Diverse Committee Selected to Steer Downtown Planning

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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 9 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Diverse Committee Selected To Steer Downtown Planning

A diverse Steering Committee represent the council on the com- steering committee, Spedowfski Councilmember Bob Woerner of nineteen will lead the planning mittee. suggested the steering committee said that the key thing is to struc- for downtown Livermore. In addition to a steering com- needs to determine how to obtain ture workshops so they are effec- See Inside Section A At a recent goal setting work- mittee, a subcommittee will ad- the information from the public tive. It would be helpful to tackle shop, the Livermore City Council dress finances, meeting in parallel. Section A is filled with at the workshop. If the workshop one topic at a workshop. identified a steering committee as Councilmembers Steven Spedowf- were successful, then the council He added that some suggestions information about arts, people, its preferred public outreach ap- ski, who proposed the idea, will be would look into how to interpret may take longer to develop. "We entertainment and special events. proach in the planning effort. At joined by Bob Coomber to look the information, distill it in a way do have a developer with money There are education stories, a Monday's city council meeting, into funding options for a variety so that the entire council could willing to give us a hotel. We don't variety of features, and the arts Mayor John Marchand appointed of scenarios in the downtown. come up with the next step based want to lose that opportunity by not and entertainment and Bob Woerner and Bob Carling to In discussing the role of the on the result. bulletin board. (See DOWNTOWN, page 8) Brown Asks for School District Funds to Work Issues Notice On State Dam of Violation Repair, Vigilance By Ron McNicoll To TVLC Gov. Jerry Brown is asking the Legislature to set aside $437 million to meet the state’s flood The Livermore Valley Joint control emergencies, including the Unified School District (LVJUSD) work on the Oroville Dam. has issued another notice of vio- Some $387 million would come lation (NOV) to the Tri-Valley from state Proposition 1 approved Learning Corporation (TVLC). by voters in 2014 for water needs, It was the fourth NOV sent to another $50 million from the TVLC. It focused on only one state’s general fund, said the Gov- item, the loss of accreditation ernor in a Feb. 24 news release. by the Livermore Valley Charter In addition to the request for Prep school. It does not impact the money, Brown outlined a further Livermore Valley Charter School. addition to the policy that concerns TVLC has 30 days to respond with dam safety. He wants to require a remediation plan. emergency action plans and flood The school district could con- inundation maps for all dams, and sider revoking the prep school to enhance the state’s existing dam charter. To do so, a notice of intent inspection program. to revoke would be declared at an Photo - Doug Jorgensen California's Division of Dam open meeting. The school board The Livermore High School women's soccer team celebrates capturing the North Coast Section Safety inspects many of the dams would then have 60 days to deter- Division II soccer title. The top seeded Livermore team, defeated Northgate 2 to 1 in the championship in the state. A report on Del Valle mine if the TVLC response to the match on late goal. The team finished with a 19-1-4 record. Dam near Livermore shows that NOV was sufficient. it was inspected last Nov. 16, as TVLC manages both the part of an annual inspection. A Livermore Valley Charter School comprehensive inspection of the (LVCS) and Livermore Valley dam takes place every five years, Charter Preparatory. The NOV Tarplant Selected as Official City Flower said Jim Odom, who heads field in- and potential revocation relates spections in the Delta Area, which only to the charter prep school. Livermore has an official city in any other location in the world. exists for only 61 milliseconds in a includes Del Valle Dam. The Livermore School Board flower. As Councilmember Bob Coomber lab. "The tarplant has bloomed and Beyond regular inspections, vote was unanimous to send the On Monday, the city council commented, "It's all ours. It can't survived for a lot longer." the dam operators keep an eye out NOV, which Assistant Superinten- voted to designate the Livermore be found anywhere else." Teacher Regina Brinker noted (See REPAIR, page 8) dent Chris Van Schaack described Maryann Hannon, a member as "the most significant." The Tarplant as such. that the plant blooms only dur- NOV was issued based on the fail- The Tarplant grows only in of Friends of the Springtown Pre- ing the hot days of August in the Pleasanton ure to provide a college prep high northern and eastern portions of serve, supported the selection of alkaline soil in Springtown; soil school, as required by the charter. Livermore. California Fish and the Tarplant as the city's flower. found in only two other places in Residents Asked The Western Association of Wildlife placed the flower on the She pointed out that for ten years, the world. The plant can't be found Schools and Colleges (WASC) endangered species list. Friends of the Preserve have been at those locations. for Input on withheld accreditation of the The largest population of the advocating for protection of the Councilmember Steven Spe- prep school in April 2016. TVLC plant can be found in the Spring- area. "It is very special habitat." dowfski, who proposed selecting Downtown Plan appealed the decision. In Febru- town Preserve. It cannot be found Hannon mentioned that the city the Tarplant as the official flower, ary of this year, WASC denied celebrates Livermorium, which (See FLOWER, page 4) Pleasanton is asking residents the appeal. Van Schaack told the to log online or to show up to the board,"Since the beginning of Farmers’ Market on Saturday, the school year, we have had an UC Ordered to Provide LLNL Retiree List March 11, 2017 to share their unaccredited high school. The opinions about the future of the loss of WASC is a major blow to Superior Court Judge George names off the list when the class In a key ruling in 2015, Judge downtown area. the promise TVLC made to the Hernandez last week gave the action was certified on Oct. 30, Hernandez found that UC had Gerry Beaudin, director of community to provide a college University of California 30 days to 2014. clearly intended to make health Community Development, stated, prep school. When TVLC fails to provide a full list of the Lawrence The retirees formed a grass- care commitments to its retirees “We want to engage the commu- meet the needs of kids who want Livermore National Laboratory roots organization, raised funds and had actually done so. nity and hear from everyone about to attend college, we feel we need retirees and their survivors who and sued in 2010 after they lost UC The task of establishing the what they want the future of their to step in." might benefit from the class action health care following a late-2007 lawsuit class has proved chal- downtown to look like." Van Schaack noted, "It is not lawsuit aimed at returning them to contract change. As a result of lenging; that is, specifying who Pleasanton is in the process possible to provide college prep University health benefits. that change, a private organization, might be entitled to benefit from of updating its Downtown Spe- courses, when accreditation has Hernandez’s order came after Lawrence Livermore National the lawsuit, should the retirees cific Plan. The recently appointed been withheld. Courses taken by months of back-and-forth debate Security, or LLNS, took over man- prevail. The job has been made Downtown Specific Plan Task over whether UC incorrectly left agement of the big laboratory. (See PLEASANTON, page 8) (See TVLC, page 10) (See UC LAWSUIT, page 5) Dublin May Channel Public Art Toward More Viewers By Ron McNicoll based on subdivision value to the city, which can use it to build Dublin is looking into making provide public art. The rationale public art in locations outside of future public artworks accessible behind the policy is that develop- the developments. to more people by locating them ment creates a need for aesthetic Councilmember Abe Gupta said closer to busy community places, improvement in the community, he would like to see a way for the instead of tucking them away in said City Attorney John Bakker at city to encourage developers to subdivisions, where developers the Feb. 21 council meeting. give the money to the city. In that have been building them. Developers can choose to build way, larger art projects in more Currently, developers are re- an art project in their own devel- visible locations could be built. quired to pay a percentage fee opment, or can pay the money to (See DUBLIN, page 8) Concerns Raised Over Potential Changes in ACA Proposed changes to the Afford- Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center (ER) usage and overall medical able Care Act could affect access to in San Leandro, health center costs. care for low and moderate income patients, staff and board members Dr. Dawnell Moody, Chief people throughout our nation, from Tiburcio Vasquez and Axis Medical Officer at Axis Com- Photo - Doug Jorgensen including those in the Tri-Valley. Community Health shared their munity Health, observed, “Our Students at Fairlands Elementary Students in Pleasanton presented On Saturday, February 18, views with the Congressman. patients who didn’t have access a Living Museum in recognitoin of Black History Month. Kelly U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-15th Swalwell noted that some of to care before the ACA are now Lack’s 5th grade students assumed the roles of African choice. District) convened a forum to hear the proposed changes, like block experiencing an improved qual- Student speeches were supported by displays featuring images from community health centers grants to states for Medicaid, could ity of life. Provisions of the ACA and artifacts that highlight their historical individual’s life and how in his district about the potential result in decreased access to pri- increased access to care for a sta- impact of changes to the ACA. At mary and preventive care, leading tistically significant number of new they contributed to society. In the photo, Riley Borges portrays a roundtable discussion, held at to an increase in emergency room Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in the Mayor Leagues. Among (See HEALTH CARE, page 5) others were Martin Luther King, Jr., Willie Mays, and Maya Angelou.

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Scott Haggerty to serve as Alameda County on the in compromised turf in- General Manager Tim Commission vice chair for National Association of tegrity in parks, weeds and Barry said that the district the two-year term running Counties, and also serves weakened young trees. The is working with Tri-Valley through February 2019. as a member of the Alam- district lost landscape plants Conservancy on building Rohnert Park Mayor Jake eda County Transportation and ground cover. a bridge over the arroyo to Mackenzie, the Commis- Commission, San Joaquin The LARPD board re- keep the regional trail con- sion’s outgoing vice chair, Regional Rail Commission, ceived that information nection open. The project was elected MTC’s chair at Livermore Amador Val- along with other news re- is currently in the design the Commission’s February ley Transit Authority, and garding the impacts of the phase. meeting. Tri-Valley Transportation drought and this season's Aizawa stated that Rob- Haggerty, who also cur- Council. storms. ertson Park was especially rently serves as chair of The Metropolitan Trans- Parks and Facilities Man- hard hit. Flooding left debris MTC’s Operations Com- portation Commission is ager Bruce Aizawa told the Several hundred feet of trail collapsed into the Arroyo in the park and on trails. One mittee, brings 16 years of charged with planning, fi- board that there was a little Mocho just east of the Robertson Park Softball Fields trail eroded away. experience as an MTC com- nancing and coordinating transportation for the nine bit of drought and a lot of in Livermore during the recent heavy rains. Chunks of In assessing the future, missioner to the role. He was saturated soils and winter first appointed to MTC in counties comprising the storm damage. In addition the asphalt from the bike trail can be seen in the water to losing trees, others were storm winds have caused 2000 as Alameda County’s San Francisco Bay Area, a stressed by the lack of wa- below. Photo was taken February 27 by Barry Zupan. park staff to take a closer representative. mission that also extends to ter, mainly pines, redwoods, look at tree stability, the “The Bay Area is facing integrating transportation alders and birches. need for pruning and the a transportation and housing facilities and services with Park maintenance staff occasional need to remove crisis, presenting an urgent development while promot- made efforts to save many a tree if it poses a significant need for inclusive and col- ing sustainability. trees, including hand wa- risk to public safety. laborative leadership. I am ROUNDUP tering and using reclaimed The District is perform- honored that my colleagues water when possible. ing further assessments on have placed their trust in me Warhead Work at Sandia LARPD has adopted a a valley oak tree in Sunset to serve as vice chair,” Su- customized approach to Park that is estimated to pervisor Scott Haggerty said. The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security replanting trees by evaluat- Administration (DOE/NNSA) officially authorized the start be more than 300 years Haggerty was first elected ing the needs of each park old. LARPD staff arbor- to the Alameda County Board Small Business of the production engineering phase for the W88 Alteration individually. Aizawa com- (Alt) 370 program. ists and Hort Science Inc. of Supervisors in November Tax Returns mented that each park will have evaluated the tree. of 1996. He is currently serv- The W88 Alt 370 program is conducted by Los Alamos differ. The goal will be to ing a sixth four-year term National Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M.; Sandia National The District will also have Individual Tax Returns increase water conservation. another consultant assess on the Board. Haggerty's Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M. and Livermore; and the Most tree and shrubbery this valued tree. As there is district includes the cities Accounting Services nuclear security enterprise production plants, including the replacement will begin in the extensive internal decay and of Livermore, Dublin, most Kansas City National Security Campus in Missouri; the fall, the best time of year to a number of cavities in the of the city of Fremont and Tax Planning Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas; and the Savannah River achieve high survival rates tree, the area around the tree unincorporated areas of East Site in Aiken, South Carolina. due to winter rains. is currently cordoned off for Alameda County. According to a press release, the alteration of the W88 Open space parks includ- public safety. In addition to his longtime (925) 399-4226 nuclear warhead is part of NNSA’s multi-faceted strategy ing Sycamore Grove Park Barry said if the tree had service at MTC, Haggerty is to ensure the American nuclear arsenal continues to be safe, have seen ups and downs to be removed, lumber could a member and former chair conundrumgroup.net secure, and effective. all season with partial or be milled that could be used of the Bay Area Air Quality Affordable As designed, the alteration included a new arming, fuz- full park closures due to the to build park benches. Management District, the ing, and firing subsystem and added a lightening arrestor Association of Bay Area Experienced • Friendly connector to enhance nuclear safety and support future life extension program options. In November 2014, the program expanded to include a complete replacement of the conventional high explosive main charges and associated components. The W88 nuclear warhead entered the stockpile in late 1988 and is deployed on the Navy’s Trident II D5 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) system on Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines. Correction A story that said Pleasanton Schools Interim Superinten- dent Micaela Ochoa “noted” that Dublin city government has worked out sharing its park land with the Dublin school district for a school site was incorrect. Ochoa said did not say it on her own initiative at the Pleasanton school board meeting. She said it in answer to a question from a reporter several days after the school board meeting.

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FLOWER EDITORIAL (continued from page one) Working Together stated, "I think this is an ing parts that will be put community." including homelessness Kudos to the Livermore City Council for in- opportunity to do some- into motion by the wind. Woerner added, "I love and affordable housing, as- cluding a diverse set of viewpoints on the Steering thing unique and fun. It's Selected were Sunflow- it." set management continuing Committee that will lead the downtown planning a wonderful fit for Liver- er which will be installed WORKSHOP the process underway to effort. more." on First Street at South PRIORITIES review and consider stan- Rather than sticking to the staff recommended Coomber said that by K Street in the landscape During matters initiated, dards to maintain assets. 13 members, the council expanded the committee recognizing it, more effort area between the street and Woerner pointed out that Innovation and economic to 19 to allow for representation for, among oth- may be generated to pre- sidewalk in front of Double emergency preparedness development would in- ers, downtown business owners, residents, and the serve the Tarplant. Barrel Wine Bar and First was discussed during the clude exploring expan- under-30 generation. Mayor John Marchand Street Ale House; Ta Da II council's recent goal setting sion of iGATE to create The council appointed several members; the said of the flower, "It's as will be placed in the grass workshop. Recent storms an incubator space. Long remainder will be selected by the organizations unique as Livermore." area at Lizzie Fountain; have shown the need to term financial stability was they will represent. SCULPTURES Tropic Birds planned for be ready. Meeting the goal another goal. Mayor John Marchand, who could have ap- APPROVED First Street at McLeod would consists of making Mayor John Marchand pointed himself, set the tone of the meeting by In other action, the Street on the southeast sure staff is trained using said that he has been in- instead selecting Bob Woerner and Bob Carling council approved the pur- corner in the landscape current facilities, assessing volved in the activation as the council representatives on the steering chase of four sculptures area; and Peace will be current facilities to deter- of emergency operation committee. for placement along First installed on First Street mine gaps and how to fill centers. "It is critical to Woerner added to the of inclusiveness, by stat- Street in downtown Liver- at Railroad Avenue in the them, and then making sure have appropriate facilities ing that all of the proposed new additions to the more. landscape area in front of staff is adequately trained with modern equipment committee should be invited. Funds for the purchase the Livermore Cinema near for the future. and a trained staff to ensure A role was provided for two other councilmem- and installation of the the ticket booth. He asked City Manager public safety." bers, Steven Spedowfski and Bob Coomber, who sculptures comes from the Marchand noted that Marc Roberts to list the Also under matters initi- will participate in a subcommittee that will look city's art fund, which is the Commission for the council goals. They include ated, Coomber proposed at costs and funding options. generated through develop- Arts worked on this proj- public safety and identify- the creation of a committee All in all, it was a cordial beginning to what ment fees. ect for a long time. "This ing technology and staffing that would explore open could have been a contentious meeting. We look The works are abstract was the vision behind the levels; downtown planning space assets and develop forward to having that sense of cooperation carry in nature, three with mov- public art fee, art that can for the catalysts sites. Addi- a plan to protect areas. on throughout the process. be enjoyed throughout the tional goals were discussed

