Livermore City Council to Consider Re-Adopting Isabel Neighborhood Plan

Thursday, APRIL 4, 2019

VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 14 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVINg DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEaSaNtON, SUNOL Livermore City Council to Consider Re-adopting Isabel Neighborhood Plan

The Livermore City Council forward with the extension, the interchange. It proposes develop- provements. will consider at its April 8 meeting council voted to retract the ap- ment of a complete transit-oriented The San Joaquin Valley Re- whether or not to proceed with re- proval of the plan. neighborhood that includes 4,095 gional Rail Authority has become adoption of the Isabel Neighbor- The development is centered new multi-family housing units the responsible party for extending See Inside Section A hood Plan. on a future Valley Link station at and 9,100 net new jobs. It includes rail service through the Valley Link Section A is filled with The meeting begins at 7 p.m. Isabel Avenue in the I-580 median. approximately 2.1 million square project between the Tri-Valley and information about arts, people, The plan was adopted by the The Planning Area for the Isa- feet of net new office, business San Joaquin Valley. Valley Link entertainment and special events. council last May. Its implementa- bel Neighborhood Specific Plan park, and commercial develop- would provide rail service from the There are education stories, a tion was contingent on the exten- covers approximately 1,138 acres ment, three new neighborhood existing Dublin/ Pleasanton BART variety of features, and the arts sion of full BART to Livermore. in the northwest part of the city parks, pedestrian and bicycle Station to the approved ACE North When BART failed to move surrounding the Isabel Avenue facilities, and infrastructure im- and entertainment and (See HOUSING, page 4) bulletin board. DUSD Begins Search for New Superintendent

The Dublin Unified School Dis- trict (DUSD) will begin a search for a new superintendent to replace Leslie Boozer, who has resigned. Boozer’s resignation took effect March 26. It was announced by the school board in a report after the closed session. Since the privacy of personnel discussions is protected by state law, there was no further information from the district on the reason behind her resignation. Boozer did not attend the March 26 meeting. DUSD hired Boozer in July 2016. She held the job of Super- intendent in Fontana in Southern California at the time. She earned a Ph.D in Education, and two other degrees from Harvard University, and a law degree from University of Cincinnati. She has taught in the classroom. She worked in large urban school districts where she handled such issues as equity in Heavy winter rains led to lush green hills dotted with spring wildflowers in north Livermore. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) education. Boozer co-authored the book “Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day: School Leaders Who County Backs Changes to Enable More Wine Country B&B’s Are Making Equity a Reality.” By Ron McNicoll A news release from the district, signed by all three trustees, stated, The Alameda County Planning Commissioners voted at their ing for the past two years, under Currently, the area includes “We know that Dr. Boozer will Commission voted unanimously to April 1 meeting. Supervisors the direction of supervisors, espe- only one B&B, the Purple Orchid continue to serve public education send the Board of Supervisors a will deal with the recommenda- cially Scott Haggerty, whose dis- Inn. When the SLVAP was ap- and student needs, and we wish her recommendation to loosen restric- tion first at its Transportation and trict includes Wine Country, to find proved 25 years ago, there was all the best in her new endeavors.” tions a little to allow more Bed & Planning Committee at a date to a way to encourage more B&Bs in some concern that the area might The board plans to meet early Breakfast inns in Livermore Wine be scheduled. the South Livermore Valley Area (See B&BS, page 4) this month to select a search firm Country. Planning staff has been work- Plan (SLVAP). to aid in finding candidates for the position. The search firm should have Senate Health Committee Approves Glazer’s Bill to Ban Flavored Tobacco proven experience in conducting In an effort to curtail the epi- ic cigarettes contain high levels of Committee, now moves to the “They said they are even vaping at searches, and be open to hearing demic of teen use of highly ad- addictive nicotine as well as other Senate Appropriations Committee. schools: in hallways, on the play- comments from “members of our dictive vaping products, a Senate harmful chemicals. “Students who recently came grounds, and in the classroom.” school community.” committee voted on March 27th The bill, SB 38, by Senators to my office told me that flavored E-cigarettes come in sweet Listening to the community to ban the sale of flavored tobacco Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, and Steve vaping is sadly becoming the flavors: cotton candy, bubble gum, will include hearing from both products in California. Glazer, D-Orinda, was approved rage among middle school and mango and others, all in an effort to candidates for the area 4 seat on the Flavored tobacco-less electron- by an 8-1 vote in the Senate Health high school kids,” Glazer said. (See TOBACCO, page 5) (See SUPERINTENDENT, page 4) Valley Methodists Reaffirm Gay Religious Inclusion By Ron McNicoll Two Valley United Methodist tinue being faith communities who Church (UMC) congregations are are welcoming, hospitable and are making it clear to their member- places of full inclusion; welcom- ship and interested public where ing the LGBTQ community to our they stand on two key LGBTQ churches with the opportunity to issues that have been dividing their be fully engaged at all levels of worldwide church for decades. leadership and in all our mission Clergy at Asbury Methodist and ministries,” said the letter. Church in Livermore and Lyn- On April 26, Lynnewood will newood Methodist Church in be welcoming a transgender wom- Pleasanton support inclusion for an who is studying to be a deacon all. in the UMC. Alyssa Swanson In a letter to the editor, minis- will be speaking at 7 p.m. in the ters Kathy La Point-Collup and church’s Fellowship Hall, 4444 Chelsea Constant at Asbury, and Black Ave. Diana Bohn and Henry Kim at As a pastoral psychotherapist, Lynnewood talked about how Swanson has led therapy pro- ”heartbroken” they were about the grams, including those for mem- global UMC decision in St. Louis bers of the military. She served in February to exclude the LG- in the military herself during the BTQ community from ordained Vietnam era. leadership in UMC, and “deny the Asbury welcomed a special opportunity to our queer siblings church-connected group, the Key- in Christ.” note Choir, a gay men’s choir They said they stand by the based at a Lutheran church in San At its March 31st service, Asbury United Methodist Church in Livermore hosted the Keynote Vocal election of Bishop Karen Oliveto, Jose. They performed at the 10 Group, a gay men’s chorus regularly performing at Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in San the first openly gay bishop in the a.m. service at Asbury on March Jose. The auditioned 12-member choir, under the musical direction of Rey Lambatin, shared several UMC. 31, stated LaPoint-Collup, a Se- anthems with the congregation, enhancing its Sunday morning worship. Pictured at right is Asbury “Our local churches will con- nior Pastor at Asbury. Associate Pastor Chelsea Constant, who delivered the sermon. The event was part of Asbury’s initiative (See INCLUSION, page 4) to be #onechurch4all. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK IVAR INSIDE Ivar the Boneless was a great Viking warrior and leader. Ivar the Puppy is a great cuddler and ball chaser! Ivar is a two-month-old small mixed breed. Ivar and his two brothers may tussle like Viking MAIN SECTION Sports ...... 6 heroes, but they are each looking to start their own saga in a forever Classifieds...... 10 Obituaries ...... 9 home. The puppies have been neutered and microchipped. Meet Ivar at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton. Open Editorial ...... 4 SECTION A Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. Visit valleyhumane.org Mailbox ...... 4 Art & Entertainment ...... 8 or call (925) 426-8656 for more information. Real Estate ...... 10 Bulletin Board ...... 10 Photo Credit: Valley Humane Society/C. Lehrer Short Notes ...... 8 Milestones ...... 12 2 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019

New Biological Detection System Cities to Work Together Predicted to Provide Faster Less On Housing Issues All five Tri-Valley city anced approach that consid- councils voted unanimously ers housing, transportation/ Expensive Results for Veterinarians in favor of a resolution transit, and jobs, as well supporting the Tri-Valley as ensure resources and Cities Housing and Policy infrastructure are in place Veterinarians and agri- analyze large numbers of portant conclusions of our During their evaluation, Framework. to support the solutions, cultural inspectors who seek clinical and environmental study is that this is the first the researchers conducted Danville, Dublin, Liver- articulated through a series to detect and contain the samples for the presence of high-throughput microarray tests with 14 veterinary sam- more, Pleasanton and San of five key themes: spread of animal diseases multiple viral and bacterial that has been developed,” ples and 30 environmental Ramon have collaborated • Balanced Solutions – can now turn to a newer, pathogens.” said LLNL biologist Crys- samples, finding that the on a housing and policy considering housing, jobs faster and less expensive “Two of the array’s ad- tal Jaing, who heads the AMA performed at a resolu- framework to address the and transportation equally. biological detection system. vantages are that it’s faster LLMDA/AMA efforts. “It tion similar to the LLMDA, statewide housing crisis. • Promoting, Preserving, Known as the Axiom Mi- and cheaper,” said Raymond increases the throughput by according to Jaing. The resolution is the first and Protecting Affordability crobiome Array, or AMA, “Bob” Rowland, professor 10- to 20-fold and decreases Because of the micro- step in a collective effort – securing long-term afford- the new biological detection of diagnostic medicine and the cost by five-fold.” biome array, veterinarians for the cities to work to- able housing production, system is the most compre- pathobiology at Kansas As LLNL and Thermo can now conduct multiple gether to provide feedback and protecting local housing hensive microorganism de- State’s College of Veteri- Fisher Scientific researchers tests on a single animal in on regional solutions to the stocks. tection platform built to date nary Medicine. “I live in the moved to a higher through- Rowland’s view. housing crisis and respond • Context-Sensitive and the first high-throughput world of veterinary medi- put microarray, one of the “This is a technology that to the nearly 100 newly Housing – developing lo- microarray. cine and cost is critical. team’s prime goals has is meant for the veterinary proposed housing bills being cally appropriate solutions The AMA is the com- “If we were to do a test been to maintain a high- technician to use. It’s the ev- developed by State legisla- that fit neighborhoods, mercialized successor to using the LLMDA, it would resolution and sensitivity of erything test for everything. tors this year. avoiding a “one-size fits “We base our testing on This framework provides all” approach. pathology. When we see a solutions in areas of shared • Infrastructure and Ser- change in the tissue of an perspective and builds con- vices – ensuring housing organ, that’s where your sensus and advocacy that mandates are accompanied pathogen can usually be will strengthen the voice of by adequate funding for found. If we see changes the Tri-Valley, while still critical supporting infra- in multiple organs and mul- recognizing each commu- structure. tiple tissues, now we can nity’s individual perspective • Funding and Resources sample them all,” Rowland on how to best meet the – preserving local revenues said. needs of its local residents and avoiding unfunded man- According to the PLOS and business communities. dates. ONE paper authors, “Rapid The cities have already A full copy of the Tri- detection and characteriza- begun working together to Valley Cities Housing and tion of bacterial and viral identify and track the hous- Policy Framework and pathogens is important for ing related legislation that FAQ’s can be found: http:// clinical microbiological will impact the region. The www.cityofpleasantonca. diagnostics, public health, Tri-Valley Cities’ shared gov/civicax/filebank/blob- veterinary diagnostics, drug objective is to find a bal- dload.aspx?BlobID=33502 and food safety, environmental monitoring and bio- defense.” The current version of Pleasanton Inclusion Services Lawrence Livermore biologists James Thissen and Crystal Jaing are two of the the AMA has the capa- Information Sessions Offered co-authors of a paper that has been published in the online scientific journal PLOS bility to detect more than ONE. The paper evaluates a new tool that can help veterinarians seeking to detect 12,000 microorganisms and The City of Pleasanton Thursday April 11, 2019 - and control the spread of animal diseases. (Photo – Courtesy LLNL) can identify 6,901 bacteria, has announced opportuni- Parks and Recreation Com- 4,770 viruses and a com- ties for the public to learn mission. bined total of 842 archaea, about and provide com- The City of Pleasanton Lawrence Livermore Na- have cost us about $250 just detection. fungi and protozoa. ment on the Library and Library and Recreation tional Laboratory’s earlier for the reagents; now with In their PLOS ONE pa- The new arrays, which Recreation Department In- Department invites com- microarray, called the Law- the AMA we can do the per, researchers from the come in 24- and 96-well clusion Services Program. munity members with and rence Livermore Microbial same tests for $40.” three institutions note that formats, can analyze a va- Meetings will be held at the without disabilities to en- Detection Array (LLMDA). When LLNL biologists with the new array, they riety of different sample City of Pleasanton Council joy its sites, facilities and The LLMDA was li- and computer scientists were able to detect both Shi- types and can be used for Chambers, located at 200 programs. To participate censed in 2016 to Waltham, first unveiled the versatile gella, a food-borne bacterial nutrigenomics, agrigenom- Old Bernal Avenue, begin- in this process, consider Massachusetts-based Ther- LLMDA in 2010, it could pathogen, and Aspergillus, ics, plus animal research and ning at 7:00pm. Upcoming attending one of the com- mo Fisher Scientific and analyze samples for nearly a fungal pathogen, at 100 modeling. opportunities to provide mission meetings and/or went on sale later that year 3,000 bacteria and viruses, genome copies, as well as In addition to Rowland public comment include: submitting comments to as Applied Biosystems all within 24 hours. But vaccinia virus DNA, a ge- and Jaing, the paper’s lead Thursday April 4, 2019 - inclusionservices@cityof- AMA. it could only analyze four netic relation to smallpox, at author, other paper co-au- Library Commission and pleasantonca.gov. In a yearlong evalua- samples a day. 1,000 genome copies. thors are LLNL biologists tion, published earlier this With the 96-well AMA, In veterinary tests with James Thissen and Nicholas month in the online scien- the new detection system pigs, the microbiome ar- Be, LLNL bioinformaticists tific journal PLOS ONE, a can analyze 96 samples in ray detected two viruses Kevin McLoughlin and team of researchers from three days. Additionally, – porcine reproductive and Shea Gardner (deceased), PENDING BACK-UP LLNL, Kansas State Uni- each of the 96 wells contain respiratory syndrome virus retired LLNL computer OFFERS ONLY! versity and Thermo Fisher about 1.4 million probes, and porcine circovirus type scientist Tom Slezak and Scientific concluded that so samples are analyzed by 2 – as well as other common Thermo Fisher Scientific the microbiome array “is about 132 million probes. viral and bacterial microbi- biologists Paul Rack and an efficient tool to rapidly “One of the most im- ome species. Michael Shapero. Linda Futral Broker/Realtor 925.980.3561 [email protected] www.lindafutral.com State Water Project Allocations Increase to 1084 Geneva Street $949.000 License #01257605 4 bed 2 bath, ~2128 sq ft ~7000 sq ft lot Enjoy custom built-in glass art, koi pond, tea house, and much more. 70 Percent Following Strong Winter Storms This one will not last! 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INCLUSION (Continued from first page) EDITORIAL LaPoint-Collup, who Plan. nigeria-cameroon shows came to Asbury last year, Although strict demar- that homosexuality is pun- served a church in Elk cation lines are not drawn ishable by death in four Grove for 21 years. During between Traditional and nations. Being gay is illegal Working Together that time, she was chosen to One Church plans, there are in 33 African counties, and be a delegate to the UMC tendencies, said LaPoint- legal in 21 nations. Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon city councils conferences. She took part Collup. Generally the more LaPoint-Collup said that in the vote in the St. Louis conservative congregations the UMC appears to be voted unanimously to approve the Tri-Valley Cities Housing and Policy General Conference, which have been located in ar- headed for a split next year, Framework. met this year only to try to eas outside the Western when it has its regularly The resolution takes the first step to enable the cities to work together to resolve the LGBTQ policy. United States, and in Africa, scheduled General Con- provide feedback on regional solutions to the housing crisis and respond Regular General Confer- which had seen major UMC ference. The UMC will to the nearly 100 newly proposed housing bills being developed by State ences are held every four growth. likely break into two parts, years in the same years as Senior Pastor Kim at because of the differences legislators this year. U.S. Presidential elections. Lynnewood said that the over ordination and wed- Speaking as one voice will strengthen the Tri-Valley’s ability to influence Two different plans were African congregations are dings. legislation. It's not about stopping housing, it's about heading off one-size presented at the confer- living in a different envi- Since the February vote, fits all solutions, and loss of local control. ence. The Traditional Plan, ronment than Americans many Methodists have be- while still welcoming LG- and Europeans. Some Af- come suddenly active, who The resolution recognizes each community’s individual perspective on BTQ people as congregants, rican countries execute gay had not been involved be- how to best meet its own needs. would deny them ordination people; others put them in fore. Now “people in the Local control is important in retaining the individual character of towns and gay marriage. The One prison for life. Still others middle,” are speaking out and cities. We are supportive of the collaborative role that Tri-Valley cities Church Plan would allow recognize their full rights. in formal demonstrations gay ordination and church An Amnesty Interna- outside their churches in are taking to help guide state legislation. weddings, said LaPoint- tional map online at https:// various American cities, Collup. www.amnesty.org.uk/lgb- as shown in a UMC online The vote in St. Louis was ti-lgbt-gay-human-rights- newspaper, LaPoint-Collup 436-386 for the Traditional law-africa-uganda-kenya- said. HOUSING MAILBOX (Continued from first page) Lathrop Station, with a future extension to Stockton. The Authority is required to present a project feasibil- (Opinions voiced in letters to restrict firearm use by park, the native gardens, been exercised on the exist- published in Mailbox are those felons, domestic abusers and the many other ameni- ing non-exascale computers ity report detailing this transit connection project by July of the author and do not neces- and the mentally incapable; ties (not to mention all the and nothing too revelational 1, 2019. sarily reﬂect the opinion of The and to educate adults to BE ranger-led park programs has been revealed, except, Staff writes that since Valley Link will provide rail ser- Independent. The Independent SMART (their educational for adults and children). according to E3SM, for the vice comparable to BART within the Tri-Valley, re-adoption will not publish anonymous let- outreach program) about Who do you think pays for fact that the Earth’s average of the Specific Plan is recommended in its entirety. ters. All letters are required to gun ownership. The mis- all this? surface temperatures may "Keeping the Specific Plan intact is necessary to continue have the names of the persons sion of gun-safety groups So, come on people – do rise more than 5 Fahrenheit to provide the level of amenities and affordable housing submitting them and city of is not one of restricting gun your fair part in supporting degrees! within the Planning Area. residence. Abusive letters may ownership by law-abiding all the wonderful LARPD “Prof. Singer wrote that "The Specific Plan would not only supply additional be rejected or edited. Frequent the average sea level change citizens. It is to save lives. parks and facilities. By housing needs, but could help the City in meeting its future letter writers may have publi- over 150 years is a constant cation of their letters delayed. Members of these groups cheating the park, you are 1.8 millimeters per year; do Regional Housing Needs Allocations in a well-planned Letters should be sent by email (including many gun own- cheating the entire commu- the math: 1.8 mm computes concentrated area rather than as a series of infill projects to [email protected]) ers) are tired of seeing and nity. If you really want to to more than 14 years per in existing neighborhoods." living with the toll of daily “treat” another park visitor inch, nearly 170 years per If the council decides to move forward with the plan, the gun violence on our com- – offer to pay for their own foot, and a mere 508 years next steps would include preparing a Supplemental EIR, 6 Not 4, munities and our families. parking pass. Will Get You More! for the alleged three-foot revising the Specific Plan, and holding targeted outreach They are tired of seeing the rise.” (Greenlaw, ibid). Let meetings to update the community on the Valley Link Rich Buckley, Livermore rippling and crippling effect The Homeless Games, me get this right: the melt rate project and the Specific Plan revitalization. I've been following on our children's everyday Part XI – Home Selfie of Antarctic ice has tripled lives as they learn lockdown in 25 years and we think the Livermore's new "Pass Greg Scott, Livermore 100% of sidewalk repairs drills and say goodbye to change in sea level rise is a to the property owner" dis- friends and loved ones who Orbiting the Earth are a linear function? Add to that SUPERINTENDENT cussion, looking at it from a join a sickening statistic of group of satellites - each not the larger mass of accelerat- (Continued from first page) much bigger than a toaster little different perspective. 35,000-plus Americans a ing ice melt of Greenland. year lost to gun violence. - that are imaging the entire Yup, get the mathematical board, which will be decided by voters in an election June 4. I sense that we need six (6) 207-plus million square miles City Voting Districts plus It is simply too devastat- concept: sea level rise is The two candidates are Niranjana “Nini” Natarajan and of the planet’s surface in four going to be exponential - Gabrielle Blackman. The board appointed Natarajan in De- a mayor, instead of four ing to be silent or accept as spectra (i.e. wavelengths) ev- (4) Voting Districts plus a normal. not linear! Nowhere does cember to replace Joe Giannini in Area 4. However, enough ery 24 hours. In other words, Greenlaw mention the ever- mayor. Our districts are Debate that pits us a ‘selfie’ of the entire Earth’s registered voters in that area signed a petition — 75 were against one another on so-slight temperature rise of too big to get voices on the surface every day. There is the oceans. The oceans have needed, according to state education code — to nullify the council that will be truly this issue is not making us another satellite, the Orbiting absorbed 92% of the thermal appointment. Then Alameda County School Superintendent sensitive to many subjects, safer. Whether you are a Carbon Observatory (OCO (heat) energy increases from Karen Monroe called the election for June 4. of which the sidewalks are gun owner or not, most of – 2), one of NASA’s (Na- human-emitted carbon di- The district also will have an election Nov. 5 to deter- only one. us can agree that reducing tional Aeronautics and Space oxide. Trouble is that water mine the successor to Dan Cunningham in Area 3. He re- There is every sort of violence is a good thing. So Administration) satellites, expands as it warms. Last I signed with a surprise announcement at the board’s Feb. 26 filter nowadays pushed on how about instead of having that monitors human carbon checked, the Earth’s surface is meeting, making it effective for March 5. He cited the desire us by outside experts to a debate, we have a conver- dioxide emissions with a around 70% water and there to spend more time with his family and his small business. "claim" legitimacy for a sation about how ALL of columnar-base-resolution is a rather significant volume diameter of 1.8 miles. What Matt Campbell, the DUSD Assistant Superintendent of gerrymandered district. The us can pay more attention in the oceans. The probabil- Educational Services, will fill in as interim superintendent. and positively affect safety do these satellites see? ity is that Miami, Florida is one filter most missing from Campbell was hired in January from the Fremont Uni- the process however is "po- around guns? Whether it is They see flooded coastal looking at sea level rise of fied School District, where he worked as the Director of litical effectiveness for the safe storage of guns and am- streets in Miami, Florida on from one to three feet by the voting-district resident." munition, checking to make clear, cloudless days for just year 2060! Support Services. sure your child is in and vis- one example of rising sea As we continue our apa- Campbell taught at Amador Valley High School, served I want my council per- level. What do the satellites son to really care about its households that practice thy, denial and distractions, in other posts in Pleasanton and Walnut Creek, and started not see? They do not see the infrastructure and homes are his teaching career at Dublin High School. He served on things I feel are important. safety, talking to legislators faces of the droves of persons The larger districts don't and law enforcement about going to be destroyed by en- the Pleasanton City Council from 2000-2004. fleeing the Sundarbans on the hanced-human-induced cli- really produce high levels closing loopholes on laws Bay of Bengal to the inland that are not effective and mate disruptions. With little of concerns by our council city we call Calcutta because to no wisdom, the elders can members as everything is following through on ones their homes and communi- B&Bs look into the eyes of children (Continued from first page) filtered to reduce that effect. that are ฀ there is something ties are being flooding by and grandchildren and some- Divide and conquer is the that everyone can do to curb the rising water levels of the how perpetuate that there endless enslavement pro- this violence. Huge numbers Bay of Bengal. The satellites is not both brutal socioeco- become overpopulated with B&B’s. To avoid that, the cess intentionally built into of Americans want to ACT also do not see the “climate nomic consequences, such county arbitrarily imposed a limit of 25. the systems created. These on, not debate, this issue. gentrification” of Miami, as housing displacement, New B&B’s could be located in a cultivated agriculture districts are each several Perhaps we should all ask Florida as the demand for and other brutal physical zoning district if they followed the rules for 20-acre par- times larger than the entire ourselves what can we do higher ground is a growing consequences from climate cels that require that 18 acres be dedicated to a cultivated city used to be back in the to reduce the violence that factor in rising real estate disruption coming our way agricultural crop. ‘40s and ‘50s, where "small makes us all proclaim, "No. values in poorer neighbor- in the not-too-distant future. hoods, such as the predomi- Anyone who wanted to start a B&B could do so by town USA" did not have to Not Again," and makes us And we will have the ‘selfie’ installing one in an existing residence. They would have nately African-American to witness it! support humongous, imper- sick deep in the pits of our to meet the 14-room limit. That limit remains intact in stomachs? Standing still is community of Liberty City sonal, health and retirement the document that the Planning Commission approved. dragons that know no limits no longer an option for so or the predominately Latino community of Little Haiti. Local Heroes Anything bigger was considered to fall in the category of in their avarice. I think we many of us. So we don't! (Source: Jesse M. Keenan, Doug Mann a small hotel, planners have said. are too far away from a et al: “Climate gentrifica- The Tri-Valley should be The lack of B&B’s has been detrimental to Wine Coun- council person's political "Cheating" on tion from theory to empiri- proud of our local heroes. buttons. Six not four will get try, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association Executive Sycamore Grove cism in Miami-Dade County, Two that come to mind these Director Chris Chandler told the Planning Commission. you more! Parking Fees Florida”, Environmental Re- days are Joan Seppala, and Eric Swalwell. “We are falling behind, because of the lack of accom- Gary Mansfield, Livermore search Letters, April 2018). To Debate or ACT These are just three examples I have never met someone modations. We have Purple Orchid, and we have hotels that on Gun Violence While at Sycamore of “a perceived concern” more willing to give to our face the freeway,” said Chandler. Grove Park the other day, (“Actual Climate Change”, community than Joan. The Another speaker from the audience briefly declared there Prevention I overheard a woman (who Russ Greenlaw, “The Inde- environment we enjoy, with is no need for a change concerning B&Bs. Ann Laye, Livermore was preparing to leave) of- pendent”, 3/28/2019) over our balanced housing and One person said he heard about the ordinance change A recent letter to the edi- fer her daily parking pass sea level rise from climate local cultural/entertainment/ only a few days earlier, when his wife pointed out an article tor suggested that the mis- to the driver of a car that change. recreation options would in a newspaper. He said, “If this is an issue that affects sion of the group Moms De- was pulling into the park- “I haven’t yet heard of simply not exist without her South Livermore, maybe we should hear that.” He also said mand Action for Gun Sense ing lot. While this may, anyone claiming a global brave dedication to be solidly that it is not good to have commercial uses in a residential on the right side of controver- in America is not valid, and on the surface, seem like a temperature increase as large area, because he was under the impression that 25 hotels as 5 F.” (Greenlaw, ibid). sial issues - a person willing the article about their work “good deed,” it was in fact could generate as many as 25 restaurants. “I’m not totally was nothing but a "cheer- cheating the Livermore Area At the Lawrence Livermore to risk everything and gain National Laboratory (LLNL) nothing. A true hero. Our opposed to it, but I don’t want to interfere with the feel of ing section" for the group. Recreation and Park District the area,” he said. So what is wrong with be- of funds needed to support there was a four-year, $80 community would be fortu- nate to enjoy the benefits of County Planning Director Albert Lopez explained that ing a cheering section for LARPD park amenities. million Department of En- ergy (DOE) project called En- only a fraction of the efforts while some wineries are associated with restaurants in Wine four million citizens who Next time you are at ergy Exascale Earth System she has championed over the Country, this is not the case with B&Bs. Further. there is are working to reduce gun Sycamore, look at the new Model (E3SM) headed up by years. no requirement to have a restaurant. violence, I ask? The mission visitor kiosk, the upgraded a man named Bader. (“Exa” Also, did you see that of this group is: to advance restrooms, the completely One Planning Commissioner told the audience member means ten to the eighteenth Trump wants to stop the that although he may have read about the ordinance change laws that make a difference; new paved path through the television networks from power, or a billion billion). a week ago, the effort has been in process for the past two Exascale is a computer that is interviewing our Congres- coming in no more than three sional Representative, Eric years. However, Lopez noted that most of the discussion to four years that can do a bil- Swalwell? We already knew has been at the County Agricultural Advisory Committee. lion billion FLOPS (floating- the president is the enemy of The committee has little public visibility. 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Go to www.independentnews. does 300 petaFLOPS, (“peta” I hope the networks won’t 18 rooms is a decider number to build a project,” she said. com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, is a million billion, or ten to be cowed into silencing our 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. Lopez said that the increase to 18 rooms could trigger the fifteenth power), which is Rep., and I hope he responds Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 a review of CEQA documents, and Measure D provisions. 300 million billion floating- by doubling down on his ad- during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. “We don’t want to run afoul of Measure D,” said Lopez. Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. point operations per second. vocacy for truth and justice. www.independentnews.com Segments of the E3SM have APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 5 Educators Eligible for Interest-Free Second Mortgage Assistance City of Livermore Alameda County educa- the Alameda County Office $150,000. funding. tors, including anyone work- of Education (ACOE). The loan, which would Deadline to submit an BMR Program ing on a publicly funded First responders are also be carried alongside the application to ACBoost.org school staff such as a K-12 eligible. Loan applicants do borrower’s first mortgage, is April 26. The submission public school district, public not necessarily have to live and would be interest-free will enter the applicant into Providing brand new and resale charter school, community in the county. They may with no monthly payments. a lottery. Households with affordable homeownership college or university, are have been forced out by Instead, the loan grantee high ranking lottery num- opportunities to income-qualified eligible for a new program unaffordable housing prices would have to share the ap- bers will be invited to a man- designed to help them obtain in the past 10 years, says preciated value of the home datory workshop, then asked buyers in the City of Livermore. housing. ACOE. with the second-mortgage to submit a full application Employees of full-time The program is designed holder, when the property with support documentation ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS child-care providers in the to finance a supplemental were sold. within 21 days of workshop. th county also are eligible. mortgage. For example, Single family homes, Housing, an affordable THROUGH APRIL 8 Called AC Boost, the pro- a household of four that condos, town homes, and housing nonprofit, adminis- Please visit our website at: www.hellohousing.org or gram receives money from earns less than the Aver- live/work units in the county ters the program on behalf call 415-446-9467 to learn more about program the County’s 2016 Measure age Median Income (AMI) that will be owner-occupied of the County Department restrictions, eligibility requirements and the online A1 Housing Bond, accord- of $104,000 in the county by the buyer within 60 days of Housing and Community application process. ing to a news release from would qualify for up to of purchase are eligible for Development. City of Dublin Presented Award of Excellence The City of Dublin has been recognized by CALED, the California Association for Local Economic Development, as part of CALED’s annual Awards of Excellence Program. The awards were presented at the CALED 39th Annual Conference on March 28, 2019, in Anaheim, California. Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Director, accepted the award on behalf of the City of Dublin. The City of Dublin received an Award of Merit in the “Economic Development Collaboration” category, which honors development projects between the public and private sector that exemplify the spirit of collaboration, for the Valor Crossing veterans affordable housing development project in Downtown Dublin. The City of Dublin leveraged its Community Benefit Program to garner the critical land donation from Bay West Development, a private developer, to Eden Housing, a non-profit housing developer. Together, the three organi - zations built Valor Crossing, a 66-unit veteran’s affordable residential project within walking distance of a BART station, bus lines, and the many shops and restaurants in Downtown Dublin. In addition to assisting in the revitalization efforts of Downtown Dublin, Valor Crossing provides critical housing to veterans (35 of whom were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless). LAVTA Recipient of Four AdWheel Awards The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAV- TA), operator of the Wheels and Rapid bus services, was recently named as the recipient of four First Place AdWheel Awards, presented by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). The annual AdWheel Awards competition recognizes the best marketing and communications efforts by transit systems throughout North America. Transit agencies compete within one of three peer groups based on annual ridership. There were a total of 17 First Place awards announced in the small operator category in which LAVTA competes. LAVTA’s four first place awards were not only the most by any small operator, they were the most by any transit agency of any size. The awards were presented at APTA’s Marketing and Communications Workshop in New Orleans. These entries are now eligible for three Grand Prize Awards that will be presented at APTA’s Annual Meeting in October. LAVTA’s winning entries were in the following categories: • Electronic Media – “A Better Way to BART radio advertisements” • Special Event – “Autonomous Vehicle Kick Off Event” • Funding Partnership – “Las Positas College Student Pass Program” • Educational Partnership – “2018 Art Shelter Program, California Dreamin” The LAVTA Marketing team consists of Tony McCaulay, Director of Planning and Marketing and Christy Navarro, Marketing and Communications Specialist. Together, the pair are responsible for all creative, design, copywriting and public outreach activities at the agency. Both started working at LAVTA in 2017. Before coming to LAVTA, Mc- Caulay was the head of marketing for the Regional Trans- portation District in Denver and Navarro was a marketing specialist with Summit Financial Group in San Ramon. TOBACCO (Continued from first page) appeal to youth. According to a Nov. 2018 report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of young people who have ever used tobacco started with a flavored product. “We must stop marketing these dangerous products to children,” Glazer said. “It is an epidemic that requires urgent action.” Manufacturers argue that tobacco-less e-cigarettes provide smokers a chance to quit tobacco. But, a 2018 study by Dartmouth University showed that for every adult cigarette smoker who quit after smoking e-cigarettes, more than 80 young people who used vaping devices went on to become daily tobacco smokers. The report by the FDA and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also showed that 3.6 million middle and high school students are using e-cigarettes. This is an increase of 1.5 million compared to 2017 and almost 13 times higher than the number of youth using e-cigarettes in 2011. 6 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

