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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 45 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Inmates End Hunger Strike and Work Stoppage at Santa Rita Jail By David Chircop participated in the actions. The man Sgt. Ray Kelly. He noted Inmates complained they are A planned one-day hunger Alameda County Sheriff’s Of- inmates still ate food purchased exposed to biohazards and forced strike and work stoppage by in- fice counted substantially fewer through the jail commissary. to clean up after heroin addicts See Inside Section A mates at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin participants; about 100 inmates “Nobody went hungry.” who involuntarily defecate and Section A is filled with stretched for an additional five stopped eating jail food and about Organizers wrote that the ac- vomit on the floors, toilets, and information about arts, days before coming to an end 50 inmates quit their jobs. tion was staged to protest unsani- showers of communal cells. So people, entertainment and Tuesday afternoon. “I would not give this the tary conditions and mistreatment far, nine people have died in special events. There are An attorney who spoke on recognition of hunger strikes that by jail staff, including alleged custody in Santa Rita this year, education stories, a variety behalf of the inmates estimated have occurred in history,” said Al- neglect of medical and mental including the death of a man last of features, and the arts ameda County Sheriff’s spokes- health emergencies. month who apparently died from and entertainment and as many as 500 to 700 inmates bulletin board. (See SANTA RITA, page 2) Catherine Kuo Regulations and Wins Dublin Fees Considered School Election For Short-term By Ron McNicoll Housing Rentals By David Chircop The Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) board of trustees Livermore is exploring whether will be back up to its full comple- to regulate short term housing rent- ment of five members, now that als offered up on sites like Home- voters have chosen Catherine Kuo Away, VRBO and Airbnb. in Trustee Area 3. The city’s Community Develop- Results won’t be final until Reg- ment Department is expected to istrar of Voters Tim Dupuis certifies present to the City Council early them before the end of November. next year a report looking at a range But it was clear that Kuo, with of available options for regulating 78% of the vote, was headed for and collecting fees and taxes from victory over the other candidate in short term rentals. the contest, Malcolm Norrington. The study comes amid height- Kuo emphasized her volunteer ened scrutiny of home-sharing sites work in her children’s schools, at that critics say do not adequately both the elementary and middle police party house landlords and school levels. Her professional ex- rowdy renters who connect on their perience includes human relations, platforms. recruiting, business analysis and The Halloween shooting in Orin- planning management. da that left five dead and several in- On her campaign website, Kuo jured was advertised on social media promised to “work to alleviate the as an “Air BNB Mansion Party.” impact of growth on our high school The 23rd annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony took place on Nov. 3 in downtown students by ensuring the completion Pleasanton. This year, the theme honored the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Keicking off the The owner of the house told the of the second comprehensive high event were airplanes making passes overhead. For more photos, see page 12. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See REGULATIONS, page 2) (See DUSD ELECTION, page 3) Arguments Filed Four Announce Intention to Run for New Interim For Livermore’s Police Chief Hotel Referendum Supervisor Seat Replacing Haggerty In Pleasanton By Ron McNicoll two at-large seats on the Fremont Bacon stated that he has never The City of Pleasanton an- Arguments for and against a City Council since 2012. accepted campaign contributions nounces the appointment of Cap- referendum of the Development With 1st District Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty Bacon has a degree in biology from developers, publicly traded tain Craig Eicher as interim police Agreement between the City of and graduate degrees in city plan- corporations, or special interests, chief effective Nov. 15, 2019, Livermore and a hotel developer announcing his retirement in 2020 after 24 years’ service, four hope- ning and transportation engineer- and would continue to follow that following the retirement of long- to build in the city’s downtown ing. He has been employed as policy, because “I want my constit- standing Police Chief Dave Spiller. core have been filed with the city fuls have announced they intend to run for the seat in the March 3, an environmental engineer and a uents to know that without a doubt Captain Eicher began his career clerk’s office. technical support manager at sev- I have no conflicts of interest.” in law enforcement as a volunteer Voters will decide on March 3, 2020 primary election. If no candidate receives more eral companies. Bacon has no current endorse- in 1989 as a Pleasanton Reserve 2020 whether to approve or reject He posted several position ments listed on his web page. His Police Officer. In 1991, Eicher the agreement between the city and than 50% of the total vote, the top two contenders would compete in papers on his web site. On Valley endorsers for re-election in 2016 joined the department as a police Presidio Companies to develop a Link, he voiced support for it, and were Wieckowski, Assembly- officer and has served as a bicycle hotel next to the Bankhead The- the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. The filing period opens Nov. 11 noted the two worst bottlenecks are man Bill Quirk, the Sierra Club, officer, field training officer,- de ater on the east side of Livermore in eastern Alameda County — the California League of Conservation tective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Avenue. and closes Dec. 6. Dublin Mayor David Haubert Altamont on I-580 and the Sunol Voters, Alameda County Build- Captain. He has been a Captain for Under the 30-year agreement Grade on I-680. ing Trades Council, and Fremont eight years and currently oversees with the city, Presidio would and Vice-mayor Melissa Hernan- dez have both announced their In the long run, better land Unified School District Teachers the operations division of the po- design, build and operate a three- use planning is needed to rem- Association. lice department. story, 125- to 135-room hotel with candidacies, as have State Senator Bob Wieckowski, of Fremont and edy transportation problems, he Haubert “With nearly three decades a rooftop deck and conference notes. But the problem won’t go of law enforcement service to space on what is now a city-owned Fremont City Councilman Vinnie Haubert said he is going all out Bacon. Hernandez, Wieckowski away. It’s important to ensure that to become supervisor, and will not the City of Pleasanton, Captain parking lot on the southeast corner southern Alameda County gets its Eicher brings a depth of experi- of Railroad and S. Livermore av- and Bacon are Democrats; Haubert run again for mayor, should he fail is a Republican. fair share of funding for solving in the supervisor race. “It’s time to ence and professionalism to the enues. Construction of the project these transportation problems, interim post,” said City Manager Bacon pass the torch,” he said. He joined is projected to begin no later than Bacon said. Bacon has served in one of the (See SUPES, page 8) (See REFERENDUM, page 12) (See POLICE CHIEF, page 3) Livermore Author to Speak On Personal Gets Two More Experience with U.S. Immigration Baseball Fields By Jeff Garberson In an email, she said she plans An acclaimed author next week to tell the Bankhead audience “a bit about my book, about the writ- By Bruce Gach will offer insights into the hope- ing of it and the personal journey Livermore will soon get two filled, but sometimes agonizing, it took me on, and also about the additional baseball fields at Robert personal experiences of those complexities and layers of the U.S. Livermore Park. The unanimous caught up in the U.S. immigration immigration system I discovered as vote by the LARPD Board of Di- system. I was writing it.” rectors on Oct. 30 will bring the Novelist Shanthi Sekaran will She added, “This won't be a park’s number of Little League speak at Livermore’s Bankhead policy talk -- I'm definitely not an fields to four. Theater Thursday, Nov. 14. Her expert on policy. It will be more of The $600,000 project is ex- 7:30 p.m. talk is part of the Rae In 1869, William Mendenhall paid homage to his late friend Robert a discussion of how the creation of pected to begin early next year and Dorough Speaker Series. a story helped me gain powerful Livermore by naming a city after him. Now, 150 years later, that finish by October, 2020. Sekaran is the author of “Lucky insight into the real-life story of city has in turn honored Mendenhall by dedicating the Emergency According to Mathew Fuzie, Boy,” a novel about the immigra- U.S. immigration.” Operations Center’s Community Room to the town founder. Dozens LARPD General Manager, the tion system that won critical praise, Sekaran became interested in of residents, including Mendenhall descendants, attended a funding will come out of the and a place on multiple “best the psychology of people caught Nov. 2 dedication ceremony at the Civic Center Meeting Hall, District’s general fund reserves book” lists after publication two which houses the Community Room, at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue. years ago. (See AUTHOR, page 8) (See BASEBALL, page 3) (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) PET OF THE WEEK JUNIPER INSIDE This zesty 3 year old female dilute calico is ready to spice up your life. Juniper has an appetite for adventure; she’s curious about cleaning, frenetic about feeding and assertive with her affection. She’s the life of the party! MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 Come mix it up with Juniper at Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada Classifieds...... 11 SECTION A Street in Pleasanton. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am – 4pm. 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SANTA RITA New Oakland Panthers (Continued from first page)

a drug overdose. Some inmates told depu- wanted to work were hired, Team Signs First Players The detainees issued a ties they felt intimidated by including some women in- statement and a list of 26 others to participate in both mates who helped keep the On Nov. 4, the Oakland Choi, already the owner of chise will support its athletes demands to improve condi- the hunger strike and work kitchen going, he said. Panthers, a new Indoor Foot- two IFL franchises. “Those in a unique manner; given tions inside the jail. Among stoppage, Kelly said. He “We received an apol- ball League (IFL) franchise, qualities are represented by the challenges of Bay Area other things, they requested estimated about 50 inmates ogy letter today from the signed their first players at the Panther name and by housing prices, the Panthers better and more nutritious quit their jobs. To pick up inmates who quit asking Robertson Park Fields in my co-founder Marshawn will not only provide salaries food; lower markups for the slack, other inmates who for their jobs back,” he said. Livermore. Coach Kurt Bry- Lynch. While I am obviously for players, but also lodging items in the jail commis- an and Team President Scott impressed by his on-field and meals during the season. sary, phone calls, and video McKibben welcomed the performance, it is his com- “I was blessed with my visitations; more frequent team’s first signees, includ- munity work that is the most time and journey making it cleaning of clothes and ing running back Davonte inspiring. There is no one to the league, but there are holding cells; and better ac- Sapp-Lynch, brother of co- better than Marshawn to lead more ways of getting there cess to lawyers and access owner Marshawn Lynch. such a community-oriented than the route I took, so it’s to a law library. The Panthers will use the sports franchise.” hella important to me to “Detainees are only pro- Robertson Park field as their The Oakland Panthers keep finding opportunities vided cleaning supplies practice facility. debut at a moment when for players to pursue their once a week … [and] are “Oakland and the Bay long-time Oakland sports dreams of getting to that next contracting lice, bed bugs Area embody activism, work teams including the Raiders level,” said Marshawn. “I and flesh-eating staph in- ethic, passion and loyal- and Warriors are moving out know the Panthers and this fections from the MRSA ty,” said Co-founder Roy of the East Bay. The fran- league can help with that.” virus,” according to the statement. Oakland civil rights attorney Yolanda Huang announced the action at a press conference last Wednesday in front of the sprawling 113-acre campus that holds up to 4,000 inmates. Huang said inmates contacted her seeking help. Huang currently represents women inmates at Santa Rita Jail and Oak- land’s Glen Dyer Jail in a federal lawsuit against the Sheriff’s Office. That complaint alleges deliberate unconstitutional policies at both facilities that cause women to suffer chronic sleep deprivation. Kelly said the strike did not impact jail operations. Some overtime was required while the inmates were striking, but he attrib- Oakland Panthers’ wide receiver Josh Harper, with son Juelz, is joined by Team uted that to about 300 inmates from Sonoma County (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) President Scott McKibben (L) and Coach Kurt Bryan. who were evacuated to Santa Rita because of raging wildfires in the North Bay. Pelosi Headlines Fundraiser for Eric Swalwell

Speaker of the House cratic Steering and Policy wage, and clean up the Fremont and Danville. The Nancy Pelosi (D-San Fran- Committee. Swalwell, who dirty money and dirty maps primary election is sched- cisco) headlined a fund- has two young children, choking our democracy. He uled for March 3, 2020. raising reception on Sun- is helping to lead the fight also thanks her for holding day night for Rep. Eric to protect our democracy, the Trump administration Swalwell (D-Dublin) at the our environment, and our accountable for its actions. Pleasanton home of busi- economy for America’s Swalwell, 38, is seeking nessman Joe Johal. More children, she said. a fifth term representing than 250 people attended Swalwell thanked Pelosi California’s 15th Congres- the event. for her strong, unerring and sional District, which in- Pelosi praised Swal- inspirational leadership in cludes San Ramon, Dublin, well’s active roles on the passing legislation to help Pleasanton, Livermore, Su- House Intelligence and working Americans. These nol, Hayward, Union City, Judiciary committees, as include bills to end gun vio- Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, well as his leadership as lence, eliminate discrimi- Cherryland, Ashland and a co-chair of the Demo- nation, raise the minimum Fairview, as well as parts of Earn up REGULATIONS to $20.40/hr (Continued from first page) San Francisco Chronical he tion called “The Secret to time. as a warehouse rented his house to a woman Effective Short-Term Rental The League filed a friend- who said she planned to host Regulations.” of-the-court brief with 9th a family reunion for a dozen He decided to attend the Circuit Court of Appeal in team member people. Instead, she threw a panel and report back what support of a Santa Monica party attended by about 100 he had learned after hearing law that was challenged by people. concerns from residents that Airbnb and HomeAway. San- In response to the shoot- short term rentals were harm- ta Monica prohibits whole- ing late Thursday, the San ing the nature and quality of home short-term rentals in We’re actively hiring for part- and Francisco company’s CEO their neighborhoods. “My properties where the host is took to Twitter on Saturday antennae were up,” he said. not present. full-time roles in Newark, and have to announce Airbnb was Cities in the Tri-Valley In a ruling this year, the flexible schedules available. banning “party houses” and and throughout the state have three-judge panel upheld cracking down on abusive adopted a patchwork of obli- Santa Monica’s strict regula- host and guest conduct. gations placed on hosts, who tion of vacation rentals, and “It’s the embodiment of rent all or part of their homes dismissed the companies’ No resume or experience required. our worst fears for something on a short term basis, and on claim that the city ordinance like that to happen,” said the companies that run the violates a federal policy that a spokesperson for newly- platforms. protects internet publishers formed Livermore Citizens Dublin requires a business from liability for posting for the Regulation of Short license for owners of resi- third-party content. Term Rentals. He asked that dential rental property. San The League’s brief said his name not be published Ramon considers short term the companies “are more like because he worries about in- rental housing to be lodging, pawnbrokers than journalists ternet retaliation for voicing which requires a conditional and bulletin boards.” They his opinion. “It’s just awful.” use permit. Danville requires were obligated to follow the The group of neighbors a 30-day minimum stay for law, whether they conduct from North Livermore voiced “unhosted” rentals of entire business on the internet, or frustration to the City Coun- homes. A call to Pleasanton from behind a card table at a cil last week about disruptive was not returned by press strip mall storefront. parties, increased noise and traffic brought by a short term rental on their cul-de-sac. They urged the city’s elected leaders to rein in similar rentals in residential neighborhoods throughout the city. City Councilman Robert Hardwood • Carpet • Laminate Carling said crafting rules Waterproof Flooring (WPC/SPC/Vinyl) on short term rentals is one Tile • Stone/Quartz/Granite... & more thing, but if the city seeks to enforce the rules, it will need Free Estimate • Free In Home Consulation to get a handle on basic infor- Residential & Commercial • Installation mation, such as the number of Text SFNOW to 77088 short term rentals available in Call For Monthly Specials! the city, who owns them and A Full-Service Flooring Company or visit amazon.com/bayareajobs where they are located. 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He acts as a visit- the confidence in Craig to University Hayward, and Captain Eicher will serve Dublin’s students, focusing ing committee member of continue the first-rate police a master’s degree in public in the role as interim chief on school safety procedures the Western Association of services our community is sector leadership from Saint during the recruitment pro- – consistent policies and Schools and Colleges, which accustomed to.” Mary’s College. He is a cess and selection of our training for all sites.” travels to schools to evaluate Eicher, a longtime Pleas- graduate of the FBI National next permanent Police Chief. Norrington serves as and make recommendations anton resident, has an as- Academy and the Executive The timeline for this process vice-principal at Foothill for accreditation. sociate’s degree from Las Leadership Institute from the is anticipated to be three to High School in Pleasanton, Positas College, bachelor’s Drucker School of Manage- four months. and previously was em- degree in administration and ment at Claremont Graduate Captain Craig Eicher BASEBALL (Continued from first page) held over from last year, posed Educational Special were currently located. Final business involved and should cover all site Services (ESS) building “The present buildings unanimous acceptance of improvements, including project, which was dis- do not meet state compli- a bid of $871,524 for con- contingencies. cussed at a previous meet- ance standards, putting the struction of the Sunset Park Matt Ford, representing ing. Fuzie informed the entire project at risk,” he Playground. The contract the Little League teams, directors that the Livermore warned. The Board decided covers grading, landscaping thanked the Directors. “This Unified School District to set aside $1.5 million for and play structures, such as project is very important to was proceeding with a lot new buildings that meet swings, slides and climb- us,” he said. of construction to update compliance and also will ers. The hope is to have In other business, the the Joe Mitchell school site be able to handle a larger the playground finished by board considered a pro- where the ESS buildings number of students. mid-Spring, 2020.

Last week, a mechanical harvester gleaned late-harvest grapes from a vineyard on Reuss Road in Livermore. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

Pleasanton Downtown Association Joins The Small Business Saturday Coalition On Oct. 29, the Pleasan- Impact Study from Ameri- foster in local communi- ton Downtown Association can Express found that an ties. The Small Business Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it... (PDA) announced it has average two-thirds of every Economic Impact Study joined the Small Business dollar ($0.67) spent at small also found that in addition With Respect, Honor and Gratitude Saturday Coalition and businesses in the U.S. stays to small businesses directly that it will, together with in the local community, employing members of the American Express, support meaning a consumer’s local community, spending by THANK YOU VETERANS! this year’s Small Business impact during the holiday those small businesses and Saturday celebration, which shopping season can be their employees in the area takes place on Nov. 30. significant. also supports local jobs – in Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday fact, for every ten jobs at is a day dedicated to sup- celebrates the diversity of a small business another porting the independent small businesses across seven are supported in the businesses that make their the U.S., and the Pleasan- local community. communities unique and ton Downtown Association Merchants and consum- provide invaluable contri- recognizes the importance ers can learn more about butions to the economy. of supporting small busi- Small Business Saturday This year, the PDA has nesses, the jobs they help and how to get involved by partnered with the City of create, and the culture they visiting ShopSmall.com. Pleasanton to take full ad- vantage of this day and support downtown businesses with the Downtown Open House and Small Business Saturday event. Over 20 downtown Pleasanton businesses will be participating Live Music Every Sunday! To thank all our veterans, in this all-day event and Gorgeous Grounds Available For Weddings & Events many are offering special service men and women we would like to give you a discounts on shopping, din- Fine Wines Made From Our Own California Certified Organic Grapes ing and services. Balloons, stickers, shopping bags, pet bandanas, pens and more RetzlaffVineyards.com FREE WATCH BATTERY will be given to customers Hours: 12-4:30pm; Closed Wed throughout the day (while and we will Pay the Sales Tax on Any Purchase supplies last) as a thank you for supporting local businesses. When consumers through November 13th. Shop Small, they support the small businesses that keep the community unique and vibrant. Free photos Please bring in or with Santa will also be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mention this ad along at the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. with your Veterans Created by American Express in 2010, Small or Service Card. Business Saturday serves as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday shopping season for small businesses across the United States. In 2018, U.S. shoppers report- ed spending an estimated $17.8 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on the day, according to the 2018 Small Business Sat- DOWNTOWN LIVERMORE urday Consumer Insights 2056 First Street | (925) 447-2381 | www.CarattiJewelers.com Survey. In addition, the Small Business Economic Mon-Fri 10am-6pm | Sat 10am-5pm | Closed Sun & Mon 4 The Independent • NOVEMBER 7, 2019

