Repair Work Planned for Storm, Drought Damage to Park and Trail

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VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 28 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Repair Work Planned for Storm, Drought Damage to Park and Trail

Winter rains damaged the Ar- LARPD, while others are the re- numerous trail segments. The City environmental resource agency royo Mocho Trail; the lengthy sponsibility of the City. Regularly- is seeking funding from federal and clearances must be obtained be- drought conditions particularly af- scheduled quarterly maintenance, state emergency agencies. How- fore construction can begin unless See Inside Section A fected Mocho Park on Holmes Av- such as trimming vegetation, ever, the work must proceed in structures are threatened. The City Section A is filled with enue. Both the City of Livermore removing weeds and cleaning up a certain manner with site visits does have environmental permits information about arts, people, and the Livermore Area Recreation litter, was recently completed on and investigations by the Federal to conduct annual maintenance ac- entertainment and special events. and Park District (LARPD) are the City areas of the trail by the Emergency Management Agency tivities in the creek. Interim repairs There are education stories, a working on repairs. City’s contractor, Terracare. The (FEMA) and California Office of to the trail will be incorporated variety of features, and the arts Several sections of the Arroyo City is also actively working to Emergency Services (OES) before into this summer’s maintenance and entertainment and Mocho Trail washed out due to repair trails damaged by the 2017 repairs can begin. program. City staff anticipate all bulletin board. major storms in February; some flooding. The flood damage totaled The Arroyo Mocho Trail is interim repairs will be completed trail segments are maintained by over $4 million, and has impacted surrounded by natural habitat, so (See REPAIRS, page 8) Healthcare Support For UC Retirees May Decline Retirees who are enrolled in University of California healthcare programs may receive less financial help paying future insurance premiums under a proposal that is expected to be considered at a September meeting of the Board of Regents. The proposal is to eliminate the University’s present policy of paying, on average, not less than 70 percent of the premiums. The change would not affect Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory retirees whose health insurance is offered through the Laboratory’s present manager, Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC. However, it may raise questions about the potential value of a lawsuit filed in 2010 to return LLNL retirees to the UC healthcare programs, which they were eligible for a decade ago when the Uni- versity managed the Laboratory. The lawsuit is being heard in Superior Court in Oakland. Its Photo - Doug Jorgensen basic motivation is fear that some Fireworks lit up the sky over downtown Livermore during the annual 4th of July festivities. future, profit-driven Laboratory manager might be so indifferent to retiree welfare as to drop support for health care programs Letter Asks That California's National Monuments Be Protected altogether. By contrast, the University is California lawmakers sent a led by Assemblywoman Catharine ing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke many families, I take our family seen as offering stable, lasting letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Baker (R-San Ramon), that aims to review any national monument to our National Monuments for benefits to hundreds of thousands Interior Ryan Zinke urging him to to ensure California’s National created since Jan. 1, 1996. enrichment and appreciation of of employees and retirees. protect the seven National Monu- Monuments remain open and pre- Baker stated, “Millions of peo- our State’s natural beauty. We need The 70 percent “floor” in aver- ments in California under review served for future generations. ple from around the world enjoy to make sure all generations can age UC healthcare contributions by the U.S. Department of the In April, President Trump the beauty of our state’s National enjoy the same opportunity. We has been policy since 2014. Prior Interior. The bipartisan coalition, signed an executive order instruct- Parks and Monuments. Like so to that, the floor had been 80 per- (See PROTECT, page 4) cent. The reduction to 70 percent grew out of UC’s effort to lower Council to Meet with Downtown Steering Committee the cost of pension and retiree health benefits. Unfunded liabili- developing a public outreach send to the council. Two show a ties for these programs totaled $24 The Livermore City Council insights and allow the council to billion in 2014, according to a program for issues related to hotel on the eastside of Livermore will conduct a workshop in con- ask questions and hear commit- University communication. Avenue, and two locate a hotel on junction with members of the tee members' perspectives on the the development of the city’s The new proposal to allow the Downtown Steering Committee process and outcome. downtown sites, specifically eight the westside of Livermore Avenue. University to reduce contribu- (DSC) on August 7 at 6 p.m. The A public comment period will acres divided by South Livermore The purpose of the alternatives is tions still further was originally workshop format will allow com- be part of the agenda. Avenue. The committee prepared to facilitate public dialogue and scheduled for consideration at mittee members to provide their The DSC was charged with four development alternatives to (See MEETING, page 9) (See HEALTH, page 5) PG&E To Depot Move Planned for Experiment With Wee Hours of the Morning Costs on Peak Livermore's historic train depot transit ticket office in honor of its Demand Power will move from its present location historic function. PG&E will ask the Califor- near L Street to the Transit Center TRANSIT IMPACTS nia Public Utilities Commission at 2500 Railroad Avenue early The construction phase of the (PUC) for approval of a pilot Sunday morning July 16, 2017 Livermore Amador Valley Transit program that would change the from midnight to 4:00 am. Authority’s (LAVTA) historic de- power rate structure for participat- No complete street closures pot relocation project will cause ing customers. will occur, but traffic controls will impacts to passengers and detours The utility is due to make the be in effect during the move along to some routes that serve the down- request in August at a PUC meet- the Railroad Avenue route, at ma- town Livermore Transit Center. ing, said PG&E spokesperson jor intersections and the parking On that same date, LAVTA Ticket Donald Cutler. The new system structure. Office staff will move into tempo- would go to a “time of use” (TOU) The Depot move is part of a rary facilities on site through the billing, in which consumers would project at the existing Livermore duration of the construction. pay more for their power between Amador Valley Transit Author- For more information on route 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is the peak ity (LAVTA) Transit Center. The detours and service impacts, follow demand period in summer, when Depot will be restored to historical this link: http://www.wheelsbus. customers in hot areas run their standards with a $2.5 million feder- com/routealert/71017-transit-cen- Photo - Doug Jorgensen air conditioners. al grant. Additional improvements ter-construction-service-impacts/ Residents got into the spirit of the day, joining in the singing of TOU would not turn off any include brick walkways, historic For complete route and sched- electricity supply, but if rates lighting fixtures and bicycle racks. ule information go to www.wheels- patriotic songs during Pleasanton's 4th of July celebration. The go up, it could discourage some LAVTA will use the Depot as a bus.com or call 925.455.7500. event was held at Lions Wayside Park. (See PG&E, page 5)

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Crimes on BART Don't Appear to Be Connected TRAVEL By Ron McNicoll circulated through two cars, hood, such as a party, and BART Director John the off-duty security guard BUG A robbery involving a pummeling passengers, and teens decided to do what McPartland, whose District from the June 30 incident middle-school age youth stealing cell phones, and a they did, he said. 5 includes the Valley, said as a hero in retrieving the who stole a cell phone from duffle bag. BART police are on alert the plan calls for live camera victim’s phone, police say group Travel a passenger on a train at the However, the two inci- on the Warm Springs line feeds by 2019 or 2020, when it’s better not to try hero- Coliseum was the second dents were somewhat dif- south of Lake Merritt. There hundreds of new cars will be ics, because things could (925) 447-4300 robbery at that station in the ferent. The perpetrator in is a robbery suppression de- in use. The cameras will be go wrong for the rescuer. In Downtown Livermore past three months. the second instance appar- tail, which is a special shift linked to wi-fi to provide for “It’s better to be a valuable The incident occurred travelbuglivermore.com ently was traveling with of police, using mandatory direct surveillance. witness, and not intervene,” June 30, when one young others, and at the last minute, overtime to do it. McPartland said that de- stated McPartland. man, who apparently was snatched the phone before Meanwhile, BART has spite increased police pres- with 10 or so others, grabbed the car doors opened, said cameras installed in all cur- a cell phone from a woman, ence, BART can’t put an BART spokesperson Taylor rent BART cars, which can OPEN SAT & SUN 1PM – 4PM and hit her. She was not seri- Huckaby. officer on every car. BART discourage incidents, said ously hurt. In the incident on April riders need to help ensure An off-duty security 22, there were many youths Huckaby. their own safety by look- guard pursued the alleged swarming on two cars, and BART placed cameras ing around them, and being suspect, and was pummeled, stealing cell phones. Several only in some cars previously, aware of other passengers. causing some bleeding, but passengers were struck, and with a red light substituting Sitting at a window seat no serious injury. He man- some needed medical atten- for a camera, in hopes that can be a protection against aged to recover the phone, tion, but were not seriously would discourage crime. people stealing cell phones Linda Futral and give it to the victim. injured. After a killing last year on a or purses, because a culprit Broker/Realtor It was remindful of a big- train that came into the West 2472 Shield Drive 925.980.3561 There is no evidence that would have to reach over [email protected] ger robbery at the Coliseum the swarming was part of a Oakland station from San someone else to grab the Completely upgraded www.lindafutral.com station April 22, when an long-range plan, said Huck- Francisco, directors voted to item, said McPartland. throughout entire home! A must License #01257605 estimated 50 or 60 teens aby. Likely it was something put in real cameras as soon McPartland said that see with incredible backyard. held open a car door, and happening in the neighbor- as possible. Sunset Magazine quality! while media are portraying 3BD/2BA, 1,463 sqft. $865,000 Colleges Keep recognized Accreditation 29 years in respected real estate Officials at the Chabot-Las Positas Community College recommended District have received word from the Accrediting Com- mission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) that accreditation for Chabot College in Hayward and Las Positas College in Livermore has been reaffirmed without ® any sanctions. SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Jannett Jackson, PhD, district chancellor, stated, "We are proud that our peers on the accreditation evaluation com- mittees recognize the excellence in teaching and learning that takes place at our colleges everyday." Barry Russell, PhD, Las Positas College president, stated, "I am very pleased that ACCJC has fully reaffirmed the accreditation of Las Positas College." Both colleges filed follow-up reports in response to recommendations that were delivered by the accreditation team in 2015. They now fully meet all Eligibility Require- ments, Accreditation Standards and Commission policies. Recommendations for Las Positas College included full- time and part-time faculty assessing and communicating student learning outcomes, and evaluating the comparability of face-to-face counseling and tutoring services with online counseling and tutoring services. 800-319-8991 Chabot College recommendations included expediting the development, assessment, dialogue and improvement ® [email protected] REA L ESTA TE SERV ICES plans related to course and program learning outcomes. ® The colleges will submit midterm reports to the ACCJC REALTOR , Lic. #00979099 in fall 2018 as part of the ongoing accreditation process.

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EDITORIAL State Bill Would Trace Campaign Food Drive Underway Contributions from Top Funders Food insecurity may not seem like something that would occur in an affluent By Ron McNicoll The Legislature goes into editorial boards opposed the Republicans, along with an- area such as the Valley. However, Open A measure in the Cali- recess July 21, but will re- proposition. It was trailing other member, David Hadley fornia Legislature would Heart Kitchen served over 340,000 meals convene Aug. 21. Lange badly in the polls. However, of Torrance. Both scored 104 shine a light on the identity said, "I am cautiously opti- after $18 million in ads fi- on the CCMC report card. last year. of major funders of third- mistic that the bill will pass nanced by the “Stop Hidden The average score for As- To help alleviate hunger, the second an- party donations to ballot both houses." Taxes” Committee, it won sembly Republicans was 41. nual "Feed Tri-Valley" is underway. Last propositions. The bill known as the with 52.5% of the vote. For Democrats it was 103. year close to 4,000 pounds of food were The bill, AB 249, is cur- DISCLOSE Act, passed If AB 249 had been in ef- Baker was one of nine Re- rently in the Senate Rules the Assembly last year un- fect, voters would have been publicans who voted for the donated in Pleasanton alone. Committee. There is public The food collection drive runs through der a different bill number able to see that the top three DISCLOSE Act last year, pressure from the California on a 60-19 vote with one funders were Chevron, Phil- along with all Democrats. July 23 in all three valley cities. For donors Clean Money Campaign member absent. However, ip Morris, and Anheuser- Baker’s CCMC report card who prefer an alternative way of giving, (CCMC) to move the bill the bill failed in the Senate, Busch. Perhaps there would line cites her for providing grocery store gift cards are accepted at out of committee to the with 26 yes votes and 13 no have been at least a 3% key leadership on campaign some locations. Senate Election Committee votes, falling one vote short swing the other way in the transparency votes, which for a vote, said Trent Lange, Most collection sites will have barrels of the two-thirds of the total electorate, and changed the earned her 15 extra points CCMC president and execu- number of Senate seats. One outcome, theorized Lange. on the score card. with identifying Feed Tri-Valley banners tive director. seat was vacant at that time. The effect of the Prop. 26 Sen. Steve Glazer voted on them. For a list of sites with barrels and If passed in its current The DISCLOSE ACT passage is that taxes on gaso- for the DISCLOSE Act last receptacles for gift cards, along with food form, and signed by Gov. needs a two-thirds vote in line, cigarettes and tobacco, year. He received a CCMC recommendations visit www.ptownlife. Jerry Brown, the bill would both houses, a requirement among other products, have report card score of 89 require third-party commit- to amend the Political Re- to meet the two-thirds test points. Average score in the org/feed-tri-valley. tees to identify the top three Hunger happens year-round, not just form Act of 1974. Bob Stern, in the Legislature. The top Senate for Democrats was donors by name in an ad, who wrote the 1974 act, en- three funders have an obvi- 105, and 31 for Republicans. during the winter months around the holi- if each has given $50,000 dorsed the DISCLOSE Act. ous interest in passing Prop. A spokesperson for days when most food drives take place. or more to a campaign. DISCLOSE is an ac- 26, said Lange. There is Glazer said on Tuesday that Remember while shopping for grocer- Campaigns keep track of ronym for Democracy Is nothing wrong with that, Glazer has not yet had time ies, pick up extra items to drop in one of donations on a daily basis, Strengthened by Casting provided voters have the to read AB 247, but he sup- and are able to know when the barrels. Light On Spending in Elec- information about such a ports campaign disclosure. a donor exceeds $50,000, tions. financial connection, said Chief opponents of the said Lange. The process of identify- Lange. DISCLOSE Act have been ing the top donors is called VOTERS BACK the California Federation earmarking. The earmark- DISCLOSURE of Labor and the California ing would trace the money A Public Policy Institute School Employees Associa- through any number of com- of California poll in 2013 tion. Calls to both organiza- PROTECT mittees so that it could not showed that 84% of sampled tions were not returned in (continued from page one) be hidden. voters said they favored time for The Independent’s The top three donors, legislation to increase public deadline. state's national monuments. must protect our national law the Antiquities Act, whether they are individu- disclosure of funding sourc- Lange said that the After bipartisan passage treasures so every Cali- presidents from both politi- als, corporations, or labor es in initiative campaigns. unions had a problem with fornian can have the same cal parties have used the Act through both houses of the unions, would be identified Support included 85% of the earlier DISCLOSE Act experience.” to designate a total of 157 na- California Legislature, AJR The letter notes that Na- tional monuments, thereby 15 was transmitted to the in all advertising media, independent voters, 81% bill. The earlier version tional Parks and National safeguarding and preserving President and Vice President including mailers and web of Democrats, and 80% of would have the top three Monuments are an econom- some of our country’s most of the United States, and to site ads. Republicans. disclosure earmarks apply ic driver to many regions valuable natural treasures the Secretaries of the United One example of how A report card from to candidate races, not just throughout the state. Out- for all Americans to enjoy." States Departments of the things would change was CCMC on legislators shows ballot measures. Now only door recreation in California In addition to the letter, Interior and Agriculture. provided. The ad for Prop. how they voted in 2016 on ballot measures would be alone generates $85 billion the California Legislature Monuments currently 26, on the November 2016 clean money transparency affected by the bill. Co- in annual consumer spend- approved Assembly Joint under review in the Gold- ballot, proposed a consti- bills, and others related to author Assemblyman Jimmy ing, 730,000 jobs, and ap- Resolution 15 (Chapter 85, en State: Berryessa Snow tutional amendment that transparency, such as public Gomez changed the bill to proximately $6.7 billion in California Statutes of 2017). Mountain, Carrizo Plain, Gi- required the Legislature to funding for political cam- try to enlist labor support, in state and local tax revenue. This measure expressed ant Sequoia, Mojave Trails, have a two-thirds superma- paigns. hopes it would be approved "Since President Theo- California’s strong support Sand to Snow, San Gabriel jority to pass new taxes and In the Assembly, Catha- by the Senate, said Lange. dore Roosevelt signed into to continue protecting the Mountains, and Cascade fees. Lange said that most rine Baker of Dublin led Siskiyou. California news media’s MAILBOX