Carson Williams is about to apply the tag as Cayden Gibson is attempting to score in a close play between the “Rickey” A’s vs. the “Hudson” A’s in a Granada Little League Major’s division game. (Photo - Bill Nale)

The Amador Dons hosted crosstown rival, Foothill Falcons on March 28. Amador pitcher Justin Rasmussen and first baseman Jaden Sheppard try to pick off Dublin’s Raid Steadman. Foothill won 3-0. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore Phantoms U14 Black Nick Swartzendruber (37) hurls one of many shots taken at the Redhawks.

The Granada High School varsity boys lacrosse team traveled to California High School last Friday. Pictured on defense are Daniel Pryor, Gregory Short, and Patrick Garey (facing camera). Ryan Patchen played goalie to substitute for Tovin Loth, who was injured.

Pleasanton Rage 05 Soccer (Photo - Jennifer Franks)

On Friday, March 29, Amador Valley High hosted STUNT teams from Monte Vista, Livermore, San Ramon Valley, Granada, Dublin, California and Dougherty Valley high schools. STUNT (competitive sport cheer) focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer, including partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, group jumps and tumbling. These elements are put together in short routines that both teams must perform head-to-head on the floor at WCS Krossfire 06 Cal North Champs. Top Row: Gabby the same time. The team that executes the skills best wins Carlton, Sophia Simonds, Adriana Paneda, Gianna the round and the point. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) Ramirez, Jennessa Maselli, Kayla Robinson, Ava Coverdale, Dakota Baird, Paige McLean, Coach Marlon Fernandez. Bottom Row: Payton Hoover, Payten English, Jasleen Gasca, Madylin Harrell, Skyler Ingram. West Coast Wildfire U19 Girls earn a spot at US Youth Soccer Far West Regionals held in Idaho June 17-23. Top Left: Savannah Seals, Daniella Vallejo, Jaden Hall, Dakota Hawkins, Jessa Lyons, Callie Crain, Savannah Boone. Bottom left: Jessie Sotelo, Sophia Piper, Meredith Haggler, Megan Clifton, Kate Wallace, Isabella Saveedra, Regan Mah, Makena Diaz. Not pictured: Brianna ODell, Tatiana Elsea, Precious Martinez, Katherine Auer.

The West Coast Soccer 04 Wicked girls team faced two tough opponents in the California Regional League North Championships. Wicked earned a 2-1 win over West Coast Klash ‘10 players pictured, from left to right: Sporting SC in Santa Clara. In a closely contested match Back row, Saniyah Lee and Kaylee Gilbert; front row, on Sunday, Wicked tied 1-1 against SF Aftershock. West Maya Boosahda, Tatum Conover, Isabella Humphrey, Coast Wicked U15 girls resume play in Norcal NPL Viviana Martinez, Claudia Daniels, Scarlett Freitas, Spring League next week and then head to Dallas, Texas Ashley Browning, and Kendall Coates. for the International Girls Cup in April. West Coast Karma 03 forward Jessi Sotelo provides offensive punch Alyson “Taz” Thompson for Karma on the attack. playing the ball upfield with the West Coast Kurse.

Pleasanton Seahawks competed at the Junior Olympics in Walnut Creek. (Photo - Archie Messina)

The West Coast Kaos U16 girls beat out Santa Clara Sporting, 3-2, to win the California Regional League championship. The victory earned Kaos a spot at the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regionals competition in Boise, Idaho, in June. Pictured are the players and coaches from Kaos – Bottom row: Alina Garcia, Haylee Tri-Valley Elite Heffner, Anaya Shelton, Maddie Mannina, Alondra Wrestling’s Jalen Bets Higareda, Daisy Samuelson, Alivia Ganz, Maddie Long. West Coast Wildkatz U14 Girls Claim California Regional League North Championship. and Carter Bailey, Top row: Coach Tony Martins, Mariya Hinojosa, Jordyn Top left: Alexis Berlin, Kamiryn Grimes, Sutton Denny, Makena Ross, Jadynn King, students of Granada High Silva, Alyssa Williams, Maddie Del Prado, Jayden Zusette Zamora, Jayden Morton, Maddee Reid, Coach Troy Dayak. Bottom left: School, recently earned Sanders, Katie Zeck, Allison Rickman, Peyton Wooten, Makenna Galvan, Karlee Lywandowsky, Nadia Sherman, Bella Gelao, Jasmine Staples, All-American status. and Coach Troy Dayak. Cameron Silva, Taryn Richey. APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