EDITORIAL The Time Has Come To End Mutton Busting It may be true that in recent years mutton busting has in the unincorporated areas of the county, such as the Supervisors Scott Haggerty and Nate Miley, both of become commonplace entertainment at rodeos and fairs, Rowell Ranch Rodeo. The Livermore Rodeo, held within whom represent areas that host rodeos. yet for the sheep involved, the entertainment value does city limits, will not be affected, although organizers may As Millennials and Gen Z young people come of age, little to ease the animals’ fear and pain. want to consider following in the path of the Alameda they are heading an enormous movement that focuses Sheep riding, or mutton busting, is an event where County Fair administrators who, despite operating on taking care of the environment − and the animals children jump on the backs of sheep and try to ride them within Pleasanton city limits, have opted to abide by any that inhabit it. as the panicked animals struggle to free themselves. rodeo-event ban in the County Ordinance, including the “The tide is turning against exploitation and abuse of On Oct. 29, rodeo sheep caught a small but meaning- ban on mutton busting. animals for entertainment,” said In Defense of Animals ful break as the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Kudos to Supervisors Richard Valle (president), President Marilyn Kroplick, M.D. “The shocking mis- voted 3 to 2 to add mutton busting to the list of prohibited Wilma Chan and Keith Carson for voting in favor of treatment of sheep, calves and horses in rodeo is every events in the county rodeo ordinance. the ban, and for taking a step to end animal suffering bit as harmful and significant as the cruelty inflicted on It should be noted that the ban affects rodeos only for entertainment purposes. Voting against the ban were orcas at SeaWorld and elephants in circuses.” MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in let- and moronic speech. Hmm? Seems democrats, done a remarkable job as ex- used for Valley Link if it uses when the game of musi- ters published in Mailbox When I retired from the in collaboration with me- ecutive director. I have never the median instead? cal chairs stops?” (Chris are those of the author U.S. Air Force, I changed dia sycophants, are immea- said anything to “disparage, How would you deal with Hedge’s essay, “The Enemy and do not necessarily my political party from Re- surably indistinguishable discredit or discourage his this conundrum? Valley Link Within”). reflect the opinion of The publican to Democrat for the from Wile E. Coyote of the hardworking team.” Unfortu- board meets Wednesday, You may not need or want Independent. The Inde- simple reason that I was no Road Runner cartoon series. nately, the President and the Nov. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., at to read this long diatribe of pendent will not publish longer being paid by the pro- Democrats have again or- Chairperson of his employer, Martinelli Center on Green- an essay-letter. You may not anonymous letters. All military faction and hoped dered another package from the LVPAC Board, have cho- ville Rd., Livermore. need or want to upset your letters are required to have that some of the basic views Acme Corp. The latest Acme sen to attack the City and the comfort, jar your neurons, ex- the names of the persons of the liberals might some- package arrival labeled ‘im- Council in pursuit of another Rethink Spending cite your synapses, stir your submitting them and city day be achieved. Of course, peachment’ is deemed an- theater in the downtown. Paul Stone, Dublin emotions, learn something of residence. Abusive let- the speech and behavior of other sure-fire attempt to My statements about a The Book of Proverbs in new, stretch your span of at- ters may be rejected or ed- both parties since 2016 have thwart Donald Trump (The second theater have been the Bible lists four things that tention, or make your “eyes ited. Frequent letter writ- caused me (and much of the Road Runner). Will it, like mis-characterized, so let are never satisfied: the grave, bleed.” (“Brevity Please,” ers may have publication U.S. population) to become the previous Acme orders, me clarify. With the loss of the barren womb, the earth Paul Stone, Mailbox, The of their letters delayed. disenchanted with the po- blow up in their collective redevelopment, the 2,000- that is not filled with water, Independent, 10/31/2019). Letters should be sent litical process (and the old faces? Recent history appears seat theater promoted for and the fire that never says, It is a bit beyond me in the by email to editmail@ guard of Congress.) Which to suggest such; much like years by LVPAC leadership “It is enough.” I would sug- scheme of things to read the compuserve.com) of the two groups are more Harry Reid’s deployment of will never be built. Contrary gest a fifth thing that is never whimpering about the length cowardly is a question that a an earlier Acme Corp. order to Mr. Kenison’s assertion, satisfied: the Dublin Unified of the letters in Mailbox. Mr. Gage’s Letter mere mortal cannot answer. stamped ‘nuclear option’ to I made it very clear during School District. Kudos to The Independent Ann Weight, Livermore One fondly remembers approve judicial appointees. my comments at the Oct. On the selfsame day last for publishing the letters. even the presidency of Ron- Beep, beep! Maybe there is some shred If Mr. Gage had a point to 3rd Chamber of Commerce week that The Independent ald Reagan over the lay- of “The Fourth Estate” left, make in his response (pub- Business Alliance meeting printed an article on the ers of quicksand that have though our democracy has lished 10/31/19) to Scott Voters to Choose that I was talking about the spending of $5 million for enveloped the Washington, been demolished by the cor- Kenison’s letter, it was lost “Approved Plan” proposed performing arts a new arts center in Dublin, D.C., environment. Actu- ruption of greed and money. in his vitriolic rhetoric. Those Linda Milanese, Livermore theater which is included I received in my mailbox ally, I would be happier if Maybe The Independent is of us who volunteer at the Hang on! Don’t for a in the 30,000 square foot yet another scheme to pass Bonzo the chimpanzee was testing to see if anyone reads Bankhead do so because the minute think the Downtown arts building specified in a school bond measure in the Commander in Chief of anymore or has an attention atmosphere there is kind and Plan is a done deal. The the initiative which is to be Dublin. Bond measure after our Armed Forces instead of span or can critically think. respectful, a management posters around town call voted on in November 2020. bond measure, after bond the incompetent organic blob There is a simple solution and communication style The effect of a competing measure. No one denies the with the bone spurs. (Note the city’s proposal the “Ap- to the “full-blown essays” employed by Mr. Kenison. theater of this size could be importance of schools but that I joined the military even proved Plan,” but nothing is if you have a problem with Perhaps Mr. Gage might extremely detrimental to the most of us have to live within when I suffered with 20/200 approved until we get to cast their length: Don’t read them! consider such an approach.. our ballots. 34,000 square foot Bank- our means. DUSD needs to vision and flat feet.) The ‘Per- head Theater’s continued do the same. Why don’t they A man has been lying in a fect Storm’ Election of 2016 If you want 2X more homeless encampment with Barren Wasteland open space than the city success. Public information use the $5 million earmarked must not ever be allowed to reveals that over 90% of the bloated belly and infected Glenn Stewart, Livermore proposes, you’ll be voting for the arts center, something reoccur. funding for that initiative that I wager a small percent- legs. In the name of “brev- PG&E has neglected for the Central Park Plan. At the very least, there came from members of the age of Dublin residents care ity,” and mercy, his suffering power line maintenance for If you think “open space” should be a basic and non- LVPAC Board. about, for the school district would be over if he died. That years. To read about this, should actually be space that exemptive requirement that There is much more to instead? is not our call: the mortal Google: “PG&E Neglected is accessible to the public, all presidential candidates be the arts in Livermore than A few years ago, a North circumstances are. Foibles Maintenance for Years De- you’ll vote for the Central capable of saying the word just LVPAC. There are 27 Dakota state legislator said and habitual judgements spite Known.” Park Plan. ‘origins’ and not use the word other organizations that be- words to the effect that no mostly got this man to where If a percentage of our The Central Park Plan ‘perfect’ too much. Yes, that long to the Livermore Cul- tax should have the power he is. Who among us is not wildfires are associated with includes all the essential ele- was a joke. But speaking tural Arts Council including to force a person out of his blessed to have not suffered power lines and trees, doesn’t ments of the city’s plan but frankly, I do believe that two the City of Livermore. As home. With the constant the full consequences of their it make sense to remove trees in a reconfigured way that items should be required for part of our support for a multiplication of taxes every- mistakes? that are in close proximity to preserves a remaining patch all candidates. First, that their wide range of public art, where we turn in California Last Friday night a wom- power lines? of open space for everyone past tax records (these docu- the City recently added four we are in danger of the very an with severe grand mal It’s clear that PG&E and to enjoy. ments are the property of the sculptures to our downtown thing Prop 13 was meant to epilepsy and who has been SC Edison need a tree main- The voting process will U.S. Government anyway and another at our Com- prevent: the forced expulsion homeless living in a car tenance program, but by the finally reveal the “approved after they have been filed) munity Meeting Hall. The of residents from their homes for the last five years here time PG&E would develop a plan.” and medical history. If some- City and all of its Council due to inability to pay prop- in Livermore had a seizure program, California will look one wishes to run for POTUS members recognize that the erty taxes. and planted her face into the like a barren wasteland. then they should be ready to City Supports the Arts Arts enrich our lives and the If you agree, please write pavement. She fractured her A suggestion is that the face the national spotlight. Mayor John Marchand, City of Livermore remains the Board of Trustees at the jaw again. The blood poured utility companies’ contract It goes without saying that Livermore committed to the Arts Dublin Unified School Dis- from her countenance onto with tree service companies any incidents of questionable In a recent Mailbox letter trict office, 7471 Larkdale her clothes. I found her tooth throughout California and nature from their past should it was a surprise to read that FasTrak, Car Dealers Ave., Dublin CA 94568. on the asphalt, though the with loggers from Oregon be produced and publicized. Scott Kenison, the Executive Limit Valley Link tooth fairy, with her ‘brevity and Washington to begin cut- Everyone. We need to wand’ was nowhere around. Director of the Livermore Elizabeth Judge, Livermore ting down trees too close to do a better job of picking a Voting is a Right There was no pillow in the power lines, since they don’t Valley Performing Arts Cen- Remember when BART Johnna Thompson, Livermore president. ter (LVPAC) questioned the vicinity either. The home- have the resources to remove was supposed to come to This week being election less woman was packed-off City’s commitment to the Livermore, but county offi- trees in timely fashion. Employees week in many parts of the by private vehicle to the If tree cutting isn’t started arts and LVPAC. To keep cials used the 580 median to country, I am reminded that, Need Housing the Bankhead Theater from hospital, where the gravel now, we’ll continue to have build FasTrak (FT) express thanks to the Central Park bits were painfully removed Daryl R. Carlson, Livermore closing its doors, the City raging fires, evacuations, lanes instead? Now the pro- Plan Initiative, Livermore from her wounds and she had of Livermore bought the power outages and smoke- Using the smoke screen of posed rail system (Valley voters will have the op- stitches to her face and inside Bankhead and became the filled air to breath. a "park," the “Build an Osten- Link) from the Central Val- portunity to decide the fate her mouth. Her companion With the bankruptcy and tatious Luxury Hotel Group” theater’s owner. At that time, ley to Dublin BART needs of their downtown center, caretaker epoxied her tooth in wildfires going on, it’ll be a wants to create a palace for LVPAC was two weeks away that space. rather than have the deci- place, for that procedure was long time before PG&E will unworthy wealthy strangers, from bankruptcy when the Valley Link is planned sions imposed from the top outside of the repertoire of focus on tree removal around costing hard-working Liver- City put up a bond to save as a two-way train set to down. the healthcare professionals. power lines. more families the opportu- the Bankhead. The City was run on just a single track Voters will have the op- The hope is the tooth would If enough people contact nity for affordable housing successful, even though the from Dublin BART to North portunity to choose between “take.” The previous 3 a.m. Gov. Newsom, maybe the that the City is mandated to President of the LVPAC Lathrop. Obviously there will lots of dense housing or it was 36 degrees outside this state can lean on PG&E and build on that site. Their plan Board was negotiating be- be “passing sidings” but this a park, between a smaller woman’s car. A little after 7 SC Edison or maybe the state reduces the number of avail- hind the scenes, insisting limits the speed, frequency hotel cheek-by-jowl against a.m. it was 34 degrees. In the itself can contract with third able units and cuts the size that the City absorb LVPAC’s and length of trains and de- the Bankhead Theater or name of “brevity” it was only parties for preventative main- of these units to Dickensian debts and the bank’s losses. pends on flawless signaling! a larger, more expansive four hours of shivering as a tenance with the power lines. uninhabitability. Teachers, As evidence of the lack An idea for two tracks hotel west of North LIver- subset of her daily shivering. To send Gov. Newsom first responders and other of City support for the arts, from Greenville over the Al- more Avenue, allowing for There is new research an email with your thoughts, city employees who sacrifice Mr. Kenison referenced a tamont came up recently. But more parking next to the out of Boston University ideas and suggestions, higher pay jobs in other fields concert three years ago and a single track between Dublin Bankhead. enlightening our knowledge Google: “Contact Governor to service our community he stated that it was not at- and Greenville remains a I am grateful that I will about cerebral spinal fluid Newsom.” deserve better than this plan tended by members of the limitation especially in light have the chance to say no to (CSF) and what it does as far − the City has one already. City Council. The fact is of the volume increase by the council's plan to fill our as removing toxins and other POTUS Rant that Vice Mayor Bob Carling 2040. How does a double downtown with hundreds of activities when we get good Gary Estee, Livermore Democrats as Cartoons and Councilmember Bob track BART train link up with multi-family dwellings and sleep. Maybe you all already Tony Favero, Livermore Coomber both attended the a single track rail train any- their attendant extra traffic, know how the brain works. If you still (huh?) believe way? Why have to mess with anything that Dumald Trump Mueller, Mueller, Russia, Judy Collins-Livermore- and instead to say yes to In the name of “brevity” here, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine, Amador Symphony season the freeway again in 2040? a central park. I thank all maybe you still have a sense says, feel free to refrain from Widening 580 enough reading this article. I believe etc., etc. and now impeach- opening Gala. To support that who supported the Initiative of wonder and the inspiration ment while Joe and Hunter fundraiser, Councilmember now for a double track for for giving us the chance to to learn about it. Shivering is that this column provides Valley Link stalls on right-of- everyone the opportunity Biden’s Ukraine and China Bob Woerner and I both exercise our fundamental not good sleep. ‘innocuous’ intrigues linger donated items for that Gala’s way issues. Car dealers have democratic right to have a There are many stories to either offer advice to our a special place in officials’ society or to denigrate any ever so undamagingly as auction, which totaled over say in our civic life. of the over 200 unsheltered major media minds report $1,000 in value. hearts due to their significant homeless here in Livermore. clearly disingenuous non- county and state tax revenue. sentient pile of falsehoods ‘nothing to see here folks!’ Responding to another of The Homeless Games, In the name of “brevity”: Mr. Kenison’s complaints, So the idea of widening that Part XXIV – In Brevity Where is our humanity? section of 580 enough is in the years before and since Where is our empathy? If I problematic. Greg Scott, Livermore that concert three years ago, seem angry: I am. I am an- Why not use the space “The trouble [with injus- collectively, members of this tice] is that once you see it, grier by the moment. Thanks taken up by FT? After all, to all who are doing some- Council and I have attended the median was originally de- you can’t unsee it. And once (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) scores of events at the Bank- thing for the homeless. Often PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala signed with BART in mind. you’ve seen it, keeping quiet, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) head, on the Shea Plaza and saying nothing, becomes as I hear, “We are doing the best EDITOR: Janet Armantrout County officials do not we can.” also at the Bothwell, as re- want to eliminate the income political an act as speaking THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., cently as two weeks ago. The out. There is no innocence. This “best” is not very Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional from FT but they are willing good. This is not the best we entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. City Council also awarded to chip in some $42 million Either way you’re account- com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, a tourism grant to LVPAC able.” (Arundhati Roy – In- can do. This situation is evil. 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. in “surplus” FT dollars for I witness the dying, I witness Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 earlier this year. Valley Link. Couldn’t the dian writer and activist). during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. I have no quarrel with “We, the American pub- the suffering, I witness the Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. remaining FT dollars, es- Mr. Kenison and I have al- lic, are spectators. An audi- blood, and in “brevity” – they www.independentnews.com crowed for surface repair due are not. ways believed that he has to the speed in those lanes, be ence. Who will be seated NOVEMBER 7, 2019 • The Independent 5 Livermore Police Awarded Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant The Livermore Po- reminder to motorists to other roadway users at risk; identify suspected impaired lice Department received obey the rules of the road.” patrols targeting the primary drivers and conduct sobriety a $60,000 grant from the The grant-related activi- causes of crashes: speeding, tests. California Office of Traffic ties are for the 2020 federal improper turns, running stop “Getting in a vehicle Safety (OTS) for a one-year fiscalyear, which runs from signs or signals, right-of- remains one of the most enforcement and education Oct. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, way violations and driving dangerous things we do,” program. The money will 2020. on the wrong side of the said OTS Director Barbara fund various activities in- The OTS funding will road; patrols specifically Rooney. “We must continue tended to reduce deaths and be used for numerous pro- looking for seat belt and to work with our partners in injuries on California roads. grams, including: DUI/ child safety seat violations; law enforcement to shift that “This grant money helps driver license checkpoints; traffic safety education pre- realization and make travel- us put more officers on the patrols specifically looking sentations for youth and ing on our roads safer.” street for directed enforce- for suspected alcohol and/ community members on Funding for this program ment relating to traffic edu- or drug-impaired drivers; distracted driving, impaired was provided by a grant cation and enforcement,” patrols targeting violations driving, bicycle safety and from the California Office said Livermore Police Traf- of California’s hands-free pedestrian safety; creating of Traffic Safety, through the fic Sergeant Glen Robbins. cell phone law by drivers, “Hot Sheets” identifying National Highway Traffic “We’re hopeful the extra po- motorcyclists, bicyclists repeat DUI offenders; and Safety Administration. lice presence will be a good and pedestrians that put officer training on how to Steinfeld to Retire from Visit Tri-Valley ments and change in direc- for weekend getaways and tion of the organization are works with representation all positives that the next in China and the UK to bring president can build on.” international visitors and Visit Tri-Valley repre- media here. TIRED OF sents Pleasanton, Livermore, In 2018, the four repre- Danville and Dublin and is sented communities wel- NO BURN DAYS? supported by a $2.25 as- comed 1.53 million visitors, sessment on hotel rooms. generating $680 million in Visit Tri-Valley has recently travel spending. That $74 received awards and recog- million tax contribution nition within the tourism alleviates the tax burden industry for its marketing on residents while visitor programs, including the spending supports 6,300 innovative website and the local jobs. Tri-Valley Ice Cream Trail Steinfeld came to the Tri- Barbara Steinfeld which unites Visit Tri-Val- Valley from Portland, Ore., ley’s four cities. where she was the cultural After nearly seven years The destination market- tourism director and vice at the helm of Visit Tri- ing organization is respon- president of tourism for 16 WE SELL AND INSTALL Valley, President and CEO sible for creating awareness years. Barbara Steinfeld has an- FIREPLACE INSERTS*, AND FIREPLACES. of the Tri-Valley as a tourism A search committee from SAVE UP TO $400.00 ON SELECT UNITS. nounced her retirement as destination and booking the board has been formed of January 2020. weekend sports events that and is looking for candi- “I feel like I am passing generate hotel stays. With dates. *Gas, Wood and Pellet on a gift to the next CEO,” a strong focus on digital To learn more, visit visit- Steinfeld said. “The staff, 23585 CONNECTICUT ST # 15, HAYWARD marketing and social media trivalley.com. Locally owned by Livermore resident, the board, the community campaigns, Visit Tri-Valley happily servicing the Tri-Valley since 1982 510.471.5601 www.jerrysfireplaces.com support, the accomplish- also targets the Bay Area

It’s Not Just A Hotel Development Agreement. It’s A Poison Pill.

A DECEPTIVE DEVELOPMENT THAT’S REALLY A POISON PILL DON’T SWALLOW IT AGREEMENT The Development Agreement with the We have a once-in-a- When 6,959 Livermore voters not Presidio hotelier is really a “poison lifetime chance to make happy with the City’s downtown pill,” which, if passed, could make our downtown truly special. plan signed petitions to qualify the Central Park Plan impossible to We can have a better park, the superior Central Park Plan implement. With the Development better parking, better hotel for the ballot, our City Council Agreement, the City intends to secure and a better Livermore. should have put both plans on a hotel on the eastside of Livermore It starts by making sure we the ballot and let voters decide. Avenue, harming the location of a don’t swallow the deceptive Instead, they passed a deceptive westside hotel in the Central Park Plan. poison pill. Development Agreement with This could make the November vote the intent to kill the Central Park on the Central Park Plan meaningless Plan without voters knowing it. even if a majority of voters support it. Don’t Swallow The Poison Pill. Vote NO on the Presidio Hotel Development Agreement Referendum

Ad paid for by Protect the Central Park Vote. 6 The Independent • NOVEMBER 7, 2019 SPORTS NOTES

On their home turf, the Amador Dons beat the Livermore Cowboys 27 to 0 on Nov. 1. Livermore OB Shaun Smith gains yardage on quarterback keeper (left). Amador’s Trevor Asberry #41 runs against Livermore (right). (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

Livermore High played crosstown rivals Granada High in both men’s and women’s water polo. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

Fusion Soccer Club's Players of the Week are Jonathan & Peyton. Fusion's 2008 (U12) Girls Gold are champions of the Fusion's 2009 Boys Select Bronze won the Brentwood Kick or Treat tournament. Impact SC Boo Fest tournament.

Foothill's Jackson Koempel shoots with Amador's Will Bosse on defense.

Attired as Rosie the Riveter, Fusion's 2009 (U11) Girls Coach Daniel Vazquez and Fusion's 2008 (U12) Boys Select Bronze took 2nd place in the San Ramon Boo Gold won the Fusion Ghouls & Goals tournament. Cup Tournament.