(Opinions voiced in let- Climate science inter- tion two Councilmembers The July 6 edition brought a could no longer function tee members have shown a ters published in Mailbox are feres with business as usual; were voted out because they story about Lawrence Liver- as a place to learn. It was decided preference for an those of the author and do not so, they've gone out of their insisted on constructing more National Lab techies hard to live through teacher Eastside Hotel Alternative, necessarily reflect the opin- way to create alternative residential units. This refer- working on a new mission after teacher leaving as it but the reasons cited have ion of The Independent. The facts. It's laughable that endum should have made it to send a spacecraft to an became clear they were not sounded biased and bogus, Independent will not publish G Rogers Gathers trotted clear to the remaining Coun- asteroid named Psyche in the being paid fairly. Our school as pointed out by member anonymous letters. All let- out the same guy - S Fred cilmembers that the citizens asteroid belt. Good news for began to show signs of prob- Jeff Kaskey. the soul that the people from ters are required to have Singer - I've seen in numer- of Livermore do not want lems as money ran out and Unfortunately, one City the names of the persons ous documentaries who is our local Labs are designing there was no curriculum, Council member on the new residential units in the one of the instruments to fly submitting them. Abusive "the guy" they trot out every basic supplies and pest con- Committee apparently es- new downtown plan. I guess on the spacecraft. The mis- poused all the unbalanced letters may be rejected or time they want a climate more councilmembers need trol. It became a shadow of denier who supposedly "has sion to Psyche is scheduled the school we all had loved negatives and positives cited edited. Frequent letter writ- to be removed next election. to arrive in 2026. in the initial summary pre- ers may have publication of credentials." so much. As I read further into the I am so thankful to the sented at the Committee’s their letters delayed. Letters What's sad is how hard Winery Issue Letters section of The In- final meeting. Facilitator people like G Rogers Gath- district and the administra- should be sent by email to Patty Robles dependent, I read about an- tors at East Avenue going David Early acknowledged [email protected]) ers fight for this alternative Livermore other local event in the same this situation and agreed universe that really isn't above and beyond to wel- WHAT? Sounds like year of 2026. The BART come us to our new school, to modify the summary for Climate Change true. It's extraordinarily sad the city of Pleasanton or train is scheduled to arrive going out of their way to presentation to the Council. Paulette Kenyon how many people are being the Winery has "issues." in Livermore. Connecting make sure we had all the What the Council must Pleasanton snookered by these billion- There is a dress code outside the two stories leads to the privileges of kids who had bear in mind when preparing G Rogers Gathers is the aires and their talking heads. of winery buildings and observation that extending started the school earlier in a final draft for submitting to one who is being taken for a The rest of us just can't seem property on Pleasanton city BART the 8,8 kilometers the year like orientation and the public is the weight of ride, if only he knew it. He to get through to our friends streets? from Dublin to Livermore pictures in the year book. citizen input at the Lennar and family who've been will have taken longer than needs to read "Dark Money: I have seen, on occasion, The transition was so easy hearings last summer. The Hidden History of the captured by their ideas. It's to get a spacecraft over 435 and I was thankful to get the Hundreds of citizens like that film, "Invasion of formally dressed folks in million kilometers. Billionaires Behind the Rise immediate benefits of books, spoke, urging that there the 'Body Snatchers." It's as line at Nelly's (no cars in As I was searching on- be no or little housing on of the Radical Right," to gain sight anywhere, so, hmmm, and a school that had all their if they are all hypnotized. I line for the history of the basic supplies. this key parcel, asking for some perspective on where also would like to say that wonder where they came Livermore extension, some maximum open space, and he's getting his information. I hope people will learn the science behind the twin from ) waiting patiently in claim Livermore residents from this and realize that for consideration of traffic Since the early 80's, the tunnels that these alterna- line for their order turn. have been paying taxes since flow on Livermore Avenue Koch brothers and others schools should not be used tive fact mills are trotting So that leaves working the 1960’s without having to make money but for the and Railroad Avenue. mostly made fabulously out is also without merit. people dressed like working service extended to Liver- The plans under consid- wealthy from big oil have benefit of students to be The "Twin Tunnels" were a people, my group taking a more. If that is true, we have educated. eration for an Eastside Hotel waged a war on truth by bad idea as "the Peripheral break from quilting to grab, already landed people on the would only add to the traffic creating numerous think Canal," ruining our envi- go and get back to quilting Moon and returned them congestion in that area, es- tanks and faux grassroots ronment, California's only ...(dressed like quilters? ) safely, sent a rover to Mars, Much Appreciation pecially with the mandated groups whose mission it is to natural delta, and favoring and anyone else, car pas- and spacecraft outside the Len Gregory valet parking. Much prefer- convince the public that their the same billionaire 1% over sengers, walkers, runners, Solar System and still we Livermore able would be the Westside version of the world is some- fish, wildlife, and the people bikers, nearby homeowners can’t transport people from There are a few times in Hotel, with its own adjacent how more patriotic and safe of California and it is still a and neighbors stopping by to Livermore to San Jose or a person's life when he is parking. than whatever else someone bad idea. usually grab and go. San Francisco by train for not just a number, but feels Having assured the Coun- else has to offer. They have Deep pockets just paid BTW any comment about work or for pleasure. there are people who re- cil that either hotel location pumped billions into groups more to the talking heads "Ice cold coconut water," I leave the readers this ally care. On May the 29th, would be fine, Presidio rep goal with my apologies to like the Heartland Institute. and bogus think tanks to strawberries, fruit Stand on 2017, I received the Quilt of Mr. Patel has now switched Americans for Prosperity give this same old tired idea President Kennedy for al- Valor made by members and his story to tout only the Vineyard and Isabel right tering his famous quote, “I Eastside site. Of course, is another of their groups. a shiny new appearance. across the street from the friends of Amador Valley believe this region should Quilters, presented by Mary he has been granted exclu- Their groups always have winery that takes up more commit itself to achiev- sive negotiating rights, so these great sounding names Downtown Housing space than Nelly's truck? Welch. Along with that, ing the goal, before 2026, Mayor Marchand presented is quite smug about his new that sound like mom, apple John Morallis Are there dress codes of transporting people on position, which he feels will pie and the flag; but, under- Livermore and code enforcement de- me with a Certificate at an BART and returning them event hosted by the VFW guarantee a speedier build- neath it all are a bunch of Why does the City of mands across the street from safely to Livermore." ing process. money grubbing billionaires Livermore insist on resi- Nelly (the Winery) or is ice Commander Ron Gillette of Post 7265, Livermore. Backing him are all the who can't stand the idea of dential housing for the new cold coconut water and fruit usual commercial interests paying taxes. downtown plan? Last elec- safely FAR enough away Charter School I wanted to thank and ex- on the Steering Committee, from the Pleasanton winery Bryce Jensen press my gratitude to these whose urge for immedi- atmosphere? Livermore folks for making me feel so ate hotel construction has ....something hinky going I am a former student special. trumped their fair evaluation on downtown, Mr. Dennis? of the Livermore Valley of the two locations. Charter School. I am glad to Downtown Livermore Only the Westside Plan (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) see that the district voted to Susan Steinberg Alternative A, developed Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala BART to Livermore Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) revoke them and keep them by the Community Group, Editor: Janet Armantrout Livermore Before 2026 from continuing to misuse The Livermore City comes close to meeting the The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., Kent McCammon Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional funds. 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It is to be hoped that ceiving The Independent to Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 vember as a 7th grader when the center of Livermore’s the Council will remember during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. read the diversity of articles I had to transfer to East Av- last summer’s popular re- Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. downtown space. about the people and proj- enue Middle School when I Many Steering Commit- volt, and plan their proposal www.independentnews.com ects in the Livermore Valley. discovered that our school accordingly. July 13, 2017 • The Independent 5 HEALTH PG&E (continued from page one) (continued from page one) this week’s Regents meeting ly involved in comparable but was postponed for two past financial decisions, people from using the elec- businesses and government hard data about how it in hot climates. “It can months. improving the outcome by tricity. agencies that want to save would affect rates. An- make life more difficult The reason for the post- contributing their expertise At other times of the money by pulling in their other related to PG&E’s for the elderly, or parents ponement was not given. through economic modeling day, the rates would be power at non-peak times. desire to make customers with young kids at home, However, some observers and analysis. lower. The pilot project Cutler said that the opt out should they not or people who are hungry speculated that strong op- would select 250,000 cus- power business is chang- want to participate. TURN when they get home from position on the part of UC tomers in northern and ing, with more solar power says it’s better for custom- work. If they want a cool faculty and retirees might central California. It would coming on-line. PG&E ers who want to have TOU house, they will be upset have been a factor. Jim’s begin in March 2018 and wants to keep up to date to opt in. PG&E would when they see their bill For example, a July 6 last for one year. with such changes. assume they are in, unless skyrocket, because they letter to UC President Janet Pool As part of the pilot, The pilot program was they say otherwise, said want to eat dinner, and Napolitano from the UC S ervice PG&E would test different the result of a request by Toney. have a cool home,” stated academic senate complained Once a Week or methods of alerting cus- The Utility Reform Net- TOU may be a good Toney. People leaving their about a lack of consulta- tomers on how the switch work (TURN), said its thing for people who have pets at home also want tion with faculty while the Twice a Month to TOU would take place. executive director, Mark the ability to cut use be- to be sure they stay cool latest proposal was being Pool Service developed. The firm during the pilot Toney. tween 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.. all day. 925.588.6123 period would also work on TURN has several criti- However, there are many TURN told the PUC By contrast, according to the letter, faculty were close- Lic. #740612 variations of rate designs cisms of the PG&E switch people who cannot cut that it wants to see hard for TOU. to TOU. One focused on back, because air condi- data on how rates will be TOU is used by some the fact that there was no tioning is too important determined, andwhat the new home cost will be. 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MEETING (continued from page one) to highlight the range of mittee meeting to allow for on the committee, advocat- let parking and the views. tempted to be integrated final plan. He too wanted development possibilities a more thorough vetting of ed for a meeting to review "Let's get out all of the and fairly responsive to to hear more from and ask for the city owned land. the material that will be the content of materials facts and let the citizens information provided by questions of committee The focus of the work- presented during the public going to the council. He decide the pluses and mi- experts. members. shop will be on the public outreach. Information for said there is already mis- nuses." He suggested one more Mayor John Marchand outreach plan and four review would be traffic information on line. It will Jim Murray said that committee meeting, but commented, "There is no development alternatives, flow, parking, footprint and be important to hold one the evaluation of the hotels with the council. "The need to keep tweaking the including their evaluation height of the housing, and more meeting to get the was biased, such as a plus plans are in pretty good four plans." by PlaceWorks, the steering more clarity on the advan- facts right. for the eastside hotel. shape." Woerner said he Responding to the com- committee facilitator. The tages and disadvantages of Don Milanese was in- After the public hear- absolutely believes the ments from the public, Wo- agenda will include finan- a hotel on the eastside of terested in holding anoth- ing, Committee Chairman committee needs to be erner stated, "What we are cial information as well as Livermore Avenue com- er meeting to discuss the and councilmember Bob honored by having an in- seeing is a campaign for a discussion of any tools to pared to a hotel on the traffic flow that would be Carling said that there was terchange with the council. a particular outcome." He cap the housing numbers westside. generated by a hotel. He never any expectation that "There are issues that need admonished speakers from once the council determines During the public hear- said valet parking and ser- the committee would reach to be resolved that could be the public for having their the number of units. ing, Tom Soules pointed vice trucks accessing the consensus. The four alter- discussed at the August 7 minds already made up. He Some of the committee out that the land is ex- eastside hotel would cause natives are are intended to meeting." noted, "We have heard pas- members indicated that an tremely important. What even more traffic problems be uses as starting points, Councilmember Steve sionate views from people additional meeting would happens there will define than those that already ex- not final plans, for the pub- Spedowfski said that a who already have made be helpful in order to allow Livermore. He said he ist on Livermore Avenue. lic to comment on. meeting with the DSC up their minds." He said the DSC to review the final proposed no housing. How- He asked the council to He said that concerns would be a benefit to him, people with preconceived work product prepared by ever, his daughter, a profes- order a thorough study about the information pre- to hear their message and notions rejected what they consultant PlaceWorks and sional planner, argued with of traffic impact on both pared were justified. For allow for each committee had heard from experts dur- provide final comments him that some housing was sides. Others echoed his example, he noted that the member to summarize the ing the committee meetings. before sending the work to necessary to activate the comments on the need for pluses and minuses regard- work. "They will have time Several presentations were the council. open space . more explanation of the ing the two hotel sites were to make points that they made. There has been no However, City Planner Jan Brovant suggested traffic impacts. not very well done. believe are lacking or have other presentation from the Steve Stewart said that staff a more wine country open Elizabeth Judge also Vice Chairman and not been heard." consultant. Their comments was unable to find a date feeling for the area with worried about the informa- Councilmember Bob Wo- Councilmember Bob are based on hearsay. acceptable to a quorum of less residential, more park- tion that would be going erner said he believes the Coomber, who with Spe- He urged people to keep the committee. ing and open space, along to the public. She said of committee actually de- dowfski comprises a an open mind and to keep Members of the public with a hotel on the west- the hotel evaluation, one veloped a set of options council subcommittee on the campaign out of this also urged the council to side. person's plus is another that truly represents what finance, said the finances discussion until the outreach schedule one more com- Jeff Kaskey, who served person's minus, such as va- is available. All have at- will play a huge part in the process.