West Coast Soccer to determine who would be going to Idaho to represent California Rui Lin (13); Chloe Xu (13); Richard Bai (14); Jai Channon (14); West Coast Soccer Club’s 05 Wildkatz went into the March North. This would be the second meeting of these two teams with Yassin Dwidar (13) 5BT; Jason Jiang (14) 1BT; Hayden Tupper 23-24 weekend undefeated in NorCal NPL after 9 matches, with the Jaws 99 edging out the Wildfire 2-1 in the first game. Wildfire (13) 10BT; Samuel Wang (13) 4BT and Dominick Wonosaputra 6 wins and 3 draws. For their next match in NPL play, Wildkatz were eager to get their revenge, Jaden Hall streaked past several age 13 with 3 new best times. met cross-town rival Pleasanton Rage 05 on the pitch in Livermore Jaws defenders to cross a ball to Savannah Seals who managed Congratulations to the on Sunday, March 24th. As the match began, Wildkatz’ defense of to get through a crowd of players to score the first goal, putting Pleasanton Seahawks swim- Makenna Galvan, Madison Reid, Jasmin Staples, Sydney Goodwin Wildfire up 1-0. mers. Many of these swimmers and keeper Bella Gelao kept Rage offense on their heels, and they In the second half, Jaws 99 came out with some serious bite now qualify for the Far Western tried to push forward into Wildkatz territory. Wildkatz strikers and tied up the game at one a piece. The Santa Cruz based team Championships coming up in Cameron Silva, Kamiryn Grimes, and Zusette Zamora sent multiple took another chomp at the Wildfire’s defense, resulting in a goal Santa Clara. shots on Rage’s goal, but couldn’t find the back of the net. After a and giving the Jaws a 2-1 lead. Wildfire midfielders Meredith foul on a Rage defender well outside of their keeper’s box, Jayden Hagler, Megan Clifton, Jessa Lyons, Daniella Vallejo, and McK- LHS Alumni Association Morton sent the ball soaring past the keeper’s outstretched hands enna Diaz did well to control the tempo of the second half and and into the top, upper corner of the net, giving Wildkatz the 1-0 began to thread some passes to their teammates. A great run from Hosting Annual Golf lead. Wildkatz continued to play strong and kept Rage scoreless in Jaden Hall forced Jaws to take the bait while she cast her cross to Tournament the first half of play. As the second half began, the wind picked up Savannah Boone, who found the back of the net to tie the game Livermore High School in the second half and so did Rage intensity. Wildkatz midfielders up at 2-2. West Coast Defenders Isa Saavedra, Dakota Hawkins, Alumni Association is hosting including Morton, Sutton Denny, Karlee Lywandowsky and Taryn Reagan Mah, Jessie Sotelo, and Savannah Seals remained strong our 9th Annual Golf Tourna- Richey continued to work to feed the ball to the strikers and keep holding the back line and keeping the Jaw’s offense from scor- ment at The Course at Wente the play on Rage’s end of the pitch. Wildkatz’ defense pushed ing. West Coast Wildfire continued the attack, resulting in several on May 6, 2019. Registration back with each of Rage’s surges, but Rage was successful in one corner kicks at the end of regulation. A beautifully-placed corner begins at 12 pm and Shotgun of their attempts on goal. The match was tied 1-1 with minutes kick from Callie Crain bent over the heads of the Jaw’s backline, Start is at 1:00 pm. Gather left to play. Next up for Wildkatz 05 was the continuation of CRL giving Wildfire a 3-2 victory in the California Regional League your foursomes and come out play in Tracy on the weekend of March 30-31. North Championships. for a day of fun! Funds raised The final match of California Regional League (CRL) North “This is an amazing time for our club, we have four CRL support the students and faculty Championships was held in Tracy, California at the new Legacy Champions, our West Coast Wildfire 00, Kaos 03, Wildkatz 05 of& Livermore High School! For Sports Field Complex. West Coast Wildkatz 05 Girls met San Krossfire 06 will be representing Northern California at the USmore information, visit www. Mateo Shooting Stars 05 in the U14 final to determine which teamYouth Soccer Far West Regionals held in Boise, Idaho June 17-23,” mkt.com/lhsaa. would represent Northern California in US Youth Soccer Far West said West Coast DOC and Head Coach Troy Dayak. . Regionals held in Boise, Idaho this June. The West Coast Wildkatz seemed eager to get on the score board Pleasanton Rage Soccer first. It was Kamiryn Grimes who applied the pressure, picking It was a big weekend for the Pleasanton Rage 05 girls’ soccer up a turnover off of the kickoff and dribbling the ball down to team as they took on MVLA in an ECNL match. Rage 05 ECNL Ced Shooting the Stars goal, weaving around multiple defenders and went into the weekend as the number two team in Northern Cali- the goal keeper, and then sending the ball to the back of the net, fornia. A win over Mountain View Los Altos girls would catapult giving WildKatz a 1-0 lead just 30 seconds into the match. As the the team to the top spot. With emotions running high, Rage started game grew more physical, WildKatz midfield of Jayden Morton, the first half a little flat, while MVLA was able to distribute balls BROKER DRE #01991628 Karlee Lywandowsky, Sutton Denny, and Jadynn King continued effectively. They took great shots that were luckily saved by Rage to dominate play while maintaining their composure. From a goalkeeper, Layla Armas. Rage’s tough back line was able to keep Wildkatz corner kick, Zusette Zamora curved the ball towards the MVLA at bay, ending the first half netted at 0-0. Rage retooled at goal. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced just past the goal line, halftime and came out with a vengeance. Katie Strong had one of giving West Coast a 2-0 lead. the most impressive scores all year, with a side volley kick that Zamora would score again on a soaring shot over the Shooting broke the tie. Strong then followed up with two more goals to finish Stars keeper into the upper corner of the net. West Coast started to with a hat trick. Rage’s Lauren Kenny also kept her scoring streak PLEASANTON $1,289,950 showcase their skill. Nadia Sherman, Alexis Berlin, and Cameron alive and contributed with a beautiful run and score. With a final 4851 BLACK AVE. Silva showed accuracy in their passing and ball control. In the sec- score of 4-1, Rage is now on top of the ECNL leaderboard. Coach 4 beds, 2.5 bath, 2,087 sq ft. This Pleasanton Valley Cindy & Joel ond half of play, Zamora produced a third goal with a thunderous Jarreth Chan said, “With a slow start, I believe the girls adjusted beauty has updated kitchen, bathrooms and large Engel shot, giving her a hat-trick and enlarging the Wildkatz lead. The well and came ready to play in the second half. They took control flat yard. Great neighborhood, walk to schools and 925.580.5106 Wildkatz defensive line was anchored by Jasmine Staples, Madee of the game and never looked back. I’m really proud of the girls downtown. Located in the “Gaslight Area”. REALTOR DRE #00961854 & 00612136 Reid, Makenna Galvan, Makena Ross, and Taryn Richey, who and they displayed true teamwork. It was fantastic to watch them prevented any and all attempts on goal from the Shooting Stars. play.” This also gives the team a birth to the national playoffs in OPENOpen SAT Sat & & SUN Sun 1 AprilTO 4 PM 6/7 1-4 WWW.THEENGELS.COMpm www.theengels.com The match ended with a 4-0 shutout for goal keeper Bella Gelao San Diego in June. Rage takes on three highly ranked opponents and the Wildkatz team. With the win, Wildkatz were crowned this weekend in an ECNL college showcase in Arizona. California Regional League North Champions and have secured a spot in the US Youth Soccer Far West Regionals in June which Phantoms Lacrosse will take place in Boise, Idaho. The Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse U14 Black had a rematch The West Coast Klash '10 Girls competed in the Copita Surf against the Los Gatos Redhawks. It was clear the Phantoms hadn't Cup playing up a full age group. WCS Klash showed heart and forgotten their first match up against the Redhawks who put up a determination taking home second place in the tournament. The good challenge. It was clear from the start that the Phantoms were team gathered momentum and their play was highlighted with a prepared and would not be caught off guard. The Phantoms were 4-0 win over Newark Elite Black 09, and a thrilling 1-0 victory unleashed as Ben Wojewski (17) scored 3 goals, Nick Swartzen- over the Oakdale Oakies 09 team. The Klash Performance will druber (37) 4, Josh Gnoval (98) 4, Luke Bauer (53) 2, TJ Newcomb help them be prepared for the upcoming spring league competition. (29) 1, and Luke Leary (13) 1. The barrage of goals, combined The West Coast U16G Kaos team had two major accomplish- with an awesome save and defense by Ryan Gill (73), allowed ments over the weekend. On Saturday, Kaos eliminated AFC the Phantoms to cruise to a 15-2 victory and remain undefeated. Academy to move on in NPL State Cup. On Sunday, Kaos beat Santa Clara Sporting's top 03 girls team to win the California Regional League championship to earn a spot at the U.S. Youth Tri-Valley Elite Wrestlers Soccer Far West Regionals. Earn All-American Status On Saturday, Kaos played their first match of the elimination TVE's Jalen Bets and Carter Bailey recently earned All-Amer- phase of Norcal State Cup competition with a 3-0 victory over AFC ican status by placing at their respective National Championships. Academy. Kaos scored first at the 33-minute mark with a cross Both wrestlers attend Granada High School. from Alivia Ganz to Zusette Zamora. With one minute left in the On March 23rd, Jalen competed at the Girl's Folkstyle National half, Zamora scored again giving Kaos a 2-0 lead at the end of the Championships in Oklahoma. Jalen was competing as a member first half. The third and final goal of the match came at the 70th of Team California at 94 lbs. Jalen lost to the #2 seeded wrestler minute from Cami Silva. Silva fired a rocket shot from the left in her first match. But she battled-back in consolations, ultimately to find the back of the goal. Kaos now advances to the sweet 16 making the consolation finals match, where she competed for 3rd round of competition on their quest for a state cup championship. place. Jalen Placed 4th in the nation, earning her first All-American On Sunday, Kaos competed in the California Regional League status! (CRL) championship match against Santa Clara Sporting. Kaos On March 29th and 30th, beat out Sporting 3-2 for the victory and a coveted spot to compete Carter competed at the Boy's in the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Regionals in Boise, Idaho this Folkstyle National Champion- summer. ships in Iowa. Carter lost in the s and Pr The match started with Sporting going on the attack. They placing round of this tourna- tivitie ogram managed to fire off a handful of shots but could not find the net.ment last year. This year, he had Ac in your s Kaos also found a few scoring opportunities but also could not a fairly dominant performance finish. At the 35th minute, Sporting scored first with a perfectly enroute to making the finals. Regional Parks angled shot just out of reach of Kaos goalie, Maddie Mannina. Carter had a tough opponent The first half ended with Sporting ahead 0-1. in the finals and ultimately As the second half starting, Kaos went on the attack. Forward lost, earning a 2nd place finish Anaya Shelton dribbled the ball down the right side of the field, at this year's nationals. This is deep into scoring territory. Shelton fired a shot that drifted into also Carter's first time earning the top left corner of the net. The Sporting goalie had no chance to All-American status. May-June 2019 stop it. The match was now tied 1-1. A few minutes later, Sporting Tri-Valley Elite Wrestling answered with their second goal. Determined not to give up, Kaos coach Rich Bailey wishes them did their own answering with Shelton crossing to Forward Maddie both a huge congratulations. Del Prado who got her head on it and scored. With 20 minutes to May – June 2019 go, the match was tied 2-2. The final goal of the match came from Defender Alyssa Wil- Pleasanton Seahawks liams with a beautiful pass to Del Prado. Del Prado navigated Swim at Jr. Olympics around the Sporting defenders to drill a shot in the corner of the The Pleasanton Seahawks goal. Kaos moved ahead 3-2 and shutdown Sporting’s chances of had many swimmers qualify for answering. The CRL championship win gives Kaos an amazing and compete at the Age 14 and opportunity to travel to Boise, Idaho in June to compete in the Far under 2019 Pacific Swimming West Regionals competition. Short Course Yard Junior Olym- This past Sunday, the West Coast Karma 03 girls team beat pic Championships. The Walnut Delta Evolution 2-0 in a Spring League match played at Legacy Creek Aqua Bears sponsored Fields in Tracy, CA. The match went back and forth until Allison this trial and final meet, which Rickman started the scoring with a nice shot from just inside the was held in Walnut Creek, on eighteen, assisted by Francesca Pereira putting West Coast up 1-0. March 15-17. Look inside Later in the match, Karma took a 2-0 lead with a shot from The meet had 73 teams, 430 Kylie Gregory, assisted by Jessie Sotelo and Allison Rickman. In girls and 346 boys competing. the second half, Delta came out strong, but Karma held them off Representing the Pleasanton with brilliant team defense. The shutout was completed by a strong Seahawks: Salma Dwidar age for this Activity Guide back line consisting of Ycela Ochoa, Mikayla Cordero, Maddie 10 with 4 new best times; Fran- Long, Haley Rodaer, and Ciara Lucas. Controlling the midfield cesca Rong Lin (9) 1BT; Oryan was Jessie Sotelo, Melanie Nguyen, Francesca Pereira, Kylee Liu (10) 9BT; Kealan Tupper Gregory, and Makaela Cordero. Leilani Staples had strong play (9) 1BT; Christopher Wang in the net. The win puts Karma atop the standings in the Norcal (9) 7BT; Lawrence Wong (9); Premier Spring League. Songrui Wu (10) 7 BT; Ziyue On Saturday, March 30th, West Coast KurseU18 Girls faced SF Yang (10) 3BT; Brooke Bennett United in a home State Cup match in Tracy. A shot by #22 Makeila (11) 8BT; Lillyana Caples (12) Yancey with a clever ricochet off Monique Reil’s put the Kurse up 12 BT; Sydney Goldstein (11) 1- 0 in the sixth minute. SF were able to tie things up with a goal 3BT; Emmy Loftus (11) 3BT; of their own shortly after but a well-placed corner kick by Kaya Natalie Mak (11) 9BT; Alexis Scott and a full volley by Alina Garcia resulted in a second goal to Mesina (11) 8 BT and was also put WCS back in the lead 2-1. Some solid play and combinations the 11 year old female high point k, opened in the second half from Katie Reid to Kaya Scott led to a goal, winner. Namya Sarup (12) 1BT; eation. Vargas Plateau Regional Park, the Park District’s newest Regional Par resulting in a 3-1 victory and moving the Kurse on in State Cup. Annie Wang (12) 1BT; Emma Photo: Kevin Fox in 2017, continues the District’s 85 year legacy of preservation and recr On Sunday, March 31, riding high after the previous day’s State Wang (12) 7BT; Maria Zhang See “A Park District is Born,” page 2. Cup victory, the girls of WCS hosted Delta Force for a spring league (11) 7BT; Aryaa Bhatia (11) game. Delta took the lead with the first goal, but WCS answered 3BT; Hunter Bian (11) 4BT; Inside: with an assist from Ella Ferrick to Maddie Herrera to tie the game. Iian Burnes (11); Jaren Burnes Measure WW L Swim Lessons and Jr. Lifeguards • page 4 See page 2. Kaya Scott scored in a breakaway that put WCS in the lead 2-1. (11) 2BT; Devyn Caples (12) Investments • Kayaking Opportunities, Pole Walking • page 5 Delta scored twice more for a final score WCS 2 Delta Force 3. 7BT; Connor Chen (12); Ayan Meadow Homes Spray Park and West Coast's Pre-NPL 06 girls' team, Krossfire, completed their Goel (12) 2BT; Jeremy Ting Ardenwood Mother’s Day & Memorial Day • page 6 Restroom Replacement, Concord pool play on Saturday. They finished at the top of their bracket with (11) 6BT; Aria Harris (14) 2BT; 20th Annual Butterfly & Bird Festival • page 11 a record of 2-1-0 with 17 goals for and only 2 goals against. This Breuklynn Harris (14) 3BT; Junior Naturalist Camp at Del Valle • page 12 set the table for Sunday's 06 age group final between Krossfire Francesca Hawkins (14); Emily and Santa Clara Sporting Green 06. The beginning of the first half Lau (13); Kaitlin Lee (13)3BT; was a battle for the midfield as both teams went back and forth. Cynthia Li (13)2BT; Florence Both West Coast and Sporting created many offensive opportunities, but tough defense on both sides kept all attacks at bay. In the 16th minute, Krossfire whipped in a strong cross that bounced off Swim Lessons & Junior Lifeguards a Sporting defender for an own goal and went up 1-0. Krossfire would add a second goal before halftime when Kayla Robinson Volunteer Opportunities connected a pass to Payton Hoover who put Krossfire up by 2. The second half saw Sporting come out strong trying to penetrate all areas, but Krossfire’s defensive line held strong and GK Jen - Ardenwood Mother’s Day & Memorial Day nessa Maselli stopped all seven shots that came her way. Krossfire would add a couple more goals, Robinson to Gianna Ramirez and 20th Annual Butterfly & Bird Festival Robinson with an unassisted goal to give West Coast Krossfire a convincing 4-0 victory. Kayaking & Pole Walking at Various Parks Next up for Krossfire is US Youth Soccer Far West Regionals Plus many other activities for kids and families in Boise June 16-23. In preparation for this they will be competing in the NorCal Premier Spring League starting next weekend in your East Bay Regional Parks! West Coast Wildfire U19 clinched the CRL title in a back and forth battle on the final day of the California Regional League North Championships held in Tracy, California at the new Legacy Sports Complex. West Coast Wildfire met Jaws 99 from Santa Cruz 8 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 Extreme Volcanism Rancho Las Positas Elementary Staff May Have Contributed Members Team Up and Break Out To Dinosaur Extinction Not by meteorite alone geologists call “continental did the dinosaurs die off. flood basalt volcanism,” an- Lawrence Livermore Na- other way of saying massive, tional Laboratory research catastrophic volcanic erup- scientist Kyle Samperton tions. As opposed to a single and colleagues present the volcano, continental flood most compelling evidence basalts occur over enormous yet that massive volcanic areas, typically blanketing eruptions in the Deccan hundreds of thousands of Traps region of India con- square kilometers, with total tributed to the fall of the erupted lava thicknesses of dinosaurs – also known as 1-2 kilometers. the end-Cretaceous mass “And when I say mas- extinction – approximately sive, I mean massive, as 66 million years ago. The well as being long-lived,” research appears in the Feb. Samperton said. “As a gen- 21 edition of Science. eral rule of thumb, flood Samperton’s team ex- basalt volcanism involves hibits the most precise Dec- the eruption of more than can eruptive timeline yet, 1 million cubic kilometers aligning the dinosaur ex- of lava over several hun- tinction with massive vol- dred thousand years. This canic events that occurred is akin to having a 1980 around the same time of the Mount St. Helens-size erup- Chicxulub meteorite impact tion every year for 500,000 Collaboration solving clues in teams (Photos courtesy of LVJUSD) in Mexico. The meteorite years straight, on average. impact has long been viewed However, in the case of the With a group of teach- group activities: teammates Martin. “This is something another. as the primary (if not sole) Deccan Traps, there were ers huddled around a clue, are instructed to seek clues that has the potential to open Starting with slightly cause of the mass extinction periods when it was sig- debating their next move, hidden around the room that, new lines of communica- guarded attempts to come at the Cretaceous-Paleogene nificantly direr, because of Kristina Pinto paced anx- when solved, will provide tion as people find out how up with the right answer, the boundary, the geological the pulsed nature of Deccan iously in the periphery of the information to open a coded their colleagues think in a colleagues – equipped with moment when many crea- magmatism.” scrum. Pinto is a member lock that secures the box a problem-solving scenario.” familiarity and shorthand – tures from the age of dino- Volcanoes spew both of the Livermore Valley team needs to crack to claim The staff was given the soon applied the creativity saurs vanish from the fossil sulfur dioxide, which cools Joint Unified School District victory. Clues cover a series same instructions as Pinto and peer engagement skills record. However, the team’s the atmosphere on short tim- (LVJUSD) team committed of content related to history, gives to students who par- that make them successful new findings suggest Dec - escales, and carbon dioxide, to “utilizing new and inno- science, mathematics, and ticipate in the activity: “Do educators. As a team, they can eruptions were highly which warms the atmo- vative technology in educa- more; all participants will the work, figure it out, open quickly learned how to uti- nonlinear, with four major sphere on long timescales. tion” - the UNITE team. have an opportunity to play the box. Don’t break it if it lize the strengths of their “I want to help them so to their strengths, so long as doesn’t work, and don’t try peers, and to keep spirits badly,” she said, quietly, as their teammates are listening to guess.” up when some ideas did not the teachers began drawing to the variety of perspectives “It’s interesting to see bear fruit. These represented a graph on the whiteboard. available to them. this activity play out with the same growth mindset “That’s always the hardest Principal Steve Mar- adults,” commented Seug- and social-emotional tech- part, watching them get tin had arranged for the ling, who has facilitated the niques they work to instill in really close but not quite team building exercise, and activity in several classroom students each day – with all catching everything.” found that the breakout box settings. “Kids tend to be the challenges, frustrations, Pinto, along with fel- might present his staff with more open problem solv- and incremental successes low UNITE team member some unique challenges – ers, shouting out whatever that come with them. Michelle Seugling, was in particular because the comes to mind, and experi- In the end – with the facilitating a “breakout UNITE team has used the menting with some out-of- staff split into two teams in box” session – a collab- activity in classrooms with the-box creative solutions.” two halves of the room – orative puzzle – as part of students as a way to enhance The Rancho staff started one side was quicker than A representative outcropping of what many of the team’s a staff meeting at Rancho collaboration and critical more quietly, suspiciously the other to break out, but sampling locations look like in the Deccan Traps region Elementary. The way the thinking skills. “I think checking every object in the activity had served its of India. The red band in the rock outcropping is what activity works is similar to it’s important to be able to the room that might con- purpose. Working together is informally termed a “red bole,” essentially an ancient the escape rooms that have offer these team building tain a clue, wondering to to solve the clues had fos- soil developed during a hiatus in volcanism between the gained recent popularity as exercises to our staff,” said themselves if something tered conversation about underlying (older) lava flow and overlying (younger) lava was worth bringing to their the diverse processes behind group. As they started ask- the colleagues’ thoughts, flow. (Photo – LLNL) ing more questions and and how synergizing their offering ideas, their col- strengths led to solutions volcanic pulses. According Because the Deccan erup- laboration began in earnest. to their eruptive age model, tions were pulsed, whenever that would have been un- the largest of these volcanic an eruptive pulse occurred To succeed in the breakout available individually. pulses immediately precedes (for example, just before exercise, teammates needed Rancho’s activity was the mass extinction event the Cretaceous-Paleogene to feel comfortable taking one example of LVJUSD with an approximate 90 boundary and extinction), it risks among their peers – staff utilizing collaboration percent probability. would likely have resulted ideas need to be supported, time to strengthen and sup- “This is one of the biggest in extreme short-term cool- built on, and explored report teaching skills. Ongo- ‘one-two punches’ in Earth’s ing, followed by long-term sourcefully. ing professional develop- history, with two remarkably warming. “Should we all start ment is part of LVJUSD's rare and destructive events “Such dramatic shifts thinking with you?” asked commitment to lifelong occurring contemporane- in atmospheric tempera- one teacher, rallying her learning for educators, en- ously,” Samperton said. “It’s ture can be catastrophic for group together when only suring that they always have no wonder life didn’t do so delicately balanced ecosys- a couple members of her the best tools with which to well at the time.” tems,” Samperton said. “Our team were puzzling over impart knowledge and cul- Earlier research by the data are strong evidence for a clue. “Does anyone else tivate innovative thinkers. team found that by analyz- highly nonlinear eruption have a different idea?” asked ing ratios of uranium and rates over the volcanic prov- A breakout box lead isotopes in the mineral ince’s lifetime. This finding zircon (an analytical tech- confirms what researchers nique called uranium-lead have long suspected regard- geochronology), the team ing the tempo of flood basalt was able to determine that eruptions, but until now Deccan volcanoes began had never had conclusive SHORT NOTES their main eruptions roughly data for.” 250,000 years before the Additional research team extinction. For the next members include: Blair Democrats to ACE APP Available www.livermorelibrary.net. For Dates are Monday, April 8, 2019 750,000 years, the volca- Schoene, Michael Eddy Discuss Possible The ACE ticketing APP questions or more information, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, and noes unleashed about 80-90 and Gerta Keller of Princ- is now available for all ticket contact Ellen Dean at 925-373- Monday, April 15, 2019. (Please Endorsements 5582. note: Participants must attend percent of the Deccan Traps’ eton University; C. 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Selso Rodriguez tain area of Copperopolis, Area with her family in the ters: Rudy, Frank, Charles, Bachelor of Science Degree death by her husband of Sandoval Calif. Lynn loved being a summer of 1939 and gradu- Sonia, Smiley, Tania, Gil, in Inorganic Chemistry. 54 years, Everett (2001). homemaker and was closely ating from Alameda High Marquita, Max, Mario and Oscar married Marilyn in Rosie also tragically lost Dec. 11, 1937 – Mar. 21, 2019 involved in the lives of her School in 1944, Beverly James. 1953, and they relocated to three children in her life- Selso Rodriguez San- kids and grandkids joyfully began a long, 38-year career Leo is preceded in death Berkeley, Calif., setting out time: her daughter, Denys doval, 81, passed away in celebrating each milestone by his loving mother, Sara, on their journey of 65 years Ann (1956); her son, Ernest Pleasanton on Thursday, with many gatherings and and loving brothers, Charles of marriage. Frederick (1957); and her March 21, 2019, surrounded group photos. She had an and Rudy. In 1955, Oscar obtained son, Kyle Weston (2016). by his loved ones. Tuto, as incredible talent for deco- Leo graduated from Pitts- his Ph.D. in High Tem- Rosie was a true believer he was known to his fam- rating and she also loved burg High School in 1961, perature Chemistry from in Christ and an active and ily and friends, was born gardening, shopping, taking where he was an award- the University of California, founding member of her on December 11, 1937, in care of her little dog Sandy, winning athlete in football Berkeley. He began his church, Valley Community Pearsall, Texas, to Maria and having a cup of coffee and excelled in track. remarkable career with two Church. Rosie never knew Rodriguez and Guillermo at Starbucks with her long- Leo passed away in years at Lawrence Berkeley a stranger and was always Sandoval, the ninth of 10 time best friend, Montez Napa, Calif., on March 21, National Laboratory, fol- quick to offer both a smile children. He is survived by Thalman. 2019, at the age of 76. Leo’s lowed by 52 years at Law- and an ear. She and her fam- his wife of 59 years, Martha Lynn is survived by her with the State of California, memorial mass was held rence Livermore National ily were longtime residents Matsell Sandoval; their four loving husband, Charles Port of San Francisco in on Monday, April 1, 2019, Laboratory as a High Tem- of their beloved Pleasanton children: Arturo (Teresa), Green; their five children: the payroll and personnel at Saint Michael Catholic perature Chemist in the field neighborhood, and she made Ricky (Patty), Ruth, and An- Kevin Green (Gretchen), department. She loved mu- Church, 458 Maple Street of Material Science. Oscar’s countless new friends at thony (Juanita); 13 grand- Teresa Vickers (Kevin), Jac- sic, and was gifted with a in Livermore, Calif., with work took him around the Creekview Health Center, children: Robert, Matthew, queline Green (Ed), Carol strong soprano voice. She visitation from 10-11 a.m. globe, speaking on his lat- where she spent her final Daniel, Whitney, Jacob, Strom (Casey), and Rob loved to sing in the church and mass at 11 a.m. Burial est research at international days. She leaves behind a Anthony, Joshua, Jeffrey, Green (Paula); along with choir and at other events followed mass at St. Mi- science conferences. His large community of church A.J., Ashley, Jesse, Rikki, her seven grandchildren as well, and frequently at- chael Cemetery, 3885 East colleagues have described and neighborhood friends and Jaidee; 14 great grand- who were the joy of her life: tended concerts. She met her Avenue, Livermore. Oscar as an “outstanding who made sure her last days children; and three siblings. Ashley, Kody, Nick, Matt, future husband, Ormond, In lieu of flowers, the theorist and experimental- were full and rewarding. Carson, Gavin and Anthony. on a blind date to one such family requests donations ist.” Oscar obtained many A service honoring Lynn was the “glue” concert in Oakland, Calif., be sent to Carmelite Mon- patents through the Depart- Rosie's memory was held of our family till the end, in May 1962, and they were astery, ment of Energy, some in on Friday, April 5, 2019, at never complaining during married a few months later 1000 Lincoln Street, San- his own name and others 1 p.m., at Valley Community her hard-fought battle, an in January 1963. Ormond’s ta Clara, CA 95050. in collaboration with other Church. An informal recep- absolute pillar of strength daughter by his previous scientist partners. He loved tion followed immediately. and bravery. Lynn will be marriage, Victoria, would Michael L. Wescott, Jr. being a researcher, sharing In lieu of flowers, the family forever loved and deeply stay with them one weekend Jan. 7, 1945 – Mar. 13, 2019 his knowledge with others, requests that donations be missed by all who knew her. a month while she was very and making contributions to made to Valley Community A private celebration of young, and they enjoyed Resident of Livermore his field of science. Oscar Church with Disability Min- her life will be held on May many fun activities together, Michael passed away in retired in 2006. istry written in the memo. It 18, 2019. especially drives to Rheem his Livermore home after a Oscar and Marilyn is located at 4455 Del Valle Valley to Loard’s Ice Cream short illness. moved to Danville, Calif., Parkway, Pleasanton, CA Tuto married Marty on Paul Cardoza parlor. Michael was surrounded in 1956. Longtime locals, 94566. June 27, 1959, and together After moving to Liver- by his beloved family: wife they have always been gen- Jan. 21, 1954 – Mar. 13, 2019 Lynne Wescott; sons Jason they raised their four chil- more in 1976, both Beverly erous contributors to their Jose Villazon dren in Livermore. His wife Paul J. Cardoza, Jr., better and Ormond continued their Wescott (Tara) of Pleasan- community. Their names was his best friend, and known as Joey, passed away active participation in Free ton, Marc Wescott of Brent- are within the bricks of the Jan. 8, 1932 – Mar. 29, 2019 there was nothing he en- at his residence in West- Masonry Beverly joining wood, and Grant Thomas of Danville Railroad Museum Born in Trujillo, Peru, joyed more than singing to wood, Calif., on Wednes- Semper Fidelis Chapter Castro Valley; and brother and on a wall plaque in the Jose made his way to the and dancing with her. His day, March 13, 2019. Joey #135, Order of the Eastern Gregory Wescott of Oak- Danville Public Library. United States in 1961. He greatest pride and joys in was 65 and had lived in Star, and Ormond joining land. Michael also leaves They are original John married Rosa Larriega in life were his wife, his kids, Chester and most recently Masonic Lodge #218. They his grandchildren Nata- Muir Foundation members, San Francisco, Calif., in and especially his grandchil- in Westwood during the both joined the Livermore- lie Wescott, Ryan Wescott whose donations began in 1967. Jose is survived by dren. Tuto was well-liked by past 30 years. Originally Amador Symphony Guild, and Kaia Wescott. Michael the early 1960s before the his wife of 52 years, Rosa everyone who met him, and from Livermore, Calif., Joey where Beverly served as adored his grandchildren so hospital was built. (Larriega) Villazon, and he was known as a man who was a retired plumber and Guild President for two much he cherished every Oscar personally land- their three children Virginia, would do anything to help business owner of Cardoza seasons (1993-1995), and moment he spent with them scaped their Danville hill- Nick and Randy Villazon. out a friend. Plumbing. served on the steering com- and would light up with a side home, planted an an- He is also survived by seven Tuto worked alongside mittee for the 1997-98 term. bright smile the moment he nual Armenian cucumber grandchildren and a great- his brothers at Kaiser Sand She continued to hold sea- saw them. garden, and built, stone grandson. Jose was loved & Gravel in Pleasanton for son tickets, and regularly by stone, beautiful retain- by so many for being so 40 years, and was a member attended symphony concerts ing walls throughout their giving of himself and for his of Laborers’ International right up until her passing. property. He was a collec- humor. He lived an incred- Union of North America Beverly and Ormond tor of antique clocks, and a ible life and truly lived the Local 304. Outside of work, were always busy with com- Warriors fan. American Dream as a busi- Tuto could be found tending mon interests and activities In addition to traveling ness owner. to his backyard garden. In that they enjoyed together. for work, Oscar traveled ex- addition to many beautiful Both loved history, espe- tensively all over the world flowers, he grew oranges, Joey was born in Liver- cially the Civil War. Until with Marilyn and his family, lemons, limes, tomatoes, more on January 21, 1954, Ormond’s death in 2008, exploring and making new and peppers, all of which and was preceded in death they were active in multiple Michael was a remark- friends. He was a lifelong, he used as ingredients in the by his parents, Paul J. Car- chapters of The Civil War able teacher, mentor and passionate bridge player meals he enjoyed cooking doza, Sr. and Doralee M. Round Table, and enjoyed coach. He touched too many and current member of the for those he loved. “Papa’s Sanders-Cardoza, who were traveling cross-country to lives to mention with his Walnut Creek SIR (Branch breakfast” a feast of eggs, natives and lifelong resi- visit and photograph battle- loving, patient and quiet 116, Sons in Retirement). chorizo, beans, potatoes, dents of Livermore. fields and other historic grace. In recent years, one could tortillas and chili will be He is survived by: his sites. They particularly A voracious reader, tai find Oscar in his favor- dearly missed by his entire sister Janet Cardoza-Miller, enjoyed participating in chi student and passionate ite recliner, watching the The services for Jose will family, as will his Christmas brother-in-law JJ Miller Civil War re-enactments lover of family and friends, latest stock market news begin Tuesday, April 9, with menudo and cowboy bread. and nephew Clinton Foss and other events in multiple Michael will be profoundly while working his Sudoku a viewing from 4-8 p.m. at His other hobbies included of Manteca, Calif.; brother roles and in full costume, missed, but his amazing puzzles. St. Michael Catholic Church golfing, rooting for the San Glenn Cardoza and sister- many of which Beverly talent for teaching, vast Oscar is survived by his in Livermore, Calif. Francisco 49ers and Giants, in-law Ginamarie Maestas- made herself. Their most knowledge of nature and wife, Marilyn; daughters On Wednesday, April 10, barbecuing, fishing, and Cardoza, both lifelong resi- well-known roles locally mathematics plus his gentle Deborah Summers and at 10 a.m., a mass will be just generally being outside dents of Livermore; and by were Ormond’s portrayal of ways will always remain Cheryl Scolari; grandchil- held at St. Michael Catholic to enjoy the California sun- many cousins and friends. Union General Alfred Plea- with those whose lives he dren Rachelle Scolari Laf- Church, 458 Maple Street, shine. Joey attended grammar sonton, namesake of the city touched. ranchi and Cameron Scolari; Livermore. A memorial service will school in Livermore, and of Pleasanton, and Beverly A celebration of Mi- and great granddaughter be held at Callaghan Mortu- graduated from Livermore portraying his sister, Laura. chael's life will be held on Charlotte Lafranchi. He is John W. Pruner High School in 1972. He Friday, April 12, 2019, at 10 ary on Friday, April 5, 2019, Their appearances included survived by his older brother May 26, 1931 – Mar. 31, 2019 at 11 a.m., with inurnment was an All Star athlete and a.m. at Sunset Church, 2200 the dedications of the Pleas- Martin Krikorian of Fresno. Resident of Livermore to follow at St. Michael’s played varsity football, anton Library and Pleasan- Arroyo Road, Livermore, Oscar’s love of life, fam- cemetery. baseball and basketball. ton Museum, and the city’s Calif. ily and good times will be John was born on May 26, Callaghan Mortuary is After graduating from high 100th birthday celebration. Callaghan Mortuary is forever missed. 1931, in Oil City, Pennsyl- honored to be serving the school, he attended Chabot Beverly is survived by honored to be serving the Oscar’s family is ex- vania, the only child of John Sandoval family. College in Hayward, Calif., stepdaughter Victoria Ma- Wescott family. tremely grateful for the Pruner and Mary Audrey An online guestbook is and then Arizona State, her; niece Genell Branum; An online guestbook is overwhelming outpouring Snyder. available for condolences after receiving a football nephews James Branum available for condolences of condolences and support. at www.callaghanmortuary. scholarship. (Christine) and Lynn Bra- at www.callaghanmortuary. A Celebration of Life com. Starting at an early age, num (Denise); grandnieces com. will be held on June 30 at Lynn Green Joey grew up hunting and Oksana Branum and Chan- Round Hill Country Club in fishing in the Livermore tel Fisher; grandnephews Oscar Harold Krikorian Alamo, Calif., from 1-4 p.m. 1945 – 2019 Valley. Joey had a true pas- Lynn Green, 73, passed Benjamin Agnew, Nicholas Nov. 22, 1930 – Mar. 19, 2019 Donations in Oscar’s sion for and lifelong love of Fisher (Kayla), Sergei Bra- name can be made to his away March 7, 2019, peace- the outdoors. His favorite Oscar Harold Krikorian fully at home with family af- num, and Nathan Fisher; passed away suddenly at his favorite charity: Shepherd’s pastime and memories were great-grandniece Ivy Fisher; Gate, 1660 Portola Avenue, ter a courageous three-year those that included hunting Danville home on Tuesday battle with ovarian cancer. and great-grandnephew Jor- March 19, 2019, at the age Livermore, CA 94551; shep- and fishing trips with fam- dan Freeze. [email protected]. ily and friends. Two of his of 88. Oscar was known to John graduated from the Beverly was preceded all who loved him for his favorite fishing spots were in death by her husband of University of Detroit Mercy Hamilton Branch at Lake great integrity, his conta- Rosemary Gillman in 1955, with a Bachelor of 45 years, Ormond, in 2008; gious smile, his complete July 20, 1927 – Mar. 28, 2019 Almanor, and on the Feather older sister Dorothy Branum Science degree in Aeronau- River in Plumas County. He devotion to family, and his Resident of Pleasanton tical Engineering. He spent in 2015; niece Kathleen Bra- wonderful storytelling. was a volunteer firefighter num in 1992; father James Rosemary Gillman, 91, his entire career with Boeing in Chester, Calif., for about Kirk in 1951; and mother of Pleasanton, Calif., went Aircraft Company and Law- 10 years, and he taught Marie Kirk (Gleim) in 1957. to be with our Heavenly rence Livermore National Hunter's Safety Course in Father on Thursday, March Laboratory. She was born in Wall- Services will be held on Chester. Joey was a Native Thursday, April 18, at 11 28, 2019. He enjoyed many hob ingford, England, in 1945 Son of the Golden West and Rosie was born to Ernest bies, including skiing, sail- to Clara and Wilf Thomas. a.m., at the Chapel of Cal- a Clamper. laghan Mortuary, 3833 East and Vera Grandgeorge on ing, and just tinkering. In 1962 she married Charlie A small gathering of July 20, 1927, in Woolstock, In 1963, John married Green, her beloved husband Avenue, Livermore, Calif., family and friends will be with Dr. Merril Smoak of- Iowa. She graduated from Dolores (Lorie) Loke, and of 57 years. They had two held at his home in West- high school in 1943. She lived in Alameda County children while living in ficiating. wood and at his aunt's ranch In lieu of flowers, Bev- married Everett Gillman on for over 50 years. John is England. They chose to on Morgan Territory Road Oscar was born on No- survived by his wife Lorie erly requested that memorial vember 22, 1930, on a farm August 31, 1947, and they leave England to pursue in Livermore. Dates are lived together and started and nephews and nieces. a career path in Canada. gifts be made to your charity in Fresno, Calif. He grew up pending. of choice. their family in Iowa before Viewing and Visitation While living in Canada they working the farm with his will be on Monday, April 8, parents, brother and sister, finally settling in Califor- had three more children. Beverly Jean Eckley nia in 1954. Together they from 9-11 a.m., at St. Mi- This path took them from Leo Ziegfred Verduzco growing grapes and veg- chael Church in Livermore. Mar. 26, 1927 – Feb. 16, 2019 etables to sell at the “free” raised four children. Canada to Wisconsin, then Aug. 24, 1942 – Mar. 21, 2019 Rosie leaves behind The funeral mass will be on to Mississippi, and they Beverly Jean Eckley, Resident of Napa market every Saturday. Os- at 11 a.m., followed by the car played football and still her granddaughter, Denys finally settled in San Ramon, a native of Fresno, Calif., Born in Antioch, Calif., Thompson (Matt Thomp- committal at St. Michael Calif., in 1981. and a resident of Liver- holds the shotput record in Cemetery, 3885 East Av- on August 24, 1942, to Sara its weight category at Fres- son); and two great-grand- Lynn and Charles lived in more since 1976, peacefully Verduzco, Leo grew up in children, Weylin and Winter enue, Livermore, Calif. San Ramon, Pleasanton, and passed away on February no’s Central High School. Services are provided by Pittsburg, Calif., along with He graduated from Fresno Thompson. El Dorado Hills before retir- 16, 2019, at age 91. 11 of his brothers and sis- Rosie was preceded in St. Michael Cemetery and ing to the peaceful moun- After moving to the Bay State College in 1952 with a Funeral Center. 10 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 Pleasanton City Council, School Board to Meet Jointly The Pleasanton City presented on facilities, in- maintenance facilities at one Council and the Pleasan- cluding the Amador Valley centralized location. ton Unified School District High School parking lot, a The school district’s de- (PUSD) trustees will con- new elementary school to be mographers study, present- duct a joint special meeting built at the Donlon School ed at two recent meetings, at 6:30 p.m. April 8 in the site, and an update on the will be discussed again. A district’s meeting room, district’s Measure I1. summary about Youth in 4665 Bernal Ave. The city and school dis- Government Day will be There, reports will be trict will also look at sharing included. East Bay Regional Parks Celebrating 85th Anniversary with Free Park Fridays To celebrate the 85th December to celebrate the has preserved and protected anniversary of the East anniversary. Park entrance open space in Alameda and Bay Regional Park District and fees for day use park- Contra Costa counties, and (EBRPD), several special ing, swimming, dogs, horse provided public access to events and programs are trailers, boat launching, and regional parks, shorelines, planned, including Free fishing permits will all be and trails for hiking, bik- Park Fridays, Free Concerts waived. The fee waiver does ing, swimming, horseback in the Parks, and a free mul- not apply to special event riding, boating, fishing, ticultural festival. EBRPD permits or reservations, picnicking, camping, and is the largest park district in camping and associated nature discovery. the nation with 25 million fees, or state fees such as Today the district in- visits annually and over fishing licenses and water- cludes 73 regional parks 122,000 acres preserved craft inspections. The fee with more annual visits per for habitat and outdoor rec- waiver also does not apply year than to A’s, Giants, reation. to District concessions. Park Warriors, 49ers, and Raiders Park entry and other fees entrance is subject to avail- games combined. will be waived every Fri- able occupancy. For full event details, see day in 2019 from April to For 85 years, EBRPD www.ebparks.org.

