Diplomatic Expert Has Alarming View of World's Nuclear Threats

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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 18 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Diplomatic Expert Has Alarming View of World’s Nuclear Threats

By Jeff Garberson the U.S. and North Korea to the strategy, which argues for a nuclear He spoke last week at Liver- More than 70 years after U.S. possibility of fissile material fall- See Inside Section A strike against the U.S. mainland if more’s Bankhead Theater as part of atomic bombs brought World War ing into the hands of terrorists, Russian troops are being defeated the Rae Dorough Speaker Series. Section A is filled with II to a close, the world faces an from the seemingly intractable on Russia’s own border. “Don’t Putting the present danger in information about arts, people, alarming range of nuclear weap- hostility between India and Paki- think just Ukraine, don’t think historical and geopolitical context, entertainment and special events. ons risks today, according to an stan to the unpredictable behavior just the Baltics… think Iowa” as Gallucci pointed out that U.S. vul- There are education stories, a expert on diplomacy who has of world leaders, according to the the place where the nuclear attack nerability in the event of nuclear variety of features, and the arts first-hand experience negotiating expert, Prof. Robert Gallucci of might occur, Gallucci said. conflict is not new. and entertainment and with North Korea. Georgetown University. “I would say that the Russian Despite publicity surrounding bulletin board. The dangers take many forms, Not least of the threats is Rus- situation is…more dangerous than the deployment of missile defense from the current face-off between sia’s current “escalate-deescalate” it’s been in a very long time.” (See NUCLEAR, page 8) Region-winning Public Gets Foothill Film in Running for First Look at State Award Springtown By Ron McNicoll A film about ways that high Open Space school students can intervene with their peers to help prevent suicide Options is a finalist for a state award. By Carol Graham Four Pleasanton Foothill High The third public meeting held School students created the film to decide the future of the Spring- titled “Years Unfold.” It won first town Open Space took place on place in Foothill’s region in the April 27 at Croce Elementary Suicide Prevention category in an School. Three alternate designs annual contest sponsored by Each were presented by members of Mind Matters. The organization RRM Design Group. Each plan represents a partnership between incorporated ideas collected at two California’s Mental Health Move- public-input meetings held earlier ment, and the California Mental this year. Health Services Authority (CalM- Resident Tami Vieira stated, HSA). "I attended to see the conceptual There were 456 submissions designs. I was excited to see what from 110 schools and community- Photo - Doug Jorgensen they envisioned after collecting based organizations. State winners It wasn't all basketball when the Harlem Wizards appeared in Livermore last week. Players interact public input, and was pleasantly will be announced May 11 at an with kids of all ages creating a variety of fun moments. The Wizards played two games with proceeds surprised with the different de- awards ceremony in Escondido. signs. I thought RRM did a nice Foothill has entered films in the benefiting the Livermore Valley Education Foundation. The Shooting Stars performed at halftime of job of including a large selection past, but this is the first time it won both games. of amenities." (See FILM, page 2) The more than 100 residents who attended were not expected to pick one of the three designs, but instead to indicate which amenities and layout they preferred. Features included in all of the designs are Committee Schedules Session on Parking, Traffic, Finance a two-mile loop trail, picnic areas, play areas, off-street parking and they would like to have going committee members from discuss- include in the following order: The content of future meetings a buffer zone along backyards. forward. Outreach options were ing open space, for instance, as hotel operations, siting and de- of the Livermore Downtown Steer- One option sets aside 10 acres for also discussed. part of the hotel or traffic sessions mand; future housing, existing ing Committee was the focus of sports fields. The committee will next meet during meetings? development and other issues, such last Thursday's session. Resident Bonnie Breznik com- May 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the city Early replied that all of the as open space and retail; finance The nineteen member commented, "I would like to see open council chambers. For that ses- issues are inter-related. A discus- committee update and alternatives mittee is charged with achieving space for walkers, joggers, bike sion, parking and traffic along with sion could include comments on building; alternatives review and consensus on a downtown outreach riders and dog parks, and to keep finance are listed as agenda items. how various elements may work outreach check-in; final initial al- process to involve the community the pond. I also like the idea of Consultant David Early of together. He said the plan is to ternatives and final outreach plan. in creating a preferred plan for having areas to gather for picnick- PlaceWorks will guide the com- dive into each topic; then take all One subject raised by several development in the downtown. The ing, community gardens and bocce mittee's work. He commented, "I of the information and synthesize it committee members, as well as group anticipates providing several ball courts." see this plan as your plan. My job to create a number of alternatives. citizen Thomas Jefferson, related design alternatives for use during As with previous meetings, at- is to help you decide how you want "We won't be creating an alterna- to public participation at com- the public outreach process. tendees were given three colored to move forward." tive for each issue." mittee meetings. It was suggested At last week's session, com- dots to place on features they mittee members provided input He was asked if the agendized In addition to the May 11 meet- that there was inadequate time set on background information that specific topics would preclude ing, future meetings and topics (See STEERING, page 10) (See SPRINGTOWN, page 4) Need for More Rate-payer Education Slows Drive on RO

By Ron McNicoll behind how much they cost. because it became clear to the The Valley’s water providers Livermore municipal Water committee that the public first had high hopes that they would Manager Helen Ling told the Tri- needs a basic education in “Water be able to start an educational Valley Water Liaison Committee 101” before any outreach about the campaign this summer to inform at its meeting April 26 in Dublin complexities of RO-treated water, the public about converting waste that the information outreach team, including its cost, said Ling. Now water to safe, drinkable tap water, made up of technical people from the plan is to organize a speakers through the process of using Re- Valley water agencies, intended to bureau to reach out to the general verse Osmosis (RO) filters. draw up qualifications to advertise public, she said. However, the outreach won’t for a consultant on strategic plan- The outreach team found that happen that soon, because the pub- ning this summer. the public was still uninformed lic doesn’t know enough about its That consultant may not be about the true cost of water when hired until year’s end or later, water’s sources, and the rationale (See RO WATER, page 2) County Looking at Budget Shortfall At last week’s meeting of the costs to counties for the mandated ernor’s controversial plan to end Alameda County Budget Work- In-Home Supportive Services the IHSS funding maintenance ar- group, a projected $108.5 million (IHSS) program, slowing eco- rangement that limited annual cost budget gap for Fiscal Year 2017- nomic growth, increased employee increases to counties to a predeter- 18 was announced. salary and benefits costs, and a 3.5 mined inflation factor. The IHSS County Administrator Susan S. percent cost-of-living adjustment program funds in-home care for Muranishi said the budget gap is for eligible service contracts with low-income elderly and disabled 50 percent larger than that closed community-based organizations. residents as an alternative to more Photo - Doug Jorgensen by the County to balance the Fis- The projected funding gap expensive nursing homes. The very young were among volunteers who pitched in last weekend cal Year 2016-17 budget. This would be slightly smaller than the The plan to shift IHSS costs during Dublin Pride Week. Residents and guests helped clean up growth reflects challenges that $72.2 million shortfall recorded back to local governments would creeks and parks, volunteered at schools and senior residences, include a proposed shift in State last year were it not for the Gov- (See BUDGET, page 5) and much more. Local food banks also benefitted from donations of food collected during the Dublin Pride Food Drive.

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Lyons Short Notes...... 7 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • May 4, 2017 Prompt Follow-up District Focusing on Improving Air Can Reduce Chance Quality and Reducing Greenhouse Gases Of Colorectal Cancer The Bay Area Air Qual- No regulations take effect Reduce methane emis- a combination of electric ity Management District, immediately, only a commit- sions from landfills, and oil vehicles, both shared and By Jeff Garberson known for monitoring air ment to move forward. and natural gas production, privately-owned; autono- It’s not a procedure that most of us want to talk or even quality, has now turned its The focus of control storage and distribution. mous public transit fleets; think about, but the likelihood of colorectal cancer is sig- attention to an effort to im- measures includes targeting Implement pricing mea- with a large share of trips nificantly reduced when a positive home fecal test – one prove air quality and reduce the largest source of GHG, sures to reduce travel de- by bicycling, walking and that shows blood in the stool – is followed within nine greenhouse gas in the nine- ozone pollutants and partic- mand, such as freeway tolls transit months by a colonoscopy, according to a large study by county Bay Area. ulate matter emissions. This during high-traffic times. • The Bay Area will be Kaiser Permanente. District Board of Direc- includes more incentives for Accelerate the wide- powered by clean, renew- The study included statistics from Kaiser clinics in tors adopted an air quality electric vehicle infrastruc- spread adoption of electric able electricity and will be Livermore and elsewhere in the Tri-Valley, as well as from and climate plan, the 2017 ture, off-road electrification vehicles. a leading incubator and pro- the rest of California. It found an approximately 50 per- Clean Air Plan/Regional projects, such as Caltrain, Promote the use of clean ducer of clean energy tech- cent increase in colorectal cancer risk among patients who Climate Protection Strategy, and reducing emissions from fuels and low or zero carbon nologies leading the world delayed having a colonoscopy for more than nine months titled Spare the Air, Cool the trucks, school buses, marine technologies in trucks and in the carbon-efficiency of after a positive home fecal test. Climate. vessels, locomotives and heavy-duty vehicles. our products Even more dramatically, it found that those patients ex- The plan is seen by the off-road equipment. Ad- Expand the production • Bay Area residents will perienced a near-doubling in the risk of advanced colorectal district as an antidote to ditionally, the Air District of low-carbon, renewable have developed a low-car- cancer. federal efforts in dismantle will continue to work with energy by promoting on-site bon lifestyle by driving elec- Patients who waited longer than 12 months experienced air quality improvement and regional and local govern- technologies, such as roof- tric vehicles, living in zero even greater increases in risk, to more than double the risk climate protections ments to reduce vehicle top solar and ground-source net energy homes, eating for any colorectal cancer and triple the risk for advanced can- The plan was approved miles traveled through the heat pumps. low-carbon foods and pur- cers, according to the big health maintenance organization. by a unanimous vote. It further funding of rideshare, Promote the switch from chasing goods and services A report on the study was published late last month in lays out 85 measures that bike and shuttle programs. natural gas to electricity for with low carbon content the Journal of the American Medical Association. seek to reduce pollutants Among the measures space and water heating in • Waste will be greatly Lead author Douglas Corley, a gastroenterologist and from industry, transporta- proposed by the plan are the Bay Area buildings. reduced; waste products Kaiser Permanente research scientist, said the study provides tion, agriculture, homes and following: With the new regulations will be re-used or recycled; “strong evidence that a colonoscopy should be performed businesses. Develop a region-wide in place, Spare the Air, Cool and all organic waste will within several months of a positive fecal screening test.” The Air District will ded- strategy to increase fossil the Climate envisions a fu- be composted and put to Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of icate $4.5 million to this fuel combustion efficiency ture where by the year 2050: productive use cancer death in the United States, according to the Centers effort over the next several at industrial facilities, begin- • Buildings will be energy For more information for Disease Control. (Lung cancer is the most common years and will look to fur- ning with the three largest efficient - heated, cooled about Spare the Air, Cool cause.) ther leverage these funds to sources of industrial emis- and powered by renewable the Climate, see the new A number of medical authorities including the U.S. spearhead larger air quality sions: oil refineries, power energy video at https://youtu.be/ Preventive Services Task Force recommend yearly home improvement and climate plants, and cement plants. • Transportation will be p9BxhIrIqrI. fecal tests for those 50 or older who are considered to be protection efforts. at average risk. The test, referred to in the medical world as the fecal immunochemical test, or FIT, looks for small amounts of blood in the stool. If blood is found, there may be several RO WATER possible explanations other than cancer; for example, non- (continued from page one) cancerous polyps, bleeding ulcers and even the ingestion of certain foods and alcohol. it reviewed Zone 7 experi- for consumers to use. Zone sumed. Zone 7 said that bas- million. The Zone 7 share The Kaiser Permanente study was based on records of ence with the public, many 7 inserted that cost nexus for ing rates solely on projected more than 70,000 Kaiser members in Northern and Southern of whom protested when the is 2 percent, or around $10 the first time in its billing to water demands is not a stable million to $11 million. California. These were patients aged 50 through 75 who had wholesaler raised rates last water retailers. Many in the base, especially during a average risks for colorectal cancer and positive FIT results year for this year’s billing. It is possible that future public did not like it. drought. lawsuits will cost the DWR from 2010 through 2013. Part of the increase was In the past, the billing Pleasanton Councilmem- When the colonoscopy follow-up was done within nine to have water at the ready and Zone 7 more money. was all about water con- ber Kathy Narum suggested Evacuees could sue. If poor months, the study found no changes in risk for any colorectal using social media to edu- cancer including advanced cancers, according to Kaiser. design or maintenance were cate the general public. Zone blamed for the spill, that Theodore Levin, head of colorectal cancer screening in 7 director Angela Ramirez- Kaiser’s Northern California region and a senior author of could increase the number FILM Holmes backed the social of lawsuits, according to the study, said, “Our study shows that you should get your (continued from page one) media approach, saying colonoscopy done…as soon as is feasible, but any time Duerig. in its region. The Foothill “is not always obvious, but that it should be tried out on within a few months…is reasonably safe based on these filmmakers are Cassie Wang, research shows that four young people, to make sure data.” Daniel Do, Shelley Ho, Sami out of five teen-agers who that the message is under- Nasser, and Sabrina Chen. attempt suicide have given stood and styled well. Family Beauty Salon The film runs for one clear warning signs.” The committee also heard minute, because it is de- The film encourages Zone 7 General manager RV Residents at Fairgrounds signed as a public service young people to respond to Jill Duerig talk about the announcement. (For a view- a friend by learning warning financial aftermath of the Concerned About Moving ing, go to https://www.you- signs, encouraging teens breach in the spillway at the tube.com/watch?v=VG3X- not to keep their feelings a Oroville Dam, the source for secret, and to talk to a trusted An aide to Alameda RVNorth. The rates there are kG7DB0&feature=youtu. most Zone 7 water. County Supervisor Nate $40 per night. The southern be). adult about mental health and suicide, said Z’berg. The emergency response Miley has called a meeting lot is limited to people who The movie shows Nasser by the Department of Water for May 10 to sort out facts are connected to the horse in a cap and gown playing Scott Sears, who has been Eliambrose’s Cuts ! teaching video production Resources (DWR) cost $250 from rumors for residents uses at the fairgrounds. the role of a returning gradu- million. A construction con- who live in two recreational ate talking about how his life at Foothill since 2002, said $ Both RV parks will be tract let two weeks ago for $2 Off 10 Off vehicle parking lots on the closing June 9, in prepara- was saved by a classmate, that the students are such COLOR OR knowledgable self-starters a “band-aid” repair so the HAIRCUTS HIGHLIGHTS County Fairgrounds in Pleas- played by Do, who cared Reg $13 - $20 tion for the fair, said fair spillway can operate again Reg $50 - $90 anton. The meeting involves spokesperson Angel Moore. enough to take an interest in that they were able to put advocates, but will not be his depressed moods. the video together without this winter cost $275 mil- Fair concessionaires, ven- lion. The ultimate cost for $8.99 MILITARY CUTS open to the public. dors, contractors, and those Matthew Z’berg, a pub- any help from him. Two of Some people living in licist for the film contest, the students are in his class; all damage is not known, but (925) 245-0588 connected to the fair’s racing 120 S. L St, Livermore RVs will have to vacate the meet will move in to stage said that emotional pain of other three participate in a the total so far adds to $525 area to make way for the fair. the fair, said Moore. The people suffering depression film club that meets at noon. They have been concerned RV parks will reopen to the they won’t be able to return public on July 12. after the fair. Meanwhile, it will be SOUTH LIVERMORE HOME! Miley’s aide, Paul Sanft- up to residents to find their ner, said that the fair man- own accommodations. One ages the two RV parks on person, who said she was the premises, RV North and being evicted on May 2, RV South. The land is owned said that she has tried to find by the county, although it is campgrounds accommoda- within the City of Pleasan- tions for her RV. However, Ashley ton. 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Approximately every three or four izing congressional committee and voting procedures to gation Act of 2000, the planning partnership was formed years, the City of Pleasanton conducts an employer and bring Congress into the 21st Century and allow Members to pool resources and create a uniform hazard mitigation residential transportation survey to monitor the successes more time to connect with their constituents. The biparti- strategy that can be consistently applied to the Tri-Valley of and any challenges related to the City’s transportation san H. Res. 278, Members Operating to Be Innovative and planning area. systems management program. Link Everyone (MOBILE) Resolution would strengthen During this process, citizens will be asked to contribute The survey provides the City with up-to-date infor- the ability of Members to participate virtually in com- by sharing local knowledge of an area's vulnerability to mation to assist with ongoing efforts that help shape the mittee hearings and vote remotely on suspension bills. hazards based on past occurrences. Public involvement strategies and programs to encourage alternative commute The MOBILE Resolution would require that Members will be solicited via a multi-media campaign that will habits, which may result in improved traffic flow and air and invited witnesses be allowed to participate in commit- include public meetings, web-based information, question- quality. tee hearings remotely, via video conferencing or related naires, and updates on the plan's progress via the news In addition to residents, Pleasanton companies will also technologies, which would count toward rules on quorum. media. This process will be overseen by a Steering Com- be surveyed later in May. The results will be provided It also would direct the creation of a secure voting system mittee made up of stakeholders from within the planning to the Alameda County Transportation Commission to that would allow Members to vote remotely on suspension area. This Steering Committee will meet as needed on support annual funding requests under the Bay Area Air bills, which are generally less-controversial legislation the 2nd Tuesday of every month throughout the planning Quality Management District's Transportation Fund for requiring a two-thirds vote to pass. process. These meetings will typically run from 9:00 a.m. Clean Air. Swalwell, Pearce, and Crawford also reintroduced a to 11:00 a.m. and are open to the public. Meetings will be The final report will be available later this summer. To resolution directing the House Administration Committee held at Dublin City Hall - Regional Meeting Room, 100 view the 2013 Employer and Residential Transportation to investigate best practices and establish procedures and Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. Survey report, visit the Employer Commute Services sec- rules for conducting House of Representatives business in An informational website on the plan and the purposes tion on the City’s Economic Development department page a virtual setting, such as the consideration of legislation. for planning has been established at www.tri-valley-hmp. of the City’s website at cityofpleasantonca.gov “Across the nation we see the development of new, com/. This website will serve as the primary means for the innovative ways of conducting business to improve com- public to gain information on the plan and ways that they munication and connectedness. It’s time for Congress can participate in the planning process. 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CalBRE License #01908304. 4 The Independent • May 4, 2017 Revisions Proposed in Cannabis Ordinance The Alameda County stating, “Nothing in this Or- pervisor Scott Haggerty is mine the appropriate level of EDITORIAL Board of Supervisors re- dinance shall be deemed to interested in looking at op- fees for application review ferred proposed Medical conflict with federal law as tions to provide geographic and approval for medical Cannabis Dispensary and contained in the Controlled separation of dispensaries. cannabis dispensaries and Cultivation Ordinances back Substances Act, or to license County staff will incor- cultivation sites, as well as Value of Education porate suggested changes The late Barbara and David Mertes fo- to the Transportation and any except as mandated by medical cannabis delivery. Planning Committee for state law." into the proposed ordinanc- It would include looking cused their careers on advancing educational recommended revisions. Su- The City of Livermore es and present the revised at costs associated with opportunities. pervisors addressed the issue had sent a letter to the Super- draft at the June 5th Board on-going maintenance and They will continue to do so. The couple at their April 25 session. visors expressing concern Transportation and Planning monitoring of these permits At the May 1 Transporta- over allowing stand-alone Committee meeting. to fully recover the cost of bequeathed a gift of $6.85 million to the Las tion and Planning Committee dispensaries in the unincor- In conjunction with a County staff time to perform Positas College (LPC) Foundation, marking meeting, Supervisor Nate porated area near the city. consultant, the county will these functions. the largest donation in the college's history. Miley asked staff to tighten The city believes dispen- prepare a fee study to deter- up the public meeting sched- saires are inconsistent with The gift will be used to endow a number ule in order to be able to take the definition of agricultural SPRINGTOWN of scholarships to support graduating Las the revised ordinances back enhancing commercial uses (continued from page one) Positas students transferring to four-year to the full Board for approval in the East County Area on August 1st. Plan, because the proposed liked best. Overwhelmingly, more, the 85-acre property institutions, as well as one that will help As proposed, the cultiva- ordinance would not require attendees indicated their was previously the public students working toward an Associate Arts tion ordinance would allow the dispensary to be directly interest in keeping the pond nine-hole Springtown Golf a maximum of four medical tied to the agricultural use of at the south end of the open Course. Following its clo- degree in the allied health fields. sure due to financial losses David Mertes was a founding member of cannabis cultivation sites in the land. space. Other popular fea- the unincorporated area. Up Assistant Couinty Plan- tures included a nature play in 2015, Livermore resi- the LPC foundation. He served as Chancel- to two permitted dispensa- ning Director Elizabeth area and native gardens. dents voted to preserve per- lor of the California Community College ries in good standing would McElligott said that the The attendees were also manently the land as open space. The City of Liver- system from 1988 to 1996. be eligible for a ministerial county's position is that invited to provide com- cultivation permit. Up to two because a dispensary of- ments. A number asked that more asked the Livermore Barbara Fracisco Mertes campaigned for cultivators could be selected fers an agricultural crop, it the open space be left as Area Recreation and Park higher education with a special focus on Las through a solicitation process constitutes an ag related use. natural as possible. District (LARPD) to lead Positas College. She was a founding member similar to that being used for Livermore also asked "For many Springtown the Springtown Open Space new dispensaries. that churches and places residents, changing the use Master Plan process. who served as the District Vice-Chancellor The county report notes of worship be placed in the of the open space is distress- The City of Livermore and secured more than $100 million in that permitting processes 1000 foot buffer, which was ing. I heard several resi- has allocated up to $250,000 for all four cultivation sites rejected by the supervisors. dents comment that they had for the master-plan consul- competitive grants and allocations for the tant. Once a final design has early growth and development of facilities would take place at the same The city, in its letter, stat- thought the design was just time. Preference in the selec- ed that it remains concerned going to be a natural land- been approved, the open and programs at Chabot and Las Positas tion process for the cultiva- about the number of medical scape with a trail through it," space's maintenance costs Colleges. tion sites, not associated with cannabis dispensaries that said Vieira. will be determined by the City. Upon her retirement, she served on the the existing dispensaries, could be located near the Vieira's 12-year-old son should be given to long-term city. The letter points out that Michael also attended the Next up, RRM will pres- Chabot-Las Positas Community College Alameda County property the city itself is exploring the meeting. ent a preferred plan at the Board of Trustees. owners. possibility of permitting one "I attended so I could stay fourth public-input meeting Their donation represents more than just Supervisors suggested or two dispensaries on the informed about our town and in July. A final design recom- revisions, such as removal east side of town. community. It also helped mendation will be presented money. It supports their belief in the value of social security numbers County staff was directed me complete a Boy Scout to the LARPD Board and of education, a gift that will give for years on applications that could be to consider options for regu- requirement," said the 7th City Council in September. to come. subject to disclosure under lating the siting of dispen- grader. "I'd like to see pic- To learn more and to the California Public Re- saries in the East County to nic areas and teen-aimed see the conceptual designs, cords Act; a change from ten ensure that the two dispensa- amenities, like a skate park visit www.larpd.org/board/ to three years during which ries proposed in the area are and basketball court, but springtown_open_space. no person who is listed on not clustered close together I also want to see some of htm. Those who did not at- the application may have or in close proximity to the the open space preserved as tend the meeting but would been convicted of a felony; City of Livermore. grasslands with native plants like to provide input can removal of the sentence McElligott said that Su- and animals." email [email protected]. Located in north Liver- MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- their dog aggressive; as the gate separating the large and needed to make way for a speak up before we end up dogs do not like their neck small Dog Parks ahead of rage to study traffic, garage ters published in Mailbox in World War III? pulled by this leash and me, there were several dogs high density housing project. operations, garage designs are those of the author and choker chain/collar or even inside the Small Dog Park in Since then the land was ac- for a second parking garage do not necessarily reflect a harness in this manner. a Chase. My dog was trying quired by the City and that on North I Street adjacent to Park a Disgrace the LVC garage. the opinion of The Indepen- Ron Imperiale My short legged Dachshund to climb the gate and barking housing project is no longer dent. The Independent will does not run away from a like crazy trying to take part being considered. The de- The Downtown Specific Pleasanton Resident Plan (DSP) identifies three not publish anonymous let- Patelco Park on Bernal fight so this situation can get in this Chase! pot could have remained to ters. All letters are required rather precarious in hurry. I 3) Ball and Frisbees become the center piece of objectives for downtown Avenue is a disgrace to the parking: 1) ensure parking to have the names of the town and a unsightly future usually let out the retract- fetchers and catchers. Sev- any new project on the site. persons submitting them. able leash long enough to eral Dog Owners show up It will cost over facilities are reasonably fire hazard. No wonder it is dispersed, so drivers have Abusive letters may be seldom used as a recreation- meet their dog halfway; my at the park to play with their $4,000,000 to move the rejected or edited. Frequent dog will pull against the dogs and give their dog some depot and convert it into a options depending on their al walkway, it is a breeding destination 2) Locate park- letter writers may have harness without aggression. exercise chasing and retriev- transit terminal at the new ground for allergies. The Through some coaching ing a ball or Frisbee. They ing facilities to intercept publication of their letters weeds are so high and the site. The $2,500,000 trans- drivers as they enter down- delayed. Letters should be I can usually get them to often bring their Ball Throw- portation grant could have grounds are unkept. It is give their dog their “head” ing device to through the ball town 3) Parking structures to sent by email to editmail@ ironic that the Dog Park a been used to build a state be about 500 spaces. compuserve.com) and meet, touch noses and a good distance. One Lab at of the art terminal with a 1/4 mile away is maintained begin their health check (I the park will often drop his The DSP identified ad- better; just think of this… historic appearance. The ditional strategies to meet usually break off contact ball in front of me and I will remaining$1,500,000 of lo- Letter to Swalwell Pleasanton officials value a after the nose touching as kick it past him and he will build-out parking demand: Matt Sullivan place for dogs to poop and cal funds would have made 1) Implement phase II of some dogs don’t like the retrieve and drop it in front a good start at stabiliza- Pleasanton pee, more than a public park intimacy of the health check of me to kick again. Some- the LVC garage by adding An Open Letter to Con- for our citizens and children. and may exhibit aggressive times my Dachshund will tion and restoration of this 300 more spaces 2) Promote gressman Eric Swalwell: The city leaders, newspaper behavior as a result. Taking get jealous and try and chase iconic structure that is so valet parking operations in Livermore. I admit I was fooled. journalists and parks com- guidance from the book the lab away. This Dachs- significant to Livermore’s I thought the anti-Russia “Black Beauty” in regard hund likes to play “Tug of history. It is a shame that The existing LVC park- missioner should pay a visit ing garage is a 3 level, 22 hysteria of the Democratic and ask themselves does to the humane treatment of War” with a rope. If I have bureaucratic inertia and lack Party was intended to un- horses, I usually suggest the rope hanging out of my of vision will not allow that foot tall structure with 508 this represent Pleasanton in parking spaces and is heav- dermine Donald Trump and a positive manner??? People that they would have better pocket he will jump up and to happen. luck putting their canine in grab the rope! We play “Tug At its new location the ily utilized when the Bank- lead to impeachment. But visiting us wether it be in head Theater and Livermore lo and behold, as soon as town or the fairgrounds must a harness. As again, my dog of War” and I can even twill plumbing, electrical system pulling against the harness, him around in a circle like a and lighting, heating and air Cinemas are hosting popular Trump was slapped into line look in awe at this poor rep- shows. by the Military-Industrial- resentation of our city. The we then go on our merry way circus act. He will hang on conditioning systems will be without incident. It might to the rope and return to the Traffic on Railroad Av- Intelligence Complex and money spent on developing replaced. A wall of modern enue is sluggish during these he launched cruise missiles be best to use the choker ground in a run. Sometimes computer displays will be this project was huge, it is chain only for convenience he does not want to leave the times. Railroad Ave and on Syria and threatened war a shame none of our lead- installed. A new foundation Fourth St are the two main with North Korea, the Dem- on short “Nature Calls” etc. park and go home. and flooring will need to be ers included a maintenance The same is true at our 4) Gopher watchers. East/West streets. Livermore ocratic Neocons appear budget. A true disgrace… installed. Because of the Ave and L Street are the two Sidewalk Cafes. Let the dogs Some Canines come with location the building will to be just happy to leave meet-and-greet. They will the innate knowledge of a main North/South streets. Trump on the job. What need increased protection Railroad Ave traffic is addi- Dog Friendly Town settle down once the anxiety Hound Dog. These Canines from vandalism and graf- happened to the Trump- of the moment is meet with a will sit and look and listen to tionally impacted by the ex- Jack E. Johnston fiti. All of these changes isting mid-block pedestrian Russian hearings in the Livermore touch of their noses. It would a Gopher in his hole beneath House and Senate? be best to keep them on a the ground for extended pe- will significantly affect the crosswalk to the Bankhead. I have noticed some very historical integrity of the The Watry-Buehler study Democrats in Congress uneducated Dog Owners, short leash at the Sidewalk riods of time. are playing a very dan- Cafes. Supervise the meet- 5) Old dogs that are too structure. produced six options for the about Dogs, in and about I Street parking garage. At gerous game. The one re- our “Dog Friendly Town” and-greet until the Canines old to wrestle, too old to As the downtown loses deeming feature of Trump are comfortable with each run, or too old to play, but heritage buildings its unique the last meeting, City Coun- of Livermore, CA. cil asked for further study was that he wanted better Over the many years of other. their owner achieves all the historical character that con- relations with Russia. No At the Dog Parks, dogs benefits of having a canine tributes to its success may of options 3 and 6. Option 3 having a close canine com- garage would be 22’ high, 3 doubt his motivations were panion, I have observed can officially run off-leash. companion, which are many gradually disappear. Once There are several categories as listed below: lost, it will be impossible levels above grade for 403 self-serving, but Democrats several instances of just spaces at approx. $16.2M have forced him to prove downright ignorance when of dogs at these Dog Parks: 1. You’ll exercise more; to replace. This could have 1) Young pups who are 2. You’ll feel less stressed; a long term effect on the and would displace two ex- his is not “Putin’s Puppet” it comes to dog owners/ isting businesses (Culligan and the result is escalat- handlers. The most prevalent learning the skills necessary 3. Your social life may im- ability of the downtown to for survival of the species prove; 4. You may detect & Tech Transmissions). ing tensions even further. of these observations is with attract the tourists and visi- Based on preliminary out- Do the Neocons who run owners/handlers walking in the wild – that is, they cancer sooner; 5. Your kids tors that support the vibrant are wrestlers. This is in- will be less likely to have reach… Culligan is willing foreign policy think it’s a their dogs on a short leash businesses and the artistic to negotiate, Tech Transmis- good idea to go to war with and a choker chain/collar. nate knowledge from their allergies; 6. Your heart will venues we all now enjoy. ancestors (wolves) and is a be healthier; 7. You’re less sions has no interest to sell. Russia? Tulsi Gabbard was When they see me and my Option 6 garage would be dog (on a retractable leash skill producing and bonding likely to feel depressed; 8. the only member of Con- activity. These activities will You can grow old grace- Parking Challenge 33’ high, 4 levels for 380 and harness) and my dog spaces at approx. $16.9M gress who had the guts to insists on meeting their dog teach the canines to fol- fully; 9. Your risk for general Glenn Stewart confront this issue, and the low the leader of the pack. illness decreases; and, 10. Livermore and would displace one (touching noses and giving business (Culligan). The Democrats and pundit class a health check, smelling all Out of the Dog Parks, the You’ll feel safer. The takeaway from this crucified her for speaking owner/ handler must act as letter: consider Option 2 owner is willing to consider orifices for a bad smell) they acquisition provided tenant out. Who else in Congress pull on their dog’s leash to the leader of the pack. The parking garage design. Railway Depot From the City Council can be relocated.” Both op- will have the courage to separate the dogs, making owner/handlers only need John Stein to take their dogs to the Dog Staff Report dated April 24, tions 3 and 6 have no vehicle Livermore 2017, item 6.0.2: “Last Sept, ‘stacking capacity’ at the Park and take them home I am sad to see the rail- when ready; they do not City Council directed staff to Railroad Ave entrance. normally require any Homo way depot that has proudly study options for providing The Bankhead Theatre sapiens interference in their stood in its current location additional parking next to appears to be a 5 story high bonding with other Canines. downtown for 125 years the existing Livermore Val- building. Phase 2 in the DSP (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) disappearing from public strategy for the build out of Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala 2) Mature dogs who like ley Center (LVC) parking Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) view. It is being moved garage... to reduce impact of the LVC parking garage is to Editor: Janet Armantrout to run. Get two or three dogs to run and more will join to a new site at the transit parking on the dirt lot when add two more parking levels The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., for a total of approx 800 Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional in the chase. This is a real center behind the parking downtown development entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. calorie-burning activity. My garage. The decision was happens and to consider the vehicles a total of 5 stories. com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, Option 2 parking design 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Canine friend, a Dachshund/ made over 10 years ago provision of parking for a downtown hotel. should be considered in Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 Lab mix of standard size and when the land on which it during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. shape, likes to initiate these stood was not owned by the The City asked Watry- addition to options 3 and 6. Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. Option 2 at $17.6M provides Chase activities. On one City of Livermore and was Buehler Collaborative the www.independentnews.com occasion my dog got to the consultant for the LVC ga- (More MAILBOX, page 5) May 4, 2017 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX Warm Weather Brings Out Snakes (continued from page 4) the LVC garage to the Bank- A reminder from the East in Livermore on the Arroyo limb lower than the heart. If bitten by any other kind 396 parking spaces on City Bay Regional Park District side along the trail. A park If alone, walk calmly to of snake, leave the snake owned property, but with head plaza definitely has an overlap of 4,000sf of an an impact on traffic flow. that Spring and Summer ranger assisted the owner the nearest source of help: alone. Wash the wound with adjacent private property. Solution: does it make sense are active snake seasons to his car so the dog could another person, a park em- soap and water or an an- Initial feedback from prop- to eliminate the mid-block in parks and open spaces. be taken to his vet. Addi- ployee, or a phone to Dial tiseptic and seek medical erty owner is that they’re crosswalk and build an over- As the weather heats up, tional rattlesnake sightings 911. Do Not Run. attention. interested in leasing or sell- head pedestrian bridge from rattlesnakes especially be- were reported at Castlerock ing the property. The garage the 3rd level of the LVC come more active. They, Regional Recreation Area would be 5 stories (same parking garage straight over like humans, like to explore in Walnut Creek in a picnic Lab Offering 3D Design height as Bankhead Theatre Railroad Ave with both stairs when the weather gets warm. area, on the Delta DeAnza and phase 2 of LVC garage). and an elevator on the other Snakes are able to regulate Regional Trail in Pittsburg Summer Academy The benefits of Option 2 are side or escalators? their body temperature by as well as in the parking People from the garages The Lawrence Liver- U.S. citizen. Register online that the garage is set back moving in and out of shade. lot outside of EBRPD Po- more National Laboratory by May 15 at https://edu- from Railroad Ave and pro- could take stairs or use the elevator to access the 3rd A warmer body allows a lice Headquarters at Lake (LLNL) is accepting enroll- cation.llnl.gov/programs/ vides vehicle stacking, thus snake to move faster when Chabot Regional Park. No ment in its 3D Design Sum- college-3d-printing. There relieving traffic congestion level bridge. It’s probably possible to have a ramp from trying to catch prey. Depend- snake bites were reported mer Academy for enrolled, is a $25 registration. to a degree… And the City ing upon the kind of snake, with those incidents. degree-pursuing community The Community College wouldn’t be involved in an the 2nd level of the garage to meet up with the pedestrian they eat insects, slugs, frogs, Park staff urges taking college students. This week- 3D Design Summer Acad- eminent domain situation birds, bird eggs, small mam- snake safety precautions long workshop will be held emy is sponsored by LLNL's with Option 3. bridge. Not everyone will want to cross the pedestrian mals, and other reptiles. when visiting regional parks June 12-16 from 9 a.m. to University Relations and It appears that whatever Several kinds of snakes especially at this time of 4 p.m. daily at the Edward Science Education Program. garage option is decided bridge. A casual stroll down to the Livermore/Railroad live in the Bay Area. Most year. A Common Snakes Teller Education Center Visit the LLNL Science upon that traffic flow will be (ETEC) at LLNL. Education Program website impacted. There are several intersection and cross the snakes are harmless to hu- brochure is available and streets with the lights would mans and pets, but any snake may be downloaded from Participating students for more information about options that are being ex- will learn about cutting-edge this and other educational plored to minimize delays. work too. will bite in self-defense. the Park District’s website, A downtown steering Because a rattlesnake bite www.ebparks.org. Search scientific research conducted outreach programs. Current traffic is already at the Laboratory and expe- For more information, sluggish without downtown committee was formed to so- is poisonous, it is considered for “common snakes.” licit ideas from the residents a medical emergency: call Learn to recognize a rat- rience the nature of science contact Joanna Albala, development and will be- through direct involvement LLNL Education Program come more so with the new of Livermore. Checkout 9-1-1. tlesnake. Rattlesnakes have their webpage by going to Within the past week, a triangular head, much and use of equipment, pro- manager, (925) 422-6803, housing construction being cesses and practices found in or e-mail [email protected]. built and the future influx the Livermore City website the Park District staff has wider than the neck, thick – City Government tab – received six reports of rattle- body with dull skin, black research labs. This hands-on of visitors once downtown workshop will explore the development is finished. Community Development snake sightings, including and white bands on tail, – Downtown Revitaliza- principles behind 2D and It was noted on Mon- today when a 47 year old blunt rattle at tip. May or 3D printing with students TRAVEL day, May 1 at 5:30pm, that tion – Downtown Steering Committee. male who was bitten by a may not shake rattle in warn- designing and printing their the LVC garage was ap- rattlesnake this afternoon ing. Rattle sounds like bacon own projects during the proximately 60% filled. BUG near the top of Mission sizzling. A gopher snake’s week. Students will tour the Do these vehicles belong Peak Regional Preserve in head is narrow, and only Additive Manufacturing fa- to downtown employees, Fremont. The victim was slightly larger than the neck. cility inside the Laboratory ACE riders or Ride-Sharing/ BUDGET group Travel (continued from page one) taken by helicopter to the If bitten by a rattlesnake, to see real-world printing in CarPooler riders? Presently hospital and is recovering. stay calm and send some- practice and interface with (925) 447-4300 on Friday and Saturday cost Alameda County an Over the weekend a pet dog one to Call 911. The victim Lab scientists and engineers. nights, there are approxi- additional $40 million in was bitten by a rattlesnake No previous experience In Downtown Livermore mately 550 cars parked on should remain calm by ly- FY 2017-18 alone, with at Del Valle Regional Park ing down with the affected is required. Registrants must travelbuglivermore.com the dirt lot behind the Ale costs projected to increase be 18 years or older and a house. An I Street parking sharply due to the phase-in garage would accommo- of State mandates that will dates 380-400 cars, there’d raise program costs, such as be 150+ cars looking for minimum wage increases parking. The study assumed and paid leave requirements, that hotel traffic would be as well as demographic valet parking based on a 135 room hotel requiring shifts associated with an 195 parking spaces. Hotel aging population. guests could wait 15 to 20 “In order to fund this rise There’s a minutes or more for their car in costs, Alameda County NEW BIKE SHOP IN TOWN to be retrieved depending on will have to make cuts to time of day. Does this mean critical services provided to FREE Bike Pick Up & Delivery in the Tri-Valley that once the hotel is built, our community,” County Su- Ask About Our Group Rides that 195 parking spaces will pervisor and Budget Work- be reserved for the new I group Chair Keith Carson WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS Street parking garage? My said. “These services include vote is that the hotel should public assistance, health care MENTION THIS AD FOR A FREE have its own under the hotel and public safety programs.” BICYCLE SAFETY parking garage for guest Alameda County is My Buddy’s Bike Shop INSPECTION convenience. scheduled to approve a Fi- 1601-B Railroad Ave, Livermore Problem: the mid-block nal Budget for FY 2017-18 925.583.5454 pedestrian crosswalk from by June 30.

