VOLUME LI, NUMBER 34 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 Conservancy Applying for Status as Mitigation Easement Holder

By Ron McNicoll Valley Agricultural Plan, granted the easement hold- endangered species. Tri-Valley cities have been Find Out What's Tri-Valley Conservancy said TVC executive direc- ing status. The organization's name urging TVC for years to ex- (TVC) has applied to the tor Laura Mercier. So far If the status were granted, was changed from South pand its easement holdings, Happening California Department of TVC holds easements only state Fish and Wildlife can Livermore Valley Agricul- said Mercier. Residents of Check Out Section A Fish and Wildlife to become within the boundary of the then recommend TVC to tural Land Trust to Tri-Val- Livermore and Dublin have Section A is filled with authorized to hold conserva- South Livermore Valley Ag- public agencies and private ley Conservancy in 2003, sought to preserve open information about arts, tion mitigation easements, ricultural Plan, which was developers looking for con- with an eye toward geo- space near their cities. people, entertainment and enabling it to expand its the purpose of founding the servation easements to offset graphically expanding its Pleasanton residents and special events. There are reach. organization, said Mercier. the inroads their infrastruc- ability to hold easements, the City Council have been education stories, a variety The status would enable Mercier said that TVC ture improvements or hous- even across the Contra Costa interested in preserving of features, and the arts and should hear in the next 30 ing developments make on space in the hills south of entertainment and bulletin TVC to hold easements out- County line into San Ramon. board. side of the South Livermore to 60 days whether it will be the habitat of threatened or Residents of all of the (See CONSERVANCY, page 10)

Retirees Need Use of Another Volunteers $75,000 to Continue at Wineries Health Care Suit Is Illegal The retirees group that is suing to restore University At least one local winery of California health care is- has been hit with fines and sued an appeal for funds to penalties for using volun- pay its legal bills and create teers in its operation, raising a reserve. Its goal is to raise concerns that other wineries $75,000. may face similar action. The group consists of According to California former employees of Law- labor laws, to volunteer rence Livermore National legally, an individual must Laboratory, which used to be offer his or her services to a operated by the University public agency or nonprofit with full participation in organization. Businesses UC health care programs. may not legally utilize vol- In 2008, management of unteers. Government and nonprofits are exempt from the Laboratory became the the law. responsibility of a for-prof- In the Livermore Valley, it consortium, Lawrence volunteers work in winery Livermore National Secu- tasting rooms and barrel rity LLC, which set up an rooms to support the local (See RETIREES, page 7) wineries and, in some cases, Photo - Doug Jorgensen to learn the art of wine mak- The harvest is underway in the Livermore Valley. For information aboutr the upcoming Harvest Wine Celebration, ing. see the Independent Magazine. Westover Winery owner Teen's Video Bill Smyth says that it is too much to deal with. "We have Opens Window decided to retire." Starting Labor Day weekend, they on Children of will begin selling inventory Arguments For and Against Measure T with the goal to shut down Deaf Adults by December 24. Arguments for and Dublin Decide Initiative on area, called Doolan Canyon, approve future development He pointed out that he (CODA) against the Let Dublin De- the November 2014 ballot. beyond the City’s adopted in that area without further was unaware that using vol- cide Initiative, Measure T, At the same time, the council urban limit line and imme- voter approval, but only after By Ron McNicoll unteers was illegal. He found offer contrasting views of voted to oppose Let Dublin diately east of the current it approves a comprehensive that was true of other people, Jacob Baer may not be the impact were it adopted. city limits and consisting of plan incorporating specified including an Assemblyman ready for Hollywood yet, Decide (Measure T). The Dublin City Council The ballot question asks: approximately 1,650 acres development restrictions?" who is an attorney. "I was but the incoming junior at told that government is not Amador Valley High School voted unanimously to adopt "Shall an ordinance be ad- of primarily agricultural and Signing the arguments in the Dublin Open Space Ini- opted that directs the City open space lands; and would opposition to Measure T are in the business of putting already has screen credits businesses out of business. as a video director, script tiative and to place the Let to pursue annexation of an allow the City Council to writer and editor. (See MEASURE T, page 10) (See VOLUNTEERS, page 5) Jacob produced a nine- minute video "CODA Pride" about children of deaf adults, and what it is National Labs like to grow up bilingual in a way not commonly associ- ated with bilingualism. Launch Study of All of the deaf couples' children in the video, rang- ing from their teens to Climate Change middle age, learned Ameri- can Sign Language (ASL) High performance com- and new High Performance as their first language. Only puting (HPC) will be used to Computing machines as they later did they learn the Eng- develop and apply the most become available. lish spoken language, so complete climate and Earth The initial focus will be that they could live in the system model to address on three climate change sci- larger society beyond the climate change issues. ence drivers and correspond- family. Eight national labora- ing questions to be answered "CODA Pride" will be tories, including Lawrence during the project’s initial shown in New York City Livermore, are combining phase: as part of the 2014 Varsity forces with the National • Water Cycle: How do Brands All-American High Center for Atmospheric the hydrological cycle and School Film Festival Oct. Research, four academic water resources interact 24-27. institutions and one private- with the climate system on Just being included in sector company in the new local to global scales? How the festival speaks to the effort. Other participating will more realistic portray- Pictured are Judy and Fred Porta with Quentin, Emery, Vivian, Aze, Madelyn and Iris high quality of the film. The national laboratories include als of features important to from the Las Positas College Early Childhood Development Center. The Portas have entire field of entries was Argonne, Brookhaven, Law- the water cycle (resolution, made a half million dollar support grant to the Center. Standing are Dr. Barry Russell, comprised of thousands of rence Berkeley, Los Alamos, clouds, aerosols, snowpack, President of LPC and Dr. Lynn Seppala, Chair of the LPCF Foundation. submissions from 45 states Oak Ridge, Pacific North- river routing, land use) affect and 15 nations. west and Sandia. river flow and associated Jacob's sisters Rachael The project, called Ac- freshwater supplies at the Las Positas College Foundation and Sarah Baer assisted celerated Climate Modeling watershed scale? him, with Rachael narrating for Energy, or ACME, is • Biogeochemistry: How the film. All three children designed to accelerate the do biogeochemical cycles Has Received $500,000 Gift can hear. Their parents, Julie development and application interact with global climate Las Positas College hood educations of children next five years. and Joey, are deaf. Some 90 of fully coupled, state-of- change? How do carbon, (LPC) Foundation CEO, of LPC Student-Parents. The announcement, and percent of deaf parents have the-science Earth system nitrogen and phosphorus Ted Kaye, announced last Judith U. ("Judy") and Fred introduction of Mr. and hearing children, according models for scientific and en- cycles regulate climate sys- week that $500,000 has been R. Porta have pledged that Mrs. Porta was made to to Millie Brother, founder of ergy applications. The plan is tem feedbacks, and how invested though the founda- amount to be given to the the faculty and staff of Las CODA International. to utilize advanced software (See CLIMATE, page 10) tion to assist the early child- college foundation over the The video, which in- cludes subtitles, consists of interviews with children of PET OF THE WEEK deaf adults. Some say they Inside Summer will never end with Sanibel in your life! A prefer to use ASL, because sandy blond two-year-old, she’s surfing the tides it is their native language. SECTION A Editorial...... 4 of fortune in search of a forever home. Sanibel is They naturally think in it, FIV+; she must live indoors and be the only cat in and can express themselves Art & Entertainment...... 8 Mailbox...... 4 the household. Her adoption fee has been waived by better in it. Others say they Bulletin Board...... 10 Roundup...... 3 a generous sponsor. Make waves to meet Sanibel! have no preference. For more information, visit valleyhumane.org, drop Milestones ...... 10 & 12 Short Notes...... 8 One of the adult children by Valley Humane Society at 3670 Nevada St. in of deaf parents, Michael MAIN SECTION Sports...... 6 Pleasanton, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to (See VIDEO, page 5) Classifieds...... 11 Obituaries...... 9 4 pm, or call (925) 426-8656. Valley Humane Society/K. Jacoby

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Dublin Post Office Grove Park, continued work on interpre- Named for Jim Kohnen tive nature education, completion of a U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell Master Plan update, Robertson Park lower • 30 PIPE BANDS FROM U.S. field lighting, completion of Cayetano (CA-15) announced that H.R. 1671, his & CANADA bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Park, a roof replacement for the May Dublin for Tri-Valley public servant and Nissen pool building and upgrading the • 40th U.S. INVITATIONAL 30-year Army veteran Dr. Jim Kohnen, exterior of many Extended Student Ser- 149th HEAVY EVENT CHAMPION- vices buildings. passed the Senate and was signed-into SHIPS Pros/Men’s & law by President Obama. The Board has a variety of community organizations that directors work with as SCOTTISH Women’s Amateur/ Kohnen passed away on May 29, Masters 2012. This is Swalwell’s second bill to be liaisons and report back to the District. mes! signed into law, the most of any first-term Wednesday night, the Livermore Valley TheHIGHLAND World’s Most • WESTERN U.S. OPEN Member of the House of Representatives. Chamber of Commerce Economic Devel- HIGHLAND DANCING opment Committee was added to the list CompleteGATHERING Scottish Ga “From this day forward, the Dublin CHAMPIONSHIPS Post Office will be known as the ‘James with Director Beth Wilson was selected as the liaison. “Jim” Kohnen Post Office,’ honoring a & GAMES • 4 STAGES OF TRADITIONAL man who dedicated his life to enhanc- Featuring.. & CELTIC ROCK ing our community,” said Swalwell. “He Traffic Delays in Dublin ENTERTAINMENT served our country in the Army, and he Due to pavement maintenance taking place on several streets in the City of Continuous musical enter- never stopped serving the Tri-Valley Dublin, residents may experience traf- tainment from 10am to when he retired, becoming a public school fic delays through the end of August. 4:45 on all four stages teacher and a member of local boards. Residents are advised to plan accordingly. with each stage featur- Through this Post Office, Jim will always The affected neighborhoods are those ing two rotating premium continue to be part of his beloved com- along Village Parkway, Amador Valley bands/performers. munity.” Boulevard, Stagecoach Road, Wildwood • LIVING HISTORY The post office facility is located at Road, and Dougherty Road. During the 6937 Village Parkway in Dublin, CA. Mary Queen of Scots, maintenance process, at least one lane There will be a formal naming ceremony Highland Warriors, will remain open on each of the roads in with the U.S. Postal Service at a later date. yViking Invaders question. He served as a high school teacher at The maintenance is being conducted • 2 STAGES CELTICFeaturing HERITAGE San Leandro High School, as an elected as part of the 2014 Annual Slurry Seal Scottish Country Dancing or appointed official on five local boards, Program. Slurry seal is a preventative Fiddling, Harping • Ballard and as a volunteer with a variety of orga- & Gaelic Singing nizations including the Boy Scouts and maintenance technique used to prolong 1st Battalion Pipes & Drums Dublin Historical Preservation Associa- the life of asphalt concrete surfacing. • GLEN OF THE CLANS 100+ For more information, please contact SCOTS GUARDS tion. Kohnen was married to his wife Pat • IRISH STEP DANCING for almost 47 years. They had two sons, the City of Dublin Public Works Depart- 3rd MARINE AIRCRAFT WING BAND • CHILDREN’S GLEN Bill and Mark. ment at (925) 833-6630. Don’t miss the Spectacular Massed Bands both Sat- urday and Sunday in front of the main grandstands, • SHEEP DOG TRIALS LARPD Budgets Okayed Creek Cleanup Set beginning at 4 p.m.....This year we bring you the famed • KILTED MILE The final operating and capital im- The City of Dublin invites residents From1st Battalion Buckingham Pipes & Drums ScotsPalace.... Guards, marching in concert with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from • FIVE-A-SIDE SOCCER provement plan (CIP) budgets for 2014- to participate in its 6th Annual Creek 8 Semi-Pro 2015 were approved by the Livermore Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 13, Miramar - the only Gamesand in the world presenting a TOURNAMENT Area Recreation and Park District Board from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. U.S. and Scottish Military bands marching and playing Teams • RUGBY & SHINTY at last week's meeting. This year, volunteers will be helping to in unison!....This, and 30 pipe bands from the U.S. and • BIRDS OF PREY - FALCONRY clean up four creeks in the City -- Tassa- Canada - One SPECTACULAR SHOW! The operating budget of $17,630,775 • HIGHLAND CATTLE includes property tax revenue projected jara Creek (at Emerald Glen Park), Alamo at 9.6 percent higher than the 2013-2014 Canal (by the Dublin Civic Center), • CLYDESDALE TEAM budget. Earned income from programs, Alamo Creek (by Alamo Creek Park), and AUGUST 30 & 31 • BRITISH AUTOS & CYCLES South San Ramon Creek (behind Dublin rentals and various services is projected • 100+ VENDORS IN 5 BLDGS. to grow 10 percent. The budget includes High School). Volunteers will meet City staff at the PLEASANTON • SCOTTISH & AMERICAN a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for group picnic area at Emerald Glen Park Alameda County Fairgrounds FOOD all employees, increases in some services at 9:00 AM. A continental breakfast will 9:00 a.m. - and supplies such as water and a higher be served before the group ventures out 6:15 p.m. • WHISKY TASTINGS & amount budgeted for contingency in order to the creeks. At noon, the group will MASTER CLASS to provide extra financial cushion for the meet up at Emerald Glen Park for a light • ARCHERY PARTICIPATION. . . opening of Cayetano Park. pizza lunch. 21 The CIP, part of a three-year plan, To participate,contact the City of Dub- ...... and more! is approved at $2,494,820 for 2014-15. lin's Environmental Services Department Presented by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco Since 1866 Priority projects for the current fiscal at (925) 833-6630, or via email at ES@ year include completion of the property dublin.ca.gov. www.TheScottishGames.com acquisition for the extension of Sycamore

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Both cally, funding the first-ever free Tri-Valley bond is scaled back from a $485 million to buy water to Services District (DSRSD), comprise the San Ramon Health Fair. In June, voters approved ex- previously authorized $11 replace water that would be the bond offers prospects Valley Recycled Water Proj- tending the half-cent sales tax to 2034. A billion water bond. pumped into the tunnels. of more state funding for ect, which serves much of quarter of the money coming from Measure The bond would pay for “Charging taxpayers the agency's desired water San Ramon. There is no building dams and adding A goes through the Board of Supervisors; $485 million to replace wa- projects. An important one target date yet for building to dams and reservoirs, re- ter sent through the tunnels would be a future addition to the addition, since it will Nate Miley and Scott Haggerty both allocated cycled water grants, flood to enrich mega-growers in the recycled water facilities depend on availability of funding to the Health Fair. protection projects, under- Westlands and Kern Water at the DSRSD waste-water future funds, said Biagtan. The cities and school districts in Dublin, ground local water storage, Districts is nuts. With that treatment plant. DSRSD has been co- Livermore, and Pleasanton, and Alameda and cleaning up underground Ponzi scheme included, Interim engineer services operating with Pleasanton, County collaborated on planning the Fair. It water basins. this bond will become a manager Rhodora Biagtan which has plans to expand its Gov. Jerry Brown signed referendum on the tunnels," said that expansion of the use of recycled water from will serve as a gateway to make contact with a bill on Aug. 13 to put the said Barrigan-Parrilla. With plant at a cost of $13 mil- the DSRSD plant, which is and engage under-served communities, and measure on the ballot. The many other projects on lion would enable DSRSD located in Pleasanton. Ha- to provide health screenings, information and Governor said, "Water is the which all stakeholders can to deliver recycled water cienda Business Park, and health-care enrollment opportunities to 1,000 lifeblood of any civilization. agree, it was a mistake to to West Dublin. Part of the irrigation for schools and youth and families in the Tri-Valley. For California it's the pre- leave this section in the bill, expense is the need to dig parks are the future goals in condition of healthy rivers, Donating their time will be physicians, she said. up streets and install pipes. Pleasanton. valleys, farms and a strong Sierra Club California, With much of development At Zone 7 Water Agency, specialists, dentists, health technicians, economy. With this water the political arm of the completed in West Dublin the board of directors will be nurses and nursing students, along with en- bond, legislators from both state's Sierra Club, opposed decades ago, there won't examining the bond issue tertainers and lay volunteers. parties have affirmed their the bill, but will need sev- be help from developers, as and making their comments The fair, also called Carnaval de la Salud, faith in California's future." eral weeks of consulting its there has been in the devel- at some future date, said will be held at the Robert Livermore Com- The bill passed the Senate committees and membership opment of East Dublin, the general manager Jill Duerig. 37-0 and the Assembly 77- to determine a position con- city's newest section. Duerig said that she had munity Center. Free Wheels transportation 2. Assemblymember Joan cerning the initiative, said DSRSD also serves not had time to read the ini- is offered to families with a fair postcard. In Buchanan and Sen. Mark director Kathryn Philips. Dougherty Valley in San tiative in detail. However, addition to state-mandated health, vision and DeSaulnier voted for it. Building dams or raising Ramon. Parks and other the bond appears to support dental screenings, a carnival atmosphere will DeSaulnier said in a news the level of Lake Shasta does public facilities, and even the California Water Ac- provide fun activities for children ranging release that supporting the not create new water, said private condo and apartment tion Plan for sustainability, bond is critical, especially from a strolling magician to face painting. Philips. "It pulls off water developments use recycled which was released last fall. in this time of drought in that exists," she said. water. Only single family The Zone 7 board endorsed The health fair resulted from findings in California. He called the The money in the bill for homes are not on the system, the action plan. a needs assessment regarding health care bond a "fiscally responsible encouraging more recycled said Biagtan. Among the plan's points and education in the County. The Tri-Valley measure that focuses on water is a benefit, because DSRSD, in calendar year are making conservation Youth and Family Opportunity Initiative projects, including drought it frees up potable water, so 2013, produced about 3174 a "California way of life," formed with the goal to strengthen the ca- relief, groundwater cleanup, in that sense it creates "new acre feet annually (AFA) increasing local and regional water recycling, and drink- water," said Philips. of recycled water, with the self-reliance on water, ex- pacity of the region to provide accessible, ing water cleanup." More attention should be peak demand coming in the panding water storage ca- high-quality, school-linked health and well- "This bond is neutral on paid to fixing leaky pipes, summer, when irrigation is pacity, and improving flood ness support to youth and families. In 2014, the Bay Delta Conservation capturing storm water, and needed most. Adding capac- control. the program offers both the health fair and Plan. No funds will be used cleaning up underground ity for another 6100 AFA a speaker series with topics including legal for the Delta Tunnels or tun- nel mitigation projects," said and health coverage options, nutrition and Desaulnier. prevention, and pathways to college. An opposing view came Studies have found that health affects from Barbara Barrigan-Par- Dublin Planning Commission students' attendance, grades and ability to rilla, executive director of learn in school. The Health Fair represents an Restore the Delta. The orga- to Eye First Pedestrian Plan important step in making sure students are fit, nization, with headquarters in Stockton, has consistently The Dublin Planning The plan combines the policies, network plans, pri- so they can perform well in school and gain opposed the twin tunnels the education they need to succeed in life. Commission will hold a city's first Pedestrian Plan oritized project lists, support project, part of the Delta res- public hearing at 7 p.m. with an update to the city's programs and best practice For more information, visit www.trival- toration plan. They represent Aug. 26 at City Hall focused Bikeways Master Plan, design guidelines for bicy- leyhealth.org. Delta farmers and businesses on the proposed Dublin Bi- which was approved in cling and walking in Dublin. who see the potential impact cycle and Pedestrian Master 2007. The commission will be as serious to their area. Plan. Contained in the plan are asked to make a finding that the proposed plan conforms to the city's general plan, and other relevant plans now in Swalwell: Nation Needs to Look Outward effect for the city. A negative declaration The United States should case, the risk means today thia could afford. Swalwell "The government has to those who make their prod- and initial study document look outward, not inward in he is signing the front of pointed out that there is a be at the table to grow an in- ucts in the U.S. were prepared and circulated order to continue to move paychecks, not the back." debate in the science com- novation economy. Solyndra He was questioned about for a month, ending July 14. forward in a global econ- Swalwell used the ex- mittee, with some believing is used as an example of why working with Republicans. The city lists 47 miles omy. ample to suggest a need to there should be a zero budget the government should not He said that he and three of bicycle trails. The plan That was the main mes- find solutions to fix what for the national laboratories; be involved. There has been other new Congressmen, would add 35 more miles, sage delivered by Congress- he called the broken im- that the government has waste and abuse. However, two from each party, had with 13 miles of them fund- man Eric Swalwell at a migration system. There no business at the table. "I when it comes to innovation, gotten together to work in ed and built by developers. Livermore Valley Chamber are students who study here disagree. Solutions to en- their is a pattern of trial and a bipartisan manner. As of Estimated cost for the devel- of Commerce luncheon held developing needed skills, ergy, ebola, and Alzheimer's failure until you're Google, February, the group con- opers is more than $7.8 mil- last Thursday at Concannon but face uncertainty when require the government to you're Sandstone, you're sisted of 20 to 25 people. lion. The city's share on the Vineyard. it comes to remaining here. play a role." Facebook. In order to suc- Homelessness was ad- remaining miles is estimated The United States faces There are 11 million undocu- The third illustration fo- ceed you need to take risks, dressed by another question- to be $2.7 million. cused on a Sandia scientist think big and look outward." many challenges across the mented people who want the er. Swalwell talked about The Pedestrian Plan por- named Greg, who helped to Swalwell fielded ques- globe, noted Swalwell. He freedom and opportunities homeless veterans. "It was tion of the document in- mentioned crises in Iraq, the that each of us was born into. develop a device that mea- tions from the audience fol- a big surprise to me how cludes a baseline inventory Ukraine, and Mideast. "I am They live in the shadows. He sures the exposure of first lowing his remarks. The tax poorly we treat our veterans. confident the U.S. will be believes the key is to provide responders to hazardous ma- policy on capital gains was The country is ill equipped of sidewalks and marked able to meet these threats." certainty in the immigration terials. He and other Sandia raised by one participant. to take care of them." He crosswalks, and an assess- At home, the threats in- process. To do so, a bipar- scientists took the knowl- Swalwell said that the U.S. said that he is working to ment of accessibility at each volve such issues as employ- tisan approach is required. edge and created Sandstone corporate tax is the second ensure that no veterans be intersection. ment and jobs. The country Swalwell said that al- Diagnostics. They have highest in the world. In the without a place to stay at The plan recognizes can choose to look inward though there is a need to se- come up with a device that short term, he would like night. problems in the downtown, or outward to solve those cure our borders, those who increases male fertility us- to provide incentives for He closed by noting that where some blocks are as issues, Swalwell stated, graduate with needed skills ing science and technol- corporations to bring money he is still learning and needs long as 800 feet, which "There are disturbing signs should have a green card ogy funded at Sandia. "If back. The money would be to receive input from constit- thwarts good connectivity. that the nation will be look- stapled to their diplomas. the country hadn't invested used to invest in workforce uents. He told the audience Some intersections have ing inward." He provided If they pass a background at the federal level, they training and replacement of that when he was growing crossing distances of more three success stories that he check and pay the necessary would have had no chance aging infrastructure. Over up, his mother gave him the than 100 feet. Solving such said indicated the impor- fees, they would be eligible to take what they learned the long term, there needs to following advice, "You have walking issues is one area tance of looking outward, to stay. into the marketplace," said be a made in America policy, two ears and one mouth. Use when it comes to immigra- where the city can definitely A second story involved Swalwell. with the lowest tax rates for them in proportion." improve, says the plan. tion, innovation, and federal Brad and Cynthia, owners of investments in science and technology. a label company in Dublin. One involved an immi- They wanted to expand. grant who arrived from India In order to do so, they had in 1987. He drove trucks for to cut their energy bill. In- 6 years, eventually saving stalling solar panels has enough money to open an saved them $150,000 a year. insurance company in 300 "They are not liberal, envi- (Opinions voiced in let- else, we are charged with time on the council, I have in the country, ranched or square feet of space. Today, ronmental, climate change ters published in Mailbox making land use choices - encouraged everyone to seek farmed. Any military who 21 years later, the immigrant Democrats like me. They are those of the author and choices that affect the nature out smart growth, while rec- have lived in the field all operates out of a 60,000 sq. are very much to the right. do not necessarily reflect the and scope of development ognizing that growth always can tell you walking in green ft. office in Livermore with They told me they installed opinion of The Independent. and whose consequences, and in all ways is not only grass, or among living trees, 60 employees. He is a U.S. solar to save money in order Letter Policy: The Inde- good or bad, often are not foolish, it can deprive our cools off that area. Living citizen. "If we had looked to grow their business and pendent will not publish felt until decades later. Key communities of the beauty plants through photosynthe- inward and not let him into create jobs," said Swalwell. anonymous letters, nor will to those choices is under- of ridgelines, open space sis convert carbon dioxide the country for fear he would The federal government it publish letters without standing and appreciating and natural habitat. I ask all into carbon for plant, and be a drain on the coun- invested in technology at names. Abusive letters may balanced, smart growth. Dublin residents to please oxygen thus reducing the try's resources, it couldn't the Lawrence Livermore be rejected or edited. Fre- A few months ago, I had join every environmental greenhouse carbon dioxide have happened. What I have and Sandia laboratories that quent letter writers may the chance to drive to the end group in the Tri-Valley and gas levels. Sooo! Killing learned is that when people made it possible for the solar have publication of their let- of Doolan Road, a beautiful, the entire Dublin City Coun- our lawns and stressing or leave their home countries, panels to be made in the U.S. ters delayed. Letters should bucolic terrain skirting the cil in forever protecting killing our trees does not they are taking a risk. In this at a price Brad and Cyn- be submitted by e-mail boundary between Dublin Doolan Canyon by voting promote Green." to editmail@compuserve. and Livermore. 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The Independent, AUGUST 21, 2014 - PAGE 5 VIDEO (continuedVOLUNTEERS from page one) (continued from page one) That's what they are doing," fornia do not have exempt Velez, an actor and CODA Available on the Half-N- Also on the Half-N-Half intendent Parvin Ahmadi, said Smyth. or non-profit status, but are advocate has concentrated Half web page is a click to page visitors will find Hicks' in a press release from the Wendell Lee, General considered commercial or on sign language produc- "CODA Flash Mob Movie," scholarly paper about a com- district. " “I love seeing stu- Counsel for the Wine Insti- for-profit businesses. The tions. a YouTube video at http:// mon mistaken belief that dents use their creativity and tute, suggested that wineries non-profit Winegrowers Velez says, "There are half-n-half.com/57/ The hearing people have about passion. Congratulations using volunteers consult Association cannot have a lot of stereotypes about movie shows a flash mob ASL. Sign language does to all students who were with an attorney familiar volunteers that perform ser- deafness. Some think it's of 75 CODAS in a choreo- not make a carbon copy of involved. We are fortunate with labor laws. He noted vices of a commercial nature a disability, and that deaf graphed dance on the BART English into signing for deaf to have such wonderful that the use of volunteers (i.e. tasting room/production people can't communicate or concourse dancing and sing- people. It is a whole lan- students who will continue by a for-profit business can facility) for another, separate learn as well as others. Being ing to a Journey song "Don't guage unto itself, with dif- to make this a better world.” lead to labor code violations. for-profit business/winery." deaf is not limited to any of Stop Believin'", as train rid- ferent approaches to gram- District students Dante The penalties can be very Smyth provided a press release from a consultant, these things. They may be ers walk past. mar than English uses. Brooke and Jackson Ander- severe. Minimum wage, deaf, but they are not silent." The Fremont BART sta- The analogy that Hicks son-Kovacs were also in payroll taxes and workman's who suggested the follow- comp are all triggered. The ing actions be taken by for- Comments from other tion was selected for that uses in her paper is having the video. volunteers cannot be paid profit businesses who use CODAs in the film bear performance in 2010, be- Spanish as a first language, Jacob's video can be seen with wine. volunteers: immediately put that out. Pleasanton student cause it is near the California and then becoming fluent in on YouTube at http://www. Lee added, wineries who all volunteers on the payroll Jarod Moyers says, "I don't School for the Deaf, which English. youtube.com/watch?v=V use staff who are not paid with workers compensation think my parents are silent. was host that day to a con- Jacob won praise from 4pftInBwWs&feature=yo need to scrutinize their use insurance. Do not think pay- Both went to college. They vention of CODA members. Pleasanton school super- utu.be. of volunteers. ing people cash with a 1099 got a good education." According to one ob- will protect you. You are Another Pleasanton stu- server, California wineries most likely still in violation. dent, Jessica Smario, says are now finding out that Do not allow anyone in a that her father is a computer they can be required to pay business to do any job that is programmer.Her mother back wages and huge penal- not on the books with a pay started a non-profit to help i $ ties going back three years. stub. A volunteer pouring at avod women. 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12th Annual CITIZENS WATCHDOG COMMITTEE Report to the Public Measure B Sales Tax Activities IN NOVEMBER 2000, ALAMEDA COUNTY VOTERS APPROVED MEASURE B, which extended the county’s half-cent transportation sales tax to 2022 and set forth a 20-year Expenditure Plan. Measure B also established a Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) to represent the different perspectives of Citizens Watchdog Committee Activities taxpayers throughout the The following highlight the main activities the CWC has county and to review all undertaken since July 1, 2012. Measure B expenditures • Ongoing Programs and Capital Projects Watch (FY12-13): on projects, programs and administration for The CWC continued to watch specific programs and capital compliance with the Expenditure Plan. projects and to monitor any issues of concern. This 12th annual report covers expenditures • Ongoing Areas of Interest (FY12-13): The CWC requested during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 information from Alameda CTC on issuing limited tax bonds secured by a pledge of sales tax revenues to finance capital (FY12-13), and CWC activities through July expenditures, AAA credit ratings issued by Fitch Ratings 2014. The full report is available online at and Standard and Poor’s for financial management of the http://www.AlamedaCTC.org/CWC2014Report. Measure B sales tax, capital project expenditures, the project invoice review process and CWC Annual Report Summary of Expenditures outreach efforts. The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is • Ongoing Budget Update (FY12-13): The CWC received and responsible for administering the Measure B half-cent transportation reviewed the annual budget and mid-year budget updates. sales tax measure as well as congestion management agency Audit and Compliance Report Review (Jan. 2013 and Jan. functions. In FY12-13, Measure B revenues totaled $121.1 million, • 2014): CWC members reviewed FY11-12 and FY12-13 audited and audited expenditures totaled $134.2 million for different financial and compliance reports and requested more transportation projects and programs, oversight and administration. information from agencies and jurisdictions. The CWC was FY12-13 Project and Program Expenditures satisfied with the information received.

