion should take Outreach to the high schools as allies to recognize that place in one local area, as and college to develop post- pride is not threatening. is the case for the Rally ers for the event was sug- Tracy observed that the For Love. Suggestions in- gested. Requesting support vision for the local celebra- cluded a day celebration us- of the interfaith community tion would be to show that ing the plaza in front of the was also proposed. the city is a very family Bankhead Theater, Carnegie In addition, input from friendly place, as well as Park, the park behind the the Livermore Valley Cham- open and loving. Bothwell Arts Center, the ber of Commerce concern- Amy stated, “Because Robert Livermore Com- ing sponsors should be so- this event would be born munity Center or a block licited. If a sponsor were a from the Livermore com- party. The favored choices 501c3 organization, contri- munity, it will represent narrowed to the Bankhead butions to the event would these values." Plaza or the Community be deductible. Discussions centered Center. For those interested, the around what kind of event Sponsors for the event next meeting will be held on would be the best. The expe- would need to be found. Tee May 14, location TBD. Con- rience would need to make shirts for the sponsors could tact information is available people want to come and be produced. Reaching out at Livermorepride@gmail. feel welcome. Music with to the arts community to cre- com. a live band or DJ, various ate works, including a rain

Program to Provide Funds for Improving Community Air Quality

The Bay Area Air Qual- ticipation in decisions that page. Interested applicants ity Management District impact local environmental are also encouraged to regis- has announced a new fund- health. ter to attend an information- ing opportunity, the Com- Applications will be ac- al webinar on Wednesday, munity Health Protection cepted until June 21, 2019. May 22, at 3:30 PM. Grant Program, for Bay You can submit an applica- For more informa- Area neighborhoods most tion on the Air District's tion, contact AB617info@ impacted by air pollution. Community Health Protec- baaqmd.gov. The Tri-Valley is an eligible tion Grant Program web The Harlem Wizards visited Livermore and Granada High Schools on April 25-26, community. offering great fun and fundraising for the Livermore Valley Education Foundation. Grants of up to $50,000 Pictured is the event at Livermore High School. The Wizards played a game against are available to community a team of administrators, teachers, community members and leaders. The event groups, neighborhood as- featured contests, comedy, slam dunks, and merchandise giveaways. The game sociations, and other com- concluded with the Wizards' signature dance extravaganza. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) munity-based nonprofits for activities that increase inter- est in local air quality issues and broaden a community’s PARATRANSIT ability to partner with the (Continued from first page) Air District to develop fu- and Pleasanton. It also runs capped passengers, and in- The study expresses ture emission reduction or Dial-a-Ride in Pleasanton stead let Wheels Dial-a-Ride skepticism that Pleasanton air monitoring plans. when Pleasanton Paratransit serve those clients. operates Paratransit in one Funded projects may is closed. The report says that ap- area as well as it claims — include community needs Pleasanton Paratransit proach would give a bigger on time pickups. The report assessments, community offers door-to door service lobbying voice to Wheels notes that Pleasanton Para- organizing, and efforts that to handicapped Pleasanton in its appeal to the Metro- transit has an “on-time per- lead to more authentic and and Sunol residents. They politan Transportation Com- formance of 100% (or very empowered community par- are eligible if they meet mission for federal funds close to that percentage). requirements set by the distributed in the County. Industry standards show that Americans with Disabilities Use of Wheels Dial-a- this is extremely unlikely, Act (ADA). Ride in Pleasanton, Dublin given the lack of control Pleasanton also takes and Livermore has increased over certain circumstances.” passengers on the same bus- steadily over the past six The Mobility Forward re- es who are not handicapped, years, rising from 44,500 port suggests the decline in Thursday but are at least 70 years old. in Fiscal Year 2011-12, to ridership might be caused by They use the service to reach 58,700 in 2015-16, before what it says is a poorer than destinations such as the a drop in the following Fis- reported on-time record. It Pleasanton Senior Center, cal Year to 54,100, the last does not offer any evidence May 9, 2019 doctor appointments, and available year in the study. of this conclusion. Pleasan- shopping inside the Pleas- In contrast, Pleasanton ton Paratransit has surveyed anton city limits. Typically, Paratransit started with its riders over the years and such patrons may not be able 11,600 in 2011-12, and informed them of the results 9:30 am — noon to afford cars, have given steadily declined to 7100 in in printed newsletters. That up their drivers’ licenses, or 2016-17. data shows 100% on time live too far from a Wheels The report recommends service, or very close to it. bus stop to have the energy that Pleasanton Paratransit SUNOL WOULD to walk to and from there, continue to provide non- NEED NEW FUNDING FREE PROGRAM especially with packages. handicapped rides, and fo- One other consequence Wheels Dial-a-Ride of- cus on publicizing them to of the study could be the loss No Cost to fers door-to-door service boost ridership. Pleasanton of paratransit transportation only to ADA-certified hand- should also reduce the num- for handicapped people in Attend! icapped people. It can pick ber of Full Time Equivalents Sunol. Pleasanton provides Fifth Annual up Pleasanton outside of the staffing the department from service to handicapped hours of operation for Pleas- 8+ to something less, try to Sunol residents. Merging anton Paratransit. In Dublin hire more full-time driv- Pleasanton paratransit with and Livermore, it serves the ers to reduce turnover, and Wheels would eliminate Grantmakers Panel handicapped during its own consider contracting out Sunol service, because there normal hours. personnel. Contracting out is no other ADA funding Pleasanton Paratran- workers would reduce costs, link for a Sunol program. sit offers service only on since several personnel are Pleasanton is the only city weekdays, from 8:15 a.m. full-time city employees program in the county that “Let’s Talk About Grants!” to 4:30 p.m. Wheels Dial- eligible for fringe benefits. brings in ADA funding. It a-Ride runs seven days a The report states that one has used its independence week, from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m., option includes contract- to take Sunol under its wing. the same hours as Wheels’ ing out management of the The report suggests that fixed-route buses. program, which is expected other revenue sources could DROP PLEASANTON to save the city money. It be found for the few handi- ADA, KEEP 70-PLUS could also eliminate fringe capped people in the small, One of the report’s major benefits for several drivers unincorporated town, so that recommendations proposes who work enough hours to Pleasanton could continue to that Pleasanton Paratransit become vested in the city’s serve them. no longer accept handi- benefits package. Featuring Experienced Grant Professionals: RETIREE ✦ Matt Rusca Liv. Valley Winegrowers Foundation (Continued from first page) ✦ Helen Gladden management conference, action four years later. return living retirees to its Liv. Valley Joint UniÞed School Dist. when a new trial date may The retirees are asking healthcare programs. ✦ Julene Allen Organizational Effectiveness be announced. for a finding of liability and They are seeking finan- The lawsuit was first filed a writ of mandate that would cial damages in a separate ✦ Lori Souza Rotarian Foundation of Livermore in 2010, and became a class require the University to phase of the trial.

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TEACHERS (Continued from first page) for classrooms and common our people and feel good with improvements in class space were included in the about what this means for size, safety and other ele- package, along with details. our students." ments agreed to as part of School board President Kreitz stated, “This ten- the new teachers’ contract, Amy Miller said, ”The tative agreement is a good makes Dublin a place for greatest asset we have in step in the right direction great teachers to teach and Dublin is our teachers and toward investing in educa- for students of all abilities staff. Lack of adequate fund- tors and the future of our to learn.” ing for public education in community — our students. “Both parties came to- California makes it difficult This agreement represents gether to make this agree- to show them how much of far more than compensation. ment one that prioritized a priority they are. It is amazing to see that we our employees and took to “Because there is a long have enhanced the supports heart the best interests of our way to go to before our for all students.” students. I believe they can schools receive full and fair Interim Superintendent both walk away feeling they funding, the board decided Dave Marken commented, have achieved their goals. to spend down the district’s “As a result of this agree- We are pleased to reach this non-mandated reserve to ment, we now offer one of milestone for our students, deliver this exceptional of- the top total compensation staff and community,” added fer to the best teachers in packages for teachers in Al- Marken. California. We do prioritize ameda County. This, along Event to Provide Networking and Resources to Small Businesses Start-ups, entrepreneurs, Commerce, AnewAmerica, and small business owners East Bay SCORE, and other are invited to attend a Small participating businesses and Business Fair on Wednes- organizations. day, May 8, from 9:00 to This event, held dur- MILLS 11:00 a.m. The fair will be ing National Small Busi- ENGLISH held at the Livermore Civic ness Week, is offered at no Center Library, located at charge and is open to the TUTORING 1188 S. Livermore Ave- public. Workshop seating is nue, Livermore, CA 94550. limited. For questions, con- millsenglishtutoring.com Event attendees will ac- tact Ellen Dean at eedean@ cess one-on-one consulting, livermore.lib.ca.us or at 925.315.1956 learn about free resources, (925) 373-5582. To regis- [email protected] and attend workshops on ter, visit: livermoresmall- business continuity plan- businessfair2019.eventbrite. ning and disaster loans. com. In addition to highlight- ing free business services and programs, the fair will 4bd, 3.5ba, 1,816sf. JUST Downtown Livermore provide attendees with an Rare Downtown Home, opportunity to network with LISTED! built in 2018. Bedroom representatives from the & bath on main level. Livermore Public Library, Premium location with backyard. Open kitchen City of Livermore, Small with large island and Business Administration, A celebration for the life of Arlen Ness lined Dublin Boulevard with people and High $700’s opening to family room. motorcycles. At top is Linda Bailey, formerly of Dublin, with an original motorcycle Centro Community Part- Almost brand new. designed by Arlen Ness. 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Swalwell Introduces Legislation EDITORIAL Requiring Campaigns to Giving Help Disclose Foreign Assistance

Partners for Change seeks volunteers to boost its new collaboration U.S. Representative Eric The Duty to Report Act Under current law, it is with CAPE Head Start. They are needed to work with a number of families Swalwell (D-CA) and U.S. would impose a legal duty illegal for any foreign na- in Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin with children attending pre-school Senator Richard Blumenthal on federal campaigns, can- tional, country, or entity to at CAPE (Community Association for Preschool Education). (D-CT) have introduced the didates, and PACs to report provide anything of value to Duty to Report Act – legisla- offers of assistance from a campaign or make an ex- Partners for Change matches each client with 2-4 volunteer mentors. tion to help protect elections foreign nationals, including penditure to influence a U.S. They work together in a partnership to help the client achieve his/her from foreign interference material, non-public infor- election. It is also illegal for personal goals. Information can be found at www.pfctv.org. by requiring federal cam- mation, to the Federal Elec- a U.S. citizen to solicit or According to Partners in Change, mentors do not need any specific paign officials to notify law tion Commission (FEC) and accept such assistance. But skills, just an open mind, an interest in learning about the issue of poverty, enforcement if offered as- the Federal Bureau of In- there is no legal requirement sistance by agents of another vestigation (FBI). The leg- for Americans to report of- and a willingness to walk alongside people for 18-24 months to help them government. islation also would require fers of such assistance. bring about positive change in their lives. Swalwell, a member of disclosure of all meetings “This isn’t a Democratic It has been demonstrated that people can achieve success with encour- the House Permanent Select between candidates or cam- or Republican issue – any agement. We urge residents to provide that help. Committee on Intelligence paign officials and agents of our nation’s foes could and Committee on the Judi- of foreign governments, try to tip the scale on behalf ciary, said, “When foreign other than those held in a of any party’s candidate,” adversaries seek to meddle candidate’s official capacity Swalwell said. “We’re all in our elections, silence is as an elected representative. Americans, and we have not an option. The most ba- The bill introduced is a to behave that way. Most TV Will Show Interviews sic function of government broader version of legisla- of us probably hoped this is to protect its people from tion that Swalwell first intro- would be common sense, foreign attack. If we neglect duced last Congress. but unfortunately, it seems For Zone 7 Appointment that obligation - or flat out Special Counsel Rob- we must specify it. This refuse it - then we are not ert Mueller’s report docu- isn’t meant as a rebuke to Tri-Valley Community build his engineering busi- the April 22 application actually a government. This mented numerous instances President Trump or as an Television (TVCT) will ness. deadline will be interviewed is part of a series of reforms of foreign actors seeking to effort to relitigate the 2016 televise a special meeting TVCT intends to broad- at the meeting. They in- to demonstrate we are a gov- assist the Trump Campaign election—it’s a preventative, of the Zone 7 Water Agency cast the meeting live, be- clude Olivia Angus, Rich ernment that will respond to during the 2016 presidential defensive measure for the during which the 14 candi- ginning at 5 p.m. on May Buckley, Alan Burnham, Al- foreign interference.” election. future.” dates vying for an appoint- 2. However, if technical fred Exner, Laurene Green, ment to the board will be difficulties prevent a live Jim Horen, Naveed Khan, interviewed. broadcast, TVCT will show Matt Morrison, Arne Olson, The appointee will re- a recording at a later date, to Michelle Smith McDon- place Bill Stevens, who be announced. ald, Sylvia Tian, Robert resigned in March to spend The 14 candidates who Tucknott, Niki Wente, and LARPD Sports and Fitness more time with family, and filled out forms in time for Randy Werner. Programs Attract Participants The Livermore Area in youth programs, includ- ketball league, ultimate MAILBOX Recreation and Park Dis- ing Granada Little League, frisbee and a pickleball trict (LARPD) Sports and Livermore Little League, league filled the fields. A Fitness Division served Fusion Soccer, West Coast pickleball tournament last (Opinions voiced in letters eminent climate scientists, The Call for 69,000 participants in 2018, Soccer, Livermore Soft- year drew 86 teams from not an especially excitable published in Mailbox are Reparations from the not including tournaments. ball and Livermore Junior around the U.S. those of the author and do type, to warn of the fall of not necessarily reflect the civilization." Progressive Left is That figure was present- Football. The district partners opinion of The Independent. There you have Nathaniel Pure Ignorance ed during a report to the Because sports are no with local business to offer The Independent will not Rich's assessment. Person- Robert Rao, Livermore LARPD Board of Directors longer seasonal, players are classes, such as ice hockey, publish anonymous letters. ally, I think the 5-degree The "Race Hustlers" that regarding sports and fitness active year-round, adding to tennis, tumbling and tram- All letters are required to comment is optimistic--op- are part of the Progressive programs. the use of facilities. poline. have the names of the per- timistic in this way: that the Left are now forcing a litmus The stated goal of the Over 1500 participants Junior Giants, open to sons submitting them and fall of civilization, due to test on Democrat candidates division is to provide out- play on the basketball court ages 5-11, runs from June to city of residence. Abusive conflict over scarcity, would standing recreation pro- in a variety of youth leagues. August. The free classes at- letters may be rejected or for President. Forcing them, occur sooner than we ever to be clear, that reparations grams and facilities that Youth programming for tracted 120 participants last edited. Frequent letter writ- promote lifelong learning, ages 3 to 13, from beginner year. The program includes ers may have publication of got to 5-degrees. Closer should be paid. their letters delayed. Letters to the bone, at the conclu- Yes, they have it correct and a healthy and active to advanced, enrolled 485 a anti-bullying, healthy eat- should be sent by email to sion of his paragraph, Rich that it was white men who lifestyle. year. There are three types ing, exercise programs, [email protected]) writes: "Beyond a certain promoted and engaged in Facilities include a gym of summer camps, pee wee learning the fundamentals point, the two great existen- slavery. But, where their with two full size basketball sports (3-5), youth (6-12) of baseball, and getting out tial threats to our civiliza- Degrees Celsius ignorance shines is the courts, 21 multipurpose and fun in the sun (5-10). and just playing. tion, global warming and fields, 11 baseball and soft- Signups last year totaled The Little League In- Tom O'Neill, Livermore nuclear weapons, will loose fact that a majority of the 620,000 soldiers who died ball fields, three synthetic 978. The district provides termediate World Series In his article of 4/25/19, their chains and join to rebel turf fields, 6 outdoor pick- a flexible schedule, includ- attracts visitors and teams Jeff Garberson writes of in the Civil War were white against their creators." This leball courts and seven ten- ing full day, half day, once from around the world, the latest computer-model men, fighting in the bloodi- too is a tentative assessment; nis courts. They are in use a week, all ten weeks or drawing 55,000 last year. results on global warming: but it's one that should center est war of our country's his- 7 days a week year-round. one week. The games are played at "Superficially, the model re- our attention as no other tory to free the slaves. sults would seem to suggest problem does. Brother fought brother The district works with Adult sports, unique to Max Baer Park. This year's that warming is happening and neighbor fought neigh- 15 youth and adult organi- Livermore, involved 5239 action runs from July 28 to faster and more dramatically bor to fix this gross injustice. zations regarding outdoor players. Softball offers 42 August 4. "Give Me that Old use. Over 5800 participate teams. In addition, a bas- than previously estimated." Time Religion..." Our nation is born on the While the remark is tenta- premise that all men are Daryl R. Carlson, Livermore tive, it's noteworthy that created equal. Many white I am grateful to the Chris- each new assessment com- men fought to end slavery tian who responded to my ing from our labs is worse in this Nation. recent letter because he SPEEDWAY than the earlier ones. If we are going to pay does not advocate tossing (Continued from first page) We should be worried. reparations, then it needs to gay people off the tops of Here's Nathaniel Rich in go to the families of the men came before the BZA last electric. There won’t be cided to require a check-in buildings. However, his ho- his intro. to his recent book, that died trying to save this week, no one was there to screeching of tires, and review 1½ years after the Losing Earth: "The Paris cli- mophobic words and intent nation and end slavery. object. County planning other motorsports noises. business opens. mate agreement...hoped to harm members of the LG- staff mailed notices to prop- Neighbors who were com- Jana Wismer, an Oak- restrict warming to 2 degrees BTQ community—crushing Permitless Gun Carry erty owners within 500 feet plaining about noise (during land-based attorney for Celsius. A recent study puts the spirits of teens uncer- of the track, and also posted the racing era) are not com- Lakeside Motor Sports, said the odds of pulling this off at Kenneth Nather, Livermore tain of their true life path, signs in the vicinity, accord- plaining now,” said Curry. one in twenty....The climate Kentucky just became the the firm hopes to operate the and emboldening bullies to ing to county staff planner The CUP needs renewal facility in June or July. scientist James Hansen has shame and physically harm 16th state to pass a permit- called a 2-degree warming less gun carry law. I would Damien Curry. after three years. However, others different from them. “The (vehicles) are the three-member BZA de- 'a prescription for long- He bears false witness like to see California be state term disaster.' Long-term that my summary of Leviti- number 17. That would al- disaster is now the best-case cus is taken out of context. low anyone who wanted to scenario. A 3-degree warm- carry be allowed to carry ing, on the other hand, is a The Word of God says pork is unclean and Christians without a permit. I believe SHORT NOTES prescription for short-term crime would go down. I disaster: forests sprouting in who stand in impossibly long lines at the Honey think the school shootings the Arctic, the abandonment would be reduced. The of safety-net services for the of most coastal cities, mass Baked Ham Store are about Ducks Unlimited View Photos of hoodlums like to go to gun Livermore, Dublin and Pleasan- starvation. Robert Watson, to commit a rather tasty Honors Tri-Valley San Francisco ton area. The Haven’s ongoing a former chairman of the nitrate-fueled abomination. free zones to do their kill- Chapter at Photography ing. If someone is shooting work in the community is made United Nations Intergov- If he truly embraces the Old Ducks Unlimited recently Workshop possible with the help of our ernmental Panel on Climate Testament, it is not a hunt back at the hoodlum, I think announced the top volunteer The Pleasanton Library and dedicated volunteers. In order Change, has argued that a and peck where you get to the wanting to kill thoughts chapters across the nation, Recreation has announced the to continue providing food, 3-degree warming is the chose the abominations you would change to “how do I honored in three categories: next in an ongoing series of shelter, and support for people realistic minimum. Four de- decide to vigorously reject. get out of here.” Chairman’s Roll of Honor, workshops with professional in need, the Haven is seeking grees: Europe in permanent Nowhere in Moses’ Top Ten Check the statistics of 16 President’s Elite and President’s photographers. View vibrant regular volunteers at our Thrift Roll of Honor. drought; vast areas of Chi- is homosexuality mentioned states that have permitless photos of San Francisco and Store and Food Pantry. na, India, and Bangladesh carry laws for shootings and The Chairman’s Roll of pick up tips and techniques from The Thrift Store, located at but everyone working at Tar- Honor designation is reserved claimed by desert; Polynesia gun violations. I think you a professional photographer. 116 N. 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DIVERSITY (Continued from first page) to bring people together and profit Partners for Change, celebrated the rich cultural non-profit status of the Ral - mitigate the problems of who expressed support for stew in Livermore, promot- ly, and how contributions hate that lead to the violence the proclamation. Peete is ing inclusion and mutual can be made. Perner replied that we’ve seen. a co-organizer of the Rally respect. She supported the that Asbury United Method- The proclamation be- For Love that has taken request to ask the city to ist Church has developed a gins with a statement about place for the last two years partner with those putting restricted use fund for the Livermore’s foundation and in Livermore. "These values on the third Rally for Love. Rally. To contribute, send a history. It continues with are in the DNA of this city. "We need to walk the walk, donation to Asbury United what Livermore stands for We need to unite ourselves as well as talk the talk." Methodist Church, speci- as a city, what it stands around the concept of love. Lia Gray, a community fying it is intended for the against and how it can move It is important to live up to chaplain in Livermore, Rally for Love. Asbury also forward with specific ac- our values and to put actions serves on a leadership com- has underwritten the insur- tions. The upcoming Rally behind the words. The rally mittee of Interfaith Inter- ance needed for the Rally. For Love on June 9 was takes place at the Bankhead connect that finds ways to Mayor John Marchand cited as an example of how Theater Plaza, and perhaps bridge secular communities noted that he has spoken people can be brought to- even in the Theater. We are with faith communities. at both the Rallies. These gether as a community. hoping we can partner with One of her responsibilities events are not just where Woerner believes the the city, so it is not just a day is to involve youth, which people come together, hold proclamation deals with in isolation." has happened at both Ral- hands and then walk away. a serious issue in society, Mary Perner stated that lies. He said, “I wanted a change and is a positive way to the Rally for Love started Ellen Peet supports the of mindset, and a commit- state what the city stands with a book group that put proclamation as a formal ment for people to change for. Councilmember Bob together two Rally For Love way of saying, “Livermore and serve the community. Coomber agreed. events, and a follow-up citizens do not promote the We need to do this on a lo- Public comment began event called Making My us versus them mentality cal level.” with Shana Peete, executive Way to the USA. These very regarding our neighbors.” director of the local non- successful get-togethers Woerner asked about the TAUSCHER (Continued from first page)