OBITUARIES John Patton Welsh Joseph Herrington Jr. Brian Andrew Kubik kindness and spirit lives on will be at 10:30AM with a evening of July 4th. John P. Welsh, 68, a Joseph Herrington Jr. July 12, 1971-June 24, 2017 in her great-grandchildren. mass starting at 12 Noon. He was born on October third-generation Californian, born in Kansas City, MO., Resident of Lathrop Services were sched- Burial will follow the mass 26, 1959 to Valdur and Su- passed away on June 27, on October 19, 1950 lost his Brian left this world too uled for July 13, 2017 at at St. Michael Cemetery. san Koitmaa and welcomed 2017, in Pleasanton. battle with cancer on May soon as his sudden passing Callaghan’s Mortuary in In lieu of flowers, the his three brothers Mark, Joel John was a crew member 29, 2017. He affects the lives of all who Livermore, CA at 10:00 AM family has requested that and Andrew in the years to for many years at Trader was the oldest knew and loved him. In followed by a graveside ser- donations be made to St. follow. He was at turns their Joe’s. He was a proud mem- son of Joseph loving memory of Brian vice at 11:00 AM. She is laid Michael Cemetery and fu- sidekick, friend, mentor, and Andrew Kubik, who died to rest at Memory Gardens neral home to help offset the guardian angel. Raised in the ber of the Clan Hamilton Herrington with her husband Elmer. Society and had a lifelong Sr. and Mary unexpectedly funeral expenses. Almaden Valley, he graduat- in his sleep Callaghan Mortuary is All are invited to a cel- ed from interest in astronomy. He Eleanor Her- honored to be serving the on Saturday, ebration of life reception Leland was married to Janell K. rington. Joe Wills family. An online June 24, in Tracy from 7-8 PM at High Calvin. graduated from Livermore guestbook is available for 2017. Jacob's mother’s home. School He is survived by his High School in 1968 and condolences at www.cal- He was in 1977. brothers, Peter H. Welsh was a retired member of laghanmortuary.com (Elizabeth) of Lawrence, the Heat & Frost Insulators born on July David B. Greiner He en- Kansas, and Christopher M. Local 16. 12, 1971 in Aug. 28, 1940 – July 11, 2017 joyed Welsh of Livermore. He is survived by his two Livermore to Mary Ann and Jacob David passed away friends A private family service children; Joe Herrington Bruce Kubik who survive Nathaniel Benson peacefully on July 11th. and fam- will be held. III, Jocelyn Hamilton, his him. He is also survived Jacob Nathaniel Benson Born in Sherman Oaks, Ca, ily, trips four grandchildren; Nolan, by his beloved daughters was born on October 19, the older of two children to the Owen, Audrey, and AJ Ham- Robyn and Emily and his 1993 in Pleasanton, CA. born to Bruce and Margaret family Charles M. Luskow brother Brett and his wife Charles “Chuck” M. Lus- ilton, ex-wife Teri Politz- Jacob was a victim of Greiner. Dave was edu- cabin in Parish along with relatives a violent crime and suc- kow, longtime resident of Bradley, his siblings; Peggy cated in Southern California the Si- Stapp, Judy Smith, John and friends who mourn his cumbed to his injuries on through high school before erra, cars, biking, photogra- Livermore, Ca. passed away, passing. July 6, 2017. peacefully in his sleep, on Herrington, Mary Cebal- moving north to attend U.C. phy, gadgets and electronics. los, Diane Harrison, Donna Brian graduated from Jacob was a kind soul Berkeley graduating with He was most happy in the June 19, 2017. Chuck was Amador Valley High School and would give the shirt off 96 years young. Marie and Brian Herrington, an Electrical Engineering garage creating or mak- and California State Uni- his back Degree. ing anything work better. Chuck was born on May and many nieces and neph- to his ews. versity, Hayward with a BS In 1970 Dave became For more than 30 years he 17, 1921 to Carl and Ber- in Computer Science.. His friends Princi- tha May Luskow in Minot, A memorial is scheduled or even a worked as a design engineer, for Saturday, July 15th. professional working career pal at more than 20 of them with North Dakota. The Luskow stranger. Beck- Contact John Herrington was spent in the computing Cisco Systems. His friends, name fades away with Chuck industry. He had a man going for details. dry sense family, and co-workers A Celebration of His Life Invest- greatly benefited from his to be of hu- ment Se- with be held for relatives mor and dedication to a project. with his Fernando and close friends. Memorial curities bride of “Mark” Castro a mis- in Liver- In 1986 David married gifts may be made to a char- chievous the love of his life, Lee Anna near- Sept. 12, 1968-July 6, 2017 ity of your choice. more ly 60 Fernando “Mark” Castro grin. Ja- where Koitmaa. They enjoyed 29 years, entered Heaven’s gates on cob was his firm years of marriage before she Patty, July 6, 2017 after almost two Jean P. Wills a mem- served passed away in 2015. Jan. 25, 1928 – July 5, 2017 who years of battling lymphoma. ber of the Knights of Colum- the com- Family meant the world Jean P. Wills, a long-time bus Squires at St. Michael went to He was survived by his lov- munity for 47 years. Com- to David, and he dedicated resident of Livermore, CA, Parish and volunteered to Heaven ing partner, Rowena; his munity activities included: his time and energy to im- passed away peacefully in help support his community. on Au- daughter, Riane; his parents, Lifetime member of the proving the lives of those her sleep on July 5, 2017 at Jacob volunteered at NAS- gust 13, Epifania and Abello; his Martin Kauffman 100 club close to him. age 89. Jean meant so much CAR in the past to help with of Alameda County, Past David was preceded in 2013. sisters, Renilda, Florence, crowd control. He loved mu- Chuck served his coun- to so many and will be sorely President and long time death by his wife Lee Anna Chona, and Melanie; and his missed. sic and played the trombone member of the Livermore try during World War II many relatives and friends. Smith Koitmaa. Survivors Jean was born Pansy throughout school. Rotary, Board member of the include his parents, Val- from 1942 to 1945 in the Fernando has dedicated Jean Menzies on January Jacob loved to go to Rotary Foundation Board, European Theater, as he put 18 years of work service Raiders Football Games dur and Susan Koitmaa of 25, 1928 in Greenfield, Mis- Stanford Valley Care Hospi- San Jose, brothers Mark it: “Chasing after some of in the San Ramon Unified souri. She and Cal Bears Games, and tal Foundation Board and the my father’s cousins.” For School District particularly enjoyed spending time with (Sylvia) of San Jose, Joel had a twin Livermore-Amador Sym- of Livermore, and Andrew his combat service Sergeant in the Neil Armstrong Ele- sister June his friends and family and phony Board. (Jill) Koitmaa of Reno NV, Charles Luskow received mentary School community. and broth- was somewhat of a clown Dave is survived by his a Bronze Star and a Purple He has rendered services on ers Gil- but made everyone smile. and nieces, Cierra and Lar- loving wife, Mary Ann, two issa Koitmaa of Reno NV. Heart. Sundays to Maranatha Bible bert, Wil- He was a loving son, brother, sons, William and Chris- Chuck was an avid golfer Church for many years as bur and uncle, grandson, and neph- David is also survived by topher (Warlie), grand- his mother-in-law Marilyn and his greatest accomplish- well. He was well-loved by Lloyd. ew. There are no words to daughter Tabitha, step-son describe how much he will Griffin Smith of Roseville ment was a “Hole in One” at his co-workers and gained She mar- William Groth (Jill), step the Las Positas Golf Course. them as family. ried Elmer be missed. CA, and brother-in-law Alex He is survived by his granddaughter Fallan and Smith (Sylvia Moreno) of He was awarded a beautiful Fernando is well-known Wills on Cortney Brazil (Kevin), stained glass trophy and a February mother Janelle Benson Coalinga CA. for his great sense of hu- Weispfenning, stepfather brother Robert (Linda), two trip to Jamaica. mor, positive outlook, and 9, 1946 at Family and friends are age 18 and they settled in Tracy Weispfenning, grand- nieces Doriann Hazama and invited to a memorial service Chuck would like to ex- great faith in God. He is an parents Deacon Bill and Heather Clemons. Dave was press his thanks to his many excellent cook and loves to Livermore, CA where they at the Drawing Room Cha- lived most of their married Jayne Archer and John and predeceased by his first wife pel at Oak Hill Memorial friends for all their sup- entertain friends at home Nancy Benson, sister Kelsey Karen. port over some pretty tough lives and raised three sons, Park, 300 Curtner Avenue in with endless talks. He loves Gary Sr., Duke, and Terry. Benson-Mandelke, aunts The Family would like to years, after the death of his outdoors especially going to San Jose, on Saturday, July Her hobbies were garden- Barbara, Julia and Sybil, thank Hope Hospice and his 15th at 10:00 a.m., burial wife, Patty. Especially, to the beach, riding his bike, ing, oil and watercolor paint- uncles Kevin, Jeff, Billy, Kaiser medical staff. Debi Harris, who helped him and playing basketball. He is Bryan, Daniel, and cousins to follow also at Oak Hill ing, working puzzles, play- Services Pending with Memorial Park. through some tough mental a Golden State Warriors fan. ing lotto, and researching Jordan, Dakota, Giovanni, Callahan Mortuary stresses and to Cyndy and The visitation is from genealogy. She loved owls Kristopher, Izaiah, Tawny, Steve, his neighbors, who 6:00PM until 9:00PM on and the color yellow. Jean’s Tori, Vince, Jeff, Jr., Saman- David Mark Koitmaa were there for him until Thursday, July 13, 2017 at biggest source of pride was tha, and Zac. Oct 26th, 1959 – July 4th, 2017 the end. St. Michael’s Parish, 458 her family. She always had The funeral will be on Resident of Livermore, CA A Non-Attorney Chuck is survived by Maple St. in Livermore. The a smile and a kind word for Saturday, July 15, 2017 at David Mark Koitmaa, Alternative his son, Michael Dobson funeral mass will follow at everyone with just the right St. Michael Church, 458 loving son, brother, uncle, and his wife, Joyce and his 11AM on Friday, July 14, amount of sassiness. Maple Street, Livermore, and devoted husband, passed Paralegal Services grandkids Shane Parrish and 2017 also at the St. Mi- Jean was the beloved CA. Visitation and viewing away in San Jose on the his wife Tina and Jeremy chael’s Parish in Livermore. wife of the late Elmer Wills, • Divorce • Deeds Dobson and his wife Brooke. The burial will be at the St. and they were happily mar- • Probate • Living Trust ried for 46 years before his Great grandkids Autumn and Michael’s Cemetery, 3885 CALL NOW! Brogan Dobson and Josie East Avenue in Livermore. passing in 1992. She was a Parrish. Memorial flowers and devoted mother to their three (925) 577-4736 A Celebration of Life donations may be contrib- sons, the late Gary Wills Sr., www.atlasdp.com was held on Saturday, July uted and arranged thru the the late Jimmy Edward Wills 8, 2017 at The Oak Door, (Duke), and Terry Wills. provider, Holy Angels Fu- Jean was a loving grand- Atlas Document Livermore, Ca. neral and Cremation Center mother to Cindy Sweat, Friends gathered to share in Livermore with contact Preparation Jamie Wills-McQuoid, Gary Services their Happy Memories. person, Jayne Archer at Wills Jr, Lori Enos, Jesse (925) 455-9696. 120 Spring St, PLS Wills, Jake Wills, Lyla Ja- I am not an attorney. I can only provide self-help service cobson, Danny Santana, and at your specific direction. Reg Alameda County #96. Lucas Wills. Her legacy of Charlotte R Hargrave LDA 10 The Independent • July 13, 2017

Council OKS Demolition of Building; Changes at LifestyleRX

The Livermore City qualify for listing on the implemented. conversion of the existing net total of 54 parking stalls National Historic Registry glad to see an increase in Council voted to allow the During the public hear- medical care and outpatient double-height gymnasium will be added, increasing the demolition of the former because its condition has ing, descendants of the Wag- into two floors of medical total parking available at the diminished significantly. services in Livermore." Wagoner Winery building to oner family urged the city to Councilmember Bob offices, resulting in a total medical campus from 697 to move forward. The city's consultant, Evans retain the structure, noting increase of 18,044 square 751. The parking lot would & De Shazo, noted that Coomber added, "I like The vote was unanimous. that the family has a rich his- the project. I am most ap- feet in floor area. To meet be expanded by demolishing Steve Spedowfski pointed previous evaluations did tory in the city. "The winery the parking demand created a small single-story build- not mention the removal of preciative of the parking out that the project has had has historical significance expansion." by the building addition, a ing located at 197 South S seven hearings. He said, in several associated buildings and should be protected and Street. that were present in 1988, The new general plan reference to public com- preserved." land use designation will ments that the process was nor did it provide details Jeff Kaskey said there regarding the condition of be large office commercial moving too fast, "No one is no intent to eliminate the to allow for changes at the can be accused of rushing the building. The latest study contribution of the fam- determined that, although Stanford Health Care-Val- We’ve got your back! anything at this point. If ily in Livermore's history leyCare medical campus. there were a practical and the building retains integrity by removing the building. of location and some materi- The project will convert possible way to preserve the The Livermore Heritage the LifestyleRx building to a 20% OFF building, we would. People als remain, the building no Guild has documented the seniors, teachers, longer retains integrity of more limited health club fa- & lab employees Trea ts - headaches are stealing bricks. It is not families. cility and expand the medical a safe building." design, setting, workman- A neighbor of the site, and back pain. ship, feeling, or association, service use of the building. Other councilmembers stated that it attracts trash, The scope of work includes 4200 East Ave, Suite B, Livermore | 925-606-5490 made similar comments. and thus no longer retains graffiti and loiters. "I am enough integrity to convey an 8,068-square foot sec- drcchiropractic.com Mayor John Marchand uncomfortable walking by ond story addition and the said he had hoped to re- historic significance. it at night." Proud Member of Livermore Rotary purpose the building. How- The brick masonry build- LIFESTYLERX ever, he keeps hearing that ing was also found to be CHANGES is not possible. "I believe detrimental to public safety. In other action, the coun- this building is too far gone." Conditions for future cil approved a new zoning Spedowfski added, "The development of the site designation and changes for building is its own worst include having a qualified the LifestyleRX building on enemy in the way that it was archeologist on site during Stanley Boulevard. constructed." the demolition; provision of The new zoning ordi- The decision followed a permanent signs recogniz- nance will allow the building new evaluation of the building the Wagoner family; to add a second story. Jumpstart your future ing on Church Street con- use of the historic bricks The vote was unanimous. structed in the 1890s. The on a facade; and inclusion Councilmember Bob Car- latest study includes a belief of an irrevocable covenant ling commented, "It looks that the building does not to ensure the conditions are like a terrific project. I am in Newark

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LEGAL NOTICES Group Inc, 2387 High Castle /s/: Joseph Troy Saitta The Independent Legal No. jon, Pleasanton, CA 94566 June 20, 2022. #123, Livermore, CA 94551, istrant first commenced to Ct, Livermore, CA 94550, This statement was filed with 4153. Published June 29, This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. is hereby registered by the transact business under the FOR INFORMATION is hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda July 6, 13, 20, 2017. by Married Couple 4156. Published June 29, following owner(s): fictitious business name(s) PLACING LEGAL following owner(s): The date on which the reg- 1)Reinvent, LLC, 3437 Ber- on May 22, 2017. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS July 6, 13, 20, 2017. listed above: March 20, 2017 NOTICES Ramos RE Group Inc, 2387 May 22, 2022. istrant first commenced to nal Ave, Pleasanton, CA Signature of Registrants: Call 925-243-8000 High Castle Cr, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94566 2)Feltsberg, LLC, The Independent Legal No. FILE NO. 53226 NAME STATEMENT /s/: Jim McKenzie, Managing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94550 4152. Published June 22, fictitious business name(s) 895 Mitton Rd, Burlingame, Member This business is conducted The following person(s) do- listed above: June 2007 FILE NO. 532429-532430 CA 94010 NAME STATEMENT 29, July 6, 13, 2017. ing business as: Five Star The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with FILE NO. 532207 by a Corporation Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda The date on which the reg- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Fencing, 1834 Vetta Drive, /s/: Barry Hoffer, Owner ing business as: 1)HoneyDo by a General Partnership The following person(s) NAME STATEMENT Livermore, CA 94550, is Handypersons 2)HoneyDo, on June 27, 2017. Expires doing business as: Core istrant first commenced to This statement was filed with The date on which the reg- June 27, 2022. transact business under the FILE NO. 531717 hereby registered by the the County Clerk of Alameda 5600 Sunol Blvd, Suite C, istrant first commenced to Chiropractic, 618 N L St, The following person(s) do- following owner(s): Pleasanton, CA 94566, is The Independent Legal No. Livermore, CA 94551, is fictitious business name(s) on June 19, 2017. Expires transact business under the 4160. Published July 6, 13, listed above: April 7, 2017 ing business as: CASIC, Tejpal Aulakh, 1834 Vetta June 19, 2022. hereby registered by the fictitious business name(s) hereby registered by the 1061 Florence Rd, Liver- Drive, Livermore, CA 94550 following owner(s): 20, 27, 2017. following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. listed above: 2008 /s/: Ted Ramos, President more, CA 94550, is hereby This business is conducted 4155. Published June 29, Apidae Building Contractors, Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Michael Brian Sue, 923 registered by the following by an Individual Inc., 5600 Sunol Blvd, Suite NAME STATEMENT Via Seville, Livermore, CA This statement was filed with July 6, 13, 20, 2017. /s/: Natasha Archuleta, CFO the County Clerk of Alameda owner(s): The date on which the reg- C, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Reinvent, LLC), General FILE NO. 532312 94550 1)Lucy M. Hair, 1061 Flor- istrant first commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted The following person(s) do- This business is conducted on June 13, 2017. Expires NAME STATEMENT Partner June 13, 2022. ence Rd, Livermore, CA transact business under the by a Corporation This statement was filed with ing business as: Vertigo by an Individual 94550 2)Rachelle E. Cle- fictitious business name(s) FILE NO. 532346 The date on which the reg- Dream Studio, 1060 Canton The date on which the reg- The Independent Legal No. The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda 4150. Published June 22, ments, 1656 Black Oak Ct, listed above: N/A istrant first commenced to on June 22, 2017. Expires Ave, Livermore, CA 94550, istrant first commenced to Livermore, CA 94551 3) Signature of Registrants: ing business as: The Fil-Am transact business under the is hereby registered by the transact business under the 29, July 6, 13, 2017. Shoppes, 152 Sonia Way, June 22, 2022. Sally Mote-Yaffe, 876 Leland /s/: Tejpal Aulakh, Owner fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. following owner(s): fictitious business name(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Way, Livermore, CA 94550 This statement was filed with Livermore, CA 94550, is listed above: February 4, Avery Flores, 1060 Canton listed above: August 21, NAME STATEMENT hereby registered by the 4158. Published June 29, 4)Cynthia K. Benson, 749 the County Clerk of Alameda 2005 July 6, 13, 20, 2017. Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 2007 FILE NO. 531359-531361 Orion Way, Livermore, CA on June 16, 2017. Expires following owner(s): Signature of Registrants: This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: The following person(s) do- 94550 June 16, 2022. 1)Tessie L. Martinez 2)Vi- /s/: Steve Ghannam, Presi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by an Individual /s/: Michael Brian Sue, ing business as: 1)Comp-IT This business is conducted The Independent Legal No. cente P. Martinez, 152 Sonia dent/CEO NAME STATEMENT The date on which the reg- Owner 2)Comp IT 3)CompIT, 836 by a General Partnership 4154. Published June 29, Way, Livermore, CA 94550 This statement was filed with FILE NO. 532601 istrant first commenced to This statement was filed with Arbor Ct, Livermore, CA The date on which the reg- July 6, 13, 20, 2017. This business is conducted the County Clerk of Alameda The following person(s) do- transact business under the the County Clerk of Alameda 94550, is hereby registered istrant first commenced to by Married Couple on June 21, 2017. Expires ing business as: Fastlane fictitious business name(s) on June 15, 2017. Expires by the following owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The date on which the reg- Relics, 14 California Ave., transact business under the NAME STATEMENT June 21, 2022. listed above: June 7, 2017 June 15, 2022. Joseph Troy Saitta, 836 Ar- fictitious business name(s) istrant first commenced to The Independent Legal No. Suite C, Pleasanton, CA Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal No. bor Ct, Livermore, CA 94550 FILE NO. 532300 transact business under the 94566, is hereby registered listed above: 2005 The following person(s) do- 4157. Published June 29, /s/: Avery Flores, Owner 4149. Published June 22, This business is conducted Signature of Registrants: fictitious business name(s) July 6, 13, 20, 2017. by the following owner(s): This statement was filed with 29, July 6, 13, 2017. by an Individual ing business as: Maples for listed above: N/A Fastlane Relics, LLC, 14 /s/: Lucy M. Hair, General all Seasons, 1990 Paseo the County Clerk of Alameda The date on which the reg- partner Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS California Ave., Suite C, on June 20, 2017. Expires FICTITIOUS BUSINESS del Cajon, Pleasanton, CA NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT istrant first commenced to This statement was filed with /s/: Tessie L. Martinez / Pleasanton, CA 94566 June 20, 2022. transact business under the 94566, is hereby registered Vicente P. Martinez, Owners FILE NO. 532467 This business is conducted FILE NO. 532141 the County Clerk of Alameda by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. fictitious business name(s) on June 2, 2017. Expires This statement was filed with The following person(s) do- by a Limited Liability Com- 4161. Published July 13, 20, The following person(s) do- 1)Barry Hoffer 2)Susana ing business as: Fountain ing business as: Ramos RE listed above: N/A June 2, 2022. the County Clerk of Alameda pany 27, August 3, 2017. Signature of Registrants: Hoffer, 1990 Paseo del Ca- on June 20, 2017. Expires Recovery, 4049 1st Street The date on which the reg- July 13, 2017 • The Independent 11