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Phantoms Lacrosse U10 Black goalie, Lucas Bickerton, blocking one of many shots on goal.

Saint Michael CYO track and field team in action.

ictured is the girls 200m sprint led by Livermore’s Samantha Dukes, one of the Livermore-Granada Olympians in her last high school race, and matador Lindsey Philips close behind.

Livermore Fusion U11 Girls Maroon team is all smiles after a big win. Fusion Soccer and Gardens played another fantastic Livermore Fusion U11 Girls game. It was an afternoon of big hits Maroon soccer team faced a daunting from both teams. SOL Components's challenge when they hosted undefeated Maddie Neves hit a great double for an West Coast SC on April 22. RBI. Avi Easterday also hit for an RBI. Fusion fought hard in the first half Kaylynn Van added in two RBIs. The but went to the break losing 2-0. The Jennifer Branchini of Better Homes Livermore Phantoms U12 White's T.J. Newcomb (29), team exploded into the second half and Gardens Ruby Stinson hit a huge Luke Leary (11) and Lucas Wallin (21) pushing hard into with a flurry of three consecutive goals. double for a couple of RBIs. Brooke Crafty ball movement by defenders Inman had two singles and one RBI. the end of the season. Maddie Contreras, Ally Grant, and Ella Hodges equaled Brooke's effort, Elena Derting set up Maya Derting for with two hits and an RBI. Top play- Fusion's first goal. Forward Samantha ers: Maddie Neves, Avi Easterday, Hurtado followed with another goal, Kaylynn Van, Ruby Stinson, Brooke assisted by midfielder Abigel Nemethy, Inman and Ella Hodges. then Fusion scored again to take a 3-2 Jennifer Branchini of Better lead. After West Coast scored a tying Homes and Garden 8, SOL Compo- goal, the teams traded goals to make nents 8: On a very cold night, a battle the score 4-4. Fusion scored the game's of a game was played by the Jennifer final goal, completing a comeback and Branchini of Better Homes and Garden The Granada High School boys varsity lacrosse team clinching the win against their cross- and SOL Components . The Jennifer played Cal High School, Foothill High School and on town rivals. Ellie Cowan was Fusion's Branchini of Better Homes and Garden offensive star, scoring a hat trick in the started strong with some well hit bunts. Saturday traveled to Fremont and won their game second half. Other key contributors Anna Bernhard made some beautiful against Washington High School 14 - 2. Pictured is Dylan were Abigail Aranas, Delaney Aumua, bunts. Katherine Nally reached first on Eden Kokelaar, Kayla Clarin, and a nice bunt. Sydney Friday had a couple Olofson running the ball down the field. Avery Sears. of really big hits. SOL Components Fusion SC U14 Girls Gold trav- played solid defense. Paige Nothelfer eled to Concord to take on Diablo FC made a huge out by catching a pop-up. on April 22. The Fusion squad did Emma Seitz pitched well and made not treat their hosts kindly, as they three outs while playing first base. The dominated the game from start to finish. big play of the night goes to Emma Brook Eddy and Kayla Nuti scored in Buttafoco, who stole home for a tun the first half, and Sophia Piper scored to tie the game. Top players: Anna the team's third goal five minutes into Bernhard, Katherine Nally, Sydney the second half. Diablo finally broke Friday, Paige Nothelfer, Emma Seitz Pictured is the Pleasanton Seahawks swim team at through Fusion's strong defense near and Emma Buttafoco. the 2017 Pacific Swimming Long Course Meter C/B/ the end of the game. Final score: Fu- BB+ meet. sion 3, Diablo 1. Pleasanton Seahawks The Pleasanton Seahawks com- Pleasanton Girls Softball peted at the 2017 Pacific Swimming Pleasanton Girls Softball League Long Course Meter C/B/BB+ meet. highlights: The Brentwood SeaWolves sponsored Division: 8U: Clubsport vs. On- the meet on April 22 & 23, 2017 in ward Mortgage Services: Clubsport's Brentwood, CA. Representing The Reema Rencuzogullari hit a strong Pleasanton Seahawks: single but the Onward Mortgage Ser- Claudia Do age 8 with 3 new vices strong defense kept Clubsport best times; Salma Dwidar (8) 7BT; from scoring during the 1st inning. In Francesca Lin (7) 4BT; Alfred Chen the bottom of the 1st, Jayla and Lizzy (7) 7BT, Christopher Wang (7) 4BT, both posted strong at bats, but were kept Andrew Zhou (8) 8BT, Brooke Bennett at bay when Aashna Garg made a strong (9) 6BT, Sydney Goldstein (10) 7BT, play at 1st base. During the top of the Alexis Mesina (9) 6BT, Jacqueline 2nd, Paige Nelson from Clubsport hit Phan (10) 4BT, Brooke Sanders (10) a line drive to the outfield, resulting in 3BT, Jessica Tsai (9) 3BT, Sabrina the 1st run of the day for Clubsport. The Tsai (9) 3BT, Shantelle Tupaz (10) Onward Mortgage Services had several 5BT, Scarlett Wagner (10) 2BT, Anna strong at bats by Caitlyn , Avery , and Zhang (10) 3BT, Maria Zhang (10) Mimi but a play between Rowan Tuite 4BT, Aryaa Bhatia (9) 7BT, Rishi and Brooke Stedman kept the runners Chandrasekaran (10) 2BT, from advancing. Despite several hits Arya Cherukuri (9) 6BT, Ayan by Clubsport during the top of the 3rd, Goel (10) 4BT, Andrew Kanarsky (10) strong defense prevented further runs 4BT, Kim Travis (10) 3BT, Arjun Saini It was a busy week with 3 hockey games for the from scoring. In the bottom of the (9) 7BT, Ashlyn Anburaj (12) 6BT, Pleasanton Dons hockey team. With wins over San 3rd, Onward Mortgage Services tied Paige Bennett (11) 6BT, Faith Carroll the game on a hit by Lizzie, for their (11) 6BT, Chloe Chen (12) 6BT, Zoe Elliott Hall runs to first base following a bunt as catcher Ramon Valley 5-4, De La Salle 8-4 and Dublin 6-1, they first run of the game. Strong defense Chu (12) 7BT, Adora Do (12) 3BT, Denny Derham fields the ball in a Granada Little League finished the season in 2nd place. Playoff games are continued throughout the remainder Jillian Fu (11) 3BT, Aria Harris (12) of the game, with neither team scor- 7BR, Breuklynn Harris (12) 8BT, game between the Giants and Red Sox. Each year, each Saturday, May 6th at 8:00 at the Dublin Iceland rink. ing. Top players: Aashna Garg, Paige Emily Lau (11) 7BR, Cynthia Li of the GLL Majors teams play a night game on the Max Before the game against De La Salle, Dons celebrated Nelson, Reema Rencuzogullair, Jayla, (11) 7BT, Florence Rui Lin (11) 7BT, Lizzy and Caitlyn. Final score: 1-1. Sydney Lu (12) 6BT, Jaimie Nguyen Baer 1 field (Home of the Little League Intermediate Senior Night. Pictured are graduating seniors: Hallie Division: 10U-Teal: California (11) 7BT, Erin Pan (11) 3BT, Jasmine World Series at the beginning of August). This was the Bigman who is going to Adrian College in MI, Jeremy Business Technology, Inc. 4, Richert Phan (11) 6BT, Christina Tsai (12) 7 Lumber: Two of the best teams went BT, Dahlia Versteeg (11) 4BT, Richard first of four of these “Night under the Lights” games Goldhawk is heading to University of MI, Devin Cox will head to head. It was hot but the girls Bai (12) 8BT, Sujay Champati (12) which take place on Saturday evenings. Photo - Bill Nale attend UC Berkeley and Kevin Tieck Long Beach State. all played well. Richert Lumber came 4BT, Connor Chen (11) 7BT, Nabil in with some powerhouse pitchers but Danandeh (11) 5BT, Yassin Dwidar Not pictured is Mark Gaynor, who will attend University California Business Technology did (11) 8BT, Aayush Gupta (11) 8BT, of Oregon. too. Top players: Eliana Caro, Kaycie Brycen Martin (12) 7BT, Sahil Mehta Burdick, Sophia Burdick, Riley, An- (11) 3BT, Alexander Quach (12) 5BT, nalise, and Ashleigh. Karan Saini (12) 8BT, California Business Technology, Eric Tandean (12) 7BT, Ethan Inc. 7, Eddie Pappas 4: It was a cold Wang (12) 8BT, Samuel Wang (11) game, but both teams came to play. 8BT, Dominick Wonosaputra (11) Top players: Olivia Delgado, Addie 7BT, Andrew Xiao (11) 3BT, Kevin Yu, Lauren Gray, Laila, Mia, and Siena. Yuan (12) 8BT, Jolenny Canela (13) Richert Lumber 5, Eddie Papa's: 6BT, Olivia Kim (13) 5BT, Jocelyn Both teams played well. Defense Martin (14) 8BT, Chandra Tien (13) and offense on both teams were well 4BT, Josh Atre (14) 2BT, Hayden matched. A line drive down the 3rd Chen (14) 4BT, William Cheng (13) base line, was caught by Eddie Papa's 6BT, Mehul Gajula (13) 4BT, Akshay to end the 2nd. Two great catches were Gupta (13) 7BT, Tristan LaLonde made by Richert Lumber at shortstop (13) 5BT, Tom Li (13) 4BT, Gregory to hold the lead in the 4th. Top players: Quach (14) 4BT, Jason Fu (15) 3BT Sarah Overton, Grace Biermann, Kaia and Aditya Mehta (15) with 7 new Hoyman, Ava Navarette, Hanna Gunn, best times. and Emma Bowers. Middle School - Teal: SOL Com- ponents 15, Jennifer Branchini of Bet- Track and Field ter Homes and Gardens 14: Facing each The Granada High School Track West Coast Kryptonite 07 started off their morning with other once again, SOL Components and and Field team hosted Livermore High The Livermore Little League T-Ball Angels played a great the Jennifer Branchini of Better Homes School for their annual rivals meet. a 7-2 win against Pleasanton Rage, and finished the One hundred and thirty-four mata- afternoon representing West Coast Soccer at the Mud game on Tuesday against the Red Sox. They all played Factor 5k Run at Club Moto. 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The Matador sprinters continued the strong performance with Katelyn Hinds qualifying for EBAL on her final attempt in the 400m with a 109.45. Angus Stewart came in third place in a Photo - Doug Jorgensen heated battle for the 100m. Taylor Bond won the 400m with a new personal The Amador Valley High School varsity baseball team record of 1:01:72. Benjamin Hatch shutout Livermore High, 7 to 0, in a conference game came in first place and Sam DeCosta came in third in the boys 400m. played April 28.

