Thursday, March 3, 2016

VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 9 Your Local News Source Since 1963 Serving Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Sunol Voters Will Decide Fate of Lund Ranch II Project in June

The Pleasanton City Council The decision to let residents three election options. Although it have been limited to the printing voted to place the Lund Ranch II vote on the matter was 3 to 1 with is more costly, the council chose cost, because the vote could be referendum on the June 7, 2016 Karla Brown opposed. Jerry Pentin June over November 2016 or a consolidated with the city's mu- See Inside Section A ballot. was absent. However, in the past stand-alone vote in August. They nicipal election, which is already Section A is filled with The referendum needed 4,124 when Lund Ranch was on the said that they wanted to settle the included in the city's budget. information about arts, people, valid signatures to qualify for a agenda, he has rescued himself. matter as quickly as possible to end The ballot question reads, entertainment and special events. vote. The Alameda County Reg- Brown favored rescinding the the divisiveness in the community. "Shall the Lund Ranch II project There are education stories, a istrar of Voters identified 4,422 decision and hiring an impartial The June election will cost in the southeast hills, which con- variety of features, and the arts valid signatures. The council had mediator to work with all sides in between $164,000 and $247,000 sists of 43 single family homes on and entertainment and the choice of rescinding the Lund developing an acceptable plan that plus printing estimated at between approximately 17 acres and 174 bulletin board. Ranch II approval or placing the was compliant with Measure PP. $50,000 and $100,000. For No- acres of permanent open space and matter before the electorate. The council had a choice of vember, the cost would in essence (See LUND RANCH, page 4) Parking, TVLC Audit Scenic Corridor Report Shows Issues Raised 'Insufficient The scenic corridor and parking were the main focus of comments Internal by the Livermore City Council during a discussion of plans for Controls' the Isabel Neighborhood Devel- By Ron McNicoll opment, the area surrounding the The board of directors of Tri- proposed BART station. Valley Learning Corporation final- The Isabel planning area covers ly received its copy of the annual approximately 1,100 acres in the audit for Fiscal Year 2014-15, and northwestern portion of Liver- approved it 3-1. more on the north and south side of I-580. The entire planning area The directors voted to accept is within the city’s adopted Urban the audit at their meeting Feb. 25, Growth Boundary (UGB). The fo- long after the Dec. 10 deadline to cus of the planning effort is the half send it to the State Controller's Of- mile radius around the proposed fice, the Alameda County Office of station. The distance has been Education, and the Livermore Val- established by MTC. Both BART ley Joint Unified School District and MTC, the funding agencies, (LVJUSD), which sponsors two require a specific level of housing TVLC schools. in order to qualify for money. Director Scott Lessard voted A special council meeting on Photo - Doug Jorgensen Monday provided an opportunity The Tri-Valley Expanding Your Horizons (EYH), the annual conference specially designed for 6th against accepting the report, even for members of the public and the through 9th grade girls to encourage them to consider education and career options in science and though delay could cost TVLC council to give input on what the mathematics, was held last Saturday at Las Positas College. Girls attend two 90-minute workshops a letter of good standing, which Isabel development should look that provide hands-on science- or math-related activities. In addition to their workshop selections, is needed for TVLC to receive a like. girls also visit numerous career displays and are able to interact with professionals from industry, $750,000 grant to pay for eligible The council voted 4 to 0, with government, academia, and public service, discussing career and education choices. In the photo, students in low-income areas in Laureen Turner absent, to endorse Stockton at TVLC's two Acacia the planning commission recom- four attendees try out the solar powered cars they created during a workshop. mendation. The council motion (See AUDIT, page 4) included direction for staff to come back with visualizations of the impact development would have Bid For Events Center Near Tesla, Greenville Postponed Board on the scenic corridor. Staff will also look at how to provide more Commits to parking for Livermore residents A bid by Rao Company to build which are intended to promote liferation of events centers is not and the potential to increase the an events center and cafe with viticulture in the area. good for wine country. Burkhart requirement for affordable hous- an 18-acre vineyard next to it at Audience speakers who live called the proposal the industrial- High School ing from 15 percent to 20 percent. Tesla and Greenville roads was in the vicinity raised issues about ization of the vineyard area. "When The favored alternative, titled continued for 60 days by the East noise, threat to the underground we think of an events center, we in East Dublin Main Street, features a retail center County Board of Zoning Adjust- aquifer's water supply, and lighting think of events, then, secondarily, By Ron McNicoll located on the west side of Isabel ments (BZA). that interferes with restful evening the winery and the vines, or maybe The Dublin Unified School along a Main Street that runs east The land is located in Alam- activity in the area. they are third, with restaurants in District Board has committed to west through the neighborhood. eda County's and the city's South Scott Burkhart, a vineyard second." Burkhart said the county building a second comprehensive Contiguous blocks of offices Livermore Valley Area Plan, owner in the area, said that a pro- (See EVENT, page 5) high school, which will be located containing small-scale incubator on the city's East Side. spaces form a Tech Hub. The The school board made the preferred plan provides a pathway 'Pleasanton Pride' Theme of Mayor's Talk unanimous decision at its meeting network, including a pedestrian/ Feb. 23. The plan won out over an bicycle bridge over I-580, and Using the theme, Pleasanton ways.” The city has become more alternative called a "hybrid," which three neighborhood parks. As Proud, Mayor Jerry Thorne deliv- Thorne noted that 2015 was diverse, he said. Thorne pointed would have expanded the current ered his annual State of the City envisioned, the buildings would an outstanding year that included out that 30% of the city’s residents Dublin High School with a satel- be 2 to 5 stories high, depending talk last week. He listed areas of challenges. That involved accept- speak a language other than Eng- on their location, with the higher pride in what the city has accom- lite campus built on the East Side. ing that the city is not an island lish and 25% were born outside More than 200 residents, mostly levels nearer the freeway. Apart- plished and plans to accomplish. unto itself; that the city is part of of the United States. Pleasanton ments and multi-family housing The Pleasanton Chamber of the State of California. "We can Proud is celebrating this diversity from the East Side, previously along with condos would comprise Commerce hosted the event. make gradual changes in the size of and recognizing that "different packed a community forum held by the housing component. Thorne described the future of our community, our revenue base from" does not mean "less than." the school board, to make it very Given the height of buildings, the city as bright with possibili- and the amenities we offer without Thorne listed accolades and clear they want a comprehensive Councilmember Stewart Gary ties. “This past year was a time of promising more than it can deliver awards the city received in 2015 high school at their end of the city. raised the issue of scenic corridor change and progress; change that and without ignoring state laws including ranking as 31st in Money Residents told the school board moved the city forward in pur- and subjecting the community to they don't like having to drive (See ISABEL, page 4) poseful, powerful and prosperous expensive lawsuits." (See TALK, page 5) (See HIGH SCHOOL, page 4) Safety Expert: Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Could Have Been Worse -- And Nearly Was

By Jeff Garberson coastal communities some 50 industry, as well as a Japanese As destructive as it was, the minutes later. cultural tendency to accept rather Japanese Fukushima nuclear di- The tsunami killed nearly than question authority, Macfar- saster five years ago could have 16,000 coastal residents outright. lane said. been far worse, according to a The nuclear catastrophe that fol- Macfarlane, a geologist, chaired leading U.S. nuclear safety expert. lowed led to the displacement of the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- The expert, Allison Macfar- 160,000 more. Homes, schools sion from 2012 through 2014. lane, is past head of the U.S. and businesses were abandoned. Today, she heads the Center for Nuclear Regulatory Commis- The central lesson from the International Science and Technol- sion. She spoke last week at experience was that nations that ogy Policy at George Washington Livermore’s Bankhead Theater, use nuclear energy need to have an University in Washington, D.C. describing lessons learned from independent regulatory body with She has personal ties to Liver- Fukushima. Her talk was part of the authority and resources to in- more, having been married here in the Rae Dorough Speaker Series. tervene and even shut down plants 2001. Her husband, Hugh Guster- As she described it, the disaster to ensure safety, Macfarlane said. son, an anthropologist, has written began on the afternoon of March That was not the case in Ja- extensively about Lawrence Liver- 11, 2011, when a great earthquake pan, where a highly critical study more National Laboratory and the 43 miles off the Japanese shore blamed the Fukushima disaster on U.S. nuclear weapons program. Photo - Doug Jorgensen lifted the ocean bottom and gener- “collusion” between regulators, Dublin Little League opened regular season play with the ated a huge tsunami that destroyed the government and the nuclear (See NUCLEAR, page 5) introduction of each of the teams. Opening day ceremonies took place at the Fallon Sports Park.

PET OF THE WEEK Most deserts are hot, but this Gobi is cool and calm! A peaceful Inside five-year-old feline, Gobi is a muted tortoiseshell who loves being petted and enjoys human company. She would be ideal MAIN SECTION Obituaries...... 9 for a family seeking a mature cat full of poise and grace. Classifieds...... 10 Sophisticated Gobi awaits you at Valley Humane Society, 3670 SECTION A Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from Editorial...... 4 Art & Entertainment...... 8 10am – 4pm. For more information, visit valleyhumane.org or Roundup...... 3 Bulletin Board...... 10 call (925) 426-8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/ G. Subramonian Short Notes...... 8 Milestones...... 12 Sports...... 7 2 The Independent • March 3, 2016 Every 15 Minutes in Dublin The California Highway two-day program which for students on March 4. Patrol, in conjunction with demonstrates to high school This event is conducted Dublin High and Valley students the impact drinking by the California Highway High Schools, will be con- and driving has on friends, Patrol, with support from ducting a simulated drunk families and their commu- the City of Dublin, Dublin driving traffic collision as nity. The first day of the Police Department, Dublin part of the Every 15 Minutes program is highlighted by Unified School District, program today, March 3. a simulated traffic collision Alameda County Fire De- The collision will be staged that will be conducted at the partment, Alameda County on the blacktop in the back high school involving an Sheriff’s Office, Alameda of Dublin High School and impaired teenage driver and County District Attorney’s will begin at approximately fatally injured victims. The Office, Save Tow and many 11:00am. The mock colli- event includes emergency other community partners sion will take place for ap- responses from police, fire, and affiliates. proximately one hour. Dur- ambulance, coroner, pub- Funding for this program ing the mock collision there lic works, and tow truck was provided by a grant will be a high concentration companies, just as an actual from the California Office of emergency vehicles in collision would require. The of Traffic Safety, through the the area. program will conclude with National Highway Traffic Every 15 Minutes is a a mock funeral and assembly Safety Administration. Workshop Offered on red Legged Frog The Alameda County [email protected] Contra Costa Water Dis- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Conservation Partnership, or call (925) 371-0154, ext. trict, Los Vaqueros Reser- Students take notes about the Las Positas College welding technology program Los Vaqueros Reservoir & 100. voir and Watershed www.cc- during career day. Watershed and San Francis- water.com/9/Los-Vaqueros co Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Coastal Training Program will hold PENDING WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS Career Fair Provides Students a workshop in Livermore on April 27th and 28th. With a Glimpse of the Working World California red-legged frog specialists Trish Tatarian, By Carol Graham and 3rd periods. The fair programming, and econom- M.Sc. and Greg Tatarian, Granada High School took place in the gym with ics of business ownership. Wildlife Research Associ- held its 3rd annual Career & presenters hosting tables "We had a few Granada ates, will be the instructors. Technical Education Career that displayed products, alumni presenters who took The workshop includes day Linda Futral Fair on February 24, with tools, visual aids, flyers, and our CTE classes while they and night-time field sessions Broker/Realtor in small groups to allow for 925.980.3561 700 students visiting booths brochures. were students here," said Mintz. "It was great to see a more interactive experi- 406 Humboldt Way, Livermore [email protected] featuring local businesses. Some classes were given ence with the presenters www.lindafutral.com "February is National Ca- assignments to interview that these classes inspired $648,000 License #01257605 and species. Class size is Savvy marketing makes all the reer & Technical Education presenters by asking ques- them to pursue a career in limited to 24 participants. that field, and to have them difference . Call for a no obligation (CTE) Month so we have tions about education and Each nighttime field session market analysis today! been promoting CTE careers experience, salary, benefits, come back to share their is limited to 12 participants. all month long," explained what a typical day on the job stories with our current stu- Those attending will re- Danielle Mintz, the College is like, and pros and cons of dents." ceive training in species and Career Specialist at a job. Other students visited Although the event was identification, field sam- Granada, in Livermore. "Our booths according to interest cost-free, Granada received pling techniques, and the big event each year is the and curiosity. donations from Starbucks habitat requirements of the CTE Career Fair. Its purpose "I visited the medical-re- and Noah's Bagels, while its California red-legged frog is to connect our students to lated booths because I want culinary classes made muf- (CRF). Intended audiences different CTE careers within to become a nurse and love fins for the presenters. include biological consul- our community so students learning about all careers "It was a great event. Ev- tants, land managers and can learn about these careers in the medical field," said eryone enjoyed themselves, planners, researchers, and firsthand by talking with senior Jorlynn Brown. "My and the students were en- resource agency personnel. people who currently work favorite part was talking to gaged," said Mintz. "I want Regulatory topics will not in these fields. We want to medical professionals, and students to know about all be covered in detail. give the students different hearing their stories and of the possibilities that are The $450 fee inncludes breakfast and lunch. This avenues to explore the op- advice on how to reach my available to them, and the different pathways they can workshop generally fills up portunities that are out there dreams." very quickly so please regis- for them." Granada offers its stu- take to get there - whether ter soon. Confirmed registra- Representatives were dents many CTE courses through college, CTE pro- tion is on a first come, first present from 30 compa- including robotics, child grams at local community served basis, upon receiving nies including Alain Pinel development, automotive colleges, vocational schools, payment. Realtors, Alameda County technology, culinary arts, internships or apprentice- For information contact District Attorney's Office, interior design, computer ships." Haley Burgardt at Haley. Carpenter Apprenticeship Program, City of Liver- more, Livermore Airport, Flextronics, Kaiser Perma- Celebrate Pi Day at the Library nente, Stanford Healthcare Community Health at ValleyCare, local police Celebrate Pi Day with apple pies and a scavenger hunt at and fire departments, Pacon the Livermore Library. Teens will learn how to make easy Precision Machining, Pivotal individual pies using store-bought pie crust, apples, and Education Programs Labs, Sandia National Labo- spices. While they wait for their pies to bake, they will be ratories, TruTech Energy, encouraged to participate in a scavenger hunt throughout Wente Vineyards, Zone 7 the library for pi- and pie-themed clues. Water, Paul Mitchell School There will be two sessions available on Saturday, March of the East Bay, Fashion 12, 2016 in the Civic Center Library’s Community Rooms. Institute of Design and Mer- Teens may sign up for either the 1:30 – 2:30pm session, or chandising, San Francisco's the 2:30 – 3:30pm session. Boulevard restaurant, and Registration is required for this free event. There is a limit Las Positas, Ohlone and of 15 teens per session. Participants in middle or high school Laney Colleges. are welcome to sign up. Call 925-373-5504 to save your For a complete list of classes, "Students asked, 'What's a spot, or inquire at the Civic Center youth room information lectures and support groups, desk. For more information about teen programming, call typical day like at a precision or to register, visit pamf.org/ Caitlyn Lung at 925-373-5576, or visit the library’s website: machine shop?' and 'What healtheducation opportunities are available www.livermorelibrary.net. for career advancement?'" said Steve McClure, Presi- dent of Pacon Mfg, Inc. 53rd Annual Upcoming Lectures "Several students took an All our lectures and events are free and open to the public. interest in the components Coin Show we made for a recent satel- March 6, 2016 Sensible Snacking Tips Is Your Diet Inflammatory? lite launch. They thought it 10:00am - 5:00pm March 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. was pretty cool to see the connection between items free admission Join registered Learn about the that were made locally that free appraisals dietician and certified health implications are now orbiting the earth." diabetes educator of an inflammatory Teachers signed up in elk’s lodge Valerie Spier, to learn diet and how to advance to bring classes to simple guidelines for choose foods the Career Fair during 2nd 940 Larkspur Drive, Livermore healthy snacking and easy-to-prepare that protect your body and promote snack recipes. healing. Presented by Valerie Spier, MPH, R.D., CDE.

Dublin Center Fremont Center 4050 Dublin Blvd, Dublin 3200 Kearney Street, Fremont 925-875-6464 510-498-2891

Classes and Programs

Childbirth and Parent Nutrition and Education Classes Diabetes Classes presents 650-853-2960 510-498-2184

Gioacchino • Breastfeeding Your Newborn • Carbohydrate Counting Skills Rossini’s • Childbirth Preparation • Heart Smart (cholesterol • From Hospital to Home: management) Advice from Your Baby’s Doctor • Living Well with Prediabetes • Baby Basics • Living Well with Diabetes • Postpartum Support Group: • Sweet Success Diabetes and the italian girl in A Mother’s Place 925-875-6429 Pregnancy Program • Eating Well with Diabetes

Weight Management Living Well Classes Programs 650-853-2960 510-498-2184

March 12, 13, 19, 20 • Bariatric (weight loss) Surgery • Mindfulness Orientation Bankhead Theater, Program - informational • Mindfulness-Based sessions and support groups Stress Reduction Livermore • New Weigh of Life – adult • Meditative and Reflective weight management Journaling Class www.LivermoreValleyOpera.com March 3, 2016 • The Independent 3 VALLOU EY R NDUP Third Robbery Suspect united behind strong national standards ensuring the places ty’s award-winning Data Sharing Initiative www.acgov.org/ While conducting a follow-up investigation into two rob- people love will be conserved forever. In all, over 75 percent government/acdata/ beries at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, Pleasanton Police of private lands conserved by land trusts are now held by He is also acknowledged for challenging County em- Department detectives identified a third and final suspect. an accredited land trust.” ployees and the community to create concepts, ideas, and The suspect was taken into custody by the Oakland Police Each accredited land trust meets extensive documenta- mobile-friendly apps that benefit Alameda County. Department. This suspect is a juvenile All three suspects tion requirements and undergoes a comprehensive review Dupuis has been a central player in the development of an (ages, 15, 16 & 17) have been interviewed and admitted to as part of its accreditation application. Alameda County Millennial Committee that aims to attract their involvement in both of the cases. More information about land trust accreditation can be young talent to the County work force. He has developed a student intern program that teaches young adults about the Those who shop in Pleasanton are encouraged to be found at www.landtrustaccreditation.org. many opportunities for applying a background in technology aware of their surroundings. Any suspicious activity should to rewarding careers in the public sector. be reported to the police department. County Information Officer Honored Tim Dupuis, Alameda County’s Chief Information Of- ficer, has been named CIO of the Year for Local Govern- Valley Will Have a Whole New BZA Save Mount Diablo Gains Accreditation Alameda County is getting a new East County Board of Save Mount Diablo has achieved national accreditation ment by e.Republic, publisher of Government Technology Zoning Adjustments (BZA). from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The Land magazine and GovTech.com. The award was presented last Trust Accreditation Commission awarded accreditation, week at the 2016 California Public Sector CIO Academy, Jim Goff, a Pleasanton restaurateur who lives in rural signifying its confidence that Save Mount Diablo lands will the premier leadership event for California’s senior level Livermore, has left the BZA, and will become a planning be protected forever. technology executives. commissioner. He is replacing Frank Imhoff, whose term Accredited land trusts across the country have per- In his three years as Alameda County CIO, Dupuis has expired. Imhoff will move to the BZA, in an appointment manently conserved more than 5 million acres of farms, focused on using technology to enhance, encourage, and jointly sponsored by 1st District Supervisor Scott Haggerty forests and natural areas that are vital to healthy, vibrant increase Alameda County’s citizen engagement efforts and 4th District Supervisor Nate Miley. Imhoff is expected communities. through innovation and creativity. to be sworn in before the next BZA meeting, according to “Save Mount Diablo takes its job of protecting the Bay Dupuis has helped to transform Alameda County’s In- Haggerty's chief of staff, Shawn Wilson. Area’s iconic Mount Diablo natural area seriously. That is formation Technology Department (ITD) into a progressive Goff is being replaced on the BZA by Heather McGrail, why we took National Accreditation from the Land Trust organization that is at the forefront of efforts to change the who started her BZA tenure at the Feb. 25 BZA meeting. Accreditation Commission seriously. Accreditation makes way the County does business with the community and its She is the daughter of Jim McGrail, a director at Zone 7 us stronger so that we can protect the Mount Diablo area employees. Water Agency. long-term to sustain current and future generations,” said Scott Haggerty, President of the Alameda County Board Incumbent BZA members Larry Gosselin's and Jon Har- Ted Clement, Executive Director for Save Mount Diablo. of Supervisors, said, “I am very pleased that Tim is being vey's terms have expired. Imhoff will replace one of them. Save Mount Diablo was among 37 land trusts across the recognized with this great award because he has done so The other will be replaced by someone yet to be selected, United States to achieve accreditation or to have accredita- much in a short period of time to improve the way Alameda said Wilson. tion renewed in February. County serves its residents. He is also helping to bring tech- The BZA rules on small-scale land use decisions in East “It is exciting to recognize Save Mount Diablo with this nology to most every aspect of County government, which County unincorporated areas. They have given approvals to distinction,” said Tammara Van Ryn, Executive Director is helping us attract top IT talent in an area that has some uses ranging from Altamont wind tower repowering to cell of the Commission. “Together, accredited land trusts stand of the top technology companies in the world.” phone tower locations and aesthetics. Dupuis is best known for spearheading Alameda Coun- LARPD Board Votes to Keep Current Ravenswood Rental Policy Rental policies for Ra- founded to help furnish the and construct the proposed tennis and basketball courts, the annual report to the aquatics tournaments and venswood Historic Site will buildings, provide docent outdoor pavilion and then a sand volleyball court, Board. In 2015, the Foun- scholarships, as well as se- remain as they are. The tours and promote the site’s move all rental and group skate/bike stunt courses, dation increased frequency nior scholarships and lun- Livermore Area Recreation historical significance. use out of the Main House. bocce ball and horseshoe and length of meetings; be- cheons. In addition, four and Park District (LARPD) Consideration of changes • Return the site opera- courts, dog parks, senior gan discussions on amend- new mountain bikes were Board voted to retain the arose over a desire to protect tions and maintenance to the drop-in lounge, BMX course ing bylaws; and explored purchased for park ranger current rules, which allows the buildings from wear and property owner (the City of and picnic facilities. LARPD fund-raising and grant pos- patrols, as well as wildlife rentals of the buildings and tear to preserve their historic Livermore) to preserve as also provides a free Valley sibilities. The Foundation cameras at Sycamore Grove site. value, while continuing to an historic site and let the Wilds newsletter, bicycle contributed funds toward Park. The board also heard a allow such activities as re- City determine the use of the valet at some community report on making district ceptions, celebration events, entire site. events and a wide variety programs and facilities finan- and weddings. In looking at accessibility of senior services. Free pro- cially accessible to all. Policies considered by to facilities and programs grams include the Junior LARPD began using Ra- the board included limiting provided by LARPD, As- Giants baseball program, venswood, an 1890s Victori- the public use of the Main sistant General Manager Play to Learn preschool, an estate, in 1969 to provide House to meetings, lun- John Lawrence noted that ranger-led walks and much programs and activities and cheons, historical tours and the district offers a variety more. Special events that to allow rental use by the RPL-sponsored historical of free or subsidized services are free and open to the pub- community. Through agree- themed events. The kitchen to help meet the needs of lic include Children’s Fair, ments in the 1970s, the City area may be used by caterers financially disadvantaged Applefest, Dogtoberfest and of Livermore took ownership providing service to outdoor individuals, in addition to Rummage Sales. Reduced of the Ravenswood site from events. offering a sliding scale for fees are available for senior a developer and transferred Other suggestions in- some services and programs. events, after-school pro- operational control to the cluded the following: Free facilities include grams, swimming and more. District. In 2000, the Raven- • Follow the 2002 Ra- parks, playgrounds, sports As part of the meeting, swood Progress League was venswood Specific Plan fields, open spaces, trails, LARPD Foundation Presi- dent Randy Schlientz gave Bill Would Create National Commission on Security and Technology Challenges Representative Eric Americans. However, they Technology companies and Swalwell (CA-15) listed as also can let criminals and law enforcement both have an original co-sponsor of a terrorists evade detection,” raised serious public policy The I-580 Express Lanes new bipartisan, bicameral said Swalwell, a member of questions, and it’s time to bill to create the “National the House Permanent Select work together.” Commission on Security and Committee on Intelligence. Are Now Open! Technology Challenges” – a digital security panel uniting stakeholders to keep our na- ® ® tion safe while keeping our A FasTrak or FasTrak Flex toll tag is required personal data secure. Law Offices of Introduced Monday by for ALL express lane users. House Homeland Secu- Get yours at a participating Costco, Walgreens or Safeway, rity Committee Chairman James J. Phillips Michael McCaul (R-TX) or visit www.BayAreaFasTrak.org. and Senator Mark Warner Certified Specialist (D-VA), the bill would as- semble leading experts from in Probate, Estate Planning, technology companies, the privacy community, law and Trust Law Carpoolers enforcement and other sec- Carpools, vanpools, motorcycles and eligible tors to probe the crossroads LL.M. in Taxation clean-air vehicles must have a FasTrak Flex of technology and security and report back to Congress set to 2 or 3+ for toll-free travel. on implications for national Over 30 Years of security, public safety, data Experience Serving Carpools ride free with FasTrak Flex! security, privacy, innovation Find a carpool at www.rideshare.511.org. and American competitive- Tri Valley ness in the global market- place. 4900 Hopyard Road, “My highest priority is the safety of those I repre- Suite 260, Pleasanton, CA Solo Drivers sent. Encryption and other (925) 463-1980 Solo drivers can choose to pay a toll using a security digital tools keep standard FasTrak or FasTrak Flex toll tag set our data safe from thieves jamesjphillips.com to 1 to access the lanes for more reliable and hackers, making the web a safer place for law-abiding travel times.

The I-580 Express Lanes maximize the efficiency of the roadway for all motorists through Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore.

680 680 580 580

580 580

Learn more at www.AlamedaCTC.org/580Express, or call 510-208-7499.