life. The example she set HIGH LEVEL help parents check on the with her public service, her OF ACHIEVEMENT backgrounds of child-care leadership and her character Born Ellen O’Kane to a workers. inspired me to think beyond New Jersey family, Tauscher Tauscher also chaired my own pursuits, and set my was the first in her family two campaigns for Sen. goals around helping others. to attend college. At age 25, Dianne Feinstein. “In all these things and she became one of the first After her career in the more, Ellen Tauscher was a women to hold a seat on the State Department, she bold and selfless champion New York Stock Exchange. served on the University of who strove at every turn Even before running for California Board of Regents. to make our world a bet- office, Tauscher created From that seat, she chaired ter, safer, healthier place. the Tauscher Foundation in the Board of Governors for She was also a great men- 1980 to help California and Los Alamos National Se- tor and friend, and I will Texas schools buy computer curity LLC and Lawrence miss her wisdom, guid- equipment for elementary Livermore National Security ance, and friendship ev- school students. She created LLC, a consortium led by of the Treaty. ery day,” said Swalwell. the Child Care Registry, the regents. A LLNL press release the first national service to notes that Tauscher’s cen- trist brand of politics, dubbed “Tauscherism,” boosted her national profile as a key voice of moder- ate Democrats in seven terms in Congress and leader of the 60-member House New Democrat Coalition. During her tenure as con- gresswoman, she served as chair of the Strategic Forces PEOPLE WANT Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, responsible for oversight of the country’s nuclear weapons stockpile, missile defense program and the national labs. OPEN SPACE Laboratory Director Bill Goldstein stated, “Ellen was a great leader who leaves a legacy of service to the nation and to international nuclear security. She gave generously of her time and passion to the causes she believed in, and was a loyal friend and mentor to those who worked with her. “Among those causes was this Laboratory, which, since her time as represen- tative from the 10th Con- gressional District, she has championed as a force for international security and the advance of science and technology. As chair of our Board of Governors, Ellen brought her experience, savvy and limitless com- mitment to excellence and the Lab’s mission to lead us at a crucial time. Her strong, steady hand will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family.” During her time in Con- gress, Tauscher worked with an intern named Eric This is what a continuous, activated Central Park could look like right in the heart of our downtown, Swalwell, who was hoping to advance to professional benefiting everyone. soccer, and was studying at the University of Maryland. Now living in Dublin, THE CITY COUNCIL WANTS HOUSING. The Livermore City Council has ap- where he grew up and served on the City Council, Swal- proved up to 130 units of 3 and 4 story apartments instead of a Central Park stretching from well represents the 15th the Bankhead Theater Park Plaza to L Street. In the City’s Outreach Process, the people District. After redistricting, it includes parts of the dis- ranked Housing last (#10) in their preferences for the downtown development. Commu- trict Tauscher represented. nity Character ranked #2 and and Open Space ranked #3. Ignoring the public, the Council Swalwell said in a for- mal statement released to favored more housing. the news media, “Ellen Tauscher was a force: a force who passionately served WE CAN HAVE BOTH. Much needed affordable housing should be on the edges of her constituents, a force for good in the world as one of the public open space, not in place of it. America’s top diplomats, and always a force of loyalty for any friend who counted The Community Group is committed on her. We will miss her THERE IS TIME FOR A BETTER PLAN. dearly.” to a plan with housing that does not dominate the City’s downtown center, and the grand “I would not be where Central Park that Livermore deserves. Let us know your ideas at VibrantLivermore.com! I am, or who I am, if not for Ellen Tauscher. When I joined her office as an intern in 2001, I was a col- Ad produced by Community Group. For more information, visit us at VibrantLivermore.com lege athlete unsure of what I wanted to do with my 6 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

Livermore Cowboys catcher Kylie Roberts dives for a pop up ball. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Amador Dons Derek Braaten and Granada’s Tucker Vonderach battel for the puck. The Dons scored in overtime to win 6 to 5. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore shortstop Sara Kerling throws to first for a double play against Amador. Livermore won 4 to 2. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

The Amador Dons hockey team took on cross-town rival, the Foothill Falcons, winning 6-2. Pictured is #54, Joey DeMeo.

West Coast Soccer Orinda. The same team that had knocked West Coast Klash 2010 came out vic- Krush out of the State Cup the weekend torious last Saturday against San Ramon before. FC with a 4-0 win. Scarlett Freitas led the Due to injuries, Krush had to play short- scoring with 2 goals with assists from Ta- handed with only 11 players available for tum Conover and Maya Boosahda. Kaylee the game that remained scoreless until the Gilbert then had a breakaway goal charg- middle of the second half, when Cal Magic ing down midfield. This was followed by a scored. More determined than before, Krush goal by Maya Boosahda with an assist from kept up the attack on Cal Magic, finally Kaylee. Defense by Isabella Humphrey and capitalizing with a goal of their own. Paige Claudia Daniels limited San Ramon to very McLean sent a corner kick into the box that The Cowboys hosted the Dons. Livermore’s first baseman Nick Hermann tries to few shots on goal. Those they did attempt was deflected by Cal Magic’s goalie. The pick of the Don’s Justin Rasmussen. Amador won 13 to 7. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) were stopped by Viviana Martinez, who deflection went right to Brooke Gale, who made some great saves. directed the ball right back to goal, sending West Coast Kaos U16G – West Coast the ball high into the upper corner of the net, Kaos 03 girls claimed two critical weekend right over the goalie. Krush continued their victories. On Saturday, Kaos faced the San attack, with several strong shot attempts, Juan Blue in NPL 1 league play. And on but in the end the game concluded in a 1-1 Sunday, Kaos played in the Norcal State tie. After the game. Coach Stuart Rafferty Cup quarterfinals against Ajax United. praised his players, saying “it was the best Kaos outscored the Blues 4-0 and edged played game he had seen by Krush.” out Modesto 1-0 to advance to semifinals. With a record of 1-0-2, Krush remains In NPL 1 league play, Kaos faced the San undefeated in Spring League. Krush contin- Juan Blues at home at Robertson Field in ues Spring League play this Sunday with a Livermore. Kaos scored early at the 11-min- home game in Livermore. For information ute mark with a pass from Anaya Shelton to about Krush, including upcoming tryouts, Midfield Alina Garcia who volleyed a shot visit www.westcoastsoccerclub.com. into the top corner of the net. The second The girls of WCS Kurse traveled to Col- goal of the match came 10 minutes later lege of Marin Saturday to face the Marin FC from midfielder Daisy Samuelson from a in what would prove to be an impressive solo corner kick. The half ended with Kaos showing. The first goal was scored when 12U Tri-Valley Blue Devils won the NorCal Hockey Championship and went on to ahead 2-0. #2, Kaya Scott, delivered a beautiful shot win the California State Championship. The 12U Blue Devils players are Jonathan Fifteen minutes into the second half, on frame and into the net. The second half Kaos Forward Maddie Del Prado nailed the of the game was dominated by WCS Kurse Adrian, Luke Brandon, Cameron Candelaria, Kaily Favro, Sala Fernandez, William with #5, Sabrina Rogers delivering a bullet Harker, Dexter Harkness, Joseph Jupina, Jakob King, Austin Luciani, Kaleb Mann, third goal of the match. The final goal came with five minutes left with a pass-back from for the second goal of the game. Just min- Nolan Moore, Sofia Pittis, Jake Powers, Michael Reich, Kory Self, Parker Sexton, Garcia to Defender Alyssa Williams, who utes later, an assist by #5, Aryana Jones, to and DJ Van Fleet. The coaches include Bill Davis, Mitch Sill, Greg Acton, Amelia drilled a shot from outside the 18 into the #22, Makeila Yancey, would put the third DiPaola, Quin Harker, Tim Harkness, and Dustin Van Fleet. left corner of the goal. Kaos claimed the 4-0 goal into the net. This was followed by an victory. Keeper Maddie Mannina is credited assist by Rogers to Yancy for the final goal with another shutout. in the 4 to 0 victory over Marin FC. Early Sunday morning, Kaos headed to The Earthquakes 09 boys faced LaM- Davis to compete in the Norcal State Cup orinda 09 boys on Saturday, April 27, and quarterfinals against a formidable Ajax came away with a 7- 5 victory. Earthquakes’ United from Modesto. Ajax was the favor- forward Connor Giuliacci started the scor- ite going into the match, but they couldn’t ing early in the first five minutes after a handle the early offensive attack by West breakaway. LaMorinda answered back with Coast. At 15 minutes into the match, Kaos a goal of their own. Giuliacci cut through midfielder Katie Zeck passed to Alyssa two midfield players, finding Masyn Neu- Williams who found Madison Del Prado. bel, who took a shot right outside the box, Del Prado won a ball inside the Ajax 18- scoring the Earthquakes’ second goal. yard box, turned past defenders and nailed LaMorinda met their goal with two more a shot past the Keeper. But Ajax did not goals ending the first half with a lead over give up as they pressed players forward the Earthquakes 3-2. and went for long ball tactics. “It was like The Earthquakes came out in the second a college level match. My players adjusted half with a plan. They were focused and well to the opposition’s tactical change and soon Dino Shang scored, tying the game. everyone stepped up to meet the challenge. Once again, LaMorinda answered back Livermore Softball Players of the Week I’m extremely proud of my team,” said Kaos scoring another, taking the lead 4-3. The Earthquakes were not finished, as Carter In the T-Ball Division, Audrey Helfrich, playing for the Purple Panthers, was recog- Coach Troy Dayak. Both teams battled hard through the second half, getting a few West drove the ball up the field from the nized. Audrey played an exceptional game this week. She charged the ball when fielding chances to score. But West Coast was able to back dribbling through players, and scor- and did an excellent job batting. She was focused on the game, eager to play and helped see out the game, winning 1-0 and earning ing with a left-footed shot that soared past keep count of the outs. the spot in the Norcal State Cup Final Four. the keeper. Dino Shang gained possession In the 10U Division, Jacqueline Morriss for the Teal Titans was highlighted for showing In a strong display of hard work, deter- of the ball and found Carter West, who support for her teammates and great sportsmanship. mination and most of all heart, the West scored another goal, earning the lead for In the 8U Division, Sydney Bierderman for the Stormtroopers played with solid pitch- Coast Krush 05 Girls team returned to Nor- the Earthquakes. Later in the game, the ing and timely hitting in two straight games, raising her level and showing great focus. Cal Premier Spring play this past weekend, ‘Quakes won a corner kick and Yusif Kahlil facing off against California Magic 05 in crossed the ball to Avi Nukala, who found (Continued on page 7) MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

The Mavericks Fastpitch 14U Piscotty Team won the Hot Tamale Tournament in Ripon. Pictured are Amanda Rawlins, Lauren Higgins, Gretchen Eberstein, Avery Pickering, Ava Seguin, Katherine Meagher, Marissa Donohoue, Ellie Gaudoin, Megan Teczon, Jori Wilkendorf, and Dylan Plummer. Not Present: Briana Livermore West Coast Earthquakes U10 team took Bernstein. the win over HYSL premier 5-1. Thick fog did not stop them. They were on fire and continue to prove they are a force to be reckoned with. Their passing skills were exceptional and their defense was super strong. They are currently in first place in their league with 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie. Coach Rob Hansen and coach David Mahabali have groomed them to do great things. Granada High School boys varsity lacrosse played Dublin High School last week. Pictured is Matt Hall getting ready to pass the ball

The Mavericks Fastpitch 14U Garcia 05 Team won the Turlock Spring Classic. Pictured are Katherine Piscotty, 60 feet in a cloud of dust. Cole Cainey slides into home Lauren Depltich, Kate Hankins, Jesse Hall, Sierra as Luke Anderson is ready to apply the tag after taking Granada High School boys junior varsity lacrosse Black, Hannah Temple, Serena Martinez, Aleena Helms, the throw from catcher Seth Raborn. This took place won their game against Dublin High School last week. Delaney Stevens, Kyler Choi and Sophia Enright. in a Granada Little League game between the Majors Pictured is Nathan Rivera with the ball and teammate “Stewart” and “Reggie” A’s. (Photo – Bill Nale) Nick Hall nearby.

Friday May 3rd at 7:00 will be the final regular season game and senior night for Amador Dons Hockey. The West Coast Kaos U16 notched two critical wins over nine graduates are Clyde Boren (not pictured), Michael the weekend. They beat out San Juan Blues 4-0 in NPL Cassetti, Derek Braaten, Dante Debenedetto, Justin 1 league play and edged out Ajax United Green from Fulmer, Anthony Goldhawk, Emily Lahrs, Carter Leong, Modesto 1-0 in the Norcal State Cup quarterfinals to Shai Panaga, and Mark Zhao. advance to the final four. Pictured is West Coast Kaos West Coast Soccer Klash with Coach Sara Girotto after Wing, Allison Rickman sending a cross into the box. their victory over San Ramon FC.

LHS Choir to Perform National Anthem at May 11 A’s Game Take yourself out to the link: www.groupmatics. ballgame! Bring your fam- events/GROUP/LVJUSD. ily and friends. You won’t For questions, contact Leslie want to miss the opportunity Lemieux at 925-960-2919 or to see the Livermore High [email protected]. School Show Choir per- form the National Anthem on May 11th at 1:07pm, as the Oakland A’s take on the The Granada High School boys junior varsity lacrosse Cleveland Indians. – CONCRETE WORK – team won their game against Latino College Prep. Since it is Mother’s Day Pictured is Jake Fields in a fast break. West Coast Earthquakes beat LaMorinda 7-5. weekend, moms and grand- 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE mas will receive something • Foundations • special! Discounted field Driveways (Continued from page 6) • Sidewalks (Stamped, level tickets with half price Exposed, etc.) the net, upping the score to 6-4. LaMorinda held on, scoring 1-1 with goals from Falcon Andrew Ralston and Don Ryan parking are selling fast. [email protected] another goal of their own. Finally, in the last minute of the Coultrip. Foothill took the lead in the second period with Purchase your discount- Call for your game, Finn Morrison received a brilliant pass from Dino a goal by Felix Busel. Amador answered with three goals ed tickets now for $32 by Free Estimate Today! 707.490.4470 Shah and blasted a long shot over the keeper’s head, scoring that period, two by Carter Leong and another by JT Ful- accessing the following License #847620 the final goal of the game, bringing the score to 7-5 for the mer. The third period would see only the Dons score. One Earthquakes. The West Coast Earthquakes play Heritage 09 goal was scored by Joey DeMeo and another from Dante boys next weekend at home. Debenedetto. Amador Hockey Mavericks Fastpitch The Amador Dons hockey team beat the Monte Vista Mavericks Fastpitch just wrapped up an exciting week- Mustangs 8-4 Monday night, April 22. Ryan Coultrip had end of Softball with both 14U teams each winning their a hat trick, Joey Demeo scored twice, and Pranav Chandra, Gold Bracket Championships. Anthony Goldhawk and Yuyi Zhao each scored once. All The 14U Piscotty 04 Team won the Hot Tamale tourna- four of the Mustangs’ goals came in the third period with ment in Ripon, Calif. The 14U Garcia 05 Team won the two from Humza Ghaznavi, and Kyle Mackintosh and Jaden Turlock Spring Classic. A Wu each scoring one. Both teams went through some gut-wrenching competi- The Dublin Gaels hosted the Amador Dons Friday, tion throughout the weekend. Congrats Ladies! April 26th. A cross-town rival game was held Saturday, the 27th, between the Foothill Falcons and Amador Dons. The Granada Matadors hosted the Amador Dons on Sunday morning. All games were at the Dublin Iceland rink. Over the weekend, the Amador Dons hockey team took on cross-town rival, the Foothill Falcons. The Don's prevailed with a 6-2 win. After the first period, it was tied TRAVEL BUG OCEAN AND RIVER CRUISES (925) 447-4300 In Downtown Livermore travelbuglivermore.com 8 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 Livermore City Council Goals and Priorities Updated By Bruce Gach