Livermore Fusion Fest champions. The team opened the The Foothill Falcons look to finish the game and allowed Jake Fields (12) tournament by downing Marin FC season strong into the NCS playoffs to connect with Nate Lee(24) on a Soccer Club 7-0, then tied San Pablo United 1-1 next week. nice pass. Brian Perez(10) also got During the October 26 weekend, and beat Ross Valley Breakers FC to into the run game with a couple 10 Fusion’s 2008 (U12) Girls Gold trav- advance to the finals against Dublin Granada High School yd rushes. In the end, the Matadors eled to Hopkins Junior High School in United SL. Fusion shut out Dublin closed out the season with another Fremont to compete in Fremont Youth 2-0 to claim the championship. Luke JV Football shutout victory 42-0. SC’s Kick or Treat Tournament. Led C, Austin S, Brayden R and Shamus The Matadors took on the Dough- by rookie Coach Aulani Fernandez, M led the defensive, while Max R erty Valley Wildcats to wrap up the St. Michael CYO the team opened tournament play led the team in scoring. The team has season, and in the process the Mats with impressive wins on Saturday compiled a 14-1-2 record with three wrapped up the game. Granada's Cross Country Team over Mavericks SC and Valley United league games remaining. muscle was flexed early and often, The St. Michael CYO cross SC. Fusion started quickly against as the Mat's defense, led by Derrick country team finished their season Mavericks, with Rowan W scoring Fusion Soccer Club Martinez(15), Josh Henninger(8), with a dominating showing at the just 30 seconds in and Jenna L add- Christian Silva(61), Logan Tucker Diocese Championship Oct. 18 at ing a second goal two minutes later. Players of the Week (74), Anthony Pedretti(28), Mathieu Crown Beach in Alameda. The team Savanah C and Keira W scored for Jonathan & Peyton. They earned Rocheleau(26), Daniel Waxman(30), took three of the four division cham- Fusion in the second half to make this honor by being Fusion's Rec & Kobe Jerusalem(33) and Leif Jen- pionships. For the grades 6-8 boys, the final score 4-0. Fusion continued Select players who best exemplify the sen(22) all tallied tackles. #22, #30, St. Michael was led by Alek Schade its strong play against Valley United, Club's Word of the Week: Community. Kaleo Gomes(56), #33 and #61 (1st), who capped an undefeated as Keira W’s hat trick led the maroon Jonathan plays for the U7 Lightning also recorded some drive killing season with the win. Adrian Gomez and gold to a 5-0 victory. Jenna L and and Peyton for the U6 Secret Agents. sacks. Isaac Chappell (3), Brandon (4th), Holden Hoffman (8th), and Seth Savanah C also scored for Fusion. Adams(32), Jason Fraser(64), and Warren (12th) also placed well for On Sunday, Rowan W scored twice Foothill Boys Water Polo William Magann(67) all chipped the team. Gabriel Heule (1st), Noah to lead Fusion to a 2-1 win over The Foothill Falcons closed out in to keep the Wildcats out of the Lloyd (7th), and Dylan Walker (15th) Rohnert Park SC and a berth in the their conference season with a win endzone. On the offensive side of scored for the grades 3-5 boys team, championship round against Roar over cross town rival Amador. It was the ball, it was a true team effort which also took top honors. Finally, FC of San Francisco. In the finals, a close game to start with Foothill tak- that had the Mats engine firing on all the grades 6-8 girls teams won their Rowan W scored the game’s only ing the lead 2-0 and Amador quickly cylinders, as #22 had a 4yd and 11yd event with Janna Barron (2nd), Evelyn goal as Fusion prevailed 1-0 to win responding to tie the first half 3-3. The TD runs; #33 had a 48 yd TD run; Ruckmann-Barnes (3rd), Kerrigan the tournament. Fusion excelled on second half of the match, the Falcons #28 ran it in from 29 yds for a score. Sauder (6th), and Mia Lnenicka (7th) both offense and defense throughout turned on the heat as they went up Stephen Geyer (6) grabbed a 65 yd scoring well for the team. The St. the tournament. Bella K, Jenna T, to 7-4 going into the fourth quarter. TD reception from Brandon Shah(1) Michael CYO cross country team will Kaitlyn S and Olivia A starred for the Amador responded with another and Eric Hall(5) also scored on short return next fall, but many runners will offense, while Catherine DL, Harper goal to end the game 8-5. Scoring TD Pass from #1. Diego Iniguez(18) compete on the track this spring. For P and Michaela L led a superlative for Foothill were Sanjay Menon (2), made all 6 XP kicks. The team play more information on the cross country defensive effort that conceded only Daniel Kim (3), Jackson Koempel of Ryan Delong(11), Thomas Van and track teams, see their website at one goal in four matches. (1), and Eugene Kruger (2). Moises Wouw(16), Frank Middleton(23), http://www.smisctrack.org Fusion’s 2009 (U11) Boys Select Ambriz led the team defensively in Travis Swartz (36) helped the Mat’s maintain momentum throughout the Bronze are Brentwood Impact SC Boo the goal with 12 saves and 3 steals. St. Michael CYO Cross Country Team Gabriel Heule. NOVEMBER 7, 2019 • The Independent 7 Travel Bug Owner Debbie Peck Retires By Mari Chew everything from the ground able to weather the storm ful ride for me for 40 years… up. This meant learning to by redirecting its focus and it’s been wonderful for me After providing expert manage operating expenses, suggesting more destinations and for my kids because guidance and personalized conduct market research within the United States, we’ve all been able to do travel service to the Liver- and set pricing, develop and such as New Orleans. some traveling," she said. more community for 40 maintain alliances with air At one time Livermore Peck is looking forward years, Travel Bug Owner and cruise lines. She also had was home to seven travel to spending time with her Debbie Peck has decided to to familiarize herself with agencies. The Travel Bug is family and eventually doing retire. the various requirements for the last one standing. Peck at- more traveling, and she has her eye on Iceland or Latin America as her next trip. In the meantime, she is exploring the possibility of doing volunteer work and taking Spanish classes. She offered couple of parting travel tips: Travel See local photos of our Valley only information on the internet at www.independentnews.com can be confusing and out- dated, making it difficult to successfully plan your trip on your own. Travel agencies can make planning easier. They maintain close relationships with travel-related

companies, which help keep AND costs down, and pass those savings on to clients. Follow us on Facebook And whenever you’re For additional photos: traveling, send a private www.facebook.com/pages/The- Independent- Newspaper- Livermore- CA/108562409214667?ref= t email to yourself with credit Debbie Peck holds a photograph of the Travel Bug in earlier days. card, passport, and any other pertinent information, along When Peck took over the domestic and international tributes her success to knowl- with the phone numbers of Travel Bug, at 2277 Third travel. She took over the edgeable staff, “good service, people to contact in case of St., she was a young single agency on Nov. 1, 1979. good prices, the agency’s an emergency mother who had relocated to Since then, Peck says, the ability to change with the Livermore from Arizona to travel industry has undergone times.” Having a wide range be closer to her parents. She a complete transformation. of clients has also been a key spent two years working for When she began her career, factor in keeping the Travel her father’s swimming pool there were no computers, Bug on the map. business, then her parents so airline tickets had to be Peck finds that many bought The Travel Bug to hand-written. For finding of today’s clients are well- give her a potentially lucra- flights, Agents had to rely traveled. They request more tive opportunity to provide solely on a hard copy ver- exotic destinations. Trips to for her children — and it sion of the OAG, the Official Bangladesh, Tibet, Mt. Ever- satiated her parents’ desire Airline Guide, which was est, Nepal and Iceland have to travel the world. as thick as an old telephone become commonplace. Being new to the busi- directory. There were only As a travel agent, she’s ness, Peck had trepidations three prices for airline flights enjoyed work trips to China, about taking on such a tre- - daytime, nighttime, and 21- Fiji, Tahiti, many places in mendous responsibility. day advance purchase flights, Europe, and multiple cruises Aside from knowing nothing known as Apex fares. in both the US and Canada. about the travel industry, she The travel industry Peck's most memorable trav- was concerned about the time changed significantly in the el experience was her trip AVOID it would take away from her immediate aftermath of 911. to Africa. It was “the most PROBATE! two very young daughters. For example, cruise lines humbling and wonderful ex- But she also saw the Travel were compelled to change perience,’ she said, “because Bug as a promising oppor- their destinations because we have so much… we’re tunity. travelers became more hesi- spoiled and they’re not, and After the business tant to venture outside of the they’re happy.” She says it changed hands, one of the United States. was a real eye opener to see HELPFUL • COMPASSIONATE • AFFORDABLE agents stayed on for a year Many travel agencies, how other people live, and to help acclimate Peck to unable to adapt, were forced she marveled at the cycle of her new role as travel agency to permanently close their plant and animal life. owner. She had to learn doors. The Travel Bug was “This has been a wonder- 8 The Independent • NOVEMBER 7, 2019 AUTHOR (Continued from first page)

up in the U.S. immigration the U.S.; and an Indian- process after learning about American woman (Kavya) a Guatemalan woman whose who adopts the child. baby was adopted by an Much of Lucky Boy’s ac- American couple while she tion is set in Berkeley, where was being deported from Sekaran lives. the U.S. The Berkeley environ- As a novelist, and as a ment is generally hospitable, mother herself, Sekaran was but Soli experiences fear, deeply curious about the isolation and even brutality kinds of love, need and ra- as she tries to navigate the tionalization that might lead economic and social systems adoptive parents to “(take) a of a strange new country. child away from its willing Kavya, herself the daugh- and able mother,” as she told ter of immigrants, is rela- an interviewer recently. tively well off and economi- “Lucky Boy” explores cally secure. As Sekaran such issues mainly from points out in a published the perspectives of the two interview, “this book is not women most deeply in- just about adoption and de- volved. They are a naïve, tention, but about privileged undocumented and impov- and unprivileged immigra- erished Mexican immigrant tion, and about (Soli) who gives birth in

SUPES (Continued from first page) the council in 2012, after more people into the middle Oakland and San Leandro. after a bit of musical chairs 10 years on the Dublin Uni- class is reflected in the union Chan is the only woman involving Rep. Eric Swal- fied School District board. endorsements she has re- on the board, which has had well’s erstwhile presiden- He served two years as a ceived, Hernandez said. few women serving in the tial bid. Earlier this year councilman, then won the They include the Livermore past. “Alameda is a large and Swalwell announced that he mayor’s race in 2014, 2016 police officers union, the extremely diverse county,” would not seek reelection if and 2018. Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Chan said in a statement. he were to drop out of the Haubert said he is not Department local of the “Melissa not only brings an crowded field of Democrats seeking reelection as mayor. firefighters union, and the incredible perspective to the seeking to become the par- Dublin has accomplished Laborers Union Local 304. board with her background ty’s presidential candidate. good things on his watch, he She became involved in as the child of migrant farm Wieckowski announced he said. These include improv- the community when she workers, she brings proven would run for Swalwell’s ing city parks, eliminating began raising her children results as a thoughtful pol- congressional seat. unfunded pension liabilities, in Dublin nearly 20 years icy maker and consensus But after Swalwell balancing the budget and ago. She volunteered at her builder.” changed his mind on seek- building strong reserves. children’s school, served on WIECKOWSKI ing reelection, Wieckowski He’s been endorsed by the Little League board, be- Wieckowski represents switched to the supervisor former Assemblywoman came a Rotarian, and chaired the 10th Senate District, race. Catharine Baker, Liver- the Dublin Human Services which includes Fremont, Nearly two dozen state more Mayor John March- Commission. Hayward, and portions of senators have endorsed and, Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Since being elected to other cities. A Democrat, he Wieckowski, including Thorne, Danville Mayor the City Council in 2018, defeated his Republican op- Scott Wiener of San Fran- Robert Storer, and San Ra- Hernandez has been ac- ponent by getting 75% of the cisco, who has introduced mon Mayor Bill Clarkson. tive in representing Dublin general election vote. a package of bills to build HERNANDEZ on the Valley Link board, He has chaired the Sen- more housing in the state, Hernandez is the fifth Livermore Amador Valley ate’s Environmental Qual- which Wieckowski has sup- of seven children born to Transit Authority, County ity Committee, where he ported. Wieckowski also migrant farm workers in Solid Waste Management worked on bills to deal with wrote a bill that enables Dixon. Her online biogra- Board, and the East Bay greenhouse gas reductions. homeowners to construct a phy says that “the helping Community energy board. Wieckowski says on his secondary dwelling unit in hand of a compassionate Hernandez is the only website that he has a 100% their back yards. neighbor lifted her family woman announced as a 1st scorecard from the Califor- into the middle class.” From District candidate. She has nia Labor Federation and that moment on, Hernandez the endorsement of Supervi- the League of Conservation dedicated her life to public sor Wilma Chan, who repre- Voters. service, and giving back. sents the 3rd District, which Wieckowski’s entry into Her focus on bringing includes Alameda, part of the supervisor’s race comes