A smart, reliable choice 4 The Independent • March 3, 2016 ISABEL (continued from page one) impacts. The plan would However, he did not want to new construction of resi- for Livermore residents. The EDITORIAL require an exemption from see massive grading or a sea dential and non-residential city could build and manage the scenic corridor provi- of rooftops. He wanted a vi- uses would take place over a parking garage. It comes Work Together sions, which aim at preserv- sualization of the entire area a twenty year period. down to a funding source. Rapid growth in Dublin has created a need for ing views of the hills and to see how the uses work The Isabel Neighbor- A fee could be charged for hood Plan has to meet the parking as a way to pay for additional school facilities. However, funds to ridgelines along the I-580 together. "We have only one corridor. He stated, "This chance to get this right." requirements of MTC’s the facility. construct schools is in short supply, both locally is Livermore. Preservation Mayor John Marchand's Transit-Oriented Develop- Speakers during the pub- and at the state level. of the scenic corridor has primary interest was inclu- ment Policy. This policy lic hearing mainly talked The Dublin City Council and Dublin Uni- existed with a singular goal sion of the pedestrian bridge requires a minimum of 3,850 about the housing aspect of fied School District have joined forces to try to of preserving views. Are over I-580 and parks. He existing or planned housing the development, and the units within a half mile of need for it. Representatives convince the state's School Allocations Board we selling our soul to get described the UGB and BART? " scenic corridor as something new stations in order for of several developers urged to change its current practice or at least suspend Gary said that he would people point to as making the extension project to be the council to proceed with it by declaring the current statewide bond fund be okay with what the com- Livermore special. "You eligible for transportation the plan. David Best of Shea inadequate. If that were to happen, Dublin and munity wants. "What we know when you enter the funding administered by Homes commented, "There other districts in need of construction money, are talking about is sig- city because of the open MTC. is a pretty healthy demand The recommendation for this type of housing." could charge Level 3 developer fees. nificant development north space." He said there are of the freeway. Regional triggers with regard to the by the planning commis- Jeannie Haigh spoke Developers could then be asked to fill out the funding agencies are telling development. "If BART sion directed staff to look for Innovation Tri-Valley. costs of school construction that can't be covered Livermore what its densi- doesn't come, we won't put at parking options north of "BART is really needed. by a local bonding effort. ties should be." He was 10,000 people out there for the freeway, strategies to Housing is critical." Options We are encouraged by the cooperation involv- concerned that exempting a bus." He said he didn't reduce spillover parking to for apartments and condos neighborhoods and ways are needed so the younger ing the city and school district. We suggest they the development from scenic think people were aware corridor provisions would when they asked that BART to address the projected generation can afford to live continue to work together in the future to insure lead to other exemptions not come downtown that demand for water, schools, here. Affordable spaces are that future development does not proceed at a to its provisions in the fu- they were trading adverse park, public safety, child needed for older resident, pace that outstrips infrastructure such as schools. ture. He suggested a ballot impacts somewhere else in care and other community as well. measure that would allow the city. uses. The planning com- Also speaking for In- for only an exemption to City Manager Marc Rob- mission proposed that the novation Tri-Valley, Sblend the scenic corridor for the erts said he didn't believe development be pedestrian Sblendorio, chairman of the development around the the plan was fodder for an oriented, contain greenery Housing and Transportation BART station. initiative. He said the plan and open space. It should Committee, noted that if Gary asked that the staff should allow for some flex- be compatible with existing Livermore wants to attract Deadline Near to File provide simulations of what ibility for future councils. residential neighborhoods. companies and jobs the development would look He recommended against The plan should include economy is creating, it needs For June Primary like with relation to the an initiative to control sce- green building provisions, as this type of development. He viewshed. "The buildings nic corridor decisions. He well as universal design and pointed out that people aren't The deadline for can- bent Nate Miley faces three take a big bite out of what suggested that the council accessibility features. just leaving the valley to go didates to file for the June challenges. They are Bryan is special about Livermore. might want to wait and see A 3000 space parking to jobs elsewhere, they are 7, 2016 primary is Thurs., Parker, commissioner, Port I don't want the area to look what staff comes up with garage would be located on commuting from the west March 11. of Oakland; Ronald Pereira like the west end of the to deal with the scenic cor- the southside of the freeway. to jobs at Hacienda Busi- In the 15th Congressio- II, retired educator, San Lo- valley." ridor issue. Staff will spend It was noted that represents ness Park, Oracle and other nal District incumbent Eric renzo; and, Luis Reynoso, Councilmember Bob Wo- time doing visualizations to only 114 more spaces than businesses in Pleasanton and Swalwell, a Democrat, has school trustee, Hayward erner agreed that it would determine whether uses are are available at Pleasanton- Dublin. filed for reelection. Republi- Unified School District. be important to have the in the right place. Dublin stations. The council Jean King suggested the can Danny Turner has taken Three seats are open for simulations as part of the The design for the devel- suggested looking into how ideal scenario would be to out papers. the Zone 7 Water District decision making process, opment was narrowed down the city could provide park- build the BART extension Incumbent Catharine Board. All of the incumbents with staff to consider ways from three options. Each ing specifically for Liver- all the way to Greenville Baker, a Republican, along Sandy Figuers, Dick Quig- to lessen the impact. He of the alternatives accom- more residents at the station. Road, where there would be Woerner, who rides BART no issues with the scenic cor- with former Pleasanton City ley and Angela Ramirez pointed out, "We are talking modated about 4,225 new about compromises, views housing units and 3 million on a regular basis, said, ridor or airport protection. Councilmember Cheryl Holmes have taken out pa- "Three thousand spaces are "Isabel is the wrong place. Cook-Kallio, a Democrat, pers, as have Eric Thiel and versus transportation." square feet of non-residen- Councilmember Steve tial space that is estimated not enough based on what If you have to build there, have filed for the State As- Alfred Exner. Thiel is a to generate about 10,270 I've experienced. Right now make sure the development sembly 16th District. science teacher at Amador Spedowfski was concerned about the scenic corridor and jobs within the planning you can't get a seat because incudes the most open space Four candidates have Valley High School; Exner parking. He said that BART area. About 1,300 housing people are driving to stations possible." indicated plans to run for the is a financial manager who to Livermore is critical for units exist there, including at the end of the line to get Representatives of sev- State Senate 7th District seat ran previously in 2014. The our future. I-580 traffic is those under construction, one." eral landowners asked that including Democrats Steve Zone 7 vote in June repre- getting worse. "I don't be- and about 520 acres of land City Manager Marc Rob- the city work with them Glazer, the incumbent, and sents the final selection of lieve that if we move for- have been developed with erts said it would be possible in determining zoning for Tyson "Guy" Moore; Re- board members. ward we are selling our soul. non-residential uses. The to look at reserving parking their land. publicans include Joseph In other races, the top two We need more information." Rubay and Rodney Spooner. finishers would face off in Supervisor Scott Hag- the November 2016 election. gerty is the only candidate For information on the listed for Alameda County June primary election, go to AUDIT Supervisor District 1. In the Alameda County Reg- (continued from page one) the District 4 race, which istrar of Voters website at includes Pleasanton, incum- www.acgov.org/rov/ schools. Lessard said he accounts in a timely manner auditing firm, Squar Milner. a letter of good standing to wanted to read the report for such items as fixed and Zukoski's response at the the entity that awards the carefully before voting to current assets, deferred rent, meeting was that TVLC has grants. Zukoski said that accept it. debt and fund balances. As a hired a new staff person to $750,000 is at stake. The LUND RANCH The report was not avail- result, it left the organization do the work. critical step was taken last (continued from page one) able publicly until the after- open to the risk of material An audit is required of a week when the board voted noon before the meeting. misstatements of the finan- non-profit agency annually to accept the report, said two miles of public trails, be of the statements used to Director Kristin Kohn cial statements and to fraud, in California. Hall said that Zukoski. approved?" convince people to sign the said she did not feel good "because sufficient internal people should be aware of Zukoski said Tuesday, "I Brown voted against the referendum was that they about the rushed process, controls were not in place," that, since some in the public can't say that we are in the wording, because she felt would be able to vote on the but did vote for it. Board said the auditing firm, Squar believe audits occur only clear on the Acacia grant. it was biased. She said the development plan. president Tim Hall and di- Milner. when a business is being We'll know in a week or so." council was supposed to be Those who opposed the rector Dave Goulart were Zukoski's response at the audited by the IRS or other At the TVLC meeting, neutral. referendum during the sig- the other votes for accep- meeting was that TVLC has agency suspecting wrong- Hall said that being late with Mayor Jerry Thorne said nature gathering phase said hired a new staff person to that he wanted enough facts the council decision was tance. doing. the audit was not acceptable. do the work. in the question so people a fair compromise. Justin Interim CEO John Zu- TVLC operates four It won't happen again. know what they are voting Brown said that residents koski said that extra time Susan Kinder, Chief charter schools -- the two At an earlier special for. He pointed out that only should have a chance to vote was needed to deal with Business Official for the Acacias in Stockton, and a meeting, also on Feb. 25, facts are mentioned. as was promised by signa- new and complicated ac- school district, said early K-8 and a Charter Prep in the board accepted the res- Thorne and Councilmem- ture gatherers. He said the counting for a partnership this week that she has not Livermore, where TVLC be- ignation of Jeff Tilton, who ber Kathy Narum will work narrow margin of required between a non-profit that finished reviewing the audit, gan. The Livermore Valley submitted it five minutes on the ballot argument in fa- signatures hardly represents supports TVLC's new high but she did have comments Joint Unified School District before the meeting began. vor of the question; Brown a mandate. school building and a for- on it. She said the delay (LVJUSD) oversess the two He represented the Acacia will work to prepare the In launching the refer- profit academy that will might best be explained by Livermore charters. schools. Tilton, an assistant opposition arguement. For endum, supporters said the share the building at 3090 the auditor's observations The supervising district superintendent in the New the rebuttal, Pentin and Arne project violates Measure PP, Independence Drive. near the end of the 39-page for the TVLC schools in Jerusalem district, has had Olson will be involved on which prohibits structures Susan Kinder, Chief document. Stockton is the New Jerusa- a seat on the Acacia school the proponent side; Brown on slopes of 25% or greater Business Official for the The audit says that TVLC lem district. Its superinten- site council since it began. again will help format the or within 100 feet of a ridge- school district, said early did not reconcile its accounts dent, David Thoming, told Tilton gave no reason for his opposing rebuttal. line. No grading to construct this week that she has not in a timely manner for such The Independent that a late leaving, either to the board, During the public hear- residential or commercial finished reviewing the audit, items as fixed and current as- audit, could jeopardize rent or to a later inquiry from The ing, those who sponsored structures is allowed on hill- but she did have comments sets, deferred rent, debt and reimbursement for $750 per Independent. The TVLC the referendum urged the side slopes 25% or greater, on it. She said the delay fund balances. As a result, it student for students who board at its later meeting council to rescind its deci- or within 100 vertical feet might best be explained by left the organization open to live in low-income areas in that night said it will be pos- sion. They stated that then of a ridgeline. the auditor's observations the risk of material misstate- Stockton could be in jeop- sible to appoint two Acacia the developer and neighbor- An access road connect- ments of the financial state- hoods could work towards a ing Lund Ranch through near the end of the 39-page ardy. representatives, one from ments and to fraud, "because solution that everyone could Sunset Creek Lane to Syca- document. To qualify for reimburse- the elementary school and agree will work. more Heights would be The audit says that sufficient internal controls ment, a charter needs to send one from the middle school. Sandy Yamaoda, a pro- constructed on slopes of TVLC did not reconcile its were not in place," said the ponent of the referendum, 25% or greater. In addition, urged the council to rescind retaining walls along a creek its vote. She said she has would be built within 100 found opposition to the plan feet of a ridgeline. to be citywide because of All of the housing that HIGH SCHOOL (continued from page one) Measure PP. might have violated Mea- Former city councilmem- sure PP was eliminated from from one end of the city to tant on its Facilities Master plans a $283 million bond tion. School trustees and ber Cindy McGovern argued the plan, leaving the con- the other, along congested Plan estimates that build- on the ballot in June. How- Superintendent Steve Hanke that the hills in southeast necting road as the point of Dublin Boulevard, to take ing the high school would ever, the amount also must have gone to Sacramento Pleasanton are just as im- contention. their kids to school. In gen- cost $262 million for 2500 cover other facilities needs, to urge modifying the law, portant as those to the west. Angela Ramirez Holmes, eral, East Dubliners have students. The cost does not such as renovations of older so that Level 3 fees could She said the council should representing the developer said they lack many services, include the price of land, structures. be used when it is obvious rescind its vote and go back Greenbriar Homes, pointed such as meeting places and which in Dublin has been Developer fees could pay the state bond fund can't and create a plan that is out that 35,000 voters did religious institutions, that appraised at $3 million or more of the total bill for a meet the needs for school compliant with Measure PP. not sign the petitions and are found on the West Side. more per acre. school. However, the state facilities. Opponents of the refer- deserve a chance to vote on The state has virtually no has not agreed to declar- School board president endum pointed out that one the project. The district's plans to open the school by 2021 money left in its statewide ing the current statewide Dan Cunningham said in a with 1000 students, and school bond fund. Gov. bond fund inadequate, even news release, "The board later add more phases serv- Jerry Brown has opposed though it can meet less than feels strongly that a second ing additional increments of voting on a new bond is- 1% of state-approved need. high school is the right direc- 500 students, until a peak of sue for school construction Until the state declares the tion for the district in order 2500 is reached. Together this year. However, a coali- fund is out of money, Dublin to continue to offer the best (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) tion has put an initiative on cannot charge Level 3 fees to educational opportunities for Publisher: Joan Kinney Seppala with the existing Dublin Associate Publisher: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) High campus, the facilitis the November ballot that developers. Those fees could our students. We appreciate Editor: Janet Armantrout would raise $9 billion for the work of the Facilities The Independent (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., are expected to take care of pay for the cost of building Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional Dublin at build-out. K-8 school construction. schools in conjunction with Master Plan Committee and entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998.T he Independent is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. Without state money, the input we have received com to sign up and for more information. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Independent, No site has been deter- local bond money. 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. mined for the new high Dublin would have to rely The school board and city from the community. Both Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925) 447-8700 school. There is no financial on its own bonding and council have written Sacra- have been invaluable to this during regular business hours or by fax: (925) 447-0212. important process." Editorial information may be submitted by [email protected]. plan. The district's consul- developer fees. The district mento to protest the situa- www.independentnews.com March 3, 2016 • The Independent 5 NUCLEAR (continued from page one) Questioning authority method of disposal for fear • Countries around the The “ability to question that it would further alienate world have learned from authority” is fundamental to consumers. the Fukushima disaster, ap- safety in the nuclear indus- Soil is also contaminated. plying lessons to their own try, Macfarlane said. One of Macfarlane’s slides nuclear energy needs. “In As bad as it was, she showed large fields covered the nuclear industry, they say believes the accident could with neatly stacked bags an accident anywhere is an have been far worse. In of radioactive soil, waiting accident everywhere.” the days that followed, the final disposition. Prior to Most countries including Japanese government was the reactor meltdowns, she the U.S. have taken positive advised that it might have said, these were productive steps, like reanalyzing seis- to evacuate Tokyo. rice paddies. mic and flood hazards and The tsunami, rising as mandating rapidly available high as 50 feet, easily over- A frightening near miss backup and safety equip- topped 20-foot sea walls Perhaps as frightening as ment that has been tested built to protect the Fuku- the disaster that did occur is for compatibility with reac- The official opening of the new HOV lanes took place last week. In the photo are (from shima Daiichi nuclear power the one that nearly did. tor operations. They have left) Don Biddle, Dublin City Council; Jerry Pentin, Pleasanton City Council; Dublin plant, which with six reac- At the time the tsunimai required instrumentation Mayor David Haubert; Arne Olson, Pleasanton City Council; Pleasanton Mayor Jerry tors was one of the world’s hit, spent fuel rods from in spent fuel pools to indi- Thorne, Supervisor Scott Haggerty; State Senator Steve Glazer; Livermore Mayor largest nuclear energy gen- reactor Unit 4 were stored cate water levels “no matter John Marchand; Kathy Narum, Pleasanton City Council; Tim Sbranti, representing erators. and cooled in a deep pool what.” Congressman Eric Swalwell; Bijan Santipi, CalTrans District 4 Director; and Art Dao, The complex was built of circulating water as the • Unlike most countries, executive director of the Alameda County Transportation Commission. in the late 1960s and early reactor underwent routine the U.S. has chosen not to 1970s, Macfarlane noted, maintenance. Once the filter reactor vents through before modern seismic con- generators were flooded water filters to remove ra- cepts based on plate tecton- and electricity was shut off, dioactivity. Like the vents Express Lanes Officially Opened ics were widely understood pumps no longer circulated in a pressure cooker, these The new I-580 express The express lanes are ing express buses and other or adopted. water. are meant to prevent a far lanes in the Tri-Valley cor- toll-free for carpools, van- transit service. Four of the six reactors The pool contained 1,535 more damaging explosion ridor, along with multiple pools, motorcycles, buses The $227 million project were built at or near sea fuel rods, near its maximum by releasing pressure in an corridor improvements, and eligible clean air ve- received a mix of federal, level, with vital electrical capacity of 1,590. Three emergency. are now complete and will hicles who have either a state and local funding, in- equipment in basements days after the accident, the • Several countries – but provide the 200,000 daily FasTrak Flex transponder cluding $108 million from that intersected the water temperature of the water not the U.S. or Japan -- have commuters traffic relief or a conventional FasTrak Proposition 1B. Since its table and required constant had risen from a normal 80 taken steps to dispose per- through Dublin, Livermore transponder. Solo drivers passage by voters in 2006, pumping. degrees F. to 183 degrees F. manently of the high level and Pleasanton. can choose to use the express more than $18 billion in When the tsunami flood- A month later, much of the radioactive waste that has The I-580 express lanes, lanes when there is available Proposition 1B funds have ed the basements, diesel water had evaporated and been removed from reac- two eastbound and one west- capacity by paying a toll us- been put to work statewide generators and batteries the temperature was mea- tors and temporarily stored bound, are specially desig- ing a FasTrak device. for transportation purposes. were shorted out, cutting sured at 194 degrees F. above ground at power plant nated lanes. Additional cor- Toll revenues will be For project informa- off electricity and causing a used first to pay for oper- Analyses suggested that sites. The clear solution, ridor improvements include tion, go to: http://www. “station blackout.” in three more days, the pool she said, is deep geologic installation of auxiliary ating and maintaining the dot.ca.gov/dist4/projects/ express lanes. Remaining This “nightmare of nucle- would boil dry and the fuel burial. Finland is closest to lanes, widening of the ex- i580wbhov/ ar engineering” occurs when rods could catch fire, Mac- operating a burial site, with isting roadway and bridges, funds will be used for addi- For FasTrak transpon- tional transportation projects operators can no longer read farlane said. This would Sweden and France close pavement rehabilitation and der information, go to: the instruments that should construction of retaining and transit operations along http://www.alamedactc. spread so much radioactivity behind. Canada is doing a walls. the I-580 corridor, includ- org/580express tell them what is happening that the site would have to be “stellar” job of involving in the plant, she said. evacuated. citizens in site selection. “They probably had a “The government of • Providing nuclear pow- TALK pretty darned good suspicion Japan was warned” that er plants to developing coun- (continued from page one) that things were going pretty evacuation could mean loss tries is unwise if they lack badly pretty quickly. Now of whatever control still re- the capacity for strict inde- magazine’s “America’s Top steps to stabilize its spend- ing issue represents the most we know that Unit One, the ing. In June of 2015, $15.2 complex and controversial mained of the meltdowns as pendent regulation. Russia 50 Best Cities to Live In” oldest unit, probably melted well as loss of water in the today is aggressively mar- and 9th as one of the Top million was used to prefund issue facing the city. "We the city’s pension related all know that finding hous- down within three or four other storage pools. This keting its reactors abroad, Earning Towns, with a me- hours.” dian family income of just liability, reducing liabilities ing, let alone housing that is in turn could lead to further even offering to finance the over $144,000. Nerdwal- by 13% instead of 10% over affordable, is getting hard- Units Three and Four also fires and such a large release purchases. Some develop- let.com, the San Francisco a 5-year period. er and harder, particularly melted down. Their build- of radioactivity that “they’d ing countries are “listening consumer/finance web com- The city has $10 million in this region. In keeping ings, blown apart by hydro- probably end up evacuating to the siren song of allegedly pany, included Pleasanton in more in the bank this year, with state law and past City gen gas explosions, were Tokyo,” some 200 miles to cheap electricity.” Mac- its “Top 20 Best Cities for more than the highest year Council approvals, construc- clearly visible in Macfar- the south. farlane said, "That sounds Young Families in Northern prior to 2008. There was a tion began on five sites for lane’s slides. The belief now “That all came out after great, but they had better be California. Apartmentlist. decrease in unemployment. multi-family housing to is that the explosions were the fact,” she said. Before sure they build a safe plant!” com listed Pleasanton as the There has been a decrease offer additional housing in linked. The units were so this new disaster could oc- • Advanced nuclear ener- second best city in Califor- in office vacancies and the an area where housing is close together that a build-up cur, heroic firemen managed gy concepts like the modular nia for raising kids and num- industrial vacancy rate. at a premium. When con- of the explosive gas in one New and expanding busi- struction is complete on all to train hoses on the cooling molten salt approach advo- ber 27 on its national list. could flow into another. ponds and fill them with cated by Thorcon, a Florida "These are just more nesses located in Pleasanton, of these units, Pleasanton Thorne said. These include will have added a little over If the site was without water once again. firm with ties to Livermore, good reasons to be Pleasan- electricity, why not bring ton Proud," he declared. St. Jude Medical, which 1,200 new housing oppor- are fine as concepts but He continued, another brought its global medical tunities." in other generators, Mac- Lessons “they are paper reactors right reason to be Pleasanton device company to town The city council voted to farlane asked rhetorically. In related comments, now.” They have to be built, Proud involves amenities. In through its acquisition of double the amount of hous- The answer was that when Macfarlane said: then tested, then rebuilt. 2015, Pleasanton celebrated Thoratec. The GAP pur- ing for seniors. Kottinger things went wrong, they • “You can’t build a reac- "You have to deal with the some milestones includ- chased a 180,000 square Gardens will offer 185 units went wrong at several levels. tor, let it operate and not pay fuel. You’re going to have to ing the 10th anniversary of foot building in the upgraded of affordable senior hous- attention to it.” Independent get the fuel licensed as well the Callippe Preserve Golf Rosewood Commons com- ing. This $60 million dollar ‘Accidents multiply’ reviewers have to reconsider as the reactor design, so go Course and the Firehouse mercial campus. Pacific development will be funded The entire site was cov- reactors in light of current ahead if you can fund it and Arts Center turning five. Pearl, a new 112,000 square primarily by federal dollars. ered with debris from the scientific thinking. Macfar- get this going. I think it will Thorne viewed the econ- foot community shopping There are parts of Pleas- tsunami and the explosions center, was approved in anton where new oppor- lane cited the development take decades.” omy with “cautious opti- so it was extremely difficult of tectonic plate theory as mism.” The city has taken 2015. tunities can and should be Thorne said that the hous- explored, continued Thorne. to clear space to carry out an example, since many re- In April 2014, a process was repair work, she said. Ra- actors today were designed launched for the creation of diation levels were high, and built at a time when the Cherish Tax & EVENT a pilot program, the Johnson reducing the time workers understanding of seismology Bookkeeping Service (continued from page one) Drive Economic Develop- could spend at a job. was primitive compared to Tax Preparation should concentrate on win- Sewell. ment Zone. The goal is to The tsunami left roads today. We do: Individual, Corporate, eries and vineyards, and less If wineries can't obtain encourage investment to cre- impassable for bringing in • Japan’s nuclear regu- Partnership, & Small Business Tax so on events centers. the water from the under- ate a thriving corridor that more generators. Communi- lations and its regulatory High Quality. Low Prices. ground basin, they have to Burkhart said the ap- will bring new commercial cations were poor, with land process were considered ad- Switch with Us and Pay plicant should also show truck it in, which is expen- opportunities and generate $50+ less than last year! sive for winery operations. lines down and cell pones equate at the time of the Fu- their water availability from new tax revenue. operating only intermit- kushima disaster. They had (We Speak Chinese) In Sewall's opinion, "The In 2015, the city council Zone 7, because wells are tently. It was not clear what been reviewed and approved a non-starter. Further, the aquifer can't support another renewed its previous com- (415) 971-8212 needed to be done. recently by the International [email protected] parking lot should be moved operation." mitment to a vision for a cherishtax.wix.com/home from the east side to the BZA chair Larry Gosse- new library and civic center, “This is what happens Atomic Energy Agency. west side, so the light pollu- lin told staff he would like said Thorne. "The library with these kinds of acci- tion and noise don't disturb to hear from Zone 7 and we have is no longer the dents,” she said. “They neighbors. Cal Water regarding water library we need. The Civic multiply.” Harry Galles, who lives service to growers. Center, simply put, needs to Radioactivity released PetCuraVet.com on Jerrold Road, where he A staff member said in be replaced. from the meltdowns first 1817 Holmes Street, owns a vineyard, said he response to a question that "The patchwork of build- blew out to sea, but when Livermore would have to see the sta- the South Livermore Val- ings that comprise the Civic the wind shifted, the coun- tistics to see if there were ley Area Plan was designed Center does not represent tryside to the northwest was (925) 292-0117 a need for another events to encourage viticulture, who we are as a city. Build- contaminated, leaving some center. "The area is being "No maximum number of ing a new library and civic areas uninhabitable. covered up by facilities," events centers has been center is more important, not Even today, Macfarlane he said. He cited an events talked about yet." just because of inefficiencies and the aging infrastructure. said, the Japanese are re- center three-fourths of a mile Gosselin said that if and moving huge amounts of way, that he said could be a when the time comes to con- It’s about who we are and who we want to be and what contaminated water from possible future large facility sider a cap on events centers, the reactor site daily, filter- it would be above the BZA we provide to the commu- one-half mile from Jerrold nity," Thorne declared. ing out all radioisotopes Road, and eight or nine jurisdiction. It would have to be determined by the plan- In 2015, an 11-member except tritium -- radioactive wineries a half-mile away Civic Center/Library Task hydrogen -- before storing that hold events." ning commission and board of supervisors. Force was charged with it in tanks until the govern- FREE MICROCHIPPING 50% OFF After events, the neigh- synthesizing past efforts and bors see traffic and drunken Livermore also weighed ment decides on permanent EXAM Wellness Plan in on the application. The making recommendations disposal. Membership drivers, said Galles. "It's on a new Civic Center and ($49 Value) nice to have places, but the city staff said that the build- Storage is reaching space new clients $45 Ask for Details Library sometime this year. Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined ing design was not com- limits. The international with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. density in this area is getting He concluded, "2015 was out of control," said Galles. patible with Livermore's community has urged the standards for the area. a year to celebrate many Japanese to dispose of the VACCINATION He also said that inserting things. As we enter 2016, CLINIC $100 OFF 15% OFF The county does not in- water at sea, where dilution SAT & SUN 1-4PM one more well would drain we remain optimistic about DENTAL us dry. clude architectural standards will reduce contamination $15 CLEANING SPAY our future and our ability to VACCINATIONS Does not include blood & NEUTER The applicant and the in its South Livermore plan; to acceptable levels. The (Excludes Lyme Disease, work or medication. remain Pleasanton Proud. Influenza, Rattlesnake & Purevax) Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined Coupons may not be combined company's architect were the focus is more about fishing industry, however, with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. Pleasanton is truly one of with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. with any offer. Expires 6/30/16. not present to answer ques- land use, said a county staff is strongly opposed to this member. the best places to call home." tions about site design, or the water source. A staff member said that California Water Service intended to supply the area. Laura’s House Cleaning However, certain winery R esidential Cleaning • Commerical Janitorial operations can't use treated Specialized Services • Move-In/Move-Out water, said Laura Sewell, Satisfaction Guaranteed • Window Cleaning tasting room supervisor at Darcie Kent Estate Winery. $15 Off F irst Service The Kent winery uses about R eg. Price $150 with coupon for 3 hours 2 housekeepers Excludes move-outs, move-ins and windows. 3 hour min. 25,000 gallons of water per with 2 housekeepers. One coupon per household. year for such functions as Not valid with any other offer. Expires 9/10/16. cleaning out barrels so that Over 20 the chemicals in treated Years in Free Estimates (925) 756-7466 water, such as chlorine, Business Visit us at www.LauraHouseCleaning.com don't get into the wine, said License #1000366 • Insured • Bonded 6 The Independent • March 3, 2016 SPORTS NOTES Las Positas College to Host State Basketball Championships

Las Positas College in Livermore will host the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) state men's and women's basketball championship tournaments March 11-13, 2016. This is the first time the state basketball men's championships have been held in the East Bay, and the first ever in the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District. The women's state championship tournament was held in Oakland in 1992. The Phantoms U11 Purple Lacross team played the "We are excited to host the California community college Lamorinda Torch Saturday, coming away with a 10 to 3 state championships at Las Positas College," said LPC Presi- win. Goals were scored by Luke Leary, Nathan Strong, dent Barry Russell. "The state-of-the-art LPC gymnasium Brandon Niermeyer and Colby Dunlap, with assists by is an excellent location to feature some of the best college Charles Jorgensen and Jason Webb. Strong defense by basketball players in the United States." Bryce Moy and Zachary Agrella. On Sunday, Phantoms Community college men's and women's basketball teams won again 5 to 2 over Pleasanton Cyclone with goals and fans from throughout the state will convene in Liver- more for three days of high intense basketball. The Chabot by Bryce Moy, Luke Leary, Aidan Andre and Brandon College women's team is the defending champion, and is Niermeyer with assists by Charles Jorgensen and Gillian Soldiers cross a river on patrol. Photo - Steven Burchik vying for a spot, along with the Chabot and Las Positas Winslow. Goal keeping by Andrew Kramer was solid. A men's teams. double header against Palo Alto Green however resulted "This demonstrates, once again, what a great asset Las in an 8 to 5 loss. Goals were scored by Gillian Winslow, Positas College continues to be for our community, said Luke Leary and Brandon Niermeyer. Livermore Mayor John Marchand. "Livermore is proud to welcome the State championships which represent the best of community college basketball." All games will take place at The Nest, the gymnasium at Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive in Livermore. Pregame activities will include a men's Sophomore Showcase at Chabot College in Hayward on Friday, March 11, and a women's Sophomore Showcase on Friday, March 11 at National Basketball Courts at 6474 Patterson Pass Road in Livermore. For more information about the state championship tournament, please contact LPC Athletic Director Dyan Miller at [email protected] or (925) 424-1275.