The Livermore City February, include crafting a emergencies. On the public Council adopted work plans comprehensive asset man- safety side, there will be designed to fulfill the goals agement program to ensure new license plate readers at and priorities previously that the community contin- entries into the city. approved for the 2019-2021 ues to receive vital services In July 2019, the senior period. The unanimous vote through a sustainable infra- units in the Chestnut Square took place at the April 22 structure strategy; continu- Senior and Family project meeting. ing downtown projects; and will be ready for occupancy. Every two years, the city enhancing emergency man- The Family project has just council maps out its goals agement and public safety. broken ground. and priorities for the next Other actions were aimed at Roberts also explained two years. City Manager encouraging an innovation that the city’s inclusionary Marc Roberts reviewed driven economy supporting program will provide 37 the priorities for the entire revenue generating busi- affordable units now under 2017-2019 period. Long- nesses, high quality jobs, construction in various parts term financial stability was entrepreneurs with unique of the city. In addition, the viewed as a top goal. Rob- experiences for residents city council has formed a erts noted four major ac- and visitors; and establish- subcommittee to develop complishments, including ing a homeless strategy a homelessness plan with Dublin Pride Week, the City of Dublin’s annual week-long series of events promoting adoption of a fee study, to develop a coordinated short mid and long-term volunteerism and environmental awareness, started Saturday, April 27, and continues updating the city’s financial response to the problem, strategies. through Sunday, May 5. Pictured are some of the hundreds of workers helping with software, and revising the and expanding the diversity Councilmember Bob projects throughout the community during Volunteer Day on Saturday. Projects compensation policy, as well of affordable housing op- Woerner stated he was as- ranged from helping seniors with household maintenance and yard work, to school as the debt policy. Other portunities. tonished by how much staff and park beautification projects (pictured). This year’s theme, “Dublin Makes a accomplishments involved During the 2019-2021 has accomplished. He asked hiring an analyst for disaster period, construction of ele- if the Interfaith housing Difference,” demonstrates the ways in which individuals or groups can improve preparedness; approving the ments of the Downtown plan on Pacific Avenue was on the community and the world even in the smallest of acts. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Emergency Operations Plan will include Veterans Way, schedule. and local hazard mitigation I Street parking structure Roberts replied that by plans; enabling 95% of the improvements, and Stock- spring of 2020, the hope was staff to complete standard men’s Park. Plans for the to have completed plans for emergency assistance train- commercial buildings near entitlement. ing, and 35 senior staff to Blacksmith Square, Liver- Vice Mayor Robert Car- Memorial Offers Healing and attend an advanced four-day morium Plaza, Black Box ling wanted to know what training at the California Theater, Science & Society was happening with Sun- Hope to Servicemembers Specialized Training Insti- Center will be finalized. flower Hill. tute. In this two year period, Eric Uranga, Assistant During this period, the the city is pursuing certifica- Community Development Las Positas College Memorial" was unveiled 11 knowledgement and hope. council adopted priorities tion through the Emergency Director, reported efforts (LPC) is hosting the "Eyes years ago in the Ohio State "Eyes of Freedom: Lima for sidewalks, pedestrian Management Accreditation were underway to make it of Freedom: Lima Company House Rotunda and travels Company Memorial" is ramps, streetlights, bridges, Program; developing a financially feasible. An ap- Memorial," a traveling me- throughout the country, al- made possible through landscapes, artwork, traf- departmental operations plication for a low-income morial featuring eight pow- lowing visitors to reflect on support from the Safeway fic control devices, storm center plan for police, fire tax credit will be submitted erful life-sized portraits of the hundreds of thousands Foundation, Pleasanton drains and waterways. The and public works; prepar- in June. MidPen Housing, 23 fallen servicemen from of men and women who Military Families, LPC Citizens Asset Management ing documents for the city’s the contractor, made some the Ohio-based Lima Com- have given the ultimate Veterans First Program and Committee was established, emergency operation plan; revisions to the plan due to pany (3rd Battalion, 25th sacrifice while in the line LPC Student Veterans Or- along with a website for getting ready to open the rising construction costs. Marine Regiment) during of duty. ganization. feedback from the com- new Emergency Operations MidPen also identified other Operation Iraqi Freedom Last year, Miller added a The memorial is view- munity concerning what the Center, plus developing sources of financing to bal- in 2005, honoring all past, life-sized, bronze sculpture able for free in the Barbara citizens felt was important. all the information neces- ance the budget. The number present and future service- of a serviceman seated, F. Mertes Center for the The goals for the 2019- sary for the Center and the of units remains the same. members. head down and deep in Arts, Building 4000 lobby, 2021 period, adopted in community to respond to It will be on campus thought. The piece, named 3000 Campus Hill Drive in through May 3. "Silent Battle," represents Livermore. 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"Silent Battle," a life-sized sculpture representing the struggle with suicide and post-traumatic stress that many veterans face, created by Anita Miller. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 9 Are You Ready for May in Wine Country? By Laura Ness Ready or not, we’ve run out of April, and May is already they are open from 11:30—4:30pm. Tables are available Tickets are on sale now, and seating is limited. See www. upon us. Which means the school year is winding down, on the Vineyard Terrace, with two-hour reservation slots at showmentum.com. and thoughts are turning to summer. Wait…Summer? Not so noon and 2:30. A two-hour maximum is guaranteed with Dane Stark on Page Mill’s BOC-Winning Cabernet fast. There’s still plenty of spring left in our step. Before all a two-bottle purchase. All other tables, not on the terrace, Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly one of the wines almost the wildflowers are spent and the hills begin fading to tan, are available on a first-come first-serve basis, with two-hour everyone makes around Livermore. Heck, almost every it might be good to get out and smell the pollen. Mother’s maximum time limit. All Moms receive a carnation and a winery makes at least one, except for the Rhone Alone and Day is nigh, so it’s time to make plans. Meanwhile, don’t taste of Sparkling Rosé! Burgundy Forever houses, because Cabernet has become skip having some fun this weekend. There’s plenty going For Mother's Day, sample a special cheesecake cupcake ubiquitous as the most popular red variety in the world. on around the Valley for May 4 and 5. and wine pairing flight. Local favorites, Dessert Lovers, Here in Livermore, wineries have adopted many different Ukulele Jam and Open Mic at Charles R Vineyards, will be on site selling their fantastic desserts. Other local styles for Cab, so there are lots of choices. At the 2019 May 4, 1-4pm vendors in the Las Positas event room include: June Sa- Uncorked competition, only five Cabernet Sauvignons in Charles R Vineyards kicks off a free Summer Ukulele bian Designs (handmade jewelry) and Arbonne (women's the under $40 category made it into the medal round. They Jam, led by singer/songwriter and string teacher Steve beauty products). were from Page Mill, Eagle Ridge, Entropy and Cuda Ridge. Kritzer, Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 pm. Anyone with a Paint the Town Red, While Drinking Big Reds on May 11 The medal round judges awarded Best of Class to the 2016 ukulele is welcome to participate. Music will be provided Rosa Fierro Cellars, Ehrenberg Cellars and Favalora Cabernet from Page Mill. We asked winemaker Dane Stark and include some easy songs for beginners. An open mic Vineyards Winery have something fun planned on Mother’s to share some thoughts on this honor, and the wine. session gives those with more expertise a chance to strut Day out at 346 Earhart Way. There’s always plenty of “BOC is a very nice thing to have, but competitions are their stuff. Of course, those without a ukulele can enjoy the parking out here. Lunch is included as part of this deal, so not my favorite avenue for getting the word out about wine. tunes and sing along. “Ukulele is easy to play for anyone, read on. While we can ascertain quality, flaws, flavors, nuance etc., at any age,” said Steve Kritzer. “It’s inclusive, has an ir- M forever memories on Mother's Day while you laugh, a side-by-side competition is like sitting on sofas in a store. resistibly happy sound and lets anyone join with others to sip wine and paint a beautiful masterpiece together. Painter You may find that the biggest, softest sofa is the best when make music.” “We’re really excited to host the Ukulele Emily Kontelis will lead participants through beginning- sitting in the store, and get home to find that it doesn't fit Jam,” says Bonnie Bartlett, owner of Charles R Vineyards. level painting techniques. This is a light-hearted and relaxed in your room, or you sink down too far to watch the TV “It will be so much fun to play or to relax and appreciate class with plenty of one-on-one guidance. Painting supplies you have mounted. In the store, there's no context. I want the talents of others.” Summer Ukulele Jam starts May 4 will be provided for the event. Wines will be available by the my wines to be enjoyed over dinner, with people, in great and continues the fourth Saturday of every month, May glass and bottle at a special Mother's Day discounted price. glassware over time: they should be a compliment to an 25 through September 28. The event is free of charge for The event goes from noon to 2:30pm. Tickets are $40, entire evening. But that's just me.” participants and audience. and include lunch and tastings of two wines at each winery. “It's a great honor to be judged to have a wine in that Steve Kritzer, a veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Tickets on Eventbrite.com. category. The excellent winemakers in the valley are doing has entertained audiences around the world, recorded five Make Mom Laugh on Mother’s Day at McGrail a phenomenal job of exploring our winegrowing region and award-winning CD’s, and has been a highly-respected This Mother’s Day get mom something she can use, like learning the nuances of the valley itself and the vineyards teacher for over 25 years. His teaching abilities include some laughs and a bottle of wine with friends! Showmentum within it.” acoustic and electric guitar (specializing in folk, Travis will bring its latest show, “You’re Not the Boss of Me,” a “This particular wine comes from three vineyards: one picking, bluegrass, swing, Celtic, and classic pop and rock), night of MomCom from the hilarious Alexia Jackson. This off Greenville Road on the Crane Ridge, which gives it mandolin, banjo, ukulele, bass, songwriting, and theory. one-woman comedy show premieres Saturday night May depth and fleshiness; one in Kalthoff Common, which brings “Ukulele brings out the joy in people,” said Steve Kritzer. 11, at McGrail Vineyards. structure and acidity to the wine; and one mid-valley that “I’m really looking forward to the Ukulele Jam. Charles R Alexia believes, “It’s time for mothers to COME OUT!... provides fruit and complexity. I feel the blend is better than Vineyards offers the perfect environment for us to gather everyone else has!” and tell the truth about the impossible any of the parts. The oak regimen is 20% new American and enjoy the afternoon.” and humbling journey of raising kids, by forewarning the Oak from Canton.” Laughs by the Barrel at Crooked Vine, May 4, 8-10pm next generation, and validating the current one. Help Save Abandoned Horses: June 9 at Darcie Kent Later in the evening, head to Crooked Vine for a special With the last of her three kids off to college, she has Want to drink wine and save an equine? Come out to Laughs by the Barrel night of comedy in the newly-refur- returned to stand-up, having previously performed at San Darcie Kent Winery on Sunday, June 9, for a fundraiser, bished barrel room. With comedy provided by Showmen- Francisco’s Cobb’s Comedy Club, the Punchline, and all featuring the big band sounds of 3 Day Weekend. Put on tum, a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Unravel over the Greater Bay Area, including Trek Winery, Crooked by Big Bay Ray, a Pleasanton-based non-profit that makes to support their fight against pediatric cancer. Enjoy a load Vine, Backstage Wine Café and Sweetwater Music Hall, to wine carriers and shopping totes from recycled feed bags, of a laughs with three of the funniest comedians in the Bay name a few. the event goes from 2-5pm. It will feature vendors, BBQ Area while supporting a great cause Audiences love supporting her hilarious comedy as food from Cabana Dave’s, silent auction, games for the Learn more at www.showmentum.com/crookedvine. she makes her way to Los Angeles to fulfill her dream ofkids and Darcie Kent wines. Admission is $35 for adults. Las Positas Vineyards Offers a Sweet Mother’s Day performing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, in a “Go Big or Make a reservation now at Las Positas for Mother's Day: Go Home” effort to prove… there’s life after parenting! OBITUARIES

Leslie “Sheryl” Pierce Orville was the 11th child Karen Olesen of Brentwood; entire family and cherishing these were annually harvested Edwin Frithjof Streed May 21, 1955 – Sept. 3, 2018 of Ole C. Olesen and Christi- four step-grandsons David, them as well. She lived in from nearby secret locations. Aug. 20, 1937 - Apr. 24, 2019 na (Hendrickson) Olesen born Steven, Robert and Joseph San Francisco her first 13 She taught her children to Resident of Tracy in Graettinger, Iowa on March La Fountaine; brother and years, then moved to Liver- bake at an early age, and they Loving husband, father 16, 1924. He was a World War sister in-laws Neal and Edie more. Little did she know will never forget her cookies, and grandfather, Edwin II veteran and served at the Wilson, nieces Linda Bert and her father was one of the Bay fudge and her banana cream Frithjof Streed passed away Naval Air Station Alameda, Lori Matuszak, many other Area’s largest producers of pie, although that was only on Wednesday, April 24, CA during the war. He met nephews and nieces, and brandy during prohibition. made for Vincent’s special 2019 comforted by family his future wife Betty Reali at two loving caregivers Donna The family stills were pro- occasions, like visiting from and friends at his home in a USO dance and they were Olsen and Dany Cabrera. He ducing 5,000 gallons per day College! Livermore, Calif. Ed was 81 married February 17, 1946. is preceded in death by his during their peak production. Lola and Dario enjoyed years old; born on August Ole and Betty started their parents, four brothers and Maybe it was this exposure to gardening together, especially 20, 1937 in rural Appleton, married life in Emeryville six sisters: Norman, Virgil, alcohol that formed her into a tending their roses. They won Minnesota. He graduated and San Leandro while Ole Merville (Nip), and Clarence lifelong teetotaler. a trophy for their Peace rose from high school in Frank- worked in San Francisco Olesen; Edna LeDuc, Sylvia Prior to leaving San Fran- at the Pleasanton Rose Show. lin, Minn. in 1955 as class as a typewriter technician. Olesen, Lavinia Brobst, Viola cisco, she won the Girls’ City After Lola’s retirement, Valedictorian. Ed attended St. He started his own office Enger, Lillian Lammers and Tennis Championship for her she spent time with her grand- Cloud State University and equipment business, Valley Vivian Larson. age group. Lola always loved children, playing with them, graduated with a degree in On Monday September Office Equipment, renting a His generous, positive the City. When she got her caring for them and generally math and physics. While 3, 2018 Leslie passed away small space (an ex Western spirit and love of life will be driver’s license, she would spoiling them as well as any attending college at St. Cloud, peacefully in Tracy at the Union office) on Main Street missed by all who knew him. round up her girlfriends and good Italian grandmother who Ed met his bride-to-be, Mar- age of 63. She was born on in Pleasanton in 1959. He No funeral services will be drive into the City for a night ever lived. Many of the kids’ garet (Peggy) Osterberg from May 21, 1955 to Donald later expanded this busi- held as this was Ole’s wish. of carousing. Every Moth- friends called her Grandma Kensington, Minn. The cou- Wayne Wilson and Martha ness to Livermore with a er’s Day, her husband Dario Lola, and she basically adopt- ple was married on August 1, Louise Wilson. She was the new building on 3rd street Teresa Jean Vernon would take her and the kids ed into her orbit as Mom her 1958 in Kensington, Minn. oldest of three, having two and then to a larger store on April 18, 1963 - April 19, 2019 into San Francisco and visit two young cousins from Italy, They celebrated their 60th younger brothers, Donald and Portola Avenue. He was well the zoo, the Tea Gardens and Roberto and Cinzia Capriolo anniversary in 2018. Teresa Jean Vernon, age Michael. In her youth, she had known in the Tri-Valley area the Conservatory, among of Italy, George Mueller, Rob- 56, passed away at her home a love for all animals, often for his strong work ethic and other places. in Reed of Israel and special in Livermore, California on bringing home “stray” cats personal service for the com- Lola attended Livermore honorary great-grandaughter April 19, 2019. Teresa was and any animal she could munity’s business needs. He High School, and was always Sophia Camozzi. born in Paris, Arkansas on sneak into the house. When continued to run his business graceful and athletic. She was She traveled extensively, April 18, 1963 to Thomas she was older she had her own into his 70’s. a star of Carol Jean’s first both with her husband and Gerald and Mary Jean Ver- horse named “Sandy” that she ever dance class, was an ace with her dearest childhood non. She enjoyed cross-stitch loved and cared for. Leslie at tennis and badminton and friend, Nina Lucchesi Bloom. and had a keen interest in was a graduate of Granada loved to play basketball at She took both of her daugh- astronomy. High School and married Livermore High. She was a ters on a tour of Italy, along Teresa was preceded in soon after graduation to Don- ferocious walker in her later with her sister Marie. The trip death by her parents, two ald Maynard and had her first years, and instead of staying included a visit to her fam- sisters Regina Marie Vernon daughter, Melisa. home when mountain lions ily property outside Lucca, The newly-weds moved and Stephanie Ann Vernon, She worked at Intel in were spotted in the area, which was very meaningful to Little Falls where Peggy and one brother Stephen Paul Livermore and also received would take a golf club with to her daughters. She was also taught first grade and Ed Vernon. her license in cosmetology her instead. active in the Young Ladies In- student-taught while finishing She is survived by a and was a great hairdresser as When Lola was 18 she stitute at St. Michael’s, along his Bachelor’s Degree. The brother Kelly Vernon and well. Leslie remarried to the married Dario John Bobba with her dear YLI sisters. couple moved to Wadena in wife Nancy of Huntsville, love of her life Jeffrey Pierce of Livermore, and the cou- Lola was preceded in death 1960 where Ed taught high Arkansas, and three sisters and had two more children, Ole and Betty had two ple moved to Monterey for by her husband Dario, and by school math and chemistry Lynn Vernon of Pasadena, Sarah and Jay Pierce. After daughters, Kathy and Karen, Dario’s job as a fireman. They her sister Vivian and brother (and also worked on his Mas- Maryland, Sharon Rice of years of living in Livermore, and moved the family to soon returned to Livermore, Michael. She is survived by ters Degree from NDSU). Centerton, Arkansas and Mi- the family relocated to Tracy. Pleasanton in 1965. He loved though, and Lola took up her her three children, Cynthia Peggy taught elementary chelle Billington and husband Leslie was blessed to have the outdoors and all animals, former job at Bates Dress Marie Greci, Teresa Ann music. While the couple lived David of Seligman, Missouri spent most of her life as a stay especially horses, and was Shop until she had her chil- Capriolo and her husband there, they welcomed their as well as numerous nieces at home mother caring for her very active with his children dren, Cindy, Teri and Vincent. Thomas Hine and Vincent son, Michael into their family and nephews. children and grandchildren. in the Eden Colts Junior Drill Lola and Dario raised the Paul Bobba. In addition, two in 1964. Leslie is survived by her Team, a 16 horse and rider children in Livermore, at- of her sisters, Marie Jackson They moved to Meno- loving husband Jeffrey, broth- precision team that travelled Lola Rose Bobba, tended church at St. Michael’s and Lisa Clark survive her. monie, Wisconsin where Ed er Michael, children Melisa, to rodeos, horse shows and née Roggi Parish. Lola participated in She is also survived by her taught mathematics at Uni- Sarah and Jay, grandchildren competitions throughout the April 11, 1930 - April 23, 2019 numerous church activities grandchildren Michael Greci, versity of Wisconsin-Stout, Toni, Taylor, Brooklynn, state. In the early 1970’s, he Lola Rose Bobba, née for the remainder of her life. Dominic Greci, Paul Bobba and Peggy taught reading at Leslie, Madeline, Chance, purchased ranch property and Roggi was born on April 11, When the kids were old and his wife Becky, Dan an elementary school. While Shelby, Shyann, Autumn, cattle in Brentwood as a hob- 1930 in San Francisco, to her enough, Lola went back to Bobba, Christine Bobba and the couple was in Meno- Annabelle, and Delilah & by and spent many weekends parents Guido and Albertina work, as she was never, ever step-grandchildren Emily and monie (1967), they welcomed great-grandson Angel. on the property for round-ups, Roggi, née Santucci. Guido, a satisfied to sit still. She started Lucas Hine, as well as many a daughter, Elizabeth, into Leslie will be in our hearts trail rides and barbeques with former resident of Capannori, cooking for the East Av- nieces, nephews, cousins and their family. The couple then forever and will be interred family and friends. Lucca, Italy, came to America enue School cafeteria, then other family, both here and in moved to Tempe, Arizona on April 28 at Roselawn His other passion was in 1914. Albertina arrived at Musso’s Bakery in San Le- Italy and many, many friends. to complete Ed’s Ph.D. in Cemetery in Livermore in a deep sea fishing. In the early around 1920. andro, and finally at Safeway Lola passed away peace- Higher Education Adminis- private service. 1970’s, he began travelling Stores in Livermore, where fully on April 23, 2019, sur- tration. He graduated from to the small fishing village of she started at the snack bar rounded by her three children. ASU in Tempe and moved Orville “Ole” Los Barriles, Mexico on the counter and ended her career A loving, warm, giving per- back to Minnesota to begin Clifford Olesen East Cape of Baja California as a cashier. She was a strong son and friend to all, Lola will as Financial Aid Director at Mar. 16, 1924 -Apr. 21, 2019 Sur on the Sea of Cortez. He supporter of the Retail Clerks’ be missed by so many people. Anoka Ramsey Community Resident of Pleasanton loved to fish for Marlin, Do- Union, and a true believer in A rosary will be held at College. By the time he re- tired in 1999, he was Vice It is with great sadness that rado and other large game fish unionization for workers, so Callahan’s Mortuary on May President and Academic Dean the family of Orville “Ole” and was a strong proponent of much so that none of her kids 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., with a of Anoka Ramsey College. Clifford Olesen announces catch and release. Ole made will use automated checkout visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 Ed took great pleasure his passing at his home after many friends in the small lines in grocery stores. p.m.. A funeral Mass will be playing his trumpet for 14 a brief illness on Sunday Mexican community and was Lola was a great cook held at St. Michael’s Church years traveling and perform- April 21, 2019, at the age well known by the locals for and especially a baker, but on May 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. ing with the Minnesota Over of 95 years. He was a long- his friendly smile, love of would always make wonder- Callaghan Mortuary is 60 Band. He also enjoyed time Pleasanton resident and fishing and fun. She was the first Santucci ful meals from the wild fish honored to be serving the golfing, bowling, spending touched many lives with his Ole is survived by his wife grandchild, and Lola consid- and game her husband and Bobba family. An online as much time as possible outgoing personality, positive of 73 years, Betty of Pleasan- ered herself the doyenne of son would harvest from fam- guestbook is available for with his grandchildren, and outlook on life and generous ton, two daughters Kathy La the sprawling Santucci fam- ily lands. In particular she was condolences at www.cal- playing Bridge with Peggy. spirit. Fountaine of Pleasanton and ily, being cherished by the a fan of porcini mushrooms; laghanmortuary.com. 10 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 OBITUARIES