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Livermore Shakespeare Presents a New Adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac is known as one of classic litera- respect it, making the production more about the two men. ture’s stories of great heroism. In Livermore Shakespeare It’s a shame, because what Rostand wrote was a story of Festival’s production, adapted by Producing Artistic a heroine and a hero, both of whom lived their values, but Director Lisa Tromovitch, the heroic qualities of Roxane, didn't reveal or realize their passionate love for one an- the female protagonist are featured. Cyrano calls Roxane other. It is the playwright's original story we are respecting “a heroine,” to which she responds, “I am your cousin.” with this production.” Edmond Rostand, the writer of Cyrano de Bergerac, Bay Area actors Jennifer Le Blanc, (Roxane) and Ryan reminds us of their equivalent valor. This adaptation is Tasker, (Cyrano) have performed together before, and based on that fact, giving Roxane the opportunity to nar- build on that rapport in this intimate, funny and riveting rate the story and also reflect on it. Tromovitch notes, "For production. practical and financial reasons, I needed to tell the story Cyrano is also well known for its exciting fight scenes without the 20 or so ensemble deployed in the original with intricately choreographed swordplay. Livermore stage version. Roxane peoples Paris of the 1640’s with her Shakes hired Bay Area actress and Fight Choreographer, reflections, and balances the male and female dynamics of Sydney Schwindt to stage the fights. "Sydney Schwindt the play. Interestingly, the original script is encoded with has created some of the most beautiful fight choreography this balance, but some contemporary productions don’t (continued on page 7)

Robert Cray Grammy Award Winner, Robert Cray, Performs at the Bankhead Theater His distinctive razor-sharp guitar and signature mix of blues, rock, soul and jazz has earned five-time Grammy Award-winner Robert Cray the title of modern blues poet. After a nearly five year absence, the Robert Cray Band will make a welcome return to the Bankhead Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Tickets for the single performance start at $50 each, with $17 tickets for students or active military personnel, and are already moving fast. Cray showed an early interest in the guitar and discovered a love for the blues in his teens, forming his first band in the 1970s. He grew up admiring such (continued on page 9) Ryan Tasker and Jennifer Le Blanc appear in Cyrano de Bergerac. Photo by Gregg Le Blanc, CumulusLight.com. 2 The Independent • July 13, 2017

Derik Nelson and Family Bring Jazz-Folk Style Music to Livermore

Derik Nelson and Fam- the Nelson’s personal gineered and produced five ily will bring their jazz and priorities as musicians and full-length original albums folk-infused interpretations entertainers. Raised in the of music. In addition to of original and cover songs Pacific Northwest, the three his role on “Glee,” Derik to the Bankhead Theater siblings attended public has written songs and sung on Friday evening, August schools and, as Riana says, for such television shows 4, 2017. Derik, who had are passionate about giving as “Raising Hope,” “How a recurring role as the lead back so others can have the I Met Your Mother,” and guitarist on the televi- same opportunities they “The Voice.” sion show “Glee,” Riana had to experience choir, Riana graduated from and Dalten combine their band and theater classes. University of Michigan signature sound with video They have raised money for in musical theater, where displays. music programs for schools she co-directed the co-ed a Tickets for the show throughout the West Coast. cappella group “Amazin’ are just $30 each with $16 The Nelsons grew up Blue.” She has appeared on tickets for students and singing together. Derik, the screen in “Cinnamon Girl” active military personnel. oldest, began performing at and “Glee,” and has been In the week prior to the the age of seven and over a lead vocalist for Princess Annual “Ballet on the Green” concert, Derik Nelson and the next decade appeared in Cruises. Family are offering a music over 60 productions. At the Dalten has appeared in intensive at the Bankhead age of 14, he had already theater productions since Performance on the Shea Stage for students from middle learned to play saxophone, the age of four. In addition school through high school guitar and piano and was to performing, he has exten- Le Tableau Magnifique and beyond, that will cover composing his own songs. sive background in video (LTM), premier ballet singing, songwriting, and Derik was awarded the Bri- concept, design, filming and company with Livermore performance skills. an Wilson Music Scholar- editing. His skills help the School of Dance, will be Presenting both a full- ship for songwriting and, by trio deliver an immersive performing excerpts from scale concert for audiences the time he graduated from concert experience with its 2017 repertoire on of all ages and a workshop the University of Southern pristine sound, a state- Saturday, July 22, 2016 at for students aligns with California in 2010, had en- 6:30 pm on the Shea Stage (continued on page 4) in front of the Bankhead Theater. The performance will showcase classical and contemporary styles of ballet set to music by Prokofiev, Mendelssohn, Fred Astaire, Ed Sheeran, and many others. The dancers will offer an encore performance of excerpts from “The Little Mermaid” and “Cinderella” productions, complete with under the sea illusions and Photos are of dancers who performed at last year's Ballet a fairy godmother. In ad- on the Green dition, Livermore School of Dance LTM alumni will performed and volunteered ers’ love of ballet shows in take to the stage to entertain at local charitable venues, their beautiful execution of audience. including The Taylor Fam- movement and expressions Le Tableau Magnifique ily Foundation, Relay for of joy while performing. Ballet Company dancers Life, Rosewood Gardens, Admission to “Bal- commit many hours each Heritage Estates, The Liver- let on the Green” is free. month outside of their more Art Association, Kids Pack a picnic dinner, bring regular dance classes to Against Hunger, Shepherd’s a blanket, and enjoy the Derik Nelson and Family. the art of ballet and the Gate, and Valleycare Medi- performance in downtown community. They have cal Foundation. The danc- Livermore. July 13, 2017 • The Independent 3

Comedy Uncorked with Will Durst Summer Series Raises Funds for Open Heart Kitchen

By Carol Graham with Retzlaff's award-win- people who read or know Some may describe ning wines. someone who does," says Will Durst as a modern Advance-sale, general Durst. "We're going to have mix of Mort Sahl and Will admission tickets are $40, some serious fun." Rogers, but the comedian or $45 at the door; however, To learn more, visit prefers a different title: the 250-person venue has willdurst.com, comedyun- The Exterminator. been known to sell out. corked.com, and ret- "That's what tyrants, "My comedy is for zlaffvineyards.com. foreign and domestic, have laid upon me," says Durst. "No. Just made that up. Sorry." Durst need make no apologies. His comedic chops have earned him 800 television appearances opening This Weekend! (including Late Night with David Letterman, Comedy Tri-VaLLey Central, HBO and Show- reperTory time); seven consecu- TheaTre tive nominations for the American Comedy Awards Join Dorothy, the Stand-Up Comedian of the WILL DURST Scarecrow, the Tinman, Year; and five Emmy nom- the Cowardly Lion & Toto! inations as the host and co- Used with permission of producer of the ongoing, a community," says Durst. the perfect time for Durst to as well call it the Unicorn Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc. JuL 15 - JuL 30 award-winning PBS series "Much fun, great wine, ter- serve up his brand of politi- District." "Livelyhood," a series in rific company and a beauti- cal humor. Durst co-hosts a which Durst takes viewers ful venue. What else could "This is what is known monthly talk-radio show The on cross- as a target- with former San Fran- Lettermen country rich envi- cisco Mayor Willie Brown TimeLeSS SounD journeys ronment," called The Will and Willie oF RomAnCe into the "Much fun, great wine, terrific Durst says. Show, has written three everyday company and a beautiful venue. "Like books including "Elect to Fri juL 21 • 8pm lives of slam-dunk- Laugh" and "The All- working What else could you ask for?" ing from a American Sport of Bipar- Americans. step ladder. tisan Bashing," and has robert Cray On Stealing made five audio record- LegenDARy Saturday, candy from ings including "You Can't BLueS HALL oF July 22, Durst is perform- you ask for?" a blind baby on crack. Get- Make Stuff Up Like This" FAme guiTARiST ing at Comedy Uncorked, Comedy Uncorked be- ting laid at Burning Man. and "None of the Above." the second of three gan in 2009 to raise money Maintaining a tan on the Although Comedy Thu juL 27 summer comedy shows for people who, because planet Mercury. I mock and Uncorked begins at 7:30 7:30pm held outdoors at Retzlaff of the economic downturn, I scoff and I taunt, but with p.m., attendees are wel- Vineyard Winery, located were facing unemployment, taste." come to arrive early to en- at 1356 South Livermore homelessness and hunger. Durst began his career joy a picnic on Retzlaff's Derik Nelson Avenue. Along with Durst, Net proceeds are donated in comedy in Milwaukee in lovely grounds which are the show will feature to the Open Heart Kitchen, 1974, then moved to San shaded by aromatic pepper and Family Larry Bubbles Brown and a Tri-Valley organization Francisco in 1979. trees and surrounded by SmooTH FAmiLy Patrick McDermott. that annually provides up to "I live in the Sunset Dis- vineyards. Guests may HARmonieS "The general vibe of 350,000 meals to the area's trict where you can never bring their own food or Comedy Uncorked is so hungry. see a damn sunset because enjoy Forno di Sbarro Fri aug 4 • 8pm This year, it turns out, is of the fog," he says. "Might Wood Fired Pizza - along laid back and almost like 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • July 13, 2017

DERIK NELSON Titanic Sets Sail for One Weekend (continued from page 2) Las Positas College (LPC) will present a summer the- examines the causes, conditions, and characters involved of-the-art light show and perform it in a showcase for ater production of "Titanic: The Musical" for one weekend on the fatal night of April 15, 1912, and provides insight integrated video displays. family and friends on the only, Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 8 into the officers, crew and passengers. The week-long music final day. Playing a musical p.m. "Titanic" will be performed in the outdoor amphithe- Director and LPC Theater Arts Professor, Titian Lish intensive with Derik Nelson instrument is not required, ater next to the Barbara F. Mertes Center for the Arts on remarked, "The wonderful thing about this musical is and Family runs from 10:00 say the Nelsons, just “a the LPC campus at 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. that because we already know the tragic ending, we can a.m. to 4:00 p.m., July 31 willingness to collaborate, The audience is encouraged to bring picnic items or engage in the stories of the passengers and crew, which to August 4, 2017. Students write lyrics, think outside purchase from food truck vendors that will be parked are full of humor and hope. They are the stories of titans nearby. Alcohol is prohibited in accordance with state law. of industry, hardworking middle class, and immigrants, with a strong interest, talent the box, and improve and Patrons are also welcome to bring lawn or camping chairs hoping for a new life in America. It is a stunning piece of and passion for music will challenge themselves dur- for comfort, or picnic blankets to use in the first few rows musical theater and I am thrilled to be sharing it with the have the opportunity to take ing the week.” The music of seating. Some seating will be available on a first come- community and the students." their skills to the next level. program, underwritten in first served basis. Families are welcome. The performance The local performance is directed and produced by The week will include a part by the Livermore Val- venue opens to the public at 7:15. Titian Lish, with musical direction by Diana Cefalo, cho- mix of demonstration, small ley Performing Arts Cen- "This is one of the few outdoor theater productions reography by Morgan Mulholand, and a cast of 35 actors group work, and one-on- ter’s Education Fund, costs held in the Tri-Valley and it makes for a perfect summer from the LPC Theater Arts Department, local high school one coaching in songwrit- $300 per student. A limited night out," said LPC President Barry Russell. "There students, and the community. For the first time, the entire ing and vocal techniques, number of scholarships are are just four performances, so get your tickets early," he summer production will be orchestrated by a full student stage performance, har- available. For registration added. orchestra and technically managed by students enrolled monizing, collaboration, contact Education Program "Titanic: The Musical" opened on Broadway in 1997, in the CTE Technical Theater Program, where student composition and more. Stu- Manager Kiran Guleria at and won five Tony Awards, including the award for Best interns work collaboratively with professional stage techs dents will write a song and 925-583-2312. Musical. The music and lyrics are by Maury Yeston and to build, prepare, and crew TITANIC. the play is based upon the book by Peter Stone. The play Tickets to all performances are $15 general admission and $10 for students/staff/seniors/military. Tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.laspositascollege. edu/performingarts Summer Wine Stroll Features Tasting Wine Food Trucks Sweet and Mellow will be on site nightly (7/13-7/16) with artisan beverages and desserts.Waffle and Tasty Bites in downtown Pleasanton Amore will be on site for the July 16th show only for various waffle based dinner and dessert options. Twenty-eight downtown locations will become tasting rooms on Saturday, July 15th from 5-8 pm during the Pleasanton’s Annual Summer Wine Stroll. The event offers sampling wine and tasty bites while musicians perform live music throughout Main Street. Each guest will receive a commemorative wine glass, event map and tastings at 28 locations. Presale tickets are available now for $45 online at PleasantonDowntown.net. Tickets are also available for cash or check only at The Rose Hotel located at 807 Main Street and at Beer Baron located at 336 St Mary Street. If not sold out, remaining tickets will be available for purchase on the day of the event beginning at 4:30 p.m. for $50 (cash only) at the event starting location – the Museum on Main located at 603 Main Street. Tickets must be redeemed on July 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Museum on Main. You must be 21 or older to participate with valid ID. A variety of wine will be offered by Bambury Wine Collection, BoaVentura de Caires Winery, Boisset Collec- tion, Brooklyn West Winery, Captain Vineyards, Ehren- berg Cellars, Elliston Vineyards, Falcor Wine Cellars, Fenestra Winery, G V Cellars, Garre Vineyard & Winery, Iron Stone, Leisure Street Winery, Mitchell Katz Winery, Murrieta's Well, Paulsen Wines, Roudon-Smith Winery, The Mead Kitchen, Wente Vineyards and more. The Pleasanton Downtown Association encourages everyone to enjoy downtown responsibly. To support this effort the PDA will be selling a limited number of designated driver tickets the night of the event for $10 cash. Event is rain or shine, no refunds. The PDA is not Photo - Doug Jorgensen responsible for lost, misplaced or stolen tickets. Enjoying a moment aboard the Titanic. July 13, 2017 • The Independent 5 Telling Tales Focus of 18th Eugene O'Neill Festival