American soldiers returning home on the Agamemnon, Hoboken, Hike for Hope Offers New Jersey, 1918, National World War I Museum. Two Trail Options The U9 Purple Phantoms Lacrosse scrimmaged against the U9 Black Phantoms on Saturday, 27 February at the Like the men aboard the Hope Hospice’s 5th Annual Hike for Hope 2016 will be Agamemnon, Lewis Plush held on Saturday, April 30, at Del Valle Regional Park in Robertson Park fields. It was a win all-around: beautiful fought in WWI and looked Livermore. Participants can check-in and start their hike weather, enthusiastic crowds, and no injuries. Pictured forward to returning from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. The event ends at noon. are the coaches and team marching onto the field. home. In a 1918 letter to The Hike for Hope is a memorial hike and fundraiser. his parents, he wrote, All net proceeds enable Hope Hospice to continue a 35-year “The fifteen months in tradition of providing comfort and compassion to patients France have been like U.S. Army Air Corps and their families at the end of life. Hope Hospice relies on a book with strange portrait of Major Oscar the support of the event hikers and the community to make chapters, a book that one Mitchell, courtesy Andrew this fundraising effort a success. reads and casts aside as Carroll.While in the U.S. Two trail options are available for The Hike for Hope participants. One is an easy 2.6 mile roundtrip route (which improbable, but a book Army Air Corps during is easily shortened) traveling along the lake, turning around that leaves a lasting grip WWII, Major Oscar Mitchell at the Hetch Hetchy Group Camp. The other route, 4.4 mile upon the imagination.” wrote to a friend, “When I hike with a moderate incline, follows along the Ridgeline was in the States, War was and Hetch Hetchy trails, providing spectacular views of the far away, unreal. I had read, valley, lake and surrounding hills. I had seen pictures, but Hikers can form teams for fun, to build camaraderie or now I know.” engage in a spirited competition with other organizations and businesses. Early registration fee for The Hike for Hope is $35 Museum on Main Exhibit through April 15; and $45 on or after April 16. Hikers can easily sign up by going to TheHikeForHope.com or Looks at 'War Comes Home' by calling Hope Hospice at 925-829-8770 for a printed The Pacific Swimming Zone 2 Championships was held in Moraga on January 30-31, 2016. The Championship Highlighting private correspondence from almost every registration form. “The hike is an opportunity to celebrate the joy our loved meet selected the top swimmers in each age group to major conflict in U.S. history, new exhibition War Comes qualify for The Zone All-Star meet. The Zone All-Star Home: The Legacy opens on March 2nd at Pleasanton’s ones brought us, and we encourage hikers to bring photos Museum on Main. or mementos of their special person with them,” says Bob meet was hosted by Zone 2 on February 28th at Las The traveling exhibition, rich with historic and con- Boehm, CEO of Hope Hospice. “The event also raises funds Positas College in Livermore. The All-Star meet hosted temporary letters, offers an intimate perspective into the for Hope Hospice. All of the hike’s net proceeds are used to swimmers from Zones 1 North and South, Zone 3 and thoughts and emotions of veterans and their families upon care for the more than 2,600 area residents we serve each 4 with swimmers from all over the Bay area. Swimmers a soldier’s homecoming. year. I’m hoping community members will join me for this came from Marin County to Carson City and Napa to War Comes Home: The Legacy is part of Cal Humani- deeply rewarding event as a hiker or donor.” Gilroy. Pleasanton Seahawks had 10 swimmers selected ties’ current War Comes Home initiative, a thematic program Del Valle Regional Park is located just 10 miles south of Livermore. The centerpiece of the park is a 5-mile long to represent Zone 2 at the Zone All-Stars. They are designed to promote greater understanding of veterans and Ethan Wang age 11, Alex Suen (10), Justin Tsai (14), explore how war shapes a community. The exhibition is lake that is surrounded by approximately 5,000 acres of beautiful land for hiking. Ryan Kobayashi (12), Faith Carroll (10), Alexis Mesina based on the work of the Center for American War Let- (8), Jessica Tsai (8), Brooke Bennett (8), Paige Bennett ters (CAWL) and is presented by Exhibit Envoy. Andrew The Hike for Hope 2016 co-chairs are Melanie Ridley Carroll, the Director of CAWL and an award-winning and and Anne King. Both are members of the Hope Hospice (10) and Dominick Wonosaputra (9). Zone 2 came in 3rd New York Times bestselling author, and John Benitz, As- Board of Directors. “We appreciate the businesses in the place overall. sociate Professor in the Department of Theatre at Chapman community that believe in the work Hope Hospice provides University, co-curated the exhibition. and are helping to make The Hike for Hope a success,” The exhibition explores the joys and hardships that says Melanie Ridley. “We hope to see more businesses get Pleasanton Seahawks (11) 4BT, Aaron L. Caparaz (11) returning soldiers and their families face during home- involved in this worthy event,” adds Anne King. The Pleasanton Seahawks 5BT, Akshay Gupta (12) 5BT, Corporate sponsorship levels are Hope, $15,000; Excel- swim team competed at the Ryan S. Kobayashi (12) 6BT, coming, as expressed through private letters and email Tom Li (11) 1BT, Brycen L. correspondence. lence, $10,000; Compassion, $5,000; Comfort, $2,500 and 2016 Pacific Swimming Short Kindness, $1,000. Course Yard C/B/BB+ meet Martin (11) 2BT, Karan S. Saini Spanning conflicts from the Civil War through the wars in on February 20-21, 2016. The (11) 3BT, Jovanni Shen (12) Afghanistan and Iraq and displayed on thirteen interpretive To register go to TheHikeforHope.com and learn more 8BT, Jaden S. Siu (11), Eric M, about the event and our Early Bird Awards. Brentwood SeaWolves hosted panels, War Comes Home: The Legacy explores the shared the meet in Brentwood. Tandean (11) 6BR, Divjot S Toor themes of wartime separation, the adjustment to life back Representing the Pleasanton (12) 2BT, Ernest R. Wang (12) Seahawks: Brooke Bennett (8) 6BT, Ethan N. Wang (11) 5BT, at home, and the costs of war. Justin P. Wang (12) 5BT, Emily As Staff Sergeant Parker Gyokeres writes, “Those of us with 2 new Best Times, Pra- tyusha Katiyar (8) 3BT, Alexis L. Chen (13) 4BT, Jocelyn L. coming back…are not looking for sympathy. We might be Mesina (8) 7BT, Janaki Rakesh Martin (13) 4BT, Kylie G. Pe- reluctant at first to talk about what we’ve been through… (8), Jessica Tsai (8) 5BT, Sabrina ters(13) 1BT, Navya Singh (13), [but] your support has made this journey an incredible one… Airport to Celebrate Tsai (8), Scarlett Wagner (8) Josh M. Atre (13) 3BT, Darron J. Thanks, above all, for listening.” 3BT, Aryaa S Bhatia (8) 7BT, Dai (14) 1BT, Eric Dong (13) 3 The exhibit will be enhanced by related artifacts do- Argun Saini (8) 1BT, Chris- BT, Andrew Li (14) 2BT, Aditya Women in Aviation topher Wang (6) 4BT, Paige Mehta (14) 7BT, Jalen Shen (14) nated or lent by veterans and veterans’ families living in 4BT, Madhav M. Vats (13) 5BT, tion to a tour of the Liver- Bennett (9) 4BT, Faith Carroll the Pleasanton area and dating from the Civil War to the The Livermore Airport, (10) 5BT, Alcina Kenny (10), Andrew H. Wang (13) 3BT, present. These include uniforms, equipment, keepsakes and in conjunction with Women more Air Traffic Control Kaitlin Lee (10) 1BT, Cynthia Nicolas Wonosaputra (14) 3BT, souvenirs, and correspondence from soldiers and sailors of Aviation International, Tower, those attending may Li (10) 3BT, Florence Rui Lin Eric Wu (14) 6BT, Richard H. serving under the flag of the United States. take a quick flight over the (10) 1BT, Jaimie J Nguyen (10) Wu (13) 2BT, Ryan Xu (13) 2BT, celebrates "Women of Avia- Justin T. Yeh (13) 1BT, Bolyn J. Concurrently with War Comes Home: The Legacy, the tion Week" with activities Livermore area (weather 1BT, Erin Pan (10), Jasmine T Phan (10), Brooke K. Sanders Yun (13) 2BT, Aditya Gupta (16) Museum will host An Ordinary Year, an Extraordinary Time: on Fri., March 11 from 9:30 permitting). Flight space 4BT and Bryce L. Wong (15) is limited, minimum age (9) 1BT, Dahlia A Versteeg (10) Photographs from a Tour in Vietnam. a.m. to 2 p.m. 3BT, Ashwin Anugraham (9), with 4 new Best Times. An Ordinary Year features the photography of Steven The activities will be held 12, and preregistration is Nabil K. Danandeh (10) 3BT, SHORT COURSE MEET Burchik, who served as a forward observer with the Army’s in the Airport Administra- requested by Thurs.,March Ayan Goel (9) 4BT, Aayush The Pleasanton Seahawks First Infantry Division from the summer of 1968 into the 3. Walk-ins are welcome Gupta (10) 7BT, Justin Im (10) swim team competed at the tion Building, 680 Terminal ‘Short Course Senior Open summer of 1969. During his tour, Burchik took thousands Circle, Livermore. "Women on a space available basis. 4BT, Sahil Mehta (10) 6BT, Raghav Vats (9) 5BT, Samuel T. meet’ hosted by Morgan Hill of photographs with a personal camera that he carried both of Aviation Week" celebrates To register for a flight or Makos and was co-sponsored more information about the Wang (10) 2BT, Aiden P. Wong on and off duty. A selection of these photos illustrated Bur- the contributions of women (10)2BT, Dominick Wonosa- by Pacific Swimming. The meet chik’s award-winning 2014 memoir Compass and a Camera: past and present in the field event, contact the airport at putra (9) 4BT, Jolenny Canella was held on February 20-21, A Year in Vietnam, and sixty-five images specially chosen of aviation and also serves 960-8220 or LVKairport@ (12) 4BT, Soe W. Chu(11) 3BT, 2016 at the Morgan Hill Aquatic by Burchik comprise the exhibit. cityoflivermore.net. Camille Demange (11) 2BT, Center in Morgan HilL. as an outreach event to in- Representing The Pleasan- War Comes Home: The Legacy runs through April 24; troduce girls and women to More information about Aria A. Harris (11) 5BT, Breuk- lynn Harris (11) 2BT, Lauren E. ton Seahawks: Sydney Lu age An Ordinary Year, An Extraordinary Time runs through the many aviation career and the international celebra- 11 with 4 new best times, Elisa- tion of "Women of Aviation Jhong (12) 4BT, Olivia H. Kim May 29. An opening reception will be held on March 3rd recreational opportunities. (12) 5BT, Angelina Ma (11) beth Balicanta(14) 3BT, Emily from 5-7 PM. The Museum on Main is located at 603 Main The program will in- Week" can be found at www. 5BT, Rhea A. Oswal (11) 5BT, Claridge (14) 4 BT, Caroline Street in Pleasanton. clude presentations by local womenofaviationweek.org. Sophia Perdersoli (11) 4BT, Eckel (14), Daniella Hawkins The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10-4 To learn more about the Vaishnavi B. Rao (11) 2BT, (14), Miranda Heckman (14) women pilots, flight instruc- 2BT, Isabella Hernandez (14) and Sunday 1-4. Admission is free; call 462-2766 or visit tors, air traffic controllers, airport, go to www.cityofli- Vasuki B. Rao (12) 5BT, Joya A. Siu (12), Vivian J. Sun (11) 3BT, Mackenzie Lee (13), Vic- www.museumonmain.org for more information. and others who work in the vermore.net or follow the toria Luo (14), Stephanie Shao airport on Facebook at 4BT, Anika L. Surapaneni (12) Learn more about Exhibit Envoy at www.exhibitenvoy. aviation industry or own 3BT, Chandra Tien (11) 4BT, (13) 1BT, Claire Suen (14) 2BT, org and about Cal Humanities at www.calhum.org. An Or- recreational aircraft. Numer- www.facebook.com/Liver- Adrianna N. Trifiletti (12) 1BT, Ellen Wang (13) 1BT, Emma dinary Year, And Extraordinary Time appears at Museum ous locally owned airplanes moreAirport. Christina S. Tsai (11) 5BT, Em- Washam (13) 2BT, Gwyneth on Main courtesy of Steven Burchik. will be on display. In addi- ily Tsai (11) 2BT, Mica C. Wang Wong (13) 4BT, Calvin David March 3, 2016 • The Independent 7 SPORTS NOTES

The Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse officially kicked off their spring season with Livermore Mayor John Marchand as guest of honor. The Phantoms U13 Black and Purple teams squared off under the Friday night lights at Robertson Park with Mayor Marchand throwing out the first ball.

(14) 4BT, Do Hyun Eun (14) Disu started the scoring for Phantoms, munity leaders in this fun event. 4BT, Tristan Guerrero (14) 3BT, followed by two goals by Ronin Tsang, Sponsor a team to enjoy a day one by Connor Wilson and final goal Aaron Lee (14) 1BT, Alexander by Clark Disu. Daniel Moy had many of good fun and food. Luo (14) 1BT, Robert Mitu (14) saves as goalie. It was a great start to For more information about 4BT, Francois Moufarrej (13) the season. Rotary and how the Livermore 6BT, Lleyton Plattel (13) 7BT, Valley Club helps our local com- Alex Ren (13) 4BT, Justin Tsai munity and community projects, (14) 3BT, Samuel Wolf (13) Run for Education www.LivermoreValleyRotary. 2BT, Jacqueline Davis (15), Registration for the 2016 org or send an email inquiry to Amber Fornoles (15) 2BT, Pleasanton Run for Education is Info@RotaryClubofLivermor- Hannah Franzwa (15) 1BT, now open.This classic road race eValley.com . Jessica He(16) 2BT, Alexandra is an annual tradition that runs through the heart of Pleasanton. Hernandez (16) 2BT, Marissa Shamrock Fun/Walk Lawrence (15), The 2016 race will be held on Sunday, April 17. Participants Registration is now open for the Sofia Moufarrej (16) 1BT, City of Dublin's 18th Annual Sham- Catharine Ren (16), Paulina have a choice of a 5K, 10K rock 5K Fun Run and Walk. Umansky (15) 2BT, Emma or 15K distances starting and The race will be held on Sunday, finishing at the Alameda County March 13, 2016, beginning at 8:30 Photo - Doug Jorgensen Valentine (15), Nja Zuniga (15) AM, near the Dublin Civic Center 2BT, Mattias Blanco (15) 4 Fairgrounds. For the younger The Dublin High School girls' basketball team started slow, but came out on fire in runners, there are two Kids' (100 Civic Plaza). The race winds BT, Brandon Brown (16) 3BT, through local neighborhoods before the second half, outscoring Pittsburg 44 to 16 for a 56 to 40 win. The victory moved Nathan Caparaz(16), Calvin Challenge courses: 1/2K and finishing up at the Dublin St. Patrick's Chui (15) 4BT, Christopher 1K. Runners who register for Day Festival. The event is perfect for the team into the semifinals of the NCS Division I playoffs. Dublin took on Castro the race before March 14 will runners and walkers of all levels. Valley March 2 after The Independent's deadline. Jhong (15), Tyler Lu (15) 6BT, Registration information can be Nicholas Skinner (15) 6BT, Ed- receive 20% discount off their entry. Runners can register on- found at http://dublin.ca.gov/civi- ward Smith (16), Samuel Smith calerts.aspx?AID=1408 (15), Alex Suehiro (16) 1BT, line at www.ppierun.org Robert Torres (15) 2BT, Lyon The run welcomes par- Zhang (16), Christina Chong ticipants of all ages and ability (17), Samantha Howell (17) levels, from runners participat- 1BT, Victoria Kaleta (17)3BT, ing in their first road race to Ryane Skinner (17)1BT, Ken- those experienced marathoners nedy Truex(18)1BT, Mary looking for a great training run. Woods(18), Danielle Zacharias The race celebrates running and (18) 1BT, Alexander Gilchrist fitness while raising money (18) 2BT, Maxime Rooney (17), and awareness for the Pleas- Nathaniel Sproul (17) 3BT and anton Partnership in Education Preston Tsang (18) with 1 New (PPIE). The event concludes Best time. Congratulations with an Awards Ceremony to the Pleasanton Seahawks and Family Fitness Expo that swimmers for a great Senior features activities for kids and Open meet! vendors from the surrounding community. \To find out more about the foundation, go to Youth Track Club www.ppie.org. FTC Track Club, a USATF (USA Track and Field) certified Bocce Tournament club that specializes in youth The Rotary Club of Liver- The Livermore Phantoms U-11 White team kicked off athletes from ages 7 to 18, is the regular season against the Lamorinda Rays. This Livermore Phantoms Lacrosse U9 Black Team opened more Valley will once again host the season with games at Robertson Park this last building a team to compete a Bocce Tournament. It will take this winter/spring in USATF was a hard fought game by the Phantoms, but it just place at Campo di Bocce,175 E. wasn’t their day as the Matadors won in a run away. The weekend. Eljay Schellenberg gave the team their first track meets including a meet Vineyard Ave. here in Livermore score vs. Pleasanton U9 Earthquake with an assist from at the national level in July. Phantoms bounced back strong on Sunday against the on Sunday, May 1st, 2016. Rodger Mayhew. With an impressive high jump, Riley The organizers are looking for Up to 24 teams will be Stockton Spartans and won 6-0. Jack Hansen scored athletes of all ages and differ- competing for the perpetual Doko had an exciting steal in the game (shown in photo). ent events, especially relays. a quick goal at 6:33 of the 1st period. The game then trophy and bragging rights settled into a tough back and forth battle led by the Pierce Arizpe scored a second goal for the team in the Visit www.ftctrackclub.com while helping raise funds for last 10 seconds of the game with an assist from Riley or contact Coach Jorge Quero, defense of Ryan Gill, Jack Varagas, Takumi Romero and the club’s community donations Doko. In their next game, two brand new players to the [email protected] or to organizations like past grant Devin Schallitz. The game stayed close at 1-0 until 4:40 (925) 209 7520. recipients of Every 15 Min- of the 3rd when Anders Bostrom scored a quick goal sport, Jordan Phillips and Aiden Melton, both scored utes, Axis Community Health, coming out of a timeout. In the 4th period, the Phantoms for U9 Phantoms Black vs. Walnut Creek Warriors B9 Phantoms Lacrosse Livermore Schools, Open Heart Maroon. Roman Zuanich displayed outstanding skills The U13 White Phantoms La- Kitchen and veteran programs. ripped the game open with a barrage of goals; Anders crosse played a great game against the as goalie in both games with numerous blocks and Pleasanton Vortex on Saturday. Clark All are invited to join Rotary flung the ball from about 10 yard out for bounce shot members, business and com- at 10:19; Anders scored again after a quick pass from saves. All players showed excellent teamwork and Alexander Operin at 5:50; Anders scored again two sportsmanship. minutes later at 3:52; Jack Hansen added to the total with :47 minute left in the game with an assist from Chase Parker.

Team Aying of Livermore, CA sent Alexis Aying, Mayalanni Erediano, and Marc Fontanilla to compete at the League’s Shark City Nationals Martial Arts Livermore Little League Tee Ball action included a game Championships in San Jose, CA on February 27, 2016. Phantoms Lacrosse U9 began the season last weekend. between the Giants and the Rockies. The Giants had Alexis Aying won 1st place in the 10-13 girls light weight In the photo, Henry cradles the ball as he pours on the a great first game vs the Rockies. Everyone got their continuous sparring division, 1st place in the 10-11 yr speed to keep the U9 Pleasanton Warriors at bay. first hits of the season and the defensive highlight was old girls black belt point sparring division, and won Josh Ragan fielding a sharp grounder and making an Grand Champion in 10-11 year old girls all ranks point excellent throw to Hunter Perry at first base. sparring. Mayalanni Erediano won 2nd place in the 10-13 girls light weight continuous sparring division and 2nd place in the 10-11 yr old girls advanced point sparring division. Marc Fontanilla won 2nd place in the 10-13 boys heavy weight continuous sparring and 3rd place in the 12-13 yr old boys beginners point sparring division. Pictured are (from left) Mayalanni Erediano, Marc Fontanilla, Instructor Vince Aying, Alexis Aying.

Restaurant For Sale 10 EAST Kitchen & Tap House Turlock, CA. - $1,895,000 Saturday was Field Day at Granada Little League as 10EASTKitchenandtaphouse.com Spring Training was wrapping up. Shown are a group of youth with rakes, brooms, and shovels about to go Kevin H. Donlon (209) 606-7308 to work on Field 3. Either that, or they were about to perform their rendition of Step in Time. Opening Day DONLON REALTY is Saturday March 5th. Photo - Bill Nale BRE01378612 8 The Independent • March 3, 2016 SHORT NOTES

Clean Water Program paved and unpaved surfaces. Tri-Valley Fly Fishers The Clean Water Program Wear comfortable shoes. (TVFF) would like to invite is seeking applications for the Canceled if raining. Reserva- everyone to its monthly club 2016 Community Stewardship tions are required by calling meeting Grant (CSG) program. Dead- 925-960-2400. The regular monthly meet- line for submissions is April 14, The daily parking fee has ing on Thursday, March 3rd, increased to $7 per vehicle at will feature a presentation on 2016. The application packet Central Valley Shad at the can be downloaded at www. either entrance to Sycamore Grove Park. There is an annual Livermore-Pleasanton Rod cleanwaterprogram.org/grants. and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino The Community Steward- parking pass available that provides significant savings Road, Livermore, CA 94551, ship Grant program facilitates over the daily fee for regular beginning at 7:00 PM. community-based actions that park visitors. A $3 donation is Al Smatsky of Excellent Ad- enhance and protect the health requested to help support the ventures has been shad fishing of local waterways. Proposed programs unless other fees are for over 45 years. Al’s Central projects must be aimed at specified. Participants may Valley Shad presentation will stormwater pollution preven- call 925-960-2400 for more explore these topics along with tion in Alameda County and information. optimum water flows for our contain a community or public valley rivers and timing the outreach element. Grants are Craft Programs shad runs. awarded between $1,000 and The Livermore Public Perhaps the best known club- $5,000 per project. Total avail- Library will host several fun sponsored educational activity is able budget is $25,000. craft programs for children “Trout in the Classroom." For Participants pose for a picture. Eligible applicants include this spring. Please join us at 15 years, TVFF’s “Trout in the teacher and student groups, these free events at the Civic Classroom” program has placed youth organizations, homeown- Center Library, 1188 S. Liver- specially cooled and oxygen- ers associations, community more Ave. ated aquariums with trout eggs Black History Program Celebrates groups, environmental groups Origami Monster Book- in about 3 dozen elementary and other non-profit organiza- marks – Saturday 3/5/16, through middle school class- tions. Activities range from 1-3pm. Learn how to fold rooms in our area. The students Leaders from Past, Present and Future creek restoration, wildlife habi- fun origami monsters to use as excitedly watch the eggs hatch tat improvement and rainwater being against one another, bookmarks. For ages 5 and up. into baby trout and often the By Carol Graham Chief/Fire Marshal of the harvesting to public education. whole class travels to one of but we set the example for Celebrate Earth Day – Sat- One by one, children Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Projects focused on outreach urday 4/23/16, 1-3pm. Plant our local waters and releases stepped onstage and spoke Department. how to do it the right way. typically promote stormwater a seed to take home. For ages the young fish into the wild. To their truths. "You have to be in mo- We want to show the world pollution prevention practices 3 and up. date TVFF has enabled well over that in Livermore our po- such as litter and toxics reduc- Pet Rocks – Saturday 40,000 children to participate in "I am a lawyer," said one. tion, you have to be doing tion and proper automotive "I want to help people fight something, then God will lice honor black youth and 5/21/16, 1-3pm. Have fun this wondrous experience. care. Outreach methods include decorating a pet rock. For Monthly meetings feature for their rights." bring people to you with people, and the black com- art projects, events, trainings, munity honors our police." ages 3 and up. widely recognized guest speak- "I am a pediatric dentist," opportunities," said Rucker. videos and printed materials, For further information, ers who share their knowledge said another. "I want to help "That's the dynamic nature St. Matthew's Baptist among others. please call 925-373-5504, of the sport. Meetings are held kids have clean teeth so when of opportunity. Sometimes Church began in 1977, and For more information about or visit the library’s website at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday the Clean Water Program Com- they're older they will have we miss opportunities sim- today holds 8 and 11 a.m. www.livermorelibrary.net. of every month, September services at 851 Rincon Av- munity Stewardship Grants and through June at the Livermore- more opportunities and make ply because we're not going projects funded in the past, enue in Livermore. All are Healthy Meals Pleasanton Rod and Gun Club, good first impressions." out of our way to do any- and to download an applica- 4000 Dagnino Road, Livermore, "I am a research doctor," thing. We're just taking the invited and welcome to tion packet, please visit www. Planning and preparing healthy meals is one of the CA 94551. The club schedules said a third child. "I want to path of least resistance. But attend. cleanwaterprogram.org/grants. one or more fishing trips per "The church is a beacon many challenges family care- help cure diseases." success doesn't just happen; givers often face. As part of month for members. More than a dozen chil- you've got make it happen." of light for our city and com- Nature Programs its Family Caregiver Educa- Visitors are welcome to join dren aged 3 to 18 took the Poindexter similarly munity," said Turner. "We Late Winter Birds will be the tion Series, Hope Hospice us for this fun-filled evening. hosted the 1st annual Police, Sat., March 5 topic presented by will present, “Healthful Meal There is no charge for atten- stage at St. Matthew's Baptist spoke of the power of hard the Livermore Area Recreation dance. For more information, Church on February 28th work and responsibility. Firefighters, and Teachers Planning and Preparation,” on and Park District ranger staff. Saturday, March 12, from 9:45 contact Martin Plotkin, Presi- to state aloud their goals "What I want to say to the Award Ceremony for those Meet Ranger Patti Cole at 8:30 dent of Tri-Valley Fly Fishers at who have led in civil service, a.m. to noon. as part of the "1st Annual youth is that every day when a.m. at the nature area entrance During this program, Hope President@Tri-valleyflyfishers/ Community Black History you wake up and you look education, and diversity in to Sycamore Grove Park. Hospice’s registered dietitian org Program," a celebration that in the mirror, you're looking our community. We want to As the seasons shift from will share valuable informa- be the leader in our commu- winter to spring there are tion about caring for the nu- Nominate a Teacher linked leaders from the past, at the person who is solely changes to see in birds, too. present and future. responsible for anything that nity to show St. Matthew's is tritional needs of elderly and/ Nominations are being ac- Some of those changes involve or chronically-ill individuals cepted for outstanding Science, "As a church, we've had happens to you. You can't the home for all to come to winter birds starting to pack up experience the love of God including: identifying the Technology Engineering, and Martin Luther King, Jr. and say that another person made and move north. Other birds are Mathematics (STEM) teachers. without prejudice, judgment obstacles to healthful eating, Black History programs for you upset or made you say starting to move in for breeding avoiding nutritional deficien- The Livermore Valley Edu- the last 30 years. This was something. No, you either or favoritism." season, while resident birds are cies and nutrition-related dis- cation Foundation, in collabora- our first community pro- wanted to say it or you exer- As for the children - the pulling their finest spring fash- orders, and providing practical tion with Sandia National Labo- community's future leaders - ions out to impress potential tips and suggestions for pre- ratories, is honored to present the gram," said Pastor Dr. Allen cised discipline not to say it. mates. This bird walk will last S. Turner. "Normally we You are responsible for the who confidently stated their paring meals that are healthy, 2015-16 Excellence in Teaching about two hours and will cover satisfying, and easy. Award. Cash prizes of $500 will showcase people from the direction of your life." intentions aloud, Turner dirt and rocky trails. If you have added, "We are proud to say Any community member be given to two Livermore Val- national scene during Black However, Turner's fa- binoculars or a scope, please engaged in the role of family ley Joint Unified School District History month, but there are vorite moment came when that 95% of the kids who go bring them; plus there will be caregiver or expecting to soon teachers. people in our community he invited Livermore Police to St. Matthew's go on to some to borrow. Beginning become a caregiver is invited Teachers may be peer nomi- college to get their educa- birders are welcome. Please to attend this class. Light re- nated by other teachers or who everyday fight through Lieutenant Erin Cole to join call 925-960-2400 if you need racial barriers and conflict the congregation's children tions. I want to acknowl- freshments will be served. administrators in the District. directions to the Nature Area This class will be held at Teachers from all sites and grade to become great leaders. We at the front of the church. edge the great job our youth Entrance. did showing that they are Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark levels are eligible for the award. want to start recognizing "I enjoyed seeing the A Twilight Jaunt will be held Avenue, Suite 100, Dublin Nominations will be ac- them now." lit-up faces of the children now - and will be in the fu- Sun., March 6. Meet Ranger (2nd floor conference room). cepted through the Excellence The program included as they hugged Lt. Cole," ture - people who add value Dawn Soles at 5:30 p.m. at Register online at HopeHos- in Teaching Nomination Form to our nation. As we only Sycamore Grove Park, 1051 pice.com or contact Hope Hos- and are due by Thursday, four speakers who shared said Turner. "There was no Wetmore Road. stories of their struggles and sense of fear or hatred in see certain aspects of our pice Community Education March 17th. Recipients of the Join this program for a Volunteer Debbie Emerson at awards will be recognized at an successes while becoming their faces, but rather they community in the media, we relaxing walk in Sycamore want everyone to know that [email protected]. LVJUSD School Board meeting leaders in their fields: Wil- looked like they knew they Grove Park after hours. There in April. we are people of excellence This program is available liam Hill, Software Engi- were safe. That's how it will be a brief talk about some at no cost to all community For more information about neer at Lawrence Livermore should always be. in our communities. We of the critters that may be seen members, however, donations the Livermore Valley Educa- want to continue to promote as the sun goes down, then to Hope Hospice are greatly tion Foundation please visit National Laboratory; Cyn- "With the demise of rela- participants will head out for thia Mack, Administrator tions between the police and education, perseverance, appreciated. www.livermorevalleyeduca- a nice stroll through the park. tionfound.wordpress.com. at Milestones of Develop- black community across the love, and civil rights for all. Round-trip will be about 1½ ment; Robin Poindexter, nation, it is time to speak out With that, hard work, and the miles. The walk will be on Fly Fishers Program Deputy Fire Marshal of the about how we do things in right attitude of God first, we Richmond Fire Department; Livermore. There's always achieve anything." and Ryan Rucker, Deputy media attention about our To learn more, visit www. smbclive.com. Stoneridge Offers Easter Festivities Stoneridge Shopping Autism Speaks has provided ing system whereby guests Center is hosting its annual promotional assistance for approach the set when their Easter celebration festivities, Caring Bunny. Families can number is called. offering families the chance register for Caring Bunny • Special activities geared to participate in seasonal via Eventbrite here. toward the needs of the child events. During Caring Bunny during the ‘wait’ period to The Bunny Photo Experi- many steps are taken to re- help the child understand ence begins Friday, March 4 duce sensory triggers, which what activities will occur and runs through Saturday, are likely to include: during the visit. March 26. Kids will have • Turning off in-mall The presenting sponsor the chance to visit with the music, stopping escalators for the 2016 Bunny Photo Bunny and take home a located near the photo set, Experience is The Gymbo- treasured snapshot of the fun dimming the lights and shut- ree Corporation. For more occasion. ting down fountains for the up-to-date news and events, On Saturday, March 5 duration of the event. follow Stoneridge Shopping at 8:30 a.m., Stoneridge • Eliminating queue lines Center on Twitter, Facebook Shopping Center will host through the use of a number- and Instagram. its “Meet the Easter Bunny” event for children to enjoy a petting zoo, a parade led Livermore Cinemas by the Easter Bunny and an zootopia (pg) 12:00 1:00 2:40 3:40 5:35 6:35 8:15 Easter egg/scavenger hunt. On Sunday, March 13, london has fallen (r) 12:15 1:30 3:00 4:15 5:55 7:00 the Caring Bunny™ event 8:45 9:35 will offer families that have whiskey tango foxtrot (r) 1:00 4:00 6:50 9:50 children with special needs a subdued environment to deadpool (r) 1:10 4:10 7:10 9:10 10:00 participate in the Bunny kung fu panda 3 (pg) 1:10 3:50 6:45 Photo - Doug Jorgensen Photo Experience. Caring gods of egypt (pg13) 12:10 3:15 6:40 9:45 The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Music Department hosted the Bunny has been developed Solo & Ensemble Festival for music students from the Tri-Valley Area last weekend at by Simon and is guided by race (pg13) 12:40 7:00 Las Positas College. This was the 54th year for the event. A Command Performance AbilityPath.org, a national risen (pg13) 3:40 9:50 concluded the day's activities. Pictured are Claire Salmonson and Tegan Borg from online resource hub and triple 9 (r) 1:00 4:05 6:55 9:45 Granada High School. special needs community. the revenant (r) 9:15