He was a proud long-time Tank Operator. Hyman Lloyd members of their community. his passion for classic films Callaghan Mortuary is member of the Anoka-Coon Jessica loved her friends at They considered their daugh- and song with all around him, honored to be serving the Rapids Optimist Club. Celebration Church and par- Robinson, Jr. ters to be their most precious especially his family. Some Robinson family. An online In October 2015, Ed and ticipated in the youth group Aug. 11, 1941 - Apr. 28, 2019 blessing in life. of his other hobbies included guestbook is available for Peggy relocated to Livermore program frequently over the Longtime Livermore After moving to the Bay genealogy, Civil War history, condolences at www.cal- California to be near their years. She also had an affinity Resident Area, Hy earned his Master’s putting together ship models, laghanmortuary.com. daughter and her twin boys, for animals, especially dogs degree in Sociology and went and collecting artifacts. He Colton and Kaleb. Ed enjoyed and she loved to travel. She Our darling husband, fa- on to teach college classes in loved driving, taking his Julia Elizabeth Cable ther, uncle, and brother, Hy nearly four years of their was adventurous and willing Sociology and Anthropology children to school and the Resident of Livermore baseball games, bowling, and to take a leap to experience Robinson, left us on Sunday, for around four decades, mak- family on road trips short and just spending time together. the fun things in life. She also April 28, 2019. He was seven- ing an indelible impression long, including several cross- Ed is survived by his wife loved getting dolled up and ty-seven years old. Our lives on students at Las Positas, country drives to explore the of over 60 years, Peggy; his feeling beautiful but knowing will never be the same again. Chabot, and other places of beautiful geographic, natural, son, Mike and family of An- she was a tom-boy at heart. higher education around the and cultural diversity of our dover, Minn.; and daughter, Jessica had a special zest for Bay Area. He cared deeply nation. Beth (Elise) and her sons life that had an incredible about the subjects he taught, Hy was the very best hus- Colton and Kaleb of Liver- impact on everyone she met. making academic topics ac- band, father, brother, uncle, more, Calif. He is also sur- She lit every room up with her cessible and relatable by and friend that anyone could vived by brother, Harvin Strid smile and almost always com- weaving personal anecdotes, have asked for. Caring, atten- and family of Banning, Calif., plimented every person she stories, movies, and popular tive, unfailingly loyal, reli- sisters Helen Ginther and encountered. Jessica has been culture into his lessons. He able, gentle, and so very giv- family of Palm Desert, Calif., described as being simply a made sure that his students ing, his example, though un- Audrey Furman and family beautiful and magical person. found ways to embrace what assuming, illuminated the ev- Julia Elizabeth Cable, 19, of Apple Valley, Minn., and She will be missed terribly by they learned in his classroom eryday and the extraordinary peacefully passed away at her sister-in-law Elaine Streed everyone who met her. and recognize its importance events in our lives, moments home in Livermore on April Hy was born on August and family of Newberg, Or- Jessica is survived by in their own lives and com- both humble and grand, with 24, 2019 at 11:46 PM. Julia 11, 1941, to parents H.L. egon. Ed is also survived by her parents Jerry and Dean- munities. a light that can never grow was diagnosed with osteosar- Robinson and Georgia Estelle sisters-in-law Roberta Oster- na Haynie, brother Roger Throughout his life, Hy al- dim. He always found the coma the summer before her Bourg Robinson, in Jackson, berg of Estes Park, Colorado (Samia) Haynie, and brother ways made sure that everyone good in everyone and every- senior year of high school and Mississippi. He grew up on and Anne O’Flynn of Elbow Rodney Haynie (Danielle), around him felt seen, includ- thing. His heart was golden. battled the disease for almost Valley Street in Jackson, in Lake, Minn. dear friends Dan Rippee ed, and valued. He would go Above all, his family was three years. a modest but loving home. He is also survived by a and Tom Donayre as well as out of his way to help you or paramount to everything and Julia was born and raised His father was an industrial wonderful group of friends. hundreds more family and simply to put a smile on your he showed it every day. We in Livermore. She loved the and mechanical engineer, a Ed was preceded in death friends. face with a friendly greet- will be forever blessed to outdoors, science, sports, brilliant, funny Renaissance by his parents Helen and Services will be held at ing, a kind word, or a gentle call him ours, and to belong music, and art. Julia was en- man. His mother, a gifted mu- Frithjof Strid, brother Dennis Callaghan Mortuary Liver- joke. He would call customer to him. thusiastic about life and loved sician and a kind, generous, Streed, and two siblings who more, Friday May 3rd, 2019. service numbers to report Hy is survived by his wife to go on adventures with her woman, raised Hy and his died as youngsters. Viewing at 1pm, service at good service, making sure of over fifty-two years, Mohi - brothers. She participated in brother John, and managed Please join us in celebrat- 2pm, reception following to share praise, thanks, and ni Robinson, his brother John soccer, volleyball, ultimate the family household. Known ing his life on Friday, May service. recognition everywhere he Robinson (Bettie), daugh- frisbee, robotics, and diving as “Robbie” to his friends 3rd, 2019, 3:30 PM at Resur- Callaghan Mortuary is could, even when they were ters Fiona Robinson (Cory during high school. After and family in the South, Hy rection Lutheran Church in honored to be serving the not expected. No one could Burke) and Mariah Robinson graduating from Granada delighted in spending time Dublin, California. A private Rippee family. An online be a stranger for long around (Matthew Angus), his loving High School, she attended with everyone and in giving inurnment will be at Rose- guestbook is available for Hy. He had a gift for con- brothers-in-law, Julian Misra Brigham Young University to his community. lawn Cemetery in Livermore, condolences at www.cal- necting with people, showing (Flordeliza) and Vinaye Misra in Provo, Utah. Hy’s dedication to service California. Personal notes and laghanmortuary.com. genuine interest in, listening (Nancy), nephews and nieces Julia had deep faith in the was a lifelong passion. He condolences may be made to, and sharing thoughts with Carl, Savina, Charles, Alissa, gospel of Jesus Christ. was a committed Boy Scout, at www.gatheringus.com/ people wherever he met them, Anna, Maya, Melissa, Con- Julia is survived by her June Gabrielle Schaefer rising to the rank of Eagle memorial/edwin-frithjof- striking up conversations at nie, Zane, Elvis John, Gwyn, parents, James and Gwynne Age 93 Scout as a young man. He streed/647. the grocery store, the bank, Kausar, Sanjar, Muzammil, as Cable, her brothers Andrew volunteered at summer camps June Gabrielle Schaefer at work, and anywhere he well as numerous other family (Alyssa), Matthew and Peter, for disadvantaged youth. Jessica Ann passed April 12 at age 93. had the opportunity to con- members in the United States as well as grand parents, As a young adult he joined She leaves behind a son and nect and bring others into the and India. aunts, uncles, and cousins. Haynie-Rippee the Navy, serving on the daughter, along with a grand- warm glow of his kindness. Services are planned for A memorial service was Aug. 9, 1979 - Apr. 25, 2019 Cuban Blockade as a Quar- daughter, extended family and If you were lucky enough to Wednesday, May 8th, at First held on Tuesday, April 30th, termaster on the U.S.S. Kas- Jessica Ann Haynie-Rip- friends, all of whom will miss get a hug from him, you felt Presbyterian Church in Liver- at The Church of Jesus Christ kaskia in 1962 as part of his pee, 39, left this earth on April her dearly. June was a woman his tremendous strength and more, California. Details are of Latter-day Saints, 950 Mo- experience. After the Navy, 25, 2019 in Pleasanton, Calif. ahead of her time. During generosity, his caring, holding still pending. Please contact cho Street in Livermore. In Hy saddled up his motorcycle World War II she studied you tight. Fiona Robinson at fiona.rob- lieu of flowers, please donate and rode west to California, drafting at a time few women Like his mother, Hy was [email protected] for more to Cancer for College. did so. Later, she went to work where he put his abiding pas- a loving and generous per- information. for Consolidated Aircraft in sion for social justice to work son, kind to all people and San Diego drafting instrument with the California Migrant creatures around him. He panels for the B-24 Liberator Ministry and Farmworkers’ was tender-hearted and un- aircraft that saw service in the Movement. He was one of derstanding. Also like her, South Pacific. Not a "Rosie the early organizers start- he was a musician, playing the Riveter," but rather a ing and running an office in his guitar and writing music "Daisy the Drafts (wo)man." Porterville, Calif. support- throughout his adult life. He She met Henry Schaefer ing migrant workers in the brought his guitar for music Jessica was born August in San Diego, a handsome grape strike alongside César sessions at his daughters’ 9, 1979 in Livermore, Calif. Marine who would serve in Chavez. Hy also served in elementary schools, leading to Jerry and Deanna Haynie. the South Pacific. When he his church as an Elder for the students through folk and After attending Phoenix High returned home, they mar- First Presbyterian Church of other songs that were easy and School, Jes spent two years ried and initially made their Livermore, Calif. and helped fun to learn and sing together. at Las Positas College before home in New Orleans. June with many community events, Like his father, Hy was getting her first job at Mu- and Henry both attended Tu- including running the “Heifer brilliant, interested in every- sic World in Dublin. While lane University where June Carnival” for several years. thing and able to engage with at Music World, she met graduated Phi Beta Kappa It was during his first year any subject. He was a master Dan and the two quickly in Chemistry. When life in in California that Hy met Mo- at carpentry, planning and fell in love and were mar- the Jim Crow south became hini Misra and it was love at building several major addi- ried in 2000. Jessica then intolerable, June insisted she first sight! Mohini, a teacher, tions to the Robinson house moved on to Sandia Labs in and Henry return to Califor- had come from Pennsylvania in Livermore. Always able to Livermore where she held nia to make a home and start as a summer volunteer with fix anything, he tended to his various positions includ- a family. But before doing the Migrant Ministry. Mo- house and yard with patience ing Security Police Officer, so, June accepted a job as a hini and Hy were married in and great capability. Mary Caroline Alarm Technician, Mechani- chemist for Shell Develop- December of 1966, when she Hy loved history, science, cal Technologist and a Badge ment in Emeryville. After was 23 and he was 25. They and numerous other subjects. Mumper Office Specialist. In 2014 her son and daughter were moved north to the Bay Area He was a voracious reader, of- she moved over to Lawrence a bit older, June returned to and settled in Livermore in ten picking up multiple books Celebration of Life/Open House Livermore National Labora- the workforce as a technical 1969. They spent over fifty- at the same time. He had a Saturday, May 4, 2019 1:00-4:00 tory where she worked in the writer, putting her scientific two happy years together, brilliant and inquisitive mind; Badge Office as well as the education to good use. Like raising their daughters, Fiona always delighting in learn- RLCC Larkspur Room High Explosives Applications we say, "a woman ahead of and Mariah, in Livermore, ing and growing. He loved 4444 East Avenue, Livermore Facility (HEAF) as a Firing her time." and continuing to be treasured movies and music, sharing

Alameda County Administra- be heard and must appear with the County Clerk of Al- business name(s) listed above: first commenced to transact nal Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, Livermore, CA 94551. This LEGAL NOTICES tion at the hearing to show cause ameda on March 27, 2019. N/A.Signature of Registrants: business under the fictitious CA 94566. This business is business is conducted by why the petition should not Expires March 27, 2024. /s/: Electra Gentry Goodwin, business name(s) listed above: conducted by a Limited Li- an individual. The date on FOR INFORMATION Building be granted. If no written The Independent Legal Owner. This statement was 2015. Signature of Registrants: ability Company. The date which the registrant first com- PLACING 1221 Oak Street objection is timely filed, the No. 4519. Published April filed with the County Clerk of /s/: Barbara Ensstrom Baker, on which the registrant first menced to transact business LEGAL NOTICES Oakland, CA 94612 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2019. Alameda on March 22, 2019. Psychologist #3005, Owner. commenced to transact busi- under the fictitious business Call 925-243-8000 A copy of this Order To Show court may grant the petition Expires March 22, 2024. This statement was filed ness under the fictitious busi- name(s) listed above: N/A. Cause shall be published at without a hearing. The Independent Legal with the County Clerk of Al- ness name(s) listed above: Signature of Registrants: least once each week for four NOTICE OF HEARING ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 4523. Published April ameda on April 10, 2019. N/A. Signature of Registrants: /s/: Katie Tragarz, Owner. successive weeks prior to the Date: 5/24/2019 FOR CHANGE OF NAME NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. Expires April 10, 2024. /s/: Alexandre, C. Munaretto, This statement was filed date set for hearing on the peti- Time: 11:00 AM Case No. RG19013354 FILE NO. 557250 The Independent Legal President. This statement was with the County Clerk of Al- tion in the following newspaper Dept: 17 No. 4525. Published April filed with the County Clerk of ameda on April 15, 2019. of general circulatition printed The address of the court is: The following person(s) do- SUPERIOR COURT OF ing business as: Independent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. Alameda on April 12, 2019. April 15, 2024. CALIFORNIA, in this county: Alameda County Administra- electrical Testing, 6363 Collier NAME STATEMENT April 12, 2024. The Independent Legal COUNTY OF ALAMEDA The Independent Newspaper tion Canyon Rd, Livermore, CA FILE NO. 557651 The Independent Legal No. 4529. Published April TO ALL INTERESTED 2250 First Street, Livermore, Building No. 4527. Published April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. PERSONS: CA 94550 Dated: April 3, 2019 1221 Oak Street 94551, is hereby registered by The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: D Drew, Clerk of the Oakland, CA 94612 the following owner(s): ing business as: Rose Red NAME STATEMENT 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Petitioner: Superior Court A copy of this Order To Show Roger K. Houtz, 6363 Col- Consultations, 4127 Suf- FILE NO. 557832 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Belen Consuelo Pulgar de The Independent Legal No. Cause shall be published at lier Canyon Rd, Livermore, folk Way, Pleasanton, CA The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Figueira 4517 Published April 11, 18, least once each week for four CA 94551. This business is 94588, is hereby registered by ing business as: BixBite NAME STATEMENT filed a petition with this court 25, May 2, 2019. successive weeks prior to the conducted by an individual. the following owner(s): Stone, 4892 Bernal Ave, Apt. FILE NO. 557868 FILE NO. 557950 for a decree changing names date set for hearing on the peti- The date on which the reg- Sally Elizabeth Robinson, 4127 O, Pleasanton, CA 94566, The following person(s) do- The following person(s) doing as follows: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE tion in the following newspaper istrant first commenced to Suffolk Way, Pleasanton, CA is hereby registered by ing business as: Phlebotomy business as: Cleanview, 869 Present Name: FOR CHANGE OF NAME of general circulatition printed transact business under the 94588. This business is con- the following owner(s): Mobile Express, 4899 Willow Ventura CT, Livermore, CA, Belen Consuelo Pulgar de Case No. RG19013360 in this county: fictitious business name(s) ducted by an individual. The Citrus Stone, LLC, 4892 Bernal Road # 415, Pleasanton, CA 94551, is hereby registered by Figueira SUPERIOR COURT OF The Independent Newspaper listed above: 9/15/98. date on which the registrant Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, CA 94588, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Proposed Name: CALIFORNIA, 2250 First Street, Livermore, Signature of Registrants: first commenced to transact 94566. This business is con- the following owner(s): Jasper Pades, 869 Ventura Bela P. Fig COUNTY OF ALAMEDA CA 94550 Dated: April 3, 2019 /s/: Roger Kenneth Houtz, business under the fictitious ducted by a Limited Liability Napoleon Del Rosario, 899 CT, Livermore, CA 94551. /s/: D Drew, Clerk of the TO ALL INTERESTED Owner. This statement was business name(s) listed above: Company. The date on which Willow Road # 415, Pleasan- This business is conducted PERSONS: Superior Court THE COURT ORDERS filed with the County Clerk N/A. Signature of Registrants: the registrant first commenced ton, CA 94588. This business by an individual. The date on The Independent Legal No. that all persons interested in of Alameda on April 2, /s/: Sally E. Robinson, Owner. to transact business under the is conducted by an individual. which the registrant first com- Petitioner: 4518 Published April 11, 18, this matter appear before this 2019. Expires April 2, 2024. This statement was filed fictitious business name(s) The date on which the regis- menced to transact business Jorge Manuel Figueira Feria 25, May 2, 2019. court at the hearing indicated The Independent Legal with the County Clerk of Al- listed above: December 27, trant first commenced to trans- under the fictitious business below to show cause, if any, filed a petition with this court act business under the fictitious for a decree changing names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 4521. Published April ameda on April 10, 2019. 2018. Signature of Registrants: name(s) listed above: N/A. why the petition for change of business name(s) listed above: as follows: NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. Expires April 10, 2024. /s/: Alexandre, C. Munaretto, Signature of Registrants: name should not be granted. N/A. Signature of Registrants: Present Name: FILE NO. 557015 The Independent Legal President. This statement /s/: Jasper Pades, Owner. Any person objecting to the /s/: Napoleon del Rosario, Jorge Manuel Figueira Feria The following person(s) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 4524. Published April was filed with the County This statement was filed name changes described Owner. This statement was above must file a written Proposed Name: business as: VideoSwirl, 5559 NAME STATEMENT 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. Clerk of Alameda on April 12, with the County Clerk of Al- filed with the County Clerk of objection that includes the Jorge M. Fig Goldenrod Dr Livermore, CA FILE NO. 556865-556866 2019. Expires April 12, 2024. ameda on April 16, 2019. Alameda on April 15, 2019. reasons for the objection at 94551, is hereby registered by The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal April 16, 2024. April 15, 2024. least two court days before THE COURT ORDERS the following owner(s): ing business as: 1) Bobi NAME STATEMENT No. 4526. Published April The Independent Legal The Independent Legal the matter is scheduled to that all persons interested in Holley Nordvik and Rob Nor- Gentry Goodwin Pubications FILE NO. 557685 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. No. 4530. Published April No. 4528. Published April be heard and must appear this matter appear before this dvik, 5559 Goldenrod Dr. 2) Bobi Gentry Goodwin. The following person(s) do- 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2019. at the hearing to show cause court at the hearing indicated Livermore, CA 94551. This 4971 Hollice Ct, Livermore, ing business as: Power 5 below to show cause, if any, NAME STATEMENT why the petition should not business is conducted by a 94550, is hereby registered by Experience, 23197 Maud FICTITIOUS BUSINESS why the petition for change of FILE NO. 557835-557836 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be granted. If no written married couple.The date on the following owner(s): Ave Hayward, CA 94541, NAME STATEMENT name should not be granted. The following person(s) do- NAME STATEMENT objection is timely filed, the which the registrant first com- Electra Gentry Goodwin 4971 is hereby registered by FILE NO. 557589 Any person objecting to the ing business as: 1) Pinpoint FILE NO. 557908 court may grant the petition menced to transact business Hollice CT, Livermore, CA the following owner(s): The following person(s) doing without a hearing. name changes described Local Tri-Valley, 2) Tri-Valley The following person(s) doing under the fictitious business 94550. This business is con- Barbara Ensstrom Baker, business as: Speech Therapy NOTICE OF HEARING above must file a written Web Services, 4892 Bernal business as: The Tatoo Booth, name(s) listed above: N/A. ducted by an individual. The 23197 Maud Ave Hayward, CA and Accent Group, Inc., 6161 Date: 5/24/2019 objection that includes the Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, CA 885 N P Street, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrants: date on which the registrant 94541. This business is con- Skylinks Court, Livermore, CA Time: 11:00 AM reasons for the objection at 94566, is hereby registered by 94551, is hereby registered by /s/: Holley Nordvik, Owner. first commenced to transact ducted by an individual. The 94551, is hereby registered by Dept: 17 least two court days before the following owner(s): the following owner(s): the matter is scheduled to This statement was filed business under the fictitious date on which the registrant the following owner(s): The address of the court is: Citrus Stone, LLC, 4892 Ber- Katie Tragarz, 885 N P Street, MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 11