Losses MAILBOX Projected for (Opinions voiced in let- Act (ACA) (replace with position is taking us to an deportation force and label- the airport protection area, Livermore ters published in Mailbox market-based alternatives); even angrier polarization ing anyone undocumented and 4) the proposal to bring are those of the author and bring jobs back (renegoti- in our country, and it will for expedited removal just to more cut-through traffic to Charter Schools do not necessarily reflect the ate or withdraw from the last longer than four years boost deportation numbers.” our downtown streets by opinion of The Independent. NAFTA Agreement, infra- at this rate. I do not believe Based on this, I sent an extending El Charro Road The Tri-Valley Learning The Independent will not structure projects, Keystone the real Americans want this email to the Pleasanton City from Stanley to 580. Corporation board heard publish anonymous letters. XL Pipeline, the Dakota discord! We want to move Council urging them to resist Members of the com- projections for the coming All letters are required to Access Pipeline, and the ahead!! and not to cooperate with munity also wanted to stop second interim report on its have the names of the per- coal industry just to name Even though Trump ran DHS officials if they at- building non-mandatory four charter schools. sons submitting them. Abu- a few); American security/ on the Republican ticket, he tempt to have the Police housing (non- RHNA or At a meeting in Stock- sive letters may be rejected safety (the border wall, il- now says he is a populous in- Department participate in statewide housing obliga- ton on Feb. 23, Spencer or edited. Frequent letter legal immigrants, sanction dependent (a norm breaker). this program. I asked for a tions) in order to see the im- Styles of Charter Impact, writers may have publica- 25 entities and individuals Throughout the years, he has response as to current city pact of the already approved the new TVLC financial tion of their letters delayed. involved in Iran’s ballistic registered as a Republican policy along these lines. I 2,000+ new housing units back office, reported that Letters should be sent by missile program); get the (1999, 2009, 2016), a Demo- also requested that the City being built in Pleasanton the biggest projected deficit ‘federal foot’ off the neck of crat (2001), and as an Inde- Council pass a resolution until further work-force email to editmail@com- pendent (2011). To me, that housing cycle in 2022. The of the four charter schools puserve.com) businesses; and put a hiring in opposition to and non- is a free-thinker. He thinks cooperation with these pro- clear message from the com- is at Livermore Valley freeze for federal civilian employees, a five-year lob- about what is wrong at the grams. As of the date of this munity was to preserve the Charter School (LVCS), an Jazz Performance time and wants to fix it. It writing, I have not received high quality of life in Pleas- estimated $1.7 million. The bying ban, and a permanent Jed Sussman ban on lobbying for new for- seems to me that he should a response to my requests anton, preserve our urban second interim report uses I saw the story in your appeal to all parties. As from the city. growth boundary and put the financial numbers from eign governments. Winston newspaper today about East Churchill said, “To improve John F. Kennedy once said, We should all remember decisions for more housing books that close on Jan. 31. Bay Jazz's performance at is to change; to be perfect is “Change is the law of life. the poem written by German to a vote of the people. The LVCS loss would the Bothwell Arts Center for to change often.” And those who look only to Pastor Martin Niemöller in Several months ago the have been only $900,000. March 11, 2017. He is doing what he was the past or present are certain the 1930’s: Steelwave development However, payments owed So good of you to have elected for. One must ask to miss the future.” “First they came for the group began lobbying groups on facilities bonds were the story published. oneself, “Why is the oppo- Socialists, and I did not and individuals in our com- included when negotia- Performance opportuni- sition party and the media Congratulations speak out— munity including the County tions over suspending three ties for these exceptionally majority so quickly giving Because I was not a So- Representatives, the Pleas- Mary McMahon cialist. anton Planning Commission quarterly payments on the aspiring high school Jazz such negative roadblocks Livermore and words?” Never before Then they came for the and City Council Members bond did not occur, in light musicians truly touches Congratulations and regarding their "New Plan" their lives and advances 2017 has a new president’s Trade Unionists, and I did of proceedings in bank- thank you to Principal Darrel not speak out— for the East Side. Their ruptcy court. them as artists. first month been blasted so unfairly!” How come the Avilla and the dedicated staff Because I was not a Trade marketing crusade features The LVCS interim re- Your help in publicizing of Del Valle High School for Unionist. slick brochures with the port is based on 484 stu- the event contributes to their election didn’t end, last No- vember, like usual? Presi- being named 2017 Model Then they came for the promise of a "new" East dents at the school during advancement. Many aspir- Jews, and I did not speak Side development proposal ing artists and ones who dential campaigns are an es- Continuation Schools by the first eight months of the sential feature of the Ameri- the California Department out— that includes paddle boat- year, including last sum- wish to become professional Because I was not a Jew. ing in nearby lakes (Zone musicians have too few op- can political system –long, of Education.They were one mer. The next projection raucous, fiercely contested. of the thirty five schools out Then they came for me— 7 water retention lakes?), portunities to actually play miles of trails and so-called will be an average around Obama didn’t disband his of 452 schools in California. and there was no one left to before live audiences out- speak for me.” control over what will be the current enrollment, side of their high schools. campaign operation after Having been a substitute which is a little below 300. winning! Presidents Carter, The Trump administra- developed there. By providing the musicians teacher there many times What the promoters of Livermore Valley char- Clinton and Obama all made tion has acted in many dis- in Spencer's band the chance over the years one could feel turbing ways in just his first the East side development ter Preparatory (LVCP) to play on stages elsewhere embarrassing early stum- the reciprocal respect be- bles, which were forgiven. month in office. Regard- do not mention in some of is projected to show a is an invaluable real world tween teachers and students. less of your politics, we their marketing is that these $357,000 deficit in the experience. The media overlooked “R- rated” personal conduct by Their graduation is usually must stand up for justice for amenities come with at least second interim report, In addition to playing the Wednesday before the everyone in this country, 889+ homes, the biggest based on enrollment of Kennedy and Mr. Clinton live music in different ven- and properly focused instead other two high schools in citizen or not. The U.S. residential development in 290 students for the period. ues it teaches these students on their public duties. Near- June. The street is closed Constitution demands it. Pleasanton. As with the elementary the importance of responsi- ly all have had cabinet or for the huge appreciative If government attacks one The unfortunate reality school, a previous projec- bility, commitment to ex- White House staff shake-ups crowds of parents, families member of society, they at- of 889 to1,000 new homes tion did not take into ac- cellence and the benefits and had to withdraw one or and friends who applaud tack us all. on the East Side, as seen in count three quarterly pay- of teamwork. It also gives more cabinet nominations. If you agree that we must our neighboring cities, is that these students who studied unconstrained over-building ments of $150,000 each. them a chance to shine and So why all the rage and very hard to be graduated. defend the fundamental The projection would have what is more valuable than riots? It is time to move rights for all people in our has significant consequences that for students who want a from a 24-hour rage to se- community, send a note to such as school overcrowd- shown a balanced budget if Speak Out ing, school district's finan- the facility payments had career in the arts? rious consideration of the the Mayor and Council at In my opinion East Bay president's policy proposals Matt Sullivan citycouncil@cityofpleasan- cial woes and stressed public not been recorded in the Pleasanton tonca.gov expressing your safety infrastructure. Resi- interim. Jazz is special because un- and, where appropriate, of- like one-time events that fering alternatives. Member, City Council views. It’s time to speak out. dential development does For the TVLC schools expose youth to the arts, 2004-2012 not pay for itself. The same in Stockton, the loss of I would like reporters to the students in the East Bay candidly report the reason I was glad to read Pleas- Eastside Planning East Pleasanton Plan from good standing with for- Jazz High School All-Star organizations are creating anton Mayor Jerry Thorne’s 2015 presented today as the mer sponsor New Jerusa- Kelly Cousins "new and improved" plan Band practice each week the opposition marches and remarks in his State of the Pleasanton lem Elementary School for three hours, month after riots, such as, the Indivis- City Address about the comes with all the same District cost each of the changing diversity of Pleas- There is a misleading flaws as raised by the com- month after month. This ible National Organization, marketing push for "Plan- two schools state facilities amount of practice followed MoveOn National organiza- anton and his acknowledge- munity in the past. subsidies under SB 740. ment that we are a “nation ning" (building) a massive A better "Plan" for the by live performances before tion, and other left-wing and housing development on the Acacia Elementary would anarchist groups. Their aim of immigrants and that many East Side is to wait until we the public is a life changer. East Side of Pleasanton. see the impact of the cur- have had a substantial sur- Without people like you, seems to be to fuel a lasting of our families came from somewhere else." These In 2015 over a thousand rent 2,000 housing units in plus, based on 299 enroll- and the LVPAC, this would negative political campaign, Pleasanton residents attend- indefinitely. What does that were indeed timely com- Pleasanton. Once property ment, but losing $225,000 not happen. ed City Council meetings is re-zoned on the East Side in facilities grants, resulted Kudos to you and the do to help our nation? Then ments in light of the new De- partment of Homeland Secu- and 3 community meetings from industrial to residential in a $2600 deficit. LVPAC. there are the Reuters who are where they loudly voiced covered and masked in black rity guidelines for increased use, the property that is nec- Acacia Middle School deportations of immigrants, disapproval for continuing essary for churches, schools, and carry bats. (in Chicago) planning of East Pleasanton also was hurt by the loss Trump Presidency Then there is the Disrupt J20 the bypassing of deporta- community centers and open of the facilities grant. The Carla Biermann tion hearings in front of a in an area east of Valley space is too expensive and group on Twitter who stated Avenue off Busch Road near school shows a $267,000 Livermore it didn’t matter who won. judge, and the reestablished the tide of homes won't be deficit based on an average During President program – suspended during the Transfer Station. stopped. They would still have dem- Many concerned resi- daily attendance of 136 Trump’s first month in of- onstrated against the winner. the Obama administration Stop believing the pro- students. Styles said that fice, he has started working – of enlisting local police dents hoped they heard the paganda and "spin" of the The aim doesn’t seem to be last of the "Just Planning" his firm will continue to on the campaign promises just opposition to the current departments as a “force for- profit developers that multiplier” to assist with the rhetoric pushed by the de- "planning" the East Side work on the Acacia books that got him elected? He president but to disrupt, in- velopers, building industri- jure, and create a big divide identification and apprehen- will end the uncontrolled to cut costs where possible is doing it with so much alists, some members of the development in Pleasanton. to bring them into balance. gusto! Have you ever seen in America without purpose. sion of immigrants to be deported. This is not only a Planning Commission and Contact the City Council anything like it? Ever? Maybe the purpose is just to the City Council when the create anarchy. cruel and inhumane program at citycouncil@cityofpleas- His aim is to make chang- East Side Specific Plan was antonca.gov to share your es to the Affordable Care As soon as President that could affect immigrants and their families that have stopped in 2015. concerns and to save the East Trump announced his can- Drought concerns were didacy, he spoke candidly been in the country for many Side for future generations years, but as Rep. Bennie G. only one of the many reasons to plan. Let's take back con- and is now in office carry- given for ending the plan for ing out those promises. 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March 2, 2017 • The Independent 5 UC LAWSUIT HEALTH CARE (continued from page one) (continued from page one) emergency room usage, more difficult by University neys argued that it was not ing a complete list is pro- patients, many with chronic through the Affordable Care keeping people healthy, privacy rules, by a lack of and that the delay in compil- vided as ordered, the retirees conditions like diabetes, Act’s Medicaid provisions and keeping overall health clarity over the exact date ing a complete list is having group will then be able to hypertension and asthma.” (called Medi-Cal in Califor- costs low. when retirees lost their right damaging consequences, notify those who are living These are our neighbors, nia), Roy’s injury is healing John Patterson, Axis to UC health care and by the with more than 200 potential and the heirs and estates of Moody noted, many of and his diabetes is under board member, told existence of records at both beneficiaries dying since the those who have died that whom are employed in retail control. He is now able to Swalwell,“With the ACA, UC and the new contractor, class was established. they are potential members and service positions in our work part time. we are moving toward sus- LLNS. Last week’s ruling by of a class that could benefit communities. “It would cost me eight tainability in healthcare. UC attorneys maintained Judge Hernandez supports from the lawsuit. Axis provides affordable or nine hundred dollars a Changing course now when that the list the University the retiree position. Assum- and accessible primary and month just for my diabetes we are helping so many provided in October 2014 preventive medical services medication, which I cannot would be unthinkable.” was sufficient. Retiree attor- for more than 12,000 low- afford,” said Avalos. “With- income Tri-Valley residents. out Axis and without the Changes to the ACA could Affordable Care Act I don’t $ mean a severe set-back to the know what I would do.” 59 number of people Axis could Swalwell said, “This is Exam, X-Ray, Cleaning serve, explained Valerie about the freedom to be Cash Patients Only Jonas, Axis Chief Develop- healthy." He commented, we ment Officer. are all in this together. The Martin Roy Avalos, a ACA makes fiscal sense. It is also about helping people $ patient at Axis, shared his 500 story with Swalwell. Roy, every day. OFF invisalign® Both Moody and Jonas a dockworker in Oakland, New Patients Only suffered a severe back injury emphasized the importance and also developed diabe- of people receiving the type of basic primary and pre- tes. Because he was able to Dr. Alpa Dalal DDS obtain healthcare coverage ventive care that Axis provides as essential in reducing Congressman Eric Swalwell with Martin Roy Avalos, Valerie Jonas, Chief Development Officer, and Dr. Dawnell Moody, Chief Medical Officer at Axis Community 1987 Santa Rita, Suite F, Pleasanton Pleasanton May End 925.660.7676 | www.DalalDental.com Moratorium on Happy Health. Valley Connections SADDLEBACK EXCLUSIVE! NEW 0N MARKET! The Pleasanton City required to share the cost of Council will consider end- the infrastructure. The over- ing a moratorium on re- all price estimates included quests from Happy Valley those properties. Staff did property owners to connect not have a definitive answer. to the city's sewer and water If the city were to move Gina Rinetti- services. forward with building the Marques The vote followed a re- infrastructure needed, each ® Linda Futral Realtor 2783 Yountville Ct, Livermore Broker/Realtor port on the types of infra- property owner would likely (510) 828-2451 $1,225,000 structure needed and costs Open Sat & Sun 1-4pm 925.980.3561 be asked to sign a pre-annex- RinettiCo.com Vineyard Views from every room! [email protected] associated with hooking the ation agreement saying they 3102 Bridle Court, Livermore CalBRE#01965660 You’ll feel like you’re living in the www.lindafutral.com unincorporated area onto city would support any future an- Beautiful & Bright. 4 bed / 2.5 bath. country but have all the joys of city License #01257605 water and sewer service. nexation bid for the Happy Backs to open space. living. Hurry this one will not last! The study, conducted by Valley area. Offered at $740,000 3,755 sq ft / 4 bed / 4.5 bath consultant firm RMC Water For details: 510.828.2451 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 and Environment, was required by LAFCo, the Local Agency Formation Com- mission, as part of a request by a Happy Valley resident to connect to city water and sewer. LAFCo wanted to learn what would be needed to connect the entire area, rather than work on a case- by-case basis. At the same time that the city launched the study, the council also placed a hold on processing connection requests until the study could be completed. The council accepted the report, which will now go to LAFCo for review. City staff was directed to bring back an agenda item to make a decision on the city's moratorium, once LAFCo has seen the report. A second moratorium is in place. In 2002, a vote to annex to the city failed, leaving the area within Alameda County's jurisdiction. The county placed a moratorium on new sewer septic systems. At Tuesday's city council meeting, attorney Peter MacDonald reported that the county's moratorium on septic systems is about to end, because of new technology. MacDonald said that the issue would be considered by the county sometime in Chances are you’ve never bought a single product we make, but . . . March. "The moratorium should be lifted by the end of 2017," according to Mac- Donald. In its study, RMC determined that it would cost a We help you lug and tug minimum of $5.35 million for design and construc- tion work to extend up to property lines. The cost to We’re Curtis Instruments. individual property owners would include building the Located in Livermore, Curtis California was founded as Curtis PMC in 1985. It is one of the world’s largest lines to connect with the city's infrastructure, as well controller design centers and is a highly specialized engineering facility focused on the development of as paying connection fees to Zone 7 for water and the advanced motor speed controllers for electric vehicles of all types, including baggage and cargo carriers, Dublin San Ramon Services tugs and other airport ground support equipment. District (DSRSD) for sewer service. There are currently 92 Though we’re global in scale, we have never forgotten our roots as a technical innovator right here in the parcels in Happy Valley that have been developed. The Tri-Valley. Curtis controllers are internationally recognized for their technical advancement, reliability and cost to design and construct performance with millions of units exported to EV OEMs worldwide. As a great place the new infrastructure was estimated at $58,000 per to work, Curtis California has been consistently ranked as one of the parcel for water and sewer. At build-out, there would be Top Workplaces in the San Francisco Bay area. 125 parcels, with the overall cost estimated at $46,000 per parcel. Even if you never become a customer, The cost estimate to connect an existing home we’ll still help you catch your flight. would range from $155,907 to $167,907 for existing parcels. For a vacant property, the estimated cost would be between $182,636 and $194,636. Councilmember Karla Brown commented that she did not want to see current ratepayers foot the bill for the extended infrastructure. "We need the county to find money. The $58,000 share is www.curtisinstruments.com an awful lot for an average homeowner." One issue that arose related to the fact that 14 of the 92 parcels have connected to Imagine Yourself At Curtis! Check out our open positions: http://bit.do/CurtisCareers the services. The question was whether they would be 6 The Independent • March 2, 2017 SPORTS NOTES

The RAGE 06 Premier team ended a very successful season as the U11 Premier 5 NorCal State Cup Photo - Doug Jorgensen Champions. They beat the Santa Cruz Breakers 4-0 Tri-Valley Elite Vipers wrestling club's highest performing Action got underway in the 2017 Olympic Development to clinch the Championship. Pictured are (back row) kids were selected to be on the Viper Elite Travel Team. The Program (ODP) National Water Polo Championships. Coach Pippa Whitehand, Mackenzie Wright, Keelie Viper Elite kids will compete at the toughest tournaments in Venues include Foothill High School, Amador Valley Scholhamer, Sydney Head, Siena Hunter, Ava Kenitzer California and Nationally; NorCal TOC's (Sacramento, CA), High School, Dougherty Valley High School, Las and Coach Kevin Whitehand; (bottom row) Reese Kid's State (Fresno, CA) and Reno Worlds (Reno, NV). A true National-level tournament, last year there were 37 States Positas College and the Robert Livermore Community Gotchall, Brianna Dowling, Gianna Masinter, Savannah Center. The Boys' National Championships were played Battaion, Kylia Oki and Sadhika Pani; not pictured represented at Reno Worlds. There are several returning State placers on the Viper Elite TT, as well as many other young February 24-26. The Girls' National Championship Aishwarya Anburaja future stars: Caleb Tatad (State Placer, Freestyle); Jalen Bets will be held March 10-12.For information, go to www. (State Placer, Freestyle, 3rd at Reno Worlds); EJ Parco (State usawaterpolo.org/odp/regionals.html. Placer, Folkstyle & Freestyle, top-12 at Reno Worlds); Carter Scarlett Wagner (9) 3BT, Chloe But, the Phantoms appeared to want it Bailey (State Placer, Folkstyle & Freestyle, top-8 at Reno Xu (10) 2BT, Maria Zhang (9) 2BT, more as they pieced together back to Worlds); Lincoln Mittelstet, Jayson Victoria, Atridad Feizi, Ashwin Anugraham (9) 3BT, Anthony back wins with excellent defense by Chen (10) 3BT, Connor Chen (10) Andrew Kramer(4 saves), combined Henry Baalman, Tallon Chambers, Gavin Fernandez, Max 2BT, Arya Cherukuri (9) 1BT, Nabil with goals by Ben Wojewski(4), Wise, Jackson Morgan, Julian Victoria, and Timothy Cowan. Danandeh (10) 5BT, Yassin Dwidar Anders Bostrom(1), Brandom Nie- (10) 7BT, Ayan Goel (10) 3BT, Aayush meyer (1), Lukus Leary (1), Charles Gupta (10) 7BT, Sahil Mehta (10) 3BT, Jorgensen(1), James Foulk (2), Nick Arnav Murarka (10) 7BT, Raghav Swartzendruber (1), and Dominic Vats (9) 4BT, Dominick Wonosaputra Hurtado (1). (10) 6BT, Jason Wu (10) 6BT, Faith The Phantoms wrapped up the Carroll (11) 4BT, Chloe Chen (12), opening weekend against the Palo Alto Zoe Chu (11) 6BT, Camille Demange TomaHawks. This was an away game (12) 7BT, Adora Do (11) 3BT, Aria that seemed to catch the Phantoms on Harris (11) 5BT, Breuklynn Harris (11) the end of a long opening weekend as 5BT, Cynthia Li (11) 4BT, Sydney they fell 6-12. This was a physical Lu (12) 6BT, match up against a serious contender Jaimie Nguyen (11) 2BT, Jasmine that was firing on all cylinders. While Phan (11), Chandra Tien (12) 3BT, the Tomahawks were the aggressor, Christina Tsai (12) 7BT, Dahlia the Phantoms never gave up. Some Versteeg (11) 1BT, Mica Wang (12) notable highlights included goals by 4BT, Aaron Caparaz (12) 2BT, Akshay Ben Wojeski, Luke Learyw, Josh King, Gupta (12) 6BT, Brycen Martin (11) Charles Jorgensen, Dominic Hurtado 7BT, Jaden Siu (13) 1BT, Gordon and Nick Swartzenruber. Pictured is the Phantoms U12 White team. Tam (12) 4BT, Eric Tandean (12) 3BT, The Phantoms U12 Purple Samuel Wang (11) 7BT, Kevin Yuan were on fire at their second game on (11) 3BT, Jolenny Canela (13) 5BT, Saturday evening against the Scorpion Jocelyn Martin (13) 4BT, Navya Singh Predators. Teamwork was evident (14) 2BT, Joya Siu (13) 2BT, Adrianna through well-executed plays earn- Trifiletti (13) 1BT, Ryan Fortani (13), ing the Phantoms their second win Kai Wen Li (13) 1BT and Bolyn Yun 12-3. Stellar passing by all players (14) with 2 new best times. led to goals scored made by Dominic Gozzo, Dylan Gunderson, Ryan Gill, Luke Bauer, Wyatt Lam, Alexander Operin, Aidan Andre, Matthew Stahl, Phantoms Lacrosse and Takumi Romero. Livermore Phantoms U12 Black Livermore Phantoms U14 Black lacrosse team kicked off the season started off the lacrosse season with 3 with two games this past weekend. games this past weekend. The Phan- They took on the Lamorinda Bolts toms played San Ramon Raptors on February 16, the Granada High School boys' Lacrosse in their first outing on Saturday and Friday night and came away with their although they came up short of the first win in the A division, beating San team defeated Newark Memorial in a scrimmage. win, they had some great player Ramon 11-6. Livermore would then Pictured is Max Pinedo Henrich pushing through a performances. Jason Kitahama, Jason face-off against Walnut Creek Warriors Cruz and Nikolai Mirra did a good on Saturday in a close and competitive block by Newark. job of holding down the attack line. contest. The Phantoms played well Great defense was played by Joshua defensively but were only able to get Chu (11) 3BT, Camille Demange (12) Bach, Grady Roffey and Sebastian 2 goals by the Warrior goalie, and Pleasanton Seahawks fell by a score of 4-2. On Sunday, the The Pleasanton Seahawks com- 6BT, Adora Do (11) 2BT, Aria Harris Padilla. Midfielders Lukas Verstegen, peted at the 2017 Pacific Swimming (11) 3BT, Breuklynn Harris (11) 5BT, Teagan Bailiff, Tavey Mosher, Zachary Phantoms squared off against Skyline Zone 2 Championships meet in Mora- Lauren Jhong (12), Olivia Kim ( 12) Agrella, and Tate Rosburg showed and again kept it close early but tired ga California on January 28-29, 2017. 1BT, Emily Lau (11) 5BT, Cynthia an aggressive offensive game. Great legs gave way to a 12-3 defeat. Pictured is the Livermore Phantoms U12 Black team. Representing the Pleasanton Li (11) 5BT, Florence Rui Lin (11) work in goal by Ryan Doko. In Sunday Seahawks: Yashica Adusumilli age 4BT, Sydney Lu (12) 4BT, Jaimie play, they faced the Scorpion Venom 8 with one new best time, Salma Nguyen (11) 5BT, Vanessa Quan (11) team out of Danville. The team had Vipers Wrestling Dwidar (8) 2BT, Yujin Kim (7) 2BT, 2BT, Trisha Sukale (12) 3BT, Vivian a great showing, with great defense The Tri-Valley Elite Vipers wres- Francesca Lin (7) 4BT, Madison Sun (12) 4BT, played by Grady Roffey and Dylan Lee who did a great job on holding tling club just wrapped-up its 2016-17 Wainwright (7) 1BT, Alfred Chen (7), Chandra Tien (12) 5BT, Christina Winter Session. The club continues to Casey Nguyen (8), Christopher Wang Tsai (12) 6BT, Emily Tsai (12) 4BT, the Scorpions back for the first two Dahlia Versteeg (11) 5BT, Aaron quarters. Despite the 11-4 loss, goals grow and serve the needs of the Tri Val- (7) 1BT, Brooke Bennett (9) 4BT, ley. This year was another highly suc- Paige Bennett (10), Lillyana Caples Caparaz (12) 5BT, Yassin Dwidar (11) were made by Jack Littauer (1), Nikolai 6BT, Akshay Gupta (12) 3BT, Joey Mirra (1) and Zachary Agrella (2), cessful season for the Vipers. The team (9) 7BT, Sydney Goldstein (9) 5BT, competed all over Northern California, Kaitlin Lee (10) 7BT, Alexis Mesina Huang (12) 5BT, Tom Li (12) 2BT, assist by Tate Rosburg. Midfielders (9) 5BT, Jessica Tsai (9) 6BT, Emma Brycen Martin (11) 6BT, Alexander Jason Cruz, Tavey Mosher and Aiden as team members continued to improve Wang (10) 2BT, Aryaa Bhatia (9) 6BT, Quach (11) 8BT, Karan Saini (12) Bartling made strong offensive plays their skills and abilities. The Winter Devyn Caples (10) 3 new best times 5BT, Gordon Tam (12) 3BT, Eric and goalie, Ryan Doko came away Session officially ended last week. and awarded the high point winner for Tandean (12) 8BT, Ethan Wang (11) with 9 saves. Middle School kids will continue to the 9/10 boys age group. 7BT, Samuel Wang (11) 6BT, Aiden Livermore Phantoms U12 White compete in the local Middle School Anthony Chen (10) 4BT, Connor Wong (11) 8BT, Kevin Yuan (11) 8BT, team kicked off the 2017 season with wrestling league, which continues thru Chen (10) 4BT, Arya Cherukuri (9) Jolenny Canela (13) 6BT, Jocelyn three games on opening weekend. the end of March. 1BT, Raghav Vats (10) 6BT, Domi- Martin (13) 6BT, The Phantoms started off the weekend nick Wonosaputra (10) 4BT, Jason Berrydal Moshe (14) 1BT, Kylie against the Walnut Creek Warriors and Wu (10) 6BT, Faith Carroll (11) 4BT, Peters (14), Karen Pu (14) 1BT, Anika came out of the gates very strong. It FLL Opening Day Chloe Chen (12) 6BT, Zoe Chu (12) Surapaneni (13) 2BT, Adrianna Tri- was a true team effort as they took a Pleasanton Foothill Little League 3BT, Camille Demange (12) 1BT, filetti (13) 6BT, Emma Washam (14) controlling lead early and held off the kicks off 2017 Season With Opening Aria Harris (12) 2BT, Breuklynn 1BT, Josh Atre (13) 3BT, Eric Dong Warriors for 14-0 win in game one. Day Ceremonies on Sat., March 4 from Harris (12) 4BT, Emily Lau (11) 1BT, (14) 4BT, Nitin Sri Indukuri (14) 1BT, Some highlights in the game included 5 goals by Ben Wojewski, 2 goals by 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cynthia Li (11) 4BT, Florence Rui Ryan Kobayashi (13) 2BT, Gregory Pleasanton little leaguers take the Lin (11) 1BT, Sydney Lu (12) with Quach (13) 7 BT, Divot Toor (13) Nick Swartzenruber, and 1 goal con- 7BT, Justin Tsai (14) 1BT, Andrew tributions by Charles Jorgensen, James field for the first time. Watch Pleasan- 3 new best times and was awarded ton VIPs throw out the first pitch and the high point winner for the 11/12 Wang (13) 7BT, Ernest Wang (13) Foulk, Kalel Disu, Dominic Hurtado, 5BT, Richard Wu (14) 3BT, Bolyn Brandon Niermeyer, Andrew Kramer help the PFLL Tee-ballers sing “Take girls age group. me out to the ball game!” Pictured are Phantoms U12 Purple #50 Jack Eaton in Jaimie Nguyen (11) 3BT, Jas- Yun (14) 5BT, Darron Dai (15) 1BT, and Lucas Wallin. control of the ball & #99 Takumi Romero scooping the mine Phan (11), Chandra Tien (12) Do Hyun Eun (15) 4BT, Aaron Lee The Phantoms followed up with a Games will be played following 1BT, Christina Tsai (12) 2BT, Emily (15), Nicholas Quach 6BT and Bryce competitive match against the Diablo the ceremony at the Bernal Sports Park. ball Tsai (12) 2BT, Dahlia Versteeg (11) Wong (15) 2BT. Scorpion Venom. This game was more Food and cool merchandise will 3BT, Mica Wang (12) 3BT, Chloe competitive as the Scorpion Venom be available. Xu (11) 2BT, Joanna Zhu (12) 7 ROCKTOBERFEST never gave up and fought til the end. BT, Jai Channon (12) 4BT, Nabil The Pleasanton Seahawks swim Danandeh (11) 1BT, Yassin Dwidar team had a great showing at the ‘AIA (11) 5BT, Joey Huang (12) 1BT, ROCKTOBERFEST C/B/BB+’ swim Tom Li (12) 3BT, Brycen Martin meet on October 15-16, 2016 in 54th Annual (11) 2BT, Samuel Wang (11) 5BT, Moraga, CA. Kevin Yuan (12) 3BT, Lauren Jhong Representing the Pleasanton Se- (13) 2BT, Jocelyn Martin (14) 3BT, ahawks: Brooke Bennett age 8 with Coin Show Vasuki Rao (13) 3BT, Sophia Xing 4 new best times, Claudia Do (8) (14) 2BT, Akshay Gupta (13), Ryan 3BT, Salma Dwidar (8) 8BT, Alexis March 5, 2017 Kobayashi (13) and Madhav Vats (14) Mesina (8) 8 BT, Serena Trifiletti (8) with 2 new best times. 3BT, Madison Wainwright (7) 2BT, Alfred Chen (7) 5BT, Casey Nguyen 10am - 5pm LIVERMORE MEET (8) 4BT, Christopher Wang (7) 2BT, free admission The Livermore Aquacowboys Andrew Zhou (8) 4BT, Paige Bennett hosted the meet on November 11- (10) 4BT, Sydney Goldstein (9) 2BT, free appraisals 12, 2016. Pratyusha Katiyar (9) 2BT, Kaitlin (10) Representing the Pleasanton Se- 6BT, Erin Pan (10) 2BT, Jacqueline ahawks: Brooke Bennett age 8 with 5 Phan (9) 1BT, Vanessa Quan (10) new best times, Claudia Do (8) 1BT, 3BT, Brooke Sanders (9) 2BT, Jessica elk’s lodge Salma Dwidar (8) 4 BT, Francesca Lin Tsai (9) 5BT, 940 Larkspur Drive, Livermore (7) 2BT, Alexis Mesina (8) 3BT, Ser- ena Trifiletti (8) 6BT, Sabrina Tsai (8) 3BT, Madison Wainwright (7), Nicole Zhang (7) 5BT, Alfred Chen (7) 2BT, Casey Nguyen (8) 6BT, Christopher Wang (7) 5BT, Ethan Wang (8) 3BT, Andrew Zhou (8) 3BT, Paige Bennett (10) 5BT, Sydney Goldstein (9) 4BT, Maria Gutierrez (10) 2BT, Pratyusha Katiyar (9) 5BT, Emmy Loftus (9) 5BT, Namya Sarup (10) 6BT, Jessica Tsai (9) 6BT, Emma Wang (10) 2BT, Chloe Xu (10) 4BT, Maria Zhang (9) 4BT, Ashwin Anugraham (10) 2BT, Aryaa Bhatia (9) 6BT, Hunter Bian (9) 1BT, Anthony Pictured is Livermore Phantoms U14 Black player, Drew Chen (10) 6BT, Nabil Danandeh (10) Macur, with a defensive clear against Skyline Lacrosse. 1BT, Aayush Gupta (10) 1BT, Andrew Kanarsky (10) 3BT, Andrew Lillie (10) 3BT, Arjun Saini (9) 4BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (10) 7BT, Raymond Wu (10) 1BT, Faith Carroll (11) 6BT, Zoe