Spring Cleaning Time! Carpet & Mattress Deep & Green Cleaning Safe for your health & environment (925) 421-0204 oxieco.com March 3, 2016 • The Independent 9 OBITUARIES Alan F. “Bud” Bongard through exander many dear friends. She will pany in Reno, NV as their Asbury United Methodist May 15, 1928 - Feb. 17, 2016 the Unit- Agricola be greatly missed. public relations director. Church, 4743 East Avenue, Al was born and raised ed States in Ber- Her memorial service Sally loved good food, Livermore, CA 94550, with in South St. Paul, Minnesota Cadet lin, Ger- is Saturday, March 5th at travel and socializing. When a reception immediately with parents Ed and Mary Nurse many. 12:30 p.m. at the Church she was 18 years old, her following. and brother Richard. Corps in She suc- of Jesus Christ of Latter- parents took her on vaca- A l 1945. cumbed day Saints, 1501 Hillcrest tion and they visited the Kathleen Carmel served Pat to Can- Avenue, Livermore. Guests Pacific ocean. This began Beltrame in the worked cer on can visit with the family at her lifelong love affair with Resident of Livermore Army as an RN Wednes- the church before the service California. She often said July 16, 1939 – Feb. 25, 2016 dur- for a few day Feb- starting at 11:30 am. She there was nothing more Kathleen was born to par- ing the years prior to becoming a ruary 24, is laid to rest at Roselawn beautiful that enjoying a din- ents Peter and Katica Mar- Korean devoted mother to her three 2016 Cemetery in Livermore. ner cruise on San Francisco desich in San Pedro, CA, con- daughters. In addition to while at Kaiser Hospital in Bay, with a full moon behind and grew flict, becoming a homemaker, Walnut Creek, California. Metha Lou Barr the Golden Gate Bridge and up on her and be- Pat was a volunteer at the Marlene’s parents re- Ms. Metha Lou Barr, 77, a great cognac. She loved parent’s cause Valley Care Thrift store in ferred to her as Maleen. of Durham, NC, died on life to the fullest. She thor- ranch in of his downtown Livermore for She grew up and preferred Sunday, February 28, 2016. oughly enjoyed talking on Sunny- me- 30 years, a member of the to be called Marlene. She Ms. Barr was born in the phone to her great nieces vale, chani- Young Ladies Institute: a met Melvin Haines while Oakland, California and and nephews helping them CA. She cal abilities he was assigned Catholic Women’s Organi- working at an American lived in Livermore, Califor- with internet research for graduat- to the motor pool. Back zation, and a St. Michael Hospital in Frankfurt Ger- nia for many years before college papers. Her laugh ed from home, after marrying his parishioner for the better many. When she was 22 moving was infectious which is what Santa high school sweetheart, part of 60 years. she and her mother Elisa to Dur- we will all remember. Clara High School and stud- Faye, he became an aircraft Pat loved being part of immigrated to the United ham in She is survived by her ied at San Jose City College. mechanic for Pan Ameri- the Livermore community States with Melvin Haines 2015. husband, Alden Burr Cain She enjoyed working with can. He soon moved up to and socializing with friends after his retirement from the She Jr., two nieces, Anne Neiert elementary school children become a flight engineer, and family. She enjoyed Army. They were married on owned Bernardi and Dana Neiert as a teacher’s aide, as a a third crew member not collecting dolls, she loved to the 19th of October, 1967 at the Merle, both of Fort Wayne, technician in the electron- often seen in modern avia- sew, and she was an admirer Wheaton Illinois. Spring Indiana, nephew, David ics industry, and as a food tion, charged with keeping of antiques. Pat was a beauti- Marlene was a widow at Fresh Allen Neiert of California, broker merchandiser. Her the multiple aircraft systems ful woman inside and out; the time of passing and was Clean- and several great nieces and greatest love was her role as functioning properly and she had a wonderful smile Stepmother to Katherine ers of nephews. wife, mother and Nana. handling any in-flight fail- that could light up a room, Meziere of Salem, Oregon, Liver- Kathleen is survived by ures. As a flight engineer, and she was kind and nurtur- Mildred Gallagher of Turner, more. Kay Jeakins her loving husband, Car- Al worked for many differ- ing to all those around her. Oregon, Melvin Haines Jr. of She loved her 3 children, She was born January 23, los, devoted children Terryl ent and widely dispersed She is survived by her Concord, California, and 10 grandchildren and great- 1921 in Kansas. She passed (Robert) Susie (Machado) of airlines throughout a career husband, Emil Cigliuti and Robert Haines of Renton, grandchildren and her ani- from this life February 25, Livermore, step-daughters that he absolutely loved, her three daughters: Mar- Washington. She also left mals, especially her dog 2016. Lisa (Jim) VanScoick (Bel- including Northwest Orient, garet, Ann, and Lisa. Pat niece Joanna Loder Silvey “Teddy”. Ms. Barr was a She left behind her lov- trame) of Shawano, WI , Zantop, Universal, Korean, celebrated five grandchil- of Livermore, California mentor to young women ing daugh- and Christina Beltrame of Saturn, Southern Air Trans- dren: Jill, Conor, Keely, Ste- and Joanna’s daughter April getting started in life. She ter, Pam, Mishawaka, IN. She is also port , and TransAmerica. He ven, and Erin who brought Silver also of Livermore, was preceded in death by daughter- survived by grandchildren became intimately familiar great joy to her later years. California. Marlene is also her mother, Marie Brewer in-law Kimberly Fagin of San Pe- with many different aircraft: Pat also leaves behind nine survived by sister Iris Ag- Leonard, step-father, Elba Donna, dro, Karly Harrison of Liver- DC-6, Argosy, DC-8 and the great grandchildren: Tyler, ricola of Berlin, Germany. Leonard and daughter, Amy and sever- more, Joseph Harrison of versatile Hercules. Desmond, Sofia, Charlotte, Marlene worked for Middleton. al beloved Fullerton, Jillian, Nicole and Al worked for passenger, Moira, Mateo, Kaylee, Row- many years for UPS in South She is survived by her grand- Paige Susie of Livermore, charter and cargo airlines, an, and James. San Francisco commuting 5 lifelong companion, Aubrey children Sarah and Mary VanScoik and visited hundreds of A funeral mass celebrated days/week where she was Robertson of Livermore, and great of Shawano, WI. countries around the world. Pat’s life on Saturday, Feb. a model employee and had Calif.; three sons, Scott Ken- grandchil- She is preceded in death Throughout all of his moves, 27th at St. Michael Church, many dear friends there. neth Thompson and partner, dren. She by first husband Joseph he kept his family in tow, 458 Maple Street; burial She was a very caring loving Lu Vaughn of Durham, Carl was mar- A. Machado in June 1968, and introduced them to life followed at St. Michael person and will be missed King Thompson of Alaska ried for over 50 years to the brother Paul Mardesich, and culture in Minnesota, Cemetery. by all. and Martin Keith Thompson love of her life, Jack Jeakins. sister Lucretia Ortiz (Mar- Washington, New York, Catholic Funeral & Cem- In lieu of flowers, dona- and wife, Stacy of Oak- She earned a bachelor of desich), daughter Lori Har- back to Minnesota, Georgia, etery Services — Holy An- tions to the Breast Cancer land, Calif.; two brothers, arts degree from the Univer- rison (Machado) on March and Ohio, finally settling gels at St. Michael Cem- Research Foundation would Bill Brewer of Florida and sity of Washington and was 2009, and son-in-law, Ron- for good (and the best) in etery, Livermore, has been be greatly appreciated. R. B. Brewer of Fremont, a member of Beta Sigma Phi ald Harrison on January 21, Pleasanton, California. entrusted with arrangements. Calif.; four grandchildren, for over 50 years. 2009. Al survived a harrowing Mary Lou Guymon Tiffani Thompson, Jason She was very active in She has touched so many experience while flying sup- Kathleen M. Ryan Mary Lou Guymon, 83 Shaddox and wife, Me- her community of Heritage lives with her unconditional plies into diamond mines in Kathleen M. Ryan, age 94, years of age, passed away gan, Brandon Thompson Estates for over 10 years. love, kind and caring spirit. Angola, Africa. The country died last week in Livermore. peacefully at her Livermore and Chad Thompson; six She played bridge and other She loved her family and was wracked by civil war. Kathleen McKay was born home on Saturday, February great-grandchildren, Wesley games with various groups. friends dearly and they in After a forced landing, Al in Winnipeg, Canada. She 20, 2016 Gruchow, Evan Gruchow, She sang with the choral return. We will hold pre- and his crew were taken graduat- with fam- Cole Shaddox, Owen Shad- group and joined in other cious memories of her spar- hostage at gunpoint by rebel ed high ily mem- dox, Chase Thompson and activities. She was always kling blue eyes and beautiful fighting forces and forced school bers sur- A.J. Thompson. ready to give a helping hand smile. She has passed on to march over 400 miles near rounding Graveside services were to those in need and was a many traditions from her through the Angolan bush, the end her. held on March 1, 2016, at loving person to all of her Croatian upbringing to her subsisting mostly on a gruel of the Mary Brier Creek Memorial Gar- family and friends. She had grandchildren. She loved called funge and insects. Depres- Lou was dens. Rev. Johnny Hewett a wonderful sense of humor gardening, baking, shopping After several months and sion and born May officiated. In lieu of flowers, and loved to laugh. She kept and the companionship of severe weight loss, the hos- began 29, 1932 donations may be made to busy with sewing, quilting, her little yorkie, Lola. She tages were released to the work- in Albu- TROSA, 1820 James Street, needlepoint, crocheting, will be one of the brightest International Red Cross with ing in the insurance field, as querque, Durham, NC 27707 or on- knitting and other crafts. angels in heaven looking the caveat to keep outside college was not an option. New line at www.trosainc.org. She was also an avid reader over all of us. interests out of Angola. With her parents, she came Mexico to Leo Arden and Online condolences may be and a wonderful cook who Friends and family are Al retired shortly af- to San Francisco in 1940 to Erma Sewell Lewis. She made at www.hudsonfuner- loved to entertain her friends invited to a visitation on ter this experience and be- be with family. She married was the youngest of three alhome.com. and family. She loved music Thursday, March 3, 2016 came an early winner in the Kevin in 1948, and they children; her brothers David and played the piano very from 7-8 p.m. and a funeral California Lottery, hitting raised their family in the and William preceded her Sally Anne Schott Cain well and had a soft spot for service on Friday, March $10,000 on a scratcher. Al- Sunset District. Two days in death. Dublin, CA — Sally animals. She loved dogs and 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. ways good with his hands, before her 40th birthday, In 1951 she married the Anne Schott Cain, a long- had several over her lifetime Michael Church, 458 Maple Al kept up a constant stream Kathleen was widowed, and late Lloyd Gurr Guymon time resident of the Dublin including her beloved Pugs. Street in Livermore. Burial of projects: restoring Cor- with the help of close fam- in the Salt Lake LDS tem- area, died Sunday, February She was an active member of to follow at the Mission vairs, re-building an aircraft ily and good friends, raised ple. They had six children: 21st, 2016 at ValleyCare Re- her church community and Santa Clara Cemetery. engine to be used in a home- her three children. Kathleen Stephen (Michelle), Craig habilitation lived her beliefs. She col- built airplane, constructing a had a quiet dignity and cher- (deceased), Dorothy (Joe) Hospital in lected inspirational sayings home entertainment center, ished her children above all, Kennedy, Mary Ann (Dave) Livermore, and read them over to keep building a sun room, and instilling in them her strong Andersen, Jesse (Sandy), CA of can- her spirits up when troubled, restoring a Revcon RV for Catholic faith. She was the and Angela (Lee) Kendall. cer. She was so she always had a sunny their retirement travel. proud matriarch of a family The family moved from Las 72. outlook on life. Al was a very likable who will miss her deeply. Vegas to Livermore in 1965 Born She loved to travel and man. He had a ribald sense The “Greatest Generation” and Mary Lou resided in the in 1943 in took many trips overseas of humor without ever being has lost another member. same home since then. Pennsylva- and in the U.S. She loved to profane. He was financially Kathleen was prede- She enjoyed working for nia, Sally visit Colorado's mountains frugal, but incredibly gener- ceased by an infant daugh- the Livermore VA Hospital’s received a Bachelor of Sci- and spend time with her ous with his time and talents. ter, Kathleen, in 1951. She Dental Department as a ence from Syracuse Uni- family there. He would drop whatever he is survived by her children, dental assistant. She loved versity. She was one of the She will be missed by was doing to help a friend Mary Anne Wold (Glenn); to sew and especially liked first women executives to all those who knew her and or neighbor. He was loved James (Linda); and Maureen making quilts for others. work for Sears & Roebuck loved her. by so many, and he will be Hatfield. She leaves five Mary Lou was a joy to be in Chicago, IL. She traveled Donations may be made greatly missed. grandchildren: Eric, Kevin, around, had a contagious extensively throughout the in her honor to the American Al is survived by his and Kristin Wold; Kath- laugh, and wore a beautiful country working for Sears. Cancer Society or Humane wife, Faye, of Pleasanton, leen Hatfield; and Fitzjames smile on her face. From there she went to work Society in lie of flowers. daughter Linda and hus- Ryan. Mary Lou has richly for Cabinet Masters in Cali- A Celebration of Life will band Al Silva of Liver- Kathleen will live forever blessed the lives of her chil- fornia and finished working be held on March 5, 2016 more and his sons Shane in the hearts of those she dren, 18 grandchildren, 20 for Richard Joseph & Com- at 3 p.m. in the chapel of and Robert, son Bruce and leaves behind. great grandchildren, and his wife Karen Bongard of Many thanks to the staff Watsonville and their sons at Tiffany Gardens and Sil- Eric and Kevin, and seven ver Oak Manor in Livermore great-grandchildren. for their sweet, loving care. Obituary/ Family and friends are in- Her family is more grateful vited to attend the memorial than they could ever express Memoriam Policies service, Saturday, March 5, in words. 2016 at 11:00 am, at Trinity Funeral Mass will be Obituaries are published in Complete Burial & Cremation Lutheran Church,1225 Hop- held March 7, 2016 at St. yard Rd. Pleasanton, Ca. Charles Borromeo Catholic The Independent at no charge. Services with Dignity, Quality & Value 94566. Flowers or memorial Church, 1315 Lomitas Av- There is a small charge for donations in Al’s name may enue, Livermore, CA 94550. photographs in the obituaries. be sent to Trinity Lutheran Reception following. Advance Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider Kathleen’s favor- Memoriam ads can also be placed in Planning Patricia Ann ite charity, St. Anthony’s Korander Cigliuti Foundation, 150 Golden The Independent when families want Made Patricia Ann Korander Gate Avenue, San Francisco, to honor the memories of their loved ones. Cigliuti, a long-time resident CA 94102, or one of your Easy choice. There is a charge for memoriam of Livermore, died Monday Deanna Moser Teri Benoit the 22nd of February at the ads, based on the size of the ad. Rosewood Gardens Retire- Marlene Katharina Call for a free Consultation ment Center. Agricola Haines in home visits available Born in 1927 in San Di- Marlene Katharina Agri- Please send an email to - ego, CA, Pat received a de- cola Haines was born April [email protected] 4167 First Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-5624 gree from Mercy College of 11, 1939 to Elisa Charlotte www.grahamhitch.com Nursing and became an RN Agricola and Rudolph Al- to receive more information FD 429 10 The Independent • March 3, 2016 Marching Into Spring by Laura Ness LEGAL NOTICES This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants flights and light bites from with the County Clerk of Al- NAME STATEMENT :s/: Tracy L. Schmidt CERTIFIED GREEN Just current location, and will FOR INFORMATION ameda on February 3, 2016. FILE NO. 513852 This statement was filed in time for the greening of 6:30 – 8pm. Complimentary be closed until some time in ON PLACING LEGAL Expires February 3, 2021. The following person(s) do- with the County Clerk of for Club members; $10 for May. In the interim, Chef NOTICES IN THE March and the verdant St. The Independent Legal No. ing business as: Pampered Alameda on January 26, others. Any leftover canes INDEPENDENT Patty’s Day, Cedar Moun- Eduardo and his team will be 3906. Published February Tail Waggerz Pet Care, 2016. Expires January 26, Call 925-243-8000 will be available Saturday, in making Sunday appearances 11, 18, 25, March 3, 2016. 3136 Bridle Ct., Livermore, 2021. tain Winery has once again the Club 1883 Room, while on the Steven Kent Patio FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 94551, is hereby reg- The Independent Legal No. “gone green.” They were the 3908. Published February first Certified Green Winery they last! Now’s your chance serving up a tasty brunch FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT istered by the following NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 513358 owner(s): 11, 18, 25, March 3, 2016. in Livermore Valley Wine to get a piece of the Cab ac- menu. The buffet brunch tion at Concannon, home of FILE NO. 514156 The following person(s) Tracy L. Schmidt, 3136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Country, in August 2008 will take place, weather per- The following person(s) doing business as: Barb Bridle Ct., Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT and were recertified again in California’s “Mother Vine” mitting, these dates: Sunday, doing business as: Valley Wired Designs, 1421 Hop- 94551 FILE NO. 514314-16 January 2012. With their new Cabernet. March 13th; Sunday, April Premier Locations, 2487 yard Road, Pleasanton, CA This business is conducted The following person(s) facility at Reuss Road, they 3rd; Sunday, April 10th; Bay Meadows Circle, Pleas- 94566, is hereby registered by an Individual doing business as: Home anton, CA 94566, is hereby by the following owner(s): The registrant has not yet Loan Funding, The Home have announced that they PORT & GIRL SCOUT Sunday, April 17th; 11:00am COOKIESEverybody’s registered by the following Barbara Santos, 1421 Hop- begun to transact business Mart, Trupro Real Estate are officially "Green Again," – 3:00pm (or until food runs owner(s): yard Road, Pleasanton, using the fictitious business Services, 5820 Stoneridge having just received their talking about Girl Scout out) - first come, first serve: Susan Ann Valley, 2487 Bay CA 94566 name listed above. recertification. As Liver- Cookies, but nobody does a no reservations. Cost: $35pp Meadows Circle, Pleasan- This business is conducted more Valley Wine Country's pairing like Cedar Mountain. + tax + gratuity (includes ton, CA 94566 by an Individual This business is conducted The registrant began to only Certified Green Winery, Check out their fun flight of buffet brunch). Wine avail- 6 Girl Scout Cookies paired by an Individual transact business using the Earl Ault, co-owner and able for purchase by the The registrant has not yet fictitious business name winemaker, says, "We are with 6 of their lipsmacking glass and by the bottle. begun to transact business listed above on October extremely proud to be a Ports. You won't want to using the fictitious business 1, 2008. Certified Green Winery and miss this fun flight, $15 pp. SKW BRUNCH MENU name listed above. Signature of Registrants No reservations required. Design your own Omelet: Signature of Registrants :s/: Barbara Santos, Owner encourage other wineries to :s/: Susan Ann Valley This statement was filed do so." choose from mushrooms, This statement was filed with with the County Clerk of Commercial Cable Technician To earn (re)certifica- FOUNDER’S DAY sweet peppers, spinach, to- the County Clerk of Alam- Alameda on January 11, I mmediate Openings for Installers! Will train. tion, businesses must meet March makes everyone matoes, onions, bacon, zuc- eda on February 2, 2016. 2016. Expires January 11, $5,000 hiring bonus. Full benefits offered, Expires February 2, 2021. stringent requirements in six Irish, and what better way chini and cheddar cheese 2021. must have a clean DL, min 21 yrs old. to get in the mood of the The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal No. areas: clean water; sanitary Watermelon Salad + 3905. Published February Bring current DMV rpt when applying. month, than to enjoy award- 3907. Published February discharge; energy conserva- Pickled Slaw + Arugula 11, 18, 25, March 3, 2016. 11, 18, 25, March 3, 2016. winning wines and live mu- Call (916) 215-9309. tion; water conservation; + Mango Confit: This is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS pollution prevention; and sic in celebration of the Posada’s classic house salad, NAME STATEMENT solid waste reduction. Irish heritage of historic with all ingredients tossed FILE NO. 514224 "This is a comprehensive founder, James Concannon. together with mango-haba- The following person(s) certification process which On Saturday afternoon, lis- nero vinaigrette, topped with doing business as: DMK & ten to Irish music by Póg Mo Queso Fresco and Tajin Company, 469 Kensington takes nearly nine months to Common, Livermore, CA TO PLACE A complete," explains Linda Thóin as you taste. Then, Open Fire Vegetables 94551, is hereby registered Ault, President/CEO of Ce- visit Underdog Wine Bar Salad with Asparagus: This by the following owner(s): LEGAL NOTICE OR dar Mountain Winery. She for special Irish cuisine and includes mushrooms, zuc- Dena M. Falkenstein, 469 wine-based cocktails. chini, red peppers, and red Kensington Common, Liver- adds, “A lot of effort goes more, CA 94551 CLASSIFIED AD IN into becoming certified. I Concannon Vineyard onions tossed in Djon mus- 2012 Reserve Stampmaker’s This business is conducted had hoped in the past years tard balsamic vinaigrette by an Individual THE INDEPENDENT, CALL that more wineries would Red ($30), a full-bodied atop greens The registrant has not yet go through the effort, but Rhone style blend from For accompaniments, begun to transact business 925-243-8000 it looks like none of them the Estate Vineyard, and there will be black beans, using the fictitious business the 2013 Reserve Cabernet name listed above. did, so we remain the only along with Mexican Cin- Signature of Registrants one. It's ironic that a couple Sauvignon, Lake County, namon Rice, and Chocolate :s/: Dena M. Falkenstein wineries asked me if it cost will be on sale exclusively Fondue with Fresh Fruit and anything to become green during this event. Pound Cake for dessert. and I replied, ‘Depends how Guests will receive 15% un-green you currently are.’ off bottle and 25% off case DINE WITH THE 3 If all you're looking for is to purchases. Members will STEVES Professionals Choice save money, becoming green receive 25% off bottle and Beginning on Sunday is not for you.” 35% off case purchases. March 13, the 3 Steves will Real Estate Directory The Green Business You don’t have to be Irish also be partnering with Posa- to enjoy these wines. Certification Program is an da Southwestern Cuisine, to Local guide to the Valley’s Leading ongoing assessment and offer an incredible dining BE IRISH experience at their top of Real Estate Professionals & Services improvement process to con- Livermore’s Top Producing serve resources, prevent pol- Celebrate the Irish heri- the ridge winery. Eduardo Ivy tage of the McGrail family lution, and minimize waste. and family will be providing RealTop Estate Producing Agent Livermore 2012 at McGrail Vineyards with dinner service, Thursdays To learn more, visit: Mike Fracisco Realtor since 1999 delicious Irish cuisine, great through Sundays, for a lim- www.IvyLoGerfo.com www.greenbiz.ca.gov (925) 998-8131 www.IvyLoGerfo.com music by Sue Lukito, and a ited time only. The Steves Residential • Commercial • Property Mgmt 925 998-5312 glass of McGrail wine. Sing invite you to dine in the am- Fracisco Realty & Investments (925) 998-5312 CABERNET CANES CalBRE#01267853 If you’re lucky enough along to the folksy fun tunes biance of their welcoming www.MikeFracisco.com to be a Concannon Vineyard as you enjoy corn beef and winery and take in the views CalBRE #01378428 REALTOR® BRE #01267853 Ivy Club Member, you won’t cabbage from Smokin’ Hot of the entire Livermore Val- want to miss the 4th Annual Meats and Treats! (Food is ley below. This will be a Sandee Utterback Member’s Cane Giveaway available for purchase.) $15/ wonderful opportunity to see (925) 487-0524 at this month’s member- person the lights come up all along Cindy Williams Gene Williams CalBRE#00855150 the East Bay hills as the sun REALTOR®, CRS & GRI REALTOR® WWW.SANDEEU.COM exclusive First Friday event (925) 918-2045 (510) 390-0325 on March 4. They’ll be SUNDAY BRUNCH sets, casting a glow into your Specializing in Everybody knows that glass of 3 Steves wine. For www.WilliamsReGroup.com Livermore’s passing out complimentary Over Two Decades of Experience! Finest Homes Legacy Vineyard Cabernet Posada Restaurant is un- reservations please call 925- Sauvignon canes with tasting dergoing expansion at its 606-1004. Gail Henderson Broker Associate, MPA SABRINA BASCOM Commercial • Residential (925) 980-5648 (925) 337-0194 www.gailhenderson.com [email protected] Garrré goes all out Cal BRE#01848451 Cal BRE 101 E. Vineyard Ave #01709171 #103, Livermore, CA