Speech Therapy and Ac- which the registrant first com- Alameda on April 3, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS mals, volunteer opportunities, Saturday, May 4th, REAL ESTATE Classified Ads cent Group, Inc. 1828 Cartier menced to transact business April 3, 2024. NAME STATEMENT and how to donate. 9am-5pm The Federal Fair Housing Act, Drive, Livermore, CA 94550. under the fictitious business The Independent Le- FILE NO. 557638 274 Helen Way 168) LAND FOR SALE Title VII of the Civil Rights Act This business is conducted name(s) listed above: N/A. gal No. 4537. Published The following person(s) doing Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL Livermore 170) LAND FOR RENT of 1964, and state law prohibit by a Corporation. The date on Signature of Registrants: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. business as: Aloha Nail, 869 RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- advertisements for housing and which the registrant first com- /s/: Michael Chadwick, E. Stanley Blvd, Livemore, CA ter, and Instagram. Multi-Family Garage Sale 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / employment that contain any menced to transact business Owner. This statement was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94550 is hereby registered by Saturday May 4th DUPLEX / APT RENTAL preference, limitation or dis- FERAL CAT FOUNDATION under the fictitious business filed with the County Clerk of NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): 8am – 2pm! crimination based on protected Cat & kitten adoptions now at 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- name(s) listed above: March 1, Alameda on April 19, 2019. FILE NO. 557748 Thanh H. Nguyen, 534 Downs- 12 families participating: classes, including race, color, the new Livermore Petco on ALS TO SHARE 2019. Signature of Registrants: April 19, 2024. The following person(s) glen Way, San Jose, CA 95133. Prima Drive, Prato Way, Vetta religion, sex, handicap, familial Saturdays from 10:00AM to /s/: Elizabeth Anne Perry, The Independent Legal doing business as: Liver- This business is conducted Drive, Raccolio and Acorn Way 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL status or national origin. IVPC 2:30PM. We have many ador- Director. This statement was No. 4534. Published April more Printer, 383 South I by an individual. The date on South Livermore SPACE does not knowingly accept any able, tame kittens that have filed with the County Clerk of 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Street, Livermore, CA 94550 which the registrant first com- off Concannon Blvd. advertisements that are in vio- been tested for FIV & FELV, Inland Valley Publishing Co. Alameda on April 09, 2019. is hereby registered by menced to transact business lation of the law. altered & vaccinated. We also Client Code:04126-00001 April 09, 2024. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): under the fictitious business 118) FREE SECTION have adu Re: Legal Notice for The Independent Legal NAME STATEMENT Daniel Twomey and Loni name(s) listed above: April 1, Free Pine & Oak Wood lt cats & ranch cats for adop- No. 4531. Published April FILE NO. 556981 Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, 2019. Signature of Registrants: You cut & haul it tion. 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. The following person(s) do- Livemore, CA 94550. This /s/: Thanh H. Nguyen, Owner. Lots of Pine cones, too ing business as: Aspen business is conducted by a This statement was filed EMPLOYMENT Please call Jeanné Photography, 8066 married couple. The date on with the County Clerk of Al- (408)897-3156 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Britanny Dr. Dublin, CA which the registrant first com- ameda on April 10, 2019. 65) HELP WANTED NAME STATEMENT 94568 is hereby registered by menced to transact business April 10, 2024. 127) LOST/ FOUND 57) SERVICES FILE NO. 557779 the following owner(s): under the fictitious business The Independent Le- NOTICES / The following person(s) doing Aspen Jeanné Plummer, 8066 name(s) listed above: N/A. gal No. 4541. Published BE WARY of out of area com- ANNOUNCEMENTS business as: American Sign Britanny Dr. Dublin, CA 94568. Signature of Registrants: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. panies. Check with the local Installation Company, 383 This business is conducted by /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. Better Business Bureau before 155) NOTICES South I Street, Livermore, CA, an individual. The date on which This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS you send money or fees. Read “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- 94550, is hereby registered by the registrant first commenced with the County Clerk of Al- NAME STATEMENT and understand any contracts fornia law requires that contrac- the following owner(s): to transact business under the ameda on April 11, 2019. FILE NO. 558469 before you sign. Shop around tors taking jobs that total $500 Daniel Twomey and Loni fictitious business name(s) April 11, 2024. The following person(s) doing for rates. or more (labor and/or materials) Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, listed above: January 12, The Independent Le- business as: Aby Stitches, 7286 be licensed by the Contractors Livermore, CA 94551. This 2019. Signature of Registrants: gal No. 4538. Published Carneros Lane, Dublin, CA TO PLACE State License Board. State law business is conducted by a /s/: Aspen Plummer, Owner. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. 94568 is hereby registered by CLASSIFIED AD also requires that contractors married couple. The date on This statement was filed the following owner(s): Call (925)243-8000 include their license numbers which the registrant first com- with the County Clerk of Al- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Blue Box Investments, Inc. on all advertising. Check your menced to transact business ameda on March 26, 2019. NAME STATEMENT ,7286 Carneros Lane, Dublin, MERCHANDISE contractor’s status at www. under the fictitious business March 26, 2024. FILE NO. 558472 CA 94568 (Nevada Corp). cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB 114) FOR SALE name(s) listed above: June 14, The Independent Legal The following person(s) do- This business is conducted (2752). Unlicensed persons 2005. Signature of Registrants: No. 4535. Published April ing business as: A.A.A. En- by an individual. The date on 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ taking jobs less than $500 must /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. terprises, 20885 Redwood which the registrant first com- YARD SALES state in their advertisements This statement was filed Rd #143, Castro Valley, CA menced to transact business that they are not licensed by with the County Clerk of Al- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94546 is hereby registered by under the fictitious business Garage and Retired Machinist the Contractors State License ameda on April 11, 2019. NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): name(s) listed above: N/A. tools sale! Board.” April 11, 2024. FILE NO. 557845 Matthew Anaya, 1479 155th Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal The following person(s) doing Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578. /s/: Anne Beale Yancey, No. 4532. Published April business as: Hansbakes, 18495 This business is conducted President. This statement was 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. Boston Road, Hayward, CA by an individual. The date on filed with the County Clerk of 94541, is hereby registered by which the registrant first com- Alameda on April 26, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): menced to transact business April 26, 2024. THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY NAME STATEMENT Johanna Moa, 18495 Boston under the fictitious business The Independent Le- FILE NO. 557774 Road, Hayward, CA 94541.This name(s) listed above: April 26, gal No. 4542. Published The following person(s) do- business is conducted by an 2019. Signature of Registrants: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. THE EXPERIENCE IS ALAIN PINEL ing business as: Livermore individual. The date on which /s/: Matthew Anaya, Founder/ Print and Sign, 383 South the registrant first commenced Owner. This statement was ANIMALS I Street, Livermore, CA, to transact business under the filed with the County Clerk of 94550, is hereby registered by fictitious business name(s) Alameda on April 26, 2019. 2) CATS/ DOGS the following owner(s): listed above: January 1, 2019. April 26, 2024. CHERIE DOYLE LESLIE FAUGHT Daniel Twomey and Loni Signature of Registrants: The Independent Le- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, Twomey, 1170 Larkspur Dr, /s/: Johanna Moa, Owner. gal No. 4539. Published for adoption information con- 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 Livermore, CA 94551. This This statement was filed May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. tact Valley Humane Society at [email protected] [email protected] business is conducted by a mar- with the County Clerk of Al- (925)426-8656 ried couple. The date on which ameda on April 12, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS cdoyle.apr.com lesliefaught.com the registrant first commenced April 12, 2024. NAME STATEMENT License # 01950716 License # 01027778 to transact business under the The Independent Le- FILE NO. 557763 fictitious business name(s) gal No. 4536. Published The following person(s) do- listed above: December 1, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. ing business as: Shauna LINDA FUTRAL KAT GASKINS 2017. Signature of Registrants: Lay Coaching, 750 S L /s/: Daniel Twomey, Owner. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Street, Livemore, CA 94550 925.980.3561 925.963.7940 This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT is hereby registered by [email protected] [email protected] with the County Clerk of Al- FILE NO. 557323 the following owner(s): Adopt a new best friend ameda on April 11, 2019. The following person(s) do- Shauna Lay, 750 S L Street, TVAR lindafutral.com katgaskins.com April 11, 2024. ing business as: Bustle Livemore, CA 94550. This Tri-Valley Animal The Independent Legal Boutiques, 5800 East Ave business is conducted by Rescue License # 01257605 License # 01137199 No. 4533. Published April #208, Livermore, CA 94550 an individual. The date on 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2019. is hereby registered by which the registrant first com- Our current weekly adoption GAIL HENNEBERRY GINA HUGGINS the following owner(s): menced to transact business events include: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Aimee Farmer, 5800 East Ave under the fictitious business 925.980.1900 925.640.3762 NAME STATEMENT # 208, Livermore, CA 94550. name(s) listed above: N/A. Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at FILE NO. 558184 This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. [email protected] [email protected] The following person(s) do- by an individual. The date on /s/: Shauna Lay, Sole prop- The location is Delucchi Park, ghenneberry.apr.com ghuggins.apr.com ing business as: Chad’s which the registrant first com- prietor. This statement was 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am Paint & Stain 243 Murdell menced to transact business filed with the County Clerk of to 1:00pm. License # 00693908 License # 01243739 LN, Livermore, CA, 94550, under the fictitious business Alameda on April 11, 2019. Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens is hereby registered by name(s) listed above: N/A. April 11, 2024. at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- SUSAN KURAMOTO JO ANN LUISI the following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: The Independent Le- dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to Michael Chadwick, 243 Mur- /s/: Aimee Farmer, Owner. gal No. 4540. Published 3pm. 408.316.0278 925.321.6104 dell LN, Livermore, CA, 94550. This statement was filed May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. This business is conducted with the County Clerk of ORG, to see adoptable ani- [email protected] [email protected] by an individual. 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Nearly 50 years ago, of very steep craters. The program is to maximize researchers from two NASA some very special materials regolith is composed of fine the science derived from centers, the European Space were transported from outer rock powder produced dur- samples returned by the Agency and seven universi- space to Earth — unopened ing meteorite bombardment Apollo program in prepara- ties. Apollo 17 astronaut and lunar treasures rocketed of the lunar surface over the tion for future lunar missions geologist Harrison “Jack” back by Apollo moonwalk- past 4.5 billion years. Scien- anticipated in the 2020s and Schmitt, who collected sam- ers between 1971 and 1972. tists estimate that the lunar beyond. ples at the Apollo 17 site, is Nine “special samples” regolith extends down 4-5 LLNL will conduct noble on the LLNL team and will were collected in containers meters in some places, and gas measurements, major work to establish geologic during the Apollo 15, 16 and even as deep as 15 meters and trace element analyses context. 17 missions that had indium in the older highland areas. and chronology on the large The samples won’t be knife-edge seals to main- The large surface area of the clasts. Specifically, they will opened right away. First, tain a lunar-like vacuum. mineral grains that make up look at how the isotopic the teams will work together Apollo mission planners the regolith provide an ideal composition of noble gases and with the curation staff devised these special sample trap for volatile elements on are modified by meteorite at NASA Johnson Space containment systems in an the lunar surface. impacts on the regolith, Center to determine the best attempt to meticulously A new NASA program — define the source of hydro- way to open the samples to preserve fragile and transi- the Apollo Next Generation gen in hydrogen-bearing avoid contaminating them tory sample characteristics Sample Analysis (ANGSA) minerals in the regolith, and maximize the science (e.g., solar wind volatiles, — has selected nine teams to and investigate the origin to be gained. volatile coatings). Three of continue the science legacy of meteorites that impacted Examination will likely these “special” samples have of the Apollo missions by the lunar surface through begin with scanning the remained sealed in their studying pieces of the moon its history. The group also tubes using X-rays and then Geologist-astronaut Harrison "Jack" Schmitt original Apollo containers that have been carefully will determine the ages of extracting the gasses held collects lunar rake samples during the first Apollo until today. stored and untouched for samples in the regolith us- in the head and pore spaces. 17 extravehicular activity. Schmitt will be part of the Lawrence Livermore Na- nearly 50 years. LLNL is ing a variety of dating tech- The LLNL team will help LLNL team studying samples collected from the Apollo tional Laboratory cosmo- part of the University of niques to better understand characterize the samples and missions. (Image courtesy of NASA) chemists will analyze the New Mexico team of sci- the timing of crust formation prepare a sample catalog so Apollo 17 samples to study entists that will look at the on the moon. other lunar scientists, not the geologic history of the vacuum-sealed samples to “By studying these un- affiliated with ANGSA, can site where the rocks were study both the volatile ele- touched samples, we’ll gain eventually request samples collected, a cold trap where ment record and the geologic a new understanding of the for specific analyses. water may have been able to history of the Apollo 17 site. moon, its origins and geo- “These samples repre- freeze. This marks the first The ANGSA teams were logic evolution,” Borg said. sent the first major suite of time such a sample will be selected by NASA’s Plan- The LLNL team consists lunar samples to be analyzed studied in detail since the etary Science Division and of Borg, Bill Cassata, Amy since the end of the Apollo end of the Apollo program. will be funded by the space Gaffney, Josh Wimpenny, program, and are likely to “Since the Apollo mis- agency’s Lunar Discovery Thomas Kruijer, Corliss significantly change the way sions, science has advanced, and Exploration Program. Sio and Naomi Marks. They we think about the moon,” so that the importance of The goal of the ANGSA will be joined by groups of Borg said. volatiles on the moon has become increasingly rec- ognized. 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Livermore Innovation Fair: Empowering Global Community

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Best of San Francisco Comedy Competition at the Bankhead Theater

Ronn Vigh

Comedy Com- petition, is one of the funniest comedians to Christina Walkinshaw come out of Boston and he living in LA, performs on their first appearance at the has appeared at CBC’s “The Debaters,” and Bankhead in a show that the Improv, the has a top selling album on the real-life identical twins Comedy Store, iTunes called “It’s Taking A are sure to make “twice as Laugh Factory, Long Time To Become Fa- funny.” Writers, directors Just for Laughs mous…” She has appeared and actors, Randy and Ja- and many other at Just For Laughs, The son are perhaps best known venues. His Winnipeg Comedy Festival, for their cult comedy hit on extensive tele- Glasgow Comedy Festival, ESPN Classic, “View from vision credits and has entertained troops the Cheap Seats,” as well as include Tony in overseas. many comedy specials and “Loudermilk,” This has been a year for other television appear- Johnny Cardinale “Special Unit” comedy at the Bankhead ances. and “Bizaard- Since 1976, the San acerbic wit that made him Theater. In addition to a The Bankhead Theater vark,” as well Francisco Comedy Com- a natural as a writer for number of shows that have is located at 2400 First as roles in films petition has helped launch Joan Rivers on her hit show already been presented this Street in downtown Liver- Ticket to Hollywood.” such as “Stuck a Who’s Who of comic “Fashion Police” on E! season, on Sunday May 5th more. Tickets are available Jackie Flynn on You” and “The champions including such Television. He regularly The Capitol Steps return. at the box office, online at Game Plan.” legends as Robin Williams, performs at comedy clubs, On Saturday July 13, the www.lvpac.org or by call- •฀Jackie฀Flynn,฀winner฀ •฀Christina฀Walkinshaw,฀ Dana Carvey, and Ellen colleges and festivals across Sklar Brothers will make ing 3737-6800. DeGeneres. Each Septem- the nation as well as co- of the 1994 San Francisco a former Canadian now ber, the Bankhead Theater hosting the popular sports- serves as a final stop on the comedy podcast, “Switch- competition’s challenging ing Teams: A Gay Dude & INNOVATION semifinal circuit. Now on A Straight Dude Talk About (continued from front page) Friday evening May 10, Sports.” 2019, “The Best of the San •฀Johnny฀Cardinale฀is฀a฀ As part of their training, the the order weeks before the children in the mainstream distributed at the Innovation Francisco Comedy Com- stand-up comedian, actor, girls at the shelter had taken promised date! society. From the bottom Fair on May 4th, 2019 from petition” returns with a and singer/songwriter. He sewing lessons and were ea- Livermore Innovation of our hearts, a huge thank 10am-3pm. It will be held hilarious evening of stand- has performed in all 50 ger to showcase their newly Fair has offered these you to Livermore Innova- in and around the Bankhead up hosted by Ronn Vigh states, in 49 countries and acquired skill. They tackled survivor hope, and the tion Fair for partnering in Theater, 2400 First Street in featuring a showcase of done 17 tours overseas for their very first project, the promise of a financially the healing journey of these downtown Livermore. talented comics from prior our troops. He has been order for the Innovation Fair, independent future. “Your survivors,” says Ayesha For more information, competitions. seen on Chelsea Lately, with gusto, a passion re- support has been a critical Chargulla, the President of visit www.lvpac.org/inno- •฀Host฀Ronn฀Vigh฀pos- Jimmy Kimmel and in the flected in the quality of their step in the sustainable Empower and Excel. vation. sesses a brash attitude and feature film “Bobby Khan’s final product. They finished reintegration of these These bags will be Reported by Alpa Kohli

MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 3 Encore Players Present “Almost, Maine,” Where Magical Moments Can Occur in a Heartbeat

Encore Players invites chosen to expand the cast individual scenes plus a previously participating in As described by play- They are normally very theatergoers to visit "Al- to 16, ranging from high prologue and epilogue, “Al- Encore classes and events. wright John Cariani, the grounded but sometimes most, Maine," a remote, school age to seasoned most, Maine” gives each "I love acting because people of “Almost, Maine” they become excited by mythical, almost-town actors. actor a chance to shine. The I get to escape being me are rural Americans who love … and other extraordi- where the townspeople “This play is a very variety of vignettes will all the time,” she said. are not “cuddly and cute.” nary occurrences.” explore love and loss one deeply thoughtful piece take the audience through “When you're rehearsing or The characters in this show Tickets can be purchased cold, clear, slightly surreal on life and relationships,” humor, heartbreak, falling performing, you don't have are “hard-working, ordinary at www.lvpac.org or by people. They just take time calling 373-6800. night during the Northern Spooner said. “People at in love, and everything in a chance to think about to wonder about things. Lights. Performances are various stages of their own between. the many things that you May 10-12: Friday, 8 p.m.; lives will see themselves Co-producer Marsha normally have to worry Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; and reflected in one or more of Howard, a Pleasanton about. I love the challenge Sunday, 2 p.m., at the West these vignettes. Spread the resident, is returning for of transforming into a dif- End Theater, Bothwell Arts word and enjoy this won- another Encore production. ferent person to see what Center, 2466 8th St., Liver- derful cast of players.” “Once the acting bug bites that feels like. If I can make more. Ticket price ($25 Some of the actors have you, it's hard to shake,” she people laugh while I'm General and $20 Senior 62- appeared in other Encore said. “But as you age, you doing it, that's a bonus for DEL VALLE up) includes a "social" fol- productions and a few are find fewer opportunities. me." FINE ARTS lowing each performance. new; some are from Liver- I'm glad Encore provides Ron Smith of Sunol, Telegraph Ray Spooner, veteran more or Pleasanton while opportunities for ‘mature’ who has been a long-time Quartet actor, teacher, director, others come from Martinez, actors.” Sunol Repertory Theatre and Board Chair of Encore Oakland, Sunol and Los Livermore resident and participant, is a veteran ac- Sat MAY 4 at 8pm Players, makes his debut Gatos. winemaker Meredith Sar- tor but new to Encore. “It is as Encore director. Ray has Made up of eight boraria joins the cast after a thrill to be working with Valley Concert Chorale Encore Players,” Smith John Emory Bush, Conductor said. “Quality community P RESENTS theater is and throughout Broadway Treasures: history has been a key com- Then and Now ponent of an informed life. Featuring:Sat Lerner MAY & Lowe’s 4 at 7:30pm , and contemporary music from Enjoy the show.” at the Bothwell Arts Center Encore Vice Chair Martie Muldoon, also BEST OF co-producing, returns for Tickets: $45.00 valleyconcertchorale.orgMimi Fox another show. She reflects, SAN FRANCISCO Guitarist "After directing Encore’s COMEDY most recent production, COMPETITION ‘The Last Romance,’ I’m Hosted By Ronn Vigh excited to return to the stage with this unique play, Fri MAY 10 at 8pm I’m especially thrilled to be sharing the stage with two young ladies I taught and directed as youth. I worked with Rebecca Bernstein at Asbury Methodist Church, JACKIE CHRISTINA JOHNNY as youth choir and musical FLYNN WALKINSHAW CARDINALE director. I ran into Rebecca at a blood drive, and invited her to audition as we were SAN FRANCISCO both donating blood. Maya STRING TRIO Pictured is the cast of "Almost, Maine" (front) Maya Allwardt, Rebecca Bernstein, Austin Allwardt was a talented The Sgt. Pepper Project Maisler; (middle) Marsha Howard, Lesleyanne Coker, Pat Goard, Yana Ghannam, Donna student in my music class at Mohr Elementary in Pleas- Sun MAY 12 at 3pm Blevins, Robin Spindler; (back) Back row: Ray Spooner, Lea Blevins, Bob Cowgill, anton. It’s fun to work with Nancy Grover, Martie Muldoon, Meredith Sarboraria, Bob Canning, Ron Smith, and former students on an equal 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org Louie Hesemann. basis in a play.” 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta on Calendar

A free Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta to honor Mexi- can culture and heritage will be held Saturday after- noon, May 11, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Presented by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, the family- friendly event will feature mariachi music, folk dances and songs performed by Grupo Folklorico Tlapalli. There will also be displays of traditional art, artifacts, and clothing. Authentic Mexican food will be available for purchase. The Mexican dances to be performed at this com- munity event provide a glimpse into the culture of the region. Not only do the dancers express the rhythms of the music, but the vibrantly colored clothes and decora- tions they wear reflect their cultural traditions. Impor- tant themes, such as respect for and communion with nature, as well as religious motifs, are incorporated into the dances and outfits. The Hispanic Heritage Day is free and open to the public. All activities will take place in front of the Bankhead Theater at 2400 First Street in downtown Livermore. For more information visit lvpac.org

NY Jazz Star to Fly In for Performance Go Green Initiative Offers Sustainability- New York tenor sax jazz mas- Related Internship Opportunities ter, Michael Marcus, will return to Inklings stage on Friday May 10th, Pleasanton high school and college students interested in sustainability issues thanks to a Pleasanton resident who are invited to apply for a paid internship with the Go Green Initiative (GGI), a has funded his airfare and accom- Pleasanton-based nonprofit organization. modation. Marcus last guested in Students will work fifteen hours per week for nine weeks on a project to early December when he was already booked into an appearance in San benchmark the energy use in buildings owned by the City of Pleasanton and Francisco. Pleasanton Unified School District. This project addresses multiple goals in During the December concert, the Pleasanton Climate Action Plan. Students will learn to use the Energy Star pianist James Hall played vibes, and Portfolio Manager (ESPM) tool, which is the industry standard for energy bench- Marcus was so impressed that he marking in the U.S. asked to be invited back. "James can Applications are due by noon on May 12: https://forms.gle/GrhavDi5Ttd- take vibes solos with me on every 428sx8, and students should sign up for an interview the week of May 13: number if he wants" he said. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f4ca5ad2aab9-ggiinternship Marcus, although based in New “We have incredibly talented students in Pleasanton who can help the City York, makes frequent trips to Europe reduce energy use and meet the goals in the Climate Action Plan,” says Jill Buck, to play in avant garde festivals. But he enjoys the opportunity that 'Jazz at founder & CEO of the Go Green Initiative (GGI). “For the past 2 years we have Inklings' offers him to play swing- run internship programs that put students through intense training, and teach ing, Blues-based main-stream jazz. them marketable career skills.” Completing the quartet will be Hall “Now that California and many other states have mandated energy bench- on vibes and piano, Sly Randolph on marking for certain types of buildings, energy consultants who can use the ESPM percussion, and Matt Finders on bass. tool are in demand,” says Celine Leroudier, GGI’s Lead Intern and Project Admission is free. Seating is lim- Manager and a 2014 Amador Valley High School graduate. “By the end of the ited and can be reserved on Event- summer, our interns will know how to collect and analyze energy usage data for brite. Doors open at 6.15 p.m. The any building.” concert starts at 7 p.m. at Inklings in More information is available at www.GoGreenInitiative.org downtown Pleasanton.

MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 5 Public Invited to View Art Made Easy Work

Landscape by Helene Roylance The 26th annual Char- lotte Severin Art Made Easy student art show will be on view May 6 to 10 at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, The public is invited to attend the open- ing reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 6. Participating artists are Cindy Alvarez, Cynthia Altman, Stephen Bark- karie, Vilma Buhre, Terry Cordeiro, Claudia Curran, Pushpa Dalal, Kathleen Still life by Pushpa Dala Elm, Steffi Gross, Virginia Iverson, Henry Murakami, The exhibit is open daily Betty Nostrand, Patricia Monday-Friday during Photo - Doug Jorgensen Rohavi, Helene Roylance, business hours 9 to 4 with The Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s production of “Smokey Joe’s Café: the Songs of Leiber & Stoller” is playing Gerri Vegas, Marsha Young the show closing at noon on and Charlotte Severin. at the Firhouse Arts Center in Pleasanton. Though Leiber and Stoller may not be household names, their music Friday. is well-known and much-loved, including such popular songs as Hound Dog, Kansas City, Poison Ivy, Jailhouse Rock, Yakety Yak, Love Potion No. 9, Stand by Me, Spanish Harlem, and On Broadway. Performances are on May 3-5 and 10-12. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m., with two additional matinees on Screenagers: Growing Up in Saturdays May 4 and 11. To learn more, visit www.trivalleyrep.org. To purchase tickets, visit www.firehousearts. The Digital Age to Be Screened org or the Firehouse Arts box office at 4444 Railroad Avenue, or call 925-931-4848.

Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age will screen May 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Livermore. Class to Offer Information on the Digital Library The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at 1893 N. Vasco Road. It is a award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable The Livermore Public Library will offer a free class website. A Livermore Public Library card gives people ac- corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over entitled “Introducing the Digital Library” on Monday, cess to Consumer Reports, Gale Courses, Discover & Go social media, video games, and academics. The film offers May 6, 2019, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., in the Community Museum Passes, Testing & Education Reference Center, solutions on how to help kids navigate the digital world. Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore as well as other resources from any computer or mobile Avenue. device with Web access. For information, go to www.screenagersmovie.com The class will offer an overview of all of the free Registration is not required, and laptops will be pro- Requested donation is $10. Tickets are at tinyurl.com/ resources available on the Livermore Public Library vided for attendees to use during the class. LivermoreScreenagers

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Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Nominations Due for Art Celebrates One-Year Anniversary Leadership Awards The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County East Contra Costa County’s newest theater group, Ghostlight had a full-house for both performances. Ghost- residents to submit nominations for the 2019 Alameda Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, celebrated its one-year light’s Performing Arts Senior Academy (PASA), taught County Arts Leadership Awards. Nominations are due anniversary doing what they love – bringing local live by Dixon, launched with classes in both Brentwood and on Wednesday, May 15 and must be submitted online at theatre to the Delta communities. Antioch, and both quickly filled with participants. www.acgov.org/arts/awards “There definitely wasn’t time for a party,” laughed Ghostlight also received its first formal recognition at This annual program enables the Alameda County Ghostlight’s Media Coordinator, Jennifer Finetti. “We the 40th Annual Shellie Awards held at the Lesher Center Arts Commission to recognize five individuals, one from were right in the thick of launching our inaugural event, for the Arts in January . Shara Main, Ghostlight’s Gen- each of the five districts of the Alameda County Board of Festival 10 – A Treasury of 10-Minute Plays. But the sig- eral Manager, was honored with a Shellie Award for her Supervisors, for their outstanding achievements and con- nificance of our anniversary wasn’t lost on any of us.” outstanding contributions to the performing arts, and Chris tributions impacting the arts community and the residents Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble began in the spring of Finetti, who portrayed Sancho in Man of La Mancha, re- of Alameda County. Award recipients will be presented 2018, bringing together a seasoned team of performing ceived a Shellie Award for Supporting Actor in a Musical. to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors by the Arts artists, business leaders and educators all with the same The entire cast performed The Impossible Dream live at Commission. mission – to entertain, educate and enrich the Delta com- the event, further cementing Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble Nominees must be residents of Alameda County and munities by offering diverse and quality theatrical experi- as a theatre group to be reckoned with. involved in an arts discipline including, but not limited ences. Key members of the Ghostlight team arose from This summer, Ghostlight is producing two shows. to, music, dance, visual arts, literature, theater, film and Brentwood Theatre Company following the retirement of HONK! directed by Chris Finetti, and the PAYA produc- video, traditional crafts and folk arts, and new media. Jack Gaughan. tion of Frozen, Jr. Dixon will oversee PAYA and direct the Nominees must be affiliated with an Alameda County arts “We wanted to honor his vision, but take it further by show, with the support of Student Director Isaiah Mateas. organization through their role as an artist, staff person, creating a theatre company that would attract top talent to Both shows will be performed in July. board member, teacher, volunteer, donor, supporter, ad- its auditions, and that would motivate others from outside For more information, and to find out how to get vocate, etc. For complete details, please review the online nomination instructions. our immediate community to come out to Brentwood to involved with Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble, visit www. Nominations must be submitted by Alameda County see all that this amazing community has to offer,” said ghostlightte.org. residents. Each individual may submit only one nomina- Ghostlight’s Executive Director, Nancy Torres. tion. It is anticipated that the Members of the Alameda “We were mindful of the fact that County Arts Commission will review the nominations in many of us who live here drive significant June and the award recipients will be recognized in early distances to see quality theatre, and also October in conjunction with the County’s celebration of aware that many of our most talented high National Arts and Humanities Month. school students commute to Walnut Creek For more information please contact the Office of the multiple times a week all summer to be in Alameda County Arts Commission at (510) 208-9646, shows produced there, rather than staying [email protected] or www.acgov.org/arts/ here to audition for local shows. And we awards. were also cognizant of the growing age- 55+ communities in our area, filled with talented performers and theatre goers,” Host Religion Chat Scheduled said Finetti. for May 8 at LDS Their first production, Man of La Man- cha, was hailed as an outstanding show. The May Religion Chat will be held at the Church of Feedback from audience surveys inserted Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3574 Vineyard Avenue, into show programs was overwhelmingly Pleasanton on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 5:00 to positive. One respondent described the 6:15 PM. The doors will be open at 4:30 PM and close at show as the “must-see play of the year!” 6:30 PM so that attendees can have a chance to make new Another audience member commented, friends and visit. This event is free of charge and open to “so great to know we have such a theatre all. in Brentwood!” Ghostlight’s first comedy The discussion topic will be What does your faith do to make the world a better place? Speakers will be Rev. production, Ken Ludwig’s Fox on the Angelika Voss Quinn of the Church of Scientology and Fairway was a hit as well, with ticket Bishop Justin Shriber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- sales exceeding expectations. ter Day Saints Ghostlight developed two educational Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on programs, with the goal of reaching out the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith to youth and seniors. Both programs were Interconnect's nineteen participating congregations in highly successful and well-respected. The Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement Performing Arts Youth Academy (PAYA) reads, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and oth- production of Suessical KIDS was led ers about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our by the company’s first student director, Valley." In order to accomplish the mission, a variety of Isaiah Mateas. The two-week camp filled to capacity, and First cast photo events are held each year.

MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 7 Granada Art Club Connects Through Memory Project