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12/2011 March 2, 2017 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES Granada Little League Turns 50

Granada Little League the league consisted of or maintained after the last All-Star champions from will be celebrating its 50th 6-8 teams in each division games of the summer. All GLL, and Devon Sturgill, year this season. The season Majors, Minors, Seniors, four fields were knee-high another All-Star with a blaz- begins this Sat., March 4 on Big Leage and Farm divi- in weeds and home to many ing fastball. Field #2, which backs up to sions. Currently, Granada gophers. The maintenance GLL partners with Little the 3rd base dugout of Max Little League fields 58 teams problems were resolved League Baseball in the Chal- Baer #1. Multiple people will spread out over 9 divisions, later in the 80’s when a year- lenger program. Currently be involved in throwing out including one Challenger around maintenance sched- GLL has three (3) Chal- the first pitch. On the main team. ule was adopted. We also lenger teams: one junior field, will be Don Aqui- Todd Reddick, speaking had to fix the bathrooms, team, for younger players, ar, Hall of Fame inductee for GLL, said in the early which only worked off & and two senior teams for from 1974, joined by James 1980’s, finances were some- on. There was a significant older players. There are Oberg, a current GLL Player times challenging, including amount of vandalism at currently 33 players in our that the league has supported getting local individual or the fields and at Max Baer program ranging in age from 1975 All Star Team as he overcame some health business sponsors. Like 2. Cinder block restrooms 6-55 years old. challenges. most youth organizations, were destroyed. There were Granada Little League On each of the other we rely on sponsors to be people riding horses on the offers scholarships for local fields, prior to the 1st game able to help pay for the uni- field." boys and girls that may oth- of the day, ceremonial first forms, field improvements Granada Little League erwise not have the funds to pitches will be thrown by and maintenance, and gen- starts signups each year as be able to participate in Lit- different GLL Hall of Fame eral costs associated with soon as October. Histori- tle League otherwise. Those members to commemorate running a league. cally, signups were done in interested would contact the the start of the season on that He said of maintaing person, but since 2015, the registrar of the league for particular field. fields, "We weren’t very majority of our player sign- more details. The league has grown good at winter maintenance. ups are done online, with The League has had over the years. In the 1980’s, The fields were not mowed walk in registration avail- players go on to play at a able. The season typically professional level, includ- finishes at the beginning ing the National Football of June. Kids selected to League and Major League a Granada All-Star team Soccer. Perhaps the best begin practice in June, and known is Randy Johnson, play a number of local Dis- who was inducted into the trict tournaments from June Baseball Hall of Fame in through most of July. 2016. Others include Jack Volunteers run the or- Trudeau, who plaed in the ganization. The serve as NFL, 1986-1995; Brian Team photo from 1968. coaches, umpires, and the Johnson (1997-2000) and Board of Directors. In to- Tim Weaver (1997-2000) be available for purchase will also involve a 50th com- tal, there are an estimated played major league soccer. throughout the season. Ad- memorative celebration. On 400-500 volunteers every Casey Soltis is currently ditionally, previous Hall of June 3rd, championships in season. To ensure the safety in the Miami Marlins orga- Famers will be recognized the AA, AAA and Majors of the kids, all volunteers nization after being drafted throughout the season on the will take place followed by who come in contact with in the 5th round of the 2014 web page & Facebook page. a closing ceremony when the kid must go through a MLB draft. Closing day festivities awards will be handed out. background check. In the 50 years of Grana- Granada plays at a com- da Little League, there have plex located between Men- been a number of interesting denhall Middle School and events that have taken place. Emma Smith Elementary They include a wedding (Mo OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 School in Livermore. There and Joann Motta-Owen) as are 4 primary dirt fields, one well as a funeral service small artificial turf field, as (Mark Caress) on field #2. well as the Max Baer 2 field. In 1997, GLL won the Little League Baseball District 57 11 & 12 year old allowed girls to participate All-Star banner for the first in 1974. Since that time, time ever for any GLL team Will Bateson Granada Little League has In addition to the opening Broker had several girls play in the day ceremonies on March Photo - Doug Jorgensen (925) 784-9463 league, with some playing 4th, there are a handful of 813 South L, Livermore [email protected] The top seeded Dublin High School men's basketball all the way into the Majors. ways the anniversary will $875,000 License #01396959 team moved into the semi-finals of Division I North Some of the many girls to be commemorated. All uni- 3BD/2BA, 2187 sqft, 10,900 sqft lot Coast Section tournament play. The Gaels defeated play in GLL included Ashley forms will be outfitted with Beautifully updated home in the Antioch 78 to 73 to advance. They played James Logan Burruss, who was part of a GLL 50th golden anniver- heart of downtown Livermore the 1997 District 57 Major sary patch. Unique 50th an- Details at 813SouthL.com on March 1, after the Independent's deadline. niversary merchandise will

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REPAIR fore the end of January. Re- age work, it will stretch the process,” she said. for it proportionally to its (continued from page one) covering from storm damage agency's money that much As part of the State Water weight among the state’s wa- further, she said. on Feb. 24 came a few days is an annual occurrence, said Contractors, Zone 7 will ter contractors, it would pay to make sure everything is Duerig. “We do as much Sometimes, the Army help to pay for Oroville 2% of the bill. It’s possible running well. If there were after he learned that the Corps of Engineers has been Trump Administration has work as we can afford, the Dam restoration. So far, that that water contractors may an earthquake, such as the contractors can get done, a roadblock in obtaining amount is not known, but have to share in the cost of one in Napa in 2014, the declared California as a permits to conduct the work, flood disaster area eligi- and we can get permitted,” is estimated to be between emergency responders to the word comes to Odom from she said. If Zone 7 can obtain said Duerig. “One thing they $100 million and $200 mil- flooding at Lake Oroville, Sacramento to call out his ble for federal funding. He could do is to streamline the thanked the Federal Emer- grants for the flood dam- lion. If Zone 7 were charged too, added Duerig. field crew, even if it’s 2 a.m., to visit the dam, and check gency Assistance Agency for damage. (FEMA) for its cooperation. The Del Valle dam, com- With Alameda County as DOWNTOWN pleted in 1968, has never had part of the FEMA disaster (continued from page one) an “uncontrolled release,” area declaration, Zone 7 Wa- ter Agency General Manager acting in a timely manner." Forward, Livermore Valley group be considered as a rep- Tom Jefferson called the which is technical talk for a City Manager Marc Rob- spillover. The recent flood- Jill Duerig is hopeful that Performing Arts Center, resentative of the younger proposed process backward, some of the money might erts said that as he under- a downtown resident, and generation. with the committee meeting ing in San Jose below the stands the process, staff will Anderson Dam was an ex- trickle down to the agency. downtown business owner. Andrew Barker was con- first. The community should Zone 7 faces at least $5 first bring back the names of The council chose the cerned that the proposed give its input first. ample of a spillover, as committee members chosen well as the Lake Oroville million in repairs to banks chairs of both Historic organizations reflected one Jeff Kaskey pointed out and streams from local by the groups that the coun- Preservation, Jeff Kaskey; particular view of Liver- that the public has not been flooding. cil approved Monday night. Brown’s announcement flooding that occurred be- and the Arts Commission, more. He asked that the silent during the planning. The council will approve Monya Lane; and from the committee have a represen- "Create a committee that the actual members. Staff planning commission, Re- tative from younger mem- gives voice to Livermore would recruit a consultant. gina Bonanno and either bers of the community who citizens, so they have buy-in Meetings would begin with Erik Bjorklund or Loretta may rent or have lived in the to the project." PLEASANTON the committee designing (continued from page one) Kaskey. Andrew Barker city a short time. Mayor Marchand said of a process to obtain public will represent the down- Speakers urged the coun- the process, "The goal will feedback on the first topic, Force held its first meeting Planning staff and con- town residents; Sherry Nigg, cil to make sure the pro- be to craft something that in January, 2017 and is an- the hotel and parking. The downtown business owners. cess reflected the voice of not only will be accepted, sultants will have a booth process devised by the com- ticipated to meet for the next at the Farmers’ Market on The remaining members of residents, and to involve the but also embraced by the 18 to 24 months to develop mittee would be brought the committee will be se- public early on. community." Saturday, March 11, be- back to the full council, an updated draft. tween 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The lected by the organizations The survey is part of which would initiate a work- they will represent. Farmers’ Market is located shop schedule. the city’s outreach efforts on W. Angela Street, just off Coomber commented, to ensure that everyone’s The first workshop would "It's good we have a broad Main Street in downtown focus on the parking and ho- voice is heard regarding the Pleasanton. base of representation on the future of downtown. The tel, followed by subsequent committee." For more information, workshops addressing such survey asks residents to visit the project webpage at Those representing the weigh in on such things as topics as downtown open groups designated by staff www.ptowndtown.org or to space, and commercial and their favorite places, what take the survey, go directly for membership on the com- mode of transportation they residential development. mittee were pleased. Other to https://ptowndtown.org/ The hotel was chosen as use to get downtown, and survey/ groups asked to be invited. what types of businesses and a focus, because there is an Jean King suggested that The deadline to complete exclusive negotiating agree- amenities they would like to the survey is midnight April as an integral part of the see downtown. ment with hotel developer downtown, LVPAC should 4, 2017. Presidio in place. During the be included. Events bring public hearing, Dawn Agui- large numbers of people lar, CEO of the Livermore to the downtown. LVPAC, DUBLIN Valley Chamber of Com- with the Bankhead Theater, (continued from page one) merce, asked that the hotel will have a large impact on development be addressed the future of downtown. It Dublin’s experience is Foss said the timing might as a separate issue, since that developers prefer to be spread over five years, at is appropriate to be a part of the process has advanced the committee. enhance their own devel- about $50,000 annually, in to the point of selecting a opments with their public order to lighten the burden Drew Felker of Liver- developer and a design. The more Rising, asked that his art dollars, said Bakker. on city funds. Each tree will hotel should be on a different However, Bakker and City cost $300 to replace, for a track so it can move forward. Manager Chris Foss said it total of $255,000. Councilmember Bob might be possible to amend There are 12,700 pub- Carling pointed out that the city’s policy, and encour- lic trees, with one-third in the committee, not just the age developers by giving parks, and the remainder council, will be making them a discount on their along streets. Dublin has decisions. "I am open to obligation if they choose to recognition as a member of the group saying they don't pay the fee. Tree City USA, sponsored want to focus on a hotel and Dublin Boulevard and the by the Arbor Day Founda- parking. They may want to city’s downtown are public tion. To be a member, cities look at the whole enchilada." places where more residents must pledge a certain level Spedowfski agreed that would be able to enjoy pub- of funding to maintain trees, the whole site may need to lic art. In the downtown, it and celebrate Arbor Day. be discussed. The hotel site could encourage more activ- On another item, the could determine where ev- ity, said Gupta. council on a 4-1 vote ap- erything else goes; or every- Parks and Community proved institution of a $20 thing else could determine Services Director James annual fee for residents and the location of the hotel. Rodems said that temporary $24 for non-residents to Mayor John Marchand art shows, for six months to use the Senior Center. The reminded the council that a year, have been used by fee will raise $5000 in rev- it's difficult to gauge com- cities to motivate people to enue. Cost recovery of city munity input. For example, go to some locations. He facilities use is important, workshops found that BART mentioned a Charlie Brown said staff. should come downtown, yet exhibit in Santa Rosa, home Haubert voted "no." He 80% of the community op- of the later Peanuts cartoon- said that the senior center is posed the idea. ist Charles Schulz, as an a place to visit. Meeting at Spedowfski stated it is example. the trailhead eliminates the difficult to determine what Mayor David Haubert need to use the center. He to do when people change said he would like to see suggested more research on their minds. The council has Dublin institute “living art” the issue. to be ready to pivot when in the form of signature- However, the intangible that happens. level trees in locations where benefits are important, too. Woerner said of the steer- people could sit on benches Having every senior regis- ing committee, the council and contemplate the beauty. tered gives staff a record of may have to add more mem- He said that Palo Alto and contact information, in case bers to represent different San Carlos have such tree of an emergency. Further, demographics. displays. However, the city’s seniors no longer would In response to sugges- requirement for public art have to fill out a waiver card tions from both the council includes employment of every time they are present and speakers during the an artist to create the work, for an activity. They would public hearing, the council said staff. be covered for a year. The added six members to the Foss said that he will registration card would also thirteen suggested by staff. return at a future date with enable a senior to pre-pay for Staff recommendations in- suggestions as to how the future activities. cluded two representatives city could broaden the policy Audience member Rich each from the city council to achieve more public art in Guarienti, who founded a and planning commission, more visible locations. senior hiking club in 2001, and one representative each BACKLOG OF TREES said that he could see the from iGATE, Innovation NEED REPLACEMENT rationale behind the fee. He Tri-Valley, the Livermore The council also heard a added that hikers who meet Valley Chamber of Com- report about the city’s pub- at the trailhead, and never go merce, Livermore Commis- lic tree inventory. There is to the center, should not have sion for the Arts, Livermore a backlog of 850 trees that to pay the registration fee, Community Group, Liver- need replacement. Some of since they already are paying more Cultural Arts Council, them were lost to drought, the hike’s activity fee. Livermore Downtown Inc., and others to storm damage. Councilmember Don Livermore Historic Pres- Staff wants to create a Biddle expressed concern ervation Commission, and capital improvements plan about seniors who would the Livermore Valley Wine- to catchup with the back have trouble affording the growers Association. Added log, over two or three years, $20 fee. He was told by were representatives from said Public Works Director staff that a subsidy would Friends of Livermore, Liver- Dan Stevenson. 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Golden Sneaker for the first time trophies for ment. Families who live too far 23, 2017 Commission Meeting. event/golden-sneaker-contest/ transitioning to palliative (com- Approximately 65,000 stu- the winning classrooms will be away to walk or bike to school This annual contest is spon- fort) care, hospice services and dents throughout Alameda extra golden as they are made can still join in the contest by sored by Alameda County's Safe making funeral arrangements. with sneakers donated by the parking several blocks away and Routes to Schools Program and Grief and Loss Additionally, the complexities County will walk, bike, car- For those facing the loss pool and take transit as much Golden State Warriors. then walking to school together, funded by the Alameda County of grief and loss will be exam- At the end of the two-week taking the bus or carpooling. Transportation Commission and of a loved one, Hope Hospice ined and participants will be pro- possible from February 27 to presents, Facing End-of-Life March 10, competing in the contest, the classroom in each The ultimate prize, the the Metropolitan Transportation vided with coping strategies for participating school with the Platinum Sneaker award, will Commission. Schools that are Issues and Handling Grief and themselves and their families. Safe Routes to Schools Golden Loss, on Saturday, March 11, Sneaker Contest to get active highest percent of students using be presented to the school with new to Safe Routes to Schools Speakers for this session are active or shared transportation the greatest percent increase can find contest resources and from 9:45 a.m. to noon. The class Hope Hospice staff members: while reducing their carbon is part of Hope Hospice’s Fam- footprint. This year, students to commute to and from school of students using green modes materials in English and Spanish Kari Rayford, LVN, CHPCN will receive a Golden Sneaker of transportation during the at the Safe Routes to Schools ily Caregiver Education Series. (certified hospice and palliative and classes from 96 Alameda During this class, caregivers County elementary and middle trophy in honor of their efforts contest, and will be honored online resource center: http://al- care nurse); Michele Shimam- to support a healthier environ- by Alameda CTC at its March amedacountysr2s.org/plan-an- will receive information about ura, LMFT, Hope Hospice Be- schools will participate, and what to expect in the final days, (continued on page 10) OBITUARIES