Irish blarney and music with them,” says Hayes. on Front Street. O’Neill’s Danville”: man to hero status, until 30 at 8:00 p.m. September mixed with two notable “Their reckonings are Details on all Festival Saturday, September 9, his “story” follows him 24 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets at: Irish-themed plays mark both comedic and tragic, activities are available on 1:00 p.m. -- Join Beverly to town. Performances: www.villagetheatreshows. the September Eugene displaying the resilience the Foundation’s website: Lane, former Foundation September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 com. Note: transpor- O’Neill Festival in Dan- of the Irish people.” eugeneoneill.org. President, for a guided at 8:00 p.m. September tation to Tao House is ville, sponsored by the Tickets for these Schedule for 18th walk in downtown Dan- 3, 10, 16, 17, at 2:00 p.m. by NPS shuttle from the Eugene O’Neill Founda- productions are available Eugene O’Neill Festival – ville to explore sights from Tickets at: www.villag- Museum of the San Ramon tion, Tao House. beginning August 1 at August/September, 2017 O’Neill’s days in town. etheatreshows.com. Valley, beginning 1 ½ hours Many of the events will www.villagetheatreshows. • Festival Previews: Departs from the O’Neill • A Touch of the Poet before performance time. take place at the Eugene com. or by calling (925) Monday, August 14, 7:00 Commemorative across by Eugene O’Neill: Old • Pre-Show Picnic Din- O’Neill National Historic 314-3400. p.m. Eric Fraisher Hayes from the Danville Library Barn at O’Neill National ners at Tao House: Gour- Site in the Danville hills More tales will be told hosts a preview of the on Front Street. Free. Historic Site in Danville. met box dinners can be where playwright O’Neill at “Ballads and Blarney: 18th Annual O’Neill Fes- • Parks & Plays: A Once a year, Major Cor- reserved for a pre-show pic- lived from 1937—1944 An Evening of Traditional tival at Danville Library, Hike to Tao House: nelius Melody dawns his nic on Tao House grounds and where he wrote his Irish Music and Song,” 400 Front Street, Danville, Sunday, September 10, old military uniform and for each evening perfor- most important plays, in- planned for Thursday, CA; Thursday, August 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m. revels in the glory of past mance of A Touch of the cluding Long Day’s Jour- September 7 at the Mu- 7:00 p.m. Eric Fraisher across from the Danville battles. This year, fan- Poet $25.00 each. Reserve ney in Night, The Iceman seum of the San Ramon Hayes hosts a preview of Library on Front Street. tasy and reality clash as in advance at villagetheatre- Cometh and A Touch of Valley (205 Railroad the 18th Annual O’Neill A moderate hike from the Melody faces the possibil- shows.com the Poet. Eugene O’Neill Avenue, Danville). The Festival at Lafayette Li- O’Neill Commemora- ity that he is no longer the Additional Information is the only American festivities begin at 7:00 brary & Learning Center, tive to Tao House, led by hero he once was. available at eugeneoneill. playwright to be honored p.m. A program featuring 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Tom Leatherman, NPS Performances: Sep- org or (925) 820-1818 with the Nobel Prize for Donagh McKeown of San Lafayette, CA Superintendent, and Trudy tember 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, Literature. Francisco’s Irish Cultural • Ballads and Blarney: McMahon, former Foun- “We want the Festival Center will mix story-tell- An Evening of Tradi- dation President. Advance to reflect the experi- ing and music with beer tional Irish Music & Song: registration by September ence of the Irish both in and pretzels. Thursday, September 7, 5 required for participants. Ireland and America,” says The 18th Eugene 7:00 p.m. -- Irish “craic” E-mail to taohouse.eonf@ Eric Fraisher Hayes, the O’Neill Festival will also – along with traditional gmail.com O’Neill Foundation’s di- include the Second Annu- Irish music and story-tell- • The Playboy of the rector of artistic programs. al “Hike to Tao House” on ing. Beer and pretzels. At Western World by John The 18th annual Sunday, September 10 be- Museum of the San Ra- Millington Synge: Village Eugene O’Neill Festival ginning at 9:00 a.m. from mon Valley, 205 Railroad Theatre, 233 Front Street, opens with performances downtown Danville to Tao Avenue, Danville. Featur- Danville, CA. A young September 1-17 of John House; and “The Secrets ing Donagh McKeown man comes to town with Millington Synge’s The of O’Neill’s Danville,” and guests from the Irish a wild story about kill- Playboy of the Western a guided walking tour of Cultural Center in San ing his father. Instead World (1907), performed downtown on Saturday, Francisco. Admission: of condemning him, the by Role Players Ensemble September 9, departing $20.00, Reserve at www. people of the village are at the Village Theater (233 at 1:00 p.m. from the villagetheatreshows.com fascinated with the tale Front Street in downtown O’Neill Commemorative • “The Secrets of and elevate the young Danville). Written at Tao House, O’Neill’s A Touch of the Poet (1942), will be presented in the Old Barn theater at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in the Danville hills, September 16-30. “Both plays feature characters who swear by a fantastic story of heroic deeds only to have their stories catch up 6 The Independent • July 13, 2017

Livermore Valley Wine Country Cedar Mountain Wins With Zin; Bob Taylor Celebrates 85 by Laura Ness This is some mighty tasty stuff: consider adding some food and wine pairing taste off on Thursday, July 20, at We tip our collective hats, and hearts to some of the to your wine collection: that Moon Merlot is magnificent. Casa Real, with special VIP tickets granting early access icons of the Livermore Valley this week, as we come off Reach Michael at [email protected] at 5 pm, beginning with a wine reception on the patio at the excitement of the 4th of July holiday and all its at- 4:30 pm. But that’s just the beginning. Three more days of tendant parades and explosive displays of gunpowder in Rhonda’s New Hangout on Research events follow. Visit lvwine.org for complete details. all its forms. First a hearty salute to Robert (Bob) Taylor Rhonda Wood has officially opened her new tast- Feeling artsy? Fenestra will host their first Plein Air of Retzlaff, founder and owner, along with his late wife ing room 2407 Research Drive, in the former home of event with Artists in Motion on Saturday, July 22, from Gloria Retzlaff Taylor, of the first organic vineyard to be Thomas Coyne. Open Friday through Sunday from 11 10:30 until 5 pm. Winery opens for tasting at noon. Picnic established in the region back in 1976. until 5 pm, it’s a completely different experience for those on the picturesque lawn, surrounded by art, while enjoy- Their tasting room hours of 12-4:30 daily, except who are used to visiting her at the Wood Family Winery in ing a glass of wine and listening to live music. Meet and Wednesdays, harken back to when they would open for the vineyard, but it sure makes for a fun day out tasting in talk with the artists, or bring a sketchpad and get inspired. an hour or so at lunch, so the Lab folks could come have this hotbed of tasting room activity. With at least six other Enjoy watching the day play out against the sky while a sandwich and a quick glass of wine in the shade of the nearby wineries open to visitors on the weekends, you evening breezes rustle the trees and horses whinny softly pepper trees before heading back to work. should definitely check out the Research/Vasco/Graham from a nearby barn? The hospitable folks at Rodrigue Bob and his sons Aaron and Noah still make wine Court Triangle. Molyneaux invite all to come to their little plot of bucolic the same way Bob always has from the beginning: from We visited right before her grand opening and were heaven on Saturday, July 22, for a summer “Sip By Sun- organically grown grapes, in the most gentle and respect- impressed by all the space and at how quickly it can fill set” event. The winery will be open that evening until 8 ful way possible. No herbicides, fungicides, pesticides or up, quite frankly. How nice to have space for a real lab, a pm so guests can bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the cool fertilizers are used in the wine growing process, and the real break room, along with real offices and a truly gigan- nighttime breeze while sipping on the latest creations from wines are clean, precise and elegant. Let’s raise a glass of tic area for making wine and readying it for bottling. For winemaker Garry Rodrigue and assistant winemaker, Jeff Finch Jr. their flagship Cab-Merlot blend to Bob’s achievements Rhonda, it must feel like going from a studio apartment to over the years and to a long and healthy life in the beauti- If comedy is more your thing, get ready to laugh at the top floor penthouse! Comedy Uncorked at Retzlaff, July 22, featuring come- ful place he calls home. Rhonda has a lot going on the wine department: there Kudos go to Cedar Mountain for capturing “Best of dian and social conscience Will Durst, along with several are so many great wines on the list, she needs that extra others. Showcasing some of the Bay Areas finest comedi- Red Varietals” in the “High” priced class at the 2017 space. Standouts on the list are the 2014 Malbec, 2014 Orange County Fair for their 2015 Zinfandel from Del ans, this is a hilariously fun way to raise your endorphin Petite Sirah and the 2014 “El Loco Rojo,” named for her levels while helping to support Open Heart Kitchen, the Arroyo Vineyard. They also captured Silver for the 2016 animated uncle who enjoys making a scene wherever he Grenache Rose from Ghielmetti Vineyard and a Silver for institution that serves more than 350,000 warm meals an- goes. He picked up the Spanish nickname for “crazy red- nually to people in need right here in our own Tri-Valley the 2015 Thatcher Bay Merlot. head,” after a family vacation in Mexico, where he kept area. Bent Creek scored Silver for its 2014 Livermore Caber- disappearing into new cantinas. They could always find The show will include a live auction that often includes net, while Eagle Ridge scored Silvers for its 2013 Petite him by asking the locals, “Have you seen El Loco Rojo?” special rare bottles from Bob Taylor’s own personal Sirah and NV Raptor blend. Ehrenberg scored Silver for In the cellar, we tasted the 2015 Petit Verdot and library. All the proceeds go to support the Open Heart its Contra Costa Carignane and Elliston scored Silver for Malbec right out of the tank, just before they were to be Kitchen. To purchase tickets: http://www.comedyun- the 2014 Livermore Valley Pinot Blanc. bottled. Sensational stuff. The current 2014 Malbec is corked.com/ In the same competition, Fenestra wines collected five textural and spicy, but the new one is more energetic and Pizzas from Forno do Sbarro Wood Fired Pizza will be Golds, including the 2012 Livermore Cabernet, 2013 focused, while the upcoming Petit is even more velvety available to purchase, or bring your own food. Livermore Petite Sirah, 2013 Infrared and 2012 Touriga. and plush than the 2014. It goes to show why many wine- Las Positas Vineyards will also offer comedy on Sat- They also earned four Silvers including the 2015 Liver- makers, when asked what their favorite vintage is, reply, urday, July 22nd "Evening in the Vineyard." Featured will more Chardonnay and the 2011 Thatcher Bay Merlot. Las “The one I’m about to make!” be Bay Area local comedians Jeff Applebaum & Andrew Positas was awarded Silvers for its Livermore-sourced Norelli. Wine, non alcoholic beverages along with food 2014 Coccineous and Tempranillo. Longevity received HAPPENINGS AROUND THE VALLEY prepared by Smokin Hot Meats N Treats can be purchased Silvers for its 2012 Debruvee Rhone blend and 2013 Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Room during the event (sorry no oustside food or drinks are Livermore Tempranillo, while Wente received a Gold for plays host to the Livermore Shakespeare Festival for permitted) To purchase tickets go to www.laspositas- its 2015 Morning Fog Chardonnay. Nicely done! Shakespeare in the Vineyards this year. Sassy outdoor vineyards.com. Doors open 5:30 pm with show starting At the recently held San Francisco International Wine evening performances of Midsummer Night’s Dream, around 7:30 pm. Competition, local winemaker, Michael Chalkley of Eno- with costume assistance by Las Positas College students, Learn something new about everyone’s favorite food teca Five, scored some impressive results: entertains audiences through July 16, followed by Cyrano at “Pairing Wine with Pizza,” part of Concannon’s Somm Best Merlot, Double Gold Medal, 95 points, Enoteca de Bergerac from July 13 to July 30. Livermoreshakes.org Series, Wednesday, July 26, from 6-8 pm. Take this Five 2013 Merlot, Moon Vineyards, Los Carneros, Napa Opera in the Vineyard comes to Retzlaff on Sunday, culinary favorite to the next level with a fun “pizza party” Valley July 16, from 5 until 9 pm. This is the annual fundraiser class that involves tasting pizza with different seasonal Gold Medal, 90 points, Enoteca Five 2011 Cabernet for the Livermore Valley Opera. Bring a picnic, purchase and gourmet toppings along with six wines in a compre- Franc, Alegria Vineyards, Russian River Valley some fine Retzlaff wine and enjoy the music under a beau- hensive lesson in what creates a complimentary pairing. Silver Medal, Enoteca Five 2011 Cabernet Franc, Sil- tiful twilight sky. Silent and Live auction to benefit the Then, you’re free to make your own personal pizza and vaspoons Vineyards, Lodi Livermore Valley Opera. See www.livermorevalleyopera. create your own perfect wine pairing to match. Purchase Silver Medal, Enoteca Five 2012 Cabernet Franc, Sil- com tickets at least 72 hours in advance: 925-583-1559 or vaspoons Vineyards, Lodi Taste Our Terroir kicks off with everyone’s favorite email [email protected] July 13, 2017 • The Independent 7 Make Your Mark Opportunity at Livermore High School Extended