Have you ever seen one of those pictures that reveal a 3-D image if you stare at it long enough? It’s called an au- tostereogram, and the trick is to stare at it long enough so that your eyes diverge and the hidden image is revealed. This type of art is fun and feels a bit like a secret has been unveiled when the hidden image appears right before your very eyes. The Memory Project strives to create connections between artists around the world and children who face challenging conditions such as war, poverty, neglect, and other extreme circumstances. This charitable non-profit organization was started by Ben Schumaker in 2004 with the mission to give children at risk a gift that would be both a keepsake and a message of kindness. His organiza- tion takes digital portraits of children in orphanages in various countries, and matches them with artists - like those in Granada High School ’s (GHS) Art Club - who are willing to facilitate the rendering of those photos into personal portraits in pencil, watercolor, or acrylic paint. The portraits are then returned to the children. GHS Art Club co-president, Sofia Spasibenko, coordi- nated work between The Memory Project and GHS stu- dent artists to complete 30 portraits this year. She stated, “I have done The Memory Project for four years now, and every time the experience has been eye-opening. The pro- cess challenges us because we want to make the portraits look the best that they can for the children receiving them. I think a lot of our student artists are very humbled by the children we paint and we appreciate getting the opportu- nity to create a keepsake for them to cherish for the rest of Photos of GHS Art Club with Memory Project artwork courtesy of LVJUSD their lives.” While it may be said that a picture is worth a thousand Ackerman, Caitlin McCool, Ella DeCosta, Daria Or- Art teacher Laura Thournir advises this club and knows words, Granada Art Club students know that one deed is lova, Sierra Graham, Mae Noland, Cara Razma, Vanessa that these student artists are contributing to the betterment worth ten thousand. Rodriguez, Sofia Spasibenko, Aruen Mclullough, Taylor of our world by using their talents. She thanked the Liver- Granada High Art Club 2018-19: Logan Lewis, Jorja Anderson, Cheyenne Frey, Ronni Sharpe, Sophia Bass, more Rotary Club and the Granada Interact Club for their Burbane, Katie Wilson, Meghan Strong, Camille Laron, Shivani Rao, Jessica Zogaric, Janyn Roldan, Alyanna financial support and for making this project a reality. Angela Nguyen, Laura Flores, Baileigh Anderson, Gracie Francisco, Jodi Bryant 8 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce eastbayopenstudios.com. Bring some music to share with the College Main Stage May 16. End- and their families,. 3000 Campus at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; group. Ukuleles are available for of-the-year concert features world Hill Dr., Livermore. http://www. Sallman, Yang, & Alameda CPA's MEETINGS/CLASSES purchase. Small $10 fee to cover premieres by student composers. laspositascollege.edu/performin- at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, The Young Artists’ Studio has meeting costs. 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. garts/index.php Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel openings in its 2018 – 2019 school http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ Encore Players spring production Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., year art classes. Artist Peggy Frank WINERIES performingarts/index.php Almost, Maine. May 10-12 at the Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street offers small group, individualized Fun Friday's at Wood Family Vine- Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. instruction in art to students ages yards. Live Music 4 – 7 pm - 2407 the direction of Conductor Lawrence Almost, Maine comprises nine If interested in becoming a member 7 through high school. She also Research Dr., Livermore: Kohl, performs Beethoven’s Eroica quirky short plays that explore love of the Pleasanton Art League or for works with adults. Projects include Las Positas Vineyards, Weekend of Symphony #3, Coriolanus Overture and loss in a remote, mythical information regarding the Public all kinds of drawing, painting, May 4th & 5th food pairing flight and the “Triple” Concerto with Trio almost-town called Almost, Maine. Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at print making and sculpture. Home will be Cheesecake Cupcake & Foss as soloists. Sunday, May 19th, https://encoreplayers.net/ (510) 877-8154. schoolers and high school students Wine. Tasting Room hours are open 3:00 pm Bankhead Theater, 2400 COI: Mafia-Esque: The Musical 2019 “Fresh Works IX.” April 27 through working on advanced portfolios are 11:30am-4:15pm Saturday the 4th First Street in Livermore. Tickets An Improvised Whodunit? Musical! June 1 in the Harrington Gallery welcome. Peggy has been an art and 11:30am-4:30pm on Sunday 925-373-6800, at the box office Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, May at the Firehouse Arts Center in instructor in the Livermore Valley the 5th. For more information, con- at 2400 First Street, Livermore or 18 , Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 The Town of Danville is Pleasanton. 9th annual juried for many years. Contact her at tact [email protected] www.bankheadtheater.org. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. launching a public art exhibition featuring 66 emerging (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ Friday, May 10th "Evening in the G.I. Blues: The Elvis Presley Song- firehousearts.org or 931-4848. project for 2019: ‘Dogs of and established fine artists from comcast.net. Vineyards" summer concert series book, May 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse As You Like It, free Shakespeare Danville, Unleashed!’ The around the Bay Area. Wide variety of Figure Drawing Workshop, every featuring a "Juke Joint." Wine, beer, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., in the Park presented by San goal is to create a temporary media, including painting, drawing, Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and artisan pizza's available for Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Francisco Shakespeare Festival, sculpture, photography. RECEPTION: outdoor public art project Artists bring their own materials purchase ( sorry no outside food or or 931-4848. Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00pm Free opening reception Saturday, and easels. Open to all artists. beverages permitted ) to purchase Jim Anderson & The Rebels, May 26, June 29–July 14 Amador Valley displaying beautifully painted April 27, 1-3 p.m. The public is Professional artist models (nude). tickets, visit www.laspositasvine- 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Community Park, Santa Rita & dog sculptures throughout welcome to come preview the entire No instructor. Students under 18 yards.com. Space is limited. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. Black Avenue, Pleasanton. Downtown Danville, exhibit, chat with the artists, and need written parental permission Wine & Wags, noon to 4:30 p.m. June firehousearts.org or 931-4848. accompanied by a walking enjoy light refreshments. YOUNG @ to attend. Cost $20 per session. 2. Livermore Valley’s dog friendly John Waite, 8 p.m. May 31. Bank- COMEDY tour and passport designed to ART: “Fresh Paint!” class for young Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., wineries host a day of fun for dogs head Theater, 2400 First Street, Free Comedy Show every Thursday attract and engage residents people ages 5-11. Thursday, May Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- and their owners across the region. Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the 9, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at www. ments are available. Call or e-mail Information and tickets at www. 925-373-6800 Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 and visitors to downtown pleasantonfun.com, Code 12013. Barbara Stanton for more info about lvwine.org Livermore-Amador Symphony, First St. in Livermore. Danville between May and Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, the workshop, 925-373-9638 - June 1, concert begins, 8 p.m. Free comedy show every Thursday September 2019. Dogs will Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 [email protected]. MUSIC/CONCERTS Stravinsky: Suite No. 2 for chamber at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 be auctioned off at the end p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 Preschool Art classes: Thursday Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music orchestra, Beethoven: Piano First St., Livermore 7:30pm. of the event with 100% of p.m. Harrington Gallery at the mornings 9:45–10:45. Children every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Concerto No. 4, Gwendolyn Mok, The Capitol Steps, May 5, 5 p.m. the proceeds going towards Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, aged 3-5 are welcome to join this S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// soloist, Schumann: Symphony No. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 4444 Railroad Avenue. class. Classes cover drawing, paint- retzlaffvineyards.com 4. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, developing a future similar 11th annual Figurative Art exhibi- ing, print-making, sculpture and Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. art program for the Town of tion, sponsored by the Livermore Art ceramics. For further information, regularly at: The Castle Rock 373-6800. Best of San Francisco Comedy Danville. Dogs of Danville Association and the Bothwell Arts contact Thomasin Dewhurst at Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Lee DeWyze 8 p.m. June 22. Bank- Competition, 8 p.m. May 10. Bank- Unleashed will debut at an Center. May 3, 4, 5. Artists reception (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each head Theater, 2400 First St., Liver- head Theater, 2400 First Street, opening reception Thurs., and award St., May 4, noon to 4 hotmail.com or visit http://children- month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, more. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, located sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ full bar, small cover. Piano Men: The Music of Elton John 925-373-6800. at 2466 Eight St. in Livermore. Free Art Classes The Drifters, the Village Theatre and , For children, teens and May 3, 8 p.m. Bankhead & Billy Joel Featuring Kyle Martin, admission. adults. Beginner to advanced. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. p.m. June 22. Firehouse Arts Center, DANCE Art Gallery, 233 Front St., 47th Annual Art in the Vineyard, Drawing, painting, printmaking, www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Vineyard Ballet Academy presents Danville. The dog sculptures Livermore Art Association, Sunday, sculpture and ceramics taught by Telegraph Quartet, strings, May 4, www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. 'The Firebird and the Princess' 5:45 will be displayed on the patio. May 26, 2019 11:00 to 5:00, highly experienced artist and art in- 8 p.m. Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. pm May 25. Amador Theater, Pleas- Pictured is "Butterfly Beauty" Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, structor, Thomasin Dewhurst. Week- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First ON THE STAGE anton. Tickets at www.firehousearts. by Claudette McDermott. 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. www. day and weekend classes, Home St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Smokey Joe’s Café: The Music of org or 931-4848. Valley Dance Theatre livermoreartassociation.org school classes, Special classes 373-6800. Leiber and Stoller. Tri-Valley Reper- Spring REP California Art Club exhibit of Bay during school breaks offered. (925) Nell & Jim Band, May 11, 7 p.m. tory Theatre at the Firehouse Arts 2019. May 25 at 7 p.m., May 26 ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Area Parks: Outdoor Treasures. June 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Dublin High Performing Arts Center, Center in downtown Pleasanton. at 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Livermore Art Association Gallery , 14-July 20. Opening Reception: hotmail.com for further info. 8151 Village Pkwy., Dublin. https:// April 27 through May 12: Fridays First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, located in the Carnegie Building, Saturday, June 15, 1:00–3:00 Piano and keyboard lessons, For web2.vermontsystems.com/ and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays 373-6800. offers art classes, unusual gifts, pm. Harrington Gallery, Firehouse children to adult. Beginner to early wbwsc/cadublinwt.wsc/search.ht and some Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Oakland Ballet Company “Jangala,” painting rentals, art exhibits and Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, intermediate level. Half-hour private ml?module=pst&secondarycode Revue-style musical theatre romp Tue., May 28, 7:30 p.m. One lost information pertaining to the art Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org classes or small group classes =d-1905110700 through the 50’s golden era of rock boy … a pack of wolves…a band field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The EBOS - East Bay Open Studios offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) San Francisco String Trio – The ‘n’ roll, rhythm ‘n’ blues, and pop of monkeys…a herd of buffalo … gallery has been open since 1974 June 15, 16, 22 and 23 from 11 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Sgt. Pepper Project, May 12, 3 music. Includes 39 chart-topping and one power hungry tiger. Fusing and is run as a co-op by local art- am. to 6 pm. Meet artists and hotmail.com for further info. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First hits by Leiber and Stoller. Reserved contemporary ballet with south ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 see how some of the art is made. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, seating tickets $19 - $41. Tickets Indian classical Bharatanatyam p.m. For information call 449-9927. Free catalogs available at Way Up last Saturday of each month from 373-6800. available at www.firehousearts.org, dance. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Members of the Pleasanton Art Art and Frame, 1912 2nd. Street 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music Keb’ Mo’ - Grammy Award Winning 925-931-4848, or at the center Box First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, League Public Art Circuit are and Bothwell Arts Center 2466 Studio located at 1756 First St., Blues Master, 7:30 p.m. May 15. Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, in 373-6800. currently exhibiting art at five Eight Street in Livermore and the Livermore. Confirm participation by Bankhead Theater, 2400 First downtown Pleasanton. businesses in the area. Viewing Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Railroad calling (925) 960-1194 or via the St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Theater for Young Audiences, Las MOVIES locations are: The Stanford Health Avenue in Pleasanton. It can also website at www.GalinasMusicStu- 373-6800. Positas College Black Box, May Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. be downloaded from the website dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Celebrating New Music, Las Positas 4-12. Live performance for children Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, Livermore; MAY 2, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

of the month with host Steve CHORAL Livermore, CA. There is no charge Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday Livermore Rodeo, June 8 and 9 at Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG Broadway Treasures: From Then ‘til and no sign-up needed to attend Ave, Livermore. 2019 Music 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along First Street Robertson Park Stadium. Gates CITY – films about San Francisco. Now (Annual Benefit Concert), Sat- this informal gathering. Hosted Line-up: Highway Poets – 12pm from the Livermore Cinema down open at 11:00am. Grand Entry at Films are free. No registration is urday, May 4, 2019, 7:30 pm. ben- by local writer and NaNoWriMo – 12:50pm: Simple Creation – to N Street. The side Streets have 3:00pm. World’s Fastest Rodeo. required. The films are screened efit for the Valley Concert Chorale, (National Novel Writing Month) 12:50 – 1:40pm; Megan Slankard unique experiences and activities. www.livermorerodeo.com in the Pleasanton Library large includes tea, coffee and cakes in an participant Sydney Dent. To learn – 1:40pm – 2:50pm; Lucas Ohio The best of the Livermore Valley’s Museum on Main, An Afternoon meeting room. Everyone is welcome informal setting while listening to more about this program check – 2:50pm – 3:50pm. Benefiting wineries and breweries will be or Evening with… Nathaniel to attend. Some films are mature in the music from Broadway favorites the library’s website at Livermo- Shriners Hospitals for children. Tick- creating Pop Up Tasting Room Hawthorne: Tuesday, June 11th, content and may not be suitable for including Paint Your Wagon, My Fair relibrary.net or call the library at ets and information at http://lvcbf. experiences. Livermore Downtown 2pm; Tuesday, June 11th, 7pm; children. For more information or Lady, Beautiful - The Carole King 925-373-5500. com/beer-festival/ Inc. www.livermoredowntown.com/ Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets at assistance, contact the Pleasanton Musical, and Disney’s Lion King, Political Issues Book Club meets Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. May 11, events www.museumonmain.org or (925) Public Library at (925) 931-3400, and Frozen. Bothwell Arts Center, the 4th Tuesday of each month, Downtown Pleasanton. Over 20 Museum on Main, An Afternoon or 462-2766. extension 4. 400 Old Bernal Avenue, Livermore. http://www.valleycon- and reads books about issues and downtown locations, sample wine Evening with… King Henry VIII: 2019 Alameda County Fair -- June Pleasanton. certchorale.org trends that are driving current and tasty bites while musicians Tuesday, May 21st, 2pm; Firehouse 14 -July 7. live Action Sports shows, A Star is Born (1954 movie), 7 p.m. Cantabella Children’s Chorus affairs in both the national and perform live music throughout Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- big name concerts and Live Horse May 15. A young and struggling “Portraits” Sat., May 18, 1 and international arenas. Topics that Main Street. Pleasanton Downtown monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. Racing. For more information and singer who has nearly given up on 4 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 have been covered include politics, Association, www.pleasantondown- Memorial Day Ceremony - Mon., schedules, visit www.Alamed- her dreams of success, Ally (Judy First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, governance, economics, military af- town.net May 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., aCountyFair.com Garland) steps up at a critical 373-6800. fairs, history, sociology, science, the 79th Pleasanton Annual Rose Show, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Valley Bonsai Society 10th Annual moment. Bankhead Theater, 2400 climate, and religion. Contact Rich May 11, 2 to 5 p.m. open to the Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Pleasanton Bonsai Show at Alden Lane Nursery, First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, MISCELLANEOUS at 872-7923, for further questions. . public and admission free. Pleasan- Community Concert Band will play. Livermore, Saturday, June 16 and 373-6800. Hagemann Ranch Open House. Treasures of Japan, May 4 and 5, ton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 8, Sunday, June 17 from 10 am to 4 Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan (1982 Tours of the 140+ year old ranch Free, two-day event includes taiko 2:30 PM - Awards ceremony. www. 10 a.m. downtown Livermore. pm. www.valleybonsaisociety.com/ movie) June 19, 7:30 p.m. all tickets and free, family friendly sea- drums; demonstrations in ikebana, pleasantonroseshow.com $5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First sonal activities. The last Sunday kendo, bonsai, Japanese fashions Annual Ho’ike Luau, May 18, doors St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to and Japanese language. Also open 1:30 p.m. Shrine Event Center, 373-6800. www.livermorehistory.com for the included Japanese tea ceremony, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore Author-Illustrator to Present monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., Japanese games, origami and Halau Makana Lani presents; ac- OPERA Livermore. music Japanese Arts and Culture companied by Faith Ako. $40 adults, Program, Sign Books Livermore Valley Opera Opera In The A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and Exhibits, Pleasanton Senior Center, $10 youth 10 and under. Ticket Vineyard #1 at Nella Terra Cellars, older meets on the first Tuesday 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton www. includes lunch late. Information at Author and illustrator Terri Libenson will be at the Sunol, special Father’s Day Edition of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 PleasantonArts.org www.wegothula.com Livermore Civic Center Library on Friday, May 10, 2019 June 16th. Tickets and information p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center 5th Annual Livermore Valley Beer 28th Annual Livermore Downtown at 4 pm. The library is located at 1188 S. Livermore Ave. at www.livermorevalleypera.com Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Festival, Sat., May 11, 1 – 5 PM, Street Fest, May 18- May 19, This is a free event, open to the public. Libenson will discuss her graphic novels and sign books. Libenson is the author and illustrator of the Invisible Emmie series of children’s graphic novels. The newest title, Just Jaime, will be released on May 7, 2019. Gallery Owner Guest Speaker at LAA & PAL Meeting Copies of the book may be pre-ordered from Towne Cen- ter Books at 925-846-8826. It will be available for pickup LAA & PAL meeting 3-D art is also on display. at the signing or at the bookstore on its release date. May 13, 7:30 p.m. at the The gallery hosts regular For more information, call 925-373-5504 or visit the Amador Recreation Center, “meet the artist” events on library’s website, www.LivermoreLibrary.net 4455 Black Ave., Pleasan- its calendar page. Studio ton. Guest speaker will be 7 is located at 400 Main Dirk Christiansen, Studio 7 Street, in Pleasanton. www. art gallery owner studiosevenarts.com JAZZ ON Dirk will be talking Meetings are open to the about what it is like to public. There is no admis- own a gallery in a quickly- sion charge. evolving town like Pleas- anton, how gallery-artist relationships work, what he STAGE looks for in the art he will represent and will end with Friday, May 10th 7pm - 8:30pm an open discussion about New York Saxophonist selling art. He has owned the gal- MICHAEL MARCUS lery for ten years. He comes here in Pleasanton! The gal- The art represented at with… from a marketing and sales lery specializes in regional Studio 7 varies in style James Hall Sly Randolph Matt Finders background in the high-tech art, mostly from California. from realism to abstract, world. He has made Studio Dirk believes that the gal- and has most recently added 7 the largest art and framing Dirk Christiansen, Studio Free admission • Doors open at 6:15pm lery should reflect the com- more graphic, poster-style Seat reservations on EventBrite gallery in the bay area, right munity in which it resides. art. Jewelry, glasswork, and 7 (photo at left) art gallery owner Inklings Event Room • 530 Main St, Pleasanton 10 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in Members: $ 30.00; Guests: $ 35.00. www. Registration for the Fifteenth Annual We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box trivalleyrepublicanwomenfederated.org Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, enjoy being around veterans. Please consider Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Tri-Valley Democratic Club meeting on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 10:00 to 5:00, coming and joining your comrades, because (925) 449-5845. CalWater.com Board or email information to editmail@ Mon., May 20. Gordon Miller & Dr. Michael Nye is now open. This award-winning, self-drive there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and compuserve.com. 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Call children the history of Livermore and instill in casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). Friday.) members will vote on whether to endorse the of these gardens are located in Livermore. Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 them a sense of pride in the city. There will Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts measure. Doors open at 6:30 for a dessert pot Pre-registration for the Tour is required. $10 Native Daughters of the Golden West, be training. Time commitment could be as Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Ohlone Audubon will meet Tuesday, May luck and conversation, prior to the 7:00 PM to purchase the garden guide; donations (California born Women) is a fraternal and little as a few days a year. There are usually Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or 7, 2019 at 7:30 at San Leandro Library 300 meeting. Meetings are held at the IBEW Hall, requested. www.BringingBacktheNatives.net, patriotic organization founded on the principles have 3 docents at each school. If interested, [email protected] Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Ed Harper will 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. For information (510) 236-9558 of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 present a program Fabulous Falklands. He about the TriValley Dems, visit trivalleydems. Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of [email protected]. p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. has traveled around the world and to all the com, or Facebook page, https://www.facebook. St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly continents to both bird and photograph bird com/TriValleyDems/. More questions? Contact Pleasanton, on May 9 and 23, June 13 and first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F familiar tunes with other folks along with piano from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or life. Near the top of all his many destinations [email protected]. Event is free. 27, July 11 and 25 and August 8. Please call Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance accompaniment. The words of the songs will special attire needed. For more information call are the Falkland Islands. Having just returned Mental Health Wellness & Recovery: A Eleanor at 846-8708 for more information. All from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- be provided. No musical experience needed. Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ this past January from the Falklands, Ed is Personal Journey of Resiliency & Transfor- are welcome regardless of religious affiliation. berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert gmail.com. ready to share his insights and findings. No mation, Monday 5/06/19, 7:00pm to 8:30pm, National Society Daughters of the Scottish country dancing in Livermore. Livermore Community Center. Small fee. Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, admission charge and refreshments served. Livermore Public Library, 1188 South Livermore American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful Counter Point (Addiction Family Support open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 For more information go to the websitewww. Ave., Community Room B, Livermore. In honor more Chapter. Meets September through May strathspeys that are the traditional social Group) free faith based, Christ centered Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed ohloneaudubon.org. of "May is Mental Health Awareness Month," on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have (Al Anon based) program designed to help Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East Bingo bash, Italian Catholic Federation NAMI Tri-Valley will host Bay Area Community founded in 1890 to promote education, historic fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 individuals with family members who suffer Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 Br. 285 fundraiser, June 1, St. Augustine' Hall Services (BACS) panel of Valley Wellness preservation, and patriotism. Its members to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, from alcoholism and drug addiction. Meet PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Doors open at Center Mental Health Peers. The presentation are descended from patriots who supported 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St. Michael holidays. 6 p.m. bingo at 6:30 p.m. $10 per packet (10 will include an overview of BACS Valley Well- and/or fought for American independence experience or partner required. We welcome Elementary School (345 Church Street, Liver- Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd games). Pizza, snacks, beverages Reservations ness Center’s Programs, Staff and Peer Panel during the Revolutionary War. With nearly new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward more). For further information, contact Rachel Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton required by May 28 RSVP Patty 462-2191 or Introductions, Individual’s Personal Stories and 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at at (510-501-1411). Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- [email protected] a Question and Answer period. NAMI Tri-Valley chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s (925) 784-3662 for more information. Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- is the local affiliate of the National Alliance largest and most active service organizations. Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise together for events like board games, movies invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage ated, A “Silver Award Club.” Meeting May 9. on Mental Illness. For further information, For additional information, visit http://jhl. Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday with monthly dinner meetings and holding Guest speaker: Loren Spivack, The Free Market contact: Marsha at 925-980-5331, or www. californiadar.org. or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule charitable events. The group supports Chil- Warrior. He will address a number of issues of nami-trivalley. Writing Club for Young Adults led by rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- of upcoming events can be found on Facebook dren's Hospital research, college scholarships interest – one of which is the excesses of the Livermore-Amador Genealogical young adult author J.L. Powers will meet from more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text and other charities. For information, contact environmentalist movement. Beeb’s Sports Bar Society meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. on May 13 at 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of the come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. and Grill Banquet Room (At the Las Positas Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, month: May 16, 2019. The meetings will be warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- information. ClutterLess Self Help Support Group Golf Course), 915 Clubhouse Drive, Livermore; Pleasanton. Guest speaker Teresa Parhnam held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 South tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 Golden Circle Seniors, meetings (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, (925) 455-7070. Social time 6 p.m., meeting will present a program Around the Horn with Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The club is free. miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in self help in-person support group for people begins at 6:45 p.m. Reservations due by May F.C. Ewer. She has been the Teen Services No registration is required. Aspiring writers (that does have two water fountains along the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- 7, 2019. Call: Jo Molz: Cell / Text: 925-367- Librarian at the Pleasanton Public Library 14 may attend each meeting or as many or few its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley 6155. Include all names and a phone number years. For additional information, contact Tom as wanted. Teen Space page on the library’s are welcome. More information located on year, saving items for the annual bazaar in Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity or email: [email protected] TVRWF Mathews, L-AGS Program chairperson, email: website: www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm [email protected] Teen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel at facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ are donated to local charities. (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org LHSAA 9th Annual Fundraising Golf 925-373-5576. National Alliance on Mental Illness Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for Tournament will be held at Wente Golf Course The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 more info. Local Parks on Monday, May 6, 2019. Registration:11:30, ship applications are now open! Three scholars meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, Questers is an international organization Tee off 1:30. All are invited to play in this will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history Featured fun event that focuses on raising monies for awards. Those who will be graduating this Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions who encourage preservation and restoration Armchair Travelers, Livermore High School. The LHSAA is still June 2019 from either Livermore High School experiencing a mental illness, for education Club is a non-profit organization that seeks of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, focusing on raising funds for their Fund-A-Need or Granada High School, please have them see and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or to identify needs within the community and members learn about antiques, share and view a monthly program, will project: laptop computers for the classrooms. their school counselor for the application. They contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. work together to fulfill those needs. For more members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- take place at the Livermore In addition, other project, needs and desires can also contact an officer or board member. Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars information or to get involved visit pleasanton- seums and antiques shops and help non-profit Public Library Civic Center are considered for financially support as they They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans lionsclub.org. All are welcome. organizations with restoration and preservation on Thursday, May 9, 2019, are submitted to the Alumni Board. For res- to qualify. If not, membership applications are from foreign conflicts who are interested in Have you been affected by someone's work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly at 1:30 p.m. Barbara Mal- ervations go to: www.mkt.com/lshaa, ; www. available. Scholarship applications are due by staying engaged with other Veterans and their drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and from September to May. New members are lon will share photographs livermorehighalumni.com, or by calling Kristin Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and families. The VFW is one of the strongest strength for families and friends of problem invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- - 925-784-1367 or Jim 925-548-8108. presented on May 18. Veterans organizations in America but is in drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 of Del Valle Regional Park Daughters of the American Revolution Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group serious decline because of lack of member- 7661, [email protected]. or e-mail [email protected]. and Sycamore Grove Park. (DAR), Jose Maria Amador, Pleasanton - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Ethos 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Liver- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Barbara’s photos highlight Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador chapter plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton of each month with a light dinner social at more. Free and confidential services related to Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and the beauty of these two meets on the second Saturday of the month Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at pregnancy include guidance and referrals, baby the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday local parks and show how from September to May, with a short business 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. clothing, and diapers. Call (925) 449-5887 for of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian easy it is to view wildlife in meeting and a program. DAR was founded related topics and to share challenges, solu- L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th an appointment. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., in 1890 to promote historic preservation, tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ St.). For more information contact Commander Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts Livermore. education and patriotism. Its members are de- comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// Adults are invited to this scended from the patriots who won American information. No cost. Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, www.trivalleystargazers.org/ free program on the second independence during the Revolutionary War. Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Thursday of each month in DAR is one of the world's largest and most at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over more information, please call (925)483-1989. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s the Community Meeting active service organizations. DAR members are to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites costumes give free guided tours beginning at committed to volunteer service having served month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for agency, has provided shelter and counseling interested individuals to attend its morning noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the Rooms of the Civic Center more than 12.5 million hours in communities coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All for survivors of sexual assault and domestic meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage Library, 1188 S. Livermore throughout the world during the past three veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully Avenue, Livermore. For ad- years. For more information, please visit qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet Haven provides free, professional individual Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, landscaped grounds. For information on the ditional information please https://josemaria.californiadar.org/ or contact other veterans and you will hear and see noth- and group therapy for survivors of domestic Livermore. For more information, go to www. Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the call 925-373-5500. Debbie Janes at [email protected]. ing has changed since you were discharged. violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank volunteer Docent Program, please call the