Granada Little League Granada Little League results: Jacob Andre, Joshua Gnovel, Hunter field. Archer Bailiff, Brandon Raborn, Photo - Doug Jorgensen Minor AA: Red Sox 9, Cubs 0: Barbero, and Connor Wilson all scored Roman Zuanich and Anna Van Essen Red Sox put their best game forward. one goal each. Congratulations to the shined with their feisty defense, and Amador Valley High School softball team hosted Livermore High in the 8th annual Red Sox pitchers struck out 14, walked Livermore Phantoms U14 White team on the other end of the field Rodger Cancer Awareness Game on April 27. The teams aimed to "strike out cancer." 4, giving up one hit in five innings of for their win. Mayhew and Eljay Shellenberg led the play. Top Red Sox defense: Josh Katz The Phantoms U12 White team with 3 goals each. Jordan Phil- Special features included Survivor First Pitch (shown), Pink Bases, Pink Softballs, (6 SO); Jake Sharp (3 SO); Robert launched into the last weekend of lips delivered an additional 2 points, Pink Uniforms, and a Breast Cancer Awareness Table with Literature and Survivor Hansen (5 SO). In the fourth inning, regular season games. Saturday's game and Charlie Hertz, Brahm Weintraub, Jenner Becker (1B) contributed an did not disappoint as the Phantoms Pierce Azripe, Aiden Melton and Zack Stories. Funds were raised in the fight against cancer by collecting money in a out by fielding a slow moving ball hit took on the Danville Scorpion Sting- Neely pitched in 1 goal each. research donation box, a bake sale and gift basket raffle. towards the second baseman and beat- ers, a rematch of two formidable foes. Friday night was a test of endur- ing the runner to the bag. Red Sox bats Scorpions had a 2-1 lead heading into ance for Livermore Phantoms U12 were hot, racking up 13 hits, 5 being Purple team as they answered the halftime, even after Josh King scored a Clements (Softball), Sam Costel- Vineyards, located at 5050 Arroyo Rd. doubles. Top Red Sox hitters: Jake goal at 4:12 in the 1st. The Phantoms challenge from the San Ramon Rap- scored four goals each as they blistered Sharp 2-2, double, 2 RBIs; Josh Katz tors Gold. Each team fought hard, the net for a combined eight. Fullback lo (400m,800m), Madden DeKay Livermore. This event will include a retooled at halftime and came out look- (50m,100m,Softball), Anya East- 5K run/walk, 10K run, and a kids’ 1 2-2, double, 1 RBI; Tanner Bingham ing to score more goals in the second especially when the ball was on the Addison McNeil had the other goal in 2-3, double, 2 RBIs; Robert Hansen ground. Several great passes allowed the game. Goalie Ashley Browning and man (50m,100m), Jordan Feather- mile fun run. The event benefits the half. Nick Swartzendruber scored with stone (100m,HJ), Jackson Garrett Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters 1-2, double, 2 RBIs; Noa Capistrant an assist by Charles Jorgensen at 5:06 Aidan Andre, Dominic Gozzo, Luke center fullback Sophia Paz had very 1-2, double, 1 RBI; Jenner Becker 2-3; Bauer, Takumi Romero, Sam Butler strong games. (400m), Lyla Garrett (50m), Emily Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 that of 3rd; Ben Wojewski scored at 4:31 Gnecco (800m,LJ), Adrian Gomez supports injured and fallen firefighters, Lucas Kinney 1-2, 1 RBI; and an RBI of 3rd; and Luke Leary scored at 4:13 and Quinten Wetzel to score. One of the Three strong games by West attributed to Parker Stimmell and Sam most memorable plays was the pass/ Coast Warriors 02 Girls this weekend (400m,800m), Laelah Gross (Softball), the Burn Foundation and other local of the 3rd. The Phantoms' defense was Peighton Hanson (1600m), Piper Han- charities in the Tri-Valley. Nicholson. able to hold off the Scorpions late goal combination from Jack Eaton to put them top of the league and spring Red Sox 4, Mets 2: Red Sox scored Sam Butler, which started off by a great league NPL 3 champions. The team son (LJ), Arianna Hatton (Softball), Registration is $40.00 for the adult into the forth with the help of Ben W. Mitchell Haugen (50m,200m), 5K or $45.00 for the 10K ($20 and $25 their first run in the bottom of the first. who scored at 5:06 of the 4th with an head fake from Eaton confusing his scored 18 goals and gave up 4 goals Mets answered back with 2 runs in the opponent enough for a successful pass all season. Friday evening started the Fiona Hennigan (100m), Lorilei respectively for those 17 and under) assist by Charles J. A later charge by Hennigan (50m,LJ), Anna Hutchson and $15.00 for the kids’ 1 mile fun run. second. Red Sox tied the game in the the Scorpions resulted in 2 goals in to Butler and high goal. The Phantoms Warriors off with a 2-0 win over San 3rd. Keeping the Mets scoreless the ended the night with a 10 to 6 victory. Juan Spirits with goals by Heather (LJ), Madison Ikeda (100m), Mat- On May 1 all registration fees go up the last 2 minutes to tie the game as thew Jones (SP), Danny Julson (LJ), $5.00. Registration closes May 30th or rest of the game, the Red Sox pickup regulation ended. Overtime seemed to Tarabini one being assisted by Isabel 1 run each in the fourth and fifth to Mello. Saturday followed with another Mia Lnenicka (LJ), Miranda Mains when sold out. Additional fundraising have the game tighten further as both (LJ), Callan Mak (800m), Ryken and donations are allowed and en- secure the win. Top Red Sox defense: teams struggled to find the goal and West Coast Soccer win by our Warriors 2-1 against Force Jake Sharp (1 SO); Fly ball to Robert West Coast Kaos 03G NPL U14 goals by Mia Mendoza and Katie Mak (1600m), Julian McMahan couraged by all participants. Starting after 5 minutes of overtime, the game (400m), Gavin Morton (100m,LJ), time for the 5K and 10K is 8:00 a.m., Hansen (1B); Noa Capistrant (2B) to ended in a 5-5 tie. team continued its undefeated 2017 Strong assisted by Joselyn Herrera. Robert (1B). Tanner Bingham (3 SO). by getting results against ACC Mav- Going into Sunday Warriors were Villiam Nowicki (LJ), Declan Pascal followed by the kids’ 1 mile fun run After a tough evening, the Phan- (50m,200m,Softball), Madelynn Penn beginning at 9:30 a.m. Robert Hansen (2 SO) and a fielded ball toms came back to take on the Red- ericks and East Bay United Bay Oaks. prepared for the last spring game North thrown to Jake (1B). Josh Katz (5 SO), Saturday Kaos traveled to Mavericks. Coast came out strong and had a solid (50m), Noah Penn (400m), Madeline The 5K is a stroller friendly run/ wood City Firehawks on Sunday. The Pereira (50m,100m), Hannah Peterson walk that is a 50/50 paved, dirt road and an unassisted out by Tanner (1B) Phantoms started off a little slow as the Mavericks were organized and moved game plan but the Warriors were sharp in the fourth. Noa Capistrant (2 SO); the ball well as did Kaos. Midfielder and countered to score three in the (50m), Isabella Peterson (100m), course. The 10K is 90/10 dirt and paved first two goals came in the 2nd by Ben Justin Peterson (400m), Sean Pudzer road. Strollers are not permitted on Robert with a quick backhand fielded W., followed by a goal by Luke Wallin, Alina Garcia found Alivia Ganz who first half. Goals were made by Kaitlin a hard hit ball at second, collected scored the first of 2 goals. Later on a Carlton, and Heather Tarabini assisted (50m,100m), the 10K course. Both courses travel assisted by Brandon Niermeyer. The Danielle Rasmussen (50m), Na- through Sycamore Grove Park. The himself for a nice clean throw to first Phantoms came back in the 3rd for corner kick, Mavericks made it 1-1. For by Kaitin Carlton and Joselyn Herrera. baseman Josh for the first out of the West Coast, Katie Zeck found Ganz The Warriors' defense was led by thanael Resong (100m,LJ), Evelyn Kid’s One-Mile Fun Run (for ages some more and Anders Bostrom and Ruckman-Barnes (100m), Roland 12 & under) will take place at Wente last inning. Top Red Sox hitters: Noa Dominic Hurtado joined the fun as they to make 2-1 and Kassidy Bracket had Malia Yancey, Bethany Diaz, Leila Capistrant 1-2, 1 RBI; Tanner Bingham goal of month with a header from Zeck. Ganz, Lindsay Plant, Kendall Cushing, Ruckman-Barnes (1600m), Alicia Vineyards. No dogs are allowed on both popped in goals in the 3rd, assists Sablan (LJ), Ethan Santiago (LJ), either of the courses or the fun run. 3-3, double (2), 1 RBI; Robert Hansen by Ben W. and T.J. Newcomb. The Sunday's game was hot in Livermore Mikayla Lohman and Arianna Moore. 1-3, 1 RBI; Josh Katz 1-2, double; Jake at Robertson Park. Kaos defense was Goalkeepers Victoria Morfin and Claire Taulbee (100m), Chris Thomas Water and refreshments will be relentless Phantoms kept pushing as (400m), Karl Valenton (100m), Vivi- provided at the end of the race. Wente Sharp 1-1, 1 RBI; Jordan Kawano 1-2. the game entered the 4th as Josh King, once again on point giving up no Morgan Blankenship split time mind- real shots other then long free kicks. ing the Warriors' net. Strong Play by ana Valenton (400m), Kathryn Vengco Vineyards will have additional food assisted by Brandon N., scored and (Softball), Chase Vogler (800m), and wine tasting for purchase. Ben. W. scored two more goals in the Goalie Maddie Mannina, along with Makayla Marinaro, Dylan Eustachy, defenders Kiara Rodriguez, Mercedes Alivia Ganz, Caitlyn Garrison and Kate Walker (200m,400m,HJ), Mol- On line registration can be Phantoms Lacrosse 4th. But, Andrew Kramar’s 13 saves ly Walker (SP), Scott Wortham filled out at: https://raceroster.com/ Livermore Phantoms U14 Pur- combined with the collective efforts Valverde, Kelsey Brumm, Brackett, Taylor Sprott did a great job filling in Gabby Casillas and Maddie Long kept when needed. (100m,Softball), David Wu (800m) events/2017/10370/9th-annual-hook- ple and White Lacrosse teams battled of Jack Hansen, Andrei Gran, Kalel The track season continues and-ladder-run . it out at home this week with the U14 Disu, James Foulk, and Jacob Salhoff away any threat. Alyssa Williams, Dani Leong, Sammi Wilson, Alina Garcia through the Diocese championship White team taking the win, 5-13. The proved too much as the Firehawks held on May 13. For more information teams were neck and neck with Joshua off the Phantoms for a 12-8 victory. and Ganz all recorded multiple shots on CYO Track & Field goal, while Nick Codington and Katie The Saint Michael CYO track about St. Michael CYO track, go to LGSA Registration: Bailey and Kirk Stemplen scoring the The Phantoms Lacrosse U10 www.smisctrack.org/ only two goals for the White team in the Black Team played a fantastic season- Reid made quality serves. team participated in its third meet of Livermore Girls Softball As- first half. The White team gained mo- closing game in summer-like condi- West Coast Soccer U10 Wolf- the season on April 1 at Granada HS. sociation welcomes girls who are 5 mentum, with the remaining 11 goals tions Sunday afternoon against the San Pack 08 girls responded well from Setting personal bests for the team in years of age and older for the 2017 being scored during the second half and Ramon Terrapins, with a final score of an opening game loss vs Piedmont in their events were: Hook and Ladder Run Fall Recreational season. No prior their defense keeping a handle on goals 13-3. The great coaching this team has spring league by beating Tri-Valley Graedon Beeler (1600m,HJ), The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire- experience necessary. Online registra- scored against them. Logan Pelkey was received this season was evident, with 9-0. The scoring started very early Nora Blair (100m,HJ), Reno Bolyard fighters Foundation will be hosting tion is open at www.lgsa.org. Visit the the team's leading scorer (3), followed the Phantoms showing skillful ball in the game when Allison Edgemon (100m), Cameron Caley (50m,LJ), the 9th Annual Hook and Ladder website or email [email protected] for by Joshua Bailey (2) and Kaden Hick- movement, great assists, and players scored on an assist by Jazlyn Gonzalez. Raya Casselman (50m,LJ), Kyle Run, Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Wente more information. mott (2). Kirk Stemplen, Nick Coltrin, bringing skills to every part of the Allison Edgemon and Jazlyn Gonzalez SHORT NOTES Bicycle Valet Service immediately following. Livermore Civic Center Library, TV30 highlighting the cities receiving radiation treatments ticipants will learn about some The weekend of May 6-7, Children will learn about located at 1188 S. Livermore growth and current projects for breast cancer. She intends of the different types around Alameda County Supervisor Ramadan through stories, songs Ave. Registration is required for including The Wave. The 30 to use the milestone grant for the world and learn which are Scott Haggerty, in partnership and crafts. The Board of Direc- this free workshop. Sign up by minute program may be viewed massage and acupuncture. considered dangerous. There with the Bay Area Air Quality tors at Muslim Community calling 925-373-5505. on Comcast TV Channel 30 and “Just to have an hour each will be a few live specimens Management District and Bike Center in Pleasanton is sponsor- This workshop will be AT&T U-verse via Channel week for a while where someone to look at. East Bay, will again co-sponsor ing this month’s reading time. taught by Sheila Purcell, career 99, as well as stream ive on the is taking care of me, outside of Flowers in the Native Garden a free bike valet service during Together with members of the counselor at the Tri-Valley One- TV30 website @tv30.org. Video treatment, is a blessing. I feel (drop-in) will take place May 7 the Annual Livermore Valley Muslim Community Center East Stop Career Center. Located in on demand is also available on very grateful” said Bowers. from 1 to 3 p.m. Rangesr Amy Wine Country Street Fest. Bay, the museum will bring Dublin (with a satellite office the website by clicking on the “When we started,” Wing Wolitzer and Girl Scout Hana Last year, the event drew an the celebrations and meanings at Las Positas College in Liver- banner. No app is required. says, “I thought it would be great Spelts will lead the program estimated 150,000 visitors and behind the month of Ramadan more), Tri-Valley One-Stop if we could help even one person. at Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 the bike valet service provided to life for Pleasanton’s littlest Career Center offers universal I had no idea we would be able to Wetmore Road. residents. Following storytime resources available to the Therapies Grant do so much for so many people! The public is invited to stop a safe, efficient and convenient Earlier this month Minay alternative to commuting by car. children will sing songs, listen general public for the purpose That’s why it’s important to by the native garden (a few to music, eat dates, and create of seeking jobs, training, or Bowers became the recipient of celebrate this milestone.” hundred feet from the Wetmore The valet service is equipped the one-thousandth grant issued to accommodate 200 bicycles at a paper lantern to take home! education. In addition, they To learn more or to refer Road entrance) to take a quick Museum on Main’s M.o.M.’s offer resources targeted for by the Sandra J. Wing Healing a grant applicant, please visit: tour to learn about plants native a single time. Scooters and skate Therapies Foundation. boards are also permitted to be Reading time is sponsored this job seekers and more focused www.healingtherapiesfounda- to our area. Visitors can also fol- year by Rotary Club of Pleas- support for special populations The Tri-Valley organization, tion.org or call 1-866-862-7270. low the tracks in the paths and checked into the “bike corral." founded in 2008 by Pleasanton The bike valet, located at the anton Foundation. Asmission in the community. They also make art featuring the animals is free but donations are always offer business resources and resident dual-cancer survivor that "made" them. Children may intersection of South Livermore Sandra Wing, provides cancer Nature Programs and 2nd Street, will be available appreciated. No Reservations services specifically for employ- be able to help pump water to required. Large groups or players. There is no charge for any patients, during their treatment Spiders and Their Kin will water to the plants. from 10:00am-6:00pm on Satur- period, with financial assistance be the topic of the May 7 Liver- day and from 10:00am-5:00pm groups should call in advance: of their services. There is a $7 per vehicle 925-462-2766 or email: educa- For more information about for complementary healing ser- more Area Recreation and Park parking fee at either entrance on Sunday. vices to help them deal with the District ranger staff program. For more information re- [email protected]. Tri-Valley One-Stop Career to Sycamore Grove Park. A $3 The Museum on Main is Center, visit www.trivalleyo- debilitating effects of cancer and Meet Ranger Dawn Soles at 10 donation is requested to help garding the bike valet service, cancer treatment. Those healing a.m. at Sycamore Grove Park, contact Leah Doyle-Stevens at located at 603 Main Street in nestop.org. To learn more about support the programs unless historic downtown Pleasanton. other library programs and services are therapeutic mas- 5049 Arroyo Road. other fees are specified. There is 925-551-6995 or Leah.Doyle- sage, acupuncture, acupressure, They creep, they crawl and [email protected]. It is open to the public Tuesday events, visit www.livermoreli- an annual parking pass available through Saturday from 10:00 brary.net. guided/visual imagery, and deep they give many folks the heebie- that provides significant savings a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday breathing meditation. jeebies – they are the eight- over the daily fee for regular Ramadan Celebration from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. For Bowers, a 14-year resident legged animals of our world, park visitors. Participants may Museum on Main invites more information about current State of the City of Danville, was referred to spiders and their relatives. Join call 925-960-2400 for more preschoolers (ages 2-5) and exhibits and programs, visit the Dublin Mayor David Hau- the foundation by the staff at this program to find out about information. their families to celebrate the Museum’s web site at www. bert’s State of the City Address, Epic Care in San Ramon while these wonderful creatures. Par- upcoming month of Ramadan museumonmain.orgValleyCare C haritable or Foundation call sponsored (VCCF) by the Dublin Cham- at M.o.M.’s Reading Time 925-462-2776.invites you to join us at our 33rd Annberua ofl Commerce, is airing on on Wednesday, May 10 from local television. Approximately 10am-11am. M.o.M.’s Read- Golf Tournament at Castlewood Country150 attendees Club were present to ing Time is a free, monthly Workshopin Pleasanton. Offered hear Mayor Haubert discuss the A Dynamic Resume and book and activity program at Golfers will have the opportunity toCity's enjoy accomplishments, a day ameni- Museum on Main. Storytime Cover Letters workshop will ties, and major projects under begins at 10am with activities be heldof golf on on Thursday, the challenging May and18, scenicdevelopment. Hill Course. The presentation Play, 2017,By participatingfrom 1 pm to in 3 this pm prestigious at the includedevent, you a are video produced by showing your support for the health and welfare of the Tri-Valley community in a tangible way. Sponsor, With many di erent sponsorship opportunities, you can o er your assistance in a way that Bid fworksor best for you and/or kid your company. s Join the SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY! Fun! Bid To register, visit valleycare.com/ Golf Tournament fundraisingevents Participate today and show your Donations Mond ay, May 22, 2017 May 3rd - call 925-373-4560 support for the health and welfare or return enclosed registration form to of the Tri-Valley community. 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BENEFITTING THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Golf Tournament 8 The Independent • May 4, 2017 NUCLEAR (continued from page one) systems in Europe, South “We made the alliances… of the nuclear core" of the Korea and elsewhere, “We so we wouldn‘t have to go to Nagasaki bomb. cannot defend the United war again!” Gallucci said. As for deterring such an States of America and have “To have them presented as attack, we might not know not been able to do so for a just a calculation….I mean, who detonated a terrorist very long time,” he said. this is outrageous, in my nuclear device. “And, if Since the German inven- view.” you found out, you might tion of the V2 rocket near the Modernization not have a very good target end of World War II, no one programs to hit. has been able to stop ballistic In actual arms research, “Either way, if you did missiles, he insisted. the U.S. and Russia have have a good target, anybody “For 60 years…the So- each entered into aggressive that values your death more viet Union and then the programs to modernize their than their life is not a very Chinese (were) capable of nuclear weapons capabili- good candidate for deter- putting (nuclear warheads) ties. rence. on any square inch of the The U.S. program, begun “The terrorism problem United States… We had no under President Obama, will is enormous.” ability to stop them. None. cost an estimated $1 trillion Chinese capability Zero.” over 30 years, Gallucci said. Gallucci said that the Instead, the U.S. has re- The Russian program will lied on deterrence, the idea nuclear capability of China cost half that over 10 years. is uncertain, in part because that an enemy will be dis- As a result of these pro- Photo - Doug Jorgensen suaded from attack by the “they have never engaged in grams, both sides are con- any arms control” negotia- Colonel Roy Wells was on hand at Harvest Park Middle School in Pleasanton last certain knowledge that re- cerned about the possible week to stage a program on the American Civil War. His presentation included taliation will be overwhelm- tions requiring the exchange future ability of the other to and verification of nuclear uniforms, camp furnishings, medical equipment, desks, weapons and more. In the ing and unacceptable, he launch a first strike. Galluc- photo, he is holding a Union artillery shell. explained. weapons information. They ci considers the relationship The old Soviet Union may have anywhere from “more dangerous than it’s relied on the same concept. “250 to 2,500 ballistic mis- been in a very long time.” The two great nuclear pow- siles” capable of carrying ers pointed tens of thousands Regarding other coun- nuclear warheads. "It’s re- of nuclear weapons at each tries and other tensions, he ally a big range.” other. They formalized their made the following addi- In the kind of analysis belief in the value of deter- tional points: that characterizes nuclear rence through such steps • North Korea is “thought deterrence, the U.S. knows as the 1972 Antiballistic to have a dozen nuclear that the Chinese are “very Missile treaty, which made weapons, but within 10 worried that we would think it less likely that either side years, if nothing happens that they do not have the ca- could disarm the other. to derail the program, they pability to deter us,” he said. Reverse psychol- should have 100 or more.” The U.S. acknowledges ogy These might have roughly that we can’t attack Rus- In the reverse psychology the explosive power of the sia because Russia could of deterrence, each country 1945 Hiroshima bomb or be retaliate. “We don’t say that as much as 10 times more felt safer because its op- to the Chinese,” who are powerful. ponent felt safer, confident concerned that we believe While the imbalance be- that it could withstand and “we have the capability tween the small North Ko- retaliate against a first strike of launching a disarming that its opponent would be rean arsenal and the massive American one might seem to strike.” afraid to venture. Beijing continues to see However effective that rule out the possibility of an attack on the United States, Taiwan as an integral part strategy may have been, of China and a potential more recent geopolitical the North Koreans “may not think that way,” Gallucci flashpoint in its interactions changes have added to un- with the United States. certainty and risk today, cautioned. “They may think their Chinese support for Gallucci believes. North Korea is due less to Although decades of nuclear weapons protect them….That our fear that concern over refugees from arms control negotiations possible military conflict Photo - Doug Jorgensen have led to dramatic reduc- they may attack Japan, South Korea or even the continen- – the common explanation Tri-Valley SOCKs (Stepping Out for Cancer Kures) annual "Pearls of Hope" Bras for tions in U.S. and Russian – than to the possibility that the Cause walk took place on April 29 in downtown Pleasanton. The event raises nuclear arsenals, new lead- tal United States is enough the Korean Peninsula would money for breast cancer research, treatment, and educational programs. Participants ership in both countries has to chill any response (on be unified under Seoul’s march wearing colorfully decorated bras. brought troubling develop- our part.)” leadership and friendly to ments. Gallucci emphasized that Beyond the seizure of he is not a North Korea the U.S. if the Pyongyang Crimea, an increasingly expert. On the other hand, regime should fall. aggressive Russia is prob- he spoke with consider- In that case, Gallucci Sandia Recognized for ing NATO defenses in the able authority, having led said, the Chinese “would Baltic region, while taking the Clinton Administration find American forces…on an active military role in the negotiating team that dealt their border. This is not a Efforts to Combat Ebola Middle East. with North Korea during a good outcome for them.” In a profound departure crisis in the mid-1990s. In response to a question, The U.S. Department provide a sustainable and the group is comprised of from the traditional belief • The North Koreans have Gallucci said that idealistic of Energy (DOE) recently resilient health infrastructure representatives from both that any nuclear attack marketed nuclear weapons proposals to eliminate all recognized Sandia National that is ready for future infec- the DOE, Sandia, the Law- would cross the threshold capability to other coun- nuclear weapons are not Laboratories for its efforts tious disease outbreaks.” rence Livermore National into the possibility of all- tries. They sold a plutonium likely to succeed “unless in combating the 2014-2016 DOE’s Chief Scientist Laboratory, and the Los Ala- out nuclear war, Russian production reactor to Syria, we solve every political Ebola virus disease (EVD) Dimitri Kusnezov visited mos National Laboratory. “It is a great honor for “escalate-deescalate” strat- which the Israelis then de- problem in the world that epidemic in West Africa. the laboratory to recognize Sandia’s wide-ranging bio- egy now envisions a limited stroyed in a 2007 airstrike. has led countries to acquire To address issues facing approximately 60 Sandia West African patients dur- logical work to be recog- nuclear strike on the Ameri- In view of this continuing that kind of weapon.” researchers for their work ing the epidemic, Sandia nized by the secretary of can heartland as a way to threat, “if Seoul or Tokyo He acknowledged some during the epidemic, along researchers examined Libe- energy,” Duane Lindner, warn the U.S. away from decides they cannot afford to reasons to feel hopeful, how- with their work on the Tech- depend on the U.S. deterrent, ria’s blood sample transport nology Convergence Work- director of Sandia’s Home- conventional fighting near ever; for example, 70 years system from treatment units land Security Program, said. the Russian homeland. and if they develop their own into the nuclear weapons ing Group. to diagnostic labs to expe- Established in 2015 to “I personally appreciate this On the U.S. side, one nuclear weapons…the world era, there are “nine countries dite turnaround time for provide technical expertise recognition of our contribu- long-term source of interna- would change and, I would with nuclear weapons… argue, not for the better.” faster diagnoses. This prac- for biological technologies, tions to the nation.” tional stability – the willing- not a big wave of prolifera- tice reduced the amount of ness of the U.S. to threaten • The situation with India tion.” It is also encouraging and Pakistan, which face time patients spent waiting to use its nuclear power to that some countries, like each other with nuclear in large open waiting rooms, deter military aggression South Africa, have given up weapons, is “an enormous which helped control the against its allies – is wor- nuclear weapons develop- spread of the disease. ryingly uncertain, Gallucci worry.” “Pakistan has the fastest ment programs. The laboratory also pro- believes. As another example, he vided a model for quaran- He made several refer- growing nuclear weapons program in the world today” said the Obama Administra- tining patients, while also ences to the unpredictable influencing where new diag- and it is not clear that the tion’s hard-fought nuclear international posture of the nostic labs could be located, Pakistanis “have adequate agreement with Iran “may U.S. today. providing expedited care security” to keep control of have stopped something Leaders in Moscow and that was either going to lead for patients in rural areas in Beijing know that the U.S. their own nuclear weapons Liberia. and materials that might be to war in the region or to political system requires Iranian nuclear weapons.” “The epidemic brought the support of Congress if sought by terrorists. a lot of aid and attention to • Regarding terrorists, Nevertheless, he said, the President chooses to “You can’t un-invent nuclear the public health systems in NOW PLAYING he said it is ludicrous to West Africa,” Jen Gaudioso, come to the aid of an ally. weapons. This garden re- imagine that we can stop senior manager of Sandia’s Before taking such an action, quires constant tending even the president needs to have someone from smuggling an International Biological to keep it where it is now.” “done what is necessary with object as small as a baseball, Threat Reduction project, Congress so that he will not which is "roughly the size said. “Sandia hopes to help be immediately undercut.” build on that momentum to In this administration, “We don’t have that (relationship between the Presi- dent and Congress) right now,” he said. Advance Planning In addition, it is no longer Annual Mother’s Day Picnic is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved clear the President values ones will truly appreciate. 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Carol Diane Hart and Sharon Graham attended night school for 11 grandchild Jacob Grigsby worked from August 2015 Lafay- (Schmidt) Myers predeceased her. years where she earned her as well as Connie Gunn, to late March 2017. Before ette, CA. A Graveside Service was BS in nursing. close friend and mother of that, he worked for five years During Our beloved mother Thomas and Erika. her free and friend Carol Diane held for Ella Sousa at Mis- It was while Mom was as a policy assistant, consul- sion City Memorial Park, working at the VA in Dayton In Lieu of flowers feel tant and legislative intern time, she (Schmidt) Myers, passed free to make a donation to began away peacefully on April 420 N. Winchester Blvd., that she met a young physi- for Conservation Strategy UCSF Benioff Children’s Group in Sacramento. reading 7th, 2017. Carol was born Santa Clara, California cian, Seymour Simerman, Hospital Foundation. 2201 Matt had a passion for cook- on November 21st, 1945 95050. who came to her aid with Callaghan Mortuary is a patient. That assistance Broadway Suite 600, Oak- life, enjoying sports, poli- books, in Hayward, California. In land, California 94612-3017. tics, traveling, television inspiring 1973, she moved to Liver- honored to be serving the led to marriage on June 15, Sousa family. An online 1951. This union produced A memorial Service will be history, trivia, games, fan- her to more where she lived until guestbook is available for two daughters, Susanne and held at First Presbyterian tasy sports and spending become her death. She was elect- condolences at www.cal- Sally. Church (2020 Fifth Street) time with his fiancée, family an ac- ed twice to the Livermore laghanmortuary.com In 1960, the couple had in Livermore on Friday May and many friends. He was a com- School Board and served the opportunity to take a 12th at 3 p.m. Reception devoted fan of the Oakland plished creator of interna- from 1990 to 1998. She transfer and relocated to to be held after the service. A’s, Golden State Warriors, tional cuisines. You couldn’t Otto Carl Fink Connie Post stop by Kamie’s house with- was elected president of the It is with deep sadness Livermore, CA. They built Dallas Cowboys, FC Barce- board from 1992 to 1993 their dream house that Dad lona and USA soccer. out her insisting on cooking that we announce the pass- a meal for you! and 1997 to 1998. While ing of Otto Carl Fink on designed (including a bomb Jan Brown Matt was an incredibly on the board she won many shelter). They were known Jan Brown, a longtime intelligent, loving, patient, At a 1993 New Year’s April 20, 2017 at the age Eve party, she met the love awards, including an award of 85. for their parties and were Livermore resident, passed compassionate, tough, for “Continuous support of gracious hosts. away Saturday, April 15th, thoughtful, funny, generous, of her life, John Rosas. They Masonic Services were married in 1994 and moved vocational programs." After 34 years of working 2017, at Sunol Creek Mem- caring and wonderful young held on Thursday, April 27, to Tracy. In August 1995, Carol was also a real es- 2017 at Callaghan's Mortu- for the VA, mom retired but ory Care in Pleasanton. man who was flexible with dad kept working. In 1979, whatever life threw at him. the light of her life was tate agent and a reporter for ary in Livermore, Califor- Born Janice Roberta She- born, their son Zachary. the Livermore Independent nia followed by a military after his 34 years at the VA lor in 1938 to Olive (Driggs) He loved and lived with his and 28 years of marriage, fiancée, Suzy Costa of Sac- Soon after, they settled in during her working years. honors procession to the Shelor and Thomas Shelor in Livermore. She was an avid writer San Joaquin Valley National dad died. Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, she ramento. They had planned to be married on April 23, Kamie was fiercely de- and reader. Later, she was Cemetery. Mom stayed in the Liver- graduated from Pine Bluffs 2017. voted to her family. Her worked for Visiting Angels Otto was born in Castro more house for just under High School and attended Valley on January 24, 1932 44 years where she hosted Although Matt had brain strong Muslim faith guided as a caretaker for the elderly. beauty college in Chey- cancer, he never let it define every word and action when She was so proud of the fact to Otto Fink Sr. and Adele bridge parties and travelled enne. She married Donald all over the world. In 2005 him. He maintained a posi- it came to being a wife and that it included the care of Fink. Otto was a resident of Lee Brown of Hereford mom moved into an inde- tive, determined and realistic mother. Her life’s philoso- veterans. Livermore, California since Colorado in 1958. Together 1962. pendent living facility in attitude throughout his battle phies were “Do what God One of the biggest loves town. After Susanne lost they moved to Livermore with it. Many have said would do” and “Be a good of her life was politics. She He was the middle sibling in 1962. in his family and is prede- her husband in 2009, Mom that Matt’s life had a much person.” was very active at the local A devoted wife, a car- ceased by his parents and relocated to Auburn. That greater ripple effect than he Her favorite activities, al- ing mother and a doting and state levels and worked two sisters, Adele and Linda. turned into a sweet time of probably ever realized. He ways enjoyed with John and on several democratic cam- Otto had a great sense of fellowship and at age 99, grandmother, she enjoyed was an inspiration to all who Zachary, were riding mo- paigns. Another passion was humor and enjoyed making mom accepted Jesus Christ drinking tea and collecting knew him. torcycles, skiing, boating, tending to her yard, which those he met laugh. He was a as her Lord and Savior. Also tea-ware, cultivating roses At 5 years old, Matt shopping, relaxing in Pismo started keeping score in his included many flowers and self-made man, a good hus- during that time, mom had and orchids, stitchery and Beach, cheering on the War- baseball scorebook at A’s a vegetable garden. She had band, and a good provider. a second heart attack and 3 sewing, and high-quality riors and Raiders, and danc- quite the green thumb. He was also a gentleman mild strokes. chocolate. She was a long- games; at 9 he played chess in Friday night matches ing. “The best dancer ever!” Throughout her life, Car- with a keen sense of curios- Mom was the matriarch time member of St. Charles according to her friends. and leaves a wonderful against adult chess club ol was selfless and giving ity especially toward things Borromeo Catholic Church. Never one to sit still, she and did not expect anything mechanical. His kind spirit legacy. Roberta is survived She is preceded in death members at the Lawrence by her 3 daughters, Bobbi Livermore National Labo- launched a housekeeping in return. She vigorously and charming personality by her husband, Don Brown, business 20 years ago and loved her children, family won over the hearts of many Houston, Susanne Winnett and is survived by four ratory; and at 11 he was the second baseman for the quickly grew the business and friends. She loved her during the course of his 85 and Sally Brice; 8 grandchil- children - Patrick Brown, Livermore National Little to over 100 clients. Most of extended family and the years. dren; 8 great grandchildren Michael Brown, Cynthia He served in the military with 2 more on the way and League Giants, who won the her clients became lifelong many others she adopted Brown-Hernández, and District 57 Championship friends, because within 5 along her way like her own. during the Korean Con- 2 great-great grandchildren. Shawn Brown - along with Mom was laid to rest in by winning eight straight minutes of meeting Kamie Her Children, family and flict and was honorably ten grandchildren. Livermore, on April 21st, single-elimination playoff you felt like you’d known friends will remember many discharged in 1954. A mass will be held at 11 Otto was a member of next to her beloved husband, games. Matt called it his her your entire life. conversations with her that Seymour. am, Monday, May 8th at St. greatest sports experience Kamie will be profound- shared her knowledge, wis- the Masons for over 50 Charles Borromeo at 1315 years, ending his service on The family wishes to as an athlete. ly missed by her loving dom, support, love, and her Lomitas Ave, Livermore. his passing as a member of thank everyone who sup- Matt is survived by his husband and son, both of loving and caring spirit. She ported and helped mom in A rosary will be prayed at parents, Rob and Barbara Livermore, her mother, step- Masonic Lodge #218. 10 am. will always be remembered He was also a proud her final years. A special Gagnon of Livermore; sister father, three sisters and two as the best Mom, Grandma, member of the Operating thanks to Rita, Janet, Lisa, Jennifer Gagnon of Liver- brothers and their spouses, Great Grandma and adopted Engineers for over 50 years Kay, Hope, Teresa, Teri and Matthew more; fiancée Suzy Costa all in Sri Lanka, a sister-in- of Sacramento; grandmother mom. and worked on many large Sutter Hospice. Memorial Robert Gagnon law and brother-in-law in Carol is survived by construction projects in Gifts may be made to Sutter Resident of Sacramento Hilda Gagnon of Salinas; May 12, 1988 – April 28, 2017 grandfather Milo Nordyke Utah, 24 nieces and neph- her daughter and favorite California during his life. Auburn Faith Hospice in ews, and all of her friends. son-in-law, Robin and Alan He loved his work and was Auburn, CA. Matthew Robert Gagnon, of Livermore; numerous 28, a talented research ana- aunts, uncles and cousins; She deeply touched the Oberg, her sons Steven My- constantly working to up- lives of everyone she met. ers and Greg Myers. She grade his skills. Rita M. Post lyst for the State of Califor- and some of the best friends nia, passed away peacefully We felt blessed by her pres- was a loving grandmother Otto is survived by his Rita Moldt Post passed a person could ask for. He at home ence. She was gracious, to Amanda (Gabe) Costa, wife of 58 years, Barbara away peacefully in her was preceded in death by his i n grandfather, Robert Gagnon generous, fierce in her love AJ Oberg and Jack Myers Fink, his children, Michael Brownsville, California Liver- of Salinas, and his grand- and convictions, and a war- and a beloved great-grand- (Denise), Teresa (Jay) Fair, home on Tuesday April 25, Tony (Susan) Izzi, Patricia 2017. She was born in Liver- more, mother, Carma Nordyke of rior. She was nothing but mother to Alysia Greer, CA, on Livermore. love and will remain living Adam Greer, Ryan Oberg, Goodman, and Otto Carl more on December 24, 1936 (Tina) and his beloved ca- to Con- Friday, Donations may be made in our hearts forever. Alexander Oberg and Kali follow- to the Cancer Support Com- Kamie was interred at Costa. She is also survived nine companion, Honey. rad and He also leaves behind 8 Maren ing a munity of the Bay Area in Five Pillars Cemetery in by her sister Joy Schmidt, coura- Walnut Creek at https:// Livermore. numerous nieces, neph- grandchildren and 6 great- Moldt. grandchildren. She geous cancersupportcommunity. A celebration of Kamie's ews, and cousins from the Rest in peace! You are grew five- rallybound.org/rbjmgagnon. life will be held on Sunday, Schmidt and Foss families. sorely missed by all of us. up on year, Family and friends are May 7, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, at She was preceded in death Callaghan Mortuary a farm four- invited to a memorial service Ravenswood Historical Site, month by her father Alvin Fredrick is honored to be serving off El at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 2647 Arroyo Rd., Liver- Schmidt, her mother Esther the Fink family. An online Charro battle Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 with more. All who knew and Cora Odelia (Foss) Schmidt guestbook is available for R oad East Avenue, Livermore. brain cancer. loved Kamie are welcome. and her sister Sharon Patri- condolences at www.cal- in the Callaghan Mortuary is Matt was born at Valley- honored to be serving the cia (Schmidt) Waldo. laghanmortuary.com Tri- A celebration of life for Care Hospital in Livermore. Gagnon family. An online Valley. He attended Croce Elemen- guestbook is available for Carol was held at her home, Roberta Lee She was a graduate of Ama- on Saturday April 29th, tary School, Christensen condolences at www.cal- Wilks Simerman dor Valley High School and Middle School and Liver- 2017. The family would like laghanmortuary.com A Non-Attorney 1/16/1917 – 4/15/2017 University of California, more High School (class to thank everyone for all the Roberta Lee Simer- Berkeley. She was a teacher of 2006), where he was an Alternative love and support. Please man was born Roberta Lee Kamila Toofanthul in Livermore for sixteen honor student, academic Sulaiman Rosas Paralegal Services plant some flowers in her Wilks on January 16, 1917 in years at Green School and letterman and varsity sports memory rather than sending Stone County, Missouri. On Kamila Toofanthul Su- Fifth Street School. She letterman all four years. laiman Rosas passed away • Divorce • Deeds them to the family. April 15, 2017, Roberta died remained active in the lo- He played varsity golf as a peacefully, in her daugh- April 28, 2017, after a relent- • Probate • Living Trust cal Danish community. She freshman, and varsity ten- less and courageous 6-year Ella Catherine Sousa ter Su- moved to Brownsville in nis as a sophomore, junior CALL NOW! sanne’s battle against cancer. She Ella Catherine Sousa 1991. She wanted to move and senior. He was named was a beautiful soul gone passed away peacefully on home in the varsity team’s Scholar (925) 577-4736 Auburn, to the mountains. She found too early. www.atlasdp.com Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in time for substantial efforts Golfer of the Year in 2003. Kamie, as she was known Pleasanton, California. She CA. She In 2010, Matt gradu- was one in arts and crafts, paint- to her family and countless Atlas Document was born in Nebraska on ing, wood carving, sewing. ated from the University of friends, was born Feb. 27, June 7, 1924. Her strong will day short She also had a flourishing California at Davis, where 1961, in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Preparation and character contributed to of 100 garden. She was an extraor- he majored in political sci- Kamie began her life Services her liv- years ence. Matt emerged from dinary grandmother to four journey at 16, working as a 120 Spring St, PLS ing to and 3 a field of 100 applicants I am not an attorney. I can only grandchildren and one great nanny in Lebanon, later mov- provide self-help service be just months. to land his dream job as a at your specific direction. grandchild. She enjoyed ing to Kuwait, Germany, and Reg Alameda County #96. shy of Ro- research analyst with the Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 93. berta camping and traveling, in- Little Hoover Commission Ella was the 3rd and youngest cluding trips to Australia, for the State of California really child of William and Ruth New Zealand and Hawaii in Sacramento, where he en- Wilks. She grew up on the with her sister Adda. joyed family farm outside of Tiff Rita is survived by her being City, Missouri. When she son John C. Post and wife sur- was 11 years old, the family Leann, sister Adda M. round moved to Crane, Missouri so Moldt, grandchildren Thom- Obituary/Memoriam Policies by her her father could take a job as as Post, Erika Post, Grace Obituaries are published in family. the town Marshall. Post, Audrey Post, great The Independent at no charge. Roberta graduated from She played the piano and There is a small charge for Crane High School in 1934 loved to dance. She was photographs in the obituaries. very talented in many crafts. and started nursing school Sewing, making bears, nee- that same year at St. John’s dlework stitching and many in Springfield, MO. Ro- Memoriam ads can also be placed more. She was good at en- berta graduated from nurs- in The Independent when families gaging all of us in board ing school in 1936 and took want to honor the memories of their loved ones. games. Enjoyed working in odd nursing jobs before There is a charge for memoriam starting her career at the her rose and orchid garden. ads, based on the size of the ad. Ella leaves behind her Veterans Administration husband George J. Sousa. in Dayton, Ohio. During Her children Terry Hart, this time, Roberta met and Please send an email to Berdina Hutton, and Bonnie married James Gray. Even [email protected] more information Baker. Eleven grandchildren though that union did not and several great grandchil- last, in 1940 they produced a dren. Her children Harry daughter, Bobbi Lee. While she was on her own, Roberta 10 The Independent • May 4, 2017 Agencies Show Their Earth Day VIsions By Ron McNicoll will be impacts from floods caused by more rapid snowmelt in food and water, leading to more vector-borne illnesses. Two public agencies concerned with health have released in the mountains, notes the report. Lower income families are more vulnerable to climate reports addressing the impacts of Climate Change, if actions The report states that all Californians are at risk from change’s adverse effects. About 10 percent in the county do were not taken to deal with the threat. extreme heat, for such things as heatstroke. In 2010, there not own a car. They could not easily evacuate from a fire, Coming in time for Earth Day, which was April 22, were 34,000 people in the county who worked outdoors, or other disaster. About 64 percent of county households Alameda County last week issued its own data summary making them more vulnerable than other workers. lack air conditioning, a strategy to deal with the rising heat. of a statewide report published in February, oulining the Dry, hot conditions also lead to wildfires, which generate Shade from trees represent another cooling source. various harmful effects. smoke that people inhale causing health problems. In 2010, The report from the air district is largely a visual one. A Separately, the Bay Area Air Management District sent approximately 5 percent of the state’s population (75,333 video is posted at https://youtu.be/p9BxhIrIqrI. out a report last week that showed a vision of what might be residents) lived in fire hazard zones of moderate to very It shows the open space and the population that must be possible by 2050, if people change their consumer habits, high severity. From 1980-89, some 24 wildfires of at least protected. Scenes from everyday life have labels tagged on drive electric cars, use autonomous public transit fleets, live 490 acres consumed 112,000 acres in the Bay Area. The them such as biking to school, composting waste, taking in zero net energy homes, and compost all organic waste. numbers of fires are expected to rise. transit, walking or biking to work, getting a pool cover, In the county report, some health statistics from 2010 Big fires impact watersheds. They can have an adverse buying local food to cut down shipping on the roads, and were listed, and compared to the state in general. Although effect on water supplies through landslides and sediment eating less meat (animal waste is a big methane gas emitter). no number projections were attempted for the future, it’s deposited in run-off. The 3-minute video says that a “seamless integration” clear that a hotter climate will result in more deaths. There Climate change also increases the growth of microbes is coming together to change lifestyles so the planet does better.