Spendid new tasting room DONNA SUSAN GARRISON SCHALL By Harry Stoll 1930s. They want to be sure housed in what was the 925.980.0273 925.519.8226 CA BRE Lic. # 01395362, 01735040, 01964566 Garré Winery’s new tast- you’re enjoying yourself. Garré Restaurant, which Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at ing room is state of the art The man is owner Bob Moli- moved up the hill some time FabulousProperties.net and a perfect venue for the nari’s father Gino Molinaro. ago and continues to provide art of wine tasting. The sleek He holds a jug of homemade tasty food well presented. Pam Cole chic ambiance is balanced by wine and has his arm around The former tasting room, CalBRE#01291147 sunny Italian hospitality. his mother-in-law, Nonna now fading in the west, (925) 337-2461 Gleaming glasses dangle “Rosa” Garré. She holds a was a completely charming [email protected] Rebecca L. Evans upside down from an over- glass of wine. It’s part of Hansel and Gretel, tight little www.PamCole4Homes.com Team Evans Excellence in Real Estate head rack that is both esthetic a touching juxtaposition of spot that was always a plea- 1686 Second Street 925.784.2870 and utilitarian. Everything antiquity and au courant. sure to visit, but a roomier Livermore, CA 94550 www.rebeccalevans.com is polished and well fitted. The tasting room adjoins spot was needed. On the old Livermore Valley Expert It’s one of the must spots to a kitchen for preparing small ranch that was here, “It was 2014 Achievement Award–Top 100 Agents CalBRE # 01498025 taste wine. plates. You’ll be able to a chicken coop,” said Gina “We had huge crowds on make a difficult choice be- Molinaro-Cardera, Bob’s Cindy Greci Dominic Greci Jim Perry Valentine's Day,” said Tast- tween an antipasto of cured daughter who makes sure (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 REALTOR ing Room Manager Mona meats and cheese pickled everything runs with a hum GRI GRI Canen. Wine host Anita onion mustard; an assort- of hospitality. She says of 925.548.8108 nodded in agreement as ment of artisan cheeses with the Hansel and Gretel tast- BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 [email protected] she swept in corners, wiped Celebrating my 40th year in Real dried dates, fresh pears, ing room, “It’s going to be www.GreciGroup.com Estate Sales; home, land & vineyards. down counters and walls and grapes; pitted Mediter- a bocce hut.” It sits near the and generally kept things ranean olives with herbs de sheltered but open bocce KRISTY PEIXOTO Yvette Larson spiffed up. Provence and orange rind; court, with its red, white, AND COMPANY REALTOR Mona said for busy days prosciutto wrapped aspara- and green pennants. Wine Estates, Ranches & Land Realtors they set up an outdoor tasting gus with a balsamic reduc- tasters new to bocce like to (925) 667-0055 (925) 251-2536 doors2dreams.com bar on the large patio. Chairs tion sauce; creamy goat try it out. The court is not far [email protected] and tables are always set up cheese and caramelized pear from the new tasting room Estatesandranches.com CalBRE #01256255 on the patio (with umbrellas dip; smoked salmon with so you can have a go at this CalBRE#01771056 when shade is needed.) The capers, sun dried tomatoes, traditional game. patio is alongside one of the fresh herbs, lemon vinai- The family wine mak- Marina Guevorkian Golden Pacific Home Loans estate vineyards, so tasters grette, and crème fraiche; ing history goes back to the RE/MAX Hall of Fame get a feeling of authenticity, a brochette of fresh moz- early 19th century in a vil- Certified Negotiation Expert Lisette Bridges being among grapes grown (925) 640-8824 zarella, basil, and tomato; lage near Genoa, Italy. The www.SellingLivermore.com MORTGAGE CONSULTANT for Garré wine. The patio and Kobe beef sliders with garlic family brought their skills [email protected] (925) 998-2964 tasting room offer a sweep- aioli, sweet pickles, truffle to the New World. Each CalBRE 01390611 Accord [email protected] ing view of the valley and the cheese, and focaccia; and harvest Bob’s dad and uncles surrounding hills. bread baked daily, to dip brought grapes from Napa LoansbyBridges.com MICHELLE ELLIOTT NMLS #285652 and BRE #00907443 The spacious, yet inti- into olive oil and balsamic Valley to their home in San Mortgage Banker Se Habla Espanol mate, tasting room features vinegar. Francisco and made wine for National Achiever a polished L-shape bar, some To pair with these are the family to enjoy. 925-212-6907 Self employed? Rate too high, paying PMI? [email protected] small tables, some tall small Garré wines such Rosato di In addition to the tasting Home purchase? Low FICO score? tables, and a larger table. homeloans.chase.com/michelle.d.elliott Sangiovese, Gina Maria’s room, bocce court and hut, No down payment? CALL US! The open wooden ceiling is Merlot, Primitivo, chardon- and the restaurant, there is NMLS ID: 694685 an inverted vee of smoothly nay, an estate Bordeaux a capacious event center finished wood. The ceiling blend, petite sirah, and char- for any event, whether to supports beam down on the donnay. Salute! The wine celebrate a birthday or plight SPACE RESERVED tasters. is made on the premises, your troth. DRE#01254257 Also looking down on the a bit south of the tasting While you're there, please FOR YOUR AD, tasters from a sidewall in the room. If you join Nonna’s give a nod to the Hansel and CALL 243-8001 entry hall is a very tall black Wine Club, you will receive Gretel tasting room under and white photograph of a discounts, priority status of the eucalyptus tree on the man and a woman, standing new releases and attendance western edge of the prop- in that charming unaffected at members-only events and erty. It served well. Time to To Place Your Ad, Call Your Account way people had when having parties. move on. Representative At (925) 243-8001 their photograph taken in the The tasting room is March 3, 2016 • The Independent 11

Mall Road, #110-28, Pleas- 127) LOST/ FOUND that contain any preference, including race, color, religion, not knowingly accept any anton, CA 94588, is hereby limitation or discrimination FOUND sex, handicap, familial status advertisements that are in registered by the following based on protected classes, or national origin. IVPC does violation of the law. owner(s): on Humboldt Way Livermore REAL Gary Stange, 4103 Stanley Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Portfolio of Greek music CP OM UteR SYSTEMS ANALYST This business is conducted CD’s Please call C ompany: The Quarry Lane School Inc. ESTATE by an Individual The registrant began to trans- (925)447-3857 Location: 6363 Tassajara Road Dublin, CA 94568 act business using the ficti- Position Type: Full Time tious business name listed ANNOUNCEMENTS Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, NEWS & NOTICES above on August 8, 1993. 155) NOTICES Business Information Systems, Business and Economics Signature of Registrants or Related Field :s/: Gary Stange “NOTICE TO READERS: Experience: No experience required This statement was filed with California law requires that contractors taking jobs that Job Duties: Computer Systems Analyst is responsible for analyzing the County Clerk of Alameda and reviewing Quarry Lane’s computer and other on February 5, 2016. Expires total $500 or more (labor February 5, 2021. and/or materials) be licensed Information Technology (IT) systems to define, implement, The Independent Legal No. by the Contractors State and maintain the computer system and network security 3909. Published February License Board. State law policies and procedures. More detailed duties include 2016 Real Estate 11, 18, 25, March 3, 2016. also requires that contractors analyzing existing and create new script and code for include their license numbers school computer systems utilizing software programming - PUBLIC NOTICE - on all advertising. Check your language JavaScript as well as SQL to ensure optimal In accordance with Sec.106 contractor’s status at www. system usability and performance. Analyze, manage, and Season Starts Strong of the Programmatic Agree- cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- support Quarry Lane’s internal as well as external websites, ment, T-Mobile West, LLC By Cher Wollard CSLB (2752). Unlicensed portals and systems databases by developing custom It seems 2016 is off to a strong start for real estate. plans to upgrade an existing persons taking jobs less software tools using SharePoint Designer and HTML. telecommunications facility at than $500 must state in their Work on automating computer tasks, and researching There are currently 81 Livermore homes active on the Mul- 4951 Arroyo Road, advertisements that they are tiple Listing Service, with a median list price of $759,479. (The Livermore, CA 94550. potential new technologies and/or vendors to make Quarry not licensed by the Contrac- Lane’s computer system more efficient and cost-effective. average list price is $1,166,954, which is higher than would be Please direct comments to tors State License Board.” Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 Analyze, devise, and upgrade Quarry Lane’s computer expected due to a few very high-priced properties in the mix.) regarding site SF71520M. REAL ESTATE systems backup process, ensuring that it is utilized To put this in perspective, last year there were 94 listings in 3/3, 3/10/16 157) HOUSE/CONDO/ throughout all Quarry Lane locations, school-wide. February and 143 in March. A balanced market – one in which CNS-2850337# DUPLEX/APT RENTAL To this end, Computer Systems Analyst will be required neither buyers nor sellers have a distinct advantage – would have THE INDEPENDENT to analyze, design, and implement innovative software Enjoy Downtown Living! between 200 and 250 resale homes on the market at one time. Legal No. 3911 solutions, troubleshoot computer systems and information Single family house for rent: Published March 3, 10, 2016 technology issues, and ensure the optimal efficiency of Of those 81 active listings, nine are condos, duets and town- $3600/month Quarry Lanes’ computer systems through coding, testing, houses priced $250,000 to $649,900, with a median asking price FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 4bed/3.5bath and debugging. Collaborate with the IT staff to develop and NAME STATEMENT of $532,500. New construction, Brand implement disaster recovery procedures as well as backup FILE NO. 514788 The other 72 are single-family residences, of which 13 are new appliances, Move-in and restore methodologies. The following person(s) ready country properties. These homes have price tags ranging from Special Reqs: Experience in database principles of querying, structure doing business as: DJMJ One-year lease and logic, troubleshoot and extract data. Data analysis, $429,950 to $9.95 million, with a median list price of $775,631. Enterprises, 5120 Norma No pet No smoking This does not include most new housing, since builders only Way, Livermore, CA 94550, Contact Lin at extraction and quality assurance within the context of is hereby registered by the (925)872-3329 project management. SQL and query generation and data showcase a representative few of the homes they have available following owner(s): manipulation. Coding, website design, infrastructure on the MLS, figuring agents will bring their interested clients to Marilyn M. Johnson, 5120 strategy and web authoring software. Fundamentals of Inland Valley the showroom to learn about the full range of models and lots Norma Way, Livermore, CA database design including database development, Publishing Co. being offered. 94550 processing, logical and physical design, access, Client Code:04126-00001 Of the 63 properties that closed in February – meaning the This business is conducted implementation and administration. Relational databases Re: Legal Notice for by an Individual and complex queries. Design and development of new sale was successfully completed, buyers took possession of the Classified Ads The registrant began to trans- computer applications and enhancements to existing property, and sellers and their lenders got their money -- eight The Federal Fair Housing act business using the ficti- systems and software. Act, Title VII of the Civil were condos, eight were townhouses, one was a duet and 46 tious business name listed Rights Act of 1964, and state Send resume: The Quarry Lane School Inc. Attn: Deniz Hanson were single-family homes. Of those single-family homes, three above on 1/1/2016. law prohibit advertisements 6363 Tassajara Rd. Dublin, CA 94568. were country properties. Signature of Registrants for housing and employment Ref:Job #QL0116-02 :s/: Marilyn Johnson Sales prices ranged from $219,000 to $1.44 million. This statement was filed with Most but not all of these homes closed at or a little above list the County Clerk of Alam- price. One country property sold at just 55 percent of its original eda on February 19, 2016. asking price while another single-family home, which was a rare Expires February 19, 2021. short sale, sold for nearly $160,000 more than asking. The Independent Legal No. 3910. Published March 3, But these were the exceptions. Most properties appear to have 10, 17, 24, 2016. been priced close to actual market value, and so closed within FICTITIOUS BUSINESS about 5 percent of list price. NAME STATEMENT Anecdotally, listing agents are reporting multiple well- FILE NO. 515038 qualified offers on low- and mid-priced properties in most The following person(s) do- neighborhoods. ing business as: Dan Good Cookies, 4617 Gerrilyn Way, The median list price of the homes that sold was $655,000, Apt 108, Livermore, CA with the median sales price slightly lower at $652,500. The av- 94550, is hereby registered erage asking price was $683,939, while the average sales price by the following owner(s): was slightly higher at $690,481. Daniel Wells Floyd, 4617 (Median means half the properties sold for less than that price Gerrilyn Way, Apt 108, Liver- more, CA 94550 while half sold for more. To obtain the average, you divide the This business is conducted total received for all properties combined by the number of prices by an Individual sold. Because of the difference in methodology, the average price The registrant has not yet will usually be a little higher than the median price if a few of begun to transact business the homes are in the very-high range.) using the fictitious business name listed above. While some properties stayed on the market as long as 220 Signature of Registrants days, the average time on market for homes that closed in Febru- :s/: Daniel Wells Floyd ary was a mere 10 days. This statement was filed with Compare this with February 2015, when we had about the the County Clerk of Alam- same number of homes on the market, about the same number eda on February 24, 2016. Expires February 24, 2021. of transactions closing and a slightly longer average time on The Independent Legal No. market – 19 days – and an average sales price of $689,000, ac- 3912. Published March 3, cording to TrendGraphix. 10, 17, 24, 2016. Of course, it’s early in this real estate season and this is just ANIMALS a snapshot of one month. We don’t know how the market will 2) CATS/ DOGS progress through Spring. But taken together, these indicators – ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, number of homes on market, number of transactions closed, time for adoption information on market and median sales price -- suggest 2016 may again be contact Valley Humane a strong market. Society at (925)426-8656. So how do the markets look in the rest of the valley? Pleasanton currently has 59 homes on the MLS, including Adopt a new best friend: three condos, three townhouses, one duet and 52 single-family TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal homes. The low price is $388,888; the high is $5.999 million – a Rescue, offers animals for adoption every Saturday much wider range than we see in Livermore. and Sunday, excluding most The median list price is $1.369 million; the average list price holidays. On Saturdays from is $1,687,147 – about the same as last year. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are Last month, 25 Pleasanton homes closed, ranging in price available at the Pleasanton from $375,000 to $2.21 million. This included two condos, three Farmers Market at W. An- gela and First Streets. Two townhouses, one duet and one patio home, plus 18 detached locations will showcase cats homes, one of which was on more than an acre of land. only: Petsmart in Dublin from The homes on the market had an average listing price of 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet $934,301 and a median list price of $869,000. Both the average Extreme in Livermore from and median sales prices were $947,000, after an average of 17 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, cats are available at Petsmart days on the market. Two sold for less than 10 percent of asking in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, price, but the rest closed at or near the list price. and Pet Extreme in Livermore Most of the homes that did not sell were in the very-high from 12:00 to 4:00. For more price range. information, call Terry at The market looked only slightly different a year ago, when (925)487-7279 or visit our website at www.tvar.org 30 homes spent an average of 19 days on the market and sold for a median price of $940,000. The average sales price -- $1.11 FERAL CAT FOUNDATION Cat & kitten adoptions now million – was higher, but may have been skewed by the inclusion at the new Livermore Petco of one or two very high-priced homes. on Saturdays from 10:00AM Dublin currently has 45 resale homes on the market -- three to 2:30PM. We have many condos, six townhouses and 36 single-family residences ranging adorable, tame kittens that in price from $301,429 to $1.995 million. The median list price have been tested for FIV & FELV, altered & vaccinated. is $939,000 and an average list price of $1,045,285. We also have adult cats Last year at this time, according to TrendGraphix, there were & ranch cats for adoption. 31 homes on the market with an average list price of $1.028 million – a little less than last year. EMPLOYMENT Twenty-three homes sold in February 2015 for a median sales BE WARY of out of area price of $817,000 or an average sales price of $899,000. companies. Check with the Homes spent an average of 51 days on the market – a lot local Better Business Bureau longer than in Livermore or Pleasanton but still much faster than before you send money or fees. Read and understand historic averages. In fact, by March and April, Dublin’s market any contracts before you was moving just as fast as neighboring communities. sign. Shop around for rates. So what does this mean for those looking to buy or sell real TO PLACE estate in the coming months? A CLASSIFIED AD We can expect more homes to come on the market in March, IN THE INDEPENDENT, April and May. List prices are trending up, but only slightly. It Call (925)243-8000 seems that sellers and their agents have a clearer understanding MERCHANDISE of where the market is, so we may see fewer mispriced homes 114) FOR SALE on the market. AUCTION Most buyers understand they need to be pre-approved for a Tuesday, 3/22/2016 mortgage and be ready to make their highest and best offer if 9:00AM they want to purchase a desirable property. Location: We can’t be certain, of course, but 2016 appears to be on Public Storage 5055 South Front Road track to repeat the pattern of the last two years, possibly at a Livermore, CA 94551 slightly slower pace. Prices can be expected to increase, but not as dramatically as they have in the past two years. 118) FREE SECTION If you are thinking about buying or selling real estate this FREE WOOD year, contact your local Realtor today. Pine & Oak Cher Wollard is a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home- You cut it & haul it Services, Drysdale Properties, in Livermore. Lots of pine cones, too Mines Road (408)897-3156 12 The Independent • March 3, 2016 Green Pancakes, a Parade, Fun Run and More: Celebrate Being Irish in Dublin

The City of Dublin’s 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day such as the corned beef sliders with cheddar and spicy slaw Celebration features a two-day festival, a 5K Shamrock and Irish Egg Rolls with horseradish sauce, will also be on Fun Run, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, pancake breakfast, and the menu. Authentic Guinness, Harp, and Smithwicks beers gala dinner dance. are served on tap, and featured desserts include Irish Crème The weekend’s festivities will begin Friday evening, Brulee, green shamrock-shaped funnel cakes, shamrock March 11, with dinner and dancing to live music at the mint shakes with Bailey’s whipped cream, and, new this Dublin Sister City Association’s annual Green and White year, Irish Stout Ice Cream made with authentic Guinness Gala at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Bou- beer. Traditional festival foods and international choices levard. A no-host bar “Irish Happy Hour” opens at 6:00 PM, will also be available. followed by dinner at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $65 per person. • The Carnival will offer rides and attractions for guests Purchase in advance online at www.brownpapertickets. of all ages. On Saturday, the Carnival will be open until 7:00 com/event/2469519, or by phone at 1(800) 838-3006, ext. p.m., two hours after the closing of the festival. 1. For event information, please call (925) 899-4771. On Sunday, March 13, the City of Dublin will host the On Saturday, March 12, revelers can start their morning 18th Annual Shamrock 5K Fun Run and Walk. The race beginning at 7:00 AM with a big stack of hot “green” pan- begins at 8:30 a.m. along Dublin Boulevard near the Civic cakes served fresh off the griddle at the Annual Firefighters Center, and winds its way through town, finishing at the Pancake Breakfast at Fire Station #16, 7494 Donohue Drive. festival with live music, awards, and giveaways for partici- Breakfast also includes eggs, sausage, juice, and coffee. pants. Register in advance by March 10 at www.active.com. Purchase tickets at the door for $5 per person. All proceeds For race information, please call (925) 556-4500. benefit the Alameda County Firefighters Association-Local Festival admission is free. Free parking will be available 55 Charity Fund, which supports local non-profit and nearby. Visitors can ride BART to either the East or West community-based organizations. Dublin BART Stations and connect directly to the front entry The Dublin Lions Club will present the 33rd Annual of the festival by taking Wheels Bus Route #10, using the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 AM. The parade special pass available during the weekend of the event. Free begins at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, trav- and secure bike parking will be available onsite. eling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway All festivities will be held rain or shine. Please call and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the (925) 556-4500 or visit www.DublinStPats.com for more Dublin Senior Center. Guests are encouraged to bring their information. own chairs and blankets to watch from along the parade route. The parade features more than 80 entries, includ- ing festive marching bands and floats, Irish bagpipes, and Waiting for the parade during last year's celebration. equestrian riders. The 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place tage, visitors can enjoy the sounds of The Elderberries, the on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, from 10:00 AM Dublin Irish Jam Band, Margaret & Kristoph, and Mark to 5:00 PM, at the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. Abdilla. The Irish Dance Stage showcases the McGrath Highlights include three stages of authentic Irish music and Irish Dancers on Saturday and the McBride School of Irish dance, an Irish Marketplace, an Irish Tea Cottage, plenty of Dance on Sunday. delicious Irish food and beverages, arts and crafts vendors, • The Irish Marketplace offers vendors specializing in and a carnival. unique Celtic artwork, Irish tartans, beautiful Celtic jew- • Entertainment at the festival features a wide variety of elry, handmade pewter goblets and steins, delectable Irish Celtic music, from high-energy Celtic rock and traditional whiskey cakes and candies, genuine four-leaf clover jewelry, Irish Pub music to beautiful Celtic Harp and iconic bag- and much more. pipes. Performing on Sunday on the Main Stage is Zoo Sta- • Visitors craving a wee bit of Ireland can step inside the tion: The Complete U-2 Experience. Also appearing on the cozy Irish Tea Cottage to enjoy lively music along with tasty Main Stage during the festival will be the traditional Irish shortbread and scones and a steaming cup of authentic Irish folk band Culann’s Hounds, 1 Eyed Reilly, Avalon Rising, tea served in genuine china cups. Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience, Rogue Rebellion, • The Celtic Food Court features traditional Irish favor- and Pog Mo Thoin. On the Pub Stage are The Kavanaugh ites, such as boxty, bangers and mash, and fish and chips, Brothers, Rogue Rebellion, The Elderberries, O’Craven, along with the Irish-American St. Patrick’s Day favorite, and the local group Extended Roots. In the Irish Tea Cot- corned beef and cabbage. Unique Irish-inspired specialties, Take the Bus to the Festivities The Livermore Amador need to look for the festival bus operator upon request. St. Patrick’s Day Festival Valley Transit Authority banners at the stations di- Other Wheels bus riders is available at www.dublin. will be giving riders more recting them to either the who transfer at the BART ca.gov. “green” in cash saved by westbound Route 10 bus at Stations can also ride Route offering free rides on March East Dublin/Pleasanton sta- 10 to and from the festival 12th and 13th to Dublin’s St. tion or the eastbound Route for free. Patrick’s Day Festival. 10 bus at the West Dublin/ Information on Wheels BART riders can connect Pleasanton station. They can Bus Route 10 is available at to Wheels Route 10 from the then ride Route 10 free to www.wheelsbus.com, or by East Dublin/Pleasanton and festival at the Dublin Civic calling the Wheels Customer West Dublin/Pleasanton sta- Center. Free return tickets Service line at (925) 455- tions to the festival. Riders will be issued by the Wheels 7500. Information on the

More than just a home, its YOUR FOUNDATION

PLEASANTON $1,395,000 PLEASANTON $1,099,000 PLEASANTON $959,900

4326 2nd Street | 3bd/2.5ba 2280 Camino Brazos | 5bd/2.5ba 6633 Via San Blas | 4bd/2ba Blaise Lofland | 925.251.1111 Tim McGuire | 925.251.1111 Linda Traurig | 925.251.1111 OPEN SAT 1:00-4:00PM OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM OPEN SUN 1:30-4:30PM

SAN RAMON $770,000 LIVERMORE $730,000 LIVERMORE $699,900

2043 Cedarwood Loop | 4bd/2.5ba 5239 Irene Way | 4bd/2ba 271 Covellite Lane | 3bd/2ba Esther McClay | 925.251.1111 Tim McGuire | 925.251.1111 Gina Huggins | 925.251.1111 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

LIVERMORE $649,950 DUBLIN $415,000

6934 Sunridge Drive | 4bd/2ba 3385 Dublin Boulevard #202 | 2bd/2ba Don Faught Karen Crowson | 925.251.1111 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.251.1111 Vice President/ OPEN THU 10AM-1PM; OPEN FRI 5-7PM BY APPOINTMENT Managing Broker OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00PM

||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||

See it all at /alainpinelrealtors

APR.COM @alainpinelrealtors Pleasanton/Livermore Valley 925.251.1111 SECTION A Thursday, March 3, 2016

Next Opera Production, 'The Italian Girl in Algiers,' Described as Wacky and Hilarious

Work by Kathleen Hill, David Goosman and Pat Smith, will be among the art on display. The upcoming production includes (from left) Marco Stefani, Kristen Choi, and Bruce Donnell.