Direct Program and Project Independent Financial Audits: The CWC met with and Management and Oversight • General $1.4 million received presentations from the independent auditor on Administration Local $4.0 million expenditures and administrative caps. The auditor did Transportation Public Transportation not identify any accounting concerns. $33.1 million $78.4 million Direct Local Distribu/ons -­‐ • Transit Service CWC Audit Subcommittee Process: The CWC formed Direct Local Direct Local Distributions Distributions Transit ServiceDirect Local Distribu/ons -­‐ Paratransit a subcommittee and process to provide input to the Local Streets and Roads Paratransit Grants independent auditor. This resulted in the need for more Direct Local testing and the provision of more detail on items of interest to Distributions DirectExpress Local Bus Grants the CWC Audit Subcommittee. Bicycle and Distributions Pedestrian ParatransitPublic Transit Capital Projects • Annual Report to the Public (2013-2014): CWC members Local Highways and Streets Capital Projects Transportation Paratransit Grants formed a subcommittee to develop its annual report to the Capital Projects Express Bus Grants Highways Local Transporta/on public. In July, the CWC held a public hearing to provide Bicycle and and Streets comments on the report. Pedestrian Grants $17.3 million Transit Center Development Grants Transit Center Public Transit Bicycle and Pedestrian Grants • Information Received by CWC (Ongoing): The CWC received Development Capital Projects Grants updates on Alameda CTC’s implementation of the One Bay Local Transporta/on Capital Projects Area Grant Program, which will fund an estimated $63 million for transportation projects in Alameda County. Also in FY12-13, Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity Alameda CTC Projects Program exceeded its 70 percent Local Business Enterprises Alameda CTC allocates 40 percent of Measure B funds, net of goal for professional and administrative services. administrative funding, to capital projects. In FY12-13, Alameda CTC expended $60.6 million on capital projects. How to Get Involved In addition to the CWC, the public serves on other commuity Alameda CTC Programs advisory committees. Join a committee or participate in public Alameda CTC allocates 60 percent of Measure B funds, net of meetings. Visit www.AlamedaCTC.org to learn more and administrative funding, primarily on a monthly, formula basis folllow us on: (direct local distributions) and through competitive grants to www.facebook.com/AlamedaCTC Alameda County, cities and transit agencies for programs. In http://twitter.com/AlamedaCTC FY12-13, Alameda CTC expended $68.2 million in Measure B www.youtube.com/user/AlamedaCTC funds on programs.

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Livermore Fusion SC 96B Maroon U18 team members pictured are (back, from left) Rob Hansen (Coach) Jose Springtime Tumbling and Trampoline team includes Chavarria Ramirez, Salvador Alatarre, Nolan Parker, (back row) Back Row: Coach Jill Wilson, Jelani The Livermore Aquacowboys’ (LAC) swim team sent its Roberson, Alex Holland, Delaney Foote, Rob Harries, Matthew Dremalas, Ryan Chaney, Jeremy Schuler, Dylan largest contingent ever to the 2014 Speedo Long Course Tuell, Matthew Wells, Chris Douglas; (middle) Chris Far Western Championships held in Concord, CA from July Coach Brock Wilson; (middle) Connor Tomlin, Ruben Goldhawk, Orsiris Chavez; (front)Daniel Garcia, Tylor 30-Aug.3rd. LAC team members competing were Minh-nha Padilla, Nick Francken; (front) Hannah Crosby, Kaitlyn Silva, Tony Jimenez, Omid Elbagl, Eric Salgado, Angel Kawamura, Greg Quach, Nicholas Quach, Jared Tovera, Clevenger, and Megan Contarciego. Salazar, Salvador Morales, and Teriq Canales. Chris Gonzalez, Taber da Costa, Paige Chew, Katie Dabney, Jacqueline Arnold, Tori Carroll, Paige da Costa, Matthew This is a 6 week program running ister as an individual or as a foursome. Hayes, Hunter Woffinden, Brandon Siu, Celine Nguyen, from September 8th to October 18th For more info and to register, go to 2014. It will be held at Kellman Field www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org. Alexis Carino, Megan Fairbanks, Haley Hamza, Emma Hayes, / Independence Park from 10am to Join us for a day of fun and fellowship Katie Kulp, Jenna Chew, Nina Hayes, Addison Mclaggan, 11:30am. There will be two sessions(1 on the links. and Nathan Boas. Best times in individual events were hour each) per week that comprise of 30 minutes of drills and 30 minutes achieved by Minh-nha, Jared, Chris, Paige C., Matthew, of scrimmage. Skills Clinic Hunter, Brandon, Celine, Alexis, Haley, Emma, Jenna, Nina, Register online now for the August The KM Huskies AAU basketball 16th orientation at www.fusionsc. team is offering a few free basketball and Addison. LAC Far Western Finalists included Nina org or call the Fusion SC office at skills clinics for the 3rd-6th grade Hayes, Haley Hamza, Paige Chew, and Matthew Hayes. Nina 925-443-7570. boys and girls. qualified for two finals and finished 3rd in 100 free and 4th 3rd-6th Grade Girls clinics will be on Saturday, August 23rd and 30th in 50 free, Matthew made finals in 100 back and placed Golf Tournament from 9:00 AM to Noon at the Dublin 7th, Haley finished 9th in 400 free and Paige Chew finaled Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Sports Park located at 4605 Lockhart the 200IM placing 7th. Pictured are the LAC Far Western Foundation will host the 2nd An- Street, Dublin. nual Golf Tournament on the links at 3rd-6th Grade Boys clinics will be women's relay teams. Castlewood Country Club on Monday, on Sunday, August 24th and 31st from September 15 at 10:30 a.m. 9:00 AM to Noon at the same location. Castlewood Country Club is lo- Interested players should send an cated at 707 Country Club Circle in email to [email protected] or Pleasanton. The tournament will be call (925) 421-1708 played on the Hill Course. Pleasanton Rage U12 Orange (Pleasanton Team 2) Participation will help make a dif- ference in the lives of cancer patients in Baseball Tryouts traveled to Carson City, NV, to take on teams from the Tri-Valley. Registration includes a Thunder Sox Baseball Club: Fall Nevada and Northern California at the Reno Tahoe round of 18 holes, a box lunch, awards, Team Tryouts - 10U–14U. Sunday, cocktails and appetizers. You can reg- August 24, 2014 from 9am until 1pm. Soccer Festival. Rage won 3 games and tied 1, scoring Corner of Patterson Pass Road and 20 while allowing only 2 goals over the weekend to take home the U12 trophy. Pictured are (left to right top) head Coach Jarreth Chan, Reese Lombardi, Bella Segundo, Audrey Googins, Ella Camp, Danielle Caccamo, Kyhlie Weed, Sydney Walsh, Sammy O’Brien, Coach Kevin thunder sox Whitehand; (bottom) Stephanie Lee, Penny Murphy, b aseball club Jenna Benner, Kate Derham, Meaghan Penrice, Faith Johnson, and Eva Bull. Not Pictured - Lizzy Shriber, Fall Team Tryouts Rylee Scanlon, and Sophia Ghoddoucy. This past weekend Fusion U12B Copper Select Fury took 2nd place in the Reno Tahoe Summer Festival 10U –14U Livermore Fusion Fusion Partners Tournament (Gold/Silver level tournament). After losing Sunday, aUGUST 24 • 9AM-1PM Livermore Fusion SC 96B Maroon the first game, the team rallied back to beat a Gold team (U-18 Boys), coached by Rob Hansen, with TOPSoccer Bill Payne Park-Corner of Patterson captured the U-19 Pleasanton Ballistic Livermore Fusion Soccer Club has in a PK shootout to see who would move on to the United Soccer (BUSC) Summer Clas- entered a partnership with US Youth semifinals. In the semifinal game, Fusion were able to Pass Road & Vasco, Livermore sic. The team started off with a 1 to 0 Soccer Top Soccer. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for win vs WCCYSL (FCA) FCA Milan, defeat a Silver team, Vacaville Premier Fury, by a score • Professional Coaching • Player Development • Tournament & League Play then defeated Mustang Rossoneri 2 Soccer) is a community-based training to 1 and beat Heritage SC United 96, and team placement program for young of 5-1. The team then played in the Championship game 3 to 0 to force a rematch in the finals athletes with disabilities, organized by against a Gold level team, Casa Boca, resulting in a Contact Coach Lonsdale to Pre-register for Tryouts against Merced Atlas CM Atlas from youth soccer association volunteers. the US Club Western Regionals at The program is designed to bring the loss for Fusion. This was a great result for the boys. (510) 909-6718 or [email protected] Davis, CA. During the championship opportunity of learning and playing For a Copper team to take 2nd place in a Silver/Gold game, Livermore started the scoring soccer to any boy or girl, who has a www.TsoxBaseball.com in the first half with a beautiful goal mental or physical disability. tournament, was a pretty awesome accomplishment from Ryan Chaney on an assist by Tony by the players. Jimenez. Livermore’s second goal started as a free kick placed outside the box. With two free kick takers, Salvador Morales and Omid Eibagi, hit by Omid was a low ground ball TM driven across the face of the goal. Ryan Chaney just had enough of a touch to tap it in, giving Livermore a 2-0 victory and the championship. THE CROWN USA Gymnastics JEWEL! 28th Championships Ten members of Livermore’s Springtime Tumbling and Trampoline team traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the USA Gymnastics Championships, an event that show- cases the national championships WEST COAST for trampoline and tumbling (T&T), acrobatic gymnastics, and rhythmic gymnastics. In order to qualify for Champion- ships, T&T gymnasts must achieve NATIONALS qualifying scores at either their State or Regional competitions. Competing for Springtime were Kaitlyn Clevenger, PRESENTED BY: Megan Contarciego, Hannah Crosby, Delaney Foote, Nick Francken, Rob Harries, Alex Holland, Ruben Padilla, Jelani Roberson, and Connor Tomlin. Medals were awarded to the top eight Two Livermore Fusion Talent School U8 Girls teams finishers. Springtime came home with played in the Impact Jamboree August 17th. Both teams 21 medals, including 9 first place Na- tional Championships. Connor Tomlin, played well. Team 1 players (top photo) include Autumn Jelani Roberson, Nick Francken, Rob Johnson, Jessica Orthmann, Reece Bingham, Avery Harries, and Ruben Padilla medaled in all of their events. Delaney Foote Maxwell, Piper Sweeney, Kayla Clarin, and Abby Aranas. medaled in both Trampoline and Team 2 players are Mea Neubauer, Eden Kokelaar, Double-Mini Trampoline. Kaitlyn Clevenger medaled on Double-Mini. Lauren Lopez, Elena Derting, Ashley Pritchard, Riley The Springtime team is coached by Horn, Maya Derting, and Alyssa Eaton. The teams were Jill and Brock Wilson. Complete results for Springtime both coached by Uri Robledo and Nelly Santana. competitors follow: Kaitlyn Clevenger: Trampoline Level 9 34.0; Double-Mini Level 8 60.3/7th Megan Contarciego: Trampoline Level 8 43.7; Double-Mini Level 8 57.0 Hannah Crosby: Trampoline Level FULL THROTTLE FUN! 8 50.1; Double-Mini Level 8 57.7 Indoor & Outdoor Car Show Featuring Thousands of Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Delaney Foote: Trampoline Level 10 126.23/8th; Double-Mini Level 9 Muscle Cars & Trucks Thru’ 72! 93.7/2nd; Tumbling Level 8 48.4 Nick Francken: Trampoline Level 9 80.2/6th; Double-Mini Level 9 91.1/5th; Tumbling Level 8 47.9/7th; PLEASANTON Synchro Level 9 38.6/1st AUGUST 22-24 FAIRGROUNDS Rob Harries: Trampoline Level 10 128.42/2nd; Double-Mini Level 9 94.7/1st; Synchro Level 10 37.7/1st Alex Holland: Trampoline Level 8 50.6; Double-Mini Level 8 59.2; Tumbling Level 9 42.4 Ruben Padilla:Trampoline Youth Elite 137.075/1st; Double-Mini Youth Elite 132.6/1st; Tumbling Level 9 77.4/5th; Synchro Youth Elite 117.7/1st Jelani Roberson: Trampoline Level 8 56.1/1st; Double-Mini Level 8 59.7/7th; Tumbling Level 8 51.6/4th Connor Tomlin: Trampoline 3,500 VEHICLES ON DISPLAY NITRO THUNDERFEST Level 9 86.2/1st; Double-Mini Level 9 91.5/3rd; Tumbling Level 8 49.8/6th; Synchro Level 9 38.6/1st

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(continuedRETIREES from page one) industrial style health care The retiree group made this that have been and will be to: UCLRG, Legal Defense program. point itself in an email to incurred by the class.” Fund, 4300 Black Ave. #624, Many retirees considered members last week. Media- The email continued, “If Pleasanton 94566. that change to be a violation tion is not binding. If it fails, you have given before, we of promises made during a return to confrontation in ask you to give again. If you their careers at the Labora- the courts is possible. have not given, this is the tory. They worried that a On the other hand, an most important time to join small, private consortium experienced mediator can us in defending and recover- would become indifferent to sometimes help contesting ing your medial insurance • Banquets • Performances them and their health care. parties reach agreement and coverage and rights.” • Receptions • Weddings Some found the consor- move to a formal settlement. The organization’s web- An Elegant & tium’s health care programs In its message to retirees, site is http://www.llnlretiree. Contemporary Venue Livermore Fusion U10 Boys Maroon team won first place in more expensive than UC’s. the leaders of the UC Liver- com/. Its email notes that it • Conferences • Seminars the Davis Legacy Super Classico. They finished first in their They formed a grass roots more Retirees Group, Jay is nonprofit under section • Training • TradeShows bracket with a 3-1 win over local rival San Ramon Azuri, a organization, called the UC Davis and Marty Crowning- 501(c)(3) of the tax code, so (925) 454-0094 2-1 win over Folsom, and finished with a 0-0 tie with Placer Livermore Retirees Group, shield, said they are hoping donations should be deduct- United. They faced the USA Stars in the championship game. www.ShrineEventCenter.com to persuade the University to for “a settlement requiring ible. Donations may be sent 170 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore The boys were down 2-0 at halftime. However, they dug deep take them back into its health UC to re-instate all of the and continued to battle in the second half and were able to care programs under the retirees to the UC health answer back with 2 goals. Then the boys fell behind 3-2, but same conditions as retirees rose to the challenge and were able to tie the game up again. insurance system and award from the campuses. It was a nail biter from beginning to end that ultimately led damages incurred to date.” to PK's. Fusion was able to capture their first championship Failing that, they filed Settlement could avoid title. Pictured are (back) Marcos Valdez, Alex Garcia, Dominic suit in 2010. More recently, “years of (legal) delay,” they Galo, Ryan Martin, Tyler Trudeau, and Coach Alec Taylor; they decided to convert the pointed out. (front) Jordan Eddy, Montgomery "Gummy" Carey, Tanner suit to a class action. Court On the other hand, if the Griffith, Rodrigo Salazar, Jason Krakoski, Quinn Boyd, and rulings have confirmed that University offers less than Ivan Munoz. the retirees have standing to full reinstatement, “We (as sue. UC is contesting their representatives of the class) efforts and the final outcome and our attorneys will need is unclear. to assess whether we could In a surprise move, the do better by going ahead in SparkleSparkle poolpool retiree group and University court,” they wrote. met outside court last month That’s where the appeal Pool Service and agreed to enter into me- for funds comes in. While diation. A court hearing on the legal action is “moving • weekly Pool Maintenance the class action conversion in the right direction,” costs • Filter Cleaning was postponed pending the have been “higher than es- outcome of a September timated” because of the ex- • Equipment Installation & Repair 24 mediation session, ac- pense of taking depositions. cording to Alameda County Costs going forward will • Pool Inspections Superior Court documents. also be high, they said, giv- Residential & Commerical There is no certainty that ing as an example the need A team (pictured) of 20 black-belt Taekwon-do students mediation will produce re- “to hire an actuarial expert (925) 577-7111 from Jue’s Taekwon-Do of Pleasanton returned from sults, legal observers note. to calculate the damages Rome triumphant this month after winning 18 medals at the 2014 ITF World Taekwon-Do Championships held at the Centro Olimpico Palafjlkam in Ostia (Rome), Italy, July 23-27, 2014. Over 600 competitors from 35 countries attended this year’s championship. Team Jue made up one quarter of the USA National team. Below are pictured some of the competitors who came home with medals.