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Dr. Ronald Ray Freeman, D.D.S. Barbara Ann Carter Mar. 24, 1958 – Oct. 25, 2019 On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Dr. Ron Freeman passed Ron opened his own business, played youth sports, rarely 2019, Barbara Ann Carter away peacefully on Oct. 25, Freeman Steam Carpet Clean- missing a game through their passed away at age 83. She 2019, with his wife, Lisa, ing, a venture that supported high school playing days. will forever be remembered and his four loving children his education. Ron volunteered with their by Bill, her husband of 64 at his side. Ron first set eyes on his schools, chaperoned field years, sons Rick and Randy, Ron was born in Castro future bride, Lisa Lee Rob- trips, and helped with home- daughters-in-law Lana and Valley to parents Prentice ertson, in the fall of 1978 at work. His home was a place Sherese, grandchildren Me- Martin and Bethel Ray Free- his younger brother’s football for social gatherings, and had lissa, Michelle, Ben, Emelise man. From an early age, Ron game. A few weeks later Ron a revolving door of friends and Isaac, great-granddaugh- embraced the blue-collar asked Lisa out on a date and and family alike for all of ter Taylor, and her incred- In lieu of sending flowers, work ethic of his parents. the rest was history. Ron life’s major celebrations. Ron ible sisters, Carol, Janis and please make a donation to The second born of their declined opportunities to and Lisa chaperoned memo- Series runs. Sandi. Barbara will also be Michael J. Fox Foundation three sons, Ron was as gifted pursue multiple wrestling rable Senior Trips with large Ron is preceded in death remembered by numerous for Parkinson’s Research at a student as he was a talented scholarships, instead transfer- groups of their children’s by his father Marty and broth- dear friends. www.michaeljfox.org/donate. athlete. The Freemans moved ring to UC Davis to pursue friends to Cabo San Lucas. er Bill. He is survived by his Barbara enjoyed her 28- Callaghan Mortuary is to Livermore in 1961 and set a career in dentistry and his Springtown Dental Office mother Bethel, his brother year career at Sandia National honored to be serving the their roots in the town Ron blossoming relationship with moved across town in 2003 Roark, his wife Lisa of 38 Laboratories, where she fos- Carter family. An online would call home for the rest Lisa. Ron and Lisa married on changing its name to Free- years, sons Craig and Derrick, tered lifelong friendships. She guestbook is available for of his life. Ron’s early years Nov. 8, 1980. They spent their man Family Dentistry. The daughters Destany (Cardwell) truly loved people and had condolences at www.cal- were spent filled with family first years living in married- updated practice allowed “Dr. and Amber (Ottersen), sons- the ability to bring a smile to laghanmortuary.com. gatherings, camping trips and student housing at Davis. In Ron” to give his patients and in-law Brandon Cardwell everyone in her presence. sports. Lifelong friendships 1981, Ron was accepted into staff all of the latest tech- and Erik Ottersen, daughters- with Brent Dixon and Dave the University of the Pacific nology and advancements in-law Ashley Freeman and Daley were formed during Dental Program. Ron and available. Ron valued his Sarah Freeman, as well as Ron’s childhood. Cousins Lisa moved to Pittsburgh, Ca- patients and considered it an grandchildren Graden (11), Connie Clark (aka Mermaid) Cori and Don, along with lif., while Ron was attending honor to provide their dental Atley (9), Landon (8), Porter brothers Rory and Bill, spent dental school and continued care. Ron loved his “team” (5), Lexi (5), Logan (2) and many weekends filled with his carpet business to pay the and considered them part of Kaylee (9 mos.). laughter and fun. bills. Ron and Lisa welcomed his family. He loved being Services will be held on Ron attended Joe Michell their first son, Craig, in 1983. a part of the community of Saturday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m., Elementary, Mendenhall In 1984 Ron graduated Livermore. Ron remained at Crosswinds Church, 1660 Middle School, and Grana- dental school with his sights active with the GHS Boosters Freisman Rd., Livermore. da High School. While at already set on opening his supporting the event in honor Casual attire or your favorite Granada Ron won EBAL own dental practice in his of the Olympian Award, of 49ers or Giants apparel are Championships in both foot- hometown of Livermore. which he was a prior recipi- warmly welcomed. I have such gratitude for Department for 11 years. ball and wrestling. On the In the fall of 1984, Spring- ent. Ron served many years A celebration of life will the full life I had for 78 years Three major communities football field Ron was first town Dental Office opened its with Livermore Community follow immediately after at before succumbing to cancer of people in my life were my team all EBAL on offense doors. Shortly thereafter his Dental Consortium offering the Freeman residence, 2020 of the pancreas on Oct. 31, family of the First Presby- and defense. On the wrestling first daughter, Destany, was care to underserved children Larrys Pl., Livermore. Ad- 2019. terian Church in Livermore, mat Ron competed for state born. In the years following, within the Livermore School ditional parking is available Preceding me in death, my swimming buddies here championships in both 191’s Ron’s practice doubled its District. Ron was a proud on Lomitas Ave., and the my best friend and loving in town and in San Francisco, and heavyweights. footprint as did his family, member of the California celebration can be accessed husband of 32 years, Edward and my writing group, Wild After high school, Ron at- welcoming twins Amber and Freemasons. Ron remained a via 1674 Lomitas Ave. B. Clark. Vine. tended Chabot College where Derrick in 1988. Ron was an devoted 49ers and Giants fan In lieu of flowers, dona- I am survived by: my two I’ve been a lucky girl! he continued to earn acco- active father and participated attending countless games tions can be made in Ron’s fantastic children, Michelle Per my request, a memo- lades as a two-sport athlete in all of his children’s activi- with family and friends, host- name to St. Jude’s Hospital Ferrario (husband, Dave) and rial service will not be held. and prepare scholastically for ties. Ron was a devoted coach ing Super Bowl parties, and or any charity close to your Brian Ferrario (wife, Julie); I ask friends and family to his post-athletic endeavors. and fan for his kids as they enjoyed the Giants’ 3 World heart. two grandchildren, Taylor and celebrate my life in their Morgan Linn who know how own way. special they were to me; my Contributions may be sister, Dixie James, who has made to a scholarship in my been my lifetime playmate, name for a reentry woman Claude (Skip) Wilson Hinsley Roberta Croll Cantua and her husband, William – attending Chabot College. July 10, 1946 – Nov. 1, 2019 May 27, 1920 – Oct. 19, 2019 Resident of Oro Valley, Arizona my rowing buddy. Checks may be made payable Resident of Livermore My life has been blessed to: The Friends of Chabot with loving, giving, creative College, 25555 Hesperian and fun people − all to whom Boulevard, Hayward, CA Roberta Irene Croll Cantua I shout out a huge thank you! 94545. Federal Tax ID# 46- passed away peacefully at the I loved my 24 years at 3708462. age of 99 years on Oct. 19, Chabot College where I Or help someone learn 2019, in Livermore. Roberta taught for 13 years, and was how to swim. was born in Oakland, Calif., Dean of the Health Sciences Neptune Society of Livermore. on May 27, 1920, to William Skip passed peacefully ated passionate followers of Arthur and Myrtle (McKen- into Heaven on Friday, Nov. Scoozzi through Girasole and zie) Croll. Roberta joined two 1, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hos- the Big Horn Grill Restau- older brothers, Arthur William Frank Richard Shenave pital, with family at his side. rants. He will be remembered Croll and Owen Wilmott Sept. 19, 1943 – Oct. 17, 2019 He was 73. for his wisdom, compassion, Croll, both deceased. Skip was a brilliant man, warm smile, generosity, hu- In June 1938, Roberta longtime friends in the Sarah Frank Richard Shenave, ily and friends was as deep loving father, generous humor, loving spirit and above graduated from Fremont High circle. Roberta was a Valley- age 76, passed away peace- as his ties to the Pleasanton man, devout Christian and ac- all else his integrity. School, Oakland. She then Care Auxiliary member for fully surrounded by his lov- community. tive member of Alive Church Skip moved to Tucson, attended College of Marin, 30 years. ing family on Thursday, Oct. He was preceded in death in Oro Valley, Ariz. He is sur- Ariz., in 2015 and would Kentfield, Calif., from which Roberta and Dudley moved 17, 2019, at the Veterans by his parents Frank and vived by his children Nicole travel between his new home she earned an Associate of to Heritage Estates, Liver- Hospital in Palo Alto. He Rose Shenave, brother Will M. Schmidt (Bradley), James and the Bay Area to visit Arts degree. While at college more, in June 2004. Roberta was born Sept. 19, 1943, in Mendonca, and sisters Donna C. Hinsley (Hazal), and Tyler family and open his final Roberta met Carlos Dudley continued to live at Heritage Livermore, to Frank and Rose Martin and Patti Correa. W. Hinsley, and three grand- venture, Sidetrack Bar & Cantua and they were married until her passing. Roberta is Shenave. A Pleasanton native, He is survived by his wife children Quinn L. Kalabolas, Grill, until his passing. While on Oct. 17, 1943. They were survived by her daughters, Frank married his high school Jackie Shenave, brother Nor- Sean J. Tchorzewski, and in Arizona he rekindled his married for 63 years until Karen Campbell and Shirley sweetheart Jackie Nelson. man (Patty) Mendonca, sister Atlas D. Hinsley. faith in the Lord where he led Dudley’s death in 2006. Cantua, both of San Jose. She Frank proudly served his Sandy (Ray) Sevier, sons Skip was born William a Bible study out of his home, Dudley and Roberta be- is also survived by her grand- country in the Army as a para- Frank (Chessa) Shenave Jr. Frederick Kemp and was served his church faithfully gan their married life in San sons, Chris Campbell, Felton, trooper in 1965-1967. After and William Shenave, daugh- renamed Claude Wilson Hin- as an usher, and led the re- Anselmo but soon moved to and Jeff Campbell, San Jose, the army he followed in his ter Jennifer (Avery) Flores, sley after adoption by James construction of a community Oakland. Roberta was a lov- and dear friend, Glenn Grigg, father-in-law’s footsteps and grandsons Derek (Cassie), (Percy) and Lillian Hinsley kitchen. He was a member of ing wife and devoted to her Sunnyvale. Also, the many became a roofer. He pursued Josh, Kole, Kyler, Dylan and in Baltimore in 1946. Percy the Board of Directors and family. They welcomed the nieces and nephews who his roofing career into the Connor, and many nieces, worked at Bethlehem Steel Treasurer of EPCL (Equip- births of their two daughters, called her Aunt Roberta. ‘90s. In 1979 he and his wife nephews and cousins. in Sparrows Point until his ping People Changing Lives), Roberta Karen and Shirley A celebration of life will decided to start their own Family, friends and others retirement in 1969. Lillian where he planned to make Ann. In Oakland, Roberta was be held in the Chapel of First business venture with his in- whose lives Frank touched was a loving stay-at-home a trip to Kenya in 2020 to an active member of Hillside Presbyterian Church Liver- laws Jay and Jeanne Nelson; are invited to the Celebration mother. Percy passed in 1998 visit the children his work Presbyterian Church, a past more, 2020 Fifth St., Liver- they purchased Pastime Pool- of Life at Veterans Memo- in Sarasota, Fla., at 94, and impacted through schools President of Parker School more, on Saturday, Nov. 16, hall, which closed its doors in rial Building, 301 Main St., Lillian in 2006 in Pleasanton, being built and fed. P.T.A., and a Girl Scout leader. 2019, at 1 p.m. Reception to 2014 after 35 years. Pleasanton, on Saturday, Nov. Calif., at 102. In 2016 Skip began to In October 1958, the fam- follow in the Fellowship Hall. Frank truly lived life to the 16, at 11 a.m. Skip grew up in Baltimore investigate his birth family moved to Livermore. Ro- In lieu of flowers, please fullest. His love for his fam- near Cold Spring Lane and ily and miraculously gained berta soon joined First Pres- consider donations to the Loch Raven Blvd. He gradu- brothers and sisters. In De- byterian Church Livermore American Heart Association, ated high school from Balti- cember 2019, Skip was to and with her husband became American Diabetes Associa- more Poly in 1963, and from be the special guest at the involved and participated in tion, or to a charity of your Virgil L. Weatherford Ohio Wesleyan University in Witter “Once in a Decade” various church organizations. choice. Sept. 9, 1943 – Oct. 25, 2019 1967 with a degree in math- Christmas Dinner. Skip’s Roberta was very proud of Callaghan Mortuary is honored to be serving the Resident of Sacramento ematics. Skip then moved to legacy continues to live on her work as a Deacon in New England for four years through his kids, grandkids, the church. Roberta was a Cantua family. Virgil L. Weatherford where he received an MBA and his newly found family: member and past President An online guestbook is passed away Friday, Oct. from Dartmouth College in Stewart L. Witter (brother), of the Women’s Association. available for condolences at 25, after a long struggle with 1971. After graduating, he Randolph (Randy) F. Witter To this day Roberta still has www.callaghanmortuary.com. diabetes and congestive heart moved to Boise, Idaho, for a (brother), Willis D. Witter III failure. He leaves behind position with Boise Cascade, (brother), Katharine (Kitty) his wife Jean Weatherford, traveling across the coun- V. Witter (sister), John J. sister Esther Franks, son try. Shortly thereafter, Skip Witter (nephew), Sara K. Darrel Weatherford, and two moved to the San Francisco Witter (niece), Lisa K. Wit- Honor Your Departed SM daughters Lori Hornback and Bay Area and completed a ter (niece), Steven L. Witter Hospice | Home Health Deanna Brown. Additionally, JD from UC Hastings. Skip (nephew), and Katherine E. he was proud to consider as spent 32 years in the restau- Witter (niece). As a non-profit agency serving the Tri-Valley his family his wife’s children rant/catering business, 23 of Deceased's funeral ar- for 40 years, Hope Hospice relies on donations James Gerow, Diane Col- which was as a sole proprietor rangements: Skip’s Church to help provide end-of-life care and support to vin, Dana McLean, Dawn owner/operator. He planted Celebration of Life will be all who need it. If your family is designating LaRosa, Michael Gerow and roots in the city of Pleasanton held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 6, charitable donations in memory of a departed Michelle Gerow, and many and was a prominent member 2019 at Alive Church in Oro loved one, please consider Hope Hospice. nieces and nephews. There for the State of California De- of the community through Valley, Ariz. An informal are 11 grandchildren and 18 partment of Transportation, his involvement in Rotary, Celebration of Life will be Your generosity will allow us to continue great-grandchildren, all of where, after 37-plus years, Tulancingo Sister City As- held at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, providing excellent care, grief support, and them so greatly loved and he retired. Fishing was his sociation, Thursday Breakfast 2019, at Sidetrack Bar + Grill caregiver education to the local community. enjoyed by Virgil. favorite pastime. He will be Club, Pleasanton Chamber in Pleasanton, Calif. Virgil grew up in Wood- missed by many. of Commerce, and his son’s In lieu of flowers, we 6377 Clark Ave. Suite 100 Dublin, CA 94568 land where he attended school Callaghan Mortuary and youth sports leagues. would request a donation (925) 829-8770 | HopeHospice.com and then worked at a service Livermore Crematory, 3833 Food, wine and conversa- to Skip’s passionate cause, station, finally owning one of East Avenue, Livermore, CA tion were his passion and EPCL, via epcl.org Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency. his own. He went on to work 94550. languages of love and cre- IRS Tax ID# 94-2576059 10 The Independent • NOVEMBER 7, 2019 OBITUARIES Kimberly Ann McCole May 8, 1957 - Oct. 17, 2019 Berniece Holt Via Kimberly Ann-Marrine Berniece Holt Via, loving to attend Heald Business college or university at the McCole was born to (Corne- mother and grandmother, College. During the time time she graduated from high lius) Michael and Kathleen passed away last week at Kai- she attended the college, she school, she never flagged McCole at Samuel Merritt ser Hospital, Walnut Creek. worked part-time as a parts- in her pursuit of learning. Hospital in Oakland, Calif., Surviving are her sister, clerk at Earl Smith Motors in When she read a word she on May 8, 1957. brother-in-law, daughter-in- downtown Sacramento. Upon didn’t know, even when the Kimberly came home to law and four grandchildren. graduating, the first thing context suggested the mean- Hayward to a big brother She was predeceased by her she did was get a full-time ing, she would look it up in Michael, and later had 1, 2, 3 husband, son, a granddaugh- job. The second thing was to the dictionary. When she ran little sisters to follow: Robin, Kimberly previously ter, and two sisters. pay back the loan. She never across a reference to a histori- Kelly and Kathleen, who was had a longtime relationship Funeral services will be forgot the kindness of the cal event she knew nothing behaved during church. She later nicknamed Sam. with dear family friend Rob held at Callaghan Mortuary, piano teacher, and her hav- of, she would look it up in remained faithful to the teach- Kimmy attended St. Christ, and even though years Livermore, Calif., on Nov. ing trusted that a 20-year-old the set of encyclopedias that ings of Jesus throughout her Joachim’s school until mov- went by, as he spoke through 7, with viewing from 10 to would, indeed, pay back the lived in the bookcase by “her” lifetime, even when it became ing to Pleasanton in 1965, the phone to Kiki in her final 10:45 a.m., and funeral ser- money. chair. She continued taking impossible for her to attend then attended various el- days, she reacted to his dear vice at 11 a.m., with interment In 1950 Berniece became classes, asking questions, church services. At the time ementary schools, as new voice with a simple tear. to follow at Sierra Hills Cem- a bookkeeper for Bank of learning new things, pursu- of her death, she had been a ones kept being built to fit Kimberly is survived by etery in Sacramento, Calif. America, where she worked ing new interests, until by the member of the Cedar Grove all the families moving to her dear mom Kate McCole Berniece spent her first until 1957. It was also where time Berniece retired, she had Community Church (previ- Pleasanton. (her father Michael passed years in Burkburnett, Texas. she met her future husband, accomplished a number of ously Cedar Grove Baptist She graduated from Ama- in 2010), her big brother Mi- In 1938, she moved with her L. Richard Via, Jr. The two educational milestones. She Church) for many years. dor Valley High School in chael (Judy), younger sisters family to California where were married in 1952. Their had: graduated from Sacra- Berniece’s hobbies and 1975 along with her dear Robin (Greg), Kelly and they settled in the little town son and only child was born mento City College and Heald interests included: American friend Cheryl Patteson, and Sam (Patrick), along with her of Brawley. On May 5, 1941, on Thanksgiving day 1958. Business College, graduated history (a real history buff), they remained best friends amazing four adult nephews: an earthquake destroyed In 1957 she moved to from the American Institute Bible history, sewing, knitting through all the years. Max and Ben Heinrich, and the town, demolishing the Crocker-Anglo National of Banking, obtained an AA and other handcrafts, garden- Kimberly (or Kimmy/ Cole and Chad Kraft. schools, library, town hall, Bank. During her eight years degree from Chabot Junior ing, reading, ceramics, play- Kiki), truly was a caregiver Kimberly was consistent hotels, grocery stores, and at the bank, she worked her College in Livermore with ing the organ, and traveling. from age 2! She constantly with: love, helping every- some homes. “There was no way up from bookkeeper to emphases in data process- Berniece was socially ac- cared for us all, even sewing body and her love of faith, school until November,” she teller, and then to internal ing, computer programming, tive in the community, and matching outfits for all of her family and friends, as she recalled, “and then we had auditor. history and real estate, at- was a member of a num- siblings in Pleasanton 4-H. signed each card. Kimmy little huts for each grade.” In the 1960s, Berniece’s tended DQ University, Davis, ber of organizations, such Kimberly was at the fore- lived previously for our dad’s In 1942, the family moved husband took a position at California - American Indian as: American Federation of front of the soccer craze care and most recently to to the Sacramento area where the Lawrence Livermore Studies, and attended Hay- Police Officers Wives, Las coming to Pleasanton and take care of our mom with Berniece attended Sutter Ju- National Laboratory, and ward State, where she took Damas, Danebod No. 16, continued to also coach her the most grace and patience nior High School. Later the commuted from Sacramento music classes (major instru- Siretts #121, Starlighters, siblings’ teams, as well w/ we’ve ever seen of anyone. family was able to purchase to Livermore daily. It didn’t ment – organ). Menzaleh Temple No. 16, her Mom, Katie, by her side. After a discovery of a tu- a small farm in Yolo County. take long for them to realize Berniece was active in Daughters of the Nile, Palm The list of attributes and mor and subsequent surgery Berniece then attended and the necessity of relocating the Baptist Church from an Shrine No. 32, Order of The the stories about the kind- over Labor Day weekend, graduated from Clarksburg closer to the lab. In 1965 the early age. Riding the bus for White Shrine of Jerusalem, nesses that Kimberly be- Kimmy just wasn’t recover- High School. She was always family moved to Livermore. transportation, she took her Semper Fidelis Chapter No. stowed on others would fill ing well and new challenges proud of the fact that she com- It was then that Berniece went younger sisters to Sunday 135, Order of Eastern Star, more pages than allowed. arose as she came back to our pleted the four-year course of to work for the Livermore School, carrying the young- Past Matron 1993, Past Ma- Kimberly was with Longs family home to recover. After study in three years, graduat- Unified School District as est, who was under three, and tron Association of the East Drug Stores as she attended an unanticipated discovery ing a year early. a clerk-typist. In 1968, she towing the other (under age Bay, Mary Meixner Asso- Chabot College. of more issues, we were able Berniece’s first job took and Sylvia Moon started up six) along by the hand. She ciation of the East Bay, and After leaving her job as to bring our daughter/sister/ place during World War II as the Data Processing Depart- made sure they attended every Rebekah #154 (now joined a dispatch/coordinator as a friend/cousin/godmother to part of the support-the-war ment for the school district. Sunday, even in bad weather. with Odd Fellows). 28-year-old young lady and many and the utmost ex- effort, where she worked in Berniece recalled that the When she was 14, she began Floral tributes may be caring for 2.5 years for her ample of a warrior and the the vegetable fields, mainly computer took up an entire teaching Sunday School at sent to Callaghan Mortuary, Grandma Marrine, Kimberly epitome of unselfishness cutting onion heads. Her room from the data-entry the First Baptist Church in 3833 East Ave., Livermore, became a hair stylist and later home again and allow her second job was as a part-time point to the printout point. Broderick, Calif. Every Sat- California 94550. also a massage therapist. She to be surrounded by family, soda jerk for W.T. Grants In time, Berniece returned to urday evening, she made sure Callaghan Mortuary is also was a Certified Nursing old friends, far-away calls (downtown Sacramento), her accounting background, all their Sunday clothes were honored to be serving the Via Assistant (CNA). and dignity and love, as she after school and on Saturdays. and retired in 1992 as the freshly ironed or pressed, and family. An online guestbook Kimberly observed many gave so many. She went to The family didn’t have Accounting Technician for their shoes freshly polished. is available for condolences take their last breaths in their the Lord in the late evening money to send Berniece to the school district. And she diligently made cer- at www.callaghanmortuary. homes and always allowed of Oct. 17, 2019, as her college, so her piano teacher Even though Berniece was tain the younger girls knew com. them to do so with dignity. mom slept upstairs and she lent her the tuition necessary not able to attend a four-year their memory verses and Among her activities was surrounded by her four through life: Kimmy enjoyed siblings, as we cheered to her soccer, boating, waterskiing, and played music, Kimberly Joane Westermark snow-skiing , golfing, camp- waited until life was in full June 9, 1941 – Oct. 10, 2019 ing as a child at Pinecrest balance and the angels came Lake, and many others activi- in and swept their newest an- Joane Westermark passed Elaine A. Kendro ties. In 1977, Kimberly went gel away... she was an angel away peacefully, after a cou- Sept. 25, 1941 – Oct. 3, 2019 to a childhood friend’s wed- on this earth. rageous battle against cancer, ding in Petersburg, Alaska; Family and friends will on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, Elaine “Cookie” Audrey she ended up staying six be celebrating Kimberly’s surrounded by her loving Rey Kendro, 78, died on Oct. months and had multiple life on Saturday, Nov. 16, at family. 3, 2019. Joane was born and raised marriage proposals, taught Crosswinds Church property: Born in Canton, Ohio, to in San Francisco, to John pre-school and shucked crab! over the bridge to the barn. parents Angel “Jim” Rey and and Marie Westermark. She Aunt Kiki was loved by We will gather at noon and Olga Rey. (Preceding her in her four nephews: Max, Cole, begin soon thereafter and af- graduated from Lowell High School and went on to attend dening, reading, attending death) Elaine grew up with her Ben and Chad. They loved ter prayer, music and words, plays, and politics. older sister Virginia Borland. we will continue to hear and San Francisco State Univer- their Aunt Kiki and were Joane was a devoted The girls were very close always excited to see what share stories of how Kimmy sity. While at San Francisco State, she met her first hus- mother, grandmother and through Elaine’s life. Elaine creative gift Kiki had gotten touched so many lives with great-grandmother. She was some food, beverages and band, Tom Davis. During graduated from Timken Vo- them all for Christmas. Last intelligent, kind, generous, cational High School in 1959. move to Rancho Murieta for year’s gift sat atop a 12-pack laughter! college, Joane worked at loyal, loving and thoughtful. Elaine married her child- the last five years of her life. each! Candlestick Park as one of the first women usherettes. She Joane will forever be missed, hood sweetheart Joseph Kend- She was surrounded by great was recruited from her job and her legacy will live on ro who was and always will be caregiving friends and family. to appear on the game show, through her family. the love of her life. The couple Elaine is survived by her Joane was preceded in Joe M. DiGiallonardo “What’s My Line?” hosted by and their two beautiful boys oldest son Mark and his wife death by her parents John Nov. 2, 1961 – Oct. 31, 2019 John Daly. moved to California in 1968 Donna, her youngest son Mi- Joane moved with her hus- and Marie Westermark, her chael and his wife Sarah, her On Thursday, Oct. 31, Joe had a magical way where they mostly lived be- band to the suburbs in 1961. brother Robert Westermark, sister and best friend Virginia, 2019, Joseph Michael Di- with animals. His pets were tween Huntington Beach and They settled in Livermore, her companion Tom Dona- Giallonardo passed away at always impeccably well Paradise. and her beautiful grandchil- Calif., in 1964. Joane raised hue, and her daughter-in-law the age of 57. Joe was born trained and even more loved Elaine worked hard her en- dren Andrea and her husband her children in Livermore and Karen Harger Davis. on Nov. 2, 1961, in Denver, by their owner. More than tire life. She completed many Sean Britzki, Kristopher, and was a stay-at-home mom until She is survived by her Colo. anything, Joe loved and be- college courses and classes Jessica. “Tough Cookie” – 1979 when she began work- brothers Allan Westermark, Joe graduated from Grana- lieved in people, and was to continue her education and Yes, she was strong, deter- ing at the Lawrence Liver- George Westermark (Kim- da High School in 1979, as always helping others. better herself. Elaine worked mined and amazing in every more National Laboratory. berly), and Gary Westermark captain and star linebacker of Joe was known best for way. She kept her indepen- Joane enjoyed her work at the (Elaine); her children Jim Da- mostly in the banking and the Matadors football team. his generous heart, genuine dence all the way to the end. lab as a scientific technologist vis (Patti), Karen Davis-Park- clerical industry even after He was an athlete who en- demeanor, and mischievous We will be celebrating in the Environmental Science er (Jon), and Jennifer Davis; being diagnosed with MS in joyed soccer, wrestling and sense of humor. He is sur- Cookie’s life on Nov. 15, at division and the Hazard’s grandchildren Jody Hooker- 1983. baseball, as well. Once he vived by his three children Control division. She entered Silva (Jayme), Joshua Davis Elaine was a passionate Callaghan Mortuary, 3833 was featured in the local Joseph, Aloura, and Zack, and retirement after 24 years at (Alex), Jillian Davis, Allysha reader and very intelligent East Ave., at 11 a.m. Fol- newspaper for playing catch his one grandchild Damien, the lab. Davis, Nick Rodgers, Al- lady. She created beautiful lowing the celebration, close for over 24 hours with his who were the light of his life Joane then moved to lie Parker and Ben Parker; needlepoint and macramé. family and friends are invited classmates, coming in just shy and center of his world. He is Modesto, Calif., and bought great-grandchildren Jude She enjoyed bowling and to gather at Zephyr Grill in of Guinness Book of World also survived by his mother a motorhome. She enjoyed Hooker-Silva, Lily Hupp, and was an incredible dancer. At Livermore on First St. to share Records fame. Elizabeth Escamilla and her traveling around the coun- Wyatt Davis; nephews Kai one point in her life she was a stories and fellowship. He had an effortless green husband Julian, his siblings try in her motorhome with Westermark (Lisa), nephew In lieu of flowers, family thumb, knew his way around Luann Spindler (Frank), Sam “Rockette.” friends. She also traveled William and niece Katarina asks those interested to make the kitchen, and, regardless of DiGiallonardo and Tom Di- The family later settled abroad to Europe, Sweden, Westermark. donations in Elaine’s name to their success, was a lifelong Giallonardo (Fabricia), and in Livermore, Calif., in April Hawaii and Mexico. She Services will be held Sat- the National Multiple Sclero- Oakland Raiders fan. While 12 nieces and nephews. 1996. In July 2002, Elaine continued to work at LLNL urday, Nov. 16, 2019, at 1 professionally Joe was a ca- A memorial service will faced her greatest loss when sis Society, 150 Grand Ave, during her retirement as a se- p.m., at Woodlawn Memorial reer electrician for over 25 be held on Friday, Nov. 8, at her Joe passed away. Elaine Oakland, CA 94612. curity escort, part time to help Park, 1000 El Camino Real, years and a proud member of 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth carried on, filling her day Callaghan Mortuary is supplement her travel budget. Colma, Calif., with a recep- IBEW, in his personal life he Seton church chapel, 4001 with volunteering for Kaiser honored to be serving the Her favorite country by far tion to follow. was an all-around fix-it man. Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. A Permanente in Livermore, Kendro family. An online was France, taking multiple Memorial donations can He was not only creative but celebration of life will follow and spending time with fam- guestbook is available for trips to the country. be mailed to the American skilled in several disciplines, at noon at the ELKS Lodge, condolences at www.cal- In 2004, Joane met her Cancer Society, PO Box ily and friends. Elaine started from carpentry and furniture 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore. laghanmortuary.com. soulmate, Tom Donahue. To- 22718, Oklahoma City, OK to slow down as the MS was refurbishment to art. Joe had All are welcome to attend. gether they continued to trav- 73123. Please mail check getting worse and would later a love of learning and engag- The family suggests mak- el and spend time at his home with Restrict to Renal/bladder ing in deep conversations. He ing memorial contributions in Arnold, Calif. When not Cancer in memo of check, or also loved fishing and being to Open Heart Kitchen at traveling, Joane enjoyed gar- call 1-800-227-2345. in the great outdoors. openheartkitchen.org.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS James A Rutter, 25200 Car- of Registrant/s/: James A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Vineyards, 3150 Reed Ave, Tony Delumen, President. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LEGAL NOTICES NAME STATEMENT los Bee Blvd #37, Hayward, Rutter, Owner. This statement NAME STATEMENT Livermore, CA 94550. This This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 564197 CA 94542. This business is was filed with the County FILE NO. 563974 business is conducted by the County Clerk of Alameda FILE NO. 564312 FOR INFORMATION The following person(s) do- conducted by an Individual. Clerk of Alameda on October The following person(s) do- a Corporation. The date on on September 30, 2019. Ex- The following person(s) do- PLACING ing business as: Rutter and The date on which the reg- 7, 2019. Expires October 7, ing business as: Madison which the registrant first com- pires September 30, 2024. ing business as: Cali Window LEGAL NOTICES Company, 25200 Carlos istrant first commenced to 2024. The Independent, Legal Vineyards, 3150 Reed Ave, menced to transact business The Independent, Legal No. Cleaning, 595 Adelle Street, Call 925-243-8000 Bee Blvd #37, Hayward, CA transact business under the No. 4649. Published October Livermore, CA 94550, is under the fictitious business 4650. Published October 17, Livermore, CA 94551, is . 94542, is hereby registered fictitious business name(s) 17, 24, 31, November 7, 2019. hereby registered by the fol- name(s) listed above: N/A. 24, 31, November 7, 2019. hereby registered by the fol- by the following owner(s): listed above: N/A. Signature lowing owner(s): Madison Signature of Registrant/s/: lowing owner(s): Thomas NOVEMBER 7, 2019 • The Independent 11