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aside. Jean King noted that from the Affordable Hous- it was important to provide website are critical for mille- er; and Jeff Kaskey, Liver- Commission for the Arts; committee members had ing Bond funds passed by consistent, accurate infor- nials. "We experience cities more Historic Preservation Joan Seppala, Livermore been asked to reach out to Alameda County residents mation. differently than others." Commission. Organizations Community Group; Lynn the groups they represent should be included as a way Matt Ford commented, " Committee members ap- and their representatives on Seppala, Livermore Cul- and ask them to attend the to make housing more af- I don't want to do outreach pointed by the city coun- the committee include Jean tural Arts Council; Ra- meetings. "It seems there fordable. to do outreach. I thought a cil are Erik Bjorklund and King, Friends of Livermore; chael Snedecor, Livermore should be more options for • Amount of money the hotel and parking were our Regina Bonanno, Planning Drew Felker, i-Gate (The Downtown, Inc.; Phil Wente, comment." city would need to put into focus. Perhaps we don't need Livermore Valley Perform- Vice Chair Bob Woerner Commission; Matt Ford, Switch); Dale Kaye, In- maintaining different op- all of the options." ing Arts Center; and Karl suggested written com- Livermore Forward; Bryan novation Tri-Valley; Dawn tions. Petro agreed, stating that Petro, Livermore Rising; Argula, Livermore Valley Wente, Livermore Valley ments. "They would be • Funding options such as outreach was for the future. clearer and provide a good Andrew Barker, resident; Chamber of Commerce; Winegrowers Association. grants, selling naming rights. He noted that media and a record of what the public had Sherry Nigg, business own- Monya Lane, Livermore The downtown development to say," he said. Committee member Bry- will be an investment of 50 an Petro said taking public years, see how the city can comment would not be the handle it financially. • Amount of money a most efficient use of the Long after it was cratered by the meteor, however, and be- committee's time. "The goal hotel could bring in, as well fore it became the town that it is, the site held a Roman cas- is to get information out, not as a conference center. What tellum, built in 85 A.D. and probably called Septemiacum. to collect it." would be the cost of resi- In 1998, Nördlingen celebrated its 1100-year-old history. Committee member Gino dential development versus 7. Depression-era gangster Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd Bonanno felt that it would money it could generate? was popular with the public, despite his bank-robbing ways. be important to get feedback • Information on models That’s because when he robbed banks, he burned the docu- from the public in a timely of other cities in similar ments on the mortgages they held. manner. She suggested pro- circumstances; how they This being before the computer age, there was no trace viding comment cards that thought out of the box to left of many homeowners’ debts. people could fill out at meet- achieve a result Thirteen Trivial and Not-So- 8. The first “pre-fab” dwelling we know about was a ings. castle constructed in Britain in the 12th century. • Who pays and the return The Robert Wace, in his epic poem “Roman de Rou,” Technical and back- on investment factoring in Trivial Facts about Real Estate ground information was By Cher Wollard describes a castle being transported in “kit” form from operations and maintenance. Normandy to Britain. Historian Pierre Bouet translated proposed by committee • Realistic approaches Buying and selling real estate can be serious business, members for the May 11 but here are few tidbits to lighten the mood while you tough verses 6,516-6,526 as: “They took out of the ship beams that add no taxes. There is out negotiations, inspections and loan approval: of wood and dragged them to the ground. Then the Count meeting regarding parking, already a Lighting and Land- (Earl) who brought them, (the beams) already pierced and traffic and finance. 1. During the Florida Land Boom of 1919, investors paid scape District in the down- up to $25,000 – equivalent to about $366,000 in today’s planed, carved and trimmed, the pegs (raw-plugs/dowels) Information requested for already trimmed and transported in barrels, erected a castle, the parking and traffic aspect town that property owners currency – for land that had not yet been dredged out of pay into. There should be no the ocean. had a moat dug around it and thus had constructed a big included the following: paid fortress during the night.” parking, other parking op- city subsidies. Florida's first real estate bubble burst in 1925, leaving behind the remains of failed developments in the Miami Today, prefabricated steel modules are often used to tions and locations, bicycle • Impact on city services, build skyscrapers. such as police and fire. area, such as Aladdin City and Isola di Lolando. But new options, , traffic models for cities emerged out of the Everglades land, reshaping the 9. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai – which was not a pre-fab a hotel on the east and west • Projected tax revenues; -- is so tall, you can sit outside the café at street level and information on how the geography and politics of the state. sides, parking expectations 2. The world's total land mass that is not underwater watch the sun set, then take the elevators 2,717 feet to the for 10 to 20 to 30 years, as- current garage was financed includes 36.8 billion acres of inhabitable land. top floor and watch the sun set again. sumptions regarding chang- and built. It’s been said that Queen Elizabeth II owns about one- The building, which cost an estimated $1.5 billion to es in transportation modes, Future public outreach sixth of that land, but that’s not really accurate. As monarch build, boasts 57 elevators and 8 escalators, so you don’t transit opportunities, cost to options were discussed. of the British Commonwealth, she retains royal title over even have to take the same route each evening. build underground parking, They include workshops, an not just the British Isles, but Canada, Australia and the rest, 10. A B-52 Mitchell bomber accidently crashed into the cost of a parking structure as online interactive website, but her personal holdings are a mere 50,000 acres. top floors of the Empire State Building in New York in 1945. well as its finaning options, 3. The White House may be home to the head of the The incident killed 14 people – three in the plane and 11 pop-up meetings, walk- on the ground. Miraculously, elevator operator Betty Lou and multi-modal structures. ing tours and focus groups. world’s first democracy, but it was modeled after the palace The second topic on May of the Duke of Leinster, the premier dukedom in Peerage Oliver survived when the cables snapped and the elevator Outreach to underserved fell 75 stories to the basements. Rescuers found her amongst 11 will involve finance. The communities was impor- of Ireland. Originally designed by James Hoban, an architect who the rubble, injured but alive. committee weighed in with tant. It could be achieved Oliver still holds the Guinness World Record for the a variety of suggestions on had emigrated from Ireland in 1785, the structure was sub- by providing food, child sequently expanded by Thomas Jefferson and rebuilt (after longest survived elevator fall. information they said would care and flexible start times 11. You think driverless cars are cool? The Robomow, be helpful. Some expressed the War of 1812) under James Monroe. The West Wing was for meetings. Committee a robot lawn mower manufactured in the U.K. by Friendly points of view. not built until 1901, and the first Oval Office was added members want to make sure eight years later. By 1946, the mansion had been expanded Machines, can cut 6,000 square yards of lawn without hu- • Economics of parking, man assistance. to include construction cost that all demographic groups again, the Oval Office moved, and the East Wing added. 4. An estimated 41 percent of all U.S. homes valued at 12. The fastest-growing sector of U.S. homebuyers is of a parking structure and of were included, noting that single women. But the largest sector of homeowners re- young and old people have $1 million or more are located in the Golden State. similar facilities. That should be no surprise to those of us in the Bay mains married couples with children, accounting for about • Funding mechanisms. different views. Proposed by 40 percent of all buyers. committee members were Area, where approximately 57 percent of homes currently What is the city investing on the market are priced in the seven digits. In Livermore, In terms of ethnicity, Hispanics are the only ethnic group now? Where would more additional outreach options, Pleasanton and Dublin that number is 53 percent as of early whose rates of homeownership have increased in the past money come from? such as on-site graphics to this week. two years. • Information from an show what is planned. Hold- 5. As of last September, about 1.4 million completed 13. In 2016 about one-third of real estate agents in the Enhanced Infrastructure ing neighborhood meetings, dwellings, most of them investment properties, were vacant. U.S. owned investment property. Financing District study, a working with community That’s about one-thirteenth the number we saw during the That’s compared to only about 9 percent of all American Community Finance District organizations, and going depth of the Recession. adults, about the same number as have money market ac- study and an IMPLAN Mod- Currently, the highest vacancy rates are in industrial counts or Roth IRAs. to churches, the Farmers Of those who already own investment property, most – 69 el. Alternative ideas, such as Market, and schools were Midwest cities and parts of the South, regions where hous- crowdfunding investment ing prices are recovering more slowly. percent – say they would like to acquire more. other ideas. For more information about real estate, contact your should be explored. Funds There was agreement that 6. The town of Nordlington in Bavaria, Germany, is built on the site of a crater from a meteor impact that occurred local Realtor today. 14 million years ago. Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties in Livermore.