Clyde D. Hawley, M.D. tion of his Life at 2:00 p.m. time and talents to serve his TA became an Engineer and Edie was granddaughter. She retired One of the last pioneer on March 4th in the chapel church, most recently Holy Ann a Radiology Specialist. a stay at from JC Pennys and lived in physicians in the Livermore at the First Presbyterian Cross Lutheran Church in Tom really lucked out with home Livermore for over 40 years, Valley has passed. Dr. Clyde Church of Livermore. Livermore, and was always this family, who thanks to mom She was instrumental in the D. Hawley, a board-certified willing to step up to the plate TA’s wife, Shara, and Ann’s while founding of the Camp Parks pediatrician, began his prac- Helen LaCroix to serve and lead church husband, Braden, have pro- her kids History Museum in Dublin, tice in Resident of Danville committees. Since moving vided Linda with grandkids were and was also a docent at the the Val- Born Helen Ekstrom, to Livermore, he devoted Carson and Cale from TA young. USS Hornet in Alameda, and ley dur- July 26th, 1931 in Oakland his Saturday mornings to and Shara; and AJ and Bre- She ven- a past president of the Eagles ing the California. joining his friends in Holy anna from Ann and Braden. tured Auxiliary in Livermore. She sixties Helen passed away on Cross’s Men’s Ministry Our move to Livermore in into the 2004 was the best idea as it working had many wonderful friends when February 15th, 2017 Liver- group. especially her Pennys ladies hun- Cremation arrangements brought us nearer to our kids world more California. and their kids. She loved when her kids were in high and Hornet friends. After dreds of Helen was a loving wife are being carried out by leaving Livermore she was families Livermore as it reminded school starting in retail and of 64 years to Dale LaC- Graham-Hitch Mortuary her of her own Rocky River then moving into admin- a resident of Castro Valley with roix She was also a loving in Pleasanton. A Memorial for the next 25 years and young back in Ohio. istrative work at Medco mother to her sons Cliff and Service will be held Satur- Linda finished her work Metals, AT&T, and Sandia recently resided at Casa children Andy. She leaves behind 5 day, March 4, 2017 at 11am Sandoval in Hayward. She were seeking the healthy life career supporting a promi- Labs where she retired from loving Grandchildren and 9 at Holy Cross Lutheran nent lawyer who was help- in 1996. enjoyed traveling, sewing, in the suburbs. Great-Grandchildren. Church, 1020 Mocho St. in Dr. Hawley, one of three ing senior citizens with legal But “retirement” to her gardening, collecting dolls She was an amazing Livermore. A reception will needs and questions. After meant more time to travel, and WWII memorabilia and sons, was born near Joplin, follow. Missouri on November 13, homemaker and friend to some 40 years of working so she became an indepen- jewelry. She woke up every 1921. He lost his father all that knew her. A second service will be in nursing, law and build- dent travel agent to help day with a zest for life, tak- at a young age and helped The world became a little held in his home state of ing a family of love she support her love of traveling ing care of grandkids, volun- his mother working in their less kind when she passed. Connecticut in May. He will decided to retire last year throughout the US and inter- teering, reading and visiting family grocery store to sup- Callaghan Mortuary is be laid to rest at Evergreen to convert her very high IQ national destinations with friends. She loved crafts and port the family. In 1944, dur- honored to be serving the Cemetery in Watertown, CT. to caring for her beautiful her friends and family. Dur- fixing things and experiencing WW II, he enlisted in the LaCroix family. An online In lieu of flowers, Bill re- gardens and make sure that ing retirement Edie educated ing life. He loved train trips Navy and later, as a Corps- guestbook is available for quested that memorial dona- guy Tom stayed active in his herself in financial invest- across the country and going man, was attached to the condolences at www.cal- tions be made to Holy Cross retirement. ments and the stock market to Hawaii with her niece and and was featured on the front Marines. During that time laghanmortuary.com Lutheran Church (1020 Mo- We miss her biker babe, brother. She was fearless, his brother, George, lost his cho St., Livermore 94550), hippy outlook on life and page of a Wall Street Journal family, and her humor when article on Women over 60 caring and made friends ev- life in the European theater Olga Mullins Shriner’s Hospitals for Chil- erywhere she went. She will of the war. Clyde’s battalion least expected. We thank our learning how to invest! 1924-2016 dren (2425 Stockton Blvd, neighbors, all her friends and Edie will forever be re- be terribly missed by anyone was the first group into Na- Olga Ermakoff Mull- Sacramento, CA 95817), whose lives she touched. gasaki, Japan, shortly after relatives for their kindness, membered as a loving moth- ins, aged 92, of Tracy, CA. Hope Hospice (6377 Clark their prayers, and their funny er, sister, aunt, grandmother Services at St. Michaels the second atomic bomb was passed away on Dec. 17, Ave., Suite 100, Dublin, Church in Livermore on dropped. Upon discharge, stories about Lindy. and friend who enjoyed 2016. She was born in Har- CA 94568), or a charity of Linda's life will be cel- music, singing, studying March 9th at 11:00. Family he took advantage of the GI bin, China on July 9, 1924 choice. burial at Memory Gardens bill to pursue his education ebrated on April 1 with the bible, traveling, and at the University of Kansas. of Russian parents. She was family and friends at our gardening. and luncheon at Eagles Hall, One of his professors saw orphaned Linda Louise Isenburg home in Livermore. In lieu She is survived by daugh- 527 N. Livermore Avenue his potential and encouraged at age 11 of flowers, it was Linda's ter Pam Shore of Reno, NV, following the service. him to become a doctor. and im- request donations be made sons Scott Foster of Dan- Services will be held migrated to a charity of your choice. ville, CA, and Steven Foster aboard the USS Hornet on He completed his medical degree in 1956. He returned to the US Callaghan Mortuary is of Forest, VA; sister Lora March 19th at 1:00. to the US Navy where he via Angel honored to be serving the McColley of Ames, IA and took his internship at Oak Island Isenburg family. An online her grandchildren, Joseph, Rachel Ann Wrightson Knoll Naval Hospital and in 1935. guestbook is available for Danielle, Patrick, Cameron, 6/21/1958 - 2/23/2017 completed his Residency at She came condolences at www.cal- Sierra, and Landon Foster. Rachel Wrightson of Now in heaven with her the Naval Hospital in River- to live in laghanmortuary.com Walnut Creek, CA, passed side, California. Soon after, parents, Walter & Eunice Berkeley Omeg, and her beloved sister away peacefully last Thurs- Dr. Hawley, his wife Lea, with her Earl W. Samples day after a 14-month battle and 3 of their children lived April 16, 1944 – Feb. 18, 2017 Donna Sanford. grandmother and generous Earl passed away Feb Celebration of Life with breast cancer. on Guam in the Marianna uncles. Resident of Livermore 17th, 2017 at only 84 years Linda Louise Isenburg service will be held Mon- Rachel was born in Mon- Islands for a year where he She married William young. He resided in Liver- (Lindy) was born in Cleve- day, March 13th starting rovia, CA, to William and served as Chief of Pediatrics Mullins (deceased), a hand- more CA land, Ohio on April 16, at 11:30am at Alden Lane Dorothea Schellenberger. at the large Naval Hospi- some WWII Marine combat for many She was an exceptional tal on Guam. The hospital 1944. She was the oldest Nursery 981 Alden Ln, veteran, and settled in Pleas- many Livermore, CA 94550. athlete and scholar at Mont- served not only navy per- daughter of two children years, un- ant Hill and then Liver- of Virginia and Steve Pe- In lieu of flowers con- clair High School, and later sonnel but the people of the til moving Micronesian Islands. They more. Olga raised four sons, terlin. Linda and her sister tributions may be sent to: earned an returned to the East Bay Douglas (deceased), Ronald, Deborah lived a very full to Man- Friendly Visitors (Meals on Associ- where they added one more Rodney, and Gregory. She life in Rocky River with teca CA in Wheels and Senior Outreach ate de- child to their family. retired from the Livermore Linda attending College to 1998. He Services in Contra Costa gree from His private practice be- Post Office after 40 years of become a Registered Nurse. spent most County) http://mowsos.org/ Chaffey gan in Dublin but he soon employment. At 82 years of She worked as a Visiting of his day donate/ or the Michael J Fox College. moved it to Livermore be- age, she was the oldest post Nurse early in her career but out doing Parkinson’s Foundation. Above all cause of the number of pa- office employee ever. In ad- had the occasion to marry yard work, else, Ra- tients coming to him from dition to 3 of her sons, she is her next door neighbor and for he took Ada LaVerne chel was that area. A large number survived by 7 grandchildren. embark upon new life in dif- great pride in keeping things (Tommie) Simpson a devoted of the children in his prac- Her final wish was to have ferent towns. immaculate. Earl was a won- 6-16-1925 to 2-24-2017 mother. tice suffered from aller- her body donated to science Linda and Tom Isenburg derful and loving father to Proud WWII Veteran United She raised gies. His practice grew to and this wish was granted. were next door neighbors Linda, Shirley, Jeannette States Navy her children as a single include not only pediatrics, Mom, we love you and will in 1951 and through their and William. He also was Loving wife, mother and put them first but also allergy, nutrition, miss you. parents became close friends a grandpa to 9 and a great mother,grandmother and throughout her life. She was environmental medicine, A celebration of Olga’s who stayed in touch as the grandpa to 20. He will be friend to all. Born in Del- a positive influence in the and holistic treatments. His life will be held March 11th, Isenburg’s moved around the missed dearly. phi, Indiana to Vernice and lives of everyone she met. motto was always “first do for details on the services country and overseas. Linda Services were held March Stella Thompson Nickname She is survived by her no harm.” He constantly email Rodney.mullins77@ wrote Tom on regular basis 1st at Callaghan Mortuary, Tommie, which she said was and especially kept him parents, her sisters (Ruth searched for better ways gmail.com. Livermore. Burial followed from being a tomboy. She to help his patients. Dur- laughing while serving with Johnson and Martha Schel- at Memory Gardens Cem- had two lenberger), her son (Brian ing those years he traveled the United States Marines in brothers throughout Northern Cali- William (“Bill”) Vietnam. Upon his return etery. Wrightson, and wife Jane), Callaghan Mortuary is John Lin- her daughters (Shannon fornia to speak at schools Bormolini they found that they were hart and April 29, 1924 – Feb. 16, 2017 in love with each other and honored to be serving the Wrightson and Cynthia and town meetings about the Richard harm caused by “junk food,” (age 92) were married in 1968. They Samples family. An online Coronado), and her grand- and poisons and toxins in William A. (“Bill”) Bor- would have celebrated their guestbook is available for Thomp- son (Donovan Wrightson). our environment leading to molini passed away on Feb- 49th year together this year condolences at www.cal- son, Both A reception in her honor illness in the young and old. ruary 16, 2017 surrounded after knowing each other for laghanmortuary.com WWII Vet- will take place Saturday, He was 40 years ahead of by family and friends at age over 65 years. erans. She March 11th at 1 pm at the his time in recommending 92. He was born in Water- Linda continued nursing Edith Anna Omeg married Wrightson residence in Wal- a healthy diet and lifestyle bury, Connecticut on April as she and Tom moved to Foster Omeg her handsome sailor William nut Creek. Donations may for his patients; truly a van- 29, 1924 to Joseph and Hel- Florida so Tom could finish Administrative Assistant and (Bill) Simpson in 1946, and be made in her name to guard! en Bormolini, and moved to college and then to Fuller- Travel agent raised three children: Susan UCSF (where she received “Dr. H.” leaves his wife, Livermore in 2008. ton, California where they Edith Omeg passed away (Thomas) Simpson, Sha- excellent care) by visiting Lea, and four children: Da- Bill is survived by his were blessed with a son, Saturday January 7, 2017 at ron (Rod) Pavao, Richard https://makeagift.ucsf.edu/ vid, Cameron (Wendy), loving wife of 42 years, Thomas Aaron or TA for her home in Brentwood, CA. (Wendy) Simpson. hospitals and selecting the Janet, and Melinda (Dan- Susan Johnson Bormolini; short who was born January She was 78. She enjoyed her 9 grand- Carol Franc Buck Breast 1972. New opportunities iel). His five grandchildren children Joan Christian, Born February 1, 1938 in children, 16 great grand- Care Center. Caitlin, Makenna, Carson, beckoned them both to San The Dalles, Oregon. Edie children and 1 great-great Annabella and Conager Steve Bormolini, Deborah Jose where they were doubly Newsome, and Heidi Loren- was a resident of Brentwood adored their grandfather and blessed with a daughter, for the past 10 years. Be- will miss him greatly. Clyde zen; grandchildren Danelle, Ann Elizabeth or Anniburg Sarah, Amanda, and Max; fore moving to Brentwood and Lea enjoyed travel- for short who was born No- she lived in Lincoln, CA ing, bowling, and ballroom and great-granddaughter vember 1977. What a blast A Non-Attorney Jocelyn. and Casa Grande, AZ, but dancing. But, most of all he those guys are with their Pleasanton, CA is where she Alternative enjoyed playing folk guitar. Bill loved to reminisce mother’s wacky humor and called home and raised her He learned to play classical and talk with others about love of science and reading. family beginning in 1968. Paralegal Services and flamenco guitar in his his tour of duty in the South fifties. He never stopped Pacific during World War II • Divorce • Deeds reading and learning. while serving in the Army • Probate • Living Trust Dr. Hawley served as Air Corps. Following his Chief of Staff at Valley honorable discharge, he CALL NOW! Memorial Hospital in 1973 graduated from the Uni- (925) 577-4736 and 1974 and volunteered versity of Bridgeport in www.atlasdp.com his medical services at lo- Connecticut. His career was cal football games and the spent in production manage- rodeo. He was a member of ment, and in later years in Atlas Document the state and local medical property management. Preparation societies as well as the First He was a 70-year mem- Services Presbyterian Church and ber of Masonic Lodge Har- 120 Spring St, PLS a life-time member of the I am not an attorney. I can only mony 42 in Waterbury, CT, provide self-help service Masonic Lodge of Joplin, at your specific direction. Mo. There will be a Celebra- where he served as Master. Reg Alameda County #96. Bill consistently used his Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • March 2, 2017 TVLC (continued from page one) period concludes. school year. students cannot be used to asked the school district based on rumors, lies, past authentic consequences. I Van Schaack pointed out There are an estimated meet UC and CSU require- to extend the charters for issues which have been think we are approaching that recruiting students rais- 275 students at each of the ments. Loss of accreditation both schools. The request resolved, and financial ob- real consequences." She felt es another issue. Funding for charter schools. Of those also puts transferring credits was denied. TVLC has now ligations that have either that the state should consider the following school year is attending the prep school, earned by students to anoth- gone to the Alameda County been repaid or will be rene- new requirements for charter based on April 1 enrollment 60 to 80 are Livermore resi- er high school in jeopardy." Department of Education gotiated or rejected through schools. numbers. If students were dents. If the prep school Admission to UC could with a request to extend the TVLC’s Chapter 11 reorga- Board President Craig added after that date, TVLC were to shutdown, the dis- be achieved through alter- charters. If that were denied, nization plan. "LVJUSD is Bueno pointed out that deal- would not receive funding trict could accommodate native pathways, programs TVLC could then apply to clearly pursuing a volume ing with TVLC has taken to cover those students from those students at its two high that cater to students who the state. over substance approach, both staff time and used the state until later in the schools. are not currently qualified In its letter to the county believing that if they can funds that could have been to enter through traditional from Lynn Lesko, CEO of include as much nonsense as spent within the district. entry points. TVLC states, "It was clear to possible in the findings, they "TVLC is a corporation that Department of Toxic Substances Control March 2017 According to a response us that our renewal petition might build a case against doesn't manage well. This to a previous notice of vio- would never receive a fair the Charter School’s supe- has put a lot of stress on the lation it received last No- evaluation from LVJUSD." rior academic achievement," community." Public Notice vember, TVLC notes that The letter charges that the according to the letter. In responding to the No- The mission of DTSC is to protect California’s people and environment from school district concurrently Lesko concluded, "We vember NOV concerning harmful effects of toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources, the charter prep school can enforcing hazardous waste laws, reducing hazardous waste generation, regain its accreditation sta- opened an “overflow school” had hoped to continue our finances, TVLC offered ad- and encouraging the manufacture of chemically safer products. in November to syphon relationship with LVJUSD, ditional comments. TVLC tus with WASC by seeking YOU MAY REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT POST- reinstatement of its existing students and faculty away but the feeling was not mu- reports that since the com- CLOSURE PERMIT FOR THE FORMER BUILDING 829 accreditation or applying from the Charter School. tual. We therefore present mencement of its bank- COMPLEX AT SITE 300, near Tracy, CA 95377 for a new, initial accredita- The district then cited de- this appeal and petition for ruptcy case, TVLC has sta- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: March 1 to April 18, 2017 clining student enrollment charter renewal seeking the bilized its student body and tion. The charter prep is The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) Permitting Division also considering seeking ac- and teacher vacancies as County Board of Educa- faculty, and is reviewing its in Berkeley, California invites you to review and comment on the draft basis for denying the Charter tion’s approval." operations and developing a Hazardous Waste Post-Closure Permit (Draft Permit) for Lawrence Livermore creditation from an alterna- National Laboratory, P.O. Box 808, L-293, Livermore, CA 94551-0808 (LLNL) tive, qualified accreditation School’s renewal petition. TVLC COMPLIANCE business plan that best suits for the Former Building 829 Complex at the Site 300 facility (Site 300). Site agency. "LVJUSD decided that un- Prior to the discussion re- the continued operation of 300 is located off Corral Hollow Road in the eastern Altamont Hills near Tracy, CA in San Joaquin County. The Draft Permit, if approved, would allow Site If the decision were to dermining TVLC’s opera- garding the latest violation, each of the charter schools. 300 to continue providing post-closure care at a closed explosive open burn revoke the charter for the tion of the Charter School Van Schaack reported to the TVLC is looking to treatment facility (former B-829 Complex) located at Site 300. The post- closure care activities consist primarily of inspecting the closure cover and prep school, LVCS could was a better strategy than board on TVLC's compli- emerge from chapter 11 by conducting sampling and analysis of surface water and groundwater as continue to operate. Van supporting TVLC’s efforts ance with an agreed upon the end of June 2017. specified in LLNL’s permit application. Schaack said in an interview, to get its finances in order," checklist of actions included Among the actions, TV- HOW DO I PARTICIPATE? DTSC’s Office of Permitting – Berkeley the letter stated. in the charters. Of the 271 LC's Board will be consider- (address below) is processing the permit application. You may submit if the charter were revoked, comments in writing during the public comment period, which begins March it could be a date certain. Van Schaack pointed out items, 64 are required by ing consolidating operations 1, 2017 and ends April 18, 2017. Written comments must be postmarked or "We would not shut down that the parents and kids law, 207 are recommended of the charter prep and LVCS emailed by April 18, 2017 and sent to: Jonathan Largent, Project Manager, DTSC Office of Permitting, 700 Heinz Avenue, Suite 300, Berkeley, California the school in the middle of came to the district asking to actions. at LVCS' current campus lo- 94710, or via electronic mail at [email protected]. a school year. be placed in district schools. Van Schaack told the cated at 3142 Constitution DTSC will hold a Public Hearing, where any person may submit oral or He said of LVCS, "Its is- That occurred before the board that LVCS was com- Drive beginning in the 2017- written comments and data concerning the Draft Permit, on Thursday, April overflow school was opened. plaint in 51 of the 64 re- 2018 school year. The move 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Monticello Elementary School, Multipurpose sues are more financial than Room located at 1001 Cambridge Place, Tracy, CA 95377, (209) 833-9300. academic." With regard to notices of quired areas and 150 of the would likely occur after the After the public comment period concludes, DTSC will consider all comments APPEAL TO COUNTY violations, the letter claims 207 recommended. Most 2016-2017 school year con- prior to making a permit decision and issue a response to comments Earlier this year, TVLC that the findings are largely violations occurred in two cludes. There is sufficient document, which will be made available to commenters and other members of the public. DTSC will also notify the applicant and each person who has areas: the fiscal/business capacity at the 3142 Con- submitted comments of the final permit decision. This notice will reference operations area, where 46 stitution Drive location to the procedures for appealing the final permit decision. out of 75 were met and accommodate both schools California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Under the California governance, related to trans- without compromising qual- Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), DTSC must evaluate whether the Building Nanobots Topic proposed actions may have significant adverse impacts on human health parency, where 29 out of 40 ity of education. Moving the and the environment. DTSC prepared an Environmental Document Analysis were addressed. charter prep out of the 3090 using a prior Negative Declaration issued for the project. Based on this analysis, DTSC found that the previously issued Negative Declaration is of Science Talk at LPC The charter prep met 52 Independence Drive loca- appropriate for the project. If the permit is approved, DTSC will file a Notice of the 64 required areas and tion will benefit TVLC by of Determination with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research The 7th Annual Lawrence Livermore National Labora- 148 of the 207. In the fiscal/ saving thousands of dollars State Clearinghouse. tory (LLNL)/Las Positas College (LPC) Science and En- business operations area, in monthly rent payments INFORMATION REPOSITORIES: You may review the Draft Permit, gineering Seminar Series continues the theme of "Theory Statement of Basis and other related documents for the Draft Permit at the prep school met 45 of by consolidating campuses. the following locations: to Practice: How Science Gets Done," with a presentation 75 items, in governance 25 With regard to the future, DTSC website http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov on the topic of "Building Biologically Inspired Nanobots" Tracy Public Library, 20 East Eaton Avenue, Tracy, California 95376 of 40. TVLC declared, that there (866) 805-7323 on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. The lecture will be held from Van Schaack cited lack is no evidence supporting Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Room 2420 (in Building 2400) on California 94550 (925) 373-5500 of communication and trans- the District's allegation that DTSC Regional Records Office, 700 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 the LPC campus at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. parency as at the core of LVCS's student enrollment (510) 540-3800 The event is free and open to the public. issues. "It's not about not numbers will not rebound ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD: The administrative record may be reviewed "We are extremely fortunate to have the Lawrence Liver- what they tell us, it's what following TVLC's success- by appointment Monday – Friday between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. at the more National Lab as our regional neighbor and appreciate DTSC Berkeley Office (see address above). All information submitted by the they don't tells us about what ful emergence from bank- applicant is available as part of the administrative record. their willingness to spare recognized leaders in the field they are not doing." ruptcy. TVLC will continue DTSC CONTACTS: For questions or further information, please contact: to share their insight with our students and community. I He described the fiscal to advertise in the Livermore Jonathan Largent, DTSC Project Manager (510) 540-3826 or encourage the public to take advantage of the extraordinary [email protected] . situation as "dire." TVLC's community, and make a Nathan Schumacher, DTSC Public Participation Specialist (916) 255-3650 learning benefits offered in this free lecture series," said expenses are much greater concerted recruitment effort or [email protected]. LPC President Barry Russell. For News Media Only: DTSC Public Information Officer Jorge Moreno than its revenues. TVLC is in Pleasanton and Dublin. (916) 327-4383 or [email protected]. This fascinating lecture will explain the emerging in the reorganization pro- TVLC currently has recruit- technology of nanobots and how these engineered devices cess through bankruptcy. ing events scheduled through Cal/EPA DTSC State of California may someday be able to repair the damage from disease or He noted, "However it is May. The 2017-2018 stu- physical injury on the human body. Engineered nanobots difficult to maintain a focus dent enrollment cannot be may someday have the ability to selectively destroy cancer- on the quality of educational reasonably estimated until ous cells, regenerate the cartilage in damaged joints, and programs being offered. The TVLC's annual recruitment CNS-2981126# create a synthetic immune system that could destroy a virus educational programs are or bacteria, among other advancements. directly related to finances." Matthew Coleman, PhD, Senior Staff Biomedical Scien- Runyon said, "Clearly, tist at LLNL and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of TVLC has repeatedly not Radiation Oncology at the University of California Davis met the requirements. If you Auditions School of Medicine, and Dr. Amy Rasley, a Senior Staff don't have your fiscal house Scientist working in the Host-Pathogen Biology Group at in order, you don't do any- LLNL will present the lecture. thing well." She pointed out Both scientists work in the Biology and Biotechnology that there are no mechanisms Division of LLNL, which focuses on applying advanced in place to make someone technologies to experimental and computational methods do the work. "When people to solve important national challenges in public health, don't comply, there aren't biosecurity, and energy security. This riveting and haunting musical depicts the final hours of the real-life people who set sail on the fateful voyage of the “Ship of Dreams.” SHORT NOTES Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical! (continued from page 9) Hope Hospice’s Family anton Mayor Jerry Thorne’s reavement; Jamie Schellenberg, Caregiver Education Series of- 2017 State of the City address. Preparation MS, grief provider, Hope Hos- fers a series of 14 classes The speech was presented at an TWO prepared songs of contrasting styles, 16 measures each. pice Bereavement; and Debbie designed to provide training, event hosted by the Pleasanton Bring sheet music in an appropriate key. Accompanist provided. Emerson, MS, health educator, education, support, and resourc- Chamber of Commerce on community education volunteer. es for those caring for loved Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Auditions: March 13 and 15, 2017 7-9PM - No Appt Necessary Any community member ones with chronic or disabling to a packed crowd with over 250 Call Backs: March 16 7-10PM engaged in the role of family conditions. For more informa- in attendance. Performs in our outdoor amphitheater July 13-16 only! caregiver or expecting to soon tion about other sessions, visit The address will air for a become a caregiver is invited HopeHospice.com. month and may be viewed on Rehearsals Mon - Thurs 7-10PM May 8-July 12 to attend these classes. Light These classes are available Comcast TV Channel 30 and refreshments will be served. at no cost to all community AT&T U-verse via Channel 99 Notice to Prospective Performers Classes are held at Hope members; however, donations as well as streaming live on the Hospice, 6377 Clark Avenue, to Hope Hospice are greatly TV30 website at tv30.org. More than 30 roles available. All ethnicities encouraged to audition Suite 100, Dublin (2nd floor appreciated. This program is In addition, the speech For liability reasons, all cast members are required to register with LPC conference room). Register supported in part by a generous may be viewed anytime on (1-3 units) - Depending on Prior casting. Scholarships available. online at HopeHospice.com or grant from the Rotary Club of the station’s website via video contact Hope Hospice Com- Pleasanton. on demand and by clicking on munity Education Volunteer http://www.tri-valleytv.org/ Questions Email Director Titian Lish at [email protected] Debbie Emerson at debbiee@ State of the City streaming/Pleasanton-SoC.html www.laspositascollege.edu/THEA/Auditions.php hopehospice.com. TV30 will be showing Pleas-