Seibel, 595 Adelle Street, commenced to transact in proper legal form if you want Legal No. 4658. Published and understand any contracts State License Board. State law advertisements that are in vio- lation of the law. Livermore, CA 94551. This business under the fictitious the court to hear your case. November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. before you sign. Shop around also requires that contractors business is conducted by an business name(s) listed above: There may be a court form that for rates. include their license numbers Individual. The date on which November 20, 2003. Signature you can use for your response. CLASSIFIEDS on all advertising. Check your the registrant first commenced of Registrant/s/: Jeffery J. You can find these court forms TO PLACE contractor’s status at www. Forklift Operators, to transact business under the Roberts, Owner. This state- and more information at the ANIMALS CLASSIFIED AD cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB fictitious business name(s) ment was filed with the County California courts online Self- (2752). Unlicensed persons Material Handlers & More! 2) CATS/ DOGS Call (925)243-8000 listed above: N/A. Signature of Clerk of Alameda on October Help Center (www.courtinfo. taking jobs less than $500 must LIVERMORE & TRACY, CA Registrant/s/: Thomas Seibel, 16, 2019. Expires October 16, ca.gov/selfhelp), your county ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, MERCHANDISE state in their advertisements Owner. This statement was 2024. The Independent, Legal law library, or the courthouse that they are not licensed by for adoption information con- 114) FOR SALE filed with the County Clerk of No. 4654. Published October nearest you. If you cannot pay tact Valley Humane Society at the Contractors State License Alameda on October 10, 2019. 24, 31, November 7, 14, 2019. the filing fee, ask the court clerk Board.” (925)426-8656 79 MGB ROADSTER convert- Expires October 10, 2024. for a fee waiver form. If you New Pay Rates! ible 4 speed, 49,900 miles, new REAL ESTATE The Independent, Legal No. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS do not file your response on top, brakes. Wire wheels, great DHL Supply Chain is America’s leader 4651. Published October 17, NAME STATEMENT time, you may lose the case dash, original paint, some body 168)LAND FOR SALE 24, 31, November 7, 2019. FILE NO. 564452 by default, and your wages, in contract logistics and supply chain work, clear title. $6,500 OBO. The following person(s) doing money, and property may be 170) LAND FOR RENT management. Our commitment to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: A-Plus Organize, taken without further warning 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / quality services and team-focused NAME STATEMENT 843 N. O. Street, Livermore, from the court. There are other YARD SALES DUPLEX / APT RENTAL FILE NO. 564325 CA 94551, is hereby registered legal requirements. You may achievement has created exciting The following person(s) doing by the following owner(s): Sara want to call an attorney right 18) FREE SECTION 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- opportunities at our Livermore & Tracy, business as: Fracisco Realty Studdard, 843 N. O. Street, away. If you do not know an at- ALS TO SHARE Adopt a new best friend CA locations. & Investments, 2207 Third Livermore, CA 94551. This torney, you may want to call an Free Pine & Oak Wood TVAR 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL Street, Livermore, CA 94550, business is conducted by an attorney referral service. If you You cut & haul it Tri-Valley Animal SPACE We offer competitive wages & is hereby registered by the Individual. The date on which cannot afford an attorney, you Lots of Pine cones, too Rescue following owner(s): Patrick Jo- the registrant first commenced may be eligible for free legal Please call Inland Valley Publishing Co. comprehensive benefits. seph Fracisco, 2604 Lylewood to transact business under the services from a nonprofit legal (408)897-3156 Client Code:04126-00001 Our current weekly adoption Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. fictitious business name(s) services program. You can lo- Re: Legal Notice for For more information visit: events include: This business is conducted listed above: N/A. Signature cate these nonprofit groups at 127) LOST/ FOUND Classified Ads by an Individual. The date on of Registrant/s/: Sara Stud- the California Legal Services The Federal Fair Housing Act, Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at NOTICES / dhlhires.com/california which the registrant first com- dard, Owner. This statement Web site (www.lawhelpcalifor- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. ANNOUNCEMENTS menced to transact business was filed with the County nia.org), the California Courts of 1964, and state law prohibit The location is Delucchi Park, under the fictitious business Clerk of Alameda on October Online Self-Help Center (www. advertisements for housing and 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am 155) NOTICES name(s) listed above: N/A. 15, 2019. Expires October 15, courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or employment that contain any to 1:00pm. Signature of Registrant/s/: 2024. The Independent, Legal contact your local court or “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- preference, limitation or dis- Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens Patrick Joseph Fracisco, No. 4655. Published October county bar association. NOTE: fornia law requires that contrac- crimination based on protected at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- Owner. This statement was 24, 31, November 7, 14, 2019. The court has a statutory lien tors taking jobs that total $500 classes, including race, color, DHL SUPPLY CHAIN IS AN EQUAL dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER filed with the County Clerk of for waived fees and costs on or more (labor and/or materials) religion, sex, handicap, familial 3pm. Alameda on October 11, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS any settlement or arbitration be licensed by the Contractors status or national origin. IVPC Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. Expires October 11, 2024. The NAME STATEMENT award of $10,000 or more in does not knowingly accept any ORG, to see adoptable ani- Independent, Legal No. 4652. FILE NO. 564568 a civil case. The court’s lien mals, volunteer opportunities, Published October 17, 24, 31, The following person(s) doing must be paid before the court and how to donate. November 7, 2019. business as: Rich Media, 914 will dismiss the case. The Delaware Way, Livermore, CA name & address of the court is: Yolo County Superior Court Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 94551, is hereby registered by 1000 Main Street RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- NAME STATEMENT the following owner(s): Robert Woodland, CA 95695 ter, and Instagram. FILE NO. 563757 Rich, 914 Delaware Way, Liver- The name, address, and The following person(s) doing more, CA 94551. This business FERAL CAT FOUNDATION telephone number of plaintiff’s business as: Bluemax Tint and is conducted by an Individual. Cat & kitten adoptions now at attorney: Graphics, 3587 First ST, Suite The date on which the regis- the new Livermore Petco on William D. Kopper B, Livermore, CA 94551, is trant first commenced to trans- Saturdays from 10:00AM to Barbara Benotto MaryJane Billowitch 417 E Street, hereby registered by the follow- act business under the fictitious 2:30PM. We have many ador- 925.337.3770 925.519.6435 Davis, CA 95616 ing owner(s): Milton Camero business name(s) listed above: able, tame kittens that have [email protected] [email protected] Telephone: (530) 758-0757 Molina, 1418 Janis CT, Liver- N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: been tested for FIV & FELV, Date: 07/03/2019 barbarabenotto.com billowitch.com more, CA 94551. This business Robert Rich, Owner. This state- altered & vaccinated. We also Clerk, by: J. Harris, Deputy. DRE 01966040 DRE 01829615 is conducted by an Individual. ment was filed with the County have adult cats & ranch cats for The Independent, Legal No. The date on which the regis- Clerk of Alameda on October adoption. 4657. Published October 31, trant first commenced to trans- 18, 2019. Expires October 18, November 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019. EMPLOYMENT act business under the fictitious 2024. The Independent, Legal Tracey Esling Cherie Doyle business name(s) listed above: No. 4656. Published October 925.366.8275 925.580.2552 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ENGINEERING. VARIOUS November 10, 2010. Signature 24, 31, November 7, 14, 2019. [email protected] [email protected] NAME STATEMENT LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE of Registrant/s/: Milton Cam- FILE NO. 564784 Callidus Software, Inc. has the compass.com compass.com ero, Owner. This statement SUMMONS The following person(s) do- following position available in DRE 01219100 DRE 01950716 was filed with the County Clerk NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ing business as: General Dublin, CA: Full Stack Devel- of Alameda on September 24. Xing Gao, We housing, Wholesale Electrcic Supply, oper (FSD1): Design, develop, Expires September 24, 2024. a California Corporation and 11 Rickenbacker Cir, Liver- and implement software ap- The Independent, Legal No. Does I through X. Leslie Faught Linda Futral more, CA 94551, is hereby plications and features for the 4653. Published October 24, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY 925.784.7979 925.980.3561 PLAINTIFF: Covell Properties, registered by the following Callidus Sales Performance 31, November 7, 14, 2019. [email protected] a California General Partnership. owner(s): General Plumbing Management (SPM) system [email protected] Case Number: CV19-1369 Supply Co, Inc., 1530 San Luis software platform. Travel not lesliefaught.com lindafutral.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE! You have been sued. Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. required. Send resume by mail DRE 01027778 DRE 01257605 NAME STATEMENT The court may decide against This business is conducted by to: Callidus Software, Inc. Attn: FILE NO. 564489 you without your being heard a Corporation. The date on Birdie Valencia, 4140 Dublin The following person(s) doing unless you respond within 30 which the registrant first com- Blvd., Suite 400, Dublin, CA business as: Entropy Cellars, days. Read the information be- menced to transact business 94568. Must include job title Kat Gaskins Gail Henneberry 2720 Marina Ave, Livermore, low. You have 30 CALENDAR under the fictitious business and job code: FSD1. 925.963.7940 925.980.1900 CA 94550, is hereby registered DAYS after this summons and name(s) listed above: 2006. [email protected] [email protected] by the following owner(s): Jef- 65) HELP WANTED legal papers are served on you Signature of Registrant/s/: katgaskins.com compass.com fery J. Roberts, 2720 Marina to file a written response at this Mark Amaro, CFO. This state- 57) SERVICES DRE 00693908 Ave, Livermore, CA 94550. DRE 01137199 court and have a copy served ment was filed with the County This business is conducted BE WARY of out of area com- on the plaintiff. A letter or Clerk of Alameda on October by an Individual. The date panies. Check with the local phone call will not protect you. 24, 2019. Expires October on which the registrant first Better Business Bureau before Kelly King Your written response must be 24, 2024. The Independent, you send money or fees. Read Gina Huggins 925.640.3762 925.455.5464 [email protected] [email protected] compass.com compass.com DRE 01243739 DRE 01142949

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Local Pearl Harbor survivor Mickey Ganitch (right) rides in the Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade . (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)

REFERENDUM (Continued from first page) May 2021, with an opening by all. The optimal location the ballot because Liver- no later than November for a downtown hotel was more deserves better. Please 2022. South Livermore Avenue. join us. Vote NO on the A citizens’ organization This Development Agree- City's deeply flawed down- called Protect the Central ment keeps it there and also town plan. Park Vote seeks to reverse protects Blacksmith Square By voting NO, you're the Development Agreement Don't be confused by a rejecting the City's Devel- because it could obligate the widely circulated drawing opment Agreement with city to have a hotel built on of a west side hotel on Rail- Presidio for a hotel east of the east side of S. Livermore road Avenue. That drawing Livermore Avenue. Not only Avenue, as specified in the has unreasonable housing is this the wrong kind of city’s downtown plan. The densities and ignores the hotel at the wrong location, group’s alternative down- complementary elements but also it's a "poison pill” town plan provides for a in the City plan. It actually intended to prevent voters 160-room hotel on the west harms First Street businesses from adopting the better side of S. Livermore Av- by replacing their parking Central Park Plan with its enue. with housing. Their drawing westside hotel. The group does not want hasn't been vetted or subject A few of many reasons the Development Agreement to feasibility analysis. In to vote down the City Plan: BUY ONE GIFT CARD to interfere with the Central contrast, the City Approved It has no continuous Park Plan initiative set for Downtown Plan was based central park. We celebrate * the November 2020 ballot, on input from thousands our surrounding open space, GET giving voters a west side of Livermore residents and rolling hills and beautiful alternative to the city’s east years of careful planning and wine country. We should side hotel. They say there analyses. have a large, continuous is room on the west side to A "Yes" vote will prevent park from Bankhead Park ONE build a resort hotel that’s years of delay allowing Plaza to L Street, a regional FREE! larger, full-service, and of- us to continue improving draw. The City's so-called fers an upscale restaurant. the downtown now, and "public open space”, en- The group says that it would providing what you want: circled by private housing, Black Friday Weekend Event! attract leisure and business More available parking doesn't deliver. VALID 11/29 - 12/1 • IN-STORE ONLY travelers to the wineries and throughout the downtown; Far less parking where downtown, and the location More open space, includ- it's most wanted. We need enables parking on the east ing two large connecting parking right near Liver- side of Livermore Avenue parks, Veterans Park and more Avenue where most and a large park on the west Stockmen's Park; Less people go. We'll be losing side. dense housing; Better traf- existing parking here. As of Rebuttals to the argu- fic circulation; More retail; October, city plans showed ments are due Friday, Nov. Fiscally responsible. at least 316 fewer spaces 8. The argument supporting The City Approved in this critical area than the the city’s agreement was Downtown Plan is sup- Central Park Plan. signed by all five members ported throughout the com- Too much housing in of Livermore City Council. munity. Join with many wrong location. The City The argument against the organizations, representing Plan crowds 130 3-4 story agreement was signed by thousands of residents, who affordable housing units Pleasanton | 925-426-4772 William Dunlop, chairman support the plan: Liver- right in the downtown cen- of Citizens for a Livermore more Stockmen's Asso- ter. 6786 Bernal Ave • Suite 830 Central Park; Jefffrey Kas- ciation; Livermore Shake- Mediocre hotel not fit Pleasanton Gateway • Next to Safeway key, a businessman; Calvin speare Festival; Livermore for our Wine Country. The Wood, a 55-year Liver- Chamber of Commerce; City's disappointing hotel is more resident; Jean King, Livermore Downtown not full service, has no res- Brentwood| 925-626-7188 community activist; and Inc.; Unify Livermore; taurant, no nearby parking 5561 Lone Tree Way • Suite 120 Ben Barrientos, president of InterFaith Housing; Liver- and poor views. Not worthy Lone Tree Plaza • Across from Mattress Firm Livermore Lions Club. more Science and Society of our Wine Country, nor our 6 Locations in the Bay Area! Argument Supporting Center; Livermore Valley downtown. Ordinance 2089 Winegrowers Association; Less Livermore tax rev- Your City Council unani- Innovation Tri-Valley. enue. A professional finan- INTRODUCTORY ONE-HOUR ** mously urges a "Yes" vote You've waited years for cial analysis shows that the the downtown improve- City Plan, with only a 125- $ 95 on this measure to main- A tain the momentum on the ments that residents request- 135 room hotel, lower room MASSAGE downtown improvements ed: more available parking, rates and less retail, will cost $109.95 currently underway. more open space, more re- the city $15.04 million in or FACIAL VALUE! The City Council entered tail, and more amenities. lost revenue over 30 years into a Development Agree- Don't be fooled by a drawing versus the Central Park Plan. INTRODUCTORY OFFERS NOT VALID69 FOR BOGO OR GIFT CARDS ment for a long-desired, and false claims. The time We get one chance to upscale wine-country ho- has come to vote "Yes" to create something special Open 7 Days | Extended Hours | Walk-ins Welcome | handandstone.com tel next to the Bankhead. get things done! downtown. Reject the badly flawed City Plan. Vote No on *BOGO valid 11-29-2019 thru 12-1-2019. Free Promotional one-hour Massage or Facial gift card with purchase of one-hour spa gift card or Throughout the months of Argument Opposing spa package at guest pricing. Limit 2 per customer. Not valid with purchase of cash denomination or waxing gift cards. Not valid towards the referendum. introductory offers. Not valid online. Promotional gift card valid at issuing location only and expires one year from issue. **Introductory the outreach and public input Ordinance 2089 offers valid first time visit only. Not valid for gift cards. Rates and services may vary by location. Sessions include time for consultation and process, there was one ele- 7,244 Livermore voters See LivermoreDeserves- dressing. Offers may not be combined. Independently Owned & Operated. ©2019 Hand & Stone Corp. Franchises Available. me nt that was agreed upon placed this referendum on Better.com SECTION A Thursday, November 7, 2019

The Fantasticks Delights Firehouse Audiences With a Funny Look at First Love By Carol Graham

“The Fantasticks,” despite its rambunctious name, offers that rarest of theatrical treats: an intimate and heart- warming story about love. “Try to remember the After lulling audience preachers must pray. And kind of September, when members into romantic rev- children, I guess, must get life was slow and oh, so eries, hilarious action whips their own way — the minute mellow,” sings El Gallo. them back out of it. Young that you say ‘No.’” “Try to remember when life Luisa (Brenna Sammon) and Pleased with their clever was so tender, that no one Matt (Matt Skinner) live next manipulation, Hucklebee wept except the willow. Try door to each other and speak tells Bellomy of his plan to to remember, and if you re- of love over a garden wall have Luisa kidnapped by a member, then follow.” built by their feuding fathers, professional abductor so that With that, audience mem- Bellomy (G. Scott Phillips) Matt can rescue her and ap- bers are ushered back in and Hucklebee (Jim Rupp). pear heroic. The two friends time, to relive the innocence But with the kids out of hire El Gallo (Joshua Gonza- and optimism of first love. earshot, the fathers heartily les) and, sparing no expense, Yet things are not always congratulate themselves on choose a first-class abduction what they seem. accomplishing their actual carried out by a lovable old “The Fantasticks” opened goal of bringing their chil- actor, Henry (John Blytt), on Nov. 2 at the Firehouse dren together, as they sing and his uproarious Cockney Arts Center in Pleasanton, “Never Say No”: “A dog's sidekick, Mortimer (M. Javi with upcoming performances got to bark, a mule's got to Harnly). Completing the bray. Soldiers must fight, and The Fantasticks lights up the Firehouse from Nov. 2 – 17. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) over the next two weekends. (Continued on page 2) 2 The Independent • November 7, 2019 FANTASTICKS Digital Art Program (Continued from first page) Livermore Community Blood Drive: seven-person cast is Kate Lexie Lazear says of the Friday, Nov. 15, noon to 6 p.m., at Asbury United To Be Held Nov. 11 Henderson who nimbly plays show’s 42-year run, from Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave. The Red Cross the enchanting Mute. 1960 until 2002. “Person- critically needs donors of all blood types to give now Christine McCall will be using Photoshop to create As Act I ends, the play- ally, I think that’s due to the to keep the blood supply stable during the holidays. giving a program and dem- and edit digital images. She ers are bathed in gleam- timeless nature of stories Blood donations traditionally decline from onstration on Digital Art on is currently working on her ing moonlight, caught up in about first love. In a turbu- Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Monday, Nov. 11, at 7:30 two Fairy Tale Collections. the intoxicating magic of a lent world, it’s essential to p.m., at the Bothwell Arts The program is spon- happy ending. remember how similar our Register at www.redcrossblood.org and use Center, 2466 Eighth St., sored by the Livermore Art Then Act II begins. A basic goals in life are: to feel ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or call Tony Livermore. McCall will talk Association and is free and blazing sun has replaced the safe, to feel needed, and to Gnecco at 925-895-7794 for more information. about Photoshop composit- open to the public. soft moonlight, and the char- have love.” Please donate blood and be the lifeline patients need. ing and illustration, and acters, still in their earlier In the Tri-Valley, as the Your donation can give a patient in need something to poses, appear exhausted and warm days of summer slip be extra thankful for this year. strained. El Gallo observes into the chilly nights of win- that what seems romantic ter, “The Fantasticks” wraps by moonlight may lose its attendees in a happy glow charm in the harsh light of that makes them feel young Interfaith Interconnect’s 7th day. From there, the truth and protected from the cold. of the feud and kidnapping “Deep in December, it's Annual Thanksgiving Program is revealed, recriminations nice to remember, although follow, and El Gallo orches- you know the snow will fol- “Expressions of Gratitude” trates a series of escapades low,” sings El Gallo. “Deep Interfaith Interconnect of different faiths and cultures designed to reveal the charac- in December, it's nice to the Tri-Valley hosts its an- celebrate gratitude through ters’ vain ambitions until the remember, without a hurt the nual interfaith Thanksgiving music, song, dance, prayer, necessary point of disillusion heart is hollow. Deep in De- program on Sunday, Nov. poetry, and scripture or other is reached and the young lov- cember, it's nice to remem- 24., from 5:30–6:30 p.m., text. ers realize that all they truly ber, the fire of September that at St. Augustine Catholic Interfaith Interconnect ever wanted was each other. made us mellow.” Church, 3999 Bernal Ave., includes over twenty Tri- Produced by the Tri-Val- Shows take place on Nov. Pleasanton. Afterwards, Valley congregations. Its ley Repertory Theatre, “The 8-10 and 15-17, with Fri- there will be a simple re- mission is “To enrich, in- Fantasticks” is fantastic — a day performances at 8 p.m., ception from 6:30 to 7 p.m., form, and educate ourselves charming, engaging excur- Saturday performances at 2 offering light refreshments and others about the great sion down memory lane, and 8 p.m., and Sunday per- and the opportunity for at- diversity of faiths and cul- deepened with a mature un- formances at 2 p.m. Tickets tendees and presenters to tures in our valley.” In order derstanding of what is truly are $41 for general admis- socialize. to accomplish this mission, valuable. The highly-talented sion, $37 for seniors (62+), All are welcome and RS- a number of events are held cast strike the pitch-perfect and $25 for children. The VP’s aren’t necessary. There each year, including monthly balance between innocence Firehouse is located at 4444 is no cost to attend, but an Religion Chats, occasional and absurdity, and heart and Railroad Ave. in downtown offering will be accepted education programs, and an sentimentality. Pleasanton. to benefit Sunflower Hill annual picnic in recogni- “The show’s original off- To learn more, visit www. (Sunflowerhill.org), a local tion of International Day of Broadway production was trivalleyrep.org and www. nonprofit that works to cre- Peace. McCall is currently working on two one of the world’s longest- firehousearts.org, or call ate a sustainable residential To learn more, visit www. Fairy Tale Collections. running musicals,” Director 925-931-4848. community for individuals interfaithinterconnect.wee- with special needs. bly.com, search Facebook, This year’s event will or email interfaith.intercon- feature a variety of ways [email protected]. Summer Exchange Program for Teens Applications are being being hosted in Tulancingo a City of Pleasanton Char- well as having had the intro- accepted by the Pleasanton homes for three weeks, then tered Organization with a duction to another culture, Tulancingo Sister City As- all students traveling togeth- mission statement to pro- and a greater understanding sociation for teens wishing er to be hosted in Pleasanton mote goodwill and friend- and command of the Spanish to participate in the summer homes. ship between the two com- language. Lifelong friend- exchange program. This Informational sessions munities. The exchange ships formed during the program has been a valued for parents and students are program offers students exchange are valued above experience by hundreds of scheduled at the Pleasan- an opportunity to immerse all. It is the only program of teens during its 33-year his- ton Chamber of Commerce themselves in another cul- its kind, with the only cost tory. Participants need to be conference room, 777 Peters ture in a safe family home being the roundtrip airfare high school students with Ave., on Tuesday, Nov. 12, environment. Students and to Mexico. the equivalent of 2 years of and Wednesday, Nov. 13, their parents have noted that To learn more, visit ptsca. high school Spanish. It is a both from 7 to 8 p.m. upon returning they have org, or contact Debbie Glenn Previous Interfaith Interconnect Thanksgiving reciprocal program with The Pleasanton Tulancin- increased self-esteem, self- at [email protected]. service at St. Bartholomew Episcopal students from Pleasanton go Sister City Association is confidence and maturity, as November 7, 2019 • The Independent 3 Livermore Knights of Columbus Donate Publisher Reveals “What You Should Ultrasound Machine to Pregnancy Clinic Know about Hybrid Publishing” Members of the Liver- sion about their pregnancy. of the clinic and showed Book, What’s Your Book, a monthly column for Pub- more Knights of Colum- All services are offered at no them the features of the new and three books on memoir. lishers Weekly. bus went on a road trip to cost to patients. machine, along with some Warner is a TEDx speaker, a The CWC Tri-Valley celebrate their latest chari- The donation is part of images that it had already weekly podcaster of Write- Branch invites writers of all table work: they visited the the Knights of Columbus taken. Minded with co-host Grant genres and levels of experi- Support Circle Pregnancy Pro-Life Program which The Knights of Colum- Faulkner, and the former ence to learn about their craft Clinic in Oakland for a seeks to put an end to abor- bus, a Catholic fraternal Executive Editor of Seal at its monthly meetings. For ribbon-cutting ceremony for tion and promote a culture of organization, is devoted to Press. She is a board member more information about the the new ultrasound machine life. The goal is to save lives works of charity. They raise for the Independent Book CWC Tri-Valley Branch, they donated. and help women choose life funds through various com- “TransportsPublishers his Association, listeners the contact out Lani Longshoreof their at world Support Circle, founded by giving them the oppor- munity events and donate Bay Area Book Festival, and president@trivalleywriters. in 1984, is a medical clinic tunity to view their unborn the net proceeds to worthy the National Association of org or visit www.trivalley- dedicated to providing time, children on ultrasound ma- causes, mostly in Livermore andMemoir into Writers. his She song.”writes writers.org. – ELMORE MAGAZINE space and support to women chines at pro-life pregnancy and the Tri-Valley region. Speaker Brooke Warner in unintended pregnancies. centers. Visit www.livermorek- Publisher and Tedx It offers women a safe place Staff at Support Circle nights.org. speaker Brooke Warner will to make an informed deci- gave the Knights a tour unravel the mysteries of publishing at this month’s meeting of the Tri-Valley Writers on Saturday, Nov. 16. The audience will learn SUBDUDES how agents determine if a Acoustic Roots Rock book will sell, and a writer’s options when these “Rooted in the music of gatekeepers don’t think so. New Orleans ... a soulful Warner will explain hybrid band [with] impassioned publishing, which falls in vocal performances.” between commercial pub- — All Music lishing and self-publishing. Fri NOV 8 at 8pm Writers will learn both the appeal and the challenges of this new model. Warner’s presentation VITALY is scheduled to begin at 2 An Evening of p.m. at the Four Points by Wonders Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Rd., “One of the most Pleasanton, with check-in at unique and innovative 1:30 p.m. The talk is hosted illusionists in the world.” by the Tri-Valley Branch of – Chicago Tribune the California Writers Club Sat NOV 9 at 8pm Mony Nop Turkey Drop (CWC). The session is open to Benefiting Tri-Valley Haven people who make advance A Tuba reservations and pay a fee To Cuba The 4th Annual Mony Thanksgiving. of our great communities, at the door. Cost for CWC PRESERVATION Nop Turkey Drop benefiting Nop, of the Mony Nop we hope that no one will members is $14; for non- HALL JAZZ BAND Tri-Valley Haven takes place Real Estate Team said, “Four go to bed hungry during the members, $18. Student fees WITH YUSA on Sunday, Nov. 24, from years ago, I heard that Tri- holidays.” are $6 for members and $10 & SPECIAL GUESTS 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front Valley Haven ran out of Tri-Valley Haven, in for nonmembers. Anyone of Livermore’s City Hall turkeys for families in need partnership with the Mony interested in the program or Mon NOV 11 at 7:30pm Building, 1052 S. Livermore at Thanksgiving. Growing Nop Real Estate Team, will CWC may attend with no Avenue. You can drop off up in famine in a third-world provide food and a turkey to obligation to join. Reserva- “...an absolute feast” a frozen turkey, gift cards, country myself, I know how over 1,500 local individuals tions can be made by sending – New York Times or cash donations to assist it feels to go to bed hungry. and families in need this an email to reservations@ a local family in need this I wanted to help, so our Thanksgiving season. To trivalleywriters.org no later NOV 15 - 24 holiday season. In years team created the Mony Nop make a donation or to learn than Wednesday, Nov. 13. Livermore Valley past, Tri-Valley Haven has Turkey Drop. This event is more about the Mony Nop Brooke Warner is pub- Performing Arts Center’s run out of turkeys for local a fun and simple way for Turkey Drop, visit www.tri- lisher of She Writes Press Self-produced Play families in economic need. members of our community valleyhaven.org, or contact and SparkPress, president at the Bothwell Arts Center The idea of a “Turkey Drop” to give back to those who Christine at 925-667-2707 or of Warner Coaching Inc., was formed to make sure are less fortunate during the Christine@trivalleyhaven. and author of Write On, 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org that all families will eat at holidays. With the support org. Sisters!, Green-Light Your 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • November 7, 2019 SHORT NOTES