The 43rd Cinderella Classic & Challenge took place on Sat., March 30. For women and girl cyclists only, the ride included short and challenge routes that started at Las Positas College, and wove through Livermore, Pleasanton and San Ramon. The Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club, which has put on the ride annually for 43 years, hosts a variety of club rides ranging from short tours suitable for families with children, through more strenuous challenges. For more information on the club’s events, see A lone hiker atop Mission Peak (elev. 2,520 feet) watches as the sun sets over a sea www.valleyspokesmen.org. (Photo-Doug Jorgensen) of fog blanketing the East Bay. (Photo - Michael Coustier)

Only three homes in the area – all condominiums – are Ranch priced at $525,000 – boasts 1,243 sq.ft., making it listed under $400,000. larger than many of the homes with two or three bedrooms. The condo priced at $330,219 is a one-bedroom, one-bath The most affordable homes in this category are a couple unit located in The Terraces in Dublin. of similarly spacious two-story townhouses in Livermore At this price, it is well below market price. In fact, it is priced at $500,000 and $518,000 respectively. The first, part of the City of Dublin’s first-time homebuyer program with three bedrooms and two baths, is north of the freeway. that helps subsidize purchases for low- to moderate-income The second, with two bedrooms and one and a half baths, families who qualify for this benefit. (A similar unit not is about eight blocks from Downtown. in that program was listed at $459,900 is currently under A second similar unit close to Downtown has a price contract.) tag of $530,000. The next-lowest priced unit is a two-bedroom condo on Priced about the same at $529,000 is a 15-year-old single- Murrieta Boulevard in Livermore. This two-story unit has level condo off of Vasco Road. What Can You Buy been nicely remodeled with maple cabinets and granite And the last of the Livermore offerings are two duets countertops and is priced at $359,900. home priced at $550,000. Under $550,000? The third unit, another one-bedroom, one-bath condo The charming Springtown duet is only 830 sq.ft., but By Cher Wollard in Dublin, is priced at $399,999, down from the original has a large, private back yard and is located at the end of a Housing prices may be leveling off, as the experts price of $485,000. cul-de-sac bordering on open space. contend, but here in the Tri-Valley it’s hard to find homes A unit in the same development, but with more square The second duet, also north of I-580, has two bedrooms that most would categorize as “affordable.” Hard – but not footage, is available for $425,000, making these the only and one and a quarter baths, plus a fireplace. impossible. homes in Dublin priced under the half-million mark. Pleasanton has two more offerings under $550,000. Average or median priced homes in Livermore, Pleas- Next up is Livermore, with a single-story three-bedroom Priced at $539,950 is a single-level third-floor condo in anton and Dublin are priced at about $1million or more. townhouse north of I-580 and – surprise! – a detached home, Smoketree Commons. This two-bedroom, two-bath unit The top end of the market runs $3 million to nearly $8 both in the high 400s. boasts vaulted ceilings, updated kitchen and bathrooms, million. The townhouse has new carpets and laminate flooring. and even a wood-burning fireplace. But entry-level prices run start as low as $330,219. The bathroom has been updated and the unit has a private Or for $550,000, you could have a two-story, two- Livermore has the lowest average and median prices back patio. bedroom, one-bath remodeled townhouse. Both are located for residential property, as well as the lowest prices for The detached house is a fixer-upper and the sellers are close to Downtown, just off of Vineyard Avenue. detached, single-family homes. looking for an all-cash offer. For these reasons, it is likely There it is: 18 homes priced under $550,000. The next But Dublin leads when it comes to lowest priced homes to be purchased by an investor. category up – $551,000 to $600,000 – offers 10 more con- overall. That’s because Dublin has more condominiums and Finally we get to Pleasanton, with three condos in Laguna dos, duets and townhouses in the three cities. townhouses for sale, and they tend to be priced lower than Vista priced in the high 400s. Making one of those properties your new home will in- comparable single-family homes. The each has two bedrooms and one bath. The two volve getting pre-approved for a mortgage, finding the right As a comparison, Dublin has 40 homes in this category single-story units are 798 sq.ft. each. The two-story unit is home, presenting a competitive offer, negotiating price and while Livermore has 33 and Pleasanton only 20. a little larger at 903 sq.ft., although it may feel similar in terms, ordering inspections, and traversing the intricacies Condominiums as well as townhouses can be very at- size because staircases take up a certain amount of space of the homebuying process. tractively priced, but buyers should keep in mind that they in a home. If you are looking to purchase a property of any price, will also have to pay homeowner’s association dues of All have laminate flooring and other nice updates. contact your trusted Realtor today. He or she can help you anywhere from $200 to $600 per month. The upside is the As we move into the $500,000s, we see larger units, understand the process and find the perfect home for you HOA generally maintains the grounds as well as the exterior including duets and a couple of duet-style single-family and your family. homes. of the homes, plus may feature such amenities as pools, Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway tennis courts, clubhouses, etc. All but one of these homes has multiple bedrooms, and the only one-bedroom unit – a three-story condo in Dublin HomeServices Drysdale Properties, Livermore.

The following person(s) do- This business is conducted ameda on March 5, 2019. ing business as: Salazar FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94588. This business is con- Expires March 18, 2024. LEGAL NOTICES ing business as: 1.Cannafina, by a Limited Liability Com- Expires March 5, 2024. & Sons 5835 Southfront NAME STATEMENT ducted by an Individual. The The Independent Legal 2. Cannafina Management 3. pany. The date on which the The Independent Legal Road, Livermore, CA 94551 FILE NO. 556050 date on which the registrant first No. 4506. Published March FOR INFORMATION Cannafina Consulting, 4. registrant first commenced No. 4502. Published March is hereby registered by The following person(s) do- commenced to transact busi- 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019. PLACING Cannafina Farms, 5. Canna- to transact business un- 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. the following owner(s): ing business as: Joe’s Roof- ness under the fictitious busi- LEGAL NOTICES fina Co., 6. Ruderalis Farms, der the fictitious business Francisco Salazar Lo- ing Service, 1422 Tulip ness name(s) listed above: N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Call 925-243-8000 7. Ruderalis Co. 8. Flex Net- name(s) listed above: N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pez, 1137 Marsh Wren Way, Livermore, CA 94551 Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT works 956 89th Ave, CA Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT CT, Patterson, CA 95363. is hereby registered by /s/: Thomas Garrett, Founder. FILE NO. 556368 94621, is hereby registered by /s/: Gaston Oviedo, CEO. This business is conducted by the following owner(s): This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 556045 The following person(s) do- the following owner(s): This statement was filed The following person(s) do- an individual. The date on which Joseph Kopps, 1422 Tulip with the County Clerk of Al- ing business as: World’s NAME STATEMENT Ruderalis Inc., 9300 Lawlor with the County Clerk of Al- the registrant first commenced Way, Livermore, CA 94551. ameda on March 18, 2019. FILE NO. 556288 ing business as: Mengell Most Intelligent Man, 1152 Street, Oakland, CA 94605. ameda on March 7, 2019. Family Woodworking, 549 to transact business under the This business is conducted Expires March 18, 2024. Stealth St. Livermore, CA The following person(s) do- This business is conducted Expires March 7, 2024. fictitious business name(s) by an individual. The date on The Independent Legal ing business as: The Holiday, Buckeye Dr., Livermore, CA 94551, is hereby registered by by a Corporation. The date on The Independent Legal 94551, is hereby registered by listed above: 02/02/2019. which the registrant first com- No. 4506. Published March the following owner(s): 2323 1st Street, Livermore, CA which the registrant first com- No. 4501. Published March Signature of Registrants: menced to transact business 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019. 94550, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Son Tien Dinh, 3014 san Juan menced to transact business 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. Alex Mengell, 549 Buckeye /s/: Francisco Salazar Lopez, under the fictitious business Blvd, Belmont, CA 94002. the following owner(s): under the fictitious business Owner. This statement was name(s) listed above: N/A. Karen Bruce, 1102 Riesling Dr., Livermore, CA 94551. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted name(s) listed above: N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted by filed with the County Clerk Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT by an Individual. The date on Circle, Livermore, CA 94550. Signature of Registrants: of Alameda on March 8, /s/: Joseph Kopps, Owner. This business is conducted NAME STATEMENT a married couple. The date on FILE NO. 556285 which the registrant first com- /s/: Femenio Caritativo, CEO. FILE NO. 556023 which the registrant first com- 2019. Expires March 8, 2024. This statement was filed The following person(s) doing menced to transact business by an individual. The date on This statement was filed The Independent Legal with the County Clerk of Al- which the registrant first com- The following person(s) do- menced to transact business business as: DKL Consult- under the fictitious business with the County Clerk of Al- ing business as: BFFL Re- under the fictitious business No. 4504. Published March ameda on March 6, 2019. ing, 5200 Iron Horse Park- name(s) listed above: N/A. menced to transact business ameda on March 6, 2019. 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. Expires March 6, 2024. under the fictitious business alty Partners, 276 Abalone name(s) listed above: N/A. way, #550, Dublin, 94568, Signature of Registrants: Expires March 6, 2024. Place, Livermore, CA 94550, Signature of Registrants: The Independent Legal is hereby registered by /s/: Son Tien Dinh, President. name(s) listed above: N/A. The Independent Legal Public Auction No. 4505. Published March Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by /s/: Alex Mengell, Co-Owner. the following owner(s): This statement was filed No. 4500. Published March the following owner(s): This statement was filed 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019 Daniel Szigeti 5200 Iron Horse with the County Clerk of Al- /s/: Karen M. Bruce, Owner. Location: 3120-E Santa Rita 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. Sandra Duffy, 276 Abalone with the County Clerk of Al- Parkway, #550, Dublin, 94568. ameda on March 12, 2019. This statement was filed Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 with the County Clerk of Al- Place, Livermore, CA 94550. ameda on March 6, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted Expires March 12, 2024. ameda on March 11, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS This business is conducted Expires March 6, 2024. Date: April 8th, 2019 NAME STATEMENT by an Individual. The date on The Independent Legal Expires March 11, 2024. NAME STATEMENT by an individual. The date on The Independent Legal Time: 11:00 am FILE NO. 556605 which the registrant first com- No. 4508. Published March The Independent Legal FILE NO. 556165 which the registrant first com- No. 4503. Published March The following person(s) do- menced to transact business 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2019. No. 4499. Published March The following person(s) doing menced to transact business 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. Items to be auctioned off will ing business as: Fearless under the fictitious business 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019. business as: RE Cash Offer, under the fictitious business include used equipment from Wheelmen, 3626 Dunsmuir name(s) listed above: 4/1/2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1129 Dana Cir, Livermore, CA name(s) listed above: N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS a former dry cleaners. It will be Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT 94550, is hereby registered by Signature of Registrants: NAME STATEMENT the responsibility of the buyer is hereby registered by /s/: Daniel Szigeti, Owner. FILE NO. 556559 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): /s/: Sandra Duffy, Owner. to arrange transport of items. the following owner(s): This statement was filed NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 556254 The following person(s) doing R3venue LLC, 1129 This statement was filed The following person(s) do- Thomas Garrett, 3626 Dun- with the County Clerk of Al- business as: Quality Magic FILE NO. 556068-75 Dana Cir., CA 94550. with the County Clerk of Al- smuir Circle, Pleasanton, CA ameda on March 18, 2019. APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 11