The following person(s) doing This business is conducted This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby The registrant began to trans- on January 25, 2017. Expires LEGAL NOTICES business as: Envision Enter- by a Corporation the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT registered by the following act business under the ficti- January 25, 2022. FOR INFORMATION prise, 1141 Catalina Drive, The registrant began to trans- on January 24, 2017. Expires FILE NO. 526501 owner(s): tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. PLACING LEGAL NOTICES Ste. 149, Livermore, CA act business under the ficti- January 24, 2022. The following person(s) doing Heather R. Abidi, 8332 above on January 1, 2017. 4077. Published February 23, Call 925-243-8000 94550, is hereby registered tious business name(s) listed The Independent Legal No. business as: Papi Wines, Creekside Dr, Dublin, CA Signature of Registrants: March 2, 9, 16, 2017. by the following owner(s): 4071. Published February 9, 94568 /s/: Shannon James Sos above on February 1, 2017. 6383 Las Positas Rd, Liver- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Gregg W. Nuti, 1403 Cheryl 16, 23, March 2, 2017. This business is conducted This statement was filed with Signature of Registrants: more, CA 94551, is hereby NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 by an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 527068 /s/: Andrew Ebel, Secretary FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following FILE NO. 527611-12 This business is conducted This statement was filed with owner(s): The registrant has not yet on February 2, 2017. Expires The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing by an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda T & Beer, Inc., 55 Old Turn- begun to transact business February 2, 2022. business as: Castro Brothers FILE NO. 526817 business as: 1) Hot Country The registrant has not yet on February 6, 2017. Expires pike Rd, Suite #408, Nanuet, using the fictitious business The Independent Legal No. Mechanic, 208 North I Street The following person(s) doing Live 2) hotcountrylive.com, begun to transact business February 6, 2022. NY 10954 name listed above. 4076. Published February 16, - C, Livermore, CA 94551, business as: Fix Fitness LLC, 2219 First St, Suite C, Liver- using the fictitious business The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted Signature of Registrant(s) 23, March 2, 9, 2017. is hereby registered by the 795 Daisyfield Drive, Liver- more, CA 94550, is hereby name listed above. 4070. Published February 9, by a Corporation :s/: Heather R. Abidi following owner(s): more, CA 94551, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following Signature of Registrant(s) 16, 23, March 2, 2017. The registrant has not yet This statement was filed with Luis F. Castro, 898 Herman registered by the following NAME STATEMENT owner(s): :s/: Gregg W. Nuti begun to transact business the County Clerk of Alameda Ave #204, Livermore, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS owner(s): FILE NO. 526855 Bryan Thomas Fagundes, This statement was filed with using the fictitious business on February 7, 2017. Expires 94551 NAME STATEMENT Fix Fitness LLC, 795 Daisy- The following person(s) do- 1713 Mill Springs Common the County Clerk of Alameda name listed above. February 7, 2022. This business is conducted FILE NO. 526814 field Drive, Livermore, CA ing business as: Golightly Apt 201, Livermore, CA on January 30, 2017. Expires Signature of Registrant(s) The Independent Legal No. by an Individual The following person(s) doing 94551 Interpreting Services, 3987 94550 January 30, 2022. :s/: Thomas Simone, Presi- 4075. Published February The registrant has not yet business as: Dollar Drain This business is conducted Payne Road, Pleasanton, CA This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. dent 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2017. begun to transact business and Rooter, 480 Preston by a Limited liability company 94588, is hereby registered by an Individual 4069. Published February 9, This statement was filed with using the fictitious business Court Suite E, Livermore, CA The registrant has not yet FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): The registrant has not yet 16, 23, March 2, 2017. the County Clerk of Alameda name listed above. 94551, is hereby registered begun to transact business NAME STATEMENT Emily Tuckerman Furr, 3987 begun to transact business on January 17, 2017. Expires Signature of Registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): using the fictitious business FILE NO. 527176 Payne Road, Pleasanton, using the fictitious business January 17, 2022. :s/: Luis F. Castro NAME STATEMENT Dollar Plumbing, Inc., 1004 name listed above. The following person(s) doing CA 94588 name listed above. The Independent Legal No. This statement was filed with FILE NO. 527296 El Caminito, Livermore, CA Signature of Registrant(s) business as: Diablo Timing, This business is conducted Signature of Registrant(s) 4073. Published February the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) do- 94550 :s/: Chris Winter, President/ 1647 Alviso Place, Liver- by an Individual :s/: Bryan Fagundes 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2017. on January 31, 2017. Expires ing business as: Fuel Curve, This business is conducted Manager more, CA 94551, is hereby The registrant has not yet This statement was filed with January 31, 2022. 1071 Serpentine Lane, by a Corporation This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS registered by the following begun to transact business the County Clerk of Alam- The Independent Legal No. Pleasanton, CA 94566, is The registrant began to trans- the County Clerk of Alameda NAME STATEMENT owner(s): using the fictitious business eda on February 15, 2017. 4068. Published February 9, hereby registered by the act business under the ficti- on January 24, 2017. Expires FILE NO. 527356 1)Shannon James Sos 2) name listed above. Expires February 15, 2022. 16, 23, March 2, 2017. following owner(s): tious business name(s) listed January 24, 2022. The following person(s) do- Melissa Ann Sos, 1647 Alviso Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Goodguy Enterprises, Inc., above on January 24, 2017. The Independent Legal No. ing business as: Heather’s Place, Livermore, CA 94551 /s/: Emily Furr 4078. Published February NAME STATEMENT 1071 Serpentine Lane, Signature of Registrants: 4072. Published February Resume and Consulting This business is conducted This statement was filed with 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2017. FILE NO. 526996 Pleasanton, CA 94566 /s/: Al M. Jerusalem 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2017. Service, 8332 Creekside Dr, by Married Couple the County Clerk of Alameda March 2, 2017 • The Independent 11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual The Independent Legal No. ANNOUNCEMENTS REAL ESTATE NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- 4083. Published March 2, 9, FILE NO. 527716 act business under the ficti- 16, 23, 2017. 155) NOTICES Inland Valley tious business name(s) listed Publishing Co. The following person(s) doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS “NOTICE TO READERS: above on January 1, 2016. Client Code: business as: Captured on the NAME STATEMENT California law requires that Signature of Registrants: 04126-00001 Fly, 1454 Winding Stream FILE NO. 528095-96 contractors taking jobs /s/: Eddie J. Cohen III Re: Legal Notice for Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, The following person(s) doing that total $500 or more This statement was filed with Classified Ads is hereby registered by the business as: 1)Snack Shop Adopt a new best friend (labor and/or materials) be the County Clerk of Alameda The Federal Fair Housing Cable Installers Wanted! following owner(s): 2)SF Toys, 2774 Livermore TVAR licensed by the Contrac- on January 30, 2017. Expires Act, Title VII of the Civil Derek Von Swanger, 1454 Outlets Dr, Livermore, CA Tri-Valley Animal Rescue tors State License Board. Immediate openings for Cable Installers January 30, 2022. Rights Act of 1964, and Winding Stream Dr, Liver- 94551, is hereby registered State law also requires The Independent Legal No. state law prohibit adver- No experience necessary, we will train. more, CA 94551 by the following owner(s): Our current weekly adoption that contractors include 4081. Published March 2, 9, tisements for housing and This business is conducted Vianney Ailette Frias, 1601 events include: their license numbers on 16, 23, 2017. employment that contain $500 Bonus for no experience by an Individual Laguna St, Apt #4, Concord, all advertising. Check your any preference, limitation $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience The registrant has not yet CA 94520 Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- contractor’s status at www. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS or discrimination based on begun to transact business This business is conducted pies at Farmer’s Market in cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- NAME STATEMENT protected classes, includ- Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K using the fictitious business by an Individual Pleasanton. The location is CSLB (2752). Unlicensed FILE NO. 527250 ing race, color, religion, name listed above. The registrant began to trans- Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. persons taking jobs less Company vehicle with gas card provided The following person(s) doing sex, handicap, familial sta- Signature of Registrant(s) act business under the ficti- Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. than $500 must state in business as: Bahia Electric, tus or national origin. IVPC Bring current DMW report to interview. :s/: Derek Swanger tious business name(s) listed their advertisements that 1026 Herman Ave, Liver- does not knowingly accept This statement was filed with above on January 1, 2017. Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- they are not licensed by the Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. more, CA 94551, is hereby any advertisements that the County Clerk of Alam- registered by the following Signature of Registrants: tens at Dublin PetSmart, Contractors State License Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm eda on February 17, 2017. are in violation of the law. owner(s): /s/: Vianney A. Frias 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. Board.” 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA Expires February 17, 2022. Fernando G. Ramirez, 1026 This statement was filed with Hours: 11am to 3pm. The Independent Legal No. Herman Ave, Livermore, the County Clerk of Alam- 4079. Published February CA 94551 eda on February 27, 2017. Visit our website, WWW. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2017. This business is conducted Expires February 27, 2022. TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable e FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual The Independent Legal No. animals, volunteer opportuni- NAME STATEMENT The registrant began to trans- 4084. Published March 2, 9, ties, and how to donate. FILE NO. 527806 act business under the ficti- 16, 23, 2017. The following person(s) doing tious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL business as: Ranger Electric, above on February 2, 2009. 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By Carol Graham coordinator. "She is doing through apprenticeships or Not quite one year after great in the program and certification, to find a suc- she graduated from Granada decided to come back this cessful career." High School, Karen Morgan year to talk to students and That's something Karen returned on February 22 in a share her story." Morgan learned firsthand. different role. The Career Fair's purpose "There are so many op- "Last year, I was a high is to offer students a plat- tions in careers, and attend- school student trying to find form to learn about profes- ing the Career Fair gave me a path that would support my sional and educational op- an idea of what I wanted to future," she said. "I didn't portunities. More than 700 be," she said. "This year, I know what I wanted to do. students visited booths set saw so many familiar faces. Nothing interested me, and up in the high school's gym I felt I had obtained a new I never thought about what to speak with presenters. level of respect and people happens after I graduate. "The thoughtful ques- saw me in different perspec- However as a senior, my tions students asked includ- tive. I was glad to revisit my counselors recommended ed what my job duties are, old high school and teach the that I go the Career Fair. I what it takes as far as years students a thing or two. If it went and became interested of schooling to become a wasn't for the Granada High in one particular booth – the physician, how the informa- School Career Fair, I would Golden State College of tion technology field plays have never made it to where Court Reporting." into the healthcare arena, I am, and where I will go in This year Morgan, now a and what I like most about the future." freshman at the Pleasanton my job," said Cindy Stod- To learn more, visit www. college, was a presenter at dard, a Kaiser Permanente granadahigh.com, or email Granada's 4th annual Career Pediatrics Charge Nurse Danielle Watson at dwat- and Technical Education and Granada graduate. "My Photo - Doug Jorgensen [email protected]. (CTE) Career Fair, along favorite moment was meet- From the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Mike Crokosch, manager of with representatives from ing a young man who had manufacturing, and Taylor Gaalswyk, an apprentice machinist, showed some of the Family Beauty Salon numerous other businesses lost about 100 pounds. He'd items they made using 3-D printing and machining. including Animation Men- worked very hard on his tor, Bake Fresh, Lawrence own, doing research about in school, have come back dents are about photography. Livermore National Labo- healthy eating habits and capture peoples' interest, no to work the fair. They're They've done so many proj- ratory, Wente Vineyards, exercise, and was interested matter their age." excellent resources for our ects already, and their love Sandia National Labora- in health education." Coffee for the event was current students. Hopefully of photography doesn't have tories, Kaiser Permanente, The Career Fair takes donated by Starbucks, and students were able to learn to end in high school. There Livermore-Pleasanton Fire place each February, which pastries were made by the about options that exist for is so much they can do, es- Department, Zone 7 Water is National Career & Techni- students of Culinary Arts them outside of high school. pecially at Las Positas where Agency, DeHaro Construc- cal Education Month. teacher Julia Ford. ! Many were exchanging in- a Certificate of Photography Eliambrose’s Cuts tion, and Davey Tree Expert "The community sup- Stated Watson, "I hope formation to keep in contact, is offered. A bunch of stu- Company. port is outstanding to see," students were able to learn $ $10 Off which was exciting to see." dents were excited about the about different career op- 2 Off COLOR OR "Karen is a true suc- said Granada Principal PJ HAIRCUTS Diamond Wesley, a Los vintage cameras we brought portunities that are available HIGHLIGHTS cess story for the Career Daley. "The best part is that Reg $13 - $20 Positas College student and to show. It amazed me that, Reg $50 - $90 Fair," said Danielle Watson, former Granada students to them. Not every student Camera Club secretary, said, even though that everyone Granada's College & Career who attended the CTE Ca- has to take the traditional $8.99 MILITARY CUTS "What surprised me was is doing digital now, film pathway of going to college. Specialist and Career Fair reer Fair when they were photography continues to (925) 245-0588 how passionate the stu- There are other ways, like 120 S. L St, Livermore

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34th Annual St. Patrick's Celebration Offers Variety of Events in Dublin

Jumi Kim Chorale's Program to Feature 'March Madness with the Masters'

The Valley Concert Chorale will present “March Madness with the Masters” featuring choral master- pieces through the centuries by Monteverdi, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Mantyjarvi. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. “Our March performance features the music of four composers,” explains John Emory Bush, Valley Concert Chorale Artistic Director and Conductor, “taking our audience on a historical tour of choral Photo - Doug Jorgensen music.” An entry in last year's parade. Beginning with Monteverdi, known for his madrigals, operas and church music, the chorale will All eyes will be smiling at the City of Dublin’s 34th $65 per person. They may be purchased online at http:// perform three motets written for important feast days Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The festivities www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2803421. For event at St. Mark's, Venice where Monteverdi served as include a two-day festival, a 5K Shamrock Fun Run, information, call (925) 858-8890. Maestro di Capella from 1613-1643. He was then the St. Patrick’s Day parade, pancake breakfast, and gala On Saturday, March 18, revelers can start their morn- most famous of contemporary composers or referred dinner dance. This year’s event will also include special ing at 7:00 a.m. with a big stack of hot “green” pancakes to as the “king of the Renaissance.” surprises to mark the City of Dublin’s 35th birthday. served fresh off the griddle at the Annual Firefighter’s Next on the tour will be the music of Mozart, The weekend will begin on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #16 (7494 Donohue the world's most talented and gifted musician who Drive). Breakfast also includes eggs, sausage, juice, composed masterworks in every form, from massive March 17, with dinner and dancing to live music at the and coffee. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5 choral works to piano miniatures. Featured songs are Dublin Sister City Association’s annual Green and White his Missa Brevis in F that he composed when just 18 Gala at the Dublin Senior Center (7600 Amador Valley per person. All proceeds benefit the Alameda County Boulevard). A no-host “Irish Happy Hour” bar opens at (continued on page 2) (continued on page 4) 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are 2 The Independent • March 2, 2017

Exhibit at the Bankhead to Focus on the Air Force Band to Perform at College

Golden Decade of Photography The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform a concert at Las Positas College on Mon- A new photography day, March 13, 2017. The concert kicks off at 6 p.m. at exhibit coming this March the Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts, in Building to the Gallery in the 4000 on the LPC campus at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Bankhead Theater will Livermore. showcase the post-WWII This free concert is open to the public. Tickets can era photography of the be obtained by visiting https://usaffreeconcertlaspositas. California School of Fine eventbrite.com or at the LPC Veterans First office, located Arts (now the San Fran- in Building 1310 on the LPC campus. For more informa- cisco Art Institute). tion, please call the Veterans First office at (925) 424- Renowned photogra- 1570. pher Ansel Adams was "Las Positas College is pleased to bring the U.S. Air hired by CSFA and, work- Force Band of the Golden West to the local community ing with Minor White, at no cost," says LPC President Barry Russell. "This established one of the first outstanding troupe has led off three Tournament of Roses fine art photography de- parades over the past decade and is widely recognized for partments in the US. “The presenting an inspirational program." Golden Decade” high- The Air Force Band of the Golden West is comprised lights the work of some of nearly 50 musicians that tour the western states of Cali- of their early students and fornia, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, and will be on display from Arizona. The band performs a wide variety of music that March 4 through May 1, includes military marches, jazz and pop arrangements, 2017. Broadway standards, and of course, patriotic music. In ad- A free opening recep- dition to performing for civilian communities throughout tion and book signing the United States, the band supports military bases and will be held on Friday squadrons with more than 250 annual performances that evening, March 10th from reach 1.5 million listeners. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. In addition to Ad- Photos - Phillip Hyde ams and White, CSFA’s CHORALE photography program Macauley, and editors (continued from front page) welcomed some of the Ken and Victoria Whyte years old. This delightful organizations all over the great photographers of Ball. Local Livermore mass is scored for chorus, world. Many of his compo- the era as guest instruc- residents, the Balls inher- soloists and organ. sitions are filled with humor tors, including Edward ited a wealth of negatives Moving on to Mendels- including Train to Morrow Weston, Dorothea Lange, and contact prints from sohn, considered a child which the Chorale will per- Imogen Cunningham, Victoria’s father, Don prodigy on the order of form and as an example of Lisette Model, Nancy and Whyte, a former student Mozart, the chorale will his serious side, a version Beaumont Newhall, and of CSFA. The book repre- sing the very popular an- of Ave Maria. Homer Page. The newly- sents the work of over 32 them for soprano and choir Tickets are $20 in ad- enacted G.I. Bill enabled photographers including Hear My Prayer. Written in vance and $25 at the door; all veterans to attend the Pirkle Jones, Ruth Marion 1844 and best known of his high school and college college or trade school Baruch, Philip Hyde, Rose small-scale choral works, students $10 with valid of their choice, opening Mandel, David Johnson, it is a beautifully crafted student ID. Children are doors to educational op- Gerald Ratto and John and expressive piece of free. Advance tickets may portunities which might Upton. music and features VCC’s be ordered by visiting the otherwise have been Part of the Livermore own soprano Jumi Kim as Chorale’s website at www. unavailable. Valley Performing Arts soloist. Additionally, an valleyconcertchorale.org, or The Gallery exhibit Center, the Visitor’s exquisite eight-part setting by calling the Chorale’s in- and accompanying book, Center and Galley is of the Ave Maria text will formation number at (925) “The Golden Decade: located in the lobby of the be performed. 866-4003 to order tickets. Photography at the Bankhead Theater at 2400 Closing out the tour will More information about California School of Fine First Street, Livermore. It be the contemporary music the Valley Concert Chorale Arts 1945-1955,” is the is open seven days a week of Jaakko Mantyjarvi, a is available at www.val- result of a collaboration from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. lesser-known but a brilliant leyconcertchorale.org, or by between three former Admission is free. Finnish composer. Born in calling the general informa- students of Adams and 1963, the Finnish composer tion line at (925) 866-4003. White: William Heick, Ira who describes himself as The Valley Concert Cho- H. Latour, C. Cameron an "eclectic traditionalist” rale is in its 54th season. has been commissioned by March 2, 2017 • The Independent 3 Spencer Day Performing at the Firehouse in Pleasanton