CORRECTIONS: Livermore Indivisible Meeting Dublin Library Kids Events The correct date for Magician Vitaly Stars in Features West Coast Speaker Two free children’s events are coming up at the Dublin “An Evening of Wonders” is Saturday, Nov. 9. Dennessa Atiles will be the featured speaker at the Library, 200 Civic Plaza. Livermore Indivisible general meeting on Sunday, Nov. 10, On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Frog Feeder Toy Craft for Kids The correct date for Harmony Fusion Chorus Presents 8-12 takes place at 4:30 p.m. Frog feeder toys are fun to “Reflections of the Season” is Saturday, Nov. 16. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. She is Indivisible National’s West Coast Senior Regional Organizer, supporting hundreds of make, and even more fun to play with. Limited to the first 25 Indivisible groups across California, Alaska and Hawaii that children in line. On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m., join Mr. Quick and Mr. Autumn Harvest Party are organizing and advocating in their communities, and at state and federal levels. Mustache on a comical Circus of Smiles adventure. These Charles R Vineyards is hosting an Autumn Harvest Party on Atiles will explain Indivisible’s current work, reviewing how jugglers are one part Charlie Chaplin, one part Looney Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon to 4:30 p.m. National Indivisible works with and supports local chapters. Tunes, and 100% hilarious. Seating is open to the first 90 With harvest winding down, we finally have time to party! Separately, Livermore Indivisible will discuss Reclaim people in line. All members of a party must be in line to Join us for our Autumn Harvest Party featuring Matt Bolton, Our Vote: Fighting Voter Suppression. For background receive a ticket. a modern day one-man-band using live-on-the-spot created information, watch “Suppressed: the Fight to Vote,” a loops and technology with a contemporary pop, classic rock, 35-minute film about voter suppression in Georgia. roots-rock vibe and feel. Bolton performs from 1 to 4 p.m. The talk takes place at the Livermore Library, 1188 S. Bring a picnic to enjoy with a glass or bottle of Charles R Livermore Ave. An optional $5 donation is requested. wine on the garden patio. Round up your friends for a game Contact [email protected]. ‑ HOLIDAY BOUTIQUES ‑ of corn hole, and we'll have fixings for S'mores to toast over the fire pit for $2. LIVERMORE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES The Italian Catholic Federation AUXILIARY is hosting their annual Holiday Craft Livermore Valley Gem & Mineral Society Love all things Italian? Want to give some of your time Show on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at to charity events, but also meet new people? The Italian 527 N. Livermore Ave. Shop for handmade treasures Livermore Valley Gem & Mineral Society is holding its Catholic Federation can be what you're looking for. Join us from vendors, take a chance on a raffle, have lunch, annual Gem & Mineral show at the Livermore Barn on every third Friday of the month at 6 p.m., at St. Elizabeth and purchase delicious baked goods. Proceeds go Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. to local food banks and animal shelters. For more Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Barn is located at 3131 You don't need to be Italian to be a member. For information information, call Evy Barr at 925.980.7216. Pacific Ave., near the Livermore Civic Center. contact Judy Wellbeloved at 462-2487. The show includes displays of minerals, fossils, beading AMADOR VALLEY QUILTERS is hosting a Holiday and jewelry. Also included are lapidary demonstrations, a Coffee with Assemblymember Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 gold panning demonstration, and activities for kids including On Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 5 to 6 p.m., Assemblymember p.m., at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case a fossil dig and mineral panning. Dealers will be selling Ave., Pleasanton. Hand-crafted items from more jewelry, rocks, minerals, fossils, and other items. Adult Rebecca Bauer-Kahan invites you to join your friends and neighbors for a casual conversation over coffee at Steam than 30 vendors will be available. Visit www. admission is $5 for both days, and children under 12 are amadorvalleyquilters.org. free with adult. House Coffee & Kava Bar, 1935 2nd St., Livermore. Share your thoughts on community and legislative matters important Free Concert at the Firehouse to you. Staff will also be on hand to provide resources related CEDAR GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH hosts its to state agencies and help with casework. To RSVP or for Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 1 to Pleasanton Community Concert Band presents a Holiday more information, call 925-328-1515. 6:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Music Concert on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m., in the and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cedar Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Las Positas Vineyards Grove is located at 2021 College Ave., Livermore. The program features holiday music from the movies: Items available include baby items, aprons, “18” On the weekend of Nov. 8-10, Las Positas Vineyards How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Polar Express, A Charlie doll clothes, Christmas items, jewelry, towels, quilts, Brown Christmas, Christmas on Broadway, and other holiday will feature their Cheesecake Cupcake & Wine Pairing flight, and will also be offering a Reserve Flight. Tasting placemats, one of a kind items, woodwork projects, favorites and requested tunes to promote holiday spirit. The collectibles, and children's books. concert is free although donations are appreciated. Doors Room hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, email [email protected]. open at 1:40 p.m. Visit www.pleasantonband.org or call LIVERMORE LADIES are hosting their annual 925-846-5897. Nov. 10 at Las Positas Vineyards is Sunday Funday! featuring the Tasting & Tour Experience, a tour guided crafts and gifts boutique on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 727 Polaris Grieving Over the Holidays by their Wine Ambassador, that finishes in the Winemaker Cottage with a private sit down food & wine pairing Way, Livermore. The boutique features lots of The holidays you have dreaded are approaching...At every experience. The experience is offered at noon and unique new designs and items from the past — all turn, you are faced with your heartache and loss. Please join 2:30 p.m. For more information, email andrew@ handmade. Great gifts, holiday decorations and fun us Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Elizabeth Seton, laspositasvineyards.com. items for children and babies. Contact Vicki Reiter at 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. All are welcome regardless 925.294.9141. of religious affiliation. November 7, 2019 • The Independent 5 Livermore Chapter of the National Wine Classes Charity League Invites New Members The National Char- and with their peers. Hill. Don't miss Pleasanton Adult and Career Education's Fall Wine Series of classes. ity League, Inc., Livermore To be eligible for mem- “Belonging to NCL Liver- All classes are from 6:30 TO 8:30 p.m. at Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in Livermore. Chapter welcomes prospec- bership in the new NCL more has been a great way for $49 per class; for more information or to register visit: bit.ly/PACE-Classes. tive new members to apply to Chapter, daughters must my daughter and me to con- Blend It to Win It, Nov. 13: In this class, you will learn part of the art that's required join for the 2020-2021 year. reside or go to school in nect with our community,” National Charity League, Livermore and be entering said Julie Holm, chapter to make a great bottle of wine, and get a little friendly competition going, too. Learn Inc., the oldest and largest 7th - 10th grades for the president. “Serving our local how and why a winemaker blends rather than just bottling a 100% varietal wine; mother-daughter volunteer 2020-2021 school year. charities has allowed us to work in teams to create your own winning blend; create a marketing campaign for organization in the nation, Currently, the Livermore strengthen our relationship your wine, including a proprietary name and label; and have your wine judged by a gives mothers and daugh- Chapter, established in 2015, with each other, our members ters unique opportunities to has 202 members, which and our community, as we professional winemaker and wine judge to see who gets crowned 'Best of Show.' strengthen their bond while includes 95 mothers and both explore what it means to Sparkling Wine Blind Tasting Challenge, Dec. 11: Do you know the difference growing together, sharing 107 daughters who volunteer lead and serve simultaneous- between sparkling wine and Champagne? Brut and Demi Sec? Cava and of themselves and improv- with over 30 philanthropic ly. I welcome the opportunity ing their communities. It is organizations such as the to share this experience with Prosecco? Want to find out while discovering some great values for your holiday the only nonprofit national American Cancer Society, more Livermore mothers and parties? Test your blind tasting skills while learning about the most fun wine organization committed to Juvenile Diabetes Research daughters.” there is: sparkling! fostering the mother-daugh- Foundation, Open Heart To learn more, contact ter relationship through phil- Kitchen, Exceptional Needs Kim Chandler at member- anthropic, leadership and Network, The Taylor Family shiplivermore@nclonline. cultural activities together Foundation and Sunflower org. LVJUSD Teens Learn How to Help One Another in Crisis Sophomores at Livermore Behavioral Health and Lady grade provides a great foun- gram Coordinator Dr. Liisa High School are learning Gaga’s Born This Way Foun- dation for tMHFA to build Hanninen-Danner. how to help friends who may dation to teach high school on,” said Deborah Rogers, As part of the pilot, be facing a mental health students to recognize and re- LHS Psychologist and tM- Livermore High School is challenge or crisis. In Sep- spond when their friends are HFA Instructor. “Students are participating in a research tember, Livermore High experiencing symptoms of a able to take their understand- study being conducted by was selected as one of only mental health or substance ing to a deeper level and feel Johns Hopkins University three sites in California to use challenges. empowered knowing they Bloomberg School of Public participate in a pilot study for Mental health topics are are learning skills to help Health. Research indicates Teen Mental Health First Aid not altogether unfamiliar to their friends.” that high school students (tMHFA). Similar to CPR, 10th grade students. As fresh- This initial training has trained in tMHFA increase tMHFA outlines a 5-step ac- men, mental health is dis- resulted in immediate student their understanding of mental tion plan that students follow cussed in Freshman in Tran- impact with lasting results. health, are more confident to help their classmates get sition (FIT) classes, and is “Students have respond- about helping their peers, connected to a trusted adult revisited when students take ed well to the trainings. I and report less psychological and to needed services. Health, a required course for have been impressed by the distress, themselves. tMHFA is an evidence- graduation often taken during amount of great questions “Now more than ever, based training program from a student’s freshman year. students are asking,” said mental health education is Australia that was adapted “The exposure to mental tMHFA instructor and LHS essential for our students’ by the National Council for health topics prior to 10th counselor Zachary Radecke. well-being and success,” Each session concluded said Superintendent Kelly with the completion of an Bowers, Ed.D. “It’s hard for ‘exit ticket,’ providing stu- students to learn when they dents an opportunity to pri- are suffering in silence.” vately request follow-up with More than half of Liver- a mental health professional. more High School sopho- A student poster lists components of In several situations, stu- mores completed their Teen listening to teens in crisis. dents indicated that they or a Youth Mental Health First friend were currently facing Aid training on October 31. tal Health Awareness Train- health disorder in youths a crisis, and intervention was The remaining 10th graders ing grants, LVJUSD has 12-18 years of age, and how provided. will be trained in January been able to broaden its net- to go about ensuring that the “We were able to address 2020. By early next year, work of support for students adolescent receives help. the needs of these students more than 460 students will through the training of staff YMHFA classes are offered in real time because of the have earned certification in and parents in Youth Mental in both English and in Span- trust built between the tM- Teen Mental Health First Health First Aid (YMHFA), ish. HFA instructors and students Aid. a program designed to teach For more information: through this process,” said Additionally, with the adults to recognize the signs www.livermoreschools.org/ Teens gain knowledge from Mental Health LVJUSD’s tMHFA Pro- support of two Federal Men- and symptoms of a mental mentalhealth. First Aid manuals. 6 The Independent • November 7, 2019

“Circle Mirror Lady Hustle 14U Castro Gives Back During a weekend off residents to enjoy, and spent seeing young faces, and Transformation” Play at of tournament play, Lady a few hours doing arts and it would be great if more Hustle 14U Castro team crafts, playing games, work- people could donate their took the opportunity to give ing on crossword puzzles time to the residents at Quail Bothwell Arts Center back to the community. The and coloring with the senior Garden,” said Tiffany Cas- girls spent the day at Quail residents. They also gave tro of Lady Hustle Fastpitch. The award-winning play opening on Friday, Nov. 15. claimed staging of Red. Garden, an Assisted Living roses to their new friends, “They love visitors!” Circle Mirror Transforma- Circle Mirror Transfor- Director Misty Megia Home for seniors in down- and visited with those who To volunteer or learn tion will be presented for mation, the second play said, in an intimate setting town Livermore. could not join the fun in the more, contact Natalie Avery eight performances in an to be fully-produced by “you become a fly on the The team brought several main center. at 925-449-4411. intimate small-stage setting Livermore Valley Perform- wall watching these lives baskets of goodies for the “The seniors adored at the Bothwell Arts Center, ing Arts Center (LVPAC), unfold in front of you. The continues the organization’s stolen glances, the touch of commitment to live theater a hand, the pain someone following last year’s ac- is trying to hide, these are claimed staging of Red. much more exposed, more Misty Megia returns to di- raw and tangible when an rect the play. audience is within breathing The 2010 Obie Award distance.” winner for Best New Amer- In keeping with the act- ican Play, Circle Mirror ing-class setting, there are Transformation by Annie moments in the show that Baker has been called “a are completely unscripted quiet masterpiece,” a charm- and improvised, meaning ing and beautifully-crafted every performance will be work that explores what it unique. But in this staging, means to be human and the depending on where you are Ray Renati as James transformative effect our seated and how you see the actions have on one another. stage, “each person in the Named after a common audience will also see each acting class exercise, the character’s journey from a play takes place within a different vantage point, cre- six-week acting class at a ating a distinct and powerful Team players play games with Quail Garden residents. community theater in the experience every time,” fictional town of Shirley, Megia added. Vermont. Taught by Marty, The multi-generational a free-spirited and support- cast brings together acting ive leader, the class is made talent from around the Bay up of Schultz, a recently Area. Along with Ray Re- Pleasanton VFW to Host divorced, emotionally vul- nati as James, John Girot as nerable carpenter, Teresa, Shultz, and Rhonda Taylor an earnest and vibrant for- as Marty, the five-member Military History Author mer actress, James, Marty's cast includes Rebecca Da- On October 15, 1950, tains of North Korea, to- the definitive history of this quiet and genial husband, vis as Theresa, and Emma General Douglas MacAr- ward the trap Mao had set battle. On Sunday, Nov. 17, and Lauren, a reserved and Nelson as Lauren. thur, Supreme Commander for the vainglorious MacAr- at 2 p.m., Sides will speak John Girot as Shultz self-conscious high-school Both Circle Mirror Trans- of UN troops in Korea, thur along the frozen shores at the Pleasanton Memorial student. As the group moves formation and last season’s convinced President Harry of the Chosin Reservoir. Veterans Hall, 301 Main through a series of acting Red were underwritten in Truman that the Commu- What followed was one of St., about the battle and his exercises ranging from part by LVPAC’s Producers nist forces of Kim Il-sung the most heroic operations book On Desperate Ground. the heartbreaking to the Circle fund. The Producers would be utterly defeated in American military his- This event is open to the ridiculous, their emotional Circle was established to by Thanksgiving. The Chi- tory, and one of the classic public at no charge. Light wounds are revealed and support specific projects or nese, he said with near cer- battles of modern times. refreshments will be avail- nursed, and healing slowly guest artists that expand and tainty, would not intervene Faced with probable anni- able at a nominal charge. begins. stretch the organization’s in the war. hilation, and temperatures The event is being co- Circle Mirror Transfor- artistic efforts. For infor- As he was speaking, plunging to 20 degrees sponsored by Towne Center mation, the second play mation on contributing to 300,000 Red Chinese sol- below zero, the surrounded Books in Pleasanton, where to be fully-produced by the Producers Circle Fund diers secretly began cross- and hugely outnumbered Sides is one of their most Livermore Valley Perform- contact Chris Carter at de- ing the Manchurian border. American forces fought popular authors. Owner ing Arts Center (LVPAC), [email protected]. At the same time, led enemy forces with feroc- Judy Wheeler says that she continues the organization’s To learn more, visit by some 20,000 men of ity, ingenuity and nearly will have an ample supply commitment to live theater lvpac.org or call 925-373- the First Marine Division, unimaginable courage. of Sides’ book available Rhonda Taylor as Marty following last year’s ac- 6800. American forces moved Well-known author for sale and signing by the deep into the snowy moun- Hampton Sides has written author. November 7, 2019 • The Independent 7 Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Garden Club Talk On Native Plants Increases Funds and Appetites The Livermore Amador mentary School, 1454 Santa Valley Garden Club presents Rita Rd., Pleasanton, on the The Tri-Valley Turkey royo Mocho Trail. Check-in featured speaker Dr. Mark second Thursday of each Burn celebrates its 5th an- begins at 8 a.m., and the run/ Brunell at their meeting on month, September through niversary on the morning walk/stroll starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. May, at 7 p.m. of Thanksgiving Day by Infants in strollers and dogs Visitors are welcome. Additionally, in Liver- giving hundreds of adults, on leashes are welcomed. Brunell will speak about more on the fourth Monday teens and children an op- The Turkey Burn has “California Native Plants in of the month, the club hosts portunity to give thanks with gained popularity for help- the Home Garden,” giving a luncheon meeting, featur- a 5K/10K family fun run/ ing participants burn off the attendees the opportunity ing “how to” and “hands on” walk/stroll through Pleas- calories that they are sure to learn about California garden-related topics. anton’s Ken Mercer Sports to consume later that day, native plants and providing Meeting separately on a Park. according to Ron Sutton, knowledge to help assist variety of days with vary- Organized by Pleasan- founder of World Walk to with selecting varieties most ing times are special inter- ton North Rotary (PNR), Wellness Challenges and suited to local garden condi- est groups, such as Floral the Turkey Burn supports the Turkey Burn’s master of tions. The presentation will Design, Garden Tours, and Tri-Valley Haven with cans ceremonies. cover diversity, selection Edible Gardening. of food and nonperishable “Our performance is and cultural requirements of Club members are proud food items donated by par- measured by the joy we native plants for garden use. to support community-ser- ticipants. Additionally, cor- see,” he said. “Everyone Brunell is associate pro- vice projects, such as: Arbor porate sponsors help fund leaves feeling healthy, hap- fessor of biological sciences Day, a partnership with Al- PNR’s youth services pro- py and ready for the holi- at the University of the Pa- den Lane Nursery providing grams. day. It’s a true community cific. His formal training Pleasanton second-grade The 5K and 10K courses gathering.” is in botany. He is past- students an informational will be laid out on sidewalks Sutton’s creative use of president of the California program on the value of through the park at 5800 race bibs has been key to the Thank you race bibs allow participants to think about Botanical Society and the trees; Camp Arroyo Gar- Parkside Dr., and along a Turkey Burn’s popularity. and share gratitude. (Photo - Darcy DeCoite) Alameda County Master den, supplying labor in the portion of the nearby Ar- Instead of showing num- Gardeners advisory board. organic garden that serves He lives in Livermore where children attending this envi- he maintains a food garden, ronmental facility; and Seed bers, bibs are printed with giving him firsthand knowl- Share, offering free seed the phrase “I am thankful edge of the challenges of packets to the public in the for…“ with a blank space local soils and climate. Pleasanton and Livermore where participants write The Livermore Ama- libraries. messages describing what dor Valley Garden Club To learn more, visit www. makes them thankful on (LAVGC) meets in the multi- lavgc.org Thanksgiving Day. purpose room of Alisal Ele- All participants receive commemorative Turkey Burn medals. Registration, now open, is $10 for adults 18 and older, and $5 for children aged 11 to 17. Kids 10 and under are free. Cof- fee, cocoa, fruit and energy bars will be served at the finish line. Organizers recommend that participants pick up race bibs, pre-race packet, and commemorative swag (available for small donations) from 1 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Inklings, 530 Main St., Pleasanton. Participants in the 2018 Tri-Valley Turkey Burn show what they’re thankful for. Visit www.trivalleytur- keyburn.org. (Photo - Darcy DeCoite)