Cleaning Services 911 Lam- gal No. 4514. Published of the petition, you should ap- at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- TO PLACE REAL ESTATE Re: Legal Notice for baren Ave, Livermore, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 pear at the hearing and state dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to CLASSIFIED AD Classified Ads 168) LAND FOR SALE 94551, is hereby registered by NAME STATEMENT your objections or file written 3pm. The Federal Fair Housing Act, objections with the court before Call (925)243-8000 the following owner(s): FILE NO. 556936 NOTICE OF PETITION Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. 170) LAND FOR RENT Title VII of the Civil Rights Act the hearing. Your appearance Alberto Ruiz, 911 Lambaren The following person(s) do- TO ADMINISTER ORG, to see adoptable ani- of 1964, and state law prohibit ESTATE OF: may be in person or by your MERCHANDISE Ave, Livermore, CA 94551. This ing business as: Metro mals, volunteer opportunities, 157)OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO/ advertisements for housing and business is conducted by an CARMEN E. CUNHA attorney. If you are a creditor and how to donate. DUPLEX / APT RENTAL employment that contain any Security, 5716 Preston 114) FOR SALE Individual. The date on which Aka CARMEN CUNHA or a contingent creditor of the preference, limitation or dis- Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- the registrant first commenced Case No. RP19012026 decedent, you must file your crimination based on protected is hereby registered by claim with the court and mail RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ YARD ALS TO SHARE to transact business under the classes, including race, color, the following owner(s): a copy to the personal rep- ter, and Instagram. SALES fictitious business name(s) Attorney or Party Without 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL religion, sex, handicap, familial Sulaiman Omar Noory and Attorney: William Brod- resentative appointed by the listed above: 03/15/2019. FERAL CAT FOUNDATION SPACE status or national origin. IVPC Waseem Latifi, 609 S Tradi- erick-Villa SBN 277919 court within the later of either 118) FREE SECTION Signature of Registrants: Cat & kitten adoptions now at does not knowingly accept any tion St, Tracy CA 95304. This Curtis Legal Group, A (1) four months from the date Free Pine & Oak Wood Inland Valley Publishing Co. /s/: Alberto Ruiz Torres, the new Livermore Petco on advertisements that are in vio- business is conducted by a Prof. Law Corp. P.O. Box of first issuance of letters to a You cut & haul it Client Code:04126-00001 Owner. This statement was Saturdays from 10:00AM to lation of the law. General Partnership. The date 3030 /1300 K St., Suite general personal representa- Lots of Pine cones, too filed with the County Clerk of 2:30PM. We have many ador- on which the registrant first B Modesto, CA 95353 tive, as defined in section 58(b) Please call Alameda on March 15, 2019. able, tame kittens that have commenced to transact busi- Telephone NO.: 209-521- of the California Probate Code, (408)897-3156 Expires March 15, 2024. ness under the fictitious busi- 1800 Fax NO.209- 572- or (2) 60 days from the mailing been tested for FIV & FELV, The Independent Legal altered & vaccinated. We also ness name(s) listed above: 3501 E-Mail Address: or personal delivery to you of a 127) LOST/ FOUND No. 4509. Published March N/A.Signature of Registrants: WBroderick-villa@CurtisLe- notice under section 9052 of have adult cats & ranch cats for 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2019. the California Probate Code. adoption. /s/: Sulaiman Noory, General galGroup.com Attorney For: NOTICES / Alex Zamora SUPERIOR Other California statutes and Partner. This statement was ANNOUNCEMENTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS filed with the County Clerk of COURT OF CALIFORNIA, legal authority may affect your EMPLOYMENT rights as a creditor. You may 155) NOTICES NAME STATEMENT Alameda on March 25, 2019. COUNTY OF ALAMEDA want to consult with an attorney FILE NO. 556671 Expires March 25, 2024. 2120 Martin Luther Kink, Jr. 65) HELP WANTED “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- Way, Berkeley, California knowledgeable in California The following person(s) do- The Independent Le- fornia law requires that contrac- 94704 Branch Name: Probate Law. You may examine the file 57) SERVICES tors taking jobs that total $500 ing business as: Protein gal No. 4513. Published kept by the court. If you are a Research, 1852 Rutan April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 or more (labor and/or materials) To all heirs, beneficiaries, person interested in the estate, BE WARY of out of area com- Drive, Livermore, CA 94551, be licensed by the Contractors creditors, contingent creditors, you may file with the court a panies. Check with the local is hereby registered by LEGAL NOTICE State License Board. State law and persons who may other- Request for Special Notice Better Business Bureau before the following owner(s): also requires that contractors The business records of the fol- wise be interested in the will (Form DE-154) of the filing of you send money or fees. Read Berkeley Nutritional MFG include their license numbers lowing customers of RECORD or estate, or both, of: Carmen an inventory and appraisal of and understand any contracts Group, 1852 Rutan Drive estate assets or of any petition on all advertising. Check your XPRESS OF CALIFORNIA, E. Cunha aka Carmen Cunha. before you sign. Shop around Livermore, CA 94551. This or account as provided in Pro- contractor’s status at www. LLC dba Access Information for rates. business is conducted by A Petition for Probate has bate Code section 1250. A Re- cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB Protected located at 5785 Las a Corporation. The date on been filed by: Alex Zamora quest for Special Notice form is (2752). Unlicensed persons Positas Road, Livermore, CA We Buy, Sell, Restore Slot which the registrant first com- in the Superior Court of Cali- available from the court clerk. taking jobs less than $500 must 94551 have been abandoned: Machines, Jukeboxes, Pinball menced to transact business fornia, County of Alameda. state in their advertisements MASTER LIQUIDITY FUND (X) Attorney for Petitioner: Wil- Games & etc. under the fictitious business The Petition for Probate re- that they are not licensed by LLC. All records will be shred- liam Broderick-Villa P.O. Box Mike: 209-481-3115 name(s) listed above: March 9, quests that: Alex Zamora the Contractors State License ded 16 days after publication of 3030 / 1300 K Street, Suite B 2009.Signature of Registrants: be appointed as personal Board.” this notice. Anyone claiming to Modesto, CA 95354 /s/: Nina Betts, Vice President representative to administer have an interest in the records 209-521-1800 of Finance. This statement was the estate of the decedent. should contact Access Informa- filed with the County Clerk of (X)The petition requests The Independent Legal No. tion Protected in writing at the 4515. Published April 4, 11, Alameda on March 19, 2019. authority to administer the following address: 500 Unicorn estate under the Independent 18, 2019 Expires March 19, 2024. Park Drive, Suite 503, Woburn, Administration of Estates The Independent Le- THE ADDRESS IS THE TRI-VALLEY MA 01801, Attn: Legal Depart- Act. (This authority will allow gal No. 4511. Published ANIMALS ment, Tel. No. (888) 869-2767 the personal representative April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019 (Client Support); email: Marga- to take many actions with- 2) CATS/ DOGS THE EXPERIENCE IS ALAIN PINEL [email protected]. out obtaining court approval. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal No. Before taking certain very ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, NAME STATEMENT 4510. Published April 4, 2019. important actions, however, for adoption information con- FILE NO. 556769 the personal representa- tact Valley Humane Society at The following person(s) doing tive will be required to give (925)426-8656 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CHERIE DOYLE LESLIE FAUGHT business as: Roof Max, 7610 notice to interested persons NAME STATEMENT National Dr, Livermore, CA unless they have waived FILE NO. 556831 925.580.2552 925.784.7979 94550, is hereby registered by notice or consented to the The following person(s) do- the following owner(s): proposed action.) The inde- [email protected] [email protected] ing business as: Delta Solar, Yorkshire Roofing of Northern pendent administration author- 260 Maple St, Livermore, CA ity will be granted unless an cdoyle.apr.com lesliefaught.com California, Inc, 7610 National 94550, is hereby registered by interested person files an ob- Dr., Livermore, CA 94550. This License # 01950716 License # 01027778 the following owner(s): jection to the petition and shows business is conducted by a Caeton Roche, 260 Maple good cause why the court Corporation. The date on which St, Livermore, CA 94550. should not grant the authority Adopt a new best friend LINDA FUTRAL KAT GASKINS the registrant first commenced This business is conducted TVAR to transact business under the by an individual. 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All vice, skill and compassion. each year, Doctors’ Day was first seen in Chardonnay, pruning was finished before The observance com- officially established in 1990 that harbinger of spring, that bud break. We purposefully memorates the nation's doc- when President George Bush promises us a golden reward prune varieties and blocks tors, who have dedicated issued a proclamation in ob- come fall. that are prone to early bud themselves to public service servance of the day. March Among the first to check first.” by helping to ensure the good 30 also marks the anniver- in with Tami Kelly at the Pat Heineman of Bent health of their communities. sary of the first use of general Livermore Valley Wine- Creek Winery observes that Doctors are qualified and li- anesthesia in surgery by Dr. growers Association was bud break is a little late for censed individuals who prac- Crawford W. Long in 1842. Amanda Smith, who handles them this year. “Only our tice medicine of all forms. National Doctors’ Day social media for Crooked Syrah has some buds.” “On behalf of our em- is commonly celebrated in Vine & Stony Ridge Win- Farmed organically from ployees and governing healthcare organizations, ery. She reported that the the very start, Retzlaff Es- board, I would like to extend as a day to recognize the Sangiovese vineyard in front tate Vineyards reports bud my heartfelt appreciation contributions of doctors to of the tasting room was break in both the Chardon- to our physicians, the gate- individual lives and com- bursting forth with the pretty nay and Sauvignon Blanc. keepers of healthcare in munities. pink-tinged greenery of first Salome Garau-Taylor says the Tri-Valley community,” “We encourage our com- leaf. The buds are not unlike this is later than last year by said Ann Lucena, CEO of munity members to join us pussy willows, as they swell a week or so. San Ramon Regional Medi- in thanking all physicians and suddenly unfurl the tiny Out at Galles Vineyards, cal Center. “I believe in the for the very important ser- leaves waiting inside. Harry Galles notes, “Bud value of saying thank you vice they provide,” Lucena Garré Winery also break has started in most every day, but this national added. chimed in early, with re- all the white varietals. It Bud break is taking place on chardonnay, sangiovese, observance lets us set aside ports of Chardonnay in the is just beginning in the red and primitivo varieties at Garré. Pictured is the Reserve estate vineyard leafing out, varietals. Bud break in the Chardonnay. (Photo - Tami Kelly) as did Dane Stark of Page red varietals is a little like Livermore High School Mill Winery, who saw bud when they are ready for will share family stories. Contest. Categories include break in the Chardonnay at harvest: some break earlier View wildlife, flora, fauna Best Brozier, Best Electric Students Honored in Chandler Vineyards. and are harvested earlier, and the incredible views Light Show, Most Creative Rick Corbett of Crooked but it depends on specific from the top of the hill. Team Safari, Most Inspira- Statewide Video Contest Vine/Stony Ridge says it’s location, temperature and There will be three more tional, Best Show Stopper always exciting to see that weather. Red bud break wine and food pairing sta- and more. A team of Livermore the Local Control Funding Sangiovese vineyard wak- is one to two weeks later tions as you walk around Support Tri-Valley High School students have Formula (LCFF), which ing up. A couple of longtime this year than last. Not sure the hill top, and the hike SOCKs in other ways. been selected as finalists requires that districts con- club members make wine about whites. I believe ev- will end back at the tast- Charles R will be support- for the 2019 Student Voices sult with students, parents, from it, and he says it’s re- eryone was pruned before ing room with some Port ing the Cause in the tasting Campaign, which provides teachers, and other com- ally good. Rick’s son, Eric, bud break.” and decadent bites. Club room on April 13th, and will a creative way for students munity members to create who manages the Del Ar- Sblend Sblendorio of Members $25, Public, $35. donate $5 for every bottle of (grades 7-12) to impact the district plan. Videos royo Vineyard, reports that Sblendorio Estate & Vine- Buy your tickets today at wine purchased. A donation school policymaking and from the campaign have several other varieties are yard, observes, “Bud break www.brownpapertickets. jar will also be available make their voices heard. activated concrete change joining in the party there, in our Chard is barely un- com or call 800-838-3006. in the tasting room. There Student videos responded to at several California school including Chardonnay, Pinot derway, about three weeks 8195 Crane Ridge Road, will be a display of deco- the question “How could the districts, such increased ac- Gris and Pinot Noir. Noth- behind last year. No break Livermore, www.charles- rated bras from previous arts change your school?” cess to art classes, gender ing much is happening in yet in our Zin.” rvineyards.com. walks. To join or sponsor the Finalists from schools neutral bathrooms and the the Ghielmetti Vineyard as With all the rain this Charles R Team go to www. throughout California were adoption of the Declaration 14th Annual Bras of yet. week, one wonders what For the Cause trivalleysocks.org. selected to be evaluated by of Students Right to Equity At Concannon Vineyard, the rest of April will bring. Tri-Valley SOCKs Congratulations to Brent a panel of judges. Videos in Arts Learning. winemaker James Foster, One thing is for certain, Breast Cancer Walk Amos of Las Positas! were evaluated on the per- The Student Voices Cam- reports the Chardonnay and the sheep grazing in the Saturday, April 13 In recognition of their suasiveness of the message, paign will be featured on the Viognier are leafing out. Page Mill Vineyard right Join Charles R in sup- fine performance at the -re technical components of Inside California Education, Things are running about now, will have lots of fresh port of Bras for the Cause, cent San Francisco Chroni- the video and the creative a statewide television series two weeks behind last year, grass, clover and other cover Quest for the Cure. The cle Competition, Las Positas approach. Winners will be about public education pro- says Foster, due to the cold crops to munch on for the Charles R Team will walk Vineyards was presented an announced on April 5, 2019. duced by KVIE PBS, the weather in March and the next couple of months. One in support of their Wine award on the state capital's “Across the county, stu- PBS station in Sacramento. early spring rains. hopes that the weather dur- Tasting Associate, Barbara Senate floor by Senator dents are speaking up, join- The Campaign will also be Aaron Luna, General ing vine flowering will be Roudebush, a breast can- Steve Glazer, followed by ing together, and shaping showcased at the upcoming Manager/Winemaker at Fe- conducive to decent fruit cer survivor, with Team a reception celebrating the conversations about the Youth Creativity Summit, nestra Winery reports the set. Time will tell. For now, Captain Jean Krahulec. For SF Chronicle Red Wine most important issues we taking place in Los Angeles first Rhones to be bursting get out and experience the information about joining Sweepstakes winner, the Las face as a county – education, on April 26th at Los Angeles forth at their estate vine- spectacular wild flowers that the team, contact Jean at Positas 2016 Malbec. climate change, gun control, Community College. The yard, with Grenache and grace the hillsides. immigration. It is a moment Summit hosts 300 students [email protected]. Syrah leading the charge. Wildflower & Wine Walk There's a Bra Decorating when young people have a and includes interactive They are leafing out a few real opportunity to push for workshops, performances, at Charles R Vineyards days later than last year, but Saturday, April 13, the changes they want to see and resource tables for stu- compared to 2017 and previ- in their schools, the country, dents to tap into creative 11:00 am to 2:00 pm ous drought vintages, says Join Charles R family and the world,” explained learning and career oppor- Luna, they are 2-3 weeks California Alliance for Arts tunities. member, Karen Bartlett later. Fortunately, they had McLeod, for a Wildflower Education Program Coordi- To watch the finalist vid- finished all their pruning nator, Caitlin Lainoff. eo, “Arts Power!,” produced and Wine Hilltop Walk this prior to bud break. Spring. The tour will start In California, students by students at Livermore At Wente Vineyards, are guaranteed a voice in High School, go to youtu. in the Charles R Tasting Niki Wente says, “We are Room with a food and wine planning and budgeting be/g1RNIvj6KXA. seeing bud break mostly for their school through pairing, then walk the trail in Chardonnay and a few up the hillside where Karen Public Health Department Warns of Possible Measles Exposure at Restaurant in Livermore Alameda County health 12 months, persons who measles which can appear patients and visitors. officials are advising per- cannot receive measles vac- up to 14 days after the ex- Measles is preventable sons who were at Sauced cine due to a weakened im- posure. They include fever, with the Measles, Mumps, BBQ & Spirits Restaurant mune system (for example, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and Rubella (or MMR) vac- in Livermore on Saturday, due to organ transplant or and a rash that can last up cine. 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These present at Sauced should measures to protect other include infants younger than watch for symptoms of SECTION A thursday, aPRIL 4, 2019

American Folk Music Show Set

Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary Chiemienti family Two upcoming events at the Bankhead Theater will bring to life periods in American musical history and their long-lasting influence on cultural trends. Folk legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary joins a talented group of young singers and musi- Exhibit Focuses on The Super Parents: cians for “Lonesome Traveler,” a powerful anthem to American folk music on April 14, 2019. A concert version of the Off-Broadway musical, Caring for Children with Special Needs the show celebrates such iconic artists as Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Bob Dylan, Buffalo Springfield, A new exhibition chronicling the constant care pro- Crosby Stills and Nash, Joan Baez, and Joni Mitchell. vided by families for their children with chronic medical “From Ragtime to Jazz,” with the California State conditions, The Super Parents: Caring for Children with Military Reserve Band directed by James W. Lamb, Special Needs will be on display at Pleasanton’s Mu- offers a fascinating view of the evolution of jazz seum on Main from Wednesday, April 3 to Sunday, May music in America through the innovations of WWI 26, 2019. Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Deanne soldier and bandleader James Reese Europe. Remain- Fitzmaurice shadowed families living in 10 cities through- ing tickets for “Lonesome Traveler” start at $50. The out California whose children have conditions ranging single performance of “From Ragtime to Jazz” on from type 1 diabetes to neurofibromatosis. The exhibition April 18, 2019 is a free event, although tickets are features her photographs, accompanied by first person required. descriptions from the “super parents” themselves, docu- Described by The New York Times as illuminating menting a day in the life of each family. and achingly beautiful, “Lonesome Traveler” reflects These families have much in common as they navi- on the ways in which the story of folk music is truly gate a complex and fragmented system of care, from the the story of an ever-changing America across the gen- crushing piles of paperwork, to financial stress, to long erations. Young singers and musicians, together with drives for appointments booked months in advance. The Peter Yarrow, take audiences from the 1920s to the most common denominator among these parents is a 1970s, from the front porches of Appalachia to the deep, beautiful sense of all-giving love for their children. nightclubs of San Francisco and New York, and from Through photography, artifacts, and hands-on interactive (continued on page 2) (continued on page 5) Villafana family 2 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019

AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC (continued from front page) the festival stages of New- port to the sound stages of Los Angeles. With beloved songs such as “If I Had a Hammer,” “This Land is Your Land,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “The Times They are A Changin’,” and “Hallelujah,” they honor the music that made history and the history that made music. The show was con- ceived, written and directed by James O’Neil and inspired by the beloved music of his father, who had been part of the Dust Bowl migration to California in the 1930s. The title springs from the idea that we all Kimberly Richards take a solitary journey through life, coming into and out of this world alone. Late Nite Catechism Comedy Throughout the show, video projections depict scenes Coming to the Bankhead from across history, including union activities, the One of the longest-running comedy series in Chicago Oklahoma dust bowl, anti- theater history, Late Nite Catechism returns for a fourth war demonstrations, and time to the Bankhead Theater on Friday, April 12, 2019. the battle for civil rights. “Will My Bunny Go To Heaven?” is a wHOLY hysterical “Lonesome Traveler” was take on the Easter holiday addressing puzzling mysteries nominated for the Outer such as “Why isn’t Easter the same day every year?” and Critics Circle Award for unearthing the origins of familiar traditions such as Easter Outstanding Off-Broadway bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bonnets, and those colorful Musical in 2015, but lost to Easter Peeps. Part catechism class, part stand-up comedy “Hamilton.” The Los An- routine, the show evokes humorous memories of an earlier geles Times chose the show era when parochial schools reigned supreme and nuns as a Critic’s Pick saying patrolled the classroom, ruler in hand. it was “a warm, embrac- Lonesome Traveler to perform. Kimberly Richards, a graduate of Oakland’s Holy ing, communal experience, Names High School and a resident of San Francisco, a joyous comingling of perform jazz at Carnegie Traveling from the stage “From Ragtime to Jazz” returns as Sister. In addition to acting, over the course of voices and instruments... Hall, 26 years before Benny of Carnegie Hall to the is a free community concert her career she has been a professional dancer, illusion- an expression of an ideal Goodman. battlefields of World War underwritten by the Liver- ist, choreographer, aerialist, comedienne and director. As America.” When the US entered I France, this presentation more Valley Performing an actress, she won two Drama-Logue awards and has “From Ragtime to World War I, Jim Europe combines narrative, im- Arts Center’s Producer’s appeared in such long-running San Francisco hits as “Bar Jazz” features the music enlisted in the National ages, video, and live music Circle Fund. Donations to None” and “Beyond Therapy.” Since 2001, she has ap- of James Reese Europe, a Guard and was sent to to chart the story of this this fund help keep high peared as “Sister” on tour, bringing both her experience as leading figure on the New France. He was the first groundbreaking African- quality performances at a beleaguered Catholic school student and her rich sense York African-American African-American to lead American musician and affordable prices, secure of humor to the role. music scene at the begin- troops in battle, but was soldier. All of the music broader more adventurous Late Night Catechism is the brainchild of writers Mar- ning of the 20th century. wounded and sent back to performed is historically programming, and support ipat Donovan and Vicki Quade. While filled with laugh- In a very short time span, lead the band he had helped accurate compositions and free community events. out-loud humor from beginning to end, the one-woman he achieved a remarkable form, the 369th Regiment, scores as played by the Lonesome Traveler: The shows maintain a warm and respectful demeanor towards number of milestones. He known as the Hell Fighters. original ensembles. Band Concert with Peter Yarrow the Catholic sisters to whom, Donovan says, she owes brought African-American His unit served as part of leader, Chief Warrant Of- tickets are $20-80 regular, a debt for her early education. Donovan, an actress, and music to a broader audi- the American Expedition- ficer Two James Lamb, $20 students and active Quade, a journalist, became writing partners in 1992, and ence, desegregated Broad- ary Force (AEF) and helped a trumpet player and a military personnel. From created the show they have described as “Loretta Young way and the musician’s introduce jazz music to 30-plus year veteran in the Ragtime to Jazz: The Music meets Carol Burnett” the following year. Late Nite Cat- union, adapted the use of cities throughout Europe. music and audio industry, of James Reese Europe is echism opened with Donovan in the role of Sister and has saxes and the drum set in Jim Europe’s innovations has performed at Lincoln free, but tickets required, since become a hit across the country, as well as in Great jazz, landed the first record- played a significant role in Center and conducted at limit 4 per family. Britain, Canada and Australia. ing contract of an African- the evolution of Ragtime Carnegie Hall. He gathered, The Bankhead Theater is The Bankhead Theater is located at 2400 First Street American ensemble, and music as it became the arranged, and developed the located at 2400 First Street, in downtown Livermore. Tickets are available at the box invented the Fox Trot. His foundation for the Jazz Age Ragtime to Jazz program, Livermore; tickets at lvpac. office, online at www.lvpac.org or by calling 373-6800. orchestra was the first to sound of the 1920s. and acts as narrator. org or call 925-373-6800. APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 3 Symphony Plans 'Dramatic Dvorak' Program

By Patricia J. Boyle his mother and the decline of his close colleague, Bed- Livermore-Amador Symphony continues its fifty-sixth rich Smetana, this symphony bears the weight of those regular season with “Dramatic Dvorak” on April 13 at tragedies. It also shows Dvorak at his finest as a composer, Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, with Music Director Lara realizing his full voice and finding extraordinary depth in Webber conducting. The concert will include Antonín his rich melodic ideas and development. It is just an amaz- Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s ing symphony that we are embracing fully. It is a great “Capriccio espagnol,” and two works featuring cellist challenge and privilege to play it.” Evan Kahn as soloist: Dvorak’s Rondo for Cello and Or- The concert begins at 8:00 PM, preceded by a prelude chestra and George Kahn’s Concerto for Cello and String talk from 7:00 – 7:30. The Symphony Guild will host a Orchestra. post-concert reception in the lobby. Ticket information can Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio espagnol” will open be obtained at www.bankheadtheater.org, at the Bankhead the concert. Webber calls Rimsky-Korsakov the “King ticket office, 2400 First St., Livermore, or at 925-373- of orchestral color and invention,” and says, “This music 6800. sparkles. Using Spanish folk songs and brilliant orchestra- tion, he creates a mini-masterpiece that is perfectly paced, with delicate solo passages, unique pizzicato techniques in the violins, and dramatic sweeps of sound through the whole orchestra.” Next, the orchestra will perform Kahn’s Concerto for Cello and String Orchestra. Soloist Evan Kahn is the son of composer George Kahn, and this performance will be MAYUMANA the concerto’s west coast premiere. Evan Kahn graduated with college and university honors from Carnegie Mel- CURRENTS lon University and received a Master’s in Chamber Music An Electrifyingan Show at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He is principal cello in Symphony Silicon Valley, acting principal cello in Opera San Jose, and assistant principal cello in San Jose Chamber Orchestra and West Bay Opera. In addition, he is a resident cellist for several Bay Area music collectives and ensembles. Evan Kahn says, “My dad’s concerto is, in a way, a journey from darkness into light. The first movement, brooding and languorous, angsty and inward, gives way photos: Zeev Roytman in the opening cadenza of the second movement to a more extroverted timbral and harmonic palette; the horizon is near, and we’re headed toward it. Then, suddenly, at the end of the movement, we feel a raindrop, and a joyous Cellist Evan Kahn “The perfect escape from the outside world... scattering of rhythms and vivacious dance carries us a wonderful performance of light and sound, dance through the final movement.” and song, perfect for any age.” -Brooklyn Daily Eagle Composer George Kahn comments, “The piece is one with a bunch of friends. Since then, my career has blos- Mon APR 8 at 7:30pm long arc from beginning to end, starting in the bottom somed quite a bit, and I’m so incredibly excited to finally of the low strings and ending in the upper reaches of the give this piece its true premiere with Lara Webber on the violins. The solo cello is poking and prodding, asking podium.” Lara Webber is equally thrilled about the perfor- BRIAN SHUL questions while the ensemble moves at its own pace and mance. She says, “I am particularly excited to bring Evan in its own trajectory.” to Livermore. He is extremely talented, and a genuine, Spy Pilot George Kahn describes how the concerto came about. generous musician. It is a uniquely special opportunity to Chronicles “By the time Evan was graduating high school it was clear perform his father’s wonderful concerto alongside a lovely that he was really gifted, and also clear that the Santa gem for solo cello by Dvorak. Wed APR 10 at 7:30pm Monica High School orchestra played at a very high cali- Dvorak’s Rondo for Cello and Orchestra will follow ber, so I asked Evan if I could write a piece for him, and the Kahn concerto. Evan Kahn describes it: “The Dvorak asked the Orchestra Director if we could get it performed Rondo is an interesting contrast to my dad’s work. A ron- Joined by his navigator Walt Watson, Air Force Pilot during Evan's senior year. Hearing the success of the first do is a piece of music that returns to the same subject ma- Brian Shul shares his experiences flying the world’s movement inspired me to enlarge the piece and turn it into terial time and time again, diverging to different episodes fastest aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. a full-fledged concerto by the time Evan was graduating in between. There’s an inherent lightness to the primary from Carnegie Mellon University.” He adds, “If the first theme of this work, so that even though it’s definitively EVE ENSLER’S movement was inspired by (Henryk) Gorecki, the second in a minor key, there’s nothing serious about it. That said, The Vagina movement draws on a more romantic palette, à la (Ralph) there’s no redemptive arc, no hero’s journey—true to its Monologues Vaughan Williams. My idea was to make the orchestra rondo form, it finishes right in the place it begins.” a living, breathing entity. I cannot begin to describe the The concert will conclude with Dvorak’s Symphony Benefit for feeling of having my son perform this concerto with a full No. 7. Webber says, “Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 is loaded Tri-Valley Haven orchestra for you. The emotion is quite overwhelming, with inspiration and emotion, darkness and light. The APR 5 — APR 6 and my heart is full.” themes are soulful and expressive, and often appear as Evan Kahn says, “I gave the first performance in 2015 outbursts of emotion. Written in the midst of the death of 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 Tri-Valley Robotics Team Qualifies for World Championship; Raising Funds to Finance Trip

System Overload Ro- Robotics and our sponsor, Team Marketing Lead botics received regional Robot Garden, are proud Blanchard Kenfack, a recognition by qualifying in to represent Livermore and senior at Granada High the Monterey Bay Regional the Tri-Valley community School, stated, “I have thor- FIRST ® (For Inspira- in leading STEM education oughly enjoyed my time on tion and Recognition of efforts for our youth.” this team as System Over- Science and Technology) System Overload Robot- load has helped me grow as Robotics Competition at ics is comprised of 20 an engineer, businessman, Seaside High School on students and mentors from student, and as a person March 22-24, 2019. With throughout the Tri-Valley over the last 4 years I hope their achievement, the team area. Chartered by the local to continue on this team and qualiﬁed for a spot at the makerspace community not only watch it succeed, FIRST Championship, to Robot Garden and meeting but have a place in ensuring be held April 17-20, 2019 at the Livermore i-GATE that others are afforded the at the George R. Brown center, the team meets same opportunity.” Convention Center in Hous- all year but gets only six In addition to winning ton, Texas. weeks to design, build, and a slot to compete in the “This team is truly a ex- test a robot that performs FIRST Championship, the ample of how perseverance multiple tasks all using the team also won the FIRST pays off in both technical team’s own programming Monterey Bay Regional and leadership successes,” and manufacturing skills. Safety Award for their stated Dr. Phillip Weiss, Not only do the students work in promoting mental the team’s Boy Scouts of design a robot, they also and physical health safety America Explorer Post learn project management, through a personal hydra- Advisor. “From a team that mathematics, marketing, tion campaign. This cam- rebuilt itself only two years leadership and computer- paign helped to ensure the ago to now, winning a slot aided design (CAD) skills safety of the hundreds of Team celebrates victory. at this international com- along the way. participants and spectators petition is a dream come In recent activity, the attending the competition true for everyone involved. team exhibited their skills by encouraging them all to competition, they are now Houston, Texas. They have ships. To support the team, Students and mentors put at the Livermore Public keep personally hydrated. focused on fundraising started several fundraising contact them through email in thousands of hours to Library, and last year’s Now that the team is the nearly $20,000 needed campaigns and are looking at sor.frc6059@gmail. successfully complete at Tri-Valley Innovation Fair qualiﬁed to attend the to register, travel to, and to promote local Tri-Valley com or by visiting www. this level. System Overload among others. prestigious international compete at the event in businesses through sponsor- frc6059.com.

Towne Center Books to Host Author Lisa See Towne Center Books This novel illuminates a world turned upside down, Her bestselling titles include The Tea Girl of Hum- will hosst author Lisa See one where the women are in charge, engaging in danger- mingbird Lane, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony will be in Pleasanton to ous physical work, and the men take care of the children. in Love, Shanghai Girls, China Dolls, and Dreams of Joy, introduce her latest book. The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the which debuted at #1. This is part of the monthly remarkably strong and spirited female divers of Jeju, a See was the recipient of the Golden Spike Award from Coffee and Conversation remote Korean Island. It’s also an eye-opening portrait of the Chinese Historical Association of Southern California series, but because Lisa a country ravaged by decades of conflict and unrest, and and the History Maker’s Award from the Chinese Ameri- draws such a large crowd a searing examination of the effects that foreign interven- can Museum. She was also named National Woman of the this event will be held at tion can have on the evolution of a nation and of course Year by the Organization of Chinese American Women. Lynnewood Church. individual lives. It asks the eternal questions: How do we She lives in Los Angeles. The event is April 10 find forgiveness? Can we find forgiveness? Please see Lisa’s website, lisasee.com, for more de- at 11 a.m. at Lynnewood Ms. See has always been intrigued by stories that have tailed information on this amazing anthropological story. Methodist, 4444 Black been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up, whether Cost is $5.00. They maybe be obtained at Towne Ave., Pleasanton. in the past or happening right now in the world today. She Center Books 555 Main St Pleasanton, Townecenterbooks. Island of Sea Women, a new novel from Lisa See, is a was born in Paris but grew up in Los Angeles. She lived com, or at the door. classic Lisa See story—one of women’s friendships and with her mother but spent a lot of time with her father’s Books are available at Towne Center Books and at the the larger forces that shape them. family in Chinatown. event. APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 5 Group to Perform American Music at the Library Livermore Shakes Celebrate the country’s musical heritage with Harlem Shakespeare Vita Voci, a nine-person vocal ensemble. The Artist to present group performs American music from the Second “Becoming Othello” Great Awakening of 1790, slavery and abolitionism, “But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For the American Civil War, daws to peck at: I am not what I am" states the and the death of Abraham character of Iago in Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Lincoln. Audience mem- Othello. While Iago is contemplating his identity bers will undertake an aca- he could just as well be referring to Debra Ann pella journey through war, Byrd, Founder of Harlem Shakespeare Festival and escape, and upheaval, from the first black woman to play Othello. Livermore the peacetime presidency Shakespeare Festival is producing Othello for its of John Adams, the War of 2019 Summer Season at Wente Vineyards. The com- 1812, and through the Civil pany will embark on an audience engagement series War. This free concert will exploring the theme of race in Othello, issues sur- take place at the Liver- rounding race relations and the effect on our lives. more Public Library Civic As part of this program, LSF is featuring an evening Center on Sunday, April Vita Voci of conversation with world renowned Director, 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. The Producer and Actor Debra Ann Byrd as she shares Civic Center Library is lo- her story of stepping into the role of Othello all the composers, along with new and Sally Mote-Yaffe, Arts Series, supported by cated at 1188 South Liver- arrangements of tradi- alto; Mike Regal and John the Friends of the Liver- while producing an all-female cast of Othello with more Avenue, Livermore. tional tunes sung within Riley, tenor; Kurt Haller more Library. her company Harlem Shakespeare Festival. Founded in 2012, Vita the historical context. The and David Yaffe, bass, with For more information “I’ve known Debra Ann for over 15 years Voci literally means “life members of Vita Voci are narrators Dale Jones and about this and other events, through the international Shakespeare Theatre As- voices.” The group will Lucy Hair, Susan Moreno Bonnadette Gaitan. visit the library’s website at sociation” states Livermore Shakes Artistic Direc- sing the music of well- and Donna Warrington, This program is part of www.livermorelibrary.net tor, Lisa A. Tromovitch. “She is a dynamic artist loved early American soprano; Susan Anderson the library’s Authors and or call (925) 373-5500. and producer with an incredible story and I really wanted to bring her story and experiences to our audience. Through Debra Ann’s own journey of Mista Cookie Jar; High School becoming Othello, we are able to deepen our un- derstanding of arguably, one of Shakespeare’s most Collaborative Performances misunderstood characters.” “Becoming Othello with Debra Ann Byrd” is Slated at Firehouse Arts Center sponsored by Kimbrely Gruidl, Wealth Management The Firehouse Arts Center Theater in Pleasanton pres- Private Banker at Fremont Bank and will be present- ents upcoming performances in April: Mista Cookie Jar & ed at the Purple Orchid Resort & Spa for one night The Chocolate Chips and High School Music Collabora- only on Thursday, April 25th, 2019. The evening tive (HSMC). includes the presentation and a Q&A session with Mista Cooke Jar & The Chocolate Chips will be per- the artist, desserts and award-winning Livermore formed on April 13 2:00 pm; High School Music Collabo- Valley wine. Tickets are $60/person and include the ration will stage Parental Control, April 13 at 7:30 pm and program, dessert and wine. For tickets call (925) Originality, April 18 at 7:30 pm (special guest appearance 443-BARD or visit www.LivermoreShakes.org. by Oshima Brothers) Livermore Shakespeare Festival will produce Photo in exhibit Showsare at the Firehouse Arts Center Theater, 4444 Shakespeare’s, The Tragedie of Othello and the Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are available at madcap comedy The Complete Works of William MUSEUM EXHIBIT www.firehousearts.org or at the Center Box Office. Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] by Adam Long, (continued from front page) The Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips is a Los Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield on the grounds of Angeles based variety show featuring “kindie music”-kid Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting room at elements, The Super Parents highlights the families at the friendly indie music. The band has performed all over 5565 Tesla Road in Livermore in July and August center of a complex web of services and providers who U.S. including Sirius XM’s “Kids Place Live!”. support the overall health and well being of children with 2019. For dates and detailed information visit Liver- The City of Pleasanton’s High School Music Collab- special health care needs. orative will host two performances. Parental Control will moreShakes.org. Tickets range from $25 to $58 The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health feature a playlist of cover ballads of their parents’ favorite and are day-dependent, with discounts for seniors, produced The Super Parents: Caring for Children with music. Originality performance theme is “live, local, and students and educators. For tickets call (925) 443- Special Needs; the exhibition was developed and traveled original”, featuring a variety of original music by the BARD or visit www.LivermoreShakes.org by Exhibit Envoy. HSMC. Deanne Fitzmaurice is a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial and commercial photographer based in San Francisco. For more information, contact Firehouse Arts Center at (925) 931-4848.

6 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019

Two Churches Share One Site Fly Fishers to Present Talk on This Sunday, April 7, believe.’ … By study- and at Tri-Valley Unity in Selecting Fishing Equipment two differing spiritual tradi- ing and applying spiritual Dublin. tions will be united in one laws, you can change your Her husband, Jack Quig- Tri-Valley Fly Fishers invites all to attend the April sacred space. unconscious beliefs and ley, teaches music at Valley 4 meeting to hear Zach Miller speak about Selecting the The Center for Spiritual create improved conditions Montessori and serves Right Fly Fishing Equipment. Living Livermore Valley in your life.” as music director for the Not too long ago there were 3 different types of fly church, affectionately While coming from dif- church. They have a son, lines, today there are hundreds. Choosing the right one can known as “The Light- ferent religious traditions, Julian, who attends Liver- be confusing and a down right daunting task. Zach Miller house,” will be celebrating the two churches hold in more High School. grew up on the banks of the North Platt River in Wyo- worship service at 10 a.m. common love of God, love The congregation is ming with a fly rod in his hand. After graduating college in the parish hall on Saint of community and a com- working with a series of he went to work at The Fly Shop in Redding. Beside fly Bartholomew’s Episcopal mitment to social justice themes this year. The theme line selection he’ll be discussing equipment selection in Church grounds, under the for all. for 2019 is ‘Spirituality in general. leadership of the Rev. Har- Both services will begin Life.’ The theme for April is Tri-Valley Fly Fishers is a non-profit organization com- riet Hawkins. at 10 a.m. at 678 Enos “All New Life Is Unique,” prised of women and men from the Tri-Valley and East During the exact same Way in Livermore. CSL and the theme for the April Bay who enjoy the sport of fly fishing. Membership spans hour at the other end of will start its morning with 7 service is “New Life!” Harriet Hawkins all ages from students to seniors. Besides fishing trips the courtyard, Father Andy meditation at 9:30 a.m. All Father Andy came to and Expert Speakers, the club is deeply committed to and Lobban will be leading the are welcome. Saint Bart’s in 2016, after involved with education and conservation activities. The St. Bart’s congregation in “… the universe is spiri- Rev. Harriet, as her directing Grace Cathedral’s clubs education programs help new anglers get involved their Episcopal service in tual and has intelligence, congregants know her, has social justice programs in in the sport and experienced fly-fishers to sharpen their the church sanctuary. purpose, beauty, and order. been a minister with the San Francisco. skills. Perhaps the best known club sponsored educational The Lighthouse is part … Whether we call it God, Centers for Spiritual Living Both pastors are excited activity is “Trout in the Classroom” that has exposed over of the international Centers Spirit, Energy, or Universal since 2000. to explore ways the two 50,000, 5th grade students to ecology and the life cycle for Spiritual Living, was Intelligence, we are ever She did her ministerial churches can come together of fish. Among TVFF’s conservation activities adopting established six years ago. conscious that all people, training at Agape church in in serving their churches Arroyo Mocho which flows through Robertson Park in Most recently, Sunday places, and things emanate Southern California, and and the Livermore com- Livermore and keeping it clear of trash. services have been held at from this Universal Intel- has since as assistant min- munity. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on April 4 at the Liver- the Livermore Community ligence that is within us and ister at the Oakland Center For more information, more Pleasanton Rod and Gun club, 4000 Dagnino Road, Center. all around us. … for Spiritual Living, and a visit www.csllvlighthouse. Livermore. There is no admission charge. The guiding principles “We believe in Cause senior minister at Celebra- org and saintbartslivermore. For more information, contact Al at president@tri- of CSL, as stated on the and Effect and teach that tion Center for Spiritual com. valleyflyfishers.org Lighthouse website, are: ‘It is done unto you as you Living in Falls Church, VA,

Religion Chat Scheduled Brian Culbertson Will Be Featured at The January Religion Chat will be held on April 10 at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church from 5:00 to 6:15 PM. The facilities will be open at 4:30 PM and close at Taylor Family Foundation's Day in the Park 6:30 PM so that attendees can have a chance to make new friends and visit. This event is free of charge and open to Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and children with clothing, pay for funeral expenses, and pay all. producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing for medical devices. Sophie’s Place, TTFF’s mobile music The discussion topic is What does your faith do to contemporary jazz, R&B and funk, Brian Culbertson will therapy program in partnership with Wells Fargo and the make the world a better place? Speakers will be Gaurav be performing at The Taylor Family Foundation’s (TTFF) Forever Young Foundation, brings music therapy to camp Rastogi, Interfaith Leader at Livermore Shiva-Vishnu 29th annual Day in the Park auction fundraiser Sunday, and those who are homebound or patients in Northern Temple and Board Member of the Hindu Community August 25th at Camp Arroyo. California hospitals. Institute and Rev. Andy Lobban, the Rector of St. Bar- The event will include noted celebrities, including local This year’s auction fundraiser features gourmet food, tholomew's Episcopal Church. news personalities ABC7/KGO TV’s Cheryl Jennings wine, and beer from some of Northern California’s top The event will be held in the sanctuary. There is a and Mike Nicco. Doug McConnell will be on hand along restaurants, wineries and breweries. Priceless and rare parking lot at the church and street parking. with radio personalities Jim Hampton from KKIQ/KKDV, live auction items include private chef dinners and sports Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on Sue Hall of 96.5 KOIT and the San Francisco Bonneville packages, red carpet events, luxurious vacations and the second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Radio Stations and KCBS Food & Wine Editor, Narsai other glamorous packages. Individual tickets are $250 Interconnect's nineteen participating congregations in David. and tables of 10 are $3,000 for General and $3,500 for Livermore and Pleasanton. The group's mission state- TTFF continues its commitment to providing ﬁnancial Preferred. ment reads, "To enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and and emotional support for children and families in the For tickets/tables for Day in the Park, please visit others about the great diversity of faiths and cultures in community who are in critical need. TTFF supports these www.ttff.org or call (925) 455-5118. our Valley." In order to accomplish the mission, a variety families in medical crisis through grants that provide of events are held each year.