Catherine Jue, fourth-degree black belt and gold medal winner for patterns on podium in Rome. Catherine’s bracket included 8 competitors. Catherine has been undefeated in ITF competition since 2007. Catherine graduated from Foothill High School in 2011 and UCLA in 2014.

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gmail.com. Vasco, Livermore. Program includes The fall session begins on Weds. professional coaching, player develop- Sept 3, and is co-ed for ages 14+ un- ment, tournament and league play. der. The beginners (Level 1) practice Contact Coach Lonsdale to Pre- on Mondays and Wednesdays from register for Tryouts (510) 909-6718 4:00-5:30pm at the Robert Livermore or [email protected] or go Community Center, and the more to www.TsoxBaseball.com experienced players (Level 2) practice 2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 at the same time, with an additional Fall Water Polo practice on Fridays, from 4:00-5:30. (925) 201-4018 LARPD offers a USA Water Polo The session runs until Nov. 5. team (USWP), the LAZERS, which encourages high standards of play and good sportsmanship. As a USWP club Youth Basketball www.visitcreekview.com team, all practices and competitions Registration will be sanctioned, requiring all par- Registration is open for the ticipants to be registered with USWP. 2014/15 St. Michael-St. Charles CYO All experience levels are welcome, Basketball season. Teams will practice however athletes must be able to swim twice per week and play a minimum two laps (50 yards) without stopping. of 10 games. The league is open to all Register for the LAZERS team and Livermore youth in grades 1 - 8. At PMS299 PMS280 PMS278 play the world's most exciting aquatic SMSC CYO, skill development and game! To register, call LARPD at sportsmanship are emphasized while 925-373-5700, or visit www.larpd.dst. practicing Christian attitudes and re- ca.us. For more information about the sponsibilities. Additional information LARPD LAZERS, visit lazerswater- can be found on our website at www. polo.weebly.com or e-mail lazerswp@ smsccyo.org PAGE 8 - The Independent, AUGUST 21, 2014 Plains, Heat and Headwinds

Outdoor Programs stewards help take care of 1800s it has been a cattle Greet Livermore Bicyclists Save Mount Diablo pro- the lands. Thurs., Sept. 11, grams: ranch, a winery, a hospital, 6 to 8 p.m. Please RSVP to a picnic spot, Hell’s Angel Cross-country bicyclists degrees. Saloon. It offered only Join expert naturalist jcartan@SaveMountDiablo. Michael Marchiano on an country and, finally, a park. from Livermore are on the They pedaled an unusu- frozen cheeseburgers and org or (925) 947-3535. Join this program to sift road again after a week in ally long 95 miles that day – frozen pizza. It was running exclusive evening hike in search of nighttime wildlife through the layers of time to which they had two rest their average coast-to-coast out of cheeseburgers so the encounters. There will be a Wine & Whiskers uncover the forgotten story days with Colorado friends. is 65 miles. The afternoon's bartender found a frozen rib short interpretive talk before Join ARF for Wine & of this overlooked part of They are now in Kansas 40 miles took longer than the sandwich. setting out on this four mile Whiskers, a spectacular eve- Sycamore Grove. This will after exiting Colorado on morning's 55. “They were warm and round trip walk to explore ning of specialty wines and be a slow-paced walk of Monday. Wind and temperature they had grey meat, but they the Mangini Ranch property- sumptuous hors d’oeuvres about a mile. Bring water to benefit ARF’s life-saving and a camera if you like. The Livermore cyclists, patterns have repeated since were edible, and we were -not yet open to the public-- in Concord between Lime programs. The popular fun- On Sun., Aug. 24, the Tom and Rose Ramos, are then, Tom said in a telephone hungry,” Tom wrote on his draiser will be held Saturday, program will be Smells of riding to Tom’s 45th class interview. Cool tempera- blog. Ridge and Mt. Diablo State Park. Sat., Aug. 30, 7:30 to September 20 from 5 to 8 Summer. Meet Ranger Amy reunion in October at the tures and a wind from the Experiences like these pm at ARF’s headquarters Wolitzer and Ranger Intern U.S. Military Academy at west make morning riding make the occasional stops 10 p.m. Space is limited to 20 people. Please RSVP to in Walnut Creek. Marisa Malone at 7 p.m. at West Point. Along the way, fast and pleasant, so they get at the homes of friends seem smdinfo@SaveMountDia- Sample fruits of the vine the Nature Area entrance to they are raising money for up early to ride before tem- luxurious. The trip blog blo.org or (925) 947-3535. from renowned Napa Val- Sycamore Grove Park. Cause-USA, a charity which peratures rise and the wind glowed with pleasure at the Go Behind the Fence: Are ley, Sonoma, and Livermore Join this program for an supports wounded U.S. mil- reverses to hold them back. rest days in Colorado. The you interested in discovering wineries and appetizers from evening olfactory adventure itary veterans. “Everyone is strong,” cyclists will have a home new properties in the Diablo fine local restaurants. Enjoy to follow your noses and live music and a silent auc- find interesting plants and Several of the fellow Tom said. “Our 65-mile stay again next Saturday wilderness? Save Mount Diablo manages 2,300 acres tion as you mingle and enter- animals in the park. This will cyclists who have ridden days have become a piece in Hutchinson, in central tain guests in the company be a slow-paced walk of no part-way with them have of cake. We finish the ride Kansas, where a West Point and is looking for local vol- unteers to help with the stew- of ARF’s corporate partners more than a mile. All ages peeled off and headed for by early afternoon and aren’t classmate has organized a and major donors. Rescued are welcome but trails are home as planned. So the particularly tired.” ceremony to honor them ardship of this open space. There will be an informa- dogs and cats and therapy dirt and gravel, so strollers travelers are now down to The land is flat and and hopefully generate more tional session discussing the animals from ARF’s Pet Hug are not recommended. four: Tom, Rose, and two sparsely populated. “We contributions to Cause-USA. mission and how volunteer Pack will be on hand to greet There is a $5 per vehicle Lafayette friends who take see mile after mile after mile and delight attendees. Res- parking fee at either entrance turns bicycling and driving of level roads and cornfields ervations are $80 – register to Sycamore Grove Park. A a support van. and telephone lines,” he online at www.arf.net. $3 donation is requested to help support the programs As if to greet the group said. Farmhouses are “rare.” At the core of ARF’s Cars and More at mission is the rescue of dogs unless other fees are speci- as they approached Kansas, There is a town “every 20 and cats who have run out fied. Participants may call a white funnel cloud rose miles or so.” of time at public shelters, 925-960-2400 for more in- “from the ground and into They do see bicyclists Goodguy's Gathering giving them a chance at life formation. the cloud above it,” Tom from time to time, probably until a new home can be wrote in an online post. It because they have based At the Fairgrounds found. might have been an ordinary their route on the recommen- dust devil, and it did them dations of a website called The Goodguys 28th West Coast Nationals will be held Nature Programs no harm. In honor of the Adventure Cycling, which August 22, 23 and 24 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds The History of Dos Me- cyclone that carried Dorothy encourages road trips. They in Pleasanton. sas and Veterans Park will be from Kansas to Oz, they also see signs that stores Blending old school traditions with current trends, the the topic of a Sat., Aug. 23 Harvest Wine decided to call it a tornado. along the road are catering West Coast Nationals features a weekend of hot rodding Livermore Area Recreation Celebration Coming down out of the to cyclists, enticing them to fellowship, fun and the highest quality vintage cars in the and Park District ranger pro- gram. Meet Ranger Darren Rocky Mountains was a eat at particular restaurants country. Aug. 31 & Sept. 1 dramatic change, Tom said. Segur at 10 a.m. at Sycamore or stay in certain motels. The show features over 3,500 Hot Rods, Customs, grove Park, 5049 Arroyo Rd. “For the first time in a month That doesn’t mean the Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '72; a swap meet, (925) 447-8941 Come explore an area 1356 S. Livermore Ave. there were no mountains in Livermore group is travel- AutoTrader Classics Cars 4 sale corral, vendor and manufac- of the park that is steeped Open 7 Days a week 12-4:30 front of us.” ing in luxury. They spent turer exhibits, model and pedal car show and a Bonneville in history. Since the early The lower elevations Monday night in a “flea Land-Speed Display. and flat land were a mixed bitten motel” in Kansas, Visitors will also find an indoor Cushman Display, blessing. Leaving Pueblo, a place that advertised for pinstripers brush bash and auction, and a Goodgals arts and Colo., last weekend, the bicyclists but was so run crafts gallery. air was cool and a breeze down “we weren’t sure they The weekend features live music, a WEME miniature pushed them along. They had laundered their sheets,” engine display, tether car races, Nitro Thunderfest and free averaged better than 15 mph Tom said. entertainment for kids including Revell Model Car Make the first hour, covering 55 A few days earlier, while n’ Take, PPG Kids Coloring Contest, Clowns & More. miles by lunch time. In the still in Colorado, they stayed Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and afternoon, however, they in the tiny town of Ord- 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. picked up a headwind and way, where the only place For information on tickets and all of the events, go to temperatures rose above 90 to eat was the Columbine www.good-guys.com.

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Winona Watson her brother James Meek. the local VA hospital, the One of Harriet’s special long-lost contacts with liv- mont, and grand-daughter On July 28, 2014, our A memorial service will first instance of many to joys in her younger days was ing relatives in both coun- Sarah Dressler of Redwood mother, grandmother and take place on August 22, come in which she gave of acting in amateur theatricals, tries. She visited them seven City. She loved them all. She great grandmother Winona 2014 at 10:00 am at Cal- her time to help others. both in Albuquerque and in times, including once with is also survived by sister- Watson died. She was born laghan Mortuary in Liver- In 1961, George trans- Pleasanton. She was a mem- her namesake, Aunt Har- in-law Leah Martinson of in Long more, California. She will ferred to the Sandia branch ber of Cask and Mask during riet Martinson Sybilrud, and Hopkins, Minnesota, broth- Beach, be buried with her husband in Livermore, partly because their years at the May School once with daughter Gail who er-in-law James Anderson Califor- Ray in the Odd Fellow’s of two frightening episodes theater. She especially en- was ending a study-abroad and wife Aileen of Tucson, nia on Cemetery next door. For of hyperventilation that Har- joyed her many years with year in Germany. Research Arizona, sister-in-law Mary riet had suffered in Albu- The Claypipers, a Bay Area also led to the discovery Ellen Heine and husband Novem- more information, please call Dena at 510 527-4929. querque. They believed that troupe that performed week- of Danish cousins in New George of Burlington, Iowa, ber 23, some particular allergens in end melodramas at Drytown Zealand and a Norwegian sister-in-law Mildred Wolfe 1934 to In lieu of flowers to honor the New Mexico air caused in the Gold Country. For cousin in Tasmania. She of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Wes- her memory, her family re- these attacks. During their instance, in “Dirty Work at and George traveled to both and sister-in-law Marjorie ley and quests that you donate to a 52 years together in Cali- the Crossroads,” she played places to visit them. The Nash and husband Gary of Maxine cause dear to your heart or fornia, she became active as the pure and wholesome same pattern of discovery Chanhassen, Minnesota. Meek. to an organization dedicated a volunteer in many com- maiden, Nell Lovelace, who and travel occurred with A service in honor of She is to fighting cancer. munity organizations. She set the audience awing and George’s relatives in North- Harriet will be held at 2 p.m. prede- joined the Children’s Home sighing, against the das- ern Ireland and England. on Wednesday, September 3, ceased by her husband Ray Harriet Anderson Society, which funded a tardly and loudly-hissed- The cause of Harriet’s at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, Watson (1933-1984), her son 1925-Aug. 8, 2014 non-profit adoption agency, and-booed villain, Munro death was COPD, chronic 4167 First Street, Pleasan- Rick Watson (1957-2011), Resident of Pleasanton and served as president one Murgatroyd, and was always obstructive pulmonary dis- ton. Her ashes are being pre- and her parents. Our beloved Harriet year. They joined the Liver- saved to great cheers by the ease, resulting from long- served in the columbarium When she was a senior passed away at 4:30 Friday more-Amador Genealogical handsome and stalwart hero, term asthma. This cruel of Alta Mesa Cemetery in in high school in 1951, she afternoon, August 8, age 88. Society, and she served on Adam Oakhart. She and her disease gradually robs its Palo Alto, in a niche next became engaged to Ray and In her last hours, she was the board of directors and sister, Lorraine “Naine” victims of the ability to to the niche of her brother promptly quit school. What held in the fond embraces as co-president with Bev Bakke, also performed duet get enough oxygen from Dale. Inurnment services she wanted most in life was of all six Ales one year. For over a olios between acts, while the lungs to sustain life. were private. Her parents to be a mother. They were mem- year, they traveled to the George and Naine’s hus- The family wishes to ac- and her sister Naine are also married on July 12, 1952 and bers of National Archives branch band, Hans, tended bar. knowledge the compas- buried at Alta Mesa. her im- in San Bruno every week to Harriet and George be- sionate care of Drs. Veena Donations in remem- her oldest child was born one mediate volunteer as mentors to less came members of the Liver- Jayaram-Chou, Michael brance of Harriet may be year later. family. experiernced researchers. more-Amador Genealogical Abdel-Malek and Raafat made to the charity of your She followed Ray to sev- Har- She volunteered for 4-H and Society in 1984, and were Zamary, Caregiver Glic- choice. eral places in Arizona and riet was helped her group win prizes active members for 30 years. eria Magat, Occupational California and they were born at the county fair. They They became addicted to Therapist Mary Mello, and living in Oakley, California Harriet joined the Youth for Under- the fulfilling pleasures of the staff members of Hope LEGAL SELF-HELP when he died. She was a Alvina standing foreign exchange genealogy when Harriet dis- Hospice, Valley Memorial A Non-Attorney rambler herself after his Martinson, daughter of Law- society and she “mothered” covered some documents in Hospital and the Pleasanton Alternative death living in several places rence and Alvina Martinson, students from Chile, Swit- Danish among her mother’s Nursing and Rehabilitation including living with all her in LeHillier, a suburb of zerland and Greece for a papers. Building on these Center. She was especially Excellent Service Guarantee children from time to time. Mankato, Minnesota. She year. In turn, Eric spent six documents and learning the moved by the love shown to Competitive Rates After Ray’s death, she grew up there, the second months in Sweden and Gail techniques of family history her by her nieces Bronwen Family, Civil Matters, Deeds of four siblings and the spent a year in Switzerland, research, they reconstructed Bakke, Kristi Peterson and was a leaf blowing in the Estate Planning, More wind but wherever she land- last to expire. Her future in the family of the student the lives of their ancestors Margit Chapman. ed, people around her valued husband, George Anderson, Harriet mothered. back through time. In pre- Harriet was preceded in ATLAS Document her feisty, irascible character. also grew up in Mankato, She and George helped Internet days, such research death by her parents, broth- Preparation Services She was an intrepid card and but attended a different high found the Friendship Force was time-consuming, in- ers Richard and Dale Mar- (925) 577-4736 school. They didn’t meet of the San Francisco Bay volving hundreds of postal tinson, and sister Lorraine domino player, competitive 120 Spring St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 and smart about how she until later when they were Area, a new branch of the in- letters and frequent travel Bakke. She is survived by played and the rest of us introduced through the good ternational foreign exchange to archives throughout the husband George of Pleasan- Charlotte R offices of her older sister, group for adults that has the US and overseas. The results ton, son Eric of Pleasanton, Hargrave LDA could seldom get the best Lorraine. They married in motto, “A World of Friends of their studies were pub- daughter Dr. Gail Dressler of her. Reg Alameda Co No 96 Minneapolis in 1949. They Is a World of Peace.” FFS- lished in over 20 books and and husband Donavin Exp 7/30/16 Later in life, her many had just celebrated 65 years FBA sends delegations of booklets which they gave to Dressler of Fremont, grand- health issues took a toll on I am not an attorney. I can only provide of marriage this year. members to other countries relatives to help strengthen son David Dressler of Fre- self-help service at your specific direction. her but she never lost her Harriet worked as a ca- where the visitors spend one family ties. feistiness. She battled breast shier to support her hus- or two weeks in the homes of On the Martinson side of and lung cancer for several band in graduate school, the hosts, comparing notes her ancestry, her grandfather years before losing in the end then in 1953 they moved to about the problems and joys and great-grandmother were to metastatic lung cancer. Albuquerque, New Mex- of each other’s family. Sur- pioneering immigrants to She is survived by her ico, where George began prisingly strong friendships Minnesota from Norway. children Dena Watson-Lam- employment with Sandia are built during such short On the Hansen side, both prey and Randy Watson, National Laboratory. In Al- visits. They traveled with grandparents were born in 2177 Las Positas Ct, Ste. K, Livermore CA 94551 their spouses Wayne Lam- buquerque, Harriet made a FFSFBA to New Zealand, Denmark. One of the de- prey and Karen Watson, large number of life-long The Netherlands, Chile, lights of her life was to con- (925) 454-1974 daughter-in-law Teri Watson, friends from among the Kyrghistan and Uzbekistan. duct genealogical research www.neptune-society.com five grandchildren, seven wives of other Sandia em- They have hosted visitors that led to re-establishing Sam Miller, Branch Director FD#1823 great grandchildren and by ployees. There she volun- from these countries and teered as a “Gray Lady” in others.