It's not often that it is be installed in the front of departments are eligible to possible to "make your LHS and be available to the apply for funds. mark" permanently at a general public. The bricks In addition, Commemo- former high school. As will be installed in stages rative Wine was bottled Livermore High School as minimum installation for the 125th Anniversary. has been celebrating its numbers are met. As plans There are two large sized 125th Anniversary, the move forward to remodel bottles 3 liters and 1 1/2 LHS Alumni Association several areas of the campus, liters that feature the LHS has been working with there most likely will be Building on Maple St. the school to establish a other areas that may contain engraved in gold and the Knights preparing to serve traditional picnic fare to 150 Commemorative Brick Commemorative Bricks 750ml. bottles with a Com- residents, guests and staff. opportunity that will allow also, however those will be memorative Paper label. people to designate bricks within the locked areas of and support the needs of the Supplies are limited and in memory of a loved one, a the campus. students, faculty, admin- may be purchased at Eagle 4th of July BBQ Held at VA team, group of friends or a The Livermore High istrators and employees. Ridge Vineyard, 10017 favorite teacher. The origi- School Alumni Associa- To date over $100,000.00 Tesla Road, Livermore, CA nal deadline to order was tion (LHSAA) was estab- has been donated to LHS 94550. The Knights of Columbus from Livermore, Pleasanton, May 20th, however due to lished in 2009, by a group to support many different Contact the LHSAA at: Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville, with assistance from the overwhelming response, of Alumni from the Class requests; including copiers, [email protected] the Lawrence Livermore Veterans in Engineering, Tech- Phase One Commemora- of 1967. The Board now uniforms, practice pads, art or P.O. Box 1216, Liver- nology, and Science (VETS), hosted a 4th of July BBQ for tive Bricks deadline has reflects many different supplies, Band uniforms, more, CA 94551. Com- the residents, family, and staff of the Livermore VA hos- been changed to August 15, graduating years and is Chromebook computers, memorative Brick Order pital on July 4th. This annual BBQ allowed our national 2017. At the present time always seeking new mem- leadership conferences, Forms may be found at: holiday to be celebrated in style with 150 veterans, family the plan is for Phase One bers. It allows Alumni to math programs and many www.livermohighalumni. members, and staff from the VA, along with close to 50 Commemorative Bricks to "give back" to their school more deserving items. All com volunteers from the community. Residents enjoyed traditional 4th of July fare with hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, cookies and root beer floats. Cyrano de Bergerac While curious deer cautiously approached the party, doz- (continued from front page) ens of wild turkeys more boldly poked their noses into the outdoor cooking and dining areas. They made hasty exits I’ve seen on any stage,” ence seeing them is an 443-BARD. times are approximately 2 when attendees started asking about turkey burgers. states Tromovitch. “The experience in-and-of itself. All performances begin ½ hours including one 15 Patients had their fill of great food but, more impor- duel between Valvert and Designer Barbara Murray at 7:30PM. minute intermission. tantly, had a chance to share their stories and experiences Cyrano is just gorgeous! loves this period, though Wente Vineyards Estate For tickets or informa- with avid listeners who deeply appreciated the significant I’m especially pleased for pulling together designs is Winery & Tasting Room is tion, call (925) 443-BARD contributions made by these heroes to our national secu- our female apprentices and a formidable task. Support located at 5565 Tesla Road, or go to www.Livermore- rity. Harrowing war stories and funny anecdotes filled the interns to see a woman in from Fremont Bank as the Livermore Show running Shakes.org air for two hours. this key leadership posi- 2017 Costume Sponsor tion. Fight choreography is and a new partnership with akin to dance choreography, apprentices from the Las but many more men take Positas College technical Games and Toys Theme of Museum on Main Family Day it on than women. There degree program is making Museum on Main's 2017 is no reason why women this possible for the small “Our goal for each • July 15: Games and bricks, dipping candles, Family Days continue on Toys: From the Past to the stamping leather, and much can’t be choreographing Livermore company. Family Day is to provide July 15. The Museum on Present: enjoy an after- more. in equal numbers. She is Livermore Shakespeare families with free, unique, Main’s staff and volun- and fun learning experi- noon playing with toys and September 16: Celebrate inspiring our young women Festival will produce teers invite families for ences during those long games at the Museum on Community- Taste Africa: to expand their vision of Edmond Rostand’s he- an afternoon of fun on summer days,” states Main. Participants will be Join the Museum on Main possible roles in the theater roic comedy, Cyrano de the Museum lawn. On Education Director Sarah making corn husk dolls, and Cheza Nami for an beyond just acting.” Bergerac adapted and the 3rd Saturday of each Schaefer. “This year, with propeller toys, and playing afternoon dedicated to the The story is set primar- directed by Lisa A. Tromo- month (June– September) help from our Community with a variety of old time great continent of Africa. ily in 1640, the Cavalier vitch from July 13th to July from 11am-2pm, children, Sponsors, the Pleasanton and retro toys. Those attending will be Period, just a generation 30th at Wente Vineyards parents, and grandparents North Rotary Club Founda- August 19: Life in Early making shekere shakers, after Shakespeare. The Estate Winery and Tasting are encouraged to join the tion and Cheza Nami, we Pleasanton: Take a step learning about African costumes are bold; they Room on Tesla Road in Museum for free hands-on are bringing back some old back and learn about life in instruments, face painting, physically take up space. Livermore. For more in- demonstrations, crafts, and favorites from last year and Pleasanton without modern and playing with African Rich in color and texture, formation visit Livermore- activities that relate to each adding two new themes,” conveniences. Participants toys and games. for a contemporary audi- Shakes.org or call (925) month's theme. notes Schaefer. will be making adobe