Sunset Elementary Connecting Its Community with Culture

For learners of any age, and young students especially, the exposure to a variety of perspectives broadens their field of knowledge and concept of the world around them. Complementing the con- cepts and subjects students learn about in the classroom, the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Sunset Elementary is holding the school’s first annual Multicultural Night on April 12, 2019. This event - open to the public - promises to expand the horizons of the Sunset community, celebrating the tapestry of said Goel. “With this event, opportunity to explore the tunities for our students,” cultures represented by its we hope our students will aspects of different cultures said Sunset Principal Tom students, teachers, staff, and see the diversity throughout – from music to art to cui- Jones. “They put on events families. our school, and appreciate sine. Several performances that reflect the diversity of Inspired by the multicul- the value of understand- will feature international interests in our school and Photos and flyer courtesy of LVJUSD and Sunset Elementary PTO tural events celebrated at ing and respecting cultures music, some students and community. The events they other schools in the Liver- around the world.” families of the school will organize, like our upcoming tant function of the PTO. With its inaugural Multi- more Valley Joint Unified Visitors to Sunset’s present information about Multicultural Night, bring “We’re proud of being able cultural Night at Sunset, the School District (LVJUSD), Multicultural Night will re- the diverse collection of value to our school by ex- to bring people together,” PTO invites its community Sunset’s PTO, led by orga- ceive a passport and world countries, and a variety panding on our educational said Goel. “Thank you to connect, both within the nizer Runjhun Goel, has map that will open the of activities related to the programs and providing to each of our 25 country school and beyond its walls. spent months developing an door to 25 countries. The represented cultures will be a special experience for ambassadors and volunteers Students and families will event of its own that repre- event will sed families on available to visitors. Sunset families.” who have come together to enjoy a night out together, sents the variety of cultures a colorful and entertaining “The members of our Providing an opportu- help put on this event. It is joining the school com- throughout the community. journey around the world PTO make a point of le- nity for families to spend a joint effort to organize an munity to discover interna- “Our focus is on the kids,” where they will have the veraging learning oppor- time together is an impor- event of this size.” tional perspectives.

Armchair Traveler Program Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, will take place Earth Day Activities in Pleasanton at the Livermore Public Library Civic Center on Thursday April 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Susan and Ralph Alcorn will Pleasanton Earth Day Celebration will take place Sigret Ferrer (limit 30) share photographs and stories of their hikes on the Norte and Primitivo Routes of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. on Saturday, April 13. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Bee Talk-Friendly Pollinator by Earl Though the Norte and Primitivo routes are more difficult There will be a Creek Clean-Up from 9 a.m. to Weak, Master Gardener than the popular Francés route, any adversity is more than noon at various locations. Open to a ges 7 and up. Entertainment and events at the library fro 1 to 4 made up for by the scenic beauty and cultural diversity of Registration is required at www.pleasantonfun.com pm. is as follows: these alternatives. Registration Code 12139. 1:15-1:45 p.m. the 7PM Band Susan is the author several hiking books, including Free onsite document shredding will be available 2-2:30 p.m. Martial Arts by Champion Wushu Healing Miles: Gifts from the Caminos Norte and Primi- from 1 to 4 pm. at the Pleasanton Civic Center 123 2:45-3:15 p.m. Dances by CCAC Students tivo. Ralph and Susan have also hiked the Pacific Crest Main St. (enter on Bernal Ave. between Main St. and 3:30-3:50 Ladybug Release By Alameda County Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Torres del Paine in Pa- Police Department). Limit of 2 banker boxes per car. Master Gardeners tagonia. They share hiking advice on their website www. Earth Day Activities at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Bicycle repair, information about recycling, clean backpack45.com. Old Bernal Ave. include the following workshops: water, gardening and more will be offered. Adults are invited to this free program on the second 10:15-11:15 a.m. Energy Efficiency led by Jeffrey All activities are free. Thursday of each month in the Community Meeting Liang of StopWaste.org For additional information, contact Zack Reda at Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Terrarium Workshop led by 925 931-5540 or [email protected] Avenue, Livermore. For additional information please call 925-373-5500.

8 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Jane Peterman (ceramic sculpture), printmaking and sculpture. Home Vineyards. Live Music 4 – 7 pm Quarteto Nuevo, 8 p.m. April 26 Tri-Valley Haven bringing back Eve Livermore Art Association Gallery, Yucali Seki (mixed media), and schoolers and high school students in March and April switching to Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues to located in the Carnegie Building, Cindy Stokes (photography). working on advanced portfolios are Summer hours in May 5 – 8 pm. Avenue, Livermore. www.lvpac.org, the Bankhead Theater in Downtown offers art classes, unusual gifts, Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, welcome. Peggy has been an art April 5th Dustin Heer Music; April 373-6800. Livermore on Friday, April 5, 2019 painting rentals, art exhibits and Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 instructor in the Livermore Valley 12th Frankie Bones Project; April A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Show, at 8 pm and Saturday, April 6, information pertaining to the art p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 for many years. Contact her at 19th The Foam Riders; April 26th 8 p.m. April 27. B West Coast 2019 at 2 pm and 8 pm. Local field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The p.m. Harrington Gallery at the Fire- (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ The Breedloves. . 2407 Research Performing Arts Presents Celebrate talent Eleisa Cambra is directing a gallery has been open since 1974 house Arts Center in Pleasanton, comcast.net. Dr., Livermore: the tropical paradise of the music of whole new show with several fresh and is run as a co-op by local art- 4444 Railroad Avenue. Donations Figure Drawing Workshop, every Las Positas Vineyard Bridal Fair, Jimmy Buffett as Garratt Wilkin and monologues. Proceeds will benefit ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 always appreciated. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday April 7, 2019. Glass of the Parrotheads recreate an actual Tri-Valley Haven’s domestic vio- p.m. For information call 449-9927. Wearable Art, Bankhead Theater Gal- Artists bring their own materials sparkling wine, vendors, tour Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer lence and sexual assault programs. Members of the Pleasanton Art lery Exhibit March 5 through April and easels. Open to all artists. venue, sample desserts and take event. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Tickets are available online at www. League Public Art Circuit are 20. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Professional artist models (nude). photos in a photo booth. No cost to First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, lvpac.org . currently exhibiting art at five St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org. No instructor. Students under 18 attend. 11 am - 4 pm. Please RSVP 373-6800. Brian Shul “Spy Pilot Chronicles” businesses in the area. Viewing Shangrila, original artwork painted need written parental permission and schedule a tour to marissa@ The Drifters, May 3, 8 p.m. Bankhead 7:30 p.m. April 10. Bankhead locations are: The Stanford Health by Tibetan monks from Shangrila, to attend. Cost $20 per session. laspositasvineyards.com. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. China. Theater Founders Room Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, Livermore; March 6 - April 27. Closing recep- Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- MUSIC/CONCERTS Telegraph Quartet, strings, May 4, The Mystery of Irma Vep at Village Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce tion, April 27 at 1:30 - 4:30. www. ments are available. Call or e-mail Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music 8 p.m. Del Valle Fine Arts Concert. Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville, at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; bothwell.lvpac.org/events Barbara Stanton for more info about every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First April 12-28. Role Players Ensemble. Sallman, Yang, & Alameda CPA's Livermore At Association Spring Art the workshop, 925-373-9638 - S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www. at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 and [email protected]. retzlaffvineyards.com 373-6800. villagetheatreshows.com 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel Street 7 at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave., Preschool Art classes: Thursday Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears San Francisco String Trio – The High School Music Collaborative: Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., Pleas- Livermore. Reception, April 6, 7 to mornings 9:45–10:45. Children regularly at: The Castle Rock Sgt. Pepper Project, May 12, 3 Parental Control; Parents just don’t anton; and The Bagel Street Café 9 p.m. open to the public. www. aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First understand... how great it’ll be - at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. If livermoreartassociation.org class. Classes cover drawing, Avenue-- the 2nd Tuesday each St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Youth Music Festival 2019, April 13, interested in becoming a member Fresh Works XI, April 27 to June 1, painting, print-making, sculpture month from 7:30-9:30--Dance 373-6800. 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, of the Pleasanton Art League or for 2019. Opening Reception Saturday, and ceramics. For further informa- floor, full bar, small cover. Keb’ Mo’ - Grammy Award Winning 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. information regarding the Public April 27 at 1 to 3 pm. Exhibition tion, contact Thomasin Dewhurst at Mista Cookie Jar, April 13, 2 p.m. Blues Master, 7:30 p.m. May 15. www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848 Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at opportunity for emerging and es- (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Smokey Joe’s Cafe, April 27-May (510) 877-8154. tablished artists who reside or work hotmail.com or visit http://children- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, 12, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Solo photography exhibit “Kerry Joy in the greater Bay Area, with the sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ firehousearts.org or 931-4848. 373-6800. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. McGehee: Photography” through focus of the exhibition being on new Art Classes, For children, teens and Livermore-Amador Symphony, April Celebrating New Music, Las Positas firehousearts.org or 931-4848. April 11th, represented by SLATE works. Harrington Gallery, Firehouse adults. Beginner to advanced. 13, prelude talk 7 p.m. concert College Main Stage May 16. End-of- Theater for Young Audiences, Contemporary Gallery (Oakland). Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Drawing, painting, printmaking, begins, 8 p.m. Rimsky-Korsakov: the-year concert features world Las Positas College Black Box, There will be 19 photographs on Pleasanton, www.firehousearts.org sculpture and ceramics taught by Capriccio espagnol, G. Kahn: Cello premieres by student composers. May 4-12.2 Live performance for display at the San Ramon Valley “Walk of the Wearables” Runway highly experienced artist and art Concerto, Dvo฀ák: Rondo for Cello 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. children and their families,. 3000 Conference Center. Sixteen are Show/Art & Wine Intertwined, instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. and Orchestra. Bankhead Theater, http://www.laspositascollege.edu/ Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// N. California landscape images, Saturday, April 27, from 1:30 – Weekday and weekend classes, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. performingarts/index.php www.laspositascollege.edu/per- including many taken in Livermore. 4:30 pm. Gallery at the Bankhead Home school classes, Special lvpac.org, 373-6800. Pacific Chamber Orchestra, formingarts/index.php I The San Ramon Valley Conference Theater, 2400 First Street, Liver- classes during school breaks Pleasanton Community Concert Beethoven: The Heroic, Sunday, Encore Players spring production Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 more. Free offered. (925) 216-7231 or email Band, Spring Concert April 14, May 19, 3 p.m. Bankhead Theater, Almost, Maine. May 10-12 at the days a week. 3301 Crow Canyon 11th annual Figurative Art exhibi- [email protected] for 2:00 pm — 3:15 pm. Firehouse 2400 First St., Livermore. www. Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Rd., San Ramon. tion, sponsored by the Livermore further info. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, lvpac.org, 373-6800. Almost, Maine comprises nine Alamo Danville Artists’ Society Art Association and the Bothwell Piano and keyboard lessons, For Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org G.I. Blues: The Elvis Presley Song- quirky short plays that explore love Blackhawk Gallery’s new Exhibit Arts Center. May 3, 4, 5. Artists children to adult. Beginner to early Spring Vocal Concert, Las Positas book, May 26, 2 p.m. Firehouse and loss in a remote, mythical ‘Artistry' on view seven days a week reception and award St., May intermediate level. Half-hour pri- College Main Stage, April 18. Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., almost-town called Almost, Maine. to Sunday, April 21, 2019. Guest 4, noon to 4 p.m. Bothwell Arts vate classes or small group classes Chamber Choir and Vocal East Jazz Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org https://encoreplayers.net/ artist Jean Cherie will be showing Center, located at 2466 Eight St. in offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Ensemble spring concert. 3000 or 931-4848. COI: Mafia-Esque: The Musical 2019 her Raku sculpture pieces. Mem- Livermore. Free admission. 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Jim Anderson & The Rebels, May 26, An Improvised Whodunit? Musical! bers’ artworks include paintings, 47th Annual Art in the Vineyard, hotmail.com for further info. www.laspositascollege.edu/per- 2 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Tuesday, May 14 - Saturday, May drawings, sculptures, ceramics, Livermore Art Association, Sunday, Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the formingarts/index.php Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. 18 , Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 photographs, and wearable art. May 26, 2019 11:00 to 5:00, last Saturday of each month from Ragtime to Jazz: The Music of firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. The Blackhawk Gallery is located Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music James Reese Europe, 7:30 p.m. John Waite, 8 p.m. May 31. Bank- firehousearts.org or 931-4848. at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. www. Studio located at 1756 First St., April 18. Bankhead Theater, 2400 head Theater, 2400 First Street, Danville, Blackhawk Plaza. (925) livermoreartassociation.org Livermore. Confirm participation by First Street, Livermore; www.lvpac. Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call COMEDY 648-8023. For more information, calling (925) 960-1194 or via the org or call 925-373-6800 925-373-6800 Free Comedy Show every Thursday please contact Blackhawk Gallery MEETINGS/CLASSES website at www.GalinasMusicStu- The Oshima Brothers, April 19, 8 at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the Director Kerima Swain at swain. The Young Artists’ Studio has dio.com. Beginners are welcome. p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 ON THE STAGE Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 [email protected] openings in its 2018 – 2019 school Bring some music to share with the Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. www. High School Music Collaborative: First St. in Livermore. Fragments, Edges, & Ambiguities. year art classes. Artist Peggy Frank group. Ukuleles are available for firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Originality 2.0; Live, Local, and Free comedy show every Thursday March 1 through April 6 in the Har- offers small group, individualized purchase. Small $10 fee to cover Jazz Combos Concert, Las Positas Original - Youth Music Festival at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 rington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts instruction in art to students ages meeting costs. College Main Stage, April 25. 3000 2019, April 18, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse First St., Livermore 7:30pm. Center in Pleasanton. 5 Bay Area 7 through high school. She also Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Late Nite Catechism, April 12, 8 Artists: Taryn Curiel (watercolor), works with adults. Projects include WINERIES www.laspositascollege.edu/per- Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Dan Lythcott-Haims (photography), all kinds of drawing, painting, Fun Friday's at Wood Family formingarts/index.php or 931-4848. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