LEGAL NOTICES Livermore, CA 94550, is fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. 4371 Norris Rd, Fremont, CA transact business under the 4118. Published April 20, 27, Meadow Glen Dr., Livermore, hereby registered by the listed above N/A. 4114. Published April 13, 20, 94536, is hereby registered fictitious business name(s) May 4, 11, 2017. CA 94551 2)Kevin W. Fol- FOR INFORMATION following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: 27, May 4, 2017. by the following owner(s): listed above: January 25, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS som, 3680 Conestoga Lane, PLACING LEGAL NOTICES Yvonne M. Ballou, 64 Cameo /s/: Holly Sneddon, Managing 1)John Rehnberg 2)Celia 2012 NAME STATEMENT Placerville, CA 95667 Call 925-243-8000 Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 Partner STATEMENT OF Rehnberg, 4371 Norris Rd, This business is conducted ABANDONMENT Signature of Registrants: FILE NO. 529841 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted This statement was filed with Fremont, CA 94536 /s/: Paul Fagliano The following person(s) doing by a General partnership by an Individual the County Clerk of Alameda FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted The registrant began to trans- NAME STATEMENT NAME This statement was filed with business as: Seamstress FILE NO. 529560 The registrant first com- on April 6, 2017. Expires April by Married Couple the County Clerk of Alameda Adventures, 860 Wagoner act business under the ficti- menced to transact business 6, 2022. FILE NO. 529439 The date on which the reg- tious business name(s) listed The following person(s) doing The person(s) listed below on March 8, 2017. Expires Dr, Livermore, CA 94550, business as: 2Air Services, under the fictitious business The Independent Legal No. istrant first commenced to March 8, 2022. is hereby registered by the above on January 1, 2012. name(s) listed above N/A. 4113. Published April 13, 20, has(have) abandoned the transact business under the Signature of Registrants: 5224 Diane Lane, Liver- use of the following Ficti- The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): more, CA 94550, is hereby Signature of Registrants: 27, May 4, 2017. fictitious business name(s) 4117. Published April 20, 27, Ashley Hamic, 860 Wagoner /s/: Edwin N. Folsom, Gen- /s/: Yvonne M. Ballou, Sole tious Business Name: MS. listed above: N/A eral Partner registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Carmen’s Kinder Casa, 860 May 4, 11, 2017. Dr, Livermore, CA 94550 owner(s): Proprietor NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted This statement was filed with This statement was filed with Herman Ave #102, Liver- /s/: John M. Rehnberg, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda Jon Michael Schwartz, 5224 FILE NO. 529734 more, CA 94551. NAME STATEMENT by an Individual Diane Lane, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing Owner The date on which the reg- on April 10, 2017. Expires on April 7, 2017. Expires April The Fictitious Business This statement was filed with FILE NO. 529568 April 10, 2022. 94550 business as: Wildlife Science Name Statement for the Part- The following person(s) do- istrant first commenced to This business is conducted by 7, 2022. Consulting, 627 South H the County Clerk of Alameda transact business under the The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. nership filed on 3/30/2017 in on April 11, 2017. Expires ing business as: Fresh As 4120. Published April 20, 27, an Individual Street, Livermore, CA 94550, the County of Alameda. A Daisy, 746 South I St, fictitious business name(s) The registrant began to trans- 4112. Published April 13, 20, is hereby registered by the April 11, 2022. listed above: N/A May 4, 11, 2017. 27, May 4, 2017. The full name of Registrant: The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94550, is act business under the ficti- following owner(s): 1)Carmen Meneses 2)Tania hereby registered by the Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1)Amanda Colombo Murphy 4116. Published April 20, 27, /s/: Ashley Hamic NAME STATEMENT L. Meneses, 6364 Altamar May 4, 11, 2017. following owner(s): above on December 1, 2006. NAME STATEMENT 2)Christopher Caleb Murphy, Circle, Livermore, CA 94551 Ginger Mc Kendree, 746 This statement was filed with FILE NO. 530072 Signature of Registrants: FILE NO. 529643 627 South H Street, Liver- Signature of Registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS South I St, Livermore, CA the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) doing /s/: Jon Schwartz, Owner The following person(s) do- more, CA 94550 /s/: Carmen Meneses, Part- NAME STATEMENT 94550 on April 12, 2017. Expires business as: Typicite Wines, This statement was filed with ing business as: Rescue This business is conducted ner FILE NO. 528536 This business is conducted April 12, 2022. 5208 Lilac Avenue, Liver- the County Clerk of Alameda Contacts, 1171 Murrieta Blvd by a General Partnership This statement was filed with The following person(s) do- by an Individual The Independent Legal No. more, CA 94551, is hereby on April 4, 2017. Expires April #100, Livermore, CA 94550, The date on which the reg- the County Clerk of Alameda ing business as: Flynn Road The date on which the reg- 4119. Published April 20, 27, registered by the following 4, 2022. is hereby registered by the istrant first commenced to on April 3, 2017. Expires April Ranches, 11995 South Flynn istrant first commenced to May 4, 11, 2017. owner(s): The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): transact business under the 3, 2022. Rd, Livermore, CA 94550, transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS C&C Wine Company, LLC, 4111. Published April 13, 20, Rescue Contacts, LLC, 1171 fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the fictitious business name(s) NAME STATEMENT 5208 Lilac Avenue, Liver- 27, May 4, 2017. Murrieta Blvd #100, Liver- listed above 2008 4115. Published April 13, 20, following owner(s): listed above: August 14, 2007 FILE NO. 529713 more, CA 94551 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS more, CA 94550 Signature of Registrants: 27, May 4, 2017. Paul James Fagliano, 4435 Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) doing This business is conducted This business is conducted /s/: Amanda C. Murphy, 1st St #341, Livermore, by a Limited Liability Com- NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS /s/: Ginger McKendree business as: Folsom Bros, FILE NO. 529686 by a Limited Liability Com- Owner/General Partner CA 94551 This statement was filed with 1452 N. Vasco Rd #206, pany pany This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT This business is conducted The date on which the reg- The following person(s) FILE NO. 529766 the County Clerk of Alameda Livermore, CA 94551, is doing business as: Safety- The date on which the reg- the County Clerk of Alameda by an Individual on April 4, 2017. Expires April hereby registered by the istrant first commenced to istrant first commenced to on April 10, 2017. Expires The following person(s) doing The date on which the reg- transact business under the N-Numbers Bookkeeping business as: Selfie-Nomics, 4, 2022. following owner(s): Services, 64 Cameo Drive, transact business under the April 10, 2022. istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. 1)Edwin N. Folsom, 1920 fictitious business name(s) May 4, 2017 • The Independent 11

listed above: N/A CA 94568 take many actions without G. SCHWARTZ 118) FREE SECTION not licensed by the Contrac- Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted obtaining court approval. 7901 STONERIDGE DRIVE, tors State License Board.” /s/: Craig Ploof, Managing by Married Couple Before taking certain very SUITE 401 Free Pine & Oak Wood Member The date on which the reg- important actions, however, PLEASANTON, CA 94588 You cut & haul it REAL ESTATE This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to the personal representative (925)463-1073 Lots of Pine cones, too Inland Valley the County Clerk of Alameda transact business under the will be required to give notice Please call Publishing Co. on April 19, 2017. Expires fictitious business name(s) to interested persons unless The Independent Legal No. (408)897-3156 Client Code:04126-00001 April 19, 2022. listed above: December 1999 they have waived notice or 4126. Re: Legal Notice for The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: consented to the proposed Published May 4, 11, 18, ANNOUNCEMENTS Classified Ads 4121. Published April 27, /s/: Dawn Lizette Benson action.) The independent ad- 2017. The Federal Fair Housing Cable Installers Wanted! 155) NOTICES May 4, 11, 18, 2017. This statement was filed with ministration authority will be ANIMALS Act, Title VII of the Civil Immediate openings for Cable Installers FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the County Clerk of Alameda granted unless an interested “NOTICE TO READERS: Rights Act of 1964, and state person files an objection to NAME STATEMENT on April 10, 2017. Expires 2) CATS/ DOGS California law requires that law prohibit advertisements No experience necessary, we will train. the petition and shows good FILE NO. 530111 April 10, 2022. ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for contractors taking jobs that for housing and employment The Independent Legal No. cause why the court should total $500 or more (labor that contain any preference, $500 Bonus for no experience The following person(s) do- not grant the authority. adoption information contact ing business as: Tri-valley 4124. Published April 27, Valley Humane Society at and/or materials) be licensed limitation or discrimination $2500 Bonus with sufficient experience May 4, 11, 18, 2017. by the Contractors State based on protected classes, trucking, 859 Brennan Way, A hearing on the petition (925)426-8656 Livermore, CA 94550, is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS License Board. State law including race, color, religion, Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K will be held in this court sex, handicap, familial status hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT as follows: also requires that contractors Company vehicle with gas card provided include their license numbers or national origin. IVPC does following owner(s): FILE NO. 530209 Date: 07/10/2017 Pedro Sandoval Sandoval, The following person(s) doing on all advertising. Check your not knowingly accept any Bring current DMW report to interview. TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 202 advertisements that are in 859 Brennan Way, Liver- business as: Balance Rock at: contractor’s status at www. Call (916) 215-9309 to apply. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- violation of the law. more, CA 94550 Supply, 3680 Andrews Dr. SUPERIOR COURT OF This business is conducted Apt. 313, Pleasanton, CA CALIFORNIA CSLB (2752). Unlicensed TO PLACE Open Interviews Mon-Fri 9am-3pm persons taking jobs less by an Individual 94588, is hereby registered County of Alameda CLASSIFIED AD 1920 Mark Ct. #190, Concord, CA The date on which the reg- by the following owner(s): Berkeley Courthouse than $500 must state in their Call (925)243-8000 Adopt a new best friend advertisements that they are istrant first commenced to 1)Bryce Vlach 2)Seth Vlach, 2120 Martin Luther King, TVAR transact business under the 3680 Andrews Dr. Apt. 313, Jr. Way Tri-Valley Animal Rescue fictitious business name(s) Pleasanton, CA 94588 Berkeley, CA 94704 listed above: N/A This business is conducted Our current weekly adoption e If you object to the granting Signature of Registrants: by a General Partnership events include: /s/: Pedro Sandoval Sandoval The date on which the reg- of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and This statement was filed with istrant first commenced to Saturdays - Dogs & Pup- the County Clerk of Alameda transact business under the state your objections or file written objections with the pies at Farmer’s Market in on April 20, 2017. Expires fictitious business name(s) Pleasanton. The location is April 20, 2022. listed above: N/A court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in Delucchi Park, 4501 First St. The Independent Legal No. Signature of Registrants: Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm. 4122. Published April 27, /s/: Bryce Vlach person or by your attorney. May 4, 11, 18, 2017. This statement was filed with Daniel Alpher Sally Blaze If you are a creditor or Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- the County Clerk of Alameda tens at Dublin PetSmart, REALTOR® REALTOR® FICTITIOUS BUSINESS on April 21, 2017. Expires a contingent creditor of NAME STATEMENT the decedent, you must 6960 Amador Plaza Rd. 925.548.6500 925.998.1284 April 21, 2022. Hours: 11am to 3pm. FILE NO. 529747 The Independent Legal No. file your claim with the [email protected] [email protected] The following person(s) do- 4125. Published April 27, court and mail a copy to daniel.apr.com the personal representa- Visit our website, WWW. sblaze.apr.com ing business as: Dream To May 4, 11, 18, 2017. Create, 1671 Bluebell Dr, tive appointed by the court TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable Livermore, CA 94551, is NOTICE OF PETITION TO within the later of either animals, volunteer opportuni- hereby registered by the ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: (1) four months from the ties, and how to donate. following owner(s): DENNIS CHRISTOPHER date of first issuance of Lynn Borley Tracey Esling Sherri Cruz, 1671 Bluebell MATEO letters to a general personal Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL REALTOR® REALTOR® (AMENDED) representative, as defined RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 925.487.3371 925.366.8275 This business is conducted Case No. RP17852154 in section 58(b) of the Cali- ter, and Instagram. 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Although happy days leaving gifts of wit and wis- all performed at the Both- aren’t here again in Encore dom, or other less welcome well. In what has become a Players’ spring production, surprises behind. company tradition, a post- it offers a funny and timely Director Kathy Streeter performance wine reception clear-eyed glimpse at how says she chose the play for is included in the $25 ticket political sausage can be its “humor, poignancy and price, and will give audience made in our nation’s beauti- bite” in telling the story of members an opportunity to ful, beleaguered capital. Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes, talk to the cast or discuss “An American Daugh- who’s been nominated for some of the play’s themes, ter,” Wendy Wasserstein’s surgeon-general but who such as the media’s role in satisfying contemporary faces a battery of tricky chal- shaping a political personal- tale of a good woman’s lenges before she claims the ity, or the pitfalls awaiting effort to serve her coun- prize. Along the journey, she female candidates. try, will be performed as a must deal with some politi- A special Mother’s Day theatrically staged reading cal potholes, rumors, media reception is planned for the at Livermore’s Bothwell snares and domestic snags. matinee performance May Arts Center on May 12, 13 Streeter, whose acting 14. Suffice it to say that and 14. The intimate theatre and directing credits began mothers will be given due venue has been upgraded with Livermore’s Cask and deference. With a handsome, with audience risers for bet- Mask Players in its Sixties/ brilliant woman at its center sightlines and additional Seventies heyday, notes that ter, this play is particularly lighting to make the produc- “An American Daughter” appropriate for celebrating tion “shine.” boasts a stage full of accom- mothers, grandmothers, sis- The scene is a handsome plished actors. They include ters and girlfriends. (It is, Georgetown living room, Leslie Ivy plays Dr. Judith B. Kaufman and Lea Blevins Quincy Quince in An American a number of local favorites: however, not appropriate for where friends and foes and Daughter. Photo - Clark Streeter Martie Muldoon plays Dr. children under 14.) faux friends come and go, Lyssa Dent Hughes, the Performances are 8 p.m. surgeon-general nominee. May 12 and 13 and 2 p.m. Clark Streeter, Louis He- May 14 at the Bothwell semann, John Hart, Lea Arts Center, Eighth and H Nonprofit Alliance to Host Meet the Grantmakers Blevins, Johnny Orenberg, Streets, Livermore. Tickets Leslie Ivy, Donna Blevins, #25 available at the Bank- Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA) will present the TVNPA holds free meetings open to the public on the and Arthur Barinque are also head Box OFfice, 2400 First organization's Third Annual Grantmakers Panel “Meet the second Thursday of each month at the Bankhead Theater. featured among the large Street, downtown Liver- Grantmakers: Building Strategic Funding Partnerships” The Visit www.tvnpa.org to learn more about the organization and diverse cast. You might more, on line at www.bank- program features local corporate and foundation represen- and its membership program and to join the TVNPA email even recognize the voice of headtheater.org or by calling tatives discussing their grant requirements and charitable list. Find TVNPA on: Facebook, Twitter @tvnpa, and our Mayor, John Marchand. 373-6800. Tickets, if avail- giving programs. LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/groups/6979042. Contact It will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017, from 9:30 am the organization at [email protected] or Tri-Valley Nonprofit This will be Encore Play- able, will also be sold at the - noon, at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St. Livermore. Alliance, PO Box 2467, Livermore, CA, 94551. ers’ fourth full length pro- door. Attending will be nonprofit organization staff members, duction. It follows “Love A special Mother's Day board directors, and volunteers will be seeking an in-depth Letters,” “Three Viewings” reception follows the Sun- understanding of grantmakers’ funding opportunities and Religion Chat to Discuss and “The Cocktail Hour,” day matinee. grant development recommendations. All interested members of the community are encouraged to attend. Register Celebrations, Holy Days, Etc. online at www.tvnpa.org. The event is open to the public The May Religion Chat will be held at Asbury United Come out to the valley, at large at no cost to attend. 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Woman of the Year Recognized for Work with Military Families

By Carol Graham would be calling back say- ans Memorial Building in "The Pleasanton event start- For a month Pat Frizzell ing, 'Oops, never mind!'" Pleasanton on April 4. ed with a military motor- knew the good news, yet However, Frizzell "The Sacramento event cycle escort from my home told almost no one. needn't have worried. She felt like being queen for a to the Veterans Memorial "Assemblywoman rightly earned the desig- day - corsages, gift bags, Building where my friends Catharine Baker called me. nation for her work with photos, and a ceremony for and family were waiting out I was quite surprised," Friz- Pleasanton Military Fami- the 80 Women of the Year front. Catharine Baker and zell said of hearing she'd lies. Frizzell was honored (one from each district in her staff were there, along been named Woman of the at two celebrations – the California) in the Assembly with almost 100 people to Year for State Assembly first at the State Capitol in Chambers followed by a celebrate with me. I feel District 16. "I was sure it Sacramento on March 6, wonderful luncheon with honored, and very grateful was a mistake and they and the second at the Veter- speakers," said Frizzell. for the award." Frizzell's involvement with Pleasanton Military Families was set into mo- tion when her oldest son, David, joined the United Pat Frizzell States Marine Corps Re- serves in August 2001. ings. Then in 2009, Frizzell include: surprise home- "This was a huge change became the group's chair- coming celebrations with in my life, especially after person, a position she still motorcycle escorts for September 11, 2001, just holds today. troops returning home after one month later," said Friz- "We've been together deployment or at the end of zell. "When he deployed now for 14 years and have their service; a care-pack- to Iraq in March 2003, at grown in size and sense age program for deployed the beginning of Opera- of purpose," said Frizzell. troops; a yellow-streamer tion Iraqi Freedom, I found "Even though my son’s program that displays the the Pleasanton Military service is complete, I stayed names and branches of Families support group, on with the group because service of those currently which was just beginning of all it gave to me when I serving in the armed forces at that time. I started out as on streamers that hang on a weepy, frightened mom but as the group grew and I started out as a weepy, frightened mom began to organize, I found it helpful to have a job to do. but as the group grew and began to orga- It offered a sense of pur- nize, I found it helpful to have a job to do. pose and focus amongst all the worries about my son at war. I made so many good friends. We understood needed it so much. I like to Main Street's lights; veteran each other. It made all the say that as our group grew mentors and support as difference in the world to roots and strengthened, it troops readjust to civilian not feel alone and afraid." then sprouted branches to life; fundraising events; In 2004, Frizzell took reach out and do more." and coordination with other over communications for Along with monthly veteran service organiza- the group – a task that support-group meetings, tions – such as American Pictured (from left) are Assembly Minority Leader Chad Mayes, Assemblywoman required time every day to Pleasanton Military Fami- Legion and Veterans of Catharine Baker, Pat Frizzell, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, and Speaker of the keep families in touch with lies provides services that Assembly Anthony Rendon. each other between meet- (continued on page 3) 2 The Independent • May 4, 2017 Women to Perform Original and Traditional World Folk Music