Spencer Day, #1 Bill- with raw emotion and fire the Plush Room, the Great of music, her talent, and her board Recording Artist and under the surface. It is in American Music Hall, the encouragement, Spencer versatile singer-songwriter life’s contradictions where Monterey Jazz Festival, and also says he finds inspira- and pianist, is taking a short the most beautiful things the list goes on. He has also tion in the works of Cole breather from the studio are created.” been featured on national Porter, George Gershwin, where he is finishing up his In addition to Day’s television on The Late, Late Roy Orbison, Joni Mitch- next album. The Tri-Val- original offerings, he will Show with Craig Ferguson, ell, Paul Simon and many ley’s Firehouse Arts Center also present some favorites and topped bills interna- others. has snagged him for a from the Great American tionally in England, Japan, Cabaret Scenes Maga- concert on Saturday, March Songbook, plus some clas- Australia and Mexico. zine: “Spencer Day is one 11, at 8:00 p.m. sic jazz, some blues, some Crediting his success to of the most exciting per- Reserved seating tickets pop, all with the engaging his musician mother’s love formers on the stage today.” are $17 - $27. Tickets can delivery and honey bari- be purchased online at tone that are his signature. www.firehousearts.org, by As another reviewer put calling 925-931-4848, and it, “Day’s music is simply in person at the Box Office, charming, from top to bot- 4444 Railroad Avenue, tom… Which genre really Pleasanton. Box Office doesn’t matter.” — key- hours are Wednesday - Fri- sandchords.com. Plus the day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. show promises to include The “Voice of Broadway” and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. Day’s trademark storytell- - 4:00 p.m., and two hours ing and humor. prior to the performance if Day has headlined ven- Betty not sold out. ues as diverse as Birdland Widely praised for his in New York, the Holly- Buckley original songs that blend wood Bowl, Feinstein’s at Featuring Jazz Pianist “compelling melodies, Spencer Day the Nikko in San Francisco, Christian Jacob smart lyrics and lush ar- Jazz Alley in Seattle, the rangements,” according to brand new numbers from released shortly. Day notes, Pacific Rim Jazz Festival in Fri MAR 3 8pm one reviewer, the Firehouse his current album project, “I hope to create music that Manila, the Kennedy Center concert will include several “Angel City,” due to be is sophisticated but teeming in Washington, DC, Yoshi’s,

Pleasanton Middle School PTSA to Host Panther Comedy Night

Pleasanton Middle School parents and staff are planning a fun night of comedy at Tommy T's Marriage of Figaro Comedy Club in Pleas- It’s Magic! ThRILLIng nEw ShOw LIVERMORE VALLEY anton. They invite all to OPERA join them on Wednesday, OF MAgIC & MYSTERY March 8. Doors open 6:00 Sat MAR 4 8pm MAR 11 — MAR 19 PM, show 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Admission is $20 per person. Purchase a table, including admission, for up to 8 people for $120. Spon- sor a PMS teacher or staff member for $20. Those attending must be age 21 or Mario Montes, Stacey Gustafson and Regina Stoops to perform. older. The evening features East Bay Jazz Neil Simon’s local talent, Regina Stoops. nonsense look at everyday The evening includes a support and funding for the High School Last of the Red As a Pleasanton parent life through the eyes of a silent auction and a no-host school's classrooms, library, All Stars Band Hot Lovers herself, Regina's comedy working class man. There bar with two-item minimum student groups and school Sat MAR 11 7pm Thu MAR 16 7:30pm is bound to resonate with will be a special guest ap- purchase of any food/drink. activities. Tickets can be at the Bothwell many of us. Show also fea- pearance by local author Proceeds benefit the Pleas- purchased online https:// tures Mario Montes, a guy and funny lady, Stacey anton Middle School PTSA. www.panthersptsa.org/ 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org who brings a humorous no Gustafson. The PTSA provides funding comedy/. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • March 2, 2017

ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVITIES Las Positas College Speaker, Brian Copeland, (continued from front page) to Talk about Depression and Suicide Fire Fighters Association- Brothers Celtic Experi- custom Irish flavors. Tra- Local 55 Charity Fund, ence, and The Black Irish ditional festival foods and The Las Positas College a 2015 Theater Bay Area LPC President Barry Rus- which supports local non- Band. On the Pub Stage international choices will (LPC) Psychology Depart- Award in the category of sell. "Copeland's reflections Outstanding Production of profit and community- performing will be Pog also be available. ment joins the Psi Beta on depression and suicide Psychology Honor Society a Solo Play, "The Waiting touch an empathetic chord based organizations. Mo Thoin, The Jason • The Carnival will and the campus Psychology Period: Laughter in the in us all, while at the same Also on Saturday, Pollack Irish Band, and offer rides and attractions Club in sponsoring a spe- Darkness" depicts a 10-day time providing a message March 18, the Dublin Trio of One. In the Irish for guests of all ages. On cial performance featuring glimpse into Copeland's life of hope." Lions Club will present Tea Cottage, visitors can Saturday, the Carnival will Brian Copeland on Thurs- during the waiting period Tickets are $15 for the 34th Annual St. Pat- hear the sounds of the be open until 7:00 p.m., two day, March 2, 2017 at 7:30 to get a gun with which he general admission and $10 rick’s Day Parade, starting Dublin Irish Jam Band, hours after the closing of p.m. in the Main Theater of planned to take his own for students/staff/seniors/ at 9:30 a.m. The parade Margaret & Kristoph, the Festival. the Mertes Center for the life. military. Parking on the kicks-off at Dublin Bou- and Mark Abdilla. The • New to the Festival this Arts. "Las Positas College campus lot is $2. Tickets to levard and Amador Plaza Irish Dance Stage show- year will be demonstrations Copeland will perform is pleased to bring the all shows can be purchased Road, traveling east on cases the McGrath Irish of Gaelic football and also "The Waiting Period: Tri-Valley Community this online by visiting www. Dublin Boulevard, north Dancers on Saturday and hurling, the official sport Laughter in the Darkness," excellent performance by brownpapertickets.com/ on Village Parkway, and the McBride School of of Ireland. The schedule of his solo show about depres- Brian Copeland, one of event/2855719. west on Amador Valley Irish Dance on Sunday. demonstrations will soon be sion and suicide. It is a the great talents of the San Las Positas College is Boulevard, ending near Bagpiper Jeff Campbell posted on www.DublinSt- tribute to his friend the late Francisco Bay Area," says located at 3000 Campus the Dublin Senior Center. performs throughout the Pats.com. Robin Williams. Winner of Hill Drive in Livermore. Guests are encouraged to festival grounds. On Sunday, March 19, bring their own chairs and • The Irish Market- the City of Dublin will host blankets to watch from place features vendors the 19th Annual Shamrock along the parade route. specializing in unique 5K Fun Run and Walk. The Festival of Colors to Take Place at the Fairgrounds The parade features more Celtic artwork, Irish race begins at 8:30 a.m. “Holi – The Festival of eradicate curable blindness March across India to than 80 entries, including tartans, Celtic jewelry, along Dublin Boulevard Colors” presented by the in India by the year 2020. signify the triumph of good festive marching bands handmade pewter goblets near the Civic Center, and Sankara Eye Foundation Funds raised through this over evil, the end of winter and floats, Irish bagpipes, and steins, Irish whis- winds its way through (SEF) is coming to Alam- event and others are used to and the arrival of spring. and equestrian riders. key cakes and candies, town, finishing at the Festi- eda County Fairgrounds in build super specialty hospi- Also called the Festival The 34th Annual St. genuine four-leaf clover val with live music, awards, Pleasanton on March 11, tals to provide free eye care of Sharing Love, people Patrick’s Day Festival jewelry, and much more. and giveaways for par- 2017. The event will take to the needy. from all walks of life, be it takes place on Saturday • Visitors craving a ticipants. Register online at place from 11 a.m. to 3 Holi is typically cel- rich or poor, child or adult, and Sunday, March 18 wee bit of Ireland can www.dublinrecguide.com. p.m. The vision of SEF is to ebrated in the month of man or woman, friend or and 19, from 10:00 a.m. step inside the cozy Irish For race information, please stranger come together to to 5:00 p.m., at the Dublin Tea Cottage to enjoy call (925) 556-4500. celebrate by throwing dry Civic Center (100 Civic lively music along with Festival admission is or wet colors at each other. Plaza). Highlights include tasty shortbread and free. Free parking will be This festival promotes three stages of authentic scones and a steaming available in designated lots friendship while offering an occasion to forgive and Irish music and dance, cup of authentic Irish tea and on nearby streets. Visi- forget. In recent years, the an Irish Marketplace, an served in genuine china tors can also ride BART to festival has spread outside Irish Tea Cottage, plenty cups. either the East or West Dub- of India to parts of Europe of delicious Irish food and • The Celtic Food lin BART Stations and con- and North America as a beverages, arts and crafts Court features traditional nect for free directly to the spring celebration of love, vendors, and a carnival. Irish favorites, such as Festival by taking Wheels frolic, and colors. • Entertainment at the bangers and mash and Rapid 30R bus. To ride for Tickets are $15. Chil- Festival includes two fish and chips, along with free, guests must tell the dren under 5 are admitted stages featuring a wide va- the Irish-American St. driver they are headed to for free. Link to purchasing riety of Celtic music, from Patrick’s Day favorite, the Festival. Wheels bus tickets: http://www.giftofvi- high-energy Celtic rock corned beef and cabbage. service is also offering half- sion.org/festival-holi-pleas- and traditional Irish Pub Unique Irish-inspired price rides within Dublin anton. music to iconic bagpipes. specialties include corned on Lyft, Uber, and DeSoto The festival will include Performing on the Main beef sliders with cheddar cabs. Visit www.Wheels- a DJ playing music, dance, Stage both days will be and spicy slaw. Au- Bus.com/godublin for more food to purchase and the the Celtic folk-rock band thentic Guinness, Harp, information. Free and se- opportunity to have fun Tempest. Also appearing and Smithwicks beers cure bike parking will also while sharing color powder on the Main Stage during are served on tap, and be available onsite. with friends and family. the Festival will be the featured desserts include All festivities will be Find out more about the traditional Irish folk band Irish Crème Brulee, held rain or shine. Call cause and the festival by Culann’s Hounds, One- green shamrock-shaped (925) 556-4500 or visit visiting www.giftofvision. Photo from an earlier holi. org or writing to info@ Eyed Reilly, Kavanaugh funnel cakes, and Three www.DublinStPats.com for giftofvision.org. Twins Ice Cream with more information.

March 2, 2017 • The Independent 5

Art Entries Being Accepted for Fresh Works VII at the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton

The Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton has put out a Call for Submissions for “Fresh Works VII,” its annual Fine Art Open Juried Exhibition. It is open to all Bay Area and Regional artists, both emerging and established, working in 2-D and 3-D media. All work must be original, completed Photo - Sue Evans within the last two years, and not previously exhibited in Pleasanton. Note: no jewelry. The deadline for submitting entry form and fee is Friday, March 10. Cash prizes are awarded to the most notable entries as determined by the juror. Accepted works will be installed and on view and the City of Pleasan- decides which to include, for the run of the exhibit, ton Community Services and in addition from those from May 6 through June 3, Department at 200 Old works selects a limited 2017. A hosted Artists Re- Bernal Avenue. For more number of outstanding ception will be held in the information, call (925) 931- award winners. Harrington Gallery on Sat- 4849, or e-mail jfinegan@ Special guest juror will urday, May 6, from 1:00- cityofpleasantonca.gov. be Ryan Reynolds. Mr. 3:00 p.m. The reception is Harrington Gallery Di- Reynolds is professor of open to the public, and all rector Julie Finegan notes, fine arts in painting at Santa are welcome to come chat "Last year we had upwards Clara University, and a with the artists and see the of 200 artists enter. Though well-known and respected awards presented. there’s no theme per se, the San Jose artist. Of interest The Prospectus and exhibit title suggests works is his upcoming solo exhi- Application for entry is that are new, fresh, bold, or bition at the Napa Valley available online at www. push the envelope some- Museum, which will feature firehousearts.org. Paper en- how.” “time-based representations try forms are also available Finegan adds that the of the contemporary land- at the Harrington Gallery in Harrington Gallery receives scape.” For more details, the Firehouse Arts Center, submissions from all over visit www.reynoldsryan. located at 4444 Railroad the Bay Area and beyond. com . Regular gallery hours Avenue in Pleasanton, the All submitted works are (during exhibits): Wed., Pleasanton Public Library given careful consideration Thurs., Fri. from 12-5 p.m.; at 400 Old Bernal Avenue, by the juror, who then Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. TRAVEL BUG Sandals Vacations (925) 447-4300 In Downtown Livermore 2269 Third Street travelbuglivermore.com 6 The Independent • March 2, 2017 Stanford Health Care- ValleyCare Hires New Chief Operating Officer Stanford Health Care- These services ValleyCare announced included imaging, that Tracey Lewis Taylor laboratory, reha- (pictured at right) has bilitation, cardiac joined as the new Chief catheterization, Operating Officer after cardiac and pulmo- an extensive nationwide nary rehabilitation, search. She brings 17 oncology services, years of experience sleep services, and in hospital leadership, the bloodless medi- clinical management and cine program. health care and life sci- Before join- ences consulting. Taylor ing NYP/Law- Amy and Marky Delmege (top photo); Wonder Duck (lower photo). was most recently Vice rence, Taylor held President of Operations multiple positions at New York Presbyteri- at the NewYork Mascot to Help Raise Funds for Camp Wonder an/Lawrence Hospital in Presbyterian Bronxville, New York. Hospital includ- Scott Gregerson, ing leadership of Francesca Tenconi, Stanford Health Care- key clinical service founder of Camp Wonder, a ValleyCare President, lines including summer camp for children commented, "As we grow cardiology and with serious and fatal skin receive the highest quality conditions held in Liver- in the Tri-Valley area, we oncology services. Prior of health care where they more, embarks on a new believe that Tracey will to her role at NewYork- live and work My prior journey with the launch of bring us exceptional in- Presbyterian Hospital, she experience in growing and the Wonder Duck, a plush sight and operating expe- served as director at Tenet developing key service pal with a purpose. In rience so we can continue Health System where lines will help to support partnership with her mother to offer our community she was responsible for our clinical leadership as Christine, as well as camp the highest care pos- the financial analysis we enhance services to family Amy and Marky sible. She joins us from of Tenet's business and meet the needs of our com- Delmege, they have brought New York-Presbyterian revenue cycle operations. munities. their camp mascot to life, Hospital, one of the lead- Taylor holds a Master of "As part of Stanford while helping to raise ing academic systems in Public Health degree from money at the same time. Health Care, ValleyCare the country. Tracey and Emory University School is positioned to further Tenconi states, “I’m her husband moved from of Public Health in honored to be part of such enhance health in the region we were thrilled to help Foundation to improve the Manhattan to sunny (and Atlanta, Georgia, as well a special organization, by advancing the deliv- them make this dream a lives of children living with surrounded by such amaz- rainy) Pleasanton in late as a Bachelor of Science ery of leading edge and reality.” chronic and life-threatening ing people. Wonder Duck January. We could not in Psychology/Sociology highly coordinated care. The Wonder Duck is skin diseases. Funds go became our official Camp be more pleased, and are also from Emory. I believe wholeheartedly available in a variety of col- towards supporting Camp Wonder mascot when a excited about the many According to Tay- ors so kids can choose from Wonder, establishing ad- in the vision of Stanford camper once said, ‘I wish I contributions she will lor, "This is an exciting different shades and pat- ditional camps, providing Health Care to heal human- was a duck so no one could make to our ValleyCare position for me and a terns that best fit their per- scholarships for children ity, through science and see my skin.’ At Camp family." welcomed change to live sonality. Each duck comes with skin disease, increas- compassion, one patient at Wonder, we don't see skin, with a tag to commemorate ing awareness and educa- In her role at New on the West Coast. The a time. In my first few days we see character, and it their special friendship with tion about skin disease and York-Presbyterian/Law- academic community here, I've been impressed was our mission from that their new plush pal. skin health, and paying rence Hospital, she was partnership with Stanford with the quality of our care day forward to make every Wonder duck is sold on- for medical expenses responsible for successful is a remarkable opportu- camper feel normal, despite providers, the passion they line at Wonderduckpal.com and granting family wishes. day-to-day operations, nity to provide the right looking different. With have for delivery of health for $24.99. One hundred For more information, and provided strategic level of health care in the Amy and Marky’s dedica- care, and the commitment percent of proceeds from visit www.wonderduckpal. leadership direction and most appropriate setting, tion to Camp Wonder and each has to our patients and Wonder Duck go to the com. their inspiring vision to oversight to key clinical allowing our patients and to one other." Children's Skin Disease bring Wonder Duck to life, services hospital wide. community members to March 2, 2017 • The Independent 7

By Frank Rainer whales, polar bears and Greenland is indeed a Postcard from Qaanaaq walruses. very unique place – geo- Qaanaaq is in the north- graphically, geologically, realm of Denmark. velop settlements in North an almost complete circum- most beautiful scenery of ernmost village in Green- culturally, historically, bio- Greenland got its name America. Even the Viking navigation of Greenland, the entire journey, sailing land with a population of logically and politically. more than 1000 years ago settlements of southwestern and then completed the through gorgeous fjords 650 near the Thule air base. A slideshow entitled from Eric the Red when Greenland vanished within famous Northwest Passage bracketed by striated cliffs As was typical with villages “Greenland: The White he fled Iceland to avoid less than 500 years partly through the high arctic of and gushing waterfalls, here, the small houses were Almost Continent,” will prosecution for murder and because of clashes with the Canada back to Anadyr via hiking though hills covered painted in a kaleidoscope of be offered for no charge founded a Viking culture in indigenous population and the Bering Strait. For ten with colorful wildflow- bright colors. The tiny mu- at the Armchair Travelers the southwest portion of the decreasing summer tem- weeks we circled the Arctic ers and hundred-year-old seum displayed Inuit cul- program at the Livermore island. He gave it a colorful peratures. It was another with most of the trip north willow trees no taller than ture together with a sliced Civic Center Library at 1:30 name to attract settlers. The few hundred years before of the Arctic Circle. By re- ground cover, exploring old and polished meteorite that pm on Thursday, March 9, name Iceland was already Columbus could “discover” sorting to the southern loop, Viking ruins and encounter- had once landed nearby. 2017. taken and Whiteland sounds the New World that he we encountered some of the ing a multitude of birds, Even though places like rather unexciting. However, thought was India. Australia and Antarctica are 80% of Greenland is in fact Our latest trip to also completely surrounded covered with a white sheet Greenland was actually the by water, we consider of ice up to two miles thick. middle portion of a five- them as continents. Area- On three trips to Greenland part series of travels starting wise Greenland would fall we did find green fields with traveling to Alaska to next in line and has been with colorful wildflowers board a Russian icebreaker referred to as a continent, near the southern tip and for making a circuit of the but typically we think of it agriculture being cultivated entire Arctic Ocean. We as an island. Greenland’s during the brief summer flew by charter plane to capital, Nuuk, is the small- months. As real estate Anadyr, Russia, the east- est country capital in the developers the Vikings lost ernmost city of far-eastern world. The entire popula- out on a much more prom- Russia. There we boarded tion of the island is much ising opportunity had they the Kapitan Khlebnikov less than that of Livermore. been able to make a go of it and for ten weeks broke ice Politically, Greenland is an for the brief time that they and navigated the Northeast autonomous territory of the managed to actually de- Passage across Siberia, did