373-6800. all ages to audition for their largest fairs, history, sociology, science, the Free, two-day event includes taiko nied by Faith Ako. $40 adults, $10 The Capitol Steps, May 5, 5 p.m. show of the season - their summer climate, and religion. Contact Rich drums; demonstrations in ikebana, youth 10 and under. Ticket includes Bankhead Theater, 2400 First main stage production directed by at 872-7923, for further questions. kendo, bonsai, Japanese fashions lunch late. Information at www. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Chris Finetti. All roles are available, Goodguys 37th All American Get- and Japanese language. Also wegothula.com 373-6800. except for the Bullfrog, who will be Together, March 30, 31. 8 a.m. to 5 included Japanese tea ceremony, 28th Annual Livermore Downtown Best of San Francisco Comedy played by Bart Schneider. Auditions p.m. Alameda County Fairgrounds, Japanese games, origami and Street Fest, May 18- May 19, Competition, 8 p.m. May 10. Bank- will be held Saturday April 6th. 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton. music Japanese Arts and Culture Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday head Theater, 2400 First Street, To audition, actors will sign up for Over 2,500 American made or pow- Exhibits, Pleasanton Senior Center, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Along First Street Livermore; www.lvpac.org or call an audition appointment on just ered vehicles on display, plus com- 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton www. from the Livermore Cinema down 925-373-6800. one of those days. Callbacks will mercial and vendor exhibits, swap PleasantonArts.org to N Street. The side Streets have be held on April 7th. The show will meet, cars for sale, entertainment, Wine Stroll, 5 to 8 p.m. May 11, unique experiences and activities. DANCE be performed in mid-July at The Goodguys Autocross racing, food Downtown Pleasanton. Over 20 The best of the Livermore Valley’s Mayumana “Currents” April 8, 7:30 Theatre at Edna Hill in Brentwood. booths, Saturday specialty parking downtown locations, sample wine wineries and breweries will be p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First For full details, and to sign up for areas, Nitro Thunderfest, model car and tasty bites while musicians creating Pop Up Tasting Room St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, an audition appointment, visit www. show, kids zone and more. perform live music throughout experiences. Livermore Downtown 373-6800. ghostlightte.org/main-stage-honk. Livermore Valley Uncorked Main Street. Pleasanton Downtown Inc. www.livermoredowntown.com/ alley Dance Theatre Spring REP html. For further information, Celebration, Thurs. April 4 at the Association, www.pleasantondown- events 2019. May 25 at 7 p.m., May 26 contact Helen Dixon at helen@ The 59th annual Mt. Diablo Palm Event Center; unlimited wine town.net Museum on Main, An Afternoon or at 2 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 ghostlightte.org. Iris Society spring show tastings, hors d’oeuvres, meet and Annual Ho’ike Luau, May 18, doors Evening with… King Henry VIII: First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre and plant sale will be held winemakers and growers, preserve open 1:30 p.m. Shrine Event Center, Tuesday, May 21st, 2pm; Firehouse 373-6800. Announces Auditions: “The Fan- on Saturday, April 13, 2019 land. $50. https://trivalleyconser- 170 Lindberg Ave., Livermore Halau Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- tasticks” "Try To Remember" a time vancy.ejoinme.org/Uncorked2019 Makana Lani presents; accompa- monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. MOVIES when this romantic charmer wasn't between 1:00 and 5:00, and Museum on Main, An Afternoon or Classic Film Series, Pleasanton enchanting audiences around the Sunday April 14, 2019 from Evening with... Harry S. Truman: Public Library, 6 p.m. first Thursday world. The Fantasticks is the lon- 9:00 to 4:00 at Alden Lane Tuesday, April 9th, 2pm; Firehouse of the month with host Steve gest-running musical in the world. Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- LLNL and Las Positas College Chiolis. This year's theme is FOG Director: Lexie Lazear, Choreogra- Livermore. This is a judged monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. CITY – films about San Francisco. pher: Erin Carrino, Musical Director: show of many colorful and 59th annual Mt. Diablo Iris Society Continue Seminar Series Films are free. No registration is Sierra Dee, Producer: Kathleen different varieties of iris spring show and plant sale, required. The films are screened Breedveld Auditons at Tri-Valley Saturday, April 13, 2019 between On April 8, as part of the Ninth Annual Science and in the Pleasanton Library large Repertory Theatre, 1020 Serpentine cultivars. It will also feature 1:00 and 5:00, and Sunday April flower arrangements, Engineering Seminar Series sponsored by Lawrence meeting room. Everyone is welcome Lane, Suite #101, Pleasanton. 14, 2019 from 9:00 to 4:00 at Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Las Positas to attend. Some films are mature in By Appointment Only: Monday demonstrations, and a Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden College (LPC), Dr. Tim Carpenter will lead a presentation content and may not be suitable for Lane, Livermore. This is a judged April 29th and Tuesday April 30th, photo contest open to public on the body's blood-brain-barrier (BBB). children. For more information or 7:30pm to 9:00pm Contact the show of many colorful and different contributors sponsored by Carpenter, a computational biophysicist and deputy assistance, contact the Pleasanton Producer at: kbreedveld@trival- Mike’s Camera of Dublin. varieties of iris cultivars. It will Public Library at (925) 931-3400, leyrep.org to make an appointment. also feature flower arrangements, group leader of LLNL's Biosciences and Biotechnology extension 4. 400 Old Bernal 16-32 bars of a Broadway Standard Admission is free. For demonstrations, and a photo Division, will speak on how the protection created by Avenue, Pleasanton. or up-Beat tempo. Bring an audition additional information, contest open to public contribu- the BBB makes it difﬁcult for therapeutics to reach their A Star is Born (1954 movie), 7 p.m. form with all rehearsal conflicts and call Mary Sindicic at tors sponsored by Mike’s Camera target within the brain. His presentation, "A Drug Optimi- May 15. A yo2ung and struggling a current headshot and resume. 925 606-0355 or email of Dublin. Admission is free. For zation Pipeline that Spans Binary to Biology," delves into singer who has nearly given up on Be prepared and dressed to move [email protected]. additional information, call Mary why drugs must be modiﬁed in a way that allows them to her dreams of success, Ally (Judy and have cold readings from the Sindicic at 925 606-0355 or email cross the barrier and enter into the brain where they can be Garland) steps up at a critical script. Rehearsals begin approx. [email protected]. effective. The process of testing brain-altering medicines moment. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Mid-September 2019. Perfor- Spring Eggstravaganza, 8:30 of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 can be long and expensive, but scientists at LLNL are First St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, mances begin November 2nd and a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20. egg hunt, p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center 373-6800. run Fridays through Sunday’s until Flopsy and Peter Rabbit for photos, combining several experimental techniques and computa- Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, November 17th, 2019. Competitive participate in crafts and games. tional methods to speed the process of optimizing thera- Livermore, CA. There is no charge CHORAL Stipends will be available. There Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central pies to safely cross the BBB. and no sign-up needed to attend Broadway Treasures: From Then ‘til may be one AEA Tier 1 Guest Artist Parkway, Dublin. Children must At LLNL, Carpenter is conducting small molecule this informal gathering. Hosted Now (Annual Benefit Concert), Sat- contact available. Detailed role purchase a ticket in advance to permeability studies to investigate the energetic barriers by local writer and NaNoWriMo urday, May 4, 2019, 3:00 pm. ben- information and audition form at: participate. Dublin Parks and (National Novel Writing Month) associated with crossing a lipid bilayer with a view to efit for the Valley Concert Chorale, https://www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/ Community Services Department at participant Sydney Dent. To learn developing screening methods to accurately predict BBB includes tea, coffee and cakes in an the-fantasticks (925) 833-6645. more about this program check permeability in drug design. informal setting while listening to Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt, 10 the library’s website at Livermo- Carpenter received his undergraduate, graduate and the music from Broadway favorites MISCELLANEOUS a.m. to noon April 20, Downtown relibrary.net or call the library at including Paint Your Wagon, My Fair Hagemann Ranch Open House. Pleasanton, Children 10 years and doctorate degrees in Biochemistry from the University of 925-373-5500. Lady, Beautiful - The Carole King Tours of the 140+ year old ranch younger are invited to participate. Oxford. He began his career at LLNL as a postdoctoral Political Issues Book Club meets Musical, and Disney’s Aladdin, and free, family friendly sea- Children will receive a goody bag researcher in 2009, promoting to a staff scientist in 2012 the 4th Tuesday of each month, Lion King, and Frozen. Bothwell sonal activities. The last Sunday and adults will receive a list of and a deputy group leader in 2017. and reads books about issues and Arts Center, Livermore. http://www. of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to clues and locations to lead them "A Drug Optimization Pipeline that Spans Binary to trends that are driving current valleyconcertchorale.org www.livermorehistory.com for the to goodies throughout downtown affairs in both the national and Biology" is free and open to LPC students, staff, faculty monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., at over a dozen participating busi- international arenas. Topics that and the community on April 8 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at in the AUDITIONS Livermore. nesses. www.pleasantondowntown. have been covered include politics, Main Theater at Las Positas College, Building 4000, 3000 Auditions for HONK! Ghostlight The- A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and net governance, economics, military af- Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. atre Ensemble is seeking actors of older meets on the first Tuesday Treasures of Japan, May 4 and 5, 10 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 Alameda County BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in April 10 at 7 p.m. www.facebook.com!PFLA June 2019 from either Livermore High School come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ Fair Concert Bulletin Board, send information to PO Box GTriValley/ Pleasanton. or Granada High School, please have them see warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Bulletin Registration for the Fifteenth Annual their school counselor for the application. They tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 Board or email information to editmail@ Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, can also contact an officer or board member. miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Series Line-Up compuserve.com. Include name of organiza- on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 10:00 to 5:00, They must be a member of Livermore Fil-Am (that does have two water fountains along tion, meeting date, time, place and theme or is now open. This award-winning, self-drive to qualify. If not, membership applications are its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces subject. Phone number and contact person tour features thirty seven Alameda and Contra available. Scholarship applications are due by are welcome. More information located on should also be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Costa county gardens that are pesticide-free, Apr. 30. Winners announced on May 13 and Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. Revealed Friday.) water conserving, provide habitat for wildlife, presented on May 18. facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ and contain 60% or more native plants. Four Dress a Girl Around the World, an National Alliance on Mental Illness The Big O Tires Concert Series is returning to the Livermore-Amador Genealogical of these gardens are located in Livermore. invitation to make simple dresses for girls (NAMI) Tri-Valley Connection Support Group, Society meets 7:30 p.m. on April 8. Mark Pre-registration for the Tour is required. $10 in third world countries. Meetings are once meets Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:45pm at Alameda County Fair on June 14-July 7, bringing McClaren will discuss Scotland and Northern to purchase the garden guide; donations a month. The next meeting is March 30, St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard with it a little bit of country, a little rock and roll, and Ireland Research. This presentation will requested. www.BringingBacktheNatives.net, from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Michael’s Hall, 325 Rd., Pleasanton. This group is for anybody a whole lot of powerhouse performances. provide information to assist in Scottish (510) 236-9558 Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing machine or experiencing a mental illness, for education genealogy research. Congregation Beth Emek, Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, along with and support. Visit www.nami-trivalley.org, or Vince Neil the Legendary Voice of Mötley Crüe 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. No charge St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, helping hands. (Those planning to stay all day contact Kelley Thorpe Baker, (714)296-3444. will rock the Amphitheater on Sunday, July 7 at 8pm. Visitors welcome. For additional information Pleasanton, on April 11 and 25, May 9 and should bring a bag lunch.) Always accepting Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars The legendary frontman will perform Mötley Crüe’s Tom Mathews, Program Chairperson, email: 23, June 13 and 27, July 11 and 25 and August cheerful cotton fabric donations. Those who (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans [email protected] 8. Please call Eleanor at 846-8708 for more can’t make the Sew-Fest but would like to sew, from foreign conflicts who are interested in biggest hits including Girls, Girls, Girls, Kickstart Stroke Awareness Presentation Strokes information. All are welcome regardless of arrange for kits that can be sews at home. staying engaged with other Veterans and their My Heart, Wild Side, Shout at the Devil and Home can and do occur at any age. 34% of strokes religious affiliation. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352-8447 families. The VFW is one of the strongest occur under the age of 65. The risk of stroke The Masonic Lodge of Livermore is or [email protected] Veterans organizations in America but is in Sweet Home, as well as songs from three solo albums more than doubles each decade after the age having an Open House on April 27. Learn about Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group serious decline because of lack of member- and his newest projects. of 55. 80% of strokes are preventable. Church the building on the corner of South Livermore - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Some of the featured acts include WAR, Ashanti, of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Hillcrest Ave and First St. in Livermore. Questions about plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton of each month with a light dinner social at Building in Livermore (1501 Hillcrest Ave), in the Masons, come by for information. 119 Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at Trace Adkins, Gin Blossoms, Lifehouse, Sheila E, the Relief Society Room (will move to the cha- South Livermore Ave., 2 to 4 p.m. 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. Loverboy, Roots & Boots Tour with Sammy Ker- pel if demand requires) on Thursday, April 4 at Sunol 4-H Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. related topics and to share challenges, solu- L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th shaw, Collin Raye and Aaron Tippin, Aly & AJ, BB 7:00 PM. A neurologist present from the Valley to noon Sunday, April 14, 11601 Main Street, tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ St.). For more information contact Commander Care Charitable Foundation will speak. All ages Sunol. Adults: $10.00; Child: $5.00. comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer King Blues Band featuring The Voice’s Michael Lee, are welcome. Feel free to bring a friend. National Society Daughters of the information. No cost. Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. and Tommy Castro & The Painkillers – Killin’ It Live Singles wine tasting party, Single American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Record Release Tour. professionals of all ages are invited to meet more Chapter. Meets September through May at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans together for events like board games, movies new friends who appreciate fine wine, Sat- on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday Tribute bands Earth to Mars (Bruno Mars), KISS urday, April 20, 2019, 4-6pm, at Pat Paulsen founded in 1890 to promote education, historic month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule Revisited (KISS Tribute), James Garner’s Tribute to Vineyards, 5143 Tesla Road, Livermore. $10 at preservation, and patriotism. Its members coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All of upcoming events can be found on Facebook Johnny Cash, and Aja Vu (Steely Dan), will also be the door includes 3 free tastes, accompanied are descended from patriots who supported veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text by light food to cleanse the palate. This event and/or fought for American independence qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more making their ﬁrst appearances at the Fair this year. is co-sponsored by The Society of Single during the Revolutionary War. With nearly other veterans and you will hear and see noth- information. Concerts take place nightly at 8pm, and reserved Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 ing has changed since you were discharged. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings seats can be purchased online starting March 20 for singles organization; VinVillage; and many chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in singles meetups. More singles parties at www. largest and most active service organizations. enjoy being around veterans. Please consider the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 Season Pass holders and March 21 for the general thepartyhotline.com. For additional information, visit http://jhl. coming and joining your comrades, because East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all public. Ticket prices vary anywhere from $15-$60, Tri-Valley Republican Women dinner californiadar.org. there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. year, saving items for the annual bazaar in meeting on April 11, 2019. Special Guest Jewelry Donations Needed. The Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds and all seats for Tribute shows are $15. Speaker: Paul Taylor with the topic Are we going American Cancer Society Discovery Shop post at [email protected] are donated to local charities. Season Pass holders can get early access and dis- to be door mats or are we going to stand tall in Pleasanton is holding its semi-annual AA If you want to drink, that's your Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings counts on all reserved headliner seats, as well as free like Sequoia Redwoods? He strongly opposes jewelry event to be held April 26-28, 2019. business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 530 sanctuary cities. He ran his 2018 campaign The Discovery Shop is requesting donations Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 Inklings Coffee Shop in the Wardrobe Room, reserved seats at tribute shows and free bleacher seats for U.S. Senate against Diane Feinstein on of necklaces, bracelets, rings and watches. Native Daughters of the Golden West, Pleasanton. Check website for meeting updates at any show (some restrictions apply). defying sanctuary cities. Beeb’s Sports Bar Take a moment to peek in your jewelry box and (California born Women) is a fraternal and pleasantonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Free seats may be available the day of show and and Grill Banquet Room (At the Las Positas donate some of your unused vintage, designer, patriotic organization founded on the principles Club is a non-profit organization that seeks Golf Course), 915 Clubhouse Drive, Livermore, costume and precious jewelry. Help make a of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- to identify needs within the community and can be claimed by using a smartphone once inside (925) 455-7070. Social Time: 6 :00 pm. difference in the fight against cancer. Donations tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of work together to fulfill those needs. For more the Fair at any info booth or the amphitheater starting Meeting Begins: 6:45 pm. Call: Jo Molz: Cell are accepted at the shop Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat. God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet information or to get involved visit pleasanton- at 4pm. Seating at the Bud Light Concert Lawn area / Text: 925-367-6155 Include All Names and 10-4; Sun. 12-4. The Discovery Shop is located first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F lionsclub.org. All are welcome. a Phone # Or email: [email protected] in the Mission Plaza at 1989 Santa Rita Road, Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance Have you been affected by someone's just outside the Amphitheater is always free with TVRWF Members: $ 30.00; Guests: $ 35.00 Suite E., Pleasanton. Contact Kelley Meno at from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and admission and features live streaming video of every All are invited. 925-462-7374 for more information. berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org strength for families and friends of problem show on the Jumbotron screen. LHS Class of 2021 One of the biggest Writing Club for Young Adults led by Scottish country dancing in Livermore. drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- events in most high school students lives are young adult author J.L. Powers will meet from Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful 7661, [email protected]. Reserved seats go on sale to the public starting to attend their Prom. The Class of 2021 is 6:30 to 8:30 pm on the third Thursday of the strathspeys that are the traditional social Ethos California, 1010 Murrieta Blvd., Thursday, April 4. Prices include Fair admission. starting their fundraising early. Their goal is month: April 18, and May 16, 2019. The meet- dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have Suite B, Livermore. Free and confidential For the complete Concert Series lineup, or to to raise monies to off-set high Prom Ticket ings will be held at the Civic Center Library, fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 services related to pregnancy include guidance prices. The first Fundraising Activity is "Mom's 1188 South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. Call purchase tickets and Season Passes, visit www.alam- Sip & Shop" on Wed. April 17, 2019, from club is free. No registration is required. Aspiring 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance (925) 449-5887 for an appointment. edacountyfair.com. 7 - 9 p.m.. A fun evening of sipping award writers may attend each meeting or as many experience or partner required. We welcome Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed winning wine, shopping a number of vendors or few as wanted. Teen Space page on the new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors The Alameda County Fair is operated by the non- and sharing lots of laughs. Vendors include: library’s website: www.livermorelibrary.net, or at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, proﬁt Fair Association without any tax funding from Rustic Beauty, Pampered Chef, LuLaroe, Shiny contact Teen Services Librarian Jennifer Mosel (925) 784-3662 for more information. Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For the government. It is ranked one of the Top 50 North Things, Makarons & More, Kitchy Klutches and at 925-373-5576. Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise more information, please call (925)483-1989. a number of others. Being held at Eagle Ridge The 2019 Livermore Fil-Am Scholar- Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites American Fairs and the 7th largest Fair in California. Vineyard, 10017 Tesla Rd., Livermore. Contact ship applications are now open! Three scholars or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- interested individuals to attend its morning The Fairgrounds is home to the Oldest One-Mile your Sophomore student for more information." will be selected for the $1000, $750, and $500 rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at Race Track in America. PFLAG Tri-Valley Chapter meets awards. Those who will be graduating this more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las APRIL 4, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny All are welcome. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Livermore. For more information, go to www. tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional Faith Chapel Assembly of God, College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 pre-schoolers and elementary through high livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, information. Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or school students. Infant care is provided. www. Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 call 447-2351. gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ for lunch on the first Thursday of each month Information on programs and memberships, a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Grace Missionary Baptist Church, CalWater.com at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest training philosophies and schedules, and 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the marathon/endurance training program. www. every other month. Call for date and time and Lynnewood United Methodist Church at School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. Israeli and other world dances, easy line Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- trivalleytriclub.com. other church programs at 846-8650. 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly congregation Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: and circle dances, no partners required, tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., where all are welcome. Worship at 9 or 10:30 Jeff Barger. casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). 925-967-8177. RELIGION Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & a.m. on Sundays with Sunday school for youth Discovery Church of the Nazarene, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 and adults at 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. looking for veterans in the Livermore area who Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and services. Contact Pastor Henry Kim at 846- Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or are interested in performing community service Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- during the week at various times/locations. 0221, send an email to [email protected] Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 [email protected] for young people and promoting veterans tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet or visit www.lynnewood.org. AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 affairs. Interested veterans will meet with program For more information www.fpcl.us or on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. other like-minded veterans for camaraderie 925-447-2078. 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly and support of veterans' causes. The American Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove a.m. Worship. For more information visit from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or Legion is the largest federally chartered St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at special attire needed. For more information call veterans organization that is the veterans a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; 449.1444. Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore Children's classes during adult worship service. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch Grace Missionary Baptist Church in gmail.com. American Legion Post 47 meets the second AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament Livermore invites members of the community Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Scola at 447-9800. meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 com. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Spirit and His Work.” The church address is anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. with monthly dinner meetings and holding contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ heart and helping hands. All are welcome. 278-1916. Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. gracembc.com charitable events. The group supports Chil- gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at Childcare, and religious education for St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell dren's Hospital research, college scholarships 925-449-6048. children as well as adults are offered. For yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday and other charities. For information, contact Eric's Corner is a free support group for more information, visit www.uucil.org or call 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. people who are dealing with a diagnosis of 925-447-8747. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. ClutterLess Self Help Support Group Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these Congregation Beth Emek, Center for welcome to come and worship with us and to Asbury United Methodist Church 4743 High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the enjoy our hospitality. For more information call East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling Church, information or weekday Bible study and Prayer self help in-person support group for people Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. the church office 925-462-4802. where all are welcomed. Sunday Worship group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church 10:00 a.m. Children’s and youth groups Sun- Welcome home. sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley each month. For more information please visit Milder, www.bethemek.org. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. day School during worship services . Sunday B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity us at ericscorner.org Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service evening Middle School and High School Youth tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm Assistance League® of Amador Valley the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, Groups. Children are welcome at all services, Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org invites all visitors to join this dedicated group (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and childcare in the nursery. For more information Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- Godly Play children education. about other opportunities visit our website at Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. more info. the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular SecularJews.org. Little Brown Church, United Church www.asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) Questers is an international organization meetings are held on the third Thursday of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Asbury UMC can also be found on Facebook follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. at “Asbury UMC Livermore,” where you can a fellowship meal. who encourage preservation and restoration Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 find most updated information and worship Unity of Tri-Valley, an inclusive spiritual of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Pathway Community Church, 1055 sermons. community for people of all faiths and back- members learn about antiques, share and view org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ room are located at Third and N Streets. The Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 grounds. All are welcome. 7567 Amador Valley members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. Reading Room, which is open to the public, Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am Sunday seums and antiques shops and help non-profit Operation: SAM “Supporting All features books, CDs and magazines for sale. youth, adult programs. Biblically based 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during service. Rev. Dinah Chapman, Minister. www. organizations with restoration and preservation Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military For information, call (925) 447-2946. practical messages, nondenominational. All are worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 trivalleyunity.org. 925.829.2733 work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly support organization based in Livermore. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 Asbury United Methodist Church from September to May. New members are S.A.M. has been in operation since January Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 (925) 322-1222. p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Church, where all are welcome is starting a A terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 support of deployed troops. For information or and children's church provided. A "Night of S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., Caregivers Support Group. Second Saturday of or e-mail [email protected]. donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 the month from 10:30 – Noon in the Fireside Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. [email protected] Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Room. The group will be facilitated by Pastor Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open Information, call 447-6282. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) stfrancisanglican.church. Kathy, some Stephen Leaders and others with the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday to new and established residents of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 371-6200. The Center for Spiritual Living Liver- experience in this area. This group is open to of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 more Valley is now holding Sunday services at people in the community as well. For more in- Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Information, 447-8840. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 formation, please talk with Pastor Kathy. www. Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday East Ave., at 10 a.m. asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury www.trivalleystargazers.org/ and monthly adult socials. Information, call worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. UMC Livermore,” where you can find our most Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- study/Sunday school. For information, call Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged Donations are also accepted on Mondays updated information and worship sermons. All Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s comers.com. 925-447-1246. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. are welcome.. costumes give free guided tours beginning at DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back Christ Church (a nondenomina- Center for Spiritual Living Livermore noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 tional evangelical church formerly meeting in Valley - Join us on a journey of individual and month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho collective spiritual awakening. Sunday service and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-449-4848. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs offered landscaped grounds. For information on the Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; as well. All are welcome. Meeting place Parish Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more volunteer Docent Program, please call the of women of British or British Commonwealth All are welcome. 447-3428. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call information contact [email protected] Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets 925.846.0665. or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social and fellowship. Those interested in helping Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. group of retired men who join together to better with “the cause," enjoying social activities, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, and forming long-lasting friendships, contact a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ www.thecrossing.org. Services include band-led worship music, 12 The Independent • APRIL 4, 2019 Milestones Miss Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen Crowned Katie Ward-Crummey (pictured) of Acampo, CA was crowned Miss Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen on Saturday, March 23 at the rodeo’s kick-off dinner event. Katie’s coronation was the culmination of a full-day of Ribbon cutting ceremony competition that began with horsemanship in the morning followed by interviews and Luxury Car Dealership Opens in Livermore speeches during the banquet The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of a new program. showroom featuring luxury brands Maserati and Alfa Romeo automobiles with a ribbon Rodeo has always been a cutting ceremony at the business located on Kitty Hawk Road in Livermore this month. part of Katie’s life and taught “Since college, it’s been a goal of mine to own a Maserati. Today, I am excited to in- her many of the values and troduce the Maserati brand to the Livermore Valley market,” said Jay Gill, owner of Gill strong work ethic that has Auto Group. helped her succeed. She is 22 Gill celebrated the event with family, friends, industry reps and his local team, along years old and attended Galt with Chamber board members, staff and Ambassadors. Dignitaries included Livermore High School before moving Mayor John Marchand and Congress Member Eric Swalwell. Guests and prospective on to Lincoln Tech Academy customers browsed the showroom while enjoying refreshments during the catered event. for their Medical Assist- The Maserati and Alfa Romeo brands join the Ford and Lincoln brands offered at Gill’s ing Program. Katie started dealership in Livermore. Gill Auto Group owns dealerships featuring various brands in showing halter horses at the Gilroy, Madera and Tracy, California as well as one in Hawaii. American Quarter Horse As- rodeo Katie finds time for The 99th Rowell Ranch “The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce congratulates Mr. Gill and the Gill Auto sociation competitions and hiking, photography, and Pro Rodeo will take place Group on the completion of this new showroom and on the addition of two luxury brands later added Showmanship, camping. May 17-19 at Rowell Ranch to their offerings,” said Dawn Argula, Chamber CEO. Western Pleasure, Trail and Each year, the Rowell Rodeo Park in Hayward/ The dealership is located at 2232 Kitty Hawk Road in Livermore. For more information English riding to her list of Ranch Pro Rodeo Queen Castro Valley. Tickets are on visit www.livermoremaserati.com and www.livermorealfaromeo.com. accomplishments. During Contest is held. The compe- sale now for the 99th Rowell her early rodeo career, she tition is based on poise, per- Ranch Pro Rodeo. Tickets learned about the events sonality, interview skills and range in price from $17 to and sportsmanship through horsemanship. The 2019 ro- $30. General admission and Knights of Columbus Present 'Unplanned' goat tying and pole bending deo queen will receive more reserved seating is available. The Livermore Knights of Columbus coordinated and hosted a red carpet, pre-screening competitions in high school than $1,000 in scholarships Visit rowellranchrodeo.com event on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at the Regal Hacienda Crossings Cinema in Dublin. rodeo before she began bar- and prizes. She will represent to get your tickets today. When given opportunity to see the film, “Unplanned”, before its planned March 29th rel racing. An accomplished the Rowell Ranch Pro Rodeo Tickets can also be pur- launch, almost 300 moviegoers and Knights of Columbus supporters turned out on a typi- rider she also rode for a Rop- and the community for the chased at the gate the day of cally quiet Wednesday evening at the theater. ing and Cow horse Trainer. coming year at events and the performance. In addition to showing the film, the Knights arranged for “Unplanned” film producer, When not fulfilling her pas- rodeos throughout California For a complete calendar Chris Jones, to speak to the audience before the screening about the making of the film sion for horses and all things and Nevada. of rodeo activities visit row- and expectations for its success. He spoke about how the production was set in Oklahoma, ellranchrodeo.com. about the moving experience of working with Abby Johnson, and the overwhelmingly positive feedback he has received from earlier screenings. L'evation Salon Celebrates Ribbon Cutting The CEO of Support Circle Pregnancy Clinics, Albert Lee, was also on hand to speak to the audience after the film. Mr. Lee emphasized the importance of having ultrasounds The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed L’evation Salon with a ribbon in pregnancy clinics to make sure that the best possible health decisions are made for cutting ceremony at the business’s elegant new space located in the Bankhead Plaza in pregnant mothers and their children. He also praised the Knights of Columbus for their Downtown Livermore this month. consistent, compassionate support. L’evation’s owner, Lindsy Fernandez celebrated the event with family, friends, and de- The event was deemed a complete success. As Grand Knight Wesley Arnold put it, voted clients. “After more than a decade in the business with the dream of someday owning “we exceeded expectations completely...we had a with a large sold-out theater full of sup- my own salon, I’m excited to open L’evation, taking the hair and skin care experience for porters who went home after an experience that deeply moved them as individuals and as our clients to the next level,” said Fernandez. a community. Plus, we got almost half-way to our big goal this evening with just this one Located at 2375 Railroad Avenue, in Suite 201, starting from the first floor elevator activity.” The larger Knights of Columbus organization, through its Ultrasound Initiative, foyer to the second floor salon, the entire space is transformed into a chic and welcoming assists local councils with a dollar-matching program, if 50% of the purchase price of an retreat for L’evation clientele. The salon’s “glam squad” of 15 stylists and an esthetician ultrasound is raised. The Knights hope to raise the rest of the funds in coming weeks so employ the use of state of the art equipment and quality beauty products in their services. that the equipment can be put to work as soon as possible. For more information on L’evation visit https://levationsalon.com/.