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Livermore’s not create any open space Ramon area in Contra Costa high level for transparency and Councilmembers Kevin Canyon beyond current city policy is exactly the same in Dublin, nor did it change County, said Mercier. in policy, finances, standards Hart, Abe Gupta, and David limits. There is only one rea- and is secured by Liver- any land use regulation or With the state economy's and practices. The written Haubert. son to expand the urban limit more’s own voter-approved stop potential development. upturn, there are exploratory standards and practices are In favor of Measure T line, to allow new sprawl urban growth boundary." They point out that more talks have arisen concern- implemented on a daily are former Mayor Janet development." For additional informa- than 3,500 citizens of Dub- ing three locations north of basis, said Mercier. Lockhart, residents Greg They point out that in tion go to www.SaveDub- lin signed the "Let Dublin I-580. All would involve TVC is coming to the Tomlinson and Mona Lisa 2010 the developers behind linOpenSpace.org Decide" initiative because easements in perpetuity. end of its first accreditation Ballestera and former Vice the Let Dublin Decide mea- Those in favor of Mea- they believe that Dublin Easements can be preserved term, and is hopeful that by Mayor Claudia McCormick. sure proposed a 1,990 unit sure T declare that Dublin residents should control in perpetuity, or for for a next spring, the Alliance will In urging voters to re- residential development should control the property their own future. Those who limited number of years. renew TVC's status. ject Measure T, those op- in Doolan Canyon. The on its borders, not the Coun- favor Measure T add, "The Discussions remain pri- TVC has the ability to posed write, "It’s a devel- development would result ty or neighboring cities. Let Dublin Decide initiative vate, since property cost accept easements on range- oper-sponsored initiative in an increase in traffic con- "Establishing control means does not grant any develop- negotiations are an element lands. However, as a state- designed to confuse voters gestion, stress the water sup- that Dublin can decide how ment rights. It simply directs in the process of obtaining wide land conservancy, the and nullify the Dublin Open ply, and destroy agriculture much open space it wants the city council to start the easements. TVC offers fair California Rangeland Trust Space Initiative of 2014 that and open space adjacent to and where, and not rely on annexation process so the market prices, based on land (CRT), focuses on range- your City Council unani- Dublin. other jurisdictions to protect City has control over Doolan evaluation. land. The CRT is also ac- mously adopted in June. The argument against its surrounding hillsides." Canyon and not the County. There is some room for credited by the Land Trust The Open Space Initiative continues, " The developers They argue that the city "Prior to any annexa- negotiation on price. "We Alliance. established an urban limit behind Measure T would council adopted the Dublin tion, a full environmental want them to have a fair It's good there is a choice, line at our eastern city limits have you believe their ini- Open Space Initiative, but and public review for the shake, but are not going said Mercier. "In the end, it and made our western urban tiative is needed so Dublin the Initiative does not pro- property would be required. to double the price," said winds up being about rela- limit line permanent." can decide what happens in tect any property outside of Essentially, the Let Dublin Mercier. If a piece of land is tionships. Some ranchers say They also noted that they Doolan Canyon. Dublin has the city limits from future Decide initiative gives the critical to solidify an open they feel more comfortable are unanimous in opposing decided: Doolan Canyon development, including "the citizens of Dublin a voice space area, it's likely that with CRT. The reality is, we Measure T, because "it's bad shall remain undeveloped area sometimes called Dool- in the future of Doolan Can- would be reflected in the are all working together," policy for Dublin. It greatly open space between Dublin an Canyon." In addition, yon." fair market value, she added. she said. expands the new eastern and Livermore, which can Mercier is optimistic Mercier said that the job about Fish and Wildlife of a land conservancy looks granting mitigation status. at ways for property owners Race to the Flagpole On Calendar TVC is the only land trust to save their land. Saving the based in Alameda County land benefits the whole com- The Livermore-Grana- T-shirt, medal, and post race Livermore may compete for sponsorship opportunities, that has been accredited by munity. Open space preser- da Boosters will host the refreshments. The awards the top participation award. or to register, visit www. 5th Annual “Race to the ceremony honors the top The school with the most racetotheflagpole.org. or the Land Trust Alliance. vation can help businesses Flagpole” on Veterans Day finishers in each race, school participants receives a $250 contact Mike Nagel, Race There are 107 land trusts attract and retain employees. weekend, Saturday, Novem- participation, and a tribute to cash donation. Director, at 925-667-6535 or in California. However, only Urban dwellers have access ber 8, 2014. The event offers our veterans. All schools in For more information, for [email protected]. 28 are accredited. Some to trails, agriculture and several distances including 1723 land trusts exist in the open space. a 5K run/walk, 10K run, United States, but only 14 Mercier has been execu- half marathon and one-mile percent of them are accred- tive director for three years fun run. All events start at ited, said Mercier. as of this month. She started Independence Park and go Having the Land Trust with TVC in 2003 as stew- through Livermore’s scenic ardship coordinator. Sycamore Grove Park. The half marathon goes through Holdener Park in the rolling wine country and continues through Sycamore Grove. These events are open to (continuedCLIMATE from page one) all ages and abilities. They sensitive are these feedbacks networks on global-scale encourage awareness and to model structural uncer- biogeochemistry–climate appreciation for fitness, as tainty? feedbacks. well as community pride. • Cryosphere Systems: For cryosphere, the team This year the opening cer- How do rapid changes in will look at the near-term emonies will include the VFW Color Guard. cryospheric systems, or ar- risks of initiating the dy- All race proceeds sup- namic instability and onset eas of the earth where water port the Livermore-Granada exists as ice or snow, interact of the collapse of the Ant- Boosters scholarship pro- with the climate system? arctic Ice Sheet due to rapid gram. For 66 years, the Could a dynamical instabil- melting by warming waters Boosters have honored var- ity in the Antarctic Ice Sheet adjacent to the ice sheet sity scholar athletes from be triggered within the next grounding lines. both high schools at their 40 years? The experiment would annual May awards banquet. Start of the 5K at last year's event. Over a planned 10-year be the first fully-coupled Substantial scholarships span, the project will con- global simulation to include are awarded to young men duct simulations and mod- dynamic ice shelf–ocean and young women who eling on the most sophis- interactions for addressing exemplify athletic excel- A FREE Educational Seminar ticated HPC machines as the potential instability as- lence and high academic they become available, i.e., sociated with grounding achievement. The Boosters 100-plus petaflop machines line dynamics in marine ice believe students who excel and eventually exascale sheets around Antarctica. in academics, athletics, and community service become supercomputers. The team Other LLNL researchers YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE WITH exemplary civic leaders. involved in the program initially will use U.S. De- Since 1958, the Boosters partment of Energy (DOE) leadership are atmospheric have awarded more than Office of Science Leader- scientist Peter Caldwell (co- $235,000 in scholarships. ship Computing Facilities leader of the atmospheric Race-day registration be- KNEE PAIN at Oak Ridge and Argonne model and coupled model gins at 6:45a.m. at Indepen- national laboratories. task teams) and computer dence Park, 2798 Holmes MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing “The grand challenge scientists Dean Williams Street in Livermore. The half simulations are not yet pos- (council member and work- marathon starts at 8:30am, may be the right solution for you. sible with current model and flow task team leader) and 10K starts at 9:00am and computing capabilities,” Renata McCoy (project en- 5K at 9:15 am. 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9, 2019. quests that: Timothy R. Fal- objections with the court above on November 1990. 94550, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 56) ADULT CARE LEGAL NOTICES before the hearing. Your ap- by the following owner(s): The Independent Legal No. lin be appointed as personal NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants FOR INFORMATION pearance may be in person Bryan Nguyen Hai, 1118 BE WARY of out of area 3674. Published July 31, representative to administer FILE NO. 494617 :s/: Craig P. Crawford Sr. PLACING or by your attorney. E. Stanley Blvd, Livermore, companies. Check with the August 7, 14, 21, 2014. the estate of the decedent. The following person(s) doing This statement was filed with LEGAL NOTICES CA 94550 local Better Business Bureau FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business as: Aero Precision, the County Clerk of Alameda Call 925-243-8000 8. This business is conducted before you send money or NAME STATEMENT 4. ( X ) The petition requests If you are a creditor or 201 Lindbergh Ave., Liver- on July 31, 2014. Expires July by an Individual fees. Read and understand FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FILE NO. 494285 the decedent’s will and codi- a contingent creditor of more, CA 94551, is hereby 31, 2019. , you must file The registrant began to any contracts before you NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) doing cils, if any, be admitted to the decedent registered by the following The Independent Legal No. transact business using the sign. Shop around for rates. FILE NO. 494160 business as: A & E Design probate. The will and any your claim with the court and 3680. Published August 14, owner(s): fictitious business name(s) The following person(s) doing Services, 2157 Fourth Street, codicils are available for mail a copy to the personal 21, 28, September 4, 2014. TO PLACE Aero Precision Industries listed above on 7/18/14. business as: Mimosa Nails & Livermore, CA 94550, is examination in the file kept representative appointed CLASSIFIED AD LLC, 201 Lindbergh Ave., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants Spa, 1764 First Street, Liver- hereby registered by the by the court. by the court within the later Call (925)243-8000 Livermore, CA 94551 NAME STATEMENT :s/: Bryan Nguyen more, CA 94550, is hereby following owner(s): of either (1) four months This business is conducted FILE NO. 494024 This statement was filed with registered by the following Steven B. Neef, 679 Geral- 5. ( X ) The petition requests from the date of first issu- The following person(s) by a Limited liability company the County Clerk of Alameda MERCHANDISE owner(s): dine Street, Livermore, CA authority to administer the ance of letters to a general doing business as: Real The registrant began to on July 18, 2014. Expires July Dung Lam, 3123 Beaumont 94550 estate under the Independent personal representative, as Estate Depot, 4749 Bennett 127) LOST/ FOUND transact business using the 18, 2019. Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 This business is conducted Administration of Estates Act. defined in section 58(b) of Drive, Suite E, Livermore, CA fictitious business name(s) The Independent Legal No. This business is conducted by an Individual (This authority will allow the the California Probate Code, 94551, is hereby registered listed above on 9/22/1998. 3683. Published August 21, LOST by an Individual The registrant began to personal representative to or (2) 60 days from the date by the following owner(s): Signature of Registrants 28, September 4, 11, 2014. BELOVED CAT The registrant has not yet transact business using the take many actions without of mailing or personal deliv- Tri-Valley Real Estate Depot, :s/: Richard Archer, CFO All white with blue eyes begun to transact business fictitious business name(s) obtaining court approval. ery to you of a notice under Inc, 4749 Bennett Drive, ANIMALS This statement was filed with Female using the fictitious business listed above on March 1987. Before taking certain very section 9052 of the California Suite E, Livermore, CA 94551 the County Clerk of Alameda 2) CATS/ DOGS Her name is “Eva” name listed above. Signature of Registrants important actions, however, Probate Code. Other Cali- This business is conducted on August 4, 2014. Expires Lost in area of K Street Signature of Registrants :s/: Steven B. Neef the personal representative fornia statutes and legal by a Corporation ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, for August 4, 2019. between 5th & 6th Streets :s/: Dung Lam This statement was filed with will be required to give notice authority may affect your The registrant began to trans- adoption information contact The Independent Legal No. Livermore This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda to interested persons unless rights as a creditor. You act business using the ficti- Valley Humane Society at 3678. Published August 7, Reward offered the County Clerk of Alameda on July 24, 2014. Expires July they have waived notice or may want to consult with 14, 21, 28, 2014. tious business name(s) listed (925)426-8656. on July 22, 2014. Expires July consented to the proposed an attorney knowledgeable Please call Nancy 24, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above on January 3, 2005. Adopt a new best friend: 22, 2019. action.) The independent ad- in California law. (925)487-7620 The Independent Legal No. NAME STATEMENT Signature of Registrants TVAR, the Tri-Valley Animal The Independent Legal No. 3676. Published August 7, ministration authority will be :s/: Kay French, Secretary Rescue, offers animals for 9.You may examine the file FILE NO. 494627 3673. Published July 31, 14, 21, 28, 2014. granted unless an interested This statement was filed with adoption every Saturday ANNOUNCEMENTS kept by the court. If you are The following person(s) doing August 7, 14, 21, 2014. person files an objection to the County Clerk of Alameda and Sunday, excluding most NOTICE OF PETITION TO a person interested in the business as: American Cab 155) NOTICES the petition and shows good on July 18, 2014. Expires July holidays. On Saturdays from FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: estate, you may file with the of Tri Valley, 440 Boulder Ct., cause why the court should 18, 2019. 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, dogs are “NOTICE TO READERS: NAME STATEMENT JUDITH LYNN FALLIN, court a Request for Special Ste 100C, Pleasanton, CA not grant the authority. The Independent Legal No. available at the Pleasanton California law requires that FILE NO. 493699 deceased Notice (Form DE-154) of 94566, is hereby registered 3681. Published August 14, Farmers Market at W. An- contractors taking jobs that The following person(s) do- Case No. RP14733437 the filing of an inventory and by the following owner(s): 6.A hearing on the petition 21, 28, September 4, 2014. gela and First Streets. Two total $500 or more (labor ing business as: LAI & As- appraisal of estate assets or (1)Mohamad Azim Azizi (2) will be held in this court as locations will showcase cats and/or materials) be licensed sociates, 415 Boulder Court, 1.To all heirs, beneficiaries, of any petition or account as Abdul Majid Hamidi, 2530 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS follows: only: Petsmart in Dublin from by the Contractors State Suite 400, Pleasanton, CA creditors, contingent credi- provided in Probate Code Bridle Creek Ct, Tracy, CA NAME STATEMENT Date: September 9, 2014 12:00 to 4:00 and the Pet License Board. State law 94566, is hereby registered tors, and persons who may section 1250. A Request 95377 FILE NO. 494810 TIME: 9:30 AM DEPT: 201 Extreme in Livermore from also requires that contractors by the following owner(s): otherwise be interested in for Special Notice form is This business is conducted The following person(s) doing at: 12:00 to 4:00. On Sundays, include their license numbers Pamela Y. Li, 355 Calle La the will or estate, or both, of: SUPERIOR COURT OF available from the court clerk. by a Joint venture business as: Dublin Smiles, on all advertising. Check your Montana, Moraga, CA 94556 Judith Lynn Fallin, aka The registrant began to 6601 Dublin Blvd. Suite K cats are available at Petsmart CALIFORNIA, in Dublin from 1:00 to 4:00, contractor’s status at www. This business is conducted Judith Fallin, Judith 10. (X) Petitioner(s): transact business using the and L, Dublin, CA 94568, County of Alameda and Pet Extreme in Livermore cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- by an Individual Bridie Fallin, Judie Fallin, fictitious business name(s) is hereby registered by the 2120 Martin Luther King, from 12:00 to 4:00. For more CSLB (2752). Unlicensed The registrant began to deceased listed above on. following owner(s): Jr. Way information, call Terry at persons taking jobs less transact business using the Timothy R. Fallin Signature of Registrants Janice C. Liao, D.M.D. & Berkeley, CA 94704 (925)487-7279 or visit our than $500 must state in their fictitious business name(s) 2.A Petition for Probate 1646 Graham Way :s/: Mohamad Azim Azizi, George T. Shiao, D.M.D., Berkeley Probate Court website at www.tvar.org advertisements that they are listed above on July 15, 2009. has been filed by: Timothy San Leandro, CA 94578 Partner Inc., 6601 Dublin Blvd. #K, not licensed by the Contrac- Signature of Registrants R. Fallin in the Superior 7.If you object to the (510) 686-3217 This statement was filed with Dublin, CA 94568 FERAL CAT FOUNDATION tors State License Board.” :s/: Pamela Y. Li Court of California, County granting of the petition, the County Clerk of Alameda This business is conducted Cat & kitten adoptions This statement was filed with of ALAMEDA. you should appear at the The Independent Legal No. on August 4, 2014. Expires by a Corporation now at the new Livermore REAL ESTATE the County Clerk of Alameda hearing and state your 3677. Published August 7, August 4, 2019. The registrant began to Petco on Saturdays from on July 9, 2014. Expires July 3.The Petition for Probate re- objections or file written 14, 21, 2014 The Independent Legal No. transact business using the 10:00AM to 2:30PM. Inland Valley 3679. Published August 7, fictitious business name(s) We have many adorable, Publishing Co. 14, 21, 28, 2014. listed above on 8/12/2008. tame kittens that have been Client Code:04126-00001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrants tested for FIV & FELV, Re: Legal Notice for NAME STATEMENT :s/: Janice C. Liao, DMD, altered & vaccinated. Classified Ads FILE NO. 494547 President We also have adult cats & The Federal Fair Housing The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with ranch cats for adoption. Act, Title VII of the Civil ing business as: Caltech the County Clerk of Alameda Rights Act of 1964, and state Fence Company, 247 Quartz on August 8, 2014. Expires SERVICES law prohibit advertisements Circle, Livermore, CA 94550, August 8, 2019. for housing and employment The Independent Legal No. FREE oil change or tire ro- that contain any preference, is hereby registered by the tation! Customer Feedback Read all about following owner(s): 3682. Published August 21, limitation or discrimination needed from FORD/LIN- Craig P. Crawford Sr., 247 28, September 4, 11, 2014. based on protected classes, COLN, CHEVY, BUICK, including race, color, religion, Quartz Circle, Livermore, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS GMC, or CADILLAC own- CA 94550 NAME STATEMENT sex, handicap, familial status ers (reimbursement for or national origin. IVPC does This business is conducted FILE NO. 494072 1 service PLUS $20-$40 by an Individual The following person(s) doing not knowingly accept any what’s for your feedback)!Apply: advertisements that are in The registrant began to trans- business as: Vienna Beauty www.Shop.BestMark.com violation of the law. act business using the ficti- Supply & Salon, 1118 E. or call 1-800-969-8477. happening. . . tious business name(s) listed Stanley Blvd, Livermore, CA

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012 Gail Henderson Real Estate... Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL Broker Associate, MPA VOLUME XLIX, NUMBER 52 Commercial • Residential A People Business Dublin Sees Vineyard Potential, otherMajor EBRD holdings in- adjacent Contra Costa Coun (925) 980-5648 - the whole development, said ty, forming an even larger parcel is 236 acres. It is com - city officials. holding that would provide prised of 7.6 acres in creek POTENTIAL FOR 1650 recreational activities for the Open Space(EIR). in OK for MollerACRES FOR E.B.R.P.D. Ranch www.gailhenderson.com - The Moller subdivision side trail open space, 1 acre Tri-Valley. Experience, Honesty, Integrity The most significant open The Dublin City Council neighborhood park, and 136- Ayn Wieskamp, the Val was approved five years approved a revised plan for- acres of rural residential/ag space connected to Moller ley's representative on the- CA DRE#01709171 ago. The new plan reduces the Moller Ranch subdivi ricultural open space. Ranch is 1650 acres north EBRPD board, told the In maximum allowed density sion, reducing its density, The 136 acres is not and east of the development, dependent, "We don't have from a maximum of 684 to and giving the green light zoned for dedicated open- just outside the city. the land yet. There has been 478 homes. That land is projected Find Out What's to two important open space Developer Braddock and space, but given the agri a lot of discussion at the city areas. - cultural zoning in hopes that to go to East Bay Regional council. The council wants it Logan's plan comes in well Happening The council voted unani it would attract vineyard Park District (EBRPD), and to happen. There has to be an - (See DUBLIN, page 4) Steve & Lorraine below that cap, with 370 mously for the change at its operators. That would add serve as an open space buffer Check Out Section A single family homes pro Dec. 18 meeting. Included- to the Valley industry and- for northeast Dublin. Section A is filled with posed for 79.6 acres, for an The land would link to in the vote were an altera nicely complement the ag information about arts, average density of 4.6 units tion in the East Dublin plan ricultural historical theme of people, entertainment and per acre. special events. There are and the General Plan, and Mattos The total Moller Ranch education stories, a variety approval of a supplemental Axis of features, and the arts and environmental impact report entertainment and bulletin Growing board. to Meet 925.980.8844 The Need County Fair 2012 was a significant Manager Will year at Axis Community Lead State Fair Health, with more people Rick Pickering, who using services than ever be- has managed the Alameda fore. Axis provided 38,000 County Fair in Pleasanton medical visits; 7,000 mental for the past 14 years, will health visits for children, have a new job on Dec. 28 adults and families; 4,800 -- manager of the California teen drug and alcohol visits;- State Fair. 22,000 adult drug and alco Pickering said that he is hol visits; and 36,000 WIC looking forward to the chal- nutrition visits. lenge of helping the state “Each month, 300 new fair, known as Cal Expo, rise medical patients came to again in attendance. (925) 337-2461 The state fair reported Axis,” said Sue Compton, www.rockcliff.com more than 1 million in at- Axis CEO. “To meet this tendance at a peak about 10 need, we expanded evening years ago, said Pickering. and weekend hours. In [email protected] That number has declined fact, the need for affordable [email protected] steadily to 736,000 in 2011, primary medical care is so according to Venues Today, acute, particularly for low- www.PamCole4Homes.com a publication devoted to Photo - Doug Jorgensen income and uninsured Tri- DRE #00315981 coverage of the sports and Valley residents, that we’ve- entertainment industry's live begun planning for an ad CalBRE#01291147 locations. - Cal Expo attendance de ditional clinic set to open in clined because of tougher 2014, which will double our service capacity.” economic times in the Sac- Friends and family gathered to welcome home Marine Lance Corporal Anthony Fernandes (AJ) of Livermore. ramento area. Axis purchased a build- Pickering will replace- He is returning from deployment in Afghanistan. AJ serves with the HMLA-469 Helicopter Squadron, Marine Air ing at 5925 W. Las Positas Norb Bartosik, who is re Group 39, 3rd Marine Air Wing. The ceremony was hosted by the Livermore Military Families organization. He Blvd. in Hacienda Business tiring. He will face a new was met at a downtown business, then escorted to his home. Park. When renovated it set of circumstances at Cal will include 28 exam rooms, Expo. The county fair is a - 8 mental health counseling non-profit, and has paid its - tools needed by California SABRINA BASCOM rooms, a pharmacy and own way for many years,- California Utilities Partner with Lawrenceto achieve aggressive renew domain expertise in engi able energy and greenhouse other services. The overall including the capital im neering and applied science. - provements to facilities. The Livermore to ImproveThe CPUC approved State’s- Energy Gridgas goals; application of the project cost is $9 million. The collaborative project country’s most sophisticated The new facility will signifi fair is run by directors from California utilities will funding for a five-year re will tap LLNL expertise throughout the county, who cyber security technology cantly impact healthcare in use the advanced technolo- search and development to develop new tools and hire the general manager. agreement between Pacific to the state’s energy grid, the Tri-Valley. More people- (925) 337-0194 gies and expertise of Law- techniques to address chal- Cal Expo is owned by Gas and Electric Company,- which relies increasingly on will be able to access pri the state, so state money is rence Livermore National lenges California faces as it digital systems; planning for - Laboratory to improve the Southern California Edi implements its clean energy mary and preventive care, used, although the objective son Company, San Diego widespread deployment of resulting in better health is for the fair to be self-sup efficiency, security and policy agenda. Gas and Electric Company, Called California Energy electric transportation;build a smarter and outcomes. When people [email protected] porting, said Pickering. The safety of the state’s utility helping to - systems under an agreement and Lawrence Livermore Systems for the 21st Century (See AXIS, page 12) governor appoints the board (LLNL). The grant will energy system that will ac of directors. approved last Thursday by - (CES-21), the initiative is Pickering said that his the California Public Utili- provide the utilities with expected to yield benefits (See ENERGY GRID, page 4) DRE#01848451 proudest achievements at ties Commission (CPUC). access to LLNL techno including: creation of the the county fair have been The agreement will provide- logical capabilities, such as "so many things we have up to $150 million in fund supercomputing, and related done so very well to become ing over five years. the fastest growing fair in 101 E. Vineyard Ave North America in the past four years." Pickering credited his staff, the 26-member fair Castlewood Appeals #103, Livermore, CA board, and the support he has received from other officials Ruling on Lockoutment lockout during contract and the community for the Castlewood Country Club negotiations in 2010 was success. will appeal a National Labor legal or not. An NLRB judge "There are more than Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that it was illegal. 3000 fairs in North America. ruling that declared its lock- Castlewood disputes that We are ranked 33rd, which finding. Donna Garrison out of union employees to If the illegality of the puts us in the top 1 percent," be illegal. said Pickering. - lockout stands, Castlewood Cindy Greci Dominic Greci Unite Here Local 2850 In addition to being a lo president Wei-Ling Huber would have to pay the locked cation for the fair in summer, out employees the wages (925) 980-0273 and the stabling of horses told The Independent that she received a courtesy call they would have earned be- year-round, the fairgrounds Photo - Doug Jorgensen - from Castlewood manager fore they came back to work in Pleasanton play host to Oct. 16, some 25 months REALTOR®, GRI REALTOR®, GRI community events and com Jerry Olson notifying her of - Susan Schall after the lockout began. mercial shows more than the filing. Some of the 61 employ 300 days each year. The appeal was turned in Success is "all about the ees went on to other jobs Dawn softened the colors of the hills as seen from May Nissen Road. - (925) (925) Dec. 21, the last day that it some point during the 784-1243 525-0864 - at people that surround you. could be. (See LOCKOUT, page 4) a final draft for the Trans (925) 519-8226 There is not much great At issue in the appeal is- - - event that included wine, portation Expenditure Plan BRE#01323804 BRE#01707140 ness without them," said whether or not the manage (TEP), which would deter Pickering. The fair em food, and fun. - laboratories. In answering a mine how monies collected Search Tri-Valley Homes for Sale at ployees 82 full-time staff survey, residents found the members, and 400 part-time Also in Pleasanton, candi JANUARY 2012 through Measure B1 would First Half of 2012 Pleasanton Rezonedcity to beLand; a great place Livermore to live Focused on Creatingbe spent over Jobs the next 30 workers, such as parking During the first six dates began filing for vacant The Alameda County attendants and grounds- and raise a family. The city months of 2012, Pleasanton seats on the city council and Transportation Commission (See 2012, page 3) www.FabulousProperties.net keepers. for mayor. again served as a host for the During fair time, 1000 rezoned properties for high Amgen Tour of California (ACTC) held a workshop Livermore continued its on December 16 to develop volunteers are added, and density affordable housing, bicycle race. meeting the requirements focus on developing high Dublin launched a new CA LIC#’s: 01735040, 01713497 2000 business partners. He tech jobs through coop- Gravelle Group Fine Homes & Estates is aware of the numbers, of a lawsuit settlement with eration with the national PET OF THE WEEK because "each day, they Urban Habitat and the State Shallow (pictured) and Makita were recently surrendered are looking for something Attorney General's office. to us after their family could no longer care for them. They to eat. We become a city are four year old boxers who know all simple commands overnight." - Pickering many fair man such as sit, stay, and shake. They both love to be with Inside people and enjoy spending time with each other. If you are agement honors include the presidency of the Western- Classifieds...... 10 looking for a well-trained dog who will be your best friend, Fairs Association, and up look no further. For more information, call 925-426-8656 www.GreciGroup.com Editorial...... 4 coming induction into its SECTION A or go online to www.valleyhumane.org or www.facebook. Hall of Fame. Art & Entertainment...... 8 Roundup...... 3 com/ValleyHumaneSociety to see other adoptable dogs and Pickering is proud that cats. Valley Humane Society is located at 3670 Nevada Street Sports...... 6 Photo by Melissa Bonnel during his tenure, the county Bulletin Board...... 11 in Pleasanton. fair began many green poli- Milestones ...... 12 Obituaries...... 9 cies. The site's green waste - - grass clippings and leaves - Short Notes...... 7 - is made into ground mulch, MAIN SECTION Rebecca L. Evans (See PICKERING, page 6) ® REALTOR LIC.#01498025 925.784.2870 www.rebeccalevans.com 1983 Second St, Livermore Livermore Valley Real Estate Specialist For new subscription: RESERVED