AMERICA'S GREATEST BIG BAND SHOW

Tuesday, March 21 2pm & 7pm BANKHEAD THEATER 925-373-6800 lvpac.org

A nostalgic, patriotic, upbeat, sentimental salute to AMERICA’S GREATEST GENERATION 8 The Independent • March 2, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Center’s Harrington Gallery in Pleas- Country. $10 adults, children under Friday mornings in Pleasanton. Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Kashmir, anton. Vibrant large-scale paintings 12 admitted free. www.amadorval- [email protected] and Black Dog top the set lists, of tools and other mundane objects, leyquilters.org Figure Drawing Workshop, every along with deeper cuts for diehard captured in stunning realistic yet Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists fans. Shedding the typical wigs and ‘painterly’ still-lifes. The Firehouse MEETINGS/CLASSES bring their own materials and easels. costumes, Zeppelin USA revives installation will be located in the Art Panel: 'Women and the Business Open to all artists. Professional artist the music and mystique, keeping triple-storey Grand Atrium Lobby, of Art' all are welcome to hear this models (nude). No instructor. Stu- the focus on recreating the iconic Hallway, and Mezzanine exhibition frank and open discussion of what dents under 18 need written parental Zeppelin trademark sound, backed spaces, and open to the public during it is like working in the art field. permission to attend. Cost $20 per by a state-of-the-art laser, lighting, regular gallery hours: Wednesday, March 7th at 2 - 4 pm in room 713 of session. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 and multimedia show. Zeppelin Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 building 700 at Las Positas College, 8th St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and USA is Brody Dolyniuk (lead vocal, p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. refreshments are available. Call or harmonica, guitar), Steve Zukowsky Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Parking permit $2 required. Use e-mail Barbara Stanton for more info (guitars, theremin), Jonathan Gilcrest Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, parking lot C. Questions, call Barbara about the workshop, 925-373-9638 - (bass guitar, keyboards, mandolin, Pleasanton. Donations appreciated. 503-449-3861 or, email: celebrate- [email protected]. vocals), and Patrick Leon (drums, On The Fringe – Studio Art Quilt [email protected] PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, percussion, vocals).Tickets available Associates. New installation at Pleasanton Art League, Livermore Art now meeting the 1st Thursday and at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- the Harrington Gallery, on display Association, general meeting 7:30 3rd Wednesday of each month 4848, or at the center Box Office, March 9 through April 15, 2017. Free p.m. Mon., March 13, Cultural Arts 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Landscape by Linda Beach. opening reception will be held on Building, 4455 Black Ave., Pleasan- Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge East Bay Jazz High School All Stars Saturday, March 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ton. Caryne Mount, textile artist, will ourselves to poetically relay our Band to Perform at the Bothwell Arts At 2:00 p.m. during the reception, be the guest artist. Visitors welcome. thoughts, emotions and experiences Center . Saturday, March 11, 2017, Exhibit Features Landscapes the exhibit’s Juror, Dr. Sandra Sider, Intro/Basic Pour Painting Workshop, through poetry. Become a member & 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 2466 Eighth Street, will give a talk on the works. 2016 Sun., March 5, 1 to 3p.m. learn the share your work - Contact PoetryOn- Livermore. $15 adults, $10 students. A solo exhibit of pastel landscapes by Livermore artist National Traveling Exhibit. 21 large- basics; no experience necessary. [email protected] for more info on Ticket 925. 373.6800 or online at and teacher Linda Beach will be on view during the month of scale art quilts, including several Special Price of $60 Includes all Ma- Theme Challenges, Membership & www.lvpac.org prize-winning 3-D works (no patterns terials. To register, call Way Up Art & Opportunities. Spencer Day, Saturday, March 11, 8:00 March at Wente Vineyards Estate Tasting Room. The public here!). Many different techniques Frame (925) 443-3322. Bothwell Arts p.m. Firehouse Arts Center Theatre is invited to a reception for the artist on Sunday, March 5, and unusual materials. Juried by Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. WINE & SPIRITS in Pleasanton. Singer-Songwriter- 2017 from 1 to 3 pm at the Wente Vineyards at 5565 Tesla Dr. Sandra Sider, Curator for the Artists Day at Hagemann Ranch, Barrels, Bottles & Brews, March 25th Pianist Day, the #1 Billboard Road, Livermore. The artist will be available to discuss her Texas Quilt Museum and a New York Sun., April 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Just come & 26th, noon to 4:30 p.m. There’s Recording Artist infuses his shows current work. Vineyard vines, fields of wildflowers, and contemporary quilt artist specializing and set up to work in various places even more to celebrate in wine with elements of cabaret, storytelling, views of the Pacific and Atlantic coasts offer inspiration to in cyanotype. Included in this exhibi- around the ranch. 455 Olivina Ave., country. The same quality, attention and humor. Spencer continues to top tion are members from the Northern Livermore. Information: Barbara and care dedicated to the winemaking jazz charts with his contemporary, artist Linda Beach who paints in a contemporary realistic California/Northern Nevada Region. Soules, Livermore Heritage Guild, process, similarly can be found in upbeat twists and that luscious style. Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, [email protected] the regions craft brew and artisan honey baritone that has become his The award winning artist is a member of the Pastel Society Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art spirits. $45 Advance/ $55 Day of signature sound. Reserved seating of the West Coast, the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod, p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. classes: figure drawing, drawing and Event. Tickets and more information: tickets $17- $27. Tickets available at the Pleasanton Art League, and the Livermore Art Associa- Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse painting, colored pencil, oils, collage, www.lvwine.org/event/2757/barrels- www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- tion. Her work has been exhibited in group and juried shows Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 portraiture; beginners through inter- bottles-brews 4848, or at the center Box Office, Railroad Avenue. Donations always mediate and beyond. Contact Anne Livermore Valley Uncorked, April 13, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton if in Northern California, Pennsylvania, and in New England. appreciated. Giancola, www.bothwell.lvpac.org or 6 to 8 p.m. Palm Event Center. Un- not sold out. Linda Beach teaches painting and sketching classes through Pleasanton Art League Alviso Adobe email [email protected] limited wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lov- LARPD at the Robert Livermore Community Center. An Art Show, Fri., March 31 to Sun., Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar tunes meet the winemakers and growers. ers, 7:30 p.m. March 16. Bankhead overview of her work can be seen on her website at www. April 2, 10 am – 4 pm Old Foothill with other folks with piano and guitar Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Conser- Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. lindabeachstudio.com To register for her next class session, Road, Pleasanton. Pre-registration accompaniment. The words to the vancy’s land protection programs. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- go to www.larpd.org required by March 20. Reception songs will be provided. No musical $40 per ticket. trivalleyconservancy. 6800. Sun., April 2, 2 pm-4 pm The show training required. Small fee to org or 449-8706. Kahulanui – Hawaii’s Kings of Swing, The landscape exhibit will be on display March 1 - 31 will be judged by: Peggy Magovern - L.A.R.P.D.. Mondays at 11:00-12:00. 8 p.m. March 24. Bankhead Theater, from 11 to 5 pm daily at Wente Vineyards at 5564 Tesla www.pmagovern.com This show is Call 373-5700 for L.A.R.P.D.. MUSIC/CONCERTS 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Road, Livermore. open to all artists. Entry forms and Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. prospectus available at: www.pal-art. a monthly function at the Bothwell every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 East Bay Marathi Mandal Hindustani com or by contacting Chairperson Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Music Concert, March 25, 5 p.m. ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Hopyard Road, Pleasanton; US Bank Pat Smith: 925-846-4138 email: Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. retzlaffvineyards.com Dublin High School Center for the Livermore Art Association Gallery, at 749 Main Street, Pleasanton; Ed- [email protected] at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Blacksmith Square, music every Performing Arts, www.ebmm.org located in the Carnegie Building, ward Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Art Reception: 3rd Annual Celebrate Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Del Valle Fine Arts, Escher Quartet, offers art classes, unusual gifts, Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Women! photographic art competi- finished or unfinished work to show 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. strings, March 25, 8 p.m. Bankhead painting rentals, art exhibits and at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. tion. See the art of emerging artists. and if desired, receive a critique Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. information pertaining to the art field, If interested in becoming a member Reception is March 30 at 6:30 - 8 from the group. Refreshments are regularly at: The Castle Rock Restau- www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- 2155 Third St., Livermore. The gallery of the Pleasanton Art League or for with awards (room 2420) at 7pm brought by some of the artists, and a rant in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- 6800. has been open since 1974 and is run information regarding the Public Art in building 2400. Parking permit $2 donation of $5.00 is desired although the 2nd Tuesday each month from Masters of Soul, 8 p.m. April 1. as a co-op by local artists. Hours are Circuit, call John Trimingham at (510) required at Las Positas College, 3000 not mandatory. Contact for this event 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 p.m. For informa- 877-8154. Campus Hill Rd., Livermore. Ques- is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ small cover. . Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org tion call 449-9927. Imagination Expressed 2017 – Local tions, call Barbara: 503.449-3861 att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ Betty Buckley, 8 p.m. March 3. or 373-6800. Members of the Pleasanton Art artists show paintings, photography, or email: celebratewomen2017@ Livermoreperformingarts.org Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., The Wonder of Elvis starring Rob Ely, League Public Art Circuit are cur- and sculpture in a variety of styles gmail.com ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Fri., April 7, 8 pom. Bankhead The- rently exhibiting art at six businesses and media January 11 through March Colors of the Vineyards, Amador Valley share work with Professional Artists or 373-6800. ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. in the Pleasanton - Dublin Area. 26 at the Museum on Main, 603 Main Quilters show. April 22, 10 to 5 p.m., in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Zeppelin USA - An American Tribute bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Viewing locations are: Bank of Amer- Street Pleasanton. www.museumon- April 23, 10 to 4 p.m. Robert Liver- marketing your work. ACC members to Led Zeppelin. Firehouse Arts Livermore-Amador Symphony, April ica at 337 Main Street, Pleasanton; main.org more Community Center, 4444 East currently working on exhibiting theme Center in Pleasanton with 2 shows: 8, 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8:15 p.m. Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce at Special Art Exhibit - San Francisco Ave., Livermore. Quilts, modern quilt works, under the Inspiration of "The Saturday, March 4, 8:00 p.m.; concert. Transfiguration. Bankhead 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- artist Paul D. Gibson. February 17 exhibit, raffle baskets, marketplace, Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Cho- Sunday, March 5, 7:30 p.m. Reserved Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at 4900 through March 18 at Firehouse Arts celebrating Livermore Valley Wine sen Pathways." Meets and Critiques seating tickets $28- $38. Stairway to www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- March 2, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

6800. and ending April 1st Sunol Repertory Events are free, however tickets Theater Presents, Livermore High member recommendations and www.museumonmain.org, at Museum Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band, Theatre Company presents a classic are required. March 30, 7 p.m. The School Theater, 600 Maple St., consensus. No homework required– on Main during regular operating Music For Young Audiences And melodrama at Sunol Glen School Mask You Live In; April 20, 7 p.m. He Livermore. April 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. share your insights or just listen in! hours or by phoning the museum at Their Families, 11 a.m. April 8. Auditorium, 11601 Main Street, at Named Me Malala. 4444 Railroad Av- and April 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at (925) 462-2766. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 8:pm. Profits support the liberal arts enue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. available at www.trivalleyrep.org/ [email protected]. Dr. Alan Ashworth, Rae Dorough Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. program at Sunol Glen School. Over org or 931-4848. tickets/individual-tickets or by calling Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Speaker Series, Cancer Researcher: firehousearts.org. $150,000 has been donated over the International Film Series, Vine (925) 462-2121. Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. “Developing New Treatments for Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 p.m. April 13. last 35 years. www.sunol.net/srt, Cinema & Alehouse, March 2 and Features local authors reading their Hereditary Cancer and Beyond.” 7:30 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 925-449-2693. 5: 7:30 PM, the Canadian sensation OPERA work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee p.m. March 23. Bankhead Theater, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Twin Infinity - Intergalactic Nemesis "Remember" starring Christopher Marriage of Figaro - a timeless com- and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. or 373-6800. III, 8 p.m. March 17. Bankhead The- Plummer and Martin Landau, will be edy with its bubbling overture and Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC and bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Youth Music Festival: Play It Loud, ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. shown. Sunday, March 5. Children in brilliant arias composed by Mozart at Peet's. Information go to http://face- Livermore Innovation Fair, Sat., April The High School Musical Collabora- bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. grades 4 and up can view "Abulele" the height of his genius – the result book.com/StoriedNights 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the plaza in front tive, 7:30 p.m. April 15. Firehouse Madagascar Jr., a musical adventure, about a shaggy-haired creature who is a witty yet profound tale of love, Tails at Twilight, gala benefit for the of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., March 17-26. Firehouse Arts Center, is invisible to everyone except to betrayal, and forgiveness. It tells how Valley Humane Society. March 3 at St., Livermore. Free. Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931- children in need of a friend. It plays the servants, Figaro and Susanna, the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton. An Evening with Hugh Liang: Tuesday, firehousearts.org. 4848, www.firehousearts.org. at 4:30 PM. The French drama cleverly outwit their master, Count $125 per person includes champagne April 11th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney Speakers Come Together: The Beatles Con- Brighton Beach Memoirs, The Neil Fanny’s Journey screens at 7:30 Almaviva, from seducing Susanna. reception, hors d’oeuvres, sit-down Series. All events are general seating cert Experience. April 15, 7:30 pm. Simon coming of age play, March PM. 1722 First Street in Livermore. Through their manipulations, the dinner, full no-host bar, dancing, live at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 31-April 9, 2017. Fri./Sat. 8 p.m., For a complete schedule and tickets, Count’s love for his Countess is and silent auctions. valleyhumane. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Sun. 2 p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 go to eastbayjewishfilm.org or call restored. Adding to the fun is an old org/ 94566. Tickets are $15 General or 373-6800. Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. www. 925.240.3053. Tickets are also avail- man seeking revenge, a scheming It’s Magic, 8 p.m. March 4. Bankhead Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, 8 p.m. April laspositascollege.edu able at the theater one hour prior to maid, a drunken gardener, and an Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Students (with valid ID), $7 Members. 21. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Jay Alexander: Mind Tricks, magic, each screening. amorous teenager. Saturday 7:30 www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Tickets may be purchased online at Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org comedy and illusion, 2 pm. April 2. pm March 11 and 18; Sunday 2:00 6800. www.museumonmain.org, at Museum or 373-6800. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad DANCE pm March 12 and 19; $42 - $89; The Livermore Valley Coin Club 54th on Main during regular operating The Hunts, Indie-Folk Wiz Kids!, 8 Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Bankhead theater 2400 First Street, Annual Show, March 5th, 2017 at hours or by phoning the museum at p.m. April 22. Firehouse Arts Center, firehousearts.org. Now, 8 p.m. March 31. Bankhead Livermore; 925-373-6800; LVPAC. the Livermore/Pleasanton Elks Lodge, (925) 462-2766. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931- The Naked Magicians, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. org; LivermoreValleyOpera.com 940 Larkspur Drive in Livermore. 10 Cheza Nami, Saturday, April 15, 2017: 4848, www.firehousearts.org. April 3. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- am to 5 pm. The show will feature Diversity and Community Art Project, Breathtaking Brahms, Pacific Chamber St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 6800. MISCELLANEOUS about 30 dealers, displays and infor- Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Orchestra. 2 p.m. April 23. Bankhead org or 373-6800. (adults only). Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours mation booth. As always, admission, Ave., Pleasanton. 1:30-2:30PM af- Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. Judgement at Nuremberg by Abby AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS of the 140+ year old ranch and free, parking and coin appraisals are free. ternoon of free cultural programming www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Mann, 7:30 p.m. April 19. Bankhead Auditions, Las Positas College family friendly seasonal activities. Catered lunch service will be avail- and art making. Bring K-3rd graders 6800. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. production of "Titanic: The Tony The last Sunday of each month, 1-4 able. Wooden nickels will be given and learn how to weave baskets and Pleasanton Community Concert www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- Award Winning Musical" in July. PM. Go to www.livermorehistory.com away to commemorate the show, make shekere shakers with Cheza Band, Spring Concert, “A Symphonic 6800. Auditions for Titanic are scheduled for the monthly program. 455 Olivina hourly drawing for a US Silver Eagle Nami’s Art Programming Specialist, Celebration,” April 23, 2 to 3:15 p.m. Four Bitchin Babes, A Mood Swingin’ March 15-17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 Ave., Livermore. bullion coin and coins will be given Kelsey Petersen. Sign up early to Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Musical Revue, 8 p.m. April 22. p.m., no appointments are necessary. Political Issues Book Club meets the out to the kids. For more information, ensure a slot. [email protected] Road, Pleasanton. pleasantonband. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad For more details, please visit www. 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads call Steve Kramer at (925) 980-9307. Robert L. Gallucci, Rae Dorough org. Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. laspositascollege.edu/THEA/Audi- books about issues and trends that St. Patrick’s Day Festival, March 18 & Speaker Series, Nuclear Weapons: Riders in the Sky, 8 p.m. April 28. firehousearts.org. tions.php. are driving current affairs in both the 19: Dublin. Everything Irish including They’re Back. 7:30 p.m. April 27. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Evita, Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, Auditions: The Wizard of Oz, Tri-Valley national and international arenas. a parade, arts and crafts, food, enter- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org April 29-May 14. Firehouse Arts Cen- Repertory Theatre. March 13 and Topics that have been covered include tainment, etc. www.dublinstpats.com Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. ter, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 14, 7 p.m. callbacks (by invitation politics, governance, economics, An Evening with Bernardo de Galvez: or 373-6800. Lucie Arnez, 8 p.m. April 29. Bankhead 931-4848, www.firehousearts.org. only) March 18, 11 a.m. Tri-Valley military affairs, history, sociology, Tuesday, March 21st, 7 pm. Ed Cheza Nami, Saturday, April 29, 2017: Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Repertory Theatre rehearsal space, science, the climate, and religion. Kinney Speakers Series. All events Diversity and Community Art Project, www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- COMEDY 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 101, Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further are general seating at the Firehouse Livermore Library, 1188 S. Livermore 6800. Free Comedy Show every Thursday Pleasanton. Producer: Kathleen questions Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Ave. 1:00-2:00 pm for another SF Scottish Fiddlers, 3 p.m. April 30. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Breedveld; Director: Brian Olkowski; We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets $15 afternoon of free youth engagement Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Choreographer: Kelly Cooper; Vocal member-centered book group led by general admission, $10 seniors art activities. Sign up early to reserve Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org First St. in Livermore. Director: Sierra Dee. Bring 16-32 a small group of book club veterans, (65+) / students (with valid ID), $7 a space. [email protected] or 373-6800. bars of music (in your own key). NO with reading selections based on members. Tickets available online at MOVIES transposing and no Pre-recorded ON THE STAGE The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton music or tapes. Download an audition Bye Bye Birdie, I Can Do That Theatre Library will feature a range of genres. form and bring a current picture or Company, February 24th - March 5th; “On the Islands,” themed films will headshot. Anyone ages 7 and above. Friday at 8 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm be shown the first Monday of each ALL roles open, no AEA. Small stipend Holidays Topic for Interfaith Interconnect Chat & 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm. Danville month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. available to adult cast. If interested Village Theatre 233 Front Street, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 in auditioning your dog for the role of Interfaith Interconnect has scheduled the March Religion Chat to be held on Wednes- Danville. $15-$20 www.brownpaper- Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. Toto, notify the producer, Kathleen, day, March 8, 2017, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Liver- tickets.com/event/2601426 Everyone is welcome to attend. Some at [email protected]. more. The time is 5:00 to 6:00 PM, with the church opening at 4:30 PM and closing at Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Ama- films are mature in content and may For more details including casting 6:30 PM, to give people a chance to visit. dor Valley and Foothill high schools not be suitable for children. For more information: www.trivalleyrep.org/ The topic will be: Choose a Particular Holiday, Holy Day, Feast or Other Celebra- Spring Musical, Amador Theater, information or assistance, please shows/the-wizard-of-oz 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. contact the Pleasanton Public Library tion That You Observe in Your Faith. What is Its Significance and How Do You Cel- Friday, March 10 - Sunday, March at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. Visit CHORAL ebrate It? 19, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM, www.pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of March Madness with the Masters, The speakers will be Jim Ghilardi of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton, who Sunday at 2 PM. Tickets at www. films and more information. Valley Concert Chorale, 3 p.m., March will speak about Easter; and Emma Root, of theCongregation Beth Emek, who will talk firehousearts.org. Lives Worth Living: free documentary 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 about Passover. Shakespeare Goes to Gravel Gulch or series, Firehouse Arts Center: Three Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. www.val- Religion Chats are sponsored by Interfaith Interconnect on the second Wednesday of The Villain Drove a Bard Bargain, part documentary series celebrat- leyconcertchorale or 866-4003. every month. The event is free of charge and open to all. every weekend starting March 11 ing diversity and shared humanity. Broadway Chorus, Tri-Valley Repertory 10 The Independent • March 2, 2017