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Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- Children's classes during adult worship service. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Sunday School during worship services and Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Drive, Livermore. Sunday evening Middle School and High School group of retired men who join together to better month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Scola at 447-9800. Lynnewood United Methodist Church at Youth Groups. Children are welcome at all enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The com. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation services, childcare in the nursery. For more in- bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 formation about other opportunities visit www. tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, DBE Daughters of the British Empire, 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in heart and helping hands. All are welcome. 278-1916. services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most for lunch on the first Thursday of each month the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the Childcare, and religious education for St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- 0221, send an email to [email protected] updated information and worship sermons. All at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood children as well as adults are offered. For yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, or visit www.lynnewood.org. are welcome. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and more information, visit www.uucil.org or call 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up 925-447-8747. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- of women of British or British Commonwealth Congregation Beth Emek, Center for welcome to come and worship with us and to services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove a.m. Worship. For more information visit tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the enjoy our hospitality. For more information call Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at 925-967-8177. and fellowship. Those interested in helping Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. the church office 925-462-4802. am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; 449.1444. American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Grace Missionary Baptist Church in looking for veterans in the Livermore area who and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Milder, www.bethemek.org. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Livermore invites members of the community are interested in performing community service Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the for young people and promoting veterans Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy affairs. Interested veterans will meet with information. (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Spirit and His Work.” The church address is other like-minded veterans for camaraderie Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- Godly Play children education. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday and support of veterans' causes. The American Information on programs and memberships, SecularJews.org. Little Brown Church, United Church p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. Legion is the largest federally chartered training philosophies and schedules, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. gracembc.com veterans organization that is the veterans all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore marathon/endurance training program. www. School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday American Legion Post 47 meets the second trivalleytriclub.com. a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Pathway Community Church, 1055 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 Pleasanton Military Families is a room are located at Third and N Streets. The Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 Pleasanton based support group for those who Reading Room, which is open to the public, Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building have a loved one serving in the Military. The features books, CDs and magazines for sale. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at information or weekday Bible study and Prayer from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday For information, call (925) 447-2946. practical messages, nondenominational. All are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or of each month to share concerns, fears, and to Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Welcome home. contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ celebrate the joys that are experienced. Three Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 (925) 322-1222. a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at times per year, the group collects supplies and a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 925-449-6048. sends care packages to the troops. Contact and children's church provided. A "Night of S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and Assistance League® of Amador Valley [email protected] for the location of the Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both invites all visitors to join this dedicated group next meeting. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in Livermore Military Families, a support Information, call 447-6282. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular group for families in Livermore who have a Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 371-6200. stfrancisanglican.church. follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, meetings are held on the third Thursday of the loved one serving in the Military, is intended to Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- a fellowship meal. month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley be a safe place for family members to come Information, 447-8840. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don more Valley is now holding Sunday services at Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our and share their experiences and concerns with Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 community for people of all faiths and back- website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. others who understand what they are going S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 East Ave., at 10 a.m. grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ through. All family members are welcome to worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday study/Sunday school. For information, call Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. Operation: SAM “Supporting All of each month at the Livermore Veterans 925-447-1246. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, Donations are also accepted on Mondays trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Asbury United Methodist Church support organization based in Livermore. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 Christ Church (a nondenomina- 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling S.A.M. has been in operation since January call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; tional evangelical church formerly meeting in Church, where all are welcome is starting a A 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-449-4848. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Caregivers Support Group. Second Saturday of support of deployed troops. For information or non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email RELIGION school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Room. The group will be facilitated by Pastor [email protected] WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit), a faith All are welcome. 447-3428. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and others with Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open enriching ministry for women of all ages and Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call experience in this area. This group is open to to new and established residents of the life stages, meets Thursday mornings, 9:30 – Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, 925.846.0665. people in the community as well. For more in- Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first 11:30 am through May 9, 2019 at St. Charles services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. formation, please talk with Pastor Kathy. www. Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Borromeo Catholic Church, Borromeo Hall, a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ www.thecrossing.org. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah 1315 Lomitas Avenue, Livermore. The theme All are welcome. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Services include band-led worship music, UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, is Reflecting the Light of Christ to the World. Faith Chapel Assembly of God, College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 Bible-based messages and Sunday School for UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most and monthly adult socials. Information, call Guest speaker “highlights” include Father Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or pre-schoolers and elementary through high updated information and worship sermons. All 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Mark Wiesner, Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo; for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 call 447-2351. school students. Infant care is provided. www. are welcome.. comers.com Tiffany Hoover – Theatrical Performance on the a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Community Resources for Independent life of Dorothy Day; Graham Wiseman – Mental 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Valley - Join us on a journey of individual and Living (CRIL) offers services to help people Health Advocate for Youth; and others. All are will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) collective spiritual awakening. Sunday service with disabilities and supports them to live Welcome. For a list of presenters or to learn every other month. Call for date and time and Well Community Outreach Center 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs offered independently and participate in their com- more about WINGS: stcharleslivermore.org/ other church programs at 846-8650. ministry provides meats, canned and dry School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. as well. All are welcome. Meeting place Parish munity for as long as they are willing and able WINGS Questions: Janet Schott 925-373-9346 Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, or Phyllis Clearwater 925-337-4299 Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & available prior to the start of the school year). Jeff Barger. information contact [email protected] Fremont and Livermore to provide information First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 Those with an immediate need or who would Discovery Church of the Nazarene, or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. and referrals and provide community education Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and like to donate nonperishable food items, call 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Life Transitions for Aging Adults - St. at senior centers and affordable housing Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- during the week at various times/locations. the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 1315 complexes to residents of Southern Alameda tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet process. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 Lomitas Ave, Livermore. Depression, Anxiety County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 program For more information www.fpcl.us or on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM Disorder and Suicide Prevention; National Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can 925-447-2078. 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- up by appointment only. The Outreach Center Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Tri-Valley; be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, Tuesday, May 7, 1:00 – 2:30, Borromeo Hall. FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas bags from Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship time Doors open at 12:30 for social time. All are a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following welcome to attend. For information: Molly [email protected]. All services are free. This will be on a first come first serve basis is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth groups Fisher 925-449-8849 12 The Independent • MAY 2, 2019

Nina Abbott Memorial Award Winners Listed The Livermore Lioness Club announced the winners of this year's Nina Abbott Memorial Award, granting $500 awards to graduating seniors. They are Zachary D. Williams of Granada High School, and Jeannie Bae of Livermore Milestones High School. These students and a parent have been invited to attend a May 7 dinner meeting at Emil Villa's Restaurant in Livermore, where they will be given their awards.

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Jurnee Holland of Dublin, was recently initiated into The Honor Ryan Holmes of Livermore, California, was initiated at Uni- Ava Lewis, Mendenhall Middle (Livermore USD). Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all- versity of Nevada, Reno. Junior Individual Exhibit: The Louisiana Purchase, Hayden discipline collegiate honor society. Holland was initiated at Fordham Nicholas Martin of Pleasanton, California, was initiated at Borg, Mendenhall Middle (Livermore USD). The Radium Girls, University. Holland is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, University of Nevada, Reno. Taylor Jackson, Mendenhall Middle (Livermore USD). Gilroy Hot professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each Springs, Albertine Combs, Thomas Hart Middle (Pleasanton USD). year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and Recently, dozens of students from across Alameda County Junior Individual Performance: Baron Von Steuben's Triumph approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 matched wits and showed off their academic chops at local scholastic and Tragedy, Jane Cleary, Edna Brewer Middle (Oakland USD). percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in competitions. The contests -- Alameda County History Day, Philip Edison vs. Tesla: A Shocking Rivalry, Owen Fidler, Mendenhall the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial and Alameda County Spelling Bee Middle (Livermore USD). may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who -- take place annually in March and are hosted by the Alameda Junior Individual Website: The Election of 1912 and Woodrow have achieved scholarly distinction. County Office of Education. Wilson, Nevanmee Kurulugama, Mendenhall Middle (Livermore Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial USD). The Black Panther Party, Katie Fenner, Mendenhall Middle The Philip A. Harley Mock Trial Competition is a county-wide (Livermore USD). The Marquis de Lafayette, Tommy Huff, Men- high school criminal trial competition designed to increase under- denhall Middle (Livermore USD). University of San Diego graduate student Tyler Jenkins of Pleas- Senior Group Exhibit: The Black Death: An Empowering Killer anton was part of a five-member team that took first place in the standing of our judicial system and the processes necessary to create a just society. Teams of nine to 25 students study a hypothetical of Medieval Europe; Jianyi Wang and Amy Wang, Amador Valley 2019 ARGUS University Challenge. Student teams competed for High (Pleasanton USD). scholarships totaling $25,000 which were awarded to the top four case, conduct legal research and receive individual coaching by volunteer attorneys in trial preparation, courtroom protocol, court- Senior Group Website: Walt Disney: From Failure to Fortune, teams. Jenkins is earning a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) Jocelyn Tao and Dayeon Jeong, Foothill High (Oakland USD). in the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate at the University room procedure, analysis and communication. The Amador Valley High School team was the second-place winner, and secured a "wild Outstanding Pre-Trial Motion for the Prosecution: Second Place: of San Diego School of Business and plans to graduate in 2019. Nick Puso, Granada High School (Livermore Valley Joint USD) Each year, the Altus Group offers the ARGUS University Chal- card" slot to compete at the state match. Alameda County Spelling Bee Outstanding Pre-Trial Motion for the Defense: Rama Narayanan, lenge where teams of aspiring real estate professionals from all over A quartet of talented spellers representing all corners of Alameda Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton USD) the world are challenged to present a paper with the best investment County will advance to state competitions after outstanding per- Outstanding Prosecuting Attorney: First place: Brenna Lonner, analysis and conclusion for a fictitious real estate opportunity. formances at the annual Alameda County Elementary and Junior Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton USD) High Spelling Bees. Outstanding Defense Attorney: First Place: David Gjerde, The following local residents were recently initiated into The The Elementary Spelling Bee winners are: 4th Place - Tarini Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton USD) Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selec- Gurusankar, 6th Grade, Fallon Middle School (Dublin USD) Outstanding Witness for the Prosecution: First Place: Jordan tive all-discipline collegiate honor society. The Junior High Spelling Bee winners are: Garland, Granada High School (Livermore Valley Joint USD) David Ball of Sunol, was initiated at San Jose State University. 1st Place - Anisha Rao, 8th Grade, Fallon Middle School (Dublin Outstanding Court Clerk: Anjali Ramesh, Amador Valley High Kristin Jones of Livermore, was initiated at San Jose State USD); 3rd Place - Roya Rashidchi, 8th Grade, Christensen Middle School (Pleasanton USD) University. School (Livermore Valley Joint USD); 4th Place - Brighton Alcan- Outstanding Bailiff: First Place: Siddharth Bhargav, Amador Christina Deagen of Pleasanton, was initiated at San Jose State tara, 8th Grade, Wells Middle School (Dublin USD) Valley High School (Pleasanton USD); Second Place: Amanda Ong, University. Anisha will compete at the California State Junior High Spell- Granada High School (Livermore Valley Joint USD) Tyra Furtado of Dublin, was initiated at San Jose State University. ing Bee Championship on May 4th, 2019 at Miller Creek Middle Outstanding Courtroom Journalist: First Place: Trisha Khattar, Michelle Gajo of Pleasanton, was initiated at San Jose State School in San Rafael. Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton USD); Second Place: University. Alameda County History Day Winners Shruthi Chandran, Amador Valley High School (Pleasanton USD) Ryan Ott-Baldwin of Livermore, was initiated at San Jose State Junior Group Documentary: Captain Cook, Anand Shukla- Outstanding Courtroom Artist: First Place: Jaclyn Tao, Foothill University. Parekh and Jacob Frans, Thomas Hart Middle (Pleasanton USD). High School (Pleasanton USD) Alan Brodit of Pleasanton, was initiated at San Jose State Junior Group Exhibit: Donner-Reed Party; Amy Han, Lauyn Team Awards: Second Place: Amador Valley High School University. Guan and Jessica Bakar; Thomas Hart Middle (Pleasanton USD). (Pleasanton USD) Naseem Salehi of Pleasanton, was initiated at San Jose State Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Annabelle Kim and Desire Bishnoi, “Team Spirit” Awards: Nicole Park, Amador Valley High School Thomas Hart Middle (Pleasanton USD). (Pleasanton USD; Christine Liu, Granada High School (Livermore University. Valley Joint USD); Jennifer Villegas Lopez of Livermore, was initiated at San Jose Junior Group Performance: Jamestown: How Tobacco Brought State University. Triumph to a Town of Tragedy, London Moody and Carly Noland, Trevor Adams of Dublin, was initiated at San Jose State Uni- Mendenhall Middle (Livermore USD). versity. Junior Group Website: Helen Keller: Bringing Light from a NEW FACES Kelly Yen of Dublin, was initiated at San Jose State University. Dark World, Ria Maria Mathew and Tanisha Deka, Mendenhall Gabrielle LaFrank of Pleasanton, was initiated at San Jose Middle (Livermore USD). The Second Yosemite: Hetch-Hetchy and the Raker Act, Yoav Feigenbaum and John Viri, Mendenhall State University. The following babies were born at Stanford Health Care- Haley Wesenberg of Pleasanton, was initiated at Northern Middle (Livermore USD). Harriet Tubman: From Slavery to Savior, Ian Quindipan and Sairag Maram, Mendenhall Middle ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton: Arizona University. (Livermore USD). A daughter to Serena and Jason Klimek of Pleasanton on March Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and Junior Historical Paper: The Economic, Social and Political 26, 2019. approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 Impact of the Cotton Economy; Jack Hseih; Mendenhall Middle A son to Nupur Samantaray and Sidhartha Khatua of Pleasanton percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in (Livermore USD). Dorothea Dix: The Triumphant Reformer Who on April 1, 2019. the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees Advocated for a Tragic Minority, Chantel Muhammad, Mendenhall A daughter to Erin and Paul Choin of Pleasanton on April 1, may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who Middle (Livermore USD). A Tragedy of Engineering; A Triumph 2019. have achieved scholarly distinction. of Humanity: The 1906 Earthquake, Kelsey Hertz, Mendenhall A daughter to Pavana and Raghuveer Rachakonda of Livermore Middle (Livermore USD). on April 2, 2019. The following local residents were recently initiated into The Junior Individual Documentary: A Seven Years War: French A son to Taylor Brinton of Livermore on April 3, 2019. Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selec- and Indian War, Aniruddah Chiplunkar, Thomas Hart Middle A daughter to Reena and Mandip Johl of Hayward on April tive all-discipline collegiate honor society. (Pleasanton USD). William Still and the Underground Railroad, 14, 2019.