Strong women who 2pm; March 19, 2016; and unfaithful husbands, of Cinderella with its comi- with his “sweet-sounding PAL Show at get what they want, self- 7:30pm; March 20, 2016; while making the heroine, cal flare, and we expect the tenor voice” and “impres- aggrandizing pompous men 2pm; Opening Night Isabella, the clear winner in same for The Italian Girl in sive agility” will perform. Alviso Adobe who stand in their way and Gala celebration dinner at a battle of the sexes. Algiers, another excellent Baritone Daniel Cilli and hilarious comedy all around Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard, Metropolitan Opera Rossini comedic opera.” soprano Emma McNairy The Pleasanton Art is the basic premise of Gio- 4:00pm, eparate ticket pur- and Emmy Award-winning Also returning are sev- who performed great come- League is sponsoring an achino Rossini’s The Italian chase required. director Bruce Donnell eral of the principal opera dic roles in Cinderella with art show at the historic Girl in Algiers, Livermore Gioachino Rossini is returns to direct his second singers who appeared in impressive singing will Alviso Adobe at 3465 Valley Opera’s production considered to be a mas- production for LVO. Don- Cinderella which received bring to life their characters Old Foothill Road, Pleas- opening on March 12th at ter at writing operas that nell directed LVO's Cinder- rave reviews. Bass- of Taddeo and Elvira. anton. the Bankhead Theater. combined elements of ella (March 2014) which baritone Bojan Kneževic, Making her LVO debut The event takes place The Tri-Valley’s profes- both comic (buffa) and The Independent described who “displayed boister- is mezzo-soprano Kristen from Friday, March 4 sional opera company tragic (seria) stories. First as “fun from beginning to ous comic flair” as Don Choi in the lead role of Isa- through Sunday, March will present Rossini’s first performed in 1813 when end,” and observed that Magnifico, Cinderella’s bella. She has been hailed 6 from 10 - 4 on all days. masterpiece that combines Rossini was just 21, this “Bruce Donnell’s vast despicable stepfather, is for her "beautiful, dusky, There will be a reception comedy and tragedy set opera reflects his youth, experience directing opera Italian Girl’s Mustafa and and expressive" voice with on Sunday, March 6 from off by his brilliant music. vibrancy and playfulness. productions at major houses promises an equally hi- a "commanding presence." 2 - 4 pm. LVO’s music director Alex The opera is wacky and hi- all over the world is evident larious performance. Tenor Alexander Katsman, The show was judged Katsman has assembled a larious in a style resembling in this production.” Marco Stefani, a Pleasanton LVO’s Music and Artistic by Karen Frey. Awards cast that is young, vibrant Laurel and Hardy skits, yet Jim Schmidt, LVO native who now resides in Director, says, “We are very will be announced at the and full of life. LVO offers sparkles with great music President, says, “We are de- Italy, is returning to LVO excited to have Kristen join reception. four performances over and modern characters. It lighted to once again have to sing the role of Isabella’s our stellar cast. I’ve been The show is free and two weekends: March 12, also has a serious undertone Bruce Donnell as Stage lover Lindoro. Stefani who following her progress open to the public. 2016; 7:30pm, Opening which pokes fun at author- Director. Audiences loved performed the role of Cin- since the time she studied at night; March 13, 2016; ity figures, inept lovers, Mr. Donnell’s presentation derella’s Prince Ramiero, (continued on page 5) 2 The Independent • March 3, 2016 A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Stage days, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Special Program 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12, $15, $18; Child Benefits Newly or Senior: $7, $10, $13. Tickets can be purchased online at www.firehouse- Named Pacific arts.org, by calling 925- 931-4848, and in person at Chamber Orchestra the Firehouse Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad The Pacific Chamber Symphony is now the Avenue, Pleasanton. Pacific Chamber Orchestra. Hear the news of the BACT’s Rebecca name change as the Pacific Chamber Orchestra Posamentier notes, “Shake- presents Mandolin Madness II - From Bach to spearean comedies are a Jazz - with Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Mar- perfect vehicle for teach- shall Sunday, March 6 at 3:00 pm. ing young people the art of The concert benefits the Pacific Chamber storytelling through theatre, Orchestra The afternoon event includes music, including voice and speech, wine and hors d’ouevres at the home of Mary- how to interpret text, and ann Brent and Ralph Moir, 607 East Vineyard performance skills.” Avenue, Livermore. As is the tradition with Tickets are $80 per person or $150 per couple. Civic Arts Stage Company, Pictured are Dwayne Davis (Lysander), Georgia Ball (Hermia), Amanda Cooper Visit the new website PacificChamberOrchestra. the actors are split into two (Helena), Jonathan Wessel (Demetrius), and Samantha Herlich (Puck). Photos - Melissa Nigro com to purchase tickets. casts. For this production Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall are they are the “Moon Cast” A Midsummer Night’s two of the greatest mandolinists in the world. and the “Forest Cast.” The Dream, one of The Bard’s Their debut CD was released in 2010 on the Ad- 47 young thespians range in most-staged comedies, venture Music label to rave reviews and dozens age from 9 to 17, according comes to life this March of concerts both in the U.S and in Europe. A to the production’s Stage at the Firehouse Arts second CD of duets of J.S Bach for mandolin and Manager Zach Goldberg. Center in Pleasanton. The mandocello was released in 2015. Cast members hail City of Pleasanton Civic 2015 Grammy nominee, Mike Marshall has from all across the greater Arts Stage Company in been at the cutting edge of New Acoustic music Tri-Valley area. 17 area partnership with Bay for over 35 years with collaborations with David schools represented: Ama- Area Children's Theatre Grisman, Joshua Bell, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, dor Valley and Livermore (BACT) will present Stephane Grappelli, Chris Thile and Mark High Schools; Alisal, Shakespeare. O'Connor. Donlon, Fairlands, Mohr, The Duke of Athens Caterina Lichtenberg holds the position of and Walnut Grove Elemen- is marrying his true love. Mandolin Professor at the Music Conservatory in tary Schools; Gale Ranch, The local tradesmen are Cologne, Germany. She directs the Baroque En- Harvest Park, Pine Valley, attempting, with very semble there, has over 10 CDs to her credit, tours Pleasanton, and Thomas poor results, to rehearse the U.S., Japan and Europe regularly as a both Hart Middle Schools. Com- for a play to present at the soloist with orchestras and chamber musician. prehensive schools include festivities. In the mean- Joining them for some of the numbers is local Joe Michell K-8, Sunol time, four young Athe- harpsichordist Yuko Tanaka. Glen K-8, Valley Christian nians pursue their lovers The program includes Jacob Do Bandolim K-12, Valley Montessori in a tragi/comedy of er- (1918-1969 Brazil) Nao Me Toques; Antonio K-8, and Venture School. rors. Oberon and Titania Vivaldi (1678-1741) Concerto in G for Two The professional produc- (King and Queen of the Mandolins; Johann Sebastian Bach(1685-1750) tion team includes Bob fairies) mess with every- Two Part Inventions(Selections from BWV 772); Shryock (Director), Zach body’s plans, including Mike Marshall (*1957)Big Man From Syracuse; Goldberg (Stage Manager), each other’s. And all the Gabriele Leone(ca.1725-1789) Air Nr. 4 Theme Lizabeth Stanley (Props while that troublemaker with Variations (Caterina Solo); Daniel Huschert Master), Patricia Austin Puck, Oberon’s “shrewd (*1977)Bokeh; Music of the Americas (Mike (Costume Designer), and and knavish sprite,” Solo); J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Concerto for Oboe Cassie Barnes (Lighting throws his own hijinks and Violin in Dm BWV 1060R transcribed for Designer). Pictured are Rylee Mora (Demetrius), Joanna Houston into the mix. two Mandolins; and American Traditional Elzic's (Lysander), Isabelle Roth (Helena), Haley Brathwaite Shows run March 11 Farewell. (Hermia), and Sophie Wells (Puck) through March 20: Fri- March 3, 2016 • The Independent 3 Two Choral Masterpieces on VCC Program

Chorale’s website at http:// for $25. Visit http://www. www.valleyconcertchorale. valleyconcertchorale.org/ org/, or by calling the Cho- for information and form. rale’s information number Deadline is March 5. at (925) 866-4003 to order More information about tickets. the Valley Concert Chorale Remember a loved one is available at http://www. or special person with a me- valleyconcertchorale.org/, morial listing in the March or by calling the general concert program. Memo- information line at (925) rial listings are available 866-4003.

the triplets of Broadway’s Next Belleville H!t Musical with composer original improvised Benoît Charest musical comedy The Valley Concert Cho- of the best-loved and most “suite of psalms” is fea- melodic and rhythmic Thu mAr 3 7:30pm Fri mAr 4 8pm rale (VCC) will perform widely performed choral tured in three movements contours of the Hebrew two choral masterpieces works of the 20th century. ranging from the dramatic language to dictate mood by renowned composers Written in 1985, Rutter and vigorous to tranquil and and melodic character. By Leonard Bernstein and John composed his Requiem serene and even includes a combining the Hebrew with Rutter in two concerts of during a time of personal musical cut from West Side Christian choral tradition, “Celebration and Remem- bereavement and was the Story. Bernstein offered his Bernstein was implicitly brance.” immediate reason for writ- own assessment of the work issuing a plea for peace in The first concert at 7:30 ing it. According to Rutter’s upon its completion: “It has Israel during a turbulent GuGu the Italian Girl p.m . on March 12 will take composer notes from the an old-fashioned sweetness time in the young country’s in Algiers place at the Asbury United score, “the precedents along with its more violent history. Drum Group Methodist Church. 4743 for the Requiem were moments.” “Leonard Bernstein, authentic drum livermore valley opera East Ave., Livermore. On the small-scale, intimate The work was com- though best known for his rhythms of china mAr 12 — mAr 20 March 13, a 3 p.m. perfor- Requiems of Fauré and Du- missioned for the 1965 Broadway musicals Can- Sat mAr 5 8pm gala dinner at uncle yu’s mance will be held at Trin- ruflé rather than the great Southern Cathedrals Festi- dide and West Side Story, mar 12 at 4pm ity Lutheran Church, 1225 dramatic frescoes of Berlioz val at Chichester Cathedral I believe, will one day be Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. and Verdi.” And unlike the by the cathedral's organist, recognized as a great 20th “We are delighted to many Requiems since about John Birch, and the Dean, century choral composer,” bring to the community two 1850, Rutter’s music is not Walter Hussey. However, says Bush. “His Chich- choral masterpieces of the a complete setting of the the world premiere took ester Psalms is his choral 20th century,” says John Missa pro defunctis as laid place in the Philharmonic masterpiece and a favorite Emory Bush, the Chorale’s down in Catholic liturgy Hall, New York on July 15, of choruses all over the Artistic Director and Con- but instead a meditation on 1965 with the composer world.” ductor. “Our concerts will themes of life and death us- conducting, followed by the Tickets are $20 in ad- Amjad Ali Khan Amaan Ali Khan the Smithereens offer audiences an experi- ing a personal compilation performance in the Chich- vance and $25 at the door. Ayaan Ali Khan play songs from the who ence of musical celebration of texts. ester Festival on July 31, High school and college Fri mAr 25 8pm and remembrance through Chichester Psalms was conducted by John Birch. students $10 with valid Tue mAr 22 7:30pm the music of Leonard Bern- Bernstein's first composi- Bernstein specifically student ID. Children are stein and John Rutter.” tion after his 1963 Third called for the text to be free. Advance tickets may 925.373.6800 LVPAC.org Rutter’s Requiem is one Symphony (Kaddish). His sung in Hebrew using the be ordered by visiting the 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore 4 The Independent • March 3, 2016

Dedication of Sculpture Planned in Downtown Livermore Trichster, Debut A brief dedication on the City’s Public Art, ceremony honoring Liver- please visit the City of Film, to Screen at The more’s newest sculpture Livermore’s Arts web- installation, Sunday with page at www.cityofliver- Vine in Livermore Jessie will be held on more.net/arts. Contact Friday, March 11, 2016 at Rebecca Cox, Com- 2:00 p.m. at 2375 Railroad munity and Economic Trichster, the debut feature film from Bay Area Avenue near the CREAM Development Depart- native Jillian Corsie, is set to screen at The Vine ice cream shop, where ment, with questions at Theater on March 17th, 2016 at 7:00pm. The film premiered at the Soho International Film Festival in the sculpture will soon be 925-960-4581 or arts@ New York City, where tickets sold out within a week installed. CREAM will pro- cityoflivermore.net. of releasing to the public. Trichster won best docu- vide a sweet treat for those The public is invited mentary from the Voiceless Film Festival . Director attending. to attend the dedication. Jillian Corsie was awarded “Best Young Filmmaker Sunday with Jessie de- 2015” from the Los Angeles Center Studios. Trich- picts a life-size bronze boy ster was made possible through three crowdfunding happily enjoying his ice Celebrate campaigns and the dedication of five female, first- cream cone with his adoring time filmmakers. dog. This piece was created Women Exhibit Jillian Corsie will be in attendance for the by sculptor Susan Geissler Sunday with Jessie by Susan Geissler screening and for a Q&A after the film. "I grew up and was donated by Gary Planned at Las in Pleasanton so I'm thrilled to screen Trichster at The Vine,” says Jillian Corsie. "The goal of this and Nancy Harrington of theme, and accessible loca- art, which represents their Positas College documentary was always to raise awareness about worldview and experience. Pleasanton. The sculpture’s tion will give children the trichotillomania, and screening at the Vine is helping true-to-life size, expressive opportunity to interact with For more information The Las Positas College us to do that." Photography Department Trichster follows seven individuals as they presents Celebrate Women! navigate the complicated emotions surrounding their 2016. hair pulling disorder, clinically known as trichotil- This photographic art lomania, and the effect it has on their daily lives. The competition includes paint- disorder is an ever present part of their lives follow- ings and etchings. ing them through family dinners, school projects, The exhibition can be starting careers, and building relationships. Some go to great lengths to hide the effects of the disorder, seen at the Las Positas some strive to become pull-free, while others decide College, Building 2400, to accept their desires to pull. Ultimately, they must Livermore from March 1 each decide how much they allow trichotillomania to to 31. define themselves. A reception will be held Recently featured on ABC's 20/20, Trichster is from 6 to 8 p.m on March a part of a growing movement that aims to bring 15 with awards to be pre- awareness and understanding to an issue often hid- sented at 7:30 p.m. den, misunderstood and misdiagnosed. The segment An art panel discussion features an appearance from the film’s director, will be held from 2 to 4 Jillian Corsie, as well as YouTube superstar, Rebecca Brown, who is one of the main subjects of the film. p.m. on March 17 in Build- Also known as Beckie0, Rebecca Brown’s “Picture ing, 300, Graphic Design Everyday” viral video has over fourteen million Studio. views, and her channel has reached over 290,000 For more information, subscribers. contact Barbara at barbara. Though the film focuses on the human experience nichols.reynolds@gmail. with trichotillomania, facts provided throughout the com film frame the disorder as much more common than The exhibit is sponsored most people realize: by Casse-Croute Bakery, Trichotillomania affects 2-5% of the population Livermore Valley Charter Prep presented a Festival of Short Plays. From the "Playbill" (three times more common than anorexia and up to included Actors and Crew: Marianne Calub, Fox Schmidt, Sarah Peters, Gillian Richards, Affinity Spa, Color Me Mine, Noland’s 15 million Americans) Bong, Justin Magnano, Ashley Victoria Montenegro, Baily Musto, Jordan Muller, Trichster's screening will take place Thursday, Sierra Scharbach, Lamisa Ahmed, RJ Calub, Steve Millard, Grace Piazza, Ian Rose, Cake Shop, Way Up Frame, March 17th at 7:00pm. The screenings will be held Erynn Pascual, Sadie Lynn Schaefer, Jenna Po, Jack Barron Walken, Keale Bergonia, and Melo’s Pizza & Pasta. at The Vine Theater - 1722 First Street, Livermore, Myroslav Tkachenko, Alyssa Bong, David Baker, Isabelle Thier, Hayley Bell, Bonnie The college is located at Tickets are available at the door. Masterman, Tessa Mullins, Nick Sobrepeña, Camille Zaug, Jonathan Weiss, Erin Park, 3000 Campus Hill Drive in More information about the film Trichster is Marie Prather, Madi Osborn, Maddie Franco, Mariel Chiong, Sophia Elkihel,Thomas Livermore. available on its website: www. Trichster.com Pico, Dmitrij Boyd, Madi Osborn, Bailey Sako, Ariel Kenflack. Photo - John King March 3, 2016 • The Independent 5

OPERA Program to Look at Changing (continued from front page) the San Francisco Conser- the Tri-Valley and beyond. Image of Women in Film vatory where she earned a Included in the ticket In honor of Women’s History Month, the Livermore Civic Masters of Music degree. price is a pre-opera talk Center Library will host an event titled The Changing Im- I have always wanted to providing insights to the ages of Women in Film on Sunday, March 20, 2016, 2pm. fi nd a major role for her at featured opera, held one This event will begin with a free screening of the 2014 LVO.” hour prior to curtain. PBS documentary Makers: Women in Hollywood. A Choi, a California na- LVO’s traditional artist discussion led by local fi lm afi cionados will follow the tive, was one of three win- reception is held in the screening. Refreshments will be served. This program is ners in the October 2015 lobby immediately follow- co-sponsored by the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin Branch district Metropolitan Opera ing each performance. of AAUW (American Association of University Women) and the Friends of the Livermore Library. National Council auditions The Bankhead The- Makers: Women in Hollywood (not rated, run time 54 in San Diego. During the ater is located at 2400 minutes) showcases the women of showbiz, from the earli- 2013-14 season she was First Street in downtown est pioneers to present-day power players, as they infl uence an Emerging Artist with Livermore. Tickets may be the creation of one of the country’s biggest commodities: Virginia Opera, and she has purchased at the box offi ce, entertainment. performed as an Apprentice online at www.bankhead- Audiences hear from actress-producer-activist Jane Artist with the Sarasota theater.org or by calling Fonda, television powerhouse Shonda Rhimes, who cre- Opera. In the Bay Area, Ms. 373-6800. ated Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal; screenwriter Linda Choi has performed with Tickets are adults $39- Woolverton, who re-imagined the traditional Disney both Opera Parallèle and $89; students 18 years and princess by making Belle (Beauty and the Beast) a self- possessed, strong-willed young woman; writer-director- West Bay Opera. younger $10 off on all days, actress Lena Dunham, who mines comedy and drama gold “Rossini’s brilliant all seating sections, student by exploring what it’s really like to be a young woman to- music which is marked by ID required. Opening night day, and six-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close. slowly building crescendos Gala tickets are a separate The documentary is narrated by Julia Roberts. with incredible energy, ticket purchase of $90. The Civic Center Library is located at 1188 South Liver- melodies you will be hum- Choi, mezzo soprano, more Avenue, Livermore. For additional events check the ming for days, combined is excited to make her LVO library’s website at www.livermorelibrary.net. with poignant passages of opera debut this season in truly masterful music is an The Italian Girl in Algiers. opera you will not want to Recent roles include Suzuki miss,” adds Katsman. in Madama Butterfl y (Op- Opening night gala era San Antonio), Paquette ticket includes appetizers, a in Candide (Glimmerglass America and in Europe. baritone Daniel Cilli per- three-course dinner paired Opera Festival), Cheru- Lauded by the San formed the title role Carlo with Crooked Vine & Stony bino in Le nozze di Figaro Francisco Chronicle for Gesualdo in the premiere Ridge wines, followed by (Sarasota Opera), and Lady “a virtuosic display as reading of Gesualdo: Prince a dessert reception in the Thiang in The King and I Zerbinetta,”and by the of Madness by Dante Bankhead Theater lobby. (The Marriott Theatre). Contra Costa Times as DeSilva a graphic opera The welcome reception Italian-American tenor being “a particular stand- commissioned by Opera of wine and appetizers Marco Stefani was most re- out...acrobatic, sensuously Parallèle, Marco in Gianni begins at 4:00 pm and cently heard at the Festival fl irtatious...” in West Edge Schicchi at Sacramento seating at 4:30 pm at Uncle della Valle d’Itria alongside Opera’s Ariadne auf Naxos, Opera, and Captain Corco- Yu's, conveniently located tenor Michael Spyres in soprano Emma McNairy ran in a concert of H.M.S. one-half block from the Mayr’s Medea in Corinto is enjoying a blossoming Pinafore with Music in the theater. Guests will have a conducted by Fabio Luisi, international career. Mountains Festival. chance to meet the Stage principal conductor of the During recent seasons Director Bruce Donnell and Metropolitan Opera. He Alexander Katsman, LVO’s made his debut with Liver- Artistic Director and Music more Valley Opera as Don Conductor. Ramiro in Rossini’s Cinder- Gala Tickets are $90, ella (La Cenerentola), a role and are available through which he has performed at Bankhead Theater box of- Townsend Opera and at the fi ce. Raffl e tickets will be Salzburg Festival as a mem- sold for a chance to win a ber of the Young Singers gift certifi cate from Neiman Project. Marcus. Proceeds from Bojan Kneževic has the evening allow LVO received critical acclaim for to continue its mission of his many operatic por- bringing quality opera to trayals in opera houses in 6 The Independent • March 3, 2016

Two Chosen for Artist in Residence Program at Tao House

A scholar from France and a playwright from Penn- Her first task will be to revise and refine her one- sylvania have been selected by the Eugene Foundation woman play which portrays sixteen African American Board to be the 2016 Tao House Fellows in the Travis women’s lives from the Colonial period to the Civil Bogard Artist in Residence Program at Tao House in War. Danville. “The text and performance breathe life into slave Thierry Dubost, Professor of English at the Uni- narratives, personal letters, memoirs, diary entries, versity of Caen, Normandy France will arrive in May court records, poems, public addresses, and newspa- to spend a month at Tao House working on a short per advertisements to share the voices and experiences biography of Eugene O’Neill in French, Valerie Joyce, of long-forgotten women. Although I traverse two Associate Professor in the Graduate Theatre Depart- hundred years of African American women’s history, ment at Villanova University, Pennsylvania will work the monologues I wrote are not vague overviews of on revising her one woman play and writing a chapter historical periods. Instead, each character experi- of a book, both focusing on African women’s lives. ences a moment; a catalyzing, crystallizing, singular Professor Dubost’s planned biography of O’Neill moment that reflects the broader historical context as will focus on the playwright’s life and will target read- it relates to one woman’s life, breathing life into her ers, actors, directors and theatre lovers who are interest- story, “ Joyce says. ed in O’Neill and his works. . Each of the summarized The play has been presented in Pennsylvania and plays will be set within the author’s creative context Maryland where she experimented and focused on and will be summarized so readers have an understand- form and content. After revising the text at Tao House ing of the themes and aesthetic achievements of the she plans to take the play to the Edinburgh Fringe playwright. Dubost says, “Selecting photos from the Festival in August. Foundation’s Research library will be the first purpose Professor Joyce also hopes to complete a chapter of Michael Mullen of my stay…These would enable French readers to have her book Embodied Performance and African Ameri- a visual entry into the staging of O’Neill’s works… can Women, 1649-1865: A Living Historiography, This means including photos of his staged works -first (under contract to a publisher) which documents Fiddler Kicks Off Sunday productions or significant pictures of later productions.” and vivifies the long-forgotten early American black Afternoon Series Dubost also looks forward to reading the entire col- women in the play. lection of O’Neill’s letters in the library, starting with Ellen Craft, a slave in Macon who, with her Michael Mullen, best known as one of the leading the ones written in France, then extending the search to husband, became a celebrity after a daring escape Celtic Rock fiddlers, thanks to his multi-year tenure all the letters in order to find O’Neill’s remarks about in 1848, will be the topic of the chapter she plans to in the band Tempest, is donating his talent to kick off France and French art.” write at Tao House. “This ‘living historiography’ of- a new schedule of Sunday afternoon performances at He said there is no French equivalent for his project. fers a roadmap for contemporary scholars to recover Panama Bay Coffee Company in downtown Liver- Eugene O’Neill is rarely produced in France and his and reintegrate those lives and histories into our more 0n March 6th, beginning at 2 p.m. The schedule book will be useful to the theatre community, giving di- dominant narratives…providing compelling texts for will feature all original or traditional music, organized rectors a better understanding of the playwright and his performers of every level.” Joyce said. by Duane Gordon of Valley SingOut. With the debut of his solo act, Michael Mullen's works and leading to updated translations of the plays. Professor Joyce has presented her play under Trio Of One, he began “live looping” as an interesting Dubost, who is a Eugene O’Neill Society Board several different titles, Unveiling Shadows and (Dis) performance approach. He builds each track live in Member, is the author of a book titled Struggle, Defeat Embodied Voices. She has directed many plays front of the audience and the piece climaxes with mul- or Rebirth: Eugene O’Neill’s Vision of Humanity and of and had wrote, directed and designed I will Speak tiple parts woven together. He has since mastered the The Plays of Thomas Kilro, an Irish playwright whom for Myself, (Beacon Theatre Co) and co-conceived, technique. He did so at the “TriaSoli” performance many critics associate with Pirandello. He is editor or directed, choreographed and designed, (Dis)Embodied in the soft opening of the Sunday Matinee Series on co-editor of six books mainly focused on theatre, and is Voices, (Mainstay Arts Center, MD) and To Sirloin February 21st. Mullen is breaking new ground as an a regular contributor to The Eugene O’Neill Review. with Love: a Meat Opera (NYC Fringe Festival) She innovator within the rapidly expanding Live Looping Professor Valerie Joyce plans to work on two aspects has written many articles and book reviews and given genre. of her project titled I will Speak for Myself while at Tao lectures focusing on the history of black women. On March 6th, Mullens will provide a multi- faceted solo show: Looped jigs and reels and rocking House. The Artist in Residence is a program of the Eugene acoustic folk that bring a uniquely Celtic twist to the “This project intertwines a full-length play with a O’Neill Foundation, in association with the National term One Man Band. scholarly manuscript about African American women Park Service at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Panama Bay is located 2115 First Street in down- and embodied performance, “ Joyce says. Site. To www.eugenoneill.org for more details. town Livermore.