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By Carol Graham put on the lemonade stand. They greeted and chatted This summer, Justin It turned out awesome," said with those who stopped by - learned how to deal with Fonseca. which was plenty! - poured people. Marlie learned to In 2010, the children do- glasses of lemonade, and be kind and generous. Ava nated to an organization that collected the money." learned how to count money. helps feed children in Africa. Fonseca provided the And, Sarah learned it's nice In 2011, they supported the lemonade and serving items, to give to others. Tri-Valley Church of Christ while each student was In fact, all 15 of the chil- which provides food and asked to contribute 12 indi- dren at Connie's Daycare clothing for people in need. vidually-wrapped cookies. gained as much as they gave away. On August 8, they In 2012 and 2013, they do- "We heard from custom- hosted a lemonade stand nated to Relay for Life, also ers, 'Best lemonade stand at the Livermore daycare's contributing last year to the ever,' and 'Here's a donation, Carla Street address - rais- Make a Wish Foundation. keep the change,'" said Fon- ing $218.94 for the East Bay "It has become a heart- seca. "I believe that if these Society for the Prevention of warming thing to see the children learn young how to Cruelty to Animals. kids take it a step further to give to others and have fun "All the children from help others," said Fonseca. doing it, it may impact the two to ten years old partici- "For 25 cents, customers rest of their lives and they pated, but our little one-year- received a glass of lemon- will continue giving. The old Jacob sure enjoyed it as ade and a cookie. The kids children came up with much well," said daycare owner were responsible for mak- of this on their own. I am and director Connie Fonseca. ing the stand, making signs very proud of them and all "One highlight was watching and hanging balloons on all their efforts. What a great two-year-old Giada take a of our street's light poles. way to end our summer." pack of her favorite cookies and give it to those coming to the stand; she even poured lemonade with a beaming smile and adorable manners. "But my favorite part was watching the children help one another and work together to see their vision play out." This is the fifth year that Fonseca has helped her charges hold a summer lemonade stand to benefit Discover The Amazing Secrets Of others in the community and A Mediterranean Chef! world-wide. Each year, the children vote on a charity Join us in a joyous celebration of Mediterranean fusion in to support and the stand's downtown Livermore. Our menu boasts an exquisite design. selection of regional favorites from the Middle East, "This year they chose to North Africa, & Southern Europe. help animals. They brought Students pose at their lemonade stand. • Fresh LocaL IngredIents • exotIc Meat entrees pictures of their own pets to • VegetarIan/Vegan FaVorItes • ceLIac & specIaL dIet needs • gLuten-Free Menu

Wheels Announces Service Changes 1770 First Street, Livermore (925) 243-1477 www.casbahexotic.com The Livermore Amador adjustment for first trip. Route 606 – Removed the renamed Route 51. Exclusive Parking Available. Call for details. Valley Transit Authority, Route 54 – Removed the Cresta Blanca Drive loop. Updated Wheels bus operator of the Wheels bus Dublin Blvd portion of this Route 611 – Removed the books are available now system, is making minor route. Cresta Blanca Drive loop. at key locations in the Tri- changes to several of its Route 501 – Time Route 702 – Discontin- Valley, including at the regular and school-focused changed for Dublin High ued Livermore Transit Center, bus routes Effective Sat- School PM stop. Route 703 – Discontin- as well as onboard the buses. urday August 23, 2014. Route 502 – Time ued For more information, visit The route and schedule changed for Dublin high Route 704 – Now operat- www.wheelsbus.com, or call changes were approved School PM stop; service ex- ing same afternoon schedule the Wheels Customer Ser- by the LAVTA Board of tended to Positano Parkway. Monday thru Friday. Route vice line at (925) 455-7500. Directors at their May 2014 Board meeting. “Many of the route changes were made in re- sponse to customer re- ng Arts Cente rmi r quests and feedback; we rfo Pe are looking forward to ey all seeing the positive impacts e V ermor these service changes will Liv have on the Wheels bus system when they are im- plemented later in August,” said Supervisor Scott Hag- gerty, Chair of the LAVTA Board of Directors. The route and schedule changes are as follows: RAPID – Schedule up- Lobster dated for improved connec- clambake tivity for the BART trains. A Benefi t for the Bankhead Theater Route 2 – Extended ser- vice to Positano Parkway in and Bothwell Arts Center the East Dublin Positano development. Saturday Route 3 – Removed th service on the segment of September 132014 Foothill Road. Route 8 – Service has 5PM been modified to improve Vineyard Lawn at travel times to and from Wente Vineyards the downtown Pleasanton 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore area, as well as to provide more evenly-spaced ser- vice along the Santa Rita corridor in Pleasanton. Midday service frequency MENU has been increased, and the whole maine lobster schedule revised to facili- tate better connections at clams the East Dublin/Pleasanton mussels BART station. new england clam chowder Route 9 and 70x – Re- andouille sausage moved the Kaiser Drive- red potatoes way loop from the Route bread 9 and placed onto the 70X corn on the cob Route 12 – Re-assigned Kitty Hawk Road service coleslaw from Route 12 to the Route watermelon 12X. Extended service fresh berry cobbler hours to the Livermore Premium Outlets on Week- Special meal requests for dietary restrictions available ends. Route 12V – Renamed to the Route 12X. ATTIRE Route 14 – Removed the Cape Cod Casual Livermore Civic Library portion of this route. See Route 51 (formerly Route tickets 704 for this service.) Re- store 30 minute service $150 per Person • Table of Ten $1,500 frequency. Price includes hors d’oeuvre and Brut reception, Route 15 – Removed op- Wente Vineyards wine and a New England style lobster clambake eration inside the Walmart provided by SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE of Half Moon Bay. Shopping center perimeter and instead Walmart will be COME BY served at the stops at Hil- Bankhead Theater Ticket Offi ce liker Place on Las Positas Blvd. 2400 First Street, Livermore Route 51 – Replaces TUE-FRI 12-6pm • SAT 3-6pm Route 704. CALL 925.373.6800 CLICK www.bankheadtheater.org Route 53 – Schedule THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 THE INDEPENDENT • SECTION A

Old Favorites, New Shows for Firehouse's 5th Season Tickets Now On Sale; Membership Program Roll-Out

Grammy and Tony strolling and wining-dining songwriter, actor, and Award winners, Broadway options right out our front author Lisa Loeb, “Walk- headliners, Rock and Jazz doors. Word is getting ing in Memphis” Grammy legends, award-winning around.” winner Mark Cohn, Jazz Theater companies. the According to Rob Vogt, guitarist and “godfather of Firehouse Arts Center in some of his notable “wins” fusion” Larry Coryell, Will Pleasanton has announced this coming season include Durst with his brand new its 2014-2015 season line- the opening concert Sep- comedy act Boomerag- up. tember 6 featuring singer, The Firehouse is turning (See FIREHOUSE, page 2) five . “We are seeing our audiences increasingly coming from San Fran- cisco, the South and North Bay, as well as all over the East Bay and valley,” says Jane Onojafe, publicist for the Firehouse. “Our Theater Supervisor Rob Vogt is doing a fantastic job bringing in world-class headliners across a broad range of offerings, and we are now getting more and more repeat patrons from across the Bay who have discovered our sophisti- cated programming and intimate venue, with great

Among the performers scheduled at the Firehouse Arts Center this season are (from left, clockwise) Kit and the Kats, Will Durst, Grammy winner Marc Cohn and Pablo Cruise. 2 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

Livermore Art Association 3-D Featured Artist for August

One of the special features of the Livermore Art Association (LAA) Gallery is the Artist of the Month. This month the Featured Artist is sculptress Diana Carey of Livermore. Diana first started making jewelry in 2001 by carving semi-precious stones. Her designs range from abstract to animals and birds. Ever expanding her horizons Diana next moved to adding metal work to her jewelry. She experimented with silver, copper Bob Williams conducts. and bronze. Her award winning jewelry has been shown at the Alameda County Fair and numerous art Pleasanton Community Concert shows and art events. Me, Robot Diana studied jewelry and sculpture at the Acad- steel Band Featured at Tuesday Tunes emy of Art in San Francisco. Her steel sculptures and sculpture by desk accessories can be seen at fairs and art shows Diana Carey The family-friendly weekly concert and performance around the Livermore area. Her welding and solder- series “Tuesday Tunes with a Twist, is at the midpoints of ing keep Diana quite busy creating both beautiful this summer's lineup of entertainment. jewelry and interesting sculptures. Diana's work can On Tuesday August 26, the Pleasanton Community be seen at the LAA Art Gallery in the Carnegie Build- Concert Band, under the direction of Bob Williams, will ing. Carnegie Park is at 3rd & K street in downtown perform selections including marches, show tunes, musicals Livermore. The gallery is open from 11:30 am - 4:00 and classical pieces. pm, Wednesday through Sunday and is always free to All concerts start at 6:45 pm with an occasional pre-show the enter. For more information call 925-449-9927. activity. They continue Tuesdays through September 30. The series is produced by the Livermore Cultural Arts Council (LCAC) in conjunction with sponsorship of The Bankhead Theater. Shea Homes has underwritten a portion of the expenses, as the concerts are presented on the Shea Homes Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First FIREHOUSE 5TH SEASON (continued from front page) Street in Livermore. The Pleasanton Community Concert Band, now in its ing, the hit fusion group holiday blow-out concert Jr., Pinocchio, and The class, multiple Grammys, 40th year, has attained a high level of excellence and a strong QUATTRO, and Ire- at Amador Theater. Lion, The Witch, and The and they’re coming to spirit of community. In 1999, the Band was invited to be a land’s foremost tenor Mr. Three distinct theatre Wardrobe. Pleasanton!” featured Band at the national convention of the Association Anthony Kearns. New in companies call the Fire- Vogt goes on to say, This fall marks the of Concert Bands. They received high praise from many in the “larger productions” house Arts Center home. there are a few shows roll out of the Firehouse attendance. The Band is sanctioned by the City of Pleasanton category are the number Pacific Coast Repertory people may not recognize, Arts Center Membership and is governed by an elected Board of Directors. It is a one Neil Diamond tribute Theatre is the award- but they are at the top of Programs. Three differ- member of the Association of Concert Bands, the Pleasanton show Super Diamond, winning professional his “I’m really excited ent options are available Cultural Arts Council, and Livermore Cultural Arts Council. Kit and the Kats, and the musical theatre company. about these shows” list. for becoming a Firehouse Catherine Ndungu-Case, LCAC’s volunteer manager of incredible (pardon our Civic Arts Stage Com- One of them is the latin Member to enjoy ticket the schedule comments "Our team from LCAC, coordinated bias here) Swingle Singers pany continues as the City + pop + jazz + classical discounts, drink vouchers, by Lynn Seppala, is having fun getting these concerts go- from London, England of Pleasanton’s children’s group QUATTRO com- downtown merchant dis- ing again, and we appreciate all the positive comments and - the best large a cappella theater program in col- ing to the Firehouse in counts, and other perks. community support that we have been receiving.” Absolutely No Alcohol Will Be Allowed outside of the group around. laboration with the Bay October. “They are just so Tickets and member- permitted restaurant areas because the Livermore Police The Firehouse hosts the Area Children’s Theatre. much fun, so much energy, ship information online at Department is now strictly enforcing the ordinance on public return this season of the The City of Pleasanton’s everybody I run into I end www.firehousearts.org, by alcohol possession and consumption through its alcohol famous good-times band award-winning teen im- up talking about them, and calling 925-931-4848, and safety and awareness program. Pablo Cruise, multiple prov troupe Creatures of they have chops through in person at the Firehouse Other "Tuesday Tunes with a Twist" concerts are folk- Grammy winner David Impulse will continue to the roof!” he notes. An- Arts Center Box Office, loric dance from the Hispanic Heritage Center, opera from Lanz, Jim Anderson present its hugely popu- other group that Vogt says 4444 Railroad Avenue, the Livermore Valley Opera, Allen “Ace” Vega Blues Band and the Rebels in their lar long and short-form is also right up there is Pleasanton. Box Office and the smooth jazz music of Azure Affinity. New groups Elvis Birthday Weekend improv formats under the Swingle Singers, who hours are Wednesday include the exciting and colorful Japanese drum group Eden Concert, and the Swingin’ the inspired direction of he happened to be able to - Friday 12:00 noon- Aoba Taiko. The series ends September 30. See the full Blue Stars on Memo- Mark Duncanson. On the snag on the West Coast 6:00pm and Saturdays schedule elsewhere in The Independent. rial Weekend, to name a theater bill this season: leg of their USA tour. 10:00am-4:00pm, and In addition, ABC Music, Patxi’s, Sanctuary UltraLounge, few. Special nod to the Singin’ In The Rain, Says Vogt, “folks may not 2 hours prior to perfor- Sauced, The Independent, The Last Word and Uncle Yu’s are big return of December Forever Plaid, Fiddler On recognize their name, but mances. sponsors of “Tuesday Tunes with a Twist”. Concert-goers People: the rock ‘n roll The Roof, Dr. Doolittle they are simply world- are encouraged to eat at or pick up dinner to-go from these sponsoring Downtown Livermore restaurants. THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 3 2nd Annual LVPAC Lobster Clambake Fundraising Event Returns to Wente Vineyards in September