Performing currently in Cuban, Ladino, Brazilian, form to collaborate and cre- 23 different global languag- Turkish, African, Hai- ate through the sharing of es, Women Of The World tian, Indian, Italian and music,” notes their mission comes to the Firehouse Japanese. The members statement, “to explore and Arts Center Theater stage happily elaborate that they celebrate the differences in Pleasanton on Sunday, are bonded by their passion in ideologies and cultural May 21, at 2:00 p.m. The to explore sounds, rhythms, tenets that exist in the daily award-winning interna- and musical vocabulary lives of women all over the tional a cappella quartet from all over the world, and world.” (plus percussion) delivers their desire promote peace WOTW founder Ayumi original and traditional and harmony in the process. Ueda, a Berklee College of world folk music with con- One show only: Sunday, Music alumna from Japan, temporary twists, and often May 21, 2:00 p.m. Re- had sought to create “a include chants, storytelling, served seating tickets are multicultural ensemble that dance, mouth percussion, $25-$35. Tickets can be not only crossed boundar- and improvisation. purchased online at www. ies musically, but also was Mentored by Grammy firehousearts.org, by calling committed to the daily Award winning maestro 925-931-4848 , and in per- practice of peace in their Bobby McFerrin, WOTW son at the Box Office, 4444 interactions.” Ayumi joined venues have included Railroad Avenue, Pleasan- forces with like-minded vo- Carnegie Hall, Boston’s ton. Box Office hours are cal artists, Giorgia Renosto Symphony Hall, Kennedy Wednesday - Friday 12:00 from Italy, Annette Philip Center, and eminent Jazz noon-6:00pm, Saturdays from India, Débòrah Pierre stages across the US. They 10:00am-4:00pm, and two from USA/Haiti, and Pat- Women of the World have even done a TedX hours prior to the perfor- rick Simard from Canada Talk and United Nations mance. (percussion) to manifest has toured extensively in rin and African vocal icon National Champions, nomi- events. “Women Of The World this vision, and Women Of North America and Asia, Angelique Kidjo. Recent nees for both 2013 Boston They have performed in was formed to bring women The World was launched. and collaborated with recognition includes: 2014 Music Awards and 2014 31 languages (and count- musicians from across the Since their beginnings many renowned musicians, Harmony Sweepstakes Independent Music Awards. ing) including Bulgarian, globe onto a common plat- in 2008, the ensemble including Bobby McFer- Valley Concert Chorale to Present a Choral Festival

The Valley Concert Chorale (VCC) will host a choral church sanctuary settings with excellent acoustics that will festival featuring Eriks Ešenvalds, Artist in Residence. bring these characteristics to life for the audience. The festival includes two performances where VCC will Musical selections include Ešenvalds’ setting of collaborate with choruses from San Jose State University, Amazing Grace which is unique, ingenious, and harmoni- Cal State-East Bay, and the award-winning Mt. Eden High ously impressive, yet true to the spirit of the original hymn School. Details are as follows: and its long history. His Trinity Te Deum is a grand and Friday, May 19, 7:30 pm, All Saints Catholic Church, glorious piece with the addition of brass, harp, percussion 22824 Second St., Hayward; Sunday, May 21, 7:00 pm, and organ. Mission Dolores Basilica, 3321 16th Street, San Fran- VCC President Don Plondke is excited about the cisco. festival and the opportunity to share the music with the Eriks Ešenvalds is one of the most sought-after com- communities of the East Bay and San Francisco. posers working today, with a busy commission schedule “As a singer in VCC, I'm looking forward to the festi- and performances of his music heard on every continent. val for a number of reasons. First and foremost is having “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience one of the most sought-after contemporary choral com- the world of Eriks’ incredible and beautiful music, in great posers in-residence with us to share his thoughts about acoustic spaces, and with the composer present to intro- Eriks Ešenvalds, Artist in Residence the subtleties of his gorgeous music, as well as share his duce the selections to the audience,” says John Emory experiences in performance with dozens of singers of all Bush, the Chorale’s Artistic Director. “His music benefits are performing his music frequently and this festival ages. Audiences are in for a real treat.” greatly from combining choirs as more singers amplify the allows our participating choirs to sing his compositions Tickets are $25 in advance and at the door. Advance rich texture he intends to create.” and have a personal connection with the composer. It is a tickets may be ordered by visiting the Chorale’s website at For this purpose, VCC invited local high school and thrilling opportunity for the singers and audience alike.” www.valleyconcertchorale.org, or by calling the Chorale’s university choirs to participate in the festival not only to Many of Ešenvalds’ compositions feature music about information number at (925) 866-4003 to order tickets. enhance the performance of Ešenvalds’ music but also for clouds, stars, nature and the ocean, filled with rich, lush More information about the Valley Concert Chorale the choirs’ musical enrichment. and thick textures that create an extraordinary atmosphere is available at valleyconcertchorale.org, or by calling the “High school and university choirs around the world of choral sound. Both concerts will be performed in large general information line at (925) 866-4003.

May 4, 2017 • The Independent 3 Larger Than Life Singer Back on Bankhead Stage

Called a “musical force With her current band, land Center Stage in 2007, of nature,” singer-song- Large released the album and in “Harps and Angels,” writer Storm Large uses the “Le Bonheur,” which was a musical featuring the power of her voice to con- described as “sublime and work of Randy Newman nect with audiences. Since subversive interpretations in 2010 at the Mark Taper she shot to national promi- of the American Songbook Forum in Los Angeles. nence in 2006 as a finalist .... tortured and titillating The Bankhead Theater is on the television show love songs; beautiful, famil- located at 2400 First Street “Rock Star: Supernova,” iar, yet twisted.” in downtown Livermore. Large has built her career Large also starred in the Tickets may be purchased critically-acclaimed pro- at the box office, online at as a vocalist, as well as suc- www.bankheadtheater.org cessfully pursuing her inter- duction of “Cabaret” with Wade McCollum for Port- or by calling 373-6800. ests in acting and writing. Last seen at the Bankhead in 2015 with swing band Pink Martini, Large returns with her band Le Bonheur for a single performance on Friday evening, May 19, 2017 at 8 p.m. Large has been singing since she was a young Tonight!The child. She attended the American Academy of Capitol Steps Dramatic Arts in New York Putting the “Mock” in and spent the ’90s sing- Democracy ing in clubs throughout Thu San Francisco. Looking MAY 4 for a change of scene, she at 7:30pm moved to Portland in 2002 to pursue a new career as a chef. A last minute decision to perform at a local club Storm Large turned into a standing gig, and she soon had a cult-like this day. DC. She has continued to singer/songwriter Rufus following in the Portland Large made her debut as tour with them and was Wainwright, and Rock area. Although she was guest vocalist with the band featured on their CD “Get and Roll Hall of Famer eliminated the week before Pink Martini in 2011, sing- Happy.” George Clinton. She made the “Rock Star: Supernova” ing four sold-out concerts Large has sung with her Carnegie Hall debut A PAIRINg oF MuSIc AND ART finale, her time on the show with the National Sympho- Grammy Award-winner k.d. in 2013 singing Weill’s Fri MAY 5 at 8pm earned her a large and loyal ny Orchestra at the Ken- lang, pianist Kirill Gerstein, “Seven Deadly Sins” with fan base that follows her to nedy Center in Washington, punk rocker John Doe, the Detroit Symphony.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR (continued from front page)

Foreign Wars – to ensure meeting my patients every played the French horn with "I love the volunteer a high quality of life for day," she said. the Pleasanton Community work I do with Pleasan- Sotto Voce A Twist of Lemmon Pleasanton veterans. Born in St. Louis, Mis- Concert Band for 35 years, ton Military Families, DEL VALLE FINE ARTS TRIbuTE To Caring for others has souri, Frizzell was raised and "Volunteered wherever our young veterans and A bELoVED Sat MAY 6 at 8pm HoLLywooD IcoN long been a part of Friz- in LaGrange, Illinois – one I was needed – schools, our local veteran service zell's life. Before retiring of five sisters in her family. church, work, and with organizations. I've always Fri MAY 12 at 8pm last December, she worked She moved to California American Red Cross blood felt that I get more back as a Registered Nurse for in the late '70s and mar- drives." than I give," said Frizzell. COMMUNITY 41 years, the last 24 for ried her husband, Bob, Yet it is her tireless "To be honored like this is 4 EDUCATION Kaiser Permanente in Pleas- in 1979. They lived in dedication to and work with a bonus." Sat MAY 13 at 7pm anton's Ambulatory Surgery Pleasanton from 1982 until the military support group To learn more, visit Center. 2009 when they moved that earned her the title of www.pleasantonmilitary- 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org "I looked forward to to Livermore. Frizzell has Woman of the Year. families.org. 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • May 4, 2017

Review 'Evita' Captivates the Audience

By Carol Graham as a stage, radio and film mental passages throughout At fifteen, the young actress. She met Colonel such as those in "Lament" girl escaped her dirt-poor Juan Perón in 1944 and and "Don't Cry for Me, childhood and headed for married him the following Argentina." Rhythmic the bright lights of Buenos year. In 1946, Juan Perón Latinate styles are heard Aires. She was a starlet at was elected the president of in "Buenos Aires," "And 22, the president's mistress Argentina, and for the fol- the Money Kept Rolling In at 24, First Lady at 27, and lowing six years Eva Perón (and Out)," and "On This dead at 33. became powerful within the Night of a Thousand Stars." "Don't cry for me, Ar- pro- Perónist trade unions, Ballads include "High Fly- gentina," sings Eva Perón. primarily for speaking on ing, Adored" and "Another "The truth is I never left behalf of labor rights. She Suitcase in Another Hall." you. All through my wild also ran the Ministries of Headlining the cast with days, my mad existence, Labor and Health and the Ashley Cowl are David Sat- I kept my promise. Don't charitable Eva Perón Foun- tler as Che, and Christopher keep your distance." dation, and championed Vettel as Juan Perón – both The Pacific Coast Reper- women's suffrage. outstanding as they deftly tory Theatre is presenting Evita, the affectionate embody the characters and the Tony Award-winning Spanish diminutive of Eva, the times. "Evita" through May 14 at was destined to become a "I love the nuances that Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts part of international popular Misty has added to this Center. Friday and Satur- culture. She was said to production," said Cowl. day performances begin at be a "saint to the working "Her vision of highlighting 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at class, reviled by the aristoc- the parallels between our 2 p.m. Two additional Sat- Photo - Doug Jorgensen racy and mistrusted by the story and the current politi- urday matinees take place A scene from Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre's "Evita" playing at the Firehouse Arts military." Yet in death, she cal climate is a choice that's on May 6 and 13, also at 2 Center in Pleasanton. would become a legend. provocative and will have p.m. Evita the musical began people talking." What makes Evita so "The rehearsal process was a jewel shifting in the come to your own conclu- as a rock-opera concert al- And thinking. PCRT's captivating is the same se- a quick one, which I ap- sunlight, on one's vantage sion." bum in 1976. Its success led Evita is a show that stays duction that makes one un- preciate. However with so point. Evita is a show that to productions in London, with attendees for days able to look away from fire: much material to absorb the "Someone that ruined leaves audience members where it won the Laurence - edging back into one's is it beautiful or beguiling, last thing you want on your the lives of many can also hungry to know more. Who Olivier Award for Best consciousness again and innocent or dangerous, mind is the material. You be considered to others as was Eva Perón? What spell Musical, and on Broadway again, its haunting melodies contained or explosive? want the time to explore their salvation," said Direc- did she weave on the world a year later, where it was and tragic conclusion luring In PCRT's sumptuous and play freely. With that, tor Misty Megia. "It purely during her meteoric life 70 the first British musical to the mind back in attempts production, Ashley Cowl one of the most fun aspects depends on your own years ago? receive the Tony Award for to understand what is not seamlessly embodies these has been researching and personal views, ideals and It helps to have a brief Best Musical. understandable. dualities portraying Eva reading as much as possible perspective. Interestingly, understanding of her life. The show’s music, by Tickets range from $19 Perón. about Eva Perón, and swap- this show doesn't provide Eva Duarte was born in Andrew Lloyd Webber, to $40. The Firehouse is an ending that wraps ev- 1919, the youngest of covers an eclectic range "Evita is the celebra- ping tidbits with our direc- of styles. Classical music located at 4444 Railroad tion and condemnation of a tor who is as fascinated as erything up in a nice bow five children, in the South Avenue in Pleasanton. To American lowlands. In includes the opening choral powerful woman that uses I am." or provide insights on how piece "Requiem for Evita," learn more, visit www.pcrt- music to beautifully tell One's perception of you should feel. Instead it 1934 she moved to Buenos a choral interlude in "Oh, productions.org, or www. her life story," said Cowl. Perón depends, much like provides an opportunity to Aires to pursue a career What a Circus," and instru- firehousearts.org.

Wente Unveils 2017 Concert Series Performers

For more than 30 years, The Concerts at Wente Vine- sette, July 14; Matt Nathanson, July 18; Kenny Rogers special guests Los Logos and King Leg, Aug. 24; Smokey yards have brought top name performers to the winery's final world tour: The Gambler's Last Deal with special Robinson, Aug. 30; Collective Soul, Aug. 31; George natural amphitheater. The lineup for the 2017 concert guest, July 26; Diana Krall, Aug. 1; The Band Perry, Aug. Thorogood and the Destroyers "Rock Party Tour 2017," season has been announced. Tickets will go on sale to the 3; Aug. 19. general public at 10 am on 5/2/17, through Ticketmaster Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Aug. 9; Michael McDon- Performances are at the Wente Vineyards, 5050 Arroyo only (Ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000). ald and Boz Scaggs, Aug. 15; Seal, Aug. 16; Toto and Pat Road, Livermore. For information, go to www.wentevine- Concert schedule: Chris Isaak, July 12; Alanis Moris- Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 21; Dwight Yoakam with yards.com/concerts

May 4, 2017 • The Independent 5 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Announces 2017-2018 Season of Musicals

Tri-Valley Repertory screenplay of the acclaimed proud, frightened, uncer- arrangement with Music classic animated film, Dis- and "Part of Your World." Theatre has announced its 1994 film by Woody Allen tain, irritable, charming, Theatre International (MTI) ney's The Little Mermaid Disney's The Little Mer- line-up for 2017-2018, its and Douglas McGrath, this often petty, and ultimately The Little Mermaid will is a love story for the ages. maid is presented through 34th Season. Three musi- six-time Tony-nominated noble figures, determined be on stage July 21-Aug. With music by eight-time special arrangement with cals, never produced by the musical features existing to do the right thing for a 4. Music by Alan Menken; Academy Award winner, Music Theatre International company, will be performed hits from the 1920s, includ- fledgling nation. It's the lyrics by Howard Ashman Alan Menken, lyrics by (MTI). All authorized per- at the Bankhead Theater in ing "Let's Misbehave," summer of 1776, and the and Glenn Slater; book by Howard Ashman and Glenn formance materials are also downtown Livermore. "'Tain't Nobody's Biz-ness nation is ready to declare Doug Wright; originally Slater and a compelling supplied by MTI. The season opens with If I Do" and "There's a New independence... if only our produced by Disney Theat- book by Doug Wright, this All performances are at the musical, Bullets Over Day Comin'." The show is founding fathers can agree rical Productions. fishy fable will capture your the Bankhead Theater in Broadway. It runs Oct. presented through special to do it. 1776 follows John Based on one of Hans heart with its irresistible Livermore. Call the box 21-Nov. 5. The 1920s come arrangement with Music Adams of Massachusetts, Christian Andersen's most songs, including "Under office at 925-462-2121 or roaring to life with show Theatre International (MTI) Benjamin Franklin of beloved stories and the the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" visit www.trivalleyrep.org. girls, gangsters and more in All authorized performance Pennsylvania and Thomas this musical adaptation of materials are also supplied Jefferson of Virginia as Woody Allen's madcap film. by MTI. they attempt to convince Loaded with big laughs, 1776 will be performed the members of the Sec- colorful characters and the Jan. 13-28: Music & Lyrics ond Continental Congress songs that made the '20s by Sherman Edwards; book to vote for independence roar, Bullets over Broadway by Peter Stone. 1776 puts a from the British monarchy The Musical is bring- human face on the pages of by signing the Declaration ing musical comedy back history as we see the men of Independence. 1776 is with a bang. Based on the behind the national icons: presented through special Cigar Box Guitars at Wine Country Fest Ed Roudebush, a builder, that back in the 1800's the banjos and violins. buyer, re-conditioner and need for equitable taxation He points out that they commissioner of Cigar caused the cigar manu- are easy and fun to play. Box Guitars, will have facturers to package their Most have only three his work at the Livermore product in standard sized strings (some four), and are Wine Country Downtown boxes. The boxes had to be almost always tuned to an Street Fest on May 6 and extremely well-made and open chord. 7. He notes that Cigar Box be able to keep the cigars Roudebush says he has Guitars are just now being properly humidified. So the diddley bow, banjos, con- discovered on the West wood selected for the boxes jos, guitars, accessories Coast. is very special - exotic, and instructional books and He says, "A cigar box aromatic and very tonal. DVDs. guitar (or CBG) is a real Most of it is from Central For more information, guitar, with a real fretboard, America and the Carib- go to GatorGittar.com real strings, real tuners...and bean. After cigars were sold The Fest will take place a body made, usually, from individually by the retail- in downtown Livermore. a real, used cigar box. The ers, the boxes were merely Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CBG can be made more ec- discarded. Early musicians on May 6 and 10 a.m. to 5 onomically because most of of America found the boxes p.m. on May 7. the costs of a regular guitar to be perfect for guitars, are in the materials and the huge amount of time and Samples of cigar box guitars. labor necessary for forming the body of the guitar. This is the reason most "regular" guitars are made in China and South Korea today. Our CBGs are exclusively made in America in the workshops, garages and basements of individual artisans and luthiers, mostly in the Midwest and South where the popularity of CBGs has surged over the last few decades. On his website, he provides a history noting 6 The Independent • May 4, 2017 3rd Annual Livermore Valley Craft Chris Lemmon Remembers his Father Jack Beer Festival on the Calendar in “Twist of Lemmon” by Carol Graham Each year, Jon Sylves- Chris Lemmon, son ter likes to spend some of Hollywood icon Jack time taking in the scene. Lemmon, brings his per- "I love stepping back sonal one-man show “A during the Livermore Twist of Lemmon” to the Valley Craft Beer Festival Bankhead Theater stage and watching people I on at 8 p.m. Friday, May know or am getting to 12, 2017. Based on his know come together for memoir of the same name, a great cause," said Syl- the play is described as vester. "We have so many a heart-wrenching but talented people coming ultimately loving explo- together to give back." ration of his unique, yet The 3rd annual Liver- universal, experience of more Valley Craft Beer the father/son relation- Festival takes place on ship. The show contains Saturday, May 13, from behind-the-scenes stories over 30 years, Chris has 1 to 5 p.m., at the Shrine and an original score by starred in over 25 feature Event Center in Liver- Chris that combines music films including "Just the more. of the era with his own Ticket," "Lena's Holiday," "It's an afternoon of personal compositions. and "That's Life." Chris unlimited pours of beer Tickets for “A Twist of also starred on several from 40 great breweries Lemmon” start at just $35, television series on major from all over Northern Photo - Mike Condie with $16 tickets available networks including "Knots California including many for students and active Landing" on CBS, "Brother esteemed breweries along chase of tickets is recom- group of friends, the fes- Sylvester. "Shuttles provid- military personnel. & Sisters" on NBC and the Tri-Valley Beer Trail," mended as the event sold tival has raised $60,000 ed by Black Tie Transporta- Jack Lemmon loved his Fox's situation comedy said Sylvester. "We'll out its first two years. for Shriners Hospitals for tion will leave the Dublin/ son Chris. But like many "Duet." have five great bands on General admission tickets Children, according to Pleasanton BART station actors, career came first As he opens the play, two stages - one inside are $45, or $55 at the Sylvester. (not west Dublin) and and family life second. Chris remarks that he has and one outside." door. Also available are "Livermore needed a downtown Livermore start- It is that relationship that often been asked what it is Participating lo- designated-driver tickets beer fest, and my friends ing at 11 a.m., and will be becomes the focal point of like to be Jack Lemmon’s cal breweries include for $25, and VIP tickets and I wanted to do some- back every 30 minutes for this story. Jack starred in son and how do you “fol- Altamont Beer Works, for $75 which include thing for our commu- the first few hours depend- over 60 films, was nomi- low in the footsteps of a gi- Shadow Puppet Brewing early entry at noon, T- nity," said Sylvester, the ing on demand. Return trips nated for eight Academy ant?” Chris came to realize Company, Eight Bridges shirt, reusable logo bag, festival's director. "The will start as soon as there is Awards, and won two, for how important it was to un- Brewing, Working Man and assorted coupons. money raised goes to the demand.” Best Supporting Actor derstand just who his father Brewing Company, and The Livermore Valley Shriners’ transportation Additionally, the valley’s in "Mister Roberts" and was and what their relation- Main Street Brewery. Craft Beer Festival will fund, which provides brand new Blue Brew Bus for Best Actor in "Save ship meant to them both. In "We’ll also have the also offer $5 servings of transportation to children will provide shuttle service the Tiger." Chris tells “A Twist of Lemmon,” he Mad Zymurgists Home- food from local favorites from all over the world to from Livermore’s down- his father’s story in his shares the stories and music brew Club sharing their like Posada, Double Bar- the world-class Northern town parking structure to father’s voice, chronicling that brought them close members' beer with us," rel Wine Bar, First Street California Shriners Hospi- the Shrine Event Center, Jack’s life from birth until together when everything said Sylvester. "New this Alehouse, and the Banks tal in Sacramento." located at 170 Lindbergh his death at the age of 76. around them conspired to year we will have a few Vault. The beer fest is a Avenue in Livermore. Chris enthralls audiences drag them apart, and how Cornhole bean bag games "It's a laidback time for 21-and-over event, with "I hope festival attendees sharing tales and insights they truly became the best going on in one of the the community to come a valid ID required for have a good time trying into Jack's relationships, of friends before Jack’s side rooms." together to party and raise admittance. Children and new beers,” said Sylvester, both on and off the screen, death in 2001. Bands performing money for charity," said pets are not permitted. “and are inspired to give with producers, directors The Bankhead Theater is are: The Up and Down, Sylvester. "How can you "There is limited park- back to the community in and legends like James located at 2400 First Street Conscious Souls, Diego's go wrong with good beer, ing available at the venue. their own way." Cagney, Gregory Peck, in downtown Livermore. Umbrella, Stymie & the diverse music, tasty food, We strongly encourage To learn more or pur- Marilyn Monroe, and his Tickets can be purchased Pimp Jones Luv Orches- and taking care of kids in people to arrange alternate chase tickets, visit www. best friend Walter Mat- at the box office, online at tra, and Jeffrey Halford. need?" and responsible transpor- livermorevalleycraftbeer- thau. www.bankheadtheater.org Although the festival Since its founding by a tation to the event," said festival.com. With a career spanning or by calling 373-6800. has expanded, early pur- May 4, 2017 • The Independent 7 Volunteers Out in Force on Community Day of Service More than 650 volun- and nine Livermore schools uge center. teers of all ages from eight benefitted from a variety A barbecue lunch local church congregations of projects. A small army brought hungry volunteers rolled up their sleeves and of volunteers sanded and together after the comple- joined forces for a Com- painted, picked up trash, tion of the service projects munity Day of Service on and spread bark in play- to eat and build friendships. Saturday, April 22. ground areas of school cam- Jeff Shafer, who coordi- Participating congrega- puses. The Day of Service, nated the projects for the tions included St. Mary's which coincided with Earth City of Livermore Public Syriac Orthodox, Sunset Day, found others work- Works Department, thanked Community Church, Mar ing with Adopt-a-Creek to the assembled volunteers Thoma Church of San remove trash from local and commended the coali- Francisco, Asbury United creeks and trails. Volunteers tion of faith groups who Methodist, Our Savior also gave fences and corrals cooperated to improve their Lutheran, First Presbyte- at Hagemann Ranch a fresh community. rian, St. Bartholomew's, coat of paint. Mayor John Marchand and the Church of Jesus Thirty additional volun- spoke briefly, expressing Christ of Latter-day Saints. teers, armed with scissors appreciation and quoting Volunteers tackled clean-up and sewing machines, Rabindrinath Tagore, "I and beautification at sixteen sewed more than 350 tote slept and dreamt that life different sites around Liver- bags to be donated to a was joy. I awoke and saw more. local food pantry and the that life was service. I acted Two library locations Livermore Homeless Ref- and behold, service was Volunteers work on playground. joy." Sandia Donates Funds to Open Heart Kitchen Landscape Photographer to Sandia National Labo- highest volume in Open is the largest hot meal bors in the Tri-Valley,” says Present Workshop ratories presented Open Heart Kitchen’s network. program in the Tri-Valley Madeline Burchard, Com- The Pleasanton Public Library will present a free work- Heart Kitchen with $5,000 The food bank has had to with more than 350,000 hot munity Relations Officer shop with Dianne Mao, a landscape photographer based donation at their central secure temporary accom- meals served per year. at Sandia/California. “It is in the San Francisco Bay Area. This workshop will take kitchen in Pleasanton on modations while Vineyard “Open Heart Kitchen is our hope that this gift can place in the large meeting room of the Pleasanton Public April 20, 2017. The grant, Christian Fellowship re- a critical safety net for our provide some relief for the Library on Sunday, May 7, 2017 from 2 to 3 p.m. made possible by Lockheed builds. Open Heart Kitchen friends, family and neigh- organization.” As an avid traveler, Dianne was searching for her next Martin’s Gifts and Grants adventure when a photography team invited her to join program, will help the food their month-long backpacking expedition to Patagonia. Famous for its rugged mountain peaks, dramatic skies and bank recover after a fire stunning glacial formations, Patagonia offers an unearthly devastated one of its largest atmosphere that attracts both adventure-seekers and meal service sites. photographers alike. Dianne and her team traveled by foot “Sandia’s generous con- through the South American region, braving high winds, tribution helps Open Heart snow, heavy rain, and crossing through rivers, mountains Kitchen continue its work and valleys to capture the beauty of the majestic land- to fill the nutritional needs scape. of people in the Tri-Valley,” For more information, please call the Reference Desk says Heather Greaux, at 925/931-3400, ext. 4. The library is located at 400 Old Executive Director of Open Bernal Avenue, Pleasanton. Heart Kitchen. “By meeting our guests’ basic nutritional Craft Program at Rincon Branch needs, they can focus their limited resources on other On Friday, May 12, 2017, the Rincon Branch Library critical needs such as hous- will host a craft program from 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm. At ing or medical care. We are this event, recycled egg cartons will be turned into beau- thrilled to have Sandia's tiful flowers. Adding a little color and some creativity, par- support.” ticipants will end up with a unique and pretty “bouquet” The award was given of flowers, just in time for Mother’s Day. in response to a severe Participants should bring an old soup can from home to structure fire at Open Heart decorate and use as a vase for the bouquet. Cans will not Kitchen’s location at Vine- be provided, however ribbon will be available to tie the bouquet together, if the participant chooses not to bring a yard Christian Fellowship can. in Livermore. This integral Pictured, from left, are Madeline Burchard (Sandia), Heather Greaux (OHK Executive This is a free event, designed for children ages 4 and location served 250-500 Director), Clare Gomes (OHK Operations Director), and Lisa Gragg (OHK Head Chef) up. No registration is required. The Rincon Library is at meals per day, the second 725 Rincon Ave.