March 3, 2016 • The Independent 7

Jose Maria Amador DAR Presents Annual Student Awards Teens Invited to The Pleasanton based Pioneer Cemetery on De- José Maria Amador chap- cember 12, 2015. Cameron Create ter of Daughters of the is a junior at Amador Valley Poems American Revolution held High School in Pleasanton. its annual student awards JMADAR presented Using ceremony on February certificates, pins, and in 20, 2016. Seven (7) local some case scholarship mon- Book Titles students were recognized ies. The students were also for good citizenship, com- honored with certificates April is National munity service and essays from Pleasanton Mayor Poetry Month. The written on Christopher Co- Jerry Thorne, Cheri Greven lumbus and American His- representing congressman Livermore Library urges tory topics chosen by the Eric Swalwell, and Eve teens to get creative National Society Daughters Ruhlman from California and make a poem out of the American Revolu- Assemblymember Catha- of book titles. Choose tion. The student winners rine Baker’s 16th Assembly up to 8 books and make hail from Castro Valley, District office. A certificate a poem out of their Dublin, and Pleasanton. from Assemblymember Bill titles. Take a picture of Megan Holt won the Quirk was also presented to the books and post the DAR Good Citizen Award Aditi Sriram. image to Instagram with for demonstrating qualities The ceremony was held the hashtag #LPLpo- of dependability, service, at the Pleasant View Church etry2016. The Liver- leadership and patriotism. of Christ in Pleasanton. The more Library will accept Megan is a senior at Quarry Young America Patriots submissions from April Lane School in Dublin. Ol- Pictured are (from left) Windemere Ranch Middle School Principal Dave Bolin, Dave (YAPS) Fife and Drum Hamm from the Pleasanton VFW, Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne, Bill Danko from the 1 to April 30, 2016. All ivia Larsen of Foothill High Corps opened the ceremony submissions will be eli- School in Pleasanton and Pleasanton American Legion, Cheri Grevin from U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell's by playing rousing Ameri- gible to win one of five Vedka Chaudhri of Dublin office and Eve Ruhlman from California Assemblymember Catharine Baker's 16th can music of the Revolu- High School in Dublin were Assembly District office. tionary War period includ- $10 gift cards to local awarded honorable men- ing Yankee Doodle. Cindy businesses. tion. Daniels, JMADAR Regent, Participants must be bergh: A Journey Across Christopher Columbus’ Jensen Ranch Elementary, Livermore middle and Alexandra Stassinopou- the Atlantic." Her essay voyage to the new world Castro Valley, was the 5th led the award ceremony. los read her winning essay Family members, school high school students compared and contrasted with Charles Lindbergh’s Grade Winner as well as the with a valid Livermore on “Columbus and Lind- first solo flight across the CSSDAR District IV Win- representatives and local Public Library card. Atlantic Ocean. Alexan- ner. Eva Shen, Windemere political leaders attended dra attends Dublin High Ranch Middle School, San and congratulated the win- All types of poetry are School. She is the Cali- Ramon, was the 6th Grade ners. The morning conclud- eligible, and the poems fornia State Society DAR Winner. Alex Roberts, St. ed with refreshments. do not have to rhyme. (CSSDAR) District IV Thomas Aquinas Academy The American History Participants must use Winner and California state Home Schooled, was the Essay contest and the DAR Livermore Public Li- first runner up. 7th Grade Winner and also Good Citizen Award are brary books in their pho- Four students from a CSSDAR District IV conducted annually by to and they must follow different grade levels Winner. Carolyne Geng, the DAR whose mission @LivermoreLibrary on were presented American Harvest Park Middle is historical preservation, Instagram to be eligible promotion of education and History Essay Awards for School, Pleasanton, was the to win. Five winners their description of “A 8th Grade Winner. District encouragement of patriotic endeavor. The annual Chris- will be selected by ran- Colonial Family’s Reac- winners will go on to com- dom drawing during the tion to the Stamp Act”. The pete at the state level. topher Columbus essay contest is co-sponsored first week in May. Stamp Act was viewed by Cameron Huber received For more informa- the colonists as “taxation the Community Service with the National Italian American Foundation. tion, visit the Teen without representation." Award for outstanding Space page on the The illuminating essays service to Pleasanton by For more information library’s website: www. presented viewpoints on the initiating and leading the about joining the local role the Stamp Act placed first ever “Wreaths Across DAR chapter, please con- livermorelibrary.net, or in organizing the colonists Pleasanton” which placed tact Regent Cindy Daniels contact Teen Program- against the British King and over 560 wreaths on the at jmadar.regent@gmail. ming Librarian Caitlyn Young American Patriots Fife and Drum Corps com." Lung at 925-373-5576. performance. Parliament. Aditi Sriram, graves of veterans in the 8 The Independent • March 3, 2016 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

Exhibit, fine art photography by Jonathan Livermore Art Association Spring poetically relay our thoughts, emotions School Center for the Performing Arts, Oil Painting Topic for Meeting Miller and oil paintings of local subjects Show, Sat. and Sun., April 2 and 3, 10 and experiences through poetry. Become 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. Tickets by Norma Webb are on display at a.m to 5 p.m. The Barn, 3131 Pacific a member & share your work - Contact brownpapertickets.com Espresso Rosetta, 206 S. J Street, Ave., Livermore. Artists’ reception and [email protected] for more Spring Concert: American Favorites: The Pleasanton Art Livermore through the month of March. awards, 7 to 9 p.m. Sat., April 2. www. info on Theme Challenges, Membership a Celebration of America’s Popular League and Livermore Art Both are members of the Livermore Art livermoreartassociation.org & Opportunities. Music; Musical Direction by César Association general meet- Association. Fresh Works VI Annual Juried Exhibition, Essential Creativity- Artist's Way, class Cancino. Fri-Sat., March 18, 19, 2016, ing will be held 7:30 p.m. Pleasanton Art League Alviso Adobe Harrington Gallery featuring both local March 8- April 26, Tuesdays 7-9pm, at 8:00 pm; Sunday, March 20, 2016, Show, March 3-6, reception March 6, and greater Bay Area artists. Juror is Bothwell Performing Arts Center, at 2:00 pm. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, on March 14 at the Cultural 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 3465 Old Foothill Rd., Richard Ambrose. April 30-June 4. Livermore. Learn how to break through 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. $18 adult, Arts Building, 4455 Black Pleasanton. www-pal-art.com Reception Sat., April 30, 1 to 3 p.m. creative blocks and nurture the inner $15 adult H.A.R.D. resident, $15 senior, Ave., Pleasanton. Landscape Exhibit at the Livermore Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad artist. No artistic experience necessary. $12 junior/student. (510) 881-6777; Ed Lucey will be dem- Public Library featuring work by twelve Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Must be 18yrs. Instructor: Jan Mahood. www.dmtonline.org artists from Carol Maddox's painting org. (Students bring copy of the Artist’s Way Green Floyd, Bothwell Arts Center, March onstrating his method of oil group March 1-March 31, 2016. An Call for Artists, 44th Annual Art in the pen and journal). To register contact 17, 7:30 p.m. music of Floyd with a painting at the March meet- opening reception will be held at the Vineyards, Sunday May 29, 2016. Jan Mahood www.heartofthecreative. Celtic/Appalachian twist! Tickets www. ing. He enjoys painting a Library on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 2 Dimensional Fine Art, Sculpture, com, [email protected] or bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. wealth of subject matters in 3:00-5:00pm. Livermore Public Library Photography and Ceramics. Applica- 925-989-6153. Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, and Civic Center is located at 1188 S. tions are now being accepted, Open Ayaan Ali Khan, March 22, 7:30 p.m. California; scenes from the Livermore Ave., Livermore. to LAA members and non members; WINE & SPIRITS Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Bay Area and the surround- The Figure in Place, Harrington Gallery’s information at 925-449-0670 or email: Port and Cookies, Cedar Mountain Winery Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or ing countryside. He does next exhibition opens March 3, and fea- [email protected] & Port Works offers for a fun flight of 6 373-6800. mostly studio painting in Los Gatos where he has lived for tures 5 prominent Bay Area figurative Girl Scout Cookies paired with 6 Ports. Youth Music Festival Y2K, 2 and 7:30 painters. Colorful, dynamic, and diverse, MEETINGS/CLASSES March 5th - 6th, noon to 4 pm. No p.m., March 26, Firehouse Arts Center, many year but also does some plein air work. the installation explores “the figure” as PAL/LAA general meeting, 7:30 p.m. reservations required. $15 per person, 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Maintaining a painterly approach which shows the the subject, with a variety of media and March 14, Cultural Arts Building, 4455 $10 club members. Cookies and milk www.firehousearts.org, 931-4850. brushwork and structure of the painting, he tries to stay approaches. Exhibition will be open to Black Ave., Pleasanton. Ed Lucey will be flight for designated drivers, $10. The Smithereens Play Songs From faithful to the scene, but adjusts the elements and color for the public Thursday, March 3 through demonstration his method of oil paint- Las Positas Vineyards, Livermore, Sat., The Who, March 25, 8 p.m. Bankhead Saturday, April 9. The artists: William ing. There is no admission charge. March 5, featuring new International Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. a good composition. Rushton (San Jose), Brook Temple (San The Artists' Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 2 Cheese & Wine pairing flight. Sun., bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Attending San Jose State University and the Art Center Rafael), John Goodman (San Francisco), p.m. Sat., April 23, adjacent to Farmers March 6, "Sunday Funday" featured Jazz Concert, April 1, 7 p.m. Las College of Design in Pasadena, Ed went on to a forty five Kim Frohsin (San Francisco), Linda Market, Delucci Park, Pleasanton. Paint, food pairing flight will be a Chocolate Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., year career in industrial design, running his own business. Christensen (Aptos). Free opening canvas, frames, easels, pads of paper, Truffle and wine pairing flight. Tasting Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ He has taught design and drawing at Stanford University reception with artists, will be held on instructional books, equipment, etc. will Room is open 11:30am-4:30pm. For performingarts/index.php Thursday, March 3, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. be available. more information, contact curt@ With the Beatles - The Concert and San Jose State University and with a Fullbright Grant Regular gallery hours: Wednesday, Show and Tell, Artists are invited to laspositasvineyards.com Experience, April 1, 8 p.m. Bankhead in Germany. Thursday, Friday from 12:00-5:00 a monthly function at the Bothwell Barrel Tasting Weekend, March 19 and Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. An award winner in shows at the Los Gatos Art As- p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th 20, noon to 4:30 p.m. Taste wines right bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. sociation, Pacific Art League in Palo Alto, Visual Artists Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at out of the barrel, meet winemakers and The Telegraph Quartet, Del Valle Fine Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth more. Each winery will host a unique ex- Arts, 8 p.m. April 2. Bankhead Theater, Association Summit at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara Avenue. Donations always appreciated. St., Livermore. Artists bring finished or perience during barrel tasting weekend 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- and the Morning Rotary plein air competition in Los Alamo Danville Artists' Society, Art unfinished work to show and if desired, including at least 1 barrel sample for headtheater.org or 373-6800. Gatos, Ed was also a winner in the Over Sixty competition Extraordinaire, a new exhibit, on display receive a critique from the group. each ticket holder. Tickets $40 Advance/ Larkin Poe, Sisters “Roots” Rock, 8 p.m and in a separate year a finalist in the Artist’s Magazine Feb. 19 through May 1 at the Blackhawk Refreshments are brought by some of $45 Day of Event. Tickets and more in- April 2. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Gallery, 3416 Blackhawk Plaza the artists, and a donation of $5.00 formation: www.lvwine.org/event/2053/ Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. Annual Competition. Circle, Danville. The exhibit features is desired although not mandatory. Barrel_Tasting_Weekend.html firehousearts.org, 931-4850. Ed is represented by the Museums Gallery of Los Ga- sculptures by guest artist Dan Woodard Contact for this event is D’Anne Miller at Laurie Berkner Solo! The You and Me tos, Morgan Hill Gallery and the Valley Art Center, Wal- and works by forty-five member artists. [email protected], or Linda Ryan MUSIC/CONCERTS Tour, April 2, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bank- nut Creek. He is a member of Oil Painters of America. Member artists' work include oil, at [email protected] Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, ACC/Art Critique & Coffee, Discuss and urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, 21 www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. https://sites.google.com/site/paintingsbyedlucey/. sculpture, ceramic, glass, fiber art and share work with Professional Artists South Livermore Ave., Livermore. Hello Gorgeous! A Live Tribute to Barbra jewelry. Gallery hours are Monday- in sketching, painting, exhibiting and Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Streisand starring Rebecca Clark as Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and. Sunday marketing your work. ACC members regularly at: The Castle Rock Restaurant Miss Barbra Streisand. 3 p.m, April ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS League or for information regarding the Public Art Circuit, call John Trimingham 11 am to 6 pm currently working on exhibiting theme in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- the 3. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore Art Association Gallery, lo- “In Good Company” Honors SWAN Day works, under the Inspiration of "The 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or cated in the Carnegie Building, offers art at (510) 877-8154. Special Exhibit: On view from February 2016, as well as Women’s History Artist's Edge /The Edge of Art & Chosen 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, small 373-6800. classes, unusual gifts, painting rentals, month, Livermore Valley Performing Pathways." Meets and Critiques Friday cover. Heart by Heart, 8 p.m., April 8 and 9, art exhibits and information pertaining 18 through March 26. The Harrington Gallery and Firehouse Arts Center pres- Arts Center and Silicon Valley Women’s mornings in Pleasanton. PoetryOnCan- East Avenue Middle School students will Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad to the art field, 2155 Third St., Liver- Caucus for Art will jointly present a jur- [email protected] perform Seussical! for their 2016 pro- Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. more. The gallery has been open since ent works by Santa Clara artist Ryan Reynolds. Two distinct installations: ied art exhibit “In Good Company.” The Figure Drawing Workshop, every Friday duction. A special matinee performance org, 931-4850. 1974 and is run as a co-op by local display of more than 50 works in a wide 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Artists bring in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Livermore-Amador Symphony, April 9, artists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 a series of small watercolors in the variety of art forms will be on display in their own materials and easels. Open Across America Day will be on Saturday Dvorak Cello Concerto featuring Austin p.m. For information call 449-9927. hallway galleries, and large-format the Bankhead Theater Visitors Center to all artists. Professional artist models March 5. The show will begin at 3pm Huntington, soloist. 7 p.m. pre-concert Members of the Pleasanton Art League landscapes in the Grand Atrium Lobby. and Gallery from March 2 through May (nude). No instructor. Students under in the East Avenue Middle School Multi talk, 8 p.m. concert. Bankhead Theater, Public Art Circuit are currently Reynolds is a 2003 UC Berkeley MFA 1, 2016. The exhibit is free of charge 18 need written parental permission to Purpose Room: 3951 East Avenue, 2400 First St., Livermore. www.bank- exhibiting art at six businesses in the recipient, and has shown in New York, and open to the public. An artists’ re- attend. Cost $20 per session. Bothwell Livermore. Admission is free, donations headtheater.org or 373-6800. Pleasanton - Dublin Area. Viewing London, and across California. Most re- ception will be held Saturday, March 12 Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. gratefully accepted at the door. The Swingles, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Bank- locations are: Bank of America at 337 cently, he completed a residency at the from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free of charge. Coffee, tea and refreshments are avail- GuGu Drum Group, dramatic retelling head Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Main Street, Pleasanton; Pleasanton Ballinglen Center for the Arts in County Modern dance performance paying able. Call or e-mail Barbara Stanton of traditional Chinese proverbs, fables www.bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. Chamber of Commerce at 777 Peters May, Ireland. Firehouse Arts Center tribute to the SWAN Day theme will be for more info about the workshop, and fairy tales through athletic and Crazy Little Thing Called Love, jazz Street, Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & open hours. Wednesday, Thursday, presented in the lobby by the ConDanza 925-373-9638 - microangelo@ theatrical drum vignettes. March 5, 8 benefit featuring the Amador Valley High Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard Road, Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Saturday Repertory Company during the recep- earthlink.net. p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., School Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. April 14. Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Main 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 4444 Railroad tion. Visitor Center and Galley, located PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, now Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Street, Pleasanton; Edward Jones at Avenue, Pleasanton. Donations always in the lobby of the Bankhead Theater meeting the 1st Thursday and 3rd 373-6800. Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. 6601 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin; and appreciated. For more information, at 2400 First Street in Livermore. The Wednesday of each month 7:00 at Voices In Harmony Presents: “Lies in the org, 931-4850. The Bagel Street Café at 6762 Bernal contact Gallery Director: JFinegan@ Center is open to the public seven days The Corner Bakery Cafe in Pleasanton. Attic: A Beatles A Cappella Musical,” The Wonder of Elvis - The Tribute one- Avenue Pleasanton. If interested in be- cityofpleasantonca.gov, or call the gal- a week from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Join us as we challenge ourselves to March 6, 2016, 2 to 4 p.m. Dublin High man show starring Rob Ely, 8 p.m. April coming a member of the Pleasanton Art lery: 925-931-4849. March 3, 2016 • The Independent 9 ART & ENTERTAINMENT

15, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., April 8, 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 firehousearts.org, 931-4850. MISCELLANEOUS Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Political Issues Book Club meets the Religion Chat Will Hear 373-6800. ater.org or 373-6800. DANCE 4th Tuesday of each month, and reads Jayme Stone, 8 p.m., April 15, Firehouse The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, April 21, 7:30 books about issues and trends that Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, adapted by Simon Levy. Role Players p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., are driving current affairs in both the Creation Stories of Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org, Ensemble production, April 15-May Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or national and international arenas. 931-4850. 1. Tickets and Information at www. 373-6800. Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further Different Faiths Waterloo: The ABBA Concert Experience RolePlayersEnsemble.com. The Village questions eight-piece production show ‘Waterloo’ Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville. AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a member- Interfaith Interconnect's monthly Religion Chat will performs all the greatest hits of ABBA. 8 Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre, Auditions. Las Positas College announces centered book group led by a small p.m. April 16. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Enchanted April, April 23-May 8, auditions for its summer 2016 outdoor group of book club veterans, with be held on March 9, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad musical, “How To Succeed In Business reading selections based on member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3574 Vine- ater.org or 373-6800. Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Without Really Trying.” Auditions will recommendations and consensus. yard Avenue, Pleasanton. The doors of the church will Pacific Chamber Symphony, April 17, 2 org, 931-4850. be held March 21 and 22 from 7-10 No homework required– share your open at 4:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM to give attendees a p.m Majestic Masterpieces. Bankhead Defending The Caveman, April 28, 7:30 in the Black Box Theater of the Mertes insights or just listen in! Contact Susan Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. www. p.m.; April 29, 8 p.m.; April 30, 3 p.m. Center for the Arts on campus. Bring a at 337-1282 regarding the We’re Talkin’ chance to visit with each other. Religion Chats are free of bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. and 7 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 prepared 32 measures or one verse of a Books! Club. charge. All are welcome. San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, 2 p.m. First St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- musical theater or pop song. Accompa- Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken The topic will be What is your faith's creation story? April 24, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First ater.org or 373-6800. nist provided. If interested in a speaking Word. 2nd Thursday of each month. How did the world come to be? Speakers will be Denise Street, downtown Livermore. www. O’Neill: The Rhythms of His Soul, a lively role, bring a prepared 1 to 2 minutes Features local authors reading their Lerch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bankheadtheater.org or 373-6800. musical revue devised by Foundation comic monologue, memorized or read. work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peet's Coffee and Student Music Recital, April 27, 1 p.m. Director-Emeritus Dan Cawthon, April Be prepared to move. Best to come Tea, 152 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. and Randy Pico, who will talk about an American Indian Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill 30-May 1 and May 14-15 in the Old at 7 and plan to stay for the evening. Sponsored by LVPAC and Peet's. tribal story. Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascollege. Barn at the Eugene O’Neill National Call backs on March 24. 11 principal Information go to http://facebook.com/ Religion Chat is a monthly interfaith forum held on the edu/performingarts/index.php Historic Site in Danville. The production roles plus large singing/dancing/acting StoriedNights second Wednesday of the month at one of Interfaith Inter- includes early American popular music, chorus. All roles open. Performances An Ordinary Year, An Extraordinary ON THE STAGE well-known songs of the day, songs of dates: July 28-31. For more information, Time: Photographs From a Tour in connect's sixteen participating congregations in Livermore The Triplets of Belleville, March 3, 7:30 the sea, and familiar music hall tunes. contact director Ken Ross at kross@ Vietnam Exhibition, March 2 – May 29 and Pleasanton. The group's mission statement reads, "To p.m. Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville Eugene O’Neill Foundation. Tickets are laspositascollege.edu. at Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, enrich, educate, and inform ourselves and others about with composer Benoît Charest Per- available at the Eugene O’Neill Founda- Experienced Singers Needed for Ma- Pleasanton, www.museumonmain.org, the great diversity of faiths and cultures in our Valley." In formed live, a Parisian Hot Jazz-inspired tion’s website at www.eugeneoneill.org jestic Masterpieces: Four Coronation tel 925-462-2766, open Tue-Sat 10-4, score. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Anthems by Händel.Two performances Sun 1-4, free admission. This exhibition order to accomplish our mission, a variety of events are Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org or COMEDY with the Pacific Chamber Symphony, features photographs taken by Steven held each year. 373-6800. An Evening of Magic & Comedy - starring Lawrence Kohl, Conductor. Saturday, Burchik during his service with the US To contact the group, e-mail Interfaith.interconnect@ Spring Musical - Chicago, March 3-13, 8 current San Francisco magic champion April 16 at 7:30 pm (Lafayette Library Army in Vietnam. gmail.com. For information, go to www.interfaithinter- p.m. Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Ryan Kane, winner “Best Stage Magi- and Learning Center) and Sunday, April War Comes Home: The Legacy Exhibi- Hill Dr., Livermore. http://laspositascol- cian in the Bay Area.” Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 pm (Bankhead Theater, tion, March 2 – April 24 at Museum connect.weebly.com. They are also on Facebook. lege.edu/performingarts/index.php 5, 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Livermore. Rehearsals: March 8, March on Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, Broadway’s Next HIT Musical, March 4, Center in Pleasanton. Reserved seating 15, April 5 and April 12 from 7:00 – www.museumonmain.org, tel 925-462- 8 p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First tickets $15- $25. Tickets available 9:00 pm Location: St. Raymond Catholic 2766, open Tue-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4, free Pleasanton. Sample craft beers from on Main during regular operating hours St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. at www.firehousearts.org, 925-931- Church, Dublin. Please contact Rob admission. This exhibition highlights San Francisco Bay Area breweries at or by phoning the museum at (925) org or 373-6800. 4848, or at the center Box Office, 4444 Lappa at [email protected] private correspondence from almost more than 25 downtown locations. Tasty 462-2766. For more information on the Sunol Repertory Theatre, Enjoy a zany Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. for more information or to sign up. every major conflict in U.S. history to bites will also be served. Pleasanton Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit www. murder mystery with haunted scripts Las Positas Vineyards, Saturday, March offer insights into the thoughts and Downtown Association, www.pleasan- museumonmain.org or phone Museum and pre-Colombian Amazonian blow 5th Comedy Series with featured CHORAL emotions of veterans and families upon tondowntown.net on Main at (925) 462-2766. guns at Sunol Glen School, 11601 Main headliner Mike Mancini. Tickets are Valley Concert Chorale, Hope, Faith, their homecoming. An Evening With… Ulysses S. Grant Astro Teller, rapid innovation as an Street, Sunol on March 5, 11, 12, 18, $40 and can be purchased online www. Life, Love: John Rutter’s Requiem and California Association of Porcelain Art- Tuesday, March 22, 7pm. Museum experimental design process. Rae 19, 25, and 26 at 8 pm. Go to www. laspositasvineyards.com/happenings. Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms ists, 38th annual Convention and Show, on Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, Dorough Speaker Series, 7:30 p.m., sunol.net for info and on line ticket html or directly in person in the tasting with instrumental ensemble. 7:30 March 10, 11, 12, Marriott Fremont- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad April 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First sales or call 925-449-2693. Profits room. Tickets include small bites appe- p.m. March 12 performance will be Silicon Valley, 16100 Landing Parkway, Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 St., Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. support the Sunol Glen School liberal tizers & cocktail hour from 6:30-7:45pm announced. On March 13, the Chorale Fremont. Open to the public. March general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / org or 373-6800. arts program. with the show starting at 8pm. For more performs at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran 10: 1 to 3 p.m.; March 11: 9 a.m. to 5 students (with valid ID), $5 members. Uncorked Celebration, Taste, enjoy & A Midsummer Night's Dream, One of information, email curt@laspositas- Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. p.m.; March 12: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fine Tickets may be purchased online at honor winning local wines from Tri- William Shakespeare’s most popular vineyards.com www.valleyconcertchorale.org, or art, porcelain painting demonstrations, www.museumonmain.org, at Museum Valley Conservancy competitoin, April comedies, in a live, youth theater ‘An Afternoon with Groucho’ Featur- 866-4003. drawing, banquets, painted porcelain on Main or by phoning the museum at 14, 6:00 – 9:00pm. Palm Event Center, production at the Firehouse Arts ing Frank Ferrante, 2 p.m., April 3, Choir Concert, April 15, 8 p.m. Las prizes and more. www.capacina. $10 (925) 462-2766. For more information 1184 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton. 6 Center. This whimsical play includes Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., fee at the door. on the Ed Kinney Speakers Series visit p.m. taste of the competition, 7 p.m. magic, fairies, and mistaken identity. Avenue, Pleasanton. www.firehousearts. Livermore. http://laspositascollege.edu/ 53rd annual Coin Show, Livermore www.museumonmain.org or phone winners announced. Tickets and infor- Presented by Civic Arts Stage Company org, 931-4850. performingarts/index.php Valley Coin Club, March 6, 10 a.m. to Museum on Main at (925) 462-2766. mation at www.trivalleyconservancy.org in partnership with the award-winning 5 p.m. Displays, bourse, prizes, free Livermore Half Marathon, March 26, Diablo Trails Challenge, 5K, 10K, half Bay Area Children’s Theater. Friday, MOVIES OPERA wooden nickels, hourly drawings. Elks glass of wine from one of the 13 winer- marathon, 50K, Sun., April 17, Hosted March 11 through Sunday, March 20. International Film Series, Vine Cinema The Italian Girl in Algiers, Livermore Lodge, 940 Larkspur Dr., Livermore ies at the finish line. New in 2016, 24 by Brazen Racing, this fund-raising run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; & Alehouse, 1722 First St., Livermore, Valley Opera presents Gioachino Ros- (Springtown). Hour Fitness 5K event. Start and finish for Save Mount Diablo showcases just matinees Saturdays and Sundays at March 3 and 6. The British comedy sini's first masterpiece, which combines 33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebra- First and S. Livermore Ave., downtown a fraction of the Diablo wildernesses’ 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12, $15, $18; “Dough” will run Thursday, March 3 comic (buffa) and tragic (seria) stories. tion, City of Dublin, March 12 and 13: Livermore, half marathon 8 a.m., 5K beauty. The 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Child or Senior: $7, $10, $13. Tickets at 7:30 PM. On Sunday, March 6, the March 12, 7:30 p.m., March 13, 2 Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, 10 start 8:15 a.m., wine and music festival will all begin and end at Castle Rock available at www.firehousearts.org, series will feature a family-friendly p.m., March 19, 7:30 p.m., March 20, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m. Green and White Gala, 9 a.m. Information and registration at Recreation Area in Diablo Foothills, 925-931-4848, or at the Firehouse Israeli film at 4:30 PM that is suitable p.m. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., 6 p.m. March 11, Shannon Community http://runliv.com/ Walnut Creek. The 50K, traditionally a Arts Center Box Office, 4444 Railroad for children grades 4 and up. At 7:30 Livermore. www.bankheadtheater.org Center; Pancake Breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m. An Evening With… Uncle Toisan, point to point run, will this year be a Avenue, Pleasanton. PM, the powerful French drama “Once or 373-6800. Opening night gala March March 12, Fire Station #16; Parade, Tuesday, April 12, 7pm. Museum on loop from Castle Rock Recreation Area. Student One Acts, March 23, 1 p.m. and in a Lifetime” will screen. Tickets can be 12, 4 p.m. 3-course dinner and wine at 9:30 a.m. Amador Plaza to Dublin Main Ed Kinney Speakers Series, All races will be professionally timed. March 25, 8 p.m. Las Positas College, purchased online at eastbayjewishfilm. Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard, then walk Boulevard to Village Parkway to Amador Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad The 50K starts at 6:30 am and all other 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. http:// org or at the door. For more information, to the Bankhead Theater for dessert Village Boulevard; Shamrock 5K, 8:30 Avenue, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 races will begin taking off at 8:30 am. laspositascollege.edu/performingarts/ call 240-3053. and coffee before Rossini’s The Italian a.m. March 13. dublinca.gov www. general admission, $7 seniors (65+) / All runners receive medals and T-shirts index.php The One I Love (movie), 7:30 p.m., Girl In Algiers (separate ticket required dublinstpats.com students (with valid ID), $5 members. after the race. Visit Brazen Racing for Robot Planet Rising, An Intergalactic April 13, Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 for gala). St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl, March Tickets may be purchased online at more information, www.brazenracing. Nemesis Live Action Graphic Novel. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. 19, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown www.museumonmain.org, at Museum com. 10 The Independent • March 3, 2016