8 The Independent • July 13, 2017 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Firehouse installations will be need written parental permission glass/bottle, nonalcoholic beverages, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Pleasanton if not sold out. Livermore Art Association Gallery, located in the triple-storey Grand to attend. Cost $20 per session. salami, cheese and crackers avail- regularly at: The Castle Rock Nightlife Big Band. A free concert of located in the Carnegie Building, Atrium Lobby, Hallway, and Mez- Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., able for purchase. For information, Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola great big band sounds. July 23, 2 to offers art classes, unusual gifts, zanine exhibition spaces, and open Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- call 373-6636. Fee is $5 per person Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each 3:30 p.m. Pleasanton Library, 400 painting rentals, art exhibits and to the public during regular gallery ments are available. Call or e-mail cash collected at the winery; all fees month from 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. This information pertaining to the art hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Barbara Stanton for more info about go to the band. www.cedarmoun- full bar, small cover. . concert will be held in the library’s field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday the workshop, 925-373-9638 - tainwinery.com Music in the Orchard concert series, large meeting room and is absolutely gallery has been open since 1974 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Harrington [email protected]. Las Positas Vineyards, Fri., July 14, at the Purple Orchid Wine Country free. www.cityofpleasantonca.gov and is run as a co-op by local art- Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center, Preschool Art classes: Thursday Evening in the Vineyards Concert Resort and Spa, will take place the 5,6,7,8….The Golden Follies 2017! ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children featuring six piece horn band Juke last Thursdays of July, August and July 29 and 30, 2 p.m. Firehouse p.m. For information call 449-9927. Donations appreciated aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Joint. Doors open at 5:30pm with September. Bring at 4549 Cross Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Members of the Pleasanton Art Art Under the Oaks, July 15 and 16, class. Classes cover drawing, paint- concert from 6-9pm. Wine, non- Road, Livermore. Pedrozzi Founda- Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. League Public Art Circuit are a.m. to 4 p.m. Alden Lane Nursery, ing, print-making, sculpture and alcohol and artisan pizzas offered tion a beneficiary of the outdoor firehousearts.org. currently exhibiting art at six busi- 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Artists, ceramics. For further information, for purchased, sorry no outside food concert series presented by the Derik Nelson & Family, August 4, 8 nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin musicians, wine tasting, art demon- contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) or beverages permitted. Tickets Purple Orchid, Nottingham Cellars, p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Area. Viewing locations are: Bank strations. www.aldenlane.com 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. are available by visiting www. and Posada Restaurant. Meredith St., Livermore. Derik Nelson and of America at 337 Main Street, “Stylin’ is Wild” captures the essence com or visit http://childrensart- laspositasvineyards.com and The Mercenaries on July 27, siblings, Riana and Dalton, offer per- Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber of street art, exhibit in the Gallery at classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Las Positas Vineyards, Featured food Crawdad Republic on August 31, and fectly blended harmonies with a jazz of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, the Bankhead Theater. Curated by Art Classes, For children, teens and pairing flight for this weekend is a Saint Ashbury on September 28. All and folk infused sound that appeals Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & the Bothwell Arts Center, “Stylin’ is adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- Chocolate Truffle and Wine flight. concerts are from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. to all ages. www.bankheadtheater. Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Wild” runs through August 27, 2017. ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture For more details, visit our website Tickets are $14 in advance or $20 at org or 373-6800. Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Visitor’s Center and Galley is located and ceramics taught by highly at www.laspositasvineyards.com or the door. Purchase tickets online at Black Cat Carrier & The Ro’ Dogs: Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward in the lobby of the Bankhead Theater experienced artist and art instructor, email curt@laspositasvineyards. PurpleOrchid.com. Advanced tickets PUSD Music Program Fundraiser, Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, at 2400 First Street, downtown Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and com also available at Nottingham Cellars, Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Livermore, and is open seven days weekend classes, Home school Shadow Puppet Community Cares, 2245 C So Vasco, Livermore. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. a week from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. classes, Special classes dur- July 19 from 4 to 9 p.m. Shadow Jazz in July, Sundays at 2 p.m. at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- If interested in becoming a member Admission is free. Most works on ing school breaks offered. (925) Puppet Brewing Company will be the Livermore Civic Center Library, 4848, of the Pleasanton Art League or for display during the exhibit are avail- 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ hosting a fundraising and com- 1188 South Livermore Avenue. Free JD Souther, timeless music, famous information regarding the Public able for purchase. For more informa- hotmail.com for further info. munity awareness event to support of charge. No reservations required. for “You’re Only Lonely.” Aug. 5, 8 Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at tion go to bothwell.lvpac.org. Piano and keyboard lessons, For local foster children. Proceeds from Parking and seats are limited. July p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First (510) 877-8154. Pleasanton Art League, fall members’ children to adult. Beginner to early the evening will be directed through 16: Kurt Ribak Quartet: Kurt Ribak; St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Along the Lines. New installation at exhibit at the Firehouse Arts Center, intermediate level. Half-hour private Cornerstone Fellowship to Safe July 23: Mimi Fox performs Lennon/ ater.org or 373-6800. Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton’s 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. July classes or small group classes Families and CASA (Court Appointed McCartney; July 30: Kalil Wilson & The Music of Simon & Garfunkel by Firehouse Arts Center. On display 27-Sept. 2. Reception and awards, offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Special Advocated). The $25 ticket the Dan Marschak Trio: Long-time AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli. Aug. June 16 through July 15, 2017. July 26, 6 to 8 p.m. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ includes a buffet dinner provided collaborators Kalil Wilson, Dan 12 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Bringing together 5 very different hotmail.com for further info. by Strizzi’s, Casa Orozco, and La Marschak, Cindy Browne-Rosefield, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad artists whose works somehow MEETINGS/CLASSES Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the PanotiQ) and one pint of beer. Ticket and Genius Wesley. For additional Ave., Pleasanton. 931-4848, www. feature “lines:” curvilinear or stick- Bothwell Arts Center, ongoing art last Saturday from 12 noon-1 p.m. quantities are limited. 4771 Arroyo events, check the library’s website firehousearts.org. straight, broad or fine, integrated classes: figure drawing, drawing at Galina’s Music Studio located at Vista, Suite B, Livermore; www. at www.livermorelibrary.net. The New Christy Minstrels, August or thematic. The artists: Jenny and painting, colored pencil, oils, 1756 First St., Livermore. Confirm eventbrite.com The Lettermen, July 21, 8 p.m. 13, 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Balisle (Richmond), David Fought collage, portraiture; beginners participation by calling (925) 960- Taste Our Terroir, Thursday, July 20, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., First St., Livermore. www.bankhead- (San Francisco), Howard Hersh through intermediate and beyond. 1194 or via the website at www. 2017 - Sunday, July 23, 2017, food Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. theater.org or 373-6800. (San Francisco), Jeff Snell (Vallejo), Contact Anne Giancola, www.both- GalinasMusicStudio.com. Beginners and wine affair spans four days. On org or 373-6800. Keiko Matsui, August 18, 8 p.m. Jap- Mel Prest (San Francisco). Regular well.lvpac.org or email agiancola@ are welcome. Bring some music to Thursday July 20, 2017 is the annual Classical Broadway. baritone & anese-born pianist and composer. gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, lvpac.org share with the group. Ukuleles are quest for food and wine pairing soloist Hadleigh Adams celebrating Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Show and Tell, Artists are invited to available for purchase. Small $10 excellence which has 20 winemak- the songs of Rodgers & Ham- Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. a monthly function at the Bothwell fee to cover meeting costs. ers partnering with Bay Area chefs merstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, org or 373-6800. Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th to compete for honors at Casa Real. Stephen Sondheim, and much more. Jazz at The Firehouse: An Evening Arts Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. WINE & SPIRITS Friday through Sunday wineries Firehouse Arts Center Theater in with Calvin Keys, presented by Railroad Avenue. Donations always at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Wente Vineyards: Garden Tour & across the region host ten food Pleasanton. Sunday, July 23, 2:00 Red-Legged Frog Productions, 8 p.m. appreciated. “Along the Lines” class Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Workshop Series: Discover The and wine events including cooking p.m. Afternoon concert of treasured Aug. 19. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 for young people ages 5-11. Guided finished or unfinished work to show Garden at Wente Vineyards with classes, wine seminars, vineyard classic show tunes traditionally per- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. 931- exhibit exploration, plus hands-on and if desired, receive a critique Master Gardener, Diane Dovholuk. tours and more. www.lvwine.org formed by ‘Leading Men. Selections 4848, www.firehousearts.org. art work activities. Thursday, June from the group. Refreshments are Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, Fall Veg- include: “The Impossible Dream” 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register at www. brought by some of the artists, etables; Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon, MUSIC/CONCERTS from The Man of La Mancha, “Some ON THE STAGE pleasantonfun.com, Code 2050. and a donation of $5.00 is desired Sensory Herb Class; Oct. 14, 10 Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Enchanted Evening” from South Livermore Shakespeare Festival: Special Art Exhibit – Angela Johal although not mandatory. Contact a.m. to noon, The Art of Composting. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Pacific, “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Summer 2017 productions William & Holly Savas. In conjunction with for this event is D’Anne Miller at Price per guest, per session: $20 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Her Face” from My Fair Lady, “Bring Shakespeare’s A Midsummer “Along The Lines” installation. On [email protected], or Linda Entertainment Club, $25 Non-Club. retzlaffvineyards.com Him Home” from Les Miserables, Night’s Dream, June 29 – July 16, display June 15 – July 15, Firehouse Ryan at LRyan@Livermoreperform- Space is limited. Reservations are Bluegrass open mic and pickup and many more. Also including 2017; Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano Arts Center’s Harrington Gallery in ingarts.org required. Call 925.456.2424 or visit band; The Bandstand in Carnegie contemporary classics from the de Bergerac; July 13 – 30, 2017. Pleasanton. Award-winning artists Figure Drawing Workshop, every wentevineyards.com Park, 4th and K Streets, Livermore. 2 songbooks of Stephen Sondheim Wente Vineyards Estate Winery. 10 Angela Johal (Livermore) and Holly Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cedar Mountain Winery, summer to 4 p.m. first Sunday of each month and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Reserved performances of each show in July of Savas (San Francisco). Themati- Artists bring their own materials grill and chill series featuring BBQ until Oct. 1, 2017. seating tickets $15- $25. Tickets 2017. livermoreshakes.org cally related works will be shown, and easels. Open to all artists. and music, 6 to 9 p.m.: July 29: Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- available at www.firehousearts. Elvis Has Left the Building, a farce/ with focus on abstract structure Professional artist models (nude). MusicLore. Winery supplies the hot urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, org, 925-931-4848 or at the center comedy written by Duke Ernsberger and geometric expressions. The No instructor. Students under 18 coals; bring grilling food; wine by the 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Box Office, 4444 Railroad Avenue, and Virginia Cate. Chanticleers July 13, 2017 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre production. 3683 Quail Ave., local comedians Jeff Applebaum & gmail.com for more information Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. Purchase at www.brownpapertick- Aug. 13, noon to 4 p.m. at Raven- Castro Valley. June 30-July 23, 8 Andrew Norelli. Wine, non alcoholic or to schedule an audition. www. Features local authors reading their ets.com swood Historic Site, 2647 Arroyo p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. beverages along with food prepared vitavoci.org work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, Rd., Livermore. www.larpd.org Sundays.(510) SEE-LIVE (733-5483) by Smokin Hot Meats N Treats can Livermore-Amador Symphony and Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., or online at www.chanticleers.org be purchased during the event Association's 45th Competition Livermore. Sponsored by LVPAC Hamlet, San Francisco Shakespeare (sorry no oustside food or drinks for Young Musicians, applica- and Peet's. Information go to http:// Festival 35th Anniversary Free are permitted) To purchase tickets tion deadline Sunday, September facebook.com/StoriedNights Freeze Frame Entries Due Soon Shakespeare in the Park program at go to www.laspositasvineyards. 10, 2017. (Applications will be Summer Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. The annual Freeze Frame Photo Contest is open for Pleasanton’s Amador Valley Com- com. Space is limited, doors open accepted starting on September downtown Pleasanton, July 15. munity Park on July 15 and 16 at 5:30 pm with show starting around 1.) The competition will be held on Listen to live music, taste a variety registratoin. The deadline is July 31. Photographers are 7:30 p.m. corner of Santa Rita Road 7:30 pm. October 1. Open to instrumentalists of local wines and small bites. invited to showcase the Tri-Valley’s beauty in Tri-Valley and Black Avenue. Admission is Comedy Uncorked, July 22: Will and vocalists who reside or attend Information, Pleasanton Downtown Conservancy's (TVC) annual photography competition. free. For more information, call the Durst, Larry Bubbles Brown, school in Livermore, Pleasanton, Association, www.downtownpleas- In addition to the Adult Category, a Youth Category San Francisco Shakespeare Festival Patrick McDermott. Aug. 19: Dave Sunol, Dublin, or San Ramon. anton.net open to students from 6th through 12th grades has been at (415) 558-0888 or visit www. Burleigh, Sam Meeker, Liz Stone, Students are eligible through grade 20th annual Pooch Parade sponsored added. sfshakes.org Justin Lockwood. Retzlaff Vineyards, 12. If not enrolled in high school, the by the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Winning photos will be on exhibit across the Tri- Tri-Valley High: The Series 2017. 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. maximum age is 17. All instruments Raisers. This family fun event is Valley, featured in TVC's 2017 calendar and help us to Firehouse Arts Center Theater in 7:30 p.m., grounds open at 6 p.m. will be considered. The purpose being held on Wednesday, August 2, show the importance of protecting places such as parks, Pleasanton, Wednesdays in July. Fundraiser for Open Heart Kitchen. is to select two young musicians downtown Pleasanton. Registra- vineyards, farms and ranches. The Bay Area’s one-and-only Tickets at http://www.brownpaper- who will perform as soloists with tion & judging are from 5:30-7pm For entry information and forms, go to trivalleyconser- live improvised teen soap opera, tickets.com the symphony at its February 24, at Lions Wayside Park, located at vancy.org presented by Creatures of Impulse, 2018 concert. Each winner/soloist First & Neal Streets in downtown the award-winning Teen Improv MOVIES will be awarded $500. Applications Pleasanton. The parade begins on Troupe. Four unique shows full of Dublin 2017 Picnic Flix outdoor must be accompanied by an $8.00 Main St. at Neal Street at 7pm $10 ROBERT CRAY angst, heartbreak, teen drama, and movie series; free, Emerald Glen application fee and a recording for to enter a pooch in any one of the (continued from front page) total improvised hilarity. Audience Park at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). preliminary screening. Additional 7 categories. All pups welcome, big suggestions inspire characters, Guests may begin to arrive at 7:00 information may be obtained from or small, 4 months or older please. legendary blues masters & Hi-Rhythm” took him location, and plot for this interac- p.m. Food trucks will be provided www.livermoreamadorsymphony. Dressed up pooches, raffle, vendors, as B.B. King and Albert to the Memphis recording tive and unscripted adventure. for purchase of food, beverages, org or by contacting the competition pooch playground, prizes, free gifts Collins, never imagin- studio of Grammy Award- Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.: July and snacks. Bring blankets and low chairperson at 925.447.1947. to the first 200 entrants and fun for ing that he would earn his winning producer Steve 19, and 26. Firehouse Arts Center, beach chairs, and no pets. Friday, the whole family. For more informa- own place among them. Jordan to work with mem- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. July 21, "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" OPERA tion and registration form go to General admission tickets: students (PG); and, Friday, August 18, "Find- Opera In The Vineyard at Retzlaff http://www.trivalleyguidedogs.com/ Cray’s unique sound and bers of Hi Rhythm Section, $5; adults $10. Tickets available at ing Dory" (PG) Vineyards, July 16, 5 p.m. 1356 So. Little League Intermediate World approachable style had the band that helped make www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Movies in the Park, Amador Valley Livermore Ave., http://livermoreval- Series, July 30 - Aug. 6. Max Baer already begun to build the distinctive sound of soul 4848, or at the Box Office at the Community Park, 4455 Black Ave., leyopera.com Park in Livermore. intermediate- a loyal fan base, when a music a staple on the radio center, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton: July 6, The Jungle Book; worldseries.org song off his third album play lists of the 1970s. Pleasanton. NOTE: Best suited for July 13: Sing; July 20: Moana; July MISCELLANEOUS 1st Wednesday Street Party, 6 “Strong Pretender” became Cray’s lyrics tell stories ages 12 and up 27: Ghostbusters; Aug. 3: Fantastic Hagemann Ranch Open House. Tours to 9 p.m. August 2, downtown an unexpected cross-over of love and loss. In 2011, The Wizard of Oz, Tri-Valley Repertory Beasts; Aug. 10: Star Trek Beyond. of the 140+ year old ranch and Pleasanton. Dog Days of Summer. hit in 1986. Released two Cray was welcomed into Theater production, July 15, 8 p.m.; Free admission; fun activities and free, family friendly seasonal activi- Presented by Pleasanton downtown July 16, 2 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July games. All movies begin at dusk. In- ties. The last Sunday of each month, Association. www.pleasantondown- months after the album, the Blues Hall of Fame, the 23, 2 p.m.; July 29, 2 p.m. and 8 formation, www.cityofpleasantonca. 1-4 PM. Go to www.livermorehistory. town.met the song “Smokin’ Gun,” a youngest living inductee. p.m. and July 30, 2 p.m. Bankhead gov or Movies in the Park phone line, com for the monthly program. 455 An Evening with John D. Rockefeller: classic blues tale of murder- The recently announced Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 931-4826. Olivina Ave., Livermore. Tuesday, August 8th, 7 p.m. Ed ous jealousy, climbed into 2017-2018 Season at the 373-6800 or www.bankheadtheater. Political Issues Book Club meets Kinney Speakers Series. All events the Top 40s and his video Bankhead Theater includes org. DANCE the 4th Tuesday of each month, and are general seating at the Firehouse became a standard on the acclaimed artists across The Yeomen of the Guard, Lamplight- Le Tableau Magnifique (LTM), pre- reads books about issues and trends Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, MTV playlist. a wide range of musical ers Music Theatre, August 26, 8 p.m. mier ballet company with Livermore that are driving current affairs Pleasanton, CA 94566. Tickets are The success of “Smokin’ genres, including Joan and August 27, 2 p.m. Bankhead School of Dance, excerpts from its in both the national and interna- $15 General Admission, $10 Seniors Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. 2017 repertoire on Saturday, July 22, tional arenas. Topics that have been (65+) / Students (with valid ID), $7 Gun” brought Cray’s style Osborne who will bring Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. 2016 at 6:30 pm on the Shea Stage covered include politics, governance, Members. Tickets may be purchased of contemporary blues into her gritty, blues-based rock org or 373-6800. in front of the Bankhead Theater. economics, military affairs, history, online at www.museumonmain.org, the mainstream, awakening sound to a deeply personal The performance will showcase sociology, science, the climate, and at Museum on Main during regular new interest in the genre. interpretation of the songs COMEDY classical and contemporary styles religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, operating hours or by phoning the “Strong Pretender” quickly of Bob Dylan on Friday, Free Comedy Show every Thursday of ballet set to music by Prokofiev, for further questions museum at (925) 462-2766. went gold and won the October 27, 2017. For the at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Mendelssohn, Fred Astaire, Ed We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a Fertile GroundWorks’ Taste for band their first Grammy complete list of upcom- Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 Sheeran, and many others. Admis- member-centered book group led by Giving fundraiser in the Garden of Award. With five Grammy ing shows and events visit First St. in Livermore. sion to “Ballet on the Green” is free. a small group of book club veterans, Grace Saturday, August 26, 2017 Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m. July 7. Pack a picnic dinner, bring a blanket. with reading selections based on from 4 to 7 pm at 4743 East Avenue, wins and over 20 acclaimed lvpac.org. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, member recommendations and Livermore. There will be fun ac- albums, Cray has continued The Bankhead Theater is Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS consensus. No homework required– tivities for all ages including garden to evolve his own style, located at 2400 First Street org or 373-6800. Vita Voci, an 8 voice a cappella group, share your insights or just listen in! tours, tomato tasting, games, music willing to take the blues in downtown Livermore. Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday, July is currently auditioning experienced Contact Nancy Tingstrom Turner at and a silent auction. BBQ starting in different directions and Tickets are available at the 22nd " Evening in the Vineyards Tenors. Please contact Susan [email protected]. at 5 pm. Tickets are $30.00 each welcoming a variety of box office, online at www. " Comedy show at Las Positas Anderson at vitavocimadrigals@ Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken and $5.00 for children 10 and under. influences. His most recent bankheadtheater.org or by Vineyards, featuring Bay Area recording, “Robert Cray calling 373-6800. 10 The Independent • July 13, 2017 Milestones BULLETIN BOARD (Organizations wishing to run notices enter in the parade. for kits that can be sews at home. Ques- events. The group supports Children's Hos- in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Counter Point (Addiction Family tions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 or pital research, college scholarships and Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Support Group), Counter Point is a free [email protected] other charities. For information, contact of Bulletin Board or email information to faith based, Christ centered (Al Anon Have you been affected by some- Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. Open Heart Kitchen Announces [email protected]. Include name based) program designed to help individu- one's drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer ClutterLess Self Help Support of organization, meeting date, time, place als with family members who suffer from hope and strength for families and friends Group, nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, and theme or subject. Phone number and alcoholism and drug addiction. We meet of problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley. support group for people with difficulty dis- Leadership Changes contact person should also be included. Monday evenings at 7:00 pm at Corner- org, 925-277-7661, help@AlanonTriVal- carding unwanted possessions. Cluttering It is a time of leadership change for Open Heart Kitchen, Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) stone Fellowship (348 North Canyons ley.org. is a psychological issue, not an organizing Vegetable Fermentation - an Old Parkway, Livermore across from Costco) Grief Workshop - Stepping Stones issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 the largest hot meal program in the Tri-Valley area. In the Method of Preserving the Harvest will and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm at St. on Your Grief Journey. Second and fourth Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor last few months several long-time board members have be the topic of a learning series talk from Michael Elementary School (345 Church Thursday at 7:30 pm now through August Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays rotated off the board. 11 a.m. to noon on July 15. FertileGround Street, Livermore). For further information 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, except some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Works garden of Grace, Asbury United contact Kent (925-243-0211) or Rachel 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. No Come or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 Outgoing leaders include David Kinley (president); Em- Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue, (510-501-1411). pre-registration is necessary. Sessions or 925-922-1467. More information at: ily Wagner (vice president); Emilie Fox (secretary); Claudia Livermore. Free to the public. Pacific Center for Human Growth open to all, regardless of religious affilia- www.clutterlesseastbay.org Necke (treasurer); and board members Karen Liamos and Widowed Men and Women of (Pacific Center), Alameda County Behav- tion. For additional information please call Birthright Pregnancy Support Joanne Hall. Bruce Bird will serve as the new president. Northern CA, July 20, 5 p.m. happy hour ioral Health Services is continuing to fund Eleanor Flatley at 925-846-8708. Center, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, in Dublin, RSVP by July 18 to Mary, 705- an expansion of services for older adults. Recovery International Support Livermore, located directly behind the blue Other incoming officers are Gary Harrington, vice president; 7337. July 23, 1 p.m. lunch in Livermore, A program to provide topical therapeutic Group was developed by Abraham Low, bus stop near the corner of Fenton St., David Kinley, secretary; and Justin Gagnon as treasurer. RSVP by July 20 to Ruby, 462-9636. July peer support groups for isolated LGBTQ MD. This group uses the cognitive- and next to Stanford/ValleyCare Hospital. Last year Open Heart Kitchen served over 340,000 26, 5 p.m. dinner in Pleasanton, RSVP by older adults in the north, east and central behavioral, peer to peer, self help training Birthright's free and confidential services meals to needy Tri-Valley residents. Currently one of the July 23 to Gloria, 846-0987. July 30, 12:30 regions of the county. “Older & Out” groups system to help individuals gain skills to include - pregnancy tests, caring guid- p.m. lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by July 27 have started at two Alameda County lead more peaceful and productive lives. ance, adoption and medical referrals, baby big needs is for school-age children. As kids lose access to Marsha, 973-8483. Senior Centers: Livermore Area Recreation Meetings every Sunday at 4 pm. Leader: and maternity clothing, and more. (925) to school meals during the summer, Open Heart Kitchen’s How to Write a Book in Six Weeks, and Park District Senior Services - Tuesday Barbara Sterrett.” www.recoveryinterna- 449-5887 for an appointment. Our office Weekend Bag Lunch Program plays a critical role in provid- fast-track class teaches writing secrets afternoons, 1:15 – 2:45 pm. The groups tional.org/ Meetings take place at Arbor hours are: Mon., Tues., Wed., 10-2; Thurs. ing a secure source of nutrition for kids all summer long. To and techniques to turn prose into page- are free, run for 90 minutes on a rotating Vista: 1300 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. 12-4; 1st, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 10-1. turners. All prose genres: fiction, nonfic- 8 week cycle of topics for up to a year, Meals on Wheels Volunteers are 1-800-550-4900 Helpline is staffed 24/7. support the Bag Lunch Program for these students, donate tion, children’s, and playwriting. Ages over with an ideal of 10 members per group. needed to deliver fresh meals to home- www.birthright.org/Livermore for more at openheartkitchen.org. A $40 donation provides 15 meals 18 welcome. Fee includes professional Groups are facilitated by a team of Pacific bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton information on Birthright's services. to children in need. editing of work by instructor Barbara Center clinician interns assisted by trained one day per week, Monday-Friday between Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Flores, a three-time award-winning author. Peer Specialists. Group members decide 10 am-12 pm. For more information, Club. Feed your wonder about the Night 6 classes. Thurs. 7pm - 9:30pm 7/27- what topics to cover. Suggested topics please call (925)483-1989. Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the 8/31 $103. Robert Livermore Community include: loss of friends, wisdom that Rotary Club of Livermore Valley 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- Grand Opening Planned for Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore.To comes with aging, going back in the closet invites interested individuals to attend its ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. register: call 925 373-5700 or visit LARPD. to survive, dating, invisibility in the LGBTQ morning meeting. Meetings are held every Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 ORG. Contact Barbara Flores: bfbarbara- community, family acceptance challenges, Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info New Office in Livermore [email protected] loneliness, resilience, and how to find Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargaz- Livermore High School Class of other services in Alameda County. Club House Drive, Livermore. For more ers.org/ Former Sunset Office Plaza's tenant, Sycamore Family 1967 is having their 50th Class Reunion Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults information, go to www.livermoreval- Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Dentistry, has moved to downtown Livermore. Located in over the weekend of Sept. 22, 23 & 24th. who get together for events like board leyrotary.org/ or contact Fred Quarter- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s the newly constructed building at 2620 First St. in front of It's a weekend full of fun things to do and games, movies and fan conventions. man at 925-337-5342 or Deb Tacker at costumes give free guided tours beginning iconic John's Charburger, this will be the second time this 'old' friends to visit. Go to: http://liver- Meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner 925-447-1135. at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays morehs1967.com/ and board games at Livermore Shari's Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 practice has been the original tenant in a new building. Dr. Livermore Community Blood Drive: Cafe, 1116 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore. A and experienced dancers are welcome. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and Lori Ross Tijerino is at the helm. A grand opening will Friday, July 14, 1-7 p.m., Asbury United schedule of upcoming events can be found Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, the beautifully landscaped grounds. For take place at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 20th. There will be Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. on Facebook at: Facebook.com/groups/ easy line and circle dances, no partners information on the Ravenswood Progress refreshments and prizes. Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Evenson at required, casual dress. $3 per session League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent over 300 units of blood to keep sick and 925-209-1214 for more information. (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Program, please call the Docent Coordina- Dr. Lori Ross Tijerino grew up and attended school in injured patients alive. The summertime Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meet- at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), tor at (925) 443-0238. Livermore, graduating from Granada High School. She is a particularly difficult time to collect ings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social finished her undergraduate work at SJSU, and earned her blood. Please come donate, bring a friend p.m. 530 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Ward- George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or george. group of retired men who join together to dental degree from UCSF. She started practicing dentistry or family member to the drive and give the robe Room, Pleasanton. Check website [email protected] better enjoy their leisure time. Activities gift of life to our friends and neighbors who for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. Square dancing for all ages 8 years include golf, bridge, photography, travel, at Sycamore Family Dentistry as an associate for Dr. Loren need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit and up Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- Kihlstrom in 2005. Dr. Kihlstrom started the practice in and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, organization that seeks to identify needs at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men 1969. He moved into the Sunset Office Plaza location as the or call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for within the community and work together to Livermore. Families and friends welcome. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, more information. fulfill those needs. For more information or September classes free to new dancers. and San Ramon. The group meets for original tenant of that office space when it opened in the mid Pooch Parade, Wednesday, August 2, to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980 or lunch on the first Thursday of each month 1970s. In 2010, Dr. Kihlstrom retired and sold the practice 2017, Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers org. All are welcome. [email protected] at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest to Dr. Tijerino, her patients call her Dr. Ross because it is will be holding its 20th Annual Pooch Dress a Girl Around the World, an Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store, open Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about easier to say. Parade in downtown Pleasanton. Proceeds invitation to make simple dresses for girls at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9 -6 the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org generated from this event are used to pur- in third world countries. Next Sew-Fest is Monday through Saturday. Donations can and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. The new office has been built to accommodate the new chase equipment, supplies, dog food and Saturday, July 15, from 9 am to 3 pm at be left at 4014 East Ave in the rear of the For information or to attend a meeting, call standards and technology of dentistry. Among the technolo- transportation to San Francisco and other Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho building, 9:30 AM to 5 PM M-F, 8 – 2:30 Carl Churilo, 925-967-8177. gies implemented is the VistaClear water filtration system. Bay Area locations where puppy raisers St. Livermore. Help is needed sewing, PM Sat, closed Sundays & holidays. Tri-Valley Haven provides crisis sta- This system proved its value recently when the algae bloom socialize and expose their pups in training ironing, cutting. Bring sewing machine or Italian Catholic Federation, meets bilization counseling for those experiencing to new situations, sounds and smells. serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. difficulties related to domestic violence, made Livermore's water smell and taste bad. We were able The Pooch Parade is held in downtown with helping hands. (Those planning to Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 abusive situations, sexual assault or other to do dentistry without spraying smelly, bad tasting water Pleasanton during the 1st Wednesday stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who challenging emotional issues. We provide in a patient's mouth because of the water filtering system. Street Fair. More information can be found Always accepting cheerful cotton fabric loves all things Italian is invited to meet to assistance with individual therapy and/or at http://trivalleyguidedogs.com/pooch- donations. Those who can’t make the celebrate the Italian heritage with monthly group support. Please call to schedule an parade. $10 tax deductible entry fee to Sew-Fest but would like to sew, arrange dinner meetings and holding charitable appointment: 925 449-5845 (Counseling July 13, 2017 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Intake) first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon Memorial Building, 522 South L Street ship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. American Legion Post 47 in on the second Wednesday of the month, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more 447-3428. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Livermore is looking for veterans in the Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 a.m. - Elementary aged children go to worship, Sundays at 6 pm, 1886 College Livermore area who are interested in family activities, and monthly adult 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Kid’s Church following worship, nursery Ave. (United Christian Church). www. performing community service for young socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 or yahoo. services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the LivermoreQuakers.com people and promoting veterans affairs. visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Interested veterans will meet with other Community Resources for Inde- RELIGION org/ All are welcome. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) like-minded veterans for camaraderie and pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 925-449-4848. – 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925- support of veterans' causes. The American help people with disabilities and supports Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Adult Sunday Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 906-9561 stfrancisanglican.church. Legion is the largest federally chartered them to live independently and participate plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 school 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Center for Spiritual Living veterans organization that is the veterans in their community for as long as they are a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary Children's Church (Pre-K-5th grade) 11:15 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. Livermore Valley - People from all faith lobby and voice to congress. The Liver- willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains and children’s program For more informa- a.m., Nursery to age 3, Women's Bible 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org traditions, cultures, races and sexual more American Legion Post 47 meets the offices in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore tion www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. study Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Senior Adult Valley Bible Church, Livermore, orientations welcome. Sunday service second and fourth Monday of each month to provide information and referrals and Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut Ministries meet every other month. For meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs at 6:30 PM at the Veterans Memorial provide community education at senior St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 ministry information call (925) 846-8650 front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting Building, 522 South L Street, Livermore. centers and affordable housing complexes a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Trinity Church,557 Olivina Ave., 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. place 1886 College Ave., Livermore. For Enter the building from the ramp on the to residents of Southern Alameda County. a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Cedar Grove Community Church, more information contact revharriet1@ 5th Street side. For more information go The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 ship service. AWANA children's program & Children’s Ministry times now at 9AM 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship yahoo.com or visit us at http://csllvlight- to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact Bill Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. & 10:30AM. Small Groups also meet on Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. house.org. Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Sundays, and during the week at various cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palo- Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive. 925-449-6048. [email protected]. All services Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9AM mino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. com or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Eric's Corner is a free support group are free. service. Information 447-8747 or www. and on Weds. eve. from 7-9PM. Awana jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Worship services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday for people who are dealing with a diag- Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy uucil.org meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM trinity- Well Community Outreach Center family Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study nosis of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to Support Group meets every fourth Congregation Beth Emek, Center for livermore.org or 925-447-1848. ministry provides meats, canned and dry and youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. attend these meetings. Meetings are held Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Feed the homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. at 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, third floor movie room at Heritage Estates in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- available prior to the start of the school Prayer, 6 p.m. weekdays. Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 Retirement Community. The address is Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi ing the John Main tradition, every Monday year). Those with an immediate need or Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives on the third Thursday of each month. 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact who would like to donate nonperishable away clothing and other items every For more information please visit us at welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated Claire La Scola at 447-9800. food items, call the office at (925) 479- Monday 10-12. Donations are also ac- ericscorner.org DBE Daughters of the British with the Congress of Secular Jewish St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday and cepted on Mondays between 10-12. 4418 Assistance League® of Amador Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Organizations (csjo.org). Information, 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 E. Avenue, Livermore. Valley invites all visitors to join this dedi- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Christ Church (a nondenominational cated group of volunteers, reaching out to a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. www.stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher only. The Outreach Center will be open evangelical church formerly meeting in those in need in the Tri-Valley and having at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was First Church of Christ, Scientist, at (831) 278-1916. every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho fun doing it. Regular meetings are held on founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) Livermore, services 10 a.m. every St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. (3) organization made up of women of Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services will be on a first come first serve basis Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- British or British Commonwealth heritage 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nis- Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 ton. For more information, see our website, and ancestry with a focus on charity and church and reading room are located at Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at sen Drive, Livermore. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, fellowship. Those interested in helping Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come Lynnewood United Methodist or call 925.846.0665. e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ with “the cause," enjoying social activities, which is open to the public, features and worship with us and to enjoy our Church at 4444 Black Ave. offers a friend- Unity of Tri-Valley is a welcoming yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. and forming long-lasting friendships, books, CDs and magazines for sale. For hospitality. For more information call the ly congregation where all are welcome. spiritual community for people of all faiths Operation: SAM “Supporting All contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 information, call (925) 447-2946. church office 925-462-4802. Summer worship schedule begins on May and backgrounds. Children's program Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for Sunset Community Church, 2200 St. Bartholomew's Episcopal 28th with one service at 9:30 a.m. Child- available. Ongoing groups and activities. support organization based in Livermore. additional information. Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) care provided. Contact Rev. Henry Kim or Rev. Micah Murdock, minister. 7567 Ama- S.A.M. has been in operation since January Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. the church office at (925) 846-0221, send dor Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 2004. It is dedicated to the continued formation on programs and memberships, starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- an email to [email protected] or visit am Sunday service. www.unityoftrivalley. morale support of deployed troops. For training philosophies and schedules, and church provided. A "Night of Worship" tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study our website at www.lynnewood.org. org. 925.829.2733. information or donations, visit www. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- GraceWay Church worships at 10 operationsam.org, email operationsam@ marathon/endurance training program. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with ter-day Saints--Livermore Stake: Sunday a.m. Sundays at Alisal Elementary School, comcast.net www.trivalleytriclub.com. p.m. Information, call 447-6282. choir, child care provided. services--1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore 1454 Santa Rita Road while its new facility Depression and Bipolar Support Pleasanton Military Families is Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Little Brown Church, United Church Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs is being prepared. Services include band- Alliance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets a Pleasanton based support group for Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Ward 11:00 am. 950 Mocho St: Valley View led worship music, Sunday School for Wednesdays 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's those who have a loved one serving in the Livermore. Information, 447-8840. a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward 11:00 preschoolers and elementary through high Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- am; Mocho Branch (Spanish) 12:20 pm. school students. Infant care is provided. Pleasanton (not affiliated with the church. the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 2580 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley www.gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Information at www.dbsalliance.org/ concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. Pathway Community Church, 1055 Young Single Adult Ward 1:30 pm. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, pleasanton or contact chapter leader, Al that are experienced. There is no better adult Bible study/Sunday school. For Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- The Church of Jesus Christ of meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. Pereira, 462-6415. support than being surrounded by others information, call 925-447-1246. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: (925) 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. who know what you are going through. Asbury United Methodist Church Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, Bereaved Mother’s Network of Three times per year, the group collect 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- based practIcal messages, nondenomi- Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of supplies and sends care packages to the ing Church, where all are welcomed. national. All are welcome. www.pathway- 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore troops. Contact [email protected] for Sunday Worship time has changed to communitychurch.org (925) 322-1222. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Civic Center Library, Small Conference the location of the next meeting. 10:00 a.m. Children and youth welcome Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Room. The aim of the network is to allow Livermore Military Families, a For more information visit www.asburylive. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community bereaved mothers to make connections support group for families in Livermore org or call 925-447-1950. at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at with, share resources, and support other who have a loved one serving in the Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more John Knox Presbyterian Church, 9:30 AM. Worship Service, Sundays at mothers who have been through the worst Military, is intended to be a safe place for at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. information, visit www.goodshepherd- 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship 10:45 AM experience of their lives, losing a child. For family members to come and share their www.calvarylivermore.org or 925-447- livermore.org or call (950) 371-6200. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- more information, contact katiestrube@ experiences and concerns with others who 4357. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, comcast.net. understand what they are going through. Granada Baptist Church, 945 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open All family members are welcome to attend Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry to new and established residents of the meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; wor- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Trummel at 449.1444. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the of each month at the Livermore Veterans 12 The Independent • July 13, 2017