Dr. Mark Brunell speaks on Nov. 14. 8 The Independent • November 7, 2019 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS MEETINGS/CLASSES [email protected] or Pleasanton Community Concert ______visit childrensartclassesproj- Band presents a free Holiday Livermore Art Association The Young Artists’ Studio has ects.blogspot.com. Music Concert on Sunday, Nov. Gallery, located in the Carnegie openings in its 2018–2019 Art Classes, For children, 24, at 2 p.m., in the Firehouse Building, offers art classes, school year art classes. Artist teens and adults. Beginner to Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., unusual gifts, art exhibits and Peggy Frank offers small advanced. Drawing, paint- Pleasanton. information pertaining to the group, individualized instruc- ing, printmaking, sculpture Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live art field, 2155 Third Street, tion in art to students ages and ceramics taught by music every Sunday. 12:00 - Livermore. The gallery has been 7 through high school, and highly experienced artist and art 4:30. 1356 S. Livermore Ave. open since 1974 and is run as adults. Projects include all instructor, Thomasin Dewhurst. retzlaffvineyards.com. a co-op by local artists. Hours kinds of drawing, painting, print Weekday and weekend classes, Chris Bradley's Jazz Band are Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm making and sculpture. Contact Home school classes, Special appears regularly at Old Mexico Peggy at 925.443.8755 or email classes during school breaks Bar & Grill in Livermore on and Sunday 10 to 2:30 pm. For Good Guys 30th Autumn Get-Together, information call 925.449.9927. [email protected]. offered. 925.216.7231 or email Portola Avenue – the 2nd [email protected] for Tuesday each month from Alameda County Fairgrounds, Nov. 9-10 further info. 7:30-9:30. Dance floor, full bar, Piano and Keyboard Lessons, small cover. MISCELLANEOUS Pleasanton. Explore over 2,500 ______for children to adult. Beginner American made or powered to early intermediate level. Half- hot rods, customs, classics, _COMEDY______Las Positas College Honors hour private classes or small Veterans Day, Nov. 7. Event muscle cars and trucks of all group classes offered. Twice- Free Comedy Show every starts at 10:00 a.m. with a years, makes, and models, and yearly recitals. 925.216.7231 or Thursday at Rebel Kitchen landing of a Huey Helicopter. shop the mega Swap Meet for email thomasin_d@hotmail. & Libations, 2369 First St., Free lunch for Veterans. Keynote parts and memorabilia. For com for further info. Livermore 7:30pm. speaker at 1:00 p.m. in Room more information visit www. Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 801. See www.laspositascol- good-guys.com. last Saturday of each month The Pleasanton Holiday Craft _ON______THE STAGE lege.edu/veterans/index.php for from noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s more info. Show, hosted by The Livermore Music Studio located at 1756 The Tri-Valley Repertory’s Tri-Valley Conservancy Jeans & Fraternal Order of Eagles First Street, Livermore. The Fantasticks, Nov. 8, 9, Jewels, Fri., Nov. 8, 6:00-11:00 Auxiliary, on Sat., Nov. 9, at 527 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m., and p.m.,Casa Real in Pleasanton. N. Livermore Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All are invited to shop _MUSIC/CONCERTS______Nov. 10 and 17 at 2:00 p.m. Join Tri-Valley Conservancy and A Tuba to Cuba at the Bankhead Theater, Nov. 11 Shows, rated PG, take place MC, Congressman Eric Swal- for handmade treasures, take a The Subdudes, Nov. 8, 8:00 at the Firehouse Arts Center, well, in celebrating 25 years chance on a raffle, have lunch, p.m., Bankhead Theater, 2400 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleas- of preserving the Tri-Valley. For and purchase delicious baked goods. Proceeds go to the local Members of the Pleasanton Art Figure Drawing Workshop, First St., Livermore. www.lvpac. anton. Tickets, $25-$41, are tickets and more information, food bank and animal shelter. League Public Art Circuit are every Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 org or 925.373.6800. available at www.firehousearts. visit http://trivalleyconservancy. For more information, call Evy currently exhibiting art at five p.m. Artists bring their own “A Tuba to Cuba” tour with org, 925.931.4848, or at the org/events/jeans-jewels/. Barr at (925) 980-7216. businesses in the area. Viewing materials and easels. Open to Cuban singer/songwriter Yusa Firehouse box office. Visit Goodguys 30th Autumn Get- Poets Laureate on Social locations are: The Stanford all artists. Professional artist and special guests, Nov. 11, www.trivalleyrep.org. Together, Sat., Nov. 9, 8:00 Justice, Thursday, Nov. 14, Health Care Dermatology Clinic, models (nude). No instruc- Bankhead Theater, Livermore. Evil Dead - The Musical, a.m.- 4:00 p.m.; Sun., Nov. from 7 to 8:30 p.m., readings 1133 E. Stanley Blvd. Suite tor. Students under 18 need Remaining tickets for this Nov. 8-17, Las Positas College, 10, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., will be presented by Indigo 111, Livermore; Pleasanton written parental permission to popular event start at $35. VIP 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Liver- Alameda County Fairgrounds, Chamber of Commerce at 777 attend. Cost $20 per session. packages offer access to the more. www.laspositascollege. Peters Street, Pleasanton; Sall- Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th soundcheck and a Q&A session edu/theater/events.php. man, Yang, & Alameda CPA's at St., Livermore. Coffee, tea and with the band. For more infor- An Evening of Wonders with 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Suite refreshments are available. mation and tickets visit lvpac. Illusionist Vitaly, Weds. Nov. 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton org or call 925.373.6800. 9, at the Bankhead Theater. Street Café at 6762 Bernal for more info: 925.373.9638 or Harmony Fusion Chorus, Vitaly has been called one of Ave., Pleasanton; and The [email protected]. women’s a capella barber- the most innovative illusionists Bagel Street Café at 4101-A Preschool Art Classes, Thursday shop chorus will present a in the world. Tickets, from $20 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. If inter- mornings 9:45–10:45. Children pre-holiday musical show to $65, may be purchased at ested in becoming a member aged 3-5 are welcome to join. “Reflections of the Season” on the Livermore Valley Perform- of the Pleasanton Art League Classes cover drawing, paint- Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2:30 p.m., ing Arts Center, 2400 First St., or for information regarding ing, print-making, sculpture at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Livermore, or by visiting www. the Public Art Circuit, call John and ceramics. For further 1385 S. Livermore. Advance eveningofwonders.com. Trimingham at 510.877.8154. information, contact Thomasin tickets may be ordered at Dewhurst at 925.216.7231 or 925.719.1250 or kenitgolabi@ yahoo.com. Learn more at www.isingharmony.com. Evil Dead–The Musical, Las Positas College, Nov. 8-17

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Moor, Debee Loyd, Cynthia Patton, Amy Glynn, and Lois Adventure in Sound and Color: Del Valle Fine The Four Italian Tenors Requist,. The event will be Arts presents the Akropolis Reed Quintet hosted by Ron Riekki, co-editor Honor Favorite Arias and of Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice. Songs in “Viva Italia” Livermore Civic Center Library, A new young ensemble of Liceo Musicale of Varese 1188 S. Livermore Ave. singers touring the U.S. for to specialize in opera. He “Angst: Raising Awareness the first time, The Four Ital- performed his first major op- Around Anxiety” Axis Com- ian Tenors bring their salute eratic role in Bergamo at the munity Health is hosting a to the best known Italian age of 27 and appeared with free showing of “Angst” on tenors of the past 100 years the Verona Philharmonic the Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 to the Bankhead on Sunday, following year. p.m., at the Center for Perform- Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. Taormina native Fed- ing Arts and Education, 8151 Honoring Enrico Caruso, erico Parisi won the “Young- Village Parkway, Dublin. Register Mario Lanza, Luciano Pava- est Tenor of Italy” award at www.eventbrite.com by rotti and Andrew Bocelli, the in 2011 and the “Citta di searching for “Angst.”Producers four young talents deliver Taormina” prize in 2012. He Scilla Andreen and Karin Akropolis Reed Quintet at the Bankhead, Nov. 16 some of the world’s most sings both classical and pop Gornick use the power of film beloved music written for music in concert, as well as to tell the stories of kids and The Akropolis Reed the audience to the sounds Band, and Jazz. the tenor voice. The program hosts a popular television teens who discuss their anxiety Quintet — made up of clari- of this unique instrumenta- Hailed by Fanfare Maga- includes arias from the op- show “Insieme” on Antenna and its impact on their lives and net, bass clarinet, oboe, bas- tion with composer Marc zine for their “imagination, eras of Puccini, Donizetti, Sicilia. relationships, and how they’ve soon and saxophone — has Mellits’ “Splinter.” Prob- infallible musicality, and Verdi, and Rossini, as well Giovanni Maria Palmia, found solutions and hope. a unique sound, far different ably the most popular work huge vitality,” Akropolis as familiar songs such as a graduate of the Conserva- The Tri-Valley Turkey Burn from that of the traditional in the reed quintet’s rep- has commissioned 30 works “Granada,” “Funiculi, Fu- tory of Parma, continued celebrates its 5th anniversary woodwind quintet. Follow- ertoire, it is composed of by composers from seven nicula” and “O Sole Mio.” his studies at the Teatro Alessandro D’Acrissa Comunale of Bologna and on Thanksgiving Day morning, ing the lead of Calefax, the short ‘miniatures’ named for countries, recorded 17 origi- graduated with honors in in masterclasses with Renata as hundreds of adults, teens Dutch reed quintet formed six trees, each with its own nal reed quintets, created personality. opera singing from the Con- Scotto. He began singing in and children run, walk and stroll in 1985, the 10-year-old a YouTube Web Premiere Akropolis substitutes the The program also in- Series, designed and taught servatory of Cosenza. He choirs and has appeared in through Ken Mercer Sports Park bass clarinet and saxophone cludes American Academy music business management has performed many of the operatic roles at Teatro Co- in Pleasanton at 9 a.m. on Nov. for the traditional flute and of Arts and Letters Music courses, held many work- leading tenor roles in op- munale, as well as Festival 28. Organized by Pleasanton horn. Award winner Stacy Gar- shops for university musi- era houses such as Rome’s Verdi, and Teatro Regio of North Rotary, the Turkey Burn “The sounds and colors rop’s “Rites for the After- cians, visited thousands of Teatro dell’Opera, where he Parma. benefits Tri-Valley Haven, by that we were able to get as life,” a musical journey K-12 students, and coordi- sang Ernesto in Donizetti’s Tickets for the afternoon donating cans of food and non- five reed instruments were following the Egyptian nated a yearly Detroit music “Don Pasquale,” and at ac- of Italian favorites sung by perishable food items brought unlike anything we had ever concept of the soul’s pas- festival, all while garnering claimed festivals throughout this up-and-coming gen- by participants to the event. heard before,” said clarinet- sage into and through the seven national chamber Italy. eration of vocal talent are A Writers Meetup for Adults, ist Kari Landry. afterlife. music prizes including the Federico Serra began already selling fast. Remain- 18 and older meets on the Added saxophonist Matt The newest work on Fischoff Gold Medal and singing pop music and won ing tickets start at just $55. first Tuesday of every month, Landry, “We are still explor- the program is Jeff Scott’s Fischoff Educator Award. his first competition at age Visit www.lvpac.org, or 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the ing the colors we can create “Homage to Paradise Val- Akropolis is committed 11. At 17 he enrolled in the call 925-373-6800. Livermore Civic Center Library, with different combos of ley,” one of ten works that to nurturing music appre- 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, instruments and their dif- Akropolis commissioned ciation among young audi- Livermore.There is no charge ferent ranges. It only takes in celebration of their 10th ences. With support from and no sign-up needed to attend two to make a weird color anniversary this year. Scott, Del Valle Fine Arts and the this informal gathering. Hosted — and we have five! It’s a classically trained French Livermore Valley Perform- by local writer and NaNoWriMo always fun.” horn player, utilized his ing Arts Center, the quintet (National Novel Writing Month) The Akropolis Quintet diverse musical background will visit music classes at participant Sydney Dent. Leran concert takes place on Sat- as a jazz and studio musician Mendenhall Middle School in composing a work for this more at Livermorelibrary.net or urday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m., and Granada High School in at the Bankhead Theater, unique all reed ensemble. Livermore. call the library at 925.373.5500. 2400 First St., Livermore. “Homage to Paradise Val- Free youth tickets and Hagemann Ranch Open House, It will showcase three re- ley” celebrates the history reduced college rush tickets Tours of the 140+ year old cent works written for the of Detroit’s displaced Black are available for this con- ranch and free, family friendly reed quintet as well as Ger- Bottom/Paradise Valley cert. Regular ticket prices seasonal activities. The last shwin’s “An American in neighborhood, which was start at $32. To purchase Sunday of each month, 1-4 p.m. Paris,” which was arranged known for the contributions tickets, visit lvpac.org or Go to www.livermorehistory.com by Dutch saxophonist Raaf of its African-American call 925-373-6800. for the monthly program. 455 Hekkema of Calefax. residents to American mu- Olivina Ave., Livermore. Akropolis will introduce sic, including Blues, Big The Four Tenors at the Bankhead, Nov. 17 10 The Independent • November 7, 2019 BULLETIN BOARD