8 The Independent • May 4, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS fine art show sponsored by Livermore (nude). No instructor. Students under fill, cork and label it for only $10 per ber Singers are joined by the choir of Avenue, Pleasanton. California’s Wild Edge: The Coast in Art Association featuring figurative art. 18 need written parental permission to bottle (table wine). Port bring a clean Livermore First Presbyterian Church 20th anniversary Playwrights’ Theatre Prints, Poetry, and History, capturing May 19-21, Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell & dry 375 ml port/wine bottle, fill, cork and professional orchestral players scheduled by the Eugene O’Neill Foun- the beauty of the California coast 8th St., Livermore. Reception, Sat., Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. and label it for only $17 per bottle. in the performance of Dan Forrest's dation, Tao House. Eugene O’Neill’s through woodcut prints and prose, a May 20, 7 to 9 p.m. Open Fri.-Sun. 11 Coffee, tea and refreshments are Use our bottle for $18. Bring a 750 ml Requiem for the Living, a prayer for Shell Shock and Rita Creighton Smith’s new traveling exhibition appearing at a.m. to 4 p.m. available. Call or e-mail Barbara bottle and fill it for $32. 10843 Reuss rest. While requiems are traditionally The Rescue will be seen on a single bill Pleasanton’s Museum on Main through Art in the Vineyard, May 28, 11 a.m. to Stanton for more info about the work- Road, Livermore. for the deceased, this masterpiece on Saturday, May 6 at 8:00 p.m., and June 25. The exhibition features 5 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, shop, 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ "White Party in the Vineyard" in is meant for the living and their own on Sunday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the artist Tom Killion’s Japanese-style 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore. earthlink.net. celebration of National Chardonnay struggles with pain and sorrow as Old Barn at the Eugene O’Neill National woodcut prints, which vividly portray Livermore Art Association, Spring Art Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the last Day. Wente Vineyards, Sunday, May they seek peace. The concert will also Historic Site in Danville. Tickets for the coast’s ever-changing moods and Show, June 10 and 11 at The Barn, Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. at 28, 2017: wines, a delicious bite, live feature Leonard Bernstein's Chichester the Playwrights’ Theatre program are diverse formations. For more informa- 3131 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Hours 10 Galina’s Music Studio located at 1756 music. Each ticket includes admission, Psalms, a collection of three exuberant available on-line at the O’Neill Foun- tion, visit www.exhibitenvoy.org. The a.m. to 5 p.m. both days; reception, First St., Livermore. Confirm participa- lunch and a commemorative Govino and animated psalm settings for dation’s website, www.eugeneoneil. Museum on Main is located at 603 awards and dessert bar, 7 to 9 p.m. tion by calling (925) 960-1194 or via wine glass. Tables and decorations will choirs, harp, organ and lots of percus- org. or calling (925) 820-1818. Seating Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. June 10. the website at www.GalinasMusicStu- be set, guests need only come dressed sion. Sunday, May 21 4:00 p.m., First in the Old Barn is limited so early www.museumonmain.org dio.com. Beginners are welcome. Bring chic in all white (as a nod to Chardon- Presbyterian Church Livermore, 2020 reservations are suggested. Special Art Exhibit – “View Beyond MEETINGS/CLASSES some music to share with the group. nay). $65. This event is 21 and older. Fifth Street, Livermore. Forever Plaid, Tri-Valley Repertory the Gate.” Curated exhibit of works by Artists Day at Hagemann Ranch, Sun., Ukuleles are available for purchase. No one under the age of 21 will be Women of the World, “Believe in the Theatre production. When four young Northern California artist Glenn Carter. April 30, 1 to 4 p.m. Just come and set Small $10 fee to cover meeting costs. permitted. Wente Family Estates, 5565 Power of Music!” Sunday, May 21, singers are killed in a car crash, May 4 through June 10, Firehouse Arts up to work in various places around Tesla Road, Livermore. 456-2300. 2:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Center they posthumously take the stage Center’s Harrington Gallery in Pleas- the ranch. 455 Olivina Ave., Liver- WINE & SPIRITS www.wentevineyards.com in Pleasanton. Reserved seating tickets for one final gig in this goofy, 1950s anton. Complex, fascinating abstract more. Information: Barbara Soules, McKahn Family Cellars will officially $25-$35. Award-winning international nostalgia trip. Performances Saturdays works, comprised of mixed media on Livermore Heritage Guild, tbsoules@ open its doors for the first time the MUSIC/CONCERTS a cappella quartet plus percussion. and Sundays, May 6th through May canvas and panels, and oil and thread yahoo.com weekend of May 6 and 7, from noon to Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Original and traditional world folk 21st, 2017 at the Douglas Morrison on paper. Artist statement: “This work PAL & LAA General Meeting, Monday, 4:30 pm. They are strictly by appoint- every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 music with contemporary twist…and Theatre in Hayward. Information www. is rooted in the intuitive response May 8, 2017, 7:30 pm at the Cultural ment only, so please use VinoVisit to S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// in 23 languages. Tickets available at trivalleyrep.org. Tickets online at www. to materials and mark making. The Arts Building, 4455 Black Ave., Pleas- schedule a tasting at their new loca- retzlaffvineyards.com www.firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848 dmtonline.org, by phone at 510-881- evocation of space, time, matter and anton. Guest Artist: Barbara Stanton, tion on Vasco Road in Livermore. Bluegrass open mic and pickup band; [Call: 925-931-4848] , or at the center 6777 or at the DMT box office, 22311 being.” The Firehouse installations will Digital Drawing with iPad Retzlaff Estate Winery, Annual Mother’s The Bandstand in Carnegie Park, 4th Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, N. Third Street, Hayward. be located in the triple-storey Grand Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art Day Picnic Sunday, May 14, Featuring and K Streets, Livermore. Kickoff Pleasanton, during regular center Wendy Wasserstein’s comedy/drama Atrium Lobby, Hallway, and Mezzanine classes: figure drawing, drawing and Tumble Down House, Reservations Easter Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. then first hours, plus 2 hours before the show if “An American Daughter.” Encore exhibition spaces, and open to the painting, colored pencil, oils, collage, Required retzlaffvineyards.com or Sunday of each month until Oct. 1, not sold out. Players 8 pm Friday and Saturday May public during regular gallery hours: portraiture; beginners through inter- 447-8941, 1356 S. Livermore Ave, 2017. Swingin’ Blue Stars of the USS Hor- 12 and 13 and 2 pm Sunday, May 14, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from mediate and beyond. Contact Anne Livermore. Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- nets, USO Camp Show Capers, 2 p.m. at Livermore’s Bothwell Arts Center, 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Giancola, www.bothwell.lvpac.org or Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & Work- urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 May 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Eighth and H streets. The Livermore a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington Gallery at email [email protected] shop Series: Discover The Garden at South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, production will be presented as a the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Rail- The Young Artists’ Studio has openings Wente Vineyards with Master Gardener, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band ap- www.firehousearts.org. fully staged reading (set, costumes, road Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations in its 2017 Summer Session. Artist Diane Dovholuk. May 6, 10 a.m. to pears regularly at: The Castle Rock Asleep at the Wheel, 8 p.m. June 2. lights, etc.). Tickets for “An American appreciated. Peggy Frank welcomes interested noon, Planting & Irrigation; June 3, 10 Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Daughter” are $25 and go on sale at Fresh Works VII, Annual Juried Fine students ages 7 and older to sign up a.m. to noon, Pest Control; Aug. 5, 10 Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each month Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org the Bankhead Theater box office, 2400 Art Exhibition. Annual show of Greater for a week or more of small group a.m. to noon, Fall Vegetables; Sept. from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, or 373-6800. First St., Livermore, by calling 373- Bay Area artists of all kinds opens at instruction in art. Projects include all 23, 10 a.m. to noon, Sensory Herb small cover. . The Doo Wop Project, 3 p.m. June 11. 6800 or at www.bankheadtheater.org. the Firehouse Arts Center Harrington kinds of drawing, painting, printmaking Class; Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, The Wine Country, pairing of wine and art, 8 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., A Twist of Lemmon, 8 p.m. May 12. Gallery on Saturday, May 6, running and sculpture and are held in Peggy’s Art of Composting. Price per guest, per p.m. May 5. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., through June 3. RECEPTION & AWARD studio. High school students working session: $20 Entertainment Club, $25 First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- or 373-6800. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org CEREMONY: Gala opening reception on advanced portfolios are welcome, Non-Club. Space is limited. Reserva- theater.org or 373-6800. San Francisco String Trio Presents Sgt. or 373-6800. with the artists on opening day from as are adults and families, if space tions are required. Call 925.456.2424 Del Valle Fine Arts, Sotto Voce, tuba Pepper, Sat., June 17, 8 p.m. Firehouse Spy Pilot Chronicles, Tues.., May 23, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Light refreshments allows. For information about the sum- or visit wentevineyards.com quartet, May 6, 8 p.m. Bankhead The- Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 7:30 pm. Bankhead Theater, 2400 will be served. This year’s installation mer art program or weekly school year Charles R Vineyards is celebrating ater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Pleasanton. Presented by Red-Legged First St., Livermore. United States Air features 66 artists using a wide variety lessons contact her at (925) 443-8755 Cinco De Mayo with a Sangiovese bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Frog Productions. www.firehousearts. Force fighter pilot Brian Shul’s aircraft of media, including oil, watercolor, or email [email protected]. Release on Saturday, May 6th from Pleasanton Community Concert Band, org or 931-4848. was shot down during the Vietnam photography, drawing, sculpture, mixed Music Sing-A-Long. Sing familiar tunes 11:30 am - 4:30 pm. Celebrate Cinco 9 a.m. to noon May 9, Farmers Market, The Kinsey Sicks: “Dragapella” War. Unable to eject, he sustained media. Adjudicated by Ryan Reynolds, with other folks with piano and guitar De Mayo with Charles R . Picnics wel- 30 W. Angeles St., Pleasanton. Concert Beautyshop Quartet. 8 p.m. June 24. major injuries and barely survived. San Jose artist and arts professor at accompaniment. The words to the comed. 8195 Crane Ridge Road (at the of Non-Disney Movies Music. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Now retired after 20 years, Shul shares Santa Clara University, who will give songs will be provided. No musical end of Greenville Road) in Livermore Community4Education, Sat., May Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. breathtaking airborne images and his an informal talk during the awards training required. Small fee to LARPD. Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works 13 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bankhead firehousearts.org. inspiring comeback story filled with an segment at 1:45 p.m. Suggested dona- Mondays at 11:00-12:00. Call 373- events: Cinco de Merlot, May 6, Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. unforgettable message of achieving tion: $5. For more info: 925-931-4849 5700 for LARPD.. noon to 4 p.m. Taste a cup of Chef Performances by local music groups ON THE STAGE triumph over tragedy. www.bankhead- [Call: 925-931-4849] , or jfinegan@ Show and Tell, Artists are invited to Raymond’s special Chorizo and chick from 4:00 to 6:30 pm on the Bankhead Evita. Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre theater.org or 373-6800. cityofpleasantonca.gov. Regular gallery a monthly function at the Bothwell pea soup paired with our 2015 Merlot plaza. At 7 pm, the music moves presents the dynamic, Tony Award Black Girl, Funny World, June 9, 8 p.m. hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th - Compliments of Cedar Mountain. inside the Bankhead for a fundraising winning musical. Firehouse Arts Center Jewish dancing, Irish blessing and a from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Open Heart Kitchen fundraising, noon concert featuring acoustic guitar duo in Pleasanton, April 29 through May Soul Train Line, Faith Rodman Alpher a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad Avenue, the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth to 4 p.m. May 7 for First Annual “Drink The LK Project, jazz string combo Night 14. Stunning music by Andrew Lloyd new show. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Pleasanton. Donations always ap- St., Livermore. Artists bring finished to Donate” fundraiser at the winery. Harvest, and the folk and bluegrass Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice: Don’t Cry First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- preciated. YOUNG@ART Special Event or unfinished work to show and if 15% of our tasting fees and wine sales sounds of Crawdad Republic. www. for Me Argentina, What’s New Buenos theater.org or 373-6800. titled “Fresh Paint:” Special activity desired, receive a critique from the will go to Open Heart Kitchen. During bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800 for Aires, High Flying Adored, Another Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Sum- for kids ages 5-11. Thursday, May group. Refreshments are brought by the month of May the winery will ticket information for evening event. Suitcase in Another Hall, and many mer 2017 productions William Shake- 18, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Students will visit some of the artists, and a donation of be selling raffle tickets for $5 in the Storm Large, 8 p.m. May 19. Bankhead more. Opening night Saturday, April speare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the exhibit and discuss the works and $5.00 is desired although not manda- Tasting Room. Win a Cedar Mountain Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 29. Shows run through Sunday, May June 29 – July 16, 2017; Edmond techniques, then head upstairs to the tory. Contact for this event is D’Anne Wine Basket full of goodies. Wine www.bankheadtheater.org or 373- 14: Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac; July art studio and create some art projects Miller at [email protected], or Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. May 17. wine 6800. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays mati- 13 – 30, 2017. Wente Vineyards Estate related to what they have learned. Linda Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreper- tasting, wine by the glass/bottle. Put a Livermore-Amador Symphony, May 20, nees at 2 p.m. Check website or box Winery. 10 performances of each show Parents can register their children formingarts.org cork in it, noon to 4 p.m. May 20 and 7 p.m. prelude talk, 8:15 p.m. concert, office to confirm availability. Reserved in July of 2017. livermoreshakes.org at www.pleasantonfun.com, code Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday 21. Earl has created a special “Red Arabian Nights, Bankhead Theater, seat tickets are $19-$40. Purchase 64240. $15 Pleasanton residents, $20 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring Blend” table wine for this event. Port 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- online at www.firehousearts.org, 925- COMEDY non-residents. their own materials and easels. Open table wine will be available for bottling. headtheater.org or 373-6800. 931-4848 [Call: 925-931-4848] , or Free Comedy Show every Thursday The Essential Figure 2017, 9th annual to all artists. Professional artist models Bring a clean & dry 750 ml wine bottle, Celebration of Life: Mission Peak Cham- at the center Box Office, 4444 Railroad at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the May 4, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Livermore Heritage Guild annual on hand to provide information how to www.museumonmain.org, at Museum auction: Live and silent auctions conduct a family history search. www. on Main during regular operating hours will include a player piano, rickshaw, DublinRecGuide.com. or by phoning the museum at (925) organ, vintage architectural pieces, 1st Wednesday Street Party, 6 to 9 p.m. 462-2766. barber chair, a chance to tour a ranch, downtown Pleasanton, Wed., June 7. Bonsai Show at Alden Lane. The Valley take horseback riding lessons, or ride Theme “Jump into Summer.” Free. Bonsai Society will present its 9th on a fire truck in a parade, and much www.pleasantondowntown.net annual show at Alden Lane Nursery more. Saturday, May 27th, Duarte Livermore Rodeo Parade, June 10, 10 on Sat. and Sun., June 17 and 18 from Garage, North L Street at Pine Street a.m. downtown Livermore. Presented 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the nursery, 981 and Portola, Livermore. Doors open 5 by the Livermore Rotary Club. www. Alden Lane, Livermore. A bonsai expert p.m., dinner 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. No livermore-rotary.org/ will be on hand each day at 1:00 pm ticket needed to attend auction only. Livermore Rodeo, June 10 and 11, to demonstrate the complete styling Dinner tickets $20 in advance, $25 at Robertson Park Stadium, Livermore. of a tree from start to finish. The the door. Tickets on sale now at the Grand entry 3 p.m. www.livermorero- finished Bonsai tree will be raffled. For Carnegie Library, 2155 Third Street, deo.org additional information, contact Charles Livermore, Wednesday-Sunday 11:30 An Evening with Huey Long: Tuesday, Harder at [email protected] – 4:00 P.M. or online at www.liver- June 13th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney Speakers Alameda County Fair, June 19 - July 9, morehistory.com For more information: Series. All events are general seating 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Alameda County On Sunday, April 23, the Music Pathways All-Stars entertained the residents of The 925-449-9927 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Live horse History Detective Day, June 3, 1 to 4 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, CA racing, exhibits, concerts, 4th of July Watermark at Rosewood Gardens retirement community with a 30 minute acoustic p.m. Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. 94566. Tickets are $15 General fireworks, contests. (closed June 19 performance. Featuring four guitarists and five violinists, the group performed an $5 per person. Members of the Dublin Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / Stu- and 20 and June 26 and 27). Tickets eclectic medley of traditional and contemporary tunes, ranging from Pachelbel's Canon History Preservation Association and dents (with valid ID), $7 Members. and schedule at www.alamedacoun- to the theme from Star Wars. Music Pathways is a non-profit program that provides Tri-Valley Genealogy Association will be Tickets may be purchased online at tyfair.com music instruction to qualified Livermore youths ages 14-18. The Wente Foundation for Arts Education funds the program. Jim Hurley serves as its artistic director. Livermore-Amador Symphony Youth Orchestra Summer 2017 Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 First 2 at 10:00 am dance called followed adults. To purchase tickets online, go The Livermore-Amador burg says, “This year we bands, but not a full sym- St. in Livermore. by singing and readings. Tri-Valley to cantabella.org/tickets Capitol Steps, 7:30 p.m. May 4. Repertory Theatre Rehearsal Space Symphony Youth Orches- will have two directors at phony—which is an amaz- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 1020 Serpentine Lane Suite 101, OPERA tra (LASYO) is offering a every rehearsal to allow the ing experience. I remember Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Pleasanton. Audition info found at Opera In The Vineyard At Nella Terra four-week summer session students to have sectionals what it felt like to go from or 373-6800. www.trivalleyrep.org Cellars, June 11, 5 p.m. Nella Terra to musicians aged 11 (or in and receive extra coaching. being one of 12 tubas in Cellars, 5005 Sheridan Road, Sunol. 6th grade) - 21. The rep- We are also privileged to college to the only one in MOVIES VOLUNTEER http://livermorevalleyopera.com ertoire will include pieces have many mentors from a symphony, to hear real The Classic Film Series, Pleasanton Library will feature a range of genres. CHORAL MISCELLANEOUS by Beethoven, Prokofiev, the Livermore-Amador French horns, oboes, bas- “On the Islands,” themed films will The Choral Project in Concert: Spring Fair, Sat., May 6, noon to 5 p.m. Piazolla, Shostakovich, plus Symphony to assist the soons, trombones, let alone be shown the first Monday of each Celebrating 21 years of musical Dublin Heritage Park & Museums. Arensky’s “Variations on young musicians and enrich all those amazing strings.” month through June 2017. 6:30 p.m. excellence, The Choral Project’s Free admission, activities wristband a Theme by Tchaikovsky.” their experience.” To apply, send in regis- at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 programming is broad and diverse, $5. Farm activities, music, gardening The orchestra will practice Hausburg has been a tration forms by May 15. Old Bernal Avenue. Free admission. including early music, world music, tips, farm fresh vendors, tractor drawn on Tuesday and Thursday member of the Livermore- Auditions are scheduled Everyone is welcome to attend. Some contemporary works, gospel, spirituals, wagon rides, and more. 556-4500. films are mature in content and may and jazz. This 50-voice mixed choir 26th Annual Livermore Wine Country evenings at Livermore’s Amador Symphony for 39 for Saturday, June 3 from not be suitable for children. For more has received top awards from some Festival, May 6th & 7th, downtown Bothwell Arts Center from years as its tuba player. She 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for information or assistance, please of the world’s most celebrated choral Livermore. Two days of wine & beer 7:00-10:00 p.m. A July 21 recalls, “For most of those new players and from 1:00 contact the Pleasanton Public Library festivals. Works include music by tasting, outdoor dining, boutique dress rehearsal and a public years, as a mother of three – 4:00 p.m. for returning at (925) 931-3400, extension 4. Visit Jake Runestad, Morten Lauridsen, Ola shopping, arts & crafts vendors, live evening performance on daughters who played a players. More details, fee www.pleasantonlibrary.org for a list of Gjielo, and Craig Courtney. Artistic entertainment and family fun zone. films and more information. Director Daniel Hughes Saturday, May Livermore Downtown Inc. http://www. Saturday, July 22 will con- variety of instruments, there information, and registra- 20, 7:30 p.m., St. Augustine Church, livermoredowntown.com clude the program. was nowhere for children tion forms are available at DANCE 3999 Bernal Ave. Donation: $20 at the An Evening with Louisa May Alcott: This summer’s music of the Tri-Valley to play livermoreamadorsymphony. Valley Dance Theatre Presents Spring door. Visit www.catholicsofpleasanton. Tuesday, May 9th, 7 pm. Ed Kinney directors are Don Adkins in a “real” orchestra. The org/lasyo. Any questions, Rep 2017, May 27, 7 p.m., May 28, 2 org, www.choralproject.org. Speakers Series. All events are general and Göran Berg. Program middle and high schools contact Betsy Hausburg at p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Cantabella Children’s Chorus 2017 seating at the Firehouse Arts Center, coordinator Betsy Haus- have string ensembles and [email protected]. Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Spring Concert, celebrating its 25th 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, or 373-6800. Anniversary with a Jubilee Concert, CA 94566. Tickets are $15 General Tiffany’s Dance Academy features Shall We Gather by The River, on Admission, $10 Seniors (65+) / Stu- Twinkle Star Dance® as the founda- Saturday, May 27 with concerts at 1 dents (with valid ID), $7 Members. tion of its dance program. Created by and 4 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Tickets may be purchased online at Tiffany's Dance Academy founder, Tif- Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, www.museumonmain.org, at Museum fany Henderson, Twinkle Star Dance® Pleasanton. 1 pm concert features on Main during regular operating hours is a dance curriculum for ages 2-6. the Training Choirs, grades K-5, and or by phoning the museum at (925) Registration is underway. For more select Performing choirs. The 4 pm 462-2766. information call (925) 447-5299 or concert showcases the Performing 77th Annual Pleasanton Rose Show, visit online at www.tiffanydance.com. Choirs,grades 6-12, and a special Sat., May 13, Pleasanton Senior Alumni performance. The award win- Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS ning young singers will perform folk, Exhibitors enter roses 8-10 a.m. Show Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre auditions: sacred, classical and contemporary open to public 2 to 5 p.m. with awards Bullets Over Broadway - musical selections in various languages. Adult ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Cosponsored comedy. Audition dates May 15 and Tickets are $18 in advance, $22 at the by the City of Pleasanton and Alain 16, 7:30 p.m. first come-first-served door. Youth under 18 are free (restric- Pinel. For information, call the Alain basis; no appointment needed. tions apply). High school students are Pinel office and ask for Leslie or Marti, Callbacks (by invitation only): June welcome free without accompanying 251-1111. 10 The Independent • May 4, 2017