Filipino-American Organization Awards Scholarships to Four Students Four seniors who recently Milestones graduated from Livermore High School and Grana- da High School received scholarship awards from the Pleasanton Schools Hire, Promote Livermore Filipino-Amer- ican Organization during a The Pleasanton Unified looks for a replacement for She formerly served as chief “Filipiniana” event held on School District Board hired Kevin Johnson, who retired. business officer in the Lin- May 20, 2017. The scholar- two interim administrators Pleasanton’s Teacher of den Unified School District. ship award requirements to replace retired veterans the Year for 2017-18, Mario Elizabeth Lyons has been include: a Filipino-American of the district, and approved Hurtado, has been appointed graduating senior student appointed vice-principal at from a high school in Liver- other hirings and promotions. vice principal at Amador Val- Lydiksen School. She previ- Michael Martinez was more who is continuing on ley High. In complimenting ously held the position of to college, excellence in chosen at the school board Hurtado on his Teacher of vice principal at Pleasanton academic leadership, ex- Jacob Currie Bianca Acosta meeting June 27 as interim the Year award, Village High Middle School. tra curricular involvement, assistant superintendent of Principal Dana Chavez said Nanette Gray, the new letters of recommendation human resources. The posi- something that also applies senior director of Tri-Valley from teachers, and a writ- tion is an interim one, be- to administrative positions at Special Education Local Plan ten essay. Jacob Currie and cause of the retirement of school sites: “He sets the bar Area (SELPA), comes from Christian Suriben of LHS Assistant Superintendent of high for every student and the Hayward School District tied for third place and each Resources Dianne Howell. himself. He’s transformative; were she served as director received $500, Bianca Acos- Formerly Martinez was in- when students come out of II of special education. ta of LHS was awarded sec- terim assistant superinten- his class, they are different Janet Wolfinger takes on ond place and received $750, dent of human resources in people.” the position of new adminis- and Miguel Pedraja of GHS the Newark school district. Also at the school board trative assistant in the busi- was awarded first place and Kathleen Rief will serve meeting, Gina Murphy-Gar- ness services department. received $1000. as interim director of student rett was named executive She had been an administra- Jacob Currie (LHS) has a services, while the district director of fiscal services. tive assistant at Mohr School. cumulative GPA of 3.84 and was captain of the varsity volleyball team. He will attend UC Santa Cruz in fall and plans to major in Christian Suriben Miguel Pedraja eWaste Direct Owner Finalist in Contest Biology. Christian Suriben (LHS) She was team captain of the helped choreograph dances has a cumulative GPA of varsity tennis, treasurer of that the group performed at Angie Cardona-Nelson, categories include: • Charitable Business: A the debate team, and partici- school rallies. In fall, he owner of eWaste Direct in small business or organiza- 3.78. He has also partici- • eBay Rising Star: A pated in the Middle College pated in her church’s mission will start at the University Livermore, has been se- small business owner new to tion that leverages the eBay Program at Las Positas Col- trip to Costa Rica to build a of Washington (Bothall cam- lected as a finalist for the selling on the eBay platform for Charity program to do- lege where he completed 9 community room. She will pus) to major in Biology. He minority or woman-owned (joined within the last 24 nate a portion of their profit college courses. He will be attend Cal Poly at San Luis plans to become a medical category for eBay’s SHINE months) or with significant to charity. transferring to San Francisco Obispo. doctor. Awards for Small Business. positive growth in the past • Young Entrepreneur: State in the fall where he Miguel Pedraja (GHS) Raquel Holt, chairper- eWaste Direct is an electron- 12 months. A person between the ages plans to pursue Nursing. has a cumulative GPA of son of the Livermore Fil- ics recycling company that • Global Business: A of 19-35 that owns or has Bianca Acosta (LHS) has 4.18. He is a member of Am Scholarship committee serves commercial properties small business that sells a a major role in the business a cumulative GPA of 3.81. the GHS Hip Hop Club and stated, “These four talented throughout the greater Bay portion of their inventory on operations of a small busi- students are fully motivated Area. Many of the items they eBay internationally. ness selling on eBay. in what they do, and are role collect are still usable and • Minority or Woman- After the initial round models inspiring others. We Pleasanton College Students wish them continued success sold through the company's Owned: A woman small of voting, the Grand Prize ebay store, angiesgreengo- Winner will be selected by a in their endeavors.” business owner or a small Receive Scholarships The Filipino-American surplus. business owner of a racial panel of expert judges. The Rotary Club of Pleasanton awarded scholarships Organization is non-profit The finalists were selected or ethnic minority group in- The winner selected as that was founded in 1967. from more than 2,400 sub- cluding: Native American or the 2017 Grand Prize Win- worth $11,000 to five Pleasanton students, who are college juniors or seniors. These newest scholarships were awarded Several members are busy missions from small busi- American Indian, Alaska Na- ner will win $10,000 and the in rehearsals for their free nesses across the U.S. tive, Asian Pacific American, category winners will each based on financial need and interviews. The following students were selected: Isabel Ashley, ($2,000) a Junior at Pt. performance of Philippine The public will have a Black or African American, win $5,000, among a variety regional folkdances to be chance to vote for their fa- Hispanic or Latino, Native of additional prizes. Loma Nazarene University, San Diego; Angelica Flores, presented at the Shea Plaza vorite seller in each category Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, To vote, go to https:// ($2,500) a Senior at San Francisco State University; Chey- in front of Bankhead Theater once per day through July Asian-Indian and Subconti- ebay.promotionexpert.com/ enne Harper, ($2,000) a Junior at Sonoma State University, on October 7. This “Barrio 14. The seller with the most nent Asian Americans, Mid- smbofyear/angie-cardona- Rohnert Park, CA; Lauren Liao, ($2,000) a Junior at Univer- Fiesta” event is in partner- votes in each category will be dle Eastern & North African nelson.html sity of California, San Diego; Mahi Nagar, ($2,500) a Junior ship with LVPAC under its named category winners. The or Arab-American. at Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska. Multicultural Programming.