The Livermore Valley development office at (925) Presents season at the Performing Arts Center 583-2305. Bankhead Theater, lead- (LVPAC) will host the Sec- The evening before ing off a season filled with ond Annual Lobster Clam- the clambake, “Peking nearly 40 events from mu- bake on Saturday evening, Dreams” by the National sic of all genres to theater, September 13, 2014 on the Acrobats of the People’s dance and comedy. To see spacious lawns of Wente Republic of China opens the entire season, go to Vineyards in Southeast the 2014-2015 LVPAC www.bankheadtheater.org. Livermore. LVPAC’s largest fundraising event of the year, the evening sup- BANKHEAD THEATER ports both the Bankhead Theater and the Bothwell Gilbert & Sullivan’s season Arts Center, which provide opportunities to experi- 13 /14 ence and explore the visual Lamplighters Music Theatre and performing arts in the Gilbert & Sullivan’s Tri-Valley. Set in a casually elegant style, the authentic The Pirates New England-style lobster of Penzance clambake will be accom- saturday aug 23 at 2 & 8pm panied by Wente Vineyards Sold out crowd enjoyed last year's Clambake. sunday aug 24 at 2pm award-winning wines and “This year it is more silent auction itemsat have the Bankheadbe whole Maine Theater lobster, include live music and both critical than ever for the been donated including a clams, and mussels, accom- Grammy Winning Kings of Western Swing August 23 at 8pm silent and live auctions. Lobster Clambake and suite with catering for 18 panied by New England Asleep at Last year, the inau- other fundraising efforts to guests to see Elton John Augustclam chowder,24 at 2pm Andouille gural Lobster Clambake be a success. Although $3 at SAP Center, a box with sausage, red potatoes, the Wheel tuesday aug 26 at 7:30pm exceeded expectations, million of the total amount eight tickets for the annual Tickets:bread, corn-on-the-cob $25-47 welcoming more than 500 needed to meet the terms of Bridge School concert at and coleslaw, followed by attendees, surpassing the the joint proposal between Shoreline Amphitheater, watermelon and fresh berry Sensational Cirque Peking $100,000 target for the LVPAC, the City of Liver- dinner for six in Thethe beloved caves tale of tender-heartedcobbler. Live pirates music with a will be National event, and sparking an more, Alameda County at Wente Vineyards,soft spot as for orphansprovided and poetry, aby squadron local of band the Acrobats increase in LVPAC mem- and the Bank of New York/ well as destinationbumbling vaca- British bobbies,KJ All a bookish Stars. Major-General well-versed in everything but bership. LVPAC Board Mellon to resolve the debt tions, golf outings and fine The event begins at 5:00 of China military matters, and his bevy of beautiful maiden friday sep 12 at 8pm Vice President and Event on the Bankhead Theater dining opportunities.daughters. With Sullivan’sp.m. rousingon Saturday, score and Septem- Chair Denise Watkins says has been accounted for, A unique auctionGilbert’s item, hilarious lyrics,ber and13th peppered at Wente with Vine- unforgettable melodies and tongue-twisting songs LVPAC’s Annual Fundraiser that capturing and continu- we must secure at least donated by the Tri-Valleysuch as I Am the Veryyards, Model of 5050 a Modern Arroyo Road ing that momentum has $323,000 more by mid- Conservancy, offersMajor-General and Poorin Livermore. Wandering One Founded, this 130 Lobster been invaluable in putting September to reach our an exclusive insider’sshow is guaranteed funyears for the ago, entire Wente family! Vineyards Clambake together this year’s event. immediate goal,” Watkins experience of Livermore is the country’s oldest, con- “The clambake is our most added. “We hope everyone complete with a pistachio tinuously operated family- at Wente saturday sep 13 at 5pm significant annual fund- in the community will take orchard tour, an olive owned winery. raising event and will be this opportunity to step up oil tasting and tutorial, a Individual tickets to the Livermore Valley Opera instrumental in keeping on- and support the Bankhead guided enology lamplighters.orglesson in LVPAC Lobster Clambake going operations running at and the Bothwell, while the barrel room ofinfo: a local 415-227-4797 are $150 per person. They Rigoletto both the Bankhead and the enjoying what will be a winery, a sampling of can be purchased through sep 27, oct 4 at 7:30pm Bothwell,” said Watkins. fun and festive evening flavorful tapas, as well as the Bankhead Theater box sep 28, oct 5 at 2pm As with most arts non- together.” locally-produced wine and office at www.bankhead- profits, LVPAC’s earned The LVPAC Lobster gifts. theater.org. Additional call 925.373.6800 click www.bankheadtheater.org revenues provide just over Clambake has garnered ex- The menu for the auction item donations come by 2400 First Street / Livermore half of overall income with tensive community support LVPAC Lobster Clambake and event sponsorships the remainder made up from individuals, corporate will be Catered by Sam’s for the clambake would of donations, grants and sponsors, and local busi- Chowder House of Half be welcomed. For more sponsorships. nesses. Numerous live and Moon Bay. Served up will information contact the 4 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 Program Allows Young Musicians to Develop Their Skills; Perform in Concert By Carol Graham Half a year after the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, 80 local musicians came together for a similar dem- onstration of the magic that happens when talent meets hard work. Pipes & Drums Scots Guards "There are numerous Russian composers that to Take Part in Games these kids probably haven't learned of yet, The Sochi The 1st Battalion Pipes & Drums Scots Guards (pictured games reminded me of this," above) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band have been said Kathy Boster, co-di- signed to perform at the 149th Scottish Highland Gather- rector of the Livermore- ing & Games, set for this Labor Day weekend, August 30 Amador Symphony Youth and 31, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Orchestra (LASYO). The games take place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. On August 9, LASYO to 6 p.m. musicians aged 11 to 21 "The amalgamation of both of these extraordinary bands performed a free summer will be among the highlights of this year's 149th Games," concert at Livermore's First stated Geoffrey Craighead, Chief of the Games host, the Presbyterian Church. Caledonian Club of San Francisco. "We are very fortunate "Music has been a cre- to host the Scots Guards, whose duties among others is ative and social outlet for ceremonial parading at Buckingham Palace in London. The our 15-year-old son," said Scots Guards are one of the most famous of the military Janae Harwood. "This was pipes bands in the world." our first time participating Chief Craighead added, "acquiring the services of the with LASYO. I was im- famed 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band is an important plus pressed by the quality of the for the Games, following the government's sequestration that performances." Strings section performs. kept the Marines from our Games last year. Thanks to the For more than an hour, intervention of Congressman Eric Swalwell and his staff, the young musicians wove Mozart. Two young LA- have her executed the next SYO in 2009 to provide legislation was passed by Congress that allows non-profit an enchanting spell over SYO soloists - Chitra Das- morning. That stops when an opportunity for young organizations such as ours to present to the public one of the audience as Boster and sapa, 14, and Anna Renton, Scheherazade, the Sultan's local musicians to develop the nation's premier military bands." co-director Göran Berg con- 12 - performed beautifully young bride, devises a way their skills, learn from ex- The public can see the performance of both bands dur- ducted a collection of works during Concert-Polka for to save herself and the other perienced musicians, and ing the Massed Bands-Closing Ceremonies in front of the that moved from lilting to Two Violins. women. Each night, she participate in a unique grandstands both Saturday and Sunday. The grandstand show jaunty to exuberant. "Having a performance tells the Sultan fascinating performance. This was the begins at 3:45 with the U.S. Drum Major Championships. "Summon the Heroes is a huge motivator - the stories that leave him in such LASYO's sixth summer The Scots Guards and Marine band march in at 4:15, along best reason for students to suspense he cannot bear concert. with 30 other pipe bands from the U.S. and Canada, the is well-known, thanks to largest assembly of pipe bands in the nation. NBC's Olympic coverage of take the time to practice to execute her for fear of "Some of the music we Among the most spectacular offerings to the grandstand the 1996 Olympic Games in their parts," said Berg, who not discovering the stories' choose is quite challeng- audience is the union of the Scots Guards and Marine band, Atlanta," said Boster. "It's is also the owner and artis- endings. After 1,001 nights ing, and it's amazing to see playing together, interspersed arm-in-arm in a performance important that the audience tic director of Livermore's of these well-told tales, the and hear the transformation seen nowhere else in the world this year. feels a connection to what's Sycamore Strings Academy. Sultan relents. over eight short weeks," said Admission to the annual Scottish Highland Gathering & being played. Classical mu- "Listening to recordings of "I'm one of those people Boster. "Through working Games includes twenty-one different attractions and events sic is frequently looked at as the music, which is as im- who like to know the back with LASYO, musicians at no additional charge. The exception is the Massed Bands- a foreign thing, intended for portant as the practice itself, story to the music: why did learn that they can indeed Closing Ceremonies where a grandstand seat is $5.00 for a select few. So hopefully gives students increased ex- the composer choose this meet these challenges quite the two-hour show. Admission is free on the ground floor if the audience recognizes posure to music they might theme, why did he choose successfully, and that noth- non-seat paved area. what's being performed, not have ever heard, liked that instrument, why did ing is really impossible but Among the premium attractions is the 40th U.S. Invita- they'll see it as much more or discovered how fantastic he choose this format, what some things take more hard tional Heavy Event Championship featuring the world's top accessible and intended for it actually is." inspired this piece?" said work than others." heavy event pro and amateur athletes; the Western U.S. Open everyone." Additionally, Boster Boster. "It gives me a bet- Along with Tri-Valley Highland Dancing Championships; six stages of continuous Along with John Wil- wrote a program that high- ter idea as a conductor and musicians, LASYO attracts entertainment from traditional to Celtic Rock; Living His- liams' Summon the He- lighted the stories behind a musician of what the com- young musicians who per- tory with Mary Queen of Scots, Highland Warriors, Roman roes, the concert featured each piece. For instance, poser had originally intend- form with the San Francisco Legions and invading Vikings re-enactments and the Irish works by Nicolai Rim- Themes From Scheherazade ed, and more knowledge to Symphony Youth Orchestra, Pavilion, among the 21 attractions that have made these sky-Korsakov, Alexander revealed that after one of interpret the work and teach Oakland Youth Orchestra, Games the most complete in the world. Borodin, Hans Christian his wives is unfaithful, the it to the kids." Berkeley Youth Orches- Additional information is available at www.TheScot- Lumbye, Franz Schubert Sultan decides to take a The Livermore-Amador tra, and Youth Orchestra of tishGames.com and the information line 1-800-769-2345. and Wolfgang Amadeus new wife every day and Symphony established LA- (continued on page 5) THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 5 Pleasanton Police Offer Tips On Taking Students to School Safely The Pleasanton Police and roadways. This means school parking lots. Please always cross the street in a District have worked to needs and slow down as you Department Traffic Bureau an adjustment in schedules remember that everyone designated crosswalk and come up with a variety of approach them. Be prepared would like to take this op- and driving patterns to ac- shares the same goal: Ev- always make eye contact traffic calming solutions. to stop and follow their di- portunity to revisit some commodate for the increased eryone wants to get their with drivers before crossing. Parents are urged to get rections so children can get traffic safety tips for getting vehicular, bicycle and pe- child to school on time and 5. Explore carpool, ride- involved with their child's to school safely. kids to and from school destrian traffic. in a safe manner. sharing and walking alterna- school traffic safety commit- 7. Children riding bi- safely. School begins Mon., Drivers of all ages should 3. Be patient. The time tives. There are simply far tee to assist with the traffic- cycles should always wear Aug. 25. consider the following tips spent in a school parking lot too many parents driving calming program. their bike helmet and obey The days of summer to make this seemingly or at a traffic signal is not only one child to school. 6. Look for and obey all traffic laws. have gone and there are nightmarish experience tol- forever. We need to slow There is a need to explore the school crossing guards. The Pleasanton Police more cars, bicyclists and erable for everyone: down and remember to be carpooling, busing, walking Crossing guards will be Traffic Bureau and patrol pedestrians on our streets 1. Give yourself plenty of good role models for our and riding bicycles to get present near the surrounding officers will be increasing time in the morning. As traf- children. Impatience leads the kids there safely. The streets of each elementary their efforts at all schools fic volumes and congestion to aggressive driving, rude City of Pleasanton and the school. Be aware of their in Pleasanton for the next on our roadways increase, or unwarranted behavior, Pleasanton Unified School several weeks. so does the length of time pedestrian collisions and LASYO it takes to travel around gridlock. Southern Alameda County. town. Leaving earlier re- 4. Have your kids ready "Those programs take the duces stress, increases your when you get to the school summer off, so LASYO fills awareness, improves your curb to avoid backups and the gap nicely," said Berg. driving and helps you get delays for everyone. When "It's also a great opportunity there safely. you get to the curb, please for middle and high school 2. Obey the posted speed try to make this transition students to continue learning and directional signs. This as quickly and safely as pos- PLAN NOW INSTEAD OF THE COURT DECIDING LATER over the summer." includes marked curbs in sible. Additionally, have a The evening conclud- school zones and signs that designated plan for picking WILLS DO NOT AVOID PROBATE ed with a reception in the indicate parking for buses up the kids in the afternoon. church's Fellowship Hall. only. One poorly placed, Select a time and place We will explain how to transfer your HOME "I enjoyed seeing my son unattended vehicle can lead for the kids to be waiting to your family without probate fees!!! perform and was amazed to tremendous disruptions in and ready. Make sure they at how well they sounded PLAN TO ATTEND ONE OF THESE FREE SEMINARS in such a short time," said Kerry Ellsworth. "Music MANTECA TRACY gets him away from video games for a little while. 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Paxti's donation waiting list, which can be as will include a percentage of long as seven years for those I feel the earth move under my feet Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and James Taylor has all sales, including dine-in, awaiting a kidney transplant. I feel the sky tumbling down, tumbling down become identified through the years with “You’ve Got a takeout, beverages, delivery, Donate Life Ambassa- I feel my heart start to trembling Friend.” catering, even gift cards. dors will be at Paxti's Pizza whenever you’re around It wasn’t until King and Goffin split up and she CTDN is the federally- staffing an information table became a solo performer, accompanying herself on the mandated organ procure- and sharing personal stories Back in the early seventies, I constantly sang that piano, that she was recognized in her own right as a ment organization for all of of transplants and organ refrain from “I Feel the Earth Move.” I danced to its singer and songwriter. Her first album, Writer, wasn’t a Norther California. As such, donation. rhythm and fantasized that I was Carole King singing success, but Tapestry, her breakthrough album, put her on it is responsible for much of Drop by on Thursday, about my lover. The song, from the Tapestry album, was the charts. Of the 25 solo albums that she has recorded, the process facilitating organ August 27 from 11 am until released in 1971. On its now-iconic cover, the young Tapestry, over a span of 20 years, has held the number and tissue donation. Another 10 pm. Paxti's is located at singer/songwriter, dressed in a sweater and jeans, her one spot longer than any other album. In terms of recog- important function is public 2470 First Street in Liver- long, tight curls parted in the middle and cascading to her nition, she has won four Grammy Awards, been inducted outreach, education and ad- more. The phone number is shoulders, sits barefoot on top of what looks like a make- into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll vocacy of donor registration. 925-371-1000. Order online shift window box with LP albums nestled underneath. In Hall of Fame. She was also the first woman to be honored This fundraiser is in sup- at paxtispizza.com/location/ the foreground, an out-of-focus black and white tabby is in 2013 with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for port of CTDN's educational Livermore-pizza/. hunched on top of a pillow. I thought King looked so cool Popular Song. Not shabby stuff for a little girl born and with her untamed hair, a testament to the unbridled spirit raised in Brooklyn. Open Mic for Writers of the 60s. As a homage to her, I let my own hair, also un- King has continued to write songs and perform pretty ruly and curly, grow longer than it had ever been, hoping, much up to the present. In 2010, she and her long-time Whistlestop Writers, a event’s host, says, “This is I suppose, to capture some of King’s coolness. friend James Taylor staged a Troubadour Reunion Tour, new literary organization in a fun, welcoming event— I wanted to be like King, to enjoy her free spirit as a together with their original backup band of Russ Kunkel, the Tri-Valley, will host an perfect for anyone. Come woman. I wanted to hobnob, as I imagined she did, with Leland Sklar, and Danny Kortchmar, in celebration of open mic for writers of all join us for an evening of my heroes of the day: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Richard and the 50th anniversary of the Troubadour, the West Hol- genres. The open mic will great food, great wine, and Mimi Farina, Ian and Sylvia, Simon and Garfunkel, Arlo lywood nightclub where the two had played in the 70s. take place on Wednesday, great writing!” Guthrie, Phil Ochs, and Peter, Paul and Mary. I would Their second tour in 2012 has been shown on the Public August 27, 2014 from 7:00 The Whistlestop Writ- have given anything for an ounce of King’s songwriting Broadcasting System (PBS). to 9:00 p.m. at Swirl on the ers Open Mic will continue talent. She wrote such beautiful, popular songs about fall- On an elegantly dark and uncluttered set, King sat Square, 21 South Livermore on the fourth Wednesday ing in love, as in “I Feel the Earth Move.” About falling at a grand piano and Taylor perched on a nearby stool Avenue, in downtown Liver- of each month. For more out of love, as in another of her hits, “It’s Too Late.” playing an acoustic guitar. The two looked somewhat more. information go to http:// Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time the same, but different. King wore jeans and a glittering, Cynthia Patton, the facebook.com/Whistlestop- There’s something wrong here, there can be no denying see-through blouse. Her hair, still tightly curled but now Writers, One of us is changing, or maybe we’ve stopped trying the color of salt-and-pepper, gave the hint of her younger And it’s too late, baby, now it’s too late hippie days. Taylor looked conservative in his tailored Though we really did try to make it long-sleeved shirt and pants, but he had less hair. His Something inside has died and I can’t hide hawk-like nose, high cheekbones, and gentlemanly wit all And I just can’t fake it folded into a Zen-like continence yielding subtle testi- mony to his emotions and thoughts. About the glory but transitory nature of free, possibly The two went through several songs in their reper- impulsive love, as in “Will You Love Me Tomorrow.” toire. King sang “You’re So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Tonight you’re mine completely Move,” and “It’s Too Late.” Taylor sang “Carolina on You give your love so sweetly My Mind,” “Fire and Rain,” “Little Baby James,” and, of tonight the light of love is in your eyes course, “You’ve Got A Friend,” which he said King had Gilbert & Sullivan’s But will you love me tomorrow allowed him to record first and he described as a bold, but gracious blunder because it became such a huge hit. swashbuckling musical comedy Is this a lasting treasure I couldn’t help but notice how they had changed. Al- Or just a moment’s pleasure though their faces still glowed, they sang to a slower beat, Aug 23-24 • Livermore Can I believe the magic of your sighs and their voices sounded lighter and paler than I remem- 925-373-6800 Will you still love me tomorrow bered them, especially their upper registers. King’s notes no longer ended in strong points of steel. Taylor’s tone, "a perfect production" Back then, I had only a vague notion of King’s musi- although always mellow, was now even more so, and his - Broadwayworld.com cal career, that in the 60s she and her then-husband, gentle, nasal twang was less pronounced. Gerry Goffin, started writing what became hits for other It saddened me to ponder the passage of time, although "wry, sly and bright as a summer artists. They married when she was just 17. When the I know it is a natural and inevitable process. As I watched day... a tiny masterpiece" popular 50s female singing group the Shirelles recorded King and Taylor nostalgically try to bring back the spirit - San Jose Mercury News of the 60s, I tried to focus not on the transitoriness of life, THIS WEEKEND “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and it became a hit, King IN LIVERMORE and her husband quit their day jobs (she as a secretary, the withering away of what once was, but on something he as a chemist) and became full-time songwriters. Other more important: the spirit of the soul. I could still see that well-known artists, including the Drifters, the Monkees, soul spirit radiating from their faces, as it had done so and Aretha Franklin, also recorded King-Goffin songs many years ago. That spirit will always be there in their and made them hits. Franklin immortalized “(You Make songs. That should be more than enough. lamplighters.org THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 7 Eat Pizza, Save Lives Danville's Thursdays @ the VT Offers a Variety of Musical Performances This Fall

This fall the Town of Tickets are $10 presale be purchased by calling www.villagetheatreshows. tion, contact Performing Lam at (925) 314-3466 or Danville’s series Thurs- and $15 at the door and can (925) 314-3400 or visiting com. For more informa- Arts Coordinator David [email protected]. days @ the VT returns to the historic Village The- atre and Art Gallery. Thursdays @ the VT offers Tri-Valley residents an opportunity to enjoy a wide range of music TUESDAY TUNES featuring three Bay Area artists in its Fall 2014 season: with a Twist August 28, 2014 – 7:30 p.m.: Singer-songwriter Drew Harrison is one of those rare recording artists Presented by with the ability to translate life into song. His passion- ate, honest, and intense style resonates in the vein of Bono, Ritchie Havens and John Lennon September 25, 2014 – 7:30 p.m.: MusicLore is a San Francisco Bay Livermore Plaza on the Shea Homes Stage Area-based musical duo In Front Of The Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore featuring Lauren Trigue- ros, a dynamic vocalist with tremendous range SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES and Howard Hastings, a multi-instrumentalist, Concerts begin at 6:45pm vocalist and arranger/com- poser. MusicLore's sound is based on interpretations August 26 Pleasanton Community Band - Classical, shows, musicals, marches of modern chart hits plus some timeless favorites, September 2 Allen “Ace” Vega Blues Band many specially rearranged into vocal duets. October 16, 2014 – September 9 Livermore Valley Opera 7:30 p.m.: San Francisco’s Eden Aoba Taiko - Taiko drumming Slim Jenkins is a celebra- tion of great American roots music and its September 16 Hispanic Heritage Center, Son Jarocho and Ballet Folklorico tradition of innovation and energy. Harking back to September 23 Las Positas College Jazz Ensemble - Jazz favorites the heyday of hot jazz and blues, Slim Jenkins evokes a world of seduction and September 30 Azure Affinity - Instrumental smooth jazz band mystery, love and betrayal. Sultry and smooth, or jumping and hot, their mu- These concerts would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. sic keeps the dance floor Sponsors: ABC Music, Bankhead Theater, Patxi’s Pizza, Sanctuary Ultra Lounge, Sauced BBQ & Spirits, energized and alive. Shea Homes, The Independent, The Last Word, and Uncle Yu’s All shows will take place at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 233 Front St. Beer and ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED IN PLAZA AREA wine will be available for purchase. 8 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS to October 25, 2014. The public is class. Classes cover drawing, paint- 4 - 10 pm; Friday, August 22 12-10 925-449-9463 or curt@laspositas- beyond for the past 30 years to en- Livermore Art Association Gallery, invited to the Reception & Awards ing, print-making, sculpture and pm; Saturday, August 23 12 - 10 vineyards.com joy this unique event. This exclusive located in the Carnegie Building, Ceremony on Saturday, September ceramics. For further information, pm; Sunday, August 24 12-6 pm. Nottingham Cellars, 8/28/2014 event is open only to ticket holders. offers art classes, unusual gifts, 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The contact Thomasin Dewhurst at (925) Information at [email protected], 6-9pm Music in the Orchard, Tickets and information available at painting rentals, art exhibits and Firehouse Arts Center is located at 216-7231 or thomasin_d@hotmail. www.swirlonthesq.com 21 South Concerts for Charity at the Purple lvwine.org information pertaining to the art 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. com or visit http://childrensart- Livermore Avenue #105, Livermore. Orchid Resort and Spa. Last of Labor Day Festival at Wood Family field, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The www.firehousearts.org classesprojects.blogspot.com/ Cedarmountainwinery.com, cedar- the three concert series benefitting Vineyards, Monday September 1st: gallery has been open since 1974 Art Classes, For children, teens and [email protected]. The Pedrozzi Foundation and Team Harvest Wine Celebration tickets and is run as a co-op by local art- MTINGS/CLASSES adults. Beginner to advanced. Draw- The Steven Kent Winery, summer Delaney. Season wraps up with are not required on Monday. Enjoy ists. Hours are Wed.-Sun. 11:30-4 Drumming Class master drummer ing, painting, printmaking, sculpture events. Wine Tasting on the Patio Crawdad Republic taking the stage. Labor Day with wine tasting at Wood p.m. For information call 449-9927. and teacher Mogauwane, July and ceramics taught by highly on select dates, 12-4:30, tasting Nottingham Cellars, Altamont Beer Family Vineyards as we continue to Members of the Pleasanton Art 9-Sept. 9, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every experienced artist and art instructor, Fee is $15, includes 4 tastes and a Works, Ken’s Woodfired Pizza and celebrate the 2014 Harvest Wine League Public Art Circuit are Tuesday. Bothwell Arts Center, 8th Thomasin Dewhurst. Weekday and GoVino wine vessel. No reserva- Que Squared Barbeque will be offer- Celebration, Mondays activities are currently exhibiting art at six busi- and H Streets, Livermore. Chez weekend classes, Homeschool tion necessary. Bring a picnic. ing food and drink. Tickets available from 12:00 – 4:30 and include live nesses in the Pleasanton - Dublin Nami program. $15 one class online classes, Special classes during Steven Kent Cabernet Pairing in the online at www.purpleorchid.com and music by The Mundaze; Food is Area. Viewing locations are: Bank or at the door, 10 class punch card school breaks offered. (925) Reserve Room Thursday August in the tasting room at Nottingham available for purchase. The tasting of America at 337 Main Street, $120. www.chezanami.org/ 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ 28th, 6:30-8:30, $85 per person Cellars. $10 presale/$15 at the fee is $10.00 and keep your logo Pleasanton; Pleasanton Chamber Dance Class, an hour of African hotmail.com for further info. featuring the cuisine of Chef Tony door. A portion of ticket, food and crystal wine glass. “Extended of Commerce at 777 Peters Street, movement. July 9-Sept. 10, 7:30 Piano and keyboard lessons, For Murray of Double Barrel Wine Bar beverage sales to benefit charities. Family” Club Members and Harvest Pleasanton; Sallman, Yang, & to 8:30 p.m. Bothwell Arts Center, children to adult. Beginner to early & the Winemaking insight of Steven No outside food or beverage. Wine Celebration participant's with Alameda CPA's at 4900 Hopyard 8th and H Streets, Livermore, every intermediate level. Half-hour private Mirassou. Reservations required. Cuda Ridge Wines: Cuda Thursday a wristband, glass, or receipt are Road, Pleasanton; US Bank at 749 Wednesday. Chez Nami program. classes or small group classes www.stevenkent.com. 5443 Tesla on Thursday, August 28th from 5:30 complimentary. www.woodfamily- Main Street, Pleasanton; Edward $15 drop in or $120 for 10 class offered. Twice-yearly recitals. (925) Rd., Livermore, (925) 243-6442. - 7:30, a relaxing evening of wine, vineyards.com Jones at 6601 Dublin Boulevard, punch card. www.chezanami.org/ 216-7231 or email thomasin_d@ The Winemaker's Pour House, Live music and friends. Local musician, Fenestra Winery, The Replogle family Dublin; and The Bagel Street Café Show and Tell, Artists are invited to hotmail.com for further info. music: 2241 First St., Livermore. Jimmy Ashley will be playing & staff invite the public to celebrate at 6762 Bernal Avenue Pleasanton. a monthly function at the Bothwell PPL/Pleasanton Poetry League, www.winemakerspourhouse.com or rock and country classics. Wine the Harvest Celebration and Labor If interested in becoming a member Arts Center, called “Show & Tell. 4th now meeting the 1st Thursday and 215-2656. Live music: Aug. 21, 6-9 is available for purchase by the Day Weekend. Monday, Sept 1st, of the Pleasanton Art League or for Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of each month p.m., Natalia Sings; Aug. 22, 7-10 bottle or glass, no outside alcohol is no longer an official part of the information regarding the Public at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 7:00 at The Corner Bakery Cafe in p.m., The Hurricane Band; Aug. 23, is allowed. Those attending are Harvest Wine Celebration, Fenestra Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Eighth St., Livermore. Artists bring Pleasanton. Join us as we challenge 7-11 p.m., Blind to Reason; Aug. 24, welcome to bring snacks or dinner. Winery will waive tasting fees for (510) 877-8154. finished or unfinished work to show ourselves to poetically relay our 4-7 p.m. Brian & Josh (from Better Seating available first come first those with a wristband from Sunday, For the Birds. New exhibition at the and if desired, receive a critique thoughts, emotions and experiences Days); Aug. 26, 27, 6-9 p.m., Glenn serve. You may bring folding chairs. Aug 31st. In addition, these guests Harrington Gallery in the Firehouse from the group. Refreshments are through poetry. Become a member & Osur at the piano; Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m., 2400 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. www. are welcome to try 10 tastings as Arts Center, running August 13 brought by the artists, and a dona- share your work - Contact PoetryOn- Natalia Sings; Aug. 29, 7-11 p.m., cudaridgewines.com we will be offering our full selection through September 13. The works tion of $5.00 is desired although not [email protected] for more info on Pacific Vibrations; Aug. 30, 7-10 Music in the Orchard, Aug. 28, 6 to of wines. (Non-HWC ticket holders of eight award-winning Bay Area mandatory. Contact for this event Theme Challenges, Membership & p.m. Georgi and the Rough Week; 9 p.m. Concerts for Charity at Purple will pay $10.00 for a choice of 10 artists, several of whom have is D’Anne Miller at danne_miller@ Opportunities. Aug. 31, 3-6 p.m., Steve Kritzer & Orchid Resort and Spa. Local busi- tastings.) Local vendors will be placed in the famous “Birds in Art” att.net, or Linda Ryan at LRyan@ Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the 2nd Friends; 7-11 p.m., Gabe Duffin ness, Nottingham Cellars, Altamont on hand, selling ceramics, wood national juried exhibition at the Livermoreperformingarts.org and last Saturday from 12 noon-1 Band; Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m., Glenn Osur Beer Works, Ken’s Woodfired Pizza crafts, herb teas, and fresh produce. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum ACC /Art Critique & Coffee - Local p.m. at Galina’s Music Studio at the piano; Sept. 3, 4, 6-9 p.m., and the Purple Orchid, and local Chef John Reyner, of “Sliders Food in Wausau, Wisconsin. Featuring Artist Group sharing Plein Air work located at 1756 First St., Livermore. Natalia Sings; Sept. 5, 7-11 p.m., bands come together to support two Truck,"will offer his famous grilled a wide variety of media, including of Pleasanton called "Our Town" is Confirm participation by calling Timmy G & Dueling Guitars. Special local charities, the Pedrozzi Founda- sliders, including lamb. An added paint, print, batik, sculpture, and now at the Pleasanton Library & (925) 960-1194 or via the website events: Sept. 6, 9 p.m. to midnight. tion and Team Delaney. Silent Part- feature, and annual favorite, will drawing. Artists: Diane Burns, Tully's for the month of August. See at www.GalinasMusicStudio.com. Comedy Night with Bunjo's, Sat., ner will headline the first concert. be live music performed by the Tom Glenyse Henschel, Martin Lasack, original artwork in Oil, Acrylic and Beginners are welcome. Bring some Sept. 6, 7:30-9 p.m. Purchase Tickets available online at www. Rose Band. Tickets for the Livermore Stephanie Martin, Nancy Overton, Watercolor by Award Winning Art- music to share with the group. tickets at www.bunjoscomedy.com purpleorchid.com (click promotions) Valley’s 32nd Harvest Wine Celebra- Andrea Rich, Joshua Coffy, and ists, Claudette McDermott, Loralee Ukuleles are available for purchase. Charles R Vineyards, 4th Friday Night and in the tasting room at Notting- tion can be purchased through Barbara Stikker. For more info: Chapleau, John West, Judi Caplan Small $5 fee to cover meeting costs. in Black and White, August 22, ham Cellars. $10 presale/$15 at LVwine.org. For information, phone 925-931-4849, or jfinegan@ and Alka Vaidya. Locations such as Colored Pencil "Basics and Beyond." 2014 (Fri) from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. the door. Ticket, beverage and food 925-447-5246 or email info@ cityofpleasantonca.gov. Regular the Alviso Adobe, The Museum on Instructor, Maryann Kot. Starting Charles R Vineyards & Winery, 8195 proceeds to benefit the charities. fenestrawinery.com gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Main, Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail, at 9:30-noon on Mon., Sept 8th for Crane Ridge Road (5800 Greenville Carolyn Wente's Book Club. artisan Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; Milfleur AND MORE, can be seen five weeks and starting at 6:30-9PM Road) Livermore. Music of James cheese and wine with Carolyn Wente MUSIC/CONCERTS Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. through the Artist's Eyes when you Sept 9th for five weeks. Classes will Nagel. On Sept. 5, 5 to 8 p.m., A as you discuss that night’s book Blacksmith Square, music every Sat- 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. visit the Library at 400 Old Bernal be held at the Bothwell Arts Center, Horse & Wagon Wine Tour - Charles selection. Sept. 17, The Man Who urday 3 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard, Donations always appreciated. Ave, Pleasanton. Hours are 10 am. 2466 8th Street, Livermore. Space R, Big White House, 3 Steves from Ate Everything – Jeffrey Steingarten. 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. The Art of the Escape, Village Art - 9 p.m. Mon-Thur, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. is limited. Signup at Way Up Art and 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Charles R 6 to 8 p.m. Wente Vineyards Estate Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Gallery (233 Front Street), Danville. Fri - Sat, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Frame, 1912 2nd Street, Livermore. Vineyards & Winery, 8195 Crane Winery & Tasting Room. Complimen- regularly at: The Castle Rock In conjunction with the Eugene Figure Drawing Workshop, every 925-443-3388. Ridge Road (5800 Greenville Road) tary for Wente Vineyards Wine Club Restaurant in Livermore/on Portola O'Neill Festival. August 28 – Sep- Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Livermore. 925-454-3040. Horse members; $10 for public. Wine will Avenue-- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday tember 28. A visual arts exhibit of Artists bring their own materials WINERY EVENTS and wagon ride, overlooking the be available for sale by the glass each month from 7:30-9:30--Dance two and three dimensional artwork and easels. Open to all artists. Wine Wednesdays, Livermore Valley Livermore Valley, and a great sunset or bottle. Space is limited. Club floor, full bar, small cover. influenced by the Festival theme. Professional artist models (nude). wineries will be hosting "Wine as part of the fun as you travel down members make your reservations by Tuesday Tunes with a Twist, pre- Presented by the Alamo-Danville No instructor. Students under 18 Wednesdays" each Wednesday a country road to visit 3 wineries. calling 925.456.2305 or email the sented by the Livermore Cultural Artist Society & Town of Danville. need written parental permission through October. One featured Summer wine tour adventure visits tasting room. Guests can make their Arts Council, Livermore Plaza on the Gala Opening and Artist Reception, to attend. Cost $20 per session. winery will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. Big White House, Charles R, and 3 reservation online. 5565 Tesla Road, Shea Homes Stage in front of the August 29 at 5:00 p.m. No charge. Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., to help guests "wine-down" from Steves Winery. Tickets now avail- Livermore. Reservations or informa- Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Absolutely Abstract Art Show, Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- the work week or just grab a taste able at all 3 wineries. Charlesrvine- tion at www.wentevineyards.com. Livermore. August 26: Pleasanton Livermore Art Association, Sept. ments are available. Call or e-mail of wine before going out to dinner in yards.com Livermore Valley’s 33rd Annual Community Band - Classical, shows 2-30, during regular library hours. Barbara Stanton for more info about the Tri-Valley. Aug. 27, Ehrenberg Las Positas Vineyards, Sunday, Harvest Wine Celebration, August and musicals, marches. Concerts Livermore Library, 1188 So. the workshop, 925-373-9638 - Cellars. Check for the winery list- August 24th : " Sunday Funday " 31st 12-5pm. Over 40 participating begin at 6:45 p.m. No alcohol is Livermore Ave. www.livermoreartas- [email protected]. ings at www.lvwine.org. event special wine & chocolate wineries. Each winery hosts ac- allowed in the plaza area. sociation.com Preschool Art classes: Thursday Cedar Mountain Winery: Small tast- pairing flight. $10 for club members tivities including wine tasting, arts, Asleep at the Wheel, Grammy Kings Pleasanton Art League Members’ mornings 9:45 – 10:45. Children ing room open next to Swirl "On the & $15 for non-members. For more crafts and music. Wine lovers have of Western Swing, 7:30 p.m. Aug. Firehouse Show, September 27 aged 3-5 are welcome to join this Side." Join us Thursday, August 21 information please contact us at come from all over the Bay Area and 26, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 9