Merril Smoak to Retire After BULLETIN BOARD 39 Years at Trinity Church (Organizations wishing to run notices 705-7337. May 2-, 1 p.m. friendly bridge, p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO RSVP by May 13 to Ruby, 462-9636. May robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care 21, 1 p.m. lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. 925-447-1135. of Bulletin Board or email information to May 18 to Ruby, 462-9636. May 25, 4:30 org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning [email protected]. Include name p.m. pizza party dinner in Pleasanton, organization that seeks to identify needs and experienced dancers are welcome. of organization, meeting date, time, place RSVP by May 22 to Athene, 846-0111. within the community and work together to Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, and theme or subject. Phone number and May 28, 1 p.m. lunch in Pleasanton. RSVP fulfill those needs. For more information or easy line and circle dances, no partners contact person should also be included. by May 25 to Pat, 846-3808. to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. required, casual dress. $3 per session Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) CityBlast 4th Annual Day Camp for org. All are welcome. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Livermore-Amador Genealogical 2017, at Maker Fun Factory . This Day Dress a Girl Around the World, an at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Society meets Mon., Ma7 8, 7:30 p.m. Camp is for all Tri-Valley kids entering 1st- invitation to make simple dresses for girls 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Doors open at 7 p.m. at Congregation 6th grades in the fall of 2017. June 20-23 in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. BethEmek, 3400 Nevada Ct., Pleasanton. (Tuesday - Friday), 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon is Sat., May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at [email protected] Guest speaker will be Ralph F. Severson, Emerald Glen Park / Soccer Fields Central St. Raymond’s Hall, 11555 Dublin Blvd., Square dancing for all ages 8 years Oakland Family Search LIbrary Director. Parkway, Dublin. $40 per child or $70 per Dublin. Help is needed sewing, ironing, and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm His topic will be Ferreting Out Obscure family (scholarships available) Registra- cutting. Bring sewing machine or serger, at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Sources Using Family Search. There is tion forms available on the CityServe iron, ironing board, scissors, along with Livermore. Families and friends welcome. no charge. Visitors are welcome. For ad- website - www.cityserveofthetrivalley.org helping hands. (Those planning to stay September classes free to new dancers. ditional information contact: Kay Speaks, NAMI Tri-Valley general meeting, all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or L-AGS Program Chair, email: program@L- May 5, 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the Livermore accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. [email protected] AGS.org Public Library, 1188 South Livermore Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open Associate Pastor Merril Smoak leads singing. Tri-Valley Republican Women Ave., Community Room B, Livermore.Kara would like to sew, arrange for kits that can at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 Federated presents guest speaker, Joseph Carnahan, Director of Health and Wellness, be sews at home. Questions? Suzanne Monday through Saturday. Donations can Sweeney, at its May 11 meeting. Sweeney Abode Services, will address the topic Beck, 925-352-8447 or suzbeck@yahoo. be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the is the managing partner of American Housing and Homelessnes. She talk about com building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 Associate Pastor Merril Smoak ended almost thirty nine Executive Services, a security consulting Abode service's "front door" programs Have you been affected by some- PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. firm providing executive consulting ser- including HOPE Project outreach services, one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer Italian Catholic Federation, meets years in ministry at Trinity Church in Livermore on April vices to a broad range of government and In-Home Outreach Team (IHOT), Sunrise hope and strength for families and friends 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. 28. Pastor Smoak came to Trinity Church in June 1978 as other entities within the greater Northern Village Shelter, Rapid Re-housing, and of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 the Music and Youth Minister and will retire as Associate California area. Beeb’s Sports Bar and Project Independence. Lora Ashworth, Pro- org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. The group Grill Banquet Room, 915 Clubhouse Drive, gram Manager for Home Stretch, Alameda ley.org. supports Children's Hospital research, Pastor of Music and Worship. Livermore. Social time: 6:30 pm - meeting County Health Care for the Homeless, will Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones college scholarships and other charities. Smoak is a graduate of California Baptist College. He begins 7PM Reservations due by May 9, be talking about Homestretch, Alameda on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth For information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, received a Masters Degree in Church Music from The South- 2017 RSVP. TVRWF members: $ 30.00; County's Coordinated Entry for Permanent Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August president, 462-2487. ern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. guests: $ 35.00. Call Phyllis Couper Supportive Housing. Information, Rosema- 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, ClutterLess Self Help Support 925-462-4931 or email coupclan1962@ rie @ 925-487-8766. 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, Subsequently, while at Trinity Church he earned a doctorate pacbell.net Include all names and a phone 7th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, pre-registration is necessary. Sessions support group for people with difficulty dis- (DWS) in worship studies at The Robert E. Webber Institute number. May 19, 2017 sponsored by Livermore open to all, regardless of religious affilia- carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering for Worship Studies in Jacksonville, Florida. Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) invites High School Alumni Assoc. & Wente Fam- tion. For additional information please call is a psychological issue, not an organizing In 1997, Smoak received the Duane Barrett Life Time everyone at no charge to our regular ily. This event has special meaning this Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 monthly meeting to hear Luong Tam year as it is the first event of the two day Cancer Care Support Group Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor Achievement Award and in 2014, The Joseph Daniel Ex- (Lu) speak about Tenkara Fly Fishing, festivities of the 125th LHS Anniversary for those living with cancer and their Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays cellence in Music Leadership Award from the California equipment and techniques. Tam who is a Celebration on May 19 & 20th. Registration caregivers, as well as anyone looking except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Southern Baptist Convention. He has mentored many church recognized speaker, author and rod builder is now being accepted at www.livermore- to make a difference and give back by Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 musicians while serving at Trinity and as an adjunct at and will speak or recent developments in highalumni.com or www.mkt.com/lhsaa. lending their support, meets at 7:30 or 925-922-1467. More information at: Tenkara fly fishing. Lu will demonstrate Questions? Jim P 925-548-8108 or Kristin p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays www.clutterlesseastbay.org Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley. and provide practice rods at 6:30 PM 925-784-1367 of the month at CrossWinds Church, Birthright Pregnancy Support His mentoring included not only music skills but helping before the meeting. About 7:30PM he will A Sale of Treasures, sale benefiting 1660 Freisman Rd., Pleasanton, Break Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, members grow in their Christian faith. He truly is, and will discuss techniques in all aspects of using Feral Cat Foundation. Wonderful things Room 1. All are welcome, regardless of Livermore, located directly behind the blue Tenkara equipment to fly fish including include: dish sets, clothing, games, furni- religious affiliation. For more information, bus stop near the corner of Fenton St., continue to be, a “pastor” to many people. He currently how it applies to dry flies. Visitors are ture and lots of miscellaneous stuff. 8801 contact: David Chang, (510) 502-3541 or and next to Stanford/ValleyCare Hospital. serves on the Board of Trustees at the Southern Baptist welcome. Monthly meetings feature guest Davona Drive, Dublin, on Saturday, May 20 [email protected] Birthright's free and confidential services Theological Seminary in Kentucky. speakers who share their knowledge of the between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. All proceeds go Bringing Back the Natives Garden include - pregnancy tests, caring guid- Although leading congregation singing with a strong sport. Meetings are held at 7:00 PM on the to helping spay and neuter the feral cats in Tour, Sunday, May 7, 2017, self-guided ance, adoption and medical referrals, baby first Thursday of every month, September Alameda and Contra Costa counties. tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations and maternity clothing, and more. (925) voice was his greatest joy and passion, Smoak was also through June at the Livermore-Pleasanton Ice Cream Social/Spring Open throughout Alameda and Contra Costa 449-5887 for an appointment. Our office known as an unrepentant prankster. None of the church staff Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road, House with St. Michael Parish Cub Scouts, counties. Twenty-five of these gardens hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. escaped his attention over the years. He once completely Livermore. For more information, contact Pack 903, all boys currently in grades have not been on the Tour before. More 12-4; 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. filled a new youth minister’s office with inflated balloons. Roger Perry, President of Tri-Valley Fly pre-K/TK through 4th and their families than fifty garden talks will be offered 1-800-550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. Fishers, at President@Tri-valleyflyfishers/ are invited. Wed., May 10, 7 p.m. Jackson throughout the day. Volunteers are needed www.birthright.org/Livermore for more On Saturday, April 22, Merril’s years at the church were org Avenue Elementary School, 554 Jackson to spend a morning or afternoon greeting information on Birthright's services. celebrated at a dinner attended by over 150 family members Amador Valley Quilters general Ave., Livermore. Pack 903 is open to all tour participants and answering questions Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy and friends. Surrounded by eighteen members of his own meeting on May 13, 2017 from 1:30 to boys who are interested in scouting with a about natives. For more information and Club. Feed your wonder about the Night family, the evening was filled with fond remembrances 4:00 PM at Pleasanton Middle School, Christian orientation. Contact Vivian Hack- to register for the tour go to www.bringing- Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the 5001 Case Avenue, Pleasanton. The pro- ett for more information at (716)573-3907 backthenatives.net 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- highlighting the thousands of hearts he had touched over gram will be "Useful and Enjoyable Quilting or [email protected] Meals on Wheels Volunteers are ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. the years. Techniques" presented by twelve different Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 On Sunday, April 23, Trinity Church celebrated Merril’s AVQ members. Participants will have the who get together for events like board bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info ministry and retirement with a church-wide luncheon and opportunity to attend each demonstration games, movies and fan conventions. one day per week, Monday-Friday between visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- in a round robin schedule. Guests are Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner 10 am-12 pm. For more information, ers.org/ reception. The reception was capped with the presentation welcome. and board games at Livermore Shari's please call (925)483-1989. Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 of a new fly fishing rod so Merril could pursue one of his Widowed Men and Women of North- Cafe, 1116 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s favorite pastimes. Upon retirement, in addition to planned ern CA, May 7, 1 p.m. general meeting and schedule of upcoming events can be found invites interested individuals to attend its costumes give free guided tours beginning birthday in Pleasanton, RSVP by May 4 to on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ morning meeting. Meetings are held every at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays outdoor sporting activities and traveling with his wife Donna, Athene, 846-0111. May 12, 12:30 p.m. TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 Merril will be teaching worship and music at the Gateway lunch in Livermore, RSVP by May 10 to 925-209-1214 for more information. Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Seminary in Fremont as an Adjunct Instructor. Marilyn, 583-5829. May 18, 5 p.m. happy Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- Club House Drive, Livermore. For more the beautifully landscaped grounds. For hour in Dublin, RSVP by May 16 to Mary, ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 information, go to www.livermoreval- information on the Ravenswood Progress May 4, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent bereaved mothers to make connections a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Program, please call the Docent Coordina- with, share resources, and support other and children’s program For more informa- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. tor at (925) 443-0238. mothers who have been through the worst tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social experience of their lives, losing a child. For Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on Well Community Outreach Center away clothing and other items every group of retired men who join together to more information, contact katiestrube@ St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 Sundays, and during the week at various ministry provides meats, canned and dry Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- better enjoy their leisure time. Activities comcast.net. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 include golf, bridge, photography, travel, Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM available prior to the start of the school E. Avenue, Livermore. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- to new and established residents of the ship service. AWANA children's program and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana year). Those with an immediate need or Christ Church (a nondenominational ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- who would like to donate nonperishable evangelical church formerly meeting in living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. livermore.org or 925-447-1848. food items, call the office at (925) 479- Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho and San Ramon. The group meets for on the second Wednesday of the month, Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., lunch on the first Thursday of each month Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest family activities, and monthly adult service. Information 447-8747 or www. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or uucil.org 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact only. The Outreach Center will be open a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Claire La Scola at 447-9800. every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from or call 925.846.0665. and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. Community Resources for Inde- Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming For information or to attend a meeting, call pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday will be on a first come first serve basis spiritual community for people of all faiths Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. help people with disabilities and supports Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- and backgrounds. Children's program Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- them to live independently and participate Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at sen Drive, Livermore. available. Ongoing groups and activities. bilization counseling for those experiencing in their community for as long as they are Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated (831) 278-1916. Lynnewood United Methodist Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- difficulties related to domestic violence, willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Church, 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 abusive situations, sexual assault or other an office in Livermore to provide informa- Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services offers a friendly congregation where all are am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. challenging emotional issues. We provide tion and referrals and provide community Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. welcome. Sunday worship is at 9:00 and org. 925.829.2733. assistance with individual therapy and/or education at senior centers and affordable 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school through GraceWay Church worships at 10 group support. Please call to schedule an housing complexes to residents of South- First Church of Christ, Scientist, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come May 21. Summer schedule is one service a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling ern Alameda County. 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every and worship with us and to enjoy our at 9:30 a.m. May 28-Sept. 3. Rev. Heather 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility Intake) Livermore 94550 and can be reached by Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages hospitality. For more information call the Leslie Hammer minister. www.lynnewood. is being prepared. Services include band- Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church office 925-462-4802. org. 925 846-0221. led worship music, Sunday School for for retired men who seek activities to en- 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@ church and reading room are located at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- preschoolers and elementary through high hance their retirement. Monthly meetings cril-online.org. All services are free. Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) ter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday school students. Infant care is provided. feature lunch and an interesting speaker. DBE Daughters of the British which is open to the public, features 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Men have the opportunity to learn about Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain books, CDs and magazines for sale. For Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for and join activities such as hiking, bridge, Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 information, call (925) 447-2946. tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View women of all ages and life stages. Meets investment, bowling, bocce ball and wood a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Sunset Community Church, 2200 (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 Thursday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am; carving. There is also a neat group of guys at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. through May 11, 2017. St. Charles Parish, to get to know. SIR Branch #121 meets founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service choir, child care provided. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley Borromeo Hall, 1315 Lomitas Avenue, on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the (3) organization made up of women of starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Little Brown Church, United Church Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Livermore. For WINGS speaker presenta- DoubleTree Hotel, Las Flores Road (near British or British Commonwealth heritage church provided. A "Night of Worship" of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of tions and events: stcharleslivermore.org, Bluebell Drive), Livermore, at 11:30. Any and ancestry with a focus on charity and first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: click on “Upcoming Events” and “WINGS”. retired man is welcome to drop by to fellowship. Those interested in helping Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. All are welcome. Questions: Donna Leach learn about your opportunities. For more with “the cause," enjoying social activities, p.m. Information, call 447-6282. 2580 Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 925-443-6815 or Phyllis Clearwater information check our website: branch121. and forming long-lasting friendships, Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Pathway Community Church, 1055 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: 925-337-4299. sirinc2.org or email Neal Cavanaugh at contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, [email protected] (put “SIR” in the or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Livermore. Information, 447-8840. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. subject line). additional information. Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Assistance League® of Amador Pleasanton Military Families is 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 based practIcal messages, nondenomi- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- a Pleasanton based support group for a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. national. All are welcome. www.pathway- John Knox Presbyterian Church, 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible cated group of volunteers, reaching out to those who have a loved one serving in the adult Bible study/Sunday school. For communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. those in need in the Tri-Valley and having Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on information, call 925-447-1246. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Discovery Church of the Nazarene, fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Asbury United Methodist Church, 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- that are experienced. There is no better ing Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at ton. For more information, see our website, support than being surrounded by others Sunday Worship at 9 a.m., with childcare information, visit www.goodshepherd- group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, who know what you are going through. and children/youth Sunday School. For livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. 10:45 AM e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ Three times per year, the group collect information visit www.asburylive.org or Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. supplies and sends care packages to the call 925-447-1950. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Operation: SAM “Supporting All troops. Contact [email protected] for Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Ave. (United Christian Church). www. 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military the location of the next meeting. at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; LivermoreQuakers.com visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry support organization based in Livermore. Livermore Military Families, a www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Trummel at 449.1444. S.A.M. has been in operation since January support group for families in Livermore 4357. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be host- 2004. It is dedicated to the continued who have a loved one serving in the Granada Baptist Church, 945 a.m. - Elementary aged children go to – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- ing its annual Lag B'Omer picnic potluck morale support of deployed troops. For Military, is intended to be a safe place for Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Kid’s Church following worship, nursery 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. on Saturday, May 13 from 10:30 - 12:30. information or donations, visit www. family members to come and share their Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Center for Spiritual Living This event will take place at Athan Downs operationsam.org, email operationsam@ experiences and concerns with others who ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. Livermore Valley - People from all faith Park, 2975 Montevideo Dr. in San Ramon. comcast.net understand what they are going through. 447-3428. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; traditions, cultures, races and sexual Please bring: a picnic dish to share, an Depression and Bipolar Support All family members are welcome to attend Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 925-449-4848. orientations welcome. Sunday service outdoor toy (frisbee, ball, etc.), and be Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs ready to participate in our fun and hilari- Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's of each month at the Livermore Veterans services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting ous annual watermelon toss. Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Memorial Building, 522 South L Street a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. place 1617 2nd St., 2nd Floor, Livermore. #Visit My Mosque will take place Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more org/ All are welcome. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org For more information contact revhar- this Sun., May 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Valley Bible Church, Livermore, [email protected] or visit us at http:// Pleasanton Mosque, 5724 W. Las Positas pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- csllvlighthouse.org. Blvd. From 2 to 3 p.m. drop in for a Pereira, 462-6415. yahoo. school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 reception, snack and a drink. Chat with Bereaved Mother’s Network of Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. a Muslim neighbor, tour the Mosque. 3 to the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of RELIGION a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible Cedar Grove Community Church, com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. 5 p.m. hear from five practicing Muslims each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore First Presbyterian Church, 2020 study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday explain the Islamic faith and clear mis- Civic Center Library, Small Conference Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- Ministries meet every other month. For Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study conceptions. No registration is required. Room. The aim of the network is to allow plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 ministry information call (925) 846-8650 cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. [email protected] 12 The Independent • May 4, 2017 EDUCATION

Monica Joglekar of Liver- Notre Dame. The novice team of Better: Erica N. Damianakes, more and several other Geis- Alisa Randall '20 and Meghan Junior, Liberal Studies; Andrew Milestones inger Commonwealth School of Moran '18 made it to semifinals R. Funderburk, Senior, Natural Medicine master of biomedical before being eliminated on a 2-1 Resources. Pleasanton: Straight- sciences (MBS) students will be decision.In the fall semester, the A Average: Jesse J. Lin, Junior, inducted into the Alpha Epsilon team successfully competed at Sociology; Zachary J. Pinard, Lambda Honor Society on May the 2016 Chief Justice Invita- Junior, Environmental Sciences. 6. Alpha Epsilon Lambda was tional held in October on the Madison R. Johnston, Sopho- founded in 1990 with the spe- campus of Marshall University. more, Human Devel and Fam- cific objective of recognizing In November, the team competed ily Science; Neal E. Mankins, the academic and leadership at Bowling Green State Univer- Senior, Earth Sciences; Emily accomplishments of graduate sity where Voell and Jorstad won K. Meier, Sophomore, Biology; and professional school students. the NPDA open finals, novices Tully Montgomery, Junior, Pre- Among other qualities, re- Chris Ostertag '20 and Dickson Bioengineering. Sebastian G. quirements for membership in won the top NPDA novice award, Perry, Freshman, Economics; Alpha Epsilon Lambda include and Nick Robison '19 won the Daniel J. Rodriguez, Sopho- a grade point average placing the open IPDA division. more, University Exploratory student in the top 35 percent of Studies; Annabell K. Schulz, campus graduate students and a Alexander Kuang, a graduat- Sophomore, Psychology; Olivia record of leadership and service ing senior at Amador Valley High L. Smith, Freshman, Pre-General to graduate students or graduate School in Pleasanton, has been Engineering. Pictured are Officer Jason Swick, Officer Brandon Soto, and Officer Mario Guillermo. student organizations. named one of 722 semifinalists in the 2017 U.S. President Scholars University of San Diego Program. The semifinalists were student, Christopher Garcia, The Grove City College selected fro nearly 5100 candi- majoring in Marketing and class Pleasanton Police Officers Sworn In Debate Team wrapped up its dates. Scholars are selected on of 2017, networked with alumni 2016-2017 season in dominant the basis of superior academic and employers in Las Vegas, Three new lateral Police High School. He possesses tor for the Merced College fashion by winning an overall and artistic achievements, lead- through USD's Career Develop- Officers have joined the an Associate’s degree in Police Academy. national championship as well ership qualities, strong character ment Center. Christopher Garcia Pleasanton Police Depart- as several individual ones and and involvement in community from Pleasanton interacted with Criminal Justice from Mer- Officer Guillermo was and school activities. ment. Officers Jason Swick, securing a place as one of the alumni and employers currently ced College and a Bachelor’s born and raised in San Ra- most successful teams in College with top Las Vegas companies Brandon Soto and Mario degree in Criminal Justice mon, California. He gradu- history. Among the members Names of students who have such as Colliers, Caesars En- Guillermo were sworn in Management from Union ated from California High of the team is Alisa Randall of made the Scholastic Honor tertainment, Zappos, and Penn on Wednesday, April 26th, Institute & University. Prior School and attended Diablo Livermore Roll Winter term have been National Gaming. 2017. They will begin pa- to coming to Pleasanton, Valley College, earning an The team secured a national announced by Oregon State trolling Pleasanton as solo Brandon worked as a Deputy Associate’s degree in Crimi- championship at the National University. The University of Minnesota officers once they complete Christian College Forensic Invi- A total of 1,241 students Crookston's Pratima Thapaliya, Sheriff for the Merced Coun- nal Justice. Mario attended tational in Phoenix, Arizona, at earned straight-As (4.0). Another an approximate sixteen week of Dublin, received the Presi- ty Sheriff’s Office, a position the Contra Costa County Grand Canyon University. The 4,481 earned a B-plus (3.5) or dent's Volunteer Service Award field training process. he has held for the last ten Law Enforcement Training squad won the overall debate better to make the listing. To be at Annual Awards Recogni- Officer Swick grew up years. During his time at the Center and then joined the prize in Division II. That win on the Honor Roll, students must tion. The President's Volunteer in Antioch, California and Sheriff’s Office, Brandon Contra Costa County Sher- follows a championship in the carry at least 12 graded hours of Service Award is the premier graduated from Deer Valley worked as a Defensive Tac- iff’s Office where he has American Enterprise Institute's course work. volunteer awards program, en- High School, where he was annual debate tournament in Local students are: Dublin: couraging citizens to live a life tics Instructor, Field Training worked as a Deputy Sheriff February. Also in February, the Straight-A Average: Makenna a two-sport athlete compet- of service through presidential Officer, Patrol Deputy and for the last two years. He also team travelled to Bowling Green N. Elias, Sophomore, Anthro- gratitude and national recogni- ing in both Baseball and was a member of their SWAT was a member of their Spe- State University to debate in the pology. 3.5 or Better: Natalie tion. To learn more about this Football. He went on to team. In addition, Brandon is cial Emergency Response open division against University H. Miller, Senior, Chemical presitgious award, visit www. attend San Francisco State a Defensive Tactics Instruc- Team. of Illinois, Oberlin College, and Engineering. Livermore: 3.5 or presidentialserviceawards.gov. University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Crimi- nal Justice. Officer Swick has worked as a patrol officer for Pleasanton School District Teacher of the Year Recognized the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety for the last Mario Hurtado, U.S. History, Economics, and Leadership teacher at Vil- to be in his class, it’s hard not to.” nine and a half years. His lage High School, has been selected as the 2017-2018 Pleasanton Unified Hurtado believes in modeling positive behaviors in his classroom. He assignments included work- School District (PUSD) Teacher of the Year. completes every assignment and test he gives to his students, partnering ing as a Burglary and Gang Mr. Hurtado has been teaching at Village High School since 2012. with them in their learning. Detective, as a member of Serving PUSD's at-promise students at Village, Mario works to inspire and “Learning needs to be a shared experience. I teach to help students the Gang Enforcement Team, instill a passion for learning in all of his students. meet their maximum potential,” said Hurtado. “If I want them to meet as a member of the Santa “He makes every day meaningful. Students look forward to going to his their maximum potential, I need to continue to meet mine.” Clara County Gang Task class because he inspires them to learn,” said Village High School Principal Every month he organizes trips for his students and Village staff to Glide Force and most recently as a Dana Chavez. “He sets the bar high for every student and himself. He’s Memorial Church to help serve food to the hungry. He also participates Vice and Human Trafficking transformative; when students come out of his class they are different in PUSD’s mariachi program, learning to play bass with other students Detective. people.” who were playing an instrument for the first time. Officer Soto was born and Village High School student Mariah Raygoza stated, “Mario is incredibly Mario's name will be submitted to the Alameda County Office of raised in Merced, California positive 24/7. He is someone that’s really helped me get out of my bubble. Education for the county's Teacher of the Year program. and graduated from Merced It’s cool to come into class every day to be excited. You feel really happy