(Organizations wishing to run notices in holidays) at 7 p.m. at The Parkview, 100 illness. For further information, visit www. at 925.449.5932 or Sheena MacQueen at Support Group), a free faith based, Christ (first time free). Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bulletin Board, send information to PO Valley Ave. (main entrance), 2nd Floor nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ 925.784.3662 for more information. centered (Al Anon based) program at the Bothwell Arts Center (West end), Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Activity Room, in Pleasanton. 925.872.0170. Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise designed to help individuals with family 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Information: of Bulletin Board or email information LifeRing is a secular recovery group, Daughters of the American Mountain Sports, every Wednesday members who suffer from alcoholism and George Pavel 925.447.8020 or george. to [email protected]. Include an alternative to the 12-step program that Revolution (DAR), DAR was founded in night (rain or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End drug addiction. Tuesday evenings at 7:00 [email protected]. name of organization, meeting date, accepts all people with drug and alcohol 1890 to promote historic preservation, Location: Sunrise Mountain Sports 2184 pm at the St. Michael Convent building, Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, time, place and theme or subject. Phone issues. We meet in a friendly, down-to- education and patriotism. Its members First Street Livermore. The run/walk will first floor (375 Maple Street, Livermore). 7 p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th number and contact person should also earth atmosphere to create a sobriety are descended from the patriots who won start at 6:30PM, but come hang with us For further information contact Rachel at Street. All ages welcome. Dancing Thurs- be included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) program that works for YOU. Meetings are American independence during the Revolu- around 6PM to socialize/warm-up/change. 510.501.1411. days weekly from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, tionary War. DAR is one of the world's larg- There are a variety of distances starting Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who partner or special attire needed. For more Juanita Haugen Memorial from noon to 1 p.m. at St. Bartholomew's est and most active service organizations. at 2 miles and they go up to 9 miles. The get together for events like board games, information call Margaret 925.447.6980 or Scholarship deadline to apply is Monday, Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Contact DAR members are committed to volunteer most popular is the 3.5 mile course (that movies and fan conventions. Meetings [email protected]. Nov. 11. Selections will be announced is Steve Bowman, 925.207.2430. service having served more than 12.5 mil- does have two water fountains along its every Tuesday at 5:30 for dinner and board Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, late-November. Guidelines and application Tri-Valley Fly Fishers (TVFF) invites lion hours in communities throughout the route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces games A schedule of upcoming events can open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 are available online at www.Communityof- everyone, at no charge, to the regular world during the past three years. For more are welcome. More information located be found on Facebook at: Facebook.com/ Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, Character.org (click on “Scholarships” and monthly meetings featuring guest speakers information, please visit https://josemaria. on Sunrise's Facebook event page: www. groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text Melody Even- closed Sunday. Donations can be left at download the application.) who share their knowledge of the sport. californiadar.org/ or contact Debbie Janes facebook.com/events/237597100263100/. son at 925.209.1214 for more information. 4014 East Ave in the rear of the building, “2.2 for 22” Event at Las Positas Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the first at [email protected]. The City of Pleasanton Library’s Golden Circle Seniors, meetings 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, 8–2:30 p.m. Sat, College in Livermore, Weds., Nov. 9 at Thursday of every month, September DAR Jose Maria Amador, Pleasan- Literacy Program is searching for patient, Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center closed Sundays & holidays. 9 a.m., with the race starting outside of through June, at the Livermore-Pleasanton ton Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador caring volunteer tutors to help adults in the Robert Livermore Community Center, Italian Catholic Federation, meets Building 1600. The goal of 2.2 for 22 is Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Rd., chapter meets on the second Saturday of practice and improve their English reading, 4444 East Ave. Sewing, knitting and 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Eliza- to educate the community about veteran Livermore. the month from September to May, with a writing, and conversation skills. Volunteers crocheting all year, saving items for the beth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoner- suicide; funds raised will be applied Livermore Valley Coin Club, Meet- short business meeting and a program. will work one-on-one with students, lead annual bazaar in November. Ninety-five idge Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all toward supportive mental health resources ings held 3rd Tuesday of each month. If you DAR Josefa Higuera Livermore small group conversation practice, conduct present of the proceeds are donated to things Italian is invited to meet to celebrate for student veterans. 2.2 for 22 will have a enjoy collecting coins or other numismania Chapter. Meets September through May citizenship test preparation, or lead book local charities. the Italian heritage with monthly dinner Challenge Stations throughout Las Positas this is the place for you. The meetings on the first Saturday of each month. For clubs. No advance preparation is needed. Pleasanton Lions Club, meets meetings and holding charitable events. College as well as a traditional 5K run in incorporate shared numismatic knowledge, additional information, visit http://jhl. Find more information contact the Adult every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month The group supports Children's Hospital the perimeter of the campus. The 2.2K various club raffles, a Coin of the Month californiadar.org. Literacy team literacy@cityofpleasan- at 6:30 p.m at Inklings Coffee Shop, 530 research, college scholarships and other walk will have challenge stations across and a club coin auction. For information Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support tonca.gov, or 925.931.3405. Main Street, Pleasanton. Check website charities. For information, contact Judy the course; the 5K will be a traditional contact: Gary Antone 925.373.6758. Group, those with Parkinson's or a variant Livermore Veterans of Foreign for meeting updates pleasantonlionsclub. Wellbeloved, president, 925.462.2487. 5K run. Visit www.laspositascollege.edu/ Valley Children's Museum, a diagnosis plus their care partners meet Wars (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a non-profit ClutterLess Self Help Support veterans. community based, non profit, children's at the Pleasanton Senior Center on the Veterans from foreign conflicts who are organization that seeks to identify needs Group (CL) is a non profit,peer based, The holidays you have dreaded are museum for children 3 to 10 years old, second Saturday of every month from interested in staying engaged with other within the community and work together to all volunteer, self help in-person support approaching...At every turn, you are faced offering fun and educational STEAM based 10am - noon. Hear speakers on a variety Veterans and their families. The VFW is one fulfill those needs. For more information or group for people with difficulty discarding with your heartache and loss. Please join play activities. Located in Emerald Glen of related topics and share challenges, of the strongest Veterans organizations in to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub. unwanted possessions. Meetings at us Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., at Park, Dublin, off Gleason Dr. Open Thurs- solutions, and triumphs! Contact mary. America but is in serious decline because org. All are welcome. Parkview, 100 Valley Avenue, (main St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., days 4 to 8 pm during Dublin Farmer's [email protected] or 925.462.5081 of lack of membership. Meetings on the Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope entrance), 2nd Floor Activity Room, Pleasanton. All are welcome regardless of Market & third Saturday of the month. for more information. No cost. first and third Mondays of each month with and strength for families and friends of Pleasanton, every Monday 7- 8:30 p.m. religious affiliation. Volunteer opportunities for teens and Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 a light dinner social at 6:00pm followed by problem drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, (except postal holidays). www.clutterless. Livermore Valley Gem & Mineral seniors. For more info visit http://www. located at 301 Main St. is looking for few a business meeting at 7:00pm at the Vet- 925.277.7661, [email protected]. org (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay. Society is holding its annual Gem & Miner- valleychildrensmuseum.org or contact good veterans to join us. We meet the eran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. L. St. (corner Recovery International (RI) is a org for more info. al show at the Livermore Barn on Saturday, Linda Spencer, 925.683.4741 or linda@ second Tuesday of each month at 1900 of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th St.). For weekly self-help group, led by a trained, Questers is an international Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on valleychildrensmuseum.org. hr. or consider joining us for coffee/donuts more information contact Commander peer volunteer leader, for people who want organization of lovers of antiques, Sunday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Livermore Lions Club meets for every Saturday 0700-0830. All veterans all Hank Jean: 480.585.8970 or Service to reduce their stress. There is no charge collectibles, and history who encourage The Barn is located at 3131 Pacific Ave., dinner every third Thursday of the month welcome to join us at coffee. You qualify to Officer Ron Gillette: 925.443.4444. Anyone 18 or older is welcome; just drop preservation and restoration of historical near the Livermore Civic Center. at 6:30 pm at Emil Villa's Restaurant, attend if you served. Come and meet other Tri-Valley Haven Individual Counsel- in. Meetings every Sunday 2:00 to 3:30 landmarks. At chapter meetings, members The Del Arroyo 4-H Club meets once 3064 Pacific Ave. in Livermore. Lions are veterans and you will hear and see nothing ing & Group Therapy Openings. Tri-Valley PM at Arbor Vista library room, 1300 learn about antiques, share and view a month, usually on the third Wednesday, the world's largest service organization. has chan. We guarantee you will enjoy Haven, a non-profit agency provides free, South Livermore Avenue.. Call Barbara, members' collections, visit historic sites, at 6 p.m., at Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore Lions support the needs within being around veterans. Visit our post at professional individual and group therapy 916.335.8836 or Dave, 415.948.9462. museums and antiques shops and help School, 5280 Irene Way, Livermore. 4-H the community and state, the nation and [email protected]. for survivors of domestic violence, sexual Ethos, free and confidential services non-profit organizations with restoration is a national program which encourages the world. Funds provided to support the Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to assault, and poverty. For more information related to pregnancy include guidance and and preservation work. Chapter meets members to learn by doing, offering a homeless, the fire victims, and the hur- drink, that's your business. If you want to on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Groups and referrals, baby clothing, and diapers. 1010 the 4th Tuesday monthly from September variety of projects, events, and community ricane and earthquakes victims. Charities stop, we can help. Call AA: 925.829.0666. Individual Counseling, please call 925. Murrieta Blvd., Suite B, Livermore. Call to May. If interested call President Rickie service activities. For more information, include: Canine Companions, Blind Cen- Native Daughters of the Golden 449.5845. 925.449.5887 for an appointment.. at 925.292.8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ contact Miranda Munro at delarroyo- ters, and the Ear of the Lion. Check out our West, (California born Women) is a frater- Docents for the Livermore History- Meals on Wheels Volunteers are comcast.net. [email protected]. website (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming nal and patriotic organization founded on Mobile. Volunteers interested in Livermore needed to deliver fresh meals to home- Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Political Issues Book Club meets projects and events. All are welcome. the principles of : Love of Home; Devotion history and/or like working with children bound seniors in Livermore or Pleasanton Club. Feed your wonder about the Night the 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Master Gardeners Talks, Dem- to the Flag; Veneration of the Pioneers; (mostly 3rd graders) are needed. Mission one day per week, Monday-Friday between Sky and the Cosmos by joining us on the books about issues and trends that are onstration Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Faith in the Existence of God., Angelita is to teach children the history of Livermore 10 am-12 p.m. For more information, 3rd Friday of the Month for our club meet- driving current affairs, both national and Livermore. Trained Master Gardeners are Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet first Mon- and instill in them a sense of pride in the please call 925.483.1989. ing. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. international Topics that have been covered on site at to answer question and give day of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F Hall, city. There will be training. Time commit- Rotary Club of Livermore Valley Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 include politics, governance, economics, tours of the garden 9:30am-11:30am on 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance ment could be as little as a few days a invites interested individuals to attend its p.m. talk starts at 7:30 p.m. For more info military affairs, history, sociology, science, the second Saturday of the month; talks from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley year. There are usually have 3 docents at morning meeting. Meetings are held every visit us at www.trivalleystargazers.org. the climate, and religion. Contact Rich at on seasonally appropriate topics. All Talks Buchberger, 925.698.4345, NDGW.org. each school. If interested, call Nancy Mulli- Tuesday at 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 925.872.7923. are 10 -11 am on the second Saturday of Scottish Country Dancing in gan, 925.443.3076 or email n.mulligan@ Grill at the Las Positas Golf Course, 915 Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s Food Addicts in Recovery Anony- the month Mar-Nov.; Oct. 12 Propagation: Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs comcast.net. Club House Drive, Livermore. For more costumes give free guided tours beginning mous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant Favorites. and graceful strathspeys that are the tradi- Sing for Fun, Music Sing-a-Long, information, go to www.livermorevalleyro- at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays program for anyone suffering from food National Alliance on Mental Illness tional social dance of Scotland. Make new sing familiar tunes with other folks along tary.org, or Jill Duerig at 510.378.7243 or of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 obsession, overeating, under-eating or (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support friends and have fun while you exercise. with piano accompaniment. The words [email protected]. Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and bulimia. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Join Group, meets every Wednesday, from Join us Mondays 8:00 to 10:00 pm at the of the songs will be provided. No musical Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning the beautifully landscaped grounds. For us on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Multi Service 7:15pm - 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Livermore Veteran’s Hall, 522 South L experience needed. Most Mondays, from and experienced dancers are welcome. information on the Ravenswood Progress Center, 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore. Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Street, Livermore. No prior dance experi- 11:00-12:00 at the Robert Livermore Balkan, Israeli and other world dances, League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Pro- Visit www.foodaddicts.org. This group provides support and educa- ence or partner required. We welcome new Community Center. Small fee. easy line and circle dances, no partners gram, please call the Docent Coordinator at ClutterLess (CL) Self-Help Group tion for anyone experiencing a mental dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward Counter Point (Addiction Family required, casual dress. $3 per session 925.443.0238. meets every Monday (excluding post office November 7, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social in Hayward, Fremont and Livermore, North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas food items, call the office at 925.479.1414 Infant care is provided. www.gracewaylife. group of retired men who join together to providing information and referrals, com- Service 10:30am. Church of the open Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- to begin the process. Wednesday and Fri- org or 925.846.4436. better enjoy their leisure time. Activities munity education at senior centers, and mind, loving heart and helping hands. ing the John Main tradition, every Monday day 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. Grace Missionary Baptist Church, include golf, bridge, photography, travel, affordable housing complexes to residents All are welcome. Childcare, and religious 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment only. meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- of Southern Alameda County. The Tri-Valley education for children as well as adults are Claire La Scola at 925.447.9800. The Outreach Center will be open every 4th 925.667.1610. www.gracembc.com. ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men office is located at 3311 Pacific Avenue, offered. For more information, visit www. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh and Sunday School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Livermore 94550. Phone: 925.371.1531, uucil.org or call 925.447.8747. 1047 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Easy Market and Sprouts on a first come 11 am. Relevant and refreshing Bible and San Ramon. The group meets for fax: 925.373.5034, e-mail: abril.tamayo@ Congregation Beth Emek, Center for Sunday Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go first serve basis between 11 a.m. to 12:30 teaching. Pastor: Jeff Barger. lunch on the first Thursday of each month cril-online.org. All services are free. Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in to www.stinnocent.net or contact Father p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, Livermore. Discovery Church of the Nazarene, at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleas- Augustine Lewton at 925.400.8119 or Lynnewood United Methodist 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about Support Group meets every fourth anton. Information: 925.931.1055. Rabbi [email protected] Church offers a friendly congregation Curtis Lillie, 925.449.5256. Community the Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Dr. Laurence Milder, www.bethemek.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 where all are welcome. Their winter sched- Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at and the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org. third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affili- Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services ule has begun, with Sunday services held 9:30 a.m.. Worship Service, Sundays at For information or to attend a meeting, call Retirement Community. 900 E. Stanley ated with the Congress of Secular Jewish on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Childcare is provided. 10:45 a.m. Carl Churilo, 925.967.8177. Blvd., Livermore. All are welcome. Organizations (csjo.org). Information, Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at Lynnewood is located in Pleasanton at Asbury United Methodist Church American Legion Post 47 in DBE Daughters of the British Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come 4444 Black Ave. Visit www.lynnewood.org 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconcil- Livermore is looking for veterans in the Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain 925.485.1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. and worship with us and to enjoy our or call 925.846.0221. ing Church, where all are welcomed. Livermore area who are interested in Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 First Church of Christ, Scientist, hospitality. For more information call the The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- Sunday Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. performing community service for young a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Livermore, services 10 a.m. every church office 925.462.4802. ter-Day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Children’s and youth groups Sunday School people and promoting veterans affairs. at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages St. Bartholomew's Episcopal services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore during worship services and Sunday eve- Interested veterans will meet with other founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Grove Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs ning Middle School and High School Youth like-minded veterans for camaraderie and (3) organization made up of women of church and reading room are located at 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. Ward 10:30 am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley Groups. Caregivers Support Group will support of veterans' causes. The Livermore British or British Commonwealth heritage Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, Sunday service with Rev. Andrew Lobban, View Ward 9:00 am; Vineyard Hills Ward meet the second Saturday of each month. American Legion Post 47 meets the second and ancestry with a focus on charity and which is open to the public, features books, pastor and priest, 10:00 am Eucharist with 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch (Spanish) first For more information, contact the church and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 fellowship. Contact Edith Caponigro at CDs and magazines for sale. For informa- music, childcare and Godly Play children meeting 11:40, Sacrament meeting 12:40; office at 925.447.1950. Visit our website at PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 925.998.3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at tion, call 925.447.2946. education. 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: Tri-Valley www.asburylive.org or call 925.447.1950. South L Street, Livermore. Enter the build- 925.621.8946 for additional information. Sunset Community Church, 2200 Little Brown Church, United Church Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. Asbury UMC can also be found on Face- ing from the ramp on the 5th Street side. Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), In- Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of book at “Asbury UMC Livermore." For more information go to http://www. formation on programs and memberships, service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service a.m. worship. All are welcome here. Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Av- calegion.org/ or contact Bill Bergmann training philosophies and schedules, and starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org or Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. enue, Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, at [email protected] or 925. all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ church provided. A "Night of Worship" 925.862.2580. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 11:00 a.m. Worship. For more information 443.2330 or Roy Warner at 925.449.6048. marathon/endurance training program. first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Pathway Community Church, 1055 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: visit gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Eric's Corner is a free support group www.trivalleytriclub.com. Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contempo- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Trummel at 925.449.1444. for people who are dealing with a diagnosis Pleasanton Military Families is p.m. Information, call 925.447.6282. rary Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., Grace Missionary Baptist Church of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend a Pleasanton based support group for Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Children, youth, adult programs. Biblically 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: in Livermore invites members of the these meetings. Meetings are held at those who have a loved one serving in the Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- based practical messages, nondenomina- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. community to Wednesday evening study, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on more. Information, 925.447.8840. tional. All are welcome. www.pathwaycom- John Knox Presbyterian Church, “Discovering the Bible.” Currently, the sub- Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, munitychurch.org 925.322.1222. 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship ject is , “The Holy Spirit and His Work.” The on the third Thursday of each month. concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for church address is 1759 Locust Street in For more information please visit us at that are experienced. There is no better 9 a.m. worship; 10:30 a.m. adult Bible 486 S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Livermore. Wednesday Bible Study begins ericscorner.org. support than being surrounded by others study/Sunday school. For information, call at 9:00 am, followed by Bible Study/ Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group at 6:30 p.m., www.gracembc.com. Assistance League of Amador Valley who know what you are going through. 925.447.1246. Sunday School at 10:20 am. For more Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell invites all visitors to join this dedicated Three times per year, the group collects Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday information, visit www.goodshepherd- group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. Drive, Livermore. 925.455.4250. Sunday group of volunteers, reaching out to those supplies and sends care packages to the Services at 243 Scott Street, Livermore, livermore.org or call 950.371.6200. jkpcdublin.org 925.828.1846. Service: 9:45 a.m.; children’s programs: in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun troops. Contact [email protected] for 10:00am. www.calvarylivermore.org or Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors 9:45 a.m.; Spanish service at 1:00 p.m.; doing it. Regular meetings are held on the the location of the next meeting. 925.447.4357. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don St., Livermore. Sunday School (all ages) Jr. & Sr. High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Livermore Military Families, a Granada Baptist Church, 945 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Communion – 9:30 a.m., For more information or weekday Bible the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. support group for families in Livermore Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 925.906.9561, stfrancisanglican.church. study and Prayer group schedules, go to For more information, see our website, who have a loved one serving in the Services: Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Center for Spiritual Living www.celebrationcc.org. Welcome home. www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, Military, is intended to be a safe place for worship service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. Sunday Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - El- Livermore Valley - A Lighthouse to the B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ family members to come and share their 925.447.3428. ementary aged children go to Kid’s Church world. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. yahoo.com, or call 925.461.6401. experiences and concerns with others who Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 243 following worship, nursery available; and teen programs offered as well. All are at 193 Contractors Ave., Livermore. Operation: SAM “Supporting All understand what they are going through. Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible welcome. Meeting place Parish Hall, 678 Congregation and Jews and Gentiles. Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military Meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Enos Way, Livermore. For more information Liturgy presented in both Hebrew and support organization based in Livermore. month at the Livermore Veterans Memorial a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. Recovery; in the dining hall; 925.449.4848. contact [email protected] or visit English. Families are welcome. Blessing S.A.M. has been in operation since January Building, 522 South L Street from 7:00 org. All are welcome. Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. of bread and wine (or grape juice) follows 2004. It is dedicated to the continued p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives each service and all are invited to Oneg, a morale support of deployed troops. For call Tami Jenkins, 925.784.5014 or email Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday 11:00. 925.227.1301. www.thecrossing.org. away clothing and other items every Mon- fellowship meal. information or donations, visit www. livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. school for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship Valley Bible Church, Livermore, day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on Tagalog Mass, 3rd Sunday of the operationsam.org, email operationsam@ at 10:35 a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church meets at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 South- Mondays between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, month (remaining dates for the year: Nov. comcast.net . RELIGION (ages 3-12) at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday front Road, Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone Livermore. 17); Time: 3:30 p.m. St. Michael Catholic Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Women’s Bible Study will be taking a 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org. Christ Church (a nondenominational Parish, 458 Maple St.; Potluck reception to new and established residents of the Fifth Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contem- break, Senior Adult Ministry every other Cedar Grove Community Church, evangelical church formerly meeting in to follow in the parish hall. Check https:// Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the plative Service in the Chapel and 10:00 month. Call for date and time and other 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho stmichaellivermore.com/Filipino for details. first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon a.m. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary church programs at 925.846.8650. Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - on the second Wednesday of the month, and children’s program For more informa- Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., cedargrove.org or call 925.447.2351. Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Jewish Culture School The school-wide Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, tion: www.fpcl.us or 925.447.2078. Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 curriculum for the 2019-2020 (Jewish family activities, and monthly adult socials. Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut & Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. a.m. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org year 5780) will be “Jewish Ideas.” It will Information, call 925.215.8405 or visit St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 & 10:30 a.m. Small Groups also meet on jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. or call 925.846.0665. cover topics like Jewish views of Justice, www.PleasantonNewcomers.com. a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 Sundays, and during the week at various Well Community Outreach Center GraceWay Church worships at 10 Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, Israel Community Resources for Inde- a.m. Children's classes during adult wor- times/locations. Trinity Student Ministries Ministry provides meats, canned and dry a.m. Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to ship service. AWANA children's program (7-12th Grade) meet on Sundays at 9 goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Pleasanton. Services include band-led Contact [email protected], or call help people with disabilities and supports Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 925.449.4403 or a.m and on Weds. eve. from 7-9 p.m. available prior to the start of the school worship music, Bible-based messages 510.384.8756 with any questions. them to live independently and participate www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30-5:30PM year). Those with an immediate need or and Sunday School for pre-schoolers and in their community. CRIL has offices Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 trinitylivermore.org or 925.447.1848. who would like to donate nonperishable elementary through high school students. 12 The Independent • November 7, 2019 Harlem 100 Celebrates the Harlem Renaissance at the Bankhead Created in collabora- when the famous Apollo once lived in the very same as curator and programming debut album, “Emergence.” Jumping” in London’s West tion with the National Jazz Theater, Cotton Club and neighborhood as they do. associate for Jazz at Lincoln Brianna Thomas, praised End. Vuyo Sotashe moved Museum, Harlem 100 is a other celebrated venues “With this show we want Center. by The New York Times for to New York with a Ful- joyous celebration of song were the heart and soul of a the audience to leave with Mwenso began to col- her “strong voice and big bright Scholarship to obtain and dance that honors the cultural arts explosion. a deeper connection to the laborate with a group of range,” brings the unmis- a Master’s degree in music, centennial of the Harlem The Harlem Renaissance identity of these people, Juilliard-trained musicians takable influences of Sarah and went on to win first prize Renaissance and features is considered by many to to understand them and who became known as The Vaughn and Ella Fitzgerald at the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Michael Mwenso, his band be an unrivaled period of understand that they meant Shakes. A global melting to her performances around Festival Vocal Competition. The Shakes and special brilliance in both profound something to the world,” pot, the group hails from the world including the He is the first male vocalist guests. intellectual expression and he added. many corners of the world Montreaux, North Sea and to place in the finals of the Born in Sierra Leone, including Sierra Leone, Lon- Umbria Jazz Festivals. She Thelonious Monk Institute Mwenso grew up in London don, South Africa, Green- was awarded “High School International Jazz Vocal honing his skills as a trom- wich Village, Madagascar, Jazz Vocalist of the Year” competition. bonist and singer by playing France, Jamaica and Hawaii. by Down Beat Magazine The show takes place in jump bands, reggae and They gain inspiration from in 2001. Michela Lerman at the Bankhead Theater, Afrobeat horn sections, and their unique backgrounds is a sought-after dancer, 2400 First St., in downtown at hard-bop sessions. His — merging entertainment choreographer and educator Livermore. General admis- talent caught the attention and artistry with the jazz and who has performed around sion tickets are $20-$75, and of Wynton Marsalis who blues found in African and the world. In 2017, she for students and military, brought Mwenso to New Afro-American music. The conceived, choreographed $20. York City in 2012 to serve group recently released their and starred in “This Joint is Visit www.lvpac.org.

Dublin Club Celebrates National 4-H Week

Nine-year-old Smayna volunteers and alumni of those around them. clover or green to show Kasibhotla, junior member 4-H across the country cel- “This year Dublin 4-H support for 4-H youth. 4-H and reporter for Alameda ebrated National 4-H Week members celebrated by lead- alumni around the country County—Dublin 4-H Club, during the first full week of ing the pledge of allegiance are always the first to ac- wrote, “October has been a October. 4-H’ers showcased at the City Council meeting. knowledge the significant very busy month for Dublin the incredible experiences “Oct. 8 was the 4-H Spirit positive impact 4-H had on Harlem 100 at the Bankhead, Nov. 23 4 H’ers, starting with Na- that 4-H offers to young Day; 4-H’ers wore their them how as young people. tional 4-H week, which was people. It highlights the uniforms to school to show The opportunities and ex- At 8 p.m. on Saturday, preeminent entertainment. celebrated Oct. 6-12. community’s remarkable their 4-H spirit. Nationwide, periences that 4-H provides Nov. 23, this engaging According to Mwenso, the “For the 75th consecu- youth who work each day everyone was encouraged youth empowers them to modern-day variety show period was the precursor to tive year, youths, parents, to make a positive impact on to wear their 4-H shirt, a become true leaders.” captures a unique and his- the civil rights movement. torically important era when “It was the first time such legends as Fats Waller, Afro-Americans wanted Duke Ellington, Langston to impart themselves in a Hughes and Billie Holiday certain way, intellectually, made Harlem the cultural artistically, and socially,” center of the country. Mwenso said. “Harlem 100 is a musical The show has Mwenso journey that celebrates one and the Shakes encountering of the greatest movements an unexpected journey when in cultural history while a power outage leads them connecting the past to the to discover their connec- present,” says Mwenso. tion to the historic figures He and The Shakes will and great American artists be joined by singer Brianna that inspire them today. Thomas, tap dance artist The musicians bask in the Michela Lerman and vocal- merits and tidings of their ist Vuyo Sotashe in paying ancestral forbearers such as homage to the intensely Fats Waller, Bessie Smith creative post-WWI period and Duke Ellington, who Dublin 4-H members with Mayor David Haubert and City Councilmembers