Author Releases Several BULLETIN BOARD New Books (Organizations wishing to run notices For information, contact Judy Wellbeloved, the country on this important issue, which 2015 was a record year for Lindsay, with New books by author Rehana Daud have been in Bulletin Board, send information to PO president, 462-2487. affects as many as 5 million Americans. the drought causing a flood of more, and Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care Volunteer Tutor Training, To read the Livermore-Amador Genealogi- worse-off, animals than in recent history. releaswed. They include “Rainbow,” a lesson-filled of Bulletin Board or email information to newspaper, understand a medicine label, cal Society, meets 7:30 p.m. March 14, Livermore Valley Coin Club 53rd poetry book, and “The Journey,” a family novel. Also [email protected]. Include name write a letter, fill out an application, or read Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., annual coin show and sale on Sunday of organization, meeting date, time, place to a child - these are examples of common Pleasanton. No charge. Visitors welcome. March 6, 2016, from 10 am to 5 p.m. at the released is her her new self-help book on personal and theme or subject. Phone number and goals set by adult learners. Become a Guest speaker will be Pamela Dallas, Elks Lodge, 940 Larkspur Drive Springtown growth, “Hope, Health and Happiness." contact person should also be included. literacy tutor and help adults who want to her presentation discusses strategies for in Livermore. More than 20 dealers from “Rainbow,” tells the story of a young Pakistani girl’s Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) improve their basic reading and writing success in finding original and replacement all over Northern California will offer gold, Dubin SPCA fundraiser, 6 to 8 p.m. skills. No previous experience necessary. records lost due to fire, theft, flood, mold, silver, and base metal coins from the United journey through life starting in the 1960s leading to the on Thurs., March 10 at the facility, 4651 After successfully completing Tutor Training, rodents, tornado, hurricane, over-zealous States and foreign countries. Dealers will present. The book contains three messages, thoughts, Gleason Dr., Dublin; 925-479-9670. 1 hour volunteers are paired with an adult learner. “spring-cleaning clerks, and any other make appraisals and purchase coins from words and actions, that can give life but can kill as yoga class for all levels taught by one of lu- Pairs typically meet at their local library destruction in a county courthouse or other the public. Admission is free. Wooden “nick- lulemon Stoneridge instructors. Afterwards once or twice a week for an hour to two research repository. No charge. Visitors wel- els” commemorating the event will be given well. According to the author, it teaches readers that there will be tours of the SPCA and a meet hours each meeting. The next Tutor Training come. For additional information contact: away while supplies last. An hourly drawing unwise choices have lifelong debilitating consequences and greet with eligible adoptable animals. is comprised of the following three dates Marilyn Glass & Diane Wiedel, Program will be held for a U.S. silver eagle dollars. Registration can be completed on the East from 6:00pm-8:30pm: Monday, March Chairs, email: [email protected] Members of the Livermore Valley Coin Club and that there is hope for a better understanding of the Bay SPCA website at www.eastbayspca. 14th & Wednesday, March 16th Monday, Harlem Wizards Basketball Fund- will set up numismatic displays, information uniformity underlying the diversity of humanity. org/yoga. Cost is $10 for the class 100% of March 21st (participants attend all three raisers Flying Dunk Sponsor Livermore table and will be available to discuss the “The Journey” follows the course of Sonia's life, which will go directly to the East Bay SPCA. dates). For more information or to sign up Dental Care and the Livermore Valley club’s activities. Limited lunch service will Tri-Valley Republican Women for Tutor Training, contact (925) 373-5507 Educational Foundation present the Harlem be available. For further information please born in the 1940s in pre-partitioned India through to Federated meets Thurs., March 10. Guest or [email protected]. Wizards vs Livermore Valley Joint Unified call Stephen Kramer at (925) 980-9307. the 1960s in Pakistan. It shows how a gifted, talented speaker, Tom Del Beccaro, U.S. Senate NAMI Tri-Valley meets 7:15 to 9 p.m. School District Staff and Students plus ClutterLess Self Help Support Group, child can be influenced by the environmental and social Candidate, Author and Former California Mon., March 7. Two guest speakers from the Community and Business Leaders at Liver- nonprofit, peer-based, self-help, support CRP Chairman, a proponent of a flat tax and Mental Health Association will be on hand. more High School on Thursday, April 21, group for people with difficulty discarding norms, how happiness can be transformed into apa- a comprehensive water plan for California. They are Beverly Bergman, Family Caregiver 2016, and Granada High School on Friday, unwanted possessions. Cluttering is a thy, then misery, how self-preservation and maternal Tom’s new book, the Divided Era, was Advocacy Specialist, and Francesca Tenen- April 22, 2016. Both games start at 7 p.m. psychological issue, not an organizing just released. Beeb's Restaurant Banquet baum, Patient Rights Director for Alameda These must-see games will celebrate LVEF's issue. New meeting location: Parkview,100 instincts eventually override all other considerations. Room, 915 Clubhouse Drive, at the Las and San Mateo Counties. Livermore 25th year anniversary and provide fantastic Valley Avenue (main entrance), 2nd Floor This family novel poses questions for psychologists, Positas Golf Course, Livermore. Social Library, 1188 South Livermore Ave., Com- entertainment for all ages. Proceeds benefit Activity Room, Pleasanton. Mondays except sociologists, community leaders and reformers. time: 6:30 p.m.; dinner meeting begins at munity Room B, Livermore. LVEF. Student tickets start at $12/ticket, some holidays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Come 7 p.m. Reservations due by 03/08/2016; Armchair Travelers, a monthly general admission starts at $14/ticket. For or call a volunteer at 925)289-5356 or In “Hope, Health and Happiness” the author of- Cost for Members $30.00 and Guests program, will take place at the Livermore more information, or to purchase tickets, 925-922-1467. More information at: www. fers advice on how one can change one’s life forever $34.00 Contact Linda Krikorian by email Public Library Civic Center on Thurs., March visit LVEF.org or email [email protected] clutterlesseastbay.org through self-understanding and a simple change of [email protected] or phone 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. World War II Tri-Valley Health Fair, Sat., April 16, Writing club for young adults, 925/426-1474 veteran and former Mayor of Livermore John 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, Whether a seasoned writer or just starting perspective. The Livermore Amador Valley Garden Shirley will present the program: “70th An- 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. The out, join published Young Adult author J.L. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the Club will meet on Thursday, March 10, niversary Battlefield Tour from the Southern Health Fair will include vendors, dental and Powers at Livermore Public Library for 7:00 at Alisal School's multipurpose room, France Invasion to the Rhine River and the vision screenings, physical examinations, the Writing Club for Young Adults, ages 13 book is available through bookstores nationwide, from 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Bill Colmar Pocket Battles.” John’s presentation entertainment and other health related re- through 21 will meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or MacNamara, Executive Director of Quar- will show battlefield tour participants as sources. Those interested in participating in on the third Thursday of the month: March by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com. ryhill Botanical Gardens in Glen Ellen will they were greeted by large gatherings of the event as a vendor, please contact Maria 17, April 21, and May 19 The meetings will highlight the rich diversity of Asian plants. French folks showing their appreciation for Dykzeul at (925) 426-4290 or by email at be held at the Civic Center Library, 1188 Daud, who is currently based in California, was Visitors are welcome. For more information their liberation from German occupation. [email protected]. Deadline to South Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The brought up in a middle class Pakistani society. She ob- call Bev at 925 485 7812. Audience members will see images of many participate as a vendor is Tuesday, March club is free and no registration is required. serves, reflects and records her feelings in this bouquet Widowed Men and Women of villages that John and other tour members 1, 2016. Those interested in volunteering For more information, please visit TEEN Northern CA., March 6, 12:30 p.m. Lunch fought in during the war. John Shirley is for the event, contact Valerie Pavlakis at SPACE on the library’s website: www. of poems. She is a world citizen and a former social in Livermore, RSVP by March 3 to Marsha, the author of I Remember: Stories of a (925) 931-5353 or by email at vpavlakis@ livermorelibrary.net, or contact Jennifer at worker. 830-8483. March 11, 5 p.m. Fish Fry in Combat Infantryman in World War II, a book cityofpleasantonca.gov. The Tri-Valley Health 925-373-5576. Dublin, RSVP by March 9 to Ruby, 462- available to borrow from the Livermore Initiative is a collaboration with Alameda Learn Scottish country dancing in 9636. March 13, 1 p.m general meeting Public Library. Adults are invited to this free County Supervisors Nate Miley and Scott Livermore. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and and birthday lunch in Pleasanton, RSVP by program on the second Thursday of each Haggerty, Alameda County Health Care graceful strathspeys that are the traditional March 10 to Gloria, 846-8320. March 16, month in the Community Meeting Rooms of Services Agency Center for Healthy Schools social dance of Scotland. Mondays 8:00 Spring Boutique Planned by Ladies 1 p.m lunch in Fremont, RSVP by March 14 the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore and Communities, Alameda County Social to 9:30 p.m. at the Livermore Veteran’s to Ginny, 510-656-5625. March 17, 5 p.m., Avenue, Livermore. For additional informa- Services Agency, Stanford Health Care - Val- Hall, 522 South L Street, Livermore. No Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve happy hour in Dublin, RSVP by March 15 to tion, call 373-5500. leyCare, John Muir Health, Palo Alto Medical prior dance experience required. Call Mar- Mary, 705-7337. March 19, 1 p.m. friendly Guidelines and Application for Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, City of garet Ward at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Associa- bridge in Pleasanton, RSVP by March 12 Scholarships for graduating seniors from Dublin, Dublin Unified School District, City MacQueen at (925) 447-1833 for more to Ruby, 462-9636. March 30, 12:30 p.m., Foothill, Village and Amador High Schools of Livermore, and the Livermore Valley Joint information. Youth class (ages 8 and up): tion will hold its Spring Boutique on Sat., April 2 from lunch in San Ramon, RSVP by March 28 to can be downloaded at www.amadorval- Unified School District. Contact Sheena MacQueen (925)447-1833 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Veteran's Building, corner of Marsha, 830-8483. leyscholarshipsinc.org Fill out one applica- Up to five scholarships, each worth for info. South L and 5th streets, Livermore. The event will help Tri-Valley for Bernie is hosting a tion to be considered for 9 scholarships- $2,500.00, are offered by the Tri-Valley Re- Questers is an international organiza- Barnstorm Organizing Rally at Robert deadline to apply is March 18, 2016 tired Educators Scholarship Foundation. The tion of lovers of antiques, collectibles, active and retired military families. Livermore Community Center Cresta Blanca Del Arroyo 4-H Club, learn what 4-H awards are offered to high-school graduat- and history who encourage preservation There will be 20 plus vendors offering handcrafted Ballroom North, 4444 East Ave, Livermore has to offer. Del Arroyo 4-H club meets ing seniors and college/university students. and restoration of historical landmarks. gift items such as jewelry, floral arrangements, fabric this Saturday Mar 5, 11AM-1PM. RSVP: bit. on the third Wednesday of each month All applicants must be planning a career in At chapter meetings, members learn ly/barnstormliv or call/text Kyoko 925-290- at Arroyo Seco Elementary School, 5280 education. Questions about the scholarship about antiques, share and view member’s plates, jams and jellies, scented soaps and many more 7124. This will be a great opportunity to Irene Way, Livermore. The meetings start should be sent to [email protected] collections, visit historic sites, museums speciality items. hear what's going on nationally and locally at 6:00 p.m. and end around 8:00 p.m. or call 925-443-6097. Application packets and antiques shops and help non-profit A snack bar will be open to purchase snacks or with the campaign, as well as a chance to We will be having a talent show and a for the scholarships can be downloaded at: organizations with restoration and preserva- meet other Bernie Sanders supporters from potluck dinner this upcoming meeting. For div85.calrta.org. Go to Scholarships and tion work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday lunch. Veterans from Las Positas College Veterans your community. more information call Margaret Miller, Club Grants, and select 2016 Application Forms. monthly from September to May. New mem- First Program will be serving hot dogs, nachos, home- Italian Catholic Federation, meets Leader, at 925-447-6980 or email Margaret Application deadline is March 26, 2016. bers are invited to join the local Amador baked goodies and coffee. Proceeds from the snack go 3rd Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth at [email protected]. Lindsay Wildlife Experience, tickets Chapter. If interested call President Rickie will go directly to the Veterans First Program. Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman, are now available for the Sixth Annual Faces at 925-292-8123 or e-mail rjfgiono@ Dr., Pleasanton. Anyone who loves all a nationally recognized dementia care of Wildlife Gala, scheduled for Saturday, comcast.net. There is no admission charge to attend. things Italian is invited to meet to celebrate expert. Coffee & Conversation with the Ex- March 19, 2016 at Diablo Country Club Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy For additional information, call Loraine Maeseat, the Italian heritage with monthly dinner perts at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 (1700 Clubhouse Road, Diablo). This wild Club. Feed your wonder about the Night Sky 667-8914. meetings and holding charitable events. The Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. March 8, 11:30 evening event will raise money for Lindsay and the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd group supports Children's Hospital research, p.m. Wayman, author of A Loving Approach Wildlife, which treats more than 5,500 Friday of the Month for our club meeting. college scholarships and other charities. to Dementia Care, has spoken throughout injured and orphaned animals each year. Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 N. March 3, 2016 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Vasco Rd., Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 www.pleasantonlionsclub.org The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service the dining hall; 925-449-4848. Youth and teen programs offered as well. All p.m. talk starts at 7:30 pm. For more info Assistance League® of Amador Val- Tuesday of each month to share concerns, – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888-805- Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, are welcome. Meeting place 1617 2nd St., visit us @ http://www.trivalleystargazers. ley invites all visitors to join this dedicated fears, and to celebrate the joys that are 7151. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 2nd Floor, Livermore. For more information org/ group of volunteers, reaching out to those experienced. There is no better support than Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. contact [email protected] or visit us Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 in need in the Tri-Valley and having fun being surrounded by others who know what Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org at http://csllvlighthouse.org. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s doing it. Regular meetings are held on the you are going through. Three times per year, services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Meet- St. Matthews Baptist Church, 851 costumes give free guided tours beginning third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the the group collect supplies and sends care a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda. ing at Altamont Creek Elementary School, Rincon Ave., Livermore. www, smbclive.com at noon, on the second and fourth Sundays Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. For packages to the troops. Contact PMFSG. org/ All are welcome. 6500 Garaventa Ranch Road, Livermore. or 443.3686. Dr. Allen S. Turner. Worship of the month. Each tour includes the 1885 more information, see our website, www. [email protected] for the location of the next Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Services at 10:00 a.m. services 8 and 11 a.m., Sunday family Cottage and the 1891 Main House, and amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org, e-mail meeting. Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School 9:15 Cedar Grove Community Church, Bible school, 9:30 p.m., Bible study and the beautifully landscaped grounds. For assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo. a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Women's Bible 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship youth ministry, Wednesday 7 p.m. Feed the information on the Ravenswood Progress com, or call (925) 461-6401. RELIGION study Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. homeless, Saturday 11 a.m. Prayer, 6 p.m. League (RPL) or the volunteer Docent Operation: SAM “Supporting All Mili- First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth prayer 1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Senior cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. weekdays. Program, please call the Docent Coordinator tary” is a 501(c)3 non profit military sup- Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contempla- adult ministries meet every other month. Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 “1 & 2 Corinthians” will be the at (925) 443-0238. port organization based in Livermore. S.A.M. tive Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Call the office at 846-8650 for more Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www. featured study of Community Bible Study Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social has been in operation since January 2004. Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and information. jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. Women’s class of Pleasanton this fall. A group of retired men who join together to It is dedicated to the continued morale children’s program For more information Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave. Liver- Well Community Outreach Center Children’s Program is available for infants better enjoy their leisure time. Activities support of deployed troops. For information www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. more. Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11:00 ministry provides meats, canned and dry to 5 years old. Class starts on continues include golf, bridge, photography, travel, or donations, visit www.operationsam.org, Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut a.m., and Sunday School and Bible study goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only each week on Thursdays at 9:30-11:30am fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technology. email [email protected] or call St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday available prior to the start of the school until May 12, 2015. Valley Bible Church, The Tri-Valley Branch serves men living in 925-443-7620. 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday night there is adult year). Those with an immediate need or who 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. Contact Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, and San Ra- Depression and Bipolar Support Alli- at 9 a.m. Children's classes during adult Bible study, youth activities and children's would like to donate nonperishable food Sherri at 925-399-5074 or email sherri. mon. The group meets for lunch on the first ance (DBSA) Pleasanton, meets Wednes- worship service. AWANA children's program choir at 6:30 p.m. Child care during all items, call the office at (925) 479-1414 [email protected] for more information or Thursday of each month at the San Ramon days 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. St. Clare's Episcopal Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 or www. events. 447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org to begin the process. Wednesday and to register.” Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon. Church, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (not Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 4 WINGS (Women in God’s Spirit) for Please read more about the Tri-Valley SIR affiliated with the church. Information at Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Vasco Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment women of all ages and life stages, Meets at http://sirs34.org/ and the Statewide www.dbsalliance.org/pleasanton or contact Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 only. The Outreach Center will be open every Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am through SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For information chapter leader, Al Pereira, 462-6415. Information 447-8747 or www.uucil.org p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire 4th Saturday to distribute bags from Fresh May 15, St. Charles Parish - Borromeo Hall, or to attend a meeting, call Rich Osborne Shepherd's Gate Thrift Store, 1362 Congregation Beth Emek, Center for La Scola at 447-9800. and Easy Market and Sprouts. This will be 1315 Lomitas Ave., Livermore. Questions: 925-785-3549. Railroad Avenue, Livermore. Open Monday- Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Com- St. Innocent Orthodox Church, on a first come first serve basis between Donna Leach (925-443-6815)[dleach45@ Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a group Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last Friday of munity in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen Drive, gmail.com] or Kristen Barton (925-449- for retired men who seek activities to every month 50% off most of the store sale. Pleasanton. Information 931-1055. Rabbi Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Livermore. 8002)[[email protected]] enhance their retirement. Monthly meetings For more information visit www.shepgate. Dr. Lawrence Milder, www.bethemek.org. stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at Lynnewood United Methodist Church Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives feature lunch and an interesting speaker. org/holiday Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with (831) 278-1916. at 4444 Black Ave. a friendly congregation away clothing and other items every Mon- Men have the opportunity to learn about and Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open the Congress of Secular Jewish Organiza- St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 welcomes all. Worship at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. day 10-12. Donations are also accepted on join activities such as hiking, bridge, invest- to new and established residents of the tions (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services with Sunday school for youth and adults at Mondays between 10-12. 4418 E. Avenue, ment, bowling, bocce ball and wood carving. Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. and childcare at both services. Livermore. There is also a neat group of guys to get to first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon EastBaySecularJews.org. Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at 10:15 Also, on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m., Christ Church (a nondenominational know. SIR Branch #121 meets on the 4th on the second Wednesday of the month, First Church of Christ, Scientist, a.m. All are most welcome to come and newest offering "Come As You Are," is an evangelical church formerly meeting in Tuesday of each month at the DoubleTree Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Livermore, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. worship with us and to enjoy our hospitality. informal, contemporary worship experience. Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Hotel, Las Flores Road (near Bluebell Drive), family activities, and monthly adult socials. Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is For more information call the church office Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221, Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., Livermore, at 11:30. Any retired man is Information, call 925-215-8405 or visit held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church 925-462-4802. send an email to [email protected] or Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; welcome to drop by to learn about your www.PleasantonNewcomers.com and reading room are located at Third and St. Bartholomew's Episcopal visit www.lynnewood.org. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 opportunities. For more information check TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), N Streets. The Reading Room, which is Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- a.m. Fall adult education course: “Human our website: branch121.sirinc2.org or email self-help weight loss support group meets open to the public, features books, CDs and 447-3289. www.saintbartslivermore.com. day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., Livermore. 3rd Sexuality: Biblical and Theological Perspec- Neal Cavanaugh at nealfcavanaugh@att. in Livermore in the Clubhouse at Hillcrest magazines for sale. For information, call Service Schedule: 8:00 a.m. Contempla- ward 2:20 p.m., 2nd ward 9 a.m., Mocho tives,” taught by Robert W. Evans (Ph.D. in net (put “SIR” in the subject line). Gardens, 550 Hillcrest Ave., on Mondays, (925) 447-2946. tive Eucharist; 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study branch (Spanish) 12 noon. 1501 Hillcrest clinical psychology and Ph.D. in systematic American Legion Post 47 in Livermore 6:-6:30 p.m., Weigh-in (private); meeting Sunset Community Church, 2200 (check web-site): 10:20 Sunday School Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, 1 p.m..; 4th ward theology). visit: www.christchurch-trivalley. is looking for veterans in the Livermore area begins 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Informa- Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship (Godly Play); 10:30: Sung Eucharist with 9 a.m., Springtown ward, 11 a.m. Young org or call 925.846.0665. who are interested in performing community tion, contact Phyllis at 443-5943. service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service starts choir, child care provided. single adult ware, 1:30 p.m., 8203 Village Grief Workshop, bi-monthly to help service for young people and promoting Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's church Little Brown Church, United Church Parkway, Dublin. people with the healing journey. St. Eliza- veterans affairs. Interested veterans will Support Group meets every fourth Tuesday provided. A "Night of Worship" first Sunday of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- beth Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. Pleas- meet with other like-minded veterans for of the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor of each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday night a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday anton. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10th. camaraderie and support of veteran’s movie room at Heritage Estates Retirement program for all ages at 7 p.m. Information, littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleas- 2016. No per-registration is necessary, but causes. The American Legion is the largest Community. The address is 900 E. Stanley call 447-6282. Pathway Community Church, 6533 anton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 if it is your first night attending, arrive a federally chartered veteran’s organization Blvd., Livermore All are welcome. Contacts Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Worship Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday little early to check in. These sessions are that is the veterans lobby and voice to con- are: Sandra Grafrath 443-6655 or Lee Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Liver- Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, youth, 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton open to all, regardless of religious affiliation. gress. The Livermore American Legion Post Parlett 292-9280. more. Information, 447-8840. adult programs. Biblically based practical 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Please call Nancy at 925-846-9543 for 47 meets the second and fourth Monday DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 messages, nondenominational. All are Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: Sunday 9:30 more information. of each month at 6:30 PM at the Veterans John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. welcomed. www.pathwaycommuntiychurch. a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews secular Purim Memorial Building, 522 South L Street, the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult org (925) 829-4793. John Knox Presbyterian Church, celebration on Sunday, March 20 from Livermore. Enter the building from the ramp 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood Bible study/Sunday school. For information, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship 10:30 - 12:30 at the Bothwell Arts Center on the 5th Street side. For more information Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 call 925-447-1246. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for in Livermore. We will make hamantaschen, go to http://www.calegion.org/ or contact and is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Asbury United Methodist Church, worship service. Bible Study/Sunday School ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education have crafts, games, and fun for all ages, Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@gmail. made up of women of British or British 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr. High youth group and present our annual Purim skit. At- com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at Commonwealth heritage and ancestry with Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. the main teachings of the Bible, meets at Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school youth tendees are welcome to come dressed as 925-449-6048. a focus on charity and fellowship. Those Calvary Chapel Livermore, meetings 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or email group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. www. their favorite Purim character. This event Eric's Corner is a free support group interested in helping with “the cause," Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert Livermore Com- [email protected] for more info. jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. is free for TVCJ members, and costs $10 for people who are dealing with a diagnosis enjoying social activities, and forming long- munity Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 East Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed for non-members (which can be applied to of Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend lasting friendships, contact Edith Caponigro (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore. Avenue, Livermore; worship service 10:15 worship, Mondays at 7pm, 1886 College a membership if someone wishes to join). these meetings. Meetings are held at at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Whitehouse at org. a.m. Sundays. www.trivalleychurch.org. Ave. (United Christian Church). More The Bothwell Arts Center is located at 2466 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., second floor, 925-484-1273 for additional information. United Christian Church, www.uccliv. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 information: [email protected] 8th St. in Livermore. Pleasanton. We meet from 6:30 -8;00 on Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), org, a gay-welcoming congregation offering North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don or (925) 315-7170. Unity of Tri-Valley - 7567 Amador the third Thursday of each month. For more Information on programs and memberships, community and spiritual encouragement & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. 10:00 am information please visit us at ericscorner.org training philosophies and schedules, and for questioners, seekers and risk-takers. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 St., Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – Sunday service. Rev. Micah Murdock, minis- Pleasanton Lions Club welcomes all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Worships on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday 8:30 AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906- ter. All are welcome. Children's program visitors to come experience a great time marathon/endurance training program. a.m. All are welcome. 1886 College Ave. at Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary 9561 stfrancisanglican.church. available. Ongoing groups and activities. while making a difference in our community www.trivalleytriclub.com. M St., Livermore; call 449-6820 for more aged children go to Kid’s Church following Center for Spiritual Living Livermore www.trivalleyunity.org (925.829.2733). & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd & 4th Pleasanton Military Families is a information. worship, nursery available; Wednesday 7 Valley - People from all faith traditions, Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Re- Pleasanton based support group for those Granada Baptist Church, 945 p.m. - Back to the Point Bible Study; all cultures, races and sexual orientations galia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. who have a loved one serving in the Military. Concannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: ages; Friday 7 p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in welcome. Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. 12 The Independent • March 3, 2016 Milestones

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) physicist Tammy Ma has been selected for a 2016 Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering (PECASE). Photo by Julie Russell/LLNL

On February 23rd, the Dublin Rotary Club hosted the Rotary District 5170, Area Four Speech competition for the six Rotary Clubs in Area Four. The Clubs are Dublin Lab Scientist Selected for Rotary,Rotary Club of Livermore, Rotary Club of Livermore Valley, Rotary Club of Pleasanton, Rotary of Pleasanton North and the Tri-Valley Evening Rotary. Each Presidential Early Career Award Rotary Club contestant previously won his or her Clubs' speech contest. The Area Lawrence Livermore Na- Four winner was Rachel Sylwester from Rotary Club of Livermore. She will move on to day. The Lab is an awesome becoming a staff scientist tional Laboratory (LLNL) place and I’m proud to be a in 2012, where she now represent Area Four at the Rotary Northeast Regional competition. In the photo from physicist Tammy Ma has part of it.” supports many of the ICF left to right the students are Rachel Sylwester, Arsal Zaheer, Elisa Moreau, Lamisa been selected for a 2016 The PECASE is the high- experiments at NIF. Ma was Ahmed, Nischai Poovaiah and Tanmay Ghandi. Presidential Early Career est honor bestowed by the responsible for developing Award for Science and En- United States government on an X-ray imaging diagnostic gineering (PECASE), one science and engineering pro- (the Ross Pair Filters) for of 106 recipients nationwide fessionals in the early stages the NIF and established a and one of 13 from the De- of their independent research methodology for determin- partment of Energy. The careers. The awards, estab- ing hydrodynamic mix and Quarry Lane Student Takes Top Honors awardees will be honored in lished by President Clinton pressure in NIF implosions. a ceremony later this year. in 1996, are coordinated by She currently heads the X- The Quarry Lane School focused her improvised por- history. The team recently Ma was recognized for her the Office of Science and Ray Analysis Group for the (QLS) Quarry Lane senior, tion on the 26th Amendment. closed out their Golden Gate “innovation and leadership in Technology Policy within the ICF program, and coordi- Meha Ahluwalia, received Earlier in the season, Speech Association regular quantifying hydrodynamic executive office of the presi- nates the Summer Scholars top honors this past weekend Meha, along with nine other season with a record 56 instability mix in the hot dent. Awardees are selected program for High Energy at the American Legion Area Quarry Lane Speech and awards from three league spot of inertial confinement for their pursuit of innovative Density (HED) Physics. Ma 1 Oratorical Contest held Debate teammates, qualified debate tournaments. fusion (ICF) implosions on research at the frontiers of has authored or co-authored on Sunday, February 21st for the Catholic Forensic “Our program began three the National Ignition Facility science and technology and more than 100 peer-reviewed in Pacifica, Calif. Meha’s League National Champion- years ago with only two stu- (NIF); key contributions to their commitment to commu- journal publications. Ma speech about the Constitu- ships, which will be held in dents and we now have over experiments demonstrating nity service as demonstrated also is active in the Labora- tion with an emphasis on Sacramento in late May. As 50 active members,” says fusion fuel gains exceeding through scientific leadership, tory’s community outreach citizens’ duties earned her one of the founding members Quarry Lane instructor and unity; and broad educational public education or commu- programs, participating in the title of overall champion of Quarry Lane’s Speech Speech and Debate coach outreach and service to the nity outreach. school visits, the annual at the event. With this win, and Debate team, Meha is Mike Smith. “This has been scientific community.” Ma earned her bache- Expanding Your Horizon Meha will now advance to certainly no stranger to the a great year and opportunity “I am incredibly honored lor’s. degree in aerospace programs for girls in grades 6 the State level competition to competition circuit. She, for us to showcase our kids, to receive this award,” Ma engineering from Caltech to 9 and Science on Saturday. be held in Hollywood, Calif. along with her debate part- our program and our school. said. “My heart is filled with in 2005, and received her Former LLNL postdoc on March 6th. ner, Tanishka Chellani, com- I give all the credit to those gratitude to all my men- master’s degree in 2008 and Jonathan Hopkins also was The contest was split into peted in the California State kids; they have done simply tors and advisers who have Ph.D. in 2010, both from the awarded a PECASE. Hop- two parts: first, a 10-min- Championship Tournament incredible this year.” taught me so much and have University of California, San kins is now an assistant pro- ute prepared oration, then a just last year. The school is located in continuously advocated for Diego. fessor of mechanical engi- 5-minute improvised speech Meha’s accomplishments Dublin. More information me, and for the amazing col- Following graduate neering at the University of on another part of the consti- come on the heels of one of available at www.quarrylane. leagues that I am humbled school, Ma completed a California, Los Angeles. tution followed. Meha gave the biggest years in Quarry org. to get to work with every postdoc at LLNL before her prepared speech, and Lane’s speech and debate