St., Livermore. www.bankheadhteat- 30. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Eric Fraisher Hayes. Tickets $35 We’re Talkin’ Books! Club is a between 1937-1944. Docent led er.org or 373-6800. St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- at www.EugeneOneill.org . Eugene AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS member-centered book group led by tours sponsored by the Museum of The Front Porch Music Festival, ater.org or 373-6800. O’Neill’s drama of down-and- Auditions - The Comedy of Errors, a small group of book club veterans, the San Ramon Valley. Tour begins August 30, noon to 9 p.m. Wente outers at Harry Hope’s Saloon on Las Positas College fall production. with reading selections based on at Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 ON THE STAGE the waterfront. Transportation to Auditions, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. member recommendations and 205 Railroad Ave., and ends at the Tesla Rd., Livermore. Lukas Nelson Firehouse Arts Center Season 5: O’Neill National Historic Site is by and Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. LPC Black consensus. No homework required– O’Neill Commemorative on Front and the Promise of the Real Front Tickets now on sale both online National Park Service shuttle from Box Theater, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., share your insights or just listen in! Street, across from the Danville Country Kingsborough, Wolf Hamlin and at the box office. Three theater the Museum of the San Ramon Val- Livermore. Performance dates, Nov. Contact Susan at 337-1282 regard- Library. No charge and the Front Porch Drifters, Megan companies and various concert ley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. 13-23. Prepare a 1-2 min. classical ing the We’re Talkin’ Books! Club. Children’s Fair, Sat., Sept. 13, 10 Slankard, Jeff Campbell, Lisa series anchor the offerings, with (*post-show discussion) . comedic monologue. Performers Storied Nights: An Evening of a.m. to 4 p.m. Robert Livermore Marie Johnston, Jim Funk, Crawdad cabaret, pop/rock, country, jazz, Truth, Lies and Illusions -- Saturday, cast in the show will be required to Spoken Word. 2nd Thursday of Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Republic, Alex Nelson, Greg Lamboy, classical, fusion, comedy, holiday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the sign up for THEA 47. Information each month. Features local authors Livermore. Local performers, infor- Garage Band Academy. 12 years and tribute concerts included. Old Barn at Eugene O’Neill National [email protected]. reading their work 7:30 to 9 p.m. at mation for parents and kids, free and over. Tickets at www.ticketweb. Announcing the roll-out of the Historic Site in Danville. An af- 424-1127. Peet's Coffee and Tea, 152 So. Liver- make it and take it booths, inflatable com. Firehouse Arts Center Member- ternoon of short scenes presented Livermore-Amador Symphony more Ave., Livermore. Sponsored by activity center, Livermore Police I Like It, I Love It: A Tim McGraw ship Programs. Three different by Bay Area theatre companies Association's 42nd Competition LVPAC and Peet's. Information go to Dept. car seat checks, Livermore- Tribute featuring Tom Drinnon. The options for becoming a Firehouse exploring the stories we tell each for Young Musicians, application http://facebook.com/StoriedNights Pleasanton Fire Dept. safety trailer show is the big final concert of the Member - enjoy ticket discounts, other, or tell ourselves, in an effort deadline is Sunday, October 5, 2014. Artistic Table events: Steven Kent and more. www.larpd.org. Firehouse Summer 2014 Season. drink vouchers, downtown merchant to cope with one’s circumstances. (Applications will be accepted start- Winery - Wednesday, August 27 Eugene O’Neill, Tennessee Williams Saturday, August 30, 8:00 p.m. Tom discounts, and other perks. Ticket Admission $25, available at www. ing on 9/26.) Open to instrumental- wine flight and cheese pairing. and The Art of the Escape -- Sat- Drinnon has been a noted country and membership info now at www. EugeneOneill.org. Transportation to ists and vocalists who reside or Cedar Mountain Port and Ice Cream urday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. singer in his own right for many firehousearts.org, and in person O’Neill National Historic Site is by attend school in Livermore, Sunol, Pairing - Thursday, August 28, 6 at the Museum of the San Ramon years, and has performed with some at the Firehouse Box Office: 4444 National Park Service shuttle from Pleasanton, Dublin, or San Ramon. p.m. until we run out Table Talks - Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. of the biggest names in country Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton, or the Museum of the San Ramon Val- Students are eligible through grade August 31, you are what you eat. Panel discussion on the Festival’s music. His hit show is not only a 925-931-4848. Hours: Wednesday ley, 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville. 12. If not enrolled in high school, the starts at noon. 56 S. Livermore Ave, featured playwrights with focus on tribute to McGraw, whom Drinnon - Friday 12:00 noon-6:00pm and Dr. Doolittle, Jr., presented by Pleas- maximum age is 17. All instruments Livermore. 292-1543 the role of “escape” in their works has sung with, but it is also full of Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm, and 2 anton Civic Arts Stage Company. will be considered. Two young musi- Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre and lives. Admission $12 available stories and facts about McGraw, hours prior to performances. Sept. 26-Oct. 5, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. cians will be selected to perform as Gala Fund-raiser, Saturday, August at www.EugeneOneill.org. including personal experiences Drin- The Pirates of Penzance, Lamplight- 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. soloists with the symphony in Feb- 23, 2014. 7:00 p.m.: Wine and An Evening with Architect Charles non had opening for him. Reserved ers Music Theatre, present the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad ruary 21, 2015. Each winner/soloist Hors d’oeuvres catered by The Huff, AIA: Architecture in Downtown seating tickets are $17 - $27, with Gilbert & Sullivan classic. 2 and 8 Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- will be awarded $500. Applications Cellar Door, 8:30 p.m.: Performance Pleasanton, September 9th, 7 p.m. youth, senior, and group discounts p.m. on Aug. 23 and 2 p.m. on Aug. arts.org or 931-4848. must be accompanied by an $8.00 featuring cast members from past Museum on Main 2014 Ed Kinney available. Tickets may be pur- 24. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First application fee and a recording for and future PCRT productions. Speakers Series, Firehouse Arts chased online at www.firehousearts. St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- COMEDY preliminary screening. Additional There will be a Silent Auction from Center, 4444 Railroad Avenue, org, or by calling 925-931-4848, ater.org or 373-6800. Comedy Uncorked 2014, Retzlaff information may be obtained from 7-8:15. Cocktail attire encouraged. Pleasanton. Tickets are $10 general or at the center Box Office, 4444 Sneak Peak at the Eugene O’Neill Vineyard, 1356 N. Livermore Ave., www.livamsymph.org or by contact- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad admission, $7 seniors, $5 members, Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. Festival, "The Art of the Escape," Livermore, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. ing the competition chairperson at Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- and $3 students/teachers with Annual Piano Recital, Saturday, Sep- 7 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 28, Pleasanton Benefit for Open Heart Kitchen. Sept. (925) 447-1947. arts.org or 931-4848. ID. Tickets may be purchased at tember 6, 2014, 7:30 PM at Asbury Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The 20 line-up: Mike Moto, Lynnruth Cantabella Registration, Fall Livermore Valley Wine Country Wed- Museum on Main during regular United Methodist Church, 4743 East one-hour sneak peek will include Miller and Yayne Abeba. Tickets at registration for Cantabella Children’s ding Soirée at Wente Vineyards, operating hours or by phoning the Avenue, Livermore. Annual piano actors presenting scenes from the www.comedyuncorked.com Chorus is now open to new in partnership with Livermore museum at (925) 462-2766. Tickets recital co-sponsored by the Alameda two Festival plays (Cat on the Hot students. Classes begin the week Downtown Inc., Sept. 4, 5:30 to 8 purchased by phone will be avail- County East Branch of the Music Tin Roof and The Iceman Cometh), MOVIES of September 1st in Livermore, p.m. For tickets or more information able for pick up at Will Call in the Teachers’ Association of California insights from the directors and Picnic Flix, City of Dublin Summer Pleasanton and Dublin. This inter- call Livermore Downtown Inc.: (925) lobby of the Firehouse Arts Center and Asbury. Hanson Tam, student designers and an overview of the Movie Series, Emerald Glen Park. national award-winning chorus has 373-1795. on the evening of the event. Tickets of Dr. William Wellborn of the San Festival.www.eugeneoneill.org. Free admission: Aug. 22, "Frozen." been providing high quality music Zombie Pub Crawl, 6 p.m. Thurs., may be available at the event Francisco Conservatory, will perform Wonder of the World, Aug. 29-Sept. Food and beverages will be available education to children ages 5-18 for Sept. 4. The Plague starts at the subject to availability. timeless music masterpieces by 21, Douglas Morrisson Theatre, for purchase beginning at 7:00 PM, over 22 years. For more information Downtown Art Studios 62 So. L St. Lobster Clambake at Wente Vine- Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Proko- 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. and the movie will begin at dusk, or to register for the training choirs Livermore, where average citizens yards, 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. fiev. All members of the community Program and facility of the Hayward approximately 9:00 PM. Parking is or schedule an audition for the are turned into hideous zombies, 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 13, 2nd Annual are warmly invited to attend. No Area Recreation and Park District. available in the Emerald Glen lots, performing choirs, visit cantabella. given their special glow-in-the-dark Livermore Valley Performing Arts charge for admission; refreshments www.dmtonline.org or 510-881- and on adjacent streets. No pets, org/register or call 925-292-2663. zombie beer mugs, and turned Center Lobster Clambake, support- served. Further information: 925 6777. please. For more information, please loose in Livermore’s Downtown. ing the visual and performing arts in 443-2514 [email protected]. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee call (925) 556-4500. OPERA Several barkeeps and pub owners the Tri-Valley. www.bankheadtheater. Lisa Loeb Singer/Songwriter/Actress/ Williams – Village Theatre (233 Rigoletto, Livermore Valley Opera, will pour a half-pint at half-price org. Author, Sept. 6, 8 p.m. Firehouse Front Street, Danville). September DANCE Sept. 27, 28, Oct. 4, 5. Written in these special mugs, plus other Splatter, Sept. 20, Emerald Glen Park, Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., 5, 6, 7*, 12, 13, 14* 18 & 20. Square dancing for all ages 8 by Verdi as a social commentary goodies the shopkeepers are cooking Dublin. Food, wine and art, fun for Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org Produced by Role Players Ensemble. years and up beginning September on a corrupt and abusive nobility. up to appease them. At 8:45PM, all. www.dublin.ca.gov or 931-4848. Directed by George Maguire. Tickets 4. Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., zombies will gather for a special 25th Annual Nostalgia Car Show, Shamrock’n Sundays, Dublin concert $28 at www.RolePlayersEnsemble. at Del Valle High, 2253 5th Street, Livermore. www.bankheadtheater. “Thriller” dance on the pavilion in Altamont Cruisers. Sunday, series, 5 p.m. Emerald Glen Park. com. Tennessee Williams Pulitzer Livermore. Families and friends org or 373-6800. front of the Bankhead Theater and September 28, 20149:00 am to 4:00 Sept. 17, Solsa playing R&B, pop, Prize winning drama. (*post-show welcome. September classes start then head to the Vine Cinema for a p.m. Downtown Livermore. Opening rock and Latin hits. 556-4500. discussion). the 4th and are free to new dancers. MISCELLANEOUS special screening of “Night of the Ceremonies at 9:00 am. www. Pablo Cruise Climb Aboard the Good National Acrobats of the People’s Questions? Margaret 925-447-6980. Political Issues Book Club meets Living Dead”. Tickets are $15 in altamontcruisers.org Ship Pablo Cruise, Sept. 12, 8 p.m. Republic of China, 8 p.m. Fri., Sept. Friday Evening Group Dance! Learn the 4th Tuesday of each month, advance and $20 at the door. This 4th annual Paws in the Park, Sun- Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad 12. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First how to dance with great instruc- and reads books about issues and is a 21-and-over only event. www. day, September 28, 2014. dog walk Ave., Pleasanton. www.firehouse- St., Livermore. www.bankheadthe- tors from It's All About Dancing, trends that are driving current livermoreperformingarts.org. and animal festival benefiting Valley arts.org or 931-4848. ater.org or 373-6800. new dance every week from Salsa, affairs in both the national and The Secrets of O’Neill in Danville Humane Society’s animal rescue Top Shelf, Motown and More, Sept. The Iceman Cometh by Eugene Tango, Swing and more. Group les- international arenas. Topics that – Sat., Sept. 6 at 10:00 a.m., and and community programs. Walk with 14, 3 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center, O’Neill – Old Barn, Eugene O’Neill son starts at 7:30, followed by open have been covered include politics, Sat., Sept. 27 at 1:00 p.m. Walking or without your dog, form a “dog 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. National Historic Site, Danville. dance until 9:45 in our new location governance, economics, military af- tour of downtown Danville with sto- pack” with family and friends for www.firehousearts.org or 931-4848. September 19, 21*, 25, 26, 27 and at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 fairs, history, sociology, science, the ries about Danville and the O’Neills added inspiration, even participate Dave Mason Traffic Jam, legend in 28*. Produced by Eugene O’Neill 8th St., Livermore; 925-449-9292. climate, and religion. Contact Rich when they lived at Tao House virtually. www.valleyhumane.org classic rock, 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. Foundation, Tao House. Directed by $15. at 872-7923, for further questions 10 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