Pieology Pizzeris Opens in Dublin Pieology Pizzeria is opening its newest location in Dublin. BULLETIN BOARD Located in Amador Plaza, Pieology Dublin offers made- to-order personalized pizzas, choosing from more than 40 (Organizations wishing to run notices limited and pre-registration is required. Livermore Reservations due by March 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard fresh ingredients. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO For additional information please call Elea- 2017 . Members: $30.00; guests: $35.00 Ave., Pleasanton.. Help is needed sewing, “We’re excited to bring the Pieology experience to the Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care nor Flatley at 925-846-8708. Call Jo Molz: 925-846-6155, 925-367- ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or Dublin community and we’re ready to give our guests the of Bulletin Board or email information to NAMI, Tri-Valley, meeting 7:15 6155 include all names and a phone serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along [email protected]. Include name p.m. Mon., March 6 at the Livermore number or email: [email protected] with helping hands. (Those planning to opportunity to create delicious custom pizzas from scratch,” of organization, meeting date, time, place Library, Community Room B, 1188 South Drug & Substance Abuse Prevention, stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) said East Bay Pie Co.’s Senior Marketing Director, Tara and theme or subject. Phone number and Livermore Ave., Livermore. Mental Health featuring guest speaker Ray Lozano, Wed., Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric Lindstrom. “Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with the contact person should also be included. Association of Alameda County - guest March 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Livermore- donations. Those who can’t make the family, Pieology is the ideal destination for anyone looking Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) speakers are Beverly Bergman, Family Pleasanton Elks Lodge #2117. The event Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange Learning series talk: Asian Citrus Caregiver Advocacy Specialist, and Fran- is co-sponsored by the Elks Lodge and for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- for a delicious meal at an affordable price.” Psyllid - a new pest which carries an ir- cesca Tenenbaum, Patient Rights Director the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or As a pre-opening training event, Pieology held a fund- reversible disease, 11 a.m. to noon March for Alameda and San Mateo Counties. District. Event will take place at the Elks [email protected] raiser for Dublin Little League and raised nearly $2000 in 18, Asbury United Methodist Church; Livermore-Amador Genealogical Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. ClutterLess (CL) is having a special three hoours. 4743 East Ave; Livermore. Presented by Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. March 13 will Cancer Care Support Group for those open Speaker Meeting, March 6 in Pleas- FertileGround Works Garden of Grace - free feature speaker Jackie Krebs Reimers. The living with cancer and their caregivers, anton. Lien Addo and Pamela, founders of The Pieology experience starts with fresh house-made to the public. topic will be Making Your Family History as well as anyone looking to make a Zen Life Organizing will speak about “How dough that is pressed into 11.5-inch thin pizza crusts. Guests Mount Diablo Rose Society, learn Come to Life. Topics will include finding difference and give back by lending their to Organize and Stay Organized." Zen Life select from eight signature sauces, moving down the line to more about Ralph Moore, the Father of the stories about ancestors, pictorializing support, meets the second and fourth Organizing works to empower and coach choose from more than 40 meats, cheeses, vegetables, herbs Miniature Rose, from Burling Leong. Burl- pedigree charts and family pictures, Wednesdays of the month at CrossWinds clients. ClutterLess (CL) is a nonprofit, ing worked for Mr. Moore as his production scrapbooking historic events , suggested Church, 1660 Freisman Rd., Pleasanton, peer-based, self-help, support group for and spices. The customized pizzas are then stone oven fired supervisor for many years and will recount software, and tips and tricks that will Break Room 1. All are welcome, regardless people with difficulty discarding unwanted in less than three minutes. To finish, guests have the option her times with the hybridizer. Burling owns make it all easier. Meeting at Congregation of religious affiliation. For more informa- possessions. Cluttering is a psychological to add after-bake “Flavor Blast” sauces, including fiery buf- Burlington Rose Nursery in Visalia. The Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. tion, contact: David Chang, (510) 502- issue, not an organizing issue. CL usually* falo, pesto and BBQ. Pieology also offers gluten-free crust, meeting is on Wednesday, March 8 from No charge. Visitors welcome. For ad- 3541 or [email protected] meets every Monday, except holidays, 7:30 to 9 PM at the Dublin Library, 200 ditional information contact: Kay Speaks, Livermore Library Board, meeting 7 Rm 7 at 7 pm at The Parkview, 100 Valley whole wheat crust, Daiya vegan mozzarella cheese and a Civic Plaza, Dublin. Guests are welcome. Program Chair, email: program@L-AGS. p.m. Thurs., March 23 at the Civic Center Avenue (use main entrance), 2nd Floor selection of seven signature pizzas. For more information Livermore Valley Coin Club 54th org Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. An agenda Activity Room, Pleasanton. RSVP: Volunteer about Pieology, locations and the complete menu, visit www. Annual Show, March 5th, 2017 at the Livermore Amador Valley Garden will be posted at the library 72 hours prior 925-525-3992 or ClutterlessPleasanton@ pieology.com. Livermore/Pleasanton Elks Lodge, 940 Club, meeting 7 p.m. Thurs., March 9 at to the meeting. hotmail.com. Visit www.ClutterLessEast- Larkspur Drive in Livermore. 10 am to Alisal School, 1454 Santa Rita Rd., Pleas- Ragin Cajun Goes to Trinidad, March Bay.Org, 5 pm. The show will feature about 30 anton. Ron Stroube will present a overview 10, 2017, Casa real at Ruby Hill Winery, Social Justice Forum: Film Screen- dealers, displays and information booth. of the popular orchid types for the home Pleasanton. Benefit for Sandra J. Wing ing, March 12, noon to 1:30 p.m. "From As always, admission, parking and coin gardener, particularly Cymbidiums and Healing Therapies Foundation. New live This Day Forward," the story of a love and EDUCATION appraisals are free. Catered lunch service Phalaenopsis, complete with PowerPoint and silent auction items this year. Support a family that survived the most intimate Local students have been named to the Dean's List at Clemson will be available. Wooden nickels will be slides. Visitors welcome. helps to provide complimentary healing of transformations. With her own wedding University for the fall 2016 semester. given away to commemorate the show, Tri-Valley Organizing Meeting, IBEW therapies to cancer patients who go just around the corner, filmmaker Sharon They are: James V. Angst of Pleasanton, majoring in Industrial hourly drawing for a US Silver Eagle bullion 595 Hall (6250 Village Parkway) first through chemotherapy. Tickets at www. Shattuck returns home to examine the coin and coins will be given out to the kids. Thursday of the month. Next meeting is healingtherapiesfoundation.com. mystery at the heart of her upbringing: Engineering; Morgan A. Fiske of Pleasanton, majoring in Financial For more information, please call Steve on March 2nd starting at 6:30 pm. Find Bringing Back the Natives Garden How her transgender father Trisha and her Management; Amanda Lynn McKenzie of Pleasanton, majoring in Kramer at (925) 980-9307. out about projects or bring one to start. Tour, Sunday, May 7, 2017, self-guided straight-identified mother Marcia stayed Pre-Business; and Jacob Robert Schlachte of Pleasanton, majoring Alameda County/Tri-Valley Chapter Current projects include #Fight4OurHealth tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations together against all odds. From This Day in Special Education. To be named to the Dean's List, a student of the National Organization for Women (defending Affordable Care Act aka Obam- throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Forward is a moving portrayal of an Ameri- achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. (ACTNOW) meeting Saturday, March 4 aCare), #NoBanNoWall (SB54&SB31, counties. Twenty-five of these gardens can family coping with the most intimate at 10 a.m. t the Unitarian Universalist Sanctuary City/Safe Haven), Livermore have not been on the Tour before. More of transformations. View the trailer here: Nearly 500 University of Dallas students were named to the fall Church in Livermore, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., March for Science, and California Disclose than fifty garden talks will be offered https://vimeo.com/164500080. Unitarian 2016 Dean's List for earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Among them Livermore. With the current administration Act (AB14). All the activists and first throughout the day. Volunteers are needed Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., in Washington attempting once again to timers are welcome. Bring snack to share to spend a morning or afternoon greeting Livermore. are Samuel Arnold of Pleasanton and Katherine Klem of Livermore. roll back women's rights, reproductive and your water bottle. Contact Kyoko at tour participants and answering questions Crab Feed, The Livermore High School rights, LGBTQ rights, immigrants rights 925-290-7124 for details. The meeting about natives. For more information and Alumni Assoc. is having its 5th Annual Rebecca Meister, a resident of Livermore and Business Admin- and a long list of other rights, it is time is hosted by OFA East Bay Central and to register for the tour go to www.bringing- Fundraising Crab Feed on Sat. March istration major, was named to the Dean's List in Ithaca College's to make your voice heard and fight back. Tri-Valley Progressives. backthenatives.net 18, 2017 in celebration of the 125th An- School of Business for the fall 2016 semester. We will strategize and organize for what Bingo Bash, Fri., March 10, Italian Armchair Travellers, a monthly niversary of Livermore High School. 6 - 10 we want. Catholic Federation Branch #285 program, will take place at the Livermore pm at the Robert Livermore Community Widowed Men and Women of fundraiser, St. Augustine Parish Hall, 900 Public Library Civic Center on Thursday, Center. Ticket prices: $55.00/person. See Clemson University has named local students to the President's Northern CA, March 5, 4 p.m. dinner at E. Angela, Pleasanton. Doors open 6 p.m., March 9th at 1:30 p.m. Frank and Sigrid www.livermorehighalumni.com for current List for the fall 2016 semester. Cattlemen's, Livermore, RSVP by March 2 bingo at 6:30 p.m. $10 per bingo packet Rainer will present a slideshow of photos information or call Ray: 925-548-8817 They are: Hunter Lindsey Clayton of Pleasanton, majoring to Hilda, 398-8808. March 10, 5 p.m. fish (10 games). Pizza, snacks and beverages and videos from their adventures in Meals on Wheels Volunteers are in Food Science and Human Nutrition; and Madison P. Duval of fry dinner in Dublin, RSVP by March 7 to available. Prizes, raffles, intermission Greenland. Adults are invited to this free needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Pleasanton, majoring in Language and International Health To be Marge, 828-5124. March 11, 1 p.m. pizza entertainment. Reservations by March program on the second Thursday of each bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton named to the President's List, a student must achieve a 4.0 (all As) luncheon and white elephant game, host 6: Bobbie, 361-7088. Proceeds go to month in the Community Meeting Rooms of one day per week, Monday-Friday between grade-point average. Richard, Castro Valley, 510-582-0223. Children's Hospital treatment of Cooley's the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore 10 am-12 pm. For more information, March 12, 1 p.m. general meeting and Anemia plus other ICF Charities. Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- please call (925)483-1989. birthday lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by Tri -Valley Republican Women tion please call 925 373-5500. Learn Scottish country dancing in Simpson University named over 200 students to the Dean's March 7 to Marsha, 830-8483. March Federated dinner meeting on March 9 will Teen Esteem will celebrate more than Livermore: lively reels and jigs and grace- List for the fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a 16, 5 p.m. happy hour in Dublin, RSVP by feature guest speaker, June Gilliam. Born 20 years of serving Tri-Valley students ful strathspeys that are the traditional student must have a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher. March 14 to Mary, 705-7337. March 18, and raised in the largest city of China - and their families at its annual fundraiser, social dance of Scotland. Classes are The following local students were named to the Dean's List: 1 p.m. friendly bridge, RSVP by March 11 Shanghai, June Gilliam graduated from one Team Up with Teen Esteem, on March Mondays 8:00 to 9:30 pm at the Livermore Ryan Holmes of Livermore, major is Mathematics; Sierra Lout to Harriett, 447-8229. March 19, 1 p.m. of the top universities where she became a 18 at the Blackhawk Country Club. The Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L Street, Liver- of Pleasanton, major is Psychology; Aleia Villanueva of Dublin, lunch in Sunol, RSVP by March 16 to Ruby, member of the Communist Party. In 1998 sports-themed event is relaxed with more. No prior dance experience required. major is Pre-Nursing. 462-9636. March 23, 12:10 p.m. lunch in she came to the U.S. hoping to advance attendees encouraged to wear the jersey Call Margaret Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Pleasanton, RSVP by March 20 to Patty, her career. She has been involved in public of their favorite team. It includes a cocktail Sheena MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for 895-0988. March 26, 11:30 a.m., brunch speaking to offer honest insights of China reception, dinner, live and silent auctions. more information. Youth class (ages 8 and Army and Navy Academy has announced that Trevor Krysler in Pleasanton, RSVP by March 23 to and to raise awareness of China’s human Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., preceded up): contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447- of has been named to the Honor Roll for the third grading period Athene, 846-0111. rights issues since 2008. She has been by the cocktail reception at 6 p.m. Tickets 1833 for info. of the 2016-2017 school year. Students with a grade point average Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones working for a Fortune 100 company in or sponsorships can be reserved at www. Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and of 3.50 or higher are named to the Honor Roll. on Your Grief Journey. Join us for eight (8) Silicon Valley for the past 17 years as a teenesteem.org/2017auction. Tickets are experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, Thursday nights at 7:30 pm (EXCEPT April business operations management profes- $150 per person. www.teenesteem.org. Israeli and other world dances, easy line 13) starting March 16 through May 11, sional. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. after Dress a Girl Around the World, an and circle dances, no partners required, Rachel Marlett of Livermore, was named to the University of 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 social time at 6:30 p.m. at Beeb’s Sports invitation to make simple dresses for girls casual dress. $3 per session (first time Dallas Honor Roll for the fall 2016 semester for earning a semester Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. A one-time Bar and Grill Banquet Room (At the Las in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the GPA of 3.0-3.49. Marlett is majoring in Classical Philology-Latin. donation of $15 is requested. Space is Positas Golf Course), 915 Clubhouse Drive, is Sat., March 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center (West end), 2466 March 2, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

8th Street, Livermore. Information: George Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military family members to come and share their Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george.pavel@ support organization based in Livermore. experiences and concerns with others who Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday school Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- away clothing and other items every gmail.com S.A.M. has been in operation since January understand what they are going through. 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- Square dancing for all ages 8 years 2004. It is dedicated to the continued All family members are welcome to attend Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 a.m., jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm morale support of deployed troops. For meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible study Well Community Outreach Center E. Avenue, Livermore. at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, information or donations, visit www. of each month at the Livermore Veterans Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult ministry provides meats, canned and dry Christ Church (a nondenominational Livermore. Families and friends welcome. operationsam.org, email operationsam@ Memorial Building, 522 South L Street Ministries meet every other month. For goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only evangelical church formerly meeting in September classes free to new dancers. comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more ministry information call (925) 846-8650 available prior to the start of the school Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or Depression and Bipolar Support information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Liver- year). Those with an immediate need or Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., [email protected] Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ more. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11:00 who would like to donate nonperishable Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's yahoo. a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study food items, call the office at (925) 479- Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday 1414 to begin the process. The Outreach a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. RELIGION at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is Center will be open every 4th Saturday or call 925.846.0665. 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth adult Bible study, and youth activities at to distribute bags from Fresh and Easy Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- 6:30 p.m. Child care during all events. Market and Sprouts. First come first serve spiritual community for people of all faiths Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 Pereira, 462-6415. tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 and backgrounds. Children's program p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Nissen Drive, Livermore. available. Ongoing groups and activities. visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- to new and established residents of the children’s program For more information Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Lynnewood United Methodist Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- ers.org/ Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact offers a friendly congregation where all am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s on the second Wednesday of the month, St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Claire La Scola at 447-9800. are welcome, no matter where they are on org. 925.829.2733. costumes give free guided tours beginning Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 St. Innocent Orthodox Church, their faith journey. Sunday worship is at GraceWay Church will worship at 10 at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays family activities, and monthly adult a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. with childcare and a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or ship service. AWANA children's program Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Sunday school at 10:30am. First Sundays 1454 Santa Rita Rd. until new home is Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at of the month are informal with guitar. refurbished and updated. Services include the beautifully landscaped grounds. For Community Resources for Indepen- Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. (831) 278-1916. Children's choir is at 11:40-12:10. "Come band-led worship music, as well as choir information on the Ravenswood Progress dent Living (CRIL) offers services to help Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 As You Are" is an informal service every anthems. Sunday School for infants, League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent people with disabilities and supports them Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Rev. Heather Leslie preschoolers and elementary through high Program, call the Docent Coordinator at to live independently and participate in service. Information 447-8747 or www. on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Hammer minister. www.lynnewood.org, school students. www.gracewayfaith or (925) 443-0238. their community for as long as they are uucil.org Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 925 846-0221. 846-4436 for information. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains Congregation Beth Emek, Center for 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for group of retired men who join together to offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community and worship with us and to enjoy our day Saints--Livermore Stake, Sunday women of all ages and life stages. Meets better enjoy their leisure time. Activities to provide information and referrals and in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, hospitality. 925-462-4802. services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Springtown Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; include golf, bridge, photography, travel, provide community education at senior Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Ward 9:00 am; 1st Ward 11:00 am; 4th through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- centers and affordable housing complexes Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Ward 1:00 pm. 950 Mocho St.: 3rd Ward Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men to residents of Southern Alameda County. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. 9:00 am; 2nd Ward 11:00 am; Mocho Livermore. March 9 meeting will feature living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 with the Congress of Secular Jewish Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. 8203 Village Catholic Charities of the East Bay as and San Ramon. The group meets for Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Organizations (csjo.org). Information, tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Young Single the guest presenter. For WINGS speaker lunch on the first Thursday of each month be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School Adult Ward 1:30 pm. presentations and events: stcharlesliver- at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with The Church of Jesus Christ of more.org, click on “Upcoming Events” and Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about [email protected]. All services First Church of Christ, Scientist, choir, child care provided. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: “WINGS”. All are welcome. Questions: the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org are free. Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Little Brown Church, United Church of Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Donna Leach 925-443-6815 or Phyllis and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 a.m. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at Clearwater 925-337-4299. For information or to attend a meeting, call Support Group meets every fourth 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The worship. All are welcome here. www.little- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the church and reading room are located at brownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, Pathway Community Church, 6533 Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. for retired men who seek activities Retirement Community. The address is which is open to the public, features Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, to enhance their retirement. Monthly 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are books, CDs and magazines for sale. For Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible meetings feature lunch and an interesting welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. information, call (925) 447-2946. youth, adult programs. Biblically based John Knox Presbyterian Church, teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. speaker. Men have the opportunity to learn DBE Daughters of the British Sunset Community Church, 2200 practical messages, nondenominational. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship Islam 101 with Mahdy Amine, March about and join activities such as hiking, Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for 4, noon to 3 p.m. informal discussion- bridge, investment, bowling, bocce ball Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education based workshop, aimed at individuals who and wood carving. SIR Branch #121 a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group are curious about Islam and Muslims. Tea meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was church provided. A "Night of Worship" 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth and snacks provided. Muslim Community at the DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Center East Bay, 5724 W. Las Positas (near Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. (3) organization made up of women of Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Blvd., Pleasanton. www.mcceastbay.org Any retired man is welcome to drop by. British or British Commonwealth heritage p.m. 447-6282. information, visit www.goodshepherd- Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be hold- For more information check branch121. and ancestry with a focus on charity and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College ing a secular Purim celebration on Sunday, sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at fellowship. Those interested in helping Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Ave. (United Christian Church). www. March 12 from 10:30 - 12:30 at the [email protected] (put “SIR” in the with “the cause," enjoying social activities, Livermore. Information, 447-8840. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are LivermoreQuakers.com Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Partici- subject line). and forming long-lasting friendships, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors pants will make hamantaschen, take part Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) in crafts, games, and fun for all ages, and visitors to come experience a great time or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- present the annual Purim skit. Attendees while making a difference in our commu- additional information. Bible study/Sunday school. 447-1246. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. are welcome to come dressed as a favorite nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Pleasanton Military Families is Asbury United Methodist Church, a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Center for Spiritual Living Livermore Purim character. This event is free for TVCJ & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. a Pleasanton based support group for 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Valley - People from all faith traditions, members, and costs $10 for non-members Check the website for meeting location: those who have a loved one serving in the Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the cultures, races and sexual orientations (can be applied to a membership if some- Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. one wishes to join). Bothwell Arts Center, Navy, Marine Corp & Coast Guard the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Youth and teen programs offered as well. 2466 8th St., Livermore. Veterans. Meet with other like minded concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- 925-449-4848. All are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd The Body Speaks : Connecting Health veterans for camaraderie and support that are experienced. There is no better 4357. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more infor- & Spirit - Unity of Tri-Valley welcomes of veterans causes. The Fleet Reserve support than being surrounded by others Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and mation contact [email protected] or guest speaker and musician Charley Association is a chartered organization who know what you are going through. cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Thweatt and his wife Heidi to its Sunday that provides a voice in Congress. The Three times per year, the group collect Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 service on March 12 at 10:00, as well local branch of the FRA meets the first supplies and sends care packages to the service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. as to a workshop from 12:00 to 1:30 Friday of each month at 6:30 PM at the troops. Contact [email protected] for 447-3428. at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. (suggested love offering $20). Unity of Veterans Memorial Building, 522 South L the location of the next meeting. Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925- Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., St., Livermore. For more information go to Livermore Military Families, a Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study Suite 108, Dublin. (925) 829-2733. www. www.fra.org or contact Roy Warner at 925- support group for families in Livermore services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Cedar Grove Community Church, and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. unityoftrivalley.org 449-6048 or Loraine Maese at 454-1582. who have a loved one serving in the a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Operation: SAM “Supporting All Military, is intended to be a safe place for org/ All are welcome. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. 12 The Independent • March 2, 2017 Milestones Dublin Honors Those Who Make a Difference

The City of Dublin has mony on Wednesday, Febru- announced the 2016 Citizen ary 22, 2017, at the Shannon of the Year, Young Citizen of Community Center. The the Year, and Organization of purpose of these awards is to the Year. recognize outstanding indi- Jean Josey was selected viduals and groups who have as the citizen and Kevin contributed to the quality of Hom, the young citizen. life in Dublin this past year. Organization of the year Nomination criteria for both was the Dublin Lions Club. the Citizen and Young Citi- Rich Boschetti was selected zen of the Year Awards are for the Mayor's Award and based on the Dublin Integrity Valerie Barns, the Mayor's in Action Program’s 10 Char- Legacy Award. acteristics: Responsibility, Longtime Pleasanton resident Marie Montano celebrated The winners were an- Respectfulness, Caring, Giv- her 100th Birthday with family and friends last week. nounced at an evening cere- ing, Positive Attitude, Trust- worthiness, Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline. The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of Dublin’s youth in 1st – 12th grade. The May- or’s Award is a special award that the Mayor presents to someone whom he believes has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Dublin community in the previous calendar year. The Mayor’s Legacy Award is an award that the Mayor presents to someone to recognize extraordinary, long-term dedication to the Dublin community. Award recipients will be Pictured (from left) are Sarah Lai, Molly Moder, Alicia Zhang and Molly Faria. recognized at the March 7, 2017, Dublin City Council meeting. The Organization of Middle School Spelling Bee Winners Announced the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 dona- The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Spelling Bee for 7th-9th grade tion will be given to each students was held February 22, 2017 at the District Offices. Nineteen students competed. of the Citizen and Young The winning word was “hydraulic.” All the winners this year were 8th graders. First Citizen of the Year’s favor- place winner was Sarah Lai, from Junction K-8 School. Molly Moder, from Junction K-8 ite non-profit organization. School and Alicia Zhang, from East Avenue Middle School ended up in a tie for 2nd place Josey has chosen the Dublin as a result of many rounds and even a parent challenge. Third place went to Molly Faria High School PFSO to receive from Michell K-8 School. her donation, and Young Other final words in the competition included “pillage,” “lozenge,” and “debonair.” The Citizen award-winner Kevin spelling bee champions credit their avid reading as a factor in their successes as skilled Hom will donate his prize to spellers. Because they are often reading, they increase their vocabulary by learning unfa- the Dublin Rotary Club. Information on each of miliar words. the award recipients can be All four students will move on to the Alameda County Spelling Bee which will be held found at www.dublin.ca.gov/ on March 18, 2017 at Canyon Middle School in Castro Valley. volunteers.