(Organizations wishing to run notices additional information. in Bulletin Board, send information to PO Recruiting for Pre-Harvest Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of Cleanup, beautify local roads along Bulletin Board or email information to ed- vineyards (Vineyard, Tesla, Greenville, [email protected]. Include name Wetmore & Arroyo) on Saturday, August of organization, meeting date, time, place 23rd from 8:00am – 12:00 noon. Meet at and theme or subject. Phone number and Wente Estate Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla contact person should also be included. Road. 40 volunteers needed, children 12 Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.) years or older welcome with parent or Pleasanton Lions Club 3rd Annual guardian. BBQ for all volunteers to follow, Fall Restaurant & Shop Walk, Tues., hosted by Wente. Call 925-449-8706, use Sept. 23, 6 to 9 p.m. Evening sampling a the on-line Volunteer Form or email info@ variety of foods, beverages and desserts trivalleyconservancy.org with names and at local downtown dining and shopping contact information. Nick Takes Charge at Uncle Yu’s hoatspots. Tickets are limited. They Assistance League® of Amador are available at Renee Huber State Valley invites all visitors to join this Farm, 320 St. Mary St.; 925-484-2222 dedicated group of volunteers, reaching by Laura Ness be cooking up orange fla- world of wine to Liver- the salt was such a great or Comerica Bank, 600 Main St., out to those in need in the Tri-Valley and Nick Liang is now the vored beef with stir fried more. He’d like for more experience he says he’ll 925-249-9250. For more info, email: having fun doing it. Regular meetings are official owner of Uncle Padron peppers. people to experience the never forget it. [email protected] or visit held on the third Thursday of the month our website: www.pleasantonlionsclub.org at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley Ave., Yu’s. While the Yu family For Phase 1 of the subtlety and power of Ever since, he’s been Tri-Valley Democratic Club Summer Pleasanton. For more information, see our will stay involved, Nick new regime, Liang and Old World wines, but on a constant quest for potluck picnic part with with elected website, www.amadorvalley.assistance- the perfect pairing with officials & candidates, 11"30 a.m. Sun., league.org, e-mail assistanceleaguea- is eager to transition the Chef John Phung of Hong observes that the Califor- Aug. 24 at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin. [email protected], or call (925) restaurant to the next Kong (who is also a busi- nia palate has a prefer- a beautiful wine. “That’s TVDC provides beverages, chips, hot 461-6401. level. ness partner), will source ence for showy, youthful, my joy!” he says. dogs, burgers and sausages. www.TriVal- Livermore-Amador-Genealogical Asked what is Liver- leyDems.com Society, meeting 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at The restaurant is on more fresh local ingredi- fruity, higher alcohol Annual Holiday Boutique, hosted Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton. solid footing with an ents. They won’t neces- wines. more’s strength from a by Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Topic will be “Where There’s a Will: enormously loyal follow- sarily change recipes, but Another challenge is varietal perspective, he Association on Nov. 1 at the Veteran's Probate Records can prove family connec- Hall, corner of South L and 5th Streets, tions.” Janice M. Sellers, a professional ing, a great chef, solid Liang says, “People will that younger clients are says without hesitation, Livermore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will genealogist will discuss the pros and cons kitchen line and profes- be able to taste the dif- definitely into cocktails, Bordeaux, especially be 20+ tables of handcrafted items as of using Wills and estate records and what sional wait staff. They ference. The community and getting them to try Sauvignon Blanc. “More well as a snack bar offering Lunch with the pitfalls can be. She specializes in the Veterans from Las Positas College's Jewish and newspaper research. Visitors certainly proved their has a sensitive palate. You wine will require more people should make Sau- Veterans 1st Program. All proceeds from are always welcome. Contact for more mettle a couple of weeks will see more freshness, wine dinners, something vignon Blanc to age,” he the snack bar go to veterans attending information [email protected] says. He points to Kalin, the college. Widowed Men and Women of ago for the Occasio more local ingredients, he’s committed to doing Pleasanton Lions Club- welcomes Northern CA., Brunch in Livermore, wine dinner, which was along with rare produce in more of down the road, in who recently released a visitors to come experience a great time Aug. 24, 12:30 p.m., RSVP by Aug. 21 to executed with extreme the future.” Phase 2. 2001 Sauvignon Blanc while making a difference in our commu- Harriett, 447-8229. Pie and beverage in from Livermore fruit. nity & beyond. Dinner meetings every 2nd Dublin, Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m., RSVP by Aug. precision, each course He adds, “Our dishes Among his favorite & 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. 27 to Ruby, 462-9636. delivered pretty much have become what they “Aha!” moments oc- In France, older wines The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., 3rd annual Horse Faire, presented simultaneously to all the are because of customer curred while he was tast- are the norm on wine Pleasanton. www.pleasantonlionsclub.org by Tri-Valley Trailblazers, 9 a.m. to 5 Registration for fall classes offered p.m. on Sat., Oct. 5 at Robertson Park in tables, with a bottle of input. In the old days, it ing older Barolo’s with a lists: here, they are a by the Livermore Adult Community Educa- Livermore. Free parking and entry. Fund- wine always at the ready. was all about size. Now, distributor, who served a rarity. California winer- tion Center starts in August. Register raiser for special needs programs and Glasses did not remain the emphasis is on qual- veal dish with cream to ies pride themselves on online at www.livermoreadulted.org or EBRPD mounted police. Food, shopping, walk-in registration at 1401 Almond music, pony rides, ‘Li’l Cowpoke Rodeo empty for long, if at all. ity.” accompany them. “I said, getting their wines to Avenue, Livermore. The offices are open Corral for special needs children 5 to 15, Says Nick of his time Although Nick’s pas- ‘What are you doing? market as quickly as pos- Monday-Thursday 9:00 to 7:00 pm. Call horse chiropractic, saddle fitting, tack sible. Not necessarily a for more information (925) 606-4722. sale, jewelry and more. Special 6-hour here, “I’ve learned and sion is Burgundy and Bor- This can’t work.’ But I Classes range from computers to art and sensory clinic with Susan Dockter for done so much. It is more deaux, he has an extreme was shocked at how that good thing, says Nick. more. For class dates and times, go to $195 (reservations required www.pro- about giving than tak- fondness for Livermore food tamed the wine.” Nick notes, “Here www.livermoreadulted.org activehorsemanship.com). Vendors and in America, we treat Mow no Mo’!” or “How to Remove sponsors sought: vendor contact Barbara ing.” wines. “They have a gra- Another time, when Your Lawn” workshop will be held from 10 Hoffman 510-589-2572, birdhousesby- He mentions how ciousness and freshness of traveling in the Cote Ro- wine like a business. In a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 6 in Livermore. [email protected]; sponsor contact Diane excited he is to be cook- acidity that is not present tie area of the Rhone, he Europe, they treat it like Register at www.BringingBackthe- Wishart 925-895-8445 diwishcpa@ Natives.net. In this hands-on workshop gmail.com. More information and registra- ing, live, at the Taylor in Napa wines, which stopped into a restaurant a religion. They have participants learn how to remove a tion forms at www.trivalleytrailblazers. Foundation benefit that go dull and chunky over for lunch. The waiter a longer-term vision lawn, select native plants, and design a com will be held on August time. Livermore wines brought Condrieu, the than we do. Generations water-conserving, pesticide-free garden Calling all crafters, sell your hand- that attracts wildlife. The workshop will be made creations and benefit survivors 24. He’s been involved are my favorite kinds of famed Viognier from upon generations have led by Kat Weiss of Kat Weiss Landscape of violence and homelessness in your with the Foundation since wines to work with food, the Cotes du Rhone, full believed in it and stuck Design, Robyn Navarra from the Zone 7 hometown. Tri-Valley Haven is hosting an to it. They have patience, Water Agency, and Kathy Kramer, Bringing Annual Holiday Craft Fair for local artisans the 1990, when he was at because the acidity is in- bodied, rich and round. Back the Natives Garden Tour Coordinator. to market their wares. Holiday Craft Fair the Lafayette location of credible. In contrast, Napa When served a tray of instead of wanting a College Prep Classes in Livermore will be Thursday, November 6 from 11:00 the restaurant. wines say, ‘I am sitting salami and other salted Mercedes right now.” - LARPD is offering classes in “Navigating a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The event will be held He adds, “What kind the College Application Maze” (9/8/14 at the Livermore Barn located at 3131 “It’s the first time here: you come to me!’” meats as an accompani- - 6:30-8:30 pm), “SAT Highlight Reel” Pacific Avenue in Livermore. Vendor appli- we’ll be cooking in pub- Nick says 99% of his ment, he thought, ‘This of conversation can you (9/6/14 – 9 am-12:30 pm) and “Writing cations are being accepted. If interested, lic! People will be able mission is to showcase will never work!’ But have with a three year Essays that Shine” (9/6/14 – 1:30- download a Tri-Valley Haven Craft Fair 3:30 pm) Classes will be held at Robert Vender application at www.trivalleyhaven. to see the fire. We’ll have Livermore wines, while the combination of the old baby?” Livermore Community Center 4444 East org, or call (925) 667-2711. fun and flames!” He’ll also bringing the greater viscous Viognier and Avenue, Livermore. Register at 925 Pleasantonians for Peace, Peaceful 373-5700, or go to susanprep.com for War Protest on the fourth Wednesday THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 11

of the month, August 27, between 5 - 6 Bunco, Mah Jongg, walking/hiking groups, Memorial Building, 522 South L Street 805-7151. 501 North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are of religious affiliation. Pre-registration is at the corners of First and Neal Streets. family activities, and monthly adult from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more Seventh-day Adventist Church, Don & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: required. Call Mary Hagerty at 925-846- Please join us if you can. Cathe Norman socials. Information, call 925-215-8405 information, call Tami Jenkins, 925-784- 243 Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447- Sunday 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; 5377 for more information. at (925) 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at or visit www.PleasantonNewcomers.com 5014 or email livermoremilitaryfamilies@ 5462, services on Saturday: Sabbath Sunday 10:25 a.m. - Holy Grounds Fel- The Church of Jesus Christ of [email protected]; or kdowding@ Community Resources for Inde- yahoo. school 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m. www. lowship; Sunday Worship Service 10:45 Latter-day Saints: 9050 Mocho St., pacbell.net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace. pendent Living (CRIL) offers services to livermoresda.org/ All are welcome. a.m. - Elementary aged children go to Livermore. 3rd ward 9 a.m., 2nd ward 11 org help people with disabilities and supports RELIGION Faith Chapel Assembly of God, Kid’s Church following worship, nursery a.m., Mocho branch (Spanish) 2:10 p.m. 25th Annual Nostalgia Car Show, them to live independently and participate First Presbyterian Church, 2020 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back to the 1501 Hillcrest Ave., Livermore: 1st ward, presented by the Altamont Cruisers. in their community for as long as they are Fifth Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. Con- School for all ages 9:15 a.m., Worship Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 p.m. 9 a.m.; 4th ward 11 a.m., Springtown Sunday, September 28, 20149:00 am to willing and able to do so. CRIL maintains templative Service in the Chapel, 10:30 10:30 a.m., Children’s Church 11:15 - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; ward, 1 p.m. 4:00 pm Downtown Livermore. Opening offices in Hayward, Fremont and Liver- Traditional Service in the Sanctuary and a.m. Women's Bible study Wednesdays at 925-449-4848. The Church of Jesus Christ of Ceremonies at 9:00 am. www.altamont- more to provide information and referrals children’s program. For more information 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer 1st and 3rd Centerpointe Church, 3410 Latter-Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: cruisers.org and provide community education at www.fpcl.us or 925-447-2078. Wednesdays. Senior adult ministries meet Cornerstone Court, Pleasanton. Services: Sunday at 1 p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social senior centers and affordable housing Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 every other month. Cffice at 846-8650 for 9 a.m. blended with choir and band. Pleasanton 2nd Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at group of retired men who join together to complexes to residents of Southern Alam- Walnut St., Livermore, holds Sunday wor- more information. Childcare offered for infants through age 6 3574 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: better enjoy their leisure time. Activities eda County. The Tri-Valley office is located ship at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. and children start in the worship service. Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Vineyard Ave. include golf, bridge, photography, travel, at 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 ages at 9 a.m. Children's classes during Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. contemporary worship led by Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., fishing, biking, wine tasting, and technol- and can be reached by phone at (925) adult worship service. AWANA children's 6 p.m. Sunday school or Bible study for a band. Sunday school for children and 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st Ward: ogy. The Tri-Valley Branch serves men 371-1531, by FAX at (925) 373-5034 or program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 449-4403 all ages at 9:45 a.m. Awana is Sunday at middle-schoolers. www.centerpointe- Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. living in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online. or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch.com. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday nights there is adult church.org 925-846-4436. John Knox Presbyterian Church, and San Ramon. The group meets for org. All services are free. Unitarian Universalist, 1893 N. Bible study at 6:45 and NRG and Re.Gen Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7421 Amarillo Rd, Dublin. Sunday worship lunch on the first Thursday of each month Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Vasco Rd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday for youth, and children's choir for kids. 7106 Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest Support Group meets every fourth service. Information 447-8747 or www. Child care during all events. 447-1848, 11:00. Interpretation for the deaf at 9:00. ages 3-18 during worship. Adult education Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the uucil.org www.trinitylivermore.org. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Jr High youth group the Tri-Valley SIR at http://sirs34.org/ and third floor movie room at Heritage Estates Congregation Beth Emek, Center St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas Valley Bible Church, Livermore, Sundays 4:00-6:10 p.m. High school the Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For Retirement Community. The address is for Reform, Jewish Learning, Prayer and Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups follow- Meeting at Altamont Creek Elementary youth group Sundays 5:50-8:00 p.m. information or to attend a meeting, call 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All are Community in the Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada ing the John Main tradition, every Monday School, 6500 Garraventa Ranch Road, www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Rich Osborne 925-785-3549. welcome. Contacts are: Sandra Grafrath Court, Pleasanton. Information 931- 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Livermore. Services at 10:00 a.m. Livermore Quakers: Unprogrammed Beginner email and Internet 443-6655 or Lee Parlett 292-9280. 1055. Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Milder, www. Claire La Scola at 447-9800. Cedar Grove Community Church, worship on 2nd and 4th Mondays each classes, Free classes for absolute begin- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental bethemek.org. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 2021 College Ave., Livermore. Worship month at 7pm, 1893 N. Vasco Rd. (UU ners who have never clicked a mouse, Illness), Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated 5860 Las Positas Rd., Livermore. Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www. Church). More information: Livermore- used e-mail, or surfed the net. Learn the Support Group is a twice-a-month parent with the Congress of Secular Jewish Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. cedargrove.org or call 447-2351. [email protected] or (925) 315-7170. basics in a non-judgmental atmosphere. support group for parents with children Organizations (csjo.org). Information, stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Community Bible Study Women’s Pleasanton Library Tuesday and Thursday to age 18 diagnosed with or suspected of Rabbi Judith Seid, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, (831) 278-1916. Church (1928 Book of Common Prayer), class of Pleasanton, “Return to Jerusalem: mornings; four one-hour classes in each having bipolar or other mood disorders. 485-1049 or EastBaySecularJews.org. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 193 Contractors Avenue, Livermore. God’s Mercy and Faithfulness to His series. Registration is required, as space It meets First and third Tuesdays of each First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, Services Sunday services: 8:45 am (Low Mass) People” will be the featured study his fall. is limited. Ask at the Reference Desk or month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Livermore, services 10 a.m. every on Sunday, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and 10 am (High Mass with Sunday A children’s program is available for in- call 925-931-3400, extension 4. Library Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Sunday. Sunday School for students (ages Children’s Sunday School & Chapel at School). Other Holy Days as announced. fants to 5 years old. Class starts on Sept. programs are free and open to everyone. Dr., Suite #114, Pleasanton. The group 3-20) is held at 10 a.m. every Sunday. 10:15 a.m. All are most welcome to come For information, call msg. center at 11 and continues each week on Thursdays An ongoing program. Call Merry Luskin at is drop-in, no registration required and is The church and reading room are located and worship with us and to enjoy our 925/906-9561. at 9:30-11:30am until May 14, 2014. 925/931-3400 ext. 4 for information. free. Suzi Glorioso by phone: (925) 443- at Third and N Streets. The Reading Room, hospitality. For more information call the Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr., Operation: SAM “Supporting All 1797 or by e-mail: [email protected] which is open to the public, features church office 925-462-4802. Palomino Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. Pleasanton, on Aug. 28 at 10:00am to find Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military DBE Daughters of the British books, CDs and magazines for sale. For St. Bartholomew's Episcopal www.jewishtrivalley.com. Rabbi Raleigh out more. Contact Sherri at 925-399-5074 support organization based in Livermore. Empire, John McLaren’s Roses of Britain information, call (925) 447-2946. Church , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) Resnick. or email [email protected] for more S.A.M. has been in operation since Janu- Chapter in the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 Sunset Community Church, 2200 447-3289. Sunday Summer Combined Well Community Outreach Center information or to register.” ary 2004. It is dedicated to the continued a.m. on the 3rd Thursday of every month Arroyo Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship Service at 9:30am. Child care for children ministry provides meats, canned and dry Unity of Tri-Valley - 9875 Dublin morale support of deployed troops. For at Castlewood Country Club. DBE was service at 9:30 a.m. Hispanic service under 5 available starting at 9:15am. For goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only Canyon Rd., Castro Valley (2 miles west information or donations, visit www. founded in 1909 and is a nonprofit 501(c) starts at 2 p.m. Nursery and children's more information check us out on the web available prior to the start of the school of Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton). 10:00 operationsam.org, email operationsam@ (3) organization made up of women of church provided. A "Night of Worship" at www.saintbartslivermore.com year). Those with an immediate need or Sunday service; children’s program avail- comcast.net or call 925-443-7620. British or British Commonwealth heritage first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. Tri-Valley Church of Christ at 4481 who would like to donate nonperishable able. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, ClutterLess (CL), This is a nonprofit, and ancestry with a focus on charity and Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 East Avenue, Livermore, worship service food items, call the office at (925) 479- groups, and activities. Rev. Karen Epps, peer-based, self-help, support group for fellowship. Those interested in helping p.m. Information, call 447-6282. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Sundays, all are 1414 to begin the process. Wednesday minister. http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/ people with difficulty discarding unwanted with “the cause," enjoying social activi- Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sun- welcome. 925-447-4333 ( a.m. to 12:00 and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Thursday 925.829-2733. possessions. Meetings room 7 at 7 p.m. ties, and forming long-lasting friendships, day Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., p.m.) 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick up by appointment Opening the Intuitive Gate: The Keys every Monday at the St. Mary & St. John contact Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 Livermore. Information, 447-8840. Little Brown Church, United Church only. The Outreach Center will be open to Developing Your Intuition - Workshop Coptic Orthodox Church. Room 7, 4300 or Jenny Whitehouse at 925-484-1273 for Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 every 4th Saturday to distribute bags from by Will Tuttle, Ph.D., August 31. Both Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. Just come or additional information. 1385 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. This Eastern and Western traditions included call our 925-525-3992 or 925-922-1467 Pleasanton Military Families is a.m. worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862- will be on a first come first serve basis in this practical workshop. He will also be or go to www.ClutterLess.org a Pleasanton based support group for adult Bible study/Sunday school. For 2580 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 speaking at the 10 a.m. Sunday service, Pain Support Group, 1st and 3rd those who have a loved one serving in the information, call 925-447-1246. Pathway Community Church, 6533 Nissen Drive, Livermore. followed by the Workshop from 12-2:00. Mondays, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Asbury Military. The group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on Asbury United Methodist Church, Sierra Lane, Dublin. Contemporary Wor- Lynnewood United Methodist. Suggested love offering: $25. Unity Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. ship Service, Sunday 10:30 am. Children, Summer Sunday worship at 9:30 am of Tri-Valley, 9875 Dublin Canyon Rd., Livermore. Questions, call the church at concerns, fears, and to celebrate the joys Sunday worship. Information 447-1950. youth, adult programs. Biblically based with childcare and children’s Sunday Castro Valley. All are welcome. www. 447-1950. that are experienced. There is no better Calvary Chapel Livermore, practical messages, nondenominational. school. Free brunch follows the service. unityoftrivalley.org, (925) 829-2733; Bereaved Mother’s Network of support than being surrounded by others meetings Sundays at 10 a.m. Robert All are welcomed. www.pathwaycom- 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, parking on www.willtuttle.com. the Tri-Valley meets the first Tuesday of who know what you are going through. Livermore Community Center, 4444 East muntiychurch.org (925) 829-4793. street or in back lot. Rev. Heather Leslie Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be hold- each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Livermore Three times per year, the group collect Ave., Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hammer, pastor. 925 846-0221, www. ing a secular Rosh Hashanah experience Civic Center Library, Small Conference supplies and sends care packages to the calvarylivermore.org. 486 S. J Street, Livermore. 9:00 a.m. wor- lynnewood.org. for families on Sunday, September 14 Room. The aim of the network is to allow troops. Contact [email protected] United Christian Church, celebrat- ship service. Bible Study/Sunday School Grief Journey, Grieving people need from 10-12. Kids aged 5-13 will decorate bereaved mothers to make connections for the location of the next meeting.. ing 50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College 10:20. Bible Basics Class, which explores time and space to honor their grief. Each plates for apples and honey, the tradition- with, share resources, and support other Livermore Military Families, a Ave. at M St., Livermore; worships on the main teachings of the Bible, meets person’s grief journey has its own path al Jewish New Year treat. Adults can learn mothers who have been through the worst support group for families in Livermore Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s at 7:00 Sunday night. Call 371-6200 or and its own time. Although there is no about the history and practices of the experience of their lives, losing a child. For who have a loved one serving in the program on Sunday morning and first Fri- email [email protected] for more right or wrong path, there are stepping holiday from a non-religious perspective. more information, contact katiestrube@ Military, is intended to be a safe place for days. The community is welcome. United info. stones that are part of each grief journey $15/non-member child. Reservations comcast.net. family members to come and share their CC is an Open and Affirming ministry. Call Tri-Valley Church of Christ, 4481 and will be explored in a series of bi- needed so we will have enough plates. Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open experiences and concerns with others who 449-6820 for more information. East Avenue, Livermore; 447-433.3 www. monthly workshops at St. Elizabeth Seton RSVP to (925) 485-1049. Sponsored by to new and established residents of the understand what they are going through. Granada Baptist Church, 945 Con- trivalleychurch.org. Update on classes Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasan- Tri-Valley Cultural Jews. This event will Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the All family members are welcome to attend cannon Boulevard, Livermore. Services: for The Story 9 to 10:00 a.m.. Worship ton Second and fourth Thursday evenings take place at Aran’s Art Studio (3313 first Wednesday of the month, a luncheon meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday Sunday school – 9:45 a.m.; worship Service 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. at 7:30pm. Sept. 11 through Oct. 30. Village Dr, Castro Valley). on the second Wednesday of the month, of each month at the Livermore Veterans service – 11 a.m. All are welcome. 1-888- Bethel Family Christian Center, These sessions are open to all, regardless 12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014

ValleyCare Receives Platinum Award ValleyCare Health tions and overall quality of tery partially or completely System has received the care provided to heart attack blocks blood flow to the American College of Car- patients. heart muscle. Treatment diology’s NCDR ACTION “The American College guidelines include admin- Registry–GWTG (Get With of Cardiology and the Amer- istering aspirin upon ar- The Guidelines) Platinum ican Heart Association com- rival and discharge, timely Performance Achievement mend ValleyCare Health restoration of blood flow to Award for 2014. ValleyCare System for its success in the blocked artery, smok- is one of only 256 hospitals implementing standards of ing cessation counseling nationwide to receive the care and protocols. The full and cardiac rehabilitation, honor. implementation of acute among others. To receive the ACTION and secondary prevention “This award is a proud Registry–GWTG Platinum guideline-recommended achievement for ValleyCare. Performance Achievement therapy is a critical step in It reflects the hard work Award, ValleyCare consis- saving the lives and im- and dedication of the staff tently followed the treat- proving outcomes of heart who care for some of our ment guidelines in the AC- attack patients,” said James most seriously ill patients TION Registry–GWTG Jollis, MD, FACC, ACTION and their families,” said This summer the Livermore High Cheer Team, consisting of 58 cheerleaders (54 girls Premier for eight consecu- Registry-GWTG Chair and Scott Gregerson, ValleyCare and 4 guys), attended UCA Cheer Camp in UC Davis. During the 4 day camp the team tive quarters and met a Professor of Medicine and CEO. “The implementation learned multiple cheers, stunts and dances. Attending the camp were 14 schools performance standard of Radiology at Duke Univer- of these guidelines requires from throughout California and approx. 350 cheerleaders. While at camp the teams 90 percent for specific per- sity Hospital." successful coordination of also compete in cheers and dance. This year Livermore High Cheer brought home formance measures. Full The Center for Disease the cardiovascular team 11 awards including 1st place in sideline cheer and 2nd place in extreme routine plus participation in the registry Control estimates that over and emergency personnel the Over All Camp Leadership Award. The Leadership Award is voted on by all of engages hospitals in a ro- 700,000 Americans suffer and is a critical step in sav- the attendees. They are asked, "If you were not on your own team what team would bust quality improvement a heart attack each year. A ing the lives and improving you want to be on?" They chose "Livermore Cowboys." Along the team awards, process using data to drive heart attack occurs when a outcomes of heart attack six cheerleaders qualified for All-American and were asked to travel to London and improvements in adherence blood clot in a coronary ar- patients.” Houston for the New Years Eve parades. The JV team was asked to perform at the to guideline recommenda- Capital One Pro Bowl and the Senior Varsity captains, Gabby Quintana and Kaylee Witt were asked to perform in NYC in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Art Students Earn Awards at the Alameda County Fair Three students of Thom- ing on canvas, “Heart of about 3 years and Audree asin Dewhurst, a Livermore Livermore Valley." Tatyahna has been taking art with artist and art instructor, has been taking private art Thomasin for 1 year. won top awards this year at lessons with Thomasin De- Thomasin teaches after- the Alameda County Fair's whurst since she was 6. school classes, adult classes, Youth Art Contest and ex- Anahi Morales, 10, won homeschool classes, art his- hibition. 1st Place in the Open Youth tory, piano and music theory, Tatyahna Munoz, 8, won Category for her oil on can- and, in addition, classes at a 1st Place, Best of class, vas painting, “Portrait of a local schools. More infor- and Best of show for her Dog." Audree Johnson, 10, mation and examples of acrylic on canvas landscape earned a 1st Place for her students' artwork can be painting, “Joyful, Joyful, Acrylic painting on canvas, found at http://childrensart- We Adore Thee." Tatyahna “Portrait of an Owl." Anahi classesprojects.blogspot. Anahi Morales, “Portrait Tatyahna Munoz, “Joyful, Audree Johnson also won a 1st Place for her has been taking private art com/ of a Dog” Joyful We Adore Thee” “Portrait of an Owl” large landscape oil paint- lessons